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Ordinance continues on page 3 School continues on page 4
T
he implementation of the new Sullivans
Island Elementary School is moving forward
with an anticipated opening of August 2014,
but those residents in opposition to the size and
stature of the new school are now concerned that
lenient construction hours could disrupt life on
the island.
A new ordinance discussed at last Tuesdays
Town Council meeting could allow for provisions
to be put in place to relax construction hours, if
deemed necessary, as developers move forward
with the school. The frst reading of the ordinance,
which will not go into effect until a second reading
is discussed and passed at next months Council
meeting, received unanimous support from
members of Town Council.
The Town currently allows construction to
take place from 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday. No
work is allowed on Sundays or holidays, and no
work is allowed outside of the allotted hours. The
ordinance on the table will allow for work to be
completed outside of those hours, upon approval
by the Town, under specifc circumstances.
The amendment to the ordinance, if approved,
will encompass not just the school construction
but also any government civic project that provides
a public beneft, such as the new Town Hall or
Water and Sewer updates.
The language of the ordinance up for second
reading does not open up construction hours with
no control; instead, it provides a process for relief
incase developers need an additional hour or two
to work on the specifc project at hand.
Construction Concerns
on Sullivans
NEW ORDI NANCE COULD ALLOW FOR
FLEXI BLE CONSTRUCTI ON HOURS
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
H
iding off of Isle of Palms 24
th

Avenue is perhaps the islands best
kept secret.
Harbour Montessori School, operating
out of the Baptist Church, has been
nurturing the lives of young children
in the lowcountry for the last four
years. Spend a few minutes in the
classroom and you will soon see
why the children, and their
parents, cant say enough
good things about
Harbour Montessori.
I watch as Taylor,
an energetic four-year-
old, comes bouncing
into the room. Whats
your name? she asks.
After telling me her name,
age, and favorite part of
school (playing outside, of
course) she skips back into
the adjacent room to join her
classmates.
But the three and four
year olds arent sitting at
desks. They arent working
on a standard, cookie-cutter
activity. And perhaps most
importantly, they arent bored.
Instead, the children are in work
cycle, which is a select time in
the schedule each day where they
are allowed to pursue individual
interests. I watch as one student
fips through the pages of a book,
while another puts together a
puzzle. Taylor plops on the lap of
Morgen, the teaching assistant,
and listens as reads.
Crystal Jewell, co-founder of
LOCAL I SLE OF PALMS
PRE- SCHOOL GROWI NG STRONG
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
(top) Miss Morgen,
the assistant at
Montessori, spends
one-on-one time
reading with a
student.
2 September 6, 2013
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CIVIC
U
nless an unexpected
write-in candidate shows
up and runs a strong
campaign, the Isle of Palms
Municipal Election in November
should be smooth sailing for
candidates hoping to fll the
empty seats.
Incumbents Barbara Bergwerf
and Marty Bettelli both decided to
run for another term, along with
newcomers Patrick Harrington
and Sandy Ferencz. With four
open seats, all candidates should
be able to serve on Council.
Last Wednesday, Ferencz
hosted a meet and greet for
island residents who wanted
to get to know the candidate a
little better. Ferencz hopes that,
despite the lack of candidates
running, that the campaign
will prove to be a benefcial
time for her to get to know the
constituents and the major
issues facing the island.
Curtis Helfrich and Dana Love
submitted petitions to serve
on the Isle of Palms Water and
Sewer Commission; with only
two open seats, they will be
elected without competition as
well.
The bigger contest will be
the Isle of Palms Mayoral
election. Current Mayor Dick
Cronin seeks re-election and is
up against current Mayor Pro
Tem Ryan Buckhannon. With
both candidates familiar to the
constituents, it looks like it will
be a close race.
The Isle of Palms Municipal
Election will be on Tuesday,
November 5, 2013. Stay tuned to
the Island Eye News for special
election coverage.
Upcoming IOP Election
Should be Shoo-in
F O U R C A N D I D AT E S V I E F O R F O U R S E AT S
STAFF REPORT
Dear Editor,
Putting Sullivans Island Residents Last
In a routine that has become depressingly familiar, Sullivan's
Island Town Council voted last night to put the interests of
an outside entity ahead of the interests of Sullivan's Island
residents. In a unanimous vote, Town Council voted to relax
construction hours for CCSD. Apparently, Sullivan's Island
residents are no longer entitled to the quiet enjoyment of our
island at any time.
Residents spoke out at the meeting in opposition to the
change. In addition, Council received fve letters from residents
in opposition to relaxing construction hours. Rather than
reading the letters into the record, as the letter writers had
requested, Council only noted that fve letters in opposition
had been received, and declined to have the letters read into
the Minutes. Considering that most islanders only found out
about the proposed amendment on Monday evening, fve
letters to Council is a signifcant number.
But it was clear from the beginning of the discussion that
Town Council had already decided to approve the change to
the amendment, regardless of the opposition of residents.
Mayor Perkis' claim after the mayoral election that he wants
to encourage participation by residents and "bring the island
together" rings increasingly hollow every day.
Barbara Spell
Atlantic Avenue
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September 6, 2013
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Monday, September 9
Recreation Committee Meeting
4p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, September 10
Public Works Committee
Meeting
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, September 11
Municipal Court
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, September 12
Livability Court
5[p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Ways and Means Committee
5:45p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Municipal Court
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, September 9
Council Workshop
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Municipal Court*
5:30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Public Meeting/Forum
(Special Council)
TOPIC: New Town Hall/Police
Station Project
6p.m.
Church of Holy Cross Episcopal
2520 Middle Street
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Planning Commission
6"30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Thursday, September 12
Board of Zoning Appeals
CANCELLED
September 16-19
Jury Trials**
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Regular Council Meeting
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday September 11.
DRB Meeting
6p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Civic Calendar
Recycle - Wednesday, September 18 - Recycle

CIVIC
* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park
(2050 Middle Street).
**Sullivans Island Municipal Court has a temporary venue for Jury Trials proceedings at The Island Club
(1453 Hennessy Street).
Contact Sullivans Island Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 for more information.
Loan Closest Seeks Shower Bench
BY DIANE OLTORIK
W
hile the loan closet continues to be a very viable beneft to
the residents and visitors to the Isle of Palms, it has become
apparent to me, the Loan Closet Coordinator, that there is
an increasing need for shower seats, an item I never envisioned as
being something that would be needed. So if anyone reading this
article has a shower seat to donate to us, please call me, Diane
Oltorik, at 324-1401 or Sylvia Sherwood, at 886-0205. We could use
one right away.
Thank you all for your support and also I thank Chief Ann
Graham who allows the space at the Fire Department for the medical
assistance devices to be stored.
If the second reading of the ordinance
passes, and developers of the school or other
civic project want additional working hours,
they will have to receive unanimous approval
from both Town Administrator Andy Benke
and the Chairman of Public Facilities.
