There will be no D.I.R.T. meetings in November. On Wednesday, 11 November, there is a field trip to Charleston. The 25 November meeting has been cancelled for the Thanksgiving holiday. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, 9 December.
-Submitted by Denise Doyon and Linda Mecchi
Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island Fills a Serious Need
Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island is an important effort to feed hungry kids on the weekend. Joanne Threlfall, Elaine Davis and Derick Toth graciously agreed to come on our podcast to explain the project to Tidelines staff writer Sally Ki
mball.
They describe how the program works, the people involved in making it work and the extensive fund-raising that goes on to support it.
Listen below:
In addition to Daylight Saving Time ending, the beach rules change for dogs.
As of Nov 1st, dogs are allowed off leash anywhere on the beach before 10:00am and after 5:00pm.
Dogs are allowed off leash at any time in the Designated Area of North Beach.
Dogs off leash must be under voice control of the person handling the dog.
You must pick up after your dog.
The original “dog ordinance” was adopted on May 23, 2006: over 9 years ago!! On January 24, 2012, the following sentence was added to the ordinance: No dog shall be allowed beyond the Designated Area on the Cap’n Sams Inlet side. Without this amendment, the US Fish & Wildlife Service would not sign off on the Cap’n Sams recut.
Thank you for your cooperation!!
Submitted by
Jerry Cummin
The next meeting of the Seabrook Island Garden Club is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015, at 9:30 AM at the Seabrook Island Lake House. The Seabrook Island Garden Club is a great place to meet your neighbors, support your community and cultivate friendships while learning from our experienced gardeners and wonderful speakers on a variety of horticultural related topics.
Join us this November as we welcome our special speaker, Peggy Groce with her timely presentation on How to Force Amaryllis and Spring bulbs to Bloom for Winter Color. Peggy is a retired horticulturist. 
She studied at the University of Georgia and for 17 years owned and operated “Greenery Unlimited Inc” dealing with interior tropical plants in Plano, Texas. She also lived in Chicago and Pittsburgh, Illinois and through the years she served on numerous organizations in various capacities such as; the state convention chairman for Illinois and Pennsylvania, and Assistant District Director for the Pittsburg Flower Show. Most recently she lived in Southport, NC where she was head of the garden guild for TUMC and on the board of the Maritime Museum. Peggy currently volunteers at the Charleston Horticulture Society (Plantasia) and Growing Minds. She likes to golf, fish, and garden and is active with her church, Palmetto Presbyterian. One year ago Peggy relocated to Charleston settling downtown for 6 months while her home was being built in Carolina Park. She is a widow and lives in Mount Pleasant with her two (terriers) dogs.
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On Monday, October 19th, seventeen Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG) members visited the National Weather Center location at the airport. Given recent weather events in our area, the visit couldn’t have been more timely. In addition to a discussion of these events, the group learned how the Center handles public, marine and aviation forecasts including tornadoes, hurricanes, flashflood warnings, and severe thunderstorms. An explanation of the techniques employed to predict these climatic events and a tour of the facilities was followed by a lively question-and-answer period. The group consensus was that they had “a great trip experience”.
SINHG trip planners conduct 65 to 70 trips every year. For more information about Seabrook Island Natural History Group activities and membership please go to our web site, sinhg.org.
-Submitted by Gary Fansler
Reminder: There will be a reception for Pat and Charles on Monday, November 2nd from 5-7 pm at the Lake House
November Artist of the Month – Pat Van de Graaf
Pat Van de Graaf is a watercolorist and printmaker, an Exhibiting Member of The Charleston Artist’s Guild and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT. She has been printing for over 25 years and studied at the Art Students League in New York City and Syracuse University. She graduated from The University of Bridgeport with a degree in Printmaking/Art History. Pat’s prints have won numerous awards in local and regional shows and are part of many private and corporate collections.
Pat began painting in watercolors again after living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Surrounded by marshes and the sea in both South Carolina and Connecticut, she enjoys capturing their beauty with the unique qualities that watercolor brings to painting. She is represented by The Spencer Art Gallery and the Charleston Artist’s Guild Gallery in downtown Charleston.
November Photographer of the Month – Charles Measter
Charles Master’s interest in photography began at an early age. He was the photo editor of both his high school and college yearbooks. During his 45 years in the shipping industry and now, as an international maritime arbitrator, he has traveled around the world over a hundred times, always with a camera in hand.
Since Charles and his wife Barbara moved to Seabrook, he has expanded his hobby to whole new level. He is a member of the Seabrook Photo Club, the Charleston Artists’ Guild, and the National Association of Professional Photographers. He has won awards in Charleston and New York. You can view some of his work at http://www.clmphotos.com.
