The following tale is written in Gullah,

and is a true story told by Johns

Island native, Sidi Limehouse.
W
hen Sidi bout 11 or 12,
him hab a man learn
em bout de creek,
learn em for hun all kinda ting
coon and deer and possum and
rabbit. Sidi kill him fust buck
when he be ontly eight years
old. Dis man were Moses. Sidi
daddy obersee ont Mullet
Hall Plantation, Sidi kill em
wid a 410. Now a 410 is bery
small use for shoot bird
and squirrel. Moses, him take
one shell pours out de small
shot put in three bucks shot.
Das all de shell holds. Sidi
hide in a bush, Moses en Bell.
Bell be Moses dog. Bell jumps
de deer. Bell ben a good trail
dog. Buck pass by de place de
day fo. Bell follow he track til
she fnd de place where he be
sleepin. Den he gots to move.
Moses bena ride Mike, de
fness stud horse dey were.
Mike was marsh tacky. Could
run through de tickest wood
fases en dem race horse runs
on de track. Bell run de buck
to Sidi. Him ben in de bush.
De Buck, him stop and look
at Sidi, say to he, what dis?
Sidi crack em. De buck takes
off. Bout dis time Moses ride up
on Mike ax Sidi effn he get em. Sidi
say no miss em. Werent no deer enyhow.
Was a goat. Mr. Julian, Sidi fater, hav plenty goat
on Jack kant dem day. Moses tell Sidi, Bell don run
no goat. Bout dat time Bell shut she mout. Moses
tell Sidi jump on her. You gots em. Bell done stop
dat mean she lookin on de Buck. Sho nuf dey fnds
Sidis deer. Ben a buck al right. But he only got
him two horn. De horn
be straight, de kinna one dey calls a cowhorn buck.
Boy dey ben happy when dey comes to de
plantation house. Mike hab all three onst him
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T
hough the nation waits with
bated breath to see whether
Barak Obama or Mitt
Romney will prevail as Americas
45th President, the School Board
candidates for Charleston County
are also dealing with the ins and
outs of running for offce in an
election that will be elemental for
the school district.
Six of the boards nine seats are
up for the taking on November
6. Those elected will serve four-
year terms with the exception of
incumbent Chris Fraser, who will
serve a two-year seat for the West
Ashley District and is running
unopposed. For the downtown
seat, voters will have to write-in the
candidate of their choice, as none
qualifed to be listed on the ballot.
Its no question that the issue
of rebuilding Sullivans Island
Elementary School dominates
the island communities. The
board candidates have spoken
out about their opinions on SIES.
In the West Ashley District,
fve candidates are running for
two open seats: Jim Ramich,
John Barter, Henry Copeland,
Brian Thomas, and Michael
Miller. Barter and Thomas
support rebuilding SIES at its
former site. Thomas stated,
The Town of Sullivans Island
supports rebuilding the school
and a previous Charleston
County School Board of Trustees
approved the plan as well. I will
support that decision and am
now focused on making Sullivans
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
A Place To
Call Home
CANDI DATES SPEAK OUT
ABOUT SI ES LOCATI ON
Moses, Sidi, and De Horseman
A J O H N S I S L A N D G H O S T S T O R Y
BY MR. BEN HEAR, AS TOLD BY SIDI LIMEHOUSE
Island Elementary School one of
the best schools in the state.
Barter expressed his hopes to
rebuild at the old location as well,
saying, The current concept of a
500-student school in the existing
location has been approved by
the Town Council and the school
district. Its out for bid. So, there
are two other points of view.
One, that it ought to be a smaller
school and two, that it ought to
be in a different location. With
regard to a smaller school, the
school district has made it very
clear that 500-student school
is the economic minimum they
are going to build. Secondly,
my understanding is that the
alternate location in the park
has been considered. A lot of
folks are saying that it is a new
idea, but my understanding is
that it is a concept that has been
well considered in the past. I
am going to be informed by the
record. The record says there are
no new ideas circulating and the
decision has been made by the
Town Council and the school
district.
Ramich commented that if he
were elected, he would spend
more time understanding the
SIES situation. I would say I
am in favor of building a new
school on Sullivans Island, he
said. I believe it needs to be
of economical size, in the 500
range. Regarding location, this
is the area where I do not have
enough information to make an
informed decision. One thing I
think is vital in a school board
member is to make informed
decisions not based on bias or
ideology. I would just need to
study it in depth, he added.
Candidate Copeland supports
the school but is hesitant about
the size and location, stating, I
am very much in favor of building
a new elementary school on
Sullivans Island and returning
this school to the community
that it historically has served.
I have serious reservations
about the size and location of
the proposed project as it was
presented by the school district
in a take it or leave it manner.
This approach has unnecessarily
polarized the community of
Sullivans Island. He continued
to comment that an alternative
site should be considered, and
sited island resident Vince
Grahams video on YouTube
entitled, SIES Compromise.
Candidate Miller was not in
touch by the time this article was
written.
Tom Ducker, Mattese Lecque,
and Chris Collins are all running
in the North district for two open
seats. In regards to SIES, Ducker
believes that a referendum is the
best option for the Town. Those
desiring a smaller school building
and those desiring an alternate
site are pursuing a referendum to
allow the residents of Sullivans
Island the opportunity to make
a choice to stay the current
course or change direction. I
believe it is in the best interest
of the community to resolve
this matter with a referendum
without the intimidation of a
CCSD construction schedule
or a protracted legal battle.
Candidate Lecque wants the
school built at its original site.
She stated, We have discussed
this matter to death and decisions
have already been made. What
is the hold-up? Though Collins
was unavailable to speak with
The Island Eye, he previously
stated to the SIES PTA that he
supports rebuilding the school at
the former location.
Incumbent candidate Fraser,
running unopposed, supports
the school at its former site as
well, commenting, I support
the rebuilding of SIES at its
historic site. For decades it has
been a proud focal point of the
island and based on the prior
and current lease, is the site that
Town Council has approved for
the school.
In the downtown district, one
seat is open. Write-in candidate
Todd Garrett believes that, SIES
is one of the best schools in the
state, and we voted for the tax
money to rebuild it based upon
the promise that it would be
rebuilt in the same place. He did,
however, express concerns over
the way the school scenario has
been handled. He commented, As
a leader in our community, I will
work to ensure that we work with
all stakeholders in our schools to
reconcile the boards relationship
with the communities that we
serve. The handling of the SIES
has divided the community, and
it should have been handled
differently to ensure that the
design and size issues were out
front as the process started.
Despite this, Garrett believes
that it is in the best interest of
the children at SIES and CCSD
that the construction moves
forward to rebuild one of our best
schools.
Election Day is Tuesday,
November 6, 2012. For more
information, visit http://
www.charlestoncounty.org/
departments/BEVR/index.htm.
An election hotline is available to
answer any questions by calling
774-8683.
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City Council Meeting
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The following is a letter from Mayor
Carl Smith to island resident Vince
Graham, in response to his video
SIES Compromise. The video
is available online. Mayor Smith
granted the Island Eye News
permission to print the following
correspondence.
T
hank you for your erudite
comments and video. You
make some excellent points
regarding the proposed new
Sullivans Island Elementary
School (SIES) and its location.
I still think the proposed
500-student school, and the
size of the building required to
accommodate this number, is
out of scale for our little island.
However, your illustration does
much to assuage this issue. It
presents an opportunity for a
compromise that satisfes the
requirement for a large school
and student body, and at the
same time, meets the concerns of
the islands residents regarding
neighborhood compatibility and
impact to the island.
It is true that Town Council
considered this site before and
dismissed it without much
discussion. At that time, however,
the need for a new or rehabilitated
town hall was not apparent to
Council. Town Council has since
hired Creech & Associates to
develop a space-needs program
with three options. It is Creechs
opinion that the new building
needs to be close to Middle Street
and recognizable as the Towns
civic center. It seems that Town
Council, Town staff, and residents
who attended the public hearing
and answered the survey on the
Towns website all prefer to build
a new town hall near the park
and fre station.
