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The Talk
of the Town
C O MMU N I T Y ME E T I N G
H E L D T O D I S C U S S
N E W T O WN H A L L
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
O
n September 10, members
of Town Council sat in
the audience alongside
neighbors and friends as Creech
& Associates architectural
frm led a discussion regarding
plans for the development and
construction of the new Town
Hall building.
The meeting was the frst of
a three-part series aimed at
informing residents, and gathering
input, as the construction
process moves forward. A second
meeting will be held in October
to discuss site diagrams and
building diagrams, and a third
meeting will follow in November
to discuss schematic design site
plans and foor plans, along with
three-dimensional renderings of
the building. These public input
meetings are very important,
David Creech said. After all
these are your buildings.
Creech added that his frm
has constructed around 25-30
Town Halls and that Sullivans
Island cares more than any of
the other projects he has worked
on, making the task both exciting
and challenging.
The new Town Hall will be
constructed adjacent to the Fire
Station and Stith Park, as decided
by residents and members of
Council. The previous Town
Hall measured in around 7,000
square feet. The current trailers
encompass 6,000 square feet.
Creech explained that initial
plans for the building, taking into
consideration the expectations of
O
ur students defnitely woke up on the right
side of the bed, that is oyster bed, this
year! Each grade cluster has been learning
about our dynamic local coastal habitats by literally
getting their feet wet.
The kindergarten and frst grade experienced
dragging a seine net with Jim Koenig (Kingfsh
Environmental), pulling in quite a variety of plant
and animal life which lies just offshore. The second
and third grade ventured out onto the water with
Barrier Island EcoTours and experienced the
multitude of life forms existing inshore, in our
splendid marshes. They experienced everything
from the innumerable planktonic species in our
estuarine waters, to the blue and stone crabs
pulled up in the very same pots fsherman have
used for over a century, to bottlenose dolphin
breaching before their very eyes! The fourth and
ffth grade cluster explored the interior of a pristine
barrier island habitat (led by Coastal Expeditions),
S I E S S T U D E N T S E X P L O R E T H E C O A S TA L E C O S Y S T E M
BY HOLLY BLAIR
The World is Their
Oyster
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hat started out three years ago has
become a much-loved tradition honoring a
loggerhead we found close to death near
the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. This turtle
was so encrusted in gooseneck barnacles and so
lethargic that we started to write him off as dead
that morning in 2011. Sea turtles can live for a long
time in a diseased state with their hearts barely
beating as their systems begin to shut down. But
Jammer blinked his eye, letting us know that he
was still hanging on and needed help. He was
rescued and taken to the South Carolina Aquarium
to be cared for by staff and volunteers over that
winter season at the Turtle Hospital.
Jammer slowly recovered with the help of
supportive care in the form of free food and medical
treatment and was released on May 18, 2012 to the
delight of many onlookers the Isle of Palms County
Park, a couple of blocks from the Windjammer
where he stranded. He was clean, robust, fattened
Third Jams the Charm
POPULAR TURTLE FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 25
BY MARY PRINGLE
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Message from the Mayor
B Y MI K E P E R K I S , MAY O R O F S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D
Mayor Mike Perkis.
R
esidents continue to tell me they appreciate my column and
look forward to getting the latest updates so here goes this
months column:
Recent Events and Accomplishments:
Andy Benke has managed to get the South Carolina Department
of Transportation (SCDOT) to continue maintenance work on
the storm water ditches in our low-lying food prone areas.
New equipment and a sunshade has been added to the childrens
play areas in Stith Park.
In November, expect the start of expert removal of invasive
species in the accreted areas.
Charleston County will continue mosquito spraying through
the rest of September.
Smoke testing has begun within the sewer distribution system
to locate breaks and cross connections with the storm water
system.
Council is currently:
Seeking additional resident feedback on the new Town Hall/
Police Station building project. Unfortunately, there was small
attendance at the frst public forum and resident input is critical.
The full presentation is on the Towns website and you can
email comments and ask questions at sith@sullivanssisland-
sc.com. At least two more meetings will be scheduled over the
next few months and we look for more engagement on this very
important project.
We are working with the Park Foundation and local residents
for the rebuilding of the tennis courts on Poe Avenue. A number
of residents have made
donations and if you
would like to contribute,
please contact Mary
Jane Watson.
We are making contact
with our Congressional
delegation, local elected
offcials, and newly
founded national
organizations to delay
the impact of the
Biggert-Waters Flood
Insurance Reform Act.
As presently written
this act will require
the Flood Insurance
Program to raise
premiums to extremely
high levels.
We are fortunate to now
have the services of a full
time zoning administrator in
Joe Henderson who joins us from Conway, SC. Joe is originally from
Louisiana and we are excited to have someone with his outstanding
qualifcations joining our Town staff. Please welcome Joe, his wife
Cari, and their three children to our community.
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Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, September 24
City Council Meeting
7p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, October 1
Livability Court
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, October 2
Public Works Committee
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, October 3
Personnel Committee
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Real Property Committee
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, September 23
Tree Commission
5p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, September 25
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Tuesday, October 1
Municipal Court
5:30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, October 2
Coffee with the Chief!
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T
he Mount Pleasant Land
Conservancy announced
last week plans to redefne
their geographic scope to more
effectively address the rapid
population growth occurring in
and around Mount Pleasant.
The organization will focus
their land conservation efforts on
the East Cooper area coastal
areas between the Cooper and
Santee Rivers where development
pressures are soaring. With their
change in focus area comes a new
name: East Cooper Land Trust.
Their new focus area includes
Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island,
Isle of Palms, Daniel Island,
Awendaw, McClellanville and
the surrounding unincorporated
areas.
One of the biggest conservation
challenges in the East Cooper area
is how do we foster the economic
benefts of rapid growth without
losing the natural community
characteristics we all love. If we
do not work now to conserve
natural areas, they will be lost
forever, says Catherine Main,
Executive Director.
Rapid growth is nothing new
for the East Cooper area. The
population of Mount Pleasant
grew by 42 percent between 2000
and 2010. Rural communities to
the east including Awendaw and
McClellanville are beginning to
experience a building boom.
Our new name refects our
commitment to conserving the
East Cooper areas natural
spaces, thus the quality of life for
current and future generations
says Jonathan Lamb, Chairman
of the Board. We are the only
organization whose primary
focus is conserving land within
the East Cooper area.
For a land trust, citizen
support is essential. Land trusts
are a mechanism for citizen
involvement in the future of their
community; thus the motto Our
Present for the Future.
Mayor Billy Swails has
endorsed the East Cooper Land
Trust and says, Being able to live
East of the Cooper and enjoying
everything it has to offer such as
beautiful land and scenery is a
great beneft for everyone.
Today, there are 1,700 land
trusts that have more than
100,000 volunteers and 5 million
This Land is Your Land
MOUNT PLEASANT LAND CONSERVANCY RE- LAUNCHES
WI TH NEW NAME, EXPANDS I NTO I SLANDS
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the interior spaces, came in just
under 12,000 square feet but the
frm is hoping to shrink the space
down to under 10,000.
