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Recycle continues on page 3
R
ecycling has always been
a priority for residents
on Sullivans Island. But
you have to admit its a little
inconvenient. Those going green
are asked to separate recyclables
based on material composition,
which are then placed into two
22-gallon blue bins. Every other
week, the bins are carried to the
curb (which can be quite the
workout, especially for the bins
full of wine bottles and beer cans)
and then taken to the County
recycling facility. Especially
during the summer months, its
not a popular household chore.
In an effort to make recycling
easier, more convenient, and
more appealing, the County
initiated an incremental
expansion to switch to single-
stream recycling. With single-
stream recycling, the 22-gallon
separate bins are replaced with
a single, large 95-gallon bin that
can contain all recyclable items
without separating them based
on material. Resembling a green
trash container, the bin is easily
Stream Dream
SULLVANS HOPES TO
TRANSTON TO SNGLE
A Single
STREAM RECYCLNG
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
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his spring, take a walk on the wild side.
Well worth the 20-minute drive up
Highway 17, the Center for Birds of Prey is a
lowcountry treasure.
The Center was frst founded in 1991 to serve
solely as an avian hospital and operated outside
of someones home. But because of the great
demand and infux of feathered patients, the
Center relocated ten years later to the massive
152-acre site where it rests today. We have 115
full-time bird residents, and treat anywhere from
300 to 500 injured birds each year, explains Jen
Tyrrell, research coordinator for the Center. And if
youll look up, you can see a wild bald eagle fying
above those treetops, she adds, pointing the the
bird soaring alongside clouds. Its not uncommon
to witness several of these wild raptors fying over
rural Awendaw.
Operating a full 365 days out of the year, and
open to the public Thursday Sunday, the Center
offers guided tours beginning at 10:30 a.m. and 2
p.m. Meander through the grounds while learning
more than you could imagine about some of our
worlds most popular,
and predacious, bird
species. The bald eagles, a
popular among visitors, are a
true spectacle to witness up close and personal.
It takes about fve years for the birds to get the
full white head and tail that they are known for,
Tyrrell explains. Along with eagles, guests view
vultures, hawks, falcons, and owls. All proceeds
from ticket sales go towards supporting medical,
conservation, research, and educational initiatives.
Ever heard the old wives tale that if you see a
baby bird on the ground, dont pick it up because
the birds parents will smell the human scent
and neglect to care for the baby? Not true at all,
Tyrrell says. In fact, if you see a baby bird on the
ground and the nest is nearby, just pick it up and
put it back in. Most birds cant smell very well, and
they arent going to neglect their babies. The worst
thing you can do is bring it home and try to take
care of it on your own.
Surprisingly, a whopping 50 to seventy percent
of birds die within their frst year of life. This
high percentage is largely due to problems during
fedging. Believe it or not, fying is pretty hard,
says Tyrrell, getting a laugh from her audience.
Everything from cell towers to cars contributes to
the high mortality rate. The Center often works
with young birds that have been injured during
fight.
With all the Center has to offer, bird lovers can
now beneft from even more. As of last month,
the Birds of Prey Center now offers overnight
camping on the grounds twice a month. Open to
chaperoned groups of at least 30 everyone from Boy
Scouts to church groups to YMCA organizations
can experience this unique, in-depth experience
Birds Eye View
CENTER FOR B RDS OF PREY NOW
OFFERS OVERN GHT CAMP NG
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Birds continues on page 20
2 March 22, 2013
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I
OP Council Members
Buckhannon, Stone, Ward,
and Carroll have been
campaigning hard against
amending an ordinance which
would require recycle carts to
be positioned out of public view
except on the day of collection.
Those large blue roll-out
carts that came into use last
year are the offenders which the
ordinance seeks to restrain. They
become neighborhood eye sores
when negligent home owners or
renters allow the carts to remain
in plain view sometimes for
days on end, sometimes without
end.
An initial 5-4 vote of Council
concluded that the carts should
fall under the same ordinance,
which redressed the trash cart
problem a decade ago. Same
problem, same ordinance, same
curative result to be expected.
Elemental, the majority believes.
Where some see eye sores in
the landscape, Ryan Buckhannon
and those lobbying against the
plan, see only government
intrusion and possibly a
vehicle for doing a little personal
campaigning. They say recycling
is voluntary and removing the
carts from public view, or leaving
them exposed, should also be
voluntary. Our very liberties
are at stake here. Who knew?
This action mirrors our Broken
Federal System, Buckhannon
says. It grows the size of
our government . . . burdens
our residents with increased
regulations and fnes. . . may
cause us to abandon recycling
altogether, if enacted . . .
They contend that this is
government meddling, a burden
on individual freedoms, and they
accuse those in the majority
of overreach and ordinance
redundancy. (Although, no
ordinance exists which requires
the carts to be out of public view).
The present variety of in-your-
face anti-government hyperbole
may be popular in Tea Party
rallies, but it strains reality
and patience in what most
see as a straightforward home
town beautifcation / livability
issue. It may be laughable, one
Councilmember said, but its not
particularly funny.
Even the islands rental
properties have gotten into the act.
Sandy Stone says that landlords
and tenants may just decide to
abandon recycling altogether if
theyre held responsible for their
carts. They believe that the IOP
Government has no business
interfering in this voluntary
recycling exercise.
Jimmy Ward argued that
the majoritys action was
irresponsible. Apparently an
assertion that requiring one to
keep carts out of view except on
collection day will spell doom for
the entire recycling effort. Jimmy
Carroll expects that residents and
tenants will likely begin dumping
recyclables into their trash carts
to avoid the long arm of the IOP
livability offcer.
Ideological Silliness on the IOP
By Tom Gear
OPi ni On- EDi tOri al
Sight Council
Remains Anonymous
The Island Eye News received results from the island-wide
survey conducted on behalf of the Sight Council in mid-
February. Results will not be published due to the anonymity of
the group and the unknown methodology by which the survey
was conducted and the results concluded. All articles, letters to
the editor, and opinion-editorial pieces must be published with a
verifable author. Survey results are available for viewing at our
offce, Monday - Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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March 22, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26
City Council Meeting
7p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, April 1
Recreation Committee
4p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, April 2
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Real Property Committee
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, April 3
Personnel Committee
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Works Committee
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, April 4
Livability Court
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, March 25
Tree Commission
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 27
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Tuesday, April 2
Municipal Court
5:30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, April 3
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, March 27
* 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, April 3 - Recycle

Recycle continues from cover
wheeled to and from the curb for
pickup.
