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T H E B E A C H E A S Y F O R A L L
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
W
ith the arrival of lowcountry humidity
and relentless armies of mosquitoes
on the loose, the beautiful beaches of
Sullivans Island remain a safe haven to escape
summers troubles. With long stretches of sandy
white beaches, however, trekking out to the ocean
can be tiresome for even the fttest of people. For
those confned to wheelchairs, the journey is
impossible. Normal wheelchairs function only on
smooth, hard surfaces so the dense beach sands
prevent wheelchairs from moving.
Aware of the importance of being able to enjoy our
beaches, the Town of Sullivans Island purchased
two specialized wheelchairs that make going out to
the beach possible, and easy, for anyone who needs
them. The Fire Department purchased the frst
chair nearly four years ago. Because of its success,
the Town purchased an additional chair shortly
after. Andy Benke, Town Administrator, attested to
the success of the chairs.
Theyre used all the time, Benke said. Its rare
that theres a day where they arent both being
used.
Tom Carr, former Charleston Fire Department
Chief, and his wife enjoy the Sullivans Island beach
chair on a regular basis. Carr, who was diagnosed
with Parkinsons disease in 2010 and now suffers
from limited mobility, uses the chair nearly every
day to get out to the beach. Its wonderful. Its
PHOTO BY MADELEINE MCGEE
ROLLING TOWARDS A
BRIGHTER FUTURE
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D
ropping water quality
around Sullivans Island
and the Isle of Palms in
recent years has driven authorities
to comb local waterways for
potential sources of pollution and
runoff as the islands continue to
develop.
An annual water quality
report released recently by the
Natural Resources Defense
Council ranked South Carolina
at 17 out of 30 coastal and Great
Lakes states across the country
for water quality - a sharp
decline from a top 10 ranking
in 2010. The report, based off
water tests conducted by the
states Department of Health and
Environmental Control (DHEC),
showed Sullivans Island with an
eight percent ranking - the lowest
in the Charleston area.
The decline in water quality is
attributed partly to development,
says Mike Pearson, manager
of DHECs shellfsh sanitation
program. He says that in the
past four years development has
exacerbated pollution across
the area from sources including
stormwater runoff and wildlife
waste from domestic and other
animals.
In particular, an increasing
amount of fresh water is turning
up in local waterways, Pearson
notes.
Anytime you have an area
thats developing and growing,
you increase the amount of
fresh water thats making it into
the water, he says, adding that
bacteria lives longer in fresh
water.
The Isle of Palms commissioned
an environmental committee
about two years ago to assess
the Islands
BY JACOB FLANNICK
Water Quality
Dips Around
Mr. and Mrs. Carr enjoy the beach on Sullivan's beach-ready wheelchair.
CIVIC
T
he City of Isle of Palms announced at its most recent Ways
and Means Committee meeting that Moodys Investors
Service has upgraded the Citys rating to Aa1 from Aa2.
Given the Citys conservative fscal practices and stable fnancial
performance, Moodys believes the Citys fnancial fexibility is in
line with the Aa1 rating category, stated the offcial report.
Other highlights from the report issued by Moodys include:
The $3.7 billion tax base is expected to remain stable.
The Citys fnancial position is expected to remain stable.
The City has a solid record of operating stability supported
by conservative fscal policies, ample fund balance levels,
and consistently sound fnancial performance relative to
budget expectations.
The Citys modest debt burden is expected to remain
manageable.
Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin says, This rating increase
is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work of City staff for
keeping our budget in line while providing outstanding service.
In fscal year 2011, the City had a combined general fund and
capital project fund balance of $7 million or a strong 81.2 percent
of our general fund revenue and transfers in, stated Linda
Lovvorn Tucker, City Administrator. City Council and City Staff
have worked together diligently to control expenditures. Even so,
tourism-related revenues have been trending upward.
The Citys budgets and audited fnancial statements are available
on the Citys website at www.iop.net/Departments/Finance.aspx.
IOP Receives
Fiscal Rating Boost
BY THE CITY OF ISLE OF PALMS
City of isle of Palms Key statistiCs:
2010 Census Population: 4,133
2012 Full Valuation: $3.7 billion
2012 Full Value Per Capita: $897,847
Overall Debt Burden as % of FV: 2.5%
Direct Debt Burden as % of FV: 0.3%
Payout of Principle (10 years): 69.8%
2010 Per Capita Income (as % of SC and US):
(265.7% and 227.9%)
2010 Median Family Income (as % of SC and US):
(208.9% and 179.8%)
Fiscal 2011 General Fund Balance: $4.6 million
(53.6% of 2011 General Fund Revenues and
Transfers In)
Oops!
In the last edition of the Island Eye, a section of a quote from
Barbara Spell was left out in the article, Divide Widens over
School on Sullivans. Following is the complete quote. "This
is a Sullivan's Island issue we are the ones that would be
affected," she said. "We aren't voting on the parking issues on
Isle of Palms, are we?" We apologize for the error.
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Monday, July 9
Personnel Committee
10:30a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, July 10
Real Property Committee
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, July 11
Accommodations Tax
Advisory Committee
11a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
Meeting
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, July 12
Recreation Committee
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, July 17
Ways and Means
Committee Meeting
5:45p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Tuesday, July 10
Municipal Court*
5:30p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, July 11
Planning Commission
6:30p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Thursday, July 12
Board of Zoning Appeals
7p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Tuesday, July 17
Regular Council Meeting
6p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, July 18
DRB Meeting
6p.m.
2050-B 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.
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S
top Signs: Sullivans
Island offcials have
asked SCDOT to remove
the two new stop signs on
Middle St. at Station 22 . The
stop sign for all cars traveling
East (toward Isle of Palms)
has produced frequent traffc
back-ups on Middle St. In the
business district, this has made
it diffcult for patrons to get in
and out of parking spots. The
SCDOT is reviewing this request
and approval is expected.
The new sign that stops cars
traveling west (from Isle of
Palms) is causing less trouble,
but SCDOT will not remove the
stop sign for just one direction
on Middle St. both stop signs
stay or both stop signs go. Mark
Nesbit, SCDOT District Traffc
Engineer, has indicated that, if
approved, the stop signs could
be removed as early as June 30.
SCDOT has a protocol for safely
removing traffc control devices
and the Town has offered the
use of its electronic sign to
notify residents and motorists
when the change occurs. Andy
Benke, the Sullivans Island
Administrator, is awaiting
confrmation of the SCDOT
decision. The pre-existing stop
sign, for traffc traveling toward
the beach on Station 22 , will
stay.
Summer Traffc: Charleston
County Council has approved a
request from Sullivans Island,
Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach
for funds (from the County
Accommodations Tax) to assist
with law enforcement on the
Islands during the summer.
Sullivans Island will use its share
to hire Charleston County Sheriff
Department Deputies to provide
the additional man-hours that are
needed to meet greater demands
on the Police Department during
the summer. This will begin in
July.
Beach Boardwalks: Beach
goers may have noticed recent
improvements to beach paths and
dune walk-overs on Stations 18,
19, 24, and 28. Sullivans Island
is fortunate to be accreting sand
in most locations on the island.
A good measure of how much
sand has accumulated over the
past decade or so is the distance
from the end of boardwalks built
in the late 1990s to the crest of
seaward dune. Recognizing both
the fragile nature of the dune
system and the realities of a busy
beach season, Town Council
allocated approximately $30,000
to extend the existing boardwalks
for these four heavily-used
stations. The work began in May
and added a total of 650 feet of
wooden boardwalk to these four
paths. In addition, the parking
lot at the Station 18 street beach
path was reconfgured to provide
three handicap parking spaces.