With the location of the site,
and ballpark size pinned down,
the frm now seeks input from
residents and Council regarding
the exact location of the building.
So far, the frm is considering
three options. The frst option
involves building the Town Hall
next to the curb cut and taking
advantage of the existing parking
already in place. The second
option would have the Town Hall
located behind the Fire Station,
and again using existing parking.
The third option would strip away
the curb cut and build the Town
Hall closer to the Fire Station,
with parking in the back of the
building.
Though construction will
minimally affect the park, the
Park Foundation has agreed
to give up 20 feet to allow for
encroachment.
Creech and his team proceeded
to explain that they spent an
extensive amount of time studying
the design, themes, layouts, and
patterns seen in buildings and
houses on Sullivans Island.
The rich history [of the island]
gives us a wonderful palate to
draw from, he said. A lot of
your architecture is very elegant
and simple. Creech adds that
their goal is to bring out all the
characteristics of Sullivans
Island in the new building, and
make it a true representation of
the island itself.
For more information on the
Town Hall construction project,
visit www.sullivansisland-sc.
com/SITownHallProject.aspx.
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Land continues from page 3
members. So far, land trusts
have conserved 37 million acres
of land in America an area
roughly the size of all the New
England states combined.
A land trust is a nonproft
organization that, as all or part
of its mission, actively works to
conserve land by undertaking or
assisting in land or conservation
easement acquisition, or by its
stewardship of such land or
easements.
Land trusts work with
landowners and the community
to conserve land by accepting
donations of land, purchasing
land, negotiating private,
voluntary conservation
agreements on land, and
stewarding conserved land
through the generations to come.
The most traditional tool
for conserving private land,
a conservation easement
(also known as a conservation
restriction) is a legal agreement
between a landowner and a land
trust or government agency
that permanently limits uses of
the land in order to protect its
conservation values. It allows
landowners to continue to own
and use their land, and they can
also sell it or pass it on to heirs.
When you donate a
conservation easement to a land
trust, you give up some of the
rights associated with the land.
For example, you might give
up the right to build additional
structures, while retaining the
right to grow crops. Future
owners also will be bound by
the easements terms. The land
trust is responsible for making
sure the easements terms
are followed. This is managed
through stewardship by the
land trust.
Conservation easements offer
great fexibility. An easement
on property containing rare
wildlife habitat might prohibit
any development, for example,
while an easement on a farm
might allow continued farming
and the addition of agricultural
structures. An easement may
apply to all or a portion of the
property, and need not require
public access.
The East Cooper Land Trust
is a community-supported
organization devoted to
conserving natural spaces, thus
the quality of life for current and
future generations.
For more information, visit the
website eastcooperland.org to
see how you can get involved
today.
UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:
October 5: Paddle for
Membership Day on Shem
Creek. Paddleboard or kayak for
free when you become an annual
member. Space is limited. Visit
eastcooperland.org for more
information.
November 14: A Night for East
Cooper at Alhambra Hall, a
celebration of the East Cooper
Land Trust. Space is limited.
Visit eastcooperland.org for more
information.
up, and ready to go! This is only
one of the over 125 successfully
rehabilitated turtles released by
the Aquarium in recent years.
We had a party in September
2011 at the Windjammer at 10th
Avenue on Ocean Blvd to honor
this turtle and to raise money
for his care and the care of so
many dozens of sea turtles who
need expensive care, medications
and various treatments. The
frst party was so successful in
helping out the Turtle Rescue and
Rehabilitation program, that our
nesting project, the Island Turtle
Team, decided to do it again in
2012. It was again great fun for
all who attended and supported
this program. Now folks ask us
during the year, When is the
Jammer party? The answer is
September 25 from 7-10 p.m.
In addition to support and
sponsorship from the Island
Turtle Team, the Windjammer,
The Island Eye News, and Allegra
Design, Marketing, and Print,
there will be two live bands
playing. They are Knuckleheads
and Sweetgrass. Local restaurants
donating free food include The
Windjammer, Morgan Creek Grill,
The Boathouse, Acme Cantina,
Coda del Pesce, Coconut Joes,
Luke n Ollies Pizzeria, Saltworks
Dockside Deli, Long Island Caf,
Banana Cabana, The Sea Biscuit,
Triangle Char & Bar, and Taco
Mamacitas. Its a great spread
and well worth the entrance fee
by itself. Along with free food and
live music, there will be a cash
bar and a $15 donation at the
door for the Turtle Hospital.
The Turtle Team has made a
hand stitched quilt from turtle
T-shirts we have gathered locally
and worldwide. We are currently
offering tickets to win this at our
website bergwerfgraphics.com.
where you can see a picture of it.
Ticket sales have been brisk from
all over the country and the lucky
winner will be drawn at the party.
You dont have to be present to
win. We will also have Jammer
T-shirts for sale and plush
loggerheads to adopt.
A highlight of the party is the
Silent Auction where you can win
a stay at a beach house or a condo
and golfng at Wild Dunes. We also
have a carriage tour, a culinary
tour, meals at restaurants such
as Magnolias, turtle art, jewelry,
photography, pet portraits, and
even a brunch with New York
Times best selling author, Mary
Alice Monroe and other members
of the Turtle Team.
We hope you will come, bring
family and friends, and help us
make this event a success again
this year. You are sure to enjoy it!
The 3
rd
Annual Jammin for
Jammer will be held on September
25, from 7 10 p.m. at the
Windjammer on Isle of Palms.
For more information, contact a
member of the Island Turtle Team
or visit bergwerfgraphics.com.
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Jammer was found nearly dead on the IOP beaches but restored to health thanks to
members of the Turtle Team and the Aquarium hospital.
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S
eptember 10 was a
beach day for Stantecs
Charleston offce, but there
was no time for lounging or body
surfng.
A 10-person contingent from the
engineering and environmental
frm was on the Isle of Palms
beach to pick up debris and litter
along the beautiful barrier island,
as they participated in the frms
worldwide day of volunteerism.
The Charleston staff are
among some 4,000 employees
participating in Stantec in the
Community Day on September
10. The event coincides with
Stantecs announcement of a new
brand, including logo, website
and visual identity, all refecting
the frms promise to design with
community in mind.
Each offce was invited to choose
an important local community
service to commemorate the day.
The Isle of Palms beach sweep
came to the top of the list because
of its popularity with local staff
and the frms close association
with the City in developing a new
wayfnding and signage program
for the island.
Isle of Palms is one of many gems
in our Charleston community,
commented Charleston principal
and offce leader Rick Day. Our
staff is always very active in
the community but this was a
great opportunity to show our
commitment to the environment
and keeping our beaches clean
and healthy destinations for local
residents and tens of thousands
of vacationers who fock here
every year.
Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin
said, Stantec knows frst-hand
how much we value our beach.
We are grateful for their help in
protecting our environment.
The Charleston work was
indicative of more than 100
community events that took place
on September 10 across the frm.
