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Salt continues on page 22
(top left) Kids and adults alike take
off for the 2013 Run for adela (top
right) Caitlin Judd and Irv Batten
get ready to receive their frst place
medals. (right) Grace, the winner of
the one mile Fun Run, proved to be
the fastest of the kids. (left) Children
of all ages enjoyed the junior version
of the run.

W
alking down Middle
Street, its hard
to miss the large
trucks, trash bins, and men in
construction hats that have been
encompassing Station 22 since
January.
But things are about to change.
With the spring season well
underway and warmer weathers
drawing us all outdoors, business
partners and longtime friends
Marshall Stith and Richard
Stoney are just about ready to
launch the latest in culinary
adventures SALT 22.
Station 22 closed its doors
in January, and the Stith-
Stoney duo immediately began
revamping the old island favorite.
From hiring a new chef, to a
design facelift, and a promising
indoor/outdoor bar, SALT 22
is on the track to becoming the
island hotspot of its former days.
Its going to be better than ever,
Stith says, who frst opened
Station 22 back in 1987. With
Stoney at his side, a conqueror in
the restaurant industry with 15
years experience at the Boathouse
and Amen Street downtown, the
Charleston-blooded twosome is
ripe for success.
In an effort to become the best
of the best, SALT 22 brought in
Executive Chef Laird Boles, a
culinary superstar and graduate
of Johnson & Wales. After working
in Miami and San Francisco
alongside some of the nations
best chefs, Laird was ready to
come back to the sand and salt
of the lowcountry. Charleston
brought me to Charleston, Boles
By HannaH Dockery
Something Sweet
and a Little Salty
Station 22 revampS
menu anD appearance
for GranD re-openinG
O
n Saturday, April 13,
men, women, and
children of all ages lined up at Station 16 to participate
in the fourth annual Run for Adela 5k. The only certifed 5k
on the beach of Sullivans Island raises money each year for a
particular lowcountry nonproft in memory of Adela Cook. The
warm, spring morning with temperatures hovering around 70
degrees provided a perfect backdrop for this worthy event.
Thanks to all who made the run possible.
D
espite much uncertainty over the tabulation
of write-in votes in the upcoming Sullivans
Island Municipal Election, the SI Election
Commission confrmed on April 15 that all votes,
including absentee votes and write-in votes, will
indeed by counted.
The State of South Carolina Code of Laws states
in section 7-13-190 that if only one person has fled
for offce, as in the case of sole Mayoral candidate
Mike Perkis, then the candidate may be deemed
elected without appearing on the ballot, leading
Town Administrator Andy Benke to comment at the
March Council meeting that write-in votes would
not be counted.
But for those hoping to elect a write-in candidate,
the code, and Benkes statement, seemed
problematic.
The Write Answer
Si mec confi rmS Wri te- i n
voteS Wi ll Be counteD
Votes continues on page 8
annual run for aDela rai SeS money
for camp Happy DayS
pHotoSBySteveroSamilia
Letters continues on page 4
Letters to the Editor...
Dear Editor,
I read with interest Karen
Coste's letter about writing-in Carl
Smith for Mayor in the upcoming
Sullivan's Island election. Good
luck, Karen! It seems that at
the last Town Council meeting,
it was announced that Mayoral
write-in candidates would NOT
be counted, and that Mr. Perkis
is already the winner. This
obviously concerns me, and
should concern all residents,
on many levels, particularly the
issue of suppression of votes. I
wrote to the Charleston County
Board of Elections about this,
and was advised in writing by
Deputy Director Patrick Lee (and
in very clear terms), that all votes
for Mayor INCLUDING WRITE-
INS must be and will be counted.
Absentee ballots also include a
write-in area. I provided a copy
of this correspondence to the
town, and understand that the
situation is now under review
by the Town's lawyer. What is
to review? Shouldn't Sullivan's
Island residents be allowed to
vote for whom they wish? The
Board of Elections believes so.
Since I will be traveling on
Election Day May 7, I have already
sent in my absentee ballot. I have
written-in Carl Smith for Mayor.
I expect--and demand--that
my vote be counted. There is a
groundswell of support for Mayor
Smith remaining in offce--people
from all over the island want
this to happen, and this desire
has turned into a type of draft
campaign. People remember his
dedication and uncompromising
service to the island--even with
disagreements on the new school
size, residents want Carl Smith
to continue.
I spoke with Mayor Smith
before casting my vote and he
told me he was ready to continue
to serve. He has served the
island for many years and has
never forgotten who elected him.
Though he was ready to step
aside, he said he is committed to
the wonderful place he, his wife
Stephanie, and daughter Alyssa
have called home for 41 years
and in that regard, to continue
to work to maintain the unique
character of the island.
To those people who don't
think a write-in candidate can
be successful, remember Strom
Thurmond won the offce of U.S.
April 19, 2013
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City Council Meeting
7p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, April 24
Municipal Court
9a.m.
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Wednesday, May 1
Accommodations Tax
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11a.m.
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Wednesday, April 24
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n an effort to inform our readers of the four Town Council candidates and one mayoral candidates'
positions on very important island issues, the Island Eye News released a questionnaire to each
candidate. The six questions are found below, followed by each candidates response. Answers were
printed verbatim.
1. What is the character of Sullivans Island and how would you through Council action protect it?
2. The new SIES is now under construction. What is your opinion of the fnal size and design of the school?
How do you think the current Mayor and Town Council handled the process of approval? Did you attend
Town Council meetings and public meetings regarding the school, and did you ever visit or volunteer at the
old SIES?
3. Have you read the report by Creech and Associates on space needs for a new Town Hall? What are
your thoughts on a new Town Hall and where do you think the Town Hall should be located? How do you
view the Creech study suggestions for Town Hall in terms of overall size and estimated expense?
4. Over 190 acres of front beach accreted land is in a protected land trust. Town Council is developing a
comprehensive management plan for this island asset. What is your opinion of the plan under debate?
What aspects would you want to emphasize, how should the Town fund the plan, and what is your
position on the current lawsuit the Town of Sullivans Island is involved in over the management of the
land?
5. How do you view the basketball and tennis court renovations to Stith Park? Do you think the Town
should renovate the additional park site on the Poe Avenue side of Middle Street as well? Do you support
a public bathroom in the Park instead of the Port-O-Lets that are currently being used? Should the Town
do more to help maintain the Park, as opposed to the current arrangement that places major expenses onto
the Park Foundation?
6. Charleston and Mount Pleasant are rapidly growing. The Sullivans Island Business District, especially
our restaurants and beaches, have become destination locations year round. How do you propose we
manage the increase in visitors? Do you think parking on Sullivan's Island is a problem? If so what do you
propose Council do about parking options?
Town Council Candidates Address
Pertinent Island Issues
Candidate continues on page 5
Candidates' pictures
and answers are listed
in alphabetical order.
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Letters continues from page 2
Senator in 1954 as a write-in. It
can, and does, happen. But, you
have to be able to exercise your
right to vote!
Sincerely,
Joanne Winchester
Sullivans Island
____________________________
Dear Editor,
There has been much spirited
debate about the new SIES in
these pages over the past months
to which I would like to add the
following thoughts. I support the
new school that is being built yet
I signed the petition on asking for
a vote on a smaller school - and
I still believe a vote should have
been held. I dont think there are
many on our island that would
not have preferred a smaller
school.
However, I have come to believe,
sincerely, that the real choice now
is between building the school as
approved or building no school
at all. I have come that opinion
after reading and listening to the
voluminous arguments presented
by all sides of the debate and
analyzing them to the best of
my ability. I also believe that
those who are passionate about
having a smaller school believe,
sincerely, that it is possible to
have a smaller school built, based
on their reading and listening
to the voluminous arguments
presented by all sides of the
debate and analyzing them to
the best of their ability. Neither
side can be certain; we all make
decisions based on information
and experience. We should listen
to each others opinion with
respect.
There is an election next
month where voters voices will
be heard. However, I do not
believe there can be any debate
on the time and effort that
the current members of Town
Council have spent trying to
come up with a school that meets
the high standards required of an
educational facility in the 21st
century. Consequently I suggest
that the current members of
Town Council, and the current
candidates for Council who
support the school, believe,
sincerely, based on their analysis
of all the information available
to them, that this is the school
that is necessary to meet those
21st century requirements, and/
or believe that the choice is only
between this school or no school
at all.
When the attention of Town
Council turns to the debate
about the management plan for
the Protected Coastal Forest,
a subject of great importance
to the island, I hope all present
and future council members will
give as much time and effort
to that question as has been
demonstrated in the debate about
the school. Since I have observed
how much time and effort Mike
Perkis, Pat ONeil, and Susan
Middaugh have devoted to the
school, I will vote for them in the
next election.
Howard Holl
Sullivans Island
April 19, 2013 5
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Chauncey Clark
1. The best community in the world, no question. However we are a
small town and must continue to address issues that confront small
towns. The town is full of folks that care deeply about the island and
their home and show it. It is important to listen to all sides of an
issue prior to making a decision.