Though the change seems
simple, it makes recycling much
more attractive, and a lot less
work. Everything from milk
jugs to the morning newspaper
can go in the same container.
The County launched a single-
stream pilot study in January
2011 for homes in West Ashley,
James Island, and parts of
Mount Pleasant to determine if
making the switch would help the
County recycle more materials.
Results showed that single-
stream recyclers yielded a 70
percent recycling rate from 4,600
homes across the lowcountry, up
from the previously calculated
39 percent from dual-stream
programs. The average pounds
of recyclable material per home
jumped from 10 to 21.
Seeing the success of the
single-stream, the County was
ready to implement the changes
in phases across the area. The
Isle of Palms was incorporated
into the single-stream program
during Phase 4 of the project and
homeowners and businesses
received their large blue bins
in the fall of last year. But the
Town of Sullivans Island is still
waiting on their bins, much to
the dismay of homeowners on
the island that fnd the 22-gallon
bins a hassle.
The Town has stepped up and
made several attempts to contact
the County, but action seems to be
moving slowly. This is something
that Im really interested in, and
I want the County to let us make
the switch, explains Sullivans
Island Councilman Pat ONeil.
It makes recycling easier, and
more convenient.
Offcials at the County, though,
say that the process takes time.
We know that Sullivans Island
has been waiting patiently,
says Carolyn Carusos, recycling
program manager for Charleston
County. But right now, its
unknown when the island will
receive the bins.
Beginning March 8, an
additional 9,000 homes in the
IOn neighborhood of Mount
Pleasant were selected to receive
the 95-gallon bins, along with
single-family homes on the
peninsula downtown in Phase 5
of the switch. But for Sullivans,
the bins remain at bay. Our
community recycles a lot, even
with the 22-gallon bins. And in
my opinion, the way to encourage
good behavior is through support
and reward, says ONeil.
Carusos says the decision
process as to which areas
receive the single-stream bins
is largely at the hands of the
County collections division, and
depends on how much recyclable
materials the downtown facility
can handle. Were having to
do this switch in increments
because we really dont have
the capacity to take in all the
recyclables at once, she says.
In the future, Im sure we will be
moving to a bigger facility.
Plans for a Phase 6 are
underway and hope to be
implemented by June, but the
list of affected areas has not
been prepared. So for now, its a
matter of wishing and waiting.
For more information on the
Countys recycling program, visit
www.charlestoncounty.org/
departments/solidwaste/index.
htm. The Department can be
reached via phone, at 720-7111.
If you are having trouble
following the logic that IOP
Government is the problem here,
not negligent homeowners or
tenants, you are not alone. And,
probably not alone if you think
the strained rationales above
sound more like election year
stump speeches than objective
assessment.
Gotta say, none of my neighbors
realized what a creeping socialized
broken government horror these
recycling / island beautifcation
scams were until these four
stepped into the breach advising
that another of our sacred
liberties was going in the can.
Perhaps we should have known
better, after our freedom to leave
trash carts (the large green ones)
out in plain view was stripped
away ten years ago. Now they are
coming for our recycle carts!
Perhaps we were deceived
because governments big and
small all over the state and the
USA have been enacting similar
measures for years.
As this plays out one may
anticipate that every pothole,
parking issue and televised
council meeting will likely have
to endure an anti-government
harangue, or two. At least, until
November. Oh, joy.
This constituent, at least, is
comforted to know that there
remain fve adults on the IOP
City Council who are more
inclined toward pragmatism &
problem solving than to constant
campaigning and sound byte
politics.
Op-ed continues from page 2
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4 March 22, 2013
schools
D
ee Ann Bauer
with Green Wave
Smoothies came
to Sullivan's Island
Elementary last week
and blended up a healthy
and delicious treat for
students and teachers to
sample during lunch! The
children loved it so much
they actually asked for
pieces of kale to nibble on!
SIES
Goes
Green
Dai ly
March 22, 2013 5
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O
n Saturday April 20 from
9:30 until 11:30 a.m.,
the Island Turtle Team is
offering an educational program
for children ages ten and under
to be held on Isle of Palms front
beach in front of the VFW Post
next to the Windjammer. This
program is limited to 75 children
and is free of charge but advance
registration is required.
Featured are seven different
stations where children will
get their Passports stamped.
They will participate in activities
that will provide lessons about
Nesting, Nest Protection,
Hatching, Comparison of Sea
Turtle Species, an Art Project,
and a puppet show. Isle of Palms
and Sullivans Island Turtle Team
members will teach and guide
them through this process, which
should be a lot of fun.
Children will rotate from
station to station. They will learn
what a Loggerhead nest looks
like under the sand. They will
also practice probing for eggs
in nests and relocating these to a
safe area in the dunes, which will
be marked by orange signs. They
will compare their own heights to
the lengths of various species of
sea turtles. And they will learn
the difference between various
objects found on the beach
which are natural and which are
beach litter that might pose
a danger to Loggerheads. In
addition, a puppet show will act
out the nesting/hatching process.
Participants will also create a
large work of turtle art. Each
child will receive a goody bag
with educational items such as
stickers and an activity booklet.
This is the frst year that
Loggerhead Lessons is being
offered by the Turtle Team, but
if it is well-received, it may be
repeated next spring.
To register, call or email Anne
Bauer at 860-1653 or annebauer@
comcast.net or Catherine Malloy
at 886-3171 or cmalloy@gmail.
com Limited to the frst 75 who
pre-register.
Turtle Team Presents Loggerhead Lessons
By Mary Pringle, island TurTle TeaM
WHAT: Loggerhead Lessons
WHEN: Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: On the beach at 10
th
Ave near the VFW Post and
Windjammer
A class from last years Loggerhead Lesson.
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6 March 22, 2013
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T
o wrap up the month of February, the
exchange clubs of Isle of Palms and
Mount Pleasant hosted a chili cook-
off, with over 75 exchangites from both
clubs. The evening began at 6:30 with a
Happy Half-Hour and continued into
an induction ceremony for 14 new
members. After the business was
taken care of, the fun began!
