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CATALYSTOne man's vision benefitsLowcountry wildlife andresidents for years to come

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Dear Friends,As a Lowcountry resident and as the president of a local non-profit

organization, I’d like to thank you. Despite economic hardship, you andother members of our community have continued to give generously tosupport the efforts of charitable organizations working so hard to makethe tri-county area a better place.

Funding is down, but many local non-profits are reporting an increasein volunteer time. You are giving what you can and serving when you can.And our community is richer for it.

Like so many other non-profit boards, the Junior League’s board hasbeen closely monitoring the operating budget. Instead of feeling anxiousover our most recent budget talks, I walked away feeling inspired. We tooka hard look at ourselves. There were areas where we could cut – and wedid – without affecting our community service work. I started to think,“What would happen if the area non-profits looked not individually at waysto maximize operations while creating efficiencies, but looked at thebroader scope – the non-profit sector in general?”

Surely we would see greater collaboration and a reduction in duplicationof services, a concentration on the less-expensive prevention side of theproblem versus the more costly treatment of the problem and an increaseddemand for impact and results.

A great example of a successful local collaborative effort is the FrancisBeidler Forest, featured in this quarter’s issue. The Nature Conservancy,the National Audubon Society, Congaree Land Trust and Ducks Unlimitedwork together to protect this incredible area resource.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, also featured in this issue,serves to bring together non-profits to promote their causes, raise awarenessand effect change as well. From a donor’s perspective, collaborative effortsare appealing, as evidenced by the financial support of such partnerships inthe land preservation and arts areas by the Gaylord & Dorothy DonnelleyFoundation, profiled in this issue’s Goodwill column.

As the economic forecast continues to look bleak, I have high hopesthat the area’s non-profit organizations will seek to build more creativepartnerships and collaborative efforts so that we can continue in ourefforts to build a better community for us all.

Warmly,

Holland WilliamsPresidentJunior League of Charleston, Inc.

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Protecting Our BackyardB Y P E N D L E T O N S H I F L E T T

The Beidler Forest in Harleyville (upper Dorchester County) is a15,000-acre Audubon Sanctuary containing 1,500-year-old trees andthe largest remaining virgin forest of bald cypress and tupelo gumtrees. It’s the first privately-held site in the U.S. to join the eliteRamsar List of International Importance, named by a consensusof representatives from 157 nations.

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Now in its 27th year, the Southeastern Wildlife Expositionoffers many opportunities to learn more about wildlifeand conservation. New to SEWE this year are the highly-anticipated presentations by Jamie Dutcher (pictured above)and her husband, Jim, founders of the non-profit organization,Living with Wolves, Ltd.

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CAUSE for Celebration

Catalyst - Lowcountry Open Land Trust

Goodwill - The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelly Foundation

Motivated - Jan Mallory: Long-time volunteer for Keeper of the Wild

Pay It Forward - Pet Helpers

Groundwork - Learning early that it is better to give than to receive

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1. Helen Ravenel peruses theselection and chats with localauthors at the Center for Women’sHoliday Book Signing.

2. Marsha Steele, Lee Batten andMarianne Seabrook enjoy Studio 54at the Darkness to Light Gala.

3. Sara and Stuart Nofsinger enjoythe dinner and live auction duringthe 2008 Darkness to Light Gala.

4. Asheton Montgomery examinesthe wreaths on display at TheCharleston Place for the annualFestival of Wreaths, benefitingthe MUSC Children’s Hospital.

5. Chef Brett McKee of OakSteakhouse, Julia Santen ofJulia Santen Gallery and Chef BobWaggoner of The Charleston Grillenjoy the BB&T CharlestonFood & Wine Festival Launch party,benefiting MUSC Children’s Hospital.

6. Carol Linville and Cosmo at theFur Ball, where Carol raised $7,000to pay for Cosmo's medical billsafter he was hit by a car.

7. Emily Laurie, PublicRelations/Events Coordinator,and Kevin Rockwell, local artist,enjoy the 2008 Fur Ball.

8. Libba Osborne of Leapfrog andCarrie Morey of Callie’s CharlestonBiscuits overlook the Butterfly Lakesduring the cocktail hour at theGarden Festival.

9. Lucile and William Cogswell beginthe evening’s meal with deviledeggs, pimento cheese and hambiscuits at the Garden Festival.

10. The 17th annual IOP ConnectorRun drew a huge crowd tobenefit child advocacy programsand the prevention of child abuse.

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11. Rick Hubbard entertains crowdsat Mount Pleasant’s Children’sDay Fest.

12. The Mount Pleasant HolidayParade filled the streets with holidaycheer and raised funds for the town.

13. Kelly Wood and MoniqueSemper-Flynn enjoy the LowcountryOyster Festival at Boone Hall.

14. A group enjoys the LowcountryOyster Festival, where proceedsbenefit the Ronald McDonald House,Hollings Cancer Center, TravelCouncil and Charleston CountyScience Materials Resource Center.

15. The Re-enactment of the Battleof Secessionville brings folks toBoone Hall for a good time and toraise funds for the H.L. Hunleysubmarine and ConfederateHeritage Trust projects.

16. The Scottish Highland Gamesprovide a day of food, music, dancingand fun to benefit the ScottishSociety of Charleston.

17. Crowds head to the pig atthe 2008 Southeastern WildlifeFall Soiree.

18. After an auction benefitingDucks Unlimited folks at the 2008Southeastern Wildlife Fall Soireehead to the dance floor.

19. Patriots Point is the place tobe to celebrate local veterans andthose deployed afar Veteran's Day.

20. A Maverick Southern Kitchens’waitress dashes in the Waiter’s Raceat Taste of Charleston, benefitingmultiple area charities.

21. Wine Under the Oaks at BooneHall Plantation serves up greatwine and food with a portion of theproceeds to benefit the AmericanRed Cross.

