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Volume 9 Issue 13 Sullivans Island

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November 1, 2013 Goat Island Dewees Island

'Once a Fiddler, always a Fiddler

NEW BOOK EXPLORES THE WORLD OF THE TINY FIDDLER CRAB
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Mayoral candidates go head to head

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

s it an instrument? Is it a crab? Is it a person? According to Sullivans Island native Eugenia Jeanie Truesdale Heath, the fiddler is all three. In her delightful new book The Fiddlers of Sullivans Island, Heath explores the secret world of the fiddler crab. Narrated by Scurry the crab, the story starts long before humans stepped foot on the heavenly Sullivans Island and culminates in the present day. Part nature book, part childrens book and part history book, Surrys story encapsulates an island long gone, irrevocably changed by the footprint of humans. But this is no preachy eco-warrior tome, it is simply a homage to the tiny little indomitable creature whose

Kindergarten student Talia Holiday helped Heath illustrate the book by acting out sections of the story. Here she shows how children used to play with the creatures.

Fiddlers continues on page 10

esidents of the Isle of Palms crowded into the Exchange Club on Palm Boulevard Monday night for a debate between mayoral candidates Dick Cronin and Ryan Buckhannon. Moderated by Mary Horrse, Treasurer of The League of Women Voters and sponsored by Lucky Dog News, publishers of Island Eye News, the forum was comprised of written questions submitted anonymously by the audience. Bathed in the waning sunlight reflected through three large picture windows looking out over the intracoastal waterway the debate began with some ceremony. The first question posed was how would you proceed if Stantec, the parking consultant, recommends the removal of all obstacles from public rights of way? Both candidates were in agreement that the pressure is on SCDOT to enforce the right of way or give the city the authority to do so. Of the questions that followed during the 60 minute debate, none sparked a great deal of dissension between the candidates. Although budgetary discussions did reveal differences in the candidates views on how city funds are distributed. Buckhannon contended the city had been borrowing too heavily from tourism funds, something he would address moving forward. Cronin, the current mayor, contended those funds werent being borrowed, as they are not going to be paid back, and that they were mostly directed to expenditure related to supporting the impact of tourism on the island. A timely question about the impact of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform act allowed Cronin to break the news that the House of Representatives had just passed a four year extension on the act. This will alleviate immediate pressure on what would have been a big problem for us, as over 30 percent of the properties on this island will be affected, Cronin said. "It was going to devastate the island if we didn't get this four year extension, Buckhannon said. What they are doing now is issuing a financial feasibility study, which was supposed to be done before the act went into effect. For more questions from the evening and excerpts from the candidates answers visit www. islandeyenews.com. The Isle of Palms election takes place Tues., Nov. 5.

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IOP sitting pretty in pink and green

CIVIC

November 1, 2013

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

he Isle of Palms City Council were treated to a presentation on the health of the citys finances at last weeks city council meeting. Brightening up the proceedings were the breast cancer awareness decorations, courtesy of city administrator Linda Tucker, which found each council members nameplate replaced with a bright pink one, and breast cancer awareness ribbons adorning the dias. Y'all should be very proud, said Genia Kornegay of Greene, Finney and Horton, as she presented her firms independent audit of the city. The firm issued an unmodified opinion, which is the best a city can get. The general fund balance of $10.7 million increased from the previous year, and has $2.4 million classified as unassigned. As a coastal community its important to have an adequate fund balance, explained Kornegay, and the IOPs is in excellent health. For the year ending June 30, 2013, the city had revenues of $13.3 million and expenses of $10.9 million, with the most significant spending occurring in the public safety budget. Its assets total $38.5 million,

an increase of $600,000, and it carries $14.3 million in liabilities. The citys general Isle of Palms City Council dressed up its chambers in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month. PHOTO BY JENNIFER TUOHY fund expenditure was $8.2 million. Joining the consolidated reghters first class in every aspect, dispatch operations of Charleston County including compensation, Mayor Cronin said. cost $292,000, but will be partially offset by A motion to increase the frequency of reduction in payroll expenses. monitoring the erosion at Breach Inlet was Other topics discussed at the meeting carried. included a recommendation that engineers The dock replacement at Tidal Wave look at an alternative location for the proposed Watersports will not move forward this year public restrooms, which would put them out as some safety issues must be resolved first. of the Zone V flood zone. A GPS problem was identified that has been A resolution imploring Congress to delay directing people the wrong way when trying implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood to enter WIld Dunes, communications have Insurance Reform Act until an affordability been made with the various GPS companies study can be implemented was approved. to address this. Hopefully with the hue and cry going It was noted that the Coast Guard will be up along the coast something thats more training off the coast of both islands for next palatable can be passed, Mayor Cronin said. few months. The IOP fire department was roundly lauded A sinkhole in Seahorse Court is causing for their excellent presentations to various consternation as it is escalating. committees on the need for increased salaries An ordinance allowing city employees to bid and new positions at the department. The on purchasing city equipment that has been issue will be taken up further at Novembers taken out of service was passed unanimously. council meeting. The next council meeting is Tues., Nov. 19. Im looking forward to making our

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More filming, less sailing

S I TO WN COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD
BY JENNIFER TUOHY

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Lynn Pierotti publisher lynn@luckydognews.com Jennifer Tuohy managing editor jennifer@luckydognews.com Swan Richards senior graphic designer swan@luckydognews.com Jerry Plumb graphic designer jerry@luckydognews.com Christian LeBlanc social media christian@luckydognews.com Steve Rosamilia photographer Contributors: Ann Harris David Henry Lucas Dimi Matouchev Arielle Alpino Jason Kreutner Carol Antman Alan Green Danny Laran Bob Hooper Published by: Lucky Dog Publishing of South Carolina, LLC P.O. Box 837 Sullivans Island, SC 29482 843-886-NEWS Submit your letters to the editor to: info@luckydognews.com Future deadline: November 9 for our November 15 issue The Island Eye News, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucky Dog Publishing of SC LLC, is a free, independent newspaper published every two weeks and is for and about the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Goat Island and Dewees Island. Copies are mailed free of charge to every active mailbox in our coverage area and are also available at area businesses and by subscription to non-islanders. Subscriptions are $39/year for non-residents.. Contributions of information, pictures and articles are welcomed and are used according to space limitations and news value and cannot be returned except by special request. Op-ed articles and letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Lucky Dog News, or its writers. All advertising rates are listed at: WWW.ISLANDEYENEWS.COM under advertising.

