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John Zepke
“Youth of
the Year”
STUDENTS
HONORED BY
K-S EXCHANGE
CLUB
BY LORRAINE LEARY
For The Island Connection

J ohn Zepke, St. John’s High School

Senior was awarded Kiawah-Seabrook
Exchange Club’s “Youth of the
Year” Award, a $4,000 scholarship, on
Wednesday evening, April 18.
John is Valedictorian of his class
and earned a perfect score on his PSAT
test. He has received several letters of
acceptance to universities throughout the
country but has not yet committed for his
freshman year of study.
Having earned the K-S Exchange Club’s
“Youth of the Year” recognition, John will
now compete for district level awards to be
122 Turnberry Ct. on Kiawah Island. PHOTOS BY GREGG BRAGG announced in May. Alexandria Brannen,
Charleston Collegiate School, Zuriah

122 Turnberry Ct. to be condemned Zepke and Kameron Smiley of St. John’s
High School received $3,000 scholarships
from the service organization.
TOWN AWAITS HEARING NOTICE K-S Exchange members were pleased
to honor such deserving, highly qualified
recipients.
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Senior Staff Writer

T
he Town of Kiawah Island filed paperwork with the
Charleston County clerk to condemn 122 Turnberry Ct.
in January of this year, and offered $0 for the property.
The figure was intended to elicit a reaction from the property
owners who have not responded to the complaint as of May 4,
according TOKI attorney Dwayne Green. Finding the property
owners was chore in itself.
The initial title search suggested Jerry and Pam Silver bought
the property in February, 2002 for $280,000 plus $3. Despite
living there for years and an active listing in the Exchange Club
phone book, Bert Waits was later identified as the person with
a financial interest in the property, and may have financed the
purchase. The title search resulted in the complaint being filed a
second time on March 5.
The amended complaint says the action is consistent with
South Carolina’s Eminent Domain Procedure Act of 1976. The
civil action reads in part, “The acquisition of all structures on the
property located at 122 Turnberry Court, Kiawah Island 29455
along with the right [sic] to enter and use the subject premises
for any means necessary to remove any structure the condemning
authority finds unfit or in violation of any up structural, health,
sanitation, zoning or other applicable requirements.” The move
came as a relief to several neighbors including Dee and Martin John Zepke, Alexandria Brannen, Zuriah
Wardle. Zepke and Kameron Smiley were honored
by the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club.
122 Turnberry continues on page 6 Photo provided.

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S
katy@luckydognews.com eabrook Island Town Council opened
April’s monthly meeting with the
Jennifer Tuohy increasingly customary moment of
silence. The quiet followed an invitation
contributing editor
for comments on ordinance 2018-03. The
jennifer@luckydognews.com measure re-zones 2731 Old Oak Walk
from its current residential classification
Alejandro Ferreyros to agricultural/conservation.
senior graphic designer SITC sifted through and approved
alejandro@luckydognews.com three sets of meeting minutes before the
mayor pivoted to the financial report for
March. True to predictions last month,
Lori McGee March revenues were just shy of $100,000
sales manager above projections, and put HMS Seabrook
lori@luckydognews.com back ahead of budget by $39,000 for the
year.
Carla Foxworth Jenny Honeycutt introduced herself to
SITC as a candidate for County Council
sales executive
District 9 during the first installment of
carla@luckydognews.com citizen’s comments. The James Island
native is running in a primary race with
Senior Staff Writer republican incumbent Joe Qualey.
Gregg Bragg Seabrook resident Floyd DeAndrade
commented in support of Moving Day
scheduled for June 2 at James Island
Contributors
County Park. He says the event is your
Lorraine Leary
chance to speak up about Parkinson’s
Marty Cline disease, move others to action, raise money,
James Bannister and increase understanding of a disease
Carol Antman that affects so many. More information
Marilyn Markel is available by visiting MovingDayWalk.
org/event/moving-day-charleston-sc/.
Councilmember John Gregg reported
the club’s long range planning committee
met on April 6. Focused on their strategic
plan for 2018, the club expects to use the
same/similar survey as last year to facilitate
comparisons, said Gregg. He also said the
public safety committee met on April 16.
Gregg made a point of going on record
with the committee’s disappointment;
fewer emergency contact refrigerator
magnets were approved than requested,
he said with a shrug. He concluded his
report on public safety saying multiple
bids on debris removal were expected.
The Federal Emergency Management
Agency is still reviewing the Town’s
request for public assistance, said Gregg.
Approvals received are called “obligations”
in FEMA-speak, and ultimately result in
reimbursement at a rate of about 75%.
The remaining 25% will be subject to
state review.
Disaster Awareness Day is still
scheduled for Wednesday June 13, but
he added the 2-4 p.m. timeframe, and
Kiawah’s town hall as the location to last
month’s announcement. There will be no
free lunch this year, but a wine reception is
scheduled at the close of proceedings. The
annual event will feature plenty of door
prizes and giveaways, and the abbreviated
schedule may enhance attendance for the
critical event.
Council member John Wells said the
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network
(LMMN) is all set to begin their one-year
study on Seabrook. The group will focus
on education about, and protection of,
strand feeding dolphins on Seabrook
beaches. Wells estimates 18-20 Seabrook
residents have volunteered to help, but
there’s room for more, he added.
Wells’ second announcement was the
receipt of 5 additional bids (now at 8)
in response to SITC’s RFP to address
drainage/flooding issues along Seabrook
Island Rd., with more on the way. Work
should begin in the next month or so,
and the job now includes two additional
drainage boxes. Salvageable pipes will be
lined with fiberglass and any that aren‘t
will be replaced for a total distance of 385
feet. The same can be said of repairing/
replacing flapper gates.
Councilmember Jeri Finke said she
didn’t have a report on community/
government relations, but did she? Two
items recently reported by local media
came into focus; members of the state
legislature introduced a bill, which would
approve drilling/seismic testing along
SC’s coast, and the dumping of surplus
munitions/chemicals in SC waters.
Forgetting the usual threat of damage
from oil drilling or the effects of seismic
testing on marine mammals for the
moment, Finke is of the opinion that
ancient weapons don’t mix well with
seismic blasting. Fearing Columbia’s
legislation might allow U.S. Secretary
of the Interior Zinke to drive a wedge
between the governor’s public opposition
to drilling/blasting and use it as an excuse
to issue permits, Finke took the initiative.