Congratulations
to the winners:
1st Place Cecily Stack
(Easy but Different)
2nd Place Tie - Tommy
Knisley (Chucktown
Chicken Chili) from Mount
Pleasant, and Pamela Marsh,
(Spicy Mamacita Tortilla Chili)
from Isle of Palms.
The Exchange Club would like to
thank everyone who attended,
for the chili, cornbread,
dessert, and excitement.
You can bet were going
to do this again, says
IOP Club Member Barby
Harrington.
Chili Afterglow
March 22, 2013 7
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irates will once again be seen in Mount
Pleasant when Moultrie Middle School
presents Gilbert & Sullivans The
Pirates of Penzance on March 26 and 27. The
show is a rollicking bit of musical fun with
maidens, pirates and police all bound by a
comedic sense of duty. The story follows
Fredrick, who was mistakenly indentured to
a band of incompetent pirates, as he tries to
return to the civilian world of responsibility
and maidens. This production includes
versions of the classic songs: Modern Major
General and I Am A Pirate King.
The cast includes Evan Haithcock as
Frederick, Will Basco as the Pirate King, Anna
Shirley as Ruth, Claire Marosok as Mabel,
Spencer Margosian
as the Major General,
MacKenzie Fowler as
Samuel and Will Kerr
as the Sergeant of
Police.
The Maidens are
played by: Reese
Alspector, Alison
Asby, Emmeline
Basco, Meghan
Beckham, Meredith
Boensch, Rebecca
Boensch, Kendall
Branton, Meagan
Caraway, Lucy Davis,
Zoe DeLuca-Parker,
Emma Katherine Grech, Leah McDonald,
Reilly Grace Marshall, Morgan Miller, Jayla
Moss, Morgan Rodriguez, Eleanor Ross,
Emily Scruggs, Bailey Vanderveen, Amelia
Walker, Greyson Webb, Eleanor Whitsett.
The Pirate Crew is played by: Thomas
Avant, Hayden Bogan, Briana Fabian, Max
Fortier, Madison Frank, Josh Kramer, Caylee
McConnell, Alliyah Nesbitt, Olivia Ollis, Lilly
Verbsky and Grace Wilder.
The Police are played by: Eva Benefeld,
Ford Fraipont, Andrew Inman, Paige Marcum,
Carolyn Prickett, Jack Rhodes, John
Robinson, Noelle Shortreed, Meg Turman,
Ben Williams.
The production is directed by Angelia Grech
and Terri Goss with sets designed and built
by Claire Teuber and painted by Melanie
Frank. Tickets are $5 and will be available to
purchase at the door. The performances begin
at 7 p.m.
Pirates in Mount Pleasant
BY LZ SHRLEY
(pictured) Students from Moultrie Middle School
rehearse for the upcoming production of Gilbert &
Sullivans The Pirates of Penzance.
Egg-Cellent Craft
Friday, March 29
1 p.m. 3 p.m.
Just in time for Easter! Decorate
& Dye Easter eggs with
Recreation Staff
Free
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30
10 a.m. sharp
Easter Egg Hunt, Candy, Ice
Cream, Pony Rides, Jump
Castles and Lots of Fun
Spring Break Activities
1 3 p.m.
Monday, April 1 Capture the
Flag & Relays
Tuesday, April 2 Kickball/
Wiffeball
Wednesday, April 3 Dodgeball
Thursday, April 4 Beach
Games Bocce Ball, Corn Hole
and More
Friday, April 5 Board Games
& WII Mania
All Activities are free and
supervised by Recreation Staff
Spike Nights Youth
Volleyball Clinic
Thursdays
April 4 April 25
$40 resident/$45 non-resident
Ages 5- 9 5 6 p.m.
Ages 10-16 6 7 p.m.
Instructed by: Laura Togami
Ballet (2-5 years)
Mondays
12:30 1:30 p.m.
April 8 May 13
$70 resident/ $75 non-resident
Instructed by: Kim Chesley-
Breland, Tapio School of Dance
Jump Start Preschool
Program 2013-2014
Ages 4 years by September 1,
2013. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Bring snack daily
5 days: Mon Fri
$200 resident/$210 non-resident
3 Days: Mon/Wed/ Fri
$120 resident/$125 non-resident
2 Days: Tue/ Thu
$80 resident/$85 non-resident
Spaces Available, Register now
Instructed by: Robin Lee
IOP Rec Dept Activities
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ut of tragedy comes a story
of hope, remembrance,
and giving back to the
local community.
The bright and beautiful
Charleston native Adela Cook
passed away in 2009, due to
injuries sustained in a golf cart
accident during a Spring Break
trip with friends in the Bahamas.
She loved all things outdoors.
She loved going out on the boat.
That was her favorite thing to do.
She was always wanting to go
out on the beach or take walks
through her neighborhood. She
just loved being outside, explains
Cooks best friend, Hollen Dodds.
In memory of the young life
lost, Adelas friends knew they
wanted to begin a cause that
would support the Charleston
community that their friend so
dearly loved. On Saturday, April
13, runners and walkers from
across the lowcountry will gather
together on Sullivans Island for
the fourth annual Run for Adela.
This 5K race takes place on the
beaches of Sullivans Island,
serving as a gentle reminder of
Adelas outdoorsy spirit.
The 5K began a year after
Adelas passing and, despite
its young age, the race has
grown tremendously since its
inauguration; last year, over 900
participants came out ready to
run. Our goal every year is to
have more runners than the past,
explains Dodds. Were hoping to
have around 1,100 participants
this year. Over 200 participants
have already registered for the
2013 race, which Dodds says is
much more than what they had
around this time in previous
years.
Each year, the money raised
goes to support Camp Happy
Days. Camp Happy Days, located
off of Sam Rittenberg in West
Ashley, provides programs and
camps to help children and
their families battling cancer.
Since opening in 1982, over
350 children have benefted
from the fun and fellowship at
Camp Happy Days. Adela loved
charities, and she loved helping
people in Charleston. We wanted
to give something to kids in the
community that they wouldnt
normally have says Dodds. This
year, moneys will go towards
the camps Extreme Teen Water
Weekend on Wadmalaw Island,
where campers ages 13 18
will enjoy going out on the boat,
tubing, fshing, crabbing, and of
course, cookouts and campfres.
