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PRESORT STANDARD

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CHARLESTON SC
PERMIT NO 437
Volume 2 Issue 15 FREE November 14, 2008

Seafaring learning opportunity


By Jennifer Haugen

I
nclement weather on the morning of Wednesday, November 5,
didn’t dampen the spirits of thirty-four 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
science students from Johns Island’s Haut Gap Middle School as
they boarded the Island Breeze Tour Boat. 
The students arrived at Bohicket Marina on Seabrook Island for a
field investigation of Bohicket Creek and the North Edisto River and
spent the morning with guides Jennifer and Pat Haugen and Captain
Travis Dardin exploring the complex environment of their local
marshlands, islands, and waterways.  Using Hydrographic survey
maps, they plotted their course of travel and water depths at low tide.
Boating safety rules and channel and buoy marker identifications were
pointed out as the cruise vessel departed. The students compared and
contrasted the shrimp boats and long boats docked at Cherry Point and
observed pelicans and gulls spreading their wings, hopping out of the
water to dry out and take flight. Bottleneck dolphins frolicked in the
waters just past historic Rockville while the students discussed “strand
feeding”, a unique behavior of dolphins on the southeast coast.  They
learned about pelagic fish, bottom feeders, clams, crabs and oysters.
Mr. Raymond McKevlin, 6th grade social studies teacher, discussed
a shell mound site or “midden” composed of oyster and clam shells
dating back to the time when Indian tribes inhabited the area. Mrs.
Lori Leary, an Exchange Club member and a teacher at Haut Gap,
was also aboard for the trip and was a great help in making the trip
possible.
Upon the Island Breeze’s return to the Bohicket Marina, the
youngsters enjoyed
lunch on board as they
completed their field
investigation packets and
posed for photographs
before their departure
back to school.  For
many, it was a maiden
voyage.  For all, it was
an opportunity that will
be remembered for a
lifetime.  
Pat and Jennifer
Haugen own the Freedom
Boat Club located in
the Bohicket Marina.
Freedom Boat Club is an
excellent alternative to
boat ownership. You can
find out more about it at
www.freedomboatclub.

I n s id e T he I sl a nd Connection. . .

page 6 Fall Festival page 10 Liberty bell page 14 Choraliers


2 November 14, 2008

Seabrook Town Council - October 28, 2008


Town financials from part of their insurance premiums. Voelker went on to explain, is currently as a “poker game”. “If you don’t put your
“Financials are the same as they’ve been all “The fact that the business licenses are up fairly low, but it is sure to rise again. money on the table, you don’t get your
year,” Mayor McNulty reported. The Town is almost entirely thanks to the Horizon People are buying more efficient cars, but hand,” Hoover smiled.
had budgeted for $650,190 in revenues Plan,” said the Mayor. Expenses were Seabrook Island, he pointed out, has yet Voelker noted that the POA would be
this month and exceeded that number within a fraction of being on budget, with to embrace the idea by purchasing fuel supportive of the enrollment and that the
by $176,129.49, bringing this month’s the Town spending $386,222.68 for the efficient cars for the Town. Seabrook Island Club would probably
revenues to $826,319.49. The Mayor noted month where the budget had been set Finally, solid waste has become a minor approve as well. “The Community
that this was mainly due to the income at $379.094.00, a variance of $7,128.68 crisis in Charleston County. C & D debris Coordination Committee discussed it
from business licenses and the money and leaving the Town with $440,096.81 (construction and demolition) is being and suggested bringing it before Council
in excess of revenue over expenditure. turned down at the Beesferry Landfill and since the Town overarches all property on

The Island “Despite the economy, we’re having a


pretty good year,” said the Mayor.
even though construction sites are being
encouraged and educated about on-site
Seabrook Island.”
Councilman Savin asked the three

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recycling, Seabrook, Voelker noted, is gentlemen if the Environmental committee
Audubon International Sustainable still in the infant stages of recycling. “We of the POA had discussed other methods
Communities Program can do better,” said Voelker, “we just need of being more environmentally friendly.
Carl Voelker, Jack Hoover and Tom active involvement.” “What about mandatory recycling for
Lynn Pierotti Seibert made a presentation to Town
Publisher “There are things we can do to be more the villas?” He asked. Voelker replied
Council concerning the implementation efficient and better manage what we have that mandatory recycling for the villas
lynn@luckydognews.com
of the Audubon International Sustainable and be prepared,” Voelker went on. “I would be difficult since their garbage can
Kristin Hackler Communities Program. “I don’t want believe we would benefit from the expertise containers were currently not designed
Editor this to look like I’m trying to sell you of the Audubon.” At this, he handed the to accommodate recycling bins as well.
kristin@luckydognews.com something, “ said Voelker. “I just want to floor to Tom Seibert of the Seabrook “It will come down to a regime to regime
tell you about the program.” In the near Island Property Owners Association Long decision on whether or not to recycle,”
Swan Richards future, Voelker explained, everyone is
Graphic Designer Range Planning Committee. “We are Voelker stated. The benefits of using the
going to need to manage their resources looking for a more definitive direction in Audubon Society, Voelker concluded,
swan@luckydognews.com
in a much more efficient manner. “We’re our resource management,” said Seibert. would include the fact that everyone
Ali Akhyari going to lose much over the next decade,” “We are looking for outside expertise to realized that they were a purchased service,
Assistant Editor he said, including water, electricity and set priorities and measurable goals and and that would encourage more people to
ali@luckydognews.com gas. In the south east, for example, the help in managing Seabrook Island’s long pay attention to their conclusions. “These
demand for water has already been seen range resource plan.” people have a career and education in this
Heather Boggs Holbrook in the dropping water lines of Lake Lanier
Contributing Editor Jack Hoover, also of the Long Range field,” Voelker said. “People will be more
and Lake Marion. South Carolina is Planning Committee, pointed out that likely to listen to them and they will be
heather@luckydognews.com
currently filing suit with North Carolina in a recent project, the Audubon Society more likely to make informed comments
Brittany Urbach for taking too much water from their helped to effectively reduce 30 acres from and suggestions.”
Reporter shared aquifer. a golf course by planting native grasses Mayor McNulty closed the discussion,
brittany@lukcydognews.com In terms of electricity, the permitting and saved that Club over $300 a month in however, by pointing out that in the
for new resources such as nuclear power maintenance costs. end, if the opportunity for using the
Jane McMackin
plants and coal burning facilities has been “The cost is $2500 for Audubon officials Audubon Society exists, it would fall
Marketing Director
constrained by environmental standards. to visit and create a full report and plan,” under the decision of the POA or the
Chelsea Langan People are being encouraged to use less said Hoover. “After that, it’s $500 a year Club. “Little falls under the Town,” the
Advertising electricity and to buy energy efficient and the contract is cancellable at any time.” Mayor explained. “This Town, from the
chelsea@luckydognews.com products and lightbulbs in order to He went on to describe the expenditure
minimize the need for more capacity. Gas, Council continued on page 3