She faxed a copy of Seabrook’s resolution
against drilling/blasting to the legislators,
along with some observations about
unexploded ordinance. The rest of SITC
nodded their approval.
Mayor Ciancio said he is looking for
a more robust response to updating the
town’s Comprehensive Plan. CPs are a
required component of municipalities,
typically designed to reflect those of parent
governments. Compliance demands a
review of CPs every five years and a full
update every ten. “Seabrook is currently
in year nine of our CP,” said the mayor,
who continued by saying he intended to
hold hearings, conduct polls and reach
out to Seabrook residents in every way
and at every turn.
The mayor updated attendees on
his participation in the Johns Island
Growth committee. Surveys conducted
in 2007 assumed completion of I-526
and a population of 18,000. The current
population of Johns Island is 21,000 and
“the infrastructure simply isn’t there,” he
said. He lamented the agenda’s 15 minutes

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of public comment lasted two hours with
the common theme of unresponsive
government, so Charleston Mayor John
Tecklenburg responded.
Tecklenburg has placed a hold on
further development, but cautioned there
are 6,500 permits already approved, and
that is only the sliver of Johns Island
which falls inside city limits.
Mayor Ciancio concluded his report
with two announcements; Seabrook
and the St. Johns Fire District have
agreed to use the same maps to facilitate
communications after an evacuation,
and there will be a Meet the Candidates
night on May 30 featuring candidates for
County Council District 9. The event is
sponsored by both Seabrook and Kiawah,
and will start at 2 p.m. at Kiawah’s town
hall.
Town Administrator Joe Cronin had 4
announcements:
1. Beach patrol begins May 1
2. SITC will receive new Surface
tablets to replace their iPads
3. IT consultants VC3 will be adding
bandwidth to accommodate the
new tablets
4. The appeal period for new FEMA
flood maps has expired – 3
were filed and two of them were
Seabrook residents
Jim Bannwart reported normal
operations at the Seabrook Island Utility
for the preceding month. He said the
utility’s audit is underway, and the
Department of Health and Environmental
Control had not responded to a request
from SIU for increased capacity.
SITC voted to approve a temporary use
permit for the 2018 Governor’s Invitational
Billfish tournament scheduled for May
Tid e Char t
Date High Tide
May 11 5:32am/5:55pm
May 12 6:22am/6:44pm
May 13 7:10am/7:31pm
May 14 7:58am/8:18pm
May 15 8:46am/9:06pm
May 16 9:35am/9:55pm
May 17 10:26am/10:46pm
May 18 11:21am/11:41pm
May 19 12:19pm
May 20 12:39am/1:20pm
May 21 1:39am/2:24pm
May 22 2:41am/3:28pm
May 23 3:42am/4:29pm
May 24 4:40am/5:27pm
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
9-12. It was later specified; visitors should
use marked spaces ONLY, and NOT park
along Andell Bluff Rd.
SITC then approved the use of Town
Hall’s parking lot for the Seabrook yard
sale scheduled for May 19 from 7 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Ordinance 2018-04 was approved for
a first reading. Vacation homes contribute
to Seabrook’s income in the form of
licensing, and sidestepping the process
through online ads dilutes the town’s
finances. The measure requires a business
license number be included on all online
ads for vacation homes.
Ordinance 2018-05 was also approved
for first reading. The measure allows the
town to charge for use of public space.
Asked if this included Seabrook’s yard
sale, both the mayor and Cronin said it
did, but welcomed the chance to clarify.
Cronin said the fee was nominal.The
objective is to ensure people clean up
after themselves and could morph into a
deposit, he added.
Ordinance 2018-03 was unanimously
approved for a second reading. The
measure changes 2731 Old Oak Walk
from residential to conservation, and
will ultimately be transferred to the
Greenspace Conservancy.
During round two of citizens’s
comments, Alison Blakey said she
routinely sees beach patrol speeding on
their way to and from their posts, and
hoped SITC would say something about
it.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned to birthday cake
in honor of SITC members Skip Crane
and John Wells. The next meeting of the
SITC will be May 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Low Tide
11:36am
12:07am/12:24pm
1:00am/1:10pm
1:50am/1:57pm
2:40am/2:44pm
3:29am/3:32pm
4:20am/4:22pm
5:12am/5:15pm
6:06am/6:11pm
7:02am/7:11pm
8:01am/8:15pm
9:00am/9:21pm
9:59am/10:25pm
10:54am/11:26pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
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First budget reading for 2018-19, Kiawah moves
against former employees
T T
he regular monthly meeting of
Kiawah’s Town Council opened
with the unanimous approval of
April’s minutes with no comments.
Mayor Weaver began the meeting by
recollecting the Johns Island Improvement
Committee meeting, of which he is a
member. “It was an interesting meeting,
it is really early in the process,” he said.
Weaver is optimistic that the committee
will be effective in managing the direction
that Johns Island is going in.
The Mayor stressed the importance
of the County Council election that
is coming in November. The seat
representing Kiawah is up for grabs. In
coordination with Seabrook, Kiawah
is hosting a candidate’s Meet and Greet
on May 30, and Mayor Weaver urged
attendance.
Mayor Weaver noted the upcoming
Planning Commission meeting that was
anticipating controversy around Kiawah
Partners’ proposal for parcel 13 on
Duneside Road. “I believe that this is no
longer a controversial issue,” said Weaver
in regards to the recently amended plat.
The new proposal looks very similar to the
original plat and Weaver does not feel that
it warrants residents concern any longer.
The poll distributed by Mayor Weaver
several weeks ago received a better
than anticipated response. The survey
asked full-time and part-time residents
to prioritize concerns. The Mayor
highlighted some of these, the top four
being: maintaining the beach and dunes,
protecting Kiawah’s wildlife and natural
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habitat, having roads across Johns Island
safer and less congested and keeping the
island well maintained and representative
of a premier community.
Finally, Mayor Weaver addressed
Judge McGill’s insistence through public
comments to council that have included
allegations that question the Town’s
conduct and accuracy relating to the
compensation of the Town Clerk. Weaver
credited McGill’s sincerity but clarified
that his allegations are absolutely incorrect.