2. The size of the school is not as important as what goes on inside
the school. I am looking forward to the completed school back on
the island and know that the school staff and residents will continue
to keep SIES at the top of the state performance list. We went to
several of the meetings and found some options closed before they
were discussed.
3. I like the town hall in the area of the fre station and park where
park bathrooms could be built in the structure. The size should not
be based on the layout of the old town hall, but reprogrammed to
the needs currently and in the future. The meeting room should be
only large enough to accommodate what we use on a regular basis.
Larger meetings can be held at the new school.
4. The accredited land is a very valuable and multi-faceted
town asset. Having 190 acres gives us a great deal of latitude to
accommodate the varying competing interests. A balance can be
reached, but all residents should respect their neighbors needs and
perspectives.
5. The Park Foundation is an amazing group that works hard to
provide our park facilities with fund raising and donated funds. It
is my understanding that over 25% of the cost of the new tennis
courts and basketball were covered by generous donations. The fre
department currently provides ground maintenance and the town
should consider options to address the budget.
6. Parking and traffc are increasingly becoming an issue as
expected when the town worked on the traffc study years ago. The
new cross walks are an example of how minor changes make for
major improvements. Traffc and parking should be a key topic of
council discussion in the coming year.
Billy Matthews
1. Nothing fancy really, just the authentic charm of the island. It
begins with the unusual lighthouse towering over historic homes
and the many reminders of a military presence in years past. A
diverse base of permanent residents committed to maintaining the
island as it was before them. More importantly, whats not here:
condos, large apartment complexes, motels or large businesses. If
elected, I will vigorously oppose any structure too large for the
island or rezoning just for revenue. I will seek compromise and
balance in areas such as the accreted land.
2. Forget the upcoming election for a minute. The new school
has caused many hard feelings among residents here on the
island. Rudeness and indifference have replaced conferring and
compromise. Personally, I would have preferred a smaller school and
had visited the old school several times. We have to move forward
and believe in and support our form of town government.
Now, back to the election. SIES is a reality and is being constructed
at the Ion Avenue site. I will support the new school and be involved
as much as possible in security and traffc.
3. As far as I know I am up to date on the Creech and Associates
Report for the SI Town Hall. I believe the Town Hall should be new
construction and built where the temporary trailers are located.
The Band Stand and trees in Stith Park should be protected.
Police, Fire and Rescue would be together along with the other
departments. Architects would have more freedom to design Town
Hall since it would not be facing Middle Street.
The size of Town Hall should be revisited when designed for the
exact footprint. Overall cost is important but the integrity (ability to
withstand an event) is more important.
4. The accreted land issue is a problem we are lucky to have.
The Comprehensive Management Plan is very thorough and seems
to deal with each unit appropriately. I would like to keep the Costal
Forest in certain areas and let beachfront owners have views where
possible. What a political answer!
Beachfront owners continue to pay for clearing in front of their
individual properties and seek Grants for Nature Trails.
I am not familiar with the lawsuit but understand the town has
paid over $100,000.00 in legal fees. Something needs to be done to
settle this suit, if possible.
Candidate continues from page 3
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nature & wi ldli fe
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ne of my favorite things to do when I can carve out at least
an hour, is to explore the tide pools along the coast on
Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms. Since I work in sales (for
this wonderful community paper that you are reading), exploring our
beaches helps me deal with daily stresses and to truly feed my soul.
Since moving here almost four years ago, it never ceases to amaze
me at the beauty that we call home. This time of year
is especially nice since you can wade in the tide pools
with more comfort since the water is warmer. Today I
stumbled upon these baby clams that literally covered
the shore. I was amazed at the abundance of these tiny
creatures and their gorgeous colors. I did a little research
on these guys and found out they are commonly known
as coquina clams. They use a muscled foot to dig a
burrow and hide from their enemies: crabs, sea stars,
and snails. They can use the action of waves to move
themselves up and down the beach, quickly burrowing
into a new location before they can be swept away (the
so-called "dance of the coquina"). They grow very fast in
the summer and fairly slow in the winter. You can tell
the age of a clam by counting the darker rings. I also
found out that these colorful coquina clams are the sign
of a healthy beach!
I am always pleasantly surprised at how many people
enjoy chatting about seashells and what they fnd along
our coast. It's so much fun to see ladies with their
little red buckets, children with plastic bags flled with
treasures, and the occasional person whose pockets are
flled to the brim since they forget to bring a bag. Our
oceans and beaches are literally classrooms, if you take
the time to look around you and do some research on
what you fnd. Lowcountry Paradise. I'm so glad to be
able to share it with all of you. Join me won't you?
A Lowcountry Paradise and
Some Common Clams
By Lori McGee
April 19, 2013 7
Brown-headed
Nuthatch
By Sarah harper Daz
T
he Brown-headed Nuthatch is a small bird (about 4.5
inches long) that is found in the Southeastern US year-
round. This nuthatch species is almost exclusively
found in pine-dominated forests, but is sometimes seen in
suburban areas where small pine stands are present. The
distinctive call of this species sounds much like a dogs
squeaky toy! The Brown-headed nuthatch forages in pine
trees for insects and spiders and also plucks pine seeds
from cones. Some individuals have been documented
using tools they remove small pieces of pine bark and
use those pieces to pry off larger pieces of bark in their
search for arthropod prey. They will also hide seed caches
by covering them up with pieces of bark. This species is
unusual not only in its foraging habits but also in its
breeding habits. Most breeding pairs recruit one or more
helpers, a system known as cooperative breeding. The
helpers assist in building the nest, feeding the incubating
female, and feeding the young before and after fedging.
Brown-headed Nuthatches nest in pine snags and
usually excavate their own nesting cavity. Due to their
nesting habits and habitat requirements, they are threatened
by habitat loss and degradation and their numbers have declined
signifcantly in the last century. Luckily, efforts to help the
endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker have apparently been
benefcial the Brown-headed Nuthatch.
Brown-headed Nuthatch.
Sarah' S bi rdS
Votes continues from cover
The municipal election is
conducted under the authority of
the Sullivans Island Municipal
Election Commission, explains
Charleston County Board of
Elections and Voter Registration
Director Patrick Lee. Though
the Mayoral race technically
could have been omitted from
the ballot, the SIMEC chose
to leave the race on the ballot,
and include the write in option
as well. SIMEC Chair Robie
Scott described the SC code
as a poorly written jumble of
provisions necessitating the
need for clarifcation.
Clarify they did, in the form of
an offcial motion at Mondays
meeting stating that all votes
cast would be counted. Scott
explained that several questions
still remain unanswered, such as
the ethics statement candidates
are required to complete
beforehand. Such issues will be
investigated over the course of
the coming weeks.
The winner will be determined,
like any SIMEC mandated
election, by whoever garners 50
percent plus one of the votes.
The Sullivans Island Municipal
Election will be on Tuesday, May
7. Polling takes place at Sunrise
Presbyterian Church.
L
ocal churches on the Isle
of Palms and Sullivan's
Island had a beautiful
sunrise service on Easter
morning at Breach Inlet. After
the service worshippers were
invited to attend breakfast at
the Isle of Palms Exchange Club
on Palm Blvd. This year, nearly
200 people enjoyed a breakfast
of pancakes, eggs, sausage
and grits, provided by member
of the IOP Exchange Club.
Exchangites begin preparing
breakfast about 4 a.m., to serve at 7 a.m. John Bushong, breakfast
coordinator, stated the Exchange Club has been providing this gift to
the community for almost twenty years.
For more information or to join the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, visit
www.iopexchange.org.
Easter Brunch Brings Islanders Together
BY PAMELA MARSH
April 19, 2013 9
5. The renovated park is beautiful. I would have to know the scope
and cost for renovation for the additional park on Middle Street. I
cant believe what a wonderful job the Park Foundation is doing.
Thank you for everything! Yes, the town should contribute more and
do so on a yearly basis. I would favor a Public Restroom but need to
study everything involved before I would say yes.
6. Sullivans Island has become very popular. We have to provide
services initially (Fire, Rescue, First Responder) to these visitors
and then cleanup after they leave. Our Town Employees invest a
signifcant amount of time each year to our guests. (The Business
District contributes monies for events they sponsor)
Parking in general is a problem but people usually fnd a place to
park. Most of these areas are free.
SI should pursue a kiosk system (which would require a waiver
from SCDOT) to capture this revenue.
Susan Middaugh
1. Sullivans Island is a family-friendly small town with a vibrant,
grassroots democracy and an amazing diversity of thought, opinion,
and architecture. This is our character. On Council, I will support
our new neighborhood school to continue to attract young families
to our community. I will protect Stith Park for the future. I will
work hard to solve the traffc and parking problems that threaten
our quiet neighborhoods. I will protect the historic fabric of our
community and also support architectural diversity. I will listen
to diverse opinions, explore diverse options, and seek solutions
to Island problems that balance progress with preservation of our
Island way-of-life.
2. My daughters attended SIES and I volunteered there many times.
I attended all relevant Council, Public and CCSD meetings. The
500-student school is the smallest that CCSD will build and the
building is designed to meet contemporary standards and the needs
of a partial magnet for science, math and coastal environment.
