Island Eye News - March 8, 2013

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I
ts an often unnoticed patch of land off of Palm
Boulevard. Situated between the Island Center and 20
th

Avenue rests a small 1.07-acre slice of trees and brush
that resemble what the Isle of Palms must have looked like
back before we discovered its beauty and moved in.
The land, purchased by the City of Isle of Palms using
$474,385 in grant funds from the Charleston County
Plans for the Park
Ci ty Di sCusses Opti Ons fOr
Greenbelt prOperty
by HannaH DOCkery
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cross the country, 8.3
million seniors are
threatened by hunger.
Whether it is due to a fxed income,
failing health or a number of other
factors, our elderly neighbors
often struggle to get the nutrition
they need to stay healthy. In an
effort to bring more attention to
this sometimes forgotten segment
of our population, this month
has been designated March for
Meals across the country.
Since 1985, East Cooper Meals
on Wheels has been responding
to this need in our community,
without charge to its recipients
and without a waiting list. The
organization makes a difference
for people like Regine, who faced
great diffculty with walking
and breathing over the past few
months. Receiving a daily meal
gave her vital nutrition and the
ability to focus on healing rather
than cooking. In fact, her health
recently improved enough that
she no longer has to rely on East
Cooper Meals on Wheels.
Making sure that the
homebound in our community
have enough to eat is why were
here, says George Roberts,
president and CEO. Were glad
to help, whether someone needs
meals indefnitely or only briefy
while they recover from an illness
or surgery.
One way that the community
can lend its support is by
volunteering. A number of
island residents give two hours
one day a week to help pack or
deliver meals, including George
for Meals
seni Or HunGer i n
Our COmmuni ty
prOviDeD by east COOper
meals On WHeels
March
T
heres just something about
donning a famboyant wig
that can make even the most
sophisticated businessman feel
like a kid on Halloween again. On
Thursday, February 21, ladies and
gentlemen from around the islands
put aside their adult personas a
enjoyed a night full of fake hair
and mustaches at Sullivans
Island Elementary Schools frst
annual Wig and Stache Bash.
Taking the place of the annual
Splash Bash held in years
prior, coordinators decided
that this year, it was time to
spice things up. Wigs in every
size, shape, and color made
an appearance at Cinebarre,
causing heads to turn in
every direction, and even a
few ladies were spotted with
mustaches that would give
their male counterparts a
run for the money.
Allison Williamson, chair
of the Wig and Stache
Bash and SIES parent to
kindergarten twins, notes
that the event wouldnt
have been possible without
the help of local businesses.
Cinebarre pitched in and
provided the venue, free of charge,
and provided a dedicated staff to help
run the nights events. They rolled
out the red carpet for usliterally!
Williamson says, laughing. We are
so, so gracious for there support.
Bottles Beverage Superstore in Mount
Pleasant joined in on the fun as well,
donating all of the beer and wine.
The hair professionals from Holy
City Beard Society made a special
appearance to judge a contest for best
wig and best mustache. Even Alan,
from the Hangover, was spotted
or at least someone who looked very
similar to him.
Guests were greeted out front by
a line of classic cars, where those
in attendance enjoyed taking their
pictures by the vehicles. As the night
proceeded, a silent auction took place
followed by a live auction. The live
auction was so exciting, Williamson
says. Thanks to the advancements
in technology, those unable to attend
were still able to bid for items via a
text-to-bid service free of charge,
provided by Whitemark Media. We
had everyone bring their phones, and
sent a catalogue of items for auction
out the day before the event, the
A Great Hair Day
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by HannaH DOCkery
Park continues on page 6
Bash continues on page 7
Meals continues on page 5
2 March 8, 2013
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CI VI C
IOP City Council Discusses Bikes, Recycling
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
The Isle of Palms City Council met
on February 26 with a plethora of
pertinent items to discuss.
Battery2Beach Route
Tom Bradford, director of
Charleston Moves, addressed
Council regarding the proposed
Battery 2 Beach Route. Battery
2 Beach is a conceptual ideal to
connect 24 miles of the greater
Charleston area, from the Isle of
Palms through downtown and
onto Folly Beach, via safe and
established bike routes. The
idea formed two years ago, and
in the last few months, offcials
from municipalities from around
Charleston have jumped onboard
to make the idea a reality. When
completed, the route will connect
six towns eastward and westward
from the Ravenel Bridge by
distinct Battery2Beach bicycle
signage.
The greater Charleston area
generates an average $40 million
annually in tourism benefts,
Bradford reported, and he feels
that by making the bike path
possible, much more will be added
to the area, in terms of health
and happiness for residents and
visitors.
In recent months, an
Intergovernmental Working
Group has been established,
consisting of 15 representatives
from six different municipalities,
and chaired by County
Councilwoman Colleen Condon.
The group is currently working to
fnalize the route and obtain funds
to help with signage. Bradford
hopes signs will start popping
up by this summer. Frankly,
this concept isnt for the spandex
crowd, Bradford said. This is
for our communities the moms
and dads and kids who want a
safe route to bike three blocks
to the store, or a mile down the
road. I think ten years from now,
we will look back and be glad we
did this.
The proposed path on the Isle
of Palms shows the route coming
from Sullivans Island onto Ocean
Boulevard, cutting across at 14th
Avenue and heading down Palm
before turning onto 21st Avenue,
where the path would then turn
down Waterway and end at the
marina.
Though the idea of a bike-
friendly Charleston and Isle of
Palms, and a path to connect the
extremities of the area appealed
to the Council, several concerns
were expressed regarding safety
and infrastructure issues. I think
this is a great project, but we
dont have the roads to support
it right now, Councilman Loftus
said. We have been trying to
encourage bikers to go down
Waterway, but in reality, we have
a safety issue on the island.
Bradford responded saying
that such concerns would be
addressed as the plan gets closer
to becoming a reality.
Council made a motion to approve
the Battery2Beach bike plan in
concept, and all were in favor.
Amendment to Roll Out
Cart Ordinance
In a close 5 4 vote, City Council
approved a motion to amend the
current roll out cart ordinance
to include recycling bins. The
issue was taken up at the Public
Safety Committee meeting
on February 12, where Town
Administrator Tucker reported
that two prominent issues were
being discussed in Public Works,
namely, (1) leaving blue, single-
stream recycling bins in the
right-of-way to prevent parking
and (2) encroachments into the
right of way. If police offcers were
to begin issuing citations for the
bins encroaching into right of
way, based on state law, then the
law would need to be enforced
unanimously to incorporate all
right of way encroachments.
Public Works handed the issue
to Public Safety to determine
if the recycling bins should be
incorporated into the roll-out cart
ordinance, or if the state statute
regarding right of ways should be
enforced across the board.
At the Public Safety meeting,
Mayor Cronin made a motion to
Council continues on page 10
March 8, 2013
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Tuesday, March 12
Public Safety Committee
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
SCDHEC-OCRM Public Hearing
The SDHEC Offce of Ocean and
Coastal Resource Management
has scheduled a public hearing on
the IOP{ to discuss increasing the
number of sand scraping events
from two to four. The project is
located on and adjacent to Atlantic
Ocean between 53
rd
Ave and an
existing groin near the 17
th
tee of
the Links Course. Interested parties
are encouraged to attend and voice
comments on the project. 6 7 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, March 13
Municipal Court
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Livability Court
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, March 20
Municipal Court
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Ways and Means Committee
NEW DATE
5:45p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Friday, March 8
DEADLINE - RFQ: Town Hall &
Police Department Project
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 12
Municipal Court*
5:30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 13
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Planning Commission
6:30p.m.
2050 Middle Stree
Thursday, March 14
Board of Zoning Appeals
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 19
Regular Council Meeting
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 20
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, February 26
DRB Meeting
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park
(2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments or questions.
Civic Calendar
Recycle - Wednesday, March 6 - Recycle

ci vi c
Hazardous Waste Collection and Shred Day
CI Ty PrEPArES SPECI AL EvENT TO SAfELy DI SPOSE
Of HOuSEHOLD TrASH
O
n March 16 from 9 a.m.
12 p.m., the City of Isle
of Palms will be hosting
a household hazardous waste
and shred day for all residents
who need to safely dispose of
the following items: used motor
oil and gasoline, brake and
transmission fuid, anti-freeze,
car batteries, battery acid,
NiCad batteries, pool chemicals,
cooking oil, fuorescent tubes and
compact fuorescent light bulbs,
water-based (latex) paint, oil-
based paint, paint thinner, rust
remover, turpentine, furniture
stripper, kitchen and bathroom
cleaners, glass cleaner, bleach,
drain ammonia, oven cleaner, rug
and upholstery cleaner, silver/
copper/chrome polish, weed killer,
insecticide, fungicide, slug bait,
rose dust, mothballs, fea powder,
insect and tick repellents, rodent
baits, wood preservatives, lawn
fertilizer, pesticide, combination
products, computer hard drives,
monitors, laptops, keyboards,
mouse, cables, printers, copiers,
scanners, fax machines,
calculators, telephones, cell and
cordless phones, PDAs, pagers,
shredders, digital watches, TVs,
VCRs, CDs, DVDs, stereos,
radios, camcorders and cassette
players.
