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Indigo dye is used to create vibrant clothing. Photo by HK PowerStudio.

Indigo on Johns Island


P R O J E C T H E L P S P R E S E R V E G U L L A H / G E E C H E E C U LT U R E
BY GREGG BRAGG states as the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Gullah/Geechee artifacts and sites, to interpret Gullah/
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer Encompassing 30 counties, the GGCHC stretches Geechee folklore for public and private entities, and to
North-South from Pender County, NC (Wilmington) to preserve the culture, arts and crafts of the Gullah/Geechee

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St. Johns County Florida (St. Augustine). It is 30 miles people. Their many achievements are undeniable.
he United States Congress officially recognized wide starting where the Atlantic meets the shore. One of the many contributions of the Gullah/Geechee
the contributions of the Gullah/Geechee peoples Heather Hodges is the Director of the Gullah Geechee to life in colonial South Carolina was the cultivation of
to American history on October 12, 2006. Acting Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, which was indigo. Indigofera suffruticosa, or Guatemalan indigo,
under the authority of the National Heritage Areas Act, established to oversee the GGCHC. The organization
the legislature designated 12,000 square miles across 4 has assigned themselves three primary goals; to preserve Indigo continues on page 4

Student Report Finding Balance For Your Health


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Kiawah Island Town Council


MEETING JUNE 3
Lynn Pierotti
publisher
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
lynn@luckydognews.com

M
ayor Weaver made only one tons of new plastics are produced each Tillerson said there was a mechanism
Katy Calloway
comment during his remarks to year, much of which is for one and done built into the legislation to allow such
managing editor open the June 3 council meeting use that lasts about 12 seconds, said the adjustments as needed, but the measure
katy@luckydognews.com for the Town of Kiawah Island (TOKI). report. From there the waste enters the passed unanimously.
His voice sounded positive, but there was local ecosystem, trashing our aesthetic, The second item of new business was
Jennifer Tuohy also a note of lament as he observed this killing wildlife, and infusing the food an extension of the current development
contributing editor was probably the last council meeting we eat. South Carolina’s effort to legislate agreement the town has with Kiawah
staff member Rusty Lameo would ever a “ban on bans” in a state renown for Partners (KP). The mayor explained
jennifer@luckydognews.com attend. “Lameo is retiring at the end of home rule (e.g. local determination) also that the agreement was set to expire on
this month. He’s probably happier about got honorable mention in the report. January 1, 2023. However, language in
Alejandro Ferreyros that than I am…” said the Mayor before Columbia has repeatedly attempted the agreement provides the option for
senior graphic designer engaging in a little back and forth with to pass their ban on bans, and seems an extension until 2026 if the developer
alejandro@luckydognews.com the departing Lameo. “What’s it been… determined to keep trying even in the face had 250 acres or more of high ground
22 years, 2 months and…” he said of resistance from 14 other municipalities remaining to be improved as of 2016. The
grinning as if he was baiting the TOKI and 2 counties in SC. The complete report mayor said KP had notified the Town of
Lori McGee staffer into supplying the days, hours, and is available by visiting KiawahIsland.org/ their desire to extend the agreement and
sales manager minutes. “What were you, the fourth... wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Plastics- he pitched the extra time on the basis of
lori@luckydognews.com fifth person hired?... Not as lucrative as a Presentation-4-24-19.pdf. eliminating uncertainty for the Town,
google search but…” said the Mayor, still Ordinance 2019-03 will “… prohibit and the developer’s right to the extension.
smiling. “I’ll have more to say at the party single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, The measure was enacted.
later this month [Thursday, June 20 from and polystyrene/foam products… There Beachwalker Drive has been expanded
Senior Staff Writer 4-6 p.m.], but… thank you,” said the are differences between the ordinances to add a right turn lane and seems to
Gregg Bragg Mayor. He then opened the floor to the enacted to date by municipalities in South be working well. An issue that remains;
first round of citizen’s comments. Carolina. The proposed Kiawah ordinance the park doesn’t open until 9 a.m. and
Contributors Kelly Thorvalson of the South Carolina most closely parallels the language early birds tend to stack up at the gate.
Stephanie Braswell Aquarium thanked the Mayor and TOKI recently adopted by Charleston County, An unadvertised soft opening is being
Cassell Presnell for asking her to participate on the Town’s but additionally regulates the use of these considered that will allow early entry to
subcommittee that worked to develop products on our beach…” read part of the park and ease the traffic, said Town
Carlie Joye the plastics ban. She also asked the Town the Town’s newsletter. The full ordinance Administrator Tillerson.
Sharon Peck continue to “sweep” the beach for trash, is available by visiting KiawahIsland. Kiawah resident Wendy Kulick
Geoff Bennett characterizing it as an effective measure of org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Draft- expressed her disappointment there was no
Emma Woodham success and/or call for further action. Town-Single-use-Plastic-Ordinance1.pdf. town council representative at the “Hands
Barbara Radin Fox Kiawah resident Wendy Kulick posed Responding to Kulick’s questions Across The Sand,” now in its tenth year of
John Nelson a couple of questions on the plastics ban, in real time, Weaver said the Town had resisting and protesting offshore drilling
which the Mayor agreed to address when gotten some feedback from some of the and seismic testing.
the measure came up for a vote. other organizations on the island, but not Mark Permar thanked the Town for
The first item of old business was the a lot. He also said TOKI had tweaked extending the development agreement on
Town’s budget. Ordinance 2019-02 the ordinance from the first reading behalf of Kiawah Partners.
passed unanimously with very little to the second for clarity and timing of
There being no further business, the
discussion. Ordinance 2019-03 [Kiawah’s enforcement.
meeting was adjourned.
Ban on Plastics] also passed unanimously, The first item of new business was also
though with much greater fanfare. about ordinance 2109-03. The charter The next regular meeting of the Town of
The materials/metrics TOKI used in of the environmental committee was Kiawah Island is scheduled for Tuesday, July
deciding on a ban during a workshop held updated to provide members with the 2 at 2 p.m.
on April 24, got another airing during the authority to entertain waivers, appeals,
June 3 council meeting. Three million and exemptions to the newly enacted
ordinance. Town Administrator Stephanie