The exterior design is island-friendly, thanks to extensive citizen
input encouraged by Town Council. The location behind the
batteries and surrounded by trees lessens the impact of increased
size. The process has been diffcult for the Mayor and Council
members who have all sought the best for our Town. In future, all
Council meetings should be steamed live and archived to improve
transparency and communication.
3. I have followed this issue closely and read both the Consultant
report and citizen responses to the Town Questionnaire. I favor a
new, work-effcient, low-maintenance building on Town-owned land
near the Fire Station, but not in Stith Park. The specifc location and
design should refect broad input from Island citizens. The 10,000
sq. ft. size is an estimated maximum and the $3.5 million cost is
based on square footage. Both size and cost can be decreased by
effcient design as Council works with the architects (to be selected).
Funding should come from sales of Town property (old Town Hall
and parking lot, two Raven Drive lots) and low-interest loan or bond.
4. This land is protected by a land trust to provide our barrier island
with a buffer against storms and erosion and to preserve the lands
natural beauty and recreational value. It belongs to all of us. The
Town Plan is a compromise, reached with extensive public input
over several years. I agree with this plans duel goals: conservation
of our natural barrier island vegetation with attention to the
concerns of frst row homeowners. I favor the minimum intervention
needed to accomplish plan goals and the use of low impact methods.
For example: because our front beach homes are elevated, it is very
feasible to maintain pleasing view corridors through the natural
vegetation using selective pruning and culling without clear-
cutting. Greenbelt funds are paying for nature paths at Station 16.
Other grants are feasible. The Town is providing modest funding
to start removal of exotic invasive vegetation that will only get
worse. Volunteer labor, under professional supervision, can keep
costs down. For the long term, I propose a non-proft Foundation,
as at Kiawah and Spring Island. I view the lawsuit as an attempt
to circumvent the public process for the advantage of a few. Any
negotiated settlement will disenfranchise the many Island residents
who have participated in this public process and will set a very
unfortunate precedent.
5. The court renovations solved costly recurring problems caused
by poor drainage. I would like to see renovation of the Tennis courts
at our smaller Town park as well. The Town should contribute for
major park items, such as updated playground equipment. The
Park Foundation a few of our neighbors should not be expected
to raise major funding for amenities that are enjoyed by all and add
to Island property values. We badly need a public restroom for the
park. A parent with a 3 year-old and an infant cannot navigate a
port-o-let. The best solution would be a public restroom in the new
town hall, open daytime hours only.
6. Parking and traffc are both major problems in residential areas
near the beach and business district. These problems will spread
as the lowcountry population grows, and Town Council should
work toward solutions - for now, and for the long term. The no-
left-turn from Jasper onto Station 22 is diverting traffc through
residential streets and producing numerous U-turns this should
be reconsidered. Parking congestion in problem areas can be
decreased, in the short term, by greater enforcement of parking
regulations. Additional solutions are parking on a single side of
more streets and time limits on parking for non-residents, and
these will need DOT approval. Long-term solutions are paid parking
with downloaded permits and limits based on the number of non-
residential parking spots on the island. These will require changes to
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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
March.
March 1
Someone broke into a rental
home and stole four televisions.
A driver ran off the roadway and
into the marsh near the 600
block of Palm Boulevard. After
investigation, police determined
the driver was using narcotics at
the time of the crash.
March 2
Someone broke into the garage
of a home and stole various
tools.
An unknown person spray-
painted over the street sign at
Wildwood and Live Oak.
March 4
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop for a seatbelt violation.
Upon speaking with the driver,
the offcer determined that the
operator of the vehicle had no
drivers license or insurance on
the vehicle.
March 6
A victim reported that someone
entered her home and stole a
diamond broach.
A victim reported that a
possible known suspect
frequently appropriated a heat
exchanger from his pool. The
suspect worked for a local pool
company and after viewing video
surveillance, the suspect was
identifed and charged with petit
larceny.
March 9
Someone entered a house under
construction and removed the
copper wiring.
March 11
Wildwood and 41st Avenue.
March 14
A victim reported that someone
stole two bicycles from an
unsecured storage room in his
garage. The residence is a rental
property.
Someone stole a pedestrian sign
from a crosswalk in Wild Dunes.
March 15
An offcer on patrol observed
two men on their feet appearing
unsteady and carrying alcoholic
beverages. Upon further
investigation, the offcer
confrmed that both subjects
were intoxicated and possessing
alcoholic beverages.
March 16
Someone shattered the side
window of a vehicle parked in
the victims front yard.
An offcer conducted a traffc
stop on a golf cart being
operated on Palm Boulevard. The
driver was also riding with a red
Solo cup containing an alcoholic
beverage.
March 17
Someone entered a residence
and stole the homeowners cell
phone.
Offcers responded to a traffc
collision where a vehicle struck
another legally parked vehicle.
The driver of the moving car was
driving under the infuence of
alcohol.
March 19
Someone removed and stole a
homeowners pool pump handle.
March 21
41
st
Avenue.
Waterway Boulevard and 41st
Avenue.
March 22
and stole several pieces of the
homeowners jewelry.
March 23
A taxi-driver reported that
unknown suspects he was
carrying refused to pay full fare
for the taxi service.
A victim reported that multiple
subjects assaulted him while he
was on front beach.
March 25
through an opened rear porch
door and stole a fat screen
television.
March 28
An offcer observed a vehicle
driving in a reckless manner,
so he conducted a traffc stop.
While speaking
with the driver,
the offcer smelled
alcohol and later
confrmed that the
driver was under
the infuence of
alcohol.
I
ts hard to imagine Charleston without Mayor Joe Riley. His
service to the lowcountry continues to serve him well in election
after election, and many consider him to be an innovator in
putting Charleston on the map as a destination for culture, history,
cuisine, and so much more.
But if it werent for the great uncle of Sullivans Islander Hal
Coste, Mayor Riley wouldnt be here today.
Rewind to 1898. James Coste is a ripe, young, recently married
27-year-old. He serves as a member of the life-saving crew on
Sullivans Island, since the Coast Guard has yet to form. While off
duty, Coste enjoys a typical lowcountry evening on the island. As
he passes the area near Station 12, he hears the cry of a young
man in distress, and discovers that the boy is trapped in vicious
currents. With the assistance of two others, Coste jumps in the
water to rescue the drowning boy. The threesome helped pull
the child safely to shore, but in a moments notice, Coste himself
became trapped in the deadly currents. Unable to make it back to
shore, the young hero drowned.
Every person on the Island and in the city will recognize in him a
hero, whose triumph can only be felt in the hearts that cherish his
memory, reads a newspaper clipping from the Charleston Evening
Post, dated August 20, 1898.
I always heard the story from my aunt and grandfather, ancestor
Hal Coste says. As it turns out, that 12 year old boy that was
saved grew up to be the great-grandfather of Joe Riley. Coste adds
that the story of his great-uncle is what prompted his grandfather
to go into the lifesaving service through the Coast Guard.
In an ironic turn of events back in 1991, Hal Coste rescued a
group of drowning swimmers from the same spot where his great-
uncle perished nearly 100 years prior. Coste received a silver
lifesaving medal for his heroic efforts. It must run in the family.
On April 27, the Coast Guard is recognizing James Coste with a
posthumous award. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on the
grounds of the Historic Coast Guard district, 1815 IOn Avenue.
The public is invited to attend this special event.
PHOTOPrOvidedbyUSCOaSTGUard
A 1916 image of the
Lifesaving Station on Sullivan's Island with
surfmen and their rescue boats, showing the quarters building and boathouse.
Triumph, Tragedy, and a Tale of Heroism
SUlli van S i Sland Man COMMeMOraTed fOr li feSavi nG Servi CeS
by HannaH dOCkery
April 19, 2013 11
W
hen Meredith Nelson, owner of PrimeTime Fitness, asked
if I wanted to participate in Spring Training, a month-long
workout program, I was hesitant to respond. On any given
day you can fnd me in the gym, cruising along on the elliptical or
participating in the battle of to walk or to run on the treadmill. My
sister is a personal trainer, so I know the ins and outs of ftness. Ive
done burpees and boxing and mountain climbers and pretty much
anything else that seems exceedingly unnatural and slightly painful.
But Ive done it all in the privacy and comfort of my own home, while
my sisters uses me as a guinea pig for new exercise routines, and Im
not surrounded by ftness gurus or weight training junkies. I dont
mind if she sees me head to toe dripping with sweat and panting for
breath, but the thought of working out frst thing in the morning, out
in the open air, with a group of strangers it wasnt exactly on my
bucket list.
Despite my inclination to politely decline the invitation, I decided
to take a chance. Whats the worst that could happen? (Well, I could
embarrass myself, realize Im terribly out of shape, be shown up by
people twice my age)
Day 1
This was really Day 2 for the rest of the Spring Trainers, but I
missed Mondays kickoff session due to an early morning meeting. It
was also my birthday, which worked out nicely if Spring Training
kills me, at least I would get to celebrate my birthday frst.