For many years, the Coastal
Conservation League has
advocated building structures in
close proximity to allow for more
green space, and your proposed
plan does just that. The green
space would be behind the fre
station, the new school, the
mound, and a new park at the old
school site. It would also be near
the bandstand, which is the parks
focal point. I served for two years
as the president of the Sullivans
Island Park Foundation, and no
one has worked longer or harder
to make the park what it is today.
Therefore, I have great interest
in preserving the park. After
reviewing Creechs proposed
location of a new town hall and
your proposed location of a new
SIES, I fnd the bandstand can
remain with its surrounding
trees. Additionally, the site of the
old school has many possibilities
in terms of limited residential
development and a new park for
our residents. The Town could
subdivide some of the land into
lots that would not encroach
into the accreted land, with the
balance of it developed as a park.
The Town could use the revenue
from the sale of these lots to fund
the new town hall and park.
The Town of Sullivans Island
is at an important juncture in its
history. I understand the desire
to quickly return a school to the
island, but as its Mayor and a
steward of the island, I think in
terms of seventy-fve years and
beyond, not just fve or six years.
With the need for a new town
hall and the desire to have a new
SIES, we now have an opportunity
develop a true town center with
all the Towns functions in close
proximity and a plan that will
defne and serve the Town for
years to come. I want what is
best for Sullivans Island now and
far into the future. I cannot think
of a better legacy for us to pass on
to future generations.
A Response to Vince Grahams Video
BY MAYOR CARL SMITH
4 October 26, 2012
CIVIC
O
ctober 18 marks the one-
year anniversary of the
submittal of a certifed
petition to Sullivans Island
Town Council. Over 15 percent
of registered voters on Sullivans
Island signed the petition. The
petition requested a referendum
on the size of the school
proposed for the beachfront and
was certifed by the Charleston
County Election Commission.
South Carolina state law
requires a municipality to
schedule a referendum within
one year of receiving a petition.
Sullivans Island Town Council
has failed to abide by that
standard. With the sole exception
of Mayor Carl Smith, Town
Council members have not only
chosen to deny their citizens the
right to hold a referendum, they
have gone so far as to threaten
citizens with a lawsuit to prohibit
the vote. Thus, an issue that
might otherwise have been
resolved within weeks has been
dragged out for a year. Under
South Carolina law, the earliest
date petitioners can fle a suit
to force a referendum is one
year after the date a petition is
originally submitted.
Islanders for a Smaller
School retained legal counsel in
August. Rutledge Young, III, of
the Charleston frm Duffy and
Young, has prepared a motion to
take the case before the South
Carolina Circuit Court, in the
ongoing effort to uphold the right
to ballot access on Sullivans
Island. The motion was fled on
October 19.
Going to court is an
unfortunate, but apparently
necessary next step to secure
citizens right to vote on this
important issue. The Islanders
group states that the right to vote
is fair and just, and defnes the
system of governance in America.
Islanders for a Smaller School
wants to reinforce the groups
support for a school on Sullivans
Island, but one of a size, scale
and character that fts properly
into the sensitive environmental
beach landscape that everyone
across the lowcountry treasures.
Lawsuit Filed Against
Town of Sullivans
I S L A N D E R S F O R A S MA L L E R S C H O O L
TA K E I S S U E S T O C O U R T
PROVIDED BY BARBARA SPELL
T
hree Sullivans Island
residents who signed a
petition last year fled suit
on October 19 against the Town
of Sullivans Island. The suit asks
the court to require the Town to
adopt the ordinance proposed
by their petition or conduct a
referendum to have the voters
approve or reject it
Attorney Rutledge Young III
fled the suit in state court on
behalf of Martha Smith and
William and Kathleen Post, three
Sullivans Island residents who
live near the historical school site.
The petition sought to have
the Town adopt ordinances
that would require the plans for
the new school to be reviewed
by the Towns Design Review
Board and would prohibit the
Town from entering a lease
with the School District for the
school site if the lease allowed a
building larger than the original
school. The petition requested a
referendum on these two issues
if Town Council did not adopt the
requested ordinance.
According to the attorneys
representing the Town, the law of
South Carolina does not authorize
the process of the petition and
referendum invoked by these
residents to dictate zoning and
administrative matters such
as these nor to force a local
government to deviate from
statewide standards such as
those specifying required school
facilities. They have also advised
the Town the process cannot
be used to insist that the Town
breach a valid lease.
Attorney Trenholm Walker
noted the Town Council
attempted in February 2012 to
resolve this matter by getting a
judicial review. Unfortunately,
none of the members of the group
behind the petition would accept
service for the group.
Six of the seven council members
of the Town have continuously
expressed their unwavering
commitment to the construction
of the new elementary school.
The elementary school has been
a vital part of the community
since the 1950s. These council
members are confdent that the
law supports their actions and
that a ruling will be issued in
favor of the Town in the lawsuit.
The former school building was
closed along with several others
around the County based on
concerns about their ability to
withstand an earthquake. The
building was constructed more
than 50 years ago. Measured
against todays standards
and needs it was obsolete and
undersized. The School District
had to use trailers around the
building to accommodate the
number of students attending the
elementary school. The closure
and later demolition of the
building displaced 412 students.
The new school facility
planned by the School District
will conform to current and
foreseeable futures standards for
elementary schools. It will have
adequately sized classrooms and
recreational facilities, and will
be technologically up to date.
This is extremely important as
our children compete against
students from around the world.
Putting aside the legalities of
the request, the Town considers
the request for design review to
be moot. Town council conducted
numerous public sessions
working in conjunction with
the School District to refne the
design. Council had also held
the necessary three readings
approving the new lease with
the School District before being
presented with the petition.
Council is greatly supportive
of the new school. As designed
and planned, it will be a frst-
class facility that will provide its
students with state of the art
features, giving them a superb
educational opportunity.
Background
Town Council on October
18, 2011 executed a lease
agreement between the Town and
the Charleston County School
District. This lease provided
Town oversight of the design for
the new building and placed over
seven acres of maritime forest
acreage under Town protection.
Over the past several years
there have been over 40 public
meetings, six specifc design
committee meetings and three
public charettes to gather input
on the design. Many residents,
faculty, students local builders,
architects and the Historic
Charleston Foundation have
provided substantial feedback to
the eventually approved design.
For over 55 years this
community has strongly
supported Sullivans Island
Elementary School at its current
oceanfront site. It is one of the top
elementary schools in the State
and known for providing excellent
educational opportunities for
children through out the East
Cooper area.
This processed has been
reviewed for many years and the
focus needs to be brought back to
the most important constituents
the children. There are 420
children presently housed in
temporary space in an antiquated
building. The individuals fling
this action have not participated
in the many opportunities to
provide substantive input and
the only reasonable conclusion
for this last minute action is to
delay the rebuilding.
Responds to Lawsuit
PROVIDED BY MIKE PERKIS
SI Town Council
October 26, 2012 5
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CIVIC
O
n Monday, October 22,
Charleston County School
Board of Trustees voted
to approve plans to move forward
with construction of Sullivans
Island Elementary School at its
former location. The vote passed
7 2, with Kandrac and Moffy
voting against. Board members
Ascue, Thomas, Coats, Oplinger,
Fraser, Collins, Garrett and all
voted to move forward with plans.
Prior to Mondays vote,
Sullivans Island Town Council
passed another resolution at their
meeting on October 16 to show
continued support for building
SIES on the historic site in a 6
to 1 vote, with Mayor Carl Smith
in opposition. The resolution
urged Charleston County School
Board of Trustees to approve
the construction package at its
October 22 meeting.