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Kiawah ordinance bans


single-use plastics
INCLUDES LIST OF EXEMPTIONS
BY STEPHANIE BRASWELL
For The Island Connection

O
n June 4, Kiawah Town Council • Plastic straws necessary for
approved a new ordinance customers with medical or
banning single-use plastics on physical conditions;
Kiawah Island effective September 8, • Products made from polystyrene/
2019. With the passing of this ordinance, plastic foam, which are wholly
Town Council intends to protect and encapsulated or encased by more
preserve the natural environment durable material, including but
of Kiawah Island by regulating the not limited to surf boards, boats,
use of materials detrimental to the and life preservers;
environment and promote the use of • Meat trays, plastic lids used to
environmentally preferred materials. contain foods and liquids, to-go
The ordinance prohibits business condiments and cutlery (i.e.,
from distributing: forks, spoons, knives);
• Single Use Plastic Carryout Bags • Any product purchased, prepared
• Plastic Straws or packaged outside the Town
• Products made from Polystyrene/ of Kiawah Island and sold in or
Plastic Foam (Styrofoam®), delivered into the Town; and
including food service ware. • Emergency, Hospital, and
In addition, the ordinance Medical Supply and Services
prohibits the possession of single-use Procurement: In an emergency
plastic carryout bags, plastic straws, situation and for immediate
polystyrene/plastic foam products preservation of the public
(Styrofoam®) and balloons on the beach. peace, health or safety, Town
Business establishments are of Kiawah Island facilities, food
encouraged to make reusable carryout vendors, Town of Kiawah Island
bags available for sale, recyclable franchises, contractors and
paper carryout bags available for such vendors doing business with the
distribution and use, and to use locally Town of Kiawah Island shall be
recyclable and compostable material. exempt from the provisions of
Recyclable plastic bags must be a this Ordinance.
minimum thickness of 4 mils; capable of Request for Exemptions
being cleaned and disinfected and have A food or grocery establishment
a minimum lifetime of one hundred
twenty-five (125) uses.
or food provider may request an
exemption from the requirements of this Tid e Char t
Exemptions Ordinance, for a period up to one year,
This ordinance does not apply to the upon written request to the Chairman of
following: the Environmental Committee showing
that this Ordinance would create an
• Laundry dry cleaning bags, door-
hanger bags, ice bags, newspaper
undue hardship or practical difficulty Date High Tide Low Tide
not generally applicable to other persons
bags, or packages of multiple
in similar circumstances. Requests Jun 21 11:46am 5:45am/5:37pm
bags intended for use as garbage,
can be sent to Jim Jordan, Chairman
pet waste, or yard waste;
of the Environmental Committee by Jun 22 12:13am/12:31pm 6:26am/6:20pm
• Bags provided by physicians, mail to 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
dentists, pharmacists or Kiawah Island, SC 29455 or via email Jun 23 12:55am/1:18pm 7:07am/7:07pm
veterinarians to contain at jjordan@kiawahisland.org.
prescription drugs or other Jun 24 1:39am/2:07pm 7:50am/7:59pm
The full ordinance can be read at
medical necessities Jun 25 2:25am/2:57pm 8:34am/8:56pm
KiawahIsland.org/latest-news.
• Bags used by a customer inside
a business establishment to Jun 26 3:14am/3:48pm 9:21am/9:55pm
contain bulk items, such as
produce, nuts, grains, candy, or
Jun 27 4:05am/4:39pm 10:10am/10:53pm
small hardware items; Jun 28 4:57am/5:30pm 10:59am/11:50pm
• Contain or wrap frozen foods,
meat, or fish, whether or not Jun 29 5:49am/6:20pm 11:50am
prepackaged; Jun 30 6:41am/7:10pm 12:43am/12:40pm
• Contain or wrap flowers, potted
plants or other items to prevent Jul 01 7:33am/8:00pm 1:35am/1:31pm
moisture damage to other Jul 02 8:25am/8:51pm 2:25am/2:22pm
purchases; or
• Contain unwrapped prepared Jul 03 9:17am/9:42pm 3:15am/3:13pm
foods or bakery goods
• Bags used by a non-profit
Jul 04 10:11am/10:34pm 4:04am/4:06pm
organization or other hunger-
relief charity to distribute food, Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
grocery products, clothing, or Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
other household items; very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
• Bags of any type that the wrong so use common sense.
customer brings to the store for Source: saltwatertides.com
their own use for carrying away
from the store goods that are not
placed in a bag provided by the
store;
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What goes into the JIFM


