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By Kristin HacKler
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his April, it might be
easier to get to the Isle
of Palms than it ever has
been and it wont contribute
to the parking issue in the
process.
For the past few months,
Lowcountry Loop Trolley
owner Derrick Williams has
been attending Isle of Palms
Council meetings to garner
support for his concept of a
Hop On, Hop Off trolley system
specifcally for Mount Pleasant
and Isle of Palms. Because of
the growing parking issues on
the island, the concept was
greeted with encouragement
as the trolleys will drop off
and pick up visitors on the
hour between 9 a.m. and
7 p.m., seven days a week,
thereby reducing the number
of parked cars.
Its not a van or a taxi, its
fun and entertaining ride,
said Williams. The trolleys,
he explained, are designed to
look similar to the antiquated
trolleys used by the DASH
system downtown. Painted the
traditional Charleston Green,
the trolleys feature windows
all around and a wood-
I
f you were out walking the Sullivans Island shoreline
between Stations 27 and 28 1/2 on the morning of
Saturday, February 25, you probably saw an enthusiastic
crew of volunteers gathering up trash along the beach. All
members of the Notre Dame Club of Charleston, the Club
recently adopted this section of Sullivans as part of the
Adopt-A-Beach program.
The idea of adopting a beach belongs to our club president,
Rick Gutowski, who noticed that some other organizations
had taken responsibility for maintaining beaches and roads
in the area, said club member Steve Rosamilia. Notre Dame
is a school that stresses the concept of helping others through
community service, so we fgured that the states Adopt-a-
Beach program would be an ideal way to get involved.
Rosamilia and his wife, Diane, recently moved to Charleston
from New Jersey and were happy to be a part of the groups
beach cleaning effort.
While there are various beaches from which to choose, I
fgured that Irish-sounding Sullivans Island would be the
most appropriate for Notre Dame! Rosamilia said, smiling.
As the program requires organizations to do two clean-ups
annually, the group will decide on their next litter-collecting
outing in the next couple of months. However, the Rosamilia
family plans to visit much more often and will do what they
can to collect litter every time they come out for a day at the
beach.
A Little Less Litter
Thanks to Notre Dame
The Heard
Round the Island
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Outlined against a blue-gray February sky, the Notre Dame Club of Charleston
assumed responsibility for maintaining Stations 27 through 28 1/2 on Sullivans
Island as part of the states Adopt-a-Beach program. Alumni pictured at
Saturdays clean-up are Dick Delmonte, Diane Rosamilia (with son Dean), Bob
Earl, Jim Gooden, Rick Gutowski (Club president), and Steve Rosamilia.
Lowcountry Loop Trolleys feature an authentic wooden interior and seat
about 40.
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In what critics contend is
an abuse of power, the town
of Sullivans Island is suing a
citizens group seeking a public
vote on a controversial elementary
school construction project.
The grassroots group of
Sullivans Island residents,
known as Islanders for a Smaller
School, submitted a petition in
October asking the Town Council
to either adopt an ordinance
proposed by the group or put the
issue to a vote of island residents.
The Charleston County School
Board plans to build a new
elementary school on land owned
by the town to replace the existing
Sullivans Island Elementary
School, which currently is not
in use. Supporters say the new
school is needed because the
50-plus-year-old existing school
is outdated and unsafe.
Members of Islanders for a
Smaller School say they are
not opposed to building a new
school, but they contend that
the proposed $26 million,
74,000-square-foot school,
which would be twice as large as
the existing building, wouldn't
ft in with the island's overall
architecture. The proposed
school would drive down property
values in addition to causing
traffc congestion and pollution
problems, the group claims.
The citizens group organized
a petition drive and collected the
number of required signatures
under state law to force an election
if their proposed ordinance,
which called for a smaller school
on the site, wasnt adopted by
Town Council.
Town Council neither adopted
their proposed ordinance nor
scheduled an election on the
issue. Instead, the seven-
member body last year approved
a land-lease agreement with
the Charleston County School
District that would clear the way
for the larger school.
Then last month, the town,
following through on an earlier
vote, fled a lawsuit in Charleston
County Circuit Court against the
citizens group. The suit, which
seeks a judge's ruling and no
monetary damages, contends
that the town has "no legal
obligation under the laws of the
State of South Carolina to act
on the petition or submit it or its
proposed ordinance to the voters
in a referendum."
Theyre spending taxpayer
dollars to sue us, said Barbara
Spell, spokeswoman for the
citizens group, when contacted
last week by The Nerve. They
can bleed us dry.
Spell said the citizens group
doesnt have the money right now
to afford an attorney for a court
fght. Asked if she believed the
lawsuit constituted an abuse of
power by the town, Spell replied,
We followed the law in getting
the petition together.
Lawsuit Outrageous
Contacted last week by
The Nerve, Jim Gordon, state
coordinator of a voter initiative-
rights project known as
Voters-in-Charge, called the
towns decision to fle the suit
outrageous.
Its just an abuse of power
when organized politicians take
on unorganized citizens, he
said. Government shouldnt
sue citizens.
Gordon said although he
couldnt comment on specifcs
of the lawsuit because hes not
involved with the case, the whole
idea that things can be decided
by popular vote is the way to go.
Sullivans Island Mayor Carl
Smith, who voted against all
three readings of the land lease
and unsuccessfully pushed to
delay fnal ratifcation of the lease
until a referendum could be held,
told The Nerve last week that he
is not at all pleased with the way
things have gone.
Even more outrageous is that
these citizens have to hire an
attorney at their expense for a
declaratory judgment for a right
that they have, he said.
Smith said the town hired
an outside attorney at $300 an
hour to handle the lawsuit. Town
Administrator Andy Benke told
The Nerve last week that the hired
attorney, G.Trenholm Walker
of Charleston, who declined
comment for this story, has done
some work, but I dont know
exactly the number of hours.
The Nerve last week sent written
requests to Town Council members
who voted to approve the land
lease. Several declined in writing
Sullivans Residents Voting Rights Violated?
By Rick BRundRett, the neRve, www.theneRve.oRg
March 16, 2012
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886-6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, March 20
Ways and Means Committee
5:45p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, March 22
Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee Special Meeting
11a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, March 27
City Council Meeting
7p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Tuesday, March 20
Building & Construction
Meeting
Topic: SIES
4p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Regular Council Meeting
6p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, March 21
DRB Meeting
6p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, March 28
Tree Commission
7p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
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long with Menauhant
Beach, Massachusetts;
Miami Beach, Florida;
Moonlight Beach, California;
and Presque Isle, Pennsylvania,
the city of Isle of Palms was
recently recognized by the
American Shore and Beach
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The award was presented to the
city during the ASBPA Coastal
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28 March 1 in Washington,
DC. Town Administrator Linda
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Administrator Emily Dziuban
accepted the award on behalf of
the town, which was presented by
South Carolina Congressman Tim
Scott and ASBPA representative
Brad Pickel.