Sarah was the instructor for today, and she had much more energy
than the rest of us at 7:55 a.m. At 8 on the dot, we jumped right in.
Sarah marked out the path that we were to jog, followed by 100 jump
ropes, followed by 50 mountain climbers (aka holding yourself up in
plank position while you alternate moving each leg into your chest).
After repeating this circuit three times, I was sure it was nearing the
9 a.m. stop time. Alright, everyone warmed up and ready to start?
she said. I was in for a long haul
The timed mile came next. Sure, Ive run a mile or two or maybe
even three in recent years, but I hadnt been timed since high school
tennis season. Im not a runner. I remember dreading the timed mile
when I had to take the Presidential Physical Fitness Test each year
in elementary school. A light jog or a nice long power walk is fne, but
Ive never been the girl to fnish frst (or even second or third) in any
sort of timed running competition. Pace yourself Hannah. You can
do this. Its just one measly mile, I told myself before we started. Keep
breathing. Just breathe.
Finishing under double digits, I mentally applauded my effort and
tried to act like I wasnt panting for breath in front of my other co-
spring trainees. It was kind of nice, knowing that Id run a mile before
8:30 a.m. We fnished up with some ab work (Ive been trying to fnd
my abs for years) and stretching. I left exhausted, but satisfed.
That wasnt so bad.
Day 2
Mother Nature prevented us Spring Trainers from meeting outside
as rain poured down in buckets. I took this as a good sign. Working
out inside seemed a little less threatening.
This morning, Meredith was our instructor. Her bright and bubbly
spirit made it clear that she hadnt only been up 30 minutes like
most of us and her energy spread throughout the group until we
were all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (or at least, open-eyed and
conscious). The workout consisted of fve rotational stations composed
of a variety of exercises, from boxing to reverse pull-ups, to some
rope shaking drill that made my arms feel as if they were going to
Spring Training: A Beginners J ourney
By HannaH Dockery
HealtH & wellness
Srping Training continues on page 14
May 6 Is l and Eye Cal endar April 19
Friday, april 19
Movie in the Lot
Enjoy a special family screening
of the Disney class The Lion King,
at Cinebarre. Hosted by the Dee
Norton Lowcountry Childrens
Center. Enjoy food, games, and
info booths for parents. Fun for
the whole family. Free and open to
the public. 963 Houston Northcutt
Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.
National Library Week
Crafternoon
Write and illustrate your own book
at the library! 3 p.m. Edgar Allen
Poe Library. 1921 Ion Avenue,
Sullivans Island.
East Coast Paddlesports and
Outdoor Festival
The popular East Coast Canoe
and Kayak Festival is expanding
to a variety of outdoor activities.
Continuing as one of the premier
paddlesports events on the Atlantic
Coast, the East Coast Paddlesports
and Outdoor Festival will feature
other recreation-related activities
in addition to its showcase of
kayaking, canoeing and stand up
paddleboarding. Runs through
April 21.
Charleston Race Week
This weekend regatta consists of
inshore and offshore races through
Sunday, April 22. Beach parties
after the races each night. $75.
Charleston Harbor Resort and
Marina, 20 Patriots Point, Mt.
Pleasant. For more info, visit www.
charlestonraceweek.com.
Saturday, april 20
Isle of Palms Annual Yard Sale
IOP Rec Department sponosors
this annual event, featuring over
50 vendors selling used and like
new items. Maximum 2 spaces per
vendor. Tables are not provided.
Those participating must be set
up by 7:30 a.m. ONLY used or
like new household items will
be allowed. The sale of retail or
wholesale items is not permitted.
8 a.m. 12 p.m. Isle of Palms
Recreation Department.
Beach Lovers Book Club
Join neighbors and friends as the
book club discusses Where We
Belong by Emily Giffn. 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.
Do-It-Yourself Arts and Crafts
Being crafty and creative is easy
with Ms. Graces help! Come
spend your Saturday morning
at the library. 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Edgar Allen Poe Library. 1921 Ion
Avenue, Sullivans Island.
Turtle Team Youth Education
and Interactive Workshop
Children will learn the positive
impact they can make on the
process of nesting, hatching and
other factors affecting successful
outcomes for our loggerhead
turtles, one of the Isle of Palms
most treasured assets. The
workshop includes 6 interactive
stations designed to inform the
participants of the early stages of
sea turtle life. Ages 10 and under.
Isle of Palms Front Beach.
Tae Kwon Do Tournament
Annual event will include
eliminations and fnals in forms
and sparring. USATMA Masters.
10 a.m. Isle of Palms Recreation
Department.
9
th
Annual Fam Jam
The Children's Museum of the
Lowcountry invites all children and
families of the lowcountry to the
9th Annual Free Fam Jam festival
at Marion Square in partnership
with the City of Charleston
Farmer's Market. Families have the
opportunity to take part in a series
of fun-flled, outdoor activities
and ftness demonstrations from
learning a new karate moves
with Japan Karate Institute and
channeling your inner butterfy
with Kids' Yoga Journey to leaping
around in jump castles. 10 a.m.
2 p.m. For more info, visit www.
explorecml.org.
Sunday, april 21
VFW Post 3137 Mens Auxiliary
Third Annual BBQ Cook Off
Join us for our annual BBQ butt
and rib cook off. Entrees must
be at Post by 3:30 p.m. and
judging begins at 4 p.m. Sign up
at VFW Post by April 15. Late
entries contact Buzzy Bramble at
404-245-8555. Dinner following
judging. Winners receive $100 and
coveted apron for a year. $7/plate
includes: butts, ribs, coleslaw,
potato salad, baked beans, and
dessert. 4 7 p.m.
Capers ECOrun
Barrier Island Eco Tours presents
the Capers ECOrun, a 10k & 5k
beach run/walk fundraiser with a
portion of proceeds benefting the
local hungry through Charleston
Chef's Feed the Need. Join in this
amazing natural experience on
one of the areas most pristine and
beautiful barrier islands. Ferry
to Capers Island will depart from
IOP Marina at 10 a.m. and returns
around 1 p.m. $35/adults, $25/
kids. For more info, visit www.
charlestonrunningclub.com.
Charleston Music Club Recital
The Charleston Music Club will
present its free annual student
awards recital in the Chapel
at Franke at Seaside. 1885
Rife Range Rd. Followed by
refreshments. 4 p.m. Call 442-
4835 for additional information.
Old Village Home, Garden,
and Art Tour
This special event will welcome
spring for attendees from all over
the lowcounty. Participants will
visit Old Village homes, enjoy food
prepared by local chefs, listen to
music, and view art for sale. Tours
are self-guided with garden experts
on hand. Supports American Red
Cross. $45 / $35 groups of ten or
more. 1 5 p.m. For more info,
visit www.lowcountryredcross.org.

Fishing on the Cooper: Spring
Fishing Kickoff
Free fshing tutorials. A
Lowcountry expert will be on hand
to share techniques that will make
fshing the Mount Pleasant Pier
a fun and rewarding experience.
Learn new techniques to land a
big one. An adult chaperone is
required for participants ages 15
and under. Registration is not
required. 1 2 p.m. Mt Pleasant
Fishing Pier. Ages 3 and up. Free.
WedneSday, april 24
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.
thurSday, april 25
Mah Jongg Nights at Poe Library
Come learn to play American Mah
Jong. No experience necessary.
Open to adults only. Poe Library,
1921 Ion Avenue, Sullivans
Island. 6 p.m.
IOP Police Meet and Greet
Come get to know your Isle of
Palms Police Department. Meet
and Greet will be held for residents
of Forest Trail Courts I and II, and
Cross Lane, at the corner of Forest
Trail and 34th Avenue. 5 6 p.m.
Friday, april 26
Kids Night Out at Isle of Palms
Rec Department
Drop your children off at the Rec
for a night out. Children will watch
a movie, play games and eat pizza.
$10 resident/ $15 non-resident.
6 8:30 p.m. IOP Recreation
Department.
Saturday, april 27
Shaggin on the Cooper
Spend an evening dancing on the
scenic Mount Pleasant Pier to live
music performed by Groove Train!
Beverages will be available for
purchase on-site. Only 800 tickets
will be sold for this event. Advance
purchase is recommended. In the
event of cancellation, tickets will
be good for any 2013 Shaggin on
the Cooper event. Series passes
also available. Call (843) 795-4386
for more information. Age: 3 & up.
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10
on-site if still available. 71 Harry
Hallman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.
Coast Guard Recognizes
Surfman Coste
Posthumous Award of Lifesaving
Silver Medal to will go to Surfman
Coste in this special celebration.
US Coast Guard Historic District.
1815 I'On Ave. Sullivan's Island.
10 a.m.
Sunday, april 28
Blessing of the Fleet and
Seafood Festival
The Mount Pleasant Pier's annual
event hosted by the Town of Mount
Pleasant. Festival features a boat
parade and ceremonial blessing
of the shrimp and fshing feet,
plus savory seafood samplings
from local restaurants, live
music, an arts and crafts show,
shag dancing and shrimp-eating
contests, and family-friendly
activities. Free admission. For a
full list of activities taking places
throughout Fleet Week, and for
details on the Blessing of the
Fleet and Seafood Festival, visit
www.townofmountpleasant.com.
11:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Mt. Pleasant
Memorial Waterfront Park.
tuSday, May 1
Recycle
Friday, May 3
Middle School Dance
Calling all middle schoolers! Any
6t
h
, 7
th
, or 8
th
grade student is
invited to the Isle of Palms Dance
with a DJ and concessions. A great
place to dance or hang out with
friends on a Friday night. 7 9:30
p.m. 24 28
th
Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Relay for Life
The journey to end cancer starts
with a single step. The American
Cancer Society invites you to take
that step with us by joining the
global Relay For Life movement.
When you walk to end cancer at a
Relay event, it's your opportunity
to not only honor cancer survivors
and remember loved ones lost, but
also to raise awareness about what
we can do to stay well from cancer
and raise money to help fuel the
world's largest walk to end cancer.
7 p.m. Park West Recreation
Complext. 1251 Park West
Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant. For more
info, visit www.relayforlife.org.
Saturday, May 4
County Waterparks Open
Splash Island in Mount Pleasant,
Splash Zone on James Island,
and Whirlin Waters in North
Charleston open for weekends only
beginning today. For details, visit
www.splashparks.com.
Monday, May 6
Mount Pleasant Artists
Guild Meeting
Meeting will consist of the annual
presentation of the annual
scholarship award to a local
graduating student, which is one
of the main goals of the Guild.
New board members will also
be presented. This will be the
fnal meeting of the season until
September. The Guild meets
September through May, the frst
Monday of each month, except
for September when we meet the
second Monday. New members
are always welcome. Social with
refreshments at 6:30 p.m. followed
with a meeting and guest speaker
at 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant City
Hall, 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mt.
Pleasant. For more information call
388-5425.
14 April 19, 2013
spontaneously combust. The hour was up sooner than I expected,
and though my body was completely worn out, I felt a sense of pride
and accomplishment that caught me off guard. I was actually looking
forward to Fridays workout.
Day 3
Spring arrived, fnally, and we were back on the courts. Third
day, third trainer. Kirk introduced himself while my eyes scanned
the whiteboard with the workout written out for the day. Burpees,
weighted crunches, moving plank here we go again. Todays workout
was no joke. We rotated between stations consisting of push-ups,
weighted crunches, jump ropes, and more, but and heres the killer
in between each station, we moved up and down the tennis court
together as a group in a series of cardio exercises. From suicides (if
you dont know what this is, the name is a pretty good indicator) to
traveling lunges, once again I found myself short of breath and full of
sweat.
We fnished the entire rotational set and I was ready to strip off my
tennis shoes and run jump in the ocean, until Kirk told us that we
were going to repeat the entire set. Its only 8:30! he said. I looked
to my left to see if the fremen were outside, just incase I need a
stretcher to come rescue me.

Day 4
Back to Sarah. Today were doing 20 20 -20, she said, which
meant 20 minutes cardio, 20 minutes core, and 20 minutes stretching.
Not bad at all, I thought. Maybe todays workout will be the easiest
so far. That thought lasted until Sarah said that we were to run two
miles in twenty minutes. I looked at Candy, a tall slim islander who
resembles what I hope to look like at her age, and shared a sense
of mutual uneasiness. What happens if we dont fnish? she said,
laughing. I felt relieved to know I wasnt the only one.
Incidentally enough, it wasnt that bad. I couldnt tell if this was
because Im getting in better shape (from just three days of training)
or if its because I was getting to know my fellow athletes. I started
the run with Buddy, who soon left me in the dust, and I fnished
alongside Candy and Venice, as we panted while trying to encourage
one another. This isnt so terrible, I thought to myself. Be glad you
can run. Be glad you can keep up. I watched Jenna and Joe, the
married couple and oldest of the bunch, jog alongside each other. I
couldnt help but think I hope I have what they do one day.
Day 5
Mother Nature reappeared donning April showers, and we were back
indoors. Kirk, the trainer for the day, walked us through the series of
stations that would combine weight training with cardio. This funky
machine called Jacobs Ladder proved to look a lot more fun than it
actually was, and during my 60-seconds at the high knees station,
I thought my heart just might burst out of my chest. Only 30 more
seconds, you can do it! Looking great! Kirk encouraged, and we all
perked up a bit, giving it a little more than we thought we had in us.
Once again, we rotated through each station twice. Panting, sweating,
and short of air, we fnished around 8:50 leaving the best part for
last stretching. Gathered with my fellow trainees, we plopped down
on the foor and I wondered if we would make it back up.
Alright everyone, thats it for the day. Great job! Kirk said. We all
clapped and high-fved, each of us feeling proud, accomplished, and
in much better shape than when we began. I could get used to this.
Saturday, I couldnt feel my arms.
Back for more? Well, I made it through two weeks of training. What
started as hesitancy on my behalf has easily turned into the best
part of my week. Its hard to beat getting up and completing a great
workout in the fresh spring air (just remember your bug spray and
allergy medicine) frst thing in the morning. And, believe it or not,
Im looking forward to the next few weeks of Spring Training with the
new friends Ive made, and Sarah, Meredith, and Kirk, the ftness
connoisseurs, leading the charge. Who knows? After its all over, I
may just stick around for more.
Spring Training continues from page 11
15 April 19, 2013
State ordinances, but this effort should start soon.
Pat ONeil
1. During the well-attended community meetings in our zoning
revision process about 10 years ago, the following vision of the
Island was drafted by residents: A comfortable home at the beach,
safe and friendly, where individuality and diversity are celebrated,
neighborhoods are respected, island resources are appreciated,
history is intertwined, and families and neighbors seek to thrive.
I cant improve upon that description of the Islands character. Ive
been privileged to serve the Town for about 20 years (8 on Planning
Commission, 12 on Town Council) and to contribute to protecting
the Island features that drew us all here. What I have done is the
best indicator of what I will do if graced with another four years on
Council.
2. Ive been a strong Council supporter of keeping our superb
elementary school on the Island. The new building will necessarily
be much bigger; its outdated, bursting-at-the-seams predecessor
was too small, and current state requirements are much larger. The
modest increase in enrollment contributes relatively little to the size.
Through the Town Council Building Committee, I have been vitally
involved in working with the school board architects to achieve a
design we can all be proud of.
The approval process was extremely open, deliberate and vigorously
debated. What I fnd heartbreaking is that retaining a remarkable
elementary school has become such a divisive issue. I hope to work
toward restoring our Island-wide pride in our school, and our sense
of community.
3. As Chair of the Real Estate committee, I have led the effort to
explore the best options for a permanent Town Hall. We sought
architectural consultants knowledgeable in municipal facilities.
The Creech team conducted a systematic analysis of our space and
layout needs for effcient Town functioning, and compared those
needs to three options (old Town Hall, former Ft. Moultrie PX/
Gym at 1714 Middle, new building on Fire Station/Park campus).
I favored the historic and magnifcently restored historic PX/gym,
but after public meetings and input, Council decided on the latter
option, which has different but equally impressive advantages. I
am working on the Building Committee to select an architect team
to produce a great design for a new cost-effective Town Hall that
celebrates and enhances our unique Island.
4. What a unique jewel! A few blocks from your house, you can walk
through a developing maritime forest and newer natural habitats, all
with diverse wildlife, to a pristine beach with a view of shorebirds,
porpoises, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston skyline!
I have long maintained that the Town, as owner of this resource,
should be a better steward and a better neighbor. I have led the
longstanding, highly public and participatory process to craft a
management plan to better achieve this goal. I look forward to adopting
a consensually applauded plan in the very near future. However, we
are already working to enhance the appeal of this resource. Recently,
we utilized Greenbelt funds to create a nature trail off of the Station
16 path to showcase the habitats in this area.
Regarding the lawsuit by the four residents, since I am a member of
the class of defendants and was deposed, I cannot further comment.
Finally, lets not forget our other splendid natural resource: the
back beach (marsh and creeks). I was a leader of the multiyear
effort that resulted in the land trust protection last year of two parcels
abutting this part of our environment: the feld at Station 19, and the
site of the old Pitt Street Bridge at Station 9. I will work to expand the
protection of public access to the marsh and creeks.
5. Under the committed leadership of Recreation Chair Mary Jane
Watson, there have been great improvements in the Towns support
of the park and other recreation activities. The Park Foundation
is an important partner in these efforts, but over the last several
years the Town has assumed an appropriately greater share of
responsibility. For example, the Town contributed about 2/3 of the
costs of recent renovations of the Stith Park tennis and basketball
courts, while the remaining 1/3 were generously supported by the
Park Foundation and the Bishop Family Foundation.
I supported these improvements and am delighted with the results.
I also support the provision of more appropriate bathroom facilities at
Stith Park, and renovation or replacement of the other tennis courts
currently between Poe and Middle Streets.