Since 2010, Adeles friends
have raised over $145,000
towards local charities in the
Charleston community.
It was really hard, losing her,
but we knew that we wanted to
give back to others through this
experience, and in memory of
Adela, Dodds explains. We help
other people, but this has helped
us more than you know.
For more info on the 4
th
Annual
Run for Adela, or to register, visit
runforadela.com. Race begins
from Station 16 on Sullivans
Island at 8 a.m. Entry fee $30/$35
late registration (day of).
Race for Adela Running Full Speed Ahead
4
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AnnuAl 5K RAises Money foR CAMp hAppy DAys
By hAnnAh DoCKeRy
10 March 22, 2013
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iop police Blotter
The following is a summary of
some of the police activity on the
Isle of Palms during the month of
January.
February 1
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop for an equiptment violation
and discovered that the drivers
liscense was suspended for four
unpaid traffc tickets.
February 2
Offcers were dispatched to
Palm Boulevard in reference to
a possible drunk driver; upon
speaking with the driver, it was
confrmed that he was driving
while impaired.
February 4
Someone entered into a home
and stole various household
goods and a guitar.
February 5
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop and arrested the subject for
driving under the infuence.
February 8
Offcers stopped a reported
suspicious vehicle and detected
and located marijuana in the
car.
February 9
Offcers were dispatched in
reference to a forced entry. The
subject was later identifed
as the ex-son-in-law of the
homeowner and found to be
intoxicated.
February 12
Someone entered into a home
and stole a diamond bracelet.
February 14
Someone stole an uninstalled
television from a rental home.
Offcers observed a vehicle
traveling at a high rate of speed.
After conducting a traffc stop,
offcers noticed open beer cans
and liquor in the car, along with
marijuana. The subject was
arrested.
February 15
Someone entered a house that is
currently being remodeled. The
subject spray painted the walls
and built a fre on the foor.
February 17
Two neighbors became involved
in a verbal argument. The
visiting neighbor was drunk, and
was consequently placed under
arrest.
February 19
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop after a vehicle didnt stop
at a stop sign. The operator of
the vehicle didnt have a valid
drivers license.
February 20
Someone stole a cooler off of
a boat that was moored to the
docks.
February 22
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop after observing a speeding
vehicle. The driver was arrested
for driving while under the
infuence.
February 23
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop on a vehicle that was
operating in a careless manner
during inclement weather. The
driver didnt have a valid drivers
license.
February 24
Offcers were dispatched in
reference to an assault in
progress. Two female subjects
engaged in an altercation due
to a common male. The primary
aggressor was determined and
charged.
February 27
A complainant reported that
while on vacation, someone
entered his residence and stole
some tools and bed linens.
February 28
Someone entered into a
residence and stole bicycles,
silver, and a television.
Someone stole three surfboards
from under a porch of a mans
house.
Someone with a heavy accent
called a woman and said that
she failed to pay a debt, and if
she didnt pay it immediately,
she would be going to jail.
Offcers responded
to a report of a
vehicle that drove
off of the road
and into the
marsh. The driver
was under the
infuence of drugs
and placed under
arrest.
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HealtH & wellness
April 6 Is l and Eye Cal endar March 23
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.
7
th
Annual Charleston
Walk for Water
Water Missions International Walk
for Water advocates for those
affected by the global water crisis
while raising funds to provide safe
water around the globe. During
the 3.5 mile walk, participants
carry a bucket flled with water
to symbolize the trek that women
and children make each day
to collect water in developing
countries. $20/adults, children
10 and under free. Cannon
Park, downtown Charleston. 121
Rutledge Ave. 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Bulls Bay Nature Festival
The Bulls Bay community
announces the frst annual Bulls
Bay Nature Festival - From the
Forest to the Sea on Saturday.
Fishing events, family biathlon,
auto tours, nature walks, kayak
tours, raptor demonstrations,
sweetgrass basketry, kid's fshing,
crabbing and archery workshops,
music and more. Endangered
Red wolf programs will be offered
throughout the day. The hub for
the festival is the Sewee Center. 7
a.m. 8 p.m. For more info, visit
www.fws.gov/seweecenter/festival
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. 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.
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!
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Lefty Hathaway
Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Sunday, March 24
Easter Egg Hunt at Isle of Palms
Methodist Church
The IOP Methodist Church invites
children ages 3 ffth grade to
come and enjoy an egg hunt in
celebration of the Easter season.
Bring a friend and receive a special
prize! Youth should arrive by 8:45
a.m. to help. Hunt begins at 9:45
a.m. 12 21
st
Ave, Isle of Palms
Easter Egg Hunt at
Blackbeards Cove
Over 2,500 eggs will be hidden in
this massive egg hunt, and prizes
are inside. Ages 0 3 begins at 2
p.m. Ages 4 6 at 2:15 p.m. Ages 6
10 at 2:30. 3255 Highway 17 N,
Mt Pleasant.
Customer Appreciation Day at
Charleston County Parks
Come enjoy all the play with
none of the pay during Customer
Appreciation Day at Charleston
County Parks! Free gate admission
to Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive
Center, North Charleston
Wannamaker, Mount Pleasant
Palmetto Islands and James
Island County Parks. Visit ccprc.
com for details on free events and
giveaways at each park.
Monday, March 25
Masquerade Jewelry Sale
The Volunteers at East Cooper
Medical Center are sponsoring
a $5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale.
Items sold include necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, watches, tote
bags and more. Everything is
$5.00! Proceeds will beneft the
scholarship fund. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Show runs on Tuesday, March
26 as well. Lobby of the frst foor
classroom of East Cooper Medical
Center. 2000 Hospital Drive, Mt.
Pleasant.
tueSday, March 26
The Pirates of Penzance at
Moultrie Middle School
Come out and see this delightful
musical full of pirates, maidens,
and fun. Directed by Angelia
Grech and Terri Goss with sets
designed and built by Claire
Teuber and painted by Melanie
Frank. Tickets are $5 and will be
available to purchase at the door.
7 p.m. curtain. Performance also
on Wednesday, March 27. Moultrie
Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant.
WedneSday, March 27
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 at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
Friday, March 29
Stations of the Cross
on the Beach
On Good Friday at noon the First
United Methodist Church, Isle of
Palms will lead a service on the
IOP beach depicting the various
Stations of the Cross. Everyone
is welcome to join us for this
meaningful service. We will meet
at the 21st Avenue entrance to the
Beach. For additional information
please check our website: www.
iopmethodist.com or call the
Church Offce 886-6610.