Explains Stantec president and
CEO Bob Gomes, Stantec in the
Community Day not only further
supports Stantecs commitment
to community, it brings our team
members together to make a
coordinated, local impact. Our
employees have been serving
their communities for decades,
so bringing them together on one
Sweeping up the Beaches
S TA N T E C D E S I G N F I R M PA R T I C I PAT E S I N I S L E O F PA L MS B E A C H S WE E P
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Andy Snowden volunteers his time to pick up debris and litter on the island.
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From left (back) Beth Hartsell, Andy Snowden, Eddie Porcher, Michelle Matera, Jamie
Hairfeld, Marie Langois, Michelle Ellmers. Front Josh Johnson and Justin Tye.
day like this just emphasizes what a difference we can make.
Day observes, While community building is always on our minds,
its particularly exciting to join forces across the company on this
one day focused on community involvement. It truly refects what
motivates us as a company, and individually as local residents, who
live, work and play here.
The Stantec community unites more than 13,000 specialists working
in over 200 locations. Our workprofessional consulting in planning,
engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project
economicsbegins at the intersection of community, creativity, and
client relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and
places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on
a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across
the globe.
Sweep continues from page 5
investigating further connections between the concepts that were
learned by the kindergarten through third grade clusters. While doing
so, they experienced the very specifc, dynamic zones, which comprise
a barrier island and learned more about what it takes to survive in
this beautiful, yet volatile, environment.
Bull Island, part of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is
a perfect example of an almost completely unaltered barrier island
with extremely visible evidence of the natural processes these
islands face seasonally, annually, and even throughout decades and
centuries. Students were able to begin to piece together the life of a
barrier island and its inhabitants, which allowed them to realize the
importance of these ecosystems within our larger system.
SIES students are taught to think critically, logically, and to make
connections daily, while in the classroom. The experiences that we
provide outside of the walls of our school help students to understand
that there is relevance to what they are learning. Without students
being able to connect themselves to a bigger picture and to realize
their impact and infuence on our natural world, with each decision
they make, we would
not be doing our job to
create fully informed
young people who will
work to protect, sustain,
and enhance the parts
of our world that we all
feel the most connected
to.
I'd say that the
students of SIES have
gotten up on the right
side of the bed, this
year, for sure!
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enowned Southern artist
Jim Harrison is partnering
with Sandpiper Gallery
of Sullivans Island and Edward
Dare Gallery of Broad Street
in Charleston to bring his
coastal art to the coast. The two
galleries will be the exclusive
representatives in the lowcountry
of Jim Harrisons original work.
We are delighted to partner
with these two prestigious
galleries to make my original work
more accessible for collectors
in the lowcountry, said Jim
Harrison. I have always had a
strong affnity for our coastal
areas in all of their natural beauty
so having my work presented in
the Charleston area is a natural
partnership.
Edward Dare Gallery on Broad
Streets Gallery Row and sister
gallery, Sandpiper Gallery on
Sullivans Island present fne
art in two uniquely lowcountry
venues. Whether you prefer to
browse beautiful fne art in a
casually elegant seaside gallery
or in the charming atmosphere of
historic Charleston, each gallery
features an extensive variety of
fne art including landscape,
fgurative, architectural & still
life paintings plus exquisite
pottery, photography, jewelry,
unique works in wood, glass, and
metal plus bronze sculpture all
by some of the most sought after
artists in the lowcountry and
accomplished artists from across
the nation. Many of the artists
represented have a personal
connection to the Charleston and
the coastal Carolinas and tend to
include pieces that celebrate the
colorful tapestry of the southern
coastal culture.
Jim Harrisons success is
evidenced by four decades as a
full-time artist. With talent, hard
work and perseverance, he has
more than 100 sold out limited
editions of the prints made from
his paintings and thousands of
collectors of his work across the
country.
In Harrisons art, place matters,
whether that place is the sun-
drenched Southern coast or a
lonely barn in a rural landscape.
His art reminds of the special
places of the Souths shared past
and present and evokes emotions
that allow us to return in our
minds to those places we hold so
dear.
His work is universal in appeal
blurring the lines that can
otherwise mark the boundaries
of society. His paintings and
prints can be found in elegant
beach houses, large international
corporate offces, prestigious
museums, and in modest
country homes including The
State Museum of South Carolina,
the Morris Museum of Art,
Spartanburg Art Museum, The
Coca-Cola Company, The Maytag
Corporation, Philip Morris
Company, The Leo Burnett
Company, and the Augusta
National Golf Club.
This small-town, self-
proclaimed country boy has
successfully made his living as
Artist Jim Harrison, painting.
Artist Jim Harrison Partners with Sandpiper Gallery
R E N O WN E D A R T I S T S H O WC A S E S TA L E N T S O N S U L L I VA N S
BY TED HARRELL
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T
he Tennis Channel new series Tour Guide premieres the
Charleston Edition, flmed at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of
Palms, Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. Wild Dunes Resort to
host Viewing Party with beverages and food for purchase. Watch the
Charleston Edition of Tour Guide with at Wild Dunes Resorts Tennis
Channel Viewing Party! Come out to the Lettered Olive Lounge on the
Village Plaza, which is open to the public and features complimentary
valet parking. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Watch the episode featuring
our very own island resort while enjoying beverages, bites, and good
company including Director of Tennis Charly Rasheed.
For questions regarding the Viewing Party, contact The Lettered Olive
at 886-7300. Details: http://bit.ly/CHSTennisChannel.
Game, Set, Match
T E N N I S C H A N N E L F E AT U R E S WI L D D U N E S
R E S O R T O N U P C O MI N G S E R I E S
STAFF REPORT
Little Lotus Yoga (ages 3-5)
Wednesdays 12:30 1:15 p.m.
Children can grow into their
own practice of yoga; learning to
strengthen their concentration
skill and calm minds. Parents
are welcome to attend class.
September 18 October 16
$50 resident/$55non-resident
Pilates
Fridays 10 a.m. 11 a.m.
$10 per class
Yoga
Mondays/Wednesdays and
Fridays
9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday Evenings
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
$8 per class
Tuesdays/Thursdays
12 2 p.m.
Saturdays
10 11:15 a.m.
$10 per class
Tai Chi
Tuesdays
10 11 a.m.
$10 per class
The Isle of Palms Recreation
Department is located at 24
28th Avenue. For more info,
visit iop.net.
IOP Recreation
Department Activities
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a full-time artist for more than
50 years, a major yet diffcult
achievement in todays world. His
highly praised one-man shows
have included the prestigious
Hammer Galleries in New York
and the Conacher Gallery in
San Francisco with his paintings
also included in the renowned
National Academy Gallery in New
York.
In his career, he has scaled
the heights of success as an
artist and received the accolades
that follow. In recognition of his
contributions, the Governor of
South Carolina honored him with
the exalted Order of the Palmetto
Award. The South Carolina House
of Representatives also honored
him for his many contributions
to art and the State of South
Carolina. Their resolution praised
Harrison as a nationally and
internationally acclaimed artist
and as one of the Palmetto
States Chief Art Treasures. More
recently, Harrison was awarded
an Honorary Doctorate of Fine
Arts by the University of South
Carolina for his many successful
years as a professional artist, the
prestige he has brought to the
University and the State, and
his generosity to a wide range of
charitable organizations.