We are providing a process for relief,
explains Mayor Mike Perkis. Its what
a community should do to provide a
reasonable accommodation for something
in the interest of the greater good.
If construction hours need to be adjusted
on a particular day, the Town will notify
residents in advance.
Ordinance continues from cover
4 September 6, 2013
Harbour Montessori School, is the gem behind the operations.
A native of the Isle of Palms, Jewell decided to take her
love for children, and love of learning, and give back to the
community that help raised her. In partnership with her sister,
Cathy Fuller, the duo opened Harbour Montessori in 2009. We
wanted to open what we thought the community needed, she
explains. Its been my dream. We love our children. They are
part of our family.
Jewell explains that Harbour Montessori is a Montessori
school with a twist. The Montessori education stems from
an approach developed by Maria Montessori in the early 20th
century, an Italian educator who sought out to provide education
for orphans. The Montessori approach focuses on independence
and freedom by allowing children to pursue
activities that cater to their own personal
interests, in conjunction with one-on-one
attention. Advocates of the Montessori
approach feel that this allows children
to more fully develop psychologically,
physically, and emotionally. Each student
here gets individual attention. I know
them as if they are my own, Jewell says.
But in order to help the students succeed
in the more traditional environment of
a Charleston County School District
kindergarten classroom, Jewell makes
sure that a specifc amount of time each
day is devoted to a conventional group
learning activity.
This school is such a loving
environment, says Kathy Kent, mother of
Suzette who began at Montessori at age
two. Theres the freedom to be a kid. But
what I really like is that they take the time
to teach the children something. They are
always learning something new.
Kent explains that Suzette loves going to school each day, and
has developed a close group of friends through Montessori. Clearly,
Crystal and her team are doing something right; Suzette began
reading at age 3 .
This is a very special place, says another parent of one of
Montessoris former students. Crystal is a treasure. She is one of
the best things that happened to my daughter.
With public pre-school systems becoming more abundant than
ever, private tuition-based schools seem to be on the decline. Jewell
makes sure that enrollment and tuition fees at Harbour Montessori
remain low in order to allow all students the opportunity to succeed
in pre-school. We dont do this for the money, she explains. We do
this because its what we love. Watching the kids grow each day
its so rewarding.
Harbour Montessori is located at 14 24
th
Avenue on the Isle of
Palms. The school offers open enrollment, so students may join at any
time. For more information, call 557-9963.
School continues from cover
Miss Crystal, pictured above,
helps her students fnger paint
as a part of their organized
group activity.
September 6, 2013 5
DAILY
O
ctober 5, 2013 marks the 21
st
year
for the IOP Connector Run and
Walk for the Child, and the race
Board of Directors is excited to announce
that Mt. Pleasant based Waggoner Law
Firm, has signed an agreement partnering
as the presenting sponsor for the next
three years.
The IOP Run & Walk for the Child is
at a very exciting point. With recognition
and participation in the race growing
drastically, we were thrilled when
Waggoner Law Firm approached up about
this partnership, stated Dimi Matouchev,
2013 Race Chair. Geoff Waggoner has
been a huge advocate for this race and
his belief in the work that we are doing is
greatly appreciated.
As a past board member for the race I
have had an inside perspective on where
this race has been and where it is going.
Knowing the energy and momentum that is
building behind this event, and the cause
that it supports, made my decision to sign
on as presenting sponsor and easy one,
stated Geoff Waggoner, owner Waggoner
Law.
I encourage anyone who is interested
in being tied to a quality race, ran by a
dedicated group of people, which supports
a very worthy cause, to check this event
out!
The race has shown rapid growth in the
past few years and continues to build on
a strategic plan to have 3,000 runners by
2014. Runners and Walkers interested
in participating in the most scenic route
in Charleston can log onto www.ioprun.
com. Registration is $35 until September
30, 2013. LIKE the race on Facebook
to receive $5 off promo codes for your
support.
All proceeds from this race beneft
Lowcountry Charities that work towards
the prevention and healing of child abuse
and neglect.
Other sponsors that will be joining
Waggoner Law Firm at the start line include:
Race Route Sponsor Crews Subaru of
Charleston, After-Party Sponsor Raising
Canes, Runners Experience Sponsor
TrySports, and First Aide Sponsor East
Cooper Medical Center, Island Realty,
Modulant, The City of Isle of Palms, The
town of Mt. Pleasant, The Mount Pleasant
and Isle of Palms Exchange Clubs.
For more information visit ioprun.com.
Runners from across the southeast participate in the IOP
Connector 5K Run and Walk.
New Year, New Look, New Presenting
Sponsor, Same Great Race
T H E I O P R U N A N N O U N C E S WA G G O N E R L A W F I R M A S N E W P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R
T
he Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team ended its
regular season with a win against Creekside in Mount
Pleasant. The Dolphins practice through the summer
at the Wild Dunes Swim Center Pool with swimmers from
Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Mount Pleasant. The
experience gives kids of all ages a chance to have fun while
becoming better swimmers and supporting each other as a
team. Swim meets are once a week on Wednesdays during
the months of June and July through the East Cooper Swim
League.
Thanks to everyone who made this season great!
(top) The Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team wraps up another successful season.
(above) Andrw Morris, 15, swims butterfy with exceptional form.
Winning in the Water
WI L D D U N E S D O L P H I N S F I N I S H
O U T S E A S O N WI T H A WI N
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
R
on Rashs novel, The Cove,
is the next book for the Poe/
Sullivans Island Branch
Library book club at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, September 21.
Rash, the New York Times
bestselling author of Serena, sets
his book in Appalachia during the
height of World War I. The books
characters are involved in a blazing,
but doomed, love affair caught
in the turmoil of war. To join the
discussion, stop by the library to
check out the book. Refreshments
will be served during at the meeting.
The Poe/Sullivans Island Branch
is part of Charleston County Public
Library and is located at 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. For
information, call 883-3914.
Book Club Goes
to the Cove
N E X T D I S C U S S I O N F E AT U R E S
N O V E L B Y R O N R A S H
September 6, 2013 7
NATURE & WILDLIFE
M
ost of the predation on sea
turtles takes place at the
beginning of their lives
when they are eggs, hatchlings,
or juveniles. Once they mature,
their large size and hard shells
protect them from most of their
natural predators. During the 50
to 60 days of incubation of the
nests on our islands, members
of the Turtle Team check each
nest daily for signs of ants or
ghost crabs, their most common
problems.
There are many different
species of ants on the beach. Most
of them are scavengers that are
not aggressive enough to damage
loggerhead nests. However, if a
ghost crab opens up a channel
into a nest, then ants can easily
get in and do real damage. There
has only been one nest this
season where hatchlings have
been killed by what appeared to
be fre ants, a very aggressive non-
native species. Weve been told
that fre ants can not only pierce
a tough loggerhead eggshell but
can remember where a clutch
of eggs is and will check back at
the time of hatching to attack and
kill the young turtles. This nest,
which was near 5th Avenue, had
hatchlings who were out of their
shells and just below the surface
waiting to emerge from the
sand when people noticed ants
going in. In spite of our efforts
to save them, approximately 20
hatchlings were stung to death
by the ants before they came out.
