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Nesting continues on page 7Spoleto continues on page 9

The 2013 loggerhead nesting season started on May 23 when Mary Frazier and

her mother, Jessie McClain visiting from Huntington, West Virginia, found

tracks near Grand Pavilion in Wild Dunes. A very big female loggerhead laid an

extra large clutch of 147 eggs on the edge of the high tide line escarpment. The Turtle

Team decided to move the nest to a safer drier location near the 52nd Avenue path.

Ground water was found in the bottom of the hole once the eggs were removed a

sign that these eggs might not have hatched if left in the original location. If all goes

well, they will produce hatchlings late in July.

Our turtles are not the only ones getting off to a late start. With our chilly, rainy

spring weather and cold water temperatures, sea turtle projects all along the Atlantic

coast are reporting

low numbers of

nests compared to

the very early start

in 2012. By May

23 last year, we had

seven nests with the

rst one on May 7 at

56th Avenue.

As this is written,

the South CarolinaDepartment of

Natural Resources

is reporting 27 nests

in the state with

the rst one laid on

Kiawah on May 12.

There have been 39

TurTle SeaSon kickS off wiTh releaSe on iSle of palmS

By mary pringle

And you thought you were having fun at

Spoleto! Have you been greeted by a

live elephant as you arrived at a party?

Introduced the Polish dancers to the beach?

Walked your dog with opera stars? When doublebass player Anthony Manzo calls Charleston

the most welcoming city there is its because of

the Charlestonians who are the ambassadors of

the festivals hospitality.

Judith Vane chaired Spoletos hospitality

committee for 26 years. Festival general director

Nigel Redden once boasted of attending 45 parties

in one season. I never found it hard. People like

to be involved, Judith says. Sometimes shed

call people she didnt even know and ask them to

host lavish affairs. It must take a lot of nerve to

call someone youve never met and ask them to

host a party for 200 people, one told her, before

she agreed. In the early days of the festival the

gatherings were listed in the newspaper. Once

an entire busload of tourists crashed the partyand ate all the hors doeurves. Judith had to run

home and get more cheese! Driven by insatiable

curiosity and humor, Judith says she has

derived innumerable benets from the festival.

I cant tell you how much Spoleto has brought

to my lifepeople I never would have known.

Art by Cletus Johnson adorns her historic home,

The Ambassadors

of Southern

HospitalityBy carol anTman

phoTo By mcg phoTography

phoToS By Joe felder


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Sullivans Council Discusses RezoningCitizens express ConCern over potential proposal

By HannaH DoCkery

Even though the election is over and

concerns over the school have died

down a bit, the May 8 Sullivans

Island Town Council meeting was notwithout excitement. Members of the island

packed the trailer to express concern over

the Planning Commissions recent study that

would consider rezoning several properties,

including the warehouse, movie theater, and

town hall, from single-family residential to

multi-family residential.

Chauncey Clark, the chair of the Planning

Commission and recent Town Council

member elect, informed those in attendance

that the Commission, at the request of Town

Council, looked into the affects of rezoning

the properties in the overlay district. If

rezoned, Planning Commission would

recommend limiting the properties to only

three units per building, with 2,000 square

feet being the smallest. Despite the hours

already put in by the Planning Commission,

the proposal is just getting started. This is

the rst step in a multi-step process, Clark

said. Were gathering the facts.

Even though the proposal is in the very

early stages, Sullivans Island citizens were

hesitant and resistant upon even mentioning

the possibility of rezoning, calling the idea

stupid and hypocritical. Resident Sydney

Cook added that the proposal is in violation

of the Towns Comprehensive Plan that states

its commitment to a low-density island with

single-family homes.Linda West, owner of 1714 Middle Street

and one of the properties in the overlay

district, disagreed, commenting that the

rezoning would only add a few additional

families to the island, which would not

drastically affect the density of the island.

Youll think of these people as your

neighbors, she said.

With a new Mayor and two new Council

members getting ready to take their seats,

the Sullivans Island Town Council is getting

ready to go through a major transition.