At the October 16 Sullivans
Island Council meeting, several
attendees spoke on behalf of
preserving Stith Park. Kaye
Smith, speaking on behalf
of Sullivans Island Park
Foundation, addressed Council
saying that upon the Park
Foundations 20th anniversary,
the board unanimously approved
a statement saying that they did
not want any building, public
or private, to be located in Stith
Park. We have been silent about
this until now, Smith said. We
would much rather put our efforts
on improving the park instead of
defending it. She stated that the
park is not the right location for
the school or the new Town Hall.
Steve Zoukis also spoke on behalf
of the park, stating that the park
can no longer be the grab bag
for Town projects. We really have
a very nice park, lets just leave
it alone and let the conversation
play out in some other way, he
said.
Many residents spoke in favor
of building the school at the
former site, as well as reasons
why the alternative is not a
plausible idea. PTA President
Sarah Church listed three
reasons why the school should
not be moved beside the mound,
stating that the cell tower, the
sewage treatment plant, and the
small access to the marsh, all
present problems to the location
site. SIES Principal Susan King
was also in attendance. As
leader of the school, I have an
intimate understanding of what
makes our school successful, and
what differentiates us from other
schools across South Carolina.
That factor is community, she
commented. Thats why the
school has to come back to the
island and it has to come back
to its original site on the beach.
After explaining the ins and outs
of the advantages of a school on
the beach, she stated, Education
is a priority. I want to hear
more about that, children and
education, when we talk about
the school.
On the other side of the debate,
resident Skip Scarpa spoke before
Council, adamantly expressing
his frustration that the petitions
were denied and a vote on the
issue has not taken place. My
message is that unless you let
people vote on this issue, this
Council will be sued, he said.
Resident Barbara Spell spoke
up as well, stating that the Town
should hold a referendum that is
required under South Carolina
law.
Since Tuesdays meeting,
Attorney Rutledge Young III
prepared a motion to take the
case before SC Circuit Court on
behalf of Islanders for a Smaller
School. The motion was fled on
October 19. In response to the
motion, members of Town Council
have spoken up to express their
concerns and opinions over the
lawsuit. The press releases are
available on page 4 of this issue.
Despite the opposition, the
decision at Monday nights
County Board meeting pushes
SIES one step closer to beginning
the construction process.
County School Board Votes to Move Forward with SIES
P L A N S T O R E B U I L D S I E S C O N T I N U E D E S P I T E D I S S E N S I O N
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
6 October 26, 2012
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Dear Editor,
When Sullivans Island
Elementary School (SIES) was
moved to the swing site in Mount
Pleasant a few years ago, there
was a sense of excitement about
getting a new building. It didnt
occur to the parents, teachers,
or students that their school
site would be swooped in on by
developers to make a quick proft.
Perhaps this was naive. The
Charleston County School Board,
Sullivans Island Town Council,
and the Mayor of Sullivans
Island were all promising the
timely rebuilding of the school at
the original beach front site. With
all that support, no one thought
there would be a threat to the
future of the school. Yet here we
are, three years out and counting,
and when I promise my daughter
her school will be rebuilt, Im not
entirely sure this promise will be
fulflled.
Recently there have been some
articles written about moving the
school site beside the mound at
Stith Park. I am saddened that
some would prefer to move it to
such a claustrophobic, unsafe
site. The proximity to the sewage
treatment plant and cell tower is
particularly troubling. The health
risks of long-term exposure to cell
towers are still unknown. If ever
there were a leak at the sewage
treatment plant, the exposure to
noxious chlorine fumes would
be deadly. As a parent of two
young children, I am not willing
to take the risk.
The original site for the
school is spacious and far more
appropriate. It provides the
students access to the beach
that is invaluable. I have many
fond memories from my years as
SIES student of our class time at
the shore. It has instilled in me
a deep love and respect for the
coast, and in all these years, I
have never lived far from it. These
early years are so formative for
children. We teach children
more with our actions than our
words. Lets show them we value
their journey through elementary
school by rebuilding SIES at its
rightful place by the sea.
Sarah VanBuren Church
PTA President for SIES
Atlantic Avenue, Sullivans
October 26, 2012 7
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Dear Editor,
Every year after tourist season I stroll into
Dunleavys Pub to kindly ask Andy, Jamie, or
Tom if I might use one of their giant garbage
bags to pick up unsightly litter. I walk the
entire length of Ben Sawyer Boulevard to
Simmons Pointe and back, cleaning up both
sides of the connector. It is also one heck of
workout, and a great school or community
service project.
Each year yields similar results: 30-
40 pounds of cigarette packs, beer cans,
plastic bottles, 40 oz. malt liquor bottles,
fast food paper bags, plastic grocery bags,
empty ice bags, and especially cardboard
case-beer packaging. Whats puzzling is
that approximately one-third of the trash
is construction material packaging; Lowes
bags, hardware store wrappers, and the like.
Ive always argued there is no way island
locals would EVER toss a smidgen of trash
from their car windows, except, of course,
cigarette smokers. They are still the flthiest
litterbugs in the history of the world.
This year, however, I saw the source of
the problem in real time with my own eyes.
One morning, I was driving my little red
convertible behind a well-known contracting
company truck (fne folks that shall remain
nameless). As we reached cruising speed
toward the bridge, a large box in the back of
their truck began spewing small Styrofoam
shipping peanuts like a geyser.
The driver was talking away on his cell
phone and had no idea he was making it
snow in South Carolina mid-September.
Obviously the fellow driving, nor his
company, would litter like that on purpose.
Yet had he realized idle trash in the back
of his parked truck would soon become
airborne litter at 45 miles per hour, this
mess would have been averted.
Beach goers are clearly making the same
mistake as they quietly move their open
container party from crazy Folly Beach to
secluded Sullivans Island (hint, Mr. Mayor).
They are not securing empty beer cans and
whatnot either. In fact, this years party
litter was much higher along Ben Sawyer
Boulevard than last year.
These events also made sense as to why I
was picking up empty ice bag, cooler top, fast
food packaging, construction material, and
beer can box debris. It seems that the majority
of the roadway trash to and from Sullivans
Island was windblown inadvertently, and
not deliberate litter.
It is high time for both construction
company and citizen drivers to pay attention
to the loose trash they leave in their open-
bed trucks when idle. I would argue that
more than half of the litter strewn all over
our beautiful Charleston area roadways,
islands, and marshes is mainly windblown
trash from fast-moving vehicles.

Baron Hanson
Holiday Thyme
T
he Holiday Season is quickly
approaching and High Thyme Cuisine
is now accepting booking for private
parties and events. Indoor and outdoor space
is available with a capacity of 50 seated, 80
reception inside, and 30 seated/45 reception
on the deck. Any needs for holiday parties,
baby and wedding showers, luncheons,
receptions, and rehearsal dinners can
be accommodated. From intimate seated
dinners to carving stations or passed hors
doeuvres, High Thyme can provide many
different options for an unforgettable
event. High Thymes delectable menu is
complemented by the favorful selection of
wines and a full premium bar. Custom menus
can be provided. For more information, call
883-3536. High Thyme is located at 2213 C
Middle Street.
8 October 26, 2012
L
ast month, Dewees Island residents gathered
to see the annual photo contest and show.
There is something about the island that turns
everyone into a photographer, a sentiment echoed by
Tom Jenkins, who volunteered his time to be a judge.
Jenkins, a professional photographer and videographer,
and creator of the beautiful photography book, Dewees
Island, Naturally, said it was diffcult to choose the
winners. Dewees Island is a great place. Its a great
place to see birds, animals, and great vistas, and I love
shooting here! I look at some of these and I wish Id
been there to see the action, he said. There are some
incredible shots here of an alligator coming up on a bird,
and lightning fashing in the night sky, and wonderful
sunrises. Its just beautiful!
Owners and guests from all over the country submitted
photos, and the show will be on display in the Huyler House for the next few months. Pictures
had to be mounted or framed, and they were arrayed with a wide variety of print media,
from metallics, to canvas, to matte, to glossy. Allen Mitchell, who submitted several award-
winning entries, describes his strategy for getting great shots. I go out every morning with
a camera and a big cup of coffee, and just drive around for an hour or so until the coffees
done. I dont always even take a single photo, but sometimes I get to see fantastic things.