This is for household waste
only; commercial waste will not
be accepted. Residents may also
bring up to fve boxes of personal
or confdential papers to by safely
and properly shredded onsite
by Shred-360. The event will
take place in the City parking
lot on Pavilion Drive. For more
information, call Donnie Pitts at
886-8956.
O
n February 27, Sullivans
Island Councilman Jerry
Kaynard announced his
endorsement and support of
Mayoral candidate Mike Perkis.
The Mayor of Sullivans Island
should be a position of leadership
and a source of creative ideas.
In times of controversy, the
Mayor should serve as a unifying
force. This sometimes requires
subordinating your personal
beliefs for the good and welfare of
the entire community, Kaynard
said, in an offcial press release
do the Island Eye News. I believe
Mike Perkis can be that kind of
Mayor. I have served with Mike
Perkis on Town Council as he took
leadership positions as chairman
of our Ways & Means (Budget)
Committee and as chairman of the
Water and Sewer Committee. He
has served ably as our Mayor Pro
Tem. I look forward to serving on
Council with him in future years.
The Town of Sullivans Island
will hold its Municipal Election on
Tuesday, May 7. The flling period
for candidates ended on February
20. One resident fled to run for
Mayor Mike Perkis and fve
hopefuls are running for the three
open Council seats. Candidates
include: Sarah Church, Chauncey
Clark, Billy Matthews, Susan
Middaugh, and incumbent Pat
ONeil. The Charleston County
Board of Election Commission has
ffteen days to verify signatures
on candidate petitions, after
which, the Town of Sullivans
Island will confrm the offcial
candidate selections. Stay tuned
to the Island Eye News for in-
depth biographies and interviews
with those running for offce.
Kaynard Supports Perkis for Mayor
SuLLI vAN S PrEPArES fOr MuNI CI PAL ELECTI ON
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arch is already here,
whether you can believe
it or not! As your kids
start itching with spring fever
and pulling out their shorts and
fip-fops a little too soon, its
time to start thinking about how
you want them to spend their
summer days. Camp signups are
starting now, so take a look at our
guide to some of the most popular
annual camps on
and around the
islands.
Camp Summershine
Camp Summershine on the
Isle of Palms offers a variety of
fun and interactive opportunities
including arts/crafts, indoor/
outdoor activities, trips to the
beach and feld trips. Children
need to bring lunch, snacks are
provided.
Dates: June 10 14, 17 21, 24
28, July 1 5, 8 12, 15 19,
22 26, July 29 Aug 2
Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Ages: 5 12
Cost: $65/resident, $70/non-
resident
For more info: www.iop.
net/departments/Recreation_
SummerCamps_Summershine
Camp Invention at SIES
Inspire creativity and inventive
thinking during a weeklong
summer adventure of fun and
exciting real world challenges
led by qualifed educators. Your
childs learning doesnt have
to end when the school year
does. Camp Inventions summer
day program, for students
entering grades one through
six, immerses your child in a
weeklong experience where he or
she will discover creativity and
inventiveness through hands-
on, creative problem solving
activities.
By enrolling your child in
Camp Inventions 2013 program,
youll give them the opportunity
to invent, discover, explore and
achieve while developing the
skills they will need to compete
in the 21st Century. The program
is led by local, highly qualifed
educators who are passionate
about helping children grow
through hands-on learning.
Dates: June 10 14
Time: 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $220
Ages: Elementary
For more info: sullivansisland.
ccsdschools.com
Camp Sewee
Explore the wonders of marine
science and the SC coast! Camp
Sewee provides summer fun and
inspires future marine biologists,
naturalists, and anyone who loves
the great outdoors. Camp Sewee is
held at the Sewee Coastal Retreat
Center in Awendaw, a short drive
from Charleston. Air-conditioned
dorm rooms, a full-service dining
facility, recreational felds, nature
trails, and a fshing dock create
4 March 8, 2013
schools
Time for Summer Camp Signups
Your Gui de to the i slands Most PoPular CaMPs
Camps continues on page 6
Dai ly
March 8, 2013 5
D
ont be surprised if youre out on Sullivans Island beaches in
the next few weeks and notice a giant military vehicle rolling
around in the sand and salty waters.
Our beaches have long allured inlanders and vacationers from
across the U.S. in search of a sunny escape, but now, a newcomer will
be visiting our island with an entirely different purpose. Sometime
between March 4 and April 20, professionals from General Dynamics
Land-Systems Force Protection will be testing a military vehicle off of
the coast of Sullivans Island. General Dynamics, located in Ladson,
will be testing the vehicle in both saltwater (on Sullivans) and
freshwater (in Berkeley County). According to offcials from General
Dynamics, It is more effective, timely, and effcient for the testing
to be done in South Carolina as a part of our continuous efforts
to improve our products. The community, environmental factors,
and weather conditions make the island a favorable place to conduct
such testing. Sullivans Island Town Council approved the testing
efforts back in November.
Specifcs as to what the amphibious vehicle looks like remain
unknown, but once it arrives on the island, it shouldnt be hard to
fnd; size estimates place the vehicle at around 10 width x 20 length
x 10 height. Tommy Pruitt, representative from General Dynamics,
says that public safety when testing the vehicle is a top priority,
and encourages onlookers to establish a safe range with the vehicle,
which will not contain weapons. An on-site tug tow vehicle will be in
place, as well as on-site EMT support incase of an emergency. Pruitt
assures that emergency action plans are in place.
Total testing time should be around twelve days. The vehicle will be
driven daily from a private storage area to the test sight, and driven
back to the storage location at the end of the day.
For more information on the General Dynamics Military Vehicle,
contact the Town of Sullivans Island at 883-3198.
Monster Machine on Sullivans
Military Vehicle to be tested off of coast
by hannah dockery
F
or the fourth year in a row,
a partnership between East
Cooper Meals on Wheels
and Crews Subaru of Charleston
has earned the nonproft a grant
to sustain its meal delivery
programs. As part of the
annual Share the Love
campaign, Subaru of
America encourages
its dealerships to
partner with local
Meals on Wheels
organizations
during the
busy holiday
season. This
years activities
helped East
Cooper Meals on
Wheels earn a $4,000 grant.
In December, employees from
Crews Subaru took time to
pack and deliver meals on three
routes, and they also hosted
a Stuff the Trunk food drive
that collected much-needed
breakfast items for the pantry
program at East Cooper Meals
on Wheels. Both the dealership
and Meals on Wheels promoted
the partnership through social
media. The partnership extends
beyond the annual campaign, as
many Crews Subaru employees
are now qualifed to serve
as substitute drivers on the
nonprofts meal delivery routes.
can cover the cost of midday
meals for every recipient
for six days, thats
over 1,700 meals,
with the grant
award from the
Meals on Wheels
Association of
America.
Grants like
this make a
big difference
in our ability
to continue
delivering
meals without
charge and without a
waiting list, said George Roberts,
president and CEO of East
Cooper Meals on Wheels. We are
grateful that we can leverage the
commitment of Crews Subaru
to receive national support for
helping those most in need, right
here in our community.
If your business would like to
develop a partnership with East
Cooper Meals on Wheels, please
contact Chris Brooks at 881-9350
or cbrooks@ecmow.org.
Partnering for Progress
subaru Partnershi P earns east
cooPer Meals on Wheels $4, 000 Grant
By the Numbers
137,481 meals delivered in 2012
300+ volunteers
Cost per meal to the organization is $2.25
There is no charge to recipients
No age or income restrictions
Meals continues from cover
and Barbara Eaton. They drive
Route 2, which serves around 16
recipients in the Old Village of
Mount Pleasant, every Monday
morning.
Barbara and I look forward to
the opportunity to serve meals to
recipients on our route in Mount
Pleasant. Appreciation shown by
the men and women we serve
gives us a feeling of satisfaction
that we have helped make their
day, and our day, that much
better, says Eaton.
About East Cooper Meals on
Wheels:
delivers daily nutrition to
residents of any income level
in Mount Pleasant, Sullivans
Island, Isle of Palms, Daniel
Island, Cainhoy and Wando,
who are homebound or unable to
provide their own meals. We also
advocate on behalf of recipients
whose needs exceed the scope
of our programs. Our mission
extends beyond the poor elderly to
include anyone of any age who is
homebound for any length of time
and/or unable to independently
provide a meal. Most of our
recipients are over 60 years of
age and 74% of our recipients
live at or below the poverty line.
Each meal we deliver provides
33% of the Dietary Reference
Intake (DRI) for a recipient, with
one midday meal being delivered
daily to each recipient. Our most
needy and isolated recipients
rely on us for 66% of their DRI
through the delivery of a second
daily (supper) meal.
provide meals to recipients at no
charge. Even those who cannot
volunteer can easily have a big
impact on the mission by making
a contribution. Donations can be
made online at www.ecmow.org/
donate or via mail at PO Box 583,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.