f Hollywood studios and global ad agencies are going to get rich off shots of our beautiful island, we should get something out of it. That appears to be the theory behind the new ordinance discussed at the Oct. 15 meeting of the Sullivans Island Town council. The Council unanimously approved the first reading to amend the current ordinance that governs franchise fees for filming on the Island and impose a permit fee of $1,500 or 1 percent of the gross expenditure per day, whichever is greater. This will apply to the filming of motion pictures, made for television movies, television series and commercials on the island. The fee for still commercial photography will be $500. No filming may be conducted in the RC-1/RC-2 zoning districts or on the beach. In other business, the first reading of a 2 percent increase

to business license fees was was approved. Essentially approved, the second reading and a management plan for the ratification of an ordinance to protected coastal forest, the ban commercial activity of any WERE NOT WRITING A CHECK FOR ALL THESE kind on the THINGS NOW, BUT WE ARE MOVING FORWARD beaches, and WITH GETTING DESIGNS AND PLANS DONE. to repeal the ~ Councilman Pat ONeil sections of the ordinance which allowed sailing regattas was passed. It projects are managed by the SI was determined that organized Land Use and Natural Resources sailing events do not contribute Committee. Phase one includes to family-orientated uses of the a list of 10 projects, including beaches and organizations profit installing an educational walking from them, creating a commercial path at Station 16 west, which is activity. Councilmen Chauncey already partially completed, and Clark dissented, saying he didnt a nature centre. believe in getting rid of sailing. Were not writing a check A resolution approving a 5 for all these things now, but we percent increase of rates and fees are moving forward with getting for the building and planning designs and plans done, Pat department was passed, effective ONeil, chair of the LUNAR Oct. 15. committee, said. Phase one of the Protected Land Active Management Projects

Isle of Palms 886.6428 www.iop.net

Recycle - THURSDAY, November 14 - Recycle

Public Works Committee 5:30 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard

Civic Calendar

Monday, November 4 Personnel Committee 9 a.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard

American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30-5:30 p.m. Isle of Palms Rec Department Recreation Committee 4 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard Real Property Committee 5:30 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, November 7 Livability Court 5 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard Monday, November 11 Public Safety Committee 5 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard Wednesday, November 13 Municipal Court 9 a.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission 4:30 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard Sullivan's Island 883.3198 www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Coffee with the Chief! Stop by for a chat about SI with Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley. 8:30 a.m. 2213 Middle Street

Monday, November 12 Municipal Court* Tuesday, November 12 Municipal Court* 5:30 p.m. 2050 Middle Street
Community Workshop #2 6 p.m. 2520 MIDDLE STREET, THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS EPISCOPAL

Tuesday, November 5 Board of Zoning Appeals 5:30 p.m. 1207 Palm Boulevard Wednesday, November 6 Board of Zoning Appeals CANCELLED

Wednesday, November 13 Coffee with the Chief! See Wednesday, November 6.

Planning Commission 6:30 p.m. 2050 Middle Street

Monday, November 4 Council Workshop 6 p.m. 2050 Middle Street Wednesday, November 6

Thursday, November 14 Board of Zoning Appeals 6 p.m. 2050 Middle Street

* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park (2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments or questions.

Sullivans Island September Police Report

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09/01/13 A complainant reported that there was a female under her residence crying, when officers arrived they found a subject who stated that she was 15 years old and had had a fight with her mother, after investigation it was learned that the subject was 25 years old and was under the influence. The subject was cited and released to a friend that had been notified. 09/01/13 Officers responded to a party involving alcohol on the beach, on arrival they located one subject with an open bottle of beer, during the investigation it was learned that the subject was wanted in Ohio on an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested on the alcohol and held at the county jail in order for Ohio to extradite him on outstanding charges. 09/02/13 A complainant reported that someone has been tampering with her house, after checking out the house the officer could not find any evidence supporting such tampering. 09/05/13 An officer conducted traffic on a vehicle that had defective equipment, while

conducting the stop it was learned that the driver was wanted by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. The subject was detained until a Mount Pleasant officer arrived and took the subject into custody. 09/07/13 Officers responded to Almost Pink in reference to a shoplifter, on arrival the officers observed the subject remove several items from a beach bag and throw them down to the ground. The subject was detained and after an investigation, the subject was arrested and lodged into the county jail. 09/07/13 A complainant came into the police station and reported that while he was working as a DJ at a wedding, he was assaulted and several pieces of his equipment were stolen. 09/09/13 A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, while conducting the stop it was learned that the driver did not have a valid driver license, the driver was cited and the vehicle was towed. 09/10/13 An officer responded to a complaint of barking dogs,

on arrival the officer located that owner of the dogs who reported that her ex-husband who was on trespass notice was on her property and she had a video of him on her property. The officer requested that she bring the video to the police station so that the subject could be charged, as of this, the complainant has not produced the video. 09/11/13 A complainant reported that someone had removed a watch and bracelet that was stored in a night stand. 09/12/13 A complainant began to report a missing iPad but while making the report the complainants son came home and stated he had the iPad in his room. 09/13/13 While in the business district, officers were summoned by the manager of one of the establishments in reference to a couple who were fighting and had left without paying their tab, the officers located that couple and after investigation it was learned that the female had assaulted the male. The female was arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence and the male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. 09/14/13 While on patrol an officer came upon a vehicle in the middle of the roadway with a flat tire, the officer stop and located a subject who stated he was calling the owner of the vehicle. During the investigation the officer noticed that the vehicle and damage and several vehicle parked on the side of the road also had damage the corresponded with the subjects vehicle. The officer questioned the subject again and the subject admitted to driving the vehicle, not having a driver license and striking the vehicles. The subject was arrested and lodged into the county jail. 09/15/13 Officers responded to a verbal domestic dispute, after officers defused the situation the complainant became loud and aggressive toward the officer. The complainant was then arrested for Disorderly Conduct and lodged into the county jail. 09/15/13 Officers responded to an assault in progress, on arrival the victim stated that his friend had struck him in the face but the victim refused to press charges. 09/15/13 An officer was dispatched to a disturbance in which one of the parties who was intoxicated had taken the keys of a vehicle and left the scene, the vehicle was located and the subject was inside the vehicle.