Several more were found outside
the nest covered with ants.
Although 82% of them hatched,
only 53% survived.
Unlike most of the birds on our
beach, ghost crabs are nocturnal
scavengers and predators. This
is bad for loggerhead hatchlings
because that is normally when
they come out of the nest to make
a run for the ocean. Unfortunately
these crabs will just sever the
front fipper tendons and eat the
Ghost crabs cause harm to many baby loggerheads.
Loggerhead Predators
BY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
Turtles continues on page 9
September 6, 2013 9
eyes, leaving the rest of the body.
We often stuff spartina wrack
from the beach into crab holes
between the nest and the ocean
when a nest is due to temporarily
slow down these predators that
move fast and grab turtles as
they go to the water. They are
also capable of burrowing into
a nest and piercing unhatched
eggs. This might begin the
spread of bacteria within the egg
chamber ruining the changes of
a successful hatch. Sometimes
crabs will dig up the empty shells
after a nest has hatched and
spread them around on the sand.
This happened numerous times
at a nest near 26th Avenue last
year.
Mammals that have been
known to prey on turtle eggs and
hatchlings include raccoons,
foxes, feral hogs, and coyotes.
On our developed islands the
raccoons dont seem to know
about the nests. Dont tell them!
After many generations around
us, they have instead become
acclimated to eating from garbage
cans and pet food left outside. At
one time we did put metal cages
over the nests at the north end
near Ocean Point because there
were so many raccoon tracks on
the beach there, but they never
were a problem. A few years ago
a fox dug into a nest at 46th
Avenue that had already hatched,
but no harm was done. Feral
hogs digging into and destroying
nests have been documented
with a motion activated camera
by volunteers at a beach north
of Georgetown. Recent reports
of coyotes on Sullivans Island
are worrisome, and we hope
they will not discover and destroy
any nests.
Gulls and other birds would eat
hatchlings if they got the chance,
but they are not out at night
when the turtles come out of the
sand. Other beaches in the world
have vultures and frigate birds
that regularly prey on hatchlings.
Young loggerheads are dark on
their backs and light on their
bellies. This countershading
helps to camoufage them not only
on a dark sand beach but also in
the ocean when seen from above
by fying birds and also when
swimming and seen from below
by fsh. Tiny turtles this age must
stay near the surface and cannot
dive deeply to avoid predators
such as gulls or pelicans because
their lungs are still very small. We
found an albino hatchling in the
ant-infested nest at 5th Avenue
who had died but would have
been easy prey for any predator.
Incidentally, this nest was laid by
our Mega Mom of the last two
articles and contained 162 eggs.
Speaking of Mega Mom when
we fnally got to see her on August
1 as she laid her fnal nest of the
season at 31st Avenue, we saw
that she had suffered severe
damage to the back end of her
shell some time ago and it was
healed. This was most likely
caused by a shark attack. Sharks
are one of the few predators that
are able to cut through a turtles
tough hard shell. Their mistaking
the silhouette of a surfer or
paddleboarder for a sea turtle
from below might cause many of
the shark attacks we read about.
Again, countershading in color
dark on the top and light on the
bottom - can also help an adult
turtle hide from a hunting shark
in a column of ocean water.
If hatchlings do make it to the
ocean, fsh eats most of them in
their frst 24 hours there. A study
done in Australia with green
sea turtle hatchlings indicated
that fsh ate 97% of them during
their frst hour in the ocean
while crossing the reef. Their
instinctive swimming frenzy
period which lasts their frst
few days in the ocean must be
in response to this high level of
predation. If our hatchlings can
survive long enough to reach
the foating sargassum weed in
the Gulf Stream, then they will
have a chance of survival. The
fact that sea turtles lay such a
large number of eggs does help to
make up for such high mortality
so early in their lives.
For more information on
the Island Turtle Team visit
bergwerfgraphics.com
SAVE THE DATE
Jammin for Jammer III is
planned for September 25 from
7-10 p.m. at the Windjammer.
More details to come in the
next issue of the Island Eye!
Turtles continues from page 7
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
O
ne out of fve people,
approximately 400,000
Americans, die from
tobacco use each year, yet
tobacco use is the most common
preventable cause of death. This
fall, Charleston smokers can
hit the gym running with an
innovative and highly effective
approach to quitting smoking.
SEE Me Quit/SEE Me Fit smoking
cessation program kicks off on
October 8, at PrimeTime Fitness
on Sullivans Island. The 26-
week program combines support,
exercise and education to quit
smoking for good.
The SEE Me Quit program
utilizes the most current cessation
research coupled with one-on-one
coaching, regular exercise and
comprehensive education classes
led by community experts. Topics
include nicotine replacement,
nutrition, ftness, and stress
management.
According to research in
the Journal of Pharmacology,
exercise decreases nicotine
cravings and spills over into other
parts of our lives. On average it
takes 3-months to develop new
habits such as a regular exercise
routine. Most quitters start
smoking again within 3-months.
The program is 6-months long.
We created the SEE Me Quit
smoking cessation program
with the goal to offer the most
comprehensive, exercise based
cessation program in the
community. The basic idea is
to nurture and develop new
healthy habits such as regular
exercise, identify barriers to
quitting, trigger behavior change
and actively engage participants
in their quit process through
support group participation. We
want to empower participants
with the confdence and support
to replace their negative habit
with a positive one, says Kirk
McMillan, chief executive coach
at RiseWell.
The smoking cessation program
is also designed to appeal to
the local business community,
specifcally employers who are
looking for ways to increase
productivity and assist their
employees in creating healthy
lifestyle choices. According to
Ohio State University, a smoking
employee cost an employer $5,816
per year. Thats almost $30k
dollars per smoking employee
who has been with your company
for fve years. Absenteeism is
higher, health care costs are
higher and productivity is lower
among smokers.
Our program was created
for smokers who are a pack
a day or more smokers, who
want to quit smoking and are
ready to take control of their
wellness for themselves, and
their family, says McMillan.
We also encourage business
owners and their employees who
struggle with quitting smoking to
participate in our program. It is a
great way to build team spirit and
a healthier way of life in a positive
and supportive environment.
Tuition for the program is
$95 a week per participant.
Classes meet once a week
for 100 minutes and are
limited to 8-12 participants.
Individuals with a desire
to quit smoking have to
be cleared by their physician to
participate in exercise program.
Interested parties can email
Kirk McMillan at kirk@rise-well.
com with SEE Me Quit in the
subject line, or call 206-0510.