The Town has also applied for
a DHEC grant to fund extensions
to several other boardwalks
and build a new boardwalk. In
addition, a recently received
Charleston County Urban
Greenbelt Grant will provide an
opportunity to extend existing
boardwalks or build new
boardwalks for public use.
Stop Signs, Traffc and
Beach Boardwalks
BY SUSAN MIDDAUGH
A CITIZEN'S PERSPECTIVE
really wonderful, Carr said.
We wouldnt be able to go to
the beach without it, said Carrs
wife. It would be impossible.
This chair is life changing. It has
really changed our lives. We are
so grateful.
Because of the chairs wide
rubber tires, pushing it out to
the beach requires little effort.
The inventiveness and mobility
of the chair allow the Carrs to
spend time at the beach without
experiencing a drastic change in
their lifestyle.
Not only is the chair used by
those confned to wheelchairs,
the elderly appreciate the use of
the chair as well.
You know, that sand is just
hard to walk in, Benke stated.
Weve had tons of grandparents
come in and use the chair, and
it just makes getting out there
much easier for them when
they would have to stay home
otherwise.
The chair makes it possible
for anyone with limited mobility
to get out and breathe in the
fresh ocean air. The cushioned
seat, attached umbrella, and
cargo space also make the beach
wheelchair both comfortable and
convenient.
Rental of the beach wheelchair
is free and based on reservations;
just contact the Town of Sullivans
Island or the Fire Department.
With special requests, the chair
can also be delivered.
We want everyone to enjoy
the beach. We dont think you
should be charged for that,
Benke said.
The purchase of the beach
chairs is just a small piece of a
much larger puzzle as Sullivans
Island works toward making
access to the beach easier for
everyone. With the beaches of
Sullivans expanding, the need
for better, safer boardwalks
grows as well. Administrator
Benke and Chief Stith of the
Fire Department have been
authorized to repair, improve,
and extend the existing
boardwalks and beach paths
from Station 22 out to Station 16.
Once the project is completed,
getting out to the beach will be
easier for everyone, from moms
pushing strollers and coolers to
elderly couples just wanting to
enjoy an early evening stroll.
Because Sullivans Island
benefts from a local, tight-knit
community, the push toward
making the Towns beaches more
accessible will not go unnoticed,
or underappreciated. The beach
wheelchair, combined with
the movement toward better
boardwalks and paths for the
sake of the community, further
attest to the fact that Sullivans
Island is a true gem.
Thats one of the best parts of
my job, Benke said, being able
to do things that help others and
make their lives better.
For more information on
renting the beach wheelchair,
contact the Town Hall at 883-
3198 or Andy Benke at abenke@
sullivansisland-sc.com.
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Letters to the Editor...
Extreme Home Makeover
Dear Editor,
As a concerned parent and
lover of historical structures, I
hope that concerned residents
of Sullivans Island will place
the overall community frst.
Sullivans Island is a gem in
the crown of Charleston and no
one wants to see it scratched.
Historical integrity is absolutely
the most important aspect of town
planning but there does need to
be some room for progress. In
1960 the average size of a home
was 1200 square feet. Im betting
most of the concerned citizens
of Sullivans Island no longer live
in a home that small. Is anyone
in the concerned group ready
for an Extreme Makeover on their
home to bring it down in size?
Dawn Hillman
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Dingo Killed the computer
Dear Editor,
In regard to holding a
referendum on the new Sullivans
Island Elementary School, (SIES)
I think its a great idea that will
allow the people most affected by
the mega school to have a vote.
The Charleston County School
District and SI town council
decision to build a mega school
started with the falsely reported
stack of letters of support
purportedly from 1000 Sullivans
Islanders that ended up being
161 islanders and hundreds from
off the island and as far away as
Ohio. While the mega schoolers
point to prior votes by two public
bodies (Sullivans Island Town
Council and the school district)
that confrmed their desire to
build the mega school, these
same entities have pulled every
trick in the book to suppress the
voter rights of the hundreds of
residents who signed a certifed
petition for referendum and
denying us the vote to date.
Freedom of information
requests to both these entities
have been largely ignored initially
because of a mold scare at
the old town hall. When asked
during public comment why SI
town council had not responded,
Council person Watson said that
someone stole her laptop and
Council person Madeline McGee
said that her computer broke.
Really? None of the others even
offered an excuse. Maybe a dingo
killed their computers. If this
is what is meant by open and
transparent then what will we
learn when these public offcials
fnally comply? Of course Mayor
Smith has fully complied with the
Freedom of Information Request.
Democracy is about respect for
following public policy, including
South Carolina state law which
requires a referendum in this
matter. It is not about following
the wishes of a vocal minority
of 58 of the 1000 households
on Sullivan's Island who have
elementary school children at
the school who wont stop until
they get their way. The most
recent census data shows that
well over 200 school age children
live on Sullivans and should be
attending SIES but over 50%
do not attend, choosing instead
to send their children to private
schools or home school. Over half
the households that have school
age children have chosen not to
support the school. The petition
for referendum has supposedly
been deemed defective by
attorneys that the town council
of Sullivans Island hired for best
part of $10,000 of our tax money
to craft a case suppressing the
voters rights. Hmmmm, imagine
that. I think they paid too much
for the opinions but considering
they are prepared to spend $26
million dollars of county wide
taxes on a mega school, whats
$10,000? Coincidentally in the
last edition of the Moultrie News
the Editorial showed that there
were almost 200 empty seats
in two brand new elementary
schools within three miles of
Sullivans Island.
The proposed referendum
asks for many things. One is
that CCSD build a school no
larger than the existing school
which has accommodated over
400 children in the past. CCSD
claims they will not build any
elementary school for fewer than
500 kids. This they say while they
build smaller schools elsewhere
in the county. Another is that
the school should conform with
established design guidelines.
Surely a building the size of the
USS Yorktown is considered by
any measure out of scale for our
small residential neighborhood.
Please note that members of SIs
Design Review Board and other
respected resident architects
as well as hundreds of island
residents and other qualifed
design professionals have come
out against the mega school,
most notably Mayor Smith who
has served the island for over 33
years. If you have not fgured it
out yet, many mega schoolers
are simply prepared to build
anything as long as they can ride
their golf cart to school while
school buildings around the
county collapse into disrepair
and many parents are just trying
to fgure out where to get lunch,
paper and pencil money, much
less whether to drive a car or
golf cart to school, both of which
many dont have.
The referendum is really about
trying to give the residents of
Sullivan Island a say in what this
island will be for the next 100
years and there are many smaller
school options that have not been
fully explored.
Democracy is about common
sense. Holding a referendum on
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something this important is an inexpensive ($300
to staff a polling place) way to heal our island and
give the majority what they want. Just because a
few parents and politicians want a mega school
does not mean they are right or that the majority
of Sullivan's Islanders agree. Its time to move on
and hold the referendum without further delay
and let the majority vote.
It looks like the Sullivan's Island town council
is determined to suppress voters rights which will
require that residents hire legal council and fle
suit against this council. An online site has been
set up that allows like minded residents to donate
to this fght. Its time to stand up and be counted.
Let the citizens vote. Go to www.sischoolvote.org
to donate to the cause and learn more about the
truth of the matter.