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an ideal camp environment.
Dates: June 9 14, 16 21, 23
28, June 30 July 5, 7 12,
14 19, 21 26, July 28 Aug 2
Time: Check in at 3 p.m. Pick up
at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 8 14
Cost: $495 before April 1, $535
after April 1
For more info: www.clemson.
edu/yli/pages/sewee3
Camp Dunes West
At Camp Dunes West, your
child will experience an array of
exciting activities including, but
not limited to, arts and crafts,
fun with foods, team building,
group games and martial arts. In
addition, the club pros will provide
campers with recreational tennis
instruction twice a week. Campers
will have approximately 1.5 hours
of recreational swimming each
day. The best part is that no two
days at camp are exactly alike!
And lets not forget about Wacky
Wednesdays! Every Wednesday
at camp is a wacky one with
themes ranging from the Great
American Road Trip to Halloween
in July.
Dates: June 10 August 2,
Monday Friday, weekly
Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
Ages: 4 10
Cost: Weekly $199/members,
$219/non-members, Daily $55/
members, $60 non-members
For more info: kecamps.com/
locations/camp-dunes-west
Camp Boone Hall
Take advantage of one of
the most beloved lowcountry
plantations right outside your
back door. Kids will enjoy a
learning experience that can
only be captured at Boone Hall
Plantation and special activities
on the site. Each day will include
either crafts to take home based
off theme for that day and/or a
professional presentation by a
local presenter.
Dates: June 25 29, July 16
20, August 6 10
Time: 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Ages: 5 12
Cost: $100/week
For more information visit
boonehallplantation.com/
summer_camps
Young Naturalist Camp
Remember when summers
meant being outside all day,
exploring the creeks and
searching for all things wild
and wonderful? At Coastal
Expeditions it still does. Let us
introduce your Young Naturalist
to the intricacies of the saltwater
estuary and help create memories
that will last a lifetime. Our
weekly day-camp was developed
16 years ago by the steward of
Coastal Expeditions as a way to
cultivate kayaking skills and a
deep appreciation for the beauty
of the Lowcountry. Camp meets
each day at our fagship location
on Shem Creek and combines
outdoor education and kayak
instruction with summertime
fun!
Dates: June 17 21, 24 28,
July 8 12, 22 26, July 29
Aug 2
Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
Ages: 8 15
Cost: $400/week
For more info: www.
coastalexpeditions.com/index.
Theater Camp with Crabpot
Players
SeSSion 1 MuSical TheaTer:
Campers will learn basic acting
techniques including stage
movement, projection, character
study, and more. By the end of
the frst week, we will begin to
rehearse a full-length childrens
musical that will be performed
the evening of June 28-29 at
the end of camp. Campers will
expand their triple threat skills
and experience many aspects
of production a show in a
professional theater atmosphere.
Dates: June 10 28, Monday
Friday
Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $400/camper
SeSSion 2 acTing inTenSive:
This camp will focus on more
advanced acting techniques
such as blocking, projection,
character analysis, scene works,
monologue, improve, and more.
Participants will perform a
montage of scenes, monologues,
and songs on July 19 20 at
the end of camp. This session is
for young actors with any range
of theater experience looking to
expand their skills.
Dates: July 8 19, Monday
Friday
Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Ages: 12 18
Cost: $250/camper
SeSSion 3 TheaTer Tech: Campers
will learn the fundamentals
of sound and light design,
costumes, makeup, and more.
Hands on activities will allow
participants to experiment with
sound, mixing, and lighting
boards. After focusing an
ellipsoidal or hanging a Fresnel,
campers will learn how to read
light. Basic costume design and
makeup will be taught in small
groups.
Dates: July 29 August 2
Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $125/camper
For more information visit www.
crabpotplayers.com.
Camps continues from page 4 Park continues from cover
$474,385 in grant funds from
the Charleston County Greenbelt
program, now lies at the center
of a debate as to how to best
maintain, update, and preserve
the green space. According to the
deed restrictions in the agreement
between the County and the City,
the City can never sell or develop
the property, must include the
public in the decision process,
must acknowledge the source of
the funding via signage, and must
not pave any part of the property.
Isle of Palms City staff
discussed options as to what to
do with the park before hosting a
city-wide hearing on February 19.
According to offcials, there are
three feasible options for the park.
The frst option is to post a sign
stating that the land came from
the County greenbelt funding and
leave everything else as is. The
second option is to place the sign
and clean up some of the limbs
and underbrush, but leave the
rest of the park untouched. The
third option is to place the sign,
clean up limbs and underbrush,
and create a Passive Park.
In creating a passive park, the
City would insert walking and
jogging paths, a few picnic tables,
and areas for wildlife or bird
watching. No pavement would be
allowed, and the park would be
in conjunction with the natural
habitat already present.
Though few were in attendance,
several Isle of Palms residents
spoke out about their wishes for
the future of the acquired land.
Margery Swanson commented
that she hopes the City would
reconsider the name Live Oak
Park and choose a different name
for the property. She also stated
that she would like to see the area
cleaned up, but questioned if
there was enough room for trails
and paths. Resident Jay Leigh
said that the idea of a passive
park is a nice idea but worried
about policing the public property
at night. Beatrice Love, an Isle of
Palms resident who lives near the
property, commented The area
should be untouched, and was
confdent that homeowners on
20th Avenue would agree. After
the handful of comments, Mayor
Cronin encouraged others in the
community to participate in the
decision making process and
make their opinions known.
Since the process began, the
land has been dubbed Live Oak
Park for unknown reasons, and
the name is subject to change.
City Councilmembers encouraged
the public at the hearing to
consider alternative names for the
park and make those suggestions
known to Council.
For more information on
Live Oak Park, suggestions, or
comments, contact an Isle of
Palms City Councilmember or call
886-6428.
March 8, 2013 7
Bash continues from cover
chair explains. Bidding opened the day before, and
before the party on Thursday started, we already raised
$10,000. Its easy to see why; auction items included
rental properties on the Isle of Palms and Dewees
Island, a Costa Rica vacation, a yacht cocktail party
for 75 people, and a lifetime of movie passes at the
Cinebarre for two. The movie passes were such a hot
item that a bidding war ensued between two interested
parties, and the owner of Cinebarre eventually decided
to make two lifetime passes items available, making
everyone happy.
The fundraiser supports special full-time
programming at the school that wouldnt be possible
without additional funds, such as the arts, Spanish,
technology, and guidance. The monies go towards
supplies, teacher salaries, and additional costs
incurred by having programs outside of core academic
curriculum. I think those programs are what make
Sullivans Island Elementary truly unique. We love
having them at our school. It makes us special,
Williamson says. Numbers are still rolling in, but so far,
the community joined together to exceed the original
goal of $55,000, raising a whopping $75,000.
Though the preparation and execution of this
huge fundraiser was extremely time consuming (the
chairwomen commented that the week leading up to
the bash, she and her committee worked a monstrous
70 hours!) Williamson couldnt be more pleased with
the success. What I loved most about it was the way it
brought the school and the community together, she
said. Everyone had a great time and it was a lot of fun.
If you couldnt make it out this year, dont worry.
Williamson assures that there will defnitely be a Wig
and Stache Bash II.
Letters to the Editor...
Dear Editor,
Why is it that Mr. Mike Sottile thinks he
has earned the right to have an intersection
named after him , or anything for that
matter named after him!? He would have
you think that he had nothing to do with
it. It was all SCDOT. Now let me add a
little clarifcation to his "blame game."
A bill comes up in Columbia to honor
many politicians, as a kind of perk to
each other. There is no discussion, no
objections, just a voice vote of "all in
favor, say 'aye'." Congratulations to you
Mr. Sottile.
Such arrogance reminds me of Marie
Antoinette (wife of Louie-XVI) when she
said in response to angry citizens who
were complaining about the behavior of
those two royals, "Let them eat cake."
Well, Mr. Sottile, you say "just let the
complainers call SCDOT." While I do
not expect you to lose your head, I do
expect you to lose your large permanent
campaign signs at the IOP Connector,
declaring you Mr. Wonderful, and with
any luck, hopefully it will affect your next
election.
Wake up voters. Let's remember this
at the next election. This man doesn't
care about the Isle of Palms, but I do,
and based on all the calls I've received,
our residents believe that too. He is only
interested in his own edifcation.
Sottile knows this would not have
passed the IOP City Council. He didn't
go through the Planning Commission,
either. He knows it wouldn't have passed
muster there as well. So like in the board
game Monopoly, he picks up a card (in
this case his buddy and desk mate in
Columbia, Chip Limehouse) and goes
directly to "Go" (SCDOT), and picks up
not dollars but two ugly signs tall and
wide that name him and his political
accomplishments. Such a self serving
arrogant ego trip!
I was on IOP's Planning Commission
when the Sign Ordnance was reviewed
and updated, and I also coordinate the
IOP Loan Closet that loans for short
terms, medical assistance devices.