After no citizen’s comments, the
meeting continued with a presentation
by Steve Traynum from Coastal Science
and Engineering on the annual beach
monitoring program. The report monitors
10 miles of beach for habitat quality and
erosion. Kiawah is one of the few accretive
islands in the state but Traynum identified
hurricane frequency as the biggest threat
to the shoreline. Overall he defined the
beach as fairly stable, stating erosion was
mostly restricted to the area east of the
Ocean Course. A break from significant
hurricane events would allow the beach to
recover more quickly, fingers crossed.
No old business was on the agenda
so Mayor Weaver moved on to consent
items. Second and final readings of
several ordinances that had already
undergone public hearings were handled
as a single block of votes. Consequently,
agenda items C,D,E, and F were approved
unanimously. They included: Ordinance
2018-02 and -03, which allows for a
floating dock at 248 Eagle Point Rd.,
Ordinance 2018-04, which changes the
existing Future Land Use designation to
Active Recreation, Residential and Open
Space at the property located at 1000
Ocean Course Dr., Ordinance 2018-05
creates a new zoning district – Parks and
Recreation-Ocean Course, and finally
Ordinance 2018-06, which rezones
aforementioned property.
The State Accommodations Tax
Committee considers and recommends
to the Ways and Means Committee, the
allocation of the SATAX funds, which
are very restrictive in their use. TOKI
projected receiving $1.1M in funds for
allocation and received requests for $1.4M.
The SATAX Committee ultimately
recommended allocation of funds to
five organizations; Ways and Means
designated the final allocations to: TOKI
$485,000, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
$435,000, Freshfields Village $50,000,
The Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat
$10,000 and the PGA Championship
$120,000. After Councilmember Wilson
recused himself from voting on the
Motoring Retreat, Council approved the
allocations unanimously.
Next item on the agenda was the first
reading of Ordinance 2018-07, which
would make the permitting and licensing
process more efficient and user friendly.
Councilmember Widuch explained
the process of evaluation, and that the
amendment would result in eliminating
50% of the need for permits issued by the
Town. The intent of the change is to make
it easier for residents to maintain their
homes. The motion to approve the first
reading of the ordinance was approved
unanimously.
Ordinance 2018-08 was also up for
first reading, to adopt the budget for
fiscal year 2018-19. Mayor Weaver went
over the proposed budget in great detail.
Copies are available to the public. The
motion to adopt the budget was approved
unanimously. Public hearing and second
reading of the ordinance will take place
in June.
There was no significant report from
the Town Administrator.
Mayor Weaver reported that Randy
Gilmore, Chair of the BZA has tendered
his resignation. The Town will be posting
a notice to acquire a new member.
Gilmore was a member of the BZA since
2012 and Mayor Weaver thanked him for
his service.
Councilmember reports included Arts
Council events updates. Councilmember
Mezzanotte also reported from the
Sea Level Rise Committee that two
representatives from College of Charleston
have been working on a Tropical Storm
Irma flood study to pinpoint why certain
areas flood and provide certain solutions.
They will present their findings on May
10. This should explain where water is
entering the island and what areas are
most vulnerable.
Councilmember Wilson reported
on his attendance of the Charleston
Area Transportation Study meeting. A
presentation by SC DOT confirmed that
roads on Johns Island, “are a mess and will
get far, far worse,” he said. Wilson stated
that what is critically needed on Johns
Island are: improved design at the end of
the Gelegotis Bridge along with a traffic
circle, a four lane Maybank Hwy., and a
cross island parkway running from the
end of Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. to River Rd.
where it meets Maybank Hwy. Wilson
noted that the state is spending money on
roads however they are totally ignoring
Johns Island’s roads.
Councilmember Widuch reported
that Disaster Awareness Day will be
held at Kiawah Council Chambers on
Wednesday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. There
will be a wine reception following. The
event is open to Kiawah and Seabrook
residents.
The regular meeting was then
adjourned to Executive Session to receive
legal advice regarding the lawsuit against
the former Town Administrator, Treasurer
and Auditors. The next regular meeting of
the Kiawah Island Town Council will be
June 5 at 2 p.m.
Following Executive Session, Council
convened to move that the Town Attorney
take formal civil actions against the
former employees of the Town of Kiawah.
The vote to proceed was unanimous.
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Kiawah Partners withdraws Duneside proposal
R E S E R V E S R I G H T T O S U B M I T F U T U R E A P P L I C AT I O N S
he announcement that Kiawah
Partners filed paperwork for a
road designed to cut between
Duneside Rd. and Beachwalker Dr. came
in like a lion, and went out like a lamb.
The month of March witnessed a king
tide of residents voicing their objections
in every available forum, including the
annual meeting of the Kiawah Island
Community Association, in the run up
to the official hearing with the town’s
Planning Commission scheduled for
April 4.
KICA’s official response to the flood
of objections came in the form of a
letter to PC Chair Fred Peterson. The
letter read in part, “The purpose of this
correspondence… is to transmit official
notice that the properties in question are
encumbered by recorded convents and
restrictions. Furthermore, the covenants
are contrary to, conflict with, and perhaps
even prohibit the permitted activity.
South Carolina statute 6-29-1145 states
that a planning agency, upon notice of
such a conflict, may not issue a permit
until it has received confirmation from
the applicant that the restrictive covenant
has been released for the tract or parcel of
land by action of the appropriate authority
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or property holders or by court order.”
Consideration of the final subdivision
plat including Duneside Rd. was the
sole item on the PC agenda for the April
meeting, which was rescheduled for May
2nd. Town Administrator Stephanie
Tillerson told the Island Connection
the cancellation resulted from delays in
a [related] traffic study. However, the
proposal was withdrawn on April 9 via
a letter to Kiawah’s elected officials from
KP director of development, Ray Pantlik.
“… Kiawah Partners stands by
its previously submitted Restricted
Covenants Affidavit dated February 5,
2018. This affidavit underscored that the
previously proposed final plat did not
conflict with, was not contrary to, and
was not prohibited by any restrictive
covenants including the KICA covenants.
[KP] strongly disagrees with the assertions
recently made by KICA. But now that
[KP] is willing to proceed with a final
plat that is a mirror of the conditional plat
with no connection, [KP] sees no need to
put the planning staff and the [PC] in the
middle of our difference of opinion with
KICA. [KP] intends to meet with KICA
leadership to explore the positions it is
asserting in an effort to reach a resolution.
