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Angel Oak tangled up with Johns Island Museum

by Kristin Hackler

F
or the past couple of months, the
Town of Seabrook Island has been
discussing the possibility of moving
the Johns Island Museum – a 150-year-old
schoolhouse located on the old Rosebank
Farm property – to publicly-accessible
land either in the area surrounding
the Town Hall or near the Bohicket
Marina. While the Town was willing to
pay between $30,000 and $40,000 for
the move and placement of the historic
structure, estimates were coming back to
them at closer to $100,000 or more when
it was all said and done. The Seabrook
Island Natural History Group (SINHG)
had offered to maintain the building once
it was in place, but it would take some
serious fundraising to come up with the
other half.
Fortunately, it seems that the owner
of the building, Betty Stringfellow, had
also discussed the idea with the City of
Charleston back in January.
“We have identified a location as to
where to put it,” said Matt Compton,
Deputy Director of Parks Operations for
the City of Charleston, but they’re also
running into the same problem; how to
fund it. The proposed site for the museum
would be Angel Oak Park, an area
which is also currently seeing its share of
controversy.
While the Angel Oak tree has been
around an estimated 1,000 years or more,
the attention it’s received over the past
few years is probably more than it’s seen
in the past millennium. Starting with The Johns Island Museum still sits on the back of the old Rosebank Farm property.
the purchase of two acres around the tree
by the City of Charleston in 1991, the but the location of the parking area which is potentially new parking lot, new gift shop location, the Johns Island
42 acres surrounding the two acre park have been in a damaging to the roots of the ancient tree. “The best thing Museum or a picnic shelter. It could only be used to build
state of suspended development since 2005 as developers we could do would be to move the elements [buildings, trails approximately four feet wide.”
negotiate the Angel Oak Planned Unit Development parking lot, etc.] away and move them outside of the 150 The Coastal Conservation League is currently taking
(PUD) with the City. The issue was beginning to settle buffer around the tree to about 200 to 300 feet away a stand against the City’s purchase of the land, arguing
into the back of residents’ minds until it was announced from the tree,” said Compton, noting that this came at that, with the purchase of the land for park use, the
that the City is hoping to purchase 6.5 acres of land the suggestion of an arborist hired by the developer, but developer is apparently not required to set aside further
from the Angel Oak developers in order to increase the selected by the City. conservation area in his reduced development acreage.
size of Angel Oak Park; land that was already placed in “It’s a complicated issue,” said Compton. “The 6.5 For example, CCL Project Leader Katie Zimmerman
conservation by the developers. acres are already zoned conservation in the PUD, and stated it would be like selling her backyard to the city for
The problem, said Compton, is that the biggest threat the easiest thing he [developer Robert DeMoura] could greenspace conservation – an area in which she couldn’t
to the Angel Oak right now is not the new development, do would be to preserve it with restrictive covenants. If
he does, though, the property could not be used for a Museum continued on page 6

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

page 4 Garden Clubs unite page 12 First Flush fun page 5 Hydrangea walks return
2 May 27, 2011

“Get alarmed” with the St. Johns Fire District

By Captain James T. Ghi

O
n May 19 at approximately 3:30 showing from a single story residential everyone to insure
a.m., units from the St. Johns Fire home. The residents escaped the home, that your smoke
and Rescue Department, James being alerted to the fire by the family dog. alarms are in proper
Island Fire Department, and the City of Firefighters extinguished the fire within working order,
Charleston Fire Department responded to a few minutes of arrival and rescued the and to encourage
a structure fire at 1531 Burnswick Drive. family dog that had alerted the occupants. this effort, the
The first arriving unit reported smoke The residents of the home were taken SJFD will be
to the hospital for evaluation and were participating in
released a short time later. The family dog, the “Get Alarmed,
The Island a Chocolate Labrador names Princess, was
unharmed. The cause of the fire is under
South Carolina”
smoke alarm

Connection investigation at this time.

Although the home was equipped with
installation
program this June.
smoke alarms, the smoke alarm located near The “Get Alarmed,
Lynn Pierotti the sleeping areas had been disconnected South Carolina”
publisher by the residents. The residents stated that program is a state-
lynn@luckydognews.com this smoke alarm, located near the kitchen wide initiative to
area, was disconnected due to numerous provide smoke
Kristin Hackler alarms in order to
managing editor “nuisance” alarms from cooking, though
kristin@luckydognews.com they did note that the smoke alarm located reduce fire deathsThis could have been prevented with a working fire alarm.
on the other end of the home could be in high-risk areas.
Swan Richards heard operating as they were leaving. This program is by the South Carolina Department
senior graphic designer The St. Johns Fire District urges more than a door-to-door campaign of Labor, Licensing and Regulation,
swan@luckydognews.com to hand out smoke alarms. On June 4, Division of Fire and Life Safety. For
firefighters from the St. Johns Fire District more information, contact Captain James
Lori Dalton
will be going door-to-door on Johns Island T. Ghi of the St. Johns Fire and Rescue
sales manager
lori@luckydognews.com and Wadmalaw Island from 9 a.m. to 11 Department at 559-9194.
a.m. to ensure that each household they
Blake Bunch visit has operational smoke alarms.
reporter Each resident will be provided
blake@luckydognews.com information about the smoke alarm,
its maintenance, and will be given
information on general fire safety
Contributors around the home. In addition,
Robert Bohrn, Jr. firefighters will check not only
Stephanie Braswell to see if the homeowner needs
Chris Brooks
Farmers’ Almanac a smoke alarm installed, they
Herb Frazier will also replace the batteries of
Captain James Ghi any existing smoke alarm, check
Bob Hooper existing smoke alarms to ensure
Dr. Edward Jauch
Helen Legare they are no older than 10 years old,
Grace leSueur and offer a home risk assessment.
Erika Ludolf The smoke alarms have been provided
Sam Reed
Edna Roberds

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Civic Calendar K iawah Island Town H all
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9166
Monday, May 30 Thursday, June 2
The Town Offices of Kiawah and Kiawah Island Arts Council Fax: 768-4764
Seabrook Islands will be closed for 3pm - 5pm
Memorial Day. Town Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Rm Seabrook Island Town H all
2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Tuesday, May 31 Monday, June 6 Phone: 768-9121
Kiawah Island Ways and Means Kiawah Island Environmental Fax: 768-9830
Committee meeting Committee Email:
9am 3pm - 5pm lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
Kiawah Island Municipal Center’s 2nd Town Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Rm
Floor Conference Rm Johns Island Council
Tuesday, June 7 Meetings are held at the Berkeley
Wednesday, June 1 Kiawah Island Town Council Electric Co-op located at 3351
Seabrook Island Planning 2pm - 4pm Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Commission - work session Town Hall Council Chambers Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
All Planning Commission meetings will
be held at 2:30pm at the Town Hall Charleston County Council
Wednesday, June 8 4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston
unless noted otherwise on the Town
Seabrook Island Planning 958-4700
bulletin board.
Commission
All Planning Commission meetings will City of Charleston
Kiawah Island Planning Commission
be held at 2:30pm at the Town Hall 75 Calhoun St.
3pm - 5pm
unless noted otherwise on the Town 724-3745
Town Hall Council Chambers
bulletin board.
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May 27, 2011
health
Time is brain
What to do when stroke strikes 
By Edward Jauch, MD; Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Stroke Center
D
uring Stroke Awareness Month, it is important to understand that you
have the power to make a difference in stroke. South Carolina
lies on the “buckle” of the stroke belt, where stroke deaths are
twice as high as the national average. Stroke also occurs here more
frequently in younger persons and minorities. While prevention is
always paramount, when stroke does strike, critical treatments for
acute stroke must be initiated within hours of symptom onset.
Despite the availability of a potentially life-saving therapy, less
than half of patients arrive at a stroke-ready hospital in time for
treatment.
If a stroke does occur, don’t delay! Delays that occur
prior to the patient arriving at the hospital are the primary
contributors to the overall delay in stroke care, leading to
worse stroke outcomes and even death. This may sound dire,
but awareness provides opportunity. Patients with knowledge
of the warning signs and symptoms of stroke are more likely
to use emergency medical services1 (EMS or 911-responders),
thereby achieving shorter delays.2 Response is also faster when a
witness first recognizes the symptoms, rather than the stroke victim.3
The challenge is demonstrated in recent studies showing that the general
Act F.A.S.T.
Stroke is a brain attack. If you believe that someone is having a stroke, do this easy test:
F – FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A – ARMS: Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – SPEECH: Ask them to repeat a simple phrase, like “It is sunny out today.” Is their
speech slurred or strange?
T – TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately for transport to a
stroke center.
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public does not recognize acute stroke symptoms and the need for rapid assessment.4
Learning the signs and symptoms of stroke and importance of using 9-1-1 can
make a difference for you and your loved ones.
Time is brain! Every minute counts; notice the time that stroke
symptoms first appear. The only FDA-approved drug treatment for
stroke, the clot-buster tPA, should be administered within three
hours of the first symptom, though research shows that earlier
treatment is even better. Equally important is the fact that not all
hospitals are capable of administering acute stroke treatments.
So in the event of a suspected stroke do not wait, do not hesitate!
Immediately call 9-1-1 if you are having these symptoms or if
you witness someone else with the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Local EMS will send an ambulance to transport the patient to
a stroke-ready hospital; getting you to the right place faster,
avoiding unexpected delays, and preparing the stroke team
to meet you on arrival. Remember: Take action immediately.
Check the time so you will know when symptoms appeared and
tell EMS. We are fortunate that opportunities for treating acute
stroke exist; it is up to all of us to do our part and save lives.
May is Stroke Awareness Month – an opportunity to learn how you can
act F.A.S.T. and make a difference for yourself, your family and your community.
1 Lacy, et al., 2001; Morris et al., 2000; Morris et al., 1999; Rosamond et al.,
1998; Schroeder et al., 2000; Smith et al., 1998; J. E. Williams et al., 2000; L. S. Williams
et al., 1997
2 Schroeder, et al., 2000
3 Rosamond, et al., 1998
4 Moser et al, 2006; Kwan, et al 2004.
4 May 27, 2011