Skip Scarpa
Sullivans Island
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Its about Democracy
Dear Editor,
In regard to holding a referendum on the new
Sullivan's Island Elementary School (SIES), I think
it's a great idea, as long as you want to ignore
its details, the law and the facts. While we are
at it, we should also ignore years worth of public
debate, CCSD Public Policy and prior votes by two
public bodies (SI Town Council & CCSD).
Democracy is about respect for following public
policy, as well as the law. It is not about following
the wishes of a vocal minority who won't stop
until they get their way. In addition to the votes
by two separate elected bodies that have approved
the new school, the proposed referendum has
been deemed defective by not one, but two
attorneys. The proposed referendum asks for two
things that cannot happen.
The frst is that CCSD build a school no
larger than 30,000 square feet (about 200
children). However, CCSD will not build any
elementary school for fewer than 500 kids, as has
been their policy since at least 2007.
The second is that the school should "conform
with established design guidelines." However,
there are zero established design guidelines for it
to conform to, and so, conformity is technically
impossible.
Please note that the co-chair of SI's Design
Review Board, a respected architect and island
resident, wrote the following: "The design appears
to be very successful from a height, scale and
massing perspective, as it is not visible from
any beach views, is discretely set behind the two
historic batteries facing Ion Avenue and can only
be seen from the entryway off of Ion Avenue as it
should be."
If you have not fgured it out yet, many "small
schoolers" are simply "no schoolers." The
referendum is really about trying to kill SIES,
as there is no smaller school building option.
This opinion is fne, but if there is going to
be a referendum, the referendum should be
straightforward and honest, not disingenuous.
Democracy is about common sense. Holding
a referendum on something that cannot happen
is a waste of our precious taxpayer dollars. Just
because your concerns have been heard and
repeatedly voted against, doesn't mean you have
the right to hold a vote on something that cannot
happen. It's time to move on and get SIES re-built
without further delay.
Loren Ziff
Sullivan's Island
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or the
July 21
book club
discussion, the
book will be
Susan Vreelands
Clara and Mr.
Tiffany. The
book club will be
meeting at the
Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library at
10:30 a.m. Thanks to everyone that
attended our last meeting to discuss
UnBroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
Set in 1893 New York, Clara and
Mr. Tiffany follows Louis Tiffany on
his artistic endeavors at the Chicago
World Fair where he presents
his stained-glass windows to the
international stage. However, it is
Clara Driscoll, the designer of this
innovative craft, who ultimately
becomes the storys protagonist. Her
internal struggle between her desires
for professional recognition and her
longing for personal companionship
illustrates the cultural climate of the
Gilded Age. Author Susan Vreeland
artfully writes of the complexities of
being an ambitious woman at the
turn of the 20
th
century.
Tiffany's
SULLIVAN'S BOOK
CLUB MEETING
ON JULY 21
A Touch of
J
acks Cosmic Dogs has
teamed up with Sep Harvin
of the Williamsburg Packing
Company in Kingstree to produce
four new locally made sausages.
Jack Hurley, the Big Dog, says
Just in time for the 4
th
of July
holiday week and to celebrate
the start of the National Hot Dog
month! We are thrilled to bring
these new tasty treats to Jacks
loyal fans. Seps homemade
sausages are out of this world!
New product items will include
a Bratwurst, all beef Kielbasa,
Chicken Chorizo, and a Hot
Italian. Toppings will be Cosmic
favorites with added condiments
like Jacks BBQ sauce, Jacks
Zippy Onion Relish, and their
new Mango Peppa Ketchup.
Jacks Cosmic Dogs has 3
locations: Hwy 17 Mt. Pleasant,
Folly Rd, James Island, and St
Andrews Blvd, West Ashley. Open
10:30 a.m. 8 p.m. daily.
Hot Dog!
J A C K S O F F E R S N E W S A U S A G E D O G S
Sandpiper Celebrates
New Nest
GRAND OPENING PARTY JUNE 23, 2012
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J
acks Cosmic Dogs is
renown throughout the
Charleston area and beyond
for their exceptional hot dogs, but
what you might not expect to fnd
when walking into one of these
retro, toy-inspired eateries is a
bookshelf packed with childrens
books.
Take a Book, Give a Book is
a lending library located at each
of the three Jacks Cosmic Dogs
locations. The bookshelves are
stocked with several childrens
books and young readers are
encouraged to take one home with
them and either bring it back, or
bring another book to replace it.
Inspired by reading time spent
with his own children, Jacks
Cosmic Dogs owner Jack Hurley
decided to launch the program a
few years ago at his restaurants.
Before kicking off the Take a
Book, Give a Book program,
Hurley spent several years
reading to kindergarteners at St.
James Santee and Jennie Moore
Elementary schools, providing
the children with their own books
as part of his visit. He even gave
away free childrens books during
Riverdogs games.
I know the importance of
reading to kids every night. We
read to our two sons from birth
until they were 10 or 11 and
they are now avid readers. But
so many children in our own
community do not have books
in their homes. We want to help
with that, said Hurley.
As he began promoting his
new program, however, Hurley
soon found out that his dream of
inspiring early childhood literacy
was exactly along the same lines
of a new local non-proft called
Begin with Books.
We have been working with
both of them [Jack and his
wife, Priscilla Shumway] since
the beginning as we all share a
passion for early literacy and
getting more books into the hands
of young children, said Janet
Segal, founder of the Charleston
branch of Begin with Books.
Begin with Books is a national
non-proft affliate of Dolly Partons
Imagination Library. Through the
program, children from birth to
age fve in the rural Charleston
County areas of Adams Run,
Awendaw, Edisto Island,
Hollywood, Meggett, Ravenel,
McClellanville, Johns Island, and
Wadmalaw Island, receive one
free book by mail every month.
All books are carefully vetted for
age appropriateness and cultural
diversity. Since its inception in
2010, the program has already
grown to an enrollment of 870,
with 320 coming from their most
recently added area of Johns and
Wadmalaw Islands.
As part of the Take a Book,
Give a Book program, Begin with
Books will offer brochures and
signage in each of the Jacks
Cosmic Dogs restaurants. And
well do our part by eating lots of
hot dogs and drinking lots of root
beer, said Segal.
Begin with Books will also
be providing books from local
authors for the Take a Book, Give
a Book shelves.
Jacks Cosmic Dogs is located
at 817 St. Andrews Blvd. in West
Ashley, 1531 Folly Road on James
Island, and three miles north
of the Isle of Palms Connector
on Highway 17 North in Mount
Pleasant. For more information
about Jacks Cosmic Dogs, visit
www.jackscosmicdogs.com. For
more information about Begin with
Books, visit www.beginwithbooks.
org, www.palmettoproject.org/
begin-with-books, or check out the
Charleston chapter on Facebook
under the name Begin with Books
Charleston. You can also email the
organization at BeginWithBooks@
gmail.com.
Jacks Cosmic Reading
J A CK S COS MI C DOGS A ND B E GI N WI T H B OOK S
E NCOURA GE K I DS S UMME R RE A DI NG
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
8 July 6, 2012
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T
hanks to the quick thinking
of Greg Gress of the
Sullivans Island Water and
Sewer Department, and Mary
Pringle, volunteer with the Center
for Birds of Prey, the juvenile
Bald Eagle that fell into one of the
Sewer Departments drying beds
this past June 5 has recovered
and was released on June 22.
The eagle was able to gain weight
during its recuperation and was
in fne condition on returning to
its natural habitat.
Jim Elliott of the Center for
Birds of Prey was pleased to
facilitate the birds release, which
coincided with a visit by a group
of donors called the Johanna
Foundation. The eagle few up
and then came and passed back
over the crowd with wings spread.