Daily dedication also pays off for Claudia DeMayo, who took several spectacular sunrise
shots, including the winner for best in show. I walk the dogs every morning with my Nikon
Coolpix, and I love to take pictures of what
I see there.
The Dewees Photo Contest is an annual
event for island owners, guests, and
visitors. For more information, visit www.
deweesislandpoa.org.
(above) Alex Pasquinis second place photo for
anticipation. (upper r) Judy Fairchilds frst place
photo for danger. (above l) Allen Mitchells frst
place photo for courage.
Picture Perfect
D E WE E S A N N U A L P H O T O C O N T E S T
D E L I V E R S F A S C I N AT I N G S H O T S
BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
Winners were:

Category: Joy
First Place: Jan/Bubber McAlhany

Category: Retrospection
First Place: Bubber McAlhany
Second Place: Jane Pasquini
Third Place: Claudia DeMayo

Category: Courage
First Place: Allen Mitchell
Second Place: Jacque Lake

Category: Danger
First Place: Judy Fairchild
Second Place: John Pasquini
Third Place: Bubber
McAlhany

Category: Relaxation
First Place: Jane Pasquini
Second Place: Bubber
McAlhany
Third Place: Jaque Lake
Fourth Place: Alex Pasquini

Category: Tension
First Place: Allen Mitchell
Second Place: Bubber McAlhany
Third Place: Brucie Harry

Category: Celebration
First Place: Judy Fairchild
Second Place: Kim Fletcher Bowden
Third Place: Jaque Lake

Category: Excitement
First Place: Allen Mitchell
Second Place: Toni Baker

Category: Anticipation
First Place: Bubber McAlhany
Second Place: Alex Pasquini
Third Place: Allen Mitchell
The categories were varied and left a lot of room for interpretation: some entrants
loved them, and others described the challenges of trying to decide which category to place
the photos in.
October 26, 2012 9
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back. Moses, Sidi, and de buck.
Bell she been right behind dey
waggin she tall. Moses say to Sidi,
Ise gonna skin dis buck. You go
look fo liter not. Dis a good luck
day, we need to keep dis luck
for tonite. We gonna go strickin.
Now, striking is when in de night
you takes a grain en stick fush.
Strik all kinna fush founders,
trouts, and spot tail.
Now be almos winter. De fus
nite it bes cold. October 31 a
luck day for de hunts man an a
luck nite for de fusher mans. Nite
comes dey was ready. Three tub in
da bateau
1
full of liter not
2
. Moses
hab a stick wid two pan on em.
One pan be berry shiny. De oder
pan been to hold de liter nots.
Wid dis dey could see neat de
water. See eby ting when cold fsh
slow. Easy fo grain dem. Moses
hab a partner eby time he goes in
de creek. Was a horseman, dem
yankee people call em dolphins.
Eby body on John Islant knows
dolphin is a sea fush. One time
I hears dis yankee lady say to
Mr Limeohuse, oh what a lovely
cardinal. For al dem yankee
come was a red bird. I tell you
dem peoples dis don know. Want
to change ebything. Want to deep
de harbor. Wide de big road to
Columbia, en oh Jesus come on
Johns Islant wid some kinna big
road. En dey wants to take a axe
to John Islant and split em in
haf like you split wood. Nex dey
will want to change de name of
Charleston to Char Lanta. Nuf
bout dem peoples.
Moses and de horseman rules
Mullet Hall Creek en de Kiawah
Riber from Capt Sams to Charlie
Scott. What ben where Mr
Schoolbred House ben in de ole
time. Dese new peoples tink dey
knows all bout de horseman, but
de ole peoples wat pend on em dey
eust more. Moses tek him oar an
beat on de side of him beteau. Dis
horseman, no matter where am,
be knows das Moses en together
deys goin to kill plenty fush. De
horseman could be to Capt Sams
but he hab good ear and back
dem day werent so much noise
like it is now. By and by, Moses
and Sidi hear him comin. Dem
ting kin travel fas when dey wants
to. Off dey sets. Sidi hold de light,
Moses wid de grain, an horseman
right side de bateau. Horseman
take off, him see a spot tail. Spot
tail hed fo shallow water, too
shallow fo horseman. Moses see
em but miss em wid he grain.
Fush go back in de deep right in
de horseman mout. Horesman
slap he tail. Dis let Moses know
dat was a thank you. All night
dey take turns. One fo Moses, one
for de horseman. It been cold
almost midnight. Moses say, we
done got enuf. Horseman so full
he jus catch de fush, swim wid he
awhile, come to de bateau an show
Moses, den turn de fush loose.
See efen Moses want em. Bout
dat time dey jus turn in Mullet
Hall Creek, when horseman run
ahead dey was a lot of thrashing
bout in de water. Moses say, pull
hard Sidi fo home! De horseman
see sometin he dont like. Moses
tink quick an grab de pan wid liter
not, jump out de beteau and stick
em in de bank. Tell Sidi, bees
quiet but pull hard, de horseman
still fghtin wid somethin.
Sometin whats so eber he be see
de light and tink we be dere. Now
de horseman was fghtin sometin
and de sometin was comin out de
water at de height which Moses
had stuck in de bank. Sidi and
Moses was round a corner now,
but been plenty moonlight and
Sidi and Moses see dis sometin
come out de water. Him get mostly
to de light when de horseman
slide up on de bank en catch
em, and pull em back. Sidi say
to Moses, what dat coulda been?
Moses say, we aint neher grain
fushin on dis night eber. Dat was
a haint.
3
Sidi say, what he been
after our fsh? Moses say haint
don eat fsh. He eat people and
he be hungry til nex year. Cause
de horseman done save we. Bout
dat time, de horseman come to de
handin, slappin he tail. Nex year
Sidi, you know dat steer you got
at de fair? Well nex year dis nite
we got to go check on em. Sidi
look on the time. It were 12:15
a.m. November 1.
(Endnotes)
1. Bateau a fat bottom boat
2. Liter not also known as
lighter knot or fatwood.
Comes from the heartwood of
pine trees and is full of resin
so it is hard and doesnt rot.
Often used to start fres.
3. Haint a ghost or apparition
Ghost story continues from cover
O
n Saturday,
November
10, Fort Moultrie will present Soldiers
Through Time, a living history event from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Re-enactors will portray soldiers
of the major periods of Fort Moultries history
from the Revolutionary War through World War II.
Additionally, the normal entrance fee will be waived
from November 10-12 as a part of the National Park
Services commitment to honor our nations vetrans
for Veterans Day.
Visitors will see a variety of programs including
the progression of uniforms from 1776-1947,
historic weapons demonstrations, childrens musket
programs, drills and garrison duties. Programs will
start at 10:00 a.m. with the fnal presentation ending
at 4:00 p.m. each day.
Located on Sullivans Island, there have been three
forts on this site since 1776. The frst Fort Moultrie,
built of palmetto logs and sand, is the location of the
frst major Patriot victory of the American Revolution
on June 28, 1776. Abandoned after the war, this
fort was replaced by a second Fort Moultrie in 1798,
which was then destroyed by an 1804 hurricane.
The current Fort Moultrie was completed in 1809
and was not closed by the US Army until 1947.
Fort Moultrie is a unit of Fort Sumter National
Monument and is located at 1214 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island. The fort and visitor center are
open daily from 9:00-5:00 except for New Years,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. For more
information, call 883-3123 or visit us online at www.
nps.gov/fosu.
Soldiers Through Time
F O R T MO U L T R I E T O H O N O R V E T E R A N S
T
hose who travel to and
from the Isle of Palms and
Sullivans Island have surely
noticed the new sign that has
been placed at the intersection
of Palm Boulevard and the IOP
Connector. The intersection has
recently been named the Mike
Sottile Intersection. Sottile
served on the Isle of Palms Council
for twenty years total. After
serving as a City Councilman for
12 years, Sotille then continued
to serve as Mayor of the Isle of
Palms for another eight.
