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Rise and shine with Sunrise Bistro

By Kristin Hackler

I
t’s a quiet, unassuming place
from the outside. Located in
the little pewter-gray strip
mall on the side of Maybank
Highway and Main Road, there
is a delicious new reason to stop
and give this blossoming roadside
complex another look.
Sunrise Bistro is the product
of a collaboration between two
former chef’s from Hege’s, a fine
dining French restaurant located
in Freshfields Village. Brian
Appelt and Jessica Walentechick,
former Hege’s hot appetizer and
pastry & salad chefs respectively,
felt it was time that they branched
out on their own and opened a
restaurant which features fresh
food and local produce at very
inexpensive prices.
Brian, a self-made chef
who has worked in restaurants
around the world, is a magician
with breads. Making all of
Sunrise’s pastries, pastas, pizzas,
breads and bagels by hand, the
extra effort is evident in the
quality of the final products. The
bagels are lightly crispy on the
outside with a delicious, not-too-
gluttony chewy center, and the
pizzas have a perfect Roman-
style cracker-thin crust. Regular
menu favorites include the Cajun
shrimp sandwich made with
locally-harvested shrimp and
homemade Cajun mayo, and
the chicken pot pie, made with
Brian’s personal biscuit recipe. wood accents. Professional photography lines the walls, February 19, Brian and Jessica are sorting through a list
Soups are made daily and feature in-season produce. A featuring scenes from throughout the Lowcountry. Soft of delicious menu items, but among the final contestants
recent feature of butternut squash soup was stick-to-your- lighting highlights the cozy back bar and the wide glass are appetizers of smoked salmon napoleon, sweet potato
ribs delicious with just enough spice to ward off some of window at the front of the shop keeps the room feeling soup and pickled shrimp; entrees of seafood casserole,
the chill of our recent winter weather. Besides the regular fresh and bright. crab cake stuffed salmon and chicken tetrazzini; and
menu, Brian and Jessica are constantly offering a variety Although Sunrise Bistro is open for breakfast and desserts of caramel pecan cake and white chocolate key
of specials, the list taking up almost two whiteboards, lunch Tuesday – Saturday from 7am – 2:30pm, the lime pie.
as well as a little “dessert” feature board at the checkout restaurant is open for dinner regularly on Thursday For more information about Sunrise Bistro or to check
counter. nights, and on one Friday a month, the Bistro opens for out their full menu, visit www.sunrisebistro.net. Sunrise
The interior of the Bistro is night and day compared an all-out prix fixe dinner featuring some of Brian and Bistro is located at 1797 Main Road. They can be reached
to the dark dive bar of the building’s former tenants. Jessica’s latest creations. at 718-1858.
The walls are sunflower yellow with black and natural For the next dinner, planned for the evening of Friday,

I n s id e t h e I sl a nd Con nection. . .

page 7 Stir Stick art page 12 Solar workshop page 13 Snow

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Kiawah Island Council – February 2, 2010

Second reading: ordinance 2010-1,
annexation of the roundabout
The annexation of the Freshfields
roundabout was approved unanimously.
Boy Scouts of America proclamation
Mayor Wert read a proclamation,
declaring February 8, 2010, at Boy
Scouts Centennial Celebration Day. “I
encourage all citizens to recognize with
me the contributions of the Boy Scouts to
this great nation,” said Mayor Wert.
The Island
First reading: Ordinance 2010-2,
fencing amendments
“This has been approved by the
Planning Commission and changes the
current language in several places,” said
Town Administrator Tumiko Rucker.
Councilman McHugh asked about the
background, to which Town Attorney
Dennis Rhodes replied that the issue
came up in relation to a property where
the ornaments on the top of a gate were
more than five feet tall. The amendments
to the ordinance clarify the definition of
a “fence”, which includes hedges as well
as a more specific definition of height,
which includes any ornamentation
in the height limit of five feet for a
fence. Council approved the ordinance
calendar, which lists date goals for the
Town’s finance department to ensure
responsibilities are completed on time.
Council approved the budget calendar
unanimously.
Parking maintenance agreement – the
Greenery
“Hallelujah, the bike path was opened
on January 22, 2010,” Councilman Steve
Orban announced. The landscaping is
about 90% complete, though there is
still some work left to do due to the rain
and cold weather. As the landscaping
company, The Greenery of Charleston,
gave an 18 month warranty on all of
the plants installed, Orban suggested
that it might be a good idea for the
Update from the Arts Council
Councilman Charles Lipuma reported
that January was a busy year for the Arts
Council, with an equally busy February
already lined up. All of the January
events were well attended, and the seven
events in February include the Andrew
Thielen Big Band event at the East beach
Conference Center, and the Amore Vini
presentation on February 12 with a wine
and cheese discussion while listening to
Yurik Bekker lead a string performance.
“This is amazing, we cut your budget
and you have even more events,” smiled
Councilman Orban. “Well, what we do is
take $5,000 from each Council member
…” Lipuma joked, then noted that,