The officer approached the vehicle and spoke to the subject who became abusive and disorderly; the subject was arrested and lodged into the county jail. 09/15/13 A complainant reported that he believed that someone had removed mail from his mailbox due to the fact that he never received a piece of mail that had been mailed. 09/15/13 A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, while conducting the stop it was learned that the driver was wanted for arrest by the Charleston County Sheriffs Office. The subject was detained until the Sheriffs Office arrived and took the subject into custody. 09/17/13 A complainant reported that she received several threatening texts from her brother in law. The complainant did not wish to press charges but want the incident documented. 09/19/13 A complainant reported that someone had attempted to enter his construction trailer by prying the door open, the door was damaged but not entered. 09/22/13 An officer made a traffic stop, while conducting the stop the officer learned that the subject was in possession of marijuana. The subject was cited and released to his parents. 09/22/13 An officer observed and advised two subjects that they were trespassing on private property near Star of the West, while advising the subject to leave the officer received a request to assist another officer with a traffic stop, soon after the officer left a call for a dumpster fire was dispatched in the area where the subjects were trespassing. 09/29/13 Officers were dispatched to construction work on Sunday, on arrival several subjects were found working on a residence, during the investigation it was learned that one subject was wanted for arrest by the North Charleston Police Department. The subject was detained until North Charleston could arrive and take custody of the subject. The other subjects were advised of the law and told to leave the area. 09/29/13 Officers were dispatched to an accident involving a single vehicle. On arrival the officers learned that the driver was injured and after further investigation it was learned that the subject was intoxicated. The subject was transported to the hospital and the subject was cited for Driving under the Influence.

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Learning from Sullivans beach erosion

STUDENTS EXPLORE BEACHES DAMAGED BY STORMS
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NATURE & WILDLIFE

BY JASON KREUTNER

ne day this past September, In the afternoon, students traveled to two students from the University parts of Sullivan's Island. Sullivan's Island School of the Lowcountry faces erosion on the northern end of the in Mount Pleasant learned more island and substantial accretion in central about erosion, accretion and marine and southern parts. The accreted areas are science through an exploration of highly contested because they have spawned Folly Beach Park and the northern fledgling maritime forests, and these are tip and north central section of seen as desirable (more vibrant ecosystem Sullivan's Island. and buffer areas to protect the barrier island In the morning, students visited in future storms) and detrimental (affecting Folly Beach. Folly Beach has property values by limiting ocean views and been affected by recent storms allowing for rats and other creatures to take like Irene and Sandy, which have root and multiply) by different groups on caused significant erosion and the Sullivan's Island. temporary closure of the county Students were able to see the effects of park. During the school's last erosion by walking in and around the area visit in 2010, students saw that University School students investigating the erosion on Sullivan's Island of Breach Inlet. They then ended the day by ongoing erosion had claimed most by Breach Inlet. slowly walking the Station 27 beach access of the park's paved parking lot path to analyze and explore the forest, although it was still several feet its characteristics, the distance to the above the beach itself. beach, etc. in order to gain a first-hand SULLIVAN'S ISLAND FACES EROSION ON THE NORTHERN END This day of exploration allowed understanding of the various perspectives OF THE ISLAND AND SUBSTANTIAL ACCRETION IN CENTRAL students to see that the parking on the accreted land and the forest. ~ Jason Kreutner lot was obliterated and that the AND SOUTHERN PARTS. A hallmark of University School is the elevation of the park and the Learning Outside the Classroom program, beach itself were now the same. which entails 30 field trips per year for learning how re-nourishment of the beach Bo Petersen, Post and Courier experiential learning for the students. By environmental reporter, met the students is underwritten by the federal government preparing ahead of time for the trip (reading there to share his insight from his research because the normal erosion/accretion cycle and stories on the issue at Folly Beach. has been affected by the jetties in place to Erosion continues on page 9 Students appreciated hearing from him and protect the mouth of Charleston Harbor.

Inspiration abounds at Art on the Beach

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Kristy Bishops' Traveling Song

ART & STYLE

BY CAROL ANTMAN

November 1, 2013

Deanna Walters' Wildflowers

theyll tell you that

hat inspires an artist or a chef? Where do they get their ideas? George Harrison got the idea for the song While My Guitar Gently Weeps by opening a book in his parents library and randomly pointing to the phrase gently weeping. Paul McCartneys conversation with a cab driver who described his busy life as Working hard, working eight days a week became a hit song. Dave Brubecks encounter with the exotic rhythms of Middle Eastern and Indian music inspired the meter-busting Take Five. If you ask some of the 25 artists and seven chefs who will be at Creative Sparks Art on the Beach and Chefs in the Kitchen tour,

tomatoes being sold. Instead of making salads, I set up a tomato tasting station complete with condiments and herbs. People, including growers, lingered and told stories of their family traditions. Many seemed to be searching for a match with a taste memory of a childhood tomato. Flexibility paid off. Although the beach at sunrise was her intended subject, a field of brightly colored wildflowers caught Deanna Walters eye along the way. Especially one solitary yellow one. The one yellow flower represents the viewer. Even among all the other flowers, each one of us is lovely and unique she thought. The painting Wildflowers has this deeper meaning. Other artists also told of profound insights that were sparked by unlikely scenes. Take Kristy Bishop. If you saw a holey, woody skeleton of a bush would you be inspired? She was. Through hand dyed silks she

IF YOU GO

Art on the Beach and Chefs in the Kitchen is a house tour on Sullivans Island that celebrates artists and chefs. Taking place Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. with after parties until 7 p.m., Art on the Beach tickets are available in advance for $35 at www. creativespark.org, at the Sandpiper Gallery, 2210 Middle Street on Sullivans Island and at Everyday Gourmet 1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. On the day, tickets are available for $40 starting at noon at Battery Gadsden, 1921 IOn, Sullivans Island.

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inspiration comes from some surprising places. Like being distracted. For example, this years poster artist Carol McGill was painting colorful houses when her eyes were drawn to a white one nearby just as a shaft of sunlight struck the tin roof. Thats what I wanted to capture, she said. All those hot colors. If I drove you to that house, you would insist it couldnt be the one on the poster. Artists notice these things. Chef Jane Smith, who provides desserts for the Toast the Artists Reception that ends the tour threw her plan for a Farmers Market demo out the window when she saw the variety of

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Jammin raises $15,000 for turtles

he Isle of Palms Turtle Team present a $15,000 check to the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Program. The monies were raised at the Jammin for Jammer fundraiser last month, attended by nearly 300 people. Pictured left to right: Whitney Daniel (Sea Turtle Hospital), Barbara Bergwerf (Turtle Team), Mary Pringle (Turtle Team Leader), Kelly Thorvalson (Sea Turtle Hospital Coordinator), Jo Durham (Turtle Team) and Barb Gobien (Turtle Team).