The Town has also hired a new zoning

administrator, who will be imperative in

drafting the language of the ordinance, if it

proceeds. With the new Council members

stepping in, there will also be vacancies

on the Planning Commission and Board of

Zoning Appeals, all of which will affect the

direction of the rezoning proposal. This is in

the infancy stages, Mike Perkis explained.

Clark added that it will probably be next

month before the Planning Commission

approaches Council with a recommendation,

and the proposal wont reach the Council

table until July.

The Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island are a popular

destination for nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles. Do your

part to protect the turtles by turning of f any lights after

dark. Turtles are easily disoriented by articial light, which

negatively affects their ability to successfully nest and

return into the ocean. If you live or rent on a beachfront

property on the Isle of Palms, its against the law to leave

on lights after dark. So remember lights out for the sea

turtles until the end of October!


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Monday, June 3Boards & Commission VacanciesTown lling three (3) out-of-cycle vacancies on the followingBoards & Commissions:

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Residents of Sullivans

Island, be on the lookout!

Charleston County all-in-

one single stream recycling bins

will be arriving on the island

around the second week in June.

Town Administrator Andy Benke,

along with Councilman Pat ONeil,

worked relentlessly with County

ofcials to bring the bright blue

bins to the Town, which makes

the process of recycling nearly

hassle-free. This will be a much

more convenient and safer way

for our residents to continue

and even expand their already

very high rate of participation in

recycling, says ONeil. No more

concerns about back strain or

dripping containers, and the

streets should be a little less

messy on recycling day.

Sullivans Island, ironically,

is one of the last municipalities

in the County to receive the

single-stream containers, largely

because of the already high rate

of recycling.

The payoff will be worth

the wait. With single-stream

recycling, instead of separating

recyclables by material, all

recyclables can be placed into

the blue bin and then rolled to

the curb. No more dragging out

small, overowing containers full

of sticky wine-bottles and sour

milk cartons. The pickup date

for recycling will not be affected.

Single Stream Recycling Rolling this WayCOuNTy ExPANDS PrOGrAm TO INCLuDE SuLLIvANS ISLAND

By HANNAH DOCkEry

Bright and early on

Saturday morning, Isle of

Palms Mayor Dick Cronin

joined nearly 40 other bikers to

participate in a segmented bike

ride as a part of National Bike

Month. Morning rides took place

on May 18 as members of our

island communities departed

from the Isle of Palms Marina

to meet up with Mount Pleasant

riders, and then pedal to the

Ravenel Bridge. Bikers from

the downtown area tackled the

bridge and battery to Lockwood

Avenue. In the third segment,

bikers from James Island and

Folly left from Golds Gym and

traveled to the Folly Beach Pier.

The morning ride highlighted

the up-and-coming Battery 2

Beach Route, which covers a

24-mile path from the Isle of

Palms Marina to Folly Beach as

a Charleston Moves initiative to

Pedaling for ProgressCHArLESTON COmmuNITy CELEBrATES NATIONAL BIkE mONTH

By HANNAH DOCkEry

Bike path continues on page 6


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Letters to the Editor...

To The Voters of Sullivan's

Island,

First, for purposes of full

disclosure: I am young, I am not

a Charleston native, and I am in

law school. For the 5 percent of

you that kept reading this afterthat rst sentence, thank you. I

just wanted you to know before

reading my thoughts that I am

not a longtime resident of theisland like many of you that I

have met. At the ripe young age

of 24, I was not able to experience

all of the things many of my olderneighbors have: Hugo, the Bridge

dispute, the trials and tribulations

of the water system, the attack

on Ft. Moultrie (Alright, Im justhaving fun, none of my neighbors

are that old!) I recognize the

shortcomings in my perspectives,

and being forthright about

those shortcomings is the onlyway in which I feel comfortable

broadcasting this message.

First and foremost, a message

to the Smith Camp: For whatit's worth, I think you guys did a

hell of a job with this campaign.

I applaud your efforts, mourn

your loss, and commend you all

for your active participation indemocracy and the preservation

of a community everyone holds

so dear. I personally, would like

to thank Carl for his many yearsof service, all he has done to

make the island what it is today,

and for standing up for what hebelieves in even when the odds

were against him. Cheers to Carl!But now we can get to the real

point of this message. This was

a great election to watch unfold.