An impression of the classics

Spending some time
garden
by Kristin Hackler

Y in the
ou’ve seen them before, those classic streamlined cars with a front end that
narrows into a grill the shape of a royal signet. Wheel wells form like rubenesque
waves curling from the bow of a deep hulled ship, and their long bodies seem
to sail with quiet authority along the asphalt. They’re called Auburns, and their stately,
breath-catching beauty is one of the reasons artist and Seabrook Island resident Jan
Genosi began photographing classic cars. Kiawah Garden Club
“I did a series of Auburns, starting with a 1936 coup,” said Genosi, but it was a 1933 tours Seabrook gardens
Auburn she found at the Concours d’Elegance in Hilton Head that blew her away.
“Cars, especially classic cars, are very emotional for people,” Genosi explained. By Edna Roberds, Pres. of the KI Garden Club
“There’s always a story, always a connection. How do you not fall in love with them?”
From that first day of discovery, Genosi made it a point to track down classic cars and
snap hundreds of photos of them, eventually choosing one image on which she could
work her creative magic.
The method Genosi uses is called “photo impressionism”, a term which she coined
herself several years ago. The process involves taking a picture and then altering it
through computer design programs such as Photoshop and Corel using all manner of
effects including color alteration, paintbrushes and selective cropping.
“I’m one of those people who will press a button just to see what happens,” Genosi
smiled. The key, she pointed out, is being able to see through the camera’s lens with the
eye of a painter.
Two years ago she began working on flowers and through those efforts, she eventually
created the photo impressionism style. Today, her classic car series has become quite a
hit. In fact, they landed her a gallery which is currently on display at Kiawah’s Osprey

T
Point. he Seabrook Island Garden Club graciously hosted a garden tour for the
Kiawah Island Garden Club this past Monday, May 9. The morning
“They found me, which was a pleasant surprise,” said Genosi. One of her car series
started with coffee at the Lake House which was planned by members
pieces was on display at the Charleston Artists Guild gallery at 140 East Bay Street in
of the Seabrook Island Garden Club chaired by Adelaide Wallinger. The Kiawah ladies
downtown Charleston when a representative of the Osprey Point Clubhouse saw it and
toured the gardens of Janet and Adi Sbihli, Betty and Gerry King and Eileen and Don
contacted her about putting her works up at the Clubhouse.
Smith. The tour ended at the Seabrook Garden Plots.
“They [the classic car series] have a masculine tone, and since, statistically, more
men than women play golf, it seemed like a logical place to display them,” Genosi
explained.
The 20 piece show will be on display at the Osprey Point Clubhouse through the end
of June, but if you happen to be downtown for Spoleto this coming week, she’ll also
have her works on display and for sale in tent #75 in Marion Square along with several
dozen other local, regional and national artists.
Genosi only prints 10 of each piece - one of which she keeps for herself - and is
happy to custom
size them according
to the buyer’s
preference, though
she tends to prefer
the larger versions.
Each piece also comes
with a certificate
of authenticity. To
see more work by
Jan Genosi, visit
jan-epiphanydesigns.
com.
(top) Charlie Moore at his garden plot. (above) The garden of Eileen and Don Smith.

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May 27, 2011
Learning history with The
Whiskey Boys
provided
W
ritten and published by native
Johns Islander, Jacqualyn Simmons,
The Whiskey Boys is a condensed
collaboration of stories and events surrounding
the Whiskey Rebellion, a revolt which took place
in the late 1790s in the western United States in
response to an excise tax on whiskey The tax
was a part of treasury secretary Alexander
Hamilton’s program to centralize and fund
the national debt.
This book is the first in a series of
upcoming publications by Simmons titled
“Glimpse into the Pages of History Series”.
The goal of these books is to capture the
interest of young readers with fascinating
topics from history with the hopes
of enhancing their knowledge about
historical events.
This book series became a personal
goal of Simmons’ while she was
working in the local public school
system and discovered children’s lack
of interest in social studies and other
subjects which required extensive
reading. In order to recapture the
students’ interest in historical
subject matter, The Whiskey Boys
is printed in an easy-to-read format with an
attractive cover. The book includes a glossary and
fun facts in the back for advanced learning.
5
Hydrangea Walks and Talks
with Sidi Limehouse
Provided by Rosebank Farms
Simmons is hoping that these books can be
used to bridge the educational gap during the
summer months and foster a love for reading at
the middle and high school levels. The Whiskey
T
Boys is currently available at www.amazon.com,
he public is cordially invited to spend a
as well as local retail chains, schools and libraries.
Sunday afternoon walking and talking
Readers can view the author’s profile and read
among the hydrangea gardens at Rosebank
portions of the book at www.
Farms with Sidi Limehouse. From 4 p.m. to 6:30
amazon.com.
p.m., Sidi will conduct tours for a limited number
of guests followed by wine and appetizers at his
home along the Haulover Creek on Johns Island.
Several garden areas will be featured on the tour,
which is accessible either via walking or driving.
Tours will be held on four consecutive Sunday
afternoons: May 29, June 5, June 12 and June
19. The cost of the tour and refreshments is $10
per person and advance registration is required.
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served
basis and may be made by calling the farm office
at 768-0508.
Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to
view and take photos of the hydrangea blooms at
their spectacular peak and to ask questions of a
renowned master hydrangea grower.
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6 May 27, 2011
What’s Hot
Hurricane safety
provided by the St. Johns Fire & Rescue Department