“[KPs’] willingness to proceed with the
proposed final plat I am delivering with
this letter should not be considered as a
concession or admission of the validity
of any of the criticism that was waged
against the draft final plat that we are
withdrawing. [KP] is reserving its rights
to submit plans and applications in the
future at this and other locations on
the island that may be contrary to the
assertions that have been made. Any such
plans or applications will of course have
to be in keeping with the applicable town
ordinances and not violate restrictive
covenants if that statutory section is
triggered.
“[KP] has concluded at this particular
time it is best to avoid the sharp division
in the community generated by our prior
submission regardless of whether we had
the right to proceed under the ordinances,
covenants, and our development
agreement… We trust that this new
submission will take care of all of the
objections and rancor about this final plat
…,” read salient parts of the letter.
The legal implications of KP’s letter
were not lost on John Connolly, Kiawah
5
Island Condo Owners Association
Treasurer. Because of the importance
of any action the PC would take and
the impending KICA discussions, he
urged scrutiny in a letter to the group’s
membership.
“As a result of the ongoing efforts of the
current KICOA Board, and in cooperation
with our great neighbors at Duneside
I and Duneside II,… Kiawah Partners
has withdrawn its proposal to connect
Duneside Road to its Beachwalker East
development, which includes Timbers
Kiawah. This has been a major area of
concern for the board over the last few
months. Board members have spent
countless hours and attended numerous
community meetings to speak out against
this outrageous proposal.
“In their letter to the Town, KP has
acknowledged the high level of objections
… created by their actions. At the same
time, however, they have explicitly stated
that their letter of withdrawal should not
be considered as a concession or admission
of the validity of that criticism.
“We will need to remain vigilant,
but we should certainly be pleased with
today’s developments!” stated Connolly.
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The garage shows holes that neighbors speculate rats have infiltrated.
122 Turnberry continues from cover
During an impromptu walk outside
the property, the Wardles said the house
has been vacant for years. Holes in rickety
decking were disguised by yard debris,
and both garage doors gaped at the
bottom leading to speculation the parking
deck had become a wildlife preserve. They
also speculated there was a hole in the roof
near the chimney. Dee said she hadn’t
spoken to the Silvers in three years, likes
them fine, but insists the house needs to
be torn down.
TOKI’s attorney said in an email to
the Island Connection, “We initiated
the action with the assistance of Chris
Murphy as a consultant who has done
over 100 condemnation actions for other
municipalities. I thought it would be very
helpful to associate him to make sure we
avoided any land mines with the process.
“After the initial filing, we amended
the complaint based on the findings in
the title search which revealed a mortgage
on the property. That mortgage, to Mr.
Bert Waits who lives in Seabrook Island,
was served and he had 30 days in which to
respond from the date of service.
“The 30 day time period to answer…
the amended Condemnation Notice ran
on April 5. We are now in the process of
filing a Notice of Default and request a
hearing on the courts’ non-jury docket to
get an Order of Default. The time period
to get a hearing after the request, assuming
neither Mr. Waits or the Silver[s] seek to
contest this after the fact, is another 45-60
days which puts us at about June 5.
“Right now we are on track for a
summer hearing assuming no further
response or reply pleading is received.
The principal mortgage amount was
$280,000 and we do not know the balance
remaining, but that is substantial enough
that Mr. Waits would want to protect that
interest if it remains unpaid.”
The Island Connection attempted to
contact both parties without success.
Waits is no longer listed locally, and the
residence listed for him in the complaint
was sold in 2005. The local number for
the Silvers has been disconnected, and the
Owensville, Ohio address used by TOKI
to mail the complaint didn’t include a
phone number. Further inquiry revealed
a Batavia, Ohio address for the Silvers
and a phone number, which was also
disconnected. The next link in the chain
revealed a Newport, Kentucky address
but no phone number and this time, no
previous/alternative addresses were listed.
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experienced while capturing the moment.
He believes that photographs work when
people feel, even for a moment, that they
are somewhere else, taking them far from
the pressures of everyday life. Keith's
advice for fellow photographers: 'Don't let
rules or the work of others intimidate you.
Of course there's something to be said for
the perfect composition, but if you shoot
because you're trying to impress or obtain
the highest score, you will soon be robbed
of the passion you once had'. Visit Keith's
personal website and gallery of images at
KeithBriley.com.
PHOTO PROVIDED
Tiffany, also an award winning and
published professional photographer, grew
up in the beautiful province of Alberta,
Canada. While living in Canada and
playing in the Canadian Rockies, she
developed her love for the wilderness and
adventure. It’s also no coincidence that
she found her passion for photography,
specifically capturing the beauty and magic
of landscapes. Her passion and talent has
led her to receive the distinguished title
of Diamond Photographer of the Year,
from the Professional Photographers
Association in both 2011 and 2013. She
has received her Masters of Photography
from the PPA. Tiffany is the Director
of Advertising for the world’s leading
online photography magazine, Landscape
Photography Magazine and Wild Planet
Photo Magazine. In addition, Tiffany is
also a contributing writer for LPM. Along
with Keith, she too has many images that
can be found in stores across the country.
Close to Tiffany's heart is her faith and her
family. To view her images and read her
blog (A Quest For Light - Thoughts On
Faith, Family and Photography) visit her
personal website at AQuestForLight.com.
The Brileys will be presenting, “Staying
Inspired and Finding Your Style” to the
membership at their regular monthly
meeting, Friday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Lake House.
8 May 11, 2018
Church of Our Saviour named Lighthouse
Church for Disaster Relief
Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Unit 2.
C
hurch of Our Saviour, 4416 Betsy Kerrison
Parkway, Johns Island, has been designated
a Lighthouse Church by Samaritan’s Purse,
an international, non-profit, evangelical Christian
humanitarian aid organization that helps people in
physical need as a key part of its missionary work.
daily
BY JAMES BANNISTER
For The Island Connection
PHOTO PROVIDED
Church of Our Saviour earned the Lighthouse
Church designation by meeting the criteria of necessary
facilities and services required by Samaritan’s Purse.
One of the major requirements met was the installation
of a special high voltage electrical service box mounted
outside the Church’s kitchen. This power source could
be used to operate one of Samaritan’s Purse disaster
relief units – tractor trailers stocked with equipment and
supplies – dispatched to hard hit areas, where it sets up
volunteer centers in partnership with local churches. The
Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteer teams then work
to assist affected homeowners by cutting trees, tarping
roofs, and performing mud-outs.