6. Many declining communities would love to have our problems of
excess popularity. But we have real and growing challenges: there
is only so much Island to go around. In my Town leadership on
zoning issues, I have tried to balance the goal of a small-but-vibrant
commercial district that a healthy town needs, with the ability of
residents to carry on their lives without inappropriate disruption.
Beach parking has long been a problem in this area (I got my frst
parking ticket weeks after arriving in 1973), and grows annually. The
Town has studied the issue thoroughly; every possible solution has
accompanying costs. The cost/beneft ratio changes over time, and
we must prepare to enact reasonable measures when appropriate.
Mike Perkis
1. During my past 8 years on Council I have worked extremely
hard to protect this unique island as a premier family residential
community. The Council, with the consent of the residents, has
enacted several measures to preserve the islands residential quality
of life. We have a moratorium on short-term rentals. We have
protected and increased green space. We have restricted new bars
and restaurants and limited the size of new homes while preserving
historic homes. I will continue to strongly support the Councils
efforts to keep this protection in place.
2. The entire process for the rebuilding of SIES has been a very
thorough pro-active public review process. Since January 2010,
when ALL of Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuilding,
the public has been invited to be involved in all the important
elements of the rebuilding. Over the past 2- years there were over
30 public meetings where the school was discussed. In addition,
there were 6 specifc design meetings run by the Town and 3 public
charettes run by the school district. These design meetings were
attended by interested residents and the chairman and vice chair
of our design review board and the Historic Charleston Foundation.
Their input was invaluable in creating a building that fts our
Sullivans Island character from a scale and massing perspective.
As the mayor pro tem, I played an integral part in the entire school
development process from the negotiation of the new lease through
the agreement of the fnal exterior design. While this has been a
sometimes diffcult, stressful and time-consuming effort, I feel it
is extremely important to continue the historical tradition of an
elementary school on the island.
3. The primary reason for the rebuilding of a new town hall was the
need to move our towns employees. The Town hired a consultant
16 April 19, 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
B
each season is quickly approaching, or shall I say basically here.
It is helping steer my cooking choices in a healthy direction.
Salads are a typical go to when you think of a healthy meal,
but unless its an elaborate salad it can get boring pretty quickly.
So what I have been turning to lately is quinoa. Referred to as the
Mother of all Grains by the Incas who must have known a thing or
too because quinoa is trending right now. I was late to jump on the
bandwagon and cooked it for my frst time about a month ago. There
was something about it that intimidated me. I quickly learned that
there was nothing to fear but only something to love.
What is great about quinoa is it has a nutty neutral favor so you
can really do whatever you want with it. Ive been making big batches
of it on Sunday so I have it ready to go to take for lunches or quick
dinners. What I fell in love with was quinoa fried rice. Saut up any
vegetables that you would want in a fried rice, add ginger, soy sauce
and an egg and you got yourself a delicious, take out feeling, home
cooked mealoh and of course healthy.
Want to talk about a certain spring vegetable? Write to me at
lowcountrybites@gmail.com and let me know!
Quinoa Fried rice From damndelicious
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 head broccoli, cut into forets
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 carrots, peeled and grated
3 cups cooked quinoa (2 if you want more it be heavier on the
veggie side)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 green onions, sliced
Sriracha, for serving
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over
medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring
often, until onions become translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini. Cook, stirring
constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add
corn, peas, carrots and quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, until
heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Add ginger and soy sauce, and gently toss to combine. Cook,
stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Stir in green onions and eggs (cook on the side into a scramble
or make a well in the vegetables and fry egg there).
Serve with Sriracha if you want some extra kick. Serves 4 to 6
Quinoa Fried Rice
By Kelsey Colt
17 April 19, 2013
who performed a space needs study and identifed potential
locations. The 3 potential sites were the old town hall, a private
historic residence and a new building near the fre station on Middle
Street. Between input from residents and the results of a survey,
the fre station/Middle Street site was selected as the best option.
The benefts of this site are many. The government center will be in
one location which is centrally located and outside of the residential
areas. Also this option will have the lowest annual maintenance
costs. After council selects an architect, there will be public input
on what the new town hall looks like. The funds to pay for the new
Town Hall will come from the sale of the old location and the sale of
several town owned lots, and, if necessary, the issuance of a bond.
4. For my 8 years on council I have been an active supporter for
the protection of the unique green spaces we have on Sullivans
Island. I am especially proud to be one of the lead advocates for the
protection of this fabulous maritime eco-system. I also supported
and was instrumental in the establishment of a 3-acre park at
Station 19 (aka The Dump). While the accreted land is protected
by a 1991 agreement with the Lowcountry Open Land Trust and
town ordinances, Council felt a more comprehensive management
plan was needed to enhance this natural resource. I also recognize
that the fnal plan must take into account the impact to the quality
of life to the adjacent property owners. The Council has approved
the overall principles with a draft plan and is now preparing specifc
plans by management unit to present to the public for their input.
Council has recently approved plans for the removal of invasive
species and will be working on plans for transitional zones. Funding
for the initial work will come from operating revenues. The overall
implementation will be funded by a combination of local residences
contributions, grants and operating revenues. As to the lawsuit,
the Towns attorney, with assistance from outside counsel, will
vigorously defend the Town. While this effort takes from our limited
town fnancial resources, it should not impact the completion of a
comprehensive, well-documented, science based plan that takes into
account the needs of the adjacent property owners.
5. Many residents have commented that the renovation of the
tennis/basketball courts were a tremendous improvement to Stith
Park. The funding for this project was collaboration between the
Town, The Park Foundation and a local family. This collaboration
is a wonderful example of how the town and local organizations
and families can work together to stretch our limited resources for
the maximum beneft of all our residents. The Council will discuss
with the Park Foundation and the public how best to renovate and
improve the play areas on Poe Avenue by exploring all possible
options. Also, I support the plans for the new town hall to include a
public bathroom that will replace the port-o-let.
6. It is clear that the tremendous growth in the lowcountry has
impacted our community. When we frst moved to the area in 1979
there were 6,000 residents in Mt. Pleasant. There are now over
60,000! Many of these people are drawn to our beautiful, family
friendly beaches. We must also recognize that many people come
to our churches, post offce, medical practices, restaurants and Ft.
Moultrie. In an average year Ft. Moultrie has over 75,000 visitors!
Although we welcome everyone to our island, we must never lose
sight of our residents needs. Their quality of life must never be
compromised. In order to provide this protection, the Town has
increased police presence, not only in the business district, but
also in the surrounding residential areas. The noise ordinance was
enhanced to strengthen our ability to monitor loud talking in the
residential areas (we all remember the media attention from that
change!). Our town police force has been augmented with additional
offcers from Charleston County. We have actively enforced parking
violations to insure that residential access is protected and that
emergency vehicles can move rapidly on our narrow roads. Council
has investigated several paid parking options, but the State
requirement to maintain the same level of parking with paved
parking areas diminished the value of this approach.
The Sullivan's Island Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday,
May 7, 2013 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church from 7a.m. to 7 p.m.
April 19, 2013 18
pets
Taking the Pups by Storm
Help Your Dog conquer THunDersTorm Anxi eTY
BY KATHerine sAenger
H
appy was happily
lounging in our clinic
offce the other day, until
an unexpected storm rolled in.
I was in the offce with her at
5:00 and all was fne. I checked
back in on her one hour later,
as the storm still raged, and she
had destroyed the boxes of fles
that were waiting to go to the
shredder. The good news is that
I can cancel the shredding truck,
but the bad news is that Happy
must have been scared out of
her wits for the one hour that the
storm lasted.
Thunderstorm
anxiety will
primarily occur
in dogs,
although I
have heard
of some
cats
who hide or urinate
inappropriately during thunder
activity. Affected dogs quiver
all over and then begin to seek
human attention or a safe place.
They pace and pant relentlessly.
Some even lose bladder or bowel
control.
During a thunderstorm, when
we arent home, Happy pries
open the closet door and climbs
in on top of shoes and sports
equipment. When we are home,
she paces, pants, shakes, and
stays close to our feet. She begins
this behavior long before we can
actually hear the thunder.
Other dogs have much more
extreme reactions and
cause severe damage to
their home. Phobic dogs
left outdoors may dive
through glass and screens
to get indoors.
Left untreated,
thunderstorm anxiety
gets worse with age and
can be exaggerated
by a particularly
violent storm.
Many dogs
with other anxieties develop
thunderstorm anxiety later
in life. Sometimes a move or
the loss of a loved one (human
or animal) can trigger the phobia.
Most of these dogs are also afraid
of freworks and gunshots, but
this isnt always true. Some dogs
that freak out every Fourth of
July are not affected by storms
at all.
The most important thing for
people to understand is that
coddling the pet during this
behavior is the worst thing you
can do. Coddling does two things
to exaggerate this behavior.
First, it actually rewards the
behavior and causes dogs to
enhance the behavior to get more
attention. Second, it may make
the dog think that there really
is something wrong that they
need to be protected from. They
sense your anxiety too, and even
though you may be more anxious
about the dog than about the
storm itself, the dog associates
your anxiety with the storm.