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Lowcountry Open Land Trust:Protecting the Natural Beauty andWildlife of the Lowcountry

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ale Alge Fennell has apassion for the naturallandscape of the Low-country and the animals

that rely on the land. That’s why theLowcountry Open Land Trust (LOLT)is such an important organization toher and to residents and visitors of theLowcountry who enjoy the naturalbeauty of the area.

To Fennell, however, the LOLTholds an even deeper meaning – it’sher father’s legacy.

In 1985, Fennell’s father, Bill Alge,and other residents of the Parkdaleneighborhood on the Stono Riverjoined to stop the development ofParkdale Island, which was laterrenamed Alge Island after Alge, whopassed away in 2001.

“When people began to worryabout the development of (the) island,my father asked the neighbors topool their funds and buy it,” Fennellexplained. “They agreed a trustwould be set up to preserve the islandin perpetuity.”

Will Haynie, executive director ofthe LOLT, said the organization thoseresidents formed became theLowcountry Open Land Trust, and theysubsequently expanded their missionto include the entire Lowcountry.

“I have to admit Daddy neverimagined the LOLT would becomewhat it is today,” said Fennell. “Hisvision was only as far reaching as asmall island between the view fromour backyard and the Stono River.”

What started as a concentratedeffort has expanded to an organiza-tion, directed by a local board thatworks with area landowners to helpthem design perpetual protectionfor their property.

Since its founding, more than72,000 acres have been conserved,thanks to easements donated byindividuals and corporations suchas Norfolk Southern, which recentlydonated 12,488 acres in DorchesterCounty’s Brosnan Forest.

“We work with landowners to helpsave the beautiful, irreplaceableLowcountry landscape and naturalresources,” said Haynie, who addedthat the organization’s work isvoluntary, incentive-based land con-servation. “We rely totally on financialsupport from individuals, businessesand foundations,” he explained.

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The LOLT works toprotect the scenic,natural and tradition-al landscapes of ourarea (opposite page,left) as well aswildlife in theLowcountry (above).

Photos courtesy ofthe LowcountryOpen Land Trust

In addition to the preservation ofthe scenic, natural and traditionallandscapes of our area, the LOLT isalso helping to protect wildlife in theLowcountry.

“On every tract of land we workwith landowners to conserve,”Haynie explained. “We study anddocument the wildlife and habitatthat exists on the property.” He saidthe plans are designed to protect theproperty’s wildlife and their habitatsin perpetuity.

“On some of our protected proper-ties, we have identified nesting pairsof bald eagles, wood storks, redcockaded woodpeckers, ospreys andmany forms of waterfowl, just to namea few,” Haynie said.

In addition to the protection ofwildlife, Haynie added that “all resi-dents and visitors to the Lowcountrybenefit from the preservation ofscenic vistas, wildlife habitat, waterquality and preservation of ourLowcountry sense of place.”

Fennell explained there is a directrelationship between the beauty ofthe landscape and the area’s networth as well. “People want to live inesthetically pleasing communities,”she said. “I also believe land conserva-tion is beneficial to our health, inmind, body and soul,” Fennell added.

Haynie is quick to point out: “We atLOLT are not the ‘heroes’ of landconservation in the Lowcountry.” Hesaid the real heroes are the landown-ers who voluntarily protect theirland from development. “Our successis due to their land ethic and thegenerous support of the individuals,businesses and foundations whosupport us,” he said.

“I spent the best years of my child-hood in the Lowcountry and havelived here during three differentstages in my life,” Haynie said. “Thechanges brought by the populationgrowth and development astound me.I like knowing that our land trust workis helping preserve forever this mostspecial place that I love.”

And, to Fennell, it’s important to begood stewards of the earth. “I believepreserving our natural environment isa moral obligation,” she said.

Surely all residents and visitorsto the Lowcountry can be thankful tothe LOLT for the work it is doingto help protect and preserve our mostprecious treasures.

For more information, please call 843-577-6510 or visit www.lolt.org.


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The Gaylord & DorothyDonnelley Foundation

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ense of place — it’s worthtaking a moment to real-ize how important it is toour quality of life. If we

stopped to look around and appreci-ate where we are and what makes theplace we are in unique, we wouldalso understand its fragility in thisfast-changing world. For some of us itmight be as simple as that wonderfullittle bakery down on the corner thatmakes those special muffins. ForGaylord and Dorothy Donnelley, senseof place was deeply felt in twoseemingly distinct areas: the naturalworld around them and the artsthat enriched their community. Thefoundation they established morethan half a century ago has contin-

ued to work in support of thatoriginal vision, pursuing its missionof “land conservation and artisticvitality for communities in theChicago region and the Lowcountryof South Carolina.”

Both from families with deep rootsin the Chicago region, the Donnelleysbought property on the AshepooRiver in Colleton County for a winterretreat. As they spent time in SouthCarolina, they came to love thelandscapes of the Lowcountry as theyhad those of the Midwest. Perhapsbecause they had witnessed thegrowth of a major urban center inChicago, they also appreciated thedelicate balance that existed in theLowcountry between the human and

the natural worlds. The Donnelleyswere among the first families in thearea to donate conservation ease-ments on their property to ensure thatit would remain undeveloped forever.Working with others, they were ableto build a remarkable preservationpartnership that secured the richresources of the ACE Basin for futuregenerations. Today, the foundationthey established continues to supporta broad range of land conservationorganizations working to preserve therural character of the Lowcountry.The Gaylord & Dorothy DonnelleyFoundation has been active in itsencouragement of wide-rangingpartnerships between organizations,building on the sort of public/private

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partnerships that proved so success-ful in the ACE Basin. Today, landconservation involves much morethan simply locking up naturallands — it involves a keen awarenessof the importance of the humancommunity as well. In rural areas, theresident population should alsobenefit from the preservation of theserich natural resources; there is noreason that the words rural andpoverty need stand side by side.At the same time, it is impossible tohave a healthy rural communitywithout ensuring the health of theadjacent urban communities. Thus,

the foundation has also been anactive player in support of land useplanning on a regional scale, planningthat recognizes the importance ofabsorbing new population growthinto the region without destroying thevery character that draws people tothis place.