When Hurricane Harvey struck southwestern Texas
in 2017, Samaritan’s Purse responded from five bases
fielding nearly 10,500 volunteers and serving nearly
3,000 homeowners.
“We are proud to be designated as a Lighthouse Church
for the local Sea Islands”, states Rev. Karl Burns, Rector
of Church of Our Saviour. “It is our hope and prayer that
we may never be called on to be a disaster relief center,
but the reality is we live in a historically high flood and
hurricane prone area and feel truly blessed to have the
facilities to do so if needed,” Father Karl continued.
Church of Our Savior is a member of the Diocese
of South Carolina and the Anglican Church in North
America, offering traditional and contemporary worship
services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, as well as many
other mid-week prayer, worship, and social activities.
For more information, visit the Church website at
OurSaviourSC.com or phone 843.768.2046.
Samaritan’s Purse was founded in 1970 by Franklin
Graham and Robert Pierce. Its world headquarters are
in Boone, North Carolina. For more information, visit
samararitanspurse.org or phone 828.262.1980.
May 11, 2018
The Woman Behind the Songs
Q U I A N A PA R L E R O F R A N K Y TA N K Y P E R F O R M S AT S P O L E T O
The Charleston-based band Ranky Tanky, with lead
vocalist Quiana Parler, gives a concert at College of
Charleston Cistern Yard as part of the new First Citizens
Bank Front Row series. Photo by Reese Moore.
Q uiana Parler was 7 years old when she started voice
lessons with the renowned June Bonner. “Sing
your ass off no matter the audience.” June told her.
“I wish I could say ‘thank-you’ now,” Quiana says. So
would local and international audiences.
“I’ve always been a singer; I’ve never had a 9-to-5. I didn’t
go to my prom; I was doing the show.” Quiana sang in church
growing up in Harleyville and at the College of Charleston
where she caught the attention of Quentin Baxter and Tommy
Gill. They recruited her to sing at the Charleston Music Hall
when she was only 15 years old. She met Carlton Singleton
there when she performed in “Serenade”.
“Quiana was polished,” Singleton says. “She’s
the perfect blend of raw talent, polished talent and
professional coaching. She knows how to breathe. She
knows how to go operatic, she knows when to go church;
she knows when to go pop. She can switch on and off and
make it sound effortless.”
Since then, she’s performed at the Music Hall over 30
times. “Her energy is amazing. Her voice and talent are
amazing,” said Charles Carmody who manages the venue.
roadtripS charleston
BY CAROL ANTMAN
For The Island Connection
A measure of fame followed when Quiana finished near
the top in the 2003 season of American Idol. For the next
ten years she toured with contest winners Clay Aiken and
Ruben Stoddard. It’s a hard life. “I’m a full time mom when
I’m home,” Quiana says while describing the patchwork of
care she arranged for her son. Her popular wedding band
kept her in town sometimes but she describes becoming
aware of a “hard-to-reach itch”. “I felt I was supposed to be
doing something more.” So she decided to be still and wait
for it to come to her. About a week later, Clay Ross called
with an idea for Ranky Tanky.
It’s a little surprising that Clay, the only white member
of the quintet, had the vision to take Gullah church
music, play songs, chants and spirituals and juice them
up with global rhythms and jazz. Quiana wasn’t familiar
with the repertoire since she’d grown up inland. Carlton
Singleton, Quentin Baxter and Kevin Hamilton “thought
the idea was lame because the music was so familiar.
They’d been doing it all their lives,” Quiana remembers.
But now she says, “We just want to spread the culture.
It’s a beautiful culture. We had no idea that this style
of music and Gullah culture would put us on NPR!”
During that interview with Terry Gross, Clay described
the music’s appeal: “I think…these songs bring people in
touch with their suffering that is just the common thread
of all humanity. And everybody deals with that… these
songs allow us to get close to that in a safe space, and
to share that together and commune with one another
around that. And it’s just powerful and beautiful.”
They’ve struck a chord with audiences even if, as
Quiana laughs, most people have never heard of Gullah.
“They call it goulash or something.”
It was her first trip abroad when they began their
European tour with an 18 hour flight from California.
As the audience in the Czech Republic chanted their
name and hollered for an encore, “It hit me that we were
onto something here,” she remembers. “It’s because of the
rhythm. People can feel that we’re coming from a good
place. You give off good energy, you get good energy
back,” she said.
9
Rave reviews followed the band’s performance at the
2016 globalFEST in New York: “The biggest surprise
of globalFEST, Ranky Tanky proved that exotic music
can be both unfamiliar enough to be surprising, and yet
familiar enough to provoke swinging hips and nodding
heads.” (Paste Magazine). “Combining revered Gullah
kinship with a jazz sensibility, Ranky Tanky accentuates
the spirituality connected to the ring shouts and praise
houses, proposing a modern rendition of their ancestral
music.” (All About Jazz).
Their debut album, released on the Music Alliance
label in October 2017, has risen to the top of the Billboard
and iTunes charts and was one of the best-reviewed
albums of the year.
So does Quiana feel successful? “It’s a blessing to do
what I love my entire life. Music chose me. Success has
always been a goal but fame is not success. Longevity
is success. I define my success as being able to pay the
bills.” She’s especially grateful to the community that has
helped nurture her talent. “Now I understand that this
is what I’ve been meant to be: music with a purpose. We
want to thank Charleston for their support. To be part
of Spoleto and to sell out is amazing. I’m so excited for
what’s ahead for Ranky Tanky.”
Roadtrips Charleston highlights interesting destinations
within a few hours drive of Charleston, S.C. as well as more
far flung locales. Carol Antman’s wanderlust is driven by a
passion for outdoor adventure, artistic experiences, cultural
insights and challenging travel. For hot links, photographs
and previous columns or to make comments please see www.
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
For More Information
Tour dates: RankyTanky.com
The Spoleto performance is June 2 at the Cistern
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Watch out for beach babes
L E T ‘ E M R E S T, L E T ‘ E M N E S T C A M P A I G N P R O T E C T S
T H R E AT E N E D B I R D S
T
his Memorial Day Weekend, Audubon South
Carolina and Charleston Animal Society are
urging beachgoers to be mindful of South
Carolina’s original beach babes: the rare and declining
bird species that nest on South Carolina’s beaches and
barrier islands.