T
he first day of June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Hurricanes not • Do not use any gas-powered equipment, such as a
only produce high winds, but they can also cause storm surge, flooding of inland generator, inside; not even in your garage. The carbon
areas, and tornados. But unlike earthquakes and tornados, there is ample time monoxide from the generator’s engine can penetrate
to be prepared for a hurricane strike. other areas of the home, even if the garage door is open.
“The latest seasonal forecasts are calling for a normal to above-normal year as • Do not take the batteries out of your smoke alarms to
far as the number of storms are concerned,” said Storm Team 2 Meteorologist Josh power other equipment items.
Marthers.  “That doesn’t necessarily mean the US coast will get hit, but it sure does • If you are able to drive after the storm, do not drive
cause some concern. The best advice I can offer is to get your ducks in a row when a through standing water. It is nearly impossible to judge the
hurricane watch is issued. By the time the warning comes out, you want to be ready to depth of the water. Flowing water as little as six inches deep
leave the coast. You just won’t have time to do anything else.” can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, and two feet of water can
carry your car away.
Below are a few tips to help you during this hurricane season:
• The first thing to understand is your risk for flooding based on where you live. Is The main safety tip is to listen to what the experts are saying. A hurricane is a
the area you live in prone to flooding from a normal summer storm or is storm powerful force, but there is usually plenty of notice. A little preparation can help you
drainage good? avoid tragedy.
• You should know the location of the nearest shelters. These fire safety tips are provided by the St. Johns Fire & Rescue Department and Captain
• Monitor the storms’ approach on the local media and web sites. A battery- James T. Ghi, St. John’s Fire Prevention Specialist. For more information on fire safety tips,
operated weather radio is also helpful in providing warning for tornados. contact Captain Ghi at j.ghi@stjfd.org or call 296-8392.
• You should have a family hurricane action plan. This plan should include what
routes are available if you need to evacuate the area and which one to take. “We could build the parking area
• Evacuate early and when the order is given. If you live in a mobile home you Museum continued from cover and trails with the Greenbelt funds,
should leave under any high wind conditions. but we would have to find the money to
build anyway – and still building her
• The hurricane plan should also outline items you should have on-hand if an move the building separately,” explained
house the same size as it would have
evacuation is not ordered. These items should include food, water, prescription Compton. “We’ve priced it out and know
been if the yard were hers.
medicine, a first aid kit, and battery operated equipment to last each member of what we need, but we haven’t identified
the family from five to seven days. You should also have some cash on hand as The $339,000 needed to purchase
the property from DeMoura has been how to fund it yet.”
ATMs will not work if the electricity is out. Until the City hears back from
requested by the City from what remains
of their Greenbelt funds, and they are the County on the Greenbelt funds,
What you should not do: however, the land, the parking lot and
• Do not use candles for lighting. In many cases, the streets traveled by emergency currently awaiting approval from the
County for the expenditure. However, the future of the Johns Island Museum
responders could be blocked with fallen trees or washed out from storm water. will remain in flux.
This could delay their arrival if you have a fire. the funding could not be used to move
• Do not use gas-fired appliances, such as your oven, to heat your home. the Johns Island Museum.