To be eligible for the award,
coastal communities must
submit their beach restoration
projects for consideration. Judges
then evaluate the projects based
on three criteria: the economic
and ecological benefts the beach
brings to its community; the
short- and long-term success
of the restoration project; and
the challenges each community
overcame during the course of the
project. Regarding their selection
of the Isle of Palms as one of
the 2011 winners, the ASBPA
stated that the restoration plan
built on studies of the island
and Dewees Inlet and sought to
incorporate beach nourishment
and the ongoing effects of shoal
bypassing. The project included a
search for an offshore borrow area,
confrmation of sediment quality,
formulation of a nourishment
plan for the three highest
erosion areas, and all permitting.
Construction included removal of
sandbags in close coordination
with fll placement so that upland
properties remained protected.
For more information about
the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Society and the
beach restoration awards, as well
as to read more about the Isle of
Palms and other award-winning
beaches, visit www.asbpa.org.

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Letter to the Editor...
Dear Editor;
The recent proposals reported in the news are ridiculous!
There is a solution, and that is ... do absolutely nothing and leave
things the way they are and have been. Do not limit parking
to just ocean side and deny off island people a place to park.
Remove the line-of-sight system that has been installed at the
intersections with needless lost spaces. Do not compel visitors
to our island to purchase passes. LETS BE GOOD NEIGHBORS.
Wild Dunes residents can authorize passes if necessary although
a certain number of entrants should be set up in advance. I live
in Wild Dunes and I have space in my driveway with a short walk
to the beach!
Denny Donahue
1 Pelican Reach, IOP
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to respond, referring questions
to fellow council member and
attorney Jerry Kaynard.
Contacted last week, Kaynard
provided The Nerve with a Feb. 15
press release on behalf of Town
Council announcing the fling of
the lawsuit.
We do not want to waste
taxpayers money on a referendum
with ineffective and inconclusive
results, but we also want to make
certain that residents who want
the referendum are given the
opportunity to know their opinions
have been heard through an open
and impartial process, Kaynard
said in the release.
Kaynard said in a written
response to The Nerve last week
that he would not be immediately
available for a follow-up interview.
This is not the frst
time accusations of abuse of power
have been made in connection
with the Sullivan's Island school
construction project.
The Nerve reported in August
that then-Charleston County
School Board member Mary Ann
Taylor contended that she was
targeted by the board chairman
and threatened with removal
after she forwarded an electronic
copy of the proposed land lease
to a constituent.
Taylor, a critic of the school
construction project, later
resigned her seat, saying in a
prepared statement, The vast
majority of the (school) Board has
no interest in doing whats best
for the children of Charleston
County, only promoting their
own personal interests.
Skirting State Law?
The towns lawsuit says that
Town Council is not required to
conduct a referendum in a called
public election for consideration
of Petitioners proposed ordinance
under these circumstances. It
noted that the town and school
district entered a binding
lease, and that the citizens
groups proposed ordinance and
referendum, if successful, would
impair their contractual rights.
State law says qualifed voters
of a municipality may propose
any ordinance, except an
ordinance appropriating money
or authorizing the levy of taxes.
Organizers of the Sullivans
Island petition drive say their
proposed ordinance doesnt
meet either the appropriation or
taxation exceptions under state
law and therefore is legal.
Under state law, a municipality
must conduct a referendum
on a proposed ordinance if
organizers submit a petition
signed by at least 15 percent
of registered voters in the last
regular municipal election, and
if the governing body refuses to
adopt the proposed ordinance
or substantially changes it.
An election must be held not
less than 30 days nor more
than a year after the date of the
governing bodys fnal vote.
Organizers of the Sullivans
Island petition drive said their
petition contained 261 valid
signatures, or 18 percent of the
islands registered voters. Joseph
Debney, executive director of
the Charleston County Board of
Elections and Voter Registration,
told The Nerve last week that the
citizens group collected enough
valid signatures under state law.
But Debney also said the Board
of Elections doesnt determine
whether the stated purpose of
the referendum petition complies
with S.C. law, adding, Ive
never heard of a county election
commission doing that.
Asked who is authorized under
the law to settle those types of
disputes, Debney replied, I dont
know; thats a good question.
Billy Want, a member of the
Sullivan's Island citizens group
and an environmental law attorney
who teaches at the Charleston
School of Law, told The Nerve
last week that he helped prepare
the referendum petition. He
said, though, he is not formally
representing the group.
Want said he doesnt buy
the towns legal argument that
the requested referendum is
moot because a lease was
signed, noting, Our view is that
contracts are broken all the time.
He added that because there has
been no construction at the site,
there would be plenty of time to
hold an election.
He also said the town's reliance
on an earlier state Supreme Court
ruling dealing with referendums
on zoning questions doesn't
apply in this case, explaining
that the issue at hand is not a
zoning matter.
Reach Brundrett at (803) 254-
4411 or rick@thenerve.org
Editors Note: On Monday,
March 5, Sullivans Island
Town Council voted to abandon
plans to seek a circuit court
opinion on whether to hold a
referendum concerning the size
of a new elementary school. That
decision was expected to stand,
unless someone came forward
to accept service of the legal
papers necessary for the court
action to happen. Since then,
two island residents have come
forward to accept service as an
independently named defendant:
Fred Wszolek and Vince Graham.
Both acceptance letters will be
reviewed by the town attorney to
determine if either may be named
as defendant.
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T
he date for the Sullivans
Island Park Foundation
community party has
been set, and the venue is
ready and waiting. The Park
Foundation board is very pleased
to announce that the fundraiser
will appropriately be held in the
park, on the mound, on Earth
Day weekend!
At the February Park
Foundation board meeting,
co-chair Mary Jane Watson
announced that town offcials
have approved the park venue for
the fundraiser this year.
We knew that having the party
in the park was going to be the
start for a great celebration,
said Kay Smith, board co-chair.
When the board selected the date
of April 21, we realized it was not
only on Earth Day weekend, but
also a full moon night! A unique
and very appropriate community
event continued to evolve when
Edwin Cooper, board member,
announced that Songwriters in
the Round has agreed to host a
concert on our behalf. The board
then agreed that the venue must
be the mound and that it would
defnitely be an adults only,
catered affair.
Songwriters in the Round is a
group of professional musicians
from Nashville who donate their
time and talents to assist nonproft
organizations in fundraising.
It is truly wonderful that this
group chose to help us out as
these musicians are very talented
and have a following of their
own, said board member Edwin
Cooper. They really just ask for
their travel expenses and a place
to stay. They will play all evening
and come with their own stage
and setup equipment. We are
really fortunate!
