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BY JESSIE HAZARDFor The Island Connection

PHOTOS BY JESSIE HAZARD

oren Beadle has thrown open the doors to his much-

anticipated new space, FortyEight - A Wine Bar, in FreshfieldsVillage. While he isn’t the first purveyor of self-serve winensaries in the Charleston area (Ardoa in Mt. Pleasant andrand Bohemian Hotel’s bar downtown are among a smallrowing number of self-pour bars) he is breathing fresh lifehe local island oenophile community. Beadle, who alreadyseveral spots in Freshfields, has expanded his Kiawah Spiritsnext door into a larger space, and FortyEight will now beoning as both wine bar and store.

On the eve of FortyEight's soft opening last month, Beadle

and his staff guide fledgling patrons through the store, explaininghow the bar’s nouvelle tap-wine concept works. Each customerleaves a credit or debit card with the bar and is in turn given aSmartCard. Tis card can be inserted into any one of 48 slots—each devoted to a separate bottle of featured wine—and thencustomers select a 1 oz. tasting portion, a 2.5 oz. half portion,or a full 5 oz. serving, which dispenses cleanly from steel tubing

Islanders seek

cooperationto improve

roadsBY GREGG BRAGG

The Island Connection Staff Writer

A lmost forty days and forty nightsafter the collision of King idesand torrential rains eliminated the

intersection of Main Rd. and Hwy. 17, Johns Island residents met to discuss theirroads. Te Nov. 16 event at St. Johns HighSchool was well timed, given the recentflooding. However, with over a half dozenofficially sanctioned projects underwayin the area, efforts to meet had been inthe works for some time. Te unofficial Johns Island Council collaborated withlocal activist group Concerned Citizensof the Sea Islands to promote the event,scheduling an array of state and localofficials.

State Representative Robert L. Brown(SC-116) showed his support whileCharleston County councilmember Joe Qualey was there to get input from

constituents. Additional luminariesincluded over 350 Johns Island residents,elected officials from both Seabrookand Kiawah islands, and a bevy ofrepresentatives from the S.C. Departmentof ransportation, who were there todescribe, explain and answer questionsabout the projects themselves. Te listalso included representatives from lawenforcement, fire and emergency services with plenty to say about a particularproject.

One of the single biggest concernsis replacement of the bridge crossingBurden’s Creek, which Brent Lewis,DO Program Manager, Lowcountry

Region characterized as “structurallydeficient.” Replacing a bridge doesn’talways mean doing without, except in thiscase. Te historically and environmentallysensitive area limits options, necessitatingroad closures. Construction is currentlyplanned for 2016 between June 11 and


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December 4, 2015

Tues. Dec. 8

Special Town CouncilMeetingKiawah own Hall2:00 p.m.

CommunicationsCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall3:00 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 9

Planning Commission

MeetingSeabrook own Hall2:30 p.m.

Public SafetyCommittee MeetingKiawah own Hall2:00 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 15

Town CouncilMeetingSeabrook own Hall2:30 p.m.

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Roads a hot topic at Seabrook Town Council N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 5 M E E T I N G R E P O R T

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

here were a lot of things differentabout Seabrook town hall on Nov.17, 2015. Flags were at half-staff

mourning the victims of terror attacksin Paris as a new council met for thefirst time. Mayor Pro em Ron Cianciohad won the mayor’s seat, and fellowincumbents John “Jody” urner and JohnGregg had retained their seats. Te three

were joined by newly elected membersSkip Crane and John Wells. Some thingsstay the same, however, like Seabrook’strademark “never ending candy bowl”and a penchant for punctuality. Te towncouncil meeting began at 2:30 p.m. sharp.

Obligations were dispatched and apositive financial report was followed bythe first speaker of the new administration.

Jim Rozier, Chairman of the SouthCarolina Department of ransportationCommission was in the house to discussroads on Johns Island. Te DO veteranvented some frustration he hadn’t knownabout or been invited to a meeting on thesame subject the night before at St. JohnsHigh School. Rozier was just getting upa head of steam when Seabrook residentKevin Dunn interjected, saying he hadbeen inundated with announcementsof the Johns Island meeting throughmultiple media outlets.

Mayor Ciancio, who opposes the timingof the Burden’s Creek Bridge replacementin particular, kept proceedings calm by

saying the Johns Island meeting had notbeen particularly productive. Rozier then

went on to describe the issue in moredetail.

“We had 541 roads and bridgesclosed [as a result of October flooding].Eighty seven percent of those are openagain,” he said. He continued by tellingcouncil that roads had been repaired,

while acknowledging the difference fromactually being fixed. Rozier continuedby stating South Carolina had the thirdlowest gas tax and the second most roads

under state management in the nation.Combining those numbers with a

majority of the state’s General Assemblyhaving pledged, in writing, not toraise taxes of any kind, poses a seriousimpediment to lasting solutions, heintimated. However, the obstacles he citeddidn’t end there.

