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Art, jewelry,
fashion come
to Freshfields
and Bohicket

Where
the wild
things
were in
2014 I

PHOTO BY CHARLES MOORE

114 sightings of bobcats in Seabrook were reported in 2014.

BY MARGARET PILARSKI
For The Island Connection

ts out with the old and in with the

new this spring at Freshfields Village
and Bohicket Marina. Peyton William
Jewelry Studio, Lilly Pulitzer and the Todd
& Huff Art Center will open on the islands
this February and March.
Coming from the not-so-faraway lands
of downtown Charlestons King Street,
Peyton William Jewelry Studio (named after
designer Gabrielle Egans grandmothers) is
the second location for Egans company.
The King Street location opened in
April of 2013, and I had been looking for
another location downtown to expand, but I
just hadnt been able to find a space that felt
as good as the current location, says Egan.
Luckily she and her husband had previously
visited Freshfields Village and when she
began to consider non-peninsula locations,
she had a hard time getting Kiawah Islands
charming shopping experience out of her
mind.

A WILDLIFE SUMMARY FOR SEABROOK ISLAND

BY LYNDA FOX, D.V.M.
For The Island Connection

n 2014 there were 172 wildlife reports on Seabrook Island,

of which two thirds were bobcat sightings. Reports were
mostly by property owners although a significant number
were from renters and others. There was even one report from a
non-humana dog reported that he saw a bobcat and woofed
him away. Most sightings were reported to occur before 9 a.m.
or after 3:30 p.m.
New for 2014 is a wonderful Seabrook Island Wildlife Portal,
accessed through the sipoa.org homepage. This web page,
designed by Marcia Hider of the Lakes and Wildlife Committee,
contains a wealth of well-organized information accompanied by
beautiful photographs, many taken by Seabrookers.
The wildlife reporting form can now be accessed from the home
page of this Wildlife Portal. The form was upgraded this year to
include issues/concerns and questions in addition to sightings.

marys party
Page 5

On to the wildlife!
Bobcats
In 2014 there were 114 reported sightings of bobcats. This
is fewer than in 2013 (158) and even fewer than in 2012 (183).
The months with most sightings were January (18 percent) and
November (15 percent).
Most of the sightings were at peoples homes (56 percent).
Other common sighting areas were roads, golf courses and beach
boardwalks. At homes, bobcats were seen in yards, between
houses, on driveways, on unscreened porches and decks, sitting
watchfully near birdbaths and bird feeders, looking in windows
and on porches, and even up in trees. One Seabrooker saw a

Wildlife 2014 continues on page 4

judys jazz
Page 6

Art & Fashion continues on page 10

spicy granola
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Seabrook Island Town Council,

January 2015
BY GREGG BRAGG

The Island Connection Staff Writer

xceptions aside, Seabrook Island

Town Council meets the 4th
Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
and January 2015 was no exception.
Except Council assembled at Town
Hall half an hour early this month for a
Digital Year in Review conducted by
Obviouslee. The marketing firm was hired
by council to improve the islands web
presence with apparent success.
Apparently
the
Obviouslee
representative also had a 2:30 p.m. start
time in her head, but a few phone calls
got things to a fevered start around 2:10.
Seabrook saw an overall increase in web
traffic of 7.66 percent over the same
period in 2013, reporting well over 97,000
visits last year. Better still, the bulk of
those visits were both unique (e.g. not one
person sitting there hitting refresh) and
first time visitors. Many were looking to
vacation and/or buy on Seabrook. How
all this was measured and achieved as well
as plans for the future, are included in a
20 plus page report available at Seabrook
Town Hall.
The meeting itself held a slower pace
than the Obviouslee presentation but
still managed a record for brevity. Mayor
Ahern reported on financials for the
year. This included a $290,000 surplus
in revenues over expenses, which will be
deposited to Seabrooks emergency fund.
Councilmember Don Romano gave
his Community Relations report on
the Seabrook Island Property Owners
Association. Near term priorities hadnt
changed recently and include;
1. Beach Restoration and Cut
2. Disaster Recovery Plan
3. Aging Housing Study (needs to
be defined, and aging homes and
villas mapped)
4. Disaster Funding

5. Impact of Climate Change

Remarking on the permit recently
6. Signage (all property owner granted to re-cut the inlet, Turner
association signs to be replaced reported that new signs had been installed
over the next three years for an to protect Seabrooks North Beach area.
New signs are up, very visible and posted
estimated $135,000)
in an area free of the tidal wash. High
7. Cost of Living Stud.
tides had been the doom of previous signs,
Romano concluded by commenting
posted to protect critical turtle and Piping
on the Gateway Committees report that
Plover habitat and allowing restoration
beta testing of Capture software had
efforts to proceed. Seabrooks Sea Dogs
produced some issues. Any remaining
and Beach Patrol will augment efforts to
issues are expected to be resolved between
keep the area clear of traffic.
March and June of 2015 and a full blown
Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem
change in front gate procedures should be
Ron Ciancio reporting for Planning and
expected when they are.
Development, said Seabrook had recently
Councilmember John Gregg, reporting
issued a Request for Proposal for partners
on Community Relations with the Club,
to assist with the Seabrook; Make It
said there had not been a meeting last
Uniquely Yours sweepstakes. A total of
month, but the same seven priorities as
eleven responses were received but that
SIPOA were acknowledged and accepted.
number was quickly winnowed down to
Gregg also reported he was looking for
two, Far Media and Conde Nast. The
ways to improve receipt of feedback from
last respondent standing was Conde
residents to augment the annual survey.
Nast because of their 17 on-line formats
Disaster recovery will be running [iPad, iPhone, internet, email etc.] and 4.5
drills this week [last week in January/ million exposures, said Ciancio.
same week as the council meeting], Gregg
The timeline for the Seabrook; Make
continued, and CERT will participate.
It Uniquely Yours campaign starts right
Results will be added to the Towns
now and runs through the end of March,
Comprehensive plan. He concluded by
with a launch date for the sweepstakes of
saying he also had a quote in hand for
April 1. Contestants (and winners) will
insurance from Auto Owners for the
talk about their experiences on Seabrook.
temporary storage and debris reduction
A winner will be drawn in May and
site.
awarded a golf, tennis, or beach getaway
Reporting for the Communications/ as a prize, and will continue to blog about
Planning
Commission
was their experiences. The blog and ensuing
councilmember John Turner. Harkening discussions will occupy the remainder of
back to the strategic goal of global the year.
warming, Turner said he has noticed some
Ciancio concluded his report by
things going on that included salt water
announcing the web site committee would
incursions into the marshes. Turner said
be meeting February 10 at 9 a.m. Answers
he wasnt interested in a debate about the
to Frequently Asked Questions, display
issue of global warming itself so much as
of town ordinances and the history of the
applying some of the particulates of those
town (for example) will be developed first
discussions to solve problems in our
as a beta site (e.g. pending approval and
back yard.
K iawah Island Town H all
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed, April 1

Civic Calendar
Tue, February 24
Seabrook Town
Council Meeting
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall

Tue, February 25
Seabrook Town
Council
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall

Tue, March 3
Kiawah Town Council
2 - 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

Wed, March 4
Kiawah Planning
Commission
3 - 5 p.m.