So, what do you do? It is
unbelievably hard not to console
your pet when he or she is upset,
so here are some other things to
try.
Buy or make a recording of
thunderstorms. These are readily
available with and without
music. Play it loudly to make
sure it elicits the fear response. If
it does, then use this recording to
slowly modify your pets behavior.
During the frst training sessions,
play the recording below your
level of hearing and work with
your dog on fun tricks, play his
favorite game or work with a
simple sit and stay routine using
treats as rewards. During each
session, increase the volume by
one notch. If the dog shows any
signs of fear, back down to the
previous level, continuing to keep
your dog's attention with games
and tricks rather than coddling.
Eventually, you will be able to
increase the volume to a real
level with the dog, demonstrating
confdence, and think of all the
new tricks hell know! Practice
this for 10 minutes once or twice
a day.
If a real thunderstorm does
catch you by surprise, try to
project confdence, not concern.
Practice the above tricks and
obedience training during
the storm. Use the storm as
feeding time to provide positive
reinforcement.
If your pet is not responding
well to the recordings, you may
want to consider getting some
behavior-
modifying drugs.
Your veterinarian can help
you choose the one that will work
best for your pet. Sedatives are
often useful if given half an hour
before thunderstorm activity.
These drugs are less effective if
they are given after the fear has
already begun. Anti-anxiety
drugs that are given daily may
be more useful during our
thunderstorm and hurricane
season since storms come so
regularly. These drugs dont
have immediate effect, but after
two weeks of use, they greatly
increase the threshold trigger for
anxiety. Daily anti-anxieties are
a particularly good choice if your
dog also has other anxieties.
I have had good luck with the
Storm Cape (www.stormdefender.
com), which modifes the static
electricity that the dogs are picking
up in the air. Happy responds
really well to the Thunder Shirt
(www.thundershirt.com) These
shirts apply soothing pressure
around the chest that calms the
dog in all situations.
The Bach Flower Rescue
Remedy is an herbal drop which
works very quickly to calm a dog.
Two, four, or six drops on the
tongue for small, medium and
large dogs respectively, can work
for mildly affected dogs. You can
use Rescue Remedy with other
drugs if they need even more
relaxation.
No pill or shirt is going to cure
your dog of this problem, but
using all of the above treatments
will help alleviate some of the
signs of anxiety. Relapse to severe
anxiety is common, so continue to
project the confdence that your
pet needs in its leader. Projecting
this image for young dogs can
actually help prevent this scary
and dangerous phobia.
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.
19 April 19, 2013
A
part from old plantation
homes, a historic
downtown, and beautiful
beaches, the Charleston area is
known for one thing humidity.
Temperatures are already
reaching 80, and that infamous
lowcountry clamminess has made
its appearance, and wont be
going anywhere until September.
Frizzed hair and wet shirts will
soon become the norm.
Or will they? Well, the
frizzed hair may not be going
anywhere (sorry ladies) but a new
technology is changing the way
we think about sweat. If damp
underarms have ever prevented
you from feeling comfortable in
a board meeting, raising your
hand in class, or letting loose
on the dance foor, youre not
alone. An estimated 3 percent of
the population struggles from a
disorder known as hyperhidrosis,
or in laymans terms, excessive
sweating.
Hyperhidrosis is considered a
disorder of the nervous system,
explains Marshall White, MD,
and board certifed neurologist.
Its a term used to describe
people who suffer from excessive
sweating, even while at rest or in
cooler temperatures. Though the
condition is not typically harmful
or indicative of a greater problem,
it can often lead to embarrassing
sweat stains or uncomfortable
moisture under the arms, on
hands, or even feet. Usually
even prescription strength
antiperspirants arent enough to
combat the sweat.
Seeing a need to assist those
individuals with hyperhidrosis,
White joined Dont Sweat It! the
lowcountrys answer to excessive
sweating. While Botox has been
considered the most popular
solution to treating hyperhidrosis
in prior years, the procedure
only lasts six to nine months
and is a temporary solution to a
permanent problem. Dr. White
and his team are excited about
a new technology, known as
miraDry, to pave the way for the
future in treating hyperhidrosis.
This groundbreaking, non-
invasive procedure uses
controlled energy to eliminate
sweat glands in the underarm
region. Though it seems a little
too good to be true, miraDry
certainly seems promising.
Dr. White explains that the
procedure is safe, FDA approved,
and has garnered extremely
positive results. And because
only 2 percent of the bodys
sweat glands are located in the
underarm, removing some of
the glands will not debilitate the
body from cooling itself naturally.
The procedure requires two
treatment, each of which last
an hour, and after the second
treatment, patients experience a
whopping 90 percent reduction
in underarm sweating.
Jennifer White, the offce
administrator and marketing
coordinator at Dont Sweat It! can
attest frst hand to the difference
miraDry made in her own life,
after experiencing the treatment.
I couldnt be happier, she
explains. I love that now I can
wear pastel colors and cute tops
without having to worry about
sweat rings. Its made a huge
difference in my life already.
Perhaps what is most appealing
about the procedure is that the
effects are lasting no repetitive
procedures or routine checkups.
The recovery process is
anything but sweat, blood, and
tears. Most patients require
little to no downtime after the
procedure, and apart from a
little swelling or soreness, the
inconvenience is minimal. I
had one of my patients get the
procedure done one afternoon
and she was back at work the
next day, Dr. White explains.
So next time you fnd yourself
unable to enjoy an evening out on
the town midsummer because of
those pesky dripping underarms,
remember that advancements in
medicine and technology might
have the solution.
Dont Sweat It! is located at
1275 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in
Mt. Pleasant. For more information
or to schedule a consultation,
call 884-6800 or email info@
dontsweatitsc.com.
Dont Break a Sweat
NEW TECHNOLOGY SAFELY REMOVES SWEAT GLANDS FOR THOSE W TH HYPERH DROS S
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
20 April 19, 2013
RoadtRi ps ChaRleston!
O
ur son and his girlfriend
are the most active
people I know. When they
surf mountain-sized waves or
catapult through the air behind
weight boards, I settle for living
vicariously, but recently they
introduced me to one of the
lowcountrys best new adrenaline
pumping adventures: the new
bike trail near Wannamaker Park
in Goose Creek. Opened in May
2012, the trail is one the areas
best destination for off-road
bicycling.
Its a little hard to fnd since it
is not in Wannamaker Park at all
but a mile away off of Westview
Boulevard on the Berkeley County
line. Once you fnd the trail
though it is pretty well marked.
Brad Phillips who designed and
helped build the trail described
it as being suitable for beginners
but built for experienced riders.
It seems to me that the beginners
would have to be reckless ten
year olds (with lots of parent-
supplied safety equipment) or
cautious adults. Its really a
trail for seasoned riders who
relish squeezing between trees
and bucking along the bumpy
contours.
On my frst visit it took awhile
to relax and gain momentum. You
need to move fast enough to ride
over the many berms and avoid
the tree limbs on the narrow trail.
Branches seemed to be reaching
out to snag my handlebars. But
once I overcame my trepidation
and started going a little faster,
I developed a rhythm. I kept
visualizing playing Bach on the
piano as I rode, trying to keep
a steady pace, concentrating
every second and using my best
coordination. Riding over the
inclines, its important to have
your feet parallel to the ground
at the crest of the little hills so
the pedals dont catch the ground
and topple the bike. Being the
lowcountry, the trail is otherwise
fat but winds in loopy curves.
There are still a lot of roots to
transverse since this is a new
trail and I was glad to have my
trusty Schwinn with shock
absorbers. Along the eight miles
there are frequent opportunities
to exit early and then there is
The Ridge.
Nave and unaware since this
was my frst trip there, I gamely
rode up the embankment to
check it out but soon realized
it was beyond me. Riders have
said its like riding on a dragons
back with a series of extreme
rises and potholes. Its trickiest
feature is nicknamed The Toilet
Bowl for its steep sudden inclines
Fat Tire Freak-Out
By Carol antman
Roadtrip continues on page 22
If You Go:
Directions and a short video: www.ccprc.
com/index.aspx?nid=1532 be aware that the
directions include a turn at St. James Ave.
where the sign says Hwy 176 instead.
21 April 19, 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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S
pring is in the air or, at the very least, its on the calendar.
And if youre like many people, you may be looking forward to
doing some spring-cleaning around your house and yard. But
this year, why not go beyond your physical environment and do some
sprucing up of your fnancial situation?
Here are a few possibilities to consider:
Cleanyourportfolioofclutter. When you go through your
house, you may fnd some clutter in closets, storage areas, on
top of desks, under beds or just about any other place. Your
investment portfolio also may contain clutter, in the form of
investments that no longer meet your needs. Consequently, its
a good idea to de-clutter your portfolio periodically by selling
those extraneous investments and using the proceeds to help
purchase others that may be more effective in helping you make
progress toward your fnancial goals.