Connection unanimously. A public hearing on the

ordinance will be held at 1:45pm, March
2, 2010, just before the next Town
Lynn Pierotti Council meeting.
publisher
lynn@luckydognews.com SATAX Committee Appointments
Mayor Wert read through the Town’s
Kristin Hackler recommendations for State ATAX
managing editor committee members. This year, the
kristin@luckydognews.com Council nominated the following
members: Roger Warren, President of
Swan Richards the Kiawah Island Golf Resort; Gail
senior graphic designer Vandall, Beachwalker Rentals; Pam
swan@luckydognews.com
Harrington, Harrington Exclusives and
Phillip Tumminia, ResortQuest were
Lori Dalton
nominated for the Hospitality Industry,
account executive
Bill Blizard of the Kiawah Arts Council
lori@luckydognews.com
was nominated as the Cultural Interest
Chelsea Langan Representative, and Diana Permar and
advertising Armand Glassman were nominated as
chelsea@luckydognews.com the At-large Representatives.
Ben Jordan FY 2010-2011 Budget Calendar
advertising This is not nearly as intricate or involved
ben@luckydognews.com as the new federal budget,” the Mayor
smiled, noting that the actual budget for
Contributors the Town of Kiawah will only be about
Chris Brooks 20 pages long. The Council approved
Helen Legare first reading of the 2010-2011 budget
Jim McGarrity
Town to negotiate a contract with The
Greenery for the same length of time.
“In our opinion, with the amount spent
on landscaping, it would be good to
negotiate a contract to maintain the
Kiawah Island Parkway and bike path
for the warranty period, as well as the
roundabout,” said Orban, noting that
the Town would determine whether
or not they would go out for bids or
renegotiate with The Greenery following
the contracted time period. This motion
would authorize the Town to negotiate a
contract not to exceed $39,420 per year,
in addition to unit price for mulching
($32/cubic yard). Council approved the
authorization to negotiate a contract with
The Greenery unanimously.
Beach franchise agreement renewal
Tumiko Rucker reported that the
current beach franchise agreement with
Night Heron Park expires at the end
of February, and on receipt of a letter
of intent from Kiawah Golf Resort,
suggested that the Town extend the
contract through February 28, 2011.
Council approved the continuation
unanimously.
“We do have an excellent Arts Council
which reaches out to performers, and
the performers are very open and easy to
work with.”
Parkway update and Public Safety
Councilman Orban reported on a few
facts that he learned from Joe Croughwell
during last month’s Public Safety
meeting: In 2008, there were 1.8 million
visitors to Kiawah Island and in 2009,
there were 1.6 million; In 2008, there
were 12 deer accidents on the island,
compared to 6 in 2009; Noise complaints
in 2009 were down to 11 from a reported
13 in 2008; covenant violations were
down to 2400 in 2009, compared to
2800 in 2008; and KICA security
reported that they responded to 21,700
calls in 2009. Orban noted that the
Committee discussed who the residents
of Kiawah Island should call in case of
an emergency and all agreed that the
protocol is to call 911 for any emergency.
Orban also noted that, on speaking with
Captain Brady, the new unified 911
system for Charleston County will not be
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Johns Island Council – February 4, 2010
Parris Williams, candidate for
Charleston County Council, District 8
Parris Williams, James Island
Councilman, Chair of the James Island
Public Works Committee and fifth
generation James Islander, announced
during the Johns Island Council meeting
that he will be running for Curtis
Inabinett’s seat on Charleston County
Council.
“My great, great grandfather came
onto James Island as a freeman and a
sharecropper who worked for himself,”
said Williams. In 1898, his ancestor
purchased 100 acres from the Grimball
family and his family lives on the land to
this day. “From being on Public Works
and working with the County, State and
Department of Transportation, I feel I
have good connections and should be
able to represent the whole area,” said
Williams. “I will stand up for the small
communities. James Island still exists
because we continued to fight. We have
the right to self-govern.”
When asked what the main problems
are that Williams would like to address
as a Council member, Williams stated
that, “If you have a problem, I’ll be that
voice. Each individual area has their
own problems, so I can’t say ‘I’ll do all
this and I’ll do all that.’ James Island is
different from Johns Island and so forth.
I’ll fight for your problem.” His stance
was similar on the I-526 extension.
“We had a resolution to stop it,” said
Williams. “If that’s what the people want,
we’ll stop it. The majority rules. If you
want it stopped, we’ll stop it.”
Census Bureau looking for employees
Gene Danielson of Seabrook Island,
who is working with the Census Bureau,
stated to the Council that the Bureau
is looking for canvasers to help with
the areas of Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns
Island, Meggett and Wadmalaw Island.
“Much of the training is done here on
the island,” said Danielson. The job lasts
for three to four months and includes
paid training. Danielson also stated that
if potential candidates aren’t interested
in canvassing, the Bureau is also looking
for people to do data entry and help in
the office. Pay is $14/hour for door-to-
door canvassing (with $.50 per mile fuel
compensation) and in-office work ranges
between $10 and $14/hour. “None of it is
what I would call ‘stress’,” said Danielson.
“But they won’t take any slackers.” Hours
tend to be in the early evening and
weekends in order to catch the 9-5 crowd,
and Census workers can work between
20 and 40 hours. Recruiting ends on the
last day of February. For more info, visit
www.2010censusjobs.gov or call 1-866-
861-2010.
Chisolm Road update
Chairman Chris Cannon reported that
Canal Land and Timber Company
is attempting to have the Town of
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Hollywood annex their 118 acres on
Chisolm Road so that they can develop
it in a way not permitted by its current
zoning. Cannon stated that their lawyer
asked for a deferral on the decision. “It’s
the same thing they’ve been doing for
three years now,” said Cannon. Council
member Sam Brownlee stated that the
issue will probably not come back up
until March, as the developers are still
working on a “wrinkle”.
Commercial zoning request at
Pineland and Maybank
The owner of 2875 Maybank Highway
and 1817 Pineland Drive has requested
that the properties, which are currently
zoned Commercial-Transitional and R-4,
respectively, be rezoned as Community
Commercial, which will allow for
retail outlets, among other things.
Cannon noted that the property next
to it is currently zoned community
commercial, so he initially thought
that there shouldn’t be a problem. “The
lot immediately behind it, however, is
residential,” said Cannon. So before
supporting the rezoning, Cannon stated
that he will go to the neighborhood
and knock on some doors to see if the
neighbors have a problem with the
zoning change. “If they don’t have a
problem with it, we’ll leave it alone,” said
Cannon. “But if they aren’t in favor of it,
I would be against the rezoning.”
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Changing PUD for St. Johns Water
Company
St. Johns Water Company has
requested that the PUD (Planned
Unit Development) where their office
is located - 3352 & 3360 Maybank
Highway – be changed to allow for more
office space. Councilman Brownlee
stated that they held a public hearing on
the issue and no one seemed to have a
problem with the change.
The merging sign saga
Lastly, Chairman Cannon stated that he
will be sending a written request for an
alternate merge sign in the next couple of
days to SC DOT. He had previously been
told that alternate merge signs were only