Beginning in September, RiseWell
will conduct informational
webinars regarding the details of
the program and an open house
on October 1 at 6:30 p.m. at
PrimeTime Fitness.
The SEE Me Quit program is
a value added service provided
by RiseWell LLC. RiseWell is
a Charleston based executive
and business coaching frm
providing transition and wellness
coaching services to business
owners, employees, families and
individuals across the United
States. RiseWell's vision is to
create optimal communities.
One individual, one leader, one
business, one family, and one
community at a time. For more
information about RiseWell,
please visit www.rise-well.com.
Get Ready to Stop Smoking
with SEE Me Quit Program
I N N OVAT I V E S MOK I N G C E S S AT I ON P R OGR A M B E GI N S
OC T OB E R 8 AT P R I ME T I ME F I T N E S S
September 6, 2013 11
(above) Open since 1945, H&R Sweet Shop at 102 Royall Avenue in Mount Pleasant's Old Village
serves up the best fried chicken East of the Wando. (top right) Raleigh, pictured right better known as
Coffee, takes a break from frying up chicken to talk jazz with island resident Bunky Odom. (bottom
right ) Fried Chicken a side and salad for around $5.
Sweet Talk
L
ocated in Mount Pleasant's
Old Village, H&R Sweet
Shop is a favorite among
locals. But if sweets are what
you're looking for, you've got the
wrong place. H&R Sweet Shop
is famous for fried chicken,
pork chop sandwiches, and
hamburgers.
September 22 Is l and Eye Cal endar
September 6
Friday, September 6
Southern Season Grand
Opening Celebration
It's fnally time to open our Mt.
Pleasant doors! Join us every day
from September 6-22 to celebrate
our grand opening with favor and
festivities for the whole family.
Store hours: Mon Sat 7 a.m. 9
p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 730
Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.
Saturday, September 7
Shaggin' on the Cooper
Spend an evening dancing on the
scenic Mount Pleasant Pier to
live music performed by Coastal
Breeze Band! Beverages will be
available for purchase on site.
Only 800 tickets will be sold for
this event. Advance purchase is
recommended. Call 795-4386 for
more information. Fee: $10/$8
CCR Discount/$10 on site if still
available. 7 11 p.m. Mt. Pleasant
Pier, 71 Harry Hallman Blvd.
Football Jamboree
Opening Day of Football for
Youth Tackle, Middle School and
FUNdamental Football. Contact
Jay Rhodes for Youth Tackle and
Middle School Football at 856-
6078 or emailjrhodes@tompsc.
com. Contact Shelli Davis for
FUNdamantal Football at 884-
2528 or email sdavis@tompsc.com.
Wando HS. 8 a.m. 12 p.m.
Lowcountry Autism Forum
Top national, state and regional
autism experts will gather at 8am
for the Second Annual Lowcountry
Autism Forum. Sponsored by the
Lowcountry Autism Consortium
(LAC) in cooperation with Trident
Academy and MUSC Project
REX. Morning session keynote
speeches begin at 9 a.m. followed
by a courtesy lunch and afternoon
workshops until 5 p.m. Free and
open to the public. Sotille Theater.
44 George Street, Charleston.
Sunday, September 8
Gene Johnson Memorial
Golf Tournament
The 14
th
annual Gene Johnson
Memorial Golf Tournament,
sponsored by the Isle of Palms VFW
Post 3137, will be held at the Harbor
Course at Wild Dunes. Captains
choice with 10 a.m. shotgun. To sign
up, call John Mingo at 209-4603.
Funds support VFW.
Photography Day at Center
for Birds of Prey
Enjoy the chance to photograph
more than 10 different species
of birds of prey up close and
outside of their enclosures. $45/
per photographer. 8 11 a.m.
Center for Birds of Prey. 4872
Seewee Road, Awendaw.
5
th
Annual Dog Day at
Whirlin Waters
How does mans best friend beat
the heat? Humans can cool down
at area beaches and waterparks,
but what about our canine
companions? On Sunday, dogs will
get their day at the waterpark at
the 5
th
Annual Dog Day Afternoon!
Park opens its doors to canines!
12 5 p.m. $10 per dog. Whirlin
Waters Adventure Waterpark in
North Charleston.
monday, September 9
Mount Pleasant Artists
Guild Meeting
Enjoy social time with
refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m.
followed with a meeting at 7 p.m.
Guest speaker for the evening is
Laurie Meyer, an award winning
oil painter. . The MPAG meets the
frst Monday of each month. New
members are always welcome. For
more information, visit our website
at mtpleasantartistsguild.com.
Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 100 Ann
Edwards Lane.
tueSday, September 10
Sullivans Island Public
Meeting: Town Hall
See Civic Calendar, page 3, for
more information.
Community Giving Day
East Cooper Meals on Wheels has
been selected as the benefciary
of the next Whole Foods Market
5% Day. On Tuesday, 5% of net
sales at the Mt. Pleasant store
will be donated to help the local
nonproft deliver meals to seniors
and other homebound residents
in the community. 8 a.m. 9 p.m.
Whole Foods Market. 923 Houston
Northcutt Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant.
WedneSday, September 11
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, September 12
Unity Celebrates 20th Annual
World Day of Prayer
A World Day of Prayer Service will
be held on Thursday. The service is
jointly sponsored by Unity Church
of Mt Pleasant and Unity Church
of Charleston. The service will be
held at 7 p.m. at Somerby, 3100
Tradition Circle, Mt Pleasant.
Pups, Yups, and Food Trucks
Its a party in the park with your
dog! You and your pup are invited
to join us after work for live music,
beverages, and food trucks. Live
music will be provided by Dave
Landeo. All dogs must remain on
leash. No outside alcohol or coolers
permitted. Free event with your
regular park gate admission. 5
8 p.m. Mount Pleasant Palmetto
Islands County Park.
Friday, September 13
Middle School Dance
Any 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
grade students
are invited to the Isle of Palms
Middle School dance featuring a
DJ, concessions, and dancing. A
great place to have fun and hang
out with friends on a Friday night.
7 9:30 p.m. IOP Rec Department.
Babysitting Course
Class will prepare teens for
babysitting. Learn frst aid,
nutrition, and baby care.
Bring a pencil, paper, bag
lunch, and drink. Register at
lowcountryredcross.org. Instructed
by American Red Cross. Isle of
Palms Recreation Department. 9
a.m. 4 p.m. 24 28th Ave, IOP.
4
th
Annual Blackwater
Ukulele Festival
Bring your ukulele and come join
in on the fun. If you dont have
one, dont worry there will be
plenty for sale. Enjoy local craft
vendors, food vendors, boat rides,
the butterfy house, wildlife,
walking trails, and more at
Cypress Gardens. Festival events
are free with general admission
ticket. This includes a ukulele
class, hula class, a hula exhibition,
concert by the Charleston Hot
Shots and the V-Tones, boat
ride jams, and ukulele open
mic. For more info, visit festival.
charlestonhotshots.com or call
761-4859.