Te advent of electric cars and trucks,coupled with inflation and better gasmileage, have also contributed to SChaving less money for road repairs, he said,as the gas tax is the only source of revenue.Rozier’s presentation was quite thorough,suggesting an increase in the gas tax toover $0.40 (in-line with neighboringNorth Carolina and Georgia) wouldbe required. Specific solutions, such ascompleting I526, he said, weren’t goingto happen given the project’s current $305million shortfall. “Widening some roads

would help,” he said. “But you have to paythe tree huggers for that.”

Mayor Ciancio stepped in, pivotingto the Burden’s Creek Bridge project.Te new mayor said 65 days (June 11through August 14) of 18 mile detoursshould not be attempted during hurricaneseason, as currently planned in deferenceto local schools. Te plan could be doneat any time of year by altering the hourslocal schools were in operation. He closedcitizen’s comments by hinting at holdinghis own forum. Te mayor plans to invite

state representatives, Rozier and thepublic to a town hall style meeting in thenear future.

Committee ReportsCouncilmember John Gregg dove head

first in to his Community Relations reporton the Seabrook Island Club. Followingup on past comments, Gregg pointed outthe value of asking while emphasizingparticipation in surveys has declinedto the point of questioning their value.However, while the club doesn’t want to be

dependent on the Seabrook IslandProperty Owners Association forinformation, they are working withSIPOA to improve questionnaires. Teystill hope to pare down the next effortto as few as five questions and improvecommunications in general. Results willbe posted and anonymity will be protectedsaid Gregg. Tere was no Public SafetyCommittee activity for him to report thismonth but he mentioned several topics fora prospective agenda including;

• Communications will be afeatured topic (including feedbackon which channels were mostsuccessful during the Octoberflooding events)

• SIPOA will continue with E-Blasts• Seabrook is working with SIPOA

to improve notifications throughcouncilmember urner and hisefforts

• Looking for solutions that willcontinue to function even if anevacuation is in progress

• Seabrook has but needs to makebetter use of witter, dependingon participation of residents

Newly elected councilmember John Wells opened by thanking residents fortheir support and trust. alking aboutroads, he vowed to “start with what wehave, patch, and plan for the future.” Te

area from the Seabrook gate to the trafficcircle is of particular interest to Wells. Hesaid drainage, landscaping and signageneeded to be upgraded and be consistent

with the Seabrook brand.Newly elected councilmember Skip

Crane was next to thank Seabrookresidents for their support and trust.Crane had attended the SIPOA PlanningCommittee meeting Nov. 10. Items ofinterest included:

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the next SIPOA Board meeting forcomment and approval.Te PC raised the question ofusing the franchise fees residentspay to providers (a portion of which gets routed from the stateback to Seabrook) to improveand/or upgrade the level of serviceprovided (e.g. better phone,internet). “Te PC is looking toleverage what residents pay to

get the best service,“ said Crane.(Mayor Ciancio interjected, sayingfranchise fees come throughproviders, to the State and then toSeabrook’s general fund.)Te subject of placing webcams atstrategic viewpoints was discussedin the wake of recent flooding.However it was later dismissed asan unnecessary expense, althoughno information was provided oncost.

uncilmember Crane has alsoin contact with the Chair of the

way Committee. Te committee ismething of a holding pattern at the

ent, waiting for the utility surveycompleted. Crane also reported

ding the SIPOA board meeting,ng particular note the proposed dogis not intended to replace, but toent the designated beach area.w Business

e new council meant there was nousiness to report but a ton of newess to take care of.

John Gregg was confirmedas Mayor Pro em, and willremain chair of the Public SafetyCommittee and be the town'sliaison with the clubJohns Wells will take overSeabrook’s advertising and work with town administrator RandyPierceSkip Crane was assigned tocommunity relations with SIPOAas well as Camp St. Christopherand Bohicket Marina Jody uner will continue his

work related to the environment,the beach management plan,comprehensive emergency plan(with emphasis on communicatingadverse conditions) and JohnsIsland roads.Seabrook’s Christmas party was

ratified. Te oys for ots event(bringing toys can start anytime)

is scheduled for Dec. 10 fromnoon until 2 p.m.

F. BB& was selected as the town’sbank of choice

G. 2016 meeting dates wereestablished and will be posted onthe website

H. Debra Lehman was appointed asSeabrook’s Fire Commissioner

Tree terms later, Fire Commissioner

Sue Holloman is retiring from the postafter twelve years and heartily endorsedLehman saying “the position wouldbenefit from new eyes.” Holloman wouldlater tell Te Island Connection “I gotinto the commission because I was askedto do so. I had been president of [SlPOA]and then Secretary of the Seabrook ClubBoard of Governors and the Mayor atthat time felt that I might be a good fit.It sounded interesting and something Ihadn't done before.”