I watched a grassroots campaignspring to full bloom before my

eyes. I saw people get active in

ways I had never witnessed.

Most importantly, I saw people

actually care about their Town's

leadership. This election had

close to double the all time

record of voter turnout. A write-incandidate lost by a mere 29 votes

out of close to 1,000 voters! Never

before have I witnessed or heard

of such a feat! This is a landmark

election in this Town's historyand I think our new leaders

deserve a round of applause for

their success in such a hotlycontested election! They should

be proud, and should enjoy the

moment. However, diligence

should be their watchword as

their tenure in ofce movesforward. The victors of the most

memorable, notable, and hotly

contested elections always receive

the greatest scrutiny in regardsto their ultimate performance of

their duties while in ofce. (See

e.g., Bush v. Gore)

With this in mind I wish the

new Council and Mayor nothingbut the best of luck and a smooth,

successful tenure in ofce, but I

ask that they remember one thing

and one thing only:Your responsibility is not just

to the "majority." That kind of

thinking promulgated separate

but equal, prohibited the right

of women to vote, preventedthe common worker from

being protected on the job from

hazardous and lethal conditions,

and allowed segregation toinstitutionalize itself in our

society and government for nearly

a century. While I in no way, witha clear conscience anyways, can

compare those struggles andpains of our nations history to

the issues facing this island, they

do hold one thing in common:

The responsibility of the electedis never just to the majority.

A wise leader should know that

when that "majority" is only held

by the narrowest of margins, and

yet they respond only to those

voters who sided with them, they

will continue to marginalize,

disenfranchise, and harm half oftheir Town. They will only create

a further divide, and further

entrench the animosity that

has grown out of this dispute.They claim that the citizens

who wanted the referendum are

causing the divide. They may have

become too blinded by personalinterests, too turned off by others

wishing to protect nothing morethan their property's value, too

arrogant, or maybe, just maybe,

too afraid to realize they mayhave been wrong.

As hard of a pill as that may

be to swallow, they have to

understand that there is nobigger slap in the face to an

active political community than

refusing their citizens the right

to petition their government for

such a huge decision regardingthe Town. A decision that will add

huge inuxes of trafc, require

an increase in services provided,

change our utility consumptionpatterns, create a need to rethink

and revise long term planning

a decision that will not only

metaphorically but literally

change the very landscape ofSullivan's Island. Prior Councils

have chosen not to even have a

referendum on such a matter.

Yet, the Council nds it criticallyimportant to have community

wide input on the placement of a

tennis courtbut I digress...

I hope my comments are not

taken the wrong way. I do notmean to insult, disparage, or

berate the Islands leadership.I sincerely wish, and hope, and

pray that these wonderful menand women who are willing to

sacrice and dedicate so much of

their time to the Island, its issues,

and the constant improvement of

this great community rememberthis at the end of the day:

51% gets you elected, 100%

lives here, and every calculation,

decision, message, and actionshould be made with all thoughts

towards the latter, and never just

the former.

God bless, and again, job well

done to all!

Very Respectfully,

Andrew J. McCumberJuris Doctor Candidate

Charleston School of Law

Resident, Sullivans Island____________________________

Dear Editor,

Town Council selling out

residents as part of its plan to sell

town hall.

At its May 8th meeting, the

Sullivans Island Planning

Commission did something this

island has not contemplated in

more than fteen yearspropose

rezoning single-family residential

properties to multi-family. At

the request of Town Council,the Planning Commission has

prepared what it is calling an

overlay that would rezone at least

9 historic properties (includingthe town hall, the warehouse, the

gym, and the movie theater) with

the possibility of an additional 7

more properties, to multi-family

use.The idea of the overlay rst

took shape early this spring

after the Planning Commission,

based on advice from the townattorney and citing restrictions

against spot zoning, denied Town

Councils request to rezone just

the town hall as multi-family.Why is Town Council looking

to stir up controversy around

an issue that violates our

comprehensive plan, the town

ordinances and the towns ownpromises made less than a year

ago?The comprehensive plan,

developed in 1998 and reectingextensive public input, is built

around low-density, single-family,

residential neighborhoods. This

vision was reafrmed in the

2008 comprehensive plan andagain in the draft of the 2013

comprehensive plan. Sullivans

Island has clearly stated it does not

want multi-family development,businesses or condo complexes

in its residential neighborhoods.