Sunday, September 15
New Volunteer Orientation &
Transport Training at Center for
Birds of Prey
Learn about becoming a volunteer
staff member and/or transporter
of injured birds for the Center for
Birds of Prey. RSVP online. 2 5
p.m. 4872 Seewee Road, Awendaw.

tueSday, September 17
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
Golf Tournament
Join East Cooper Meals on Wheels
for the 18-hole Captains Choice
tournament at scenic RiverTowne
Country Club, voted a Best
You Can Play course by the
SC Golf Course Ratings Panel.
Participants receive shirt, lunch,
dinner, complimentary beverages
and snacks. Proceeds support
delivery of meals to seniors and
homebound residents in East
Cooper. Sponsorships starat at
$150. 1700 RiverTowne Country
Club Drive. For more info, call East
Cooper MOW.
WedneSday, September 18
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, September 11.
thurSday, September 19
Lowcountry BreastFest at
Morgan Creek Grill
The Lowcountry BreastFest Happy
Hour for the Cure. Come out and
enjoy a specialty pink cocktail,
complimentary appetizers and
live music from 4 7 p.m. at
the Creekside Bar. $5 suggested
donation. 80 41st Ave, IOP.
Isle of Palms Garden Club
Fall is here! Time to meet and greet
at the Isle of Palms Garden Club.
Socialize at 6:30 with meeting
beginning at 7 p.m. Speaker will be
Bill Walsh, the weatherman, to talk
about hurricanes, climate control,
and other weather related topics.
The plant garage sale is coming in
October, so it's time to start those
cuttings! For more info, call Janice
Ashley at 883-9012. Isle of Palms
Exchange Club. 201 Palm Blvd.
Beach Lovers Book Club
Join neighbors and friends as the
book club discusses The Cove by
Ron Rash. 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.
Sunday, September 22
Kalman 5K Run Walk Crossft
Competition
The National Council of Jewish
Women and Mt. Pleasant Police
Dept are co-sponsoring this
5K Walk or Run and Crossft
Competition, which benefts
domestic violence prevention.
9 a.m. $20/race, $30 race and
crossft. Harry Hallman Jr.
Boulevard. For more info, call 324-
4321.
W
hether its a puppy or an older dog learning manners or
a new trick, there is an appropriate training class for any
canine. Charleston Animal Society and the Charleston
County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) are introducing
a new series of programs that provide obedience training for dogs
of all sizes, ages and temperaments. Classes will be held every
Sunday starting September 8 continuing through October 20,
and will run again from October 27 through December 8.
The Smart Puppy session is for ages 16 weeks and up and
focuses on teaching basic puppy skills. The Class will teach young
dogs socialization, puppy manners, and the promotion of good
habits, all in a safe, structured environment. Must-have skills
like bite inhibition, loose leash walking, and basics such as sit,
down, stay, and trade (drop it) will be introduced.
Smart Puppy will be held on Sundays at 3 p.m. The frst class,
held on Sept. 8, will be for humans only. Designed for non-
aggressive, non-reactive dogs 20 weeks of age and up, Real Life
Basics is the second offering in CASs dog instruction series.
This class will teach owners and dogs skills useful in real life
scenarios. Skills practiced will include lying quietly, staying
by the owners side while passing others, waiting at an
open door, and jumping in and out of a vehicle
Real Life Basics will be held on Sundays at 4 p.m.
The frst class, held on Sept. 8, will be for humans
only. All classes in this Charleston Animal Society
series will be held at the Sweet Gum Shelter at
Mt Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. For
more info or to register, visit www.ccprc.com or
call 795-4386.
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
COUNTY PARK HOSTS DOG TRAI NI NG CLASSES
PROVIDED BY CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
O
n August 24, friends and family gathered for a relaxing ferry
boat cruise to Capers Island courtesy of Barrier Island Eco
Tours. The group gathered with food and drinks and raised
$650 for the Callen-Lacy Center for Children located in Moncks
Corner.
The home for children provides a secure, protective and nurturing
environment for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Since
opening in 1998, Callen-Lacy has been home to more than 800
children ranging in ages from newborn to 17 and is open 24 hours
a day. "We were all really pleased to get together and support this
worthwhile cause. A big thanks to Shane and Morgan Ziegler of
Barrier Island Eco Tours for sharing their beautiful boat with us,
said Diann Clark. Our captains Jim and Courtney Hutson are so
knowledgeable about the ecosystem and really made our evening
enjoyable.
I would recommend their tour to everyone. There is so much to
see and learn."
For more information on Callen-Lacy please visit www.cydc.org.
For Barrier Island visit www.nature-tours.com
Cruise for a Cause
BY DIANN CLARK
I
f you havent been to Stacks yet, youre missing out.
This hidden gem, tucked away in the Bi-Lo shopping center off
of Ben Sawyer Boulevard, just celebrated its two-year anniversary
and is beginning to make a name for itself on the culinary map of
Charleston.
Stop in for dinner and you will soon understand why.
Owners Darcy and Patrick Stack opened the upscale eatery after
success next door at Stacks Coastal Kitchen, a deli-style lunch bistro
that has been a popular Mount Pleasant hotspot since 2004. The
space became available so we took advantage of the opportunity to
serve dinner, Patrick says.
Clearly the duo is doing something right; Stacks Evening Eats is
ranked fourth of 230 restaurants in Mount Pleasant on Trip Advisor,
beating out well-known dining destinations like Old Village Post
House, Opal, and Red Drum.
Eager to see what all the hype is about, I took advantage of an
opportunity to have dinner at Stacks on an otherwise dull Monday
evening. In attendance with Betsey Poore, one of our talented summer
interns, Darcy greeted us at Stacks Evening Eats and walked us
through the warm, inviting eatery. I noticed the bar area, packed with
locals. Delicious smells poured out of the kitchen. I knew we were in
for a treat.
Jennifer, our waitress for the evening,
recommended the Tuna Nachos to
start. You wont be disappointed,
she said. We took her advice and
she was correct indeed we were
far from disappointed. Served
seared with sesame wontons,
avocado, and wasabi and ginger
sauces, I will come back to Stacks
for the Tuna Nachos if for no other
reason. Betsey and I devoured
them in a matter of minutes.
During breaks in conversation
with Betsey, I overheard a man at the
adjacent booth raving about a particular
Stacking Up Nicely
STACK' S I N MOUNT PL EASANT CEL EBRATES
TWO- YEAR ANNI VERSARY
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Stack's continues on page 17
Lowcountry Bites
Island Eats
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
The CO-OP:
Sullivans Islands own Gourmet
Grocery and Deli. Enjoy made-
to-order sandwiches and salads
that are perfect for everything
from quick lunches to a long
day on the beach! Patio dining
available.