Thu, March 5
Kiawah Arts &
Cultural Events
Council Meeting
3 - 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

Tue, March 10
Kiawah
Communications
Committee
2 - 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

Tue, March 24
Seabrook Town
Council Meeting
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall

Town Planning
Commission Work
Session
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Island

Thu, April 2
Arts & Cultural Events
Council
3 - 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

Tue, April 7
Town Council Meeting
2 - 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall

Seabrook Island Town H all

2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9121
Fax: 768-9830
Email:
lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
Johns Island Council
Meetings are held at the Berkeley Electric
Co-op located at 3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns
Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
Charleston County Council
4045 Bridge View Dr, N. Charleston
958-4700t
City of Charleston
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745

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testing] with a delivery date for the final

product on or about the first of April.
The Town Administrator half-jokingly
commented on his suspicions that dark
forces were conspiring to move the many
signs placed several times using multiple
techniques near North Beach. The
County has put up a new sign however,
which he seemed to feel confident would
last.
He also reported that Seabrook
Islands Comprehensive Plan had been
updated and had been turned over to legal
counsel for review. If approved, it will be
submitted and remain in effect for the
next five years.
The final report was Jeff Bostock
giving the Utility Commission update.
He said the Seabrook Island Utility had
run a $52,000 deficit for 2014. Bringing
277 million gallons of fresh water to
Seabrook had cost $157,000 more than
anticipated. However, disposing of the
years 144 million gallons of waste water
had produced a surplus of $107 over the
budgeted amount. All of this was done
amidst a raft of repair projects, which
have now been completed.

There being no further business, the

meeting was adjourned and cake was
served, again, to all the civically minded
present.

CLARIFICATION
The report on Seabrook Island Town
Councils December meeting, published
in the Jan. 30 issue of The Island
Connection, included information on the
importance of fire stops in preventing
a fire from spreading quickly in
condominium-type buildings, following
a fire at Marsh Walk Villas. According
to A&I Fire and Water Restoration the
original plans for Marsh Walk Villas
did not include fire stops between the
units in the attic, because at the time
of construction they were not a code
requirement.

arts & events

15th Annual Kiawah Island Art

and House Tour coming soon
BY SUSAN STALLINGS
For The Island Connection

he fifteenth annual Kiawah Island

Art and House Tour, sponsored
by Arts, etc., offers visitors a rare
glimpse into the art and architecture
of several private homes on the Kiawah
Island. This year five spectacular homes
in the gated community will be open
for public viewing, each with their own
unique style. The tour takes place on
Friday, April 10 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Each home was designed with elegant
detailing and with their own unique
style. Three of the homes feature ocean
views: one a modern Tuscan villa and
guest house are perched on the dunes
with sweeping ocean views, the second a
handsome American shingle style house
reflects the owners love of 19th century
Aesthetic and Eastlake Movements and
the third with panoramic views across Ibis
Pond, the Ocean Course, and the Atlantic
Ocean richly enhancing this striking
home that reflects this familys love of
Art, the Adirondacks, the American
West, and the Far East. The fourth home,
a lovely Charleston-Style home, evokes a
wondrous sense of being on the river and
features Leroy Neiman sporting art work.
A fifth house is discreetly tucked away in
the Preserve at marsh edge and captures

sweeping river views as far as the Ravenel

Bridge.
Advance tickets are $55 each and can
be purchased at Kiawahartsetc.org., the
Kiawah Freshfields Real Estate Office, the
Kiawah Main Gate Real Estate office, and
the Sanctuary. Tickets will also be sold at
Freshfields the day of the tour. Advance
tickets purchased must be exchanged for a
tour brochure at the Square in Freshfields
Village the day of the tour. Freshfields
Village is located at the corner of Betsy
Kerrison and Kiawah Island Parkway.
Come early and enjoy shopping and
dining discounts at the Village and/or The
Sanctuary on the island.
Proceeds from the event support the
non-profit organization Arts, etc., whose
purpose is to support arts programs in
the greater Charleston community. This
years proceeds will help fund programs
targeted at providing young students with
art education and creative opportunities
through the Art to Go program from the
Gibbes Museum of Art and the Engaging
Creative Minds program. The majority of
fund raising for Arts, etc. is realized by
the April Kiawah Art & House Tour.

wildlife
four days later, a mom and three kits came up on a deck.
They stayed and played for about 10 minutes. That
same day, a mile away, a mom with one kit walked up a
driveway and into the woods.
In December a lone kit was seen three times. First a
lone kit was seen crossing a road. Then three days later
a lone kit was seen crossing another road three quarters
of a mile away and, nearby that night, a lone kit came
bounding out of the island in the middle of the road
when our headlights hit the island.
Whats more fun than seeing a bobcat? Seeing multiple
bobcats! One Seabrooker witnessed three adults playing
together. In April, during breeding season, one person
saw a female being followed by a larger male collared
bobcat (probably Morley), keeping a distance of about
3 feet. When the female reached a treed area, she ran and
he followed chasing her.

Roseate spoonbill with wood

stork on Seabrook.