Civic Calendar
Contributors
Sarah Ailsworth
Communities In Schools
Richard Hricik
John Kozma Kiawah Island Town Hall
Josh Martin 21 Beachwalker Drive
Rosebank Farms Monday, November 17 Kiawah Island Environmental
Kiawah Island Board of Zoning Committee Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Emily Rybinski Phone: 768-9166
Nick Strehle Appeals 3pm - 5pm
Town Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room Fax: 768-4764
Caryn & Maria Wynn 4pm - 5pm Email:asimmons@kiawahisland.org
Town Hall Council Chambers Wednesday, November 19
Published by Seabrook Island Town Hall
Lucky Dog Publishing City of Charleston Planning
Seabrook Island External Affairs Commission 2001 Seabrook Island Road
of South Carolina, LLC Seabrook Island, SC 29455
P.O. Box 837 All External Affairs meetings will be held 5pm
Phone: 768-9121
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 at 3pm at the Town Hall unless noted 75 Calhoun St., downtown Charleston Fax: 768-9830
843-886-NEWS otherwise on the Town bulletin board. Email:
Tuesday, November 25 lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
Future deadlines:
November 19 for Tuesday, November 18 Seabrook Island Town Council Johns Island Council
submissions. City of Charleston Board of Zoning All Town Council meetings will be held Meetings are held at the Berkeley
Appeals(call to confirm) at 2:30pm at the Town Hall unless noted Electric Co-op located at 3351
5:15pm otherwise on the Town bulletin board. Maybank Hwy, John’s Island.
75 Calhoun St., downtown Charleston Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
City of Charleston Council meeting Charleston County Council
Charleston County Council meeting 5pm 4045 Bridge View Drive, North
7pm 80 Broad St., downtown Charleston Charleston
Second floor – Lonnie Hamilton III (843) 958-4700
Lucky Dog Publishing, LLC Public Service Building, N. Charleston City of Charleston Ways and Means City of Charleston
Publishers of Island Eye News, 4:30pm 75 Calhoun St.
The Island Connection and 80 Broad St., downtown Charleston (843) 724-3745
The Folly Current.
www.islandconnection.sc
November 14, 2008 3

Council continued from page 2


involved with the POA or the Club and
was 90 to 10 that the dog park proposal
would go through. Why a charrette?
vice versa. I don’t see how we can put this
together without causing problems in the
area of joint responsibility. If we put this
Charleston Area Awards Because we Kerr
to a vote and get approval, fine, but this Katie Chapman of the Charleston Visitors By Kristin Hackler
is not a gamble the Town should take. In Bureau reported that Charleston has won “Surely that can’t be right,” said Victor through the basic premise of their
my opinion, the decision belongs to the the following awards: Dover, scratching his head in mock surprise concept for the Kerr development. After
POA.” as he looked at the graph projecting speaking with Johns Island locals (“You
Conde Nast, reader’s choice onto the wall. Of the roughly 80 people all are too nice,” Dover laughed. “I had
Water report • Charleston ranked # 2 travel attending the closing presentation of the to work to provoke you in order to find
Joe Hall reported that their contractor has destination Kerr charrette on Wednesday, November out what you don’t like.”) and traveling
completed the first phase of the FEMA • Kiawah Island No. 2 island in North 5, 28% of the crowd lived within one mile throughout the nearby areas, Dover,
awarded repairs to 12 pump stations and America of the Kerr development, while 45% were Kohl and Associates came up with a plan
they have been awarded with the second • Top 75 mainland US resorts: from other places in Charleston, leaving of three central locations throughout
phase to complete the final 12. The the rest more or less split between the rest the property. The first concentration of
• The Sanctuary #3
contractor, James F. Petersen Company of Johns Island and the Kiawah/Seabrook homes and mixed-use facilities would rest
Inc., is also working on renovations to the • The Boardwalk Inn & Woodlands
area; and 81% of the gathered crowd had just behind the proposed Harris Teeter
Club. Hall noted that close to $1 million Inn tied #30
just voted for the grid system as the best development spearheaded by developer
will be spent on the second phase of the • Top 100 US Hotels: way to develop the Maybank Highway Tom Fox. The second area would lie
project and he would provide an update at • Charleston Place #19 corridor. parallel to Maybank Highway and the
the next meeting. • Wentworth Mansion #34 The statistics were gathered as fast as third would be a “hamlet” along the wide
• Market Pavilion Hotel #52 people could press a button during the expanse of marsh along the Stono River.
External affairs • John Rutledge House Inn #60 Kerr charrette’s final presentation. Dover, The neighborhoods are all designed in an
Jerry Cummin happily reported that • French Quarter Inn #64 Kohl & Partners, the company hired “organic” manner, according to Dover,
there was nothing for him to report, since to conceptualize the L-shaped 300 plus not only to accommodate the several
• Planters Inn #99
Councilman Holtz has volunteered to acres owned by the Kerr family between grand trees found on the property, but
take his place as the reporter for external the River/Maybank intersection and the also to allow for two prongs of the City of
affairs. Holtz reported that he attended Travel + Leisure and CNN Headline Charleston’s proposed pitchfork at the top
Stono River, handed out small keypad
the Cross Island Parkway meeting of News survey Charleston was named: of Maybank Highway.
remotes on lanyards to each attendee
Charleston County Public Works and • No. 1 friendliest people
as they entered the meeting. As Victor “We also noted the possible 526
discussed Inabinett’s decision to not • No. 1 for its antiques stores Dover gave his presentation, attendees extension along the marsh,” Dover said, and
support the Cross Island until he had more • No. 2 vintage stores/flea markets were invited to vote on questions such took a deep breath. “Speaking for myself,”
information. As the proposal for taking • No.2 quality of life/visitor experience as “Where do you live?” and “Which he continued, “This [526 extension] seems
the idea of the Parkway to the SCDOT • No. 3 local boutiques alternative to the Maybank Corridor do like the kind of idea that Johns Island
was turned down in a 5-3 vote and the you prefer?” Through the polling, Dover residents will have a long, slow, steady
proposed Committee for reviewing the Chapman also noted that the not only found out that the majority conversation on whether to go through
Parkway is under attack for not including Lowcountry Bounty Festival was featured (72%) of the participants were not born in with it or not. There’s got to be a better
enough residents of Johns Island, there in the October issue of Points South Charleston, he learned what the crowd was way,” he said. “This,” he swept his hand
is currently nothing more to report until magazine. This year’s “Be a Tourist in Your most concerned about in the development across a projected image of the potential
some of the issues are cleared up. “I think Own Town” tickets go on sale November of Johns Island: Chosen from a list of route 526 would take, straight through
we should be involved in a study [of the 1st. Visit www.BeATourist.net for more eight concerns he heard voiced during the the 200 foot wide powerline easement at
Cross Island Parkway],” said Holtz, “But information and to purchase tickets. week-long information gathering process, the base of the Stono bridge, “would be a
until we get Johns Island, Kiawah Island attendees voted “island character” as the tragic mistake.” So, unsolicited, his team
and Seabrook Island together on a concept, Finally, Chapman reported on the number one most important aspect of took it upon themselves to come up with
nothing will get done.” Destination Wedding Giveaway update: Johns Island that needed to be preserved, a solution that they felt would make both
The Charleston Area CVB, along with followed closely by “protecting the eco sides happy.
Changes in Council meeting dates its partners, announced the winning system”, “protecting the trees” and The next image Dover pulled up was
Mayor McNulty asked if anyone would couple of the inaugural Charleston “walkable streets”. The other options of Monument Avenue in Richmond,
be in Town for the next meeting date, Wedding Giveaway. Jaime Dugan and of “driving home faster”, “affordable Virginia. “Why not create an esplanade?”
scheduled for November 25. Since the Erik Huffman will receive a Charleston housing”, “knowing your neighbors” and Dover suggested. There is great potential
majority of Council would be available, wedding valued at more than $80,000. “more businesses and jobs” all showed for a sort of “grand avenue” sweeping
the date was not changed. The December The wedding will take place on April 4, negligible results. through the Kerr development’s third
23 meeting date will be discussed at the 2009 at Wild Dunes Resort. After getting to know the crowd a little
next Town Council meeting. better, Dover proceeded to walk everyone Charrette continued on page 4
Jaime and Erik’s entertaining video
submission caught the attention of
Dog Park almost a go celebrity judges who chose them to be
Councilman Holtz reported that the POA among four finalist couples in contention
will be putting the new dog park behind for the grand prize. In mid-September,
the POA administration building, just not the public began voting online for their
this year because of the lack of funds. “The favorite couple. More than 35,000
dog park issue won’t be back to us in the people viewed the finalists’ videos and
near future,” Holtz told Council. “There voted for the couple best suited to wed in
won’t be any dogs in Town Hall.” Holtz Charleston.
noted that there was still some issue with
the land abutting private property, but it