Maybe I can get just a teeny weeny sign
that honors me, it doesn't have to be at
the Connector, either! Of course, that's
nonesense. If everybody that has served
this island in a positive way expected such
reward, we defnitely would not look like
the beautiful Isle of Palms we are. Let's
also remember the City's Comprehensive
Plan states that we are a "residential
island that welcomes visitors". There is
nothing in that Plan that says we should
have permanent campaign signs at our
Connector.
By the way, speaking of service to the
island, let's remember former mayor
Carmen Bunch, who DID serve through
Hurricane Hugo and its aftermath. If
anybody deserves a visible honor it is
she, not Mike Sottile.
Diane Oltorik
Isle of Palms
8 March 8, 2013
DAI LY
T
he cast at Crabpot Players
is known for putting on
delightfully entertaining
productions, but their latest
rendition of Vanities proved to
be one of their fnest moments.
Though the show only starred
three characters, the trio of
Janae Tanti, Tanner Pearson,
and Caitlyn Miller, kept the crowd
rolling from curtain to curtain.
Vanities, written by Jack
Heifner, centers on three
girlfriends from Texas. The
frst act shows the giggly, girlie
cheerleaders struggling over
issues like boy drama, pep
rallies, and life after high school.
Scene II opens and the girls have
grown up at least a little in
the transition from high school to
their Southern university of choice
as members of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma sorority. Pompoms have
been replaced with rush woes
and degree decisions and its
becoming apparent in the eyes of
the audience that the three ladies
may not be as inseparable as they
once thought they would be.
The third and fnal act shows
the girls reuniting in New
York City after their lives have
taken them various directions.
Awkward small talk leads to
uncomfortable conversations as
the women realize that they are
no longer the three best friends
of their former days. Curtains
close and the audience is left
thinking about the turn of events
as the cast of characters entered
into adulthood. I found myself
thinking about the play the
next morning, says Jill Hardy,
who enjoyed a Thursday night
performance of the show. Thats
the sign of a great production.
Only a sophomore at Wando
High School, Tanner Pearson
playing the part of Joanne, a
Southern priss yearning for
the traditional things in lifea
white picket fence with a working
husband and children of her
own, proves to be a phenomenal
actress. Her Southern draw
rivals the best Texan as she digs
deep into the persona of Joanne.
Janae Tanti, who recently
stared as Ariel in the Crabpot
production of The Little Mermaid,
plays Mary, the wild one of the
group. The California native
fts right in with the Charleston
theater scene and her portrayal
of Mary is both humorous
and thought-provoking. The
third starlet, Caitlyn Miller, is
currently a junior theatre major
at the School of the Arts. Miller
particularly shines in the frst
scene as she plays Kathy, the
organized over-achiever. Her
back and forth banter with her
girlfriends leaves the audience
laughing and its easy to see that
acting comes very naturally for
this young thespian. All three
of those girls have been with me
for years, Director Jimmy Ward
commented. They are all very
talented and were lucky to have
them.
Ward reported that though
attendance got off to a slow
start the frst few weeks of
performance, probably because
of the downtown
Charleston venue, the last two
shows delighted a packed house.
Now in its 20
th
year of
production, Crabpot Players is
fnally moving forward with a
space to call their own. Ward
is spearheading getting a solid
board put together to help lead
the charge in the search for
a theater space. Weve never
had a permanent home of our
own, so this is the next logical
step, he said. Because Crabpot
Players is a 501c3 nonproft, lots
of fundraising will be involved
on the road to a new home, but
Ward is confdent that his team
will have a place pinned down
and ready to go by the fall of this
year.
For more information on
Crabpot Players, visit www.
crabpotplayers.com or call 1-888-
303-0763.
All in a Plays Worth
CRABPOT PLAYERS PLEASES W TH Vani ti es
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
March 8, 2013 9
Experience Raptors
from Behind the Lens
CENTER FOR BI RDS OF PREY TO HOST
PHOTOGRAPHY DAY ON MARCH 10
C
apture the essence of the Center for Birds of Prey in a fash at
Photography Day. Head out to Awendaw on Sunday, March
10 from 8 11 a.m. for a unique opportunity to photograph
a variety of birds in an up-close, intimate environment.
This memorable opportunity will allow avian lovers, photography
fans and others to photograph at least 15 species of birds (owls,
hawks, kestrels and more). Guests may photograph the birds in an
array of backdrops, including perched and in-fight.
About Birds of Prey
Admission to the center is $12 for adults, $10 for youth (ages
6-18) and free for children younger than six. Admission includes a
guided tour and fight demonstrations. Center hours are Thursday
through Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. with tour times at 10:30 a.m.
and 2 p.m. and fight demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.
org, call 971-7474 or like The
Center for Birds of Prey on
Facebook at www.facebook.
com/scbirdsofprey.
Professional and
novice photographers are
encouraged to take part
in this event. Tickets are
$35, and include access to
grounds until 5 p.m. Space
is limited, so reserve a spot
by calling 971-7474.
SARAH' S BI RDS
T
he Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush that can be found in
the Southeastern US and Central America year-round. Some
populations venture into the Northeastern US and Canada
during the breeding season. Bluebirds prefer open habitats, such
felds and agricultural lands, but they often venture into suburban
backyards. The strikingly-bright blue thrush is distinctive and easily
identifed. Females are a slate blue and are less boldly-colored than
their male counterparts. Females begin building nests around early
March and nearly always
choose to place their
nests in a natural hollow
or nest box. Females lay
3 to 7 eggs and incubate
alone until the eggs hatch
in about two weeks.
Chicks hatch out almost
completely naked, but
they are fully-feathered
and ready to leave the
nest in about 18 days.
Both adults continue to
feed the young for at least
a couple more weeks
after they leave the nest.
Bluebirds can often be
attracted to backyards if
a nest box is placed in an
open area away from any
dense vegetation and if
mealworms are provided.
Eastern Bluebird
BY SARAH DIAZ
Eastern Bluebird
10 March 8, 2013
iop police Blotter
The following is a summary of
some of the police activity on the
Isle of Palms during the month of
January.
January 3
A victim reported that unknown
subjects forced open a secured
door in her garage. The victim,
a renter, was unsure if anything
was stolen.
January 5
A woman reported that two
lawnmowers and a pole trimmer
were stolen from her residence.
January 7
A woman told police that her
ex-boyfriend had been calling
and texting her, threatening to
send lewd pictures of her to her
friends and family if she didnt
return communication.
January 9
A woman reported that her live-
in boyfriend pushed her and
took her car keys so she couldnt
leave the residence. According to
the victim, he attempted to force
open the bedroom door where
she was hiding from him.
A complainant said that
someone entered his home
through an unlocked door and
stole four TVs and wall mounts.
A victim reported that her ex-
roommate stole a bag containing
personal information from the
residence.
January 12
A victim reported that her live-
in boyfriend had assaulted her
by hitting her in the face and
numerous other places on her
body. She also said he pulled her
hair and strangled her.
January 19
Someone broke into a residence
through a secure door and stole
six TVs, a bed sheet, and some
pillows.
January 21
A victim reported that someone
damaged her car by throwing
a brick through the front
windshield. The suspect also
punctured her tires. Three
juveniles were seen in the area
an hour before.
Someone cause malicious
damage to the doors and stalls
of the public restroom at Grand
Pavilion.
A victim told offcers that
someone entered his unlocked
car and stole his iPhone 4s.
A victim told offcers that
someone entered into his
unlocked car and stole three
iPods and a 3D Nintendo DS.
Someone broke into an unlocked
car and stole a Valentine radar
detector.
stole copper wiring from a house
under construction by cutting
and stripping the wiring from
the walls.
January 25
A victim reported that his
estranged wife physically
assaulted him by pushing him
and hitting him in the ribs
with her elbow.
January 29
stole the license plate from
one of his cars parked in his
driveway outside his house.
Patrol
During the month of January,
offcers issued 19 Business
Check notices to business
owners/employees advising
them that their business
was found unsecure. There
were 9 Victim of Crime forms
completed.
Traffc Enforcement
During the month of
January,
429 traffc
stops were
initiated. Five
collisions
occurred.
amend the roll-out cart ordinance
to include recycling bins,
meaning that the blue recycling
bins would have to be removed
by 9 a.m. the day after collection,
just like garbage bins; the motion
passed unanimously with little
discussion, which is perhaps a
shock, considering the backlash
that occurred at the City Council
meeting.
Those in opposition,
Councilmen Carroll, Stone, Ward,
and Buckhannon expressed
serious concerns over issuing
citations on a voluntary effort.
We would almost deter people
from voluntarily recycling, and I
just dont think its a good move,
said Carroll. Ward called the
measure irresponsible.
Proponents of the change,
however, feel that the measure
is plausible and reasonable,
and offers a solution to the
encroachment problem.
Councilman Loftus described
recycling as an extension of
trash, and felt that as good
caretakers of the island, it makes
sense to have the ordinance
include recycling bins as well.