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now have three on the island. Two Spot was born in

2012 and Tarpon Pond was born in 2013. Both are
now handsome 8-point bucks and are three quarters the
size of a typical mature buck on Seabrook. Whitebelly
was born in 2014 and has the least amount of white.
So far antler buds have not appeared so it is likely that
Whitebelly is a she.
Piebald is a genetic variation of white-tailed deer.
These deer are not albinos. The piebald gene is recessive
and many typical (meaning normal colored) deer carry it.
When a fawn gets the gene from both parents, it exhibits
the piebald features. Piebald deer have spotted coats with
large white and brown patches. They often have short legs
and/or a bowed nose with an overbite.
The three piebald deer on Seabrook are probably not
directly related because they mainly reside in different
parts of the island. The reason we have so many is probably
because Seabrook provides a safe environment. In
general piebald deer are more susceptible to predation
because they are more visible and because their shorter
legs makes them slower. They may also be less efficient
eaters because of the overbite.
Coyotes
Twelve coyote sightings were reported in 2014. This is

PHOTO BY DEREK FYFE

Wildlife 2014 continues from cover

bobcat in the same tree on two different evenings at dusk.
The most common descriptions were healthy looking,
large or very large, beautiful or gorgeous, and good coat.
One kit was described as being so cute! No bobcats
were reported to look unhealthy in any way.
Movement was described as graceful, casual, cautious
and nonchalant as only a cat can be. Bobcats were
mostly observed walking, but they also stalked, sauntered,
stopped, sat, lay down, ran, scampered, strolled, bounded
and chased prey. One climbed a tree chasing a squirrel.
One was chased by a huffing, stomping deer who
presumably had a nearby fawn. One walked right in front
of two dogs.
Squirrels were the most chased/hunted prey and were
seen in bobcats mouths four times. Other captured prey
included a cardinal, marsh rats, and egrets.
A collared bobcat was seen twice. Jim Jordan, Kiawahs
biologist who collars bobcats for tracking and studying
purposes, says The bobcat is likely 750 (aka Morley)
from last year. His collar failed last summer and we were
unable to recover it. We have six bobcats collared right
now and none of them have been on Seabrook lately.
Bobcat babies are called kits or kittens. Seabrookers
saw kits in October, November, and December. It is
likely that there were two different moms: one with three
kits and one with one kit.
In October a mom and two kits were seen playing
and preying. They stayed in the same area all day and
shared a squirrel and an egret.
In November, near the October sighting, a mom was
seen crossing a beach boardwalk with three kits. Nearby,

Green anoles mating.

Great blue heron.

PHOTO BY JOE STEVENOT

Foxes
There were only seven fox sightings in 2014. Since
2010 the number has steadily declined (145 in 2010,
then 87, then 23, then 8, now only 7). The first half of
the year there was one emaciated fox seen in March and
one small dead fox found half a mile away in June. There
were no other reports until September. From September
through December there were five fox sightings. One
was on a deck with something, probably a squirrel, in its
mouth. One was described as very healthy looking with
a beautiful coat. All five of these sightings were within 1
and a quarter mile of each other so its possible that all
five sightings were of the same fox.
Piebald Deer
Piebald deer continue to delight Seabrookers. We

PHOTO BY DAPHNE CORCORAN

fewer than in previous years.

From 2011 through 2013 the numbers were 54, 26, and
24. The coyotes were mostly seen late at night and they
kept their distance from people and dogs.
Unfortunately on several occasions a pair of coyotes
dug into sea turtle nests and ate some turtle eggs. In
one nest they destroyed 15 out of 83 eggs. Turtle Patrol
relocated the remaining eggs to a safer spot above high
tide line. On several occasions there was evidence that
the coyote pair ate some hatchling turtles after they
emerged from their eggs and started crawling across the
beach toward the ocean.
Turkeys
There were 27 wild turkey sightings in 2014. One
adult was seen in April. Then adults with chicks (poults)
were seen in June, July, and August. In June a lone adult
(described as handsome and large) and a smaller adult
with five chicks were seen. In July, in another part of the
island, a flock with two adults and five small poults were
seen crossing a road from one marsh to another. Some of
the poults did graceful half-flying walk/hops. When a

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car approached, the group returned to the

side they were coming from. In August a
mixed flock of 12 including adults and
chicks was seen in an area of pine trees
near the July sighting.
Otters
Otters were seen eight times in 2014.
Five of the reports were from January.
One otter was swimming in the marsh
and one was swimming in a pond. One
Seabrooker saw a dolphin strand feeding
on a creek bank as an otter swam along
side to catch the leftovers while a great
blue heron recovered a fish also. Next
daysame thing! In February, one very
dark healthy looking otter scampered
across a cart path and then the fairway.
In April a large healthy looking otter was
seen running down the street at a golf
course crossing. In December an otter was
seen running across another road.
Other Interesting Creatures
Some interesting alligator reports
include 19 babies together in a pond in
April, a small gator in a backyard pond in
June, and a large gator with a dead deer in
a lagoon in September.
A mink was seen on the beach in
December.
An eagle couple nested again in 2014
on the golf course, even though their
nest treea large loblolly pineis now
dead. Friends of the Eagles, an ad hoc
committee of Seabrookers, is monitoring
the situation and researching possible
solutions.
In April a huge lovely owl tried to
rest at the top of a tall pine tree while 3
or 4 noisy crows made a fuss around it,

presumably protecting a nest.

There were several reports of rabbits,
noting that rabbits have been very rarely
seen on Seabrook in the past.
There was a report of snakes mating
in April. They were almost inadvertently
stepped on because their protective
coloration made them nearly invisible.
In May a diamondback terrapin was
seen digging a nest and later a king snake
was seen head down in another nest.
Also in May a pair of sandhill cranes
were seen at 7:30 p.m. in the wildflower
field. Its rare for them to be on Seabrook.
In October an osprey tried to eat a fish
while being pestered by crows on a dock.
Also in October a roseate spoonbill was
seen on Seabrook. They are rarely seen in
this area but this one was in town last
week and was happy to pose for a picture
with a friendly wood stork.
As Seabrook Island continues to grow,
its more important than ever to make sure
we leave habitat for wildlife. Remember to
check out the Wildlife Portal at sipoa.org
and be inspired by it.
I thank everyone who made a wildlife
report in 2014 and contributed to this
summary and to the database. Lets hope
2015 is a great wildlife year!

A Lucky Dog Favorite

OLMCO raises $140,000

to share blessings
and change lives

From left, longtime supporter Bill Baker, supporter Margaret McKenna and Executive
Director Jill Jackson Ledford.

ur Lady of Mercy Community

Outreachs 18th Annual Sharing
Blessings. Changing Lives.
Auction held at the Marriott Hotel
downtown on Jan. 25, was attended by
255 guests and raised approximately
$140,000.
The proceeds from this fundraising
event will go to support the many services

provided by the organization: dental

and pre-natal care; direct services to
meet emergency needs such as food and
clothing along with hot lunches served
at the Neighborhood House; and diverse
educational opportunities including early
childhood development, after-school
programs and money management, GED
and English as a Second Language classes.