It was a wonderful moment.
Because of past problems
with electric lines involving bald
eagles who live in the wild on
the Centers property, SCE&G
recently reworked the power
poles along the Intracoastal
Waterway in the area that goes
up toward McClellanville. The
modifed lines are set up to avoid
eagle electrocution incidents due
to their wide wing span.
The Medical Clinic at the Center
for Birds of Prey has released
more than 100 rehabilitated Bald
Eagles over the past 20 years
of its operation. This medical
center is part of the overall Avian
Conservation Center, a nonproft
organization, which also includes
its oiled bird treatment facility,
an education program which is
open to the public on Sewee Road
Thursday through Saturday, and
research and feld studies that
beneft the state and the entire
nation.
For more information about
visiting, schedule of guided tours,
fight demonstrations, admission
specials, etc., go to their website
at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.
org. If you fnd an injured bird of
prey, please contact the Center
immediately at 971-7474 to report it.
Where Eagles Soar
STAFF REPORT
H
eat indexes in the lowcountry are skyrocketing, and the
risk posed to companion animals is immense. Please show
consideration for your pets by recognizing signs of heat stroke
and providing adequate water, shade, and protection from the heat.
How do dogs and cats respond to heat?
Dogs use panting as a way to regulate temperature. Cats sweat
through their paws. Unfortunately, this is a fairly ineffective way
to regulate heat as the surface area of cats paws is quite small.
Additionally, cats will tend to groom more in the heat as a way of
sweating. The saliva on their fur serves the same purpose as sweat.
What are some signs of overheating in cats and dogs?
Signs of overheating include excessive panting or diffculty
breathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor, and even collapse.
Pets can also suffer from seizures, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting,
along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees
According to the ASPCA, animals with fat faces, like Pugs and
Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot
pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight,
and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-
conditioned rooms as much as possible.
How to prevent heat stroke in cats and dogs:
Provide access to cool, clean water. Ice cubes work wonders!
In cases where an animal can absolutely not be brought
indoors, access to a shaded area is critical. If possible, provide
moving air and a breeze with a fan.
What to do if your pet is overcome by the heat:
Bring down the animals body temperature by soaking it in cool
water. Make sure the water does not get into the mouth or nose of
an unconscious animal. Seek immediate veterinary care. Most of
all: DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN CARS. Even a cracked window can
spell death for an animal.
Imagine Wearing a Fur Coat
PROTECT YOUR PETS FROM THE HEAT THIS SUMMER
BY LAUREN LISPEY, PET HELPERS
Think its Hot Outside?
July 6, 2012 9
C
onfederate General P.T.G.
Beauregards plans for
defending Charleston
were severely tested in the
summer of 1863. As the Union
forces descended on Morris
Island, they encountered an
obstacle that resisted combined
Army and Navy assaults for
two months. That obstacle was
Battery Wagner, an earthwork
that spanned the entire width
of the island. On July 18, the
54
th
Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry, a newly formed
regiment of African Americans,
led a nighttime assault on the
battery through murderous rife
and cannon fre. The bravery on
those men inspired the Union to
recruit African Americans into
the Army and Navy. By wars end,
almost ten percent of the Federal
forces were Americans of African
descent.
The battle for Battery Wagner
left many questions unanswered.
Accusations continued to
reverberate long after the wars
end. Russell Horres, a volunteer
with the National Park Service, has
spent twenty years accumulating
information on Battery Wagner
and the Confederate strategy for
defending Morris Island. He will
summarize his fndings in a free
presentation at Fort Moultrie
on July 18 at 2 p.m. Dr. Horres
is a Charleston native and has
published several articles on
Charlestons Civil War history.
He is also the author of the newly
released childrens book Jack,
the Cat that Went to War, a story
about Fort Sumters garrison cat.
Children attending the event
or visiting the park will also have
the opportunity to participate in
a United States Colored Troops
(USCT) educational activity, in
which they will be rewarded a
patch upon completion of the
USCT booklet.
For more information, please
call 883-3123 or visit www.nps.
gov/fosu/. Fort Moultrie is located
at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
54
th
Massachusetts celebrates 149
th
Anniversary
F R E E P R E S E N TAT I O N T O B E H E L D AT
F O R T MO U L T R I E O N J U L Y 1 8
PROVIDED BY DONEL L. SINGLETON, PARK RANGER AT FORT SUMTER
recent reports of water quality
around the island.
The ad hoc group, after
garnering several water tests
performed over the years by
DHEC and reviewing an extensive
independent study in 2003 on
the Isle of Palms that examined
pollution sources, concluded
that wildlife waste is among the
largest threats to waterways,
according to Toby VanBuren,
who headed the group.
In my opinion, thats the
biggest pollutant in our area,
he says, adding that shellfsh,
which are highly sensitive to
environmental changes, are
susceptible to looming pollution.
The committee, however,
disbanded last year before
offering recommendations to
state and local authorities. Now,
VanBuren says, the islands
water quality borders close to
the edge of being threatened.
The waters good right
now, but worrisome, says
VanBuren. This [animal waste
runoff] is something we should
act preemptively about.
The states health department,
which collects water quality
measurements every month
from 470 sites across the state,
has loosened regulations in
the past two years on water
quality, according to DHECs
Pearson. The department, he
says, now takes into account
extraordinary circumstances
-- torrential rainfalls, soaring
temperatures -- that in the past
altered readings.
It helps the [fshing]
industry out a lot because
its not prejudicing the data
to the negative when its not
necessary, says Pearson, adding
that months in years past with
high precipitation yielded sky
high test results.
But authorities are struggling
to monitor the wide range of
pollutants.
Andrew Wunderley, Charleston
Waterkeeper program director
and staff attorney, says fecal
waste constitutes the majority of
water pollution, but is made up
of so many different sources
that they are diffcult to track.
He cited a biennial report
showing that 102 waterways
within more than 1,700 square
miles of the Ashley and Cooper
river basins failed to meet water
quality standards required by
state. Fecal pollution, he notes,
was found in about half of those
waterways.
Its impairing our ability to
swim, says Wunderley, who
described local waterways as
integral to what Charleston is
as a community.
And the local fshing industry,
he adds, could buckle if pollution
continues to spread. For
those guys depending on those
waterways for their livelihood,
its a day out of work.
In the meantime, Wunderley
stresses that on an individual
level, people can make sure they
clean up after their [animals] to
minimize pollution.
But as we grow, he adds,
these issues are only going to
continue.
Water quality continues from cover
10 July 6, 2012
A
n overwhelming percentage of visitors to Cape Romain National
Wildlife Refuge in 2010 and 2011 were favorably impressed
with its recreational opportunities, education, and services,
according to a peer-reviewed government survey released today. Some
92% of respondents gave consistent high marks to all facets of their
refuge experience.
The survey, commissioned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and designed, conducted, and analyzed by researchers with the U.S.
Geological Survey, evaluated responses from more than 200 adult
visitors surveyed at the refuge between July 2010 and November
2011. Cape Romain was one of 53 national wildlife refuges surveyed.
The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the Service, is
the nations premier system of public lands and waters set aside
to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat. Refuges protect thousands
of species. More than 400 are also open to the public and popular
recreation sites, noted for their hunting and fshing, paddling and
hiking, environmental education programs, and wildlife observation.
More than 45 million people visited national wildlife refuges in 2011.