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A walk down memory lane

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BY THE NPS

oin the National Park Service for an open house on Sunday, Nov. 10. The free event takes place from 1 - 5 p.m. on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at 1815 IOn Avenue on Sullivans Island. The Historic District represents the evolution of events important in United States maritime history from 1895 to 1962, from the Lifesaving Service to the Sullivans Island Lighthouse. The Lifesaving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service were combined in 1915 to form the U.S. Coast Guard Service. Commissioned on June 15, 1962 the Sullivans Island lighthouse was the last major lighthouse to be built in the United States. It replaced the original Charleston harbor light, also known as the Morris Island Lighthouse. Today the historic structures in the

district are preserved by the National Park Service as part of Fort Sumter National Monument. The grounds, quarters cupola and Lifesaving Station boathouse will be open to the public but because of safety concerns, the lighthouse itself will not be open. There will be exhibits in the boathouse in conjunction with Creative Sparks Art on the Beach tour. All activities are free. Fort Sumter National Monument is administered by the National Park Service. Along with the fort in Charleston Harbor, the monument includes the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square in Charleston and Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. The park sites are open daily except for New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. For more information, call the park at (843) 883-3123 or visit online at www. nps.gov/fosu.

explored the idea of what is left behind when life ends. This is art that speaks with emotion. Sandy Logans photograph was sparked by a mystery. While examining the ruins of a house being torn down I noticed the strange outline of what appeared to be a post box near the top of the stair. The arched shape was only about two inches deep, thus not allowing for either mail

Henrys Restaurant. Her recipe for Henrys Crab Cakes was preserved for decades as a family treasure. Skips father turned it into a business, selling the delicious creations to a few restaurants. But last year Skip took it to the next level with his creative input. Now sold in several supermarkets, it has become a new career and a passion for him which hes eager to let patrons

LIKE ME, MY ART IS NOT READY TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE. WE ARE WORKING ON OUR SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE.

~ D. Page

or some reliquary to be placed therein. Clearly, something else had been its early purpose, but what? Through his eyes, the mystery became art. Art can be transformative too. After an injury ended her career as an EMT, D. Page started creating with glass. Her whimsical art was an antidote to the recovery she endured. The recycled materials she uses resonate with her situation, Like me, my art is not ready to be put out to pasture. We are working on our second chance at life, she said. Skip Shaffer was inspired by family heritage, the memory of his grandmother making spicy crab cakes at the legendary Erosion continues from page 5 up on the issues), students are able to then see for themselves what is happening and make up their own mind about the issues based on information they have read and experienced first-hand. University School of the Lowcountry will have an Open House on Monday, Nov. 11. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the schools campus, 690 Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. There will be a formal

taste. To kick off the fundraiser, Creative Spark has begun a community mural on Sullivans Island. The headline I Am Inspired By has prompted passers-by to write: the barrier islands and animals, playing with my sister, running the island, my new school, upbeat music and dozens more. During the November 10 event, the mural will be one of 12 stops on the self-guided tour across Sullivans Island, which includes extraordinary houses, artists studios and two after-parties. Creative Sparks motto is Everyone has a creative spark. Art on the Beach is a great place to ignite yours.

presentation from 6:15-7:00, and there will be time beforehand and afterward to meet and ask questions of students, teachers, and parents. University School of the Lowcountry is geared to highachieving students in grades 3-10, and features experiential learning through 30 field trips per year and instruction in Mandarin, Spanish, and Latin. Details: www.uslowcountry.org.

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Pet Halloween hazards

PETS

November 1, 2013

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

BY ALAN GREEN, DVM

eve heard year after year around Halloween how toxic chocolate can be for pets that gobble it up after your child gets home from trick or treat. Chocolate is an obvious no no for all pets, no matter the quantity or light, dark or white chocolate. But there are lesser-known Halloween hazards to look out for Sugarless: Better for kids but very bad for pets. Whether its sugarless candy, gummy bears or sugarless gum, all may contain xylitol which is dangerous to both cats and dogs. It is very toxic and causes an insulin surge, leading to low blood sugar. Severe cases develop liver failure and severe bleeding into your dog or cats abdomen. Even worse, pets that have eaten sugarless candy dont show symptoms right away so you may not know anything is wrong until they start showing symptoms of lethargy, seizures or blood loss. Raisins: Chocolate-covered raisins are particularly appealing to dogs and cats and even a few treats containing raisins can cause kidney failure. Any raisin ingestion should be treated aggressively. Fortunately, dogs and cats that are treated immediately after ingestion may recover without potentially fatal complications. Macadamia nuts: These are bad for our canine friends. A dog thats gobbled up baked goods containing macadamia often has gastrointestinal toxicity initially characterized by vomiting and diarrhea. If left unchecked, dogs will develop tremors, trouble walking, high temperatures and seizures. The good news? If treated, dogs can recover quickly from their run-in with macadamiasusually within about 48 hours. Wrappers: The candy is now home, you have inspected the wrappers and everything looks good. Make sure, however, your pets dont get a close look! Cats are attracted to the crunchy sounds of shrink wrap and dogs are known to eat not only the candy, but the plastic, foil or in some cases, even the entire Halloween plastic bag used to gather up treats. These can all cause intestinal obstructions

in cats and dogs and if left untreated, could require surgery. Glow sticks: Theyre entertaining and pretty for a Halloween night but very toxic to cats and dogs. The chemicals that create the glow are toxic and corrosive and can make your pets seriously ill if ingested. Whether your pet breaks the stick in their mouth and drinks the liquid or ingests the plastic exterior, this is something that needs immediately medical attention. Dr. Alan Green is chief of staff and Dr. Kristin Welch is head of Emergency and Critical Care at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center. CVRC is a specialty referral and 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital, which opened in March 2011. More information may be found at www.CharlestonVRC.com or on Facebook at Facebook. com/CharlestonVRC or (843) 614-VETS (8387). Fiddlers continues from cover

Author Jeanie Heath stands in front of her childhood home on Myrtle Avenue. Photo by Steven Rosamilia

motto many of todays Islanders could take inspiration from: We would never be overtaken by anyone or anything. We would stick together through thick and thin, beach sand and salt water, pluff mud and marsh grass. The Fiddlers of Sullivans Island came out of Heaths quest to write her memoirs. As she was writing her story, she discovered anothers waiting to be told. Raised on Sullivans Island in the 1940s and 50s, Heath recalls that people who grew up on the Island were known as fiddlers. On man she met while researching her memoirs told her one of his mothers favorite sayings: Son, no matter what, you always remember if anyone asks, you tell them, you is a Fiddle. Once a Fiddler, always a Fiddler. She has a deep connection to the fragile barrier island, especially its pluff mud. My mother was lunch room manager at Sullivans Island school for many years, and my father became the bridge tender in 1947, she said. My roots are very deep in the pluff mud honey. Its those roots that pulled her focus to this tiny spec of Sullivans Island history. Fascinated by the
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pungent aroma that is a signature of the barrier islands, it was only natural that her attention be drawn to the creatures that live within it. Having grown up on Myrtle Avenue, Heath moved to Mount Pleasant in 1993, where she owned Heath Farms Produce Market and Bakery with her husband, Alec. For many years she worked for Kinder Care Learning Centers, retiring as district manager for Charleston and Savannah. Heath self-published The Fiddlers of Sullivans Island with the aid of Createspace.com and Office Express Inc. in Mount Pleasant. She also solicited many locals to help her with the project, including Isle of Palms artist John Albrecht, whose work appears on the cover. Heath admits the process of self-publishing was a challenging one, and there were a few times when she almost gave up, but Scurry and his family, along with scores of children and adults who will fall in love with this book, are glad she didnt. The Fiddlers of Sullivans Island is available at Royal Ace Hardware, Barnes & Noble and online at Amazon.com.