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Chatting it up with Judy Carmichael

JAZ PIANIST AND SINGER RETURNS TO
KIAWAH WITH A UNIQUE PROGRAM
BY GREGG BRAGG

The Island Connection Staff Writer

udy Carmichael had very little in

common with Kiawah four years
ago. The Grammy nominated jazz
pianist was touring Brazil and the 10,000
attendees at one of her concerts, happened
to include a clutch of Kiawah residents.
It wasnt long before she was getting calls
from Kiawahs own Bill Blizard, asking
her to visit and play Kiawah. So she did.
The audience on Kiawah seduced
me, said Carmichael of that first Kiawah
concert. Apparently, the trip to Kiawah
had been more about adventure (delays,
changed flights, missed connections etc.)
and less about logistics than the norm.
We arrived so tired from the trip, all we
wanted to do was go to sleep. But when we
walked in and saw this room filled with
the nicest, most engaged audiences I had
ever seen, well, we were smitten and thank
Bill [Blizard] and the [Kiawah] Arts
Council for making my concert possible.
If you check the Internet for information
on Carmichael, accolades fall and drift
like snow in New England. Carmichael is
listed in American Women in Jazz, Whos
Who in American Women, Whos Who
in the East, Whos Who in Finance and
Industry in America, Whos Who in the
World and in the Encyclopedia of Jazz.
She specializes, however, in Stride Piano,
a form of pre-1950's jazz where the pianist
plays the bass line of the music with the
left hand.
In stride piano, the left hand

Carmichael is one of Americas premier jazz artists

alternates bass notes and chords jumping

from the bass end to the middle section
of the keyboard in a striding motion.
In the early days everybody played that
way, said Carmichael. Jazz then began
to add instruments and headed for a
lighter texture that meant the piano
wasnt required to play every note and
evolved away from the technique. When
I started playing jazz it was no longer
the popular art form, and I think this
allowed me a certain freedom to tap into
it anywhere I wanted. I felt no obligation
to be contemporary, but rather could play
any style of jazz I pleased without feeling
inhibited by being judged that I wasnt
modern enough.
Although her colleague and mentor
Count Basie played jazz at a time when
it was very popular, Carmichael didnt
necessarily have that advantage.

Im fortunate that I didnt feel

compelled to play what was popular since
jazz was no longer the popular music of
the day by the time I was playing it.
However, if her standing as a Steinway
Artist is any indication, it was plenty
popular.
Being a Steinway Artist is a great
honor since this is an honorific not an
endorsement deal like Roger Federer
with Nike [for example]. Steinway
Artists already own a Steinway so you
dont get a Steinway given to you for
agreeing to represent the company. Most
concert pianists, jazz and classical, agree
that Steinway is the greatest piano and
Steinway asks some of us to be on their
list, explains Carmichael, adding that she
is very proud of the designation.
Ambitious from the start, Carmichael

says, I knew I wanted to travel, to speak

different languages and be on stage when
I was in elementary school. I wanted to
contribute and already had a sense of that
as a child. I participated in canned food
drives in high school, appeared in school
plays and ones outside of school and
played piano for the choir. You make a lot
bigger difference in the world by getting
out there than you can sitting on the
couch watching sitcoms.
All that ambition and drive had many
wondering why she waited so long to start
singing.
My vocal cords hemorrhaged in high
school and didnt join on one end, said
Carmichael of a condition exclusive to
her gender. Therapy, hard work and heavy
doses of determination changed all that.
Once I discovered I could sing, I loved
it. It was a very inspiring and very pleasant
surprise. Carmichaels gift for singing
and composition was celebrated in her
album Come And Get It. She is even
more animated, however, when talking
about her foundation, Jazz Inspired, Inc.
and the National Public Radio show she
hosts, Judy Carmichaels Jazz Inspired.
The NPR program interviews creative
people from all walks of life who talk
about their creative process, and how their
interest in jazz has affected that process,
in the hope of inspiring others. Her
website describes the program this way;
What inspires the people who inspire

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you? How do creative people create? Judy

Carmichael explores these questions with
her guests every week. Celebrated artists
discuss their creative process and how
their passion for jazz has inspired their

People are
afraid of
silence. Jazz
doesnt have a
conductor or
music. We have
to listen to and
read each other.
Judy Carmichael
work. They share their favorite recordings
with the listener as well as insight into
their life and art.
Carmichael also speaks to schools and
leads master classes in Music Business
and Learning as part of her foundation.
The Buggles once warned us Video
Killed the Radio Star. In like fashion,
Carmichael seems to feel the constant use
of headphones foretells the triumph of
hearing over listening in much the same
way.
People are afraid of silence. Jazz
doesnt have a conductor or music. We
have to listen to and read each other,
says Carmichael. She seems to hope an
appreciation for jazz can pave the way
to people actually listening to each other
and improving understanding, as a

consequence.
This March, Carmichael will be back
on Kiawah for what she and everyone else
hopes becomes a regular event.
This is the first time Ive been asked to
create something [like this] from scratch.
I hope it becomes an annual jazz festival,
said Carmichael. She will be hosting two
live recordings of NPRs program Judy
Carmichaels Jazz Inspired, as well as a
concert of the Judy Carmichael trio at
Kiawahs River Course Clubhouse.
Monday, March 2, at 3:30 p.m. at
Kiawahs River Course Clubhouse,
Carmichael will be recording Judy
Carmichaels Jazz Inspired for NPR. The
show will feature a live interview with
Chicago saxophonist Eric Schneider and
discuss his long associations with Count
Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett.
It will also include a performance with
Judys trio.
Tuesday, March 3, at 3:30 p.m.,
Carmichael will be interviewing Dick
Hyman, again for NPR. Carmichael and
Dick will discuss his long career working
with everyone from the NBC orchestra
to his composing film scores for Woody
Allen and others. Dick will also deliver a
performance and will feature Carmichael
joining in on vocals.
Wednesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.,
The Judy Carmichael Trio will perform in
concert. A cocktail reception will be held
in the lobby starting at 6:30 p.m.
The events are free and open to the
public. Tickets are required, however, and
available at Kiawah Town Hall offices or
through Jan Fox at the Charleston Visitors
Bureau.