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4 November 14, 2008

Open house meeting for the I-526 environmental impact study


Provided by the SC Department of Transportation

T
hese meetings will present the draft The Coastal Conservation League is also calling for What are the new ideas?
purpose and need and preliminary those in opposition to the I-526 project to attend these The first aspect of this approach solves traffic:
alternatives for the proposed Mark Clark meetings, noting that this is a critical stage in the I-526 • By giving drivers choices, traffic problems are
Expressway Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). process and that attendees should show their support for solved because drivers can avoid choke points along
Individuals will have an opportunity to discuss with the NewWayToWork alternative to the extension. Details the roads. Future redevelopment of commercial
representatives of Charleston County, the Federal on the NewWayToWork alternative are available at www. areas can include a network of streets to give
newwaytowork.com. drivers choices.
Highway Administration (FHWA), and South
Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) • In addition, good redevelopment that brings jobs,
about the proposed I-526 (Mark Clark Expressway) Why is extending I-526 a very bad idea? shopping, and services closer to residents reduces
EIS. The EIS will address the traffic improvements, By Josh Martin, Coastal Conservation League traffic as people will have the option to drive, walk,
which would increase mobility in the area by serving   or bike to new nearby establishments.
future traffic growth. The Project team is seeking Extending I-526 does not solve traffic problems.  The second aspect of the plan provides quality-of-
input as a part of this process to assist in identifying • Building superhighways induces development life benefits to the community as a result of traffic
issues relative to the proposed project. which brings more traffic and creates congestion on relief:
Meetings will be offered in an “open house” format. the superhighway. • Good redevelopment not only helps with traffic,
Interested persons may attend any of these informal • The Council of Governments (COG) regional but is also an economic development boon,
informational meetings at any time between 5:00 and maps show that I-526 only shifts congestion providing more local jobs, more customers for
7:00pm in which project team representatives will be around rather than providing a long term solution. existing businesses through the cluster effect, and
• The COG traffic models show that traffic on the additional revenue for local governments.
available to answer questions regarding the proposed
project. I-526 extension will become gridlocked (failing • An important benefit of these ideas is the creation
level of service) soon after it is built. of a waterfront west of the Ashley River, which
• Some major arteries such as Savannah Highway would be both an economic and a quality of life
The meetings will be held on the following dates: and Folly Road will still have failing levels of windfall for the region.
• Tuesday,  November 18, 2008 from 5pm to 7pm service even if the I-526 extension is completed. • The plans offer real long-term traffic solutions,
at West Ashley High School, 4060 W. Wildcat Extending I-526 is not an efficient use of public more public waterfront, and more desirable
Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 money.   neighborhoods served by local shopping and
• Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 5 to 7 pm at • It is a huge project that was estimated in 1995 to services.
St. Johns High School, 1518 Main Road, Johns cost the taxpayers over 420 million dollars. The • Glatting Jackson’s solutions provide long-lasting
Island, SC 29455 current cost of construction will likely be half a traffic relief that reduces the time citizens must
billion dollars or more! spend in traffic, giving people more time at home
For more information, please visit www.scdot.org/ with their families and doing what they want to do.
I526 or call David Kinard at 803-737-1963. • It is wasteful to spend so much taxpayer money
without gaining significant traffic relief in return • The solutions are also better for the environment
for all the tax dollars spent. by avoiding the destruction of wetlands and
• A better alternative Charleston County parkland that will occur with
would provide real traffic the extension of I-526.
solutions at a lower cost. If you have any questions, or if you want more
information about the alternative plan to the Mark Clark
Expressway, please feel free to contact Josh Martin at the
Coastal Conservation League at 843-247-2057 or email
joshm@scccl.org.

to widen streets.” As for the potential


Charrette continued from page 3
pitchfork, Kubilins explained how
hamlet. Some of the most highly valued connecting to the pitchfork needed to
homes in Richmond, Dover went on to be convenient and safe. A simple traffic
explain, were found along Monument signal at the base of the bridge, she
Avenue, and even with six lanes across, noted, would handle the traffic without
it could be quite attractive. Of course, changing much. Traffic off the Stono
Dover explained, it wouldn’t be about would be free flowing, but left turns at
pumping the maximum number of cars the top of the pitchfork would be stopped
through in the minimum amount of by a signal. Another suggestion Kubilins
time, but it would be more in keeping made was for a “proper roundabout.”
with the nature of the island than a raised “Not the residential ones or massive ones
connector ramp. you see in Europe,” Kubilins explained.
After Dover finished explaining the Rather, the roundabout would be two
basic concept of the Kerr development, laned, designed for 25 mph traffic and
he stepped aside to let Margaret Kubilins able to accommodate trucks. Advantages
of the Kubilins Transportation Group to roundabouts, she explained, include
explain how the neighborhoods and better driver and pedestrian safety, lower
potential pitchfork would handle maintenance, reduced traffic delay, better
traffic. “It would handle traffic well,” capacity and aesthetics.
said Kubilins, explaining how the As this closing meeting was the first
grid system went a long way toward chance the Kerr’s had to look at the
encouraging slower driving and a safer results from the consulting team, the
living environment. “With many nodes, Kerr’s will be reviewing what they have
or points of intersection, you have more learned from the charrette as well as the
connectedness,” said Kubilins, “and with team’s drafts and will announce their
more connectedness, you have no need next step soon.