However as is abundantly
clear in his art Harrison has
continued to pay tribute to his
humble, rural beginnings and
how these beginnings shaped his
life as an artist. From his birth
in his grandmothers house in
Leslie, Georgia until today, he
has stayed true to the hometown,
rural values of hard work and
perseverance. And these values
have been hallmarks of his
career as an artist. In addition
to his artwork, Mr. Harrison
is the author or illustrator of
several books including: Pathway
to a Southern Coast, Country
Stores, American Christmas, The
Passing, and Jim Harrison His
World Remembered. He now has
a book titled The Palmetto Tree
and Its South Carolina Home
released in Spring 2012 by USC
Press.
At Sandpiper, you can enjoy
lunch or dinner at one of the
nearby restaurants and then
satisfy your soul in this casually
elegant gallery with their
intriguing selection of Fine Art
and American crafts. The gallery
features a large variety of work
that will interest both the serious
fne art collector as well as the fne
craft enthusiast, from stunning
paintings to special gifts from
the lowcountry, all presented in
the kind of genuine welcoming
atmosphere that is uniquely
southern and will make you want
to visit again.
Sandpiper Gallery is located at
2201C Middle Street on Sullivans
Island. The gallery is open Monday
Saturday, from 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
For more info, call 883-0200.
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September 20, 2013 9
V
olunteers are truly the
heart and soul of East
Cooper Meals on Wheels,
and on Thursday, September
13, MeadWestvaco Specialty
Chemicals chose to honor
their efforts by presenting the
local nonproft with a $5,000
contribution.
Its the strength of the
volunteers that really drives
this organization, says Edward
Rose, president of MeadWestvaco
Corporations Specialty Chemicals
Division. East Cooper Meals on
Wheels has great leadership and
a wonderful staff, but the work
couldnt be accomplished without
volunteers.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
has over 300 volunteers who
actively pack and deliver every
meal, as well as answer phones,
represent the organization in
the community and help with
fundraising events. The volunteer
drivers especially have a direct
impact and a deep connection to
their recipients wellbeing.
For the past year,
MeadWestvaco employees have
been making a difference by
delivering meals on Route 3.
Working in teams of two, they
rotate the responsibility of driving
each week so that a number of
employees have a chance to give
back to the 16 people on Isle of
Palms and Sullivans Island who
currently depend on the nonproft
for meals. There are so many
employees who want to help out
that MeadWestvaco is exploring
ways that they can offer more
support.
Agatha Thomas, a meal
recipient on the island route, was
in attendance when the check
was presented. Im 102, I cant
see very well and I dont do much
cooking, so Meals on Wheels and
the volunteers really mean a lot
to me, says Thomas.
MeadWestvacos Specialty
Chemicals Division is one of
over 500 businesses that have
supported East Cooper Meals
on Wheels this year with time,
goods, services or a monetary
contribution. The organization
relies on community support, as
opposed to government funding,
to keep the meals moving.
Its contributions like this that
help us continue delivering meals
at no charge to our recipients,
says George Roberts, president
and CEO of East Cooper Meals on
Wheels. Because of this gift, well
be ready to serve the next person
who needs our help, whether its a
40-year-old who is unexpectedly
recovering from a sports injury or
a 90 year old who cant continue
living in her own home without
assistance.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
delivers meals to an average of
285 homebound people a day.
They are people of all ages and
income levels on Isle of Palms
and Sullivans Island, as well as
in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island,
Cainhoy and Wando. You can
learn more about helping out at
www.ecmow.org or by calling
881-9350.
Volunteers, staff and Agatha Thomas (seated), a meal recipient on Route 3, celebrate
the $5,000 contribution made by MeadWestvacos Specialty Chemicals Division in
honor of all volunteers at East Cooper Meals on Wheels.
Meals on Wheels Rolls Forward
L O C A L N O N P R O F I T R E C E I V E S B I G D O N AT I O N
PROVIDED BY EAST COOPER MEALS ON WHEELS
10 September 20, 2013
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WINE & DINE
P
atrick Emerson, Advanced
Sommelier, is proud to
announce the formation
of his new full service wine
and beverage consultancy,
Communion Wine Club, LLC
(CWC).
I am excited to offer consulting
services to a growing clientele of
restaurateurs who are ready to tap
into the proftability and energy
of a great wine and beverage
program, says CWC founder
Patrick Emerson. Not long ago,
great wine and cocktail lists were
hidden away in a small set of fne
dining establishments, visited by
an elite few. Todays consumer is
wide open and ready to embrace
a more diverse, more intense
and even provocative drinking
experience. Restaurateurs across
the board have an opportunity to
tap into this new democratization
of good taste by expanding their
beverage programs with us at
Communion.
CWC also works at the private
level for clients interested in
wine dinners, trainings, team
building and private tastings,
as well as cellar management,
purchasing, and international
wine tours. CWC will offer an
exclusive online wine club with
wines handpicked by Emerson
in the coming months.
British-born Emerson, the
former wine and beverage
director for Charlestons
Maverick Restaurant Group, is a
20-year veteran of the restaurant
and bar industry, both here
and abroad. He has established
himself in the regional market
as a leading sommelier, wine
director, writer, and award-
wining cocktail mixologist. A
Charleston Wine and Food
Festival board member, Emerson
helps select and recruit wine
talent from all over the world. In
November 2012, he was voted as
the top sommelier in Charleston
by national and regional critics,
and was honored at the highly
acclaimed Ultimate Critics
Dinner.
"I created Communion Wine
Club to help great restaurants,
top chefs, bars, retailers,
boutique hotels and private
collectors put together cutting-
edge wine and beverage
programs for their businesses
or cellars Emerson says. We
develop and design world-
class wine lists, train staff and
maintain beverage programs
without the business having
to incur the cost of a full-time,
accredited sommelier."
Emerson offers a thoughtful
and intelligent approach to the
needs of the service industry. He
fosters a new level of expertise
that transcends the status quo
and maximizes proftability
and sustainability within
each program. By tapping
into a reserve of underutilized
yet spectacular options, he
encourages a more adventurous
approach to wine.
To book a consultation and
learn more about Communion
Wine Clubs services, please
contact Patrick at 830-1254 or
patrick@communionwc.com.
Raise a Glass
A D VA N C E D S O MME L I E R K I C K S O F F N E W WI N E V E N T U R E
STAFF REPORT
September 20, 2013 11
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SARAH'S BIRDS
T
he House Sparrow was frst introduced to
the United States in the 1850s. One man
bought 100 individuals from England
and released them in Brooklyn, NY. After a
few more small introductions in the 1800s,
including San Francisco and Salt Lake City, the
population of the House Sparrow exploded in
the New World. It now ranges across the entire
continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central
America, parts of South America, and most of
Canada. The success of the House Sparrow is
largely due to the fact that it thrives around
human development. It will nest in a variety of
crevices in man-made structures but will also
occupy natural cavities that would otherwise
be used by native species. House Sparrows are
seasonally monogamous and a single pair will
often have between three and four successful
broods in one breeding season! Females start
laying eggs as early as March and lay about
fve eggs per clutch. The young hatch out
helpless and naked, but they grow rapidly and
fedge in only two weeks. House Sparrows are
considered an agricultural pest as well as a
signifcant threat to native bird species. They
will frequently occupy bluebird nest boxes and
entire Purple Martin houses.