for two roads merging, but on noticing
an alternate merge sign on Harborview
Road for two lanes merging, he’s renewed
his pursuit to have an alternate merge
sign placed at the base of the Stono
bridge before entering Johns Island.
An illegal sign?
Greg Hollingsworth of Wadmalaw Island
stated that he is looking into the legality
of the Platt Heating sign located on the
side of Maybank Highway. Council
member Henry Chavis asserted that the
only way it could be legal would be if it
was removed manually at the end of every
day. Cannon stated that he would look
into the legality of the sign and would
discuss it at the next Council meeting.
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up and working until April of this year as
they still have some glitches to work out.
Environmental Committee
Councilman McHugh reported that
the Environmental Committee met
with Dr. Tim Kana of Coastal Science
and Engineering concerning the
renourishment of Kiawah’s beach. “I
found the results to be fascinating and it
was amazing to see a plan come together
and do everything it was supposed to do,”
said McHugh, noting that the beach is
accreting along the entire length except
for a small spot around Eugenia Avenue.
Councilman Lipuma added that a shoal,
which has just moved ashore, will soon
start to attach along the beach and
move more sand down the island. He
also noted, with the recent storms, some
significant scarping has taken place along
the beaches, but that the sand is lurking
in the shallows off shore and wave and
wind action should push it back in place.
External Affairs
Councilman Burnaford reported on
the Johns Island Greenway, informing
the Council that the County had only
received 424 comments on the Greenway
following the December 11 meeting
at the Johns Island library. The study
on the Greenway and the widening of
Main and Bohicket roads should be
completed by the end of March and
will include cost analysis and possible
alignments for both projects. Regarding
Charleston County Council elections,
Burnaford reminded the Council that
Councilman Paul Thurmond will not
be running for his seat again as he is
running for Henry Brown’s seat in
Congress. As of the meeting, only James
Island Councilman Joe Qualey is in
the running for Thurmond’s County
Council seat. County Councilman Curtis
Inabinett will also not be running again
for his seat, and as of the meeting, Fran
Roberts of Robert’s Signs is running
for Inabinett’s vacant seat. (Since the
Kiawah Council meeting, James Island
Councilman Parris Williams and Johns
Island Councilman Thomas Legare
have announced their candidacy for
Inabinett’s seat). “We’ll keep the people
informed and guarantee that we’ll talk
to these people and find out what they’re
thinking,” said Burnaford.
Town Administrator’s report
Tumiko Rucker was welcomed back to
the Council after being away on medical
leave, and thanked everyone for their
calls and concerns. Since January, all of
the Town regimes have been transferred
to the Town’s solid waste and recycling
systems, and Fennell Container is now
collecting the new dumpsters. Rucker
also announced that the Census Bureau
will be using Kiawah Town Hall as an
assistance center for the 2010 Census.
“When you receive your form, if you have
any questions, we will have reps at Town
Hall from March 18 – April 19,” said
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Rucker. She closed her report by stating
that the Town has applied for two awards
on recycling and are awaiting responses.
Mayor’s report
Mayor Wert commented that, when the
Town started the beach renourishment
project, there was a lot of opposition
to it, “but we convinced them it was
right to do,” said the Mayor. One issue,
Mayor Wert noted, was that the project
would affect the piping plover, but since
the renourishment, Town Biologist
Jim Jordan has seen piping plover as
well as other endangered species on the
renourished beach. “So not only did the
renourishment work, it worked beyond
what we expected,” said Wert, noting
that it was the largest private beach
renourishment project ever performed on
the east coast.
The Mayor also congratulated Betty
Stringfellow for being nominated by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
for a national award, which she recently
received.
Lastly, Mayor Wert reported that on
January 10, he represented the Town at
a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at
an AME church on River Road. “It was
very moving to see the changes since
the 1963 march on Washington,” said
Wert, noting that, “In researching my
comments, the march was held in 1963
because it was the 100 year anniversary of
the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.”
He was also proud to note that Tumiko
Rucker was acknowledged during the
service for her contributions to the island
and the great example she has set as a
mentor.
Citizens’ Comments
Fran Wermuth of 140 Hooded
Merganser, stated that she would like to
represent those on Kiawah Island that
have dogs. After waiting patiently for the
October 31 start of the off-leash season,
she found that dogs were not welcome in
certain areas. “ I tried to do research and
could not find out why this came before
Council, and why we were not given
sufficient notice,” said Mrs. Wermuth.
She pointed out that the signs on the
beach have not been changed in order to
reflect the new laws. “The timing seems
hasty to me,” she said. “ We need to those
address people with dogs who allow them
to run into dunes and run into people.
We need to hold the owner responsible,
not punish all of us.”
Resident Art Morganstern also stood
to comment, giving his congrats to
Councilman Orban regarding the
opening of the bike path. He asked if
there would be any more barriers erected
along the length of the path, as there
are some curves along Governor’s Drive
which seem as though they might need
extra protection. Lastly, he asked if the
Council would speak with property
owners before negotiating any future
developments with the Resort.
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Finding the words for trauma
I
n 2004, my emotional house of cards
tumbled down. With it, years of erratic
rage became an epidemic, and decades
of violent dreams became nightmares full
of wounded and dying Marines.
In a year I would have my second
heart attack so my chest hurt all the time,
fueling anxiety and bizarre obsessions
concerning germs and door-locking
rituals. Conversely, depression filled in as
the anxiety faded.
Vietnam? I guess at some point I
wondered if what happened in Vietnam
A photo of the author while in Vietnam.
By Jim McGarrity
had something to do with feeling this way.
Others had. But why should I complain?
I was only a radioman on a mine truck.
Heck, my Uncle Joe landed at Utah Beach
on D-Day, and Uncle Ben was captured
by the Germans for God’s sake. And they
were OK; I guess.
Who was I to suggest that I could be in
the same league with them? Even if I did,
who would I tell? Where do I go?
“Aw, to hell with it! Quit your whining,”
I’d tell myself. “Get off your butt and get
moving! Get over it!”
Degradation was a common
motivator and off I’d go. But one or
two blocks, or even a few yards out
the door, everything would change.
The idea that somewhere around the
corner, the despair and hopelessness
would disappear was a fantasy, and
within seconds, feeling as bad as
ever, I would turn toward home in
a slump, where beneath the covers I
would find relief from the feelings
and nagging responsibilities of the
world.
Then America went to war with
Iraq. The feelings got worse as
increasing numbers of young men
and women were wounded and
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died. Maybe I should tell someone!, I
thought. That was six years ago.
Seeking nothing more than help
obtaining medications, I visited a VA
clinic for the first time in November. I
had promised my family that I would
tell the doctor about everything:
