The dog pictured above is at the Security Gate House.
If you recognize the pet, please call 843-768-6641.
–Tidelines Editor
Month: August 2019
September Calendar at Johns Island Regional Library
Johns Island Regional Library located on Maybank Highway offers a wide variety of activities and resources for children, teens and adults. Featured in September are several presentations specifically geared toward the needs and interests of seniors.
- Dr. Dorree Lynn, celebrity psychotherapist, will share tips on how to live a robust life, no matter your age, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:30 am. Come learn about “S-Aging with Zest.”
- On Mondays in September there will be a series of presentations on topics of interest to seniors including how to protect yourself from scams, the causes of weight gain, and the habits of happy people.
To see the full calendar of activities at the Johns Island Regional Library for September, 2019, click here.
-Tidelines Editors
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Adopt-A-Highway September 7
The time is fast approaching for our next Betsy Kerrison Parkway clean-up! Next Saturday morning, September 7, we will gather at the Lake House in the Eagles’ Nest Room to collect our bags, gloves, reflective vests, and pickup sticks to venture out into the wild world outside the gates to commune with nature and clean up our Island entryway.
Please come one and all to help out. We hope to have everyone on the way by 8:30 in order to be done before the day’s heat sets in.
If you have any questions contact Rich Siegel at richard.siegel2552@gmail.com or phone at 716-969-4731.
Many hands make light work, so please join us!
-Submitted by Rich Siegel
Turtle Patrol Inventory – Saturday, August 31
We will inventory nests 80 & 72 on Saturday, August 31 at 4:30pm. Both nests were found by Nancy & Joel Pondelik, Beverly Stribling and Joleen Ardaiolo. and both nests are in the Old Pier area ( take boardwalk 9 and turn right).
-Submitted by Gary Fansler
Click here to view the SI Boardwalk map.
Charleston Beer Week – September 7-14
Charleston Beer Week
September 4-14, 2019
Click here for information & events
As the nation’s craft beer industry grows exponentially, so has the local Charleston craft beer scene over the last few years. We now boast 30 breweries & brewpubs, numerous craft beer-focused pubs, restaurants, stores, and a population ever-warming to the idea that beer should not only taste like something, but taste like something delicious.
Join us for the 7th Annual Charleston Beer Week, taking place September 7th through the 14th as we highlight the wide variety of craft beer brands enjoyed in the area today with a wide variety of unique events you wouldn’t normally find on your calendar!
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: CVB website)
Turtle Patrol Inventory – Friday, August 30
We will inventory nests 77 & 81 on Friday, August 30 at 4:30 pm. We’ll start with Nest 81 which is located 100 yards north of boardwalk 6 (take boardwalk 6 and turn left). The nest was found by Judy Morr and Kathy Hanson on July 10 and it hatched in 51 days.
Nest 77 is located 175 yards south of boardwalk 2 and was found by the Carter family, and Valerie and Mark Doane on July 7. It hatched in 54 days
-Submitted by Gary Fansler
Click here to view the SI Boardwalk map.
Hurricane Dorian Advisory
Hurricane Dorian is now a category 1 hurricane and is forecast to strengthen as it continues to move nearer to the coast of Florida. On August 28 the governor of Florida declared a state of emergency. While current forecasts indicate probable landfall in Florida, we have learned through experience that storms such as Dorian have a propensity for last minute changes, and accordingly residents are encouraged to review their emergency preparedness plans and to begin making preparations on the expectation that some storm impacts could occur as early as the afternoon of Monday, September 2d. Those residents whose plans contemplate early evacuation are encouraged to make arrangements for accommodations at their preferred evacuation locations.
Charleston County Emergency Management Department remains under “Normal Operations” readiness condition, is monitoring storm development and is providing periodic updates to the Town. It is not expected that the Town will change its readiness condition in advance of a change by Charleston County.
Any resident who may require assistance with evacuation or who knows a resident they believe may require assistance with evacuation should contact the Town (843 768 9121) to provide name(s), address and contact information.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Seabrook Traffic on Labor Day Weekend
As we all know, traffic can get congested at the gate as visitors come to spend their Labor Day holiday on Seabrook Island.
Past history indicates that people will start arriving on the Friday before Labor Day, August 30, and arrivals will peak on Saturday, August 31, between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
To alleviate some congestion at the gate, SIPOA Security will once again implement the new traffic pattern for visitors on high volume days as the traffic demands increase.
Officers stationed at Landfall Way will direct some visitor vehicles to turn right onto Landfall Way and pick up a pass at the SIPOA Administration office. They will then be directed to return to the gate where officers will open the gate for those vehicles that already have passes. Additional officers will be on duty to facilitate this new procedure which is also intended to ease the bottleneck at Landfall Way.