The park board is currently
requesting cash sponsorships or
in kind donations, and will be
selling tickets for a full evening
of community, music, and island
cuisine. Seating is limited and
tickets, which are $100, include
dinner and beverages. Tickets
may be purchased at the Co-op on
Sullivans Island or from a board
member. Transportation to the
top of the mound will be provided.
Chairs and tents will be set up
for the concert with panoramic
viewing of our beautiful coastal
environment. The event will start
at 6:30 p.m. with the Songwriters
in the Round performing at 8 p.m.
With a setting sun and a full
moon rising, this event is sure
to be the highlight of your Earth
Day celebrations. Please come
enjoy and support our park and
community.
For more information regarding
Songwriters in the Round,
visit their website at www.
nashvillesongwritersintheround.
com/artists.php. For questions
about the event, sponsorship,
or tickets, email Susan Herlong
(susanherlong@gmail.com). The
Park Foundation is a private,
non-proft 501(c) 3 corporation
whose purpose is the restoration,
development, and maintenance
of the park and recreational
facilities for the use of the public
on Sullivans Island.
Songwriters in the Round
Si Park Foundation announceS annual FundraiSer
Provided by SuSan Herlong
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oin us this Saturday, March
24, from 2 to 6 p.m. for
the Third Annual Hope on
Goat to beneft the Sea Turtles of
Cape Romain in partnership with
the SEWEE Association and the
Cape Romain National Wildlife
Refuge. Each year, more than one
thousands nests are laid in Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge
and most of these nests need to
be moved to protect them from
predation and high tides. These
beaches are only accessible by boat,
so this project requires trained
staff as well as many volunteers to
accomplish this protection.
During this years Hope on Goat,
attendees will enjoy traditionally
roasted local oysters, fsh stew,
hot dogs, live music from Perry
Darbys
Front Porch Pickers, the Scottie
Frier Band, and the Head Band
as well as a silent auction and
kid station. Please bring your own
beverages. Coolers are welcome!
Boat shuttles provided by Barrier
Island Eco Tours will be leaving
from the Isle of Palms Marina
(50 41st Avenue) every half hour
during the event.
Special thanks for this event go to
Barrier Island Eco Tours, Comfort
Inn & Suites of Orlando, Sheraton of
Tampa, Coastal Expeditions, Aerial
Fit Yoga, Sharon Cumbee, Ricky
Wrenn, Goat Island Gatherings,
Fish Restaurant, Guerrilla Cuisine,
Cypress, Lisa Shimko Art, Pamela
G Walker Art.
Tickets are $40 and may be
purchased in advance at https://
itrulycare.com/events/hope-on-
goat-for-cape-romain-sea-turtles.
Children under 6 are free. Space
is limited and the event may sell
out, so please purchase tickets
in advance. For more information,
please contact Barrier Island
Eco Tours at 886-5000 or email
morgan@nature-tours.com.
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T
he Loan Closet initiative is now fully operational in the
Medical Supplies Room of the Public Safety Building on
the IOP. It houses a small number of medical assistance
devices for lending to our IOP residents and visitors on a short
term basis. The devices consist currently of three
walkers (one of which is three-wheeled and has
hand brakes and a pouch), three stand alone
potty chairs, two wheel chairs, and thee sets of
crutches. The space alloted is only big enough
for about 12 devices. Ideally, I would like to
have another wheel chair donated and also a
walker with a seat attached. All devices must
be in perfect working order, and I have had
to turn down a couple of offers because
they were not in perfect condition.
I wish to thank Chief Ann Graham for
allocating this space to us and and for
allowing us access seven days a week
8-5 p.m.. Chief Graham has been most
generous with her time throughout
this process, and I cannot thank her
enough. I am the contact person
through my cell phone, listed at the
end of this article and I do have a
back-up individual to handle
requests should I be unavailable.
The local realtors will be notifed
of this initiative so that they
can inform their renters on
the IOP and in Wild Dunes.
This effort began last
July with City Council and
once all legalities were met, I
began collecting the desired
devices. Each person that
borrows a device will sign a
liability waiver for the City of
IOP and a small lending notice
with name, address, phone
number(s), and my name and
phone number.
It is my fervent hope that
this initiative will beneft all
residents and visitors to the
Isle of Palms, and I thank all
who have helped to move this
process to fruition.
For more information contact
Diane Oltorik 324-1401.
IOP Loan Closet Now Open
by dIane oltorIk
March 16, 2012 7
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T
his Friday, March 23, author Braxton
Cosby will be visiting Life Park Church
in Mount Pleasant as a kickoff to the
new Sweet Carolina show. The nephew of
famous comedian Bill Cosby, Braxton will
share his lifes journey of growing up
Cosby, as well as the story behind
his new young adult science fction
series, the Star-Crossed Saga.
I had to write a lot to get my doctorate, but
never more than 3,000 words, said Braxton.
So when God called me to write a book, I
didnt know if I could. But then He showed
me that all those
scenes I imagined
after reading or
watching science
fction were
already turning in
to a story.
Structured
around the
adventures of
two people from
entirely different
galaxies with no
reason to get
together and
fnd out what
they have
in common,
the ultimate
moral of the
saga is that love, above all
else, should be glorifed in
this world.
Its science fction and
romance written in a young
adult fashion, Braxton explained. Its a
story about being with somebody, about
giving back and having that same puppy love
like you had in high school. And even though
its written for young adults, people in their
30s and 60s have told me how much they
enjoyed it.
The series has also allowed Braxton to delve
into his passion for science. For example,
one of the main protagonists, Prince William
Derry, is from the binary system Myra A and
B. And rather than lasers, the weaponry
is based on hydrogen technology and how
different civilizations work with the massive
amount of energy produced by stars.
Since its based on real science, Im hoping
it will also inspire readers to fnd out more on
their own, said Braxton.
The Sweet Carolina Christian Connection is
an internet program hosted by former WLCN TV
personality and Isle of Palms resident Colette
Harrington. Featuring inspiring people and
monthly events, this kickoff event is open to the
public and will be held on Friday, March 23,
at 7 p.m. at Life Park Church, 1151 Browder
Blvd, Mount Pleasant. For more information
about the Star-Crossed Saga and Braxton
Cosby, visit braxtonacosbygodson.com.
Across the Stars with Braxton Cosby
Braxton CosBy, aut hor and nephew of Comedi an Bi l l CosBy, to gi ve readi ng
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he 21
st
Annual Lowcountry
Cajun Festival heats up
James Island County Park
on Sunday, April 1, from 12 6
p.m. Bringing Louisiana living to
the Lowcountry, Cajun Fest is a
full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun
and Creole foods, childrens
activities and all around ragin
Cajun entertainment!
Full-bellied fun is what this
festival is all about as local
and regional chefs cook up a
variety of mouth-watering foods.
Savor the tastes of authentic
Cajun and Creole fare. Enjoy
jambalaya, alligator, etouffe,
andouille sausage, and of course,
crawfsh, crawfsh, crawfsh!