The survey found that about 70% of visitors to Cape Romain Refuge
are from South Carolina; 50% of visitors live in the local area whereas
the other half are nonlocal visitors who travel an average of 211 miles
to reach the refuge. For most local and nonlocal visitors, the refuge
was the primary purpose of their trip. Visitors participated in a
variety of activities. Top activities reported were wildlife observation
(60%), photography (44%), hiking (41%), and bird watching (40%).
Cape Romains barrier islands and salt marshes are accessible only
by boat. The mainland sites include the refuge headquarters, Garris
Landing and the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center.
The Sewee Center received 34% of refuge visitors. Of those, 84% viewed
exhibits and 75% stopped to ask staff and volunteers for information.
Cape Romain Refuge was established in 1932 as a sanctuary
for migratory birds. Over the years, objectives expanded to include
managing threatened and endangered species, protecting a 29,000
acre wilderness area, and preserving the maritime forests on refuge
islands. Extending 22 miles along the coast of South Carolina, the
refuge encompasses 66,287 acres of barrier islands, salt marshes,
intricate creeks and bays, sandy beaches, water impoundments and
maritime forests. The refuge supports a myriad of wildlife including
293 species of birds, the American alligator, loggerhead sea turtle,
and white-tailed deer.
When you visit a refuge and see for yourself the amazing web
of life this natural landscape protects, its hard not to come away
impressed, said Service Director Dan Ashe. You begin to understand
what a treasure we Americans have at our doorstep. For most people,
that appreciation deepens when they learn what staff are doing to
conserve their wildlife heritage. Were thrilled that visitors also
recognize and appreciate the efforts of Refuge System staff to make
their visits rich and enjoyable.
Overall, visitors were highly satisfed (92%) with recreational
opportunities and services at Cape Romain Refuge. Of survey
participants:
92% reported satisfaction with recreational activities and
opportunities;
86% percent reported satisfaction with information and
education about the refuge;
92% percent reported satisfaction with services provided by
refuge employees or volunteers; and
94% reported satisfaction with the refuges job of conserving
fsh, wildlife and their habitats.
Some survey participants also volunteered enthusiastic comments,
such as this one: Cape Romain [Refuge] is in and of itself one of the
most pristine and beautiful places on earth. The maze of marshland
and abundance of habitat coupled with the remnants of history make
it truly unique. Add to that, unparalleled fshing of anywhere else in
SC and you have a precious gem that is worth preserving at any cost.
USGS social scientist Natalie Sexton was the lead researcher on the
report. The Cape Romain Refuge survey is available at http://go.usa.
gov/dXC .
Refuge Reaching Higher Numbers
C A P E R OMA I N N AT I ON A L WI L D L I F E R E F U GE
R E C E I V E S H I GH MA R K S F R OM V I S I T OR S
L
oggerhead Apparel has made a $1000 donation to the
SEWEE (South Eastern Wildlife and Environment Education)
Association. With this gift, the SEWEE Association was able
to purchase equipment, including boat cleats to support water
patrols to Cape Island, as well as wire and PVC pipe that will be
used to create cages for and mark existing nests.
Cape Island is the largest nesting ground of loggerhead sea
turtles north of Florida. This year, the area is experiencing
extremely high numbers of nests that must be marked and
protected throughout the season. By mid-June, more than 500
nests have been laid in the area.
According to SEWEE Executive Director Karen Beshears, since
Cape Island was breached last year by Hurricane Irene, there are
now three sections that need to be patrolled daily. Thunderstorms,
recent high winds, and crashing waves have made it diffcult for
volunteers and staff members of Cape Romain National Wildlife
Refuge and the SEWEE Association to reach the nests and the
turtle boats will beneft from the good leverage that cleats provide.
Our turtle management program faces ongoing challenges,
particularly since the nests are located on barrier islands that
are constantly changing, said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Sarah Dawsey. Because of the high numbers of nests weve seen
this year, our equipment needs are higher than ever before and
were able to sustain these numbers thanks to the generosity of
Loggerhead Apparel.
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting season runs May through
October each year.
Loggerhead Apparel has committed more than $15,000 to
groups in the Carolinas, including the South Carolina Aquarium
and SEWEE Association.
Our mission is to help serve the efforts that protect,
rehabilitate, and conserve the loggerhead sea turtles along our
beaches, said co-founder Sara Painter, who created Loggerhead
Apparel with her husband, Zac. By donating these funds, were
able to support the SEWEE Association, while directly impacting
the health of endangered wildlife that is so important to the state
of South Carolina.
The majority of the Greenville-based apparel companys
manufacturing takes place in several independently owned
facilities in South Carolina. Available in nearly 50 retailers on
the East Coast, information on Loggerhead Apparel can be found
at www.LoggerheadApparel.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.
com/LoggerheadApparel.
Loggerheads Have
Each Other's Back
NATURE & WILDLIFE
July 6, 2012 11
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NATURE & WILDLIFE
PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
Storm-driven spartina wrack that has piled on the beach
up made fnding the egg chamber of this nest near Station
17 on Sullivans Island very diffcult. Left to right: Kristin
Zeasor-Sydow, Mary Pringle, and Jo Durham look on as
Tee Johannes probes for the eggs which were found and
relocated to a safer dune near the Sand Dunes Club.
An Unprecedented Start to the Season
BY MARY PRINGLE
W
ith 44 nests - 38 on IOP and six
on SI - we have more loggerhead
nesting taking place than we have
ever documented for late June. The experts
say that statistically, the May nest number
represents an average of 14.3% of the seasons
total and by the end of June we have around
54% of the total. This would put us well over
100 nests for 2012! However, it has been
suggested that since we had a warm winter,
that the whole season could be shifted earlier
on the calendar. But the fact is that we have
as many or more nests by this date as we often
get for the entire season. The average number
of clutches per nesting female is around four.
It will be interesting to see if nesting ends
early in the season after beginning early in
May.
With only a few days left in June, there have
been 2075 nests reported in South Carolina
including a leatherback nest and two green
turtle nests, all on Kiawah. Weve been told
to look carefully for extra wide tracks with
fipper claw marks straight across from each
other instead of the alternating gait of the
loggerhead. We had one green turtle nest in
1999 but none since.
We have documented 15 false crawls on
the Isle of Palms and three on Sullivans.
Statewide there have been 2568 of these
reported. Some beaches have reported that
the piles of wrack washed up on the beach
has hindered nesting and increased false
crawls. Its been a low year statewide for
strandings. We usually have about a dozen
by now, but 2012 has only brought us three.
Our state has had 60 reported this season,
less than half of the Georgia number and less
than a fourth of the North Carolina number.
The Turtle Hospital has also seen fewer live
strandings than in previous years.
The average clutch count statewide is at
117. With the nests we have relocated and
know the number of eggs, it averages 111.6
on the Isle of Palms and 116.6 on Sullivans.
We have taken genetics samples from each
one of our nests. The frst 30 have already
been turned in for DNA identifcation of every
female.
The bad news is that many parts of our two
beaches still appear not to have fully recovered
from the erosion caused by Hurricane Irene
last August, and subsequent storms and high
tides have done more damage. For this reason
we have relocated more than half of our nests,
doing all we can to ensure that the eggs are
in safe locations. But no one can tell what the
tides and coming storms will do. All we can do
is try our best to choose safe locations.
We experimented with leaving Nest #11 in
situ on what appeared to be a good dune where
the shoal has attached at the Wild Dunes
Property Owners Beach House. Eight days
later that dune was chopped off by the tide,
and there was no trace of the nest or sign. We
were hoping to be able to start leaving more
nests in situ when laid in Wild Dunes since
the renourishment project in 2008, but this
was a lesson learned the hard way.