$
882-8088
www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,
Sullivan's 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.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Home Team BBQ:
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
as well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
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.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Luke 'n Ollie's:
Come and enjoy made-to-order
pizzas made from the fnest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Boulevard
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 Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local raw
bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Taco Mamacita:
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
The Windjammer:
Isle of Palms home to live
music, this fun beach club
features unbeatable prices
on sandwiches, burgers, and
seafood.
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Boulevard
W
e are fnally to the time of year where the months have an R
in them. One of the glorious things about my readers being
from Charleston is that I dont have to explain why that is so
amazing. But for those of you who just moved here and just started
reading Ill explain. Its the start of oyster, mussel, scallop and clam
season; basically its bivalve mollusks season. Fortunately we live in a
world where they are farmed during the off-season and are still good
quality so it is not as much of a celebration as it used to be. But I will
still celebrate.
I found an amazing recipe for corn and mussel chowder. I am
always looking for favor intense recipes that arent too intense on
the work. Dont get me wrong, I will cook or bake almost anything for
a good favorful dish, but when it comes to a simple Monday night
dinner I dont want to have to prepare for a week. Though this soup
was better the next day, since it had a chance to allow the favors to
merry for 24 hours, it was spectacular the night of. I say it was the
perfect celebration soup.
Corn and Mussle Chowder from The Garum Factory
Ingredients
3 ears of corn, husked
2 large leeks, white and light green parts
1 stalk celery
2 bay leaves
2 chipotle peppers, dried or canned, if using canned, rinse
teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces waxy potatoes, cut into -inch dice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
2 pounds cleaned mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cups white wine
1 tablespoon loosely packed fresh thyme leaves stripped from stem,
unchoppedsave the stems
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes, about 8 ounces (I
used canned)
cup chopped parsleysave the stems
Directions
Use a sharp knife to
strip the corn kernels from
the cobs. Set the kernels aside.
Run the back side of your knife
down the cobs. You will have
a corn puree. Add that to the
kernels. Cut each cob into 4
pieces.
Corn and Mussel Chowder
BY KELSEY COLT
Recipe continues on page 17
Cut the whites of the leeks into -inch dice. You should
have about 2 cups. Slice the green part of the leeks crosswise
until you have about a cup of thick coins. Swirl the dice and
coins, separately, several times in cold water to remove any
grit. Its fne if the coins apart.
Trim off the top and bottom of the celery stalk and set aside.
Peel the remaining stalk, then chop into -inch dice. You
should have about 1 cup.
Put the cobs into a pot, along with the leek coins, the end
trimmings of celery, the bay leaves, chipotle peppers and
crushed fennel seed. Add 4 cups water or enough to just
barely cover the cobs. Add the stems of the thyme and parsley
if you saved them. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a
boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes.
Strain into a clean pot. You should have 2 cups. Remove the
chipotles from the strainer, put into a bowl, and mash with the
back of a fork.
Add the potatoes to the strained broth, bring back to a boil
and simmer 7 minutes or until just tender. Remove the pot
from the heat and allow the potatoes to cool in the liquid. If
they are already quite soft, strain and cool separately.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the
diced leeks, the diced celery and the garlic. Season with salt
and pepper, cover and cook 3 minutes to soften the vegetables.
Remove the cover and continue cooking until they just start to
color. Add the corn kernels, mussels, wine, thyme leaves and
the mashed chipotles. Cover and cook until the mussels just
open, 3 5 minutes. Discard any that dont open. Transfer
the mussels to a rimmed sheet pan. Remove the mussels from
their shells and discard the shells. Remove any remaining
beards, but leave any of the corn mixture clinging to the
mussels alone. Set the mussels aside.
Add the broth with the potatoes to the pan used to cook the
mussels. Add the cream and tomatoes and simmer everything
for 4 minutes. Add the mussels and parsley continue simmering
just long enough to heat through.
Recipe continues from page 16
dish. This may be the best thing Ive
ever eaten, he said. There isnt a
thing wrong with it. I was intrigued.
Whatever the man was eating, he was
defnitely enjoying the experience.
My curiosity got the best of me,
and I asked Jennifer what the man
ordered for dinner. Grilled swordfsh
with sweet pepper risotto, she said. It
was a special for the evening Patrick
prepared, and had apparently been
receiving enthusiastic reviews. I
ordered the same, and after the frst
bite it made sense why the swordfsh
was so popular. Grilled to perfection,
the dish brought out mild favors of
the fresh swordfsh, accented with
the rich sweet pepper risotto. Not
normally one to fnish an entire
entre (to-go boxes are a wonderful
thing) I soon found myself fnishing
nearly every bite despite my better
judgment.
Betsey chose the Cornfake Fried
Flounder, which Jennifer explained
was one of their most popular
entres. Served alongside geechie
grits and butter beans with a chow-
chow hollandaise, Betsey allowed me
to sneak a bite or two of her dinner
(for research purposes, of course).
Crispy and buttery, the cornfake
coating made for a nice crunch to
put a bite in the mild-tasting meat.
Its fantastic, Betsey said. And it
was.
Too full for dessert, Darcy escorted
Betsey and me through their sister
restaurant, Stacks Coastal Kitchen,
to show us a display of cakes, pies,
and pastries, and I soon regretted my
decision to stay away from an after
dinner treat. Along with an array
of southern lunch favorites, its no
doubt that the Coastal Kitchen stays
busy during afternoon hours.
Between the two restaurants, its
clear that the Stack duo is bringing
something great to Mount Pleasant.
But dont take my word for it. Just
try the swordfsh.
Stacks Evening Eats is located
at 1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in
the Bi-Lo shopping center. Open
Monday Saturday for dinner at
5:30 p.m. Stacks Coastal Kitchen is
open Monday Saturday from 10:30
a.m. 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from
10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. For more info, call
388-6968.
Stack's continues from page 15
E
ast Cooper Habitat for Humanity (ECHFH) recently completed
a neighborhood incorporating 11 homes along Joseph Glover
Road and McAdams Court, just off of Highway 41. This marks
the second time that East Cooper Habitat for Humanity has built an
entire neighborhood, and the new owners are proud to call it home.
Six years and 11 structures later, the last home was dedicated
this summer, bringing an even stronger sense of community to the
neighborhood. Elizabeth Venning, owner of the last home constructed
by the hands of 450 volunteers, her family included, commented
on the partnership that brought her home to reality, East Cooper
Habitat is such a wonderful organization; they gave me the confdence
to buy this house, adding, Now that my home is fnished, Ill keep
going back to help, because its a good feeling to help others, just like
people helped me.
Terri Naguib turned to Habitat after struggling to fnd an affordable
place she felt would be an appropriate home and neighborhood for
raising her daughter. After living at McAdams Court for fve years,
she says, Still, almost every day, my daughter says, Mom, I love our
home!