Just as a sense of place is rooted inthe land, so too is it based on thecharacter of the community; theremay be no better barometer of thatcharacter than the existence of art inall its rich and dynamic variety. Thefoundation is equally committed tothe encouragement of a flourishing

group of varied artistic opportunitiesfor all the citizens of the region.Recognizing that ticket sales rarelycover even a fraction of the costs, ithas provided general operatingsupport for a wide range of perform-ing arts organizations. Additionalsupport has been devoted to organi-zational strategic planning for artsorganizations, to marketing studiesand to building partnerships such asthe League of Charleston Theatres.In today’s climate of economicstress, the need to work togethernot only to survive but to thrive inthe future is increasingly apparent,and the foundation is focused onfacilitating that evolution.

As each of us reflects on this placewe call home, it is appropriate torecognize that the Lowcountry didn’tget this way without effort. Thecommunities, landscapes and culturalassets didn’t just happen by accidentbut are the result of the intentionalcommitment of many who havegone before us. Perhaps even moreimportantly, they won’t survivewithout equally intentional actionstaken today and in the future. Westand on the shoulders of those whohave gone before us, and we owethem a debt to continue the goodwork that they began for us and forfuture generations.


ABOVE & LEFT:It was views suchas these across theAshepoo River thatinspired Gaylord andDorothy Donnelley tocommit themselvesto the preservationof the Lowcountrylandscape they hadcome to love.

OPPOSITE PAGE:A healthy environment offersa rich home to bothwildlife, such asthis cormorant,and people; itspreservationtakes constantattention.

To learn more about the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, please visit www.gddf.org.


n the heart of South Carolina, nestled between Charleston and Columbia, lies 45,000 acres known as theFour Holes Swamp, a major tributary of the Edisto River. Within this area lies the Francis Beidler Forest,just off Interstate 26 in Harleyville, South Carolina. Co-managed by the National Audubon Society and bythe Nature Conservancy, the Beidler Forest contains just over 15,000 acres of protected lands and is hometo more than 300 different species of wildlife, containing the oldest virgin stand of tupelo gum and cypresstrees in the world. It was originally established by the Nature Conservancy to preserve over 1,800 acres ofold-growth swamp forest, one of only two stands of old-growth remaining in the state. Along with the NationalAudubon Society, the Nature Conservancy works not only to protect the land on which the forest currently residesbut also to protect surrounding lands from urban development and sprawl. In fact, the Ramsar Convention, an

international treaty for the conservation and preservation of wetlands, recently named the Beidler Forest a

“Wetland of International Importance.”

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A section of the scenic route coveredby the 1.75 mile boardwalk that windsthrough Biedler Forest.Photo by Pendleton Shiflet


Francis Beidler, a local lumberman,obtained the area bearing his name in1890. Enthralled with YellowstoneNational Park and its conservationhistory, he dreamed of establishing asimilar refuge in South Carolina. Ratherthan chop down and sell the trees onhis land at market, Beidler forwentfinancial gain and converted his ownland into a refuge such as the one hehad seen in Yellowstone. Beidler’s fam-ily continued to maintain the preserveafter his death until 1964 when theyliquidated the estate. Local conserva-tionists took up the cause which led tothe current-day involvement of theNational Audubon Society as well asthe Nature Conservancy.

The Nature Conservancy owns theland within Beidler Forest and isresponsible for pursuing and obtain-ing new acquisitions, whereas theNational Audubon Society managesthe property and makes continuousrestoration efforts to preserve the land.In 2008, their goals included restoringstream flow on 1,300 acres in BeidlerForest, planting 40 acres of grasslandand 43 acres of longleaf pine inthe forest to enhance bird habitatdiversity and completing a collabora-tive conservation plan for the EdistoRiver and its tributaries and initiatingits implementation.

Along with the Nature Conservancyand the National Audubon Society,several other local and nationalorganizations are involved withBeidler Forest, including the CongareeLand Trust and Ducks Unlimited.Donations through these groupsensure the protection of the forest andsurrounding lands. Such donationshave enabled Beidler Forest to becomea substantial preserve and have helpedits continued success.

This year has been an accomplishedone for the Francis Beidler Forest.Highlights included:

• Designation as a “Wetland ofInternational Importance” from theRamsar Convention. The BeidlerForest was the first site in SouthCarolina as well as the first Audubonsite in the nation to receive this high-ly coveted, international honor.

• Nearly 10,000 adults and childrenvisited the Beidler Forest, providingthem with an unparalleled view of thepreserve as well as education on theimportance of protecting the forest.

• Selected as one of only threegroups in the nation for Toyota’s“Pennies for the Planet” program,which enables young people to fundconservation and see what results theirefforts achieve.

The local community’s involvementhas certainly had a direct impact on thesuccess of Beidler Forest. “One of themost exciting developments in recentyears,” states Beidler’s ExecutiveDirector and Vice President MichaelBrunswig, “has been the willingness ofresidents in surrounding areas to placeconservation easements on their prop-erty.” Brunswig said that such actshave and will continue to have atremendous impact in maintaining theecosystem within the forest.

“Wildlife within the swamp don’tcomplete their life cycle solely withinthe swamp areas themselves,” saysBrunswig. “They migrate to the low-lands, to the dry areas surrounding theswamp. Having these lands incorporat-ed into the preserve will greatly help usmaintain our wildlife and their develop-ment,” he continued. In fact, one of theAudubon Society’s main goals for theupcoming year is to facilitate the com-pletion of a conservation easement of582 privately-owned acres located inthe heart of Beidler Forest.