Though the naming of an
intersection at such a focal point
of the city is a big deal,
Sottile remains modest
about the recent honor.
Number one, I didnt have
anything to do with it, he
said. The General Assembly
and members of the House
acknowledged the fact of
how long I served the island.
They wanted to honor my
service to the community.
Its quite an honor, and I
am very humbled by the
whole thing. Both the
South Carolina Senate and
House unanimously passed a
concurrent resolution in support
of the naming. Im very happy
about it, he added.
Chip Limehouse head started
the campaign to honor Sottile with
an intersection. For those of us in
the legislator that work with Mike
on a daily basis, we know he does
an outstanding job for his district
and the lowcountry, Limehouse
commented. I believe that the
naming of this intersection is a
ftting tribute to someone that I
have been fortunate enough to
serve with.
Sottiles New Sign
F O R ME R MAY O R H O N O R E D F O R S E R V I C E
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
10 October 26, 2012
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I
n todays trying economic
times, starting a business
isnt exactly the safest
route to take, especially
when that business is in the
art world.
Local artist Wesley Carter
has defed those unfavorable
conditions and is on the
fast track to becoming a
household name, especially
in fshing towns up and
down the East Coast. Carter and
her son, Kent Krebek, launched
The Blue Coast Company in
early June of 2011. The company
features mens and womens
apparel showcasing Carters
unique paintings and graphics of
marine art. Her work is nothing
short of fantastic.
Carter grew up in Annapolis,
Maryland but she and her son
moved to the Florida Keys to
begin developing The Blue Coast
Company in October 2010. The
colorful, fun apparel caught on
quickly in the Keys, and soon
Blue Coast shirts were popping
up at fshing tournaments,
events, and fundraisers across
the area, advertising their slogan
Life on the edge. In order to
keep the business growing, the
duo decided to move to the Isle
of Palms. We needed to be more
centrally located on the East
Coast, Carter said. Its been
a perfect match. We just love it
here.
Earlier this year, Carter and
Krebek were invited to share
their work with Bimini Big Game
Club Resort in the Bahamas.
The historic resort previously
showcased works by sportfshing
apparel tycoon Guy Harvey but
after two years, Harvey and
the resort split. In need of a
replacement, Bimini met with
The Blue Coast Company as
an option for featuring a few of
Carters pieces. Three days later,
The Blue Coast Company had
the entire project. The resort now
features twenty commissioned
paintings by Carter strategically
placed throughout the resort.
Needless to say, following in
the footsteps of Guy Harvey at
a world-renowned resort after
only a year of business existence
is huge. It really put us on the
map, Carter said. She and
Krebek will head back down to
the Bahamas for the unveiling of
Carters art on November 15. We
couldnt be more excited.
As if that wasnt enough
to catapult The Blue Coast
Company into the public sphere,
Carters artwork and The Blue
Coast Company apparel has been
featured in prominent fshing
publications GAFF Magazine and
Marlin Magazine.
For Carter, artistic talent runs
in the family. Her mother is a
painter. Her grandfather was a
painter. Her sister operates an art
gallery and is a talented sculptor.
Her two nieces are painters. Art
has been a way of life. Growing
up, I was always encouraged to
try anything I wanted. I was never
told, oil painting cant be this or
oil painting cant be that. I could
be creative. That creativity is
certainly paying off.
The future looks bright for the
company and Carter and her
son plan to keep things growing.
Were going to take this to the
top, she commented. Blue Coast
apparel can be found in the area
at Atlantic Game and Tackle as
well as Haddrells Point Tackle,
both in Mount Pleasant. Plans to
open up a gallery featuring both
art and apparel are in the works.
This is all a dream come true,
she said.
For more information on Wesley
Carter or The Blue Coast Company,
visit www.thebluecoastcompany.
com. Carter can be reached at
wcarter@bluecoastcompany.com.
Apparel and art are available for
purchase online.
The Coast is Clear
LOCAL ARTI ST AND SON LAUNCH NEW COMPANY
B Y H A N N A H D O C K E R Y
(above l) Carters son and business partner, Kent
Krebek. (above r) Artist Wesley Carter. (top r)
One of Carters pieces featured at Bimini Resort.
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October 26, 2012 11
Friday, OctOber 26
Pumpkin Painting at the IOP
Rec Center
10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. All
materials provided. Maximum 30
people. $5 per person. 24 28th
Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Wiffeball/Kickball at the IOP
Rec Center
Come out and enjoy the nice
weather with a fun game of
wiffeball or kickball. 1 3 p.m.
Free and open to the public. 24
28th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
2012 Mac Off
Taste the best mac and cheese
in town prepared by local chefs
at the largest annual mac and
cheese competition. Live music
by Mabye Antebellum and The
Tarlatan Acoustic Duo, as well as
bull riding, and fre hoop dancers.
$10/general admission, $30/
MacBundle. Mt. Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park. Harry M. Hallman
Jr. Boulevard
Live Music at Home Team
Local favorite The Graham Whorley
Band will be at Home Team
starting at 10 p.m. $5 cover. 2209
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, OctOber 27
Play at the Poe: Paint-A-
Pumpkin
Get ready for Halloween by
painting your own pumpkin to take
home! 10:30 a.m. Edgar Allan Poe
Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans
Island. For more info, call at 883-
3914.
MOnday, OctOber 29
Family Storytime at Poe
Library Reading
begins at 10:30 a.m. Edgar Allan
Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-3914.
Wednesday, October 31
Halloween at Home Team
Local favorite and Home
Teamer Guilt Ridden
Troubador will partake in an
enduring, favorite, Home Team
series: The Home Team Album
Showcase. This musical costume
will include Bob Dylans 1969
album Nashville Skyline in its
entirety sandwiched between a
hefty collection of originals from
the soon to be released GRT
album. At set break, winners of the
best Home Team costumes will be
presented with gift certifcates to
use as you wish: $100, $50, and
$25. A second set will include
some other spooky originals and
eerie covers as the night turns
to morning. Opening act Fairy
Gothmuthas will take the stage at
8 p.m. Admission is $5.
Halloween Carnival
Come decked out in your best
costume and enjoy jump castles,
face painting, balloon artists, and
of course candy! Costume contest
begins at 5:30. Free and open to
all ages. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Isle of
Palms Recreation Center. 24 28th
Avenue, Isle of Palms.
thurSday, nOveMber 1
The No Hat Ladies
The No Hat Ladies will meet at the
Poe Library on Sullivans Island
at 6:00 p.m. Come meet your
neighbors on the Isle of Palms
and Sullivans Island. For more
information call Barbara Lassiter
at 814.2915
Saturday, nOveMber 3
Third Annual Mount Pleasant
Beerfest
Mellow Mushroom of Mount
Pleasant is proud to announce
the third annual beerfest from
12:30 p.m until 5:30 p.m. Over 25
local and national craft breweries
will be featured and serving over
50 different beers for unlimited
tastings. Fresh pizza will be
offered, as well as live music from
Schema and The System. Tickets
are $25 in advance and available
online via Facebook or the Mellow
Mushroom Mount Pleasant
location website. $30 day of and
$45 for VIP. 3110 US 17, Mount
Pleasant.
Harvest Festival
Peek into the past and celebrate
this years harvest season at this
family event. Harvest Festival 2012
will feature down-home delights
like a crafter market, childrens
activities, live foot-stompin
bluegrass entertainment and
more! No outside food or beverages
permitted. Call 795-4386 for more
information. Admission is $5, or
free for children 12 and under as
well as Gold Pass holders. 11 a.m.
5 p.m. Mullet Hall Equestrian
Center. 2662 Mullet Hall Road,
Johns Island.