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November 14, 2008 5

Johns Island Council – November 6, 2008


Compiled by John Kozma, secretary
Members attending: Sam Brownlee, Cannon also reported on a meeting Lakes. On the subject of the controversial attended by Johns Island, Kiawah and
Chris Cannon, Henry Chavis, Jerry recently where information was presented Angel Oak development, although the Seabrook residents.
Cummins, Bill Holt, Rich Jenkins, about a proposed charter school that may preliminary plan for the development has
John Kozma, Mike Leatherwood, be built at the corner of Southwick and been approved and variances granted for New business
Gary Marino, James Owens, and Jean Brownswood. Cannon thought the only the removal of 25 grand trees, there are There was a discussion about the County
Townsend. The meeting opened with the objectionable aspect of the proposal was still problems involving drainage that Council’s plan for an advisory committee
Pledge of Allegiance. There were no guest that it would be a charter school that would must be addressed by the developer. to make recommendations about the
presentations accept students from all over the County There was a hearing on a proposed proposed Cross Island Parkway. As
Treasurer / CHATS (Sam Brownlee). and thus might cause traffic problems. amendment to the PUD for Brickman understood, the committee would be
The opening balance for October was More information on the proposal will be Farms off Fickling Hill Road at the comprised of five members - the mayors
$736.31. There were no expenses, and the forthcoming. Cannon said we may request Charleston County planning commission of Charleston, Kiawah, and Seabrook,
closing balance was $736.31. a speaker to give a presentation at our meeting on November 10, which fell along with two County Council members
December meeting. For more information after the Council’s meeting date. Cannon with constituents on Johns Island. Several
Chairman’s report / Land use (Chris about the proposed charter school, visit didn’t know the details and said he would Johns Island Council members expressed
Cannon) www.horizonmiddleacademy.org. request that the application be deferred the opinion that such a committee would
Cannon attended the City of Charleston Following comments and questions by pending a presentation by the owner to the not be representative of the views of Johns
Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design members, there was a brief discussion about Johns Island Council so there would be an Island residents. A motion was passed to
held Wednesday, November 5. Several the status of the proposed developments opportunity for the public to comment urge the County Council to expand the
variances were considered relating to the on Bryans Dairy Road and by Mr. Lisi on the proposed changes. Applications committee membership to include five
construction of a road to access a proposed near Trophy Lakes, which were the subject relating to three tracts in the City will be additional members chosen from among
development behind the Builders First of past guest presentations. Cannon considered at upcoming meetings. There Johns Island residents. The County Council
source property on Maybank Highway. said no applications for a PUD or other is also a request to rezone 30 acres on should solicit applications and select such
One variance concerned the length of the zoning requests have been filed relating Cane Slash Road from SR1 to a PUD, a additional members through the same
access road, which would be longer than to the Bryans Dairy property, where proposed change to the PUD for 40 acres process used to appoint other boards and
allowed for a dead end, but the City plan the WPAL radio towers were built and at St. Johns Woods, and a request for committees. One of the five additional
for interconnected subdivisions would subsequently removed. Apparently, the subdivision approval for 67 acres on Johns members should be a representative from
provide for the road to be extended in the manager for the project left after refusing Island. Again, since details about the PUD the Johns Island Council.
future to intersect Plow Ground Road. to go along with the owner’s desire to requests were not available, Cannon said he There was an application submitted to
Another requested variance was to reduce request a higher density development. As would ask for deferrals and presentations change the zoning classification for the
the setback for impervious construction Cannon noted at the previous meeting, to the Johns Island Council. property at 587 Main Road from RR3
around several grand trees. Cannon Mr. Lisi’s development firm has gone into There was a recent meeting where to Community Commercial (CC). Since
thought the variances were reasonable, bankruptcy. It is still not known how the information was presented by Dover there are no other commercially zoned
but was concerned that the proposed bankruptcy reorganization will impact Kohl on development options for the Kerr lots in the area, Cannon urged Council
development might include apartments. the proposed development near Trophy property. A survey of those in attendance to oppose the application. A motion was
using electronic devices indicated that 81% passed to oppose the proposed change.
favored the “network of streets” approach There being no further business, the
to development. The meeting was mainly meeting was adjourned.

Southern sweet
potato chicken
Ingredients:
4 skinned chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 16 oz. can sweet potatoes in syrup, drained, reserve 1/4 cup syrup
1/4 cup raisins

Preparation procedure:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In large skillet, place oil and heat to medium temperature. Add chicken , cook,
about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Drain chicken on paper
towels and place in 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish. 

In a small bowl, mix together evaporated milk, honey, salt, nutmeg and cloves.
Pour over chicken. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and arrange sweet
potatoes and raisins around chicken. Pour reserved 1/4 cup syrup over chicken.
Return to oven and bake about 40 minutes or until fork can be inserted in
chicken with ease.

Source: chef2chef.net

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6 November 14, 2008

Celebrating the harvest


By Chelsea Langan

I
PHOTOS BY: Mike Arthur
t sounds hard to believe, but 20 minutes in the right atmosphere.   Bales of hay were sporadically positioned
direction from the bustling city of Charleston brings in front of the stage as viable seating options.   Using
you to a beautiful, wide open country landscape on bales of hay for stadium seating seemed innovative and
Johns Island.   In the old southern colonial tradition were actually rather comfortable and quintessentially
of celebrating the Autumn harvest, people gathered at country.
the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center off River Road for The dying grass laid the fall foundation, and the
their annual Harvest Festival.   Amidst butterflies and clean country air combined with periodic breezes from
dragonflies, live bluegrass music filled the air to set the the horse stables created an authentic country vibe.  By
tone for a day of enjoying locally grown and prepared traditional Autumn harvest standards, this festival was
foods, dancing, games, and locally created crafts. a true success.   And
If the local food vendors were able to bring something there’s an entire year
interesting to the festival to display how their product to look forward to the
was made or processed, they made it a point to do so.  A next one.
stone ground grits hopper and grinder machines were
towed to the festival behind a pickup truck so people Participants and
could watch corn become grits while they made their attendees enjoyed the
purchases.  The honey vendor brought encased beehives great food and games
so attendees could watch the little insects crawl across played by the many
dripping honeycombs as he sold chunks of the honeycomb horses and ponies
for about a dollar and compared the sweet waxy treat to participating in the
chewing gum.  It tasted interesting. Gymkhana and Fall
Funnel cakes, corn dogs, BBQ, and kettle corn Harvest Festival.
were also available, but the french fries stole the
show.   They should have been called Southern
fries the way they were being made.   An electric
screw driver with an extra long, thick bit
screwed potatoes into a blade positioned over the
fryer.   The spiraled potatoes fell into a vat of oil
and were cooked to perfection.  Something about
screw driving potatoes and calling them french
fries just seemed to scream southern ingenuity.