With new, single stream roll
out carts coming to the island,
it makes sense to have ALL
trash carts covered in the same
ordinance, said Councilwoman
Bergwerf. Residents want to
do the right thing. They want to
recycle and they want to be good
neighbors. It doesnt make sense
to have a state ordinance cover the
blue rollouts and a city ordinance
cover the green rollouts, noting
that the state ordinance would
not only cover the trash rollouts
but would include the other
obstructions that are on the right
of ways. I'm not sure we want to
put that burden on our Police.
Administrator Tucker noted
that including recycling bins in
the roll out cart ordinance does
not necessarily mean that every
cart left out will immediately
receive a citation; residents get
three warning tickets before any
fee citation is issued. Loftus
pitched in and reported that in
2011, out of 117 green roll-out
cart warnings, not 1 citation was
issued.
Despite the proponents
argument that including the
recycling bins made logistical
sense, those in opposition still felt
like the ordinance amendment
was unnecessary. Councilman
Buckhannon added that this
action mirrored that of the broken
federal system.
Though the motion passed,
the ordinance will still have to
undergo several readings at City
Council before it becomes law.
Council continues from page 2
March 8, 2013 11
Follow the Yellow Brick Road into Charleston
BALLET GEARS UP FOR W ZARD OF OZ PRODUCT ON
PROVDED BY THE CHARLESTON BALLET THEATRE
G
et ready to join the creative
cast of characters and
follow along with Dorothy
as she travels down the yellow
brick road!
In the Wizard of OZ, little
Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like
so many girls her age, dreams
of what lies over the rainbow.
One day a twister hits her farm
and carries her away over the
rainbow to another world. Come
join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the
Tin man, the Cowardly Lion and
Toto as they travel the universe
of Dorothy's imagination. The
production involves 79 cast
members, ranging in age from
6 to 55 and includes Natalie
Rossi from Richmond Ballet
(Dorothy), and CBT Company
Member Bridget Halloran (The
Wicked Witch of the West). The
work involves some former
CBT dancers as well as outside
professionals to dance alongside
the talented children from the
CBT Center for Dance Education.
The premiere of this original
dance version of Wizard of
Oz was scheduled for this
spring during Charleston
Ballet Theatre 2012-2013
Season. However, due to the
company's forced decision to
cease operations, the plans
for the Wizard of Oz to
be produced by the non
for proft professional
company would have
to be halted. Since that
time, Choreographer Jill
Eathorne Bahr and the
Directors of the of the CBT
Center for Dance Education
School, Don & Patricia Cantwell,
have made the decision to
move forward and present the
production under the auspices
of the CBT Center for Dance
Education.
As the Charleston Dance Scene
continues to transition because
of the dissolution of Charleston
Ballet Theatre, nonproft
Corporation, the CBT Center for
Dance Education will continue
to present its four-week summer
intensive workshop in July and
August for pre-professional
dancers and produce productions
including a Nutcracker in 2013 at
the North Charleston Performing
Arts Center.
The Wizard of Oz is well known
for its wonderful music, but
until now it has not been widely
known as a dance production.
According to Artistic Director
Patricia Cantwell, because the
story is told without words, the
most signifcant challenge in
preparing for this production has
been helping the dancers imbue
their movements and expressions
with the essence of the character
they are portraying. Children
in the production will charm
audiences as the Munchkins,
the Winged Monkeys, and the
citizens of Emerald City. Family-
friendly activities scheduled
include "Picture This, a photo
opportunity after the show that
magically transports you to
the Land of Oz Thirty minutes
before show time is Storybook
Time, where families can listen
to Glinda the Good Witch of the
South tell the story of The Wizard
of Oz.
Tickets are now on sale for
The Wizard of Oz presented by
CBT Center for Dance Education.
Performances are scheduled for
2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday
March 23 and 2 p.m. on Sunday
March 24 at the Sottile Theatre
on the College of Charleston
Campus. General Admission
ticket prices are $15 Children
and $29 Adults. Total running
time is 90 Minutes with a
15-minute intermission. Online
ticketing is available at www.
charlestonballettheatreschool.org
by phone at 723-7334.
March 23 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, March 8
Charleston Storytelling Festival
This inaugural festival brings
together the best storytellers
from across the nation, region,
and lowcountry. Presented by
Charleston County Public Library.
Wragg Square. 342 Meeting Street,
Charleston. For more info, call
805-6930.
Saturday, March 9
East Cooper Crafter's Guild
The 2
nd
annual East Cooper
Crafter's Guild will celebrate 30
years of existence with a craft show
to help promote talented and local
South Carolina artisans. St. Marks
Lutheran Church. 300 Palm Blvd,
Isle of Palms. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gullah Heritage Program at
Charles Pinckney
Celebrate Gullah heritage with a
free cultural program at Charles
Pinckney Historic site. Events
take place every Saturday during
March. Pinckney, an author
and signer of the Declaration
of Independence, owned seven
plantations. Snee Farm, remnant
of his lowcountry plantation, is
persevered as part of the national
historic site. Programs will include
craft demonstrations, sweetgrass
basket sewing, drumming,
storytelling, and more. 2 p.m. 1254
Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant. For
more information, call 881-5516.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Old You. $5. 10
p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island.
Morgan Creek Grill Oyster Roast
Join us every Saturday afternoons
for our Famous Lowcountry
Oyster Roasts. Locally harvested
oysters are roasted over the
smokey fre pit and served up
alongside Chef Paul's homemade
chili. All you can eat for $15. 4
8 p.m. The Creekside Bar will be
open for your favorite refreshments
and we host a variety of live bands
to provide great tunes. Happy
Shucking!
Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Most dog owners think their pooch
is the cutest and best canine in
the world and for the third straight
year the Citadel is giving them a
chance to prove it. The 3
rd
Annual
Beautiful Bulldog Contest will be
at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The
event runs concurrently with the
Citadels spring football game.
Award categories include Most
Beautiful Bulldog, Best Costume,
Best Tail Wagger, Best Smiler, Miss
Congeniality and Mr. Personality.
The dog who traveled the furthest
and the oldest dog in attendance
will also receive recognition. Free
and open to the public.
Sunday, March 10
Live music by Dave Earl & the
Plowshares. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
WedneSday, March 13
23
rd
Annual Tea Room
& Boutique
This annual springtime event is
sponsored by the First United
Methodist Church, Isle of Palms
through Saturday, March 16.
Lunch will be served from 11:30
a.m. until 2 p.m. All items are
homemade, prepared fresh each
day. Additionally, Crafty Ladies
boutique will be featuring many
unusual items for the home as well
as gifts. Reservations for groups
are encouraged. Take orders
also accepted. For more info, call
886-6610, or visit iopmethodist@
bellsouth.net.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday at
your favorite local caf. $5 / $13
with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213
Middle Street.
Live music by Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.
Island.
thurSday, March 14
Holiday Happenings
Special time to celbrate St.
Patricks Day with crafts, songs
and more. Pack lunch/snack and
bring to activity. Children need
to be 3 years old by September
1, 2012 and potty trained. Must
register for activity by Monday
before each activity date. $20/
IOP resident, $25/non resident.
12 p.m. 2 p.m. Isle of Palms Rec
Department, 24 28th Ave, Isle of
Palms.
Irish Music at Holy Cross
Island School
The Kent Family Irish Band will
visit the Holy Cross Island School
on Sullivan's Island to present
a special evening of Celtic Harp
Music (Abby Kent), bagpipes (Ian
Kent) and fddling (Fiona and
Terri Kent). Other instruments
will be included and Irish music
and dancing will entertain all the
school children, parents, and
friends. Holy Cross Island School.
2025 Middle Street, Sullivan's
Island. 10:45 a.m.
Catch the Leprechaun 5K
This special holiday-themed 5K
run and walk offers stunning views
of the USS Yorktown, Charleston
Harbor, and Cooper River Bridge.
After, enjoy a special St. Pattys
Day party with prizes and live
music. Race begins at 6:30 p.m.
99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvd
at Mount Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park. $30.

Friday, March 15
Middle School Dance
Any 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
grade
students are invited to attend
the Isle of Palms Middle School
dance, featuring a live DJ and
concessions. A great place to dance
or just hang out with all your
friends on a Friday night! 7 9:30
p.m. Isle of Palms Rec Department,
24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms.
Live music by Dr. Dan Matrazzo &
the Looters. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.
Island.
Saturday, March 16
Happy St Patrick's Day
Family St. Patricks Day
Celebration
Free family entertainment for
island families featuring live
music, contests, games, and
prizes. Alcohol strictly prohibitied.
10 a.m. noon. Stith Park, 2050
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
2013 ArtFest
Families and cultural enthusiasts
join together with budding and
professional artists for an event
that showcases a diverse array
of local and regional artistic
talent. Local music, dance and
visual arts studios offer stunning
performances by some of the
area's most talented individuals
and groups. Children are given
opportunities to explore many
art forms and create their own
masterpieces, such as beaded
jewelry, sand art and a variety of
artistic crafts. Mount Pleasant
Artists Guild presents a juried
art show. Free admission! Free
parking! Free activities! 11 a.m. 3
p.m. Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre.