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A FUTURE VISIT TO

BEIDLER FOREST:

There is a 1.75-mile boardwalk

through the forest. Proving to be

a favorite destination for school

children and birdwatchers alike,

the trail provides an unparalleled

view of the 1,000 plus-year-old

trees within the forest as well as

views of other vegetation and

wildlife. If water levels in the

swamp are sufficient, visitors

can enjoy guided canoe trips in

season, which offer a different

and exciting perspective of the

swamp. The Audubon Society

also hosts night walks and group

tours (limited to 10 or more

persons); reservations must be

made in advance. The Forest is

open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Tuesday through Sunday. Rates

are $7 for adults, $3.50 for

children and $6 for Audubon

members. For more information,

please call 843-462-2150 or visit

www.sc.audubon.org.

A section of the Four Holes Swamp as observed from Beidler Forest's observation boardwalk.Photo by Pendleton Shiflet


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ight years ago JamesIsland native and DanielIsland Company HumanResources Manager Jan

Malloy found an injured baby raccoonnear the property outside her office.Malloy was unsure of what to do orwhom to contact to save the raccoonthat needed to be nursed back tohealth and released into the wild.Through the Internet, Malloy quicklylearned about Keeper of the Wild, afederally recognized non-profit organ-ization that cares for sick, injured,orphaned or displaced wildlife inSouth Carolina.

“When I saw that sweet little facelooking out at me, I just knew I had todo something,” explains Malloy. Andso began what some would callMalloy’s walk on the wild side.

“They call me Dr. Doolittle at work,”she says with a laugh. “And I drive aMini Cooper, which is better knownas the Mini Zoo on Wheels.”

Malloy says although her co-work-ers at Daniel Island Company teaseher, they are extremely supportive ofher efforts to assist the wildlife in our

area. And they have every reason tobe! Malloy has rescued a surplus ofwild animals through her involvementwith Keeper of the Wild over theyears. Topping the list: opossums,baby fox, beavers and raccoons – tonsof raccoons – which have actuallybeen the most challenging animal forher to rescue. Malloy has been knownto climb trees and ladders to aid babyraccoons who have been abandonedby their mothers. When making a res-cue, Malloy ties a pillowcase to her

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For more information, please visit keeperofthewild.org or call 843-636-1659.

hip in order to take all the babies down from the tree at oncewith ease.

Malloy has always had a strong passion for animals. Sherecollects as a child holding burial services for butterflies andeven insisted that her father pay an $80 veterinarian bill to keepher pet hamster healthy and alive, rather than paying $14 topurchase a new hamster.

Naturally, Malloy’s James Island residence is pet friendly, hometo two cats and – you guessed it – a raccoon named Bandit.

“Bandit is a non-releasable raccoon because she would notbe able to survive in the wild on her own,” Malloy explains.“She’s trained, but it’s like having a two-year-old child for life.We sit on the couch together and snack on Pringles, althoughwe’re not supposed to now because the doctor has instructedBandit to go on a diet. When her time is up, I know I’ll neverhave another pet like her – she’s very special.”

If you want to put your own paws to work, Keeper of the Wildrelies heavily on public support and volunteers. The loss ofhabitat in our area makes the demand higher. Volunteer opportu-nities are available for people of all ages, talents and availability –an hour a week can go a long way.

A WILD STORY: Keeper of the Wild founder, director and president, Janet Kinser, began operating a private rehabilitation center in Charleston 19 years ago. Since that time she has personally rescued, rehabilitated and relocated thousands of animals. Kinser’s dream was to develop a sanctuary, clinic and education center to support wildlife rehabilitation. In November 2001 that dream became a reality.

The Keeper of the Wild staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for wildlife emergencies.

website: www.keeperofthewild.org

phone number: 843-636-1659

LEFT: Baby raccoon "Don King"was rescued in Charleston in 2007.

BELOW: Bandit relaxes on thesofa in Malloy’s home.


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Great misfortune is saidto follow those daringenough to walk under aladder, and seven years of

bad luck can fall upon those unluckyenough to break a mirror, yet whenthe founder of Pet Helpers crossed thepath of one small black cat, it wasmore than a stroke-of-luck for the cat– it was a life-saving miracle.

Late October 2007, Carol Linville,founder of Pet Helpers, Inc. respondedto a call from Folly Beach Public Safetyalerting her to a distressed kittenfound on Bowens Island. The animalhad been transported to OhlandtVeterinary Clinic where it was under-going treatment to recover from severeparalysis and an infection of the eye.

Linville urged the veterinarian togive the kitten a chance to recover,however futile the effort appeared. Shetook the kitten home, named it Bowenand began intensive TLC treatment.

“Everyone was telling me therewas no chance for Bowen to live, andif he did, he wouldn’t be able to move.I just didn’t want him to suffer,so I prayed for an answer,” Linvilleremembered.

After several days and moreprayer, Bowen not only moved buttook several steps and within weekshis vision was restored by 95 per-cent. His small steps turned intolarge steps, and Bowen is now ableto move much like any other young,healthy cat. He, too, is another livingtestament to Linville’s desire toprovide a loving environment for allanimals as long as necessary.

Since its founding in 1978, themission of Pet Helpers has been toprovide a safe, loving environment forunwanted animals until adoption andto participate in humane education,animal cruelty prosecution and wel-fare legislation. The journey to its newhome on Folly Road has been arduousfor the organization, evolving from asmall “Pet of the Week” column to anew 14,000 square foot animal-friend-ly shelter complete with a low-costspay/neuter clinic.

“In 1976, I read in the CharlestonNews & Courier 8,000 animals in thearea were being euthanized eachyear. Despite all that has been doneover the past 30 years, that numberremains the same. I started ourshelter with the intention of it being a‘no-kill’ shelter, vowing to keep all

animals until adoption, which wehave successfully done,” Linville said.

Operating out of a small house andgarage on Folly Road for the past 16years, Pet Helpers eventually support-ed more than 150 animals at a time.As the organization grew, a new facil-ity was needed to support the growingspace requirements of the animals.