After you decided exactly what and how much


of the country buffet you wanted to sample, you
could mosey over to the concert area where one
of five bluegrass bands maintained the lively

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November 14, 2008 7

Put a little “south” in your mouth


By Sarah Ailsworth

F
irefly Vodka made its way up friend Susan told me that it “Tastes just
the East Coast recently this fall
and I was there to witness this
like tea. It is my new favorite drink and
that is saying a lot!”
Popular mixes with
magnificent undertaking myself this past
weekend in my hometown of Richmond,
The greatest part about Firefly Sweet
Tea Vodka is that it is from right in our
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
Virginia. Our local favorite, Firefly Sweet back yard. Not many people can say Drunken Arnold Palmer less potent version of this would be to
Tea Vodka, made on Wadmalaw Island, that about their favorite vodka. If you ½ Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka use Bellini mix in the place of Peach
arrived in Charleston bars and liquor ½ Fresh squeezed Schnapps.
have not tried Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka,
stores this past spring. Initially it was a I highly recommend you do so and greet lemonade
hit exclusively here in Charleston, but as your mouth with a genuine taste from the Shaken with ice and All that Razz’
evidenced by my vacation to Nashville in South! poured over ice cubes. 1/3 Chambord
August and to Richmond this past Garnish with a lemon 2/3 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
weekend, Firefly is becoming a hit slice.
Shaken with ice and poured
across the country. over ice cubes and/or frozen
Since I’m a huge fan of Firefly and Southern Sweet Tea raspberries. Crème d’ Framboise
felt the need to share the love with 1 sprig mint, muddled or Crème d’ Cassis could also be
my friends and family, I brought two 1/3 water used instead of Chambord.
bottles with me to my hometown of 2/3 Firefly Sweet Tea
Richmond, Virginia this weekend Vodka Sweet Tea-quila
and to a Hampden-Sydney College Muddle mint in shaker, add water and
tailgate for homecoming. My college- 1.5 oz Tequila
Firefly, shake with ice and pour over ice
aged friends and adult friends over the 2.5 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
cubes. Garnish with a mint sprig.
age of 40 equally enjoyed the sweet 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
goodness Firefly has to offer, and kept 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
Peachy Tea
asking me “Where do I get this?” In a tall mixing glass combine Tequila
1/3 Peach Schnapps and all other ingredients. Add ice and
My mother swears it is better then
2/3 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice
a gin and tonic any day, and has
Shaken with ice and poured over ice into a highball glass and garnish with a
requested that I bring home 10 bottles
cubes and/or frozen peach wedges. A wheel of lemon.
for Christmas, half of which we can
give out for Christmas gifts. My

The Unanswered Question


by Emily Rybinski

T
he Charleston Symphony Orchestra answer”, but abandon it in frustration, so
will feature an eclectic program that ultimately the question is answered
at its Merrill Lynch Masterworks only by the “silences”.
Series, conducted by Maestro David Next on the program is Strauss’ seldom
Stahl, on Saturday, November 15, at 8pm heard neo-classical work Le Bourgeois
in the Gaillard Auditorium located at 77 Gentilhomme. Based on Moliere’s play
Calhoun Street.  of the same name about the nouveau-
Opening the program is Ives’ The riche Monsieur Jourdain, the music
Unanswered Question (1906). Ives for Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme was first
biographer Jan Swafford calls the piece performed during the premiere of the
“a kind of collage in three distinct layers, play in Stuttgart, Germany on October
roughly coordinated.” The three layers 25, 1912.  While rarely performed, Le
involve the scoring for a string quartet, Bourgeois Gentilhomme is a delightful
woodwind quartet and solo trumpet. piece which is sure to please the audience
Each layer has its own tempo and key. Ives and will also feature the CSO’s own
himself described the work as a “cosmic concertmaster Yuriy Bekker.
landscape” in which the strings represent Closing the evening is Mozart’s widely
“the silences of the Druids—who know, known Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”.  This
see and hear nothing.” The trumpet then well known piece is sure to delight
asks “The perennial question of existence” audiences and close the moving and
and the woodwinds seek “The invisible expressive journey through music history.

Program:
Ives – The Unanswered Question
Strauss – Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
            Featuring orchestra soloist: Yuriy Bekker
Mozart – Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter
 
Individual ticket prices range from $20 - $60. Student tickets available
for $5 (college students must show ID). Tickets can be purchased at the
Gaillard Auditorium box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at: www.
charlestonsymphony.com. (Convenience fees apply.)

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10 November 14, 2008

Nothing like home cooking We are grateful


at “Meet the Farmer”
By Sarah Ailsworth

T
here were nothing but smiles pork belly with homemade bacon. I
seen on November 2 at Legare also asked Chef Arena about their
Farms for the premier “Meet participation in the event and he
the Farmer” benefit. Greeting us explained that “The Boathouse has been
at the entrance were a trio of three involved with quite a few charity events
young ladies entertaining us with their around Charleston each year.”
exceptional fiddling skills. During I also spoke with Personal Chef Chad
the 4 o’clock cocktail hour, guests Glasslock, representing his company
were given tastes of some delightful The Island Chef. Chef Glasslock has
jams from Legare Farms and some been in the business for four years
sensational Irvin House Vineyard in Charleston and offers a “complete
Muscadine wine, including the white personal chef” service offering
Muscadine wine “Magnolia” and a red customized menus and catering for
Muscadine wine, “Palmetto”. private events and intimate occasions.
Following the exuberant cocktail I definitely recommend anyone having
hour, guests were treated to a sampling a grand soiree to give The Island Chef a This photo was taken by Isle of Palms resident Jane McMackin while she was
of entrées from Charleston’s finest call at 478-4634. visiting Normandy this fall. It is the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in
restaurants. I spoke with a number The grand “Meet the Farmer” event Normandy, France. The cemetery overlooks the beach and according to Jane,
of chef’s representing their respective made a remarkable debut in John’s “to be there is awe-inspiring.”
restaurants. Fred Neuville, Executive Island and I was so impressed. Legare
Chef of the Fat Hen, Coast, and
Rue De Jean, served a delicious
beef bourguignon over housemade
Farms is a beautifully scenic farm
and I hope everyone pays a visit to it
at 2620 Hanscombe Point Road off
Sounds like a bell
Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries on Johns Island created a scale replica of the
noodles. I was quite impressed by this of River Road on Johns Island. For Liberty Bell for a special client in Kansas this past week. The mold used to make the
appetizing treat. I also conversed with more information about Legare Farms bell was created in 1950 to forge 55 bells for the U.S. Treasury. One bell was sent
Chefs Charles Arena and Eric Winfield activities, please visit www.legarefarms. to each state in the U.S. The bell itself is four feet in diameter and five feet tall and
from The Boathouse about their tasteful weighs approximately 2,080 pounds. For more information about Christoph Paccard
com.
entrée. They served a delicious braised Bellfoundries, call 557-1619 or visi www.christphpaccard.com.