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May 27, 2011
Bearing witness to the first shot
I
n the early months of 1861, Charleston
became “the place to be” for the young
men of the Palmetto State. The entire
state was afire with the buzz of Secession
and the talk of war. Charleston’s streets
were teaming with the life-blood of the first
state to separate from the United States.
Young men came to Charleston to
enlist in the militia and military units
being formed to defend their home state.
Recruiting for “the cause” was at a fever
pitch. Dozens of army, cavalry, and infantry
units were formed virtually overnight.
The city became engorged with soldiers
and military bands, and her citizens all
proclaimed the same battle cry: war.
William Reynolds was one of those who
thirsted for the taste of battle. As a farm
boy from the upstate of South Carolina,
this journey to the coast was to be a great
adventure. How alluring that siren song of
the impending war must have been to him.
The chance to travel to the port city and
become part of the ever-growing revelry in
her city streets. To gaze upon Fort Sumter
in the heart of Charleston harbor; the fort
where the “old flag” of the United States still
waved in defiance of the new Confederacy.
To Reynolds, defending his home and
flag were the reasons for him to make the
journey to the Holy City. And besides, he
didn’t want to miss his chance to become a
part of his generation’s revolution.
In May 1993, I was driving in downtown
Charleston and noticed a real estate lot
History
By Robert E. Bohrn Jr.
being bulldozed. I stopped and talked to
the property owner, asking if I could search
the lot for the old privy. He gladly gave me
permission, and told me that the lot was
to be leveled another few feet. This would
certainly destroy the privy and its contents.
The excavation of an old privy can be
an amazing peek into our past. The trash
from the past can give us a look through
a window into a world that only exists in
books. To excavate and unearth artifacts
can give us a glimpse otherwise lost to
time.
The lot was near where the old Charleston
Arsenal was located during the Civil War,
so the prospects of finding relics from
Confederate Charleston were pretty good.
We easily found the privy’s shaft and slowly
began our excavation. The first three to four
feet were full of broken bricks and fireplace
ash. At about five feet down, we began to
see signs of 1860s Charleston.
Broken porcelain and bottles began
to appear. At this depth, we also struck
something else: water. The water table in the
peninsula is very high, and digging at this
depth became extremely difficult. Using
five gallon plastic buckets, we began to
dip out buckets of mud, water, and broken
bottles to the surface. The buckets were
dumped a few feet away from the excavated
hole. Groping our way through this mess
did prove to be rewarding, however.
Bottles began to appear, all dating from
the 1850s to 1860s. The day ended, and
we decided to finish up the excavation the
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following morning.
We all arrived early the next morning
at the dig site. The pile of mud from the
previous day glistened with broken remains
of bottle fragments and porcelain shards
protruding from the mound of muck from
the privy shaft. I walked over to it and
spied a perfect, unbroken Civil War-period
umbrella ink well sticking out of the side
of the pile. I also saw an oval-shaped object
next to where the ink well was laying. I
reached down and in turn, shook hands
with William Reynolds. And this was
no ordinary day. It was May 9, 1993,
Confederate Memorial Day.
That oval-shaped object was a South
Carolina Belt Buckle. Made in the 1850s, it
bore the large letters ‘SC’ on its face. On the
reverse of the buckle, hand-carved into its
soft lead filling, were the words, “William
Reynolds Palmetto Guards.”
The Palmetto Guards was one of the
finest units of South Carolina soldiers ever
raised, and our above-mentioned recruit
from the upstate was one of its members.
Private William Reynolds was stationed
on Morris Island at Stevens Iron Battery
during the first battle of the Civil War.
The battery that Private Reynolds manned
received the first shot fired from Fort Sumter
by Union Officer Abner Doubleday on the
morning of April 12, 1861. This battery
was also manned by the infamous Edwin
Ruffin of Virginia, who was made an
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honorary member of the Palmetto Guards.
Private Reynolds would become a part of
American history that day — a part of a
story that would be taught to every school
child in the country when learning of the
beginnings of the Civil War.
I have no doubt that when Reynolds
came to Charleston to enlist in early 1861,
he dreamed of becoming part of history.
And he was right; he did become a part of a
very historic day indeed.
My research shows that Private William
Reynolds of the Palmetto Guards would
eventually become part of the 2nd South
Carolina Volunteers. He, along with his
unit, would fight the war in Virginia under
the command of General Kershaw of South
Carolina. Private Reynolds lost his life to
unknown causes in Richmond, Virginia,
on December 3, 1862.
Fortunately, he carved his name into
the back of that South Carolina buckle
that I was so lucky to have spied in a pile of
mud. How that perfect, unbroken buckle
ended up in the bottom of an outhouse is
lost to history. But the soldier who wore
that buckle is not lost to history, or to us,
dear reader. His sacrifice of his life on the
altar of his country’s freedom will forever
be remembered by myself, and hopefully by
you — remembered as one of over 600,000
lives lost in the worst conflict in American
history.
8 May 27, 2011
Freshfields Village attracts luxury retailers
LOCAL BUSINESSES add to upscale shopping experience
F
reshfields Village has recently
announced that they will add
three new upscale retailers to their
selection of shops in the coming weeks.
Apparel companies J. McLaughlin and
Leggiadro will join Kiawah Fine Jewelry
as the newest tenants, further securing
Freshfields Village’s position as a premier,
high-end retail destination in greater
Charleston.  product with exceptional service,”
J. McLaughlin and Leggiadro already
have a presence and customer base in
the area, having previously operated on
King Street in downtown Charleston.
J. McLaughlin is adding a second store,
while Leggiadro will close its King Street
location and relocate to Freshfields
Village. Kiawah Fine Jewelry is an affiliate
of Kay’s Fine Jewelry, which operated
exclusively in Aruba, St. Maarten and St.
Kitts until now.
“The decision to open a store at
Freshfields Village was largely based on
their clientele matching well with our
brand and seeing an opportunity to reach
both the resort guests and residents,”
said Meg Perito, store manager of J.
McLaughlin. “Freshfields Village is a
vibrant shopping destination with a
smart and savvy customer base, which is
perfect for our brand.”
 Details of the new tenants include:
By Grace LeSueur
J. McLaughlin, located at 177 Village
Green Lane, is the second Charleston
location in a network of 45 stores across
the United States. The classic American
brand features bold colors and signature
prints for men and women, with each store
designed to reflect the local atmosphere.
Leggiadro is relocating from
downtown and is slated to open at
393 Freshfields Drive in late May. The
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June at 560 Freshfields Drive. The store is
an affiliate of Kay’s Fine Jewelry, which
has locations in the Caribbean islands
of Aruba, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. The
jeweler will offer loose diamonds, precious
gemstones and Swiss timepieces. 
“We’re excited to be among other
luxury retailers that understand the
importance of offering a premium
said Bill Henzy, owner of Kiawah Fine
Jewelry. 
In addition to the three new retailers,
one current tenant is expanding to meet
growing demand.  La Tela Pizzeria,
which opened in 2009, is adding a full
bar, lounge area and more dining room
seating.
Freshfields Village is a mixed-use
commercial and retail center located on
Johns Island between Kiawah and Seabrook
Islands, 21 miles south of Charleston, South
women’s boutique specializes in ultra-
Carolina. Freshfields is home to more than
luxe sportswear that blends current
60 locally owned shops, galleries, restaurants,
fashion trends with classic style using
services, and businesses. For information
artisanal fabrics. The company operates
about stores, businesses and special events,
stores in New York City, Naples, Florida,
please visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or
and Palm Desert, California.
www.Facebook.com/FreshfieldsVillage.
Kiawah Fine Jewelry will open in late
Computer Corner
Wireless security
By Bob Hooper, a.k.a. Rent-A-Bob
I
n the past few months there have been some disturbing news reports related to
wireless security. For whatever reason, many people do not have security on their
wireless router. This can have major personal problems as reported by the Associated
Press and other national news organizations. In a report dated April 25, 2011, a man
in Buffalo, New York, had his front door knocked down and was forced to the ground
with guns aimed at his head as officers accused him of being a child pornographer.
The true facts came out three days later when it was found that his wireless router
was unprotected and his slimy neighbor has “hooked” onto it and used it to download
and send out the incriminating pictures. When asked why his wireless signal was
unprotected, the man explained that he had become fed up with trying to figure out
how to password protect it and allowed himself to become a victim. Don’t let this
happen to you!
I have written before about wireless routers and security, but I want to emphasize that
security is extremely important. The child pornography incident is an extreme case, yet
on a daily basis the personal info on your computer is readily available to anyone with
a bit of knowledge regarding unprotected wireless signals. Regardless of how difficult
setting up this security may seem, it is well worth it. If you’re having trouble with it,
have a professional such as myself help you and keep your info safe.
If you have a neighbor that uses your
wireless with your blessings, give them the
password. And if you are doing this, make
sure you have set some security on your own
computer so that your neighbor cannot get
in. One thing to remember about giving
someone a password; a secret shared is a
secret exposed.
I’m looking forward to answering your
questions and helping you out! If you have any
problems or questions about your particular
needs, or are in need of immediate assistance,
feel free to contact me at 822-7794 or email
me at rentabob@live.com.
May 27
Friday, May 27
Memorial Day Concert Series at
Freshfields Village
From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy music by Men of
Distinction in the Freshfields Village Green.
Free and open to the public, this event is
sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island.
For more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.
com or call Guest Services at 768-6491.
Mullet Hall Open Trail Ride
Bring your horse, camping gear, and
supplies for two nights of camping and
trail riding on 20 miles of beautiful,
wooded trails. Stalls available for horses.
Pre-registration required by the Friday
of the trail ride. To register or for more
information, call 795-4386. May 27 – 29,
12 p.m. (Fri) to 4 p.m. (Sun). Course #
24945. Fee: $45
Saturday, May 28
Memorial Day Concert Series at
Freshfields Village
From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy music by Congdon
& Company in the Freshfields Village
Green. Free and open to the public,
this event is sponsored by the Town of
Kiawah Island. For more info, visit www.
FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
Swing into Summer
Island residents are invited to
Island Connection Calendar
bring a date or the whole family as the
Kiawah Sandcastle goes “Way Back
When”. Enjoy a poolside picnic complete
with dancing tunes from the ‘40s
through the 60’s. 5 to 7 p.m. Attendance
is complimentary and reservations for
this event are due May 20. To make
a reservation, contact 768-3875 or
sandcastle@kica.us.
Sippin’ Saturdays at Irvin-House
Vineyards
Drop by Irvin-House Vineyards and the
Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island for
an afternoon of sweet tunes, local food, and
Irvin-House muscadine wine every Saturday
through the end of May. 1 to 5 p.m. This
Saturday, enjoy music by the Road Agents
Bear’s Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island. 559-
6867 or www.charlestonwine.com.
Sunday, May 29
Memorial Day Concert Series at
Freshfields Village
From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy music by The 69
Ramblers in the Freshfields Village Green.
Bring a blanket and chair to this family-
friendly event! Free and open to the public,
this event is sponsored by the Town of
Kiawah Island. For more info, visit www.
FreshfieldsVillage.com or call Guest Services
at 768-6491.
Hydrangea Walks and Talks with Sidi
Limehouse
From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sidi Limehouse
hydrangea gardens for a limited number
of guests followed by wine and appetizers
at his home along the Haulover Creek on
Johns Island. $10 per person and advance
registration is required by calling 768-0508.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 1
Starlight Cinema at Freshfields
Every Wednesday through the end of
August, enjoy a free screening of a hit family
movie at the Village Green. Showing tonight
is Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG, 94 minutes,
2010). Show starts at 8:30 p.m. For more
info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or call
19th annual Our Lady of Mercy Benefit
Golf Tournament
Enjoy a day of golf at Briar Creek to benefit
Our Lady of Mercy Outreach. Entry fee
includes lunch, pre-tournament activities,
a four-player format, refreshments, dinner
and an awards ceremony. Entry fee is $350
per golfer ($135 tax deductible). Register
online at www.olmoutreach.org.
Friday, June 3
Music on the Green
Every Friday through Labor Day, enjoy free
live music at the Freshfields Village Green
from 6 to 9 p.m. Performing tonight is the
Shem Creek Boogie Band. For more info,
visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or call
Guest Services at 768-6491.
Saturday, June 4
4th annual Read-A-Palooza
The Johns Island Library will kick off the
summer with their popular Read-a-Palooza
carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. 3531 Maybank
Highway, Johns Island. For more info, call
559-1945.
Sunday, June 5
Hydrangea Walks & Talks with Sidi Limehouse
From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sidi Limehouse
will conduct tours of the Rosebank Farms
hydrangea gardens. See May 29
June 9
Monday, June 6
Farmer’s Market at Freshfields Village
Every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. through
August 29, this free market at the Village
Green will include farm produce, packaged
food, arts & crafts and prepared food
vendors. Live music each week. For more
info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.com or
call Guest Services at 768-6491.
Wednesday, June 8
Starlight Cinema at Freshfields
Every Wednesday through the end of
August, enjoy a free screening of a hit family
movie at the Freshfields Village Green.
Showing tonight is Shrek Forever After
(PG, 93 minutes, 2010). 8:30 p.m. For

