Island Eye News - July 6, 2012

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BY HANNAH DOCKERY

With the arrival of lowcountry humidity

and relentless armies of mosquitoes

on the loose, the beautiful beaches of

Sullivans Island remain a safe haven to escape

summers troubles. With long stretches of sandy

white beaches, however, trekking out to the ocean

can be tiresome for even the ttest of people. For

those conned to wheelchairs, the journey is

impossible. Normal wheelchairs function only on

smooth, hard surfaces so the dense beach sands

prevent wheelchairs from moving.

Aware of the importance of being able to enjoy our

beaches, the Town of Sullivans Island purchased

two specialized wheelchairs that make going out to

the beach possible, and easy, for anyone who needs

them. The Fire Department purchased the rst

chair nearly four years ago. Because of its success,

the Town purchased an additional chair shortly

after. Andy Benke, Town Administrator, attested to

the success of the chairs.

Theyre used all the time, Benke said. Its rare

that theres a day where they arent both being

used.

Tom Carr, former Charleston Fire DepartmentChief, and his wife enjoy the Sullivans Island beach

chair on a regular basis. Carr, who was diagnosed

with Parkinsons disease in 2010 and now suffers

from limited mobility, uses the chair nearly every

day to get out to the beach. Its wonderful. Its

PHOTO BY MADELEINE MCGEE

ROLLING TOWARDS A

BRIGHTER FUTURE

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Dropping water qualityaround Sullivans Islandand the Isle of Palms in

recent years has driven authoritiesto comb local waterways forpotential sources of pollution and

runoff as the islands continue todevelop.

An annual water qualityreport released recently by theNatural Resources DefenseCouncil ranked South Carolinaat 17 out of 30 coastal and GreatLakes states across the countryfor water quality - a sharpdecline from a top 10 rankingin 2010. The report, based offwater tests conducted by thestates Department of Health andEnvironmental Control (DHEC),showed Sullivans Island with aneight percent ranking - the lowestin the Charleston area.

The decline in water quality isattributed partly to development,says Mike Pearson, managerof DHECs shellsh sanitationprogram. He says that in thepast four years development hasexacerbated pollution acrossthe area from sources includingstormwater runoff and wildlifewaste from domestic and otheranimals.

In particular, an increasingamount of fresh water is turningup in local waterways, Pearsonnotes.

Anytime you have an areathats developing and growing,

you increase the amount of

fresh water thats making it intothe water, he says, adding thatbacteria lives longer in freshwater.

The Isle of Palms commissionedan environmental committeeabout two years ago to assess

the IslandsBY JACOB FLANNICK

Water Quality

Dips Around

Mr. and Mrs. Carr enjoy the beach on Sul livan's beach-ready wheelchair.


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CIVIC

The City of Isle of Palms announced at its most recent Ways

and Means Committee meeting that Moodys InvestorsService has upgraded the Citys rating to Aa1 from Aa2.

Given the Citys conservative scal practices and stable nancialperformance, Moodys believes the Citys nancial exibility is inline with the Aa1 rating category, stated the ofcial report.

Other highlights from the report issued by Moodys include:

The $3.7 billion tax base is expected to remain stable. The Citys nancial position is expected to remain stable. The City has a solid record of operating stability supported

by conservative scal policies, ample fund balance levels,and consistently sound nancial performance relative tobudget expectations.

The Citys modest debt burden is expected to remainmanageable.

Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin says, This rating increase

is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work of City staff forkeeping our budget in line while providing outstanding service.

In scal year 2011, the City had a combined general fund andcapital project fund balance of $7 million or a strong 81.2 percentof our general fund revenue and transfers in, stated Linda

Lovvorn Tucker, City Administrator. City Council and City Staff

have worked together diligently to control expenditures. Even so,tourism-related revenues have been trending upward.

The Citys budgets and audited nancial statements are available

on the Citys website at www.iop.net/Departments/Finance.aspx.

IOP Receives

Fiscal Rating BoostBY THE CITY OF ISLE OF PALMS

Cityof isleof Palms Key statistiCs:

2010 Census Population: 4,133

2012 Full Valuation: $3.7 billion

2012 Full Value Per Capita: $897,847

Overall Debt Burden as % of FV: 2.5%

Direct Debt Burden as % of FV: 0.3%

Payout of Principle (10 years): 69.8%

2010 Per Capita Income (as % of SC and US):(265.7% and 227.9%)

2010 Median Family Income (as % of SC and US):(208.9% and 179.8%)

Fiscal 2011 General Fund Balance: $4.6 million(53.6% of 2011 General Fund Revenues andTransfers In)

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In the last edition of the Island Eye, a section of a quote fromBarbara Spell was left out in the article, Divide Widens overSchool on Sullivans. Following is the complete quote. "Thisis a Sullivan's Island issue we are the ones that would beaffected," she said. "We aren't voting on the parking issues onIsle of Palms, are we?" We apologize for the error.


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Monday, July 9

Personnel Committee

10:30a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, July 10

Real Property Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, July 11

Accommodations TaxAdvisory Committee11a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Planning Commission4:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Public Safety CommitteeMeeting5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, July 12

Recreation Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, July 17

Ways and MeansCommittee Meeting5:45p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Sullivan's Island883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Tuesday, July 10

Municipal Court*5:30p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Wednesday, July 11

Planning Commission6:30p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Thursday, July 12

Board of Zoning Appeals7p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Tuesday, July 17

Regular Council Meeting6p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Wednesday, July 18

DRB Meeting6p.m.2050-B Middle Street

* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park(2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments or questions.

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Stop Signs: Sullivans

Island ofcials haveasked SCDOT to remove

the two new stop signs on

Middle St. at Station 22 . The

stop sign for all cars travelingEast (toward Isle of Palms)

has produced frequent trafcback-ups on Middle St. In thebusiness district, this has madeit difcult for patrons to get inand out of parking spots. The

SCDOT is reviewing this requestand approval is expected.

The new sign that stops carstraveling west (from Isle of

Palms) is causing less trouble,

but SCDOT will not remove the

stop sign for just one directionon Middle St. both stop signs

stay or both stop signs go. Mark

Nesbit, SCDOT District TrafcEngineer, has indicated that, ifapproved, the stop signs couldbe removed as early as June 30.

SCDOT has a protocol for safelyremoving trafc control devicesand the Town has offered the

use of its electronic sign tonotify residents and motorists

when the change occurs. AndyBenke, the Sullivans Island

Administrator, is awaiting

conrmation of the SCDOTdecision. The pre-existing stopsign, for trafc traveling towardthe beach on Station 22 , willstay.Summer Trafc: CharlestonCounty Council has approved arequest from Sullivans Island,Isle of Palms, and Folly Beachfor funds (from the CountyAccommodations Tax) to assistwith law enforcement on theIslands during the summer.Sullivans Island will use its shareto hire Charleston County SheriffDepartment Deputies to providethe additional man-hours that are

needed to meet greater demandson the Police Department duringthe summer. This will begin in

July.

Beach Boardwalks: Beachgoers may have noticed recentimprovements to beach paths anddune walk-overs on Stations 18,19, 24, and 28. Sullivans Islandis fortunate to be accreting sandin most locations on the island.A good measure of how muchsand has accumulated over thepast decade or so is the distancefrom the end of boardwalks builtin the late 1990s to the crest ofseaward dune. Recognizing boththe fragile nature of the dunesystem and the realities of a busybeach season, Town Councilallocated approximately $30,000to extend the existing boardwalksfor these four heavily-usedstations. The work began in Mayand added a total of 650 feet ofwooden boardwalk to these fourpaths. In addition, the parkinglot at the Station 18 street beachpath was recongured to providethree handicap parking spaces.