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November 14, 2008 11

Investigating the investigator


By Kristin Hackler

A
native son of Charleston, Seabrook
his down time, DuBois entertained (the commanding headquarters of all US DuBois.
Island Council member John himself by reading field manuals: in Army troops in South Korea) found out The transfer placed DuBois in the newly
DuBois has had a long and particular manual 19-20, the field manual that DuBois was an accredited Criminal formed 3rd Special Forces unit, which was
illustrious career serving both his current
for Criminal Investigations. The Criminal Investigator. He was quickly moved back slated to go to Africa. To prepare, DuBois
hometown and the United States of Investigations unit had been created only to a unit further south and was assigned trained in the local languages and culture
America: the latter of which eventually
a short time before and when within an MOS (military at Fort Bragg with a professor from the
earned him national recognition for his
he heard his commander was In honor of occupational specialty) to University of Khartoum, as well as trained
looking for men to join the Veteran’s Day investigate crimes against
service to the Country. Closer to home, to be a paratrooper.
DuBois is admired as an active member new unit, he convinced him property and people. DuBois attended language school
of the Seabrook Island community and that he was the man for the job. A request to attend Officer to learn Farsi. He was sent to Iran and
as an exceptional past Town Mayor, a “He asked me some questions Candidate School (OCS) served as an advisor to the Imperial
position he held on Seabrook from 2001-
from the manual and when I was transferred DuBois to Tokyo for Iranian Gendarme. He spent almost eight
2005. To hear him speak, you would never
able to answer them correctly, he the next influential step in his months in Iran and during that time was
know that behind his soft voice and gentle
asked me to join,” said DuBois. career. A chance meeting at a promoted to chief warrant officer four.
demeanor, John DuBois has lived through
Due to his age, DuBois needed social gathering with the Chief of His stay was cut short, however, when
and served in some of recent history’sto get an age waiver, which was Criminal Investigations for Japan he was ordered to Vietnam, as a captain,
greatest wars. granted. Though it was unusual landed him a job with the Chief in where he commanded the largest CID
for a rifleman in the Army to join the Yokohama. Now a master sergeant, DuBois
As a young man in 1946 and just out (Criminal Investigations Detachment)
Criminal Investigations Unit, DuBois was urged to apply for an appointment as a
of high school, John DuBois was trained unit in Vietnam. It was here that DuBois
easily passed the three week training warrant officer, and by Christmas 1951, he
as a rifleman by the United States Army. handled some serious financial dealings.
It was still several months before theschool in Tokyo and in March of 1948, he was sent to Officers Candidate School and One situation had to do with soldiers
was sent to Kyoto and the southernmost found himself in Fort Knox, Kentucky
official end of World War II, “the shooting attempting to deposit more than they were
island of Fukuoka to serve with the 24th where he made warrant officer. Following
war” as DuBois described it, and his first paid into their US banks in Saigon. At the
infantry until August 1949 when he was a stint at Fort Knox in Kentucky as a local
assignment had landed him in a tired and time, one way for soldiers to “get rich quick”
defeated Japan. The Japanese, DuBois discharged. criminal investigator and a promotion to was to sell one US dollar for two dollars
explained, realized they were beaten, but “I came home and there was nothing chief warrant officer two, DuBois was on in MPC (Military Payment Certificates),
to do,” DuBois recalled. By this time his way to command an office in Metz,
there were still pockets of diehards that which were redeemable in the US for their
he was a senior sergeant and only a few France. He stayed in France until 1957
still caused trouble. However, by the end full amount but were practically useless
months later, he came back with a pay when he came back to Fort Knox , which
of 1946, Japan was quiet. “I didn’t speak to the Vietnamese. DuBois tracked down
raise to serve at Fort Benning, Georgia, in was an open installation. “No one could
Japanese,” said DuBois, “but most of them and handled a good deal of these financial
the Criminal Investigation program. The go near the gold vault,” DuBois recalled.
knew at least a word or two of English.” crimes before leaving Saigon and going
Korean War had broken out and he was “It was separate from the rest of the fort
He smiled as he remembered that even the to Fort McPherson in Georgia. DuBois
young children knew how to say “B29” sent to Kyoto to serve in the 25th Infantry and if you even tried to drive down the was instrumental in several congressional
and would shout it whenever the planesas a member of the Military Police. By road toward it, soldiers with guns would hearings in the mid 1960s on corruption
buzzed by overhead. the summer of 1950 he had made platoon appear out of nowhere and a bullhorn in the Army.
sergeant and not long after the 25th would warn you to turn around and go
If it hadn’t been for DuBois’ innate After his retirement from the military in
infantry began defending the south part back.”
curiosity, his career in the Army would 1968, DuBois became head of the special
of the Pusan Perimeter. The Eighth Army
have turned out much differently. During In 1960, DuBois was again sent across investigations division of Agriculture
seas to be the commanding officer for a with investigative responsibility for both
detail in Vicenza, Italy. “I loved it there,” national and international agriculture
Over 6o soup choices range DuBois remembered,” I absolutely loved matters. One of the primary duties of this
from healthy, hearty, light, it.” But in 1963, he was transferred to Fort assignment was responsibility of security for
hot or cold, we’ve got Rucker in Alabama where he replaced the then Secretary of Agriculture Earle Butz.,
the soup for you! CID commanding officer. “There was a well known Nixon appointee. During a
rampant crime at the time,” said DuBois, change of administration in 1982, DuBois
recalling an incident that occurred over moved from Agriculture to Department
an unclaimed quantity of beer at the of Labor, where he assumed the duties
fort. The provost officer had told him to of the Regional Inspector General in
distribute the unclaimed beer, which was Philadelphia, PA., with responsibility for
All against military policy. DuBois fought
soups are labor related investigations in four states.
the officer until he finally just handed the In 1984, he reached mandatory retirement
made with FRESH beer out, making sure he got receipts from
ingredients daily age for federal agents, and retired from
each recipient. When the provost officer government service.
questioned why he resisted passing out After a many-starred and rollercoaster
the beer, DuBois pointed out the rule that career, DuBois finally retired in 1984
expressly forbid the action with unclaimed and returned home. “I’ve always wanted
goods. The provost officer tried to get him to live in paradise,” said DuBois as he
to go and get their beer back, but DuBois looked contentedly out his front door
3125 Bees Ferry Rd. (in Bi-Lo Shopping Center) ● 769-9800 said that he had washed his hands of it.
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“After that, I put in for a transfer and let gets.”
him know I was leaving in a week,” said