Other Lowcountry favorites will
include seafood and Southern
barbecue. For those who prefer a
tamer menu, well serve up ample
portions of festival foods such
as hot dogs, snow cones, funnel
cakes, and more.
Visitors travel from near
and far for huge servings of
fresh, steaming crawfsh,
undoubtedly the festivals
most popular food item.
If youre a connoisseur,
the annual crawfsh-
eating contest at 2:30
p.m. is the perfect opportunity
to show off your unique talent.
Non-stop Zydeco music
performed live throughout
the day will keep your hips
swingin and toes tappin.
Featured bands will be Mel
Melton & His Wicked Mojos,
who will take the stage at
1 and 3:30 p.m., and Lil
Brian & The Zydeco Travelers
will perform at 2:15 and 4:45
p.m. Other festivities include a
crafts market, mechanical rides,
infatables, and games for kids.
Additionally, the 2012
Lowcountry Cajun Festival will
continue to work with the South
Carolina Green Fair in support of
conservation efforts with recycling
and composting stations on site
for all waste.
Festival admission is $10. This
event is free for ages 12 and under
with paying adult. Current Gold
Pass holders are also admitted
free. Gold Passes will not be sold
on site the day of the festival. Food
vendors operate on a ticket basis.
No coolers or outside alcohol
permitted. Pets are not permitted
to this event. James Island County
Park is located at 871 Riverland
Drive. This event is brought to
you by Piggly Wiggly and your
Charleston County Parks. For
more information, call 795-4386
or visit www.ccprc.com/cajun.
Louisiana Living meets
Charleston Charm
Provided by Charleston County Parks and reCreation
F
irst United
Methodist
Church on
the Isle of Palms
will hold its 21
st

Annual Tea Room
and Boutique this
coming March 20-
23. Lunch will be
served from 11:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the church, located on Palm Blvd at 21
st
Ave. Takeout orders
will be taken after 9 a.m. each day and orders may be placed
by calling 886-6610.
A boutique will also be open during tea room hours
and will offer a selection of handmade items, including
household decorations and small furniture pieces.
Proceeds
support local area
missions. For
more information,
please call the
church at 886-
6610 or visit www.
iopmethodist.com.
Time for Tea
t h e a n n u a l t e a r o o m at F i r s t u n i t e d
me t h o d i s t o P e n ma r C h 2 0 - 2 3
by Carol king
TEA ROOM MENU
black bean and okra soup
cornbread muffns
shrimp, chicken, and greek salad plates
shrimp and chicken salad croissant
sandwiches
Lunch prices are $5-$15.
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fnished interior. As part of the
riding experience, travelers will
be treated to fun facts about the
Charleston area and will even
get to participate in trivia games
for the chance to win a fun prize.
Our drivers arent tour
guides, theyre entertainers,
Williams said. Theyll note points
of interest, but they wont be as
detailed as a downtown tour
guidebut thats not the point
of taking the trolleys in the frst
place. Theyre basically a fun,
affordable way for visitors to
travel from their hotels in Mount
Pleasant and downtown to places
like the Isle of Palms beach and
the Charleston Visitors Center.
For example, a family could
hop on the trolley and then hop
off at the Charleston Visitors
Center and take the CARTA
DASH trolley for free around
historic downtown, Said
Williams. The trolleys come
by each stop on the hour, so
once youre done checking out
downtown, you can hop on the
next Lowcountry Loop trolley
and head for Shem Creek Park
to go paddleboarding or the
Mount Pleasant Visitors Center
or even the beach. Nine circular
trips are made each day and the
service will be year round.
I didnt want to offer
Lowcountry Loop seasonally,
because people visit Charleston
on a year-round basis. There
will be peak times and low
times, but there will always be
people visiting Charleston, said
Williams.
A veteran of the hospitality
and tourism industry, Williams
and his wife, Terry, have spent
years traveling around the
country and have seen a similar
trolley system in several states
and tourist destinations.
Its just a great ft for this area,
said Williams. Its designed to
be a part of the hotel and stay
experience in Charleston.
The more Williams has talked
about the new trolley system to
hoteliers and business owners
around the area, the more
encouragement hes received,
and hes already getting calls
from area restaurants asking if
he will consider an evening trolley
route as well, which would travel
between restaurants and bars,
reducing the number of people
driving after a long night out.
Its being developed and we
hope to set up an evening route
soon, Williams said, smiling.
And should the Mount Pleasant/
Isle of Palms/downtown
Charleston route take off, hes
already considering other routes
for popular areas such as West
Ashleys Avondale district.
Its defnitely going to be
an experience, said Williams.
People love the look of the
trolley and want to hear that old
fashion clang of the bell. Its
just part of the fun of living in
the Lowcountry.
Lowcountry Loop Trolley will
have a soft opening in early
April with a grand opening
celebration to be announced. To
purchase tickets and to check
on the opening date, visit www.
LowcountryLoopTrolley.com.
Tickets are $15/adults with
consecutive days half priced.
Childrens tickets are $10.
Tickets may be purchased up
to one year in advance. Trolleys
run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven
days a week and will be closed
on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving,
and New Years Day. Trolley
charters are available for
weddings and parties. For
more information, visit www.
LowcountryLoopTrolley.com or
call 410-8687.
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S
t. Patricks Day is upon
us, and what better time
to talk about the beautiful
Irish Setter? This breed holds
a special place in my heart, as
I grew up next door to a Setter
named Noah. He fascinated the
neighborhood kids with his big
heart and slobbery grin. But you
dont see a lot of Irish Setters
anymore. Maybe this is because
they can be reckless and high-
strung if they do not receive the
proper amount of mental and
physical exercise. Decades of
people buying this dog for its
beauty and ignoring its physical
and mental needs resulted in
the dogs reputation as being
destructive and hard to manage.
But it is this impulsive and
independent spirit that I fnd so
alluring. And the beach can be
just the place for a high-strung
dog. After a Setter is trained to
behave on a leash and come when
called, they can work their brains
and their bodies as they play
fetch or herd gulls. Their fowing
red coat is a spectacle to watch
when they run at full speed.
The Irish Setter is classifed
by the American Kennel Club as
a sporting breed. As an ancestor
of the Spanish Pointer, the Irish
Setter is an all-purpose hunting
dog, both a pointer and retriever
all in one. They are especially
good for hunting game birds.
They have excellent noses and
are very fast. Over the years
many breeders have started
breeding more for looks rather
than the dogs hunting ability,
and for some reason I fnd this
sad. In fact, the Irish Setter used
to be a red and white dog, but
selective breeding in the 19th
century resulted in the chestnut
color that we see today.
This talented breed has
also been used for tracking,
guarding, agility, and competitive
obedience. Although I wonder
about the guarding ability, as the
Setters I have known tend to be
overly friendly and eager to please.
