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The Sea Islands Sweet Tooth FairyTODD GERHART SPURS ON LOCAL CHILDREN TO SUCCESS WITH ICE CREAM

JICS students Justin and Keillor celebrate wining the shing contest with Ice Cream Boat Caf owner and local ice cream philanthropist Todd Gerhart.PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY

BY RALPH SECOY AND JENNIFER TUOHYFor The Island Connection

Saturday, May 14, odd Gerhart, owner of Te Ice Cream Boat Cafe atBohicket Marina, hosted a group of children from James Island ChristianSchool. A fun fishing contest came first, then the ice cream.

Te ice cream flavor of mixed yellow, blue and red called Superman wasby far the favorite, and chaperones were not left out of the treats. Everyone alsoreceived a card for free ice cream on his or her next visit, although some wantedto use it right away.

All arrangements and expenses were made and paid for by Gerhart, who iscommitted to helping children in many ways. Among his giving, Gerhart buysbooks for Mt. Zion Elementary on Johns Island, and rewards high grades at theschool with, you guessed it, ice cream.

Gerhart visits the school every nine weeks when the grades are given out.

Children who make the honor roll or Principles list get free ice cream, a hugeincentive for these youngsters. Earlier this year he approached the school nurse,Abbi Beckford, about what el se he could do for the chi ldren.

Beckford, who had wanted to implement a First Book program at the schoolfor a while, jumped at the opportunity. First Book is a group that puts togetherboxes of books for schools to help children start their at home library collection,by giving them their first book. Every book that is provided through the programgoes home with the child; it doesnt stay at the school.

Gerharts sponsorship of the program provided the school with 670 books.Children in each grade received thesame age-appropriate books, Teoy Story for Kindergarten, Te


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Building towards a better futureK I A W A H W O M E N P U T G I R L P O W E R T O G O O D U S E

AT H A B I TAT W O M E N S B U I L D

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

It was an inspiring sight. Women fromall walks of life stood shoulder toshoulder, ladder next to ladder as they

worked together to help bui ld a home fora woman working hard to improve herfamilys life.

Sea Island Habitat for Humanitys14th annual Womens Build took placeMay 3 to 10 on James Island. On May 8,a group of 13 women from Kiawah Islandand three St. Johns firefighters went alongto lend a hand.

You should see Eileen caulk inside ahouse! Colleen Walz, St Johns Fire Chief,

said with a laugh as the women took amuch needed break from the sun andenjoyed a hearty lunch courtesy of ChickFil A under the shade of a tent.

Eileen Van Horn has been volunteeringfor Habitat for Humanity for 15 years,and serves as an inspiration for the large

assemblage of women from KiawahIsland that gathered at the Laurel OakGrove Community on a hot and humidTursday.

I think it would make a lot of husbandsproud to see what their wives are doingout here today, Susan Poole, St. JohnsFirefighter, said.

Te house sitting alongside the lunchtent was already halfway to becoming ahome. Te women had spent the morningputting in windows and placing the roof.

Te contingency of Kiawah womenhad been rounded up by the combinedforces of Wendy Kulick, whose husbandused to help Habitat find land on JohnsIsland, and her friend and colleagueDiane Lehder. Te duo kicked off thetradition a few years back, after Lehderhad volunteered with some women fromSeabrook one year, and decided to get a

group of women from Kiawah together.

Tis year was the largest group everfrom the island, and was comprised ofShauneen Hutchinson, Nancy Johnson,Pam Levy, Lauren Pugh, Lisa Pugh, DeeRausch, Barbara Sanders, Nancy Smith,Eileen Van Horn, Fran Wermuth, Kulickand Lehder. Tey also recruited some firepower from St Johns fire department inthe form of Susan Poole, Patty Stantonand Colleen Walz.

You get a lot more out of doing thisthan you give, said Kulick, referring tothe reward of literally building a safe,stable environment for a local family.

Habitat provides safe, decent andaffordable home for a family in need of ahand up, not a hand out, and the womensbuild is an empowering event that creates

a we can do it bond among the builders.Its amazing to see these ladies putting

up walls, Julia Hammer, developmentand communications coordinator for SeaIsland Habitat said. Womens Build isreally a unique event, usually its just 3 or4 volunteers, this week we have over 100people helping out.

Kiawah Island golf resort also supplieda team during the week, and even helda bake sale to help raise funds a portionof the $65,000 needed for the materialsto build the 3 bedroom, two bathroomLEED certified house.

We have women of all ages out here,from 18 to 80. Teres something foreveryone to do, and you learn a new ski ll,Hammer said.

Te Laurel Grove neighborhood has 22homes, eight are finished and occupied,five are nearly complete and the rest arescheduled to be built this year.

To find out about volunteer opportunitieswith Sea Island Habitat visit www.seaislandhabitat.org.

The women volunteers from Kiawah, pose with the team they worked with on May 8.Pictured are Lauren Pugh, Wendy Kulick, Dee Rausch, Shauneen Hutchinson, Pam

Levy, Diane Lehder, Barbara Sanders, Nancy Smith, Lisa Pugh, Colleen Walz and

Eileen Van Horn.

Monday, June 9

Kiawah MunicipalCourt

10:30 11:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wednesday,

June 11

Kiawah Arts CouncilMeeting10 a.m. 12 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Kiawah Public SafetyCommittee Meeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Seabrook IslandTown Planning

Commission Meeting2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Thursday, June12

Kiawah DisasterAwareness Day10 a.m. 2 p.m.Te Sandcastle

Tuesday, June

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Kiawah Ways andMeans CommitteeMeeting2 4 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Seabrook Island

Town CouncilMeeting2:30 4:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Wednesday,

June 25

Kiawah LivabilityCourt9:30 10:30 a.m.Kiawah own Council

Kiawah MunicipalCourt10:30 11:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall


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Andre will

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Island Connection seekscommunity reporter

civic

he Island Connection is lookingto hire a part-time reporter tocover municipal government on

Seabrook and Kiawah Islands.Te successful candidate willbe required to attend variousmunicipal committee meetingsand own Council meetingsand translate the informationsuccinctly and accurately to thecitizens of the islands. He or shewill also have the opportun ity tocontribute feature stories to thenewspaper.