House
Sparrow
BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ
October 8 Is l and Eye Cal endar
September 21
W
ild Dunes Resort invites area visitors and Charlestonians
to fne tune their beer palates, sharpen their bocce ball
skills and lace-up their dancing shoes to celebrate its
inaugural Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival, taking place
on Saturday, October 12.
From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
attendees can sip on a variety
of local, regional and national
craft beers and savor the
favors of delicious bites, while
enjoying the scenic views of the
resorts brand new Palm Cove
pool. After sampling brews and
indulging in chews, guests
can lounge by the manicured
lawn, dance to live music or
play a number classic games
including corn hole, table
tennis, bocce ball and more.
Day pass tickets are available
and start at $30 per person when purchased in advance and include
unlimited food and drinks and can be purchased by calling 886-6000.
Fall Temperatures
Call for Craft Beer
WI LD DUNES RESORT ANNOUNCES I NAUGURAL
I SLAND BREWS & CHREWS FEST
PROVIDED BY WILD DUNES RESPORT
Saturday, September 21
Beach Sweep Day on
Sullivans Island
Do your part to help our beautiful
beaches by participating in this
years Beach Sweep Day. Park at
Fort Moultrie or along the street.
Check in begins at Fort Moultrie
at 9 a.m. but you can meet on the
beach for bags as well. Please bring
garden gloves and wear close-
toed shoes. Fourth and ffth grade
participants will receive priority
enrollment into Coastal Curators
Club this year. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Stations 16 18 on Sullivans
Island.
13
th
Annual ALS H.O.P.E. Beach
5K Walk/Run
The funds raised through the
H.O.P.E. Race beneft the ALS
Association S.C. Chapter for
fghting Lou Gehrigs Disease. $35
registration fee. Isle of Palms Front
Beach. 6 p.m. For more info, call
866-492-4821 or visit scalsa.org.
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.
PLAY at CCL Poe Branch:
World Gratitude Day
Make and decorate a card with
stamps to show your gratitude to
someone special. 10:30 a.m. 1921
IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.
Carolina Film Alliance End of
Summer Social Party
Enjoy a Lowcountry seafood boil at
the Cooper Estates Boat Landing
on Shem Creek while catching
up with fellow flm professionals.
Admission includes beer and wine.
$20. 4 7 p.m. For more info, visit
carolinaflm.com.
Shem Creek Bird Rookery Tour
This half-day tour departs from
Coastal Expeditions' fagship
outpost on historic Shem Creek
where you'll paddle a tidal
saltwater creek to the shorebird
nesting ground of Crab Bank
Island. Densely packed during the
breeding season, you may catch
a glimpse of the small hatchlings.
$58/adults, $38/children 12 and
under. 2 p.m. For more info, visit
www.coastalexpeditions.com or call
884-7684.
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. Mt Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park, Harry Hallman
Blvd. For more info, visit
ncjwcharleston.org.
tueSday, September 24
Book Signing with Author Ken
Burger
Author Ken Burger will be
presenting on and signing copies of
his best-selling and award-winning
book, "Baptized in Sweet Tea." 11
a.m. Free and open to the public.
Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church,
301 Hibben Street.
WedneSday, September 25
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 26
Community Wellness Fair
The Recreation Department has
teamed up with East Cooper
Medical Center to offer fasting
blood work for local residents to
include a FREE Lipid Profle to
the frst 100 people to sign up.
Walk-ins are welcomed but it is
highly recommended that those
interested in blood work make
an appointment by calling 884-
7031. Flu Shots will be available
for a nominal fee along with FREE
Blood Pressure Checks and other
free screenings. Health Care
Professionals and Specialists will
be available for Free Screenings
and information on all aspects of
health and ftness. 7 11 a.m. 24
28th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Learn to play American Mah
Jongg. No experience necessary. 6
p.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,
Sullivans Island.
Wellness Connection
Throughout the year East Cooper
Medical Center will provide
professionals to discuss health and
wellness issues. Free and open to
the public. Discuss: Knees, Ankles,
and Hips. Dr. McCoy will conduct
a presentation on knees, ankle and
hip pain. He will answer questions
and discuss proper treatment
options including surgery.
Presentation By: Dr. McCoy, East
Copper Medical Center. 7:15 8
a.m. Isle of Palms Recreation
Department.
Saturday, September 28
Play at CCL Poe Branch:
Duct Tape Crafts
Make a wallet, bookmark, or
jewelry out of duct tape! 10:30
a.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,
Sullivans Island.
Sunday, September 29
Isle of Palms Sunrise Tour
Paddle from the Isle of Palms
to either Gray's Bay or Morgan
Creek to watch the sunrise. 6 a.m.
$58/adults, $38/children under
12. For more info, visit www.
coastalexpeditions.com or call 884-
7684.
monday, September 30
Jewelry Sale at East
Cooper Medical
The Volunteers at East Cooper
Medical Center are sponsoring
a $5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale.
Items sold include necklaces,
bracelets, earrings, watches, tote
bags and more, and everything
is $5! Proceeds will beneft the
scholarship fund. 7 a.m. 7 p.m.
2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant.
For more info, call 849-0578.
tueSday, october 1
Jewelry Sale at East Cooper
Medical
See Monday, September 30.
WedneSday, october 2
Recycle
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, September 25.
Saturday, october 5
IOP Connector Run and Walk
for the Child
Now in its 21st year! The race
begins at the foot of the Isle
of Palms Connector at Palm
Blvd. and continues across the
connector into Mount Pleasant.
5K runners and walkers will loop
on the connector to return back
to the Isle of Palms. 10K runners
will continue across the connector,
turning around just before Rife
Rage Rd., then return back across
the connector. The fnish line will
be at J.C. Long Blvd. on the Isle of
Palms, where participants will be
able to enjoy a post-race festival
featuring family-friendly fun. 8
a.m. 12 p.m. For more info, visit
www.iopexchange.com.
Oyster Roast Kick Off at
Morgan Creek Grill
Come join us for our frst Oyster
Roast of the year! Join us for local,
fre-roasted oysters and Chef
Paul's famous chili. Live music
and drink specials. A family and
pet friendly event! 4 - 8 p.m. every
Saturday, October - December. 80
41st Ave, Isle of Palms.
monday, october 7
2
nd
Annual Golf for the Cure
Help raise money for breast cancer
research. Registration at 9 a.m.
with Bloody Mary Bar. Shotgun
start at 11 a.m. Captains Choice
Scramble. $100 per player. Harbor
Course at Wild Dunes.
Mount Pleasant Artists
Guild Meeting
Social at 6:30 p.m. followed by
meeting at 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant
Town Hall Council Chambers, 100
Ann Edwards Blvd. Our speaker
for the October meeting is Tammy
Pappa, an award winning pastel
and oil artist, who also offers
art instruction. Her paintings
capture the evocativeness of
beautiful low country scenes in a
painterly and impressionistic style.