They might actually, in an effort
to be friendly and helpful, lead a
burglar to the jewelry rather than
scare them away.
If you should consider
an Irish Setter as
an addition to your
family, you should
know that they are
sensitive to the tone
of ones voice and
will not listen if they
sense that they are
stronger minded than
their owner, and on
the other hand, they
do not respond well
to harsh discipline.
Like a high strung
horse, the Irish
Setter needs a
calm, stern
and
rewarding discipline. Sometimes
kids simply get trounced by these
big clown-like dogs. That said,
they are generally wonderful with
kids as my neighborhood friends
can attest. They also need regular
brushing to keep the sand spurs
out of their fowing coats.
If you want more information
about the Irish Setter, check
out www.IrishSetterClub.org.
No matter what breed you may
be interested in adding to your
family, always think of rescuing
a dog in need before you buy one
from a breeder. Saveoursetters.
org is a national organization
that can link you to Setters in
need near you. Setterrescue.org
is a Southeastern organization
coordinating Setter rescue in our
area as is Irishsetter.rescueme.
org/SouthCarolina. The oldies
are the best as I am a sucker for
those gray faces and an energy
level that I can keep up with, but
there are needy pups out there
too.
Katherine A. Saenger,
DVM is one of fve
veterinarians at Bees Ferry
Veterinary Hospital, an
AAHA certifed practice
located at 3422 Shelby
Ray Court in West Ashley,
Charleston. For more
information, visit www.
bfvh.net or call 769-6784.
pets
Irish Setters: A Tribute to St Patty's
By Dr. Katherine a. Saenger
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NATURE & WILLIEE
A
couple weeks ago, the Red Wolf fondly known as Derek was
moved to the Jacksonville Zoo from his home at the Sewee
Visitor and Environmental Education Center. With Dereks
departure, refuge staff and volunteers will remove the old fencing.
A new enclosure will be built and four endangered Red Wolves will
return to the Center by early summer.
Keep abreast of the return of the wolves by calling the Center at
928-3368 or going to www.facebook.com/caperomain www.fws.gov/
caperomain. If you would like to help with tearing down the fencing,
call the Center at 928-3368. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is
located at 5801 Highway 17 North, Awendaw.
Making Room for the Pack
V o l u n t e e r t o h e l p ma k e r o o m f o r n e w r e d wo l V e s at s e we e C e n t e r
proVided by Cape romain national wildlife refuge
FUN FACTS:
Cape Romains Bulls Island has played an integral role
in the recovery of the endangered Red Wolf. Due to its
protected geographic location and prey base, Bulls
Island was chosen as the experimental release
site. In 1978, the nine-month successful release
of two wolves, John and Judy, demonstrated the
feasibility of reintroduction into the wild. Bulls
Island became the frst island breeding site in
1987. On April 23, 1988, two young males were
born. In the following years, young pups would
roam the island, learning basic survival skills
before relocation into the wild at Alligator River
National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern North
Carolina. On April 18, 2004, the last island litter
of fourthree females and one malewas born.
Two weeks later, two females were moved to
Alligator River Refuge and placed in foster dens
to be raised by wild females. In the early summer
of 2005, the third female pup was relocated to
Alligator River Refuge and the young male was
taken to Lincoln Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio. The
island breeding program closed in 2005. From
1987 to 2005, twenty-six pups were born at Bulls Island.
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he Common Loon, also
known as the Great
Northern Loon, can be
found in coastal waters in the
Lowcountry during the winter
months. This aquatic species has
an extensive range: it winters
along the eastern and western
coasts of the US and the eastern
coast of Europe, including
Great Britain and Portugal. It
summers in Canada, Alaska, and
Greenland. The Common Loon is
large and bulky: it is around two
feet in length with a wingspan of
almost six feet and can weigh up
to seventeen pounds. Its webbed
feet are positioned far back on the
body and render the bird nearly
incapable of walking on land.
This species breeds on land
on the edge of tundra ponds. It
will also nest on small islands
and artifcial foating breeding
platforms within ponds or lakes.
The Common Loon usually lays
two eggs per clutch and only
has one brood per year. Young
hatch out covered in down and
are almost immediately capable
of swimming, although they will
often ride on their parents backs.
This species feeds mostly on fsh
but will also eat invertebrates,
frogs, and plant matter. The
roof of a Common Loons mouth
has rough projections, which
aid in gripping fsh. Loons need
a long stretch of water in order
to take fight. Oftentimes, loons
will land in ponds which are
too small for takeoff or they will
mistakenly land in wet or fooded
parking lots and will unwittingly
strand themselves. The loon I
photographed is in non-breeding
plumage. When in breeding
plumage, both sexes have black
heads and beaks and a striking
checkered pattern on their backs.
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A Salute to Island Gardens
A
monthly recognition of beautiful yards
on the Isle Of Palms and Sullivans
Island will be held this April through
October. The yards that receive the salute
recognition for the month will have a sign
placed on their properties for the duration of
that month. If the properties are within Wild
Dunes, the salutes will be posted on the Wild
Dunes announcement board. Yards will be
considered by recommendation personally
and professionally. Recognitions will be
awarded for residences only.
Recommendations should be made by the
end of each month to: Pat Johnson 886-6140
(patoj@aol.com ) or Scott Morris 886-4287
(scottdi@aol.com).
March 31 March 16 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, March 16
Voxie Celtic Duo with Harp and
Voice at the Poe Library
Enjoy this fantastic duo for your
Friday listening pleasure. 4:15
p.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
Ion Ave., Sullivans Island. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
Explore Your Parklands -
Laurel Hill Plantation
Amid increasing development east of
the Cooper River, over 700 acres of
natural beauty have been preserved
adjacent to Park West. 1 4 p.m.
Course # 27349. $6. For more info,
call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Saturday, March 17
Happy St. Patricks Day!
St. Patricks Day Celebration
at the Poe Library
Celebrate St. Patricks Day with arts
and crafts, trivia facts, and stories
about Ireland at the Edgar Allan Poe
Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans
Island. Starting at 10:30 a.m. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
Gullah Heritage events at
Charles Pinckney Historic Site
Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy music by
the Stall High School Steel Drum
Band, quilting demonstrations
by Dorothy Montgomery, and
sweetgrass basket demonstrations
by Elijah Ford. Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site, 1254 Long
Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, 881-5516,
www.nps.gov/chpi.
Sewee Center presents:
Forked-tailed kites
Come to the Sewee Center for a
presentation on Citizen-Science
for Swallow-tailed Kites: A
Conservation Success Story. For
reservations, call 928-3368. Sewee
Visitor & Environmental Center,
5821 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw SC.
For more info, visit www.fws.gov/
seweecenter. 3 p.m.