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Maine painter captures Charleston

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BY DANNY LARAN

he East Coast, a collection of new paintings by Roger Milinowski of Maine, is featured during November at COCO VIVO Art for Living of Charleston, S.C. Milinowski loves the historic charm of a time gone by; South Carolina and New England are favorite locations to paint! Maine plein air painter Roger Milinowski spends his days traversing the East Coast capturing on canvas whatever catches his

photographic light, mood, a memory trigger or something nautical. "I'm drawn to images because of their beauty. You see something and it just talks to

Edward Diaz, Sarah Harper Diaz and baby Rosa Louise Harper Diaz.

he Island Eye News would like to congratulate our birding columnist Sarah Harper Diaz on the birth of her first child. Rosa Louise Diaz was born Oct. 21, weighing 7lbs 3oz. Diaz says shes looking forward to getting back into photographing birds in the field and doing more ornithological field research once Rosa can spare her.

Roger Milinowskis Down The Lane, oil, 16 x 20, $2,200

you," he says from his studio gallery overlooking Boothbay Harbor. For Milinowski's upcoming show at COCO VIVO Art for Living in Charleston, he

highlights Charleston and Maine using a more painterly approach and mature color palette. "Down South there's a slower, calmer nature to the paintings and a warm light Painter continues on page 15

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch Pick a pumpkin and enjoy a variety of activities at Boone Hall off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant. Open 7 days a week through November 2. Admission $8-$10, children under 2 are free. Details: boonehallpumpkinpatch.com. Boone Hall Fright Nights Open 7 nights a week from dark to 10 p.m. (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays). Not recommended for children under 12. Details: www. boonehallfrightnights.com. Equestrians are invited to bring camping gear and supplies for two nights of camping and trail riding on 20 miles of beautiful, wooded trails at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. For more information or to register, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center is located at Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd. Admission is $8 per person. Kids 12 and under and CCPRC Gold Pass holders are admitted free. at 7 p.m.. The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild meets the first Monday of each month. The speaker for the November meeting is Deborah Meyer, an artist and art teacher, who has received many awards for her paintings. She paints a variety of subjects in oil and watercolor with light playing a major role. New members are always welcome. Details: www. mtpleasantartistsguild.com.

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The Deepening Syria Disaster. Membership is open to the general public. Those wishing to join or attend as a first time guest may pay for their membership or guest fee at the door. Details: www. wacharleston.org 843.729.6743. Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run/Walk Race starts at 6:30 p.m., also, Thursday Nov. 7, James Island County Park Register now to reserve your spot! Join us for this exclusive preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights. Be the first in Charleston to experience hundreds of magical light displays. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. For ages 3 and up. Fee: $12 before Nov. 5/$15 on Nov. 5. Pre-registration is required for all participants. County Park. Details visit www. holidayfestivaloflights.com.

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MOnDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans' Day University School of the Lowcountry Open House The event will begin at 6 p.m. at USL's campus (690 Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant), and interested families are welcome to drop by and learn more about the School. A formal presentation is from 6:15-7 p.m., and time beforehand and afterward is available to meet and ask questions of students, teachers and parents. University School of the Lowcountry is geared to highachieving students in grades 3-10, and features experiential learning through 30 field trips per year and instruction in Mandarin, Spanish, and Latin. For more information, www.uslowcountry.org.

SUnDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Art on the Beach / Chef's in the Kitchen Creative Spark Center for the Arts annual fall fundraiser runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and features a tour of Sullivans Island homes and studios featuring over 25 artists selling their creations along with chef demonstrations and tastings. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day at of the event at Battery Gadsden and are available online at www.creativespark.org, by calling 843.881.3780 or by visiting Sandpiper Gallery or Everyday Gourmet. An Evening of African American Sacred Music Capers Preparatory Christian Academy, a nonprofit organization serving low-income families, presents a Lowcountry Voices concert featuring Anthems, Hymns, Spirituals and Traditional Gospel. 4 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. This is one of Capers Preparatory Christian Academys main fundraising events. Tickets are $20, call 843.412.3425. Historic US Coast Guard Open House Join the National Park Service for an open house 1 - 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at 1815 I'On Avenue on Sullivan's Island. The grounds, quarters cupola and Life-Saving Station boathouse will be open to the public in conjunction with Creative Spark's Art on the Beach. There will be exhibits in the boathouse. All activities are free. Details: 883.3123.

Help the homebound this Thanksgiving

WEDnEsDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Charles Dunne on The Deepening Syria Disaster. The World Affairs Council of Charleston present its second speaker of its current season at 6 p.m. at the Citadel Alumni, preceded by a social reception starting at 5:15 p.m.. Dunne, is an expert on Middle Eastern affairs who, in addition to serving as an advisor to the Pentagon and as a Director of the National Security Council, has also spent 24 years as a U.S. Foreign Service diplomat. His experience makes him particularly well qualified to speak on the subject of his talk,

SUnDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Marshall Stith Park Clean-Up The Sullivans Island Park Foundation is sponsoring a community clean-up of Marshall Stith Park from 1 to 3 p.m..

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
12th Annual Johns Island Harvest Festival Bluegrass, Beverages and Barbeque will be in abundance at Johns Islands Mullet Hall Equestrian Center for the Harvest Festival, on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a barbeque cook-off, live bluegrass music from five local bluegrass bands and kids activities including hay rides, a stick pony corral, pumpkin decorating, penny diving, lasso demonstrations, crafts and more. As part of the annual Harvest Festival, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center offers the Harvest Festival Weekend Trail Ride for horse owners Nov. 13.

MOnDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Isle of Palms Community Blood Drive 12:30 5:30 p.m., Isle of Palms Recreation Center. Schedule your donation appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: IOP. Questions? Contact the Recreation Center at 886.8294. Mount Pleasant Artists Guild Meeting A social with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Holiday Festival of Lights The Holiday Festival of Lights runs Nov. 8 Dec. 31 at James Island

THURsDAY, NOVEMBER 14
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weetgrass Properties has contributed $1,000 toward the purchase of Thanksgiving meals for those served by East Cooper Meals on Wheels, and they are challenging other businesses in the community to also make a contribution. Their donation will cover the purchase of 50 complete Thanksgiving dinners, but approximately 170 more dinners are needed to ensure everyone receives a meal. Most people dont even give a second thought to making their way through the aisles at the grocery store to pick out a turkey and all of the ingredients needed to prepare a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. However, the homebound cant drive to the store to purchase food. Many of them have families nearby or who plan to travel here for the holiday, but they dont have the physical ability to get everything for dinner. For the 74 percent of East Cooper Meals on Wheels recipients that live at or below the poverty level, limited incomes make purchasing a Thanksgiving dinner to feed their extended families even more of a challenge. For many years, East Cooper Meals on Wheels has made it a priority to ensure that its homebound recipients and their families dont have to worry about where Thanksgiving dinner is going to come from. Each Thanksgiving dinner, which costs around $20, includes a turkey and traditional side items like cranberry sauce and green beans. If you would like to join Sweetgrass Properties, a locally-owned vacation rental and property management company, in making sure every homebound recipient has Thanksgiving dinner on their table, please contact East Cooper Meals on Wheels at 881.9350. Contributions are needed no later than November 11 in order to package and deliver the dinners prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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AUTHORS CASSANDRA KING AND MARY ALICE MONROE TELL STORIES WITH REAL-LIFE LESSONS
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Wisdom revealed through words

BY ANNE HARRIS
King and Monroe each had novels released this past summer. Kings Moonrise is a homage to Daphne du Mauriers Rebecca. King was inspired to write Moonrise when she found herself staying alone in old home in Highlands, N.C.. By chance, King had du Mauriers classic with her on her trip and that, along with some spooky encounters in the house itself, brought Moonrise to life. The southern gothic novel is somewhat of a departure for King, but the exploration of the darker side of friends and family was one she felt to be a universal experience and one that should be explored. The result has been very well received by her readers. While Kings book was a departure, Monroes Summer Girls takes her readers back where they seem to like it best - the beach. A prequel to her bestseller The Beach House, Summer Girls tells an unforgettable tale of the summer of 1974 in Charleston and on the Isle of Palms, where Monroe lives. For Monroe, an active environmentalist, the story always begins with an animal. In Summer Girls, Monroe explores the dangers faced by the wild dolphin that inhabit our coast. The main characters in the book, grandmother Marietta Muir and her three somewhat estranged granddaughters, find their lives changed by this magnificent animal. Like Kings Moonrise, the book explores some of the feelings of isolation we can encounter from those who should love us the most. Both women say that their relationships, particularly with other women, help shape their novels. While working on Moonrise, King experienced a falling out with a friend. She was able to take that experience and work through some of her feelings Painter continues from page 11

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assandra King and Mary Alice Monroe, two of the Lowcountrys best-known authors, started their careers as teachers. Although both say they knew they wanted to be writers from a young age, like a lot of people they worked in other areas before finding their true calling. The similarities dont end there; both women published their first novels in 1995. King published Making Waves, which was actually part of her Masters thesis, a compilation of short stories turned into a book. Making Waves also introduced King to her husband, novelist Pat Conroy, whom she met when he wrote a blurb for the story. They now live in Beaufort, S.C. Monroes first novel was also a family affair. When pregnancy forced months of bed rest, her husband urged her to write the novel she had imagined. The book, A Long Road Home, was just the first of many.

in her writing. Monroe says she had a similar experience with The Beach House, saying she felt as if writing the book truly helped her come to terms with her mothers death. Of course, another source of inspiration for the authors is the area in which they live. Monroe says the Lowcountry inspires everything about her writing, and while not the setting of her novels, King says the beauty of the low country influences her writing as well. Although their teaching days may be behind them, Cassandra King and Mary Alice Monroe continue to shape minds with their thought-provoking words and love for their craft. You can learn more about both women and their books on their websites, cassandrakingconroy. com and maryalicemonroe.com.

Artists enjoy the streets of Charleston

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BY DANNY LARAN

ationally and internationally known artists will gather to paint in Charleston en masse November 2nd through 7th during the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast's event. The plein air movement, which has accelerated over the last decade, brings artists from all over the country to one location where they paint together outside. The camaraderie and formation of lifelong friendships among creative people are fostered through this national plein air movement. Professional plein air painters are bound by a common passion to promote the traditional methods of painting in plein air, to hone their painting skills through the demanding rigors of painting outdoors, to enjoy the camaraderie and shared knowledge of fellow plein air painters, and to raise awareness and appreciation of this traditional method of painting among art collectors and connoisseurs. The resulting work will be displayed in an exclusive 10-day wet paint show and sale at three galleries on Charleston's Gallery Row on Broad Street. The gala public opening reception with the artists is on Nov. 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an extraordinary opportunity to meet and talk to 30 notable, highly-collected artists. Visitors will learn why they prefer to paint outside from life in a spontaneous reaction to nature and the environment. The show runs through Nov. 16 at COCO VIVO Art for Living, Edward Dare Gallery, and Galerie on Broad.

reflective of that. I hope my work captures the beautiful light of that area and the spatial vastness that goes with the Lowcountry," said Milinowski. 1"I hope the collectors get an understanding that the view is painted in a nice spontaneous manner." All of Milinowski's work is based off field studies. "I find it so much easier to paint the scene if I'm there. You see movement, emotion, it's alive," he says. "You have to be outside to get the value, hues, coloration to understand what's going on in the scene. Otherwise it's like painting blind." 1

Milinowski uses the same techniques, rules, and discipline that he acquired as an illustrator and commercial artist, bring strong drawing skills to each composition, which make his canvas read well. "I'm going from a tight illustration, which is my background, to a more painterly approach. This entails capturing the scene as you feel it instead of mimicking it," he explains. An Artist Reception will be held during the evening of Friday, Nov. 1, at 25 Broad Street.

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The Championship

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen: Enjoy a great beach atmosphere, casual Americana dining, and fresh-catch seafood for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$ 886-0024 www.acmecantina.com 31 J.C. Long Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Ben & Jerrys: Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from Chocolate Therapy to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean Boulevard $ 886-6314 www.benandjerrys.com 1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Caf Medley: Start your day or end it with a well rounded caf, serving breakfast, lunch, and a glass of wine in the evening. $$ 793-4055 www.cafemedley.com 2213 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 The CO-OP: Sullivans Islands own Gourmet Grocery and Deli. Enjoy madeto-order sandwiches and salads that are perfect for everything from quick lunches to a long day on the beach! Patio dining available. $ 882-8088 www.thecoopsullivans.com 2019 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 High Thyme Cuisine: A small island bistro with a wide range of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday mornings. $$$ 883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com 2213 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Home Team BBQ: Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, as well as Sunday brunch. $$ 883-3131 www.hometeambbq.com 2209 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Long Island Cafe: Come in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch and enjoy all your favorite seafood plus so much more at this island favorite. $$ 886-8809 www.longislandcafesc.com 1515-A Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451