the nightmares, the anger and the
depression. He referred me to mental
health where a week later I was
diagnosed with Major Depression
and PTSD. I started a regimen
of antidepressants immediately
and entered individual and group
therapy.
Today I continue reinforcing what Author Jim McGarrity.
I have learned from the VA and I
volunteer as a Peer Specialist with and all victims of trauma is simple: Don’t
the Center for Stress Recovery at the VA hesitate to come forward.
Medical Center near Cleveland, Ohio. Jim McGarrity is the author of
I recently completed a lifelong quest to Checkpoint One – Four: a Vietnam
finish a book about my experience in Veterans Chronicle of Survivor Guilt,
Vietnam and how the VA showed me the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and
path toward recovery, and I speak wherever Mending the Invisible Wound. Jim is
I am asked on PTSD and veteran’s mental available to speak around the Charleston
health. area through the end of February and
My wife Dorothy and I are staying possibly into March. For more information
on the Isle of Palms as my son Michael or to contact Jim, visit www.checkpointone4.
and his family adapt to their new lives com or call 330-958-0947.
in Summerville. My message to veterans
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T
o look at these intricate pieces of
art, one would never guess their
trash to treasure origins: that is,
unless you’re Paul Covert.
A Seabrook Island resident and well-
known inventor, Paul’s work has been seen
all across the islands, often turning heads
and in some cases, causing people to stop
in their tracks and ask, “What is that?”
From ingenious designs for lightweight
A handful of art works created by Paul Covert with paint stir sticks.
Stirring the imagination
By Kristin Hackler
beach buggies and foldable beach tables to
ergonomic water floats, there seems to be
no limit to Paul’s curiosity and creativity;
but until recently, he had never branched
into the world of art.
It all started when Paul dropped by
ACE Hardware to find just the right
stain to finish a project. As the technician
finished mixing his stain, he tested the
final product with a paint stirrer and tossed
the stick aside, but Paul had another idea.
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Gathering up as many paint stirrers as he
could from the surprised employee, he ran
home and began experimenting.
The idea would need precision;
specifically in the type of cut he would
need in order to make his concept work,
but try as he might, Paul could not find
a saw that could accurately cut the fine,
lightweight wood of the stir sticks without
breaking them. Rather than become
discouraged, though, Paul did what you
would expect: he invented an attachment
to a miter saw that did exactly what he
needed it to do.
Using his new invention, Paul took the
stir sticks and cut them into thin lengths,
then cut those into smaller sections at
precise angles. Then, using nothing more
than super glue, he attached the pieces to
each other until they formed a polygon.
He repeated the process several times,
stacking each ring of wood on top of
the last, until he finally had a beautiful,
handcrafted bracelet composed of exactly
56 pieces of wood.
The success of the project launched
him on a veritable rush of industry: tiny
rings began to stack up, some forming
into delicate napkin holders while others
stacked almost three feet high to create
a lamp base comprised of 752 pieces of
wood. A ring no heavier than a butterfly
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wing took 40 pieces of wood to finish, and
a game table, Paul’s pièce de résistance,
will require more than 30,000 pieces of
wood when completed.
“I took these by GDC to see if this was
something they’d be interested in,” said
Paul, indicating a set of eight napkin rings
in a herringbone-pattern box – a project
which required 800 pieces of wood to
complete. “But they said it should be in a
fine art gallery.”
Even the stains on his sculptures are
unique. Instead of traditional stains,
Paul soaks the pieces of wood in red and
white wine, and when he needs a glossy
finish, he simply coats the project with
super glue and lets it dry. He’s currently
experimenting with a combination of
white wine, blue paint and yellow mustard,
which has yielded a brilliant teal blue on
several of his trial pieces. “Sometimes I
just rummage through the fridge to see
what I could use,” Paul smiled. “I think
I’m going to try soy sauce next …”
If you are interested in any of Paul’s
works of art, or would like to commission
a piece, Paul can be reached at 843-696-
8623. “You can request just about anything,”
said Paul. “From picture frames to lamps to
grandfather clocks; no two pieces will be the
same.”
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Friday, February 19
African American foodways at Magnolia
Gardens
Michael Twitty, foodways scholar from
Washington, D.C., will be presenting
a public lecture on African-American
foodways and heirloom gardens at Magnolia
Gardens, 7pm in the Carriage House. On
the 20th and 21st, drop by between 10am
and 5pm and learn from Twitty, who will
be dressed in period costume, cooking over
an open fire and doing work to restore the
culinary gardens.  For more info, call 571-
1266.
Four legs of fuzzy love for half price
Cats over three years old are half-off
the adoption fee ($50) for the month of
February at Pet Helpers, which includes the
cost of your new cat’s spay or neuter surgery,
microchip, vaccines, and tests.  Receive a
free cat first aid kid with adoption. For more
info, call 795-1110. Pet Helpers Adoption
Center, 1447 Folly Road, James Island.
Saturday, February 20
Jane Austen Society
The Jane Austen Society will meet at
1:30pm at the Berkeley Electric Bldg., 3351
Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. The program,
led by Sheila Quigley, wll focus on “Critical
making activities from 10am – 1pm at the
Gibbes Museum of Art. Students from
Memminger Elementary will give a musical
performance at 10:30am and author Christi
Sanford will read Legare the Lizard at
11:15. Beverages will be provided by Rising
High Café. 135 Meeting Street. www.
gibbesmuseum.org.
Charleston County Library presents:
Simon Boccanegra
Charleston County Public Library is
continuing its series of free performances
from the Met’s 2009-2010 season. All
performances are shown in the Charleston
County Main Library Auditorium, 68
Calhoun Street with high-definition video
and 7.1 surround sound. Simon Boccanegra
will begin at 1:30pm. For more info, call
805-6930 or visit www.ccpl.org.
Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner at
Middleton Place Plantation
Join the South Carolina Aquarium’s
Sustainable Seafood Initiative and the
Restaurant at Middleton Place Plantation.
Enjoy beautiful gardens and local
sustainable seafood while you learn how
your seafood choices today can ensure
healthy fish for the future. Seating is limited
and reservations are required. For more
information, call 577-FISH (3474) or
Island Connection Calendar
volunteer. Bring your friends and visit
the farm! From 1pm to 3pm. If you are
planning to attend please email Dee
Partridge: catradmin@wildblue.net.
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
Sunday, February 21
Charleston Music Club performance
The Charleston Music Club will present a
free recital featuring College of Charleston
Voice Students at Franke at Seaside at
7:30pm. Refreshments will be served.
Call 795-7842 for additional information.
Franke at Seaside is located at 1885 Rifle
Range Road, Mount Pleasant.
Pet Helpers Tom Cat Blitz
Please bring proof of current Rabies and
FVRCP (Distemper combo) vaccinations.
These vaccines are available the day of the
surgery for $5 each. Owners must make an
appointment by calling 302-0556.
Pet Helpers Spay and Neuter Clinic is
located at 1447 Folly Road. For more info
visit www.pethelpers.org.
February 19 - March 11
 