Sewee Center presents:
Wildfower Auto Tour
The Francis Marion Wildfower
Auto Tour commences on FS Road
202 and winds through the forests
seven miles from the Sewee Center.
For reservations, call 928-3368.
Sewee Visitor & Environmental
Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw.
For more info, visit fws.gov/
seweecenter. 10 - 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 18
Capers Island EcoRun
Barrier Island Eco Tours presents
the Capers Island ECOrun Series
of 10k & 5k beach runs & walks
benefting the Lowcountry hungry
through Charleston Chefs Feed
the Need. Isle of Palms Marina at
80 41st Ave. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30
p.m. $45 to register. Active.com or
register or email CapersECOrun@
gmail.com for more info.
Visit County Parks for Free
Enjoy all the play with none of the
pay during Customer Appreciation
Day at Charleston County
Parks! Check www.ccprc.com for
more info on free programs and
activities during this event.
Charleston Mens Chorus
presents Love is in the Air
All-male group will sing various
love songs and arrangements.
Tickets available at www.
cmchorus.com, Royall Hardware
(Mount Pleasant), and at the
box offce the day of the concert.
Admission is $15 plus $1
surcharge; free to ages 6 and
under. 3 p.m. at the Sottile
Theater, 44 George St.
Monday, March 19
Preschool storytime at Poe Library
For ages 3 6 years. Reading begins
at 11 a.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library,
1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans Island. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
After School Adventures - Rock Climb
at Palmetto Island County Park
Come climb with us after school!
Have some fun while learning basic
climbing skills. Pre-registration is
required. 4:30 6 p.m. Course #
27280. Age: 6-12. $12. For more
info, call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.
com.
tueSday, March 20
SIES Public Forum hosted by
Sullivans Island Building and
Construction Committee
Public forum to discuss design
elements of the approved school.
Size dimensions and the schools
placement will not be discussed.
Meeting will last approximately one
hour. Agendas posted the Friday
before at www.sullivansisland-sc.
com. Sullivans Island Town Hall,
2050-B Middle St. Meeting will
start at 5 p.m.
Family Storytime at Poe Library
Reading begins at 10:30 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave, Sullivans Island. For more
info, call at 883-3914.
First United Methodist Annual
Team Room
Lunch will be served from 11:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 23 at
First United Methodist (Palm Blvd
at 21st Ave.). Takeout orders taken
after 9 a.m. by calling 886-6610.
Lunch prices are $5-$15. For
more info, call 886-6610 or visit
iop.m.ethodist.com.
thurSday, March 22
Popcorn Theater at Poe: Hugo
Based on the novel The Invention
of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Rated PG; 126 minutes. 5:30 p.m.
Open to all ages. Edgar Allan Poe
Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans
Island. Starting at 10:30 a.m. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
Charleston Library Society
presents: Volodymyr Vynnytsky
An evening of solo piano works
by Chopin, Brahams, Skyrk,
Revytsky, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and
more, performed by internationally
acclaimed artist Volodymyr
Vynnytsky. 7 p.m. 164 King Street,
Charleston. $25. Tickets are available
by calling 888-718-4253 or at the
front desk of the Library Society.
Friday, March 23
Sweet Carolina Christian
Connection presents author
Braxton Cosby
Speaker/author Braxton Cosby,
nephew to Bill Cosby, will share
his lifes journey of Growing
up Cosby." A book signing and
reception immediately follows.
7 p.m. Life Park Church, 1151
Browder Blvd, Mt Pleasant.
Saturday, March 24
The Battle of Charleston
March 24 and 25 at Legare Farms
(2620 Hanscombe Pt. Rd. Johns
Island). Civil War re-enactment
battles will take place both days at
2 p.m. Tickets: $10 for adults and
$5 for children under 12. For more
info, visit www.battleofchas.com or
call 559-0788.
Hope on Goat Oyster Roast
Enjoy traditionally roasted local
oysters, fsh stew, hot dogs, live
music as well as a silent auction
and kid station. $40/per person,
children under 6 free. BYOB.
Ferries from IOP Marina to Goat
Island. 2 6 p.m. Tickets and info
available at https://itrulycare.
com/events/hope-on-goat-for-
cape-romain-sea-turtles.
Gullah Heritage events at
Charles Pinckney Historic Site
Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy music by
the Lincoln Middle-High School Steel
Drum Band, Pearlie-Sue Gullah
Tales by Anita Singleton-Prather, and
sweetgrass basket demonstrations
by Vera Manigault. Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site, 1254 Long
Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, 881-5516,
www.nps.gov/chpi.
Sewee Boy Scout Merit
Badge program: Soil & Water
Conservation & Environmental
Science. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn
two projects to improve the habitat
for endangered species in our area
and caravan to a nearby feld site.
For reservations, call 928-3368.
Sewee Visitor & Environmental
Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw
SC. For more info, visit www.fws.
gov/seweecenter.
2012 4
th
Annual Tri-County
Lawn Mower Exchange
Trade in your old mower or power
yard tool for a new cordless
or corded electric mower at a
special event-only price! 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park, Hallman Blvd,
Mount Pleasant. For more info,
visit http://www.scdhec.gov/
LawnMowerExchange.
Beach Lovers Book Club
This month, the Beach Lovers
Book Club will be discussing The
Paris Wife, by Paula McLain. 10:30
a.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921
Ion Ave., Sullivans Island. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
11
th
Annual Pet Helpers
Oyster Roast
All you can eat oysters,
Lowcountry boil, chili, hot dogs,
and drink tickets included in ticket
price. Music by local bluegrass /
folk band, Blue Spartina. Bring
your dog! Games (corn hole) and
silent auction. Tickets: Adults
- $30, College - $20, Children
(12 and under) - $15. Purchase
at https://itrulycare.com/
events/11th-annual-pet-helpers-
oyster-roast. 7-11 p.m. Visitor
Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St.
Everyday Stretching clinic at
Poe Library
The Edgar Allan Poe library will
host the Atlantic Spine and Health
Clinic as they present a free
class on Everyday Stretching.
Learn the benefts and how-tos of
stretching for all ages. 11:45 a.m.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. For more
info, call at 883-3914.
The Four Seasons Word Wheel
Celebrate spring and learn about
the four seasons through the word
wheel arts and crafts project.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. Starting at
10:30 a.m. For more info, call at
883-3914.
Sunday, March 25
Southcoast Symphony
Spring Concert
Conducted by Manny Alvarez,
Conductor Emeritus. Performance
pieces will include the Nabucco
Overture by Verdi, Music for
Melancholy (Premiere) by Alvarez,
Concerto for Two Trumpets by
Vivaldi, Petite Suite by Debussy,
and Danzon No. 2 by Marquez.
Free, donations accepted. 4 p.m.
at the Cathedral of St. Luke and
St. Paul, 126 Coming Street,
Charleston.