Previous reporting experiencepreferred, but training willbe offered to a candidate whodemonstrates enthusiasm andinterest in the subject matter.

o apply for the position please emaila cover letter, resume and samples of yourwriting to [email protected].

BY MICHAEL SOSNOWSKIFor The Island Connection

Investment in a lifetimeJ O H N S I S L A N D E R S PAT H T O C O L L E G E A T R U E C O M M U N I T Y E F F O R T

On the morning of May 17, JohnsIslands Andre Coaxum walkedacross the stage under the oaks at

Charleston Collegiate School to receive hisdiploma after seven outstanding years as anatural student leader at the school. Nextfall, Andre will be the first in his familyto go to college, having been acceptedto UNC Chapel Hill on a full academicscholarship. Andres is a true Johns Islandsuccess story.

Te Student Body President ofCharleston Collegiate and the Salutatorianof an impressive senior class, with studentsaccepted at UVA, Wake Forest, ulane,emple, Univ. of Colorado Boulder,UGA, USC and Clemson, Andre was alsochosen by his peers and teachers to be the2014 Honor Graduate, one of the school shighest honors, which carries with it theresponsibility of delivering the seniorspeech at graduation.

Andre arrived at CCS a s a 6th grader,after Sunshine Math tutors and Kiawahresidents Pete rees, Dick Murphy, LarryIwan, Steve Sager and Roger Ackermannoticed tremendous potential in the

young boy during advanced math sessionsafter school at Mt. Zion Elementary.Tese gentlemen brought Andre to

CCS and helped sponsor his first year atthe school. His education from that pointon was provided for through generouslocal donations to the schools JohnTompson Collegiate Scholars Fund, a

fund with a growing donor base that nowsupports the education of over 35 studentsat the PreK-12 college prep school.

Andre is a true role model andinspiration for the next generation ofstudents, and a great representative allof the great people (teachers, donors,mentors) on our island that made hisstory possible. It is this kind of neighborlysupport that will have the power to makeour island stronger via our best resource,our children. alk about the investment ofa lifetime.

Bill McTigue, center, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Hacker Burr, Charleston Collegiate Schools Head, present Andre

Coaxum with his diploma.


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Tax relief offered forrental property owners

BY KATHRYN CASEYThe Island Connection Reporter

Abill targeted at relieving tax burdenson South Carolinas middle classhas been introduced to the South

Carolina Legislature. Read for the firsttime on June 6, 2013, Bill 437 is underreview by the Senate. Tis bill questionshow long a homeowner can rent theirproperty before their home is assessed ata higher rate.

Normally, an owner-occupied homeis assessed at 4 percent for property taxpurposes, while all other homes areassessed at 6 percent. After being rented

for 15 days a year, a home is assessed atthe higher rate. Bill 437 would allow ataxpayer to rent a property for up to 72days and retain the special 4 percent,according to the bills documents.

Bill 437s sponsor, Senator Ray Cleary,

R - Georgetown, believes the changesto the code of laws of South Carolina isnecessary for some middle class familiesthat cant afford not to rent their homes.

For the last 10 years, Senate has beentrying to help people keep their homes,Cleary said. Some people are forced tomove into a condo for the summer andrent their home out to afford increasinginsurance rates. Tey really dont want tolose the family home, for a lot of people,thats their only home.

According to Cleary, the currentproperty tax laws are not fair to the middleclass families who cannot afford theincreased property taxes that come withrenting a home for more than 14 days.

Tis isnt a tax break for the rich. Its

more for the middle class, Cleary said.It doesnt give them a tax break, it allowsthem to say this is their permanent home.

Cleary goes onto explain that in theeyes of the Supreme Court, someone thatrents their home for more than 15 daysof the year cannot claim it as their mainresidence.

Te bill has just come out of the Senatewith a date change. Its next stop is a reviewin the House.

This isnt a

tax break for

the rich. Its

more for the

middle class.

Senator Ray Cleary


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Wave Dissipation System approved by State SenateM O U N T P L E A S A N T R E S I D E N T S I N V E N T I O N H E L P S D I S S I P AT E T H E

P O W E R O F T H E O C E A N B E F O R E I T D A M A G E S S T R U C T U R E S

BY JENNIFER TUOHYThe Island Connection Editor

he Wave Dissipation System

designed by Mount Pleasantresident Deron Nettles has been

approved for use by the South CarolinaState legislature. Te system has beenadded as a fourth option for propertyowners who have obtained an emergencyorder to protect their property from theencroaching ocean.

On uesday May 20, 2014 theHouse voted unanimously to allowwave dissipation systems or other newtechnology as an alternative to currentlyused methods. Last month the Senatealso approved the measure. Anotherprocedural vote sends the bill to thegovernor for her signature.

Te system will now be allowed to beused instead of or in conjunction with the

current methods, Nettles said. Currentmethods include sand bags, sand scrapingand re-nourishment.

Its a very simple process, State Rep.Davey Hiott said before the vote. Whatthey do is very temporary. Tey can takeit and put it up in 72 hours.

Nettles system is designed to protectstructures behind it by dissipatingthe power of waves before they hitthe structures. Constructed of a

hollow composite polyvinyl resin andpolyethylene plastic, it resembles a tightly-woven log fence both in appearance and

implementation. Piles are water-jettedinto the beach and housing units slippedover the top. Multiple log-shaped panels

are then slotted between the units and

everything is locked into place.When waves hit the panels they are

able to pass through it but at substantiallyreduced energy levels, which differentiatesthe system from a traditional sea wall thatsimply blocks waves.

Its important for people to rememberthat its a system thats devised todissipate wave energy off a dune systemor structure, Nettles said. Any sand thatbuilds up in front or behind the system,thats a bonus.