BY CASSELL PRESNELL & CARLIE JOYE
For The Island Connection

T
he Johns Island Farmers Market they will take the initiative to make sure
is the first year-round market in a vendor that doesn’t meet their criteria
Charleston, South Carolina. It is doesn’t come back.
run by Frasier Block and Blue Headrick Block and Headrick both work very
and succeeds on its solid foundation of hard to make the market a better place
trust and hard work. Years ago, when it for everyone. Every day they advertise
was created in January 2014, the main the market, update their social media,
idea was to support local farmers and book entertainment, and ensure they
businesses who make their own products have enough room on the grounds of
and wish to sell them. Charleston Collegiate for the more than
Block said when asked about the first 50 vendors, food trucks, shoppers, and
idea for the Market, “I personally had (sometimes) live music.
worked on a number of different farms Every Saturday, Block and Headrick
across the Charleston area for about are arranging everything by 7 a.m.,
two years before I realized that I didn’t making sure a play area for the children
want to be the farmer, but I wanted to is available, if there is a live band coming,
be the one to promote them and connect they are set up, and all the vendors arrive
them to the community more. But not and position their tents and products in
just farmers. People who are following time for opening at 9 a.m. Then after
their passion and starting their own a long day of fun and excitement, they
businesses, making their own food and break everything down from 1:30 to
craft products.” Block and Headrick 3:30 p.m.
then got together and began to make The Johns Island Farmers Market has
The method of creating indigo dye originated in Africa and came to the US via the Caribbean. Photo by HK PowerStudio.
plans on where to have the market and come such a long way from where it first
how to run it. began. From a little get together of a few
with research and getting the word out. Heather Powers It’s private property though, which belongs to Richard The Market started out very small.
Indigo continues from cover also lent her time as an adjunct of the Indigo Cultural “Alan” Garren. I met him last year through one of our vendors selling products, to a weekly
It was situated on Johns Island off of event welcoming anyone and everyone
was unknown to the colonies until the 1740s. It found Center (ICC). board members and he’s been very generous, but I don’t Maybank Highway with only a few
think tours are a good idea.” with the promise of local and healthy
its way here from Africa by way of the Caribbean, along Powers has a full time job she describes as a vendors, focusing their sales on food products, the Market has proved itself to
with Gullah/Geechee slaves who had the skills necessary “professional organizer,” and she’s also something of an However, in keeping with actually making something, items. Block and Headrick had to all of South Carolina and its people. Full
to cultivate it. Englishman George Lucas had land in artist. She sees an end to straight up “consumerism,” Powers intends to make dye when the harvest time comes, find the sellers themselves. But when of love and diligence, so many people
both Antigua and South Carolina, recounts Hodges. believing that people want to create something that may and maybe even use it on some clothes. Everyone’s invited more customers began to visit, more work night and day to make the market
His daughter Eliza Lucas Pinckney began experimenting include growing food, making clothes, etc. They want to to see the “field to table” idea through to the finale. people wanted to sell items, and Block better for everyone in every way that they
with indigo in the Wappoo area on land not suitable for see the process through from field to table. It’s an idea To participate in the harvest, manufacture the and Headrick created their Truth can. New vendors with new products to
either rice or cotton. Her marriage to Charles Pinckney that’s consistent with the International Center for Indigo dye, or make something with the dye, reach out to and Transparency motto, the Market sell, more space for shoppers to roam,
expanded the experiment to other plantations and with Culture’s mission; “Indigo Cultural Center is committed Heather Hodges, Director of the Gullah Geechee instantly grew. more entertainment for the younger
help of the Gullah/Geechee, a cash crop was born. to the study of culture, the enactment of culture, the Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission at hhodges@ Now, any person with a wish to children, different food trucks, and a
Hodges decided to recreate the experiment in the celebration of culture, and using the strength in one’s gullahgeecheecorridor.org or Heather Powers, sell local goods can contact Block larger variety of music! Come and check
spring 2019 as an installment toward accomplishing culture to promote social justice and racial equity.” International Center for Indigo Culture at hkpowers@ and Headrick through email or the the Farmers Market out for yourself!
the GGCHC Commission’s goals, enlisting help from Asked about taking a tour of the indigo field Powers gmail.com. Both seem eager to hear from you. Johns Island Farmers Market website
a variety of sources. She teamed with Michel Hammes relied, “The indigo consortium [and a lot of volunteers] The Student Report project is a
For more information visit GullahGeecheeCorridor.org (JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com). The
from the Johns Island Regional Branch of the Charleston are the ones that put in the field on Johns Island. We collaborative program between the
and/or IndigoCulturalCenter.org. products being sold must be local and
County Public Library who was instrumental, helping planted 120 [indigo] plants, or five 50-foot long rows. Charleston Collegiate School, The Johns
can range from food to fabrics to self-
Island Farmers Market and the Island
care items and anything in between.
Connection.
Everybody is welcome, as long as they are
being truthful about the source of what The Johns Island Farmers Market is
they are selling. open Every Saturday, Year Round from
Block and Headrick ensure truth and 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the campus of
transparency through several tests. They Charleston Collegiate School which is
check the sellers’ online profiles, schedule pet-friendly with ample free parking. JIFM
an in person or phone interview, and is the only market in town to guarantee
even do a site visit to make sure they are Truth & Transparency in all products
not only honest about their products, but sold, hosting 50+ farmers & vendors, food
they are also happy and passionate about trucks, music, and a play area.
what they do. If it comes down to it,
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daily on the water

Seabrook Artist Guild A banner shark season


ARTIST OF THE MONTH BY GEOFF BENNETT
For The Island Connection
BY SHARON PECK

J
For The Island Connection une is a great time of year to be fishing
because there are so many options.