Linville called upon Steve Jensen ofBlue Sky Collaborative Architecture todesign a facility worthy of the specialanimals it would hold. Working withthe general contractor, ChoateConstruction Company of Mt. Pleasant,and Jensen, the team was ready tomove forward with the project.

“Hurricane Katrina hit about thetime we were ready to move forwardwith the project, increasing construc-tion costs exponentially. We dealt with

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RIGHT:Pet Helpers welcomes

all visitors andvolunteers to their new

home at 1447 FollyRoad. The new adoptioncenter has also recently

begun providing lowcost spay and neuterservices. (Photos by

Helfrick Photography):

Pet Helpers has savedthe lives of over 14,000

animals since itsfounding in 1979. Dogs,

cats and a variety ofother animals are

always available foradoption Monday

through Friday from11:00am to 6pm and

Saturdays from11:00am to 5:00pm.

this by working with Steve and Choate to redesign the facilityand finance $2.8 million of the costs,” Linville said.

Slightly over 11,000 square feet of the new adoption centerand spay/neuter clinic is open, with the remaining 3,000 squarefeet to be completed upon funding. Phase I includes heated andcooled kennel rooms and three large play yards for dogs whilecats benefit from a custom built jungle gym, “open catteries”,“Rainbow Row” cat condos and screened-in porches for freshair. The new building establishes a family-friendly atmospherefor the community to learn, play and volunteer.

Would she do it all again? “That’s a hard question to answer,”Linville said. “It’s been a long, hard 32-year battle to get wherewe are with a lot of financial and personal life sacrifice, but wehave made a huge difference in animal welfare in our communi-ty. More than 14,000 animals have been given a second chanceat life and thousands more spayed and neutered, so lookingback, it was worth it.”

As the organization continues its growth, daily operatingexpenses are expected to exceed $2,000. The economic down-turn has also increased the public’s demand for assistance withstrays and animal medical care. To find out how you can help,please visit www.pethelpers.org.

For more information please contactCarol Linville at [email protected].

WAYS TO DONATE: • Online at www.pethelpers.org• Participate in Pet Helpers Bingo by calling 843-569-0252• Donate through the Trident United Way,

organization number A-13039• Gifts-In-Kind• Planned & Estate Giving• Shop at your favorite store online through www.iGive.com• Or simply mail your donation to Pet Helpers:

PET HELPERS1447 Folly RoadJames Island, 29412

LEFT:Instead of traditionalcages, the feline popu-lation at Pet Helpers istreated to “cat condos”designed to resembleCharleston’s ownRainbow Row.

BELOW:The jungle-gym area ofthe new building wasdesigned to provide thecats of Pet Helpers anopen environment toenhance their socialwell-being.

Pet Helpers recentlyopened theirSpay/Neuter Clinicwith the anticipationof sterilizing 5,000+animals per year. Thestate-of-the art clinicfeatures a ventilationsystem to controldisease, piped-inoxygen and ananesthetic machine.

inLOA majestic eagle from last year's BuschWildlife Sanctuary presentation. Courtesyof Charleston Picture Company.


M any long-time area resi-dents and frequent visitorsto Charleston know that if

they plan to dine out in popular down-town restaurants the weekend closestto Valentine’s Day, they better makereservations far in advance. Not onlymight they be competing with coupleson romantic dinner dates, they’ll becontending with other lovers, thosewho travel from near and far to one ofCharleston’s most recognized andwell-attended events. This February13-15 is the Southeastern WildlifeExposition (SEWE), the nation’s largestwildlife art and nature event. SEWE'sgoal since its establishment 27 yearsago remains consistent: producing anevent which promotes both conserva-tion and preservation of nature andwildlife through its focus on visual artsand educational outreach programs.

Ashley Slane, Marketing Directorfor SEWE, explains “the SoutheasternWildlife Exposition offers so much forpeople of all ages to do and see. We areproud of the caliber of art exhibited andthe various exhibits and demonstrationswhich encourage people to appreciatenature. In addition to entertainingand educating, SEWE also benefitsour whole community economically.”Widely regarded as the kick-off for theLowcountry’s tourism season each year,SEWE has an estimated total annualeconomic impact of over $67 million.

While a main draw to SEWE is theworld-class original art, carvings,sculptures, decoys and photography,many come for the fascinating educa-tional and often entertaining lectures,exhibits and demonstrations. In fact,SEWE now attracts between 35,000-40,000 attendees. An enormouslypopular event is delivered by the BuschWildlife Sanctuary featuring liveanimal presentations at the GaillardAuditorium. Another crowd favoriteis the DockDogs competition atBrittlebank Park. The Brittlebank venuewill serve as the Sporting Village, fea-turing outdoor outfitters, safari andhunting guides, retriever demonstra-tions, live music and food.

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New to SEWE this year are presen-ters Jim and Jamie Dutcher, foundersof the non-profit organization, Livingwith Wolves, Ltd. The Dutchers docu-mented their six years of living in atented camp in Idaho, literally livingwith and learning from a pack ofwolves. Jamie Dutcher explains thatwolves are “wrongly being killed andmismanaged in our own country,”without people having a chance to“truly understand the depth of theircaring and their intelligence.” TheDutchers’ presentation will stresswolves’ importance to a natural andviable wild ecosystem.

SEWE’s success translates intothriving partnerships with areawildlife and conservation non-profits.The East Cooper Ducks Unlimitedchapter benefits from the SEWE FallSoiree as well as the popular oysterroast held during the Exposition.According to Dr. Mark Hartley, AreaChairman of East Cooper DU, “Ourconservation partnership with SEWEis the model for Ducks Unlimited inNorth America. We’ve been named asa DU President’s top 1 percent netfundraising chapter of the 3,800 DUchapters worldwide for the last fiveyears, and without our unique rela-tionship with SEWE, it would simplynot be possible. DU ranks among thehighest non-profits in America withover 89 cents of every dollar raisedgoing to our stated purpose, so thanksto SEWE, we’ve preserved well over1,000 acres of wetlands habitat foreverjust since 2004.