Andrew Thielen Big Band
Back by popular demand, the Andrew
Thielen Big Band is returning to Kiawah
with a wide selection of tunes from Glenn
Miller to Aretha Franklin, as well as swing,
rock, disco and Motown classics. 7:30pm at
E.B. Conference Center. Tickets available
at Kiawah Island Town Hall. Sponsored by
the Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council.
For more info, call 768-9166.
Tuesday, February 23
Kiawah Soler Workshop
From 2-4 at the Sandcastle. To attend, call
the Sandcastle at 768-3875. FREE
Saturday, February 27
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Celebrate the year of the Tiger with
a performance by Chee Hang See,
accomplished piano student at the College
of Charleston, as he plays the erhu (Chinese
fiddle) and piano.  4 pm at the Sandcastle.
Tickets available at Kiawah Island Town
Hall beginning February 12, 2010.
Sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island
Arts Council. For more info, call 768-
9166.n
Sunday, February 28
Legare Farms Winterfest
New this year! From 4-7pm, enjoy local
music, a bonfire, hotdogs, smores, oysters,
chili, gumbo, games for the kids, adult
beverages and more. There will be an open
call for musicians so bring your musical
instrument and join in. for more info or
to buy tickets, visit legarefarms.org 2442
Hanscrombe Pt, Johns Island
Paws Go Red
MUSC, The American Heart Association,
and Pet Helpers team up at the James Island
County Park for human and canine health,
featuring health screenings for dogs and
owners, pet and owner photo sessions, dog
walk, Go Red dog costume competition,
and more! Cost: $1 to enter the park. For
more information call 795-1110 or visit
pethelpers.org.
Charleston Ballet Theater performing
Masterpieces of Dance
The elegance and sophistication of the art of
ballet will be on full display as Charleston
Ballet Theatre premiers their latest
collection of 20th century masters. This
season, the Ballet pays homage to the master
of modern ballet, George Balanchine. 4pm
at EB Conference Center   Tickets available
at Kiawah Island Town Hall beginning
February 12, 2010. Sponsored by the Town
of Kiawah Island Arts Council For more
info, call 768-9166.
Tuesday, March 2
Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss’
Birthday
Become a Master Naturalist
CCPRC and Clemson University are
offering the Certified Master Naturalist
program for people interested in
understanding and protecting the state’s
valuable natural resources.  MN candidates
complete a 13 day field study course led by
a variety of experts in some of the state’s
most beautiful natural areas as they learn
and practice skills naturalists use to “read”
the natural world. Course # 22049. Caw
Caw Interpretive Center. Age: 18 & up. Fee:
$625/$600 CCR Discount. For more info,
call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.
Solar Energy workshop
Learn about the use of solar energy, the
economics of solar hot water heaters, and
government incentives.  Dr. Pete Silveston
will be discussing the benefits of solar
energy. 4-6pm at the Lake House Live Oak
Hall.
Wednesday, March 3
Exchange Club hosts Cap’n Sams Spit
debate
The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club
is hosting a discussion of the potential
development of Cap’n Sams Spit between
Kiawah Development Partners and the
Coastal Conservation League at their
regular meeting. Social hour begins at
5:45pm and the discussion begins at
7:15pm. Guests of members are welcome
and tickets are $30. Reservations should
be made by February 26 by calling
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Festival
March 4-7, 2010. Guests will indulge in
the unique flavors of the Lowcountry, while
feasting on epicurean delights of the nation’s
best chefs, authors and wine experts. The
2010 festival will feature world-renowned
Chef / Restaurateur Daniel Boulud as
the headlining celebrity chef. For more
information, please call 727-9998 or visit
www.charlestonwineandfood.com.
Sunday, March 7
Doggy and Me Day Hike
We welcome friendly, social dogs and their
owners to come explore trails in Francis
Marion National Forest with us.  Owners
and dogs should each have their own water
and snacks.  Meet at the trailhead. 1pm-
4pm. Course # 22098. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount. 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.
com.
Thursday, March 11
The Gentlemen of the College: William
& Mary Acapella Men’s Chorus
Starting at 7:30pm, Gentlemen of the
College, the longest running a cappella
men’s chorus at William and Mary College,
will perform popular standards and ballads
at the Church of Our Saviour for a unique
musical experience. Tickets are available