Gardening by the Moon

and food from Home Team BBQ. 6775
will conduct tours of the Rosebank Farms
Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945
From the Farmers’ Almanac Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
M ay 2011 Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
27th Favorable Time For Planting Late Root Crops. Also Good For Vine Crops
That Can Be Planted Now. Set Strawberry Plants. Good Days For Transplanting. Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)
28th-29th Poor Planting, Fine For Cultivating Or Spraying. Mondays: May 30 and June 6, 13, 20 &
30th-31st Root Crops That Can Be Planted Now Will Yield Well. Good Days 27, at 10:30 a.m.
For Transplanting.  
Time for Twos (2 – 3 years old with adult)
June 2011 Tuesdays: May 31 and June 7, 14, 21 &
1st-2nd Seeds Planted Now Tend To Rot In The Ground. 28, at 10:30 a.m.
3rd-4th Plant Tomatoes, Beans, Peppers, Corn, Cotton, And Other Aboveground
Crops On These Most Fruitful Days. Plant Seedbeds And Flower Gardens.
page
Preschool Storytime (3 – 6 years old)
5th-8th Poor Period For Planting. Kill Plant Pests, Clear Fencerows, Clear Land. Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
9th-11th Favorable For Planting Peas, Beans, Tomatoes, And Other Fall Crops
Bearing Yield Aboveground. Sow Grains And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers. *Publisher 2007: Create a Flyer (adults/
Copyright Farmers’ Almanac 2011, www.farmersalmanac.com young adults) Tuesday, May 31, from 10
a.m. – 12 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff with
*Computer Basics (adults/young adults)
a
Guest Services at 768-6491.
PLAY: Book Explorers Study Butterflies
(up to 6 years old)
Friday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m.
PLAY with Dad: Doggy Town
Storytime! (all ages)
Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m.
YA Reading Buffet (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, May 31, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
PLAY: Out-of-this-World Stories (all
ages) Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Read-A-Palooza! (all ages) Saturday, June
4, from 1 – 4 p.m. Celebrate the end of the
school year with live music, a jump castle,
popcorn, games and crafts for all ages!
Porkchop Productions (all ages)
Monday, June 6, at 2 p.m. Porkchop
PLAY: Song and Dance (all ages)
Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Preschool Adventure Zone (ages 3 to 6
years) Friday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.
PLAY: Anansie the Spider (all ages)
Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m.
Saturday Movie Fun: Scooby Doo: Curse
of the Lake Monster (all ages)
Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. Rated PG; 82
minutes.  Sponsored by The UPS Store,
3575 Maybank Highway, John’s Island.
Joy the Clown (all ages)
Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m.
YA Movie Time: Tron Legacy (grades
6-12) Tuesday, June 14, from 2 – 4:30
p.m. Rated PG-13; 127 minutes.
Bottle Cap Jewelry (ages 9 to 12)
more info, visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.
com or call Guest Services at 768-6491.
Meet the Author and Book Signing: Alvin
E. Jenkins, Jr. (adults) Thursday, June 9
Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. – 12 Noon
Join us for a morning with John’s Island Town of Kiawah and Seabrook Island
native Alvin E. Jenkins, Jr., as he reads Disaster Awareness Day
from his book, HEISRAEL: Conversations Learn from a host of informative panelists
After an Awakening to a New Life. and exhibitors, watch demonstrations and
win prizes at the 14th annual Disaster
Mo’ Stories! (all ages) Awareness Day at Kiawah’s Sandcastle.
Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a complimentary
catered lunch provided at noon. Free
SC Aquarium Rovers (all ages) event. For more info, call Kiawah Town
Monday, June 20, at 2 p.m. One Watery Hall at 768-9166.
World, Many Stories. Live animal fun!
Displays
Student Art Exhibit
May 1 – 31
St. John’s High School student artwork
highlighting Advanced Placement Studio
Art candidates Lauren Harrison and

Tuesday, June 7, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Productions presents The Bremen Town Wednesday, June 15, at 2 p.m. Create Samantha Frierson, will be on display.
Musicians. beautiful magnets out of plain bottle caps!
*Files and Folders (adults/young adults) *Registration is required by calling 559-1945. Painting Exhibit
Take

Tuesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Internet Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, June 28, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*All computer classes are free. For more info.
please call 559-1945. Class space is available
for 8 participants per session.
Afternoon Café (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, June 7, from 2 – 4 p.m.
Job and Career Research (adults)
Thursdays, June 9 and 23, from 10 a.m. –
12 Noon
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Thursday, June 9, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
June 1 – 30
PLAY with Dad: Father’s Day Stories Seabrook Island resident Sara Jane Foltz
(all ages) Thursday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. will display her paintings created in
various mediums.
Parenting Tips to Inspire Kids to
Succeed! (adults) Friday, June 17, from Pottery Display
4 – 5 p.m. June 1 – 30
Local artist Marilyn McGowan is adept in
PLAY: Tall Tales with Brer Rabbit (all creating ceramic objects meant to be used
ages) Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. and enjoyed every day.
12 May 27, 2011

Sip and sit at First Flush Rural Mission visits

Sunday, may 14, 2011 the Vanderhorst Mansion
The main stage at the First Flush Tea Festival
By Chris Brooks

T
uesday, May 10, was a wonderful
night for the Rural Mission as
Scott and Anne Darby Parker
and the Darby family opened the doors
of Vanderhorst Mansion in support of our
ministry. More than 60 people attended
the event in order to learn more about our
work and outreach programs, and were
treated to great food, music, and a special
personal tour of the mansion. The evening
could not have been more perfect with a
clear sky, great sunset, pleasant breeze and
time spent with friends. Our special thanks
to all who contributed to make this a great
evening, including the
served as the Master of Ceremonies, and
to Mr. Danny Howe and his team from
First Broad Street UMC in Kingsport,
Tennessee, who spoke about the wonderful
relationship that they have had with the
Mission and the Sea Island people for
more than 30 years.
And thank you to everyone who
provided gifts and donations to help us to
meet our goal for the evening!
For more information about Rural
Mission, visit www.ruralmission.org or call
768-1720. Rural Mission is located off of
Camp Care Road on Johns Island.

L
owcounty residents Darby family, Kiawah
and visitors poured Development Partners,
into the Tea Plantation Kiawah Island Real
on Wadmalaw Island this Estate, Maverick
past Sunday, May 14, for the Southern Kitchens,
fourth annual First Flush The Sanctuary Hotel,
Tea Festival, a celebration
Pearlstine Distributors,
of the first harvest of
Newton Farms/Piggly
America’s only homegrown
tea. Revelers enjoyed free Wiggly, Cherry Point
iced tea, drinks and plenty Seafood, Mr.Ben Moise
of great music. Grace Potter and Mr. David Landeo.
headlined the event, with Our special thanks
several local and regional also go to Mr. Robert
bands playing throughout Vingi, Jr. of the Rural
the afternoon. Mission Board who
Local band, Gaslight Street. (l to r) Martha Reed, Ken Barker, Nancy Hall and Diane McCoy.
May 27, 2011 13

Following is a summary of police
reports from the Charleston County
Sheriff’s Office for mid-April to mid-
May, 2011:
April 15: (Seabrook) A complainant
called the Charleston County Sheriff’s
Office in regards to his identity being
stolen. He stated that sometime between
last year when he filed his taxes and
this year, an unknown person acquired
his name, address and social security
number and filed taxes for 2010 in his
name. When he filed his 2010 taxes this
past April, he received a refund check
for $16,000 when he was only expecting
$1000. When he called the IRS, they
Police Blotter
gave him information leading him to
believe that his identity was stolen. He
also received mail from a bank with
which he is not associated. The IRS is
currently investigating the matter.
April 29: (Kiawah) An officer was
dispatched in reference to a disturbance
between a husband and wife at a hotel
on Kiawah Island. When the officer
arrived, the complainant stated that he
was having a verbal argument with the
subject, his wife, about locking him out
of the room. The subject then stated that
she was having a verbal argument with
her husband in regards to being out too
late and drinking too much. Both were
intoxicated and there were no injuries to
report. They also stated that they would
go to bed and speak about the matter at a
later time when things were calm.
May 5: (Kiawah) A complainant stated
that person(s) unknown stole two rental
bikes from their rental in Turtle Point
Villas. The bikes are valued at $245
each.
May 6: (Betsy Kerrison Rd) an officer
responded to the corner of Betsy
Kerrison and Parkers Cemetery in
response to a fatal single car collision.
The officer observed that an SUV had
run off the roadway and went into a
skid, striking a tree on its right side and
causing severe damage to the vehicle.
The driver, a West Ashley resident, was
still seatbelted into the driver’s seat,
Villas, and were advised by the St. Johns
Fire Department that the fire had started
in the hallway bathroom. It appeared
that the fire was caused by a faulty
electrical connection on a vanity mirror,
or that it was too close to the wall. There
were no signs of arson or foul play.
May 8: (Beachwalker County Park) A
complainant called in to the Charleston
County Sheriff’s Department to report
that she had lost some jewelry on the
beach at Beachwalker County Park
on Mother’s Day. The items lost were
a wedding ring with two raised clear
stones and two clear stones set in the
band with an inscription on the inside,
and a white gold band with three clear
stones and a cracked center stone.
Charleston County Parks and Recreation
have been contacted so that lifeguards
are aware of the missing items.
May 12: (Kiawah) A complainant
stated that, between May 6 and May
15, she discovered damage to her front
door frame and was concerned that
someone had attempted to break into her
house. However, on further inspection
it was found that the damage could
only come from someone accidentally
hitting the door frame with an object
while the door was open, as it would be
almost impossible to cause the damage
Recipe of the month
with the door closed (the damage
was in a straight line from the outside
to the inside of the residence). The
complainant was comfortable with the
assessment that the damage was done
accidentally.
May 15: (Kiawah) Officers responded
to a residence on Summer Islands Lane
in response to an alarm. The front
door of the residence was open, but on
inspection, nothing seemed out of place.
There was no sign of forced entry or
damage to the door or residence. The
homeowner was contacted via telephone
and the alarm company stated that only
the exterior alarm had gone off and the
interior alarm did not activate until the
officers entered the residence.
May 19: On this date, defendant
William McCants, 18, of Isle of Palms
was arrested and charged with first
and second degree burglary in relation
to at least five residential robberies
which took place on Kiawah Island on
January 28, 2011. Also arrested was
co-defendant Isaac Waters, 17, of Mount
Pleasant who is charged with second
degree burglary for the same incidents.
It is estimated that more than $54,000 in
jewelry, electronics and household items
were stolen from the island residences
during that time.