Marilyn Colen, Cindy Bergstrom, and Patti
Horton, have been fortunate to fnd three
nests in one day in their sections. This year
has brought us many days with multiple
nests and even one day with four nests - May
29. This is also a frst for us. We are grateful
to Turtle Team members whove been logging
in time to help with matching grants and
cleaning the beach of trash.
July 24 July 6 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, July 6
Art lessons at the Poe
Learn how to draw a starry night
along with the animals that go
bump in the night with local
artist Hugh McGregor. 1:30 p.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Saturday, July 7
DIY Arts & Crafts at the Poe
Being crafty and creative is
easy with the help of Ms. Grace
Dunbar.10 a.m. Edgar Allan
Poe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-9548.
Sunday, July 8
High Thyme Sunday
Afternoon Music
From 5:30 to 8:30 every Sunday,
enjoy live music at High Thyme
restaurant on Sullivans Island.
This Sunday will feature Moon Dog
(formerly New River Train). 2213 C
Middle Street. For more info, visit
www.highthymecuisine.com or call
883-3536.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
Now in its 22
nd
year, this race
series consists of fve triathlons
held throughout the summer. The
sprint triathlon features a .3-mile
swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a
5K run, all at James Island County
Park. Spectators welcome. Race
begins at 7 a.m. at James Island
County Park. To register, contact
Paul King at 881-8872, or go to
www.ccprc.com/csts.
Local Sea Kayak Trips - Morgan
Creek to Dewees Inlet
Departing from the IOP Marina
well explore Morgan Creek and
head out to Dewees Inlet where we
can do some beach combing. Pre-
registration required. 10:30 a.m.
3 p.m. Fee: $48. Ages 16+. For
more info, call 795-4386 or visit
www.ccprc.com
Monday, July 9
Petite Picasso Camp
July 9 13 for ages 5 7. Centered
on the theme Lowcountry
Scenes, kids will enjoy activities
from acrylic painting on canvas
to watercolor weaving and surfer
dude bracelets. 9 a.m. noon.
$195. Fear No Easel, 1960 Riviera
Dr Suite E. For more info, visit
www.fearnoeasel.com.
Teen Venture Program:
Stand Up Paddleboard
Take a look at the beautiful
scenery of the upstates Devils
Fork State Park from a stand
up paddleboard. Learn and
practice basic strokes and rescues
while having the opportunity to
challenge yourself and your peers.
Pre-registration required. July 9
13, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. James
Island County Park. Ages 13 16.
Fee: $320. For more info, call 795-
4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.
Intermediate Sailing Camp
Sailing instruction will include
knot tying, seamanship, the
techniques of sailing, rigging,
weather reading, the rules of the
nautical road, perfecting tacking
and jibing, upwind sailing, and
an introduction to dinghy racing.
Days split between sailing and
activities at James Island County
Park, including Climbing Wall
and Challenge Course. Meet at
Palmetto Islands County Park. Pre-
registration required. July 9 13.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12.
Fee: $215 For more info, call 795-
4386 or visit www.ccprc.com
Kayak Rolling and Rescues
Small pool classes ensure your
comfort throughout the process.
Participants ages 13-15 may
register for one of these courses,
but must be accompanied by an
adult chaperone. Pre-registration
required. July 9-13, Mon, Wed,
Fri, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Meet at Splash
Zone Waterpark. $58. For more
info, call 795-4386 or visit www.
ccprc.com.
tueSday, July 10
Algar Rhythms at Atlanticville
Every Tuesday from 7 - 10 p.m.
enjoy the sweet acoustic sounds of
Jim and Whitt Algar as they cover
a wide variety of popular songs
from Elvis to Eric Clapton. 2063
Middle Street Sullivans Island.
For more info, call 883-9452 or
visit www.atlanticville.net.
WedneSday, July 11
Family story time at Poe Library
Reading begins at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. For more
info, call at 883-3914.
thurSday, July 12
Popcorn Theater at the Poe:
John Carter
Transplanted to Mars, a Civil
War Veteran discovers a lush
planet inhabited by 12-foot tall
barbarians. Finding himself a
prisoner of these creatures, he
escapes, only to encounter a
princess who is in desperate need
of a savior. 5 p.m. Edgar Allan
Poe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-9548.
Friday, July 13
River of Dreams
Enjoy Native American stories, a
Moon and the Sun shadow play
and making a dream catcher with
Ms. Linda Rumph. 1:30 p.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Saturday, July 14
Shaggin on the Cooper
Spend an evening dancing on the
scenic Mount Pleasant Pier to live
classic oldies and beach music by
the Port Authority Band! Beverages
will be available for purchase
on-site. To purchase tickets, call
795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.
com. Age: 3 & up. Fee: $10/$8
CCR Discount/$10 on-site if still
available. 7 11 p.m.
Lets Go Crabbing
Learn all about going crabbing
in the lowcountry with the Edgar
Allan Poe library staff.10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Monday, July 16
Bishop Gadsden Community Market
Local food, produce from area
farmers, and art will be available
for sale at Bishop Gadsden from
3:30 6 p.m. Vendors include
Joseph Fields Farm, King of Pops,
CoCos Mini Donuts, and Tazzo
Beverages. Live music. Bishop
Gadsden is located on Camp
Road between Folly and Riverland
roads on James Island. For more
info, call 406-6546 or visit www.
bishopadsden.org.
Intermediate Sailing Camp
Sailing instruction will include
knot tying, seamanship, the
techniques of sailing, rigging,
weather reading, the rules of the
nautical road, perfecting tacking
and jibing, upwind sailing, and
an introduction to dinghy racing.
Days split between sailing and
activities at James Island County
Park, including Climbing Wall
and Challenge Course. Meet at
James Island County Park. Pre-
registration required. July 16 - 20.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12.
Fee: $215 For more info, call 795-
4386 or visit www.ccprc.com
Petite Picasso Camp
July 16 - 19 for ages 8
12. Centered on the theme
Lowcountry Animals, kids
will enjoy activities from acrylic
painting on canvas to watercolor
weaving and surfer dude bracelets.
9 a.m. noon. $195. Fear No
Easel, 1960 Riviera Dr Suite E. For
more info, visit fearnoeasel.com
tueSday, July 17
Family Story Time at Poe Library
Reading begins at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. For more
info, call at 883-3914.
Algar Rhythms at Atlanticville
See Tuesday, July 10.
thurSday, July 19
Crafternoon: Creatures of the Ocean
Come craft fsh, crabs, and other
creatures that live in the ocean. 4
p.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Popcorn Theater at the Poe:
Big Miracle
In small town Alaska, a news
reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend
on a campaign to save a family
of gray whales trapped by rapidly
forming ice in the Arctic Circle.
5 p.m. Rated PG; 107 minutes.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Friday, July 20
Waccamaw Light Artillery
Civil War Confederate & Union
Soldiers fre cannons and display
artifacts. 1:30 p.m. Edgar Allan
Poe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-9548.
Movies at the Mount Pleasant
Pier: The Muppets (2011)
Join us on the Great Lawn at the
Town of Mount Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park for movies under
the stars! Bring a chair or blanket
and enjoy a family-friendly flm.
Event admission is free and movies
begin around sundown. Free event.
For more info, call 795-4386, or
visit www.ccprc.com.
Saturday, July 21
Redux Summer Art
Institute Exhibition
The high school Summer Art
Institute (SAI) will be working
on an exhibition at Redux
gallery from July 21 -28, with
an opening reception to be held
on Saturday July 21, from 6 - 9
p.m. Admission is free. 136 St.