Reviews of Jane Austen’s Works.” All are
welcome. For information, call 768-6453.
Community Day at the Gibbes
Enjoy complimentary admission and art-
visit scaquarium.org.
CATR volunteer training day
Learn more about our program, even if
you are not sure if you will have time to
Johns Island R egional Library
3531 Maybank Highway
559-1945
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 – 8
Friday & Saturday: 10 – 6
Sunday: 2 – 5
Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)
Monday, February 22 at 10:30am
 
Time for Twos (2 – 3 years old with adult)
Tuesday, February 23 at 10:30am
 
Preschool Storytime (3 – 6 years)
Wednesday, February 24 at 10:30am
 
Saturday Family Storytime (all ages)
Saturday, February 20 & 27 at 11am  and complete the word search, Sudoku, or
Email Basics (adults/young adults)
Ta k e a p a g e
Tuesday, February 23 from 10am – 12:30pm AARP Free Income Tax Assistance (adults)
Registration starts 2/9
*All computer classes are free. For more
information please call 559-1945 and ask
for the Reference Department. Class space is
available for 8 participants per session.
Celebrate Black History Month (11 years
and younger)
Every day after school during February
Join us for African American trivia! Play
everyday after school to win cool prizes!
Nothing Trivial (grades 6 - 12)
February 1 - 28
Love candy? Here’s an easy way to win a
sweet treat. Come by the Reference Desk
trivia question to claim your candy prize!
Saturday, February 20 & 27 from 10am–
2pm. Free tax assistance will be offered by
AARP volunteers through April. Senior
citizens will have preference. A current
picture ID and Social Security card are
required, along with the Social Security cards
of any dependents. First come, first served
with the last person accepted at 1:30 pm
Assistance in Spanish will be available.
Wii Wednesdays (grades 6 - 12)
Wednesday, February 24 from 3 – 5pm
A Wii Bit of Fun! (11 years and younger)
Saturday, February 27 at 2pm
Displays
Painting Display: John Jones and the
Color of Money
February 1 - 28
at Kiawah Island Town Hall beginning
Mike Morris at 637-4929.
February 26, 2010 (February 23 for Kiawah
Island residents). For more info, call 768-
Thursday, March 4
Art prints of John W. Jones, artist and author 9166 or visit kiawahisland.org.
of Confederate Currency: The Color of Money, BB&T Charleston Wine + Food
will be exhibited courtesy of Gallery Chuma,
43 John Street, Charleston, SC. The prints
depict slave scenes taken from Confederate
money.
Sweetgrass Baskets
February 1 - 28
Sweetgrass baskets made by local artisans will
be on display in celebration of Black History
Month.
King Birthday Cards
February 1 - 28
The Children’s Department will display
birthday cards made by our young patrons in
January expressing their birthday wishes to
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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 The Heart of Southern
Spirit and Culture
with author Anne Rivers Siddons
O
n Tuesday, March 30, the
Sophia Institute will host its first
event on Kiawah Island with a
conversation featuring renowned author,
Anne River Siddons. Anne has written
sixteen New York Times bestselling novels,
including Sweetwater Creek, Islands, Nora
Nora, Low Country, and Up Island.  Her
newest novel, due out this summer, is
entitled Burnt Mountain.
Anne’s writings on Southern culture
and places are shaped by her observations
of human nature and human yearnings.
“All of my books are about women taking
journeys that they might not want to
take,” she told interviewer Bonnie Mason
in 2008. “It’s about finding wholeness. I
know so few whole families anymore; and
how can we have whole families if we don’t
have whole women?”
A native Atlantan, Anne was inducted
into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame in
2007.  She and her husband, Heyward,
split their time between their homes in
Charleston, South Carolina, and Brooklin,
Maine.
The Sophia Institute, located in
downtown Charleston, offers cutting-
edge programs taught by nationally and
internationally renowned thinkers and
teachers, fostering the integration of the
feminine and a spirit of co-creative wisdom,
fostering the unique gifts of each individual.
Leading-edge programs in mindfulness
practice, creativity, leadership training
and personal growth focus on wholeness,
wisdom, oneness, peace, sustainability,
and the creation of a compassionate
community for the transformation of self
and society. Begun in 2004, participants
now join us in Charleston from 49
states and three countries.   The Institute
strives to reach out to a diverse group of
women and men of all ages. Faculty at
the Sophia Institute include: Sue Monk
Kidd, Angeles Arrien, Jean Houston, Joan
Borysenko, Marianne Williamson, Lynne
Twist, David Whyte, and others. Please
see www.TheSophiaInstitute.org for more
information. 
The lecture will be held at the Sandcastle
from 4 – 5:30pm. For more information or to
register for this complimentary presentation,
contact the Sandcastle at 768-3875 or
sandcastle@kica.us.
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Seabrook Island Green Space

to celebrate a decade of service
T
he Seabrook Island Green Space valued at over $6 million dollars. All
Conservancy (SIGSC) will hold acquisitions have been turned over to the
its 10 Year Anniversary Gala on Seabrook’s Property Owners Association
March 21, 2010, in the beautiful new Island for preservation in perpetuity. The
House on Seabrook Island. The event will Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and
feature a silent auction, dinner and live enhance the natural environment on
auction. Doors open at 5pm. New for this Seabrook Island through acquisition of land
event, the live auction will be reserved and land easements, through education
for the most sought-after auction items, on environmental topics and through
including vacation getaways, privately advocacy of conservation issues.
catered meals, and fine art. One live auction
Tickets are on sale now for $75/person.
item will be a gourmet dinner hosted by
Contact any Green Space Board member to
Scott and Adelaide Wallinger. Cocktails
reserve your ticket for you and your friends,
for eight will be served on their boat, “The
or call: Pat Greubel (786-8390), Barbara
Shearwater”, docked at Bohicket Marina,
Measter (768-2520) or Wayne Billian (769-
followed by a gourmet meal at their home
5858) for tickets.
on Seabrook Island. This item
is a wonderful opportunity to
spend a delightful evening with
a gracious island couple.
The Green Space Gala is one
of the highlights of the Seabrook
Island social scene. The new
Island House facility will
enable the Conservancy to offer
a very upscale and entertaining
evening for all.
(above) Gala committee member Sally Hass (left) making plans
The SIGSC has, in its
for a gourmet dinner auction item offered by Seabrook resident
relatively short history, acquired Adelaide Wallinger (right). (pictured left) Attendees enjoying the
and preserved 10 plus acres silent auction at the last SIGSC Gala.
of land on Seabrook Island,

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Capturing solar energy for your home
I
f you’ve ever been interested in learning
how to capture solar energy for use in
your home, now is your chance! Dr.
Pete Silveston, a member of the SC Solar
Council’s Board of Directors, will be
conducting two workshops on Kiawah and
Seabrook Islands, with the first workshop
scheduled for February 23 from 2 – 4pm
at the Sandcastle on Kiawah, followed by
a March 2 presentation at the Lake House
on Seabrook from 4 – 6pm.
There is no charge for these workshops.
Their purpose is to show you what is
involved in capturing solar energy in
your home: from supplying hot water
to illumination, attic ventilation and
eventually for generating electricity.
Dr. Silveston is a retired Professor of
Engineering with more than 40 years
of experience in the field of energy. He
will be joined by five representatives of
solar energy companies who install solar
collectors in the coastal area. They will
have models and photos of installations
and will be able to answer any questions
you may have. The Kiawah workshop is
sponsored by KICA and KPOG, but is
open to Seabrook residents who are unable
to attend the March 2 session (please call
the Sandcastle at 768-3875 for directions
and a gate pass). Likewise, Kiawah
residents unable to attend the February
23 workshop are welcome at the Seabrook
SPecial to ISland Connection
Solar energy is economical and easier than you might think.
session. That workshop is sponsored by
SIPOA. For directions and a Seabrook
gate pass, please call SIPOA at 768-0041.
Both workshops will discuss suitable
sites for collectors, the economics of solar
hot water heaters, government incentives,
use of solar energy for illumination and
attic ventilation, what solar hot water
heaters look like and how they operate. Dr.
Silveston will present a short slide show,
giving the background of solar energy use
and the financial incentives available to
residents.
Interest in using energy from the sun
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is growing around the world and this is
hardly surprising. Once a collector is in
place, solar energy is bountiful and free.
South Carolina does not have many
natural energy sources. We have no oil,
natural gas or coal. Water sources for
significant power generation have been
exploited, but what we do have is sun, and
lots of it. The sun energy received on the
South Carolina coast is only 20% lower
than that in southern California, a boom
area for solar collectors. Some interesting
facts to ponder: Germany, which has less
than half of the solar radiation of South
February 19, 2010
Carolina, now generates 1% of its energy
needs from solar energy, and China has
more solar hot water heaters than the rest
of the world combined.
State and the Federal governments
know that expanding the use of solar
energy is an important way to meet our
growing energy situation. Programs are
in place to make it attractive for you to
install a solar hot water heater and other
solar devices. Solar power users can write
off a large part of the cost of installing a
solar hot water heater from their Federal
and State income tax, and direct grants
are also available. Three solar collectors
have already been installed on Kiawah
and three more are ready to start. Don’t
miss your chance to learn how to save on
your energy and protect the environment
for many years to come.
Take advantage of our sourthern sunlight with
solar energy.
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A veggie a day... Ground Beef Casserole

by Helen Legare, Legare Farms
use a subscription, not a prescription! Ingredients:
1 pound Legare Farms’ ground beef (browned in a small amount of fat)
2 large onions (sliced and cooked until tender in ground beef fat)