If you are expecting personal or rental guests, please expedite their arrival by using the FastAccess system. FastAccess is a GateAccess function (online and on the ABDi GateAccess app for mobile devices) which enables a property owner to transmit gate-pass vouchers to guests in advance of their arrival. This system generates a Quick Response (QR) code that you can email or text to your guest. The guest can present the QR code (on paper or on their phone) to the officer and the guest pass is generated automatically. For more information on how to set up the app, click here.
All rental management companies are already required to use this system which reduces the processing time by more than 50%. FastAccess passes will be a requirement for all owner-managed rentals in the near future. If you have questions on how to use the system or the ABDi GateAccess app, please contact the SIPOA Administration Office or check the SIPOA weekly eblast.
Remember: Be prepared. Be patient.
–Tidelines Editors
Fire Incident Involving an LSV
This past July there was a fire involving a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) while it was being charged at a residence. St. Johns Fire Department (STJFD) responded within six minutes, and the fire was under control seven minutes later. There were no personal injuries, but the LSV was completely destroyed. The condition of the LSV afterward made it impossible for STJFD to determine the specific cause of the fire.
We do know that the fire was related to the charging process. We investigated several online owners’ manuals, and the following are considered best practices for safely charging LSVs:
- Do not charge batteries without adequate ventilation. Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setting the LSV into a charging mode.
- Always connect the charging cord to the vehicle’s charge receptacle first, and then plug the cord into a wall receptacle.
- Always disconnect the charging cord from the wall receptacle first, and then disconnect the cord from the vehicle.
- Three-prong (grounded) charging cords should only be connected to outlets providing a connection for the grounding pin.
- Do not use an adapter to plug the charger that uses a three-prong plug into a two-prong outlet.
- Never use a damaged extension cord. Never connect a damaged charger cord.
- Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions concerning the use of extension cords for charging.
Both Owners and Renters of LSVs should follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operation and charging. Renters should have the vendor go over the safety guidelines for charging the vehicle with them before taking possession of the LSV. The guidelines differ by manufacturer. If in doubt, you can often find owner’s manuals on the manufacturer’s website.
Owners should pay careful attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintaining batteries.
-Submitted by The Public Safety Committee, Town of Seabrook Island
Mosquito Spraying Tonight, August 28
Charleston County Mosquito Control recently inspected Seabrook Island and found adult mosquitoes present in high enough numbers to warrant an additional spraying.
The county has scheduled an additional spray truck for Seabrook Island. The treatment will take place overnight beginning after 11:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28, and will be completed prior to 7:00 am on Thursday, August 29, weather permitting.
This will be the county’s fourth ground spraying operation in Seabrook Island since July 30.
For more information, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.
-Submitted by Joe Cronin, SI Town Administrator
Labor Day 2019 Weekend Holiday Hours
Holiday hours for the Labor Day Weekend 2019 are as follows:
SIPOA Offices will be closed all day on Monday, September 2. They will open for normal hours (8:00 am until 4:00 pm) on Tuesday, September 3. Trash, recycling and yard debris will be picked up as normal on Monday, September 2.
Town of Seabrook Island Offices will be closed all day on Monday, September 2. They will open for normal hours (8:00 am until 4:00 pm) on Tuesday, September 3.
Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Labor Day, with normal hours.
Vincent’s Drug Store & Soda Fountain
- The pharmacy will be closed on Monday, September 2, and reopen on Tuesday, September 3, for normal hours (9:00 am until 6:30 pm.) Note that their normal hours on Saturday are from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm and they are closed on Sunday.
- The retail store and soda fountain will be open Monday, September 2 from 11 am until 4 pm.
Post and Computer Center will be closed all day on Monday, September 2. They will open for normal hours (9:00 am until 6:00 pm) on Tuesday, September 3.
The Lake House will be open for normal hours.
– Tidelines Editor
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September Artist of the Month Roberta Boatti
Roberta Boatti is a long time Seabrook resident and active member of the Seabrook Island Artist Guild. A former media and public relations professional in New York, Roberta began coming to Seabrook part-time in 1991 with her husband Peter and settled here permanently in 2000.
Her desire to create art was nurtured as a young girl in her mother’s art studio and she began taking drawing classes at James Island High School in 2001. She has been pursuing her goal with other teachers by adding lessons in pen and ink drawing, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. She now works primarily in oil. She loves to paint in bright vibrant colors and is inspired by the lushness of the south and its Gullah culture.
Please stop by The Lake House during the month of September and view her paintings in the Gallery.
To learn more about the Seabrook Island Artist Guild, events, workshops and membership visit the website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.
-Submitted by Sharon Peck