1600 Palmetto Grand Drive, Mt.
Pleasant.
Sweet Grass Music Festival
at Patriots Point
Six bluegrass acts and bands will
be performing: Russell Moore and
IIIrd Tyme Out, Balsam Range,
Sierra Hull, Nothin Fancy, Common
Ground, and Rhonda Vincent and
the Rage. 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Tickets:
$25/advance, $30/gate.
Gullah Heritage Program at
Charles Pinckney
See Saturday, March 9.
Morgan Creek Grill Oyster Roast
See Saturday, March 9.
Live music by Get Right Band.
$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle
Street, Sullivans Island.
Monday, March 18
2013 Home Run Derby
Test your batting skills. Come
challenge yourself to see how many
homeruns you can hit. Prizes will
be awarded to the 1st and 2nd
place fnisher. Sponsored by Isle
of Palms Rec Department. Open to
kids ages 9 12. 5 p.m. 24 28th
Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Charles Towne Pub Stroll
Michael D. Coker of the Old
Exchange and the Charles
Towne Pub Stroll will lecture on
Charlestons lively past, with tales
of the Holy Citys most un-holy
places. All things local, guests
will taste the latest brews from
Palmetto Brewery. Includes a wine
and cheese reception beginning at
5:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 6 p.m.
A three-course dinner at Il Cortile
del Re is offered afterwards. Please
visit www.preservationsociety.org
for ticket and pricing information.
tueSday, March 19
PASS Writing Exam
Kids, don't forget to get a good
nights rest and study hard! PASS
writing tests will be completed
today, for students in grades 3 - 8.
WedneSday, March 20
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, March 13.
Live music by Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 a.m.
Island.
Recylce Day
Friday, March 22
Live music by The Steepwater
Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, March 23
Beach Lovers Book Club
Join neighbors and friends as the
book club discusses Mockingbird:
A Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles
Shields and To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee. The book club
meets on the third Saturday of
each month. 10:30 a.m. Edgar
Allan Poe Library. 1921 Ion Ave,
Sullivans
Island. For
more info,
call
883-3914.
March 8
14 March 8, 2013
Dai ly
T
he 2013 Charleston Artist Guild Exhibition was held at the Charleston
Visitors Center February 4 - February 9 with an award reception held
on February 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. Several artists who are also members
of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild were given awards. Congratulations to
Gazie Nagle - Third Place Photography, Judith Chamberlin - Honorable
Mention Painting, Kat Sullivan Eckel - Honorable Mention Painting, Susanne
Frenzel - Of Special Interest Photography. The Mount Pleasant Artist Guild
will meet on
March 4 at 7
p.m., with a
social meeting
beginning at
6:30 p.m.
(above) Artist Judith
Chamberlin won an
Honorable Mention prize for
her paintings. (left) Gazie
Nagel won third place for her
photography.
Painting a Pretty Picture
Art Gui ld recoGni zes Wi nners
By JeAnne Juhos
(above)
Susanne
Frenzel
received
a special
honor for her
Of Special
Interest
photography.
(left) Kat
Sullivan Eckel
received an
Honorable
Mention for her
paintings.
15 March 8, 2013
C
ommon sense tells us that
the farther hot air has to
travel to escape the house,
the harder it is to get it there. The
greater the distance of the run,
the more force needed to push
it outside the home. It is also a
matter of common sense that
longer ducts increase the need for
regular professional cleanings.
When lint accumulates in vent
ducts, it is often a prelude to a
house fre as it is so easily ignited.
This is the primary reason to have
your dryer vent system inspected
and cleaned by a professional.
Homeowners attempting to
clean the ducts themselves
often damage the ducts without
realizing it has happened.
Short straight runs of metal
vent ducting are highly unlikely
to foster an accumulation of lint.
Unfortunately, long vents typically
do not run in straight lines to the
exterior of the house. Rather,
they often make 90-degree turns,
joined with elbows that are ideal
homes for highly fammable lint.
Among other important
functions performed, a
professional may be able to fnd
a shorter, straighter route to the
outdoors. If not, they will at least
be able to thoroughly clean the
systems elbows. They will also
be able to replace any fexible
aluminum ducting that exists
with smooth surfaced metal
ducts.
The longer the vent, the more
likely it is to bend and attract lint,
making it more diffcult to properly
clean. Trained professionals have
special brushes and tools to make
these turns and tricks of the trade
that help them accomplish the
task more quickly. Not only will
this eliminate a common cause
of house fres, but it will improve
the effciency of your dryer.
For more information, call Mark
Stoner at Ashbusters Chimney
Service at 471-8002.
the Greater the Need
Ti ps To Help Homeowners Keep Dryers
performi ng aT opTi mum level
By marK sToner
The Longer the Vent,
IOP Rec Dept Activities
Spike Nights Youth
Volleyball
Thursdays March 7 March 28
$40 resident/$45 non-resident
Co-Ed Ages 5-9: 5 6 p.m.
Co-Ed Ages 10-16: 6 7 p.m.
Dodgeball
Wednesday, March 13
4 5 p.m.
Free
Tots Lacrosse (3-5yrs)
Saturdays 1 2 p.m.
March 2 and March 16
$20 resident/ $25 non-resident
Middle School Dance
Friday, March 15
7 9:30 p.m.
$5 at the door
Kinderpuppy Dog Obedience
Mondays 6:30 7:30 p.m.
March 11 April 22
Puppies 12 20 weeks
$115 resident/$120 non-
resident
Just the Basics Dog
Obedience
Mondays 7:30 8:30 p.m.
March 11 April 22
Dogs 6 months & Older
$115 resident/$120 non-
resident
Yoga
Monday & Wednesday 9:15
10:15 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30 2 p.m.
Wednesdays 5:30 6:30
p.m.
Saturdays 10 11 a.m.
Monthly & Drop-in rates
available
Pilates
Mondays 11 a.m. 12 p.m.
March 4 March 25
Drop-in rates available, call and
reserve your space
Total Body Challenge
Monday Friday 8 9 a.m.
available
BOSU Evening
March 4 March 27
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm 6:30pm
BOSU Morning
March 1- March 27
Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30
11:30 a.m.
BOSU Saturday
March 2 March 30
Saturdays 9:30 a.m.
Class is limited to 6 people. Call
& reserve your space
Drop-ins welcome if space is
available
Zumba
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45
7:45 p.m.
available
16 March 8, 2013
Island Eats
Lowcount r y Bi t es
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
Long Island Cafe
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood plus
so much more at this island
favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm
Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC
29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:
Come and enjoy
made-to-order pizzas
made from the fnest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Blvd
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
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.
$$$
883-3355
www.station22restaurant.com
Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
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
S
implicity in life is something that should not be taken lightly.
Most people make it a daily focus to keep things as simple as
possible. When it comes to the kitchen, this is also normally
on the top of the list for the cook. How can I cut corners here? Or,
do I really need those three different types of salt for my one recipe?
Finding a simple recipe can even be a challenge these days. Yes, it only
has eight ingredients but between the browning, baking, simmering,
and frosting you could have aged 10 years by the time its done. That
for sure is not week-night-dinner simple. What Im trying to get at is
that I found the simplest recipe that is also fantastic. This is not a lie.
The recipe I write so highly about is a Spanish pea recipe with
ham. Most soup recipes arent that intense but this one takes it a
step even closer to simple and it taste like you cooked all day. The
sweat peas, with a bite from the pepper and fnished with the salty
prosciutto that has been baked to a crunch, lingers in your mouth
after each bite. When I frst made it I was amazed. The second time
I was in love. And the third time was I knew this would be a go to
recipe from now on.
Want to comment on this weeks column? Email me at
lowcountrybites@gmail.com
Ina Gartens Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy Ham
Ingredients
olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large shallots)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 pounds frozen peas, such as Bird's Eye Sweet Garden
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 thin slices prosciutto
Directions
In a deep (8 x 5-inch) heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons
of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 to 5
minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Add
the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chicken stock, frozen
peas, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Puree with an immersion
blender until coarsely pureed. (I like it to have some texture.)
Alternatively, use a blender to puree the soup 1 cup at a time. Pour
the soup back into the pot and season to taste.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the ham in a
single layer on a sheet pan with parchment paper and roast for 5 to
8 minutes, until crisp.
Serve soup with ham.
Spanish Pea Soup
with Crispy Ham
By Kelsey Colt
DAI LY
17 March 8, 2013
T
he First United Methodist Church Tea Room will be serving
lunch from 11:30 until 2 p.m, Wednesday, March 13, through
Saturday, March 16. Lunch features favorites such as black
bean and okra soups, shrimp and chicken salad, Greek salad plates
served with our traditional cheese straws. Homemade desserts
including strawberry shortcake, fudge brownie and berry-glazed
cheesecake. All items are homemade, and prepared fresh each day.
Additionally our Crafty Ladies have been crafting up a storm
working on things since September. They meet every Wednesday,
where they take things apart, glue on embellishments, sew, paint,
refurbish furniture beautify things, that are displayed for sale
during the Tea Room. Everything we sell goes back into the East
Cooper community.