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Luke 'n Ollie's: Come and enjoy made-to-order pizzas made from the finest ingredients. $$ 242-8121 www.lukenollies.com 1101-C Ocean Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Morgan Creek Grill: Relax with a front row seat on the Intracoastal waterway while enjoying fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$$ 886-8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Poes Tavern: Famous for their gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features great deals on fresh fish tacos. $$ 883-0083 www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC SALT at Station 22: Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh seafood and southern favorites, and a fresh, local raw bar. $$$ 883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Sullivans: Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere, as well as lunch on the weekends. $$ 883-3222 2019 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 Taco Mamacita: Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex Mex soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas, and quench your thirst with one of several specialty margaritas. $$ 789-4107 www.tacomamacita.com 2213-B Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 The Windjammer: Isle of Palms home to live music, this fun beach club features unbeatable prices on sandwiches, burgers, and seafood. $$ 886-8596 www.the-windjammer.com 1008 Ocean Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451

A N E W B O O K B Y F O R M E R I O P R E S I D E N T, TELLS STORY OF GAMECOCKS FIRST ACC CHAMPIONSHIP

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BY DAVID HENRY LUCAS

he game of American Football is in its 144th year. The modernday game of football took its present form about 100 years ago when the NCAA was formed. In my book The Championship, I dont provide a history of the game, but instead give my readers a glimpse into what life was like for a college football player at the University of South Carolina in the second half of the 1960s. The game of football is genius, and although there have been some minor rule changes, the game we played then is the same game played today. Only the strategies have evolved along with the popularity of the sport. Life as a college football player in the 1960s did afford time for other endeavors and fun, so within the book are tales LIFE AS A COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER IN THE 1960S of fraternity DID AFFORD TIME FOR OTHER ENDEAVORS AND FUN. life that are ~ David Henry Lucas straight out of the movie Animal House and travel adventures that spanned this great country all the way to the Last Frontier. The sixties were a time of generational and cultural transformation. As student athletes we were dealing with this transformation along with everyone else. In football at South Carolina, there was a major coaching change that complicated life at the same time. But we did come together as players and coaches and we accomplished something that had never been achieved before at South Carolina. The 1969 South Carolina Football team went undefeated in conference play and won the ACC Championship. I was fortunate to have played on the team. While life as a student-athlete wasn't always easy, I am grateful for the opportunity to compete as a Gamecock and to have received a stellar education. I am equally grateful for the people I have met along the way, many who have become lifelong friends. We were able to capture our first conference championship together and I think all of us - fans, coaches, staff and players, cherish those memories more each day. I feel certain that very soon, another team of South Carolina athletes, coaches and staff will not only win conference championships, but will create memories they too can cherish for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy this journey from the gridiron at the University of South Carolina to the wilds of Southeastern Alaska almost as much as I did taking it. Go Cocks! The Championship costs $20 and is available at www.createspace. Lucas played defensive end for the com/4385210. Gamecocks from '67 to '69.

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Fall, the fishermans favorite season

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VIEW FROM THE WATER

BY CAPTAIN CHAD

November 1, 2013

Captain Chad captured this shot of a dolphin catching some air on The Stono.

utumn is officially here in the Lowcountry. Porches are adorned with pumpkins and scarecrows, the marsh grass has dropped its seeds, and temperatures are oh so pleasant. We outdoorsmen and women find ourselves confronted with a most wonderful dilemma, what to do now? Should we go out and catch some reds, trout, or flounder or do we climb a tree stand to get a shot at the trophy buck we have been dreaming of since last season? Maybe we dont do either and pick up

a bushel of oysters and watch a game on Saturday? It is so wonderful to have these options, tis my favorite season of the year! I have been doing a little of all the above. Fishing in the saltwater has been incredible all summer and fall looks to be the same. Water temperatures are cooling and the fish have responded accordingly. Big reds are being caught using finger mullet and menhaden (when they can be found). We have caught several large flounder as

well, using the same live baits. Sea trout catches have been good with better numbers yet to come as the water continues to cool. Trout have preferred live shrimp and we have not had any problems cast netting them prior to charters. A very good year for shrimp it has been. The September mullet run was a good one and ran well into October. We failed to land a tarpon this season, but hooked and lost six during the height of the run.

The dolphin activity has been incredible over the last few weeks despite an extremely slow summer. This years strand feeding totals are a shadow of what we have seen in previous years. Data will be analyzed over the next few months to determine what contributed to the demise of one of natures most impressive phenomenon. Numbers of kayakers and charter boats have increased greatly over the last Fishing continues on page 22

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Dont get frightened by these scary investment ideas

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FINANCIAL FOCUS
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

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alloween has happened. Of course, whether youre navigating the dark corridors of a haunted house or just dealing with the creepy characters coming to your door demanding candy, youre probably not too fearful of the sights of the season. But as you go through life, youll want to avoid some things that really are scary - such as these investment moves: Chasing after a hot investment: By the time you hear about a supposedly hot investment, it may already be cooling off. But even more importantly, it might not have been appropriate for your diversification needs in the first place, especially if you already own similar investments. Investing too aggressively: To achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will unquestionably need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments in your portfolio. However, the greater the potential reward, the greater the risk, so you dont want to go over- board by investing too aggressively. Investing too conservatively: Some types of investments can offer a high degree of preservation of principal. But they carry their own type of risk - the risk of not keeping up with inflation. Consequently, just as its not a good idea to invest too aggressively and own only growth-oriented investments, its also not wise to invest too conservatively by owning only those vehicles that sacrifice growth potential for principal protection. Following the crowd: In many arenas of life, youll find that it may make sense to go your own way rather than follow the crowd. And thats usually the case with investing, too. Its quite common for the crowd to collectively make an unwise investment decision - so, make your choices based on your individual needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Taking a time out from investing: After sustaining big losses during the financial crisis of 2008, many investors decided to take a time out from investing - which meant they may have missed out on the rally that began in 2009 and ultimately resulted in the financial markets achieving record highs. The best investors just keep on investing right through market downturns - and, quite often, their persistence is rewarded.