Egg-Cellent Craft Time
Get ready for Easter with a fun
craft! Free dye and decorate Easter
Eggs. All materials provided. 1
3 p.m. Ages 5 14. Isle of Palms
Recreation Department. 24 28th
Ave, Isle of Palms.
After School Adventures:
Archery
Archery is an age old activity that
has become a fast growing sport
for youth. Enjoy a fun afternoon
while you learn safe practices of
archery and get your chance to
shoot a bull's-eye! Pre-registration
is required. Sponsored by
CCPRC. Palmetto Islands County
Park. Ages 10 14. $6/$5 CCR
Discount. 4:30 6 p.m.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Eric Dodd Band.
$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle
Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, March 30
Isle of Palms Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family out to
celebrate Easter with an old
fashioned egg hunt! But there will
be much moreice cream, pony
rides, face painting, and even a
visit from the Easter Bunny! Free
and open to the public. Egg hunt
begins at 10 a.m. sharp. 10 a.m.
12 p.m. Isle of Palms Recreation
Department. 24 28th Ave, Isle of
Palms.
Wild Dunes Tortoise and Hare
Family Fun Run/Walk
Join us on the Grand Pavilion at 8
a.m. for a run on the beach! Entry
fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt.
Please pre-register at the Fitness
Center on The Village Plaza.
Extension 7008. Wild Dunes.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny hops into The
Lettered Olive in Wild Dunes to
have his picture taken with the
kids! Parents can enjoy our famous
Southern buffet, and the kids will
love the pancake buffet. Cost is
$10 for the kids buffet (children
must be 4-12), $15 for adults.
Seating is limited, so make your
reservation early! Children 3 and
under eat free. 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Hope on Goat
This annual fundraiser benefts a
different charity each year. This
year, proceeds will go to Yo Art
Inc. Enjoy live music and fresh
local oysters over a hot cedar fre.
Tickets are $40, children 12 and
under free. Includes boat shuttle,
provided by Barrier Island Eco
Tours, and runs to and from the
IOP Marina and the event. 2 6
p.m. Goat Island, Channel marker
116. For more information, visit
www.yoartinc.org/events.
Family Outdoor Adventure
Sampler: Canoe and SUP
Sample the joys of single blade
paddling. Whether sitting
in a canoe or standing on a
paddleboard there is something for
everyone. Join us for a hands-on
experience that is sure to be fun
for the whole family. A registered
and paid chaperone is required
for participants ages 15 and
under. Pre-registration is required.
Sponsored by CCPRC. Palmetto
Islands County Park. $18/$15
CCR Discount. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Johnny Mack &
Booty Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
Sunday, March 31
Happy Easter!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at
Wild Dunes
Children 10 years or younger can
come gather up toy and candy
flled eggs at 9 a.m. on Easter
Sunday. Prizes will be awarded
to the lucky children that fnd a
golden egg. Ages 4 and younger:
Grand Pavilion South Lawn. Ages 5
10: Grand Pavilion North Lawn.
Monday, april 1
Mt. Pleasant Artist
Guild Meeting
Meetings are held at the Mount
Pleasant Town Hall Council
Chambers. 100 Ann Edwards
Blvd, Mount Pleasant. A social is
held beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the
lobby area, followed by the meeting
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Open to the public.
WedneSday, april 3
Recycle
ine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, March 27.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
Friday, april 5
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Packway Handle
Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, april 6
Cooper River Bridge Run
Its that time of year again
time for the most popular 10K
in the area. This family-friendly
event promotes healthy living
and lifestyles in the lowcountry.
Race begins at 7:45 a.m. For more
info and to register, visit www.
bridgerun.com.
April 6 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Egg-Cellent Craft Time
Get ready for Easter with a fun
craft! Free dye and decorate Easter
Eggs. All materials provided. 1
3 p.m. Ages 5 14. Isle of Palms
Recreation Department. 24 28th
Ave, Isle of Palms.
After School Adventures:
Archery
Archery is an age old activity that
has become a fast growing sport
for youth. Enjoy a fun afternoon
while you learn safe practices of
archery and get your chance to
shoot a bull's-eye! Pre-registration
is required. Sponsored by
CCPRC. Palmetto Islands County
Park. Ages 10 14. $6/$5 CCR
Discount. 4:30 6 p.m.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Eric Dodd Band.
$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle
Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, March 30
Isle of Palms Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family out to
celebrate Easter with an old
fashioned egg hunt! But there will
be much moreice cream, pony
rides, face painting, and even a
visit from the Easter Bunny! Free
and open to the public. Egg hunt
begins at 10 a.m. sharp. 10 a.m.
12 p.m. Isle of Palms Recreation
Department. 24 28th Ave, Isle of
Palms.
Wild Dunes Tortoise and Hare
Family Fun Run/Walk
Join us on the Grand Pavilion at 8
a.m. for a run on the beach! Entry
fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt.
Please pre-register at the Fitness
Center on The Village Plaza.
Extension 7008. Wild Dunes.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny hops into The
Lettered Olive in Wild Dunes to
have his picture taken with the
kids! Parents can enjoy our famous
Southern buffet, and the kids will
love the pancake buffet. Cost is
$10 for the kids buffet (children
must be 4-12), $15 for adults.
Seating is limited, so make your
reservation early! Children 3 and
under eat free. 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Hope on Goat
This annual fundraiser benefts a
different charity each year. This
year, proceeds will go to Yo Art
Inc. Enjoy live music and fresh
local oysters over a hot cedar fre.
Tickets are $40, children 12 and
under free. Includes boat shuttle,
provided by Barrier Island Eco
Tours, and runs to and from the
IOP Marina and the event. 2 6
p.m. Goat Island, Channel marker
116. For more information, visit
www.yoartinc.org/events.
Family Outdoor Adventure
Sampler: Canoe and SUP
Sample the joys of single blade
paddling. Whether sitting
in a canoe or standing on a
paddleboard there is something for
everyone. Join us for a hands-on
experience that is sure to be fun
for the whole family. A registered
and paid chaperone is required
for participants ages 15 and
under. Pre-registration is required.