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ainter and teacher, Gary Kunkelman The usual suspects, redfish and trout,
will be exhibiting his Maritime are plentiful and active. Sharks are readily
Works at the Lake House in the available to really give your arms a workout
front hallway throughout the month while ladyfish make your drag scream as
of July. The exhibit will kick off with a they fly acrobatically through the air. Bait
reception at the Lake House of one of his is easily accessible with a quick toss of a
favorite subject areas, marine art, on July cast net. You just can't go wrong.
1 from 5-7 p.m. Menhaden are redfish candy and our The angler is Debby Alphin from Atlanta
Although Kunkelman’s subjects waters are teeming with them. Using a with a bonnethead shark.
include landscapes, portraits and still life carolina rig, we've been fishing with both Photo by Geoff Bennett.
paintings, nautical works have long been live and cut menhaden. Make sure to use
his favorite. He’s particularly drawn to a heavy enough weight to hold the bait thick and you can see their fins as they
subjects depicting maritime history — stationary, otherwise your rig will tumble slice up and down the banks. We've been
sailing ships, port cities, and noteworthy along the bottom until it snags. Try fishing using carolina rigs here as well. Chunks
maritime events. His subjects include, for docks and other structure immediately of ladyfish or live menhaden work well as
example, images of historic clippers, 18th around where you netted your menhaden, does cracked blue crab. Look to fish areas
and 19th century Charleston Harbor you'll be sure to find plenty of reds! where there are sharp changes in water
views, and Civil War ships and battles. depth.
The popping cork remains the way
Kunkelman also paints oceanscapes Gary Kunkelman.
to go when targeting trout. Fish these See you on the water!
and scenes of our area beaches. Favorite Coggins, one of Mystic Seaport’s “premier corks in front of creek mouths, along For over a decade, Capt. Geoff Bennett
vantages include North Beach for sunrises American maritime artists of the 20th grassy banks and over shell rakes. Look has operated Charleston Charter Fishing
and Pelican Watch for sunsets and century.” Kunkelman taught painting, as for places trout can sit and ambush prey. providing light tackle charters. Clients choose
twilight. well as American studies and professional Live shrimp and mud minnows are very from a full menu of artificial and live bait
“The light we have here is wonderful. writing for 22 years at Penn State’s Berks effective but sometimes bait stealers and fishing options with charters tailored to their
My goal is to depict it with the color and College. He is co-president of the Artists snapper bluefish make short work of desires. USCG licensed and insured, Capt.
immediacy of the Impressionists and the Guild and teaches painting on Seabrook them. When this happens, I'll switch over Bennett is committed to providing a safe and
richness and depth of earlier generations Island. to a DOA 3" shrimp in their glow/gold enjoyable charter to anglers of all skill levels
of painters,” he said. To learn more about the Seabrook rush color. and ages. For more information, call Capt.
Kunkelman studied at the Pennsylvania Island Artist Guild, events, workshops This has been one of the best years Bennett at 843.324.3332, visit his website at
Academy of Fine Arts and for nearly a and membership visit the website at for shark fishing in recent memory. CharlestonCharterFishing.com or email him
decade with master marine artist Jack SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com. Bonnethead sharks have been especially at captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.
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daily

Finding balance
LOCAL STUDENT COLLECTS BIKES FOR AFRICA
BY EMMA WOODHAM around $2500, and the cost of shipping
For The Island Connection the container to the small, remote villages
is between $6000 and $7000. But once

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the container arrives, it is turned into a
arah Quinn, a resident of Johns bike shop,” Quinn said.
Island, is no average fourteen- The bikes are collected, shipped to
year-old student. For the past three Africa, and given to families in an effort
years, she has been working closely with to provide transportation. For these
the Charleston chapter of Bicycles for recipients, the bikes mean mobility,
Humanity, raising money and collecting transportation to school, and access to
bikes that are then shipped to African food, water, and healthcare. Bicycles for
communities in need. Humanity has partners in Africa who
Quinn, a rising ninth-grader at Porter- distribute the bikes and transform the
Gaud School, first heard about Bicycles emptied shipping container into a Bicycle
for Humanity when she started middle Empowerment Center, a place where
school. The grassroots organization was they can educate recipients on the proper
formed in 2005 and now has over thirty maintenance for the bikes.
chapters across the world, and Chris Tate, An anonymous donor from Kiawah
Dean of Students at Porter-Gaud, is the Island recently offered to match up to
founder of the local chapter in Charleston. $5000 in donations for Bicycles for
“When I first entered middle school, Humanity, and Quinn hopes to match
I heard about this international charity, his offer through other donations. These
Bicycles for Humanity. This service funds will be instrumental in covering Sarah Quinn and her father, Chris, with a trailer full of bikes to take to Porter Gaud.
project stood out to me not only because of the shipping costs needed to send the next Photo by Betsy Quinn.
the tangibility of the bikes themselves, but container of bikes to Africa.
because Dean Tate started the Charleston donor and for the continued support she done to help me and the organization.
“I am truly amazed by this individual, has received from her local community. This experience has really opened my eyes
chapter,” Quinn said. and I cannot even begin to thank them During Quinn’s time working with the to the generosity around me,” Quinn said.
Once the bikes are donated and broken enough,” Quinn said. organization, over nine-hundred bikes
down for shipping, they are loaded into a Anyone wishing to donate bicycles or
Quinn says the local chapter of have been donated, and she attributes
shipping container. The most challenging funds to the Charleston chapter of Bicycles for
Bicycles for Humanity has more than much of that to the kindness of others.
task facing the organization is raising Humanity, they can visit B4HCharleston.
enough bicycles right now, but they “Words can’t even describe how
funds for the used shipping containers org or find them on Facebook. Pick-up is
desperately need donations to help fund supportive and wonderful the local
and the shipping costs. available for any bikes you wish to donate.
the cost of transporting the bikes to community has been, and I am truly
“The used shipping containers cost Africa. She is grateful for the anonymous grateful for everyone and all they have
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Summer Book Review