Nettles first installed a test system infront of Seascape Condos on the northerntip of the Isle of Palms. Te 88 foot widefence was in place through March of thisyear. Following a particularly high tidehowever, parts of it were washed away.

It broke up during the new moon hightide, Mary Pringle, Isle of Palms andSullivans Island Project Leader for theSCDNR urtle Nest Protection Program,said. I found part of it at 29th Ave., andat 12th Ave.

Te rate of erosion starting to occurout there is really ramping up, Nettlessaid when asked about the break up and

This new 144 ft wave dissipation system was installed on the northern end of the Isle of

Palms in May, it replaced the trial 88 f t system in place since October.

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subsequent removal of the wall. We werelosing ground on keeping those sidescontained. Te wings were only embedded3-4 feet, and they were adversely impactedby the extreme high tide. Te main part,which was down 6-8 feet did fine. It wasa test and wasnt designed to fully protectthat north corner of that building.

He has since installed a 144ft fenceembedded up to 12 feet, making it muchlonger and stronger. Nettles pointed outthey were able to remove the entire 88 feetin 4 hours.

If you tried to do that with 88 feet of

sandbags it would take days or a week, andthey would be shredding and littering.

As of early June, Nett les says the newsystem is performing nicely now that itis specifically designed and tailored toprotect the north corner of the building.

urtle advocates on the islands are notparticularly happy however.

If it is out on the beach and thosehorizontal pipes are in place then itsnot turtle friendlybecause its a barrier,Pringle said. Im just afraid people aregetting their hopes upwith unrealisticexpectations regarding erosion.

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A high tide shows water coming through the system. PHOTO BY MARY PRINGLE

o be truly turtle friendly it wouldhave to be removed between May andOctober, thats turtle nesting season, thatswhen the rules go into effect.

However an emergency order overridesDHECs turtle nesting rules, which is whythe sandbags and now the wave dissipationsystem are allowed in front of the Seascapecondos.

Nettles counters that his fence is far

friendlier than the sandbags, which arethe current option being used on Isle ofPalms.

When you have no storm or noelevated tidal events the panels dont needto be in therethats when its turtlefriendly. If you have a storm or high tidecome in, you can install the panels andthen quickly remove them afterwards, hesaid. But when youre in an emergencysituation like the Ocean Club its not aconducive area for turtles to nest. Teyrenot going to nest in a heavily erodedarea. Te turtle team will find them andrelocate them.

Now that the system has been approvedfor use in emergency situations, what isnext for Nettles?

Were looking at helping people, hesaid. We really think we have a goodproduct and something thats provento not cause scouring or any down driftproblems. Were really happy with that.Were working closely with OCRMand DHEC to show them were havinggood results. Were having surveys andelevations shot every two weeks.

Not all conservationists are onboardhowever, Te State newspaper reportedthat Duke University coastal geologist

Orrin Pilkey doubts more study will makea difference.

If the device is blocking sand, it isinterfering with the natural movement ofthe beach, he said. And if the device istoo large, it could limit public access tothe beach.

It stays tight to a dune line that is nearto a structure, it doesnt impede beachgoers, Nettles said. Sandbags usually

block public access, our system does not.We can have all public access open withour system. Plus were only going to bein areas like the Ocean Club or Seascapewhere its bad.

Pilkey believes however that the systemis simply a seawall and will cause the lossof beach without helping the propertybehind it.

I just cant believe that in this dayand age this kind of device would be onthe market. It aint gonna work. Id stakemy reputation on it. I call these kinds ofthings snake oil devices, he said to TeState newspaper.

One Isle of Palms resident noted thatat high tide the waves had taken out anyaccreted sand behind the system and then

some.Te water was actually scraping thebeach behind the wall, she said.

For now however, Nettles has hischance to prove his doubters wrong. Tenew legislation means the system can bein place until the anticipated sand bar thatis slowly migrating to the northern end ofIsle of Palms comes to the rescue of thehomes there.


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Nature & Wildlife

Osprey chick hatches in new homeN E S T I N G P L A T F O R M S I N S T A L L E D AT L E G A R E F A R M S

L A S T Y E A R P R O V E S U C C E S S F U L

BY COLIN CUSKLEYFor The Island Connection

Last fall, with the help of BerkeleyElectric, the Johns IslandConservancy installed two osprey

nesting platforms, one at Legare Farms andone at Mullet Hall (a third was recentlyinstalled at CAR Farms). Often it cantake a couple of years for a nesting pair tooccupy a new platform. Ospreys prefer toreturn to the same nesting site each year.Te Legare site was near a former nest on avery tall communications tower. As part ofthe project, the communications companyremoved the old nest from the tower.

When the pair returned early th is yearto find their old home gone, they movedto the new platform. In late March thefemale was spotted brooding eggs.

We continued to observe the birds

sitting on nest through the end of April.On May 7 we saw the hen was no longersitting and appeared to be spreadingher wings in the hot sun as if shieldingsomething. While no chick was visible,we think one must have hatched by thistime. Ten on May 16 we got a picture ofa chick.

Ospreys generally lay multiple eggs, upto 4. But only one chick has been observedso far. Often, the first to hatch, the biggestand strongest, will monopolize all the

food and force out younger siblings. Weare not sure if this is the case with our nest

or if only one egg had been laid.

Platform Installed at CATR Farms

A platform built this past winter forCAR Farms, which is located at theBrickhouse Equestrian Center, was finallyerected this month. Berkeley Electric hada busy winter season with the ice stormsand then the ground was too wet after

the many rainstorms. Once the groundfirmed up, the busy Berkeley crew againdid a great job. While the platform gotin too late for this nesting season, we areoptimistic that the great location on atwo-acre pond will attract a pair next year.Te platform can be seen from River Rd.where it intersects Hamilton Rd.

Colin Cuskley is the Executive Directorof the Johns Island Conservancy, read aboutthe osprey platforms and other projects at itswebsite jicsc.org.