“The beach is a fun place to be during the long weekend
ahead, but we’re not the only ones that will be using it,”
said Nolan Schillerstrom, Audubon South Carolina’s
Coastal Program Coordinator. “Memorial Day is one
of the most dangerous weekends for shorebirds like the
Wilson’s Plover and American Oystercatcher, who rely on
the beach to nest and raise their young this time of year.”
Shorebirds nest on the sliver of beach where the water
doesn’t breach at high tide, but far enough away from
the dune grass that they can see predators coming from
a distance. But shorebirds aren’t adapted to boaters and
beachgoers, who can unintentionally cause the death
of chicks and eggs if they approach this nesting ground
too closely. When mature birds are flushed from their
nests by humans or dogs, their chicks and eggs are left
vulnerable to predators, overheating in the summer sun,
and being crushed underfoot.
“Even though your dog may enjoy chasing the birds, it
is harmful to them,” said Joe Elmore, Executive Director
of the Charleston Animal Society. “Each and every year
migrating and nesting birds rely on us to protect them.
May 11, 2018
wildlife
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
Please be kind to all animals and let them rest and nest!” 4. Keep the beach trash-free. Litter and food scraps
“The best thing we can do is simply let ‘em rest and attract predators to potential nesting sites.
let ‘em nest, which means giving the birds plenty of 5. Be mindful of where you land your boat. You
space so they can keep their eggs and chicks shaded and could be right on top of a nesting area!
protected,” Schillerstrom added. “For these birds, it’s the 6. Spread the word and teach others to protect South
difference between life and death.” Carolina’s precious shorebirds.
Audubon South Carolina and Charleston Animal
Society have created simple tips everyone can use to have
fun on the beach while letting shorebirds rest and nest
safely:
1. Respect posted nesting areas by keeping a safe
distance away. If you see birds taking flight or
hear them calling loudly, you are too close.
2. Never chase birds on the beach. Gently explain
to children that the health and safety of the birds
depends on their cooperation.
3. Demonstrate responsible dog ownership on the
beach:
• Keep dogs leashed in accordance with beach
rules.
Audubon South Carolina
• When you see a flock of birds, leash your
Serving as the state program of The National Audubon
dog and walk around the flock to minimize
Society, Audubon South Carolina’s mission is to protect
disturbance.
birds and the places they need, right here in South Carolina.
• Do not allow dogs to chase birds. Birds can Learn more at sc.audubon.org and follow on Facebook,
be negatively affected even if your pet doesn’t Twitter (@AudubonSC), Instagram (@Audubon_SC), and
“catch” it. MeetUp (Audubon South Carolina Friends).
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wildlife

2018 alligator hunting season

A P P L I C AT I O N S AVA I L A B L E O N L I N E
BY SCDNR is prohibited on Wildlife Management Areas and U.S.
For The Island Connection Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Refuges. In addition,
public alligator season permits cannot be used on lands

T
he S.C. Department of Natural Resources is
accepting online applications for the 2018 Public
Alligator Hunting season and the 2018 Wildlife
Management Area (WMA) Alligator Hunting Season at
dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/alligator/index.html.
It is estimated that more than 100,000 alligators live
from the Midlands to the coast of South Carolina and the
population is not threatened by the regulated removal of a
relatively small number of alligators. Last year, hunters took
351 alligators during the public alligator hunting season,
with the average size being nearly nine feet in length.
A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to
apply for the Public Lands Hunt and a $15 nonrefundable
application fee is charged to apply for the WMA Alligator
Hunt. A randomized computer drawing based on a
preference point system will determine the selection of
hunters. Applicants can only apply and pay fees online
or at the walk-up counter at a DNR Regional Office. No
paper applications will be accepted. This year’s season
will begin on Sept. 8 and run until Oct. 13. The deadline
to apply is 5 p.m. June 15.
If selected, a $100 fee for the permit and one harvest
tag is required to be paid online through the application
system. Unsuccessful applicants will accumulate preference
points for future alligator hunt drawings. Preference points
add to the likelihood of being drawn in future years. All
hunters will be notified in July of their selection status.
Hunters participating in the Public Alligator Hunting
Season may take alligators in public waters and on private
land where permission is granted, but alligator hunting
enrolled in the Private Lands Alligator Program.
The WMA Alligator Hunt is a special draw hunt, in
which the person selected will be permitted to take up
to three assistants and have access to either portions of
Bear Island WMA or Santee Coastal WMA for one hunt
period. There are four available hunt periods during the
WMA alligator hunting season. The cost for the WMA
Alligator Hunting Permit, if successfully selected in the
computerized drawing, is $500 for residents and $800
for nonresidents. There are two available permits for
each hunt period on both Bear Island WMA and Santee
Coastal WMA, for a total of four hunters (plus assistants)
per week, and 16 total available permits per season.
By law, the fees collected are used to support
the Alligator Management Program's research and
management activities, and for conservation of the
American Alligator in South Carolina.
Only alligators four feet or greater in length may be
taken and the hunter must tag the animal immediately
with a harvest tag provided by the SCDNR for any of
the alligator hunting programs. This hunting season does
not allow the shooting of unsecured alligators, even on
private land. All alligators must be secured using approved
equipment and brought boat-side or onto land before they
can be dispatched. While others may assist the permitted
hunter, all participants must possess a valid South Carolina
hunting license. All selected hunters and participants in
the WMA Alligator Hunts must also possess a valid South
Carolina Wildlife Management Area permit.
In addition to the required state hunting license,
application, and permit fees, all nonresident alligator
hunters are required to pay an added nonresident
alligator hunting fee of $200 before going afield. This fee
is valid for participation in any of the alligator hunting
programs. The nonresident alligator hunting fee is also
required for any nonresident alligator hunting assistants
16 years of age or older.
While the hunters selected for the WMA Alligator
Hunt can only hunt on the designated WMA during
their designated hunt period, the WMA alligator permit
does allow the hunter to hunt alligators in the Alligator
Management Unit in which the WMA is located. Thus,
WMA permit holders for Santee Coastal Reserve can also
hunt in the Middle Coastal Unit and the WMA permit
holders for Bear Island can also hunt in the Southern
Coastal Alligator Management Unit.