“I was looking for someone withleadership potential, a good solid businessor organization background and someoneinvolved in our community,” Hollmansaid of Lehman. “I met her at a meeting,heard her speak and the rest is history,”concluded Holloman, who will continuelooking for the [next] right opportunity.

Jeff Bostock’s report on the SeabrookIsland Utility was as steady as ever.He mentioned two minor SouthCarolina Department of Health andEnvironmental Control citations againthis month. Both citations were addressedand deemed anomalous. Te first was aslightly elevated volume [of water] goingthrough the system and the other was aminor increase in the amount of dissolvedoxygen.

Seabrook resident Kevin Dunn wasstill present and still very interested inthe roads on Johns Island. He opened alengthy discussion, which started when heasked if:

1. Te flooding on the Betsy Kerrisonhas been mentioned during theprevious night's meeting at St. Johns High School

2. What about an extra lane from theStono River bridge to River Rd.?

Mayor Ciancio said “no” to the firstquestion and “yes” to the second beforequestioning the legislative authority of themeeting’s organizers.

Te meeting adjourned shortly after.Te next council meeting will be held

Dec. 15, 2015.

State RepresentativePeter McCoy

seeking re-electionSTAFF REPORT

For The Island Connection

State Representative Peter McCoy(R, James Island) announced latelast month his intention to seek

re-election to the South Carolina Houseof Representatives in 2016. Electionsfor the office of South Carolina Houseof Representatives will be held onNovember 8, 2016, the house consistsof 124 representatives who are elected totwo-year terms in even-numbered generalelection years.

“For the last five years, I have workedhard to ensure the people of Charleston’sbarrier islands are represented honestlyand effectively,” said McCoy. “From

eliminating wasteful government spendingto improving educational opportunities –I have proven that conservative leadershipmakes our state an even better place tolive, work, and raise our families.

My fight for Folly Beach, James Island,Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island has

focused on growing our economy, makingour neighborhoods safer, and protectingour Constitutional rights,” added McCoy.“With the continued support of myconstituents in 2016 – I will keep workingto advance reforms that improve ourinfrastructure, protect taxpayer money,and reduce crime.”

McCoy, a former criminal prosecutor,is an attorney and small business owner.He was elected in 2010 and has sincebeen serving District 115 honorably asChairman of the General and FamilyLaws Subcommittee. McCoy is marriedto the former Jennifer Blanchard and is

the father of Mae Loflin, Lucy Davis, andPeter Michael III. He is a member of Savethe Morris Island Lighthouse, Folly BeachCivic Club, James Island Exchange Club,and Grace Episcopal Church.

letter to the editor

Dear Editor,

I had to express my horror at the non existing presence of recycling bins at the postTanksgiving Darius Rucker Island Concert held on Kiawah Island. Te mistake ofleaving out recycling bins sent thousands of glass bottles, thousands of aluminiumcans and thousands of plastic cups straight to dirty landfills. How can we feel pride incelebrating the special event in such a spectacular natural environment when we havea conscience of how toxic our celebratory actions needlessly are? 2015 is far beyondthe time to be a careless consumer and waste maker, and I sincerely hope that at allfuture events recycling bins are provided as the bare minimum in environmentalawareness.

Regards,Stella RadfordUNC-Chapel Hill student

No Recycling Rucker?

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correction

In the Nov. 20, 2015 edition of Te Island Connection, a reporttitled “own Of Kiawah Island November 2015 Council Meeting”misstated the own’s requirements for hiring a new treasurer. Te

report said municipal experience and a CPA designation had been“initially required by the own.” Te requirements listed by theown in the OKI reasurer recruitment brochure stated “A relatedadvanced degree and/or CPA are desired but not required.”

Te Island Connection regrets the error.


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Arts Council January lineup includes jazz,Liquid Pleasure and art forgery

BY STEPHANIE BRASWELLFor The Island Connection

College of Charleston Madrigalrs Present A Madrigal Feast day, Dec. 6, 2015 - 6:30 p.m., RiverClubhouse. ickets Available Now. No

ticketing for this event. ickets Availablewah own Hall or by calling 843.768.9166

e Kiawah Arts Council is bringingCollege's Madrigal Feast back toah! Save the drive downtown alonghe parking hassle, and enjoy it closeme. Many of you have experiencedMadrigal Singers' holiday magic

in person or on South CarolinaTe College's choral program

the direction of Dr. Robert aylorerally regarded as one of the finest

e country. Why not join us in theRoom, and experience the Madrigalrs for yourself? Tey'll be dressed inonal renaissance garb while singinggals and holiday music throughoutening; it's the perfect kickoff to the

ay season.You'll enjoy a fabulous 3e feast, wine throughout the meal,d cider to accompany the wassailas well as occasional renaissanceperformed by Mary aylor and Dr.