Sunday, nOveMber 4
Creative Sparks Art on the
Beach and Chefs in the Kitchen
During the house and artists
studio tour to ten Sullivans Island
destinations, patrons can sample
recipes from seven chefs, attend a
reception at Station 22, purchase
works from over 30 artists, and
enjoy live music. Tickets available
at www.creativespark.org, the
Sandpiper Gallery, and Everyday
Gourmet. $35 in advance and $40
day of. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.
tueSday, nOveMber 6
AARP East Cooper Chapter
Meeting
The AARP East Cooper Chapter
will meet at 11:30 a.m. at on the
second foor of Heritage Trust.
847 Coleman Boulevard, Mount
Pleasant. Kirk Matenaer, with
Franklin and Associates, will be
speaking and is sponsoring the
luncheon. The topic is Update
on Long Term Care Planning/
Financing. If you plan to attend
or for more information, call Debra
Whitfeld at 367-4845.
WedneSday, nOveMber 7
Tween and Teen Yoga Class at
the IOP Rec Center
Open to teens and tweens ages
11 16. Call 886-8294 to join
current session. Classes are $25
for IOP residents and $30 for non-
residents. 4:45 5:45 p.m. 24 28th
Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Friday, nOveMber 9
23rd Annual Holiday Festival
of Lights Grand Opening
Celebration
Join us as we kick off the 2012
Holiday Festival of Lights season!
The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.
at James Island County Park.
Activities include a tree lighting
ceremony, the announcement
of the postcard and gingerbread
competition winners, and loads
of fun for the entire family! Free
with your regular Holiday Festival
of Lights admission. The Holiday
Festival of Lights is open nightly
Nov. 9 Dec. 31. Call 795-4386
for more information or visit www.
holidayfestivalofights.com. James
Island County Park. 871 Riverland
Drive, Charleston.
Saturday, nOveMber 10
Healing Medical Chi Kung
Workshop
Dr. Edwin Riley will make one
appearance in Charleston for
a Medical Chi Kung workshop,
book signing, and to share the
benefts and recipe for The Green
Drink. Participants will learn how
to maintain health, heal sickness
and pain, relax and regulate the
body. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. at the
Sullivans Island Club. $39 in
advance, $45 at the door.
Yorktown 5k Walk and Run
Come out to Patriots Point for
the 5k run and walk starting at 8
a.m. just behind the parking lot at
the USS Yorktown. Runners and
walkers can register on the race
website www.runfortheyorktown.
com or sign up in person the
morning of the race up until 7:45
a.m, Sat. Nov. 12th at Patriots
Point. All proceeds will beneft
education programs onboard the
Yorktown.
WedneSday, nOveMber 14
Local Artist Show at Saint
Sampson
Sullivans Island resident Laura
Dargan will have her works
featured at Saint Sampson in
Mount Pleasant. 6 8 p.m. Free
and open to the public. Saint
Sampson is a style boutique
offering jewelry, home accessories,
and gifts in addition to art. 414
Live Oak Drive.
Veterans Day at Fort Moultrie
In honor of Veterans Day, Fort
Moultrie will be waiving all
admission fee=s for the weekend.
Come out on Saturday to view
living history impressions
from the American Revolution
through World War II, historic
demonstrations of weapons,
uniforms, and equipments, and
presentations on Fort Moultries
role in US Coastal Defense. For
more information, call 883-3123.
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14 October 26, 2012
W
hen Flannery OConnor,
Savannahs gothic
Southern writer and
winner of the National Book
Award, was six years old she
taught a chicken to walk
backwards and said, That was
the most exciting thing that ever
happened to me. Its all been
downhill from there. Obviously,
she needed to get out more. Too
bad she didnt live long enough
to see Savannah transformed
into one of the Souths best girls
roadtrip destinations.
Dont remind Mayor Edna
Jackson that her city was a
Christmas gift from General
Sherman to President Lincoln.
As the citys frst female African
American mayor, shes having
none of that attitude. Shell tell
you that today Savannah is full
of people with many differing
ideas but it maintains Southern
graces. Her role, she says is to
bring a level of calmness. That
may not be so easy since shes
surrounded by feisty women
like Diane McCray who turned
an abandoned duplex full of
transients into the quaint Green
Palm Inn. Or Shannon Romaine
who manages the
Dresser Palmer
House where the
resident ghost of
a child killed in a
house fre leaves
lucky pennies for
guests. Or Teresa
Jacobson of the
Azalea Inn where
rococo murals
feature Juliet Lowe,
Ted Kennedy,
Oglethorpe, Indian
chiefs and the inns
building contractors
among others.
These women are
savvy and smart and
theyre taking care
of businessall while wearing
their pajamas.
Yes, pajamas. And theyre
inviting you to wear pajamas
too. Imagine a girls trip where
all you had to do was pack your
toothbrush and pjs. No dressing
up. No big suitcase. Not only are
they making you comfortable but
theyre giving you ffty reasons
to come in December. Thats the
number of merchants, tours,
restaurants and galleries offering
discounts if you stay in one of
the historic inns and shop in
your pjs. Theyre calling it the
Pajama Shop Hop. Youll meet
go-getters like Shoshanna Walker
from Nourish. The story of how
this aromatic soap store began
stars Shoshannas mother, a
serial crafter, who got carried
away with a soap-making hobby.
Soon all of her closets, tables
and drawers were full of soaps.
They took over her kitchen. She
called her daughter who left
college to help and Nourish was
born. And theres honey fanatic
Ted Dennard of Savannah Bee
Company. Climb inside the
stores giant bee hive sculpture.
Learn the subtleties of honey in
a tasting and see the myriad of
products made from the nectar.
Or take a city tour with Old
Savannah Tours. If youre lucky
youll get Angel as your guide.
Girls Roadtrip! Savannah Pajama Party
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PETS
I
t is time for Halloween
festivities, but dont forget
that our pets can truly be
spooked by all of the noises and
costumes. Halloween is a holiday
that can be fun, but dangerous
for our dogs and cats. I know I
am repeating a lot of what I said
this time last year, but it seems
important enough to garner
repetition.
No matter how many warnings
go out in print or on the Internet,
every year we see sick dogs and
cats a day or two after Halloween.
These poor fellows have
inevitably gotten into someones
bag of candy. As you probably
know, chocolate can be toxic to
pets and even small amounts
can cause heart problems and
vomiting. Candy that is artifcially
sweetened with Xylitol can
cause low blood sugar in dogs
and has been implicated in liver
failure as well. Lollipop sticks and
foil wrappers can become lodged
in your pets digestive tract,
causing painful obstructions. So,
be diligent and keep that candy
out of reach of your dog and cat.
Some Halloween decorations
can be unsafe as well. Fake
cobwebs or anything resembling
a string can be tempting to cats.
String-like objects can become
lodged in your cats intestines
and cause a deadly obstruction.
Candles inside of pumpkins are
easily knocked over, burning
your pet or even starting a fre.
Dressing up is fun for people,
but may not be very fun for
our pets. If you are thinking
of dressing up your pet this
year, there are some things to
keep in mind. Your pet must be
comfortable at all times. Avoid
any costumes that use rubber
bands or anything that might
constrict circulation or breathing.
Likewise, avoid costumes with
toxic paints or dyes. If your pet
appears uncomfortable in any
way, allow him to dress up in his
birthday suit.
You might not realize it, but
costumes on people can be
scary to pets. Masks, large hats,
and other costume accessories
can confuse pets and may even
trigger territorial instincts. It
is not unusual for pets to act
protective or be fearful of people
in costumes, even if they normally
are very social with that person.
Remember, you are responsible
for controlling your pet and
insuring that he does not bite any
of the neighbourhood ghosts.
The excitement of the day may
be too much for even the best-
behaved dog. Constant visitors
to the door as well as the spooky
sights and sounds may cause
some pets to become fearful.
These pets could run away and
become injured in a variety of
ways. Consider allowing your dog
to spend Halloween in his own
special place inside with special
treats, safe and secure from the
goblins. Even if you have a fenced
yard, Halloween is defnitely not
a good night for your dog to be
outside without supervision and
restraint.