For more information, call the church offce at 886-6610.
Reservations for groups are encouraged, and takeout orders are
also accepted.
Tea Time
FI RST UNI TED METHODI ST ON I OP PREPARES FOR ANNUAL TEA ROOM
BY CAROL KING
The FUMC Crafty Ladies provide
wonderful gifts for everyone.
March 8, 2013 18
landscapi ng
W
hen was the last time you stepped
on something that actually made
you smile? Well, look out because its
here to stay concrete attractively fashioned
to transform your vision of the most common
residential spaces!
Cost-effective, sturdy, and versatile it's
no wonder the use of concrete has been
increasing. With the right mix of skill and
knowledge, concrete can be intricately
textured, colored and patterned for a multitude
of strikingly beautiful applications. Enhance
your driveway, beautify that parking pad, or
design your own walkway to a gracious and
welcoming entrance. Transform your patio,
pool deck, outdoor living spaces, from a dull,
colorless expanse into a noteworthy design
element. Many property owners, with the help
of an expanding selection of concrete fnishes,
are taking advantage of this increased
awareness of concrete's aesthetic possibilities.
Forget those boring gray slabs. There are
numerous ways to enhance the appearance
of concrete surfaces. Your choices are vast;
from acid-etch stains and color admixtures to
concrete etching and overlays. Acid, polymer
and other chemical stains, are not paints
or coatings, but rather a coloring process
that initiates a chemical reaction with a
cementitious surface.
Or choose the water-based concrete stains
that are typically composed of acrylic resins
that do not react chemically with cementitious
materials. Instead, they deeply penetrate the
concrete surface, providing colorization and
protection against harmful elements. Water-
based acrylics resist fading and abrasion
and comply with even the strictest air quality
regulations due to their very low VOC (volatile
organic compound) content.
Or maybe youll prefer Tabby. Tabby is
a type of concrete made in the seventeenth
century, by burning oyster shells to create
lime, then mixing it with water, wood ashes,
local sand and broken oyster shells. Actually,
Beaufort, South Carolina, was both the
primary center and the location of the earliest
British tabby in the southeastern United
States. Examples of Tabbys history include
a smoke house on Botany Bay Plantation,
located on Edisto Island in South Carolina.
Beaufort County, South Carolina, is thought
to be home to the most tabby ruins, including
Retreat Plantation where the tabby ruins
extend 150 feet and stand three stories high.
An updated tabby concrete product
is a hybrid of the original and has been
strengthened to be more resilient. Used in
driveways, stairs and ornamental items like
fountains and outdoor freplaces, today's
tabby concrete often has broken shells visible
in the fnished product as a nod to the oyster
shells used in the original tabby concrete.
The perfect solution for your new walkway,
driveway or patio could also be custom
construction from paving stones, fag stone
or blue stone. Maybe a combination of stone,
pavers and concrete is the ideal technique
that fulflls your vision and budget.
Want to talk about revamping your
uninviting, stained, cracked, chipped, missing
or otherwise unattractive concrete? We, at
PLEASANT LANDSCAPES offer top quality
concrete work with the skills to add beauty,
design and durability to your home or
business with many of our affordable concrete
enhancement services. For more information,
call 886 9314.
The Evolution of Concrete
By James Parker
19 March 8, 2013
pets
S
pring is in the air, and it is
time to clear out not only
clothes, but old cleaning
supplies, garden supplies, expired
medications and the ancient
roach trap that has been hiding
in the corner of that cabinet for
years. When we are tackling
our cluttered storage areas,
our pets are at a higher risk of
being poisoned by some of the
materials we are bringing down
from shelves and out of cabinets.
In the kitchen, watch out for bits
of foods that may have dried up,
but are nevertheless irresistible to
a dog or cat. Rotten foods contain
molds or bacteria that can lead to
serious poisoning.
In attics and closets, remember
that dried-up rodent poisons and
baits are potentially dangerous
to pets. These products taste
yummy, which is why the rats or
mice like them, and dogs or cats
will eat them in a fash. Some
rodent poisons have no antidote
and can be quickly fatal if eaten
by an unsuspecting pet. Old
roach baits and traps arent very
poisonous to pets, but the plastic
casing can cause quite a severe
gastro-intestinal upset.
Human medications are a
constant source of pet poisoning.
When cleaning under stoves or
bathroom cabinets, keep a close
eye out for stray pills that might
have rolled under an appliance,
even years before. A friend of
mine lost her cat to Tylenol
poisoning after she had been
spring cleaning under the stove in
her rental apartment. A previous
tenant must have allowed some
spilled Tylenol to roll under the
stove where they were left until
my friend started cleaning. Her
young cat must have eaten the
rolling treat before anyone knew
what had happened.
Even expired pet medications
can be quite dangerous, as they
are often favored to make a
yummy treat. If tasty pills or
liquids are accidently left where
a pet can get to them, they will
eat every last bit, often resulting
in dangerous poisonings. (Of-
course, these same pets wont
eat the medications when you
actually need them to, which
is probably why you have them
leftover in the frst place, but that
is another story.)
There are so many poisons
stored in peoples garages that I
cannot even begin to list them all,
but keep your pets away as you
are cleaning up auto supplies,
especially anti-freeze. Even a
teaspoon of anti-freeze can fatally
poison an animal, so seal it up well
before you dispose of it, and it is
best to take all automobile related
fuids to the liquid disposal
section of the landfll where they
can be properly disposed of, away
from domestic and wild animals.
When cleaning out your
purse, be especially careful with
artifcially sweetened candies or
gum that may contain xylitol.
This artifcial sweetener can
cause your pets blood sugar to
drop to dangerously low levels
and can cause liver damage in
susceptible dogs. Even small
amounts of xylitol can be
extremely dangerous, so keep
and dispose of these items where
your pets cannot get to them.
So, think twice before starting
your spring cleaning while your
pets are around. It is best to
secure them away from the area
youre a cleaning until you are
fnished. Youll also fnd that the
work goes much faster without
your furry friends help.
If you do suspect that your
pet may have been exposed to
or ingested anything toxic, dont
waste any time. Collect the
product container! It does little
good to call your vet and say fuffy
just ate a box of ant killer. We
need to know the actual chemical
and the maximum amount that
your pet could have eaten. So,
keep the label and have it with you
when you call for advice. It also
helps to establish your pets age
and weight before you call your
veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison
Control Center (1-888-426-4435).
The ASPCA does charge for this
service, so have a credit card
handy. Many poisonings can be
treated effectively if caught early,
so time is of the essence.
Dr. Saenger started a vet
spay-neuter clinic while living in
Mbabne, Swaziland and has also
lived in Cairo, Egypt and Maribor,
Slovenia. As a member of the
American Association of Feline
Practitioners, she strives to keep
Bees Ferry on the cutting edge of
veterinary medicine and is one
of the ultrasonographers at Bees
Ferry. For more information, visit
www.beesferry.com or call 769-
6784.
Spring Cleaning Pet Safety
By Katherine Saenger
20 March 8, 2013
MYSTERY PLANT
H
eres a charming little
creepy-crawler. It shows
up just about anywhere in
the eastern USA, quietly creeping
along on a variety of substrates:
sand, rock, damp or dry ground,
tree stumps, rotten logs, often
in shady woodlands, where it
boasts bright green leaves, often
streaked or mottled with white.
Its a humble little thing, always
right along the ground.
Flowers? Well, of course.
Its fowers are in pairs, and
curiously, the ovaries (at the
base) are fused. The corolla is
almost an inch long, tubular and
white, and rather conspicuous
(and also a bit fragrant, but youll
have to get down on your hands
and knees to fnd out). The corolla
is four-lobed at its apex, and it
bears plenty of soft, wooly hairs
on the inner surface, crowding
for space with the four little
stamens. When the fowers are
done, the doubled ovary will swell
into a fruit, and it is a winter-time
treasure to see, bright, shiny red.
These fruits remain on the plant
all winter longand then a new
crop of fowers will open in early
summer. At the very top of each
of the coupled fruits, youll see
the remains of the calyx of each of
the two fowers, still hanging on.
Each calyx consists of four tiny
sepals, and so the fruit appears
to be a very red berry, topped
with two small crowns. Go ahead
and eat onethey are edible, but
not very tasty.
Now if you go to Japan, you
may see a very similar plant,
hardly distinguishable from the
American version. The Japanese
plant is sometimes considered
merely a different variety of the
same species, but there is still
some controversy as to its true
identity. This plant has plenty
of other relatives, however.
Botanists classify our Mystery
Plant as a member of the huge
plant family (many thousands
of species) named Rubiaceae (or
madder family). This family is
very widespread in the tropics,
and includes as coffee and
gardenia as members, as well
as many other economically
valuable species.