THE SUMMER GUESTS, BY MARY ALICE MONROE
BY EMMA WOODHAM
For The Island Connection

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ummertime wouldn’t be complete without a As with many of Monroe’s novels, The Summer
new Mary Alice Monroe novel, and she hasn’t Guests deals with relationships—relationships
disappointed her fans this year. The Summer between couples, between mothers and daughters,
Guests, Monroe’s latest book, hits shelves on June 11. and between friends. The dynamic between each of
Most Lowcountry residents understand the struggle characters is unique and yet relatable, and it keeps
of deciding whether or not to evacuate ahead of an you turning page after page, eager to see what
impending hurricane. Should you really leave? Should happens next. While those dynamics are playing out,
you board up your windows? What personal items do the hurricane is churning closer and closer, ripping
you take with you? Where will you stay? What if you’re through parts of Florida.
traveling with pets? Will your home still be there when The Summer Guests feels like a slight departure
you return or will it fall victim to the hurricane? from Monroe’s usual books as she transports readers
In preparation for fictional Hurricane Noelle, away from the South Carolina Lowcountry to the
the characters in The Summer Guests load up their mountains of North Carolina. Nonetheless, her
most valued items—which include prize-winning, storytelling ability quickly captivates the reader,
million-dollar horses—and retreat to Freehold Farm, pulling them into the sophisticated world of equine
an esteemed horse farm in North Carolina, to wait sports. Monroe’s passion for these majestic horses,
out the storm. Not all of their baggage fits neatly into the sport of show jumping and dressage, and her love
suitcases, though; each of the six guests seeking refuge of the Tryon, North Carolina area is evident in her
at Freehold Farms is dealing with personal conflicts writing. Readers will reach the last page before they
and issues, and tensions are running high. even realize they’ve read the whole book.
These six guests and their generous hostesses, The Summer Guests is a book you’ll want to
Grace and Charles, are all tied together by one thing: read and then pass along to your friends. It’s the
their love of horses and their ties to the prestigious perfect escape from the sweltering heat and choking
equestrian world. Meanwhile, Cara Rutledge, one of humidity of a summer day and the perfect addition
Monroe’s most notable characters, is heading away to every beach bag.
from the North Carolina mountains, back towards her
beloved cottage on Isle of Palms. She’s racing against
the clock (and the evacuation warnings), determined
to board up the windows and prepare her home for the
approaching storm.
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F O R Y O U R H E A LT H

Summer fun on the islands

BY BARBARA RADIN FOX The Ship Store at Bohicket Marina open 7 days weekly. that is sometimes given for an extended amount of time.
For The Island Connection 843.768.3467 Be sure to check regularly for ticks. If your child gets
There are no lifeguards at some pools and beaches a tick bite, the best thing to do is to remove the tick with

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ummer is a wonderful time for family vacations on on the islands, so you will need to keep your eyes on tweezers. Watch the bite are for several days to be sure
our sea islands. There are so many healthy and fun young children at all times. Everyone needs to be careful that it doesn’t develop a red ring around it, which may be
activities for children including swimming, biking, of too much sun exposure, even with sunscreen and be indicative of Lyme’s disease.
pirate cruises, dolphin cruises, etc. mindful of drinking enough water throughout the day Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than a sick child.
Any parent or grandparent knows that vacationing to prevent hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and Some local resources include:
with kids can require a good bit of logistics and planning dehydration. SEE Alternatives Pediatrics operated by Marsha
ahead to keep things going smoothly. So keep your kids Swimming in the ocean is fun, but there are risks. Cayton, RN, MSN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, who
and grandchildren healthy on the islands this summer Portuguese Man-O-Wars have been spotted this year on offers house calls. 843.619.3574.
by having on-hand items such as sunscreen, bug spray, our barrier island beaches. If you or your child is stung Roper St. Francis Physicians Partners Primary Care
bottles of water and a first aid kit that includes a hot pack by a jellyfish, the best treatment is to rinse the area that office in Freshfield Village offers Express Care walk in
and vinegar. was stung with salt (ocean) water, vinegar or Sting No appointments. 843.727.DOCS.
Some local resources available for families needing More, remove any remaining pieces of the stinger with
tweezers and apply a hot pack for 20-45 minutes. (Go to Barbara Radin Fox is a Licensed Independent Social
these and other items include: Worker – Clinical Practice. Email health questions
SeeAlternatives.com for more information).
Vincent’s Drug Store in Freshfields Village open or suggestions about health related topics to foxb@
Mon-Sat. 843.243.0007 If you are speared by a sting ray, immediately soak the
affected area in very hot water and it is recommended bodyandsoultherapy.com.
Harris Teeter in Freshfields Village open 7 days that medical help is then needed for a possible x-ray to For Your Health provides meaningful information, but
weekly. 843.243.3276 make sure the barb is out and for a possible antibiotic does not constitute specific medical advice.
10 June 21, 2019
mystery plant