The Town has also applied for

a DHEC grant to fund extensions

to several other boardwalks

and build a new boardwalk. In

addition, a recently receivedCharleston County Urban

Greenbelt Grant will provide an

opportunity to extend existing

boardwalks or build newboardwalks for public use.

Stop Signs, Trafc and

Beach BoardwalksBY SUSAN MIDDAUGH

A CITIZEN'S PERSPECTIVE


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really wonderful, Carr said.We wouldnt be able to go to

the beach without it, said Carrswife. It would be impossible.

This chair is life changing. It hasreally changed our lives. We areso grateful.

Because of the chairs widerubber tires, pushing it out tothe beach requires little effort.

The inventiveness and mobilityof the chair allow the Carrs tospend time at the beach withoutexperiencing a drastic change intheir lifestyle.

Not only is the chair used bythose conned to wheelchairs,

the elderly appreciate the use ofthe chair as well.

You know, that sand is justhard to walk in, Benke stated.Weve had tons of grandparentscome in and use the chair, andit just makes getting out theremuch easier for them whenthey would have to stay home

otherwise.The chair makes it possiblefor anyone with limited mobilityto get out and breathe in thefresh ocean air. The cushionedseat, attached umbrella, andcargo space also make the beachwheelchair both comfortable andconvenient.

Rental of the beach wheelchairis free and based on reservations;

just contact the Town of SullivansIsland or the Fire Department.With special requests, the chaircan also be delivered.

We want everyone to enjoythe beach. We dont think you

should be charged for that,Benke said.

The purchase of the beachchairs is just a small piece of amuch larger puzzle as SullivansIsland works toward makingaccess to the beach easier foreveryone. With the beaches ofSullivans expanding, the needfor better, safer boardwalksgrows as well. AdministratorBenke and Chief Stith of the

Fire Department have beenauthorized to repair, improve,and extend the existingboardwalks and beach pathsfrom Station 22 out to Station 16.Once the project is completed,getting out to the beach will beeasier for everyone, from momspushing strollers and coolers toelderly couples just wanting toenjoy an early evening stroll.

Because Sullivans Islandbenets from a local, tight-knit

community, the push towardmaking the Towns beaches moreaccessible will not go unnoticed,

or underappreciated. The beachwheelchair, combined withthe movement toward betterboardwalks and paths for thesake of the community, furtherattest to the fact that SullivansIsland is a true gem.

Thats one of the best parts ofmy job, Benke said, being ableto do things that help others andmake their lives better.

For more information on

renting the beach wheelchair,

contact the Town Hall at 883-

3198 or Andy Benke at abenke@

sullivansisland-sc.com.

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Letters to the Editor...

Extreme Home Makeover

Dear Editor,As a concerned parent and

lover of historical structures, Ihope that concerned residentsof Sullivans Island will placethe overall community rst.Sullivans Island is a gem inthe crown of Charleston and noone wants to see it scratched.Historical integrity is absolutelythe most important aspect of townplanning but there does need tobe some room for progress. In1960 the average size of a homewas 1200 square feet. Im bettingmost of the concerned citizensof Sullivans Island no longer livein a home that small. Is anyonein the concerned group readyfor an Extreme Makeover on theirhome to bring it down in size?

Dawn Hillman_________________________

Dingo Killed the computer

Dear Editor,In regard to holding a

referendum on the new SullivansIsland Elementary School, (SIES)I think its a great idea that willallow the people most affected bythe mega school to have a vote.

The Charleston County SchoolDistrict and SI town councildecision to build a mega school

started with the falsely reportedstack of letters of supportpurportedly from 1000 SullivansIslanders that ended up being161 islanders and hundreds fromoff the island and as far away asOhio. While the mega schoolerspoint to prior votes by two publicbodies (Sullivans Island TownCouncil and the school district)that conrmed their desire tobuild the mega school, thesesame entities have pulled every

trick in the book to suppress thevoter rights of the hundreds ofresidents who signed a certiedpetition for referendum anddenying us the vote to date.

Freedom of informationrequests to both these entitieshave been largely ignored initiallybecause of a mold scare atthe old town hall. When askedduring public comment why SItown council had not responded,Council person Watson said thatsomeone stole her laptop andCouncil person Madeline McGeesaid that her computer broke.Really? None of the others evenoffered an excuse. Maybe a dingokilled their computers. If thisis what is meant by open andtransparent then what will welearn when these public ofcialsnally comply? Of course Mayor

Smith has fully complied with theFreedom of Information Request.Democracy is about respect for

following public policy, includingSouth Carolina state law whichrequires a referendum in thismatter. It is not about followingthe wishes of a vocal minorityof 58 of the 1000 householdson Sullivan's Island who haveelementary school children atthe school who wont stop untilthey get their way. The mostrecent census data shows thatwell over 200 school age childrenlive on Sullivans and should beattending SIES but over 50%

do not attend, choosing insteadto send their children to privateschools or home school. Over halfthe households that have schoolage children have chosen not tosupport the school. The petitionfor referendum has supposedlybeen deemed defective byattorneys that the town councilof Sullivans Island hired for bestpart of $10,000 of our tax moneyto craft a case suppressing thevoters rights. Hmmmm, imagine

that. I think they paid too muchfor the opinions but consideringthey are prepared to spend $26million dollars of county widetaxes on a mega school, whats$10,000? Coincidentally in thelast edition of the Moultrie Newsthe Editorial showed that therewere almost 200 empty seatsin two brand new elementaryschools within three miles ofSullivans Island.

The proposed referendumasks for many things. One isthat CCSD build a school nolarger than the existing schoolwhich has accommodated over400 children in the past. CCSDclaims they will not build anyelementary school for fewer than500 kids. This they say while theybuild smaller schools elsewherein the county. Another is thatthe school should conform withestablished design guidelines.Surely a building the size of theUSS Yorktown is considered byany measure out of scale for oursmall residential neighborhood.Please note that members of SIsDesign Review Board and other

respected resident architectsas well as hundreds of islandresidents and other qualieddesign professionals have comeout against the mega school,most notably Mayor Smith whohas served the island for over 33

years. If you have not gured itout yet, many mega schoolersare simply prepared to buildanything as long as they can ridetheir golf cart to school while

school buildings around thecounty collapse into disrepairand many parents are just tryingto gure out where to get lunch,paper and pencil money, muchless whether to drive a car orgolf cart to school, both of whichmany dont have.

The referendum is really abouttrying to give the residents ofSullivan Island a say in what thisisland will be for the next 100

years and there are many smallerschool options that have not beenfully explored.

Democracy is about commonsense. Holding a referendum on

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something this important is an inexpensive ($300to staff a polling place) way to heal our island andgive the majority what they want. Just because afew parents and politicians want a mega schooldoes not mean they are right or that the majorityof Sullivan's Islanders agree. Its time to move onand hold the referendum without further delayand let the majority vote.

It looks like the Sullivan's Island town councilis determined to suppress voters rights which willrequire that residents hire legal council and lesuit against this council. An online site has beenset up that allows like minded residents to donateto this ght. Its time to stand up and be counted.Let the citizens vote. Go to www.sischoolvote.orgto donate to the cause and learn more about thetruth of the matter.