Beef French Onion Casserole

though he was deceased on the officer’s
arrival.
May 7: (Seabrook) Deputies reported
to a residential fire at the Beach Club By Helen Legare

I decided to use a rarely used cut of beef for my recipe this month. The mock tender
is kind of like calling a really big guy “Tiny”. It’s anything but tender, but when it’s
cooked just right it’s a good cut of meat. Try this and see what you think of the mock
tender:

2-3 pounds round steak or a mock tender, cubed

1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 can Campbell’s French onion soup
1 box Stovetop beef flavor stuffing mix
1/3 cup melted butter
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown the meat cubes in a fry pan in a little oil or butter. In a crock pot, put down a
layer of beef cubes, then onion rings, then mushrooms. Repeat layers. Pour the can of
onion soup mix over all. Cook on low for eight (8) hours. Take your stuffing mix and
add the melted butter plus a half cup of the accumulated juices from the crock pot.
Mix well and layer on top of the casserole. Turn your crock pot setting up to high and
after 15 to 20 minutes, fluff your stuffing with a fork. Top with the shredded cheese
and cover and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
14
Friday, May 27
Kamp Kiawah: Sports-a-palooza:
Ages -11, 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Knit Fit: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Stepping Stones: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
K a.m.p Kiawah KNO: Kiawah
Kampout: Ages 5-11, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 28
Kamp Kiawah: Scales & Tails:
Ages 3-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Knit Fit: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Suncatchers: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wickets & Wine: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Sanctuary Splash
Bash: Ages 5-11, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 29
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, May 30
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 31
Kamp Kiawah: Superhero Summit,
Age 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Sports-a-palooza: Ages
5-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kid’s Glass Fusing: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Turtles Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: H2OhhhhYeah!: Ages
3-11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pool Games: Splish Splash: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodburning Class: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tye Dye: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Night Out: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Teen Night Explorers: 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, June 1
Kamp Kiawah: Pirates & Princesses:
Ages 3 & 4. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Pirate Trails & Tides:
Ages 5-11. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Professional Oil Painting Instruction:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Glass Fusing: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Yoga for Kids: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: “Block” Party: Ages
KIAWAH ISLAND RECREATION
Open Daily from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. call 768-6001 for more info
3-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Glass Fusing 101: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Suncatchers: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 2
Kamp Kiawah: Lil’ Chompers: Ages 3
& 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Scales & Tails: Ages
5-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Knitting Class: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3
p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Ice Age: Ages 3-11,
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pool Games: Just One Minute:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Just for Teens at Turtles’ Nest Art
Studio: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Stepping Stones: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Kiawah
Karnival: Ages 5-11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Discovery Series: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dive in Movie: 8:45 p.m.
Friday, June 3
Kamp Kiawah: I Spy: Ages 3-11,
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Mission Impossible:
Ages 3-11, 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Messes & Masterpieces at Turtles’ Nest
Art Studio: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodburning Class: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tye Dye: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Sanctuary Splash
Bash: Ages 5-11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 4
Pickup Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 5
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, June 6
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Kiawah Kiddies: Ages
3&4, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Kiawah Day: Ages 5-11,
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Glass Fusing 101: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Yoga for Kids: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Turtles Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Mad Scientist Mania:
Ages 3-11, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Glass Fusing 101: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Stepping Stones: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Kiawah
Kampout: Ages 5-11, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Oyster Roast River Cruise: 6:15 p.m.,
7 p.m., 7:45 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7
Kamp Kiawah: Superhero Summit:
Age 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Sports-a-palooza: Ages
5-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kid’s Glass Fusing: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Turtles Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: H2OhhhhYeah!:
Ages 3-11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pool Games: Splish Splash: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodburning Class: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tye Dye: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Night Out: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Teen Night Explorers: 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8
Kamp Kiawah: Pirates & Princesses:
Ages 3 & 4. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Pirate Trails & Tides:
Ages 5-11. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Professional Oil Painting Instruction:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Glass Fusing: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Yoga for Kids: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: “Block” Party: Ages
3-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Glass Fusing 101: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Suncatchers: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tide C ha r t
M ay 27 - Ju n e 9
Date High Tide
May 27 4:43am/5:14pm
May 28 5:32am/6:01pm
May 29 6:20am/6:46pm
May 30 7:06am/7:29pm
May 31 7:51am/8:10pm
Jun 1 8:34am/8:50pm
Jun 2 9:15am/9:30pm
Jun 3 9:56am/10:10pm
Jun 4 10:38am/10:52pm
Jun 5 11:24am/11:37pm
Jun 6 12:14pm
Jun 7 12:26am/1:09pm
Jun 8 1:19am/2:09pm
Jun 9 2:16am/3:11pm
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.
May 27, 2011
Kiawah Sundown Festival: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 9
Kamp Kiawah: Lil’ Chompers: Ages 3
& 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Scales & Tails: Ages
5-11, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Knitting Class: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Story Time: 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Ice Age: Ages 3-11,
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pool Games: Just One Minute:
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Just for Teens at Turtles’ Nest Art
Studio: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Stepping Stones: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Soccer Demo & Fun Games:
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Kiawah
Karnival: Ages 5-11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Discovery Series: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dive in Movie: 8:45 p.m.
Friday, June 10
Kamp Kiawah: I Spy: Ages 3-11, 8:30
a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Mission Impossible:
Ages 3-11, 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Messes & Masterpieces at Turtles’ Nest
Art Studio: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Turtles’ Nest Art Studio: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodburning Class: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tye Dye: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Sanctuary Splash
Bash: Ages 5-11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Low Tide
10:44m/11:31pm
11:29am
12:20am/12:13pm
1:06am/12:56pm
1:49am/1:38pm
2:30am/2:20pm
3:11am/3:02pm
3:52am/3:45pm
4:34am/4:30pm
5:18am/5:19pm
6:03am/6:11pm
6:52am/7:09pm
7:44am/8:11pm
8:39am/9:17pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
May 27, 2011 15

Arts on the Islands The jazz is Upstairs

I
f you’re a fan of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, then
By Stephanie Braswell
you won’t want to miss this series of jazz performances