The SCDNR will closely monitor these hunts and
the harvest and regulations may be modified for future
seasons. Please check the SCDNR website at dnr.sc.gov/
wildlife/alligator/index.html for any changes and updates.
 May 11
ONGOING
First Monday of the month
WHAT: Mayor’s Night In
WHERE: Charleston City Hall
WHEN: Registration 4:30, Meeting 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: A chance for citizens to
meet with the Mayor one-on-one for five
minutes about any topic. Meetings are
held on a first come, first served basis.
Charleston-sc.gov.
First and third Tuesday every month
WHAT: Charleston County Book Mobile
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 10 – 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Parked Behind Hege’s and
Java Java. Sponsored by the Charleston
County Public Library, ccpl.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Seabrook Island Bridge Group
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Monday Bridge
Group welcomes new members. For more
information, please contact Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir rehearsal
WHERE: Church of Our Savior, Johns Island
WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston Coastal
Choir, a local mixed community chorus,
is seeking new members to bring fun
and enjoyment to the low country. For
info contact Van McCollum, Director
of Music at 404.401.0678 or via email
vanmccollum@bellsouth.net.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Tango Lessons/Practice
WHERE: MUSC Wellness Center, 45
Courtenay Dr.
WHEN: 7:30-8:30
MORE INFO: Charleston Argentine Tango
Society offers a free one-hour tango lesson
and practice. The MUSC gym charges $5 at
the entrance, but lessons themselves are free.
Everyone is welcome, not just couples.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Kids Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A Fishing Tournament just for
kids ages 4-14. Two rounds of fishing. Arrive at
least 15 minutes before your desired round. It’s
only $7 per participant which includes all bait
and fishing rods. Every tournament produces 3
winners which will receive a tournament shirt,
bait, bucket and bragging rights. Questions call
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library,
3531 Maybank Highway
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Adult discussion of Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.
Thursdays
WHAT: The Joy Project Jazz Quartet at
The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Jazz every Thursday evening
lounge of the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and
food available. There is no cover charge.
843.793.6050. andellinn.com.
Thursdays & Sundays
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines
by the glass every day. For details visit
FortyEightWineBar.com.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program for home
schooling families. These programs feature
one of our field trip classes, a chance to
go through the Museum, and an activity.
Free with paid admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Fridays
WHAT: Adult art classes, multimedia
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
Island Connection Calendar
SATURDAY, MAY 12
WHAT: CATR Student Horse Show
WHERE: Brickhouse Equestrian Center
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Students show off
their equestrian skills. CATR presents
scholarships and volunteer awards. All are
welcome. For more info on Charleston
Area Therapeutic Riding visit CATR-
program.org.
WHAT: KidWind Challenge
WHERE: Buyer auditorium, The Citadel
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: The KidWind Challenge is
an alternative energy event where students
in grades 4-12 compete in teams to design,
build and test wind turbines and solar
houses. Hosted by the Citadel STEM
Center of Excellence. For info visit Citadel.
edu/root/stemcenter.
WHAT: Big Red Barn Festival
WHERE: Legare Farms
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Fundraiser for rescued
and unwanted horses. Kids activities
including jump castle, playground,
hayrides and animal barnyard. Live music,
food for purchase. Tickets $5. For details
visit LegareFarms.com or email info@
LegareFrams.com.
WHAT: Stamp Out Hunger
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: all day
MORE INFO: The nation’s largest one-
day food drive, participate by placing
non-perishable food items in or near your
mailbox and your letter carrier will pick
it up and deliver it to the Lowcountry
Food Bank. For more information visit
StampOutHungerFoodDrive.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 15
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: ‘Cigar Factory”
by Michelle Moore. Call for info
843.559.1945.
WHAT: SC Democratic Gubernatorial
Debate
WHERE: Stern Student Center, 71
George St.
WHEN: Doors at 6 p.m., guests must be
seated by 6:45 p.m.
MORE INFO: College of Charleston
Bully Pulpit series will host two debates
prior to the June primary election.
Democratic candidates include Phil Noble,
James Smith and Marguerite Willis.
ABC News 4 anchor Dean Stephens will
moderate. Limited tickets are available at
EventBrite.com.
WHAT: James Taylor and his all-star
band
WHERE: North Charleston Coliseum
WHEN: Show at 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Over the course of his
historic 40-year career, Taylor has sold
more than 100 million albums, won
multiple Grammy awards, and been been
inducted into both the Rock and Roll and
Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has earned
40 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum
awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom
(2015) and was a recipient of the Kennedy
Center Honor (2016). Tickets available at
NorthCharlestonBoxOffice.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
WHAT: World Affairs Council of
Charleston
WHERE: The Citadel Alumni Center
WHEN: 5:15-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: “Seven Deadly Threats
to the United States and what we can
do about them”. The last meeting of the
season features Col. (Retired) Joseph
J. Collins, active duty Army officer
for 28 years, senior Pentagon official,
distinguished scholar and author of books
focusing on national security issues.
WACCharleston.org for details.
WHAT: Grief Support
WHERE: Eagle’s Nest room at the Lake
House
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: If you have experienced
the death of a significant person, you are
invited to join the group. New members
are always welcome to join. Participants
in the group include but are not limited
to those who have lost a spouse as well
as those who have lost a child. For info
contact John Sesody, jjsesody@gmail.com
or Mary Fleck, marybfleck@gmail.com.
WHAT: SC Republican Gubernatorial
Debate
WHERE: Stern Student Center, 71
George St.
WHEN: Doors at 6 p.m., guests must be
seated by 6:45 p.m.
MORE INFO: College of Charleston Bully
Pulpit series will host two debates prior
to the June primary election. Republican
candidates include Kevin Bryant, Yancey
McGill, Catherine Templeton, and John
Warren. Gov. Henry McMaster declined the
invitation to participate. ABC News 4 anchor
Dean Stephens will moderate. Limited
tickets are available at EventBrite.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
WHAT: Lunch and Learn
WHERE: Farm Bureau Insurance, 60
Markfield Dr.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Sea Island Chamber of
Commerce’s lunch series will explore
hurricane preparedness. This event is free
and open to the public. RSVP to Info@
SeaIslandsChamber.org.
WHAT: Seabrook Island Photo Club
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Lake House
MORE INFO: Keith and Tiffany Briley,
dynamic photographers, will present “Staying
Inspired and Establishing Your Style” to the
club at their regular meeting. For info visit
SeabrookIslandPhotoClub.com.