Additional information can be
found at the MPAG website www.
mtpleasantartistsguild.com or call
388-5425.
tueSday, october 8
See Me Quit/See Me Fit
One 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 quit smoking. SEE
Me Quit/SEE Me Fit smoking
cessation program kicks off at
PrimeTime Fitness. $95/week per
participant. Classes meet once
a week for 100 minutes and are
limited to 8-12 participants. For
more info, call Kirk McMillan at
206-0510.

T
he Isle of Palms Garden Club Salute award for September
went to The Smart Family at 4005 Palm Boulevard on the
Isle of Palms. Keep up the great work!
IOP Garden Club Salute
15 September 20, 2013
W
hat began 20 years
ago as a small
painting business has
transformed into one of the most
popular rental companies in the
area.
Sweetgrass is a defning
characteristic of the lowcountry.
Its impossible to miss it on your
morning walk to the beach. Its in
your baskets. Its painted in the
lowcountry portraits that hang
on our walls and captured in
the photography book sitting on
your coffee table. From festivals
to souvenirs and everything
in between, sweetgrass and
Charleston are intertwined
together like the beloved baskets
hanging in the market downtown.
But to Sweetgrass Properties,
its more than just a lowcountry
icon. The home management and
rental company likes to think of
sweetgrass as taking something
to the next level. Sweetgrass
is certainly pretty as you see it
naturally around the lowcountry,
but when I hold a hand crafted
basket and talk to the basket
weaverit can really take my
breath away, explains John
Woelfel, President of Sweetgrass
Properties. I see the skill
passed down from generation
to generation in each basket.
I see the uniqueness. I see the
attention to detail. I see the love
and pride that goes into each
one. Its more than just a basket
to me. We named our company
Sweetgrass because we want
our owners to have those same
feelings when they see our work
or walk into one of our managed
homes. There is an art to making
a Sweetgrass Basket, and we
believe there is an art to caring
for lowcountry homes.
Sweetgrass Properties, nestled
in the Seabrook Island Real
Estate shopping center, began
when founder Lenny Bucci made
the move to the lowcountry after
visiting several times from his
home in Pennsylvania. Bucci
bought a paint company that
was for sale, and only a few
years later, clients were looking
to Bucci for other home-keeping
tasks as well, such as power
washing, remodeling, absentee
home care, and more. Word of
mouth traveled quickly in the
lowcountry, and his business took
off, explains Woelfel, who came
on board in 2008 to launch the
companys rental division. Since
joining the team, Sweetgrass
Properties has rebranded their
rental business as Sweetgrass
Property Services, and expanded
past the gates of Kiawah and
Seabrook to serve the Isle of
Palms, Sullivans Island, and
everything in between. Last year,
the company opened the doors
to its new offce on the Isle of
Palms, and has seen a boom in
business. Despite growth, Bucci
and Woelfel seek to remain a
boutique management company,
in order to continue providing
the best care possible for their
clients.
Though rental companies
A Sweet Escape
S WE E T G R A S S P R O P E R T I E S T H R I V E S O N T H E I S L A N D S
STAFF REPORT
John Woelfel (left), president of
Sweetgrass Properties is pictured with
owner and founder Lenny Bucci (right).
Sweetgrass continues on page 17
16 September 20, 2013
Lowcountry Bites
Island Eats
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
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.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
as well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Long Island Cafe:
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood plus
so much more at this island
favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:
Come and enjoy made-to-order
pizzas made from the fnest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local raw
bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:
Isle of Palms home to live
music, this fun beach club
features unbeatable prices
on sandwiches, burgers, and
seafood.
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
T
his issue, I am sad to say, I will be writing my last column.
Like they say, all good things have to come to an end, or in this
case I guess all good recipes. I thoroughly hope that over this
past year you have enjoyed reading my column and enjoyed baking,
cooking, or freezing my suggested recipes. This column has helped
me grow me as a food writer and I could not have done it without you
my readers. I thought about ending this column with a recipe that
made it come around full circle, a peach recipe, since that is how it
I started it but I decided against it. Instead I am choosing chocolate,
dark chocolate. Dark chocolate pudding is a comfort dessert, so I
fgured it would be good for a goodbye.
Until next time Island Eye News readers, I leave you with pudding
(probably should have thought of a recipe with a more glamorous
name) enjoy!
You can continue to follow me at www.the-pilots-daughter.com
Keeping with my typical theme this is a simple recipe and quick
to make.
Dark Chocolate Pudding- from Smitten Kitchen
Ingredients
(I added fresh whip cream on top)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
6 ounces 62% semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used good
quality semisweet chocolate chips; use 70% bittersweet if you want
more of a dark chocolate kick)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Directions
1. Combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt in the top of a double
boiler. Slowly whisk in the milk, scraping the bottom and sides
with a heatproof spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients.
Place over gently simmering water and stir occasionally,
scraping the bottom and sides. Use a whisk as necessary
should lumps begin to form. After 15 to 20 minutes, when the
mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon, add
the chocolate. Continue stirring for about 2 to 4 minutes, or
until the pudding is smooth and thickened. Remove from the
heat and stir in the vanilla.
2. Strain through a fne-mesh strainer into a serving bowl or into
a large measuring cup with a spout and pour into individual
serving dishes.
3. If you like pudding skin, pull plastic wrap over the top of the
serving dish(es) before refrigerating. If you dislike pudding
skin, place plastic wrap on top of the pudding and smooth it
gently against the surface before refrigerating. Refrigerate for
at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days (ahem, good luck with
that).
Chapter Closing:
Dark Chocolate Pudding
BY KELSEY COLT
17 September 20, 2013
T
he Little White Church in the Bend has
a new pastor.
Known for its unwavering mission
to give back go the local community, First
United Methodist Church on the Isle of
Palms recently welcomed a new face to steer
the direction of the congregation. Reverend
Thomas Smith joined the FUMC family
towards the end of June, and is already
fnding a niche in the quaint little island
community. Right now Im still getting to
know the church, learning the people and
learning the community, Smith says. But I
already love it.
Originally from Barnesville, Georgia, the
young pastor attended Wofford College where
he met his wife, Ellen. Afterwards, the couple
lived in Greenville before moving on to Atlanta
where Smith
pursued his
Master of Divinity
from Emory
University,
graduating in
2004.
His career
in ministry led
him to serve
two churches in
Georgia before
being relocated to
the lowcountry.
In the United
Methodist
church, Smith
explains, bishops
appoint pastors to serve in churches
rather than the church handling their own
individual hiring and fring process. Yes, I
was assigned to come here but its a place
that I would have run towards anyway, he
says, enthusiastically.
A father of two, a boy and girl ages seven
and nine, Smith has found that the transition
to living at the beach has been an exciting
process for his youngsters. Both enrolled
at Sullivans Island Elementary School, the
kids have already enjoyed feld trips to Bulls
Island to explore the coastal ecosystem, just
two weeks into school. They are loving it
here, he says.