If you like piña coladas…


BY JOHN NELSON
For The Island Connection

H
ere's another cultivated plant that belongs Our mystery sage is native to parts of Mexico. It
to the mint family. In fact, I'll go ahead is an autumn-blooming species, and has spectacular
and tell you that it is a species of sage, in red flowers. There is a big patch of it growing up
the genus Salvia. This is a huge genus with nearly the street from me here in Columbia, and during
a thousand species: they all have square stems and my afternoon dog-walks after work, we are treated
opposite leaves, being in the mint family, along with to the wonderful effect of the falling sun glowing
tubular corollas and two stamens (actually, most through the red, tubular blossoms. It is attractive
members of the mint family have four stamens). to butterflies, and it's quite a treat to watch brilliant
You will remember from your botany class that the yellow sulphurs visiting the blooms. It is also a
mint family -which has two equally valid names, favorite with whatever hummingbirds are still
“Lamiaceae” and “Labiatae”- is in fact a large one, around. The plants are perennial in their native
with over 200 different genera. Nearly 7,000 species habitats, and form shrubs. They are easy to grow
have been placed in this plant family, and they grow in the Southeast, and easy to find at garden centers;
all around the world. many people grow them as annuals.
The mint family is especially beloved by humans, The "mystery" of this plant comes from the
for a very long time, and with good reason. There surprising fragrance it gives off when you crush a
are many economically important species, some leaf: it smells just like pineapple! There are many
of which are quite popular as herbs and various examples of completely unrelated plants that
flavorings. Others have medicinal value. And, of have evolved the technique for producing similar
course, there are the attractive ones suitable for fragrances. The reason for producing these aromatic
gardens. compounds is not always understood…that's part of
Species of Salvia are native to just about all the mystery.
temperate and subtropical parts of the world (except John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore
Australia and the Pacific islands). The very name Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in
“Salvia” is interesting: it is related to the Latin word the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia
meaning health, or wellness, and of course various SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium offers
species of salvia have long been used medicinally. free plant identifications. For more information,
And, garden sage, which is also a species of Salvia, visit Herbarium.org or call 803.777.8196, or email
has spicy leaves featuring a warm, musky fragrance… nelson@sc.edu.
which is so important in sausage and other food
items. (I remember once, at a fancy restaurant in Answer: “Pineapple Sage”, Salvia elegans
Paris, having dessert made out of sage leaves and
frozen beer. That was different!) Photo by Richard Wnek.
June 21, 2019 11
financial focus

Smart financial moves


for every stage of life
BY EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL
For The Island Connection