With a little extra care, you can
have a great night of trick-or-treat
while making sure your four-
legged child is safe and secure.
Katherine A. Saenger, DVM is
one of fve veterinarians at Bees
Ferry Veterinary Hospital, an
AAHA certifed practice located at
3422 Shelby Ray Court in West
Ashley, Charleston. For more
information, visit www.bfvh.net
or call 769-6784.
A Scary Thought
P R O T E C T Y O U R P E T S T H I S H A L L O WE E N
BY DR. KATHERINE A. SAENGER
I
sle of Palms artist Gayle Gilford enjoying autumn in New England
with a visit to the East Chop Lighthouse on Marthas Vineyard.
Gayle has painted the Sullivans Island and Morris Island
lighthouses on Christmas ball ornaments for the gift shop in the
2012 James Island County Park Festival of Lights. Thanks for taking
the Island Eye with you on your travels!
Island Eye on Vacation
Acme Cantina:
Enjoy a great beach
atmosphere, casual Americana
dining, and fresh-catch seafood
for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard.
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of
Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
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
Lowcountry Bites
H
alloween is about kids, mostly. Its about the adorable
costume your child is going to wear and who is taking
them trick-or-treating. There are Halloween Parties that let
the parents have some fun as well, but since Halloween falls on
a Wednesday it's unlikely that any parents will be heading out to
those events. I have a recipe for you this week that allows you to
kick back and put your feet up and enjoy yourself as much as your
kids enjoy themselves.
With this recipe Im not trying to exclude anyone, but it does
keep those under the age of 21 out. This is a spicy mulled cider
recipe. I dont think there is anything better on a cool fall night than
this cider. Whether youre my age and hanging with friends or a
parent, grab a chair and sit in the salty Charleston air and sip on
this hot drink. With each drink you will feel your stress and days
work slip away. Loosen up with this cider and share some spooky
stories, it will be the perfect Halloween Wednesday.
Spicy Mulled Cider
Recipe Courtesy of Real Simple
Serves 2
10 ounces apple cider
4 ounces spiced rum
1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
4 whole cloves
2 cinnamon stick
2 pinches nutmeg
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat,
stirring until well combined.
2. Once the cider starts to steam, pour the contents of the
saucepan into a mug and serve.
Spicy Mulled Cider
BY KELSEY COLT
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Roadtrips continues from page 14
Shes sassy and ready to set you
straight as she explains her city
to you. Theres haint blue and
theres aint blue. Haint blue
keeps the spirits away. Aint blue
is neither green nor blue.
Girls gotta eat too, right? So
theres the incomparable Ms.
Wilkes Kitchen where Grandmas
original recipes are still served,
every table is laden before you
sit down with twenty items
from collards to fried chicken to
rutabagas to banana pudding.
All you can eat for $18. No
credit cards and everyone clears
their own plate. Even President
Obama. Their shirts say it all:
If the colonel had made chicken
this good, hed be a general. And
dont miss one of Savannahs
landmarks, Leopolds Ice Cream,
where Mary Leopold carries on
the family tradition that began
93 years ago. Tutti Fruitti was
invented here and they make all
their own ice creams, syrups,
cookies, even the gummy bears.
Still hungry? Kick it up a notch
and head to Vics on the River
for a riverside dinner of gourmet
creations.
This is the city where Juliet
Lowe is almost elevated to saint
status for founding the girl
scouts. Talk about feisty. Despite
becoming deaf from a piece of
rice that was thrown during her
wedding, got caught in her ear
and became infected, she started
a counterpoint to the Boy Scouts
and saw 168,000 members in
her lifetime. There are 3.8 million
Girl Scouts today. This year is
the 100th anniversary of the
founding and theyre expecting
185,000 visitors to tour her
house.
And what would a girls trip be
without a little wildness? Well,
the Pajama Shop Hop includes a
key to Savannahs secret speak-
easy, Mata Haris. Down a steep
staircase by the river, in a dark
alley you wouldnt normally
venture, theres a door. Give the
secret knock and a small panel
opens. Say the password and
youll be welcomed into an exotic
hidden nightclub. Absinthe is
ignited and poured over antique
spoons and sugar cubes. Torch
singers in elbow length gloves
emote. A red velvet curtain
theatrically parts to reveal
a mysterious stage show of
dancers, fre-eaters and singers.
Actually everyone knows that
Mayor Edna Jacksons calmness
is a cover for a fery soul. For over
ffty years she has participated in
countless campaigns to improve
her city beginning with wade-
ins, sit-ins and kneel-ins that
marked the start of Savannahs
Civic Right era. Today she is one
of Savannahs spirited women
that makes the city vibrant,
exciting and a great place to
visit. And maybe to shop in your
pajamas.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a
feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.
Each month the column presents
adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours
drive of Charleston. Carol
Antmans passion for outdoor and
artistic experiences has led her to
exotic and nearby destinations
far and wide. For suggestions or
comments, email her at cantman@
aol.com
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Tendon Pain? Fix it FAST
N E W P R O C E D U R E MAY P R O V I D E A N S WE R T O T E N D O N I N J U R I E S
BY HEATHER DAVIS
BY BRIGHT MCCONNELL, III, M.D
D
o you suffer from tendon
or soft tissue injuries,
such as tennis elbow,
golfers elbow, jumpers knee,
Achilles tendonitis, or plantar
fasciitis that hasnt been relieved
by medicine or rest? A new
procedure based on technology
developed in collaboration with
the Mayo Clinic, The FAST
procedure - Focused Aspiration
of Scar Tissue just might be
the answer youve been looking
for. Dr. Bright McConnell, III of
Charleston Sports Medicine was
the frst surgeon in Charleston to
perform the minimally invasive
FAST procedure at Ropers Mt.
Pleasant Hospital and has been
overjoyed with its results.
I am extremely pleased with
the results in patients treated
with the FAST procedure, says
Dr. McConnell. These results
show patients have reported
experiencing a nearly painless
procedure, a quick recovery,
and lasting pain relief. I believe
this new option will become a
defnitive treatment that removes
the source of tendon pain.
The entire FAST procedure is
performed using local anesthetic
to numb the area; patients
are awake and alert the entire
time. During the procedure,
conventional ultrasound imaging
is used to identify the location
of the scar tissue. Once located,
a small instrument-the size of
a toothpick-is inserted into the
damaged tendon. The instrument
delivers ultrasonic energy
specifcally designed to cut,
break up, and remove damaged
tissue safely and quickly, without
disturbing the surrounding
healthy tendon tissue. The FAST
procedure is also able to remove
bone spurs at the affected joint
that contributes to the patients
pain or reduction in activity.
Before, tendon-related injuries
were a common problem that did
not have a good solution, says
Dr. McConnell. With the FAST
procedure, I am able to intervene
earlier in my patients care,
change the nature of the disease,
and get them back to their daily
activities.
Currently, over ten million
people in this country suffer from
severe pain due to tendon scar
tissue, which limits the range of
motion and keeps them from living
an active life. Common treatment
options such as rest, pain
medication, cortisone injections,
or physical therapy address
the pain but not the damaged
tissue, the source of the tendon
pain. An open surgical procedure
removes the damaged tissue
but carries the risk of invasive
procedures, including damage to
the surrounding healthy tissue
and a lengthy recovery time with
restricted activity.
Unlike conventional treatment
methods, the FAST procedure
replicates the goal of an open
surgical procedure by removing
the damaged tissue, but in a
minimally invasive manner.
The procedure usually takes 30
minutes or less, requires only
an adhesive bandage to close
the microincision, and offers
quick recovery time for patients.
I am excited to be the frst
in Charleston to perform this
procedure, states Dr. McConnell,
It can be performed alone or in
conjunction with PRP-Platelet
Rich Plasma therapy. These
minimally invasive therapies give
patients an option for tendon
pain.