Submitted by Marty Cline
Just a reminder that the Seabrook genealogy group, Digging Into Roots Together (D.I.R.T.), will meet this coming Wednesday, 28 Oct 2015 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in Osprey 2 at the Lake House. This week we will be discussing our new online Bulletin Board, our upcoming Gateway Walk field trip, possible future field trips, and continue our work on brick walls. Please bring along your wi-fi enabled laptop or tablet so you can get some practice using the bulletin board. If you are interested in genealogy and looking to network with others who share your passion, or would like some guidance getting started on your own family history journey, please join us. Each week someone will be available to provide assistance and answer questions. Further information can be found on the blog or you can email us at diggingtogether@yahoo.com.
Submitted by Denise Doyon
Old friends greeted new friends at a wine and cheese reception following the October 13th meeting of the Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy Board.
It was both a joyous and bittersweet occasion. All former and current Green Space Directors were invited to bid a special farewell and heartfelt thank-you to Kevin Garvey and Maryann Bannwart. Both are retiring after six years of remarkable leadership.
The reception was also an opportunity to acknowledge the stewardship and indefatigable service of this year’s four other retiring Directors: Bill Bryant, Gary Quigley, Stuart Spisak, and Jean Conyers. In his remarks, new SIGSC Executive Chair Dave Bauhs praised the retiring Directors for their role in both raising the profile of the Conservancy and increasing the number of direct property donations.
Dave, along with the current Directors, welcomed and pledged support to Board newcomers Vic Augusta, Marge Bottcher, John Conyers, Mary Beth Dacey, and Frank Farfone.
As an apropos memento, Conservancy Vice-Chair Jeri Finke feted all retiring Directors with their own Green Space apron; the de rigueur fashion must-have for every Gala worker. Keepsake aprons, however, weren’t the only fashion statement at the reception. A bewitching, festive spirit was added when last year’s Gala Chair Sharon Carter arrived wearing a Halloween twist on the little black dress!
Click on this link to see a video of the festivities: https://vimeo.com/142395066
For more information on the Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy go to their website: http://www.sigsc.org/
Submitted by Mary Beth Joyce
The Environmental Committee of the POA met on October 7, 2015. Below is an outline of the minutes.
The Greenery
Leaf collection will begin soon and continue for four weeks. An e-blast will ask residents not to blow leaves into the street.
Wildlife Mapping
River otters have been seen near The Haulover and Wood Duck Rd. It was misreported that one of the piebald deer had died. The experts are not sure it’s a piebald, but it was an eight point buck.
Turtle Patrol
There was a record 75 nests. Unfortunately, eight nests were over washed and lost to the high tides.
Deer Management
The September deer survey was completed. It was estimated that there are 450 deer on the island.
Wild Things
Over 40 people have shown interest in starting a birding group.
Lake House Wild Flower Field
The Greenery has submitted a conceptual design and cost estimate.
Submitted by Jane Marvin
Just a reminder that the Seabrook genealogy group, Digging Into Roots Together (D.I.R.T.), will meet this Wednesday, October 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in Osprey 2 at the Lake House.
Linda Mecchi will be giving a presentation on the Federal Census and there will be lots of time left over for working on brick walls and helping each other with research. We look forward to welcoming back all of you who have been part of our group for the past year as well as some new members from Seabrook and Kiawah.
For more information, please visit the blog at diggingtogether.blogspot.com. If you are interested in genealogy and looking to network with others who share your passion, or would like some guidance getting started on your own family history journey, please join us.
If you have any questions or need further information, you can contact us at diggingtogether@yahoo.com.
Submitted by Denise Doyon and Linda Mecchi
Seabrookers (along with our Kiawah neighbors) meet every Wednesday at 1 pm at the Sandcastle in Kiawah.
The new 10 week series begins October 28, but new members are welcome any time. This is the time to get ready for the holidays!
To get to the Sandcastle, tell the guard at the Kiawah gate that you are going to the Weight Watchers meeting at the Sandcastle and they will give you a pass. For more information, contact sherryjennings@me.com
See you there!
Submitted by Tidelines Staff
A large audience of Seabrook Natural History Group members and guests were entertained and informed on Thursday, October 8th by Brian Balmer, Phd. Brian is a scientist with the Oceans and Human Health Branch of the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston. Brian’s research is focused on bottlenose dolphins. His fascinating presentation explained the types of dolphin populations along the eastern coast of the United States, the impact of disease and pollution on these populations and the ramifications these have for humans. The scientific methodology used in measuring these phenomena included photographic identification of individual dolphins, brief capture and physical exams and tracking using transmitters. All in all a very interesting presentation on a topic of great interest to most Seabrookers.
Next month’s SINHG evening program shifts from nature to history featuring Katherine Saunders Pemberton, the Associate Director of Preservation at the Historic Charleston Foundation. Her presentation will provide information and insight into the continuing efforts to maintain Charleston’s historic nature. The program is scheduled for:
Thursday, November 12th. Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Submitted by Gary Fansler