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12 November 14, 2008

Rosebank Farms’ presents


Family at the Farm weekend
Provided by Rosebank Farms

I
f the thought of fighting two-legged animals for the and new ideas to decorate your home this year? Then held from 10am – 4pm. And the animals hope you’ll
best parking space isn’t your idea of a meaningful look no further than Louise Bennett’s holiday tablescapes, stop in before you leave to pet them once more.
holiday, then Rosebank Farms cordially invites you where a contrast of the dramatic and subtle, in colors
The Farm is located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on
to beautiful Johns Island to enjoy a casual and relaxing other than the usual green and red, will be on display.
Johns Island, just before the Kiawah/Seabrook traffic circle.
Family at the Farm on November 28, 29 and 30. Visit with And of course the Farm’s lush, classic wreaths, handmade
For further information, call (843) 768-0508 or email@
our four-legged animals where you’ll be reminded that from Southern evergreens, will be available for purchase.
RosebankFarms.com
nature really doesn’t get any better in the Lowcountry… The wreaths of Rosebank Farms have come to be known
and the animals love the attention! over the years as the ultimate in holiday wreaths. They
In addition to petting the animals, come visit with our bring the holiday spirit into your home where they make
talented, local artists whose works are exhibited in the a beautiful statement on any door or in any
Farm’s galleries. Original oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, décor – and you can select a custom-tied
and mosaics are on display year-round, but during Family ribbon from our wide selection.
on the Farm, many of the artists will be available to discuss Enjoy a cup of tea from the Wadmalaw
their work and help you select that perfect, one-of-a-kind Tea Plantation and holiday treats featuring
gift from the Lowcountry. Sidi’s molasses, made fresh and on-site by
Are you Stuart the Mule grinding Sidi’s sugar cane
in need of crop.
inspiration Family at the Farm is free and will be

Pictured are some examples of Rosebank Farms’


exceptional wreaths.

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November 14, 2008 13

Rain, rain, go away


By Nick Strehle

A
couple weeks ago on October 24, • Planned renovations should
the Lowcountry experienced some always depend on surface
considerable amounts of rainfall. drainage. Do not depend
According to the National Weather Service, in on sub-surface drainage
the twenty-four hour period that the stationary from the start. Drains (like
rainstorm floated above Charleston County, French drains) should be a
Downtown Charleston received 5.23 inches of last resort solution.
rain. Of course, some areas received upwards • Consider a permeable
of seven inches with hourly totals of two to driveway or walkway. This
four inches. To this day there are still puddles will allow more water to
in lower areas and soft soil in other areas. It infiltrate into the subsoil.
does not come as a surprise that this has • Help protect the sewer
been our number one complaint at Sunburst system. Not the pipes in
Landscaping. The down side is that it is too late your house, but the ones
to prepare our gardens this time, but the up side on the street. Do not allow
is that preparation is the key to handling the anything but water to travel
next big rain. through these pipes. This
Below are a few precautions and suggestions includes grass clippings,
on how to prevent the rain water from rising twigs, and most importantly, PHOTOS BY: Leo Fetter
in your yard and street. But before you read soil.

Support Our Students


any further, please remember that this is the I saved the sewer system for last because it
“Lowcountry” for a reason. In order for the is something that everyone can participate in
water to go bye-bye, there must be slope and and it also has the greatest impact. Especially

seeks volunteers
a destination towards which your water will with heavy rains, soil moves to areas that the
travel: water should be flowing. If for any reason
• Make sure all yard debris is cleaned up there is a drainage issue or standing water on
so that it will not clog sewer drains and your property, contact me and we can discuss Provided by Communities in Schools
drainage ditches. solutions.

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• Keep the tops of all drainage grates
Nick Strehle is a Purdue University Agronomy he Support Our Students Tutor-Mentoring Project offered by
clear.
Major, certified irrigation contractor and EPA Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area, Inc. (CIS) is
• When building a new house or during WaterSense Partner for Sunburst Landscaping Inc.,
major landscape renovations, plan on in it’s fifth year of providing free academic assistance to public
leading Sunburst’s clients into the next generation school children needing English/Language Arts or Mathematics
grading the soil away from the house of water management. For more information,
with at least 3% slope. remediation. At the same time, however, CIS is raising the call for
contact Sunburst at 768-2434.
volunteer support from the public for the initiative to meet its planned
goals.
Many Charleston County School District elementary schools have
a lack of tutoring available after school, and Support Our Students
helps to meet this need during the school year. The initiative is
scheduled on either Tuesdays or Thursdays (depending on the school)
immediately following release, for approximately two hours. A private
nonprofit dropout prevention agency, Communities In Schools has
offered Support Our Students since 2003. CIS Executive Director
Jane Riley notes that intervention with children who are already
struggling with reading or math skills is particularly important at an
early age. “Studies reflect that by middle school, children who have
fallen behind in English or math proficiency are likely to graduate
behind peers or to drop out altogether,” Riley says.
The project serves select schools throughout the school district, and
volunteers are needed for the following: Mount Zion Elementary (Johns
Island), Murray-LaSaine Elementary (James Island), Orange Grove
Elementary (Charleston), Jennie Moore Elementary (Mount Pleasant)
and Mitchell Elementary (downtown). “Schools see the benefit of
community volunteers working with children, and administrators
invite Support Our Students into their schools each year,” she says.
“Unfortunately, we can’t afford to staff and coordinate the project in
all the schools where services are needed.”
Communities in Schools offers test results of children served by
Support Our Students as another compelling reason to sustain the
project: 90% of the students participating in last year’s initiative
experienced an improvement in Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test
scores in English/Language Arts after receiving assistance. “Children
respond positively to caring adults who spend time with them, and
we urgently need community volunteers who care about education to
contact us,” Riley adds.
In partnership with the Charleston and Berkeley County School
Districts, CIS serves more than 3,400 students at 12 area schools during
the school year. CIS of Charleston has proven successful with a 90% rate
of promotion to the next grade level and a 92% senior graduation rate.
For information on how to support Communities In Schools financially or
through volunteering, please contact Courtney Winders at 740-6793 or
through email at cwinders@cischarleston.org.

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14 November 14, 2008

Gobble, gobble gobble! 4th annual Rosebank


Thanksgiving trivia Farms’ Fall Festival
 It’s that time of year again … when pumpkin pie, turkey and cranberries are on Provided by Rosebank Farms
everyone’s mind. For a little fun this November, your friends at Piggly Wiggly bring