Dad brings lunch to his family.PHOTO BY COLIN CUSKLEY

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If its Monday, thismust be Arlington

National Cemetery!

M T. Z I O N F I F T H G R A D E R SV I S I T D . C .

BY WENDY KULICKFor The Island Connection

hree Smithsonian museums,the Changing of the Guard atthe omb of the Unknowns at

Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S.Capitol, six memorials, a 3D movie aboutlemurs and their unique habitat, a tour ofFords Teatre followed by a play aboutPresident Lincolns assassination, and theHolocaust Museumall in less than fourdays. Tese were just some of the placesin our nations capital fifth graders fromJohns Islands Mt. Zion ElementarySchool had the opportunity to see betweenMonday, May 19 and Tursday, May 22.

Tis jam-packed, exciting trip enabledthe history and science they have beenstudying for the past two years come alivefor the 24 students. An especially poignantpart of the trip was the visit to the WorldWar II Memorial, where students hadthe opportunity to speak with individualveterans of World War II and learn firsthand about their experiences.

Perhaps the most moving experiencewas during the visit to the HolocaustMuseum, listening to Jacques Fein,Maryla Orgel Korn, and Halina AsharoffPeabody describe their experiences assurvivors of the Nazis occupation of their

countries, France and Poland. Teir liveswere upended when the Nazis forcedthem to be separated from their parents.All three of them were infants or toddlerswhen, through the k indness of strangers,they were kept safe from deportation toconcentration camps.

Although exhausted after four long,busy days, the students all felt this was atrip they would always remember.

Te Washington, DC visit has becomea tradition for graduating fifth gradersat Mt. Zion. It was especially gratifyingto hear all the compliments the childrenreceived at almost every place they went.Tey were well behaved, interested inwhat we were seeing and hearing, andasked relevant questions.

Everyone returned home safe, soundand totally exhaustedchildren andchaperones alike. We will all rememberwhat a special four days we spent togetherand I doubt the students will ever forgetthis hands-on learning experience. Tistrip would not have been possible withoutthe generosity of Kiawah and Seabrookproperty owners contributions and thefundraising events the students heldduring the year.

Whats hot

Stay safe on twowheels this summer

BY BRANDON JOHNSTONFor The Island Connection

Summer is once again upon us and itstime to break out those bicycles andenjoy these beautiful Carolina days.

Yet, according to the National Highwayraffic Safety Administration A total of677 pedal cyclists were killed in motorvehicle crashes in recent years. Terefore,here are a few tips for cyclist s and motoriststo help keep everyone safe while enjoyingour magnificent lowcountry area.

Always wear a helmet, especiallywhen riding on or near roadways.

Wear bright clothing and make sureyou have reflectors or lights in the frontand rear of your bike so you can be easily

seen by motorists. Motorists should use extra

caution while driving, particularly inneighborhoods and other congested orresidential areas where bicyclists are likelyto travel.

Motorists and cyclists have aresponsibility to share the road and lookout for each other.

Be courteous and remember touse proper hand signals when turning,slowing, or stopping.

Obey trafc signs and ride in bikelanes if available.

Children should always be supervisedwhile cycl ing, par ticularly nea r roadways.

Te Lowcountry has much to offer forus all to enjoy. So please follow these tips,be safe, and have fun.

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100, 101and stillgrowing

K I A W A H -S E A B R O O K

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STAFF REPORTFor The Island Connection

he Kiawah-Seabrook ExchangeClub passes a century markonce again as the membership of

the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Clubcontinues to grow.

At the past meeting of the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, the 100thand 101st active members were inductedinto the club. Pam Paroli of SeabrookIsland and Michael Lehane of KiawahRiver Estates were the new members

who were inducted. Both were sponsoredby Exchangeite, Mike Gorski. After the

welcome to the new members, the clubrose for a toast in recognition of the clubsgrowth.

President Mike odd shared some ofthe membership history with the clubmembers. Te club had an all-time highenrollment of 115 members in 1989. Tisis the first time the club has exceeded 100

members since 2007-2008 when FrankFarfone was the Club President.

om Miller, Membership Chairpersonfor the club, also recognized Past PresidentRoger Steel for sponsoring seven of thenewer members.

Te Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Clubis a service club which is open to womenand men who either live or have an interestin the greater Johns and WadmalawIslands. Te club was chartered in 1984and has supported local charities with over$2,000,000 in financial support. Tis yearthe club has financially supported over 20charitable and educational activities.

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Homegrown FarmersMarket flourishes

J O H N S I S L A N D M A R K E T S T A R T S N E W

P R O G R A M M I N G , R E C E I V E S G R A N T

BY BETH ANN HOLBROOKFor The Island Connection

As part of its commitment tothe community and leading asustainable lifestyle, Homegrown

Johns Island Farmers Market isincorporating free educational eventsthroughout the summer. Kicking off theevents this Saturday, May 31 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. are activities including apresentation by local bee expert LarrySexton and a new vendor booth featuringdelicious prepared foods that use onlyfresh ingredients available at the market.

Johns Island Farmers Market, locatedat 3546 Maybank Highway, is one of41 South Carolina community farmersmarkets to be awarded a $500 grant from

AgSouth Farm Credit. Te Summerville-based cooperative will be on hand topresent the check and give away 250reusable tote bags with the TinkOutside the Store logo. Free parking is

available all day. Larry Sexton of Charleston Bees

and Honey and the Charleston AreaBeekeepers Association will have anobservation bee hive on display all day anda honey extraction presentation at noon

Check presentation with DrewMcClam from AgSouth at 10:30 a.m.

Recipe cards available at new vendorJohn Davis booth

Live music by Ed and GretchenRobinson from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bounce House for kids and interactiveactivities for all ages

Food truck Baja Burritos opens at 10a.m.

Cornhole game sets available foreveryone to enjoy


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June 06, 2014Island Connection Calendar June 2

NGOING EVENS

ondays

rmers Marketop for Lowcountry produce, preparedds, crafts, specialty products and more atFarmers Market at Freshfields Village.

e Market will begin June 2, and will takece every Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. untilgust 25.