Just one year ago, when

the state was auctioning the

warehouse, the town assuredresidents that the property would

not be rezoned from its current

status as single family. Now that

the town is selling its property,its tune is starting to change.

Town Council claims it is

acting under its duciary duty to

get the most money it can when it

sells town hall. While I appreciatethe Councils scal prudence,

Town Councils duciary duty

when selling its own property

is to maximize value throughan open and fair sale to the

highest bidder. Its duciary duty

does not include dismantling

a long standing zoning regimefor a possible one-time gain. Iam certain that I would not be

granted a zone change just so

I could get more money for my

property.Town Council claims these

buildings are unsellable and

not appropriate for single-family

dwellings. Setting aside that these

justications are not grounds forrezoning, except for town hall, all

the buildings are already privately

owned. The gym has been a single

family home for decades and the

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provide safer and more accessible bike paths.

The City of Isle of Palms is doing their part to make the island

more bike-friendly, especially as vehicular and pedestrian trafc

increases during the tourist season. We really want to improve

the island for bikers, as well as have more regulated bike paths,

largely because of public safety issues, said Isle of Palms City

Administrator Linda Tucker. Were becoming more biker-friendly.

For more information on the Battery 2 Beach route, and to nd

ways to get involved, visit www.charlestonmoves.org.

(left) Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin rides to suppor t safer and more accessible

biking on the is lands. (above) Meredith Nelson, owner of PrimeTime Fitness

(pictured right), gets ready to ride to the Ravenel Bridge with her fellow bikers.

Bike path continues from page 3


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Nesting continues from cover

There have been 39 false or non-nesting crawls in SC with two

on Dewees Island. Twenty-one SC sea turtles have stranded this

season. Only three were alive and taken to the Turtle Hospital at the

South Carolina Aquarium two green turtles and one loggerhead.

Two small foot long green turtles have stranded on the Isle of Palms

and Sullivans Island within the last month.

On May 23, the rst sea turtle release of the season occured.

Five turtles that have received care at the SC Sea Turtle Hospital

were released back into their natural habitat. One Kemp ridley, two

loggerheads, and two green sea turtles rejoined their friends in theAtlantic Ocean. A huge crowd helped cheer on the turtles as they

approached the salty waters of the Isle of Palms County Park.

If you see tracks that may not have been reported or a sea turtle

on the beach live or dead, please report them by calling 697-8733 or

886-6522.

(left) Taylor, a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle from Cape Cod, gets ready to make the

journey back home into the ocean. (above) Volunteers from the sea turtle hospital make

sure their patients receive the best possible care before being released. (below) A large

and excited audience watches Birdie take the plunge into the water.


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Kelly Thorvalson looks

across the room at the

large tanks. They really

are amazing creatures, she

says. Kemps, Loggerheads, andGreens swim around their mini-

habitats on the road to recovery,

as Thorvalson moves from tank

to tank, checking on each turtle.

Thorvalson serves as the Sea

Turtle Rescue Program Manager

at the South Carolina Aquariums

Sea Turtle Hospital. She and

her team works day in and day

out to provide care for sick and

injured sea turtles that have been

admitted to the hospital, in hopes

to keep the seven species of sea

turtles from reaching extinction.

The Sea Turtle Hospital

unofcially began shortly afterthe Aquarium opened in 2000.

Seeing a need to care for these

injured creatures that often

appear along the shorelines of

South Carolina, the Department

of Natural Resources began

working with aquarium staff

to create a state-of-the-art

rehabilitation facility. Thanks to a

grant from the National Fish and

Wildlife Foundation, the Hospitalofcially began operation in 2005,

and was able to hire a full-time

veterinarian to care for the turtles

in 2007.

From boat strikes, to cold

stunning, to fungal infections,

sea turtles are admitted to the

hospital with a variety of health

problems. Once admitted, the

turtles receive top-notch care in

the form of antibiotics, IV uids,and even surgeries if needed.