T
you Turkey Day Trivia! Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. he public is cordially invited to the And of course, Johns Island’s largest
4th Annual Rosebank Farms’ Best variety of pumpkins and gourds, featuring
1.  How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving? of the Lowcountry Fall Festival on many international cultivars, will be on
2.  Which country consumes the most turkey? Saturday, November 15 from 10:30am to display and available for purchase, as will
3.  Which is the fastest way to defrost a turkey? 4pm. This year’s festival includes old time fall displays of flowers and wreaths.
syrup making demonstrations with Stuart Artwork created by local artists will
4.  After eating a big turkey dinner, why do you become drowsy? 
the Mule, cart rides starting at 2pm for be available for viewing and for sale. The
5. Before being harvested and sold, an individual cranberry must bounce children from Marsh Tacky, Rosebank Johns Island Museum, a 19th century
approximately how many inches high to make sure they aren’t too ripe? Farms’ miniature horse, and floral freedman’s schoolhouse, will also intrigue
6.  True or False: Turkeys can drown if they look up in the rain.   arrangement demonstrations at 11am given visitors with local history dating back to
7.  What were the names of the two turkeys pardoned in 2007 by George W. Bush? by floral designer Louise Bennett. New the days when Indians inhabited Johns
8.  How many people live in the town of Turkey, Texas?   this year is the self-guided butterfly tour Island. And don’t forget to visit the
9. What character was the first Macy’s Day Parade from 11am – 1pm, with Billy Cord from barnyard animals – they never disappoint
balloon?  the Department of Natural Resources on and are always entertaining!
10. What is the weight of the heaviest turkey on record? 50 hand to answer questions and demonstrate
Rosebank Farms is located at 4455
pounds, 86 pounds, 99 pounds? how to tag monarch butterflies. For lunch,
Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island,
Sidi’s BBQ will be served. Farm fresh
just before the Kiawah/Seabrook traffic
vegetables will include collards, fresh
And don’t forget, this year at Piggly Wiggly you can circle. For further information, call (843)
green bean puddin’, pumpkin and squash
enjoy a free 10 to 12 lb. Piggly Wiggly Thanksgiving 768-0508 or email email@RosebankFarms.
casseroles, rolls, and ice tea – all prepared
turkey using your Greenbax. Just shop The Pig, save 4 ½ com. Admission is free.
from scratch at a cost of only $10.
Greenbax and get a free Thanksgiving turkey. For more
details visit your local Piggly Wiggly store.
 Happy Thanksgiving!
Kingdom in Florida, 8: 496, 9: Felix the Cat, 10: 86 pounds.
4 inches, 6: True, 7: May and Flower – they now reside at Disney World’s Animal
1: At least 67 million, 2: Israel, 3: In cold water, 4: Because of the tryptophan, 5:
Answers:

Christmas with the Choraliers


Friday evening, December 5, at 7pm at The
Church of Our Saviour on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy

For this year, due to the demolition, our traditional


holiday concert on Seabrook Island will be moved to the
Church of Our Saviour.
Also, please note that the date has been changed. You
might have seen a previously announced date of December
12. The correct date is December 5, at 7pm.
The theme is Christmas is being with friends. Come out and enjoy the season
with the sounds of our island men’s chorus. There will be time to go to dinner
afterwards.
Stuart the mule eyes some delicious sugar cane as he helps work the old fashioned
sugar cane press at Rosebank Farms.
See you there!
Chuck Bensonhaver

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November 14, 2008 15

PGA Tour Championship returns to Charleston


By Richard Hricik

P
rofessional golf officially returned to the Charleston of Student Transportation of America, Inc., the fourth promised a top-quality event for not only the players
area on October 30, 2008, as the Nationwide largest private provider of school bus transportation in and their wives, but for sponsors and fans. Sloan also
Tour and the Student Transportation of America North America. Company Director Dennis Gallagher, a announced that Charleston Tennis, LLC, the same group
Foundation announced that the season-ending Tour Daniel Island resident, made the announcement at the who has successfully managed the Family Circle Cup and
Championship will be played at the Daniel Island Club Daniel Island Club flanked by Nationwide Tour President the professional volleyball Charleston Open, will manage
for the years 2009 through 2011. Bill Calfee, Matt Sloan, President of the Daniel Island the event.
The Tour Championship will mark the end of the Club and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. Both he and Calfee made references to an expectation
Nationwide season and will be the final competition to Acknowledging that a prior attempt to host a and desire for the tournament to find a permanent home
determine the Top 25 players who will earn their PGA Nationwide Tour event failed due to a lack of sponsorship in Charleston. The Nationwide Tour Championship has
tour cards for the following year. The purse will be $1 (Palmetto Pride Classic), all parties were eager to state been played at nine different courses in five different states
million with $180,000 going to the winner, equaling the that this time around it was going to be different. over its sixteen year history and its past champions include
largest pool of prize money ever offered on the Tour. Bill Calfee declared a ‘mulligan’ and was excited about present PGA star Stewart Cink and Spike McRoy.
The event will be held on October 22 – 25, 2009, on the opportunity to return and stated that all the pieces The PGA Tour’s Tour Championship has been played
the Ralston Creek Course designed by Rees Jones. The were now in place for an “impactful event.” Mayor Riley for the last 10 years at Eastlake in Atlanta and has grown
field will be limited to the top 60 players on the money was equally enthusiastic about the announcement and in stature, often being referred to as the Tour’s “fifth
list and the tournament will not have a cut. A pro-am is welcomed the opportunity to showcase “the quality of major.”
scheduled for the two days prior to the opening round this place we proudly call home.” This year’s Nationwide Tour Championship is being
and the Golf Channel will televise all four rounds. “This tournament will be the standard bearer for played at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney Texas.
The event is being sponsored by the philanthropic arm excellence,” announced a determined Matt Sloan, who

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There are wind options Kiawah


By Caryn and Maria Wynn
With all the articles flying around
about wind insurance, you can’t help but
be confused and aggravated. The truth
OR is a secondary/rental property,
there is no replacement cost on the
house itself.
House Tour
of the matter is that you have options, In order for a claim to pay replacement
November 8, 2008 photos by Wally Briedis
but you have to do research and educate cost on the house (if qualifies) you must
yourself. carry flood insurance even if you are not
There is a possibility the policy you in a special flood hazard area.
currently have was the only coverage If you do not qualify for a standard
available at the time you took it out. That market, there are many non-standard
doesn’t mean that is the only company companies who can write insurance with
willing to write insurance in the wind pool wind included. Many of them have a
territory, it just means that was all that “named storm” wind deductible instead of
was available to you at that time with your a “wind and hail” deductible and can offer
current agent. Insurance agencies only excellent coverage.
have the ability to write with companies The point is, if you are unsure as to
with whom they have a contract. Most whether you are getting the best premium
independent agents have access to more and the best coverage, simply make several
companies offering an all inclusive policy phone calls to different companies and ask
that includes wind. for a quote. Ask questions! Don’t assume
There are standard markets who will that you are told what is included and
write insurance with wind included in the excluded on your policy. Don’t wait until
wind pool territory, but there are many you have a claim to find out if you have
factors that come into play to qualify, coverage or not.
such as age of the house, proximity to the It is important that everyone
ocean, flood zone and value of the house. understands their insurance. If you would
The South Carolina Wind & Hail like a quote, we are available to come to you
Association was created to be the place or you can visit us at our Mount Pleasant
of last resort to write wind insurance office. We are also opening another agency
if a standard company could not write on Seabrook Island so we can visit people
the wind coverage. The points you need on Seabrook, Kiawah and Johns Island to
to know about the exclusions on an S C help them with their insurance needs as
Wind & Hail policy are: well.
• There is no extended replacement
Caryn and Maria Wynn of Wynn &
cost on the house.
Associates Insurance are available for
• There is no replacement cost on consultation. Their offices are located at
contents. 1054 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Ste A in Mt
• There is no wind driven rain Pleasant, phone number 843-884-7000,
coverage. or at 1001 Landfall Way Ste D on Johns
• There is a waiting period before Island, just outside the Seabrook main gate,
loss of use starts paying.. phone number 843-793-3306.
• If the home is built before 1950

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