OPS Bible Study0 a.m. at the Sandcastle

onday Bridge Groupe Monday Bridge Group needs new

yers. 9 a.m. at the Lake House. Forre information, please contact Loriuenow at 843.768.2314 or Ilse Calcagno843.768.0317.

abrook Stitcherse Lake House, every Monday from 11

m. - 1 p.m. For more information, pleasentact Denise Doyon at [email protected].

Tuesdays

Mah Jongg Practice2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesday of the month,Te Lake House - Osprey 2, 1 - 4 p.m.Open to all new players, those returningto the game, and anyone else who wantsa chance to practice with others whoare learning the game. If you have anyquestions, please contact Helen Tompsonat [email protected].

Wednesdays

Nickelodeon Character WednesdaysStarting June 4 your favorite Nickelodeoncharacters will be making specialappearances at the waterparks onWednesdays this summer. Catch themduring your visit to Splash Zone, SplashIsland, and Whirlin Waters AdventureWaterpark. Characters will makeappearances during regular park hours (10a.m. 6 p.m.); exact times will be availableon site.

Freshfields Village Outdoor Movie Series8:30 p.m., May 28-August 27. StarlightCinema offers free, outdoor movies onWednesdays. Bring a beach chair or blanket,pack a picnic and head to the Village Green.Tere will be new releases like Frozen andclassic family movies like Remember theitans playing this summer. Upcomingmovies include Te Smurfs 2, Hook,Despicable Me 2, Honey I Shrunk the Kids,

and Te Nut Job. For more informationvisit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.

Thursdays

Yappy Hour and Pups, Yups & FoodTruck returnBoth held on select Tursday evenings atJames Island County Park and PalmettoIslands County Park in Mount Pleasant.Yappy Hour features live music andbeverages for sale, directly in the off-leashdog park at James Island County Park.Yappy Hour kicks off on May 15 with aperformance by the Soul Fish Duo. Pups,Yups and Food rucks offers on-site foodtrucks and live music in the meadow atPalmetto Islands County Park in MountPleasant, just adjacent to the dog park.Pups, Yups and Food rucks will debutMay 22 with the Ca st Iron Food ruck andlive music by family favorite Dave Landeo.

Fridays

Music on the Green

Fridays from May 30 to August 29,6 to 9 p.m. Tese family-friendly liveperformances are the perfect place to kickyour heels up and enjoy the sounds of rock,blues, jazz, country, soul, disco and everygenre in between.June 6: Shelly Waters is a Louisiana nativewho brings her Cajun country, swamp pop,Gulf Coast rhythm n rock sound to theEast Coast.June 13: Chris Crosby Group is a multi-talented group of musicians who performeverything from acoustic and jazz tocountry and beach.June 20: Coconut Groove Bands fivemembers pride themselves on playingfeel good music. Whether its island,soul, rhythm & blues, funk, blues oreasy listening, they are guaranteed crowdpleasers.June 27: Rubberband puts on a high energyshow mixed with disco, reggae, hip hop,funk, R&B and rock hits to keep everyoneon their feet.

Preschool ZoneFridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351 MaybankHighway, Johns Island Regional Library.3-6 years old with adult. Call 843.559.1945for more information.

Music on the Green6-9 p.m., May 30-August 29 at FreshfieldsVillage. Kiawah Island will be rocking withFreshfield Villages free weekly concerts onthe Village Gree. Tese are family friendlylive performances. Tere will be rock,blues, jazz, country, soul, disco and everygenre in between. Upcoming concertsinclude Groove rain, Shelly Waters, ChrisCosby Group, Coconut Groove Band, andRubberband. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com for more information.

Saturdays

Amys Place live entertainmentTe restaurant just outside the gates ofSeabrook features live entertainment withSteve Joy (Jazz) every Saturday night from6 8 p.m. Special guest appearances bybeloved Ann Caldwell singing R&B, Joeedesko, John Stockdale and Shrimp CitySlim.

HomegrownNew Johns Island Farmers Market. EverySaturday at 3546 Maybank Highway

Johns Island, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. www.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine in MarionSquare, 329 Meeting Street. A variety oflocal produce, plants, herbs and cut flowersas well as breakfast and lunch vendors, liveentertainment and an assortment of juriedarts and crafts from local artisans for visitorsto experience.

Summer Concert Series on the SanctuaryGrand LawnShows begin at 5pm on Saturday evenings.Te Summer Concert Series is KiawahIsland Golf Resorts summer live musiclineup which will be held most Saturdaysat Te Sanctuary on the beautiful GrandLawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.Each concert is packed with family friendlyentertainment and beachy, summermusic. Each concert will host a differentregional band for this complimentary eventsponsored by State Accommodations ax(SAAX) Funds, own of Kiawah andKiawah Island Golf Resort.

Ongoing

Unfurled: Flags from the Collections ofthe Charleston Museum

Te Charleston Museum presents anoriginal exhibition, Unfurled: Flags fromthe Collections of the Charleston Museum,from May 5, 2014 to January 4, 2015. Ondisplay in its Historic extiles Gallery, theMuseums flag collection spans from theearly 19th century to the late 20th century,with examples covering a range of f unctionsand styles. Many flags are exhibited for thefirst time.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting9 a.m. 12 p.m., Front Beach Isle OfPalms, free event. Individual and teamentries are permit (Maximum 4 people ona team). Registration will be offered at 8:30a.m. day of event. Free -shirts to the first200 pre-register participants. o register call843.886.8294 or visit www. iop.net.

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah IslandGolf Resort5 p.m. Palmetto Soul, a variety bandfeaturing a cool mix of hot songs from the70s, 80s, 90s, and today is playing on theGrand Lawn at the Kiawah Island GolfResort.

Live music at Amys Place.6 p.m. Steve Joy playing l ive music at AmysPlace.