R
egardless of what stage of life you're finish helping pay for your child’s higher
in, you must make financial and education – which should free up even
investment decisions that will be more money to put away for retirement.
with you for the remainder of your years. You also may want to consider long-term
But the moves you make when you’re just care insurance, which can help protect
starting out in your career may be quite you against the devastating costs of an
different from when you’re retired. So, extended stay in a nursing home.
let’s look at some of these moves, stretched In your 60s, 70s … and beyond: Once
out across your lifetime. you’re in this age range, chances are pretty
In your 20s and 30s: During this good that you’ll either retire soon or are
period, you should strive to place yourself already retired. (Although, of course,
on a sound financial footing by taking you may well want to work part-time
steps such as reducing, and hopefully or do some consulting.) However, you
eliminating, your student loans and certainly haven’t “retired” the need to
embarking on saving for retirement make financial and investment decisions,
through investments such as a 401(k) because you’ll have plenty, including these:
and IRA. You also might buy a home, When should I take Social Security? Will
which offers some financial benefits, but my investment portfolio provide me with
be careful not to become “house poor” enough income to help keep me ahead
by devoting too much of your monthly of inflation? How much can I afford to
income to mortgage payments. If you have withdraw each year from my retirement
young children, you might also want to accounts without outliving my resources?
start saving for college, possibly through Again, a financial professional can help
a 529 plan, which offers tax benefits, high you deal with these and other issues.
contribution limits and the ability to Also, if you haven’t done so, now is the
switch beneficiaries, as needed. And if you time to draw up your estate plans, so you
do have a family, you’ll certainly need to can leave the type of legacy you desire –
maintain adequate life insurance. one that provides for the next generation
Also, since you’re at the early stages (or two) and the charitable organizations
of your working life, you should chart you support. You’ll need to work with a
a long-term financial and investment legal professional to create estate planning
strategy with the help of a financial documents and arrangements appropriate
professional. Your strategy should for your needs.
encompass your important goals, risk You will spend a lifetime making
tolerance and time horizon. And you’ll financial and investment decisions – so put
want to revisit your strategy regularly to in the time and effort, and get the help you
accommodate changes in your life and need, to make the best decisions you can.
financial situation.
This article was written by Edward Jones
In your 40s and 50s: These are the
for use by your local Edward Jones Financial
years in which your career advances,
Advisor.
leading to bigger salaries. The more you
earn, the more you should be putting Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor
away in your 401(k) or other employer- with Edward Jones, located at 1517-C
sponsored retirement plan, along with Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more
your IRA. During the middle-to-end information, call 843.886.9229 or visit
of this particular period, you might edwardjones.com.
June 23 Island Connection Calendar July 16
ONGOING beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights. Tuesdays WHEN: 6-8 p.m. and artisans, live music, food trucks. signs of birds, alligators, and other wildlife MONDAY, JULY 1-5 will create an original play focusing on
WHAT: SIGC Patriotic Mailbox Contest Artificial light such as flashlights without WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket MORE INFO: Join Timbers Kiawah in Charleston’s only year-round market. species. Visit KiawahConservancy.org/ Kiawah’s wildlife and native habitat.
WHERE: Seabrook Island filters are prohibited on the beach at night. WHERE: Bohicket Marina The Courtyard every Wednesday for live JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com. news-and-happenings or call 843.768.2029 WHAT: Conservancy Kids Theatre: Children will help develop a storyline,
WHEN: Now through June 29 This includes flashlights on phones as well. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. music with Chris Dodson, outdoor kids to register your attendance. Kiawah Animal Jamboree learn songs and dance steps, create sets
MORE INFO: Decorate your mailbox MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon games, local art and beverages provided Third Saturday of the WHERE: The Sandcastle and costumes, and perform their show
for the Fourth of July. How to enter WHAT: Seabrook Island Photography artist, DJ and sand art bracelets. Co- by Timbers Kiawah. The series will run Month WHAT: Conservancy Movie Matinee WHEN: 9–11:30 a.m. for family and friends. Open to children
contest: Send your address ONLY to: Club exhibit sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island through Wed., Aug. 29. WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee WHERE: The Sandcastle MORE INFO: Under the guidance of ages 7-12. Cost: $200 per child. Visit
seabrookislandgardenclub@gmail.com. WHERE: Seabrook Island Real Estate & Bohicket Merchants Association. For WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah WHEN: 4–5 p.m. musical storytelling director Edie Avioli, KiawahConservancy.org/conservancy-kids-
The deadline is June 29. The first 30 office, 1002 Landfall Way questions call Todd at 248.719.0076. WHAT: Starlight Cinema WHEN: 9-11 a.m. MORE INFO: Bring the whole family Conservancy Kids Theatre participants theatre or call 843.768.2029 to register.
addresses will be eligible for the Most WHEN: Through June WHERE: Freshfields Village MORE INFO: This free event will feature and enjoy a selection of movie snacks will create an original play focusing on
First and Third Kiawah’s wildlife and native habitat.
Patriotic Mailbox Blue Ribbon Award. MORE INFO: Member’s works will be WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and and drinks while watching the Kiawah TUESDAY, JULY 9
on display in the lobby of the real estate Tuesdays MORE INFO: Join us for a movie any other cool cars. Coffee and other Conservancy’s bobcat, sea turtle, alligator, Children will help develop a storyline,
WHAT: Black Refractions: Highlights office. Rotating exhibit includes works WHAT: The Charleston County Public under the stars each Wednesday night refreshments available for purchase by Java and shorebird documentary shorts. Visit learn songs and dance steps, create sets WHAT: Conservancy Movie Matinee
from The Studio Museum in Harlem for sale. This display is in addition to the Library Bookmobile through Aug. 15. The free, outdoor movie Java Coffee House. If you have any specific KiawahConservancy.org/news-and- and costumes, and perform their show WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art display currently hanging at the Lake WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s series will feature recent hits and classic questions about the event, please contact happenings or call 843.768.2029 to for family and friends. Open to children WHEN: 4–5 p.m.
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18 house. For further information visit WHEN: 10-11 a.m. favorite family-friendly movies. Guests Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail. register your attendance. ages 7-12. Cost: $200 per child. Visit MORE INFO: Bring the whole family
MORE INFO: The only Southern SeabrookIslandPhotoClub.com. MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the are encouraged to bring beach chairs and com. KiawahConservancy.org/conservancy-kids- and enjoy a selection of movie snacks
theatre or call 843.768.2029 to register. and drinks while watching the Kiawah