Sponsored by CCPRC. Palmetto
Islands County Park. $18/$15
CCR Discount. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Johnny Mack &
Booty Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
Sunday, March 31
Happy Easter!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at
Wild Dunes
Children 10 years or younger can
come gather up toy and candy
flled eggs at 9 a.m. on Easter
Sunday. Prizes will be awarded
to the lucky children that fnd a
golden egg. Ages 4 and younger:
Grand Pavilion South Lawn. Ages 5
10: Grand Pavilion North Lawn.
Monday, april 1
Mt. Pleasant Artist
Guild Meeting
Meetings are held at the Mount
Pleasant Town Hall Council
Chambers. 100 Ann Edwards
Blvd, Mount Pleasant. A social is
held beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the
lobby area, followed by the meeting
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Open to the public.
WedneSday, april 3
Recycle
ine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, March 27.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.
2209 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
Friday, april 5
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Packway Handle
Band. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Saturday, april 6
Cooper River Bridge Run
Its that time of year again
time for the most popular 10K
in the area. This family-friendly
event promotes healthy living
and lifestyles in the lowcountry.
Race begins at 7:45 a.m. For more
info and to register, visit www.
bridgerun.com.
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Dai ly
Tea for Two and Crafts for All
BY LOR MCGEE
I
had the pleasure of
attending the 23
rd
Annual
Spring Tea Room & Crafty
Ladies Boutique at the Isle of
Palms First United Methodist
Church this past weekend.
The experience surpassed
my expectations! Our lunch
was delicious, the servers
went above and beyond, and
the Crafty Ladies had many
lovely, hand-made items for
sale in their boutique! We
can't wait until next year.
All funds raised go towards
their dedicated missions.
Looking for Leprechaun Treasures
TRANSFORMNG ST PATRCK DAY NTO FAMLY FUN
J
ohn Cooper enjoys some ice cream and shows off his prize
for locating one of the hidden ducks that the leprechauns left
in the bamboo forest at the family friendly St. Patrick's Day
festival in Stith Park last Saturday. The event was a huge success,
and kids of all ages enjoyed tons of holiday fun.
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fi nanci al
T
otal return for a stock consists of two components: income
paid (dividends) and capital appreciation (stock price increase).
Studies show that dividends have comprised over 50% of the
total return of the stock market over the past 70+ years. High dividend
yielding stocks have experienced strong price appreciation over the
last four years but recently they have lagged.
Recent Weakness in Dividend Paying Stocks
Up until August of 2012, high dividend paying stocks in the U.S.
had experienced strong outperformance as well as unprecedented
infows into active equity income funds. The recent weakness in high
dividend paying stocks is a result of the shift from a risk off to a
risk on environment. When investors begin to feel more confdent
in the economy and the prospects for future stock performance, they
will often sell stocks that are considered to be defensive, like dividend
paying stocks, and move these funds into riskier stocks in hope of
outsized returns. We feel that despite any short-term weakness,
the long term investor should maintain exposure to dividends and
always keep a strong focus on total return instead of just stock
price appreciation. Total Return = Return from Capital Appreciation
(increase in the stock price) plus the return from Income Generation
(dividends paid).
Below we highlight three key reasons for our continued focus on
dividend paying stocks:
1. Dividends have historically comprised a large percentage of
total return.
2. Economic policies by the Fed should continue to make these
stocks attractive.
3. Company fundamentals, such as increased margins and free
cash fows on balance sheets, could also inspire continued
dividend growth.
Dividend Contribution to Total Return
Several studies have shown that more than half of the total return
from equities since the 1930s has come from dividend contribution.
However, simply paying a dividend is not enough to warrant an
investment in a company. Here are a few of the criteria that you
should analyze before selecting a dividend paying stock:
Consistent Dividend History: Seek fundamentally sound
companies that have consistently paid dividends through an
entire business cycle (expansions, recessions, etc.).
Strong Free Cash Flow: Companies that produce steady cash
fows increase their chances for dividend growth while reducing
the risk of a dividend cut in slower periods.
Return on Invested Capital: One of the best measures of quality
is a companys ability to deliver a return on an investment in
itself.
High Yield but not Too High: Look for companies with an
attractive yield but not one that is so high that the dividend
could risk being cut if the company were to come under any
form of business or fnancial pressure.
The Fed
A key reason for the outperformance of high yielding stocks over
the past four years is a direct result of the Federal Reserve Banks
(the Feds) actions to drive down short-term interest rates to near
0%. The Fed has kept rates low in an attempt to incentivize banks to
offer inexpensive loans to businesses to grow and hire new workers
ultimately driving down the unemployment rate. This low interest
rate environment has driven money market and corporate bond yields
down to extremely low levels and as a result investors have moved
into other investments, like dividend paying stocks, to capture a
higher yield.
Fundamentals are Ripe for Returns to Shareholders
Companies are deemed shareholder friendly when they pay a
dividend and/or buy back shares. The goal of a company buying
back shares is to reduce their shares outstanding, which is the total
number of shares available for investors to own. If the company buys
back their shares, their earnings-per-share will increase, assuming a
consistent level of earnings, because the amount of earnings allocated
to each share is now higher due to the lower number of shares
available. Since 2008, companies have trimmed costs, lowered debt,
and restructured operations to run more effciently. The net result
for many companies has been higher margins and healthier balance
sheets. We feel that this environment bodes well for shareholder
returns going forward.
This commentary is not intended as investment advice or an
investment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investment
team at the time of writing. Fusion Capital is a Registered Investment
Advisor frm. If you have comments or questions, please contact Jason
Mengel at jmengel@fusioncapital.net or call 972-0065.
Focus on Total Return
By Jason M. Mengel, CFP
16 March 22, 2013
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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
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
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
S
t. Pattys Day is a wildly celebrated holiday. For most its a
day of dressing in green, eating only green food and drinking
of course green beer. I hope everyone celebrated in true Irish
style, whether you actually have Irish in you or not. By now Im sure
youve had your fair share of corned beef and potatoes some of the
wonderful foods for which the Irish are known. What I bet you didnt
get enough of though was the butter. Didnt know the Irish have their
own butter? You better think again. Butter is so important to them
that they even have a butter museum in Cork.