Harlow as we feast. Would you likecial treat to conclude the evening?t on it; we'll be singing Silent Night

along with Dr. aylor and the MadrigalSingers.During the 2013 holiday season, the

Arts Council sponsored Madrigal Feastdrew a full house with patrons clamoringfor a repeat performance. Well here itis; and to ensure a perfect performancevenue, we’re once again limiting seatingto 17 eight person tables. Do so bycalling Ms. Stephanie Braswell, OKI

Administrative Assistant (768-9166),or stopping by own Hall to see her forinformation, reservations and seat/tableselection. Pricing for the dinner is $90per person including tax and gratuity;entertainment is sponsored by the ArtsCouncil. Checks can be left with Ms.Braswell at own Hall, or credit cards canbe used over the phone or in person toconfirm your reservation. Hope you can

join us for this special holiday treat.Sponsored by the own of Kiawah

Island Arts and Cultural Events Council.Burning River Brass

Tursday, Dec. 17, 2015, 7:30 p.m., HolySpirit Catholic Church. ickets available now.Complimentary ickets Available at Kiawahown Hall 843.768.9166or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents.

Since 1996, Burning River Brass hasbeen dazzling audiences from Alaska toaiwan with its power and virtuosity,harmonious blend, and consistentlystirring performances. Composed oftwelve of the finest brass and percussionplayers in the country, Burning RiverBrass is an ensemble on fire. Te originalinspiration behind Burning River Brass

was to give great players who were alsogood friends a chance to play togetheron a consistent basis. Soon after thefirst rehearsal in May 1996, BRB beganto grow rapidly. Te ensemble madeits debut in September of 1996 and by1998 the group was touring nationally.Te camaraderie continues into BRB’seducational and outreach programs,

where the players provide students witha rich, positive experience to encouragetheir enthusiasm for music in the future.

We are pleased to present Burning RiverBrass in a concert of Christmas music—atouch of tradition, a dash of jazz, and ahealthy measure of festive cheer. BurningRiver presents Christmas concerts with alittle something for everyone. It will bethe perfect way to get in the holiday spirit.

Sponsored by the own of KiawahIsland Arts and Cultural Events Council.

Art Film #1 Art and Craft Friday, Jan., 8, 2016 at 3 p.m. Sandcastle, Noickets Required

Mark Landis has been called one ofthe most prolific art forgers in US history.His impressive body of work spans thirtyyears, covering a wide range of paintingstyles and periods that includes 15thCentury Icons, Picasso, and even WaltDisney. And while the copies could fetchimpressive sums on the open market,Landis isn’t in it for money. Posing as aphilanthropic donor, a grieving executorof a family member’s will, and mostrecently as a Jesuit priest, Landis has givenaway hundreds of works over the years to

a staggering list of institutions across theUnited States. But after duping MatthewLeininger, a tenacious registrar whoultimately discovers the decades-long ruseand sets out to expose his philanthropicescapades to the art world, Landis mustconfront his own legacy and a chorus ofmuseum professionals clamoring for himto stop. Art and Craft starts out as a cat-and-mouse art caper, rooted in questions ofauthorship and authenticity—but whatemerges is an intimate story of obsessionand the universal need for community,


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ciation, and purpose.onsored by the own of KiawahArts and Cultural Events Council.

Skonberg Quintet urday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. SeabrookHouse, Ticket Release: Kiawah 12/2112/24. Complimentary Tickets Available

wah Town Hall 843.768.9166 or online atiawahisland.org/specialevents

a Skonberg is a catalyst for al l thingsHailing from West Coast Canada

ow living in New York City, awardng trumpeter/vocalist/ composerkonberg is "poised to be one of theversatile and imposing musicians

r generation," Wall Street Journal.moving to New York in 2010 sherned a Jazz Journalists’ Association

nation for “Up and Coming Jazzof Te Year” and has been includedin Downbeat Magazine’s Rising

Critics‘ Poll. She has recently beened with a New York Bistro Award

Outstanding Jazz Artist” and swept014 Hot House Jazz Magazine

ds in all categories nominated: BestArtist, Best rumpet, Best Femaleist and Best Group for the Briaberg Quartet. Since moving to Newshe has headlined at major eventsuch as Symphony Space, Dizzy’sCola, the Iridium, Birdland and

Carlyle. She has been featured onuminary Wycliffe Gordon’s projectstudied with Warren Vache. Bestn for her knowledge of classic jazznstigative nature, she is now creatingdventurous style rooted in Newns jazz and blues featuring mostlyiginal compositions.onsored by the own of KiawahArts and Cultural Events Council.

ntin Baxter Presents Chantaleé Quartet turing Steve Wilson on Saxophonesute, Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.Point Clubhouse. Tickets $20 available

at www.baxtermusic.com or by calling66.8814.