venue selected to host the first traveling first and third Tuesdays of the month. The blankets. SUNDAY, JUNE 30
exhibition highlighting the full breadth Mondays schedule for the summer is June 19, July 3 SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Conservancy’s bobcat, sea turtle, alligator,
of The Studio Museum in Harlem’s WHAT: Farmer’s Market & 17, August 7 & 21. Thursdays WHAT: Backyard Birding TUESDAY, JULY 2 and shorebird documentary shorts. Visit
permanent collection. Exhibition includes WHERE: Freshfields Village WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn WHAT: Cruising for a Cause WHERE: Boat Ramp near Creek Watch KiawahConservancy.org/news-and-
WHERE: aboard the Carolina Girl Villas WHAT: Conservancy Movie Matinee happenings or call 843.768.2029 to
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
WHERE: The Sandcastle
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred Wilson, MORE INFO: Shop locally grown WHAT: Kids Fish Freshfields Village WHEN: 2-4 p.m. WHEN: 7-9 a.m. register your attendance.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a 2-hour cruise MORE INFO: Views of the marsh and WHEN: 4–5 p.m.
Kerry James Marshall, Titus Kaphar, organic produce along with specialty food WHERE: Bohicket Marina WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring the whole family
Kehinde Wiley and Lorna Simpson. products, delicious treats, fresh seafood WHEN: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Fishing MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz aboard the Carolina Girl. Boarding is at river, with many shore birds. Spotted MONDAY, JULY 15
1:45 p.m. at St. Johns Yacht Harbor, 2408 Sandpipers, Egrets, Herons, marsh wrens, and enjoy a selection of movie snacks
Black Refractions is a once-in-a-lifetime and Lowcountry crafts. Or come hungry from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. every Thursday evening in the lounge of
Maybank Hwy. Nonrefundable tickets and many songbirds. Bring binoculars and drinks while watching the Kiawah WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family –
opportunity to share these incredible works and enjoy BBQ, take-away dinners, sweets MORE INFO: For ages 4-14. Cost is the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and food
are $50 per person, which includes music and bug spray. Limit 12-15 people. Visit Conservancy’s bobcat, sea turtle, alligator, Turtle Hatching Patrol
of art with the Charleston community. For and more. $7.00- includes bait, tackle, rod and reel. available. No cover charge. 843.793.6050.
and cruise. Guests may bring their own SeabrookIslandBirders.org or send an and shorebird documentary shorts. Visit WHERE: The Sandcastle
information visit GibbesMuseum.org. Check-in 8:30- Fishing 9-10 a.m. and AndellInn.com.
small cooler with beverages and snacks. email to SeabrookIslandBirders@gmail. KiawahConservancy.org/news-and- WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir 10-11 a.m. Co-sponsored by The Town of
happenings or call 843.768.2029 to MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family-
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out WHERE: Church of Our Savior Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants Thursdays & Sundays All proceeds benefit Pet Helpers. Visit com if you would like to attend or have
register your attendance.
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHAT: Live Music PetHelpers.org for info and tickets. questions. friendly sea turtle talk and hatching
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront Association. For questions call Todd at
MORE INFO: Local, mixed community WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar patrol activity on the beach with Lynne
properties 248.719.0076.
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m. chorus, open for membership. Season runs WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 24 MONDAY, JULY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 5 Sager, Kiawah Turtle Patrol coordinator
October through March. For information MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines and permit holder, and the Kiawah
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife WHAT: Timbers Kiawah Concerts in WHAT: Summer Art Show & Sale
contact Director of Music, Van McCollum by the glass every day. For details visit WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family – WHAT: Conservation Matters – Sea Conservancy. Visit KiawahConservancy.
Service discourages the use of outdoor the Courtyard WHERE: The Lake House
at 404.401.0678 or vanmccollum@ FortyEightWineBar.com. Secretive Shorebirds Turtles of the North Atlantic org/news-and-happenings or call
lights when not required, in order to WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
bellsouth.net. WHERE: The Sandcastle WHERE: The Sandcastle 843.768.2029 to register your attendance.
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the and Java Java (Freshfields Village) MORE INFO: One of the biggest shows
Fridays WHEN: 9 a.m. WHEN: 3–4:30 p.m.
of the year for the Seabrook Island
WHAT: Acrylic Painting and Pottery MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family- MORE INFO: Come meet sea life TUESDAY, JULY 16
friendly shorebird talk and beach naturalist Dr. David Plourd and learn Artists Guild. Diverse mix of media
WHERE: The Frog Gallery will be offered for view and purchase: WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family –
WHEN: 10-noon activity with Bette Popillo, Kiawah about sea turtles of the North Atlantic.
Island Shorebird Stewardship program Explore if and how turtles express oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, Habitat Safari
MORE INFO: Beginner to intermediate etchings, mixed media, photography, WHERE: The Maritime Forest Reserve &
classes include individual instruction in coordinator, and the Kiawah Conservancy. emotion – you be the judge. Visit
Visit KiawahConservancy.org/news- KiawahConservancy.org/news-and- beaded serving pieces and china sets, Nature Trail, 133 Conifer Lane
drawing, composition and color. Students and other crafts. SIAG includes over 70 WHEN: 9 a.m.
can work in clay on the wheel or use the and-happenings or call 843.768.2029 to happenings or call 843.768.2029 to
register your attendance. register your attendance. members from Seabrook, Kiawah and MORE INFO: Enjoy a free, family-
slab method to create. Techniques on Johns Island. For more information visit friendly guided nature tour exploring
glazing will be taught and projects will be SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com. the Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature
fired off site. $40 per person and includes TUESDAY, JUNE 25 WHAT: SIAG Artist Reception
WHERE: The Lake House Trail with Dr. Jane Ellis and the Kiawah
all materials. Contact Donna Horack
843.343.4170 to reserve space.
WHAT: Conservancy Kids & Family – WHEN: 5-7 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 8–12 Conservancy. Visit KiawahConservancy.
Walk on the Wild Side MORE INFO: Local artist Gary org/news-and-happenings or call
WHERE: The Preserve Nature Trail WHAT: Conservancy Kids Theatre: 843.768.2029 to register your attendance.
Saturdays Kunkelman will exhibit a series of
WHEN: 9 a.m. Peter Pan and His Animal Band
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market maritime works for the month of July.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a family-friendly WHERE: The Sandcastle
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate campus, Sponsored by Seabrook Island Artist
guided nature tour exploring The Preserve WHEN: 9-11:30 a.m.
2024 Academy Rd. Guild. Admission is free. For info visit
Nature Trail. Examine a variety of MORE INFO: Under the guidance of
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
wildlife-friendly habitats as we look for musical storytelling director Edie Avioli,
MORE INFO: Local farmers, vendors Conservancy Kids Theatre participants

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