Other local organizations fea-tured during SEWE include theCenter for Birds of Prey, the EdistoIsland Serpentarium and theCarolina Raptor Center.

A focus on conservation educationis integral to SEWE’s mission. TheConservation Village will be located inMarion Square, with approximately60 exhibitors. These groups, whichreceive space at a significant discount,range from the National Wild TurkeyFederation and Quail Unlimited to theSurvival Outreach Sanctuary and SCDepartment of Natural Resources. TheKids for Conservation program pro-motes wildlife and environmental con-servation awareness in young people.The poster competition is open to alltri-county students in grades 1-8, andthe creative birdhouse competition isfor those in grades 9-12.

Additionally, one of the scheduledlectures is from LEEP (LowcountryEnvironmental Education Program).This organization strives to strengthenthe environmental education commu-nity and expose students to a naturalenvironment that they would not other-wise have the opportunity to see.These students develop a sense ofpride and a connection with their localenvironment, helping them becomeenvironmental stewards of the nextgeneration.

To learn more and to view adetailed schedule of events,please visit www.sewe.com.

DockDogs: A big hit from last year’s event, this is a dock-jumping performance sport which will be held at Brittlebank Park. Dogs of all breeds and sizes from 6 months and older are welcome to participate. For more information or to register, please visit www.dockdogs.com.

Center for Birds for Prey: These popular demonstrations held at Marion Square wow audiences with majestic raptors in flight while educating people about the important role these birds of prey play in our eco-system and how to help protect them.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Shows: These programs held at Gaillard Auditorium showcase live, non-releasable wild animals, offering a rare opportunity to learn from nature up close and foster respect for all living creatures and their habitats.

Retriever Demonstrations: Highly-skilled retrievers from the Palmetto and Cooper Retriever Clubs and the Boykin Spaniel Society will go through their paces at two venues, Brittlebank Park and Marion Square.

Children’s Square: A large portion of Marion Square will be dedicated to fun, educational activities and programs for children of all ages, including:

• Edisto Island Serpentarium tent• Eudora Farms exotic petting zoo• Pony and camel rides• Craft-making and science stations coordinated by the Charleston Museum• Power rock climbing wall and Spider Jump• Kids for Conservation artwork display tent

HIGHLIGHTS OFTHIS YEAR’SEXPOSITION


Jamie Dutcher spending some one-on-one time with oneof the wolves from the Sawtooth Pack in Idaho.

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he night before eight-year-old Seth’s birthday,his mother found him cry-ing in his bedroom. When

she asked him what was wrong, herolled over and exclaimed, “I don’twant any more toys for my birthday! Iwant to give everything to those poorchildren in Africa.” Naturally, hismother was moved by his sensitivity,and after researching they decided tosponsor a family in Africa. Frequently,parents try to shield their childrenfrom the ugly things in our world—homeless families, terminally illchildren, abandoned or abused ani-mals, widespread famine and so on.However, many parents are fosteringthe compassion and goodwill in theirchildren. Two of those children areright here in the Lowcountry.

Evan Kitten, a nine-year-oldhumanitarian and Charlestonian, isnot the typical kid on the playground.On his ninth birthday, instead of bask-ing in a mound of gadgets and games,he donated the presents he receivedto the play therapy program at theMUSC Children’s Hospital. Evan andhis brother, Jacob, have had lifelongexposure to community service. TheKittens help bring joy to a needy fam-ily during the holidays by donatingChristmas presents. They also helpchildren get on the right track eachschool year by donating schoolsupplies. His mother, Nancy Kitten,believes that with the right amount ofencouragement “children can reallyunderstand that they can do anythingto help those less fortunate.”

TRIGHT:

Jack McFee at PetHelpers with his

personalized boxesfull of donations

from his eighthbirthday party.

FACING PAGE:Evan Kitten with hisparents, Nancy and

Lester, the day hedonated his birthdaypresent to the MUSC

children’s hospital.

Evan enjoying his 9th birthday

party.

Eight-year-old JackMcFee has taken his lovefor animals beyond trips tothe zoo and playing withneighborhood dogs. AtJack’s last birthday party,he asked his guests tobring food, toys and sup-plies in lieu of presents,so that he could donatethem to the James Islandshelter, Pet Helpers. Jackdelivered his gifts to PetHelpers, all packed insidea decorated box customdesigned by him. Jackand his younger brother,Daniel, are regulars at PetHelpers; the boys visitthe animals there on amonthly basis.

Jack’s mother, RhondaMcFee, has been verypleased that her son hasseen that giving can be just as fulfill-ing as receiving. “We originally justwanted to reduce the birthday over-load of gifts, but it turned out so muchbetter than we could have planned,”McFee said. “It was a wonderful ges-ture by the kids, and Pet Helpersmade Jack’s visit very special for him.It was a win-win situation all around”.

In a country where so manychildren are outfitted with designershoes and pricey cell phones, thiskind of community service serves asinspiration to people of all ages. A fewlocal organizations are encouraged bythe trend of youthful generosity andare working to instill the value of

“others before self.” Encouragingchildren to become civic-minded atan early age is one of the goals of twoenvironmentally-focused non-profits:The Lowcountry EnvironmentalEducation Program and BerkeleyCounty Kids Who Care.

The Lowcountry EnvironmentalEducation Program (LEEP) providesopportunities for area children toexplore South Carolina’s beautifullandscapes through the process ofexperiential learning. The foundingmembers believed that offering freeand/or reduced cost programs tolocal schools would allow all studentsto reap the benefits of an outdoor

education. But moreimportantly, studentslearn how their dailybehaviors can impact theearth and how to beyoung stewards of theenvironment. LEEP alsochooses to lead byexample by using anatypical school bus.LEEP’s BioBus runs onvegetable oil, a clean andrenewable resource. Thebus’s exhaust is even saidto smell like French fries,teaching children thatinnovation can be fun.