Commercial photographer to talk

at Photography Club meeting
BY MARTY CLINE

For The Island Connection

eabrook Island Photography Club

Welcomes John Zillioux as guest
lecturer for its Feb., 19 meeting, which
will be held in the Live Oak Room at the
Lake House at 7 p.m.
John Zillioux is an Advertising,
Corporate, Editorial and Lifestyle
Photographer based in Charleston,
South Carolina and has been a working
photographer for over 30 years.
In the early 80s the Creative Director
of J. Walter Thompson happened to see his
wildlife portfolio and asked him to shoot some
commercial jobs for a number of his clients.
After the success of those early advertising
jobs, he opened a commercial studio in
Miami and built a loyal following shooting
for model portfolios, head-shots, fashion
catalogs and magazines. He continued
shooting for beauty and fashion clients for
several years then changed direction moving
to more challenging subject matter shooting
for technical, medical and financial clients
on regional and national levels. He has shot
in all formats from 35mm to 8x10 film in
studio and location; eventually, specializing
his work in corporate annual reports and
location advertising productions. An early
adopter of digital medium he embraced the
possibilities the new format made available
to photographers for successfully advancing
their vision and currently works exclusively

in the 35mm digital medium.

He has a very broad skill set over a
wide range of photographic situations with
extensive experience working with both
studio and location productions, products,
people, fashion, wildlife and CEOs, with or
without a layout. He worked as a Contract
Photographer with both Gamma Liaison
and Getty Images and is currently with
ImageBrief. He likes to travel light, work
with a small footprint and have a good time
doing it. Hes partial to Tomato Pie, a good
Tuscan red and dogs ( ok, maybe a few
cats as well). Can make killer focaccia bread,
great Pad Thai and if needs be, repair a sail
(or wedding dress) by hand or machine.
His work has received numerous
awards both regionally and on national
levels including awards from the A.I.G.A.,
ADDY, CASE, and the Mead Top 60
Annual shows. He has shot for a diverse
group of clients including some of the top
Fortune 500 corporations in the country
including; The AMA, BP, Burger King,
Cordis Corp., Coulter Electronics, Harris
Corp., Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson,
Mobil Corp., Oracle, Ryder System,
Siemens, Merck, Pioneer, University
of Miami, Adweek, Time, Newsweek,
etc. He currently specializes in location
photography for Corporate, Advertising,
Editorial/Lifestyle clients.

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February 13, 2015

February 13

ONGOING EVENTS

843.559.1945 for more information.

Monday Bridge Group

The Monday Bridge Group needs new
players. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. For
more information, please contact Lori
Muenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.

Friday Indoor Pickleball

12:30-2:30 every Friday at St.
Christophers Camp. For further
information, please contact Mary Torello
at 843.768.0056

Seabrook Stitchers
The Lake House, every Monday from 11
a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, please
contact Denise Doyon at dendoyon@
gmail.com.

Homegrown
Johns Island Farmers Market. Every
Saturday at 3546 Maybank Highway
Johns Island 10 a.m. 2 p.m. www.
johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

Mondays

Tuesdays

Mah Jongg Practice

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month,
The Lake HouseOsprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
Open to all new players, those returning
to the game, and anyone else who wants
a chance to practice with others who
are learning the game. If you have any
questions, please contact Helen Thompson
at hmtsbsc@gmail.com.
Kick it at Bohicket
Free family fun at Bohickett Marina, 6
to 9 p.m. featuring music, face painting,
balloon artists and a jump castle.

Fridays

Preschool Zone
Fridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351
Maybank Highway, Johns Island Regional
Library. 3-6 years old with adult. Call

Saturdays

2015 Sea Island Cars and Coffee

Third Saturday of every month, Freshfields
Village.

Ongoing

Opera Lite Series at the Lake House

Another season of Opera Lite kicks off
on Thursday, Jan. 8 and continues on
Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
for 10 weeks. Each week brings a different
performance featuring distinguished
current and vintage performers. English
subtitles permit understanding of dialogue
and solo numbers. For information, please
call: John Benzel at 843.768.1174 or
jdocbenz@gmail.com. All are welcome:
2/19 Mozart - Don Giovanni - Part 1, 2/26
Mozart - Don Giovanni - Part 2, 3/3 Verdi
Falstaff, 3/12 Wine and wind-up toys!
Patricia Boinest Potter: Patterns of Place

Jan 24 - March 7. The Halsey Institute

of Contemporary Art at the College of
Charleston School of the Arts kicks off
2015 with the exhibition Patricia Boinest
Potter: Patterns of Place. The exhibition
will be on view at the Halsey. Admission to
the galleries is free.
Community Recreation Fitness
Programs: Empowering Moves
Jan. 28-Mar. 18, Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. A
healthy body is a gift not only to yourself,
but also to those that love you. These
nutrition and exercise workshops equip
you with the tools you need to realize your
wellness goals. Pre-registration required.
Age: 16 & up. Meets at: St Johns High
School Course # 35603. Fee: $48/$40
CCR Discount.
Charleston Wine and Food Festival
March 4 - 8. 10th anniversary of
the Bb&T Wine And Food Festival,
charlestonwineandfood.com.

Johns Island Library

Programs

Storytimes
Babygarten (under 18 months with
adult), Mondays, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

Young and Restless ages 18-30 months

with caregiver, Mondays, Feb. 23 at
10:30 a.m. Enjoy this fun, active story
time with plenty of books, songs,
dances, and fingerplays.

Time for Twos (ages 24 36 months

with adult), Tuesdays, February 17 and
24 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 6 years),
Wednesdays, February 18 and 25 at
10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
28th Annual Seabrook Island Arts &
Crafts Show
Through Feb. 15, Lake House 2 5 p.m.
Meet the Artists Reception 7 9 p.m.
The Seabrook Island Garden Club
9:30 a.m. At the Community Center,
please gather for fun and friendship. This
month our discussion will be Landscape
Design To Attract Butterflies, Bees and
Nature and will be lead by Katy Wood, a
noted Lanscape Designer. All are invited!
Art Film #3 - First Position
3 p.m. Bess Kargmans award-winning,
box office hit documentary First Position
follows six extraordinary dancers as they
prepare for the chance to enter the world
of professional ballet. At the Sandcastle, no
tickets required.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Through Feb. 15. The Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a three-day
celebration of wildlife and nature through

fine art, conservation education, sporting

demonstrations, food, drink and the people
who honor them all. The largest event of
its kind in the US, SEWE makes its home
in Charleston, South Carolina and plays
host to hundreds of artists and exhibitors,
plus experts in wildlife and nature art all
eager to share their art and insights with
more than 40,000 attendees.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentines Day!
28th Annual Seabrook Island Arts &
Crafts Show
Lake House 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
28th Annual Seabrook Island Arts &
Crafts Show
Lake House 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

Rene Marie, Jazz Vocalist

7:30 p.m. Grammy Nominated Ren
Marie is coming to Kiawah. At the East
Beach Conference Center, tickets will be
released to Kiawah 1/29 and Public 2/3.
Complimentary Tickets are available at
the Visitors Center at Kiawah Island Town
Hall and online at www.kiawahisland.org/
specialevents. For more information call
843.768.9166.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Art Guild Workshop with abstract artist
Colleen Wiessmann
1 - 3 p.m. Lake House Eagles Nest room.
This is a free workshop. Please bring your
painting materials. To sign up contact
Walter Czander at 768.9086 or e-mail
ccczander@bellsouth.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Mardi-Gras Oyster Roast & BBQ

2 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church hosts
in the Family Life Center. Tickets are $25
per person. Children 10 yrs. and under are
free. Great food and family fun. All are
welcome.