Though Smith is just three months in, he
is looking forward to continuing the good
works that have remained a cornerstone of
First United Methodist Church. For years, the
church has sponsored several area nonproft
organizations including East Cooper Meals
on Wheels and the Epworth Childrens Home.
From annual Fish Fry fundraisers to
sending youth groups on mission trips across
the globe, Smith wants FUMC to remain a
place of worship that is continually making
an impact. I want to keep the momentum
here going, he says. I want to be known
in the community as a welcoming place, an
open place, and a church that is making a
difference.
First United Methodist Church IOP is
located at the intersection of 21
st
Avenue and
Palm Boulevard on the Isle of Palms. For more
info, call 886-6610 or visit iopmethodist.com.
and property management businesses are
prevalent around any resort destination, those
at Sweetgrass Properties like to think their
staff makes all the difference. Our business
grows because of our staff, Woelfel says. We
rarely lose clients. Every single person we hire
from reservationists, to painters, to property
managers, to handymen are not only skilled
at their respective craft, but committed to
quality and satisfying the client.
Its clear that the staff at Sweetgrass certainly
has enough to keep busy; the company
currently manages over 120 properties, 50
of which are in the rental program. Its a
number that continues to grow, Woelfel says.
And the 50 employees at Sweetgrass are the
ones responsible for the work, and never
subcontracted. This guarantees the quality of
the work, as well as the scheduling, pricing,
and insuring.
As the company continues to grow, Woelfel
and Bucci plan to give back to the community
that they served, and the Charleston islands
they fell in love with years ago. Lenny and I
bounce ideas off of each other all the time as to
how we can do more for this great community,
Woelfel says. We like the ideasof sponsoring a
few charity events, donating some handymen
services to area schools, and launching a
commercial contest for local college students.
Sweetgrass Properties is located at 1116
Palm Boulevard, Suite C on the Isle of Palms.
For more information, call 768 1500.
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(CAPTION) Pastor Thomas Smith joined the
FUMC family towards the end of June.
The New Face of First United
I O P ME T H O D I S T C H U R C H WE L C O ME S N E W PA S T O R
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Reverend Thomas Smith
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stand by their class creation: a black tip shark.
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FISHING
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n a windless September
morning, Lynn Perotti,
Paul Langston, and I set
out in search of plentiful tailing
Redfsh in the marshes near the
barrier islands around the Isle of
Palms. The high tide was slowed
somewhat by the lack of east
winds, so our window of high
water was slightly shortened,
but we made the best of our
shots. The frst couple of fats
were seemingly lifeless, besides
the ever-present mullet, but the
third fat was a charm. Once
we pushed into the short grass
pools, the fsh were tailing and
visibly cruising with the high sun
lighting up their bronze backs in
the clear water. Lynn took the
frst couple of shots with the fy
rod, but the fsh didn't present
great angles for the fy. So we
switched gears to spinning rods,
and had one eat a well-placed
green jerkbait immediately, but
he freed himself just as quickly.
One of the last shots we had, Paul
connected to a large fsh that
inhaled his tan shrimp lure. This
fsh turned out to be a beautiful
lit up 11 pounder that ripped
off through the adjacent thick
grass, putting up quite the fght.
After the outgoing tide pulled
the water out of the marsh, we
pushed around some edges
throwing at reds that foat on
the surface when its bright and
sunny after high tide. This can be
a really cool method of catching
them on bluebird sunny days in
the fall and winter.
As usual, redfsh are the star of
the show in the fall, however the
successful methods of catching
them this time of year varies
greatly. The months ahead are,
by far, the best fshing months
here in the lowcountry. Not only
is the tailing fshing great in the
marshes at high tide, but the low
tide fshing gets really cranked
up with the mass of shrimp that
make it into the shallows in the
fall. These situations are some
of our favorite, as the schools
of reds will push around on the
mudfats with their backs and
tails out pushing, busting and
sipping shrimp off the surface.
Not all of our fshing is sight
fshing though; on many days
we use live mullet and shrimp
to really rack up good numbers
of fsh in the fall. Redfsh aren't
the only species chewing hard
in our waters in preparation for
the late fall and winter. Speckled
Trout, Flounder and Tripletail are
some excellent species to target
in addition to the Redfsh.
Last but certainly not least,
are the Tarpon. They are around
our waters all summer but they
really show in good numbers in
late August through October, as
they gorge on massive schools
of menhaden and migratory
mullet schools. We fsh for tarpon
mainly near the inlets and surf,
but the fsh will be wherever the
southward pushing wads of mullet
are, especially as temperatures
cool with cold fronts swinging
through more often.
Fall Fishing Kicks Off
on the Islands
BY HUNTER ALLEN
Paul connects to a large fsh that inhaled his shrimp lure.
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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON!
W
hen I was invited to visit Georgias Lake Country I have to admit that I had no
idea where that was. Knowing it is in Georgias Heartland helped a little. The
photo reminded me of the Great Lakes in Michigan but this area is just a four-
hour drive from Charleston, southeast of Atlanta. The colorful characters I met there,
some real and some fctional, brought the story to life.
Perhaps if I were Japanese or into Goth culture, I would have visited Andalusia in
Milledgeville, Georgia sooner. Since the proliferation of television shows like Lost and
Hannibal, Flannery OConnors childhood home has had resurgence in popularity that
delights Craig Amason, the Andalusia Foundation director. The Southern Gothic author
would probably appreciate the throngs of Japanese and black-clothed teens that come with
pilgrimage zeal. She led a rather unconventional life herself. Her favorite playmates were
her pet ducks, chickens and peacocks. Fowl roam the restored farm today. So enamored
was she of her ducks that she designed an entire outft for her favorite one and paraded
it to school for a sewing assignment.
Other literary heroes attract visitors to the area also. Alice Walker's enslaved ancestor
Mary Poole walked to Eatonton from Virginia as she supported a baby on each hip. Alice
began writing at the age of eight surrounded by her familys rich oral tradition. In her
Pulizer Prize winning book The Color Purple she wrote ''I think it pisses God off if you
walk by the color purple in a feld somewhere and don't notice it.'' Of Flannery OConnor
she said, She destroyed the last vestiges of sentimentality in white Southern writing;
she caused white women to look ridiculous on pedestals, and she approached her black
characters - as a mature artist - with unusual humility and restraint.
Joel Chandler Harris, the collector of Uncle Remus stories, is celebrated in nearby
Eatonton with a log cabin museum in the park. Careful to say that these stories are not
original to Mr. Harris, the docent pointed out that these were African tales that were
published in newspapers, books and eventually make into Disney movies. The sensitivity
to racial history was apparent in several conversations.
Georgia is proud of its history but not shy about revealing its dark side. Mapped driving
routes have been developed for exploration. You can wander along the Antebellum
Trail to see architectural gems and Civil War sites. Or explore the Blue and Gray
Trail and see over 60 civil war battlefelds. General Sherman still looms large in the
areas imagination. Milledgeville calls itself the Antebellum Capital of Georgia and the
old Governors Mansion remains a treasure because the town didnt resist Shermans
occupation and he headquartered in
the building. Theres also the Trail
of Tears that follows the Cherokees
forced migration and others devoted
to interests ranging from antiquing to
pottery to presidents to farming.