Berkeley County Kids Who Care (BCKWC) is another non-profit organization raising environmental awareness in youngchildren. After being formed in the early 1990’s, the focus shift-ed from middle-school children to elementary-school childrensince the organizers realized younger children were even morereceptive. The goals of BCKWC are to encourage conservationand participation in the caring for our environment. BCKWCworks with elementary children and has two major projects ayear: an environmental project competition and an environmen-tal field day to help promote their ideals. The environmentalproject competition allows students and teachers to worktogether to compete for awards and grants. The field day pro-motes education where the young students learn environmentallessons from local businesses and organizations.

The core message of both LEEP and BCKWC is one whichtranscends environmental stewardship: it’s instilling the princi-pals of consuming less, giving more and acting responsibly.

MORE INFORMATION: Lowcountry Environmental Education Program (LEEP) - www.scleep.org, phone 800-732-9625

Berkeley County Kids Who Care – www.bckwc.org

[email protected]

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February 5Chart a Course for Children6:00 p.m.BENEFITS: THE DEE NORTON LOWCOUNTRYCHILDREN’S CENTERThis Dinner auction will include a wine reception, silentauction, three-course dinner followed by a live auction.

LOCATION: Fleet Landing Restaurant

COST: $150

CONTACT: www.dnlcc.org or (843) 723-3600

February 7Shuckin’ for Shelter5:30–8:30 p.mBENEFITS: CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERCome enjoy oysters, barbecue catered by Sticky Fingersand live music by Stoneking. The oyster roast benefitsCarolina Youth Development Center’s shelter servicesfor children in crisis and their efforts in the manage-ment of nine different programs dedicated to stoppingchild abuse, treating the victims of child abuse, andassisting those youth at the highest risk for abuse andlosing their families.

LOCATION: Goldbug Island

COST: $30 per person & $50 per couple

CONTACT: www.cydc.org or (843) 266-5218

February 7-March 28 2009 Gullah Heritage SeriesEvery Saturday at 2 p.m.

BENEFITS: Education of the Gullah people and theircrafts of quilting, cast-net making, ironwork, sweet-grass basket sewing, African drumming, story-telling,spirituals and musical performances.

LOCATION: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site,1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC

COST: Free

CONTACT: (843) 881-5516

February 13-15 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition BENEFITS: WILDLIFE AND NATURE EDUCATIONNow in its 27th year, the Expo showcases originalpaintings, carvings and sculpture by some of the mostgifted artists in the wildlife art genre, as well asdiverse sporting and conservation exhibits, interestingpresentations and lectures, fun children's activities,and much more.'

LOCATION: Range of venues throughoutdowntown Charleston

COST: Ranging from $10 to VIP packages

CONTACT: www.sewe.com or (843) 723-1748

February 19 A Night at the Oscars6:30 p.m. BENEFITS: THE CHARLESTON BALLETGuests walk the red carpet and enjoy all the glitz andglamour of Hollywood right here in Charleston. Dinneris included in the ticket price as well as an auction offabulous items.

LOCATION: William Aiken House, 456 King Street, Charleston

COST: $200

CONTACT: www.charlestonballet.com or (843) 723-7334

February 2210th Annual Chef Feast 6:30-9 p.m.

BENEFITS: LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK A feast of plenty will be provided through the efforts ledby Chef Robert Carter of Peninsula Grill and many of theLowcountry’s most acclaimed chefs. The event will helpraise the much-needed funds for childhood feeding pro-grams, which serve around 2,500 children weekly.

LOCATION: Embassy Suites Charleston AreaConvention Center, 5055 International Blvd., NorthCharleston, SC

COST: $150

CONTACT: www.lowcountryfoodbank.org or (843) 747-8146 ext. 112

February 28Leukemia Ball 6:30 p.m.

BENEFITS: LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYLaissez les bon temps roulez at the Mardi Gras themedevent featuring dinner and live and silent auctions.Enjoy rocking to the tunes of East Coast Party Band andcelebrating in true New Orleans form.

LOCATION: Omar Shrine Ballroom, 176 Patriots PointRoad, Mount Pleasant, SC

COST: $125

CONTACT: www.lls.org/scleukemiaball or (843) 881-8176

February 28The Orient Expressed AnnualFundraiser 6:30 p.m.

BENEFITS: CHARLESTON MUSEUM Spend an evening immersed in the mysteries of the FarEast as the FANS (Friends and Needed Supporters) of TheCharleston Museum entertain you at their annual fundraiserbenefiting the museum’s exciting new Textile Gallery.Begin the evening with a Singapore Sling at the JosephManigault House (1803) with its porcelains from the ChinaTrade, and then enjoy the cuisine of China and Korea,Japan and Indonesia, and special one-night-only displaysfrom the museum’s Asian collections before the live auctionbegins. Whether you come in cocktail attire or a kimono,you’ll find yourself transported to other lands for a night.

LOCATION: Joseph Manigault House, 350 MeetingStreet and The Charleston Museum, 360 MeetingStreet, Charleston

COST: $60 for members and $70 for non-members withreservations required

CONTACT: [email protected] or(843) 722-2996

MARCH 2009

March 5-9BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival Range of times Thursday-Sunday

BENEFITS: MUSC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL In its third year, the event has become a sensation forfoodies from near and far. Experience the expandedCulinary Village, see celebrity chef Bobby Flay, enjoy the1,000 Point Wine Tasting & Auction, the famed Bubbles& Sweets, 18 Dine-Arounds, the Lowcountry GospelBrunch and much more.

LOCATION: Throughout downtown Charleston, mostlyMarion Square

COST: Varies by event

CONTACT: www.charlestonfoodandwine.com or (843) 727- 9998

MARCH 6French Quarter Art Walk 5-8pm

BENEFITS: CHARLESTON FINE ART DEALERSASSOCIATION AND LOCAL ARTIST’S GUILDSStroll the cobbled streets and gas lit alley ways to dis-cover the works of well over 500 artists representing adiverse variety of styles and mediums from traditionalto contemporary.