WHAT: Yappy Hour
WHERE: James Island County Park
WHEN: 4-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Dogs and owners invited
to relax with a cold drink, enjoy live
music from John Sherrill and beverages
for purchase. All outside food, beverages
and coolers prohibited. Event admission
included with park admission. Visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com for details.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
WHAT: Bee-wonderful with Charleston
Beekeepers
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn about bees and
beekeeping in Charleston from a member
of the Charleston Beekeepers. Call for info
843.559.1945.
WHAT: Seabrook Island Community
Yard Sale
WHERE: Seabrook Island Town Hall
WHEN: 8 a.m. – noon
MORE INFO: Sale will be open to the
public, but signups to sell items are for
Seabrook Island Property Owners only.
Setup begins at 7 a.m. Cars will need to be
removed from the selling area by 7:45 am.
Please note, there is no bathroom available
at the Town Hall. To reserve your spot
email jmogus@sipoa.org by May 16.
WHAT: Cars and Coffee
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Arrive in your favorite ride
to browse unique, antique and other cool
cars. Coffee and breakfast items available
for purchase at Java Java.
WHAT: Southern Tides Stand to Honor
WHERE: Southern Tides at Freshfields
Village
WHEN: 10:13 a.m. - 5:13 p.m.
MORE INFO: Raise money for
scholarships to support the spouses and
children of America’s fallen and disabled
service-members. Attendees can sign up
to stand in 13-minute increments during
this one-day event. Visit the Southern Tide
store or call 843.297.4122 to sign up.
WHAT: SIHAF Gullah Celebration
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 3-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: 4th annual event
features live music, African dancing
and drumming, silent auction, craft
vendors, children’s art show Gullah food,
wine, beer and tea for purchase. All
proceeds benefit the Sea Islands Hunger
Awareness Foundation. For tickets visit
FightIslandHunger.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
WHAT: Round Table Discussion with
Councilwoman Johnson
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Discuss concerns and
issues with Councilwoman Anna Johnson
of Charleston County District 8.
THURSDAY, MAY 24
WHAT: Hops and Vines
WHERE: McLeod Plantation, James
Island
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Event features live music
from Emily Curtis and the Braised in the
South food truck, which was winner of
the 2017 Food Network show “Great Food
Truck Race.”
Admission is $15 advance or $20 on-site
and includes two drink tickets. Space is
limited. Visit CharlestonCountyParks.com
for tickets. Dogs are not permitted.
WHAT: The Atlantic Cup Race
WHERE: Charleston Maritime Center
WHEN: noon start time
MORE INFO: Boats head to New
York City for the longest offshore race
in the western Atlantic. For info visit
AtlanticCup.org.
WHAT: The Atlantic Cup kids
education program
WHERE: Charleston City Marina
WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: Up-close look at the 40
foot racing boats and a special meet &
greet with the sailors. For details about the
race visit AtlanticCup.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 26
WHAT: Low Country Seafood
Luncheon
WHERE: Wadmalaw Island Community
Center
WHEN: Lunchtime
MORE INFO: Chef Barry Waldrop
June 1
of Stono Café provides a traditional
southern meal. $18 ticket includes lunch
and live music. More info and advance
tickets available by calling Bertha
Middleton at 843.557.8408 or Bob Cox at
843.696.2385.
WHAT: Lowcountry Splash
WHERE: Daniel Island to Mt. Pleasant
WHEN: all day
MORE INFO: Open water swim includes
2.5 and 5 mile swims. Proceeds benefit
Lowcountry Aquatic Project Swimming,
which teaches-1st grade students in
Charleston County how to swim. For
more information and to register visit
LowcountrySplash.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 29
WHAT: David Crosby & Friends
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall
WHEN: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7:30
p.m.
MORE INFO: Two-time Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame inductee will perform songs
of his new album, Sky Trails, as well as
classics from his days with Crosby, Still
& Nash, and Young. Info and tickets at
CharlestonMusicHall.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
WHAT: Pecha Kucha 30
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall
WHEN: Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston Music Hall is
teaming up with Charleston Arts Festival
to present Pecha Kucha 30. Pecha Kucha,
Japanese for “chit chat,” is a presentation
style in which 20 slides are shown for 20
seconds each (6 minutes and 40 seconds
in total) keeping presentation concise, fast-
paced, and powerful. Info and tickets at
CharlestonMusicHall.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
WHAT: Reggae Nights
WHERE: James Island County Park
WHEN: Gates 7:30 p.m., Show 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Ras Bonghi Reggae
All Stars open the summer concert series.
Bring a chair or blanket. Food available
on-site. Tickets $10 at the gate. For details
visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
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seasons of the south
Stuffed peppers with
avocado relish
SERVES 4
Stuffed peppers with avocado relish.
BY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection
M
y husband made this last
night and it was delicious. He
originally made the ground beef
for a taco salad and used the leftovers for
this. The peppers could also be stuffed
a day ahead and just reheated. There is
no need to roast and peel the peppers,
blanching them worked great and the
skins were very soft and palatable.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt, to taste
2 Tbsp Fiesta Taco Blend
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, chopped
8 medium poblano peppers
2 eggs, slightly beaten
½ cup panko
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 large, ripe avocados
1 Roma tomato
A couple of pinches of salt
1 Tbsp lime juice
Salsa, for service
Dollop of Crema or sour cream, for
service (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet brown the meat
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PHOTO BY MARILYN MARKEL
with salt to taste over medium
heat, breaking up as you brown.
Add the Fiesta Blend, red pepper
flakes and onion and sauté with
the meat until the onion is soft.
Taste the beef for seasoning and
add more blend if needed.
2. Cut off the stem and remove the
veins of the peppers leaving most
of the pepper intact. Bring water
to boil in a medium saucepan.
Blanch peppers for five minutes
until slightly softened. Cool
quickly in cold water, drain. At
this point you may refrigerate the
beef and the peppers overnight.
3. When beef is cool add the egg,
panko and cheese. Stuff the
peppers with the beef mixture.
4. Place in a casserole and cover with
foil.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes
until heated through.
6. Remove pits and peels from
avocados and chop. Dice the
tomato and add it to a bowl with
the avocado. Add sprinkling of
salt and lime juice to taste.
7. Serve warm peppers with avocado
relish, salsa and crema if desired.