Philips St, downtown Charleston.
For more info, visit reduxstudios.
org
Pajama Storytime
Wear your pajamas to the library
and well read some sleepy stories
and make a craft. 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-9548.
Sunday, July 22
High Thyme Sunday
Afternoon Music
See Sunday, July 8.
Monday, July 23
Petite Picasso Camp
July 23- 26 for ages 6 - 8.
Centered on the theme Cest
La Vie, kids will enjoy activities
from acrylic painting on canvas
to watercolor weaving and surfer
dude bracelets. Add in ballet
classes for a well-rounded creative
camp! 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. $285.
Fear No Easel, 1960 Riviera Dr
Suite E. For more info, visit www.
fearnoeasel.com.
Petite Picasso Camp
July 23 - 26 for ages 5 - 7.
Centered on the theme Pirates
and Mermaids, kids will enjoy
activities from acrylic painting
on canvas to watercolor weaving
and surfer dude bracelets. 9:30
a.m. 11 a.m. $78. Fear No Easel,
1960 Riviera Dr Suite E. For more
info, visit www.fearnoeasel.com
Petite Picasso Camp
July 23 - 26 for ages 6 - 8.
Centered on the theme France,
kids will enjoy activities from
acrylic painting on canvas to
watercolor weaving and surfer
dude bracelets. 12:30 2:30 p.m.
$96. Fear No Easel, 1960 Riviera
Dr Suite E. For more info, visit
www.fearnoeasel.com
tueSday, July 24
Family story time at Poe Library
Reading begins at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. For more
info, call at 883-3914.
Algar Rhythms at Atlanticville
See Tuesday, July 10.
Parks for Tomorrow
Public Input Session
Open to the public, this session
will gather input on topics
including parks, recreation and
trails to incorporate into the
master plan for the Charleston
County Park and Recreation
Commission. Burke High School
media center from 7 8:30 p.m.
For more info, visit ccprc.com/
ParksforTomorrow.
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O
nly into his ffth week as the new President and CEO of East
Cooper Meals On Wheels, George Roberts already deems his
new career as extremely rewarding. A native of Atlanta,
Roberts spent 20 years in the corporate business world before moving
to Charleston to work with the Historical Charleston Foundation.
Thanks to the recommendation of a friend, Roberts came to East
Cooper Meals On Wheels in order to help serve a critical need in the
community.
East Cooper Meals On Wheels serves 275 people on average in
the Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island,
and Wando area, most of who are unable to leave their homes. An
astounding 90% of those recipients live below the poverty line, but
Roberts and his team acknowledge that hunger can affect anyone, not
just the poverty stricken. 84% of those serviced by ECMOW are 60
and older, and unable to prepare meals themselves. There are tons
of food pantries around, but a large portion of the people we deliver to
cant cook, Roberts explains. ECMOW seeks to address those needs
by providing prepared meals to those who would otherwise go hungry,
and while some Meals On Wheels programs charge for their services,
service with ECMOW is free.
Roberts looks forward to taking the organization to the next level.
ECMOWs presence in the community has existed for 27 years, and
each year the needs continue to grow. As the new CEO, Roberts
hopes to challenge and inspire those within the community to rise
and meet the needs of their neighbors suffering from hunger.
In order to meet those needs, Roberts emphasizes those who make
ECMOWs services possible: volunteers. Volunteers commit two
hours each week to delivering food to those in need, but the impact
they have lasts a lifetime as relationships are formed and friendships
made. As the summer season gets underway, more volunteers are
needed to make deliveries possible. Roberts strongly encourages
those in the community to get involved. Its a great opportunity for
families, and one of the easiest volunteer opportunities because of the
small time frame. On a typical
delivery day, the food arrives to
ECMOW from the donors around
8 a.m. By 10 a.m., the food is
loaded into the delivery cars and
most volunteers are already back
by noon. Kids love it Roberts
explained. The longer volunteers
can commit, the better, but no
amount of time is too small. What
better way to spend the summer
than assisting those in need?
With Roberts energy and the help
of newly committed volunteers,
even more people suffering from
hunger can be reached, serviced,
and helped.
For more information on how you
can get involved, call 881-9350 or
visit www.ecmow.org/volunteer.
Summer Volunteers Needed
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
I
recently read an article titled, 6 Ways your Neighborhood is
Making You Gain Weight. After reading the article, I realized
how fortunate we are to live in an area that is conducive to living
a healthy lifestyle. According to the article, here are the biggest
neighborhood pitfalls that contribute to belly bulge, along with the
Sullivans Island way to counter these problems!
Problem: No Sidewalks
The Sullivans Island fx: True, Sullivans doesnt have many
sidewalks for pedestrians, other than along a good part of Middle
Street. Fortunately, though, our streets are safe for walkers,
runners, and bikers. The speed limit encourages motorists to drive
slowly and be on the lookout for children and adults on foot.
Problem: Fast Food Restaurants Are Everywhere
The Sullivans Island Fix: Great restaurants can be found
throughout the business district, showcasing fresh, local
ingredients. Not in the mood to go out, but want something quick?
The Co-Op has great, fresh, ready-made meals to take and prepare
at home, or you can choose from a limited selection of ingredients
to design your own meal.
Problem: Fresh Produce Is Hard To Find
The Sullivans Island Fix: Mentioned above, the Co-Op stocks
fresh, local produce. Also, you can take advantage of Rosebank
Farms CSA, and have a different variety of fresh produce delivered
for you every week to the Co-Op.
Six Ways Our Neighborhood
is Not Making Us Fat
BY MEREDTIH NESLON
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Acme Cantina:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Atlanticville:
With a casual and relaxing
atmosphere, enjoy an extensive
wine list and award-winning
menu, along with a Sunday
brunch menu.
$$$
883-9452
www.atlanticville.net
2063 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island, SC 29482
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, 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.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle St Sullivans
Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood,
tapas on Tuesdays, and a
brunch on Sunday mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, 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.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street Sullivans
Island, SC 29482
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
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 fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle St
Sullivans Island, SC
Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, a Sunday brunch
menu, and new sushi menu.
$$$
883-3355
www.station22restaurant.com
2205 Middle Street Sullivans
Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder 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
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Island Eats
63
rd
Annual SIFD Fish Fry
S AT U R D AY, J U N E 3 0
If you want to pick your own, be sure to check out our community
garden, in front of the Battery Gadsden. Thanks to Carlsen Huey
and his organized group for their time, effort, and generosity in
providing island residents with a plethora of fresh veggies and
herbs to pick on our own. Many islanders have pitched in at some
point, contributing plants, fertilizer, mulch, and labor. With the
new sign painted by SIs own Chris Cordero, you cant miss it, so
stop by and pick something for dinner!
Problem: No Bike Paths
The Sullivans Island Fix: As stated above, we are fortunate to
have safe streets on which to cycle. However, if you do plan to ride
your bike in the street, remember that not all drivers are cyclist-
savvy. Always ride with a helmet and add on refectors and a
light to make yourself more visible to drivers. The bike path from
Sullivans to Mount Pleasant provides a link from the island to the
quiet streets of the Old Village (just exercise extra caution on the
bike path oncoming pedestrians and cyclists sometimes require
one to move off the path).

Problem: Youre Living In Allergy Central
The Sullivans Island Fix: Its okay to avoid outdoor exercise on
days when the pollen count is very high. Never fear, PrimeTime
is here! From personal training, to indoor cycling, to Boot Camp,
and working out on your own at the gym, PrimeTime Fitness is
less than two miles from anywhere on Sullivans Island, providing
a safe haven for allergy sufferers to still get their workout in.