ammy-nominated musician/cer and world-renowned drummertin Baxter presents an amazingcert series on Kiawah Island. Tertist on the agenda is jazz pianisttale Gagné, featuring the amazingWilson on saxophones and flute,rt Felix on bass, and Quentin E.r on drums. A native of Quebec,da, Chantale Gagné began studying

at the age of 8. At 15, the piano

me her passion after hearing a Billrecording. From 1997 to 1999, shed jazz piano with James Gelfand

at College Marie-Victorin in Montreal,followed by 4 years at McGill Universitywhere she received her degree in Jazz PianoPerformance. In 2005, Gagné met famouspianist Kenny Barron and after studyingwith him for a short time, Gagné realizedthat, both as a pianist and composer, jazzhad become her deepest calling.

Currently based in New York City,Chantale Gagne is celebrating her thirdalbum release to date – “Te Left Side

Of Te Moon.” It includes 10 originalcompositions and an arrangement ofthe traditional French song “À la ClaireFontaine.” Te album features theingenious musicality of saxophone great,Steve Wilson, who found the originalcompositions to be revealing. “Tey’rea window into her concept,” he said.“Tey’re not just tunes but arrangementswithin tunes, extended compositionswith different episodes.” Bassist andlong-time collaborator Peter Washingtonsays, “Chantale’s writing is so beautiful,that everytime I play her music, I comeaway feeling better than I did before thesession.”

“Tere is a spiritual strength and feelingof humanity within the compositions andplaying of Chantale Gagné, and Te LeftSide Of Te Moon is further confirmationof this Quebec’s impressive talent.” –Renee Rosnes.

Sponsored by the own of KiawahIsland Arts and Cultural Events Council.Liquid Pleasure Supershow

Friday, Jan. 22 , 2016 at 7:30 p.m., East BeachConf. Center. Ticket Release: Kiawah 1/5 Public1/8. Complimentary Tickets Available at KiawahTown Hall 843.768.9166 or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents

Te six-man Liquid Pleasure band hasbeen playing for more than 20 years andhave toured with Hootie and the Blowfishand REM.

Tey’ve been paired with ChuckBerry, Eddie Floyd and Ben E. King andthen later with Whitney Houston, theFour ops, the emptations and ArethaFranklin.

Liquid Pleasure performed at inauguralballs for President Bill Clinton’s andPresident George W. Bush and for eventsfor the Ravens football team, as well as thePanthers and the Hornets.

Tey’ve played major corporatefunctions for Budweiser, PfizerPharmaceutical, American Express, SASCorp. and Barron’s Securities. Liquid

Pleasure will get the crowd dancing withtheir extensive song list encompassingBeach Music, Rock, op 40, Motown andall the standards that crowds love.


Art Film #2 - Life is BeautifulFriday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 3 p.m. Sandcast le. No

Tickets Required.

In 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish bookkeeper named Guido starts a fairy tale lifeby courting and marrying a lovely womanfrom a nearby city. Guido and his wifehave a son and live happily together untilthe occupation of Italy by German forces.

In an attempt to hold his family togetherand help his son survive the horrors ofa Jewish Concentration Camp, Guidoimagines that the Holocaust is a gameand that the grand prize for winning is atank. Life is Beautiful was nominated for7 Academy Awards, winning 3 Oscars,including one for Best Actor RobertBenigni.


Washington Sax Quartet withCharleston Southern University SaxQuartet

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 at 4 p.m. Church ofOur Saviour. Ticket Release: Kiawah 1/12 Public

1/15. Complimentary Tickets available at KiawahTown Hall 843.768.9166 or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents

Washington Sax Quartet is the mostwidely heard saxophone quartet in theUnited States. Since 1997, recordedarrangements by the WashingtonSaxophone Quartet have aired dailythroughout the United States on NationalPublic Radio’s broadcasts of “All TingsConsidered”. Concert audiences enjoytheir connection to WSaxQ whenthey discover they’ve been listening to

the quartet’s music during afternoon“drive time”. And it often comes as asurprise that they’ve been hearing foursaxophones! Te instruments evoke therefined sounds of a string quartet, the richharmonies of an organ prelude, and theexcitement of a jazz sax section. For nearly35 years WSaxQ has performed recitals,informal concerts, and master classes inthe United States, the Caribbean, andChina, and they have performed on radio

and television worldwide. Te ensembletaps into a rich repertoire, from earlymusic to newly commissioned works, andit draws on a wealth of experience to reachlisteners of every age and background.Te Charleston Southern UniversitySaxophone Quartet (aka the Young

Artists Saxophone Quartet from CSU)is made up of talented saxophonists fromthe studio of Associate Professor MarkSterbank. Soprano saxophonist Lizzie

Allen is a senior Music Terapy major fromBrighton, Michigan. Alto saxophonistKadin Ivey is a freshman MusicEducation major from Union, SouthCarolina. enor saxophonist HannahHatherly is a freshman Pre-Nursing major

from ega Cay, South Carolina. Baritonesaxophonist David Smith is a sophomoreMusic Education major from GooseCreek, South Carolina. Te group hasperformed as a featured group on campusfor the President's Club dinner in the fallof 2015 and are excited to perform withthe Washington Saxophone Quartet.Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island

Arts and Cultural Events Council.