CSO presents American String
Quartet Favorites
Featuring Dvoks String
Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96,
and selections from American
composers George Gershwin and
Cole Porter such as Embraceable
You, Begin the Beguine, I Get
a Kick out of You, and Night
& Day.4 p.m. at St. John the
Beloved Catholic Church, 28
Sumter Avenue, Summerville.
Tickets: $15, $5 for valid students.
To purchase or for more info, www.
charlestonsymphony.org or call
723-7528.
Monday, March 26
Preschool Storytime at Poe Library
See Monday, March 19.
tueSday, March 27
Family storytime at Poe Library
See Tuesday, March 20.
thurSday, March 29
Popcorn Theater at Poe:
Kung Fu Panda 2
Open to all ages. Edgar Allan Poe
Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans
Island. For more information, call
at 883-3914.
Charleston Library Society
Author Series: Jehanne Wake
Sisters of Fortune: Americas Caton
Sisters at Home and Abroad by
Jehanne Wake follows the fabulous
Caton sisters as they travel from
their Maryland home to the hearts
of the British aristocracy. $15. 7
p.m. 164 King Street, Charleston.
Tickets are available by calling
1-888-718-4253 or at the front
desk of the Library Society.
Saturday, March 31
Family Circle Cup
March 31- April 8. Family Circle
Cup Center: 161 Seven Farms Dr,
Daniel Island. For more info, visit
www.familycirclecup.com or call
849-3153
PAL with Dad: Build a
Beautiful Wind Sock
Come to the Poe Library and build
a beautiful wind sock to hang in
your backyard. 10:30 a.m. Edgar
Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call at 883-3914. Open to all ages.
O
n Sunday, March 11, the Pour House on James Island held
a beneft concert for island Home Team bartender and Island
Eye News graphic designer, Josh Dybzinski, who suffered a
spinal cord injury resulting from a car accident this past December.
Featured bands included Gaslight Street, Guilt Ridden Troubadour,
Disco Demolition Knights, The Audicy, Taco Donkey, Shonuff and
Love Butter, plus many special guest performances. Food was
provided by Home Team BBQ and mohawks were given in support
of Josh were given by local hair stylist.
If you missed the event and would still like to make a donation, please
contact Merideth Garrigan at
merideth@aspotintime.com or
donate to Joshs Fund at any
First Federal Credit Union
Photos by Leo Fetter
Hawk Rawk Helps
Local Bartender
(left) Josh shares a smile at his
fundraiser. (above) Jason Cox gets
his hair cut into a mowhawk in
support.
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Are You a Member?
Ma r c h i s Me Mb e r s h i p d r i v e Mo n t h f o r t h e i s l a n d c l u b
by stephaney robinson
M
arch is membership month at the Island Club. The Club,
which has served the island community since 1946, does
not require that you belong to any particular affliation or
possess any previous memberships to join but they ask that you
support the organization through regular participation in activities
and events, and there are a lot of fun upcoming events to participate
in. This year, a program will be offered for musicians, dancers,
dance companies, bands, theater companies, and artists to rehearse,
organize, create, and gather. Called the Artists-Dancers-Musicians
Co-op, the group will be able to utilize the large refurbished wood
foor in the Island Club, as well as use the space for rehearsals and
performances. Another new club this year is the Body Co-op. While
the Island Club is currently offering ongoing yoga classes taught by
Darragh Dunleavy and Nia classes by Stephaney Robinson, the Club
will also offer yoga teacher training by Stephanie Keach and a number
of workshops including Continuum and Reiki.
Other 2012 events include:
The Sea - A tribute to Pablo Neruda with music, dance,
and recitation
ItalianNight - Food and Music - Italiano!
FridaFest - A tribute to Artist Frida Kahlo
Dickens - A Christmas tribute to Charles Dickens celebrating
200 years since his birth
FridayNightFamilyNight and a variety of upcoming events
for children
You do not have to be a resident of Sullivans Island to join the Club,
and your $200 Island Club membership will provide you with rental
discounts and even free events! For more information and to view the
Island Club calendar, visit www.siislandclub.com. For more information
about events and Co-ops, email Sulllivanssiren@aol.com
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Computer Corner
S
o Im running the latest Microsoft Security Essentials (or
Norton/McAfee), regularly updating the software, following
all the suggestions and yet, BAM, I got a virus. How did this
happen?
This is a common phone call I get and its a dirty little secret that all
anti-virus software neglects to mention. You, as the operator of the
computer, can cause things to be uploaded on to your computer that
bypass all that security. One of the most common ways malware (the
name for all viruses) can infect your computer is to accept a pop-up
in the middle of the screen. For example, you are online searching for
some info when you go to a website youve never been to and a little
box pops up that says Youve Won or Download Now. There is an
icon that says OK and nothing else, and you cant click it off as there
is no red X. What do you do? The frst thing to know is that you
should never click the OK button. By doing this, you are downloading
and agreeing to start a virusso instead of clicking on it, get rid of it!
But how do you do that? With Windows-based computers, its
actually pretty simple. Just take your mouse and move the cursor
(usually an arrow) down to the taskbar running along the bottom of
the screen and right-click to see a list of commands. You are looking
for the command that says Start Task Manager. Click on it and a
box will pop up that allows you to stop programs that are running
including you Internet Explorer, Firefox, or even Chrome or Safari.
Make sure that you have the applications tab open and you will see
all the programs running. Go to the internet browser you are using
and click on it (left click) and then click the button at the bottom that
reads end task. You should see the browser end and if the little box
is still up, then click on the next browser and click end task again.
All of it should go away. You can now close out the Task Manager and
restart your browser. And make sure you do not go back to the last
open website; go to your home page.
Congrats! You have just averted installing a virus. I will add more
ways to stop those darn malware nuisances in the near future. If you
feel you are infected, do not waste any time in seeking professional
help. Even if things are running
OK you could be sending valuable
data over the internet to not so
nice people. One other note to
pass on: Password lock your data
on your smart phones! Now!
I 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.
I Got a Virus, and I
Have Security
By BoB Hooper, a.k.a. rent-a-BoB
A
ccording to Louise Bennett of Rosebank Farms, while the
winter weather has been strange and unusually harsh on this
years crops, shes still excited about the coming season. In
her newsletter for February, she noted that The approach of March
always makes me apprehensive and this year is no exception. March
can be a cruel month. But just when I become overly anxious about
everything, I am rewarded with hope. This morning on my way to the
greenhouse I saw beautiful rows of arugula - green against brown
soil.
She closed the letter with the hope that locals will join her in
this years Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The
crop schedule looks delicious and theres no better way to celebrate
spring than with a reusable bag of fresh produce.