LOCATION: Participating galleries on Meeting, Church,State, East Bay, Broad, Cumberland, Queen, Chalmersand Tradd Streets, this evening of arts and refreshments.

COST: Free and open to the public

CONTACT: (843) 577-7101


March 7 & 8 Shannon’s Hope Children’sBereavement Camp Saturday, 9 a.m. – Sunday, noon

BENEFITS: HOSPICE OF CHARLESTONThis weekend camp offers children dealing with theloss of a loved one in a comfortable environment withothers dealing with similar challenges.

LOCATION: Camp St. Christopher, 2810 SeabrookIsland Road, Seabrook Island, SC

COST: $35

CONTACT: www.hospiceofcharleston.org or (843) 529-3100

March 12Annual Irish Music Show7:30 p.m.

BENEFITS: THE SOUTH CAROLINA IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETYThis year’s show will feature local Irish talent andentertainment sure to please audiences of all ages.

LOCATION: Sottile Theater, 44 George Street, Charleston

COST: TBD

CONTACT: (843) 556-3578 or (843) 953-5623

March 13- 15 Gourmet & Grapes at the Sanctuary Times vary throughout the weekend

BENEFITS: MUSC HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER The weekend will involve exclusive dinners, tastings,classes and extravagant receptions. The finale chefexpo, the highlight of the weekend, brings you chef sta-tions, entertainment, a live auction and a presentationfrom the beneficiary.

LOCATION: The Sanctuary, One Sanctuary BeachDrive, Kiawah Island, SC

COST: Day passes begin at $125 and range to week-end packages

CONTACT: (800) 654-2924

MARCH 14“Piecing Together the Past withArchaeology”11am- 4pm

BENEFITS: CHARLES TOWNE LANDINGMeet Charles Towne Landing’s archaeologists and tourdig sites where Native American and colonial findshave been unearthed. Try your own archaeology skillsin hands-on programs and learn how flint was used asa weapon, tool, and fire starter. Discover the science ofarchaeology and the history revealed below the surfaceand support this wonderful piece of local, living history.

LOCATION: Charles Towne Landing, Hwy. 171 betweenI-26 and Hwy. 17 (about 3 miles from DowntownCharleston)

COST: $5/adults, $3.25/seniors, $3/children

CONTACT: (843) 852-4200 or www.charlestowneland-ing.travel

March 14Flowertown Festival Run/Walk8 a.m.

BENEFITS: SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCAJoin more than 1,000 runners traversing the beautifulstreets of downtown Summerville. The 10k, 5k andone-mile courses offer a great warm-up to the CooperRiver Bridge Run and a fabulous way to enjoy spring-time in the South!

LOCATION: Summerville YMCA Gymnastics Center,1140 South Cedar Street, Summerville, SC

COST: $15 members, $20 non-members

CONTACT: www.summervilleymca.org or (843) 871-9622

March 19-April 18 62nd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & GardensTimes vary

BENEFITS: HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATIONRenowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden,”Charleston welcomes the return of spring by offeringguests the rare opportunity to glimpse beyond thefacades of these magnificent properties and into theirresplendent interiors and gardens. Each Festival tour vis-its eight to 10 properties dating from the American colo-nial period through the early 20th century.

LOCATION: Downtown Charleston

COST: $45

CONTACT: www.historiccharleston.org or (843) 722-3405

March 19-22Charleston International Antiques Show10 a.m. Fri. & Sat.; 11a.m. Sun.

BENEFITS: HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATIONFeaturing more than 30 of the nation’s most prominentantiques dealers, CIAS 2009 will include a wide range ofperiod furnishings and decorative arts, vintage jewelry,porcelains, ceramics, silver and architectural gardenaccents from the late 17th to the early 20th century.

LOCATION: Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay Street, Charleston

COST: TBD

CONTACT: www.historiccharleston.org or (843) 722-3405

March 211st Annual Charleston StilettoStampede 8 a.m.

BENEFITS: MUSC CHILDREN’S HOSPITALBring your stilettos to this 100 yard dash and help pro-mote the support of MUSC Children’s Hospital and theiraspirations. The goal of this event is to educate andinform the Charleston area community of the impactthat can be made through their involvement and partici-pation. Heels must be at least 3 inches!

LOCATION: Houston Northcutt in Mount Pleasant nearWhole Foods, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

COST: $25 until 12/31; $30 thereafter

CONTACT: www.stilettostampede.com

March 22 Oyster Roast for the AnimalsNoon-5 p.m.

BENEFITS: PET HELPERSCome out and support your favorite adoptable furryfriends with oysters, Lowcountry boil and a silentsuction to benefit the James Island facility.

LOCATION: Bowen’s Island Restaurant, 1870 Bowen’sIsland Road, James Island, SC

COST: TBD

CONTACT: www.pethelpers.org or (843) 795-1110

March 24-28Charleston Fashion WeekTimes vary

BENEFITS: CHARLESTON CHAPTER OF DRESS FOR SUCCESSCharleston Fashion Week continues to celebrate thelocal design community from boutique owners andemerging local talent to Charleston’s fashionable eliteand visitors alike.

LOCATION: Marion Square, downtown Charleston

COST: Prices vary

CONTACT: www.charlestonfashionweek.com or (843) 971-9811

March 282nd Annual Road RallyRoad Rally Event: 4-6 p.m; After-RallyFestivities: 6-10 p.m.

BENEFITS: LIFEMANAGEMENT CENTEROffering solutions that transform educational and pro-fessional challenges into life achievements for children,families, adults and communities. This driving adven-ture, for drivers and non-drivers alike, will also includean auction and oyster roast.

LOCATION: The Holliday Alumni Center at the Citadel,69 Hagood Avenue

COST: $75

CONTACT: www.lifemanagement.org or (843) 852-5705

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