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Islander Roads continues from cover

daily

August 14, in deference to the schoolyear. However, the timing rear-ends traveland hurricane seasons, the ingredients ofnightmares for emergency responders.

Fire Chief Colleen Walz, St. JohnsFire District, and Reggie Davis, ofCharleston County Emergency MedicalServices, didn’t debate the schedule somuch as confirm their familiarity withthe situation. Both promised to respondaccordingly, do whatever was necessary(including the use of helicopters if needed)to avoid problems and coordinate withcounterparts in adjacent jurisdictions.It was Charleston County Sheriff Jim Woods, however, who gave the mostanimated response.

Echoing comments made by Walzand Davis, the sheriff also had a lot tosay about detours, accidents and trafficcontrol. “Many people think state lawprohibits moving your car if you havebeen involved in an accident. If you’re worried about insurance, take a picturebut then MOVE YOUR CAR,” Woodssaid before addressing the impendingclosures/detours including his phonenumber. He would later tell Te IslandConnection “Yes, I want my numberin the paper. Tey [residents] live here.Tey know these roads better than I do.If you have anything to report, a better way of handling a situation or a moreefficient detour, call me at 843.529.5328.”

Concerns about the Burdens Creekclosures are amplified by the nearlysimultaneous planned replacement of theHoopstick Bridge.

Molli LeMin, Construction ProjectManager with DO, allayed some of theconcern with the Hoopstick replacementeasily enough. Responding to questions,she confirmed two lanes would remainopen throughout the project’s sevenmonth duration. LeMin also drew therandom card resulting in her describingthe “pitchfork.” According to the plan,Maybank Highway will be widened fromthe Stono Bridge through the intersection with River Rd. wo legs will be added

east of the intersection splaying out fromthe center lane. Te first leg will depositdrivers north of the intersection whilethe second drops them to the south. Temost emphatic comments however werereserved for the intersection of Main and17.

Johns Island resident Marietta Brown, whose family has been on the island since1863, made some piercing observations.

She spoke of friends forced to sell longheld plots to developers, by taxes theycouldn’t keep up with. Development, inturn means equipment that Brown thinksexisting infrastructure wasn’t designedfor.

“Tis didn’t happen before thoseapartments [at Main and 17] were built. Ifyou make a pie and the crust is too thin,the filling is going to leak out,” she said ofpost flooding repairs.

Te clarity of her comments andforceful tone resonated into cheersand raucous applause. Kevin urner,DO District Construction Engineer,responded saying work wasn’t finished,before describing a future Main and 17intersection.

LeMin described a Main Road widened

from 17 to the north end of River Roadusing a plan that saved 47 grand oaks overprevious plans. Steve Tigpen, Directorof ransportation Development who hada leading role in the tag team of DOofficials, was bent on sharing every knowndetail of the project. Te first priority,he said, was to repair what they had byinstalling more and better drainage while widening, raising and repaving theimmediate area.

Te permanent solution pitched byDO officials to address both floodingand congestion at Main and 17 is the longterm, more exotic and expensive “flyover.”Te “flyover” is currently being debated atCCC and has previously been reported byTe Island Connection. It was the “longterm” part of the response that promptedanother attendee to ask if the county would place a hold on building permitsuntil roads had a chance to catch up todemands.

Te Kiawah Island Community Association reported as many as 80 newresidential development projects had beenapproved for Johns Island as recently as2010. Although a bad economy slowedthings down at the time, the pace ofdevelopment is picking up again accordingto attendee Eric Draper of the CharlestonReal Estate group. Te impact of buildingthousands of new homes on Johns Island

infrastructure warrants consideration andaction, urged Rich Tomas who deftlyemceed the event.

Tomas, who is on the St. Johns WaterCompany Board and is involved withboth the JI Council and CCSI, helpedput the meeting together because so manyquestions were coming to members of allthree groups.

The ‘Pitchfork’ solution for the intersection of Maybank and River.


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into a waiting glass. It’s kind of like avending machine but better, because inthis scenario your Cheetos don’t get stuckbetween the spinning gizmo and the glasspane, cruelly mocking you.

On the contrary, these state-of-the-artpouring machines are programmed to

work brilliantly. Each hold up to 16different bottles and keep the wines athighly controlled temperatures. Likemany industry experts, Beadle keeps hisdeepest reds at a cool 60 degrees and hismost delicate whites at 40 degrees, witheverything else falling in the spectrumbetween. Each time the machine draws

wine from the bottle, it pumps inargon gas. Tis colorless, tasteless gas

is heavier than air, so it creates a seal onthe remaining wine that is superior toother storage solutions. With this system,opened wine can be kept for 60 days withno loss of flavor or body.