W
hile the Kiawah Island Arts Council supports
many fun, free and artistically expansive
programs on the sea islands, the Towns of Kiawah
and Seabrook Islands would like to invite you to attend
another program this June which is not only free, it could
help save your life. Later in the month, however, the Arts
Council returns with a family-friendly Sundown Festival at
Night Heron Park with plenty of live music, fun activities
and delicious food. As always, these events are free and open
to the public. For more information, contact Kiawah Town
Hall at 768-9166 or visit www.kiawahisland.org.
Town of Kiawah and Seabrook
Island Disaster Awareness Day
Thursday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kiawah’s Sandcastle Community Center
To stress the importance of preparedness and education
at the beginning of this year’s hurricane season, the Town of
Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island are hosting their 14th
Annual Disaster Awareness Day at the Sandcastle from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m.  There will be a host of informative
panelists, exhibitors, demonstrations, prizes and a catered
lunch, which will be served at noon. The 2011 Atlantic
hurricane season is predicted to be “above-average” in
activity. The forecast calls for a total of 16 named storms,
with nine developing into hurricanes. History teaches
us that a lack of awareness and preparation are common
threads in all major disasters. By knowing your vulnerability
and what actions you should take, you can reduce the
effects of a hurricane disaster. In the past, this event has
focused primarily on common disasters such as hurricanes.
This year’s format will cover how to be prepared for other
natural disasters such as tornados, earthquakes, floods
and fire.  Disasters take on many different forms, and it is
important for your family to have a plan that includes all
of these hazards. Please plan to attend this year’s event and
learn how to better prepare your family in the event of a
hurricane or natural disaster.
Harper and the Midwest Kind at the Sundown Festival
Wednesday, June 29, starting at 6:30 pm
Night Heron Park. No tickets required.
This year’s Sundown Festival will feature special
live music, southern lawn games, and inflatables for the
children, as well as a train which will run throughout the
evening.
Performing this year is international artist, Harper and
the Midwest Kind. An amalgamation of blues, rock, funk,
soul, jam and world music, Australian singer/songwriter
Harper creates a heady mix of music through his creative
use of the harp and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo.  establishment known for its southern flare and farm-
Borrowing from Western and Aboriginal music, Harper
has created a highly original take on the roots genre which
is often labeled as “World Blues.” Harper, a favorite on
the world wide festival circuit, keeps a killer tour schedule
each year which has helped him gain a grassroots U.S. and
international following. Harper is backed by his incredible
Michigan-based band, Midwest Kind. The band features
Matt Besey on guitar, Chris Wiley Smith on bass guitar
and Marc Dixon on timbales/drums.
You won’t want to miss this eclectic musical performance
while the sun sets in Night Heron Park during the Sundown
Festival. Admission is complimentary and the Night Heron
Grill will be open for extended hours. Harpers musical
performance is presented by the Town of Kiawah Island
Arts Council in collaboration with the Kiawah Island Golf
Resort’s Sundown Festival.  at McCrady’s starting at noon.
being held during Spoleto in the Gallery Room
above McCrady’s Restaurant in downtown Charleston.
Each performing group was specially selected by a
panel of judges from the Jazz Artists of Charleston,
and every performance is guaranteed to knock your
jazz-loving socks off. Included this year are two special
performances: The Holy City Homecoming, which
explores the fundamental roots of songwriting and
transcends the boundaries of musical genres with an
all-star list of local singers and songwriters; and The
Charleston All Stars featuring Bob Belden, A Grammy-
winning writer, composer/arranger and saxophonist,
who will lead his band, Animation, in an inventive
re-imagination of Miles Davis’ classic 1970 Columbia
Record album, Bitches Brew.
McCrady’s, a nationally acclaimed fine dining
to-table cuisine, is located in the heart of the French
Quarter District of downtown Charleston at 2 Unity
Alley.
Unless noted as a special event, tickets to each of
the Upstairs at McCrady’s jazz performances are $20
in advance/ $25 day of. Doors for the first set open at
6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Doors for the
second set open at 9:30 p.m. with the show beginning
at 10 p.m. Each set lasts approximately 75 minutes, and
food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Go to www.thejac.org for the complete schedule.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.thejac.org or
www.etix.com, or in person at the JAC box office, located
at 185-C Saint Philip Street between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Day of tickets may be purchased

Men’s Chorus to honor

service men and women
T
he Charleston Men’s Chorus will
present a meaningful Memorial Day
concert during the Piccolo Spoleto
Special Events Series this coming Monday,
May 30, at 12 noon at St. Philip’s Episcopal
Church located at 142 Church Street.
The program will include service anthems,
patriotic songs, and other inspiring works to
honor our military.
Admission is $21 for adults and $16 for
seniors and students. All ticket prices include
a $1 per ticket box office surcharge. Tickets
are available at the Charleston Visitor Center
(375 Meeting St.) and the Charleston Civic
Design Center (85 Calhoun St.) or by
visiting www.PiccoloSpoleto.com. Online
and phone orders are subject to higher
handling fees per ticket, not to exceed $3
per ticket. For more ticket information, call
(866) 811-4111
Charleston Men’s Chorus is a non-profit
70-man ensemble devoted to entertaining the
tri-county area with the striking harmonies
of its music. The group has been singing
under the direction of Lon H. Shull, III since
1993. For information about the Charleston
Men’s Chorus, call 720-8505 or go to www.
cmchorus.com.
16 May 27, 2011

Women Build celebrates one dozen homes

More than 200 women helped Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
complete this year’s Women Build home

D
uring the week of April 30, Sea
Island Habitat for Humanity was
one of more than 300 Habitat
affiliates nationwide to take part in
national Women Build Week, sponsored
by Lowe’s. A contingency of more than
200 women came together at the West
Ashley construction site, and volunteer
ages spanned nearly seventy years (from 17
to 85+). They came from far and wide to
build with Sea Island Habitat, and arrived
from as far away as Massachusetts, Ohio,
Connecticut and even Toronto, Canada.
There was a great energy on the site and
all volunteers left feeling uplifted and
empowered by the SIHH mission.  their hammers and build homes alongside
“This was my first Women Build and
I was so very impressed with the positive
energy, hard working staff and volunteers,
and the level of organization of this event,”
said Lois Adrian of Cincinnati, OH. “I
would come again in a heartbeat.”
The week-long, all-women build took
place in a West Ashley neighborhood
where Sea Island Habitat will be building
ten homes, with construction on all homes
to be completed by April of next year. All
week, soon-to-be homeowner Patricia
Foley happily participated in the building
of her home, a two-bedroom EarthCraft
structure. While originally from Ireland,
A team of women work together to raise the roof trusses on Patricia’s home.
Patricia is now a US citizen and has worked
for twenty-one years at a local Piggly Wiggly
where she has built up some wonderful
relationships with her customers. One of
Patricia’s frequent customers even attended
the build to help Patricia with some of her
500 sweat equity hours.
“When the [Habitat] staff saw my hard
work and dedication, and told me I was a
great candidate by their guidelines, it took
a full week to rid me of the smile from my
face,” said Patricia. “I’ve never owned a
home, much less a brand new one, so I am
excited to get started!”
Without such dedicated volunteers to
build the home or donors to fund it, this
year’s project would not have been possible.
Thanks to the generous support of
community organizations and individuals,
Sea Island Habitat was able to raise more
than $40,000 for the Women Build home.
Grants from the Publix Super Market
Charities Foundation, the REALTORS
Housing Opportunities Fund and generous
individual donors and volunteers went
a long way in helping to raise the funds
needed to build the home. Additionally,
the Lowe’s Corporation played a large role
by providing Sea Island Habitat with a gift
card to be used for building materials for
the home.
“Lowe’s has been the proud sponsor
of Habitat’s Women Build program since
2004.  This innovative program encourages
women from all walks of life to pick up
Habitat partner families,” said Larry D.
Stone, Lowe’s president and COO and
chairman of the Lowe’s Charitable and
Educational Foundation. “Lowe’s salutes
the thousands of women who’ve volunteered
on Habitat job sites during the past 20 years
and for years to come.”
Sea Island Habitat is so thankful for all
the wonderful volunteers, donors and staff
who made this year’s project such a success.
For more information on Women Build
or Sea Island Habitat, please contact Sea
Island Habitat at 843-768-0998 or www.
seaislandhabitat.org.