The neighborhood is named for Bruce McAdams, the founding board
president for ECHH. McAdams, who spearheaded the formation of the
organization in early 1990, is quick to point out that ECHFH efforts
represent the work of a very large group, commenting, They should
name the street for all the volunteers who led East Cooper Habitat to
where it is today. I just happened to be the frst of many.
Large donors to the McAdams Court neighborhood building project
include the Lowcountry Housing Trust Fund and the SC Housing
Trust Fund, and a Builders Blitz project. The SC Association of
Realtors-sponsored home was coordinated in partnership with the
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, and six of the homes were
sponsored by individual churches.
The effort was also supported by former board member and Realtor
Jimmy Carroll, who designates the interest earned on his real estate
escrow accounts to beneft ECHFH.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
East of the Cooper
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMPLETES NEIGHBORHOOD
FISHING
W
hat a pleasant change, August,
while full of sun, had seasonally
cooler weather instead of
blazing heat. Lower temperatures
translated into better fshing, even in
the afternoon. The August trout bite
was one of the best in recent memory. As
the water temperature begins to trend
lower, expect fshing to improve further
as fsh eagerly chase the abundance of
bait in our waters.
Redfsh are happily eating artifcial
plastic lures, especially those that
mimic the glass minnows so abundant
in our waters. Zmans 3 streakz in
smokey shad is an excellent choice. I
pair this lure with a 1/8oz. jighead.
Make sure to vary your rate of retrieve
as you work a spot. Sometimes just
slowing down or speeding up your
retrieve can make the bite come to life.
Trout and popping corks remain
a perfect pair. We are fnding trout
feeding more aggressively and in greater
numbers. Even better, we're starting
to catch multiple fsh in the three
pound range along with the abundance
of smaller fsh. I've been using mud
minnows as bait almost exclusively
as shrimp just get shredded by bait
stealers. We'll often throw artifcial
shrimp instead and you'll be surprised
how well this works.
Shark fshing will likely end this
month as the water temperatures drop.
But for the time being, the bonnethead
bite has been red hot. Blue crab and
menhaden work very well rigged on
bigger circle hooks in sizes 5/0 7/0.
Sharks are true crowd pleasers for kids
and youll be sure to make their day if
you catch a few.
With the advent of fall, water clarity
should begin to improve which is always
a boon to fy fshermen. However,
some waters do remain murky. To help
improve our odds, we have been using
dark fies or fies with lots of fash that
the redfsh can see easier. A black
wiggler or a gold spoon fy are both
good options.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston Charter Fishing providing
fy fshing and light tackle charters.
Clients choose from a full menu of fy
rods, artifcial and live bait fshing
options with charters tailored to
their desires. USCG licensed and
insured, Capt. Bennett is committed
to providing a safe and enjoyable
charter to anglers of all skill levels and
ages. For more information, call Capt.
Bennett at 324-3332, visit his website
at www.charlestoncharterfshing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfshing.com.
September Fishing Report
BY GEOFF BENNETT
All About America
J
oin Charles Pinckney National Historic
Site in celebration of Constitution Week
by attending one of the free special
events scheduled September 17-23, at 1254
Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The park
preserves the last 28 acres of Snee Farm, a
plantation that was once owned by Charles
Pinckney, a principal framer and signer of the
U.S. Constitution.
In honor of Constitution Day/Citizenship
Day, on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m.
the sixteenth annual naturalization ceremony
will be held when up to 125 candidates will be
sworn in as Americas newest citizens.
The National Park Service and the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services have
partnered to enhance citizenship ceremonies
by holding them in national parks throughout
the country. Since 1997 these ceremonies have
been held annually on the grounds of historic
Snee Farm. This is a most appropriate site
to welcome new citizens into this country and
to refect on the meaning and responsibilities
of citizenship, said Superintendent Tim
Stone. It is because of Charles Pinckneys
role in framing the U.S. Constitution and the
initiative of local citizens that this treasured
place is a part of the National Park Service.
The public and school groups are invited to
the program, and are encouraged to bring
chairs or blankets as seating will be limited.
On Saturday and Sunday, September
21 and 22 at 2 p.m. the public is invited to
a screening of the 2010 documentary on
Founding Father Charles Pinckney. Produced
by SCETV, Forgotten Founder: the Story of
Charles Pinckney uses original art work,
period illustrations, historical documents,
dramatic reenactments, and studio interviews
to tell the story of a true public servant. The
program was funded in part by the Friends
of Historic Snee Farm and the Humanities
Council SC.
Throughout the week visitors may take part
in the I Signed the Constitution program,
signing a scroll in remembrance of what
occurred 226 years ago in Philadelphia when
Charles Pinckney and 38 other delegates
signed the world-changing document on
September 17, 1787.
All events are free. For more information
or group reservations, please call the park at
(843) 881-5516.
CEL EBRAT E CONST I T UT I ON WEEK AT
CHARL ES PI NCKNEY NAT I ONAL HI STORI C SI T E
STAFF REPORT
FINANCIAL FOCUS
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I
f youre starting out as an investor, you might be feeling
overwhelmed. After all, it seems like theres just so much to know.
How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts
so that youre comfortable in making well-informed choices?
Actually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by
becoming familiar with a few basic concepts, such as these:
StocksversusBonds - When you buy stocks, or stock-based
investments, you are buying ownership shares in companies.
Generally speaking, its a good idea to buy shares of quality
companies and to hold these shares for the long term. This
strategy may help you eventually overcome short-term price
declines, which may affect all stocks. Keep in mind, though,
that when buying stocks, there are no guarantees you wont
lose some or all of your investment.
By contrast, when you purchase bonds, you arent becoming
an owner - rather, you are lending money to a company or a
governmental unit. Barring default, you can expect to receive
regular interest payments for as long as you own your bond,
and when it matures, you can expect to get your principal back.
However, bond prices do rise and fall, typically moving in the
opposite direction of interest rates. So if you wanted to sell a
bond before it matures, and interest rates have recently risen,
you may have to offer your bond at a price lower than its face
value.
For the most part, stocks are purchased for their growth
potential (although many stocks do offer income, in the form
of dividends), while bonds are bought for the income stream
provided by interest payments. Ideally, though, it is important
to build a diversifed portfolio containing stocks, bonds,
certifcates of deposit (CDs), government securities and other
investments designed to meet your goals and risk tolerances.
Diversifcation is a strategy designed to help reduce the effects
of market volatility on your portfolio; keep in mind, however,
that diversifcation, by itself, cant guarantee a proft or protect
against loss.
RiskversusReward- All investments carry some type of risk:
Stocks and bonds can decline in value, while investments such
as CDs can lose purchasing power over time. One important
thing to keep in mind is that, generally, the greater the potential
reward, the higher the risk.
Settinggoals- As an investor, you need to set goals for your
investment portfolio, such as providing resources for retirement
or helping pay for your childrens college educations.