Computerized, temp-controlled,chemically-mechanized…the geek factorhere is huge. For wine nuts who thrive onvariety and experimentation, the systemallows for maximum optionality. Whilemost wine stores and restaurants can’tstomach the thought of opening a $100bottle for tasting or glass-sized portions,FortyEight can sample wines that run

well above that price range: a bottleof inky 2011 Hall Jack’s Masterpiece

Cabernet Sauvignon has a sticker-price of$155.98, but can be enjoyed by the glassfor $41.04. However, that’s still quite

a chunk of change for many a drinker.Most of Beadle’s other wines fall into asignificantly lower price range and runbetween $7 to $14 dollars a glass. Tere’salso the perk of “Happier Hour,” whichgoes from 3 to 6 p.m. daily and offers a 20percent discount on all pours.

Beadle named the place FortyEight,and he’s fully committed to the moniker.

“Tere are 48 items on the foodmenu,” he says, “and we’ll be featuring

48 local and regional craft beers. We’realso offering 48 wines on tap, which willchange frequently.” Te flanking winestore offers 840 bottles by the bottle,inversing his magic number.

Te fare offered here, while not ground-breaking, is well-sourced and carefullyconsidered. Chef Emily Guzniczak, agraduate of Johnson and Wales in Denver,CO, will be overseeing the kitchen. Temost prominent offerings are meats,cheeses, and bruschettas—not surprisingconsidering they are meant to accompany

wine. Among the more interestingitems are the thoughtfully-craftedcheese flights, like the one dedicated

to downtown fromagerie goat.sheep.cow. that features a trio of HumboldtFog (goat cheese), Ewephoria (sheep’scheese), and cow-sourced Cambozola($14). Charcuterie ranges from familiarprosciutto di Parma to rarer items likesalame duck saucisson and speck ($12-19).

On the whole, the panel of new guestsat FortyEight's opening night seem tobe intrigued by the concept, if perhapsa bit intimidated by the newness of theprocess. It appeals to any shopper’s senseof adventure, but this type of servicecan also encourage over-spending if youaren’t used to the way multiple tastingscan rack up on an innocent looking card.

Some patrons seem concerned with prices,some don’t. Robert McBride, a SeabrookIslander, stops in to look around. He’saccustomed to coming to Kiawah Spiritsfor his wines, usually plied with a listfrom his wife. He sees the potential forsomething great to happen here.

“It’s a novelty,” he says. “People lovenovelties, especially out here where thingsdon’t change too quickly. Once thenewness wears off, that’s when the real testcomes.” After a beat, he adds, “But I thinkthis place can pass the test.”

FortyEight - A Wine Bar is located at547 Freshfields Drive, 843.768.2245,www.fortyeightwinebar.com. It will be open

Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday from Noon – 10 p.m.

Seabrook Island Gardenlub hosts Holiday House

BY ALBERTA BARRONFor The Island Connection

he Seabrook Island Garden Clubcordially invites all its SeabrookIsland friends, neighbors and

guests to the annual Holiday Opene. Te date is Sunday, Dec. 6 from.m. Te event will be located at

eabrook Island Lake House.Shortercooler weather, pumpkin pie and

y trots are a sure indication that the

holidays are upon us. Te members of theSeabrook Island Garden Club absolutelylove the holidays and can’t wait to startcelebrating.

On Friday, Dec. 4, Garden ClubMembers will be busy decorating thetree in the Lobby of the Lake House inpreparation for the annual Holiday OpenHouse which is scheduled on Sunday,Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Come join theparty and spread the holiday cheer. Foodand drink is provided by the members ofthe Garden Club including; heavy horsd'oeuvres, desserts and holiday punch.

For information on the Holiday OpenHouse Committee or how you can help,

contact the committee Co-chairpersons;Kathy Rigtrup, Email: [email protected] Fay Potter, Email: wizzzard48@ comcast.net

Te next regular club meeting isscheduled for Jan. 8, with special speakerom Johnson, the Director of Gardens atMagnolia Plantation.

For information on Seabrook IslandGarden Club membership please contact:Cheryl Schumann Email: cschumann@ seabrookislandrealestate.com.

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Tom and Jinny FossiBY MARIA GUROVICH


itor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlight is a column in Te Island Connection highlightingers of the community who give their time to help others. If you know of a volunteer

deserves the spotlight email [email protected].

Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach relies heavily onvolunteers to provide its services

ople in need on James, Johns, andmalaw Islands. In addition to manydual volunteers, some married couples

decide to get involved to make ant on their community. One suchis om and Jinny Fossi.

e Fossis have been married for 54and have four married children and 12children. Tey both retired 12 yearsnd, one year later, moved to beautifuleston to escape the cold Northeast

rs.m and Jinny grew up in a small townnnecticut. om graduated from thersity of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s

nglish. He then worked for threeat the Connecticut Department ofre. Later, the couple moved to Statege, PA, for three years where ometed his Master’s degree in SociologyPenn State while working in thetment of Community Development.

wards, they moved to Harrisburg, PA, for thirty two years, om workedministration at a psychiatric facility

he was in charge of training formultidisciplinary treatment teams.

onally, he served as director of aatric unit and implemented one of theient-rights programs in Pennsylvania.ny graduated from Penn State with alor’s degree in Psychology and worked

he Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaSecurity Disability as a Claims

icator for three years. For the next 20she worked with the Department of

h’s WIC Program as a Program Policyanning Administrator.ing to college while raising fouren and working part time did nothem a lot of free time to volunteer.ver, for three years, om was active in

mmunity organization in Harrisburg,

ing under the same principles as Teeston Area Justice Ministry, whichsed social and economic issues suchm landlords, crime, and economicce. He also helped coach their sons’

all teams. In Harrisburg, PA, theywere facilitators in their church forite of Christian Initiation of Adultshe Catholic Church, and mentors fored couples preparing for marriage in

the Catholic Church. Tey continue to bementors today for St John Catholic Churchin North Charleston. om also served forsix years as a school board member at theirchildren’s parochial high school.

“When we moved to Charleston in 2004, we were looking for a volunteer opportunity when our neighbor told us about theOutreach and all of the wonderful things itdoes for the residents of Johns, James and

Wadmalaw Islands. It seemed like a goodfit for us and the rest is history!” remembers

Jinny. For three years they volunteered withthe “Yes, I Can” Summer Camp two days a

week. During that time om became awareof the ESL Program and moved to teachingESL two nights a week, and Jinny movedto the reception desk and is minimallyinvolved with the annual fundraising event,the Auction.

What they most like about volunteering with the Outreach is “the graciousness of theclients and the caring staff. We believe that

we receive more than we give through thegratitude received from the clients to such anextent that it is almost embarrassing to us.”Tey believe that “positive change can onlyoccur if we treat the clients with the respectand dignity they deserve by addressing thebasic needs of the poor and those strugglingto become a part of American society.Trough improved literacy, we can make

the path to full acceptance less rigorousand by bolstering their strengths on thepath to self‐sufficiency, we help them seehow valuable they are to themselves, theirfamilies, and their communities.”

When asked if they feel like theyhave made a difference they reply withcharacteristic modesty, “We can only testifythat the genuine gratitude voiced by theparticipants means that they know thatsome doors are open to them when muchelse of what they hear is often denigrating.”

o those who are thinking about gettinginvolved they would say, “Share your timeand talent with those less fortunate andthe rewards you reap are by far greater than

what you give. We are called to share ourblessings with others.”

and Jinny Fossi have been marriedyears.

Charleston Sail andPower Squadron issues

Call for CaptainsBY JEFF LA RUE


he Charleston Sail and PowerSquadron is seeking captains,pleasure boaters and boating club

members from power, sailing and fishingclubs throughout the Lowcountry for the2015 Parade of Boats. Te Parade will be heldthe evening of Dec. 12 and can be viewed allalong the shoreline of the Charleston Harbor.

“Te Squadron is proud to once againpartner with the City of Charlestonto present the Lowcountry’s premierholiday Harbor tradition,” said SquadronCommander Bill Quick. “We're lookingfor vessels and crew to participate in theparade and express their creativity as well asto compete for prizes and bragging rights.”

Tis December’s parade marks the34th year for the annual event presentedin partnership of with the City ofCharleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Registration information can be foundonline at HolidayParadeOfBoats.com, atarea marinas, boat dealers and Charleston

Area West Marine stores. Te deadline forregistrations to be delivered to the Officeof Cultural Affairs is Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.Unregistered vessels wil l not be allowed to

participate in the parade.Te Charleston Sail and Power

Squadron, chartered in 1947, is one of450 members of the United States PowerSquadrons. Its mission is to promoteboating education, friendship and fun. TeCharleston Squadron offers a wide variety ofboating classes, sponsors monthly boatingevents and provides free vessel safety checks.Te United States Power Squadrons is thepremier boating organization dedicatedto safe boating through education since1914. Learn more by visiting www.CharlestonSailAndPowerSquadron.org.

Te City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs produces and supports programsthat educate, inform, and inspire througha wide variety of cultural activities thatcelebrate creativity and diversity, contributeto the area’s economic development, andunderscore Charleston’s reputation as aninternational cultural destination. Learnmore at www.CharlestonArts.org

Download the parade of Boats RegistrationForm here holidayparadeofboats.com/ registration-form-for-participants/


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