Dr. McConnells expert advice
is based on scientifc evidence
and three decades of experience.
Patient treatment plans are
individualized using diagnostic,
laboratory, and one-on-one
physician evaluations to determine
each patients best course of action.
For more information, contact
FitMed Partners at 284-5720 or
visit www.ftmedpartners.com
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SCARY INVESTMENT MOVES TO AVOID
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
A
presidential election is almost upon us. But if you have young
children or grandchildren, you know whats really important
this week is Butterfngers, not ballots, and Pop Rocks, not the
popular vote. Yes, its Halloween time again, which means youll see
plenty of witches and vampires scurrying around. Youll no doubt fnd
these characters more amusing than frightening, but you dont have
to look far to fnd things that are a bit more alarming, such as these
scary investment moves:
Payingtoomuchattentiontotheheadlines: Some headlines
may seem unnerving, but dont abandon your investment
strategy just because the news of the day appears grim.
Chasinghotinvestments: You can get hot investment tips
from the talking heads on television, your next-door neighbor,
or just about anybody. But even if the tip was accurate at one
point, by the time you get to a hot investment, it may already
be cooling down. And, even more importantly, it simply may
not be appropriate for your individual risk tolerance and
goals.
Ignoringdifferenttypesofinvestment
risk: Most investors are aware of the risk
of losing principal when investing
in stocks. But if you shun stocks
totally in favor of perceived risk-
free investments, youd be
making a mistake because all
investments carry some type
of risk. For example, with
fxed-income investments,
including CDs and bonds,
one risk you will encounter
is infation risk: the risk
that your investment will
provide you with returns that wont
even keep up with infation and will, therefore, result in a loss
of purchasing power over time. Another risk you will incur is
interest-rate risk: the risk that new bonds will be issued at higher
rates, driving down the price of your bonds. Bonds also carry
the risk of default, though you can reduce this risk by sticking
with bonds that receive the highest ratings from independent
rating agencies.
Failing to diversify: If you only own one type of investment,
and a market downturn affects that particular asset class,
your portfolio could take a big hit. But by spreading your
dollars among an array of vehicles, such as stocks, bonds and
government securities, you can reduce the effects of volatility
on your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that diversifcation
cannot guarantee profts or protect against loss).
Focusingontheshortterm:If you concentrate too much on
short-term results, you may react to a piece of bad news, or to a
period of extreme price gyrations, by making investment moves
that are counterproductive to your goals. Furthermore, if youre
constantly seeking to instantaneously turn around losses, youll
likely rack up fees, commissions and possibly taxes. Avoid all
these hassles by keeping your eyes on the future and sticking
to a long-term, personalized strategy.
You cant always make the perfect investment choices. But by
steering clear of the scary moves described above, you can work
toward your long-term goals and hopefully avoid some of the more
fearsome results.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
22 October 26, 2012
COMPUTER CORNER
I
t looks like the people at Windows
have decided that your life is not
complicated enough, and want to
add to it in the form of a new Operating
System. The latest greatest thing down
the information superhighway is the
Windows 8 debut the end of October.
It will look more like a tablet and less
like what youre used to in Windows 7,
so be careful when deciding on a new
laptop or desktop purchased after the
end of the month. Make sure you are
getting the OS you want. I personally
would not want the new OS right now.
Give it a few months to get the kinks
out. Once the OS has been around
a bit, we all might decide its a great
thing.
One more comment on the Windows
8. Most new systems by the end of the
year may have touch screen options,
which will again be more like a tablet.
In the end, the new OS will ft in well
but for now I would stick with Windows
7, and let the adventurous fnd the
faws.
So if considering a new system,
make sure what OS its running on,
plus the usual requirements. You
want at least 4GB of RAM memory,
a 500GB hard drive, and at least a
dual core processor (CPU), either Intel
or AMD. If you already own Offce or
any other third party software you
can migrate the info that is associated
with them to the new computer, but
will have to install the software on the
new computer. If wanting a bit more
advice you can always email me.
On the Apple side, they have come
out with a new OS called Mountain
Lion which adds to the previous Lion
OS. Apple is not re-creating the box
with this update as Windows is. I think
that some of the new products from
Apple are great, but overpriced in my
opinion. I sometimes wish Microsoft
would take a hint and not so radically
change an OS but, alas, they dont ask
me. More info next time.
Look forward to some good questions
and helping you out. If you need
immediate assistance you can always
call Rent A Bob at 822-7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.
Windows 8:
Tips for a New System
BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB
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A
t 8 a.m. on a Saturday
morning, the typical
working adult is using
this time to catch up on sleep,
have breakfast in bed, or enjoy a
leisurely walk on the beach. On
Saturday, October 6, however,
over 1,200 walkers and runners
from across the East Coast
gathered together on JC Long
Boulevard to dash over the Isle
of Palms Connector and back, in
the 20
th
Annual Connector Run.
By 8:15, many of them were on
their third mile.
The frst IOP 5k/10k run
took place shortly after the
construction of the Isle of Palms
Connector was fnished in 1993.
The Exchange Clubs of Mount
Pleasant and the Isle of Palms
decided to join together and
sponsor the frst race. Twenty
years later, the run is one of
the most popular events in
the area. The two clubs have
worked really well together,
explains Elizabeth Grantham,
Operations Chairperson for the
run the last ten years. While the
Mount Pleasant Club is largely
responsible for fundraising
and collaborating with area
businesses, the Isle of Palms Club
focuses on day-of operations.
From setting out mile markers,
to placing registration tables, to
organizing the timekeepers, the
IOP Exchange Club makes sure
everything runs as smoothly
as possible. A large part of
that derives from the many
volunteers. Barby Harrington,
Volunteer Coordinator for the run
and wife of IOP Exchange Club
President Patrick Harrington
sees frst hand the importance of
volunteers. This year, over 150
volunteers helped make the event
a success. It really is gratifying
to see how many people want to
come out and work. We couldnt
do it without them, she says.
To celebrate the 20
th

anniversary, the club decided
to make the event a little more
special this year. Joining forces
with Acme Lowcountry Cantina
and the band Plane Jane, runners
and attendees could wind down
after the race with live music
and a beer garden. Jump castles,
concessions, and sponsor tents
added to the fun. We really feel
like the momentum has taken off
with the way we did things this
year, Grantham added. Were
hoping well have even more
runners next year. Harrington
agrees, Next year will be even
better.
The 5k and 10k race is more
than just good exercise. All the
funds raised go to support child
abuse prevention programs
throughout the lowcountry.
HALOS, Darkness to Light, and
Lowcountry Orphan Relief are
just a few of the organizations
that receive funding from the
IOP Connector Run. Over the
last 20 years, weve given away
well over half a million dollars,
Grantham explains. Though
fnal numbers for 2012 arent in
yet, this years run alone raised
around $50,000. For those
competing in the race, they really
are running for a reason. That is
the most gratifying thing about
it, knowing where the money is
going Harrington says. Its near
and dear to all of our hearts.
Whether youre running or
not, nothing beats an autumn
lowcountry morning. You get out
on the Connector at 7 a.m. when
the sun is just starting to come
up. No cars. Not anything until
the race begins. Its so peaceful.
Harrington agrees, adding We
loved getting up early and walking
out on the Connector, and
seeing the beautiful sites of the
lowcountry. That alone makes
getting up early on a Saturday
worth it.
The Isle of Palms Exchange
Club is truly making a difference
in the community. The four
pillars of the Exchange Club are
Americanism, Youth, Prevention
of Child Abuse, and Community
Service, and the IOP Club works
hard to make sure those four
facets are addressed in the area.
Its so much fun, Grantham
says. Just being with the people
and the Exchangites that are all
working together for the same
mission is wonderful. Its a great
experience.
For more information on the Isle
of Palms Exchange Club, call 886-
5224. The Club is located at 201
Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For
more information on the Connector
Run, visit www.ioprun.com.
Catch Me If You Can
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BY HANNAH DOCKERY