Knowing your own investment personality - Everyone has
different investment personalities; some people can accept
more risk in the hopes of greater rewards, while others are
not comfortable with risk at all. Its essential that you know
your investment personality when you begin investing, and
throughout your years as an investor.
Investingisalong-termprocess - It generally takes decades
of patience, perseverance and good decisions for investors to
accumulate the substantial fnancial resources theyll need for
their long-tem goals.
By keeping these concepts in mind as your begin your journey
through the investment world, youll be better prepared for the twists
and turns youll encounter along the way as you pursue your fnancial
goals.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
What Do New Investors Really Need to Know?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
COMPUTER CORNER
I
am so confused! What is what
and what do I want?
I get this question all the
time and the best answer is a
question. What do you want to
do?
Let's start with "smart" phones
and what way to go. iPhones
are still the industry standard
although Samsung and their
Android based phones are
pushing right up against them.
One advantage the iPhone has over
the others is the ease of use right
out of the box and the massive
amount of accessories available.
From holders and speakers to
many printers nowadays being
"Airprint" ready the iPhone is
simple to use. Android based
phones can be easy to use if you
have had a smartphone before, as
a frst time user they can be a bit
daunting and printing is not as
simple as with the iPhone. I have
an Android phone and like it, but
would be happy with an iPhone.
Tablets again have a giant in
the feld and it's the iPad. I've
used iPads and other tablets
and still, the iPad beats in most
categories except for one price.
With the basic model at over
$500 after taxes it's double what
a lot of others can be had for. You
can get the iPad mini for around
$350 with tax; again others in
that size can be had for much
less. The Android based and
Windows based tablets can run
as little as $100 and with some of
the full function Windows based
tablet hybrids at over $1,000
which rivals the top end iPad. The
best I can suggest is considering
something like the Nexus tablet
for price and apps available or
go with the iPad; just consider
the price and who is using it. A
younger kid could do with the
cheaper pad, while Mom, Dad, or
a college student might do better
with the higher end products.
Finally, let's look at laptops
and desktops. In years past the
"desktop" home computer was
much stronger than any laptop
and was the way to go for a home
offce. The desktop is where you
have a "tower" or "box" that is
the guts of the computer and a
separate monitor, keyboard and
mouse. A desktop can also be
an all-in-one that is the monitor
and "tower" combined with a
keyboard/mouse attached.
Laptops can come in all kinds of
sizes from the small "netbook"
to large 19" screen models.
Nowadays the computing power
of a laptop rivals the desktops
and usually is comparable in
price. One thing to consider with
a laptop is to use it as a "desktop.
Your computer guy can set up a
laptop to be used as a "tower"
with a large monitor and wireless
keyboard/mouse attached to it.
When at the home desk it's just
like having a "desktop" with the
large screen and normal sized
keyboard and a mouse, but if you
need to go somewhere else you
just unplug all the extras and
take your laptop with you.
With all products consider
what you want to do, how you
want to do it, and how mobile
you want to be with it. Remember
that smartphones and tablets do
a lot but some tasks, like writing
this column, are much easier on
a "real" computer. I use a
laptop as a "tower" with a
25-inch monitor and full
sized keyboard. I love it!
Finally, with summer
over and school back
in, please watch out for
the students and the
parents taking them to/
from school or bus stops.
I will be stepping off the
Carnival Fantasy as this
paper hits the stands and
will be ready to help if you
need it.
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.
Phones, Tablets,
Laptops, and Desktops
BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB
PETS
O
ne of the more common
things I hear from clients
is, My dog seems a little
arthritic but I know he/she is not
in any pain cause he/she is not
crying. By the time you are seeing
signs like limping, reluctance to
jump, muscle loss, slowness to
get up or down, or inability to get
in or out of the car, your dog is
in pain. Dogs and cats show pain
very differently than people. They
typically do not cry or whimper
but may hide, pant, shiver as if
cold, or have behavioral changes.
Osteoarthritis is painful because
of infammation, destruction of
cartilage, and eventual bone on
bone contact. If you are seeing
any of these signs, your pet
needs to be evaluated by your
veterinarian to determine what
joint is affected. A full physical
exam will be performed to note
any areas of muscle atrophy,
thickened joints, swollen joints,
or joints with decreased range of
motion. Radiographs, or X-rays,
may also be taken to fully examine
the joints and bones.
The most common therapy for
osteoarthritis is oral medication.
NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-
infammatories are typically
prescribed for infammation due
to arthritis. Pain medications
may also be prescribed. Most
pets, including cats, need some
form of oral medication and
joint supplements to aid in
making them more comfortable
on a day-to-day basis. One of
the new emerging and exciting
felds in veterinary medicine is
physical rehabilitation. Yes, just
like human physical therapy!
Physical rehabilitation can
aid our arthritic patients by
increasing circulation, building
back muscle mass, decreasing
pain, and improving mobility.
One of the most frustrating
issues for clients is having an
overweight pet with osteoarthritis.
This is a catch 22 for these pets
because they need to exercise to
lose the weight but are unable to
due to their decreased mobility
and pain. Thats where physical
rehabilitation can play a huge
role. Swimming, laser therapy,
massage, and heat therapy are
just some of the tools we use to
improve comfort and mobility in
our overweight, arthritic patients.
By incorporating these therapies
into their life they lose weight,
become more comfortable,
and are able to return to more
function.
Due to the pain, stiffness, and
decreased muscle mass most
arthritic animals do not want to
move very much. This is one of
the worst things we can do for
them. It is very important that our
arthritic pets move to increase
circulation, promote muscle
building, and prevent stiffness.
Home exercises are an easy and
fun way to help arthritic patients.
Home exercises are tailored to
each patient depending on what
joints are affected and can be
done inside a cool environment.
Most of these exercises will
incorporate things you already
have at home and will focus on
new tricks and some activities
that your pet already enjoys. Over
time these exercises will become
easy and your pet will be ready
for more challenging therapy!
Other modalities such as TENS
(transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation), laser therapy, and
therapeutic ultrasound may
also aid in improving your pets
mobility.
If your pet has already been
diagnosed with osteoarthritis
physical therapy should begin
immediately. This way a therapy,
exercise, and pain program can
be formulated so your pet may be
on the move again.
Dr. Stewart is staff veterinarian
at the CVRC Department of
Physical Rehabilitation. She
can be reached at astewart@
CharlesonVRC.com. She is
available for consultations on dogs
and cats. Charleston Veterinary
Referral Center is a 24-hour
emergency and referral specialty
hospital located in West Ashley at
3483 Shelby Ray Court. For more
info, call 614-VETS (8387).
Moving Towards Mobility
E X P L O R I N G A L T E R N AT I V E T H E R A P I E S F O R O S T E O A R T H R I T I S
BY ARTISE STEWART DVM, CCRT.
www.sanddollarsc.com
843.530.8100
2205 Middle Street Suite 203 Sullivans Island, South Carolina 29482

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