Whats the difference you ask? Well the frst thing that most would
say is that its the lush green grass that the cows are eating in the
Ireland country sides that takes the cream to the next level. Obviously
for my butter I did not get the chance to fy over to Ireland and get
some cream (though I wish I had), but another factor is that it has a
higher butterfat content, which gives it the rich and creamy favor.
Also, it is cultured like yogurt so it has a tangy favor too. Perfect on
any bread or scone. After one bite of this Irish butter you wont be
saying any butter is butter ever again, even if you arent Irish.
Irish Butter from Big Girls Small Kitchen Blog
Ingredients
2 cups organic cream
3 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt with live active cultures
1/4 teaspoon fne sea salt
Directions
1. Whisk together 1/2 cream and the yogurt in a ceramic bowl until
no lumps remain. Slowly whisk in the remaining cream. Cover
the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in a warm corner of your
kitchen for about 18 hours.
2. When the cream is done culturing, it should smell and taste a
bit tangy, like yogurt.
3. Pour the cream into your food processor and process until the
solids separate from the liquids, about 1 minute.
4. Pour off the liquid into a bowl (this is buttermilk; reserve it for
another purpose)
5. Place the butter in another small bowl. In a third, larger bowl,
combine cold tap water with ice to make ice water.
6. What you want to do now is basically rinse the butter in the
ice water until the liquid it gives off is clear. This means youre
getting rid of all the leftover milk, which can cause the butter to
go bad really quickly. So basically pour some of ice water into
your bowl with the butter and knead it with your hand. Pour off
the murky water into the sink, then add some more. After about
5 or 6 rinses, the water that comes off should be clear. Also:
as you pour on the ice water, the butter will frm off and stop
sticking to your hand.
7. Knead in about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, or more to taste you can
also use faky sea salt then scrape the butter into a ramekin
or mold it into a tube using plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to a
week; freeze any you dont think youll use in that time.
Irish Butter
By Kelsey Colt
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pets
W
hen my husband was a
little boy, every year he
looked forward to the
live colored baby chicks that were
brought by the Easter Bunny.
These chicks were cute, especially
dyed blue or pink, but as hard
as a young boy tried, the chicks
invariably died in 2-3 days.
Even today, one can still fnd
chicks for sale at various feed
stores during the early spring.
Pet stores promote their bunny
sales at Easter, and retail stores
have been known to give away
rabbits to children as part of their
Easter promotions. Purchasing
or accepting these young animals
at Easter time is usually a
heartbreaking mistake.
Chicks and rabbits, no matter
how young, are living, breathing,
feeling creatures who do not
deserve to be used for a few days
to as disposable toys for young
children. If you are tempted to
give in to a childs excitement
over a young rabbit or chick, be
prepared to adopt this pet as a
member of your family. If you
cannot make this commitment,
then do not give the gift of a live
animal.
It is not legal to keep farm
animals in many neighborhoods
and subdivisions. Chicks are
considered farm animals. So, if
you truly want a pet chicken, be
sure to check your neighborhood
regulations. Contact a farm
animal veterinarian about the
medical, physical and exercise
needs for chickens.
So, how about rabbits? If the
whole family has discussed the
pros and cons of having a rabbit
as a pet, then several facilities
should be scouted before
purchasing a bunny. The history
of the animal should be obtained.
Avoid pets that were bred several
states away and trucked to the
pet store. These animals are
weakened and are more likely
to carry disease. The Charleston
Animal Society often has rabbits
available for adoption.
Adopting a rabbit in need of
a home provides a child, not
only with a new pet, but also
a lesson about caring for the
less fortunate.
Rabbits can make a nice
alternative to a dog or cat. They
are usually not aggressive,
they dont require long walks,
and they can be trained to
use a litter box. However,
their life span is a bit shorter
than a dog or cat (5-10 years)
and they do reproduce, well,
like rabbits. (Do not trust the
pet store employees guess about
sex and never put two rabbits
together until you and your
veterinarian are sure of their sex.)
Plan ahead for exercise and
housing needs before you decide
that a rabbit is for you. Obesity
is a big problem with rabbits
that get little exercise. They
need daily, supervised exercise
in fenced grassy areas (keep
lawn chemicals off these areas)
or in a safe room in the house.
There are harnesses and leashes
made specifcally for rabbits
that enable you to exercise them
safely inside and outside. Rabbits
should never be allowed to run
around the house unsupervised.
They love to chew on carpets and
furniture and for some reason
they love electrical cords. As you
can imagine, serious injury can
Hoppin Down the Bunny Trail
Ti ps Before Buyi ng a raBBi T Thi s easTer
By KaTherine saenger
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occur if they bite into a cord.
In between exercise sessions
you will want to confne your
rabbit. There are lots of cages
made for rabbits, but most of
them are ridiculously small. Be
sure you get one that has both
wire and smooth fooring because
constantly sitting on wire causes
foot sores. There should be
a hiding place and room for
ceramic food and water bowls.
Feces should drop through a
wire mesh or there should be a
litter box available.
Once you have decided that
you can handle the exercise
and housing requirements for a
rabbit, you need to think about
feeding. Timothy hay is the key
to longevity and health for a
rabbit and should be available
at all times. Highly concentrated
pellets should be kept to a
minimum for adult rabbits.
Small amounts of alfalfa, grass
and clover are a nice treat. Dark
green leafy vegetables also can
provide nutrition, moisture
and variety to the diet but they
should not comprise more than
20% of the diet.
Rabbits need to chew to
control their ever-growing teeth.
Some dog toys such as Nyla-
bones are fne for rabbits and
most pet stores offer wood chew
sticks for this purpose. If they
are not adequately shortening
their teeth, then a trip to the
veterinarian is warranted for
sedation and proper fling of
these teeth
Rabbits cannot be declawed,
so instead you must learn how to
handle your rabbit properly so he
doesnt scratch you. Their sharp
nails can be trimmed. You cannot
pick up a rabbit by his ears and
his back legs must always be
supported. It is important to
have your veterinarian show you
and your children how to safely
handle the rabbit.
While rabbits can and do make
great pets, buying one as an
Easter treat should be carefully
considered.
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
beesferry.com or call 769-6784.
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COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE
6:30 a.m.
Breach Inlet
Sullivans Island
Those attending should bring fashlights as well
as chairs and/or blankets. Open to everyone in
the community!