H
urry! Subscriptions for
the Rosebank Farms CSA
(Community Supported
Agriculture) are running out quickly.
Now in its second year, the farm’s program
features a variety of fresh, local produce and
fruits available in three 12-week seasons.
The program is limited to 200 subscribers
in order to ensure the freshness and quality
of the produce, so sign up soon before all
the spots are taken! Bag pick up locations
can be found in Charleston, West Ashley,
James Island and at Rosebank Farms. Box
delivery is available for the downtown area.
Subscribers can also add 12-week shares
for fresh, seasonal flower bouquets ($96),
fresh eggs from the Rosebank chickens
($36 for one dozen/per week, $72 for
two dozen/per week), and local artisanal
Giddy Goat cheese handcrafted by Farrah
Hoffmire of Organic Process Productions.
Giddy Goat cheese is offered in a variety
of flavors (Pure Chevre, Crystallized
Ginger, Cracked Pepper Medley/Sea Salt,
Pimiento, and Herb Coated Chevre balls
marinated in Olive Oil) and are available
in two sizes: Small (4 oz.) for $50 and
Large (8 oz.) for $100.
Share prices are:
Bag pick-up
Small: $200 per season or $600 annual
Medium: $300 per season or $900
annual
Large: $400 per season or $1,200 annual
Deluxe Box Delivery (The box share
contains a greater variety of produce than
the bag share.)
Small: $360 per season or $1,080 annual
Medium: $480 per season or $1,440
annual
Large: $600 per season or $1,800 annual
Rosebank Farms is located at 4455 Betsy
Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island, just
before the Kiawah/Seabrook traffic circle.
To subscribe, log on to www.rosebankfarms.
com/CSA, email csa@rosebankfarms.com or
call 768-0508.
4 or 5 medium potatoes, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 oz)
Pinch of paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Brown ground beef in a small amount of fat. Cook sliced onions until
tender in ground beef fat. Using a greased casserole dish, spread half of
the sliced potatoes in a layer on the bottom of the dish. Cover with half
of the cooked ground beef. Lightly salt all of the sliced onions and layer
them over the ground beef. Add the rest of the ground beef and pour a
can of cream of mushroom soup over the whole casserole. Arrange the
rest of the sliced potatoes on top and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and
cook at 350 degrees in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Special for the month: Antibiotic and hormone free Legare Farms
hamburger: $4.29 per pound. Great for chili and soup on these cold
winter days! Beef stew meat is also available as well as all the other cuts
of Legare farms beef.
Legare Farms is located at 2442 Hanscombe
Point Rd, just off of River Road on Johns
Island. For more info, visit
www.legarefarms.org,
call 559-0788 or email
legarefarms@bellsouth.net

Blizzard takes beach vacation

W
ith impeccable timing, snow blanketed Charleston’s
Lowcountry starting at 8pm on Friday, February 12. On
Saturday morning, coastal residents woke up to anywhere
between a light dusting to almost six inches of snow in their yards.
Before it melted, residents took the opportunity to start snowball
fights, make snow angels and craft excellent southern snowmen.

Jessica Richardson, KICA Community Snow on a dock out on Seabrook Island.

Programs Administrator built a little snowgirl .
photo by Lynda Fox
Photo by Will Richardson

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Excellent athletes and even better students

By Kristin Hackler

O
n Wednesday, February Last year, his electrical engineering team
3, 24 students from across came close to placing second in a national
Charleston County spent robotics competition.
National Signing Day signing their “These are two incredible individuals,”
letters of intent to several colleges said Coach Waring. “From day one they
across the nation for a variety of stood out, not only athletically, but in
sports. Almost overlooked among their vision and their life plan. You could
the heavy-hitting high schools tell they would be leaders.” Waring noted
of Charleston County were two that part of the reason the two young
students from St. Johns High men were signed was not just because of
School: seniors Edmond Robinson, their athletic and academic abilities, but
Jr. and Wesley Brown. because of their “intangibles”.
“These two are proof that “They have ‘it’,” said Waring. “They’re
the system works,” said James honest, respectable and well-mannered
Waring, Coach for the St. Johns with the proper attitude and strong
Islanders football team. “They families. They are well respected by their
are outstanding athletes and great teammates and they lead by example.”
students.” Volunteer John Olson, Wesley Brown, Edmond Robinson, and Coach Waring. Edmond and Wesley both largely
The system to which Waring is attributed their success to all of the support
intent for Newberry College, an excellent six. Wesley laughingly joked that his team
referring is a school-wide effort supported they’ve received throughout the years;
school which Coach Waring holds dear of fellow six year olds, the Main Road
by teachers, students, volunteers and not only from their families, but from
to his heart, as he is a Newberry Alumni. Hurricanes, beat Edmond’s team, the
parents. Students are encouraged from day their coaches - including Coach Waring,
Edmond will be attending as a football Bantham Panthers, on a regular basis.
one to look toward their future and every Coach Sechrist and Coach Solomon –
player, and Wesley - who competes in Once at St. Johns High School,
effort is made to encourage them to gear their athletic director Ms. Magwood, the
football, basketball, track and baseball – Edmond tried out for Junior Varsity
up for college. College bound classes are school guidance department for staying
will be attending as an all around athlete. Football, but after two games, was moved
offered at St. Johns and both Edmond and on them to keep up their scores, and the
Edmond and Wesley have shared up to Varsity, and was a four year starter
Wesley are considered to be “Completers”. many volunteers from the islands who
similar pasts. Both attended Angel Oak for Varsity Basketball. Wesley followed
As Completers, they have finished a cluster have helped them to believe in themselves
Elementary and Haut Gap Middle almost the same course, though his
of classes in the CTE (Career Technology and realize that there is more to life than
School, and both competed in County interest in computer programming led
Education) program. the island on which they’ve grown up.
little league football teams at the age of him to compete in academics, as well.
Both students have signed letters of