At Crooked Pines Farm Duncan
and Angela Criscoe gave us a
Exploring Georgias Lake Country
B Y C A R O L A N T MA N
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IF YOU GO
Lake Country: www.oconee.org/index.php
Driving Trails: www.georgiatouristguide.com/
Articles/Georgia_Driving_Trails.asp
Andalusia: www.andalusiafarm.org
Crooked Pines Farm: www.crookedpinesfarm.com
Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee: www.cuscowilla.com
Flo welcomed us to Greensboro, a "whine-free" community.
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
Breach I nl et Ti de Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the
predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
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all is almost offcially here, and if youre like most people, youre
probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips
to the lake or the beach are fading in memory now, giving way
to helping kids with homework, raking leaves and the other rites of
autumn. And just as your day-to-day tasks change with the seasons,
so, too, will your money management and investment activities at
different phases of your life.
Heres How tHese scenarios migHt look:
Phase one: Planning for possibilities. When youre young and
youre starting out in the working world, your most immediate
fnancial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then,
possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both
these goals, youll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this
stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for
retirement, because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you
work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k),
contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to
earn your companys matching contribution, if one is offered. You
may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Phase two: Gearing up for other goals. As you move through
life, and possibly begin a family, youll likely develop other fnancial
goals, such as helping your children pay for college. You may
want to consider investing in a tax-advantaged college savings
vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, its important to have enough life
insurance to protect your young family.
Phase three: Ramping up for retirement. When you reach the
mid-to-later stages of your working life, you may fnd you have more
fnancial resources available, as your earnings may have increased
signifcantly, your children have grown and your mortgage may even
be paid off. If you are not already doing so, max out, if possible, on
your 401(k) and IRA. And if you still have money available to invest,
you may want to look for other tax-advantaged retirement vehicles.
Phase four: Reaping the rewards. Now its time to enjoy the
results of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving
and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts,
so youll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The
amount you withdraw each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends
on a variety of factors: how much youve saved, the lifestyle youve
chosen, your estimated longevity, how much you have available from
other sources, and so on.
Phase fve: Examining your estate plans. During your retirement
years, if not sooner, youll want to review your estate plans so that
you can leave the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or
update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable
power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualifed estate-
planning attorney.
Youll need to make the appropriate fnancial and investment
decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound
daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the
paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Consider Your Investment Strategy
at Each Season of Your Life
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
COMPUTER CORNER
S
o Windows has decided
in their infnite wisdom
that Windows 8 Operating
System (OS) needs a few tweaks.
Well, duh! Sometime in the near
future, within six months, they
will unveil the new and improved
Windows 8, some
saying the name
will be Windows
8.1, others
Windows Blu.
Whatever they
call it, it has
got to be an
improvement
over the OS
they are now
selling. I can
make it look a lot
like Windows 7/XP
but it still has some
problems "under the
hood.
If you can wait until
the new OS arrives it would
be best, but if your existing
computer just bites the bullet
consider calling a professional
and getting some help with
the new one. Professionals can
always make it run better and
again give you something you are
used to seeing. Right now online
at major sellers like Dell and HP
you can still order a Windows 7
laptop or desktop at good prices.
One other note is if you are still
using Windows XP as your OS,
Microsoft has set a date of April 8,
2014 as the end of their support of
XP. The operating system will not
quit working but there will be no
more updates, patches for found
problems, etc. It could cause
you to be vulnerable to malware
regardless of the virus protection
you are using. I would not be
surprised if another company
comes in and continues support
but it would be paid support not
free, so just keep in mind that the
XP computer you have had for
years may need to be upgraded
by next April.
One last comment about
security and your computer,
several customers have
received phone
calls stating that
their computer was
infected and a
virus was being
downloaded
as we speak.
They will
allude that
they are with
Microsoft,
ask if you
have Windows
computer
and if you are
online. If you
answer "yes" then they begin to
pressure you to go to a certain
website so they can "stop" the
virus right now. Don't believe
their message, and hang up. It
is a scam and the website will
install viruses that they will then
want to sell you programs to
get rid of them. It will lock your
computer up and most times
I have to completely wipe the
computer and start over, with a
possible loss of all data. Dont fall
for it and back up your data. You
might ask how they knew you
had Windows and were online;
it's a numbers games and about
60 percent of the time they are
correct, plain and simple.
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.
Worth the Wait
B Y B O B H O O P E R , A K A R E N T A B O B
other great activities going on that keep folks from experiencing what
our waters offer this time of year. While there's dove season, deer
season, and of course college football every weekend, I recommend
making some time to come check out the inshore scene around
Charleston this fall.
Ive been fshing the waters around Charleston for over 15 years
and I reside in Mount Pleasant. I fsh the waters north of the Harbor
mostly, however I run trips all over the county depending on where
guests are staying. I take pride in being calm and educational with
all level anglers (kids especially). I'm looking forward to a great fall
season with new and repeat clients!
For more information, visit www.charlestoninshoreguide.com, call
371-2049, or email lighterbreeze@gmail.com.
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taste of the areas agritourism. Turning what could
have been a fnancial downfall into success, the
Criscoes reinvented their family farm after Duncan
was downsized out of the hospitality industry. It
now offers a variety of events, concerts, camps and
culinary experiences in an atmosphere that provides
lasting memories for family and friends. The town
of Madison has a popular bi-annual Farm Meander
with over 20 farms, inns and markets. Among them
is self-taught cheese maker Christel from Greendale
Farm, a Zimbabwean who decided to get up and go
farming along with her husband and children. The
delicious cheeses are sold widely including at Fig and
the Butcher and Bee in Charleston.
In Greensboro our group was unexpectedly joined
by Flo, a colorful character dressed as a Waffe
House waitress. With a big beehive hairdo (You
know the thing about big hair? It makes your hips
appear smaller) and lots of fare, she explained in
her exaggerated Southern twang that Greensboro
is a whine free community. You need to FIDO:
forget it, drive on. Greensboros is like its famous
buttermilk pie, she said real and simple. She led
us to the Festival Hall auditorium
where we were given samples
of that real simple pie
and an excerpt from the towns community theater.
And then there is the lake. Lake Oconee is the second
largest in the state. It looks immense from the shore. I
launched a canoe from Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, a huge
resort with golfng, pools, and a variety of accommodations.
As I drifted peacefully I pretended I lived in one of the grand
houses along the shore. There are lots of ways to meander
around Georgias Lake Country and relive history, explore
agriculture or nature, buy antiques, learn about authors and
cultureor you can just quietly foat on the glassy water of
the mammoth lake.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.
Each month the column presents adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol
Antmans passion for outdoor and artistic experiences has
led her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. For
suggestions, comments and to view more images please see
www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
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(right) Flannery O'Conners
beroom with her crutches.
(left) Cheese from
Greendale Farms.
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