Consolidate your investments in one place. As you clean
your house, you may fnd that you have many common items,
such as brooms, hammers, duct tape and so on, scattered
among various rooms. It might be more effcient to keep all such
objects in one central location; this can help prevent you from
needlessly replacing or duplicating them. As an investor, you
may have an IRA with one fnancial services provider, an old
401(k) with a different one, and some other investments with
yet another institution. If you consolidated all these investment
vehicles with one provider, you might be able to save some fees
and expenses. Perhaps even more importantly, by uniting all
your investments in one place, you may fnd it easier to follow a
central, unifed investment strategy.
Check for gaps in your fnancial strategy. Every spring,
its a good idea to check your gutters for leaks, your sidewalks
for cracks and your paint for chips. By doing so, youll help
protect your home and surroundings. To help protect your
familys future, its important to have adequate life and disability
insurance.
Plantseedsforgrowth. When spring arrives, its time to plant
the seeds for your fowers and vegetables. As an investor, you
also have to be concerned about growth. Specifcally, youll want
to consider investments that have the potential to grow enough
to help provide the fnancial resources to meet your long-
term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Consequently,
you should review your portfolio to determine if it contains
an appropriate amount of growth-oriented vehicles for your
individual objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.
Seek professional assistance. When youre tidying up for
spring, you may fnd some jobs that you cant do alone, such
as cleaning a heavily stained carpet, unclogging a blocked drain
or trimming the highest branches on a tree. For these tasks,
you might need to call in trained professionals. Its the same
with investing: You can do some things on your own, but for
complex tasks such as creating and maintaining an appropriate
investment strategy, you may need to work with a fnancial
professional.
Consider putting these spring-cleaning tips to work soon. They may
just help put some sparkle and shine into your fnancial house.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Get Ready for Some
(Financial) Spring Cleaning
BY DM MATOUCHEV
and descents that require riding
fast to overcome. The half-mile
Ridge is the result of dirt left
behind during the excavation
of the canal that sits beside
it ready for me to fall into, I
imagined. Reluctantly, I walked
my bike along. Of course, my son
and his girlfriend thought the
ridge was the best part!
On my second visit Wayne Miller
was fnishing his ride as I arrived.
Its awfully muddy in there
today, he warned. Lots of deer
though. Wayne prefers biking in
Marrington Plantation where you
can build up quite a lot of speed
and not be as vigilant about
obstacles. I encountered the mud
right away. Big swampy potholes
pock marked the trail and sucked
on my shoes as I walked my bike
past each one. Flooded expanses
covered acres of the forest but the
trail was mostly passable. I tried
to capture the elusive fow that
experienced riders talk about this
trail possessing: a rhythmical
pace as each move leads to the
next over the rises and dips. But
the purple wisteria blossoms that
had foated down to dot the trail
distracted me, their sinuous vines
that snaked towards the blue sky
and the springtime bird calls in
the otherwise silent forest.
Before it gets too hot and buggy,
go check out this new close-by
thrill ride. Or put this article in
your Future Adventures File.
You have a Future Adventures
File dont you? We have all got to
give huge credit to the volunteers
from Low Country Fat Tire Freaks
who spent thousands of hours
working in cooperation with
Charleston County Parks and
Recreation Commission to build
this trail from scratch and create
the berms and twists that make
the ride exciting. Theyve created
quite a joyride for us.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a
feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.
Each month the column presents
adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours
drive of Charleston. Carol
Antmans passion for outdoor and
artistic experiences has led her
to exotic and nearby destinations
far and wide. For more photos
and links or to make comments
or suggestions, please see www.
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
Roadtrip continues from page 20
says. I was born here, and I was
ready for the opportunity to come
back. The lifestyle, the culture,
the food, the island you cant
beat it.
Stoney and Stith are confdent
that Boles has what it takes
to implement their vision and
produce the freshest and fnest
tastebud temptations around.
Hes hands down as good as
any chef downtown, Stoney
says. Boles' ever-changing
rotational menu will feature
what he describes as farm to
table cuisine, capitalizing on
unique culinary creations and
combinations that will transform
traditional, familiar favorites into
delicious, one-of-a-kind entrees.
Seafood and southern dishes will
accent most of the menu, but a
massive brick oven will produce
fatbread pizzas to add to the
tempting mix of treats. Dont
expect just a plain pepperoni
pizza, Boles says, as he orders
mozzarella from the only provider
in the world that boasts cheese
from grass-fed water buffalos.
Clearly, quality is priority.
One of the most anticipated
aspects of SALT 22 will be the raw
bar. Offering the freshest
seafood possible, the
raw bar will feature
favorites such as clams,
oysters, and soft shell
crab, to delectable treats
like crudo and ceviche.
Were contacting all
the local providers.
Whatever we offer on a
particular day will be
because its the freshest
fsh we could get,
Stoney says. Located
where the old Station 22
bar used to rest, the raw
bar will be one of the
most popular features of
SALT 22.
If all this talk of fresh fsh and
fantastic food has your stomach
rumbling, go ahead and whet
your palate the restaurateurs
will launch a soft opening on
Wednesday, April 24. The duo is
using the opportunity to acclimate
their staff to running the place as
well as raise money for Sullivans
Island Elementary School, the
Fire and Rescue Department,
and MUSC Childrens hospital.
Depending on how things go at
the soft opening, we will know
more about when to schedule our
regular opening, Stith says. But
it will be a fun, public event and
a chance to raise money for some
great organizations.
For loyalists reminiscing about
the former days of Station 22,
dont worry; SALT 22 will remain
true to its beginnings. Were going
for something classic, explains
Stith. It will be a comfortable
space to enjoy good conversation,
and great food. Were bringing
some light in. Were upgrading
what was already a great place.
The restaurant will be open
for dinner nightly beginning at 5
p.m., and offer a brunch spread
on Saturday and Sunday, from 11
a.m. 3 p.m.
22 April 19, 2013
Salt continues from cover
(left to right) Richard Stoney and Marshall Stith get
ready for the grand opening of Salt 22.
(left) Robin Canfeld, bar manager, and (right) Jessie Brewer, bartender,
in front of SALT 22's new patio bar.
Computer Corner
23 April 19, 2013
I
ts springtime and you need
a new computer! So what
should you do?
First off, stop and think about
why you need a new computer.
Are you going to the mountains
for a couple of months and want a
laptop to take rather than drag the
desktop and monitor with you, or
are you just tired of the old thing
and want something new? There
are all sorts of reasons for a new
device, including age, accidents,
water damage, etc. One that is a
bit more involved is the, "I want
the new thing" syndrome. All
can be valid reasons (you really
don't need a "valid" reason) and
the best advice I can give you is
to consider a bit prior to going to
the store and buying something.
If considering Windows based
laptops (or desktops) there are a
variety of styles and shapes with
large screens as big as 19 inches
(measured diagonally) and as
little as 11 inches. The weight
can be as little as 3 pounds and
upwards of 10 pounds. A great
option is to go to a place like Best
Buy and look at all of them, but
make up your mind prior to going
in that you are only looking! Its
hard to do, but it will possibly
save you a trip back with the
impulse purchase being not what
you really wanted. The other
consideration is the Operating
System offered now which is
Windows 8. Remember the OS is
what makes the computer work
and there are lots of reviews
of the latest Windows OS that
are unfattering at best. I would
consider checking out what kind
of laptop you would like and
then consider looking online for
a similar one that has Windows
7 OS. Both Dell and HP websites
at this time still offer Windows 7
OS laptops (and desktops). With
desktops the considerations are
a bit less. You can choose a slim
box or full-size, along with the
amount of ram and hard drive
size. Prices vary but a basic
laptop can be as little as $300
350 and can go over $2,000 for
special top of the line products.
If looking at Apple products,
you again have different sizes,
shapes, and weight but it is all
available at either the Apple store
downtown or online. In some
cases you might fnd a slight
savings at other websites, but not
much. Again look, but dont buy
right away. Give it a day or so to
sink in. Apple has great products;
they work well but the price can
be a bit of a turn-off. The least
priced new laptop starts right at
$999 and goes up very quickly.
Some can run above $3,000.
Finally, when considering what
to buy you might fnd yourself
looking at a tablet. A good use of
this would be the example I gave.
You are going somewhere from
home for a couple of months,
and you want to be able
to access email and the
internet but really don't
want to set up an internet
account with all the hardware
at the place you are staying. You
just want to be able to use it for
a short while and also be able
to access email while traveling.
In this case a tablet may ft the
bill. A good example would be the
iPad because it is easy to use, can
access the 3g/4g services from
cell phone companies and is very
portable. Make sure if buying
it for this purpose that you get
the model that can access cell
phone service. Again check out
the Apple store, either downtown
or online. After deciding what
you want then check out some
stores locally because in the case
of iPad's you can sometimes fnd
deals that are 5 to 10 percent off.
Another option are Android based
tablets
that can be
about half the cost of an iPad. I
use one myself but they are a bit
harder to set up. If you are not a
big "tech" person I would suggest
biting the bullet, and paying the
$499 and getting an iPad. Oh,
and there are Windows based
tablets not my choice but they
are available.
I hope this helps, and as always
if you need professional help I am
available,
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.
Time for a New Computer?
By BoB Hooper aka rent a BoB

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