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March Arts events on Kiawah

S
wing into March with a terrific
selection of performances on Kiawah
Island. All events are open to the
public and tickets are available at Kiawah
Town Hall. Please refer to individual
events to find out when tickets will
become available. For more information,
call Kiawah Town Hall at 768-9166 or
visit www.kiawahisland.org. All events are
sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island
Arts Council.
The Gentlemen of the College: William
& Mary Acapella Men’s Chorus
Thursday, March 11: 7:30pm at Church of
Our Saviour
Gentlemen of the College, the longest
running a cappella men’s chorus at
William and Mary College, will perform
popular standards and ballads at the
Church of Our Saviour for a unique
musical experience. Through the last two
decades, the Gentlemen have performed
at a number of venues, including the
White House, the United States Capitol,
the National Constitution Center and
the Greenbrier Hotel. The group has
also entertained Queen Elizabeth II and
has appeared on television shows like
“The Price is Right” and ABC News’
“Good Morning, Charleston”. This year
is their 21st anniversary.  Tim Koch,
their business manager, is the grandson
of longtime Kiawah residents, Tom and
Faye Burke.  The group’s CDs will be
available for sale at the concert.  and Horns in E-flat Major, Op. 71 as
Tickets available at Kiawah Island
Town Hall beginning February 26, 2010
(February 23 for Kiawah residents).
Jane Austen’s Music & Literary Society
Thursday, March 18: 7:30pm at Church of
Our Saviour    Weatherhead and Clarence Felder portray
Chamber Music Charleston and Actors’
Theatre of South Carolina present a
brand new collaboration that brings
together exceptional chamber music and
world Class Theater in an intriguing
performance of Jane Austen’s Music
& Literary Society. It is 1815 and Miss
Austin and her witty brother, Henry,
are the special guests at “The London
Literary Society.” Coming from a family
with a tradition of chamber theatricals,
Jane has invited some professional
musicians to play selections from
Beethoven’s Sextet for Clarinets, Bassoons
she and Henry perform their favorite
excerpts from Jane’s famous novel, Pride
& Prejudice. Revelations of the not-so-
polite people in the book magnified by
music create a magnificent afternoon!
Veteran stage and screen actors Chris
Jane and Henry Austen.  and non-majors, and the group rehearses
Tickets available at Kiawah Island Town
Charleston Symphony Orchestra, often
performing during the orchestra’s Pops
concerts, and regularly performs in area
restaurants. Other performances include
a series of concerts devoted to the music
of Duke Ellington. Join us in a cabaret
setting for a night of mellow jazz.
Tickets available at Kiawah Island Town
Hall beginning March 5, 2010 (March 2
for Kiawah residents).
C of C Chamber Orchestra with
Conductor Lorenzo Muti
Sunday, March 28: 4pm at Church of Our
Saviour 
The College of Charleston’s Chamber
Orchestra is returning once again to
the island with an incredible selection
of orchestral favorites. The College of
Charleston Orchestra is open by audition
to all students on campus, both majors
on a weekly basis.  The orchestra gives

Rural Mission juggling

Hall beginning March 4, 2010. (March 1 three to four performances per year,
for Kiawah residents). including an annual appearance at Music
Under the Oaks and during the Monday

754 requests for help

Ann Caldwell & LooseFitt  Night Concert series.
Sunday, March 21: 7:30pm at Turtle Point Tickets available at Kiawah Island Town
Clubhouse Hall beginning March 12, 2010 (March 9
By Chris Brooks Ann Caldwell and her ensemble LooseFitt for Kiawah residents).
are well known for their jazz and blues

I
n 2010, the Rural Mission began its 41th year of serving the needy, though music.  Ann is a vocalist with the
the number of requests for help has risen tremendously. Today there are
more than 750 applications from low income families and elderly who are
in desperate need, but the reality is that, with limited resources, the Mission
can only reach those with the most extreme needs. The current prolonged
recession has clearly hurt most those who have always had the least. Most have
known struggle and hardship for a long time, but now their situations have
become exceedingly difficult and heartbreaking. The despair and hopelessness
of living in a very deteriorated home can be overwhelming, and loss of hope is
the Mission’s greatest concern.
The Mission and those it serves need your help. The numbers are overwhelming.
As recently as eighteen months ago, the Mission was facing what seemed to be
an enormous amount of requests: more than 350 were in need of the Mission’s
assistance. The recession has more than doubled this number and all have been
verified as low income, qualifying them for assistance. They struggle each day
to pay for food, utilities, mortgages and medical expenses. A costly home repair,
failed heating system or broken refrigerator brings disaster with few options but
to turn to the Rural Mission. As Mission staff inspect these old, dilapidated
homes, they see collapsed floors, severely leaking roofs, unusable bathrooms,
dangerously outmoded electrical systems, broken well pumps and falling-in
ceilings. Many homes and families have only one mother working several jobs
to keep the family together, or a grandmother or great-grandmother caring for
the children.
According to Linda D. Gadson, Mission Executive Director, “This is our
challenge for 2010 and beyond. Awareness and help from the Charleston
community is badly needed and needs to come very soon.” In 2009, the Mission,
its hardworking staff and nearly 2,000 dedicated volunteers were able to repair
and rehab more than 70 older, substandard homes. In addition, work was
completed on two new homes with a third to be completed and dedicated later
this month. “The Charleston community warmly and wonderfully responded
generously to the Mission’s Homes for Christmas appeal, but much still remains
to be done,” said Gadson.
The Rural Mission made a tremendous difference in 2009. Please support the
outreach ministry of the Rural Mission so that the lives and wellbeing of as many
of these needy families as possible can be improved. Please donate online at www.
ruralmission.org through the security of Network for Good, or mail your donations
to PO Box 235, Johns Island, SC 29457. Please visit our website to learn more.
Get involved with the Mission as a volunteer or with a group of volunteers from
your church, business or civic group. Please inquire at 768-1720. The Mission’s next
major home project will be to replace a badly deteriorated home on Johns Island.
This family needs the help and hearts of many to be able to start a new life in a decent,
safe and healthy home. Please ask about how you can get involved.
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