This plant received its scientifc
name from Carl Linnaeus, the
Father of plant taxonomy, who
was a botanist (of course!) and
a medical doctor in Sweden. His
most infuential publication is
probably a work called Species
Plantarum, published in 1753,
and which serves as the beginning
of all modern, scientifc plant
names. Linnaeus was surely
a geniusand is credited now
with (among other things) the
standardization of TWO words
for each name, thus resulting
in what we call binomials.
Linnaeus, an extremely clever
fellow, was fond of naming plants
after his colleagues, and this is a
good example. In this case, the
recipient of the honor was John
Mitchell, from Virginia (born in
1711), who had proven himself
as an excellent colonial botanist.
The plants genus name is a
derivation of Mitchells, and what
a great honor it is. Of course, the
specifc epithet (the second part
of the name) suggests humility,
like the plant itself.
Vivat Linnaeus! (Long live
Linnaeus!).
John Nelson is the curator of
the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the
University of South Carolina, in the
Department of Biological Sciences,
Columbia SC 29208. As a public
service, the Herbarium offers free
plant identifcations. For more
information, visit herbarium.org or
call 803-777-8196.
Creepy Crawly Mystery
BY JOHN NELSON
A n s w e r : " P a r t r i d g e b e r r y , " " D e e r b e r r y , " M i t c h e l l a r e p e n s
21 March 8, 2013
fi nanci al focus
Breach Inlet Tide Chart
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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F
or the frst time since 2008,
contribution limits have risen for
one of the most popular retirement
savings vehicles available: the IRA. This
means youve got a greater opportunity
to put more money away for your golden
years.
Effective January 1, you can now put in
up to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) to
a traditional or Roth IRA when you make
your 2013 contribution. And if youre 50 or
older, you can put in an additional $1,000
above the new contribution limit.
Over time, the extra sums from the
higher contribution limits can add up.
Consider this example: If you put in
$5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and
you earned a hypothetical 7% per year, youd
wind up with slightly over $505,000. But if
you contributed $5,500 per year for those
same 30 years, and earned that same 7%
per year, youd accumulate almost $556,000
about $51,000 more than with the lower
contribution limit.
Keep in mind that if you have invested the
above amounts in a traditional, tax-deferred
IRA, youll be taxed on your withdrawals at
your ordinary income tax rate. With a Roth
IRA, your contributions are made with after-
tax funds, but your withdrawals have the
potential to be tax-free provided youve
had your account at least fve years and dont
start taking withdrawals until youre 59.
(Not everyone is eligible to contribute to a
Roth IRA, as income limits apply.)
If you have an IRA, you already know its
advantages. If you arent investing in an IRA,
you should be aware of these key benefts:
Tax-deferredgrowth. A traditional IRA
can provide tax-deferred growth while
a Roth IRA can potentially grow tax-
free, provided you meet the conditions
described above. To get a sense of just
how valuable these tax advantages are,
consider this example: If you put in
$5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum)
for 30 years to a hypothetical investment
that earned 7% a year, but on which
you paid taxes every year (at the 25%
tax bracket), youd end up with slightly
more than $401,000 about $155,000
less than what youd accumulate in
an IRA. As mentioned above, you will
eventually have to pay taxes on your
traditional IRA
withdrawals,
but by the
time you do,
you might be
in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore,
depending on your income level, some
of your contributions to a traditional
IRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRA
contributions are not deductible.)
Variety of investment options. You
can invest your funds within your IRA
in many types of investments such as
stocks, bonds, certifcates of deposit
(CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and so
on. In fact, within your IRA, you can
create a mix of investments that are
suitable for your risk tolerance, time
horizon and long-term goals. Of course,
investing always carries some risks,
including loss of principal, but the
risk of not investing may be greater, in
terms of not having enough assets for
retirement.
Heres one more point to keep in mind:
The earlier in the year you max out on your
IRA contributions, the more time youll give
your account to potentially grow. By reaching
the new, higher contribution limits, and by
fully funding your IRA as early in each year
as possible, you can help yourself take full
advantage of this powerful retirement savings
tool.
This article was written by Edward Jones
for use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
Take Advantage of Higher IRA Contribution Limits
BY DM MATOUCHEV
Computer Corner
J ava, J ava, J ava..
What is it?
By BoB Hooper aka rent a BoB
A
s many have heard, Java
has been found to be the
culprit for many viruses
(malware) that were installed
using a faw in the software. So
what the heck is Java? Google it
and you get all kinds of answers
but the easiest answer is that it's
a programming language that
is hardware independent and
supports graphics. So what did I
just say? Okay, it something that
runs on websites to help with
graphics and does not care what
kind of computer you used to get
to the website. It can be a smart
phone, tablet (Mac or Android)
windows based laptop/desktop
or Mac product. The problem
with the program goes back years
some say, while Oracle (who
owns Java) just says it's fxed the
problem and everything is fne.
I am inclined to remove the
software and only install the
latest product if I go to a website
that requires it. Most Realtors
will need Java as well as other
businesses, but the general public
may fnd it's not needed. There
are "plug-ins" for both Internet
Explorer and Firefox
that need to be
disabled as well.
If you Google
disabling Java
you will see
all kinds
of helpful
hints, or
you can call
a professional
which will disable
Java and do a check
of you computer
to see if anything
bad is running. There are
some viruses that run the
background and seemingly
do nothing but in fact are
using your computer's
hard drive as a
storage place and
can go on the
internet without
your knowledge
or permission.
A check of you
computer is
always a
good idea
at least
every six
months.
One of
the more
hideous
hidden viruses is the one that
uses your computer to access the
internet, act as storage for porn
and allow people to download
the stuff from your hard drive.
This is called making your
computer a bot or zombie and
allows the attacker to take over
your computer remotely and
do whatever they want. If you
have ever had your computer
suddenly start playing music or
you hear voices coming from it
in the middle of the night, call a
professional immediately as you
are most likely infected. Or your
house is and that I don't fx!
So remember to check about
Java, don't dismiss music or
voices in the background and
be vigilant while on the internet.
If you have a wireless signal (a
wireless router) make sure it is
secure and that you have to put
in a password to get on the web.
One more note, there is a program
called JavaScript and it's fne.
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.
23 March 8, 2013
A
new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the
903,137 visitors to Fort Sumter Group, which includes Fort
Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site, spent $24,051,000 in communities surrounding the
park. This spending supported 312 jobs in the local area.
The Fort Sumter Group parks are wonderful places to learn about
Americas story, said park superintendent Timothy Stone. We attract
visitors from across the U.S. and around the world who come to the
South Carolina Lowcountry to experience the parks and then spend
time and money enjoying the services provided by our neighboring
communities and getting to know this amazing part of the country.
The National Park Service is proud to have been entrusted with
the care of Americas most treasured places and delighted that the
visitors we welcome generate signifcant contributions to the local,
state, and national economy.
The information on Fort Sumter Group is part of a peer-reviewed
spending analysis of national park visitors across the country
conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service.
For 2011, that report shows $13 billion of direct spending by 279
million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national
park. That visitor spending had a $30 billion impact on the entire
U.S. economy and supported 252,000 jobs nationwide.
Most visitor spending supports jobs in lodging, food, and beverage
service (63 percent) followed by recreation and entertainment (17
percent), other retail (11percent), transportation and fuel (7 percent)
and wholesale and manufacturing (2 percent.)
To download the report visit www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/
products.cfm#MGM and click on Economic Benefts to Local
Communities from National Park Visitation, 2011. The report includes
information for visitor spending at individual parks and by state.
A Walk in the Park
Nati oNal Park touri sm Creates
$24, 051, 000 i N loCal eCoNomi C BeNefi t
Provided By NatioNal Park serviCe
F
ort Sumter National
Monument invites the
public to Military Wife-
Military Life: How Did We Get
From This to This? This free
program exploring the history
of Fort Moultrie from a womans
perspective will be presented at
the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
on Sullivans Island on Saturday,
March 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The program will identify and
showcase fashion worn from the
American Revolution through
World War II.
Along with park staff, members
of the Carolina Ladies Aid
Society, Colonial Ladies Society,
and the Ladies Living History
Association of Charleston will
model the clothing from eight
historical periods. They include
the Revolution (Georgian/
Colonial), War of 1812 (Regency),
Nullifcation Crisis (Romantic),
War Between the States
(Crinoline), Reconstruction
(Bustle), Spanish American
War (Bell Epoch), World War I
(Edwardian) and World War II
(Swing).
Fort Moultrie is administered
by the National Park Service as
a unit of Fort Sumter National
Monument. Located at 1214
Middle Street, Sullivans Island,
the fort and visitor center are open
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except
for New Years, Thanksgiving, and
Christmas Days. While the visitor
center is free, an entrance fee of
$3 per adult or $5 per family is
charged to tour Fort Moultrie.
For more information, visit us
online at www.nps.gov/fosu or
call 883-3123.
About the National Park Service.
More than 20,000 National
Park Service employees care for
Americas 398 national parks and
work with communities across
the nation to help preserve local
history and create close-to-home
recreational opportunities. Learn
more at www.nps.gov.
Military Wife, Military Life
free Program at fort moultri e
CeleBrates WomeN s Hi story moNtH

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