SUNRISE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3222 Middle Street
Sullivans Island
883-3888
Easter Sunday March 31
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Celebration of the
Resurrection
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
12 21st Avenue
Isle of Palms
886-6610
Palm Sunday March 24
Special music Processional with Palms
8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary
Contemporary Service at 9 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Easter Egg hunt for children at 9:45 a.m.
Maundy Thursday March 28
Joint service at Pt. Hope UMC, Park West
7:30 p.m.
Sermon by Rev. David Surrett
Good Friday March 29
Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary 6 a.m. 6 p.m.
Stations of the Cross on the Beach - 12 noon
Easter Sunday March 31
Easter Festival Services with Grande Processional
8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sanctuary
Contemporary Service with Island Praise Team
Holy Communion and Sermon by Harry Sewell
9:30 a.m. Fellowship
Hall
CHURCH OF THE HOLY
CROSS
2520 Middle Street
Sullivans Island
883-3586
Easter Sunday March 31
8 a.m. Rite I Traditional Historic Church
9:15 a.m. Childrens Family Service Traditional
Church Bring fowers for the Flowering of the
Cross
Egg Hunt Please arrive by 9:45 to participate,
and make sure you bring a basket
11 a.m. Rite I Traditional with Organ, Bass, and
Timpani Traditional Church
11 a.m. Rite II Contemporary Great Hall
STELLA MARRIS CATHOLIC CHURCH
1204 Middle Street
Sullivans Island
883-3108
Holy Thursday March 28
Holy Mass
7 p.m
Good Friday March 29
Liturgy of the Word
3 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
7 p.m.
Holy Saturday March 30
Vigil Mass
8 p.m.
Easter Sunday March 31
Easter Services
8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
studying the various bird species
at the Center.
Its more than just walking
around looking at our feathered
friends campers will enjoy two-
hours of curriculum each day on
behalf of the staff, complete access
to the grounds, and a designated
camping area complete with a fre
pit and picnic tables. Campers
will learn about the birds of prey
species at the Center and observe
them up-close and in-fight.
Whether you have a group
of campers ready to go or just
want to grab the kids and spend
a Saturday spring afternoon
experience the wonders of nature,
there is no better time to visit the
Center for Birds of Prey.
The Center for Birds of Prey
is located at 4872 Seewee Rd,
Awendaw. The Center is open to
visitors Thursday Sunday with
guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and
2 p.m. Tickets are $12/adults
and $10/youth (ages 6 18).
Reservations for the camping
program are required and must
be booked by a group leader or
chaperone. Rates are $20/person
for one night or $30/person for
two nights. To reserve, call 971-
7474.
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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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Y
ouve no doubt heard about the risks associated with investing.
This investment carries this type of risk, while that investment
carries another one. And it is certainly true that all investments
do involve some form of risk. But what about not investing? Isnt there
some risk associated with that, too?
In fact, by staying on the investment sidelines, or at least by avoiding
long-term, growth-oriented investments, you may incur several risks.
Here are some to consider:
You might not keep up with infation. If you put all your
money under the proverbial mattress, or, more realistically,
you keep it all in cash instruments and very short-term
investments, you might think you are playing it safe. After
all, you might reason, your principal is protected, so even if you
dont really make any money, youre not losing it, either. But
thats not strictly true, because if your money is in investment
vehicles that dont even keep up with infation, you can lose
ground. In fact, even at a relatively mild three percent annual
infation rate, your purchasing power will decline by about half
in just 25 years.
You might outlive your money. For a 65-year-old couple,
theres a 50 percent chance that one spouse will live past age 90,
according to the Society of Actuaries. This statistic suggests that
you may need your investments to help provide enough income
to sustain you for two, or even three, decades in retirement.
You might not be able to maintain your fnancial
independence.Even if you dont totally run out of money, you
could end up scrimping by or, even worse, you could become
somewhat dependent on your grown children for fnancial
assistance. For most people, this prospect is unacceptable.
Consequently, youll want to make appropriate fnancial
decisions to help maintain your fnancial independence.
You might not be able to retire on your terms. You would
probably like to decide when you retire and how youll retire.
That is, what sort of lifestyle youll pursue during retirement.
But both these choices may be taken out of your hands if you
havent invested enough to retire on your own terms.
You might not be able to leave the type of legacy you
desire.Like most people, you would probably like to be able to
leave something behind to your family and to those charitable
organizations you support. You can help create this type of
legacy through the appropriate legal vehicles, i.e., a will, a living
trust and so on, but youll still need to fund these mechanisms
somehow. And that means youll need to draw on all your
fnancial assets, including your investments.
Work with your fnancial advisor to determine the mixture of growth
and income investments you need during your working years and as
you move toward retirement to help you meet your retirement goals.
However you do it, get into the habit of investing, and never lose it,
because the risks of not investing are just too great.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Be Aware of Risks of Not Investing
BY DM MATOUCHEV
Computer Corner
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S
o the other day a friend of
mine was on the 'net and
wandered onto the website
YouTube and low and behold, he
came across a video of him and
his wife. Well, let's just say the
laundry wasn't dry yet.
How did that happen?
he asked. I thought a minute
and asked if his iPhone/iPad/
smartPhone/Andriod tablet/
phone or even just a plain old
laptop was in the room with him.
He responded the way most of us
would by saying, I dont know.
How the heck would you keep
track of all those items?
Our computers and phones
have become extensions of us
that keep track of numbers,
dates, bank accounts, and more,
that make up our busy lives. It
is scary how much we allow our
real life to become so digital; it
is time to look carefully at what
you allow to be around you. A
snapshot of a good time can
become viral and either help
you, or hurt you. Digital personal
information is sold daily, and
profted by others without the
individual receiving any kind of
compensation.
This is a very short sort of
column but "preaching" should
be limited. Here are a few ways to
help mitigate some of the above:
Always put a piece of tape
over any "webcam" you have
regardless of it is smartphone/
tablet/laptop or even one of the
new TV's that include a webcam.
Make sure that if it's that
time all phones/computers are
off.
The reason is simple. Laptops
and other devices that have web
enabled cameras can be turn on
and viewed by some stranger not
even in your gene pool with the
right virus. If you don't believe
it "google" a few YouTube videos
and fnd out it's already posted
on the 'net. Enough said.
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.
Hey Ma is That You?
By BoB Hooper, aka rent a BoB