Society 1858s Winter Party: The

Magical Mystery Tour
8 - 11 p.m. $70 Society 1858 Members,
$95 Non Society 1858 Members. $130
Ticket, plus an Individual Membership for
the Gibbes Museum and Society 1858 ($10
Discount).

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Seabrook Island Artist Guild Meeting

Lake House Live Oak Room 3 p.m. with
coastal landscape painter, Sergio Roffo.

2015 Sea Island Cars and Coffee

Freshfields Village.

February 27
South Atlantic Bank Oyster Roast and
Chili Cook-off
2 - 5 p.m. This event will be held at
Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant. This
family-friendly event will feature all you
can eat oysters, a chili cook-off, an open
bar with beer and wine, drawing for
awesome prizes and live music from the
Stilettos. Tickets can be purchased by
visiting: www.FlorenceCrittentonSC.org or
by 843.722.7526.
Barcino Baroque Tours Europe
4 p.m. Barcino Baroque, a quartet of
baroque specialists including Margaret
Kelly Cook, Soprano, husband Ricard
Bordas Countertenor, Phoebe Carrai,
baroque cello and Ignacio Prego,
harpsichord will take us on a European
tour. The event will take place at the
River Course Clubhouse. Complimentary
Tickets are available at the Visitors Center
at Kiawah Island Town Hall and online at
www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents For
more information call 843.768.9166.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio
7:30 p.m. The Trio will perform at the
Turtle Point Clubhouse. Complimentary
Tickets are available at the Visitors Center
at Kiawah Island Town Hall and online at
www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents. For
more information call 843.768.9166.

Workshop with Gary Kunkelman

This is the third in a series of four
workshops for beginning oil or pastel
painters, to be held from 1-3 p.m. at the
Lake House. This is a free workshop. Please
bring your painting materials. To sign up
contact Walter Czander at 768.9086 or
e-mail ccczander@bellsouth.net

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Art Film #4 - Tony Bennet The Music
Never Ends
3 p.m. A class act in every respect,
Tony Bennett deserves the same in a
documentary tribute, and The Music
Never Ends is just that, compilation of
music and words thats as likably modest
as the octogenarian singer himself. The
documentary shows at the Sandcastle, no
tickets required.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Wood, Metal and Canvas: Paintings by
the Gullah People
3 - 5:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the
artistry within Gullah culture. This exhibit
will showcase early forms of Gullah folkart paintings to contemporary expressions.
This is a special two-part program leading
up to the Johns Island Regional Librarys
De Gullah Roots Festival. The events will
take place at Johns Island Regional Library
Auditorium, light refreshments provided.

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wildlife

arts & events

Art & Fashion continues from cover

We drove out to have lunch and see if
any space was available and we found out
our [soon-to-be] location was going to be
coming open within six months. Then
everything just fell in to place. It really was
meant to be, says Egan.
The jeweler focuses on natural elements
and often looks to the beach and historic
architecture for inspiration. Egan says fans of
her jewelry style range from granddaughters
to mothers and grandmothers, and that
shoppers can expect a relaxed and inviting
space. Her studio is set to open at the end
of February.
Within Freshfields, its just a walk across
the green to go beyond adorning neck and
wrist to filling out the rest of ones wardrobe.
Lilly Pulitzers 29th corporate store, but its
first in the Charleston area, opens today,
Feb. 13.
Until now, the iconic brand was
available solely through partner stores in
the Charleston area, but the opening of the
company store means that Lilly lovers near
and far will have another spot to shop.
We are so very proud to have distributed
Lilly for a number of years on Kiawah Island
and are now thrilled to open a company store
in the same location, says Jane Schoenborn,
Vice President of Creative Communications
and Marketing with Lilly Pulitzer. We
know there are lots of Lilly girls in the
Charleston area and also ones that spend
their vacations on Kiawah Islandhaving a
store there makes the brand easier for her to
find and shop, says Schoenborn.
Pairing resort life with resort style is a
no-brainer for the brand, she says. With our
authentic American resort wear heritage, we
know that the Freshfields location will be
a great way to introduce new customers to
our world while they are living the resort
lifestyle, says Schoenborn.

An ongoing campaign on social media,

called Lilly 5x5a five-inch illustration by
in-house artists thats shared at 5 p.m. each
day, recently featured a Kiawah-themed
illustration to celebrate the stores arrival.
Lilly fans can look for 5x5s for other store
openings as they launch new locations
throughout the year. The Freshfields Village
store plans to become involved in the
community and offer events, parties, and of
course, vibrant resort fashion.
Over at Bohicket Marina, its a pair
of long-time friends, Laura Todd and Pat
Huff, who are opening the Todd & Huff
Art Center, geared toward both locals with
a creative itch and existing artists who
come through town. The pair plans to
offer art classes, workshops and educational
programming while also recognizing the
needs of traveling artists. Theres a lot of
artists that come here on vacation, but they
dont have a place to work. We will make
studio time available to them for a fee, says
Huff.
We plan to open the first week of
March, says Huff, but in the meantime
those eager to learn more can keep an eye
on Huffs personal art website (patriciahuff.artistwebsites.com), which will host
information for upcoming events. Artist
lectures are on the docket and classes will be
offered for all ages, and all levels of skill
think oil paint and palette knife techniques.
Our philosophy is that we feel everybody
has creativity in their heart and soul, and we
want to give them the tools to use that and
to learn to paint on their art journey, says
Todd.
For those who are wandering through
the marina, feel free to stop in at Todd &
Huff Art Center. While the artists may be at
work, they say theyre always happy to show
off new pieces, explain and sell their work,
or give you an update on new workshops for
you to join whether the student is in town
for a week, a summer, or a lifetime.