With tender love and care, and a

little bit of luck, most turtles are

released back into their natural

habitat after seven to eight

months. All you can do is give

supportive care and hope for the

best, Thorvalson says. We cant

save them all, but we can try.

The hard work and success of

those volunteers and staff at the

aquarium and hospital caring

for the turtles is undeniable;

since 2000, 112 sea turtles havebeen released from the hospital

back into their natural habitat.

An additional ve were added to

that number last week, in the

rst ofcial release of the sea

turtle season at the Isle of Palms

County Park.

In recent years, the number

of patients at the hospital has

skyrocketed, creating a need for

more funding and often, more

space. The hospital houses

twelve ltered tanks, and

Thorvalson explains that caring

for ten to fteen turtles at one

time is considered full. Rightnow, we have 20 patients. Last

winter, we had 25 at one point

thats the most weve ever had.

An increased awareness of the

presence of injured or sick turtles

on the coastlines and in the

waters on behalf of boaters and

Sticking Their Necks OutAquAri um Hospi tAl Ai ds si ck And i nj ured seA turtles

By HAnnAH dockery

nature & wi ldli fe

Turtles continues on page 10


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Spoleto continues from cover

theatrical director Jack Garfein

has become a personal friend and

she continues to stay in touch

with many of the performers

shes hosted over the years.

Sharon Bowers family has

shared their home with many

Spoleto performers, some staying

up to six weeks while rehearsing.

You really get to know these

people. It makes for some wildly

interesting conversations while

were peeling potatoes together.

Her intention to introduce her

children to other cultures has

really paid off. They have become

more open minded and are

comfortable everywhere. But the

lasting friendships have been

the best part, most notably with

opera star Benedicte Jourdois.

Nobody is more fun at a party

than Benedicte, she says. Its

also quite thrilling to attend

the Metropolitan Opera in New

York and know the performers

personally.Mitzi Legerton was lucky

enough to be assigned rising

opera star Rebecca Russell as

a house guest and was thrilled

when Rene Fleming joined her

to rehearse in the living room.

Keeping the opera people was a

blessing. The house was joyfully

full of music. And its been

amazing to watch their careers

develop.

Behind the scenes of the most

extravagant parties in town,

youll often nd Mitchell Crosby

of JMC Charleston. When he

was 20 he worked at the festivalbox ofce. That was when I fell

in love with Spoleto. Wherever

I lived, I always came home for

Spoleto, he said. He devoted

countless hours volunteering

on festival committees and now

his company stages some of the

citys most memorable parties.

Long-time Spoleto hostess

Bessie Hanahan and her cook

Lucille Grant set a standard that

he keeps in mind today. The

greatest honor is being invited

into peoples homes. Visitors

want a Charleston experience.

Even huge parties in event halls

represent Charleston: fanciful

centerpieces crafted from local

produce, themes inspired by the

Charleston Renaissance or the

ocean for example. Mitch stresses

that while the food is important it

is the creative elements that makea party memorable. Theatrical

lighting, a stage suspended above

a swimming pool, cushy outdoor

living rooms, a costumed dancer

inside a huge transparent ball

these are the memories he creates.

I always hear from performers

that theyre so appreciative of

Charleston hospitality, he says.

Mitch stays in touch with many

of the stars hes feted including

baritone Nmon Ford whose

career he has enjoyed following.

His passion for the festival is

unquenched. I would not know

about opera or contemporarydance or sight specic art were it

not for Spoleto.

Chamber musician Anthony

Manzo tells a poignant story. His

father was quite ill and came to

Charleston to hear his son play

one last concert. He stayed a

week. The visit here buoyed

my Dad up like nothing else

did. The Dock Street ushers

took special care to see that he

was comfortable. People seated

nearby effusively complimented

his sons music. Its something

Ill never forget, Anthony says.

A Catsh Row apartment is hisCharleston oasis. Musicians

come to rehearse there; he

can walk to the Dock Street

to perform. People like Susu

Ravenel and the Hagertys are

hugely welcoming. Between

living in Washington DC and

frenetically touring, Charlestons

more laid-back atmosphere has

become very important to him

and the other musicians. Were

doing the music we love with

people we enjoy. Its a focused,

relaxed, intense way of playing.

Sometimes when Im elsewhere

I step back and pretend Im at

Spoleto to calm myself, he says.

Beyond the transcendent

artistic moments, the

cosmopolitan infusion and

tourist dollars that Spoleto brings

to Charleston, there are these

authentic human connections. It

is because of the hosts and their

generosity that our city has the

well-earned reputation as the

Capital of Southern Hospitality.

To get involved: housing@

spoletousa.org or events@

spoletousa.org. For more photos

and to give comments, please

see www.peaksandpotholes.

blogspot.com.

Photos by jwkPec PhotograPhy


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beach-goers has contributed tothe increase in numbers. Thepublic is more involved thanever before, Thorvalson adds.They are really helping to raise

awareness about these turtles,and are more informed as to whatto do if they encounter a turtle.

And though caring for andreleasing turtles back into thewild has a monumentally positiveimpact on the environment andgrowth of the turtle population,more sick turtles also meansmore money needed to providecare.

With an annual budget ofonly $320,000, the Sea TurtleHospital relies largely on privatedonations. What isnt coveredthrough donations comes from

tour fees, and the aquariumsupplies what isnt met. Boththe aquarium and Sea TurtleHospital are 5013 nonproft

organizations; the hospital itselfonly has three staff members, andoperates largely at the hands ofthe additional 20 volunteers witha passion for ocean health andturtle wellness. We couldnt dowhat we do without donors andvolunteers, Thorvalson adds.

To continue pushing the seaturtle species back to wellness,

Thorvalson looks to the futuregeneration. Schools, boy and girl

scout troops, and summer campsoften come to the hospital for aprivate behind-the-scenes look atwhat it takes to treat the turtles.Staff members and volunteerseducate the kids on everythingfrom sea turtle diet and nesting

to the negative impacts of oceanlitter. Kids these days theyreawesome. They are so motivatedto help the cause, and theyremaking it happen. Its awesometo see how much they really careabout this.

Thorvalson and her teamwill continue caring for turtlesfor years to come with the helpof the general public. Fromdonations to volunteering, thereis always a way to help restorethe population of these incredibleocean creatures, and the wellnessof our coastal ecosystem. You

know, its so much bigger thanjust sea turtles, Thorvalsonsays. Its the overall importanceof ocean health.

The Sea Turtle Hospital islocated at the South CarolinaAquarium at 100 Wharf Street,downtown Charleston. Thehospital is open to the publicfor tours Monday, Wednesday,Friday, Saturday, and Sundayat 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Adulttickets are $10, and children $5.For more information, visit www.scaquarium.org or call 577-FISH.

Turtles continues from cover

Southern Living took to itsreaders to fnd the Best

Ribs in the South. Throughan online poll, Charleston's ownHome Team BBQ took frst place

in the contest. The BBQ joints inthe top fve included Southern

Soul Barbeque, Sam's BBQ1, BigBob Gibson Bar-B-Q and Corky'sRibs & BBQ. This is Home Teamsecond national award for topribs after being voted Most LifeChanging Ribs in America by

readers as well.In addition to this honor, Home

Team BBQ has been featured onThe Food Network's Heat Seekersshow, the Reader's Picks ofSouth's Best Butt for SouthernLiving Magazine, named BestBarbecue by Sneaky Sunday,

selected as Best BarbecueRestaurant by Urban Spoon,chosen as Top 10 Pet FriendlyRestaurants in U.S. by Petside,and voted Best Chicken Wings,French Fries, Group Dining,Lunch Spot and People Watchingby Citysearch. At home, the teamhas won many awards includingbeing voted Best BBQ, Best Ribs,

Best Bar Staff, Best Blues andJazz Club and Coldest Beer byCharleston City Paper, awardedBest Burger by Island Eye News,and voted Best BBQ and Best Bar

Scene by Post & Courier.Pitmaster and Owner Aaron

Siegel's Fiery Ron's Home TeamBBQ combines traditionalprocesses and techniquesof classical cuisine with thesimplicity of comfort food, BBQ,and Southern fare. Using onlyfresh ingredients, the salads,tacos, sandwiches and wraps arecreated with unique approachto BBQ. The dry rubbed ribs,chicken and pork shoulders arecombined with fnger lickin' sides.