Skip ScarpaSullivans Island

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Its about Democracy

Dear Editor,In regard to holding a referendum on the new

Sullivan's Island Elementary School (SIES), I thinkit's a great idea, as long as you want to ignoreits details, the law and the facts. While we areat it, we should also ignore years worth of publicdebate, CCSD Public Policy and prior votes by twopublic bodies (SI Town Council & CCSD).

Democracy is about respect for following publicpolicy, as well as the law. It is not about followingthe wishes of a vocal minority who won't stopuntil they get their way. In addition to the votesby two separate elected bodies that have approvedthe new school, the proposed referendum has

been deemed defective by not one, but twoattorneys. The proposed referendum asks for twothings that cannot happen.

The rst is that CCSD build a school nolarger than 30,000 square feet (about 200children). However, CCSD will not build anyelementary school for fewer than 500 kids, as hasbeen their policy since at least 2007.

The second is that the school should "conformwith established design guidelines." However,there are zero established design guidelines for itto conform to, and so, conformity is technically

impossible.Please note that the co-chair of SI's Design

Review Board, a respected architect and islandresident, wrote the following: "The design appearsto be very successful from a height, scale andmassing perspective, as it is not visible fromany beach views, is discretely set behind the twohistoric batteries facing Ion Avenue and can onlybe seen from the entryway off of Ion Avenue as itshould be."

If you have not gured it out yet, many "smallschoolers" are simply "no schoolers." Thereferendum is really about trying to kill SIES,as there is no smaller school building option.

This opinion is ne, but if there is going tobe a referendum, the referendum should bestraightforward and honest, not disingenuous.

Democracy is about common sense. Holdinga referendum on something that cannot happenis a waste of our precious taxpayer dollars. Justbecause your concerns have been heard andrepeatedly voted against, doesn't mean you havethe right to hold a vote on something that cannothappen. It's time to move on and get SIES re-builtwithout further delay.

Loren ZiffSullivan's Island

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or theJuly 21book club

discussion, thebook will beSusan VreelandsClara and Mr.Tiffany. Thebook club will bemeeting at the

Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library at10:30 a.m. Thanks to everyone thatattended our last meeting to discussUnBrokenby Laura Hillenbrand.

Set in 1893 New York, Clara andMr. Tiffany follows Louis Tiffany onhis artistic endeavors at the ChicagoWorld Fair where he presentshis stained-glass windows to theinternational stage. However, it is

Clara Driscoll, the designer of thisinnovative craft, who ultimatelybecomes the storys protagonist. Herinternal struggle between her desiresfor professional recognition and herlonging for personal companionshipillustrates the cultural climate of theGilded Age. Author Susan Vreelandartfully writes of the complexities ofbeing an ambitious woman at theturn of the 20th century.

Tiffany'sSULLIVAN'S BOOK

CLUB MEETING

ON JULY 21

A Touch of


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Jacks Cosmic Dogs has

teamed up with Sep Harvin

of the Williamsburg Packing

Company in Kingstree to produce

four new locally made sausages.

Jack Hurley, the Big Dog, says

Just in time for the 4

th

of Julyholiday week and to celebrate

the start of the National Hot Dog

month! We are thrilled to bring

these new tasty treats to Jacks

loyal fans. Seps homemade

sausages are out of this world!

New product items will include

a Bratwurst, all beef Kielbasa,

Chicken Chorizo, and a Hot

Italian. Toppings will be Cosmic

favorites with added condiments

like Jacks BBQ sauce, Jacks

Zippy Onion Relish, and their

new Mango Peppa Ketchup.Jacks Cosmic Dogs has 3

locations: Hwy 17 Mt. Pleasant,

Folly Rd, James Island, and St

Andrews Blvd, West Ashley. Open

10:30 a.m. 8 p.m. daily.

Hot Dog!J A C K S O F F E R S N E W S A U S A G E D O G S

Sandpiper Celebrates

New NestGRAND OPENING PARTY JUNE 23, 2012

D R O P B Y T H E S A N D P I P E R A R T G A L L E R Y ' S N E W L O C A T I O N

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Jacks Cosmic Dogs isrenown throughout theCharleston area and beyond

for their exceptional hot dogs, but

what you might not expect to ndwhen walking into one of theseretro, toy-inspired eateries is abookshelf packed with childrensbooks.

Take a Book, Give a Book isa lending library located at eachof the three Jacks Cosmic Dogslocations. The bookshelves arestocked with several childrensbooks and young readers areencouraged to take one home withthem and either bring it back, orbring another book to replace it.

Inspired by reading time spentwith his own children, JacksCosmic Dogs owner Jack Hurleydecided to launch the program a

few years ago at his restaurants.Before kicking off the Take aBook, Give a Book program,Hurley spent several yearsreading to kindergarteners at St.

James Santee and Jennie MooreElementary schools, providingthe children with their own booksas part of his visit. He even gave

away free childrens books duringRiverdogs games.

I know the importance ofreading to kids every night. We

read to our two sons from birthuntil they were 10 or 11 andthey are now avid readers. Butso many children in our owncommunity do not have booksin their homes. We want to helpwith that, said Hurley.

As he began promoting hisnew program, however, Hurleysoon found out that his dream ofinspiring early childhood literacywas exactly along the same linesof a new local non-prot calledBegin with Books.

We have been working withboth of them [Jack and hiswife, Priscilla Shumway] sincethe beginning as we all share a

passion for early literacy andgetting more books into the handsof young children, said JanetSegal, founder of the Charlestonbranch of Begin with Books.

Begin with Books is a national

non-prot afliate of Dolly Partons

Imagination Library. Through the

program, children from birth to

age ve in the rural Charleston

County areas of Adams Run,

Awendaw, Edisto Island,

Hollywood, Meggett, Ravenel,

McClellanville, Johns Island, and

Wadmalaw Island, receive one

free book by mail every month.

All books are carefully vetted for

age appropriateness and cultural

diversity. Since its inception in

2010, the program has already

grown to an enrollment of 870,

with 320 coming from their most

recently added area of Johns and

Wadmalaw Islands.As part of the Take a Book,

Give a Book program, Begin withBooks will offer brochures andsignage in each of the JacksCosmic Dogs restaurants. Andwell do our part by eating lots ofhot dogs and drinking lots of rootbeer, said Segal.

Begin with Books will alsobe providing books from localauthors for the Take a Book, Givea Book shelves.

Jacks Cosmic Dogs is locatedat 817 St. Andrews Blvd. in WestAshley, 1531 Folly Road on JamesIsland, and three miles northof the Isle of Palms Connectoron Highway 17 North in MountPleasant. For more informationabout Jacks Cosmic Dogs, visitwww.jackscosmicdogs.com. Formore information about Begin withBooks, visit www.beginwithbooks.org, www.palmettoproject.org/begin-with-books, or check out theCharleston chapter on Facebookunder the name Begin with BooksCharleston. You can also email theorganization at [email protected].

Jacks Cosmic ReadingJ A C K S C O S M I C D O G S A N D B E G I N W I T H B O O K S

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Thanks to the quick thinking

of Greg Gress of the

Sullivans Island Water and

Sewer Department, and Mary

Pringle, volunteer with the Center

for Birds of Prey, the juvenileBald Eagle that fell into one of the

Sewer Departments drying beds

this past June 5 has recovered

and was released on June 22.

The eagle was able to gain weight

during its recuperation and was

in ne condition on returning to

its natural habitat.

Jim Elliott of the Center for

Birds of Prey was pleased to

facilitate the birds release, which

coincided with a visit by a group

of donors called the Johanna

Foundation. The eagle ew up

and then came and passed back

over the crowd with wings spread.It was a wonderful moment.

Because of past problems

with electric lines involving bald

eagles who live in the wild on

the Centers property, SCE&G

recently reworked the power

poles along the Intracoastal

Waterway in the area that goes

up toward McClellanville. The

modied lines are set up to avoid

eagle electrocution incidents due

to their wide wing span.

The Medical Clinic at the Centerfor Birds of Prey has released

more than 100 rehabilitated Bald

Eagles over the past 20 years

of its operation. This medical

center is part of the overall Avian

Conservation Center, a nonprot

organization, which also includes

its oiled bird treatment facility,

an education program which is

open to the public on Sewee Road

Thursday through Saturday, and

research and eld studies that

benet the state and the entire

nation.

For more information about

visiting, schedule of guided tours,

ight demonstrations, admission

specials, etc., go to their website

at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.

org. If you nd an injured bird of

prey, please contact the Center

immediately at 971-7474 to report it.

Where Eagles SoarSTAFF REPORT

Heat indexes in the lowcountry are skyrocketing, and therisk posed to companion animals is immense. Please showconsideration for your pets by recognizing signs of heat stroke

and providing adequate water, shade, and protection from the heat.

How do dogs and cats respond to heat?Dogs use panting as a way to regulate temperature. Cats sweat

through their paws. Unfortunately, this is a fairly ineffective wayto regulate heat as the surface area of cats paws is quite small.Additionally, cats will tend to groom more in the heat as a way ofsweating. The saliva on their fur serves the same purpose as sweat.What are some signs of overheating in cats and dogs?

Signs of overheating include excessive panting or difcultybreathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor, and even collapse.

Pets can also suffer from seizures, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting,along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees

According to the ASPCA, animals with at faces, like Pugs andPersian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannotpant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight,and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.How to prevent heat stroke in cats and dogs:

Provide access to cool, clean water. Ice cubes work wonders! In cases where an animal can absolutely not be brought

indoors, access to a shaded area is critical. If possible, providemoving air and a breeze with a fan.

What to do if your pet is overcome by the heat:Bring down the animals body temperature by soaking it in coolwater. Make sure the water does not get into the mouth or nose ofan unconscious animal. Seek immediate veterinary care. Most ofall: DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN CARS. Even a cracked window canspell death for an animal.

Imagine Wearing a Fur CoatPROTECT YOUR PETS FROM THE HEAT THIS SUMMER

BY LAUREN LISPEY, PET HELPERS

Think its Hot Outside?


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Confederate General P.T.G.

Beauregards plans for

defending Charleston

were severely tested in thesummer of 1863. As the Union

forces descended on Morris

Island, they encountered an

obstacle that resisted combined

Army and Navy assaults for

two months. That obstacle was

Battery Wagner, an earthwork

that spanned the entire width

of the island. On July 18, the

54th Massachusetts Volunteer

Infantry, a newly formed

regiment of African Americans,

led a nighttime assault on the

battery through murderous rie

and cannon re. The bravery on

those men inspired the Union torecruit African Americans into

the Army and Navy. By wars end,

almost ten percent of the Federal

forces were Americans of African

descent.

The battle for Battery Wagner

left many questions unanswered.

Accusations continued to

reverberate long after the wars

end. Russell Horres, a volunteer

with the National Park Service, has

spent twenty years accumulating

information on Battery Wagnerand the Confederate strategy for

defending Morris Island. He will

summarize his ndings in a free

presentation at Fort Moultrie

on July 18 at 2 p.m. Dr. Horres

is a Charleston native and has

published several articles on

Charlestons Civil War history.

He is also the author of the newly

released childrens book Jack,

the Cat that Went to War, a story

about Fort Sumters garrison cat.

Children attending the event

or visiting the park will also have

the opportunity to participate in

a United States Colored Troops(USCT) educational activity, in

which they will be rewarded a

patch upon completion of the

USCT booklet.

For more information, please

call 883-3123 or visit www.nps.

gov/fosu/. Fort Moultrie is located

at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivans

Island.

54th Massachusetts celebrates 149th AnniversaryF R E E P R E S E N T AT I O N T O B E H E L D AT

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PROVIDED BY DONEL L. SINGLETON, PARK RANGER AT FORT SUMTER

recent reports of water quality

around the island.The ad hoc group, after

garnering several water testsperformed over the years byDHEC and reviewing an extensiveindependent study in 2003 onthe Isle of Palms that examinedpollution sources, concludedthat wildlife waste is among thelargest threats to waterways,according to Toby VanBuren,who headed the group.

In my opinion, thats thebiggest pollutant in our area,he says, adding that shellsh,which are highly sensitive toenvironmental changes, aresusceptible to looming pollution.

The committee, however,disbanded last year beforeoffering recommendations tostate and local authorities. Now,VanBuren says, the islandswater quality borders close tothe edge of being threatened.

The waters good rightnow, but worrisome, saysVanBuren. This [animal wasterunoff] is something we shouldact preemptively about.

The states health department,which collects water qualitymeasurements every monthfrom 470 sites across the state,has loosened regulations inthe past two years on waterquality, according to DHECsPearson. The department, hesays, now takes into accountextraordinary circumstances-- torrential rainfalls, soaringtemperatures -- that in the pastaltered readings.

It helps the [shing]industry out a lot becauseits not prejudicing the datato the negative when its notnecessary, says Pearson, addingthat months in years past withhigh precipitation yielded skyhigh test results.

But authorities are strugglingto monitor the wide range ofpollutants.

Andrew Wunderley, CharlestonWaterkeeper program directorand staff attorney, says fecalwaste constitutes the majority ofwater pollution, but is made upof so many different sourcesthat they are difcult to track.

He cited a biennial reportshowing that 102 waterwayswithin more than 1,700 square

miles of the Ashley and Cooperriver basins failed to meet waterquality standards required bystate. Fecal pollution, he notes,was found in about half of thosewaterways.

Its impairing our ability toswim, says Wunderley, whodescribed local waterways asintegral to what Charleston isas a community.

And the local shing industry,he adds, could buckle if pollutioncontinues to spread. Forthose guys depending on thosewaterways for their livelihood,its a day out of work.

In the meantime, Wunderley

stresses that on an individuallevel, people can make sure theyclean up after their [animals] tominimize pollution.

But as we grow, he adds,these issues are only going tocontinue.

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An overwhelming percentage of visitors to Cape Romain NationalWildlife Refuge in 2010 and 2011 were favorably impressedwith its recreational opportunities, education, and services,

according to a peer-reviewed government survey released today. Some92% of respondents gave consistent high marks to all facets of theirrefuge experience.

The survey, commissioned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceand designed, conducted, and analyzed by researchers with the U.S.Geological Survey, evaluated responses from more than 200 adultvisitors surveyed at the refuge between July 2010 and November2011. Cape Romain was one of 53 national wildlife refuges surveyed.

The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the Service, isthe nations premier system of public lands and waters set asideto conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat. Refuges protect thousandsof species. More than 400 are also open to the public and popularrecreation sites, noted for their hunting and shing, paddling andhiking, environmental education programs, and wildlife observation.More than 45 million people visited national wildlife refuges in 2011.

The survey found that about 70% of visitors to Cape Romain Refugeare from South Carolina; 50% of visitors live in the local area whereasthe other half are nonlocal visitors who travel an average of 211 milesto reach the refuge. For most local and nonlocal visitors, the refugewas the primary purpose of their trip. Visitors participated in a

variety of activities. Top activities reported were wildlife observation(60%), photography (44%), hiking (41%), and bird watching (40%).Cape Romains barrier islands and salt marshes are accessible onlyby boat. The mainland sites include the refuge headquarters, GarrisLanding and the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center.

The Sewee Center received 34% of refuge visitors. Of those, 84% viewedexhibits and 75% stopped to ask staff and volunteers for information.

Cape Romain Refuge was established in 1932 as a sanctuaryfor migratory birds. Over the years, objectives expanded to includemanaging threatened and endangered species, protecting a 29,000acre wilderness area, and preserving the maritime forests on refugeislands. Extending 22 miles along the coast of South Carolina, therefuge encompasses 66,287 acres of barrier islands, salt marshes,intricate creeks and bays, sandy beaches, water impoundments and

maritime forests. The refuge supports a myriad of wildlife including293 species of birds, the American alligator, loggerhead sea turtle,and white-tailed deer.

When you visit a refuge and see for yourself the amazing webof life this natural landscape protects, its hard not to come awayimpressed, said Service Director Dan Ashe. You begin to understandwhat a treasure we Americans have at our doorstep. For most people,that appreciation deepens when they learn what staff are doing toconserve their wildlife heritage. Were thrilled that visitors alsorecognize and appreciate the efforts of Refuge System staff to maketheir visits rich and enjoyable.

Overall, visitors were highly satised (92%) with recreationalopportunities and services at Cape Romain Refuge. Of surveyparticipants:

92% reported satisfaction with recreational activities andopportunities;

86% percent reported satisfaction with information andeducation about the refuge;

92% percent reported satisfaction with services provided byrefuge employees or volunteers; and

94% reported satisfaction with the refuges job of conservingsh, wildlife and their habitats.

Some survey participants also volunteered enthusiastic comments,such as this one: Cape Romain [Refuge] is in and of itself one of themost pristine and beautiful places on earth. The maze of marshlandand abundance of habitat coupled with the remnants of history makeit truly unique. Add to that, unparalleled shing of anywhere else inSC and you have a precious gem that is worth preserving at any cost.

USGS social scientist Natalie Sexton was the lead researcher on thereport. The Cape Romain Refuge survey is available athttp://go.usa.gov/dXC .

Refuge Reaching Higher NumbersC A P E R O M A I N N A T I O N A L W I L D L I F E R E F U G E

R E C E I V E S H I G H M A R K S F R O M V I S I T O R S

Loggerhead Apparel has made a $1000 donation to theSEWEE (South Eastern Wildlife and Environment Education)Association. With this gift, the SEWEE Association was able

to purchase equipment, including boat cleats to support waterpatrols to Cape Island, as well as wire and PVC pipe that will beused to create cages for and mark existing nests.

Cape Island is the largest nesting ground of loggerhead seaturtles north of Florida. This year, the area is experiencingextremely high numbers of nests that must be marked andprotected throughout the season. By mid-June, more than 500nests have been laid in the area.

According to SEWEE Executive Director Karen Beshears, sinceCape Island was breached last year by Hurricane Irene, there arenow three sections that need to be patrolled daily. Thunderstorms,recent high winds, and crashing waves have made it difcult forvolunteers and staff members of Cape Romain National WildlifeRefuge and the SEWEE Association to reach the nests and theturtle boats will benet from the good leverage that cleats provide.

Our turtle management program faces ongoing challenges,particularly since the nests are located on barrier islands thatare constantly changing, said U.S. Fish and Wildlife BiologistSarah Dawsey. Because of the high numbers of nests weve seenthis year, our equipment needs are higher than ever before andwere able to sustain these numbers thanks to the generosity of

Loggerhead Apparel.Loggerhead sea turtle nesting season runs May throughOctober each year.

Loggerhead Apparel has committed more than $15,000 togroups in the Carolinas, including the South Carolina Aquariumand SEWEE Association.

Our mission is to help serve the efforts that protect,rehabilitate, and conserve the loggerhead sea turtles along ourbeaches, said co-founder Sara Painter, who created LoggerheadApparel with her husband, Zac. By donating these funds, wereable to support the SEWEE Association, while directly impactingthe health of endangered wildlife that is so important to the stateof South Carolina.

The majority of the Greenville-based apparel companysmanufacturing takes place in several independently ownedfacilities in South Carolina. Available in nearly 50 retailers onthe East Coast, information on Loggerhead Apparel can be foundat www.LoggerheadApparel.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.

com/LoggerheadApparel.

Loggerheads Have

Each Other's Back

NATURE & WILDLIFE


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NATURE & WILDLIFE

PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF

Storm-driven spartina wrack that has piled on the beach

up made nding the egg chamber of this nest near Station

17 on Sullivans Island very difcult. Left to right: Kristin

Zeasor-Sydow, Mary Pringle, and Jo Durham look on as

Tee Johannes probes for the eggs which were found and

relocated to a safer dune near the Sand Dunes Club.

An Unprecedented Start to the SeasonBY MARY PRINGLE

With 44 nests - 38 on IOP and six

on SI - we have more loggerhead

nesting taking place than we have

ever documented for late June. The experts

say that statistically, the May nest number

represents an average of 14.3% of the seasons

total and by the end of June we have around54% of the total. This would put us well over

100 nests for 2012! However, it has been

suggested that since we had a warm winter,

that the whole season could be shifted earlier

on the calendar. But the fact is that we have

as many or more nests by this date as we often

get for the entire season. The average number

of clutches per nesting female is around four.

It will be interesting to see if nesting ends

early in the season after beginning early in

May.

With only a few days left in June, there have

been 2075 nests reported in South Carolina

including a leatherback nest and two green

turtle nests, all on Kiawah. Weve been told

to look carefully for extra wide tracks withipper claw marks straight across from each

other instead of the alternating gait of the

loggerhead. We had one green turtle nest in

1999 but none since.

We have documented 15 false crawls on

the Isle of Palms and three on Sullivans.

Statewide there have been 2568 of these

reported. Some beaches have reported that

the piles of wrack washed up on the beach

has hindered nesting and increased false

crawls. Its been a low year statewide for

strandings. We usually have about a dozen

by now, but 2012 has only brought us three.

Our state has had 60 reported this season,

less than half of the Georgia number and less

than a fourth of the North Carolina number.The Turtle Hospital has also seen fewer live

strandings than in previous years.

The average clutch count statewide is at

117. With the nests we have relocated and

know the number of eggs, it averages 111.6

on the Isle of Palms and 116.6 on Sullivans.

We have taken genetics samples from each

one of our nests. The rst 30 have already

been turned in for DNA identication of every

female.

The bad news is that many parts of our two

beaches still appear not to have fully recovered

from the erosion caused by Hurricane Irene

last August, and subsequent storms and high

tides have done more damage. For this reason

we have relocated more than half of our nests,doing all we can to ensure that the eggs are

in safe locations. But no one can tell what the

tides and coming storms will do. All we can do

is try our best to choose safe locations.

We experimented with leaving Nest #11 in

situ on what appeared to be a good dune where

the shoal has attached at the Wild Dunes

Property Owners Beach House. Eight days

later that dune was chopped off by the tide,

and there was no trace of the nest or sign. We

were hoping to be able to start leaving more

nests in situ when laid in Wild Dunes since

the renourishment project in 2008, but this

was a lesson learned the hard way.

Marilyn Colen, Cindy Bergstrom, and Patti

Horton, have been fortunate to nd three

nests in one day in their sections. This year

has brought us many days with multiple

nests and even one day with four nests - May

29. This is also a rst for us. We are grateful

to Turtle Team members whove been logging

in time to help with matching grants and

cleaning the beach of trash.


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July 2July 6 Island Eye Calendarriday, July 6rt lessons at the Poeearn how to draw a starry nightong with the animals that goump in the night with localtist Hugh McGregor. 1:30 p.m.dgar Allan Poe Library, 1921On Avenue, Sullivans Island. Forore info, call 883-9548.

aturday, July 7IY Arts & Crafts at the Poeeing crafty and creative isasy with the help of Ms. Graceunbar.10 a.m. Edgar Allanoe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,ullivans Island. For more info,all 883-9548.

unday, July 8igh Thyme Sundayfternoon Musicrom 5:30 to 8:30 every Sunday,

njoy live music at High Thymestaurant on Sullivans Island.his Sunday will feature Moon Dogormerly New River Train). 2213 Ciddle Street. For more info, visitww.highthymecuisine.com or call83-3536.

harleston Sprint Triathlon Seriesow in its 22nd year, this raceries consists of ve triathlons

held throughout the summer. Thesprint triathlon features a .3-mileswim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a5K run, all at James Island CountyPark. Spectators welcome. Racebegins at 7 a.m. at James IslandCounty Park. To register, contactPaul King at 881-8872, or go towww.ccprc.com/csts.

Local Sea Kayak Trips - MorganCreek to Dewees InletDeparting from the IOP Marinawell explore Morgan Creek andhead out to Dewees Inlet where wecan do some beach combing. Pre-registration required. 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: $48. Ages 16+. Formore info, call 795-4386 or visitwww.ccprc.com

Monday, July 9Petite Picasso CampJuly 9 13 for ages 5 7. Centeredon the theme Lowcountry

Scenes, kids will enjoy activitiesfrom acrylic painting on canvasto watercolor weaving and surferdude bracelets. 9 a.m. noon.$195. Fear No Easel, 1960 RivieraDr Suite E. For more info, visitwww.fearnoeasel.com.

Teen Venture Program:Stand Up PaddleboardTake a look at the beautiful

scenery of the upstates DevilsFork State Park from a standup paddleboard. Learn andpractice basic strokes and rescueswhile having the opportunity tochallenge yourself and your peers.Pre-registration required. July 9 13, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JamesIsland County Park. Ages 13 16.Fee: $320. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Intermediate Sailing CampSailing instruction will includeknot tying, seamanship, thetechniques of sailing, rigging,weather reading, the rules of thenautical road, perfecting tackingand jibing, upwind sailing, andan introduction to dinghy racing.Days split between sailing andactivities at James Island CountyPark, including Climbing Walland Challenge Course. Meet atPalmetto Islands County Park. Pre-registration required. July 9 13.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12.Fee: $215 For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com

Kayak Rolling and RescuesSmall pool classes ensure yourcomfort throughout the process.Participants ages 13-15 mayregister for one of these courses,but must be accompanied by anadult chaperone. Pre-registrationrequired. July 9-13, Mon, Wed,Fri, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Meet at SplashZone Waterpark. $58. For moreinfo, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

tueSday, July 10Algar Rhythms at AtlanticvilleEvery Tuesday from 7 - 10 p.m.enjoy the sweet acoustic sounds ofJim and Whitt Algar as they covera wide variety of popular songsfrom Elvis to Eric Clapton. 2063Middle Street Sullivans Island.For more info, call 883-9452 orvisit www.atlanticville.net.

WedneSday, July 11Family story time at Poe LibraryReading begins at 10:30 a.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 IonAve., Sullivans Island. For moreinfo, call at 883-3914.

thurSday, July 12Popcorn Theater at the Poe:John CarterTransplanted to Mars, a CivilWar Veteran discovers a lushplanet inhabited by 12-foot tallbarbarians. Finding himself aprisoner of these creatures, heescapes, only to encounter aprincess who is in desperate needof a savior. 5 p.m. Edgar AllanPoe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,Sullivans Island. For more info,call 883-9548.

Friday, July 13

River of DreamsEnjoy Native American stories, aMoon and the Sun shadow playand making a dream catcher withMs. Linda Rumph. 1:30 p.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-9548.

Saturday, July 14Shaggin on the CooperSpend an evening dancing on thescenic Mount Pleasant Pier to liveclassic oldies and beach music bythe Port Authority Band! Beverageswill be available for purchaseon-site. To purchase tickets, call795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com. Age: 3 & up. Fee: $10/$8CCR Discount/$10 on-site if stillavailable. 7 11 p.m.

Lets Go CrabbingLearn all about going crabbingin the lowcountry with the EdgarAllan Poe library staff.10:30 a.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-9548.

Monday, July 16Bishop Gadsden Community MarketLocal food, produce from areafarmers, and art will be availablefor sale at Bishop Gadsden from3:30 6 p.m. Vendors includeJoseph Fields Farm, King of Pops,CoCos Mini Donuts, and TazzoBeverages. Live music. BishopGadsden is located on CampRoad between Folly and Riverlandroads on James Island. For moreinfo, call 406-6546 or visit www.bishopadsden.org.

Intermediate Sailing CampSailing instruction will includeknot tying, seamanship, thetechniques of sailing, rigging,weather reading, the rules of thenautical road, perfecting tackingand jibing, upwind sailing, andan introduction to dinghy racing.Days split between sailing andactivities at James Island CountyPark, including Climbing Walland Challenge Course. Meet atJames Island County Park. Pre-registration required. July 16 - 20.8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12.Fee: $215 For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com

Petite Picasso CampJuly 16 - 19 for ages 8 12. Centered on the themeLowcountry Animals, kidswill enjoy activities from acrylicpainting on canvas to watercolorweaving and surfer dude bracelets.9 a.m. noon. $195. Fear NoEasel, 1960 Riviera Dr Suite E. Formore info, visit fearnoeasel.com

tueSday, July 17Family Story Time at Poe LibraryReading begins at 10:30 a.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 IonAve., Sullivans Island. For moreinfo, call at 883-3914.

Algar Rhythms at AtlanticvilleSee Tuesday, July 10.

thurSday, July 19Crafternoon: Creatures of the OceanCome craft sh, crabs, and othercreatures that live in the ocean. 4p.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-9548.

Popcorn Theater at the Poe:Big MiracleIn small town Alaska, a newsreporter recruits his ex-girlfriendon a campaign to save a familyof gray whales trapped by rapidlyforming ice in the Arctic Circle.5 p.m. Rated PG; 107 minutes.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-9548.

Friday, July 20Waccamaw Light ArtilleryCivil War Confederate & UnionSoldiers re cannons and displayartifacts. 1:30 p.m. Edgar AllanPoe Library, 1921 IOn Avenue,Sullivans Island. For more info,call 883-9548.

Movies at the Mount PleasantPier: The Muppets(2011)Join us on the Great Lawn at theTown of Mount Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park for movies underthe stars! Bring a chair or blanketand enjoy a family-friendly lm.Event admission is free and moviesbegin around sundown. Free event.For more info, call 795-4386, orvisit www.ccprc.com.

Saturday, July 21Redux Summer ArtInstitute ExhibitionThe high school Summer ArtInstitute (SAI) will be workingon an exhibition at Reduxgallery from July 21 -28, withan opening reception to be heldon Saturday July 21, from 6 - 9p.m. Admission is free. 136 St.Philips St, downtown Charleston.For more info, visit reduxstudios.

org

Pajama StorytimeWear your pajamas to the libraryand well read some sleepy storiesand make a craft. 10:30 a.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-9548.

Sunday, July 22High Thyme SundayAfternoon MusicSee Sunday, July 8.

Monday, July 23Petite Picasso CampJuly 23- 26 for ages 6 - 8.Centered on the theme CestLa Vie, kids will enjoy activitiesfrom acrylic painting on canvasto watercolor weaving and surferdude bracelets. Add in balletclasses for a well-rounded creative

camp! 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. $285.Fear No Easel, 1960 Riviera DrSuite E. For more info, visit www.fearnoeasel.com.

Petite Picasso CampJuly 23 - 26 for ages 5 - 7.Centered on the theme Piratesand Mermaids, kids will enjoyactivities from acrylic paintingon canvas to watercolor weavingand surfer dude bracelets. 9:30

a.m. 11 a.m. $78. Fear No Ea1960 Riviera Dr Suite E. For minfo, visit www.fearnoeasel.com

Petite Picasso CampJuly 23 - 26 for ages 6 - 8.Centered on the theme Francekids will enjoy activities fromacrylic painting on canvas towatercolor weaving and surferdude bracelets. 12:30 2:30 p.$96. Fear No Easel, 1960 RivieDr Suite E. For more info, visitwww.fearnoeasel.com

tueSday, July 24Family story time at Poe LibReading begins at 10:30 a.m.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ave., Sullivans Island. For morinfo, call at 883-3914.

Algar Rhythms at AtlanticvilSee Tuesday, July 10.

Parks for Tomorrow Public Input SessionOpen to the public, this sessionwill gather input on topicsincluding parks, recreation andtrails to incorporate into themaster plan for the CharlestonCounty Park and RecreationCommission. Burke High Schomedia center from 7 8:30 p.mFor more info, visit ccprc.com/ParksforTomorrow.


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Only into his fth week as the new President and CEO of EastCooper Meals On Wheels, George Roberts already deems hisnew career as extremely rewarding. A native of Atlanta,

Roberts spent 20 years in the corporate business world before movingto Charleston to work with the Historical Charleston Foundation.

Thanks to the recommendation of a friend, Roberts came to EastCooper Meals On Wheels in order to help serve a critical need in the

community.East Cooper Meals On Wheels serves 275 people on average in

the Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island,and Wando area, most of who are unable to leave their homes. Anastounding 90% of those recipients live below the poverty line, butRoberts and his team acknowledge that hunger can affect anyone, not

just the poverty stricken. 84% of those serviced by ECMOW are 60and older, and unable to prepare meals themselves. There are tonsof food pantries around, but a large portion of the people we deliver tocant cook, Roberts explains. ECMOW seeks to address those needsby providing prepared meals to those who would otherwise go hungry,and while some Meals On Wheels programs charge for their services,service with ECMOW is free.

Roberts looks forward to taking the organization to the next level.ECMOWs presence in the community has existed for 27 years, andeach year the needs continue to grow. As the new CEO, Robertshopes to challenge and inspire those within the community to rise

and meet the needs of their neighbors suffering from hunger.In order to meet those needs, Roberts emphasizes those who make

ECMOWs services possible: volunteers. Volunteers commit twohours each week to delivering food to those in need, but the impactthey have lasts a lifetime as relationships are formed and friendshipsmade. As the summer season gets underway, more volunteers areneeded to make deliveries possible. Roberts strongly encouragesthose in the community to get involved. Its a great opportunity forfamilies, and one of the easiest volunteer opportunities because of thesmall time frame. On a typicaldelivery day, the food arrives toECMOW from the donors around8 a.m. By 10 a.m., the food isloaded into the delivery cars andmost volunteers are already backby noon. Kids love it Robertsexplained. The longer volunteers

can commit, the better, but noamount of time is too small. Whatbetter way to spend the summerthan assisting those in need?With Roberts energy and the helpof newly committed volunteers,even more people suffering fromhunger can be reached, serviced,and helped.

For more information on how youcan get involved, call 881-9350 orvisit www.ecmow.org/volunteer.

Summer Volunteers NeededBY HANNAH DOCKERY

Irecently read an article titled, 6 Ways your Neighborhood is

Making You Gain Weight. After reading the article, I realized

how fortunate we are to live in an area that is conducive to living

a healthy lifestyle. According to the article, here are the biggest

neighborhood pitfalls that contribute to belly bulge, along with theSullivans Island way to counter these problems!

Problem: No SidewalksThe Sullivans Island fx: True, Sullivans doesnt have manysidewalks for pedestrians, other than along a good part of MiddleStreet. Fortunately, though, our streets are safe for walkers,runners, and bikers. The speed limit encourages motorists to driveslowly and be on the lookout for children and adults on foot.

Problem: Fast Food Restaurants Are EverywhereThe Sullivans Island Fix: Great restaurants can be foundthroughout the business district, showcasing fresh, localingredients. Not in the mood to go out, but want something quick?

The Co-Op has great, fresh, ready-made meals to take and prepareat home, or you can choose from a limited selection of ingredients

to design your own meal.

Problem: Fresh Produce Is Hard To FindThe Sullivans Island Fix: Mentioned above, the Co-Op stocksfresh, local produce. Also, you can take advantage of RosebankFarms CSA, and have a different variety of fresh produce deliveredfor you every week to the Co-Op.

Six Ways Our Neighborhood

is Not Making Us FatBY MEREDTIH NESLON

Healthy islandcontinues on page 17


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Acme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Atlanticville:With a casual and relaxingatmosphere, enjoy an extensivewine list and award-winningmenu, along with a Sundaybrunch menu.$$$883-9452www.atlanticville.net2063 Middle Street, SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard.$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle ofPalms, SC 29451

Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com

2213 Middle St SullivansIsland, SC 29482

High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,

wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, aswell as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com

80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StSullivans Island, SC

Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, a Sunday brunchmenu, and new sushi menu.$$$883-3355www.station22restaurant.com2205 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of fried

ounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$789-4107

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If you want to pick your own, be sure to check out our communitygarden, in front of the Battery Gadsden. Thanks to Carlsen Hueyand his organized group for their time, effort, and generosity inproviding island residents with a plethora of fresh veggies andherbs to pick on our own. Many islanders have pitched in at somepoint, contributing plants, fertilizer, mulch, and labor. With thenew sign painted by SIs own Chris Cordero, you cant miss it, sostop by and pick something for dinner!

Problem: No Bike Paths

The Sullivans Island Fix: As stated above, we are fortunate tohave safe streets on which to cycle. However, if you do plan to ride

your bike in the street, remember that not all drivers are cyclist-savvy. Always ride with a helmet and add on reectors and alight to make yourself more visible to drivers. The bike path fromSullivans to Mount Pleasant provides a link from the island to thequiet streets of the Old Village (just exercise extra caution on thebike path oncoming pedestrians and cyclists sometimes requireone to move off the path).Problem: Youre Living In Allergy CentralThe Sullivans Island Fix: Its okay to avoid outdoor exercise ondays when the pollen count is very high. Never fear, PrimeTimeis here! From personal training, to indoor cycling, to Boot Camp,and working out on your own at the gym, PrimeTime Fitness isless than two miles from anywhere on Sullivans Island, providinga safe haven for allergy sufferers to still get their workout in.

Problem: Your City Never Sleeps (and Neither Do You)Fortunately the extent of our noise pollution (for most of theisland, anyway), comes from dogs, the occasional chickens, andthe increase in re and rescue response during the summermonths. Bothersome noise can wreak serious havoc on yoursleepwhich in turn may lead to weight gain. Besides derailingthe expert-recommended seven to eight hours of sleep, the dailydrone of a loud town can also boost your blood pressure andelevate your heart rate.The Sullivans Island Fix: The sound of waves crashing can bea soothing sleep-inducer. We are lucky to not have the soundsof trafc, wild parties (for the most part), and close neighbors toinhibit our sleep.

As you can see, the lack of these six problems on our islanddoesnt allow for many excuses to not get out and get your

workout! True, PrimeTime Fitness is a gym, an indoor facility.However, the trainers and instructors at PrimeTime want you totake your tness outside. Take advantage of our surroundingsand go get t!

To read the article mentioned in this column, go to: http://www.

foxnews.com/health/2012/06/01/6-ways-your-neighborhood-

is-making-gain-weight/?utm_campaign=Feed:%20foxnews/

health%20%28Internal%20-%20Health%20-%20Text%29&utm_

medium=feed&utm_source=feedburner&intcmp=obnetwork.

Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc,

on Sullivans Island. Certied through AFAA, ACE, and TPI as

a group tness instructor,

personal trainer, and golf tness

professional, Meredith has been

bringing tness to the East Cooper

area for twenty years. Offeringgroup tness classes, indoor

cycling, private yoga, personal

training, massage therapy, golf

tness training, and monthly

gym membership, Meredith

divides her time between the

gym on Sullivans Island and

limited in-home training on

Daniel Island, where she resides

along with her husband Mark.

Meredith can be reached with

your tness questions at 883-

0101, or Meredith@primetimet.

net.

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Do you know what this is?

Kids, send your guess for this weeksEye Spy to: [email protected]

Please include your mailing address withyour submission.

Amanda Robison correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy, it was theturtle statue at front beach.The rst person to send in the correctanswer for this issue will receive a coupon for a FREE ice cream at

Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.

Eye Spy

Congratulation to all

of the campers who

participated in the

Challenger Soccer Camp

this past June 11 15, and

the Rising Stars Basketball

Camp from June 18 22 at

the Isle of Palms Recreation

Center. Be sure to check out

the many activities for all

ages offered at the Rec Center

throughout the summer!

For more information,

visit www.iop.net or call

886-8294. The Isle of Palms

Recreation Center is locatedat 24 Twenty-Eighth Ave.

Summer of Sports

R I S I N G S T A R S B A S K E T B A L L C A M P

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FINANCIAL

Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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Summer is here which means a vacation most likely isnt far

away. Whether youre hitting the road, jumping on a plane, or

even enjoying a staycation at home, youre probably looking

forward to some down time with your family. But not every aspect

of your life should be relaxed. Specically, you dont want to take avacation from investing, which means you need to become a diligent,

year-round investor.

Here are a few suggestions that can help:

Keeponinvesting. Dont head to the investment sidelines

when the nancial markets experience volatility. You dont

want to be a nonparticipant when things turn around

because, historically, the early stage of any market rally is

generally when the biggest gains occur. Keep in mind that past

performance of the market is not a guarantee of future results.

Keeplearning. In just about any classroom, the best students

are the ones who get the most out of their education and put

their learning to the best use. And the same is true of the

investment world: The more you know about the forces that

affect your investments performance, and about why you ownthe investments you do, the more likely you are to make the

right moves and the less likely youll be to make hasty and

unwise decisions.

Keepyourfocusonthelongterm. As an investor, you

need to look past those events such as natural disasters,

recession fears and political instability abroad that may

have noticeable short-term effects on the nancial markets

but little impact over the longer term. So instead of making

investment decisions based on todays headlines, think about

what you want your nancial picture to look like in 10, 20,

or 30 years and take the appropriate steps to help make that

picture materialize. These steps include following a long-

term, disciplined investment strategy thats suitable for your

individual needs, making adjustments as time goes on and

working with a professional nancial advisor who knows your

situation and can help you make the right choices.

Keeplookingforgrowthopportunities. To achieve yourlong-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, youll

need to own growth-oriented investments, such as stocks

and other investments that contain equities. The percentage

of your holdings devoted to stocks should be based on your

risk tolerance, time horizon and proximity to retirement. But

no matter what your situation, you want a portfolio thats

designed to help you meet your investment goals.

Keeprelyingonhardworkinginvestments.To help

ensure your investments are working hard for you, choose

those vehicles that can help you in multiple ways. For example,

when you invest in a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored

retirement plan, your money grows on a tax-deferred basis,

which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed

in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. (Keep in

mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawalsprior to age 59 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus,

you typically fund your 401(k) with pretax dollars, so the

more you put in each year, the lower your taxable income.

Furthermore, with the choices available in your plan, you can

create a good mix of investments.

Enjoy your vacation this summer. But no matter what the season,

dont take a break from investing. Your efforts may pay off nicely for

you in the future.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local

Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Financial FocusD O N T T A K E A VA C A T I O N F R O M I N V E S T I N G

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COMPUTER CORNER

So you have your businessup and running, doinggreat and you go online to

check your emails and nothing!What happened?

This is a continuation of the lastcolumn in which I talked aboutusing Outlook. Any email programthat downloads your onlineemails to your business/personalcomputer is good for you and itcan be Apples Mail, WindowsOutlook, or Live Mail. You canuse Mozillas Thunderbird, OperaMail, or Pegasus to name just afew free local (on your computer)email programs. The main thingis you want to use a programthat ultimately has all your emaillocated in-house and not on someserver somewhere.

When you go to Yahoo, Gmail,Hotmail, Live mail, or any other

site on the internet to retrieveyour emails and send them, theyare not on your computer, theyare on that corporations harddrive sitting in some room. If ahacker gets into your little sliceof that hard drive by hackingin, tricking you into giving themthe username, and passwordor other means, they can andwill do harm. They can lock you

out, have all your emails sentto another account, delete allthe emails, use your contacts tosend out bogus email, and justgenerally make you have a reallybad day. When you have an in-house email program you canhave your contacts on your harddrive along with all the emailsthat you deem important enoughto keep.

So if that hacker attacksyour online email account he/she may get the last 14 days(depending on what you set) ofemails and no contacts because

you have transferred all data offthe internet and into your harddrive. And you have the last 14days of email downloaded alsoso even if they remove them youare OK. Online hacking of emailaccounts are on the rise and

cause massive problems for thegeneral public and especially forsmall businesses.

Take the time to check onyour email protocols, considermoving all emails locally to yourcomputer, learn one of the emailprograms, and protect yourvaluable business data. If you arenot sure of how to start, pleasecontact a professional like myself

and we can set up everythingfor you. Pick a program, learnit, and protect yourself and yourcompany from other insidiousways that hackers are using toharm you. Data today is thelifeblood of business, dont let

yours bleed away.

If you need immediateassistance you can always callRent A Bob at 822-7794 or emailat [email protected].

Small Businesses and E-mailBY BOB HOOPER


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