10th Annual Art & Wine Walk Friday

Drink wine? View art? Shop? No need to choose just one at Freshfields Villages 10th Annual
Art & Wine Walk on Friday, Feb. 13 from 4 7 p.m. This free, public event will feature live art
demonstrations and unique works from local and regional artists in participating stores that double
as pop-up galleries.
Artists will showcase works in photography, pottery, hand-blown glass, oil and jewelry design at
this years event. Enjoy complimentary fine wines and hors doeuvres, while relishing the sounds of
jazz music by father-son act, the Williams Duo and violin group, Heart Strings.
Shop the latest in fashion, art and home dcor at participating stores including Aubergine Home
Collection, Carolina Clay Gallery, Coastal Footwear, Coastal Palms Island Apparel, GDC Home,
Holly & Brooks, J. McLaughlin, Kiawah Wines, Palmetto Island, Papaya Island, Photographics
Photography and Art Gallery, SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters and The Resort Shop.

February 13, 2015

Critical wildlife
habitats preserved

BY JUSTIN CORE

For The Island Connection

n mid-January, Kiawah Partners,

the Kiawah Island Community
Association
and
the
Kiawah
Conservancy finalized land conservation
projects on three parcels to be protected
in perpetuity:
Marsh Island Park is a coastal
hammock island that provides a
substantial area of natural habitat
for a variety of wildlife species.
Research indicates that these
hammock island habitats are
being increasingly utilized by a
number of migratory bird species,
including painted buntings. The
Marsh Island Park property is also
an important daytime resting area
and nighttime hunting area for
bobcats, and was utilized by an
adult female and her kittens in
2007.
The Osprey Point Nature Area
property has been regularly used
by bobcats for daytime resting
cover and is also a very important
travel corridor (as indicated by
Bobcat GPS Project data, 2007current). This property is large
enough (3.4 acres) to potentially
provide a bobcat den site in the

future.
The Ocean Course Drive Nature
Area is composed of maritime
forest, shrub thickets and high
marsh. It is a critical daytime
resting and denning area for
bobcats. The property was used
as a den site during 2010 and
2012. In addition, there have been
three additional den sites in areas
directly adjacent to the Nature
Area property in recent years.
Each of these properties contains
one of the Town of Kiawah Islands
Important Bobcat Areas--areas of critical
importance to bobcats that should be
preserved and protected. In addition
to the value of their wildlife habitat, the
Marsh Island Park and Osprey Point
Nature Area properties provide wonderful
opportunities for owners and visitors
to enjoy the experience of getting to
see unique habitats and wildlife via the
existing trails, boardwalks and docks.
At a combined 15 acres, these
represent one of the most significant land
conservation efforts in Kiawah Islands
history and bring the total area of land
preserved by the Kiawah Conservancy to
just over 345 acres.

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arts & events

Let your imagination soar

ABSTRACT ART WORKSHOP
WITH COLLEEN WIESSMANN
BY ROBERTTA BOATTI
For The Island Connection

Abstract artist Colleen Wiessmann will

present at The Lake House next week.

bstract artist Colleen Wiessmann,

will offer a free interactive
workshop on the art of creating
vibrant, abstract art. The session, which is
open to all, will be held in the Eagle Nest
room at the Lake House on Thursday,
Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Originally from northern New Jersey,
Colleen studied at the school of New York
Botanical Gardens, where her early artistic
endeavors focused on the field of Interior
Plant Scaping or office plant dcor. This

25 year experience transformed her into

a lover of texture and design and helped
develop her eye for shapes, colors, balance
and aesthetics. Colleen says that creating
an abstract piece of art is not just a
matter of throwing paint on canvas, but a
melding of experiences, creative instincts
and innate abilities.
Working from her Seabrook studio she
uses collage and layering techniques to
create dimensional artwork that captures
the viewers emotions. Her process involves
painting on texturized canvas, changing
shapes and colors, scrubbing out and
repainting until the canvas evolves into
a harmonious work of art, exquisite in its
composition, balance and color harmony.
This is a hands on workshop where
attendees will create their own work. If
you would like to paint on a certain type
of paper or canvas, or use your own acrylic
brushes feel free to bring them. Otherwise,
there will be supplies available.
Colleens work can be seen at the Filling
Station Gallery in Beaufort, 151 Fine Art
Gallery, Charleston and at the Picolo
Spoleto Festival. Register for this class by
contacting Walter Czander at 768.9086 or
e-mail him at ccczander@bellsouth.net.
To learn more about the art guild, view
the work of member artists, or stay on top
of upcoming events visit our web site at
www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.

Tid e Char t
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High Tide

Low Tide

Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24
Feb 25
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2:27am/2:39pm
3:34am/3:45pm
4:38am/4:49pm
5:38am/5:49pm
6:34am/6:46pm
7:27am/7:40pm
8:19am/8:33pm
9:09am/9:25pm
9:59am/10:17pm
10:49am/11:11pm
11:42am
12:07am/12:37pm
1:05am/1:36pm
2:06am/2:36pm

8:49am/8:53pm
9:53am/9:59pm
10:54am/11:01pm
11:50am
12:00am/12:43pm
12:56am/1:33pm
1:50am/2:22pm
2:42am/3:11pm
3:35am/3:59pm
4:28am/4:49pm
5:23am/5:41pm
6:21am/6:35pm
7:22am/7:34pm
8:25am/8:34pm

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.
Source: saltwatertides.com

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February 13, 2015

volunteer spotlight

Bunny Kerr: Perpetuating

the power of reading
INTERVIEW BY MARIA GUROVICH
For The Island Connection

with the Yes, I Can children's summer camp and has

helped serve lunches at the Neighborhood House on
America Street. In 2014 she served as the chairman of
the Annual Fundraising Auction and is currently of the
Auction which was held on Jan. 25, 2015.
I feel that OLMCO has so many wonderful
programs that make a positive impact on the residents
of Johns, James, and Wadmalaw islands, and downtown
Charleston, says Bunny. She has always been impressed
by the variety of programs provided to the community
by the Outreach: the Neighborhood Houses soup
kitchen, the food and clothing pantries located on both
campuses, dental and OB/GYN services, as well as the
many educational programs offered, English as a Second
Language and GED classes, the children's summer camp
and the after school program. I believe that that the
programs are to help people through difficult situations
and to teach them how to better themselves and their
lives, thus providing them hope and dignity, remarks
Bunny. Although you never know if and when you have
planted the seeds of change, Bunny believes in reaching
out to people in the community, even if its just to read a
child a story.