Rosebank Farm CSA participants will be able to pick up their
weekly bag of produce by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Co-Op,
2019 Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
The spring season of Rosebank Farms CSA program runs from
April 18 July 6. Each week will offer a different crop and selections
for the year include Asian greens, asparagus, arugula, basil,
beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, caulifower, carrots, collards,
cucumbers, English peas, green beans, turnips, sugar snap peas,
kale, leeks, lettuce, potatoes, radishes, strawberries, and more. And
included with the bag are recipes for that weeks vegetables.
For more information about the Rosebank Farm CSA program, visit
www.rosebankfarms.com.
CSA Signup Right
Around the Corner
SHARE SIZES
Small Bag or Deluxe Box: Perfect for 1-2
Medium Bag or Deluxe Box: Ideal for family of 4
Large Bag or Deluxe Box: Best for a large family
or to can/freeze in-season produce

SHARE PRICES
Small $220 per season or $660 annual
Medium $330 per season or $990 annual
Large $440 per season or $1,320 annual
Rosebank Farms felds ready for the spring crops.
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MYSTERY RLANT
W
inter is almost over! Although its
been a relatively mild one, Ill still be
glad when its fnished. I am not a
creature of cold, but rather an enjoyer of warm
days. Even hot ones. Of course, in a few short
weeks, youll be hearing people saying that
we went directly from winter into summer,
without much of a spring. It happens every
year. For the remaining winter that we have,
its fun to consider the plants that still havent
started leafng out or otherwise showing many
signs of life. Like this one.
This weeks mystery plant is a native,
deciduous tree found from eastern Canada to
Nebraska and south to Florida. It occurs widely
in all the Southeastern states, so you have
surely seen it somewhere and almost always
in wet places. It is particularly at home in
foodplains of deep swamps, often leaning over
creeks. It is usually a small tree, commonly
considered a member of the understory,
although every now and then you can fnd
one that is up to 40 feet or so tall. The tree
has lots of cool branches and is very twiggy.
It produces very small, insignifcant fowers,
both male and female, in the spring and
eventually forms ribbed nutlets surrounded
by papery bracts. (I know I shouldnt say that
the fowers are insignifcant. They are quite
signifcant in their own way, of course, and
after all they are the reason that this species
is able to reproduce. Its just that the fowers
probably wont be showing in corsages or in
bouquets. Maybe I should just say that they
are humble.) Handsome, toothy leaves will
appear later on, these looking somewhat like
the leaves of a birch or a beech. I think this is
an attractive tree, but I dont see it often used
in landscaping.
The wood is particularly interesting in that
it is exceptionally hard and dense. The trees
are diffcult to cut for this reason. Perhaps the
most interesting thing about this species, and
surely the easiest identifcation trick, involves
the trunk. The trunk of the tree is covered
with thin, mostly smooth bark, and even on
small trees it is commonly rippled and waved,
appearing to some like taut muscle. I always
tell students on our feld trips that if they do
lots of pull-ups on this tree, theyll develop
big arm muscles. They love that.
By the way, this species received its
scientifc name in 1788, described by the
British-born botanist Thomas Walter, who
lived along the Santee River in present-day
Berkeley County, SC. The book that Walter
published was called Flora Caroliniana, and
it represents the frst American treatment of
plants employing the new Linnaean system
of classifcation. Great reading!
John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore
Herbarium at the University of South Carolina,
in the Department of Biological
Sciences. As a public service, the
Herbarium offers free plant identifcations. For
more information, visit www.herbarium.org or
call 803-777-8196.
Photo by John nelson
Can You Guess the Name of this Fortifying Tree?
by Dr. John nelson
[ A n s w e r : I r o n w o o d , H o r n b e a m , C a r p i n u s c a r o l i n i a n a ]
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financial
S
pringtime is almost here. If youre like many people, the arrival
of spring means its time to spruce up your home. But why stop
there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring-
cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio.
Here are some ideas you may want to put to work:
Get rid of clutter. You probably dont have to look too far
around your home to fnd things that are broken or simply no
longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might
make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically
underperformed, duplicates another investment, or met your
needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation
and goals. Once you identify these types of investments, you
may decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage
of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you.
Consolidate. Over the years, you may have accumulated
multiple versions of common household items - brooms, mops,
hammers - which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your
home. You might fnd it more effcient, and even less expensive,
if you consolidated all these things in one centralized location. As
an investor, you also might fnd that consolidation can offer you
some benefts. Do you have one Individual Retirement Account
(IRA) with one fnancial services provider and a second IRA with
another? Do you have a couple of old 401(k) accounts with
former employers? And have you scattered investments here,
there, and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in
one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and,
most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that its
easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single,
coherent investment strategy.
Prepareforturbulentweather. As you know, springtime can
bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds, and other threats to your
home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to
check the condition of your roof, clear branches away from your
house, clean your gutters and downspouts, and take other steps
to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature.
And just as you need to safeguard your home, youll want to
protect the lifestyles of those who live in that
home namely, your family. You can help
accomplish this by reviewing your life and
disability insurance to make sure its still
suffcient for your needs.
Get professional help. You may fnd that
you cant do all your spring cleaning by
yourself. For example, if your carpets and
rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to
call in a professional cleaner. Or if your
tree branches have grown out of control,
you might need to bring in a tree trimmer.
Similarly, when you decide to tidy up
your portfolio, youll need some assistance
from a fnancial professional someone
who can study your current mix of
investments and recommend changes,
as needed, to help ensure your holdings
are suitable for your risk tolerance,
time horizon, and short- and long-
term goals.
Spring cleaning can reinvigorate
your home and your overall outlook.
And by tidying up your investment
portfolio, you can help gain some
of that same optimism - for your
future.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
Give Your Portfolio a Spring Cleaning
By Dimi matouchev
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predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
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Do you know what this is?
Kids, send your guess for this weeks
Eye Spy to: eyespy@luckydognews.com
Please include your mailing address with
your submission.
No one correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy. We are going to give
you another try. The frst person to send in the correct answer
for this iss ue will receive a coupon for a frEE ice cream at Caf
Medley on Sullivan's Island.
Eye Spy
C
ongratulations to the 6
th
grade Christ our King
boys basketball team, who won the Parochial State
Championship in Aiken on Sunday, february 26, in the
USC Aiken fieldhouse. Great job, team!
Photo by Kelly Rose
First row l to r: Harry Shuman, Danny Hollister, John Michael Michel, Louis
Griffth, Jacob Shiver, Carter Rose, Leo Albano (Most Valuable Player; Dylan
Benke (with team trophy), Jack Giles, Dunk Yodice, Seth Dominiak, Curtis
Johnson, Coleman Christy, Head Coach Sam Stith; Back row: Assistant Coach
Matt Shiver. Absent from picture, Michael Butler.
Christ our King
State Champs!
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HealtH & wellness
D
r Bright McConnell of FitMed Partners
has always taken a custom approach
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This is a unique and scientifc tool to
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