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May 27, 2011
Magnolia’s rookery attracting birds and photographers
T
he soft click of the camera’s shutter has
become a familiar sound this season in
the rookery at Magnolia Plantation and
Gardens as newly hatched birds beg for food.
Chris Smith, director of Magnolia’s zoo, said
more photographers than usual are in the rookery
to capture the cycle of life. Scattered throughout
the 80-acre Audubon Swamp Garden, the rookery
has been the seasonal home of local and migratory
birds for thousands of years.
Smith attributes Magnolia’s first-ever photo
contest, which ends May 31, as the reason for the
increase in pictures of nest building and baby birds
maturing. Many of the images are showing up on
Facebook, he said.
“This shows that people have an interest in
documenting the wildlife, and they are enjoying
what we have to offer,” Smith said.
Perry Baker, a photographer for the S.C.
Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism,
visited the rookery recently and took some amazing
pictures of the plantation. Baker’s video can be
viewed at: http://bit.ly/lqDWQS.
“As a photographer who shoots a lot of nature,
one of my favorite places to visit is the rookery at
Magnolia. The historic plantation, in a beautiful
setting along the Ashley River, is great for shooting
flowers and offers the unique Audubon cypress
swamp.”
Each year, hundreds of birds gather in tight-knit
communities called rookeries. The term “rookery”
17
by Herb Fraizer
is derived from a bird called the rook, a crow native
to Europe that nests in groups.
Nine species of birds are in the rookery at
Magnolia - great blue heron, great egret, snowy
egret, little blue heron, cattle egret, tri-colored
heron, green heron, black-crowned night heron
and the anhinga. Each species begins nesting at
different times. The great blue herons start nesting
in January, the great egrets in late February and
most of the other birds in the following months.
Several of these birds, such as the cattle egret and
little blue heron, are migratory and begin to nest
during the summer before spending the winter in
Central America.
Activity in the rookery will last through August.
Many of the birds remain to forage through the
swamp and learn to fend for themselves.
In addition to the rookery, several other birds
are nesting and raising their young around the
plantation. Several families of wood ducks are on the
ponds through the summer, and Red-Shouldered
Hawks and Mississippi Kites are building nests in
the tree tops.
The swamp garden is accessible via boardwalks
and paths that lead to the rookery. Viewing platforms
are also available. The swamp garden is open from
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors may remain on the
grounds until dusk. For more information, visit
www.magnoliaplantation.com or call 571-1266. Photo by Perry Baker
Contact Perry Baker at lbaker@scprt.com for for
info about his photography.
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18 May 27, 2011

American history,
right around the corner
By Kristin Hackler

“On September 3, 1700, a hurricane hit the coast and foundered the ship, ‘The
Rising Sun’, off Charleston bar. Most passengers were lost, but Reverend Stobo, his
wife and a few others survived … as a result of the loss of his ship, he remained in
Charleston after accepting a pastorate at The Independent Church of Charleston,
now known as the Circular Congregational Church. He then organized five other
churches on the Sea Islands. Among these was the Johns Island Presbyterian Church,
organized about 1710. The building was erected in 1719. Thus, thirteen years before
George Washington was born, 57 years before the Declaration of Independence
was signed, and during the reign of King George II of England, the Johns Island
Presbyterian Church was built.”
~Excerpt from Johns Island Presbyterian Church: Past and Present, by
Marshall Whilden (Billy) Hills.

T
here are dozens of historic homes
located along Johns Island’s
Bohicket Road, but one of the
most eye-catching is a big white church in
the style of a New England meeting house.
Built in 1719, Johns Island Presbyterian
boasts one of the oldest congregations in
South Carolina; and if you ever want to
hear more about its illustrious history, just
drop by between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
on any given Wednesday and Mrs. Mary
Hills will be happy to show you around.
A member of the Johns Island
Presbyterian congregation since 1952,
Mary has seen families and ministers
come and go from her beloved church, and
during that time she’s made it a point to
learn as much about the building’s history
as possible. In fact, it was her husband
who compiled the book on Johns Island
Presbyterian quoted above.
“This church has drawn people from all
parts of the United States, as well as from
different denominations,” said Mary. “A
lot of people have said to me, ‘I just had to
stop and see this church.’”
And it’s easy to see why people are
attracted to this beautiful building. While
the architecture seems a bit out of place for
the Lowcountry, the structure is unique in
many ways. The front door was originally
the slave entrance, so that they could
enter the building and ascend the narrow
steps to their seats in the balcony. The
two doors on either side of the building
were used as the white entrance, with one
facing the water and the other facing a
narrow Indian path which many of the
congregation used as a trail in order to
arrive by horse. That path, in fact, is now
Bohicket Road.
“People used to arrive at church by all
sorts of conveyance,” said Mary. “Back
then it was by boat, horseback, carriage
and by foot. Today, some of them even
come to church on motorcycles,” she
smiled.
The building materials of the church
were either brought to the building site
as ballast from ships, such as the brick, Island Presbyterian since 1992. “The much different than it is now because it was
or were cut down nearby such as the heart building has been renovated exposing the composed of primarily long time members
of pine and cypress. In 1823, the church hardwood floors which have felt the rustle whose  families fill the history books of
added an additional 20 feet to the back of of hoopskirts, the shuffle of slaves’ feet, Johns Island,  as well as the development
the main building using many of the same the click of high heels, and the flip-flops of the church.  It was heartwarming for us
materials, and a renovation in the early of vacationers. as newcomers to be welcomed with open
1990s found the original pulpit, which arms by these wonderful people and to be
Ruff, who only half-jokingly refers to
was sanded down to its original wood able to know them well.  Many of them
herself as a “newcomer”, was amazed by
and placed back on its original footprint. have since passed on.  Now we are trying
the welcome she and her family received
Some things, however, could not be to do the same for ‘newer’ newcomers.”
when they first started attending the
restored such as a beautiful, 13-foot-wide
historic church.   Johns Island Presbyterian is located at
plaster sunflower which used to adorn
the sanctuary ceiling. The ornate relief “We chose JIPC not only because 2550 Bohicket Rd. on Johns Island. Their
unfortunately collapsed in the earthquake of its  historic significance as well as its Sunday services hours are 8:30 a.m. and 11
of 1886. proximity to Seabrook, but mainly because a.m., with coffee and music at 9:45 a.m. in
we wanted to be involved with the people the Fellowship Hall, and church school at 10
“Our dear old church has of Johns Island rather than to be cloistered a.m. Nursery is provided during all services.
withstood  wars, earthquakes, and
behind our security gate,” said Ruff. “The For more information, call the church at
hurricanes, and it continues to adapt,”
membership when we joined in 1992 was 559-9380, or visit www.jipc.org.
said Vera Jean Ruff, a member of Johns

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May 27, 2011 19

What do you know

about Amtrak?
By Sam Reed

A
n Amtrak Director recently spoke to representatives of the Berkeley, Charleston,
and Dorchester Counties Council of Governments during their monthly
meeting.
In October of last year, the Charleston area received a $6 million federal grant
for a new multi-modal (trains, buses, taxis, etc.) transportation center, or depot. It is
to be located on West Montague Avenue near the airport and the North Charleston
Coliseum.
Amtrak, a government-operated passenger railroad, is now 40 years old. Private
passenger rail services are pretty much a thing of the past. Historically, they lost
money. The rail infrastructure and necessarily expensive equipment were contributing
factors. So, our government has determined it to be in the best public interest to help
finance and operate this passenger rail service. The federal government is now asking
states who want such service to contribute financially.
Amtrak now serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states and Canada, excluding
South Dakota, Wyoming, Alaska, and Hawaii. Charleston is fortunate to have service
directly to Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami to the south; and to
Richmond, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston
to the north.
Ridership in South Carolina alone totaled over 237,000 persons in 2010, and
Charleston boasted 79,800 of those. Both of these figures are up considerably since
2009.
Some inter-city Amtrak trains occasionally run at speeds of close to 160 m.p.h.
More than 50% of Amtrak’s daily trains meet or exceed 90 m.p.h., and 65% of
Amtrak-owned tracks can support speeds of 110 m.p.h. or higher. About 70% of
Amtrak’s train miles are run on tracks owned by other private railroads used by them
for freight service.
Amtrak recovers 76% of its operating costs from ticket revenue, and ridership has
grown by 36% since 2000. It appears that Amtrak is here to stay.
You may get all the Amtrak info you need at www.Amtrak.com or by calling toll-free:
1-800-USA-RAIL.

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