Editors Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in The

Island Connection highlighting members of the community
who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer
who deserves the spotlight email jennifer@luckydognews.
com.

unny Kerr, a retired high school librarian who

loves to read and travel, has lived in Charleston
since she was eleven years old. She and her husband
of forty seven years have two grown children and four
grandchildren. Ever since she finished college, she has
been involved in charity work through church and
different organizations, such as the Friends of the Library
and The Garden Club of Charleston.
When Bunny was a librarian, she loved helping
the kids hone their research skills. She also took every
opportunity to expose the children to books by reading
aloud to them. Later in her career, one of the students she
had worked with came up to her and told her how much
she had enjoyed hearing those stories and what an effect
it had made on her love of books. Bunny believes you
never know how and when you may impact others lives
and even a simple thing, like reading a story, can leave a
lasting impression.
She first got involved with Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreach because Sister Mary Joseph was
such an amazing, caring, and charismatic person. Bunny
was asked to join the Board of Directors in 2012 and has

Bunny Kerr

enjoyed working with the new Executive Director, Jill

Jackson-Ledford, and all of the dedicated board members
ever since. Several summers in a row she also volunteered

For more information on how to get involved with

Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach contact Maria
Gurovich via phone 843.559.4109 or email maria.
gurovich@olmoutreach.org.

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computer corner

whats hot

What is ransomware
and how do I avoid it?

Yield to
Emergency Vehicles

BY BOB HOOPER

For The Island Connection

t's back! So be very aware of what you

click on, download, etc. as the malware
that hacks your files and encrypts them
has reared its ugly head again. I've had
calls from new clients infected with the
malware and it can get ugly as the software
makes all of your files unreadable and
wants large sums of money, usually in the
$500 to $1,000 range, to unlock your files,
pictures, documents.
They also will "throw" away the key
to retrieve your data unless you pay them
within a very short time, usually 48 hours.
That gives you little time to find other
solutions and scares the heck out of you.
Remember that being very careful about
what you click on is important but making
back-ups of your data is right behind that.
I caution about using online back-ups but
if that is the only way you can get it done
then at least do that.
If using an external hard drive the
best bet is to attach it once a week, or
when something important needs to be
backed-up, do the backup and remove
the drive. If attached when the infection
occurs there is a chance it can encrypt what
is on the external drive and then that is not
usable. With very sensitive data such as
QuickBooks data I would consider doing
both online and in-home (office) backups.
Regardless of what kind of anti-virus

software you are using please make sure

it is updating itself, doing regular checks
and reporting on what it has found. A
good reasonable anti-virus software such as
Microsoft Security Essentials (or Windows
Defender in 8.1) or one of the free versions
of Avast/AVG will help a lot, but being
vigilant on the web and with emails is the
most important thing you can do. In the
past 6 months the ability for bad guys to
trick you has exploded and no software is
going to catch it if you don't do your part.
Websites get infected all the time, heck
some get hit every few minutes; reputable
sites have software that constantly cleans
their site. Other sites are not so diligent or
the owner has no clue, nor does the host.
Never use a site that you have not heard
of, at least "Google" it. If you find yourself
suddenly at a website that you did not plan
to go to or are directed towards you should
be alarmed.
Manage your online presence; do not
just click on something. If you want what's
in an ad on a website, go to a search engine
and find the website for it, don't click on
the ad, they are often infected.
As with all of my columns if you want
help or have questions don't hesitate to call
Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.

BY CHAD KELLY

For The Island Connection

any of us have felt that moment

of panic when we saw flashing
lights in our rear view mirror or
heard sirens. What do I do? Do I pull
over? Should I speed up? Do I stay where
I am? So what do we do?
SC Code of Laws Section 56-5-2360
states:
Operation of vehicles on approach of
authorized emergency vehicles.
(a) Upon the immediate approach of
an authorized emergency vehicle making
use of an audible signal meeting the
requirements of Section 56-5-4970 and
visual signals meeting the requirements
of Section 56-5-4700, or of a police
vehicle properly and lawfully making
use of an audible signal or visual signal,
the driver of every other vehicle traveling
along a two-lane roadway shall yield the
right-of-way and shall immediately drive
to a position parallel to, and as close as
possible, to the right hand edge or curb
of the roadway clear of any intersection
and shall stop and remain in that position
until the authorized emergency vehicle has
passed, except when otherwise directed
by a police officer. A driver of a vehicle

traveling along a multilane roadway shall

yield the right-of-way and shall remain
in, or move to a location that allows the
emergency vehicle or police vehicle to pass
safely, except as otherwise directed by a
police officer.
So what does this mean to you?
Basically, if you are on a two lane road,
such as River Rd., no matter which
direction you are going pull to the side
and stop until the emergency vehicle has
passed. However, if you are on a multilane
road, such as Betsy Kerrison, move to the
outside lane and allow the emergency
vehicle to pass. Do not panic and slam on
the brakes. Emergency vehicles are also
watching for you but emergency vehicles
cannot stop as fast as your car.
Seconds count in an emergency so
always yield the right of way to emergency
vehicles. As always if you have any
questions or need a smoke detector
installed feel free to contact the St. Johns
Fire/Rescue, Fire Prevention Division.

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February 13, 2015

seasons of the south

Granola with 5 Spice Powder

BY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection

ranola is a quick and easy breakfast

treat served with yogurt and fruit.
Its also easy on the go. Be sure to
add plenty of dried fruits and you can also
add chocolate chips. You can make your
own 5 spice powder or buy the spice, but
if you make it, its a terrific addition to
roasted vegetables, duck or anything that
needs a little spicing up.
Ingredients
Granola
1 Tbsp 5 spice powder (homemade or
store bought)
cup almond oil
cup light muscovado sugar
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups dried cherries
5 Spice Powder
10 cinnamon sticks
6 star anise
1 tsp whole cloves
1 Tbsp szechuan peppercorns
1 Tbsp fennel

Directions
Granola
1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the 5
spice powder, oil and sugar. Stir in
the oats and combine completely.
Place on a parchment lined sheet
pan and spread evenly. Bake for
45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the almonds and bake
for another 10-15 minutes until
almonds are toasted. Cool and
stir in the cherries. Cool to room
temperature and store in an
airtight jar.
2. Delicious served with yogurt and
fruit.
5 Spice Powder
1. In a dry skillet over medium heat
toast the cinnamon sticks, star
anise, cloves and peppercorns until
toasted about 5-8 minutes.
2. Add the fennel and toast for a few
minutes more. Remove from pan
and cool slightly. Add to spice
grinder and grind finely.