Be Fit Charleston10 a.m. 2 p.m. Old owne Creek CountyPark, ake in the views of Old owneCreek County Park during our premierfitness festival and famers market. Hands-on activities include boot camp and yogaclasses for adults, recycle relays, andinterpretive nature walks for kids and more.Bring a bike or a pair of walking shoes andexplore on your own. Sign up for our Be FitCSA. Attendees will also be entered for doorprizes. Rai n date: Sat, June 21. Fee: $10/$5:Ages 3-12/Free: Ages 2 & under

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

13th Annual Scouts Day at WhirlinWaters10 a.m. 6 p.m. Whirlin WatersAdventure Waterpark at North CharlestonWannamaker County Park. Scouts, sign upfor this special day at the waterpark in yourhonor! Play in the cool water, earn a safety

patch, and win prizes. Lunch vouchersavailable for $6. Registration required byJune 6. Register online or cal l 795-4386.$12.99 per Scout and family member. Free:ages 2 & under/Super Splash Pass holders(advance registration still required.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

Computer Fundamentals: Using theMouse and Keyboard (adults/youngadults)10 a.m. 12 p.m. Te mouse and keyboa rdare your computers communication tools.Learn how to click, double-click, clickand drag, and scroll with the mouse. Tenpractice typing and editing text, numbers,and symbols with the keyboard. Noprevious computer experience expected.Registration starts 5/27. At Johns IslandRegional Library.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

Diego from Nickelodeons Go, Diego, Go!At Splash Zone (located with James Isla nd

County Park). For further details on thewaterparks, or a full summerti me characterschedule, visit splashparks.com or call843.795.4386.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

2014 Disaster Awareness DaySponsored jointly by the owns of KiawahIsland and Seabrook Island, at the RiverCourse on Kiawah.

Main Summer Book Sale at Johns IslandRegional LibraryJune 12 from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., June13 and 14 from 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m., June 15from 2 4 p.m. Prices s tart at $1 duringthis fantastic sale on fiction, non-fiction,childrens books and more. Spe cial dealswill be featured on Sunday, and proceedsbenefit the Charleston County PublicLibrary.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Live music at Amys Place.6 p.m. Shrimp City Slim playing live musicat Amys Place.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Summer Concert Series at Kiawah IslandGolf Resort5 p.m. Te Sneakers a dynamic party bandplaying Beach and Blues to Funk and Jazz isplaying on the Grand Lawn at the KiawahIsland Golf Resort.Live music at Amys Place 6 p.m. Steve Joy playing l ive music at AmysPlace.

Folly Pier Fishing TournamentSat., June 14, 6 a.m. 2 p.m., Folly Be achFishing Pier. Join us for some fishing funand good-spirited competition, at one of thelargest piers on the East Coast! Prizes areawarded for the three largest catches in theBig Fish category and for the largest catch inthe King Mackerel category. Pre-registrationwill end June 12. On-site regist rationwill begin at 6 a.m. ournaments heldrain or shine. For ages 3 and up; an adultchaperone is required for participants ages15 and under. For additional information,call (843) 588-3474. Fee: $13/$10 CCRDiscount & $8: seniors and ages 3-12/KingMackerel: $15/$13 CCR Discount.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Charleston Sprint Triathlon Race #27 a.m., James Island County Park. Tis24th annual swim-bike-run event is thesecond of a five-race series. Te race begins

with a 600-yard open freshwater swimin the lake at James Island County Parcontinues with a 12-mile bike ride throthe scenic paved paths of the park andnearby roads, and finishes with a flat 5run. Fees start at $50 per race. Spectatwelcome! For more information, visitcharlestoncountyparks.com/csts. Openages 12 and up

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

File Storage and Organization10 a.m. 12 p.m. Discover how to savand organize your computer files moreefficiently. Learn how to rename files,move and copy files, create folders to sfiles by subject, and delete unwanted fiExperience using the mouse and keybis expected. Registration starts 6/3 at Island Regional Library.

Sea Islands Book Club2 p.m. Join us to discuss Astronaut WiClub: a rue Story by Lily Koppel at JoIsland Regional Library. Copies of the may be obtained from the Reference Dfor check out while supplies last.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Summer Concert Series5 p.m. Te Sugarbees will be playing othe Grand Lawn at the Kiawah Island Resort. Featuring op 40, Alterative,and Boogie, and Classic Favorites.

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hurricane season 2014

NOAA predicts near-normal orbelow-normal 2014 season

E L N I O E X P E C T E D T O D E V E L O P A N D S U P P R E S S T H E

N U M B E R A N D I N T E N S I T Y O F T R O P I C A L C Y C L O N E S

BY NOAAFor The Island Connection

In its 2014 Atlantic hurricane seasonoutlook issued today, NOAAs ClimatePrediction Center is forecasting a near-

normal or below-normal season.Te main driver of this years outlook

is the anticipated development of El Niothis summer. El Nio causes strongerwind shear, which reduces the numberand intensity of tropical storms andhurricanes. El Nio can also strengthenthe trade winds and increase theatmospheric stability across the tropical

Atlantic, making it more difficult forcloud systems coming off of Africa tointensify into tropical storms.

Te outlook calls for a 50 percentchance of a below-normal season, a 40percent chance of a near-normal season,and only a 10 percent chance of anabove-normal season. For the six-monthhurricane season, which begins June 1,NOAA predicts a 70 percent likelihoodof 8 to 13 named storms (winds of 39mph or higher), of which 3 to 6 couldbecome hurricanes (winds of 74 mph orhigher), including 1 to 2 major hurricanes(Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph orhigher).

Tese numbers are near or below theseasonal averages of 12 named storms, sixhurricanes and three major hurricanes,based on the average from 1981 to 2010.Te Atlantic hurricane region includes the

North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea andGulf of Mexico.

Tanks to the environmentalintelligence from NOAAs network ofearth observations, our scientists andmeteorologists can provide life-savingproducts like our new storm surgethreat map andour hurricaneforecasts, saidKathryn Sullivan,Ph.D., NOAA

administrator. Andeven though weexpect El Nio tosuppress the numberof storms this season,its important toremember it takesonly one land fallingstorm to cause adisaster.

Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonalhurricane forecaster with NOAAs ClimatePrediction Center, said the Atlanticwhich has seen above-normal seasons in12 of the last 20 years has been in anera of high activity for hurricanes since1995. However, this high-activity patternis expected to be offset in 2014 by theimpacts of El Nio, and by cooler Atlantic

Ocean temperatures than weve seen inrecent years.

Atmospheric and oceanic conditionsacross the tropical Pacific are alreadytaking on some El Nio characteristics.Also, we are currently seeing strong tradewinds and wind shear over the tropicalAtlantic, and NOAAs climate modelspredict these conditions will persist, in

part because of ElNio, Bell said.Te expectationof near-averageAtlantic Oceantemperatures thisseason, rather thanthe above-averaget e m p e r a t u r e sseen since 1995,also suggestsfewer Atlantichurricanes.

NOAA isrolling out new

tools at the National Hurricane Centerthis year. An experimental mapping toolwill be used to show communities theirstorm surge flood threat. Te map will beissued for coastal areas when a hurricaneor tropical storm watch is first issued,or approximately 48 hours before theanticipated onset of tropical storm forcewinds. Te map will show land areas

where storm surge could occur and howhigh above ground the water could reach

in those areas.Early testing on continued

improvements to NOAAs HurricaneWeather Research and Foreca sting model(HWR F) shows a 10 percent improvementin this years model compared to last year.Hurricane forecasters use the HWRFalong with other models to produceforecasts and issue warnings. Te HWRFmodel is being adopted by a number ofWestern Pacific and Indian Ocean rimnations.

NOAAs seasonal hurricane outlook isnot a hurricane landfall forecast; it doesnot predict how many storms will hit landor where a storm will strike. Forecasts forindividual storms and their impacts willbe provided throughout the season byNOAAs National Hurricane Center.

It only takes one hurricane or tropicalstorm making landfall to have disastrousimpacts on our communities, said JoeNimmich, FEMA associate administratorfor Response and Recovery. Just lastmonth, Pensacola, Florida saw five inchesof rain in 45 minuteswithout a tropicalstorm or hurricane. We need you to beready. Know your risk for hurricanes andsevere weather, take action now to beprepared and be an example for others inyour office, school or community. Learnmore about how to prepare for hurricanesat www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

2014 Atlantic hurricane outlook. CREDIT: NOAA

Town of Kiawah Disaster

Awareness DayDate: Tursday, June 12, 2014ime: 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

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Hurricane season is here: Are you ready?BY JENNIE FLINN

For The Island Connection

June 1 marked the beginning of the2014 hurricane season, but are most

people prepared? Are you prepared?Te Charleston County EmergencyManagement Department wants residentsto get their familys emergency plan inplace and put their emergency supply kittogether prior to a storm.

Now is the time to get ready, and itseasy with the help of the new CharlestonCounty Hurricane Preparedness Guide goto www.charelstoncounty.org and click onthe Are You Ready? banner on the frontpage of the Countys website to download,print and share the guide

Changes in 2014 include:Te North Charleston Coliseum is

no longer available as a pet shelter (newlocation to be determined)

Additional transportation pick-up

points have been added around the Countyfor those who do not have transportation(all pick-up points are listed in the guide)

Te procedures for opening shelterschanged before the 2012 hurricaneseason. As a reminder, the public shouldknow that rather than having a list ofshelters in advance, emergency sheltersare determined with the approach of ahurricane to South Carolina. In the eventof a hurricane or other major disaster,

residents are asked to monitor localmedia outlets for a current list of open

shelters. During an evacuation, listen foremergency alerts on the radio and look forroad signs for shelter information.

Charleston County Government isalways preparing for a storm and workingwith other local and state agencies todo so, but everyone has an individualresponsibility to get prepared and makesure their family has a plan, said CathyHaynes, Charleston County EmergencyManagement Departments Chief ofOperations. Churches and civic groupscan also help by printing the guide forthose who do not have access to theInternet. Our entire community needs tohelp spread the word about the importanceof being prepared.

Last fall, the Countys Emergency

Management Department developed anapp to keep the public informed before,during and after an emergency situation.Te app is available for free on all Appleand Android devices. While the app wasdesigned with hurricane season in mind,the operation will be a valuable tool forany natural or man-made disaster.

o get the app search for CC EMDor CCEMD in your app store. o see anoverview of the apps features, watch this

short tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaOwnx XpVwg.

In anticipation of an evacuation order,which can only be given by the governor,Haynes also reminds the public that theyshould plan to leave town if at all possible,and everyone along the coast is stronglyencouraged to make travel arrangementswell in advance.

Because of the low-lying areas in ourcounty, we will never have enough safeshelter space for all of Charle ston Countysresidents, said Jason Patno, CharlestonCounty Emergency ManagementDirector. Terefore, we encourageeveryone who has the means to leave townto do so and to consider shelters only asa last resort when they have nowhere elseto go.

Also, those who have the ability to leave

should do so as early as possible.You dont have to wait until an

evacuation order is issued, Patno said.If you can, leave as early as possible tomake your trip easier and to help relievethe traffic congestion on our roads.

Citizens who do not have transportationshould learn where their nearest evacuationpick-up point is located. Te evacuationpick-up points are noted by blue signswith a hurricane and bus symbol, and

are located across the county at manyCARA bus stops and popular areas like

schools, churches and shopping centers.In the event of an evacuation order, buseswill transport citizens from the pick-uppoints to the nearest available Red Crossshelter.

It is vital for residents in ourcommunity who dont have transportationto know where their nearest pick-up pointis before the next hurricane approachesour coast, Patno said. It takes all of usworking together to make sure our citizensand neighbors are prepared and safe.

Information in the 2014 CharlestonCounty Hurricane Preparedness Guideincludes:

What to have in your emergencysupplies kit

Evacuation information and routes

out of Charleston County Shelter procedures What to do if you dont have

transportation look for pick-up pointsigns posted around the county!