Problem: Your City Never Sleeps (and Neither Do You)
Fortunately the extent of our noise pollution (for most of the
island, anyway), comes from dogs, the occasional chickens, and
the increase in fre and rescue response during the summer
months. Bothersome noise can wreak serious havoc on your
sleepwhich in turn may lead to weight gain. Besides derailing
the expert-recommended seven to eight hours of sleep, the daily
drone of a loud town can also boost your blood pressure and
elevate your heart rate.
The Sullivans Island Fix: The sound of waves crashing can be
a soothing sleep-inducer. We are lucky to not have the sounds
of traffc, wild parties (for the most part), and close neighbors to
inhibit our sleep.
As you can see, the lack of these six problems on our island
doesnt allow for many excuses to not get out and get your
workout! True, PrimeTime Fitness is a gym, an indoor facility.
However, the trainers and instructors at PrimeTime want you to
take your ftness outside. Take advantage of our surroundings
and go get ft!
To read the article mentioned in this column, go to: http://www.
foxnews.com/health/2012/06/01/6-ways-your-neighborhood-
is-making-gain-weight/?utm_campaign=Feed:%20foxnews/
health%20%28Internal%20-%20Health%20-%20Text%29&utm_
medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner&intcmp=obnetwork.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc,
on Sullivans Island. Certifed through AFAA, ACE, and TPI as
a group ftness instructor,
personal trainer, and golf ftness
professional, Meredith has been
bringing ftness to the East Cooper
area for twenty years. Offering
group ftness classes, indoor
cycling, private yoga, personal
training, massage therapy, golf
ftness training, and monthly
gym membership, Meredith
divides her time between the
gym on Sullivans Island and
limited in-home training on
Daniel Island, where she resides
along with her husband Mark.
Meredith can be reached with
your ftness questions at 883-
0101, or Meredith@primetimeft.
net.
Healthy island continues from page 15
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Do you know what this is?
Kids, send your guess for this weeks
Eye Spy to: eyespy@luckydognews.com
Please include your mailing address with
your submission.
Amanda Robison correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy, it was the
turtle statue at front beach.The frst person to send in the correct
answer for this iss ue will receive a coupon for a FREE ice cream at
Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.
Eye Spy
C
ongratulation to all
of the campers who
participated in the
Challenger Soccer Camp
this past June 11 15, and
the Rising Stars Basketball
Camp from June 18 22 at
the Isle of Palms Recreation
Center. Be sure to check out
the many activities for all
ages offered at the Rec Center
throughout the summer!
For more information,
visit www.iop.net or call
886-8294. The Isle of Palms
Recreation Center is located
at 24 Twenty-Eighth Ave.
Summer of Sports
R I S I N G S TA R S B A S K E T B A L L C A MP
C H A L L E N G E R S O C C E R C A MP
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FINANCIAL
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Date High Tide Low Tide
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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S
ummer is here which means a vacation most likely isnt far
away. Whether youre hitting the road, jumping on a plane, or
even enjoying a staycation at home, youre probably looking
forward to some down time with your family. But not every aspect
of your life should be relaxed. Specifcally, you dont want to take a
vacation from investing, which means you need to become a diligent,
year-round investor.
Here are a few suggestions that can help:
Keeponinvesting. Dont head to the investment sidelines
when the fnancial markets experience volatility. You dont
want to be a nonparticipant when things turn around
because, historically, the early stage of any market rally is
generally when the biggest gains occur. Keep in mind that past
performance of the market is not a guarantee of future results.

Keeplearning. In just about any classroom, the best students
are the ones who get the most out of their education and put
their learning to the best use. And the same is true of the
investment world: The more you know about the forces that
affect your investments performance, and about why you own
the investments you do, the more likely you are to make the
right moves and the less likely youll be to make hasty and
unwise decisions.
Keepyourfocusonthelongterm. As an investor, you
need to look past those events such as natural disasters,
recession fears and political instability abroad that may
have noticeable short-term effects on the fnancial markets
but little impact over the longer term. So instead of making
investment decisions based on todays headlines, think about
what you want your fnancial picture to look like in 10, 20,
or 30 years and take the appropriate steps to help make that
picture materialize. These steps include following a long-
term, disciplined investment strategy thats suitable for your
individual needs, making adjustments as time goes on and
working with a professional fnancial advisor who knows your
situation and can help you make the right choices.
Keeplookingforgrowthopportunities. To achieve your
long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, youll
need to own growth-oriented investments, such as stocks
and other investments that contain equities. The percentage
of your holdings devoted to stocks should be based on your
risk tolerance, time horizon and proximity to retirement. But
no matter what your situation, you want a portfolio thats
designed to help you meet your investment goals.
Keeprelyingonhardworkinginvestments.To help
ensure your investments are working hard for you, choose
those vehicles that can help you in multiple ways. For example,
when you invest in a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored
retirement plan, your money grows on a tax-deferred basis,
which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed
in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. (Keep in
mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals
prior to age 59 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus,
you typically fund your 401(k) with pretax dollars, so the
more you put in each year, the lower your taxable income.
Furthermore, with the choices available in your plan, you can
create a good mix of investments.
Enjoy your vacation this summer. But no matter what the season,
dont take a break from investing. Your efforts may pay off nicely for
you in the future.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Financial Focus
D O N T TA K E A VA C AT I O N F R O M I N V E S T I N G
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COMPUTER CORNER
S
o you have your business
up and running, doing
great and you go online to
check your emails and nothing!
What happened?
This is a continuation of the last
column in which I talked about
using Outlook. Any email program
that downloads your online
emails to your business/personal
computer is good for you and it
can be Apples Mail, Windows
Outlook, or Live Mail. You can
use Mozillas Thunderbird, Opera
Mail, or Pegasus to name just a
few free local (on your computer)
email programs. The main thing
is you want to use a program
that ultimately has all your email
located in-house and not on some
server somewhere.
When you go to Yahoo, Gmail,
Hotmail, Live mail, or any other
site on the internet to retrieve
your emails and send them, they
are not on your computer, they
are on that corporations hard
drive sitting in some room. If a
hacker gets into your little slice
of that hard drive by hacking
in, tricking you into giving them
the username, and password
or other means, they can and
will do harm. They can lock you
out, have all your emails sent
to another account, delete all
the emails, use your contacts to
send out bogus email, and just
generally make you have a really
bad day. When you have an in-
house email program you can
have your contacts on your hard
drive along with all the emails
that you deem important enough
to keep.
So if that hacker attacks
your online email account he/
she may get the last 14 days
(depending on what you set) of
emails and no contacts because
you have transferred all data off
the internet and into your hard
drive. And you have the last 14
days of email downloaded also
so even if they remove them you
are OK. Online hacking of email
accounts are on the rise and
cause massive problems for the
general public and especially for
small businesses.
Take the time to check on
your email protocols, consider
moving all emails locally to your
computer, learn one of the email
programs, and protect your
valuable business data. If you are
not sure of how to start, please
contact a professional like myself
and we can set up everything
for you. Pick a program, learn
it, and protect yourself and your
company from other insidious
ways that hackers are using to
harm you. Data today is the
lifeblood of business, dont let
yours bleed away.
If you need immediate
assistance you can always call
Rent A Bob at 822-7794 or email
at rentabob@live.com.
Small Businesses and E-mail
BY BOB HOOPER
23 July 6, 2012
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