Overreacting to the headlines: Too often, people will make long-term changes to their investment strategy in response to short-term news events, such as political turmoil, a bad economic report and even natural disasters. Youll likely help your cause tomorrow by not overreacting to the headlines today. Underreacting to changes in your life: You will experience many changes in your life, such as a new job, new spouse, new children, new home, the empty nest and so on. Many of these changes may require changes in your investment strategy. You could jeopardize your progress toward your financial goals by not reviewing this strategy regularly - at least once a year, in consultation with your financial advisor - and making the necessary adjustments in response to your evolving life. By staying away from scary investment moves, you may well find that investing can be a positive, productive experience. And thats not a frightening thought at all. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14

High Tide
6:38am/6:48pm 7:24am/7:34pm 7:10am/7:20pm 7:56am/8:07pm 8:45am/8:57pm 9:37am/9:50pm 10:33am/10:47pm 11:32am/11:50pm 12:35pm 12:56am/1:37pm 2:02am/2:39pm 3:05am/3:36pm 4:03am/4:31pm 4:57am/5:21pm

Low Tide
12:08am/12:45pm 12:53am/1:33pm 1:38am/1:22pm 1:25am/2:10pm 2:12am/3:00pm 3:02am/3:52pm 3:55am/4:46pm 4:52am/5:43pm 5:54am/6:42pm 7:00am/7:42pm 8:07am/8:41pm 9:12am/9:37pm 10:13am/10:29pm 11:08am/11:17pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com
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Williams returns to the Circle

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BY ARIELLE ALPINO

he 2013 Family Circle Cup champion and World No. 1 Serena Williams, will return to Charleston for the 42nd Family Circle Cup, March 29th April 6th, 2014, to defend her title for the second year in a row. Williams has made seven previous appearances in Charleston where she boasts a 22-4 record, and returns to the Family Circle Cup with an active fifteen-match winning streak, stemming from her 2008, 2012 and 2013 wins. With our past champion and World No. 1 returning to Charleston, our fans will experience the very best that womens tennis has to offer, said Eleanor Adams, Tournament Manager. Serena is setting the bar high for our strong player field no doubt she will be the one every other player and fan will be watching. The recently crowned China Open winner has had an impressive 2012 2013 season. In 2012, she won her first tournament of the year in Charleston at the Family Circle Cup, and then went on to win Madrid, Wimbledon, Stanford, the Olympics, the US Open and the WTA Championships. In 2013, Williams took titles in Brisbane, Miami, Charleston, Madrid, Rome, Bastad, Toronto and Beijing, as well as Grand Slam wins in Paris and New York. Arguably one of the most successful and recognizable female athletes, Williams, the 18year tennis veteran, has impacted the sport indefinitely. With 56 WTA singles titles, 17 Grand Fishing continues from page 20 few years and this seems to be the culprit. I was fortunate to take five separate groups of photographers out on the river. Each group experienced different behaviors and all captured some incredible photographs. The activity will change now that the mullet are mostly gone and we will be experiencing much more social interaction from the dolphins. They are much more friendly and playful now that they are fat and happy. I am very excited to share the View from the Water, and if you are interested in booking a trip, please do so now. We are filling up quickly for the remainder of the season. Remember to share your love of the outdoors with someone you love, and well see

Slam singles titles, 13 Grand Slam doubles titles and 795 total career wins, she has earned herself more prize money than any other female tennis player in history. The Family Circle Cup is one of my favorite stops on the WTA Tour, said Serena Williams. Charleston feels like home to me the fans are so supportive, the restaurants are great and the tournament so historic. Im looking forward to this spring to defend my title for the second year in a row. Tickets to the 2014 Family Circle Cup are on sale at www. FamilyCircleCup.com or by calling the box office at (800) 677-2293. Patrons can purchase single session tickets, or choose from a variety of ticket packages. The Family Circle Cup is the largest womens only tennis tournament in the world, and Family Circle is the longest running title sponsor of a sporting event in the United States, as well as in all of professional tennis, worldwide. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read monthly magazines in America and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation, which speaks to 80 million women nationwide. The Family Circle Cup receives four days of live broadcast domestically on ESPN2, and is viewed internationally in more than 143 countries, featuring over 200 hours of live and delayed global broadcast time, reaching 9 million viewers worldwide.

The start button is back, or not

COMPUTER CORNER

November 1, 2013

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BY BOB HOOPER

you on the water. Captain Hayes, a South Carolina native, is a seasoned naturalist and fishing guide. A graduate of Presbyterian College with a degree in Biology, and a Masters Degree in Biology from the Citadel, he is a former Fisheries biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and host of the South Carolina Wildlife television show. His knowledge of local history, ecology, dolphin behavior and fishing techniques will provide hours of enjoyment for you and your family or group. Captain Hayes is USCG licensed and insured, and has been guiding in Charleston for over 14 years. For more information, email Captain Chad at dolphinalliance@yahoo. com.

indows maker Microsoft should be a good thing, right? came out with the Well the main reason is that Windows 8.1 to address instead of the data being saved many of the complaints about locally to your hard drive in your the software. One of the main computer and then copied to the arguments was that the "start" SkyDrive to save the data, it is by button was gone on the desktop default SAVED to the SkyDrive side making simple tasks seem account with nothing saved to almost impossible including changing NOTHING IS SAVED IN YOUR HOME AND IT IS basic operations. Well, Windows ALL ACCESSIBLE BY ANYONE WHO HAS YOUR acquiesced and SKYDRIVE USERNAME AND PASSWORD.. agreed to bring ~ Bob Cooper, Rent-a-Bob back the start button. Yipee! Except the start button does your hard drive.That means that one thing only, it switches you if you want to access the data, to the "Metro" or tile side. Yep, i.e. open a document, you would the start button takes you to the need to have internet access to do side that many try to disable. It so. Nothing is saved in your home does not allow you to get to the folder, and it is all accessible by control panel, it does not allow anyone who has your SkyDrive you to pick programs or check username and password. on printers, it just does what I'm sorry if the above paragraph clicking on the lower left desktop seems to be in Greek but I tried did already, namely take you to to make it simple. Bottom line the "Metro" side. is, if youre looking for a new 8.1 also cements the online computer try finding a Windows 7 "storage" of your data at computer. They are still available SkyDrive, Windows answer to the online at companies like Dell and iCloud for Mac. Unless you make HP. Other sites sell refurbished specific changes to the OS it will and in some cases new Windows default to saving many things 7 desktops and laptops. If to a SkyDrive storage area that determined to move on and get is setup when you log on with a the latest OS 8.1, I can help with Microsoft account. It really, really the transition and make it less wants you "sign in" with an email formidable. address and a password which Finally if you have yet to sets up the SkyDrive account. upgrade to iOS 7 you might want You can log onto your to wait another couple of weeks. computer using what is called a Apple just came out with version "local account" which is what was 7.03 fixing some problems and normal with previous versions of bringing back some lost features Windows software, which does that many complained about. not create that online account Let's wait for 7.05 to do that and does not save data online upgrade! Unfortunately, you automatically. So why do I bring cannot go back to iOS 6, Apple this up since being saved to the does not allow reversals of its "cloud" operating systems for these products. Hope this helps, and as always if you need help I am available, Bob would love to hear from you and answer your questions. If you need assistance call him at 822.7794 or email rentabob@ live.com.

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