Denitions and what you need to doduring hurricane watches, warnings andtropical storms

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Ready? continues from page 16

Rules to know and items to bring ifyou and your pet need to stay at the petshelter

Preparations for your home and yourfamily before the storm

High wind procedures for bridges What to do after a storm, including

safety measures and handling debris A family communications plan form

to ll out Important phone numbers, including

ones that will be activated in the event ofan emergency

Te S.C. Emergency ManagementDivision also produces a guide for residentsthroughout the state. Citizens can see the2014 South Carolina Hurricane Guideat www.scemd.org/component/content/article/26-guides-and-brochures/142-south-carolina-hurricane-guide or pick up a freecopy at any Walgreens store.

Evacuation Routes Johns Island takes SC 700 (MaybankHighway) to Road S-20 (Bohicket/Main Road) to US 17. Kiawah/Seabrook Islands will takeRoad S-20 (Bohicket/Main Rd.) to US17. Take US 17 south to SC 64 whereyou will go to Walterboro, then toNorth Augusta.Evacuation Procedures

When a hurricane threatens SouthCarolinas coast, you may plan to leavevoluntarily or you may be orderedto evacuate. Charleston County nolonger issues voluntary evacuationorders; however based on reports fromthe National Weather Service, theGovernor, and Charleston County EPD,the Mayor will issue a recommendationto evacuate the island.

By evacuating early, you will beable to pick your own evacuationroute. If you wait for a mandatoryevacuation order, you will be toldwhich route to take. You could be stuckin trac and you may not be able tond accommodations. Vehicles may

be prohibited from crossing bridgesdue to strong winds. You are stronglyencouraged to leave early before anevacuation order.Kiawah Mandatory Evacuation If, and when, a mandatory evacuationis issued, the following actions will betaken by Kiawah:CodeRed will be activated and theTown website will be updated withpertinent information.

KICA Security will ultimately blockthe incoming gate to all but emergencyand ocial vehicles. Providing its equipment is not beingused, the St. Johns/Kiawah Island repersonnel will broadcast the evacuationorder throughout the island using loudspeakers. When an evacuation has beendetermined to be essentially complete,

the Kiawah Emergency OperationsCenter will be relocated to an ositelocation as indicated by the Mayor.Seabrook Evacuation Signals Security vehicles will patrol theIsland with the following signals: Siren alarm to evacuate is long-short-long-short. Siren alarm that Evacuation Team isleaving i s short-short-short-short. e patrols mobile public addresssystem will announce evacuation. Use your telephone ONLY to call foremergency services or to receive TaskForce Warnings. Dial 911 to reachre, medical, and police emergencypersonnel. e Town Emergency

Preparedness Control Centers numberis 768-9121.Sign up for Code Red Emergency

AlertsSeabrook:https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=oUJnZSNRoCnorr0EeNtNjQ%3d%3dKiawah:https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=DmXBxjai76Utu%2fxXAt7tlw%3d%3d


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his year, 2014 is one of hurricaneanniversaries in the Lowcountryof South Carolina. Te last land

falling hurricane in the state came

ashore near Awendaw ten years ago inthe extremely active 2004 season. It wasGaston, a category 1 hurricane withsustained winds of 75mph. It did relativelylittle damage in this state, but places likeRichmond, VA were devastated by theepic flooding caused by Gastons rain.

Te big one is the 25th anniversaryof Hurricane Hugo. It was 12:01amSeptember 22, 1989 when Hugos eyeroared onto the northern tip of the Isle ofPalms, as a major category 4 hurricane.Te strongest wind gust was measuredat 120mph on a boat anchored in

Georgetown, and the highest storm surgewas just over 20 feet at Seewee Bay nearMcClellanville.

Yet another anniversary is that of

Hurricane David, my namesake, and itwas 35 years ago. I witnessed the damagein Myrtle Beach where sand used tobe and only cliffs down to the oceanremained. David was the first ever malenamed storm name to be retired from themodern Atlantic naming cycle.

Te point is, the most recent of thesehurricanes was ten years ago. When thingsarent fresh in someones mind, they tendto become complacent, or even forget alltogether. Also, with the rapid influx ofpeople calling coastal areas such as theLowcountry home in the last ten years,from other parts of the country, theyveprobably never experienced a hurricane.Even fewer were here 25 years ago whenthe big one hit.

Ten theres the matter of preseasonAtlantic Basin forecasts. Last yearsforecast was for an active season acrossthe board. It was a bust; there were onlytwo hurricanes, and no major, category3 or higher storms. Its hard enough tomake a seven day forecast only for theLowcountry, let alone the number andintensity of storms to form over severalmonths in the entire Atlantic Basin.

Prepare like its 1992, and you are aresident of south Florida. Tat was a quiethurricane season for the entire AtlanticBasin. Tat is also the last time a hurricanecame onshore in the United States as acategory 5 storm, Andrew.

Now is the time to make a plan, beforea storm approaches. Know the threats you

face, whether its wind, storm surge, etc.Have supplies on hand to protect yourfamily and your property. Often when astorm is approaching, items that go intoan emergency supply kit become scarce,possibly unavailable.

Have your trees trimmed; loosebranches can be blown around as missilesin hurricane force winds. Last, but notleast, when an evacuation order is issuedfor your neighborhoodGO! It is veryexpensive to evacuate residents, whichmeans an evacuation order is only issuedwhen you could be seriously injured oreven worse.

Remember the lessonsof Hugo, Gaston,

David and AndrewI T S B E E N Q U I E T F O R A W H I L E ,

B U T D O N T G E T C O M P L A C E N T

BY DAVE WILLIAMSChief Meteorologist, ABC News 4

For The Island Connection

Its hard enough

to make a seven

day forecast

only for the

Lowcountry,

let alone the

number and

intensity of

storms to formover several

months in the

entire Atlantic

Basin.

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