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It seems like the perfectoutcome. Both sides in theongoing dispute over the

building of Sullivans IslandElementary school left theCharleston County CourthouseFriday clutching feelings ofvictory.

We are very happy withtoday's ruling, said Sullivan'sIsland resident Karen Coste, arepresentative of Islanders for aSmaller School, said. While wewill not get the chance to vote,at least we heard a judge tell ourelected ofcials that what theydid was illegal. We hope othertowns will not try what our town

council did.We welcome the courts

decision that Sullivans IslandTown Council acted correctly andlawfully in response to the Petitionfor Initiative and Referendum onthe Sullivans Island ElementarySchool, said Mayor Pro Tem

Jerry Kaynard on behalf of theTown of Sullivans Island.

Huh? said the rest of theisland.

It appears that both sides tookaway different interpretations ofthe oral rulings handed down by

Judge Dennis on Friday, May 16.Both agree the judge ruled the

Town did not deprive the plaintiffsof their constitutional rights tovote, and that he declared thepetition the citizens presented the

Town Council in 2011 was legallyinvalid - the two main complaintsin the lawsuit. But they disagreeon whether the judge ruled the

Town acted illegally in declaring

Huntington, a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle,

was returned to the ocean on May 5 afteran extended stay at the South Carolina

Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital.Last May Peter Gerace and his son Cullen were

boating in the area and saw Huntington oatingand unable to dive in the waters off HuntingtonBeach State Park. Recognizing that the largeloggerhead was in trouble, they brought the turtleaboard the boat and contacted SCDNR.

Upon admittance to the Aquarium's Sea Turtle

Hospital, it was determined that Huntington was

anemic and had abnormally low levels of proteinin the blood. Radiographs revealed an intestinalimpaction and excessive gas in the intestineswhich caused the buoyancy disorder. Treatmentincluded vibrational therapy, enemas, uidsand tube feeding of mineral oils to break up theimpaction, which passed approximately four

Huntingtonheads home

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T O O K P L A C E O N I O P , M A Y 5

BY KATE DITLOFFFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

'We won,' say

both sides inSIES lawsuitS C H O O L W I L L O P E N

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BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERFCullen Gerace waves goodbye to Huntington.


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Fire Dept. kept busy as beachgoers fock to island1 D R O W N S , 2 R E S C U E D O N I O P B E A C H E S


The Isle of Palms re departmentkicked off the summer seasonwith a busy week or two rescuing

people from the water. Unfortunately,despite an incredibly prompt response,22-year-old Jermaine Choice from NorthCharleston drowned on Wednesday, May7 near 22nd Avenue.

Choice was pulled from the water bybystanders who then administered CPR.

It was a witnessed event, ChiefGraham of the IOP re department saidin an interview with Island Eye News.He was pulled out without delay, CPRwas started without delay and he wastransported without delay.

He was later pronounced dead at thehospital.

Based on the info we gained on scenewe believe it may not have been a ripcurrent, she said We believe the personmay have stepped off the ledge of a sand

bar.The next day the departmentresponded to another water rescue,this time at the pier. Two young maleswere swimming close to the pier andgot caught in the current. They sufferedscrapes and cuts from hanging on to thepilings on the pier, but were otherwiserecovered safely.

Weve responded to several waterrescues so far this year, Grahamsaid. A couple of weeks ago we had a

paddleboard wash up on shore whichprompted a search that cost megamoney. It turned out the guy was ne.If he had just called someone it wouldhave saved a lot of resources.

Letting someone know where you areat all times is an important safety factor.It is also essential people be aware ofthe dangers inherent to ocean-basedactivities.

Cynthia Wilson at the County Parkofce explained to the Island Eye Newsthat swimmers should not swim within500 feet of the pier. Additionally, the ripcurrents we are experiencing between14th and 22nd avenues are particularlybad, she said.

Rip currents are channels of waterthat ow out into the ocean. They canbe very strong and move very fastup to8 miles an hour. Rips pull people awayfrom shore, but will not pull a person

under. They may be narrow, or up toover 100 yards wide. An estimated 80percent of all surf rescues are due to ripcurrents.

Swimming near a lifeguard is highlyrecommended. Currently, lifeguardsare on duty at County beach parks(Isle of Palms, Folly Beach and KiawahBeachwalker) on weekends only from 9a.m. 7 p.m. beginning Memorial Daythe beach parks will have lifeguards onduty every day through mid-August.

What Does a Rip Current Look Like?

Churning, choppy water Different water color Foam or seaweed moving seaward Break in the wave pattern

What To Do If You Get Caught In a Rip Current: Dont panic Do not try to swim against the current Swim along the shoreline to get out of the rip Swim back to the shore diagonally (away from

the rip) Wave for help if you are in trouble

The aftermath of two swimmers at IOP pier on May 8.


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Tuesday, May 27

City Council Meeting7 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Monday, June 2

Public Safety Committee10 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Recreation Committee5 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, June 3

Personnel Committee10 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Board of Zoning Appeals5:30 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wedneday, June 4

Public Works Committee5:30 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, June 5

Livability Court5 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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

Wednesday, May 28

Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI with

Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30 a.m.2213 Middle Street.

Monday, June 2

PUBLIC HEARING:FY15 Municipal Budget6 p.m.

2050 Middle Street

Council WorkshopCouncil workshop will beginimmediately after public hearing.2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, June 3

Municipal Court*5 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, June 4

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, May 28.

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* 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.

Civic Calendar

Recycle - THURSDAY, MAY 29 - Recycle

The Isle of Palms is

considering adopting aparking permit system nextsummer to monitor the amountof people on the beach and makesure there is a safe amount ofpeople on the Island at all times.

The primary motivation for thiswork is safety, Emily Dziuban,assistant to the Isle of Palms cityadministrator said. Each seasonthe island is visited by more folksand plans have been announcedfor more development to occur inneighboring communities. CityCouncil hopes to nd a balancebetween the number of visitorson the island and the Citysability to keep them safe andprovide medical and emergency

assistance.

Currently, there are one

thousand metered parking spaceson IOPs Front Beach. Visitorscan also park within the rightof way that boarder residentsproperties. However, this right-of-way parking is limited.

This Island cannot providea parking space for everyonethat wants to come over here,said Sandy Ferencz, city councilmember.

The Island ends up havinga huge population issue onthe beaches and on residentsproperties during the summermonths. The town of IOP hashired Stantec, an engineering,consulting, and design servicescompany, to work with the town

to investigate the potential for aparking permit implementationplan, create an on-street parkingreview, and look at on-streetparking eld verication. Stantecwas contracted to work on theseprojects on Nov. 2, 2013 andthe last of their contracts endedon Feb. 28, 2014. Stantec hascreated a comprehensive mapdetailing the available shoulderdistance along all roadways onthe City of Isle of Palms from theproperty lines to the edge of theroadway pavement. According toStantecs report on beachfrontparking, nearly 60 percentis blocked by obstructions.Obstructions can be owerbeds,trees, or other things that are inthe right of way area. Over 600

properties on IOP are currently

obstructed.What will be done aboutobstructions is a difcult ifnot impossible problem, BarbBergwerf, IOP council membersaid. IOP homeowners cannotput anything on their propertyin the SCDOT area without rstgetting a permit. If a person hasobstructions in their property theDOT issues a notice.

DOT has issued a noticeto the people they are out ofcompliance... and nothing elsehappens it just sits there withthem out of compliance, Linda

Tucker, city administrator, said.The object of all this is to

protect the quality of life of our

residents not become thestates parking lot, Bergwerfsaid.

Stantec has proposed to startthe permit program next summer,running from May 15 throughSeptember 15. It will most likelybe paid. They have also proposedrestricting the permit to certainhours of the day; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.was suggested.

The number of permits will bediscussed after the Memorial Dayand Fourth of July weekend,Bergwerf said. Stantec will bedoing intense research includinghourly yovers to study thedensity, movement, and trafcbackups. After this study they

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IOP considering beach parking permitsP L A N B E I N G I N V E S T I G A T E D T O K E E P T H E I S L A N D

S A F E D U R I N G T H E B E A C H S E A S O N

BY KATHRYN CASEYFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Monday, May 26

Memorial DayCity administrative ofces forboth islands will be closed.


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Beaches on IOP go greenBY KATHRYN CASEY

ISLAND EYE NEWS REPORTER

The Isle of Palms is leading the way inkeeping our beaches clean and green.A program to implement recycling on

the citys beaches could go into effect assoon as Memorial Day, according to Mayor

Dick Cronin.We are the rst in parade of hopefullyothers to encourage visitors to recycle thematerials they take down there, he said atthe April city council meeting.

On April 22, the Ways and MeansCommittee discussed the possible benetof adding recycling bins to the beachentrances. Currently, Isle of Palms has

yellow plastic trash bins; a blue bin will beadded for recycling materials.

Linda Tucker, city administrator,expressed the excitement the committee feltat the idea of recycling bins on the beach, andin addition, said it was something the Citywanted to do. However, nding the money

withinthebudgethas beentricky.

Wherewe getinto thedifcultyofmakingdecisionsis abouthow tofund it,

Tucker

said. There is an expense of materials tobe picked up, the materials, and to keep theoperation gong.

The city has decided to go ahead however,under the assumption that Charleston

County will be able to pick up most of thebill.Charleston County is looking at a

program to pay us starting FY15, but if wewant to do it sooner than July then thatwould fall to us. Weve taken decision toproceed and take up cost of $7,200 out ofour state ATAX between now and July 1.If Charleston Countys budget doesnt passthen the Isle of Palms will be responsible forpaying for the program for the balance of the

year.The blue recycling barrels have been

ordered, and as soon as the City receivesthem and they are appropriately marked,they will be deployed alongside the yellowbarrels, Tucker said.

The program could go into effect as soonas Memorial Day, basically as soon as theblue barrels are delivered and placed on thebeach.

Once it does, Schupp Enterprises willservice them and take the recyclables to acentral location for the county to collect andtransport to the recycling center.

Upon departure from the beach, residentsand visitors are encouraged to deposit theirrecyclables in the blue recycle containerand their trash/garbage in the yellow trashcontainer, Tucker said.

Public hearing on

SI Town budgetSTAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The Town of Sullivan's Island will holda public hearing on the municipalbudget for the 2014-2015 scal year on

Monday, June 2, 2014 at 6 p.m. at SullivansIsland Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street.

Current Fiscal Year Revenues:$4,406,660Projected Revenues 2014/2015:$4,273.320Change in revenues:3%Current Fiscal Year Millage:29.3 mills

Current Fiscal Year Expenditures:$4,136,162Projected Expenditures:$4,418,611

Percentage Change in Expenditures:6.8%Estimated Millage for 2014-2015:$1,776,000

The public is encouraged to attend andoffer public feedback to Council. For moreinformation on the nancials of the town visithttp://sullivansisland-sc.com/departments/Financial.aspx.

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will report to City Council in lateJuly as to the numbers on theIsland and trafc impact. Fromthat we will decide on a numberthat will be safe.

In addition to having thepermits restricted to certainmonths and hours of the day,Stantec has also proposedhaving three different permits.One would be a day pass, for

day trippers, a second wouldbe a weekly pass for touristsrenting a house for the week, anda third would be a season longpass for frequent beach visitors.IOP residents would be treatedthe same as visitors, and if theywanted to park in the right ofway they will be required to havea permit.

Once the Council decides onwhich method is best, they willhave 10 months to educate thepublic, Bergwerf said. Theserecommendations are stillunder review by the PlanningCommission and City Counciland will not be decided uponuntil the end of this calendar

year.This parking program could

be creating more issues thanthe council has prepared for,however.

Theyre creating a biggerproblem then they imagine,Richard Brendel, a resident ofFolly Beach said. Brendel believesthat the parking permit programplaced on IOP will drive more

trafc toward other beaches,including Folly.

He isnt alone in this thought,Gina Rowe, a Sullivans Islandbusiness owner, believes thepermit plan on IOP will affectthe parking situation onSullivans.

Especially when people arecoming from Goose Creek, shesaid. Theyre not going to turnaround once theyve loaded uptheir cars and gotten their kidsready. Theyre going to look

for the next available place topark (for free), which could beSullivans.

I would think Sullivans willhave to come to terms withtheir own parking challenge,Bergwerf said.

The next step in the processis for Stantec to continue tocollect data.

Stantec will spend thisbeach season gatheringinformation regarding thenumbers of visitors and theirpatterns, said Dziuban. TheCity is installing new trafccounters at the intersectionof the Connector and PalmBoulevard and at Breach Inlet.Stantec will also be on theisland during peak visitationweeks, such as Memorial Dayweekend, to record data.

The next meeting betweenStantec and the PlanningCommission has been set forAugust 21 at 5:30 p.m.


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weeks after admission. Additional care included antibiotics, vitaminsupplements and a healthy diet.

A little over a year later and the 150lb loggerhead had returned tofull health and was ready to go back home. He was released in frontof cheering crowds at the IOP state park with the assistance of the

father and son who had helped rescue him.If you nd a sick or injured sea turtle, contact the SCDNR sea

turtle hotline at 800.922.5431. You can also help care for sea turtlesin recovery in the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Rescue Program by goingto scaquarium.org and making a donation, and by visiting the SouthCarolina Aquarium and booking a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sea

Turtle Hospital.

To track the progress of current patients in recovery, visit the SeaTurtle Rescue Program blog at scaquarium.org.

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Peter and Cullen lead Huntington back to the sea. PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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The Beach Company, of Charleston, SC, announcesthat major renovations at Island Center on Isle ofPalms wrapped up as Harris Teeter opened April 30.

Owned by Pastime Amusement Company and managed byThe Beach Company, the 55-year-old property underwenta major rehabilitation as the previous grocery building wasdemolished, and a brand new one was built to suit thespecications of a new Harris Teeter supermarket.

Isle of Palms residents and visitors will now have on-Islandaccess to a full-service butchers market, farmers marketproduce, full-service oral department, artisan bakery,pharmacy and an extensive wine and beer selection.

Three new restaurants are also making their homes atIsland Center. Bushido Japanese fusion restaurant, YobeYogurt, and Pizza Hut open in May.

The Isle of Palms deserves a Class A shopping center intheir own neighborhood, said Leonard Way, Vice Presidentof Asset and Property Management of The Beach Company.The upgrades at Island Center were planned to better servethe Isle of Palms community.

The Island Center renovations also included new roofs anda new faade, the demolition of a former bank building, threetenant relocations and an additional building rehabilitation.One

2,000 sf outparcel remains available for lease.

Three newrestaurants join

Harris TeeterI S L A N D C E N T E R M A K E O V E R B R I N G S

Q U A L I T Y A N D C O N V E N I E N C E T O I O PBY KAREN BACOT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS Sullivans Island ParkFoundation is beginning theprocess of landscaping Stith

Park prior to the new Town Hallbeing built adjacent to the park.

Part of the plan for the town hallincludes some park enhancementsand the public restroomswhichweve been asking for twenty years,Mary Jane Watson, Sullivans Islandcouncil member, said.

At the Park Foundation wereworking on our conceptual planfor the park, she said. Wevespoken to tree experts andlandscape professionals and theyvedetermined the park on the side bythe bandstand is over populated

with oak. We want to remove sixof the oak and replace them in theback toward the mound.

Additionally, two BradfordPears that have reached their lifeexpectancy and are planned to beremoved as are ve river birch thatare dead. They will be replaced bysomething other than river birchWatson said.

The Park Foundation has beenvery lucky, weve had successful

fundraisers so we want to getworking on our master plan for thepark, Watson said. We want tomove forward get some sunlight andsome grass and more play area in thepark. Thats why weve asked councilto remove six trees and replace themelsewhere. Everybody weve talkedto say its over populated, and thatswhy theres no grass, so we whatwe want to do is thin it out a littlebit. Everything except for the twoBradford Pears will be replaced.

Town Council is scheduled tovote on the landscaping plan atthe Tuesday, May 20 meeting.If any residents want to provideinput before the project begins

contact Mary Jane Watson [email protected] actual cutting wont begin untilthe middle to the end of June.

The trees proposed to be cutdown are currently tagged, shesaid. If it has a red band around it,it is going to be cut down.

A map of the proposed removals isalso available at the Towns websitewww.sullivansisland-sc.com.

Stith Park treesscheduled to be cut

T R E E - R E M O V A L W I L L H E L P P R O V I D E S U N L I G H T,

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The Ben Sawyer CausewayMulti-use Path ImprovementProject was originally set to

wrap up this month. Is thatstill the case?

The ofcial contract completiondate is and has alwaysbeen June 16. We were hopefullyto be fully complete by May 23,Memorial Day weekend, but thecontractor will not meet thisgoal. If work is not substantiallycomplete by June 16 thecontractor, L&L Contractors, willincur penalties.

Hows it coming so far?Overall, good. While we wontmake our goal date of fullcompletion by Memorial Day weekend, the work is progressingsatisfactorily and being constructed per plans and specications.

What has slowed down the work, if its been slowed down at all?The contractor got off to a slow start which was primarily due tobeing restricted to working at night. This was a stipulation fromSCDOT, no daytime lane closures, in an effort to limit disruptions tothe public. We discussed the situation with SCDOT and they agreedto adjust the working hours so that limited lane closures could takeplace during the day time. This has signicantly improved the paceof construction allowing the contractor to get back on schedule. So,

County staff along with SCDOTare doing all that we can to assistthe contractor in improving

production.

As people head to the beach onSullivans Island this weekendand in the coming weeks, whatshould they look out for in theconstruction process?While no work will be going onduring the weekend, motoristshould still be aware that thisis a work zone and travel withcaution adhering to all signage.Paving of the new asphalt path iscomplete on the Mount Pleasantside of the bridge. Grading andbase installation is underway on

the Sullivans Island side of the bridge. We are hopeful that the pathon the Sullivans Island side will be paved the week of May 19.

Whats left to do with the project?Paving of the new path on the Sullivans Island side, installationof sweetgrass plants between the path and roadway, vegetativestabilization (grassing) of the site including the slope between thepath and marsh, and general site cleanup remain.

Update on Ben Sawyer Causewayimprovement project

BY ERIC ADAMS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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the petition invalid.Before we descend too far

into legal jargon, the crux of thematter is this. Islanders for aSmaller School presented TownCouncil with a petition in 2011seeking a referendum to requirethe new school be no larger thanthe existing one and that the newschool be submitted for review bythe Towns Design Review Board.

The Town Council, after seekinglegal advice, declared that suchan ordinance was outside their

powers and proceeded to seek adeclaratory judgment in supportof its decision from the courts.

That lawsuit was never ledhowever, due to the citys inabilityto identify a defendant.

Under South Carolina StateLaw, when citizens present theirgovernment with a petition itmust do one of the following: 1.Work with the petitioners to crafta mutually-agreed petition 2.Hold a referendum 3. Take theissue before a judge.

Islanders for a Smaller Schoolsay Judge Dennis ruled in theirfavor on this point and that the

Town acted illegally by violatingthe plaintiffs right by neitheradopting their ordinance orconducting a referendum on it.

We are awaiting a detailedwritten order from the judgewith the basis for his ruling,Rutledge Young III, attorney for

the plaintiffs, said in an interviewwith Island Eye News. But thevoters prevailed on their requestto have the judge state whetherthe Town Council lacked theauthority to do what they did.

Trenholm Walker, the lawyerrepresenting the town, said inan email to Island Eye News:The judge said that the ultimatequestion of legal validity is for thecourts, not council. The Townnever disputed the court has thenal say. The judge found nothingwrong with the way the town

approached things. It broughta lawsuit to determine thevalidity of the initiated ordinanceand dismissed it months afterplaintiffs brought this case. The

judge said there was no reason forthe town to serve and prosecutethe earlier case. The plaintiffs'lawsuit did basically the samethingtest the legal validity ofthe initiated ordinance.

The Judges written ruling,which will clarify matters, has not

been published yet. Traditionally,a draft of the order is prepared bythe side that won the case. Walkersaid Judge Dennis has directed

him to prepare an order enteringjudgment in favor of the Town.

No matter what the nalwritten order says, or how it isphrased, what will not change arethe results of the Judges rulings.

There will not be a referendum on

the size and design of the school, asthe petition originally requested,because the Judge ruled that thepetition was defective. In August,as scheduled, the children ofSullivans Island will enter theirbrand new 72,000 square footschool on the beachfront.

No one won, Mayor MikePerkis, who was unable to attendteh trial, said Its black and white.Its the facts. We believe we got outof it what we wanted. Now, how dowe move forward.

Town Council welcomes theinput and suggestions of all of itsresidents, including all residentswho signed the Petition," Kaynard

said. We are a small communityand we are all neighbors. Ourgovernment works better whenall residents participate. TownCouncil wants to encourage thecontinuing involvement by allour residents, especially thosewho signed the Petition for aReferendum. Hopefully, thatwill make Town Council a moreeffective government. Residentssuggestions are important andessential in preserving andimproving our quality of life onthis special island.

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Sophia and Michael McCoy share their love of reading withRed Dog and handler, Sis Nunnally. Star Therapy Dogs enjoystories and welcome booklovers of all ages at the Edgar Allan

Poe Library on the second Saturday of every month from 10:30 to11:30 a.m.

Poe's goesto the dogs

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

"NO ONE WON. ITS BLACK AND WHITE. ITS THE FACTS. WE

BELIEVE WE GOT OUT OF IT WHAT WE WANTED. NOW, HOW DO

WE MOVE FORWARD." ~Mayor Perkis


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Friends of Sullivans Island Elementary Schoolare offering people the opportunity to show theirsupport for the new school and its mission by

purchasing an individualized brick to be placed at

the front entrance.

There are two options: 4x8 brick with three lines of text, 18 characters

per line $150 8x8 brick with six lines of text, 18 characters

per line - $300

A 1.5x3 commemorative brick with theinscription on it comes with each brick.

Visit www.friendsofsies.org orwww.bricksrus.com/order/sies.

Home Team BBQs Sullivans Island locationcelebrated 5 years with a special weekend of fun andfood May 15 through 17. Events included specials

on Gamechanger Pints and live music from MicrowaveDave & The Nukes, Stewart & Winfeld and Gracie Curran& High Falutin'. It is hard to believe it has been fve yearssince we opened our Sullivans Island location but we areexcited to celebrate, stated Sean Daniher, manager ofthe location, pictured here on opening day 2008.

Happy birthdayHome Team!


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Local historian Suzannah Smith Miles came by her love of theLowcountry honestly. Raised on Charlestons peninsula, Milesmoved with her family to Sullivans Island at the age of ten.

In her new book, The Islands: Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms,An Illustrated History, Miles goes into detail about the history of thetwo islands. She also describes an idyllic childhood growing up on theislands.

We island kids on SullivansIsland and Isle of Palms hada truly enviable childhood.

The abandoned forts were ourplaygrounds, places for explorationand thrilling games of hide-and-seek. We had the beachoh, didwe have the beach.

Miless passion for history

started even before she arrivedon Sullivans Island. At the ageof ve, Miles dug up a canon ballright near her historic downtown

home.Right then I was bitten by the history bug, Miles said with a laugh.She carried that love of the past with her to the islands.Yes, we wild island children had fun but even then we were cognizant

of the history around us. We knew the islands were different, that welived in a place famous for its past, Miles writes. We didnt simplylearn history. We lived it.

Miles has written several books about the coastal areas of SouthCarolina, but says The Islands was a true labor of love. The booktakes a closer look at life on the islands from the early 1700s untilthe beginning of the 20th century, something Miles says few havedone before. In fact, according to Miles, over half of the book is newinformation that has never been published.

Miless work on The Islands began ten years ago, and researchingthe book soon became her life. Spending countless hours going throughold newspapers, photographs and maps allowed Miles to stumble onsome truly interesting stories about the beginnings of what we nowknow as Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms.

One of her main goals was to make the book as visually appealingas possible, and Miles credits the Library of Congress, US Navy, USArmy and US Coast Guard for supplying her with some amazingphotographs. Local photographer Marnie Hughes provided pictures ofthe islands as they are today, and many others contributed picturesfrom their personal collections.

Despite her years documenting the history of the area, Miles foundherself surprised by some of the facts that she uncovered for this book.Some of her particular favorites included the diary of Dr. ThompsonFoster, a surgeon who arrived on Long Island (now known as theIsle of Palms) during the June 1776 Battle of Fort Sullivan, and thehistory of African Americans on the islands. Overall, Miles says thatis was a pleasure learning about some of the famous and infamouspersonalities who made up early coastal South Carolina.

Miles relied on her own background in publishing to get her bookinto the hands of the public. Now in its second printing, Miles saysthat the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

Revealing a place famous for its pastH I S T O R I A N A N D A U T H O R S U Z A N N A H S M I T H M I L E S C E L E B R A T E S H E R H O M E I N N E W B O O K

BY ANNE HARRIS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Sullivans Island native and local historian Suzannah Miles Smith at her

home in Mount Pleasant.

WE ISLAND KIDS ON SULLIVANS ISLAND AND ISLE OF

PALMS HAD A TRULY ENVIABLE CHILDHOOD.

The Edgar Allan Poe Maybook club will discussion"A Hundred Flowers" on

Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.at the Edgar Allan Poe BranchLibrary. Refreshmentswill be served. Questions?Contact [email protected] or843.883.3914.

A powerful new novel about

an ordinary family facingextraordinary times at thestart of the Chinese CulturalRevolution.

China, 1957. ChairmanMao has declared a newopenness in society: Leta hundred owers bloom;let a hundred schoolsof thought contend.Many intellectuals fearit is only a trick, and KaiYings husband, Sheng, ateacher, has promised notto jeopardize their safetyor that of their young son,

Tao.

A Hundred Flowers by Gail TsukiyamaBY CONNIE DARLING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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February 4: TuesdaySuspicious Circumstances/Trespassing:Hartnett Boulevard.

The victim reported that asubject living on 29th Avenuehas been trespassing on theirproperty. The subject allegedlyentered onto the property andplugged an extension cord into

an exterior, rear outlet andthereafter ran the extension cordto his residence on 29th Avenue.An Ofcer responded to thesuspect residence and observedthe extension cord being used toprovide electricity to a number ofappliances.

February 11: TuesdayBurglary:Grand PavilionBoulevard. The complainantreported that unknown person(s)entered into the rental propertyand stole a at screen television.

The residence has not beenoccupied since last Thanksgiving.

Fraud:Carolina Boulevard.The victim reported thatsometime between 01/27/2014and 01/28/2014 unknownperson(s) cloned her cellularaccount information, resultingin $4330.70 in usage charges.Almost all charges originatedfrom Cuba.

February 20: ThursdayPetit Larceny: Palm Boulevard.

The victim reported thatunknown person(s) stole six blue,marker-type reectors from thefront of his residence.

February 21: FridayPetit Larceny:Palm Boulevard.

The victim reported thatunknown person(s) stole anAV Receiver from within hisrental residence. There were noindications of forced entry.

February 24: MondayPetit Larceny:41st Avenue. Thecomplainant reported that a boatleft the fuel dock without payingfor fuel. Contact was made withthe boat owner who advised hethought his girlfriend had paidfor the fuel. After the bill waspaid, the complainant did notwish to pursue charge.

March 1: SaturdaySimple Assault/Assault on aPolice Ofcer:Conch Court.Ofcers were dispatched toan assault in progress. Uponarrival, the suspect had ed thescene. The subject was quicklylocated hiding in landscapingbushes surrounding the

victims residence. The subjectwas placed under arrest. Asearch of his person, incidentto arrest produced a quantityof marijuana, of which he wasalso charged. The subject wastransported to a local medicalfacility for treatment of theinjuries he sustained duringthe physical altercation. Uponarrival at the hospital, the subjectbecame hostile and physicallyassaulted an Ofcer.

March 7: FridayTheft From Motor Vehicle:Grand Pavilion Boulevard.

The complainant reported that

unknown person(s) removed aring from the inside of her vehiclewhile she was staying in WildDunes for the weekend. No forcedentry.

March 8: SaturdaySimple Assault:Grand PavilionBoulevard. The victim reportedthat he and a cab driver arguedover the amount of a fare whenthe cab driver pulled out a gunand pointed it at him, threateninghis life. The gun was recoveredby responding ofcers anddetermined to be a BB gun. Thecab driver was arrested at thescene.

March 9: SundayTheft From Motor Vehicle:OceanBlvd. Victim stated unknownperson(s) removed her pursefrom inside her parked vehicle.

The victims purse contained$104.00 in cash, ID, passport,and a credit card. The victimsvehicle was secured except forthe sunroof. No forced entry.

March 10: MondayGrand Larceny: Palm Boulevard.

The complainant reported thata black male with dreadlocksremoved $10,000 worth of scrap

copper wiring from a constructionsite. The male suspect left ina burgundy Ford F150 pickuptruck.

March 12: WednesdayIdentity Theft: Morgan PlaceDrive. The victim reported thathe discovered a discrepancy on

his credit report after receivinga letter from a collection agencyfor a debt that was not his.Furthermore, the victim statedhe received an income tax refundcheck for this tax year despite thefact he had not yet led. Therewas an additional name writtenon the check.

March 14: FridayBreach of Trust:Palm Boulevard.Victim stated that the deliverydriver for their company soldexcess product off his deliverytruck for cash and then kept theproceeds.

March 18: TuesdayTheft From Motor Vehicle:Waterway Boulevard. Thevictim reported that while shewas watching television, sheheard a disturbance outside herresidence. Upon investigating,she discovered that unknownperson(s) had entered into hervehicle and stole a quantity ofcash from her wallet, whichshe had left lying on the centerconsole. The victim also statedthat shortly after she exitedher residence to investigate thedisturbance, she observed agolf cart, occupied by two (2)white male subjects in the area.Ofcers patrolled the area for the

subjects, with negative ndings.

March 21: FridayTrespassing:Ensign Court.Ofcers responded to the areain reference to a burglary thathad just occurred, where a whitemale subject was seen exitingthe vacant residence and eeingthe area on foot. A descriptionof the subject was provided toall responding ofcers who wereable to locate the subject in thearea of Waterway Boulevardand Timber Lane. The victimpositively identied the subject,

who was subsequently placedunder arrest. The same subjectwas the primary suspect inseveral thefts that occurred in

January, 2014. During interviewwith Investigators, the subjectconfessed to being on theproperty without permission, aswell as two (2) previously reported

thefts.

March 24: MondayBurglary:Cameron Boulevard.

The victim reported that he hearda noise in his kitchen and wentto investigate. He then discoveredthat unknown subject(s) hadremoved two bottles of winefrom the kitchen. Victim furtherreported seeing an unknownwhite male subject looking in hiswindow two days prior duringearly morning hours, after whichthe victim stated he was missinga bottle of rum.

March 29: Saturday

SimpleAssault:Front Beach.Ofcers responded to the areain reference to an assault thathad just occurred. The victimstated he had been pushed byanother patron of the businessafter a brief argument. The victimwished to pursue charges butwas unable to locate or pick outthe subject who pushed him.

The victim neither reported anyinjuries nor showed any signs ofinjury.

Petit Larceny: Palm Boulevard.The victim reported thatunknown subject(s) removeda glass table top from a tablelocated on her front porch. This

incident is likely related to aprevious incident, where anotherglass table top was removed fromthe same front porch and foundby the victim shattered in thestreet on 03/22/14.

Simple Assault: Front Beach. Thevictim reported he was struck inhis head by another male subjectwhile in an argument over a taxi.

The victim showed no signs ofinjury and did not wish to pursueany charges.

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ondays

ore and More:30-11:30 a.m. Isle of Palmscreation Center. Build coreuscles and a sculpted body withis $10 class every Monday. Forore information visit www.iop.netcall 843.886.8294.

allet (2-5 yrs)ondays 4/21-5/12, 12:30 p.m.-p.m., Isle of Palms Recreationnter. $50 residents fee and5 non-residential fee. For moreformation call 843.886.8294 orsit www.iop.net.

esdays

orytime:30 a.m. Time for Twos at

dgar Allan Poe/Sullivans Islandanch. Starting June 3.

ount Pleasant Farmers Market30-7 p.m. Corner of Colemand Simmons Street

i Chi/Qigonga.m.-12 p.m. at the Isle of

lms Recreation Center. $10 perass. For more information call3.886.8294.

ednesdays

ckelodeon Characterednesdaysarting June 4 your favoriteckelodeon characters will beaking special appearances at theaterparks on Wednesdays this

summer. Catch them during yourvisit to Splash Zone, Splash Island,and Whirlin Waters AdventureWaterpark. Characters will makeappearances during regular parkhours (10 a.m. 6 p.m.); exacttimes will be available on site.

Barn JamThe Awendaw Green Barn everyWednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at thedoor, all ages welcome. Enjoya night of diverse music fromaround the globe on the uniquelybohemian ground of the SeweeOutpost. Wood red pizza andfresh grilled oysters (while inseason) will be available as wellas libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Poes Library hosts Mah JonggThursdays at 6 p.m. Learn toplay American Mah Jongg. Noexperience necessary. 1921 IonAvenue, 883.3914.

Fridays

Acoustic Sunset Oyster RoastThe Wrecksh, 7690 NorthwoodsBlvd. Every Friday 5-8 p.m. onthe outdoor patio. There is $12all you can eat oysters as well aslive music and drink specials. Call843.580.4040 for more info.

Saturdays

Tae Kwon Do for SeniorsMust be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.at the Isle of Palms Recreational

Center. $35 resident fee and $40non-resident fee. There is a dropin fee of $10 per class. For moreinformation call 843.886.8294

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine inMarion Square, 329 MeetingStreet. A variety of local produce,plants, herbs and cut owersas well as breakfast and lunchvendors, live entertainment andan assortment of juried arts andcrafts from local artisans forvisitors to experience.

Ongoing

Unfurled: Flags from the Collectionsof the Charleston MuseumThe Charleston Museum presentsan original exhibition, Unfurled:Flags from the Collections of theCharleston Museum, from May5, 2014 to January 4, 2015. Ondisplay in its Historic TextilesGallery, the Museum's agcollection spans from the early19th century to the late 20thcentury, with examples coveringa range of functions and styles.Many ags are exhibited for therst time.

FRIDAY, MAY23Spoleto & Piccolo SpoletoFestivals Kick OffVisit spoletousa.org and www.

piccolospoleto.com for details. Seestory on page 19.

Crafternoon: Turtle Crafts4 p.m. Celebrate InternationalWorld Turtle Day by making aturtle puppets, at Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivans Island Branch.

SATURDAY, MAY24SOS fun-raiserMount Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park (at the foot of theRavenel Bridge) 6 p.m. This marksthe events 10th anniversary, andit will feature two bands, food,friends and a healthy dose ofhope for breast cancer survivorsand patients. All proceeds raisedstay in South Carolina helpingindividuals managing thecrushing expenses associatedwith breast cancer diagnosis andtreatment. Tickets are $35 inadvance and $50 the day of, andcan be purchased onlineat etix.com or by calling 800.514.ETIX(3849). One hundred percent of

the net proceeds from the eventwill directly benet breast cancerpatients in South Carolina.

Play: Fabric Finger Painting10:30 a.m. Well bring the fabricand paint, and you bring thengers at the Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivans Island Branch.

MONDAY, MAY26MEMORIAL DAY

Charleston County WaterparksOpen DailyStarting May 26 Splash ZoneWaterpark at James Island CountyPark, Splash Island at MountPleasant Palmetto Islands CountyPark, and Whirlin Waters atWannamaker County Park are nowopen every day through August15. Visit www.splashparks.com forhours, fees and other details.

THURSDAY, MAY29East Cooper Medical Center Hosts5th Annual We Know Women. Theevent will take place from 5:30pm 7:30pm at the hospital. The event

will offer free health screeningsthat include foot, skin cancer,varicose vein, and osteoporosis.Physician consultations will alsobe available in several specialties.Theres no cost to attend, butplease call or go online to reserveyour space. Call 843.884.7031orvisit www.eastcoopermedctr.com and click Find an Event.This event will take place in themain lobby of East Cooper MedicalCenter located at 2000 HospitalDrive, Mt. Pleasant. Refreshmentswill be served.

FRIDAY, MAY30Jewelry SaleThe Volunteers at East CooperMedical Center are sponsoringa Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale.7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby ofEast Cooper Medical Center, 2000Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Itemsinclude necklaces, bracelets,earrings and more. Everyone isWelcome! Everything is $5. Allproceeds benet the Volunteer

Services Organization ScholarshipFund to help individuals pursuinga career in the medical elds.

SATURDAY, MAY31Play: Donald In MathmagicLand And More10:30 a.m. Enjoy this short Disneyclassic and join us for mathmagiccrafts and games, at Edgar AllanPoe/Sullivans Island Branch.

MONDAY, JUNE2The Art of Healing with JohnWestmark1 a.m. A conversation andreception with artist JohnWestmark and Gibbes curator PamWall, moderated by Dr. Jeb Hallett,Roper St. Francis surgeon, aroundthe exhibition John Westmark:Narratives. Sponsored by RoperSt. Francis Healthcare and WholeFoods in partnership with thePiccolo Spoleto Festival, $15 inadvance, $18 at the door.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE4Nickelodeons SpongeBob

SquarePants at Splash IslandLocated within Mount PleasantPalmetto Islands County Park. Forfurther details on the waterparks,or a full summertime characterschedule, visit splashparks.com orcall 843.795.4386.

FRIDAY, JUNE6Summer Reading Kick-Off atEdgar Allan Poe LibraryEnjoy ice cream with toppings andcheck out your rst book of thesummer.

SATURDAY, JUNE7Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting9 a.m. 12 p.m., Front Beach IsleOf Palms, free event. Individualand team entries are permit(Maximum 4 people on a team).Registration will be offered at 8:30a.m. day of event. Free T-shirtsto the rst 200 pre-registerparticipants. To register call843.886.8294 or visit www. iop.net.

23rd Annual Floppin Flounder5K Run and WalkRace starts at 8 a.m. at theFish Fry Shack, Middle Streetand Station 15. Presented byCharleston Running Club.Entry Fees until June 6 are $25for CRC members and $30 fornon-members. Entry fees forday-of-race signup are $35 formembers and non-members.Early packet pickup is Friday,June 6 from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.You can register online at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.

Mens Club BBQ4:30 7 p.m., The First UnitedMethodist Church Isle of Palms,21st Blvd, is holding its annualbarbecue. Come join us for greatfood BBQ w/sauces, bakedbeans, slaw, pickles. Tickets $10.Homemade desserts preparedby the Ladies of the c hurch, willalso be available. We offer severaldining options Dine-in, Carryout or Drive-thru. All proceedsbenet local charities. For moreinformation call 843.886.6610.

Play: DIY Arts and Crafts10 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivans Island Branch. Beingcrafty and creative is easier thanyou think.

TUESDAY, JUNE10Tech Tuesdays:Do you speak antique?At Edgar Allan Poe/SullivansIsland Branch. Join special guestLinda Page for the CCPL AntiquesResearch Roadshow at 12 p.m.Discover the value of your owntreasures by using CCPLs greatresources.

MONDAY, JUNE23Learn Valuable Lessons InLeadership with SummerEtiquette CampJune 23-27, The Wild DunesResort, ages 11-15. The CharlestonSchool of Protocol and Etiquette,Inc. will offer its Annual SummerEtiquette Camp: Civil Savvy Camp.

The camp is ve days and coverstopics such as: condence is thefoundation of leadership, positiveattitudes, behaviors and beliefs.Social skills like: smart phoneetiquette, proper dining skills,social conversation, introducingyourself and others, extendingand accepting invitations, skillof listening, poise, posture, etc.Afternoon sessions will introducethe students to social dancing,

public speaking and imagedevelopment. Cost is $1,195.00per person which includesmorning and afternoon classes,daily lunch tutorials, handoutsguest speakers, pool party, anafternoon tea and a graduationdinner. A 10 percent discountapplies when two or more fromthe same family enroll. For morinformation or to enroll, call CinGrosso at 843.207.1025 or visitcharlestonschoolofprotocol.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE25Blue from Nickelodeons BlueClues at Splash IslandFor further details onthe waterparks, or a fullsummertime character schedulvisit splashparks.com orcall 843.795.4386.

SATURDAY, JUNE28Annual SIF&R Fish Fry5-7 p.m., ticket & eventinformation coming soon.

SATURDAY, JULY19IOP Beach Run 5K Run/Walkand 10K Run8 a.m., Front Beach Isle of PalmRegister at www.racesonline.com ; www.iop.net or at the IOPRecreation Department #24 28tAve, Isle of Palms.


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island eats

Ben & JerrysEnjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle of PalmsOcean Boulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Caf MedleyStart your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

High Thyme CuisineA small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunchon Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com

2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, aswell as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, orSunday brunch and enjoy all yourfavorite seafood plus so muchmore at this island favorite.$$886-8809

www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and

southern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes TavernFamous for their gourmet burgersand chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features great

deals on fresh sh tacos.$$883-0083www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites,and a fresh, local raw bar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoy

fresh breakfast, smoothies, &sandwiches. Open from 7AM-3PMdaily.$www.saltworkscc.com50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

SullivansGrab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Taco MamacitaEnjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos, and

enchiladas, and quench yourthirst with one of several specialtymargaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Beloved New York

Times bestselling authorDorothea Benton Frank

once again takes us deep in theheart of the magical Lowcountry,

a sultry land of ancient magic,glorious sunsets, and soothingcoastal breezes, where threegenerations of strong womenwrestle with the expectationsof family while struggling tounderstand their complicatedrelationships with each other, inher newest novel The HurricaneSisters set in Sullivans Island,SC.

Best friends since the rstday of classes at The College ofCharleston, Ashley Anne Watersand Mary Beth Smythe, now 23

years old, live in Ashleys parentsbeach house on Sullivans Islandrent-free. Ashley is a galleryassistant who aspires to become

an artist. Mary Beth, a giftedcook from Tennessee, works fora caterer while searching for agood teaching job. Though theyboth know what they want out oflife, their parents barely supporttheir dreams and worry for theirprecarious nances.

While they dont make muchmoney, the girls do have amillion-dollar view that comeswith living in that fabulous houseon Sullivans Island. Sippingwine on the porch and watchinga blood-red sunset, Ashley andMary Beth hit on a brilliant andlucrative idea. With a new coatof paint, the rst oor would

be a perfect place for soiresfor paying guests. Knowing herparents would be horried atthe idea of common strangerstrampling through their home,Ashley wont tell them. Besides,Clayton and Liz Waters haveenough problems of their own.

Then there is Maisie, Lizsmother, the family matriarch

who has just turned eighty, whonever lets Liz forget that shes nother perfect dead sister, Juliet.

For these Lowcountry women,an emotional hurricane is

about to blow through theirlives, wreaking havoc that willtest them in unexpected ways,ultimately transforming thebonds they share.

Frank is a wonderful andthoughtful storyteller and herstyle of writing will engage youfrom the very rst page. A nativeof Sullivans Island, SC, Frank isquite a character, with her wittysouthern humor, and her uniqueoutlook on life and relationships.Frank deliberately eases intoa very difcult subject in TheHurricane Sisters domesticabuse. She expertly weavesthis into the storyline so that itwill remain with you long after

you nish. Frank writes with atremendous love and knowledgeof the Lowcountry, and willdelight you as much as a glassof sweet tea on a hot summerday. Its the perfect book to addto your beach bag this summer.

While doing research for TheHurricane Sisters I was shockedto learn that South Carolinaleads the nation in domesticviolence against women. Itook this as the theme for thebook, to start a conversation,because I want this on the tip ofeveryone's tongue, Frank said.Please consider a donation ofany kind to support your local

battered womens shelter. Theysave women and children, helpto make them whole again, andmost of all, they give victimshope.

The Hurricane Sistersreleases on June 3, 2014. Learnmore by visiting www.dotfrank.com.

Franks The HurricaneSisters published next month

BY LORI MCGEEFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Local professor receivesprestigious award

STAFF REPORTISLAND EYE NEWS

Isle of Palms resident Professor Julie Ann Lipovsky and Cadet Nolan Moorereceived the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, an award presented tostudents and faculty in recognition of high thought and noble endeavor,

at the Class of 2014 commencement exercise Saturday, May 10, 2014.Dr. Lipovsky has taken on the challenge of improving The Citadel

environment by spearheading a number of programs on campus to helpstudents, faculty, and staff become more aware and understanding ofdiversity in all its forms. She has partnered with the South Carolina Board ofEquality to implement Safe Zone workshops to enhance the understandingand awareness of the needs of our diverse community. She has also createdprograms for Womens History Month.

As a teacher and a member of the campus community, she has modeledthe importance of kindness, respect, consideration and sympathy. A nativeof Lynchburg, South Carolina, Cadet Major Nolan Ronald Moore is a historymajor who has distinguished himself through his compassionate and

humanitarian spirit.

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D

eciding when to beginreceiving Social Securitybenets is a major nancial

issue for anyone approachingretirement because the age atwhich you apply for benets willaffect the amount you'll receive. If

you're married, this decision can beespecially complicated because youand your spouse will need to plantogether, taking into account theSocial Security benets you may eachbe entitled to. For example, marriedcouples may qualify for retirementbenets based on their own earningsrecords, and/or for spousal benetsbased on their spouse's earningsrecord. In addition, a survivingspouse may qualify for widow orwidower's benets based on whathis or her spouse was receiving.

Fortunately, there are a couple of planning opportunities availablethat you may be able to use to boost both your Social Securityretirement income and income for your surviving spouse. Both canbe used in a variety of scenarios, but here's how they generally work.

File and suspendGenerally, a husband or wife is entitled to receive the higher of his

or her own Social Security retirement benet (a worker's benet) oras much as 50 percent of what his or her spouse is entitled to receiveat full retirement age (a spousal benet). But here's the catch: underSocial Security rules, a husband or wife who is eligible to le forspousal benets based on his or her spouse's record cannot do sountil his or her spouse begins collecting retirement benets.

However, there is an exception--someone who has reached fullretirement age but who doesn't want to begin collecting retirementbenets right away may choose to le an application for retirementbenets, then immediately request to have those benets suspended,so that his or her eligible spouse can le for spousal benets.

The le-and-suspend strategy is most commonly used when one

spouse has much lower lifetime earnings, and thus will receivea higher retirement benet based on his or her spouse's earningsrecord than on his or her own earnings record. Using this strategycan potentially boost retirement income in three ways.

1. The spouse with higher earnings who has suspended benetscan accrue delayed retirement credits at a rate of 8 percent per

year (the rate for anyone born in 1943 or later) up until age 70,thereby increasing his or her retirement benet by as much as32 percent.

2. The spouse with lower earnings can immediately claim a higher(spousal) benet.

3. Any survivor's benet available to the lower-earning spouse willalso increase because a surviving spouse generally receives abenet equal to 100 percent of the monthly retirement benetthe other spouse was receiving (or was entitled to receive) at thetime of his or her death.

Here's a hypothetical example. Leslie is about to reach her fullretirement age of 66, but she wants to postpone ling for Social Securitybenets so that she can increase her monthly retirement benet from

$2,000 at full retirement age to $2,640 at age 70 (32 percent more).However, her husband Lou (who has had substantially lower lifetimeearnings) wants to retire in a few months at his full retirement age(also 66). He will be eligible for a higher monthly spousal benet basedon Leslie's work record than on his own$1,000 vs. $700. So thatLou can receive the higher spousal benet as soon as he retires, Leslieles an application for benets, but then immediately suspends it.Leslie can then earn delayed retirement credits, resulting in a higherretirement benet for her at age 70 and a higher widower's benet forLou in the event of her death.

File for one benet, then the otherAnother strategy that can be used to increase household income

for retirees is to have one spouse le for spousal benets rst, thenswitch to his or her own higher retirement benet later. Once aspouse reaches full retirement age and is eligible for a spousal benetbased on his or her spouse's earnings record and a retirement benetbased on his or her own earnings record, he or she can choose to

le a restricted application for spousal benets, then delay applying

for retirement benets on his or herown earnings record (up until age 70)in order to earn delayed retirement

credits. This may help to maximizesurvivor's income as well as retirementincome, because the surviving spousewill be eligible for the greater of his orher own benet or 100 percent of thespouse's benet.

This strategy can be used in avariety of scenarios, but here's onehypothetical example that illustrateshow it might be used when bothspouses have substantial earningsbut don't want to postpone applyingfor benets altogether. Liz les for herSocial Security retirement benet of$2,400 per month at age 66 (basedon her own earnings record), but herhusband Tim wants to wait until age70 to le. At age 66 (his full retirement

age) Tim applies for spousal benets based on Liz's earnings record(Liz has already led for benets) and receives 50 percent of Liz'sbenet amount ($1,200 per month). He then delays applying forbenets based on his own earnings record ($2,100 per month at fullretirement age) so that he can earn delayed retirement credits. At age70, Tim switches from collecting a spousal benet to his own largerworker's retirement benet of $2,772 per month (32 percent higherthan at age 66). This not only increases Liz and Tim's householdincome but also enables Liz to receive a larger survivor's benet in theevent of Tim's death.

Things to keep in mind Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benets is

a complicated decision. You'll need to consider a number ofscenarios, and take into account factors such as both spouses'ages, estimated benet entitlements, and life expectancies. ASocial Security representative can't give you advice, but canhelp explain your options.

Using the le-and-suspend strategy may not be advantageous

when one spouse is in poor health or when Social Securityincome is needed as soon as possible. Delaying Social Security income may have tax consequences--

consult a tax professional. Spousal or survivor's benets are generally reduced by a

certain percentage if received before full retirement age.

This commentary is not intended as investment advice or aninvestment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investmentteam at the time of writing. Fusion Capital is a Registered InvestmentAdvisor rm. If you have comments or questions, please contact JasonMengel at [email protected] or call 843-972-0065.

Social Security claiming strategiesfor married couples

BY JASON MENGEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

FINANCIAL


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It's a beautiful summer dayand you're walking along thebeach when you come across

a dying dolphin in the surf. You

want to help. What do you do?Too often people try to pushthe dolphin back into the oceanbut this doesn't help the animaland could result in injury tothe person if the dolphin triesto resist. There's also a seriousrisk of bacteria and disease being

transmitted.Wayne McFee of the National

Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration said people who

come across dolphins on beachesshould not approach or touchthe dolphin and call the MarineMammal Stranding Network at800.922.5431.

Currently the southeasterncoast is being hit with themorbillivirus, a disease similarto measles. The virus killed 753dolphins in 2013 from New Yorkto Florida. 112 dolphins strandedin our state is the "highest SouthCarolina has ever seen," McFeereported.

This year as the dolphinsmigrate along the coast,dolphins are stranding at above-average rates in South Carolina,North Carolina and Georgia.

The morbillivirus cannot betransmitted to humans, butinfected dolphins could becarrying other diseases orbacteria that can be transmitted.People should not touch a wilddolphin, whether stranded on thebeach, or in the water, even if thedolphin appears healthy.

Dolphins are a sentinel

species, our siblings in the sea.Like us, dolphins are mammals.If dolphins are not doing well,it says something about what

humans may be exposed to, saidDr. Pat Fair of NOAA.Fair explained that scientists

are looking for signs of otheremerging diseases and chemicalbody burdens that may be makingthe dolphins sick. Scientistsalso will test for diseases morecommon to humans but arebecoming more prominent indolphins.

Ive long dreamed of writingabout the dolphins I often seehere in the Lowcountry but themoment was just never right, untilI learned this fact from NOAA:48-52 percent of the residentdolphins in South Carolina andFlorida are sick or contaminated.

That fact was the impetus for thetrilogy. I thought to myself, howcould I not get involved?

Dr. Fair allowed me toparticipate in the study on aoating doctors clinic whereresearchers ran a battery of

medical tests on our local residentdolphins. These are the dolphinsthat do not migrate but live inour estuarine waters year round.

Dr. Fair served as a mentor forme while writing The LowcountrySummer Trilogy. And to furthermy knowledge of the species,I volunteered at the DolphinResearch Center in Florida whereI worked with programs designedfor special needs children andwounded military veterans.

With every novel, I strive tore-connect human nature withthe natural world. And my hopeis that when readers close thebook they love the story, butalso realize that they've learneda lot about our beloved Atlanticbottlenose dolphins.

About the contributor: Mary

Alice Monroe lives on the Isle ofPalms and is a member of theIsland Turtle Team. To learnmore about The Summer Windand her other books, visit www.maryalicemonroe.com.

Lowcountry author and Isle of Palms

resident Mary Alice Monroe wants to

spread the word of the plight of dolphins.

Writing for dolphins in perilL O W C O U N T R Y A U T H O R E X P L A I N S H E R C O N N E C T I O N T O T H E C R E A T U R E S

BY MARY ALICE MONROEFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

South Carolina StrandingHotline: 800.922.5431

On May 24, 2014 ofcersfrom Isle of PalmsPolice Department and

community members will cometogether in an informal, neutralspace to discuss communityissues, build relationships anddrink coffee.

All community members areinvited to attend. The event

begins at 8 a.m. at Joes to Golocated at 1120 Ocean Boulevard.Please contact Captain Caldwellwith questions: 843.886.6522 [email protected].

Coffee with a Cop providesa unique opportunity forcommunity members to askquestions and learn more aboutthe departments work in Isle ofPalms neighborhoods.

The majority of contacts lawenforcement has with the publichappen during emergencies,or emotional situations. Thosesituations are not always the mosteffective times for relationshipbuilding with the community,and some community members

may feel that ofcers areunapproachable on the street.Coffee with a Cop breaks downbarriers and allows for a relaxed,one-on-one interaction.

We hope that communitymembers will feel comfortable toask questions, bring concerns,or simply get to know ourofcers, said Chief Thomas

Buckhannon. These interactionsare the foundation of communitypartnerships.

Coffee with a Cop is a nationalinitiative supported by The UnitedStates Department of Justice,Ofce of Community OrientedPolicing Services. Similar eventsare being held across the county,as local police departments striveto make lasting connections withthe communities they serve.

The program aims to advancethe practice of communitypolicing through improvingrelationships between policeofcers and community membersone cup of coffee at a time.

IOP PD hosts

Coffee with a CopP R O G R A M O F F E R S O P P O R T U N I T Y T O M E E TL O C A L O F F I C E R S , D I S C U S S C O M M U N I T Y I S S U E S

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You never know what willspark someones creativity.

Justine Post says ofher childhood growing up on

Sullivans Island.I would sometimes open the

freezer to get some ice cream anda frozen bird carcass would fallinto my lap, she said.

Her ornithologist father andartist mother surrounded thefamily with nature and creativeexperiences. A poetry workshopat Creative Spark with poetlaureate Marjory Wentworth andan elementary school classroomvisit from Jack Tracey began herinterest in poetry but it wasntuntil she attended a PiccoloSundown Poetry reading by MarkStrand as a teenager that shediscovered her own creative voice.

I had been reading the classicpoetry in high school but seeinga poet that was living and thatI responded to writing in acontemporary voice opened up myeyes. Oh! Poetry can be written inthe language we speak in todayinstead of being antiquated, sheremembers thinking.

Birds and sea creaturespopulate her poems which tellof her connection to Charleston:The water rises with the feel ofclasping, the familiar bit of saltHaving published her rst bookBeast to critical acclaim, shesthrilled to be a featured poet onMay 27 at the Sundown Poetry

Series at the Dock Street Theatercourtyard this year.

Poetry is to be read aloud, offthe page which gives it different

meanings. It transforms thepoetry and gets the audienceexcited about it, she says.

Piccolo Spoleto was created tocelebrate local talent, but dontlet that make you think secondrate. Several local artists havecatapulted to national fame. TheHalsey Institute of ContemporaryArt will welcome home prodigalson Shepherd Fairey for hisrst major exhibition in hishometown. His new body of workis on the subject of power. Manyremember his ubiquitous Andrethe Giant Has a Posse projectconsisting of enigmatic stickersthat were posted everywhere.

From that humble beginning heslaunched a successful career asa graphic designer, illustrator,activist and artist including hiscontroversial and iconic Hopeportrait of Obama. Its easy toimagine Faireys irreverent, edgy,political images igniting artisticres in developing minds of

young viewers who may relate toFaireys background as a localskateboarder.

Hes sharing the bill with oneof the countrys most prominentartists, Jasper Johns who waslong-time friends with WilliamHalsey for whom the gallery isnamed.

Another local art celebritywill be exhibiting nearby on thepeninsula. Mary Edna Frasersbatik exhibit at Ann Long Gallery

is based upon thousands of aerialimages shes photographed. Herbatiks have appeared in over 100solo exhibitions including at theSmithsonian Institution. A largeone graces the ceiling at theCharleston International airportconcourse.

Shes also presenting a freeslide show of her work OurCommon Thread: EnvironmentalAwareness in cooperation withthe local Sierra Club. Mary Ednasart depicts our areas fragilenatural beauty and her activismsupports local environmental

causes. An avid patron of the artsand musician herself, she nevermisses the Sunset Serenade atthe US Customs House, a free

performance by the CharlestonSymphony Orchestra on May 23.

Charleston has long been acenter for jazz and the scene isnow thriving. Locally cultivatedtrumpet player Cameron HarderHandel developed her chopsin Wando High Schools bandprogram and has toured theworld including a current gigwith Michael Bolton. Catch herin the big band at one of themany Charleston Jazz Orchestra

Charleston celebrates the success of its ownP I C C O L O S P O L E T O K I C K S O F F N E X T W E E K

BY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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concerts at the Music Hall or atKiawah. Repertoire ranges fromLatin to swing to Duke Ellington.

Want more jazz? The jazzcruises are not just for tourists.Catch Lonnie Hamiltons groovingsax or Franklin Ashleys smokinpiano rendition of Summertimewhile cruising under the RavenelBridge in the moonlight. Theseare Chamber of Commercemoments. They make you fall inlove with Charleston.

What could be moreinspirational than stepping out ofthe heat and humidity into one of

Charlestons majestic churches tohear magnifcent music played bystellar musicians? Local actressDana DeMartino recommendsattending one of the dozenSpotlight Concerts.

I absolutely love organ musicand the experience of beingin a church and hearing thisinstrument resonate off the walls

of a large cathedral reminds meof my youth in Paris so this isalways a must, she said.

A highlight this year is The Choirof St. Martin-in-the-Fields on aworld tour from England. Theyrestopping at Grace EpiscopalChurch on June 6 to present adiverse program inspired by theBritish Isles with music rangingfrom Vaughn Williams to GeorgeShearing.

Piccolo Spoleto will have over700 performances in seventeendays beginning May 23, 2014.Many are free. Theres theater,

comedy, drama, music, childrensactivities and literature. Thefestival is a toast to Charleston,the muse. Its a celebration ofour citys engaged audiences, itsstellar talent and of those whocarry the city in their hearts asthey rise to artistic success.

For more information visit www.piccolospoleto.com.

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The ocean is the most valuableresource on the planet. Here inSouth Carolina, were blessed

with one of the prettiest stretchesof coastline found anywhere inthe world. Cobalt blue offshorewaters, breathtaking white sandbeaches, and an endless expanse ofbackcountry marshes and estuaries.For shing guides like myself, Icouldnt imagine a life without thesea. My typical morning commute isa run across Charleston Harbor, pastpods of playing dolphins, famoushistorical landmarks, and underbridges; most of which are cloggedwith trafc and car horns soundingoff in all directions. I just bump mythrottle up and smile as I trade theurban clamor for the serenity of thissaline paradise.

People always tell me how lucky

I am to be on the water so regularly.Luck has nothing to do with it. Thisis a lifestyle anyone can be a partof. The ocean is there for the taking,and shes beckoning you to comeplay on her.

Charleston offers boaters aplethora of activities to choose fromwhile on the water. Our harbor andrivers are perfect for family activitieslike cruising, skiing, tubing, andsightseeing. Beaches like MorrisIsland, Capers, and North Kiawahare perfect for boaters who want torelax on the sand without ghtingthe trafc and crowds at Follyor Sullivans. Waterfront diningabounds in areas like Shem Creekand Isle of Palms.

Dont even get me started onthe shing. Weve got hundredsof different species of sh in theLowcountry, from Blue Marlinpushing the thousand-pound mark,to tasty Cobia, to shallow waterdwelling redsh, and even the ever-present, crowd pleasing Whiting.

Tackle stores like The CharlestonAngler can rig you up and send you

right to the sh. In short, if yourenot out there soaking up what theocean has to offer, youre cheating

yourself out of the best resource inthe state.At rst glance, these ocean based

activities can seem far too expensivefor the general public. The sky isthe limit with boat pricing, but youdont need a million dollar yacht toplay on the sea. Small aluminum

johnboats are dirt cheap, and greatfor plying the marshes and rivers.Bay boats in the 20 range areawesome for family activities andmost forms of shing. Charlestonhas plenty of boat dealershipsaround town that can help you getin to a vessel without punishing

your wallet. If you dont want to foolwith the hassle of boat ownership,there are hundreds of captains

in Charleston that can take youon a custom trip to do anythingfrom shing, sightseeing, dolphin-watching, to shell collecting. Goingout on a charter is great way to get

your toes wet and see if the saltwaterlifestyle is something youd like tobe a part of. There is also the optionof participating in a time-sharestyle boat ownership offered bycompanies like Freedom Boat Club.Allowing you to sample the life of aboat-owner without most ofthe hassles.

The summer is justgetting kicked off withMemorial Day weekend,so get out there anddive head-rst into allthat Charlestons world-renowned waters have tooffer. Seventy-percent ofthe world is covered bywater, yet ninety-percentof people spend their wholelives on dry land; dont let

you and your family fallinto that category!

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY

Dont own a boat? Get out on the water with some of theseboating activities offered by Wild Dunes Resort.

Capers Island Wildlife ExplorationMonday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $44/adult; $34/childages 3-12; 2 and under complimentaryCruise through the salt marsh and tidal creeks aboard a covered

pontoon as you and a naturalist look for bottlenose dolphins,egrets, herons, crabs, and more. The nal part of the trip isspent as free time exploring Capers Islands Boneyard Beach at

your own pace.Schooner Pride Tall ShipDaily. Afternoon sail: 1 - 3 p.m. Evening sail: 7 - 9 p.m. throughAug 4; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug 5-Labor Day. $36/adult; $28/childfor the afternoon. $46/adult; $33/child for the evening

Tour Charleston Harbor and experience the best in Charlestonsailing, sightseeing and attractions on The Schooner Pride, aclassic 84 tall ship. Modeled to resemble the old coastal tradingschooners, the Schooner Pride has all the charm and characterof the great old days of sail. No cancellations.Santee Pass Excursion

Thursday. Runs at low tide only. Cost is $50/adult; $40/childages 3-12; 2 and under complimentary

This 4-hour cruise takes you through the less traveled SanteePass to the northern tip of Capers Island aboard a coveredpontoon. Once stopped at Capers Island, explore the fully

exposed Boneyard Beach, tidal pools, and other treasures leftbehind.

The joys of boatingG E T Y O U R T O E S W E T W I T H T H I S G U I D E T O T H E S A L T W AT E R L I F E S T Y L E

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Summer on Sullivans Island. Its hot. Itsmuggy. The heat is draining, suffocating,and oppressive.

If youre like me, summer is not a good

time to ramp up your tness routine. Evenindoors, where treadmills, indoor cyclingclasses, and weight stacks live. The heat zapsme of energy and the last thing I want to dois workout.

So I need a goal. A reason to stay t andsomething to get me moving, because Imsure not motivated to do it just because,like I may be when the weather is moretolerable. In the book, Younger Next Year,authors Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge callit a kedge. The denition of kedging is, innautical terms, to draw a vessel along byhauling in on the cable of a light anchor thathas been dropped some distance from it,hence moving the vessel forward. So in theupcoming summer months, I need to nd akedge: something to throw out there thatwill keep me moving forward, training, andactive. To keep me motivated in my pathtowards my kedge, it better be motivating,it better be rewarding, and it better be fun!

Fortunately there are a few fun kedges outthere in the months ahead. So if you need agoal, a reason to continue (and maybe rampup) your tness routine, or maybe even areason to get started on one, keep reading.June 7: The 23rd Floppin Flounder 5K onSullivans Island

Although many races in the area have

come and gone, the Floppin Flounder hasmanaged to stay on course. The SullivansIsland Fire Department initiated the event,handing it over to the Charleston Running

Club in 2011. One of the last events inthe local spring racing scene, the FloppinFlounder is always a good time, and this yearpromises to deliver even more including agreat new t-shirt design, fun overall and agegroup awards, and race medals for the rst30 children to nish.

This year, participants and volunteerswill enjoy a not-to-be-missed post-racebreakfast provided by

Triangle Char &Bar and Black BeanCo. Be sure to stickaround after theawards for a chanceto win some greatrafe prizes. Detailscan be found on theCharleston RunningClubs Facebookpage. The CharlestonRunning Club handsover half of all proceedsto the SIFD. You can register to run andto volunteer at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.July 26: The North Charleston Fight ForAir Stairclimb

If you really, really dont like the heat,then you have no excuse not to train for and

participate in the North Charleston Stairclimb.Held indoors at the North CharlestonColiseum, youll enjoy the air conditioning as

you get one heck of a workout (and by that I

mean it is like no other, not that you wontlive to tell about it). Benetting the AmericanLung Association, one of the cool thingsabout this event is watching the reghtersparticipate in full gear. Contrary to what youmight think, anyone can do this. Learn moreabout the event at www.climbcharleston.org,or contact Meredith at PrimeTime Fitness([email protected]; 843.883.0101)for information about joining, sponsoring, ordonating to the PrimeTime team.August 23 28: Fitness Field Trip toJackson Hole

Now this is what kedging is all about.From SaturdayThursday, youll experienceve days of tness disguised as fun as wetravel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Hiking,biking, yoga, massage, and more. This trip isall about coming back tter than when you

left home. Contact Meredith ([email protected]; 843.883.0101) for moredetails!

If none of these events appeal to you,although you know you do need to keepmoving during the summer months, feel freeto contact us at PrimeTime Fitness. We willbe happy to help you identify a kedge of yourown, and make a plan to get to it.

Find your kedge this summerF I T N E S S G O A L S A R E W O R T H F I N D I N G , A N D K E E P I N G

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It seems the entire internet andeven old fashioned phoneshave lit up lately with a newround of hackers/bad guys/galswanting to steal your money andinformation. I've written about

these scams but I think it's timeto visit them again.

In the past couple of weeks Ihave received many calls aboutwhether Microsoft can reallysee the viruses on the computerand the answer is no. No oneis monitoring your computer(unless infected) from afar (okay,I guess I have to discount theNSA), and they cannot tell that 23gazillion viruses are getting readyto swarm into your computer. It'sthe old salesman's trick that if

you call enough people someonewill be on the internet at thatmoment and will be gullibleenough to allow them on the

computer. Do not allow anyonewho cold calls you to access yourcomputer, don't believe anythingthey say. Just hang up.

Last week I heard from acustomer who answered thephone and said yes he was on thecomputer. The caller (in brokenEnglish) explained that themonitoring section of Microsofthad detected unusual activity in

his computer and they would behappy to show him the problems.He was panicked and allowedthem to access his computerremotely. How do they do that

you ask? Well there are lots of

programs such as LogMeIn andTeamViewer that allow a personat another computer to "log"into your computer and takecontrol of it. Once you allowthis, the person can do almostanything they want. So the guyallows them to take over thecomputer, and suddenly he seesa screen showing hundreds ifnot thousands of infections withmore downloading before his veryeyes.

The scam is that the infectionsare not real, and what theyare showing are called screenshots that happened on anothercomputer or were produced

much like a Power Point product.Nothing being shown to thefellow was real, but it sure lookedlike it. At the same time theperson logged in is infecting thecomputer with a real virus to dodamage at a later date. That waythey can bleed the poor fellow formore money later.

Next the pitch begins, andyou are told that for only $79 or

$99 they can clean the infection.But to be really safe, you shouldbuy extra protection for only$179 for a year! Of course not allmalicious software is included,but they will monitor 24/7 for

that type and let you know rightaway. Which happens about 2-4weeks later and is another $79-$200 to clean.

No valid company will callyou, email you, fax you or senda letter, no matter what. Anyonethat does is a scammer and onlywant money or information thatends in costing you money. Usegood anti-virus software, keep itup to date and be very aware ofscammers.

In closing, remember that anemail sent to you with no textin the body is a pure and simpleway to hack your computer. Neverunsubscribe to anything you did

not subscribe to, it just lets thespammer know your email is avalid (real) one. Never let someonetake over your computer unless

you know them.

As always if you have questionsor need help you can call me, RentA Bob, at 843.822.7794 or [email protected].

Beware of the hackersBY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Emily Pitts, the Mount

Pleasant Artists Guildscholarship 2014 winner,

presented her artwork at the May5 meeting of the MPAG.

The Guild awards an annualvisual art scholarship to a highschool senior who resides inthe East Cooper area. Emily,a graduating senior at WandoHigh School, will attendAnderson College this fall andmajor in interior design. Emilywas selected based on a writtenapplication, a resume of scholasticand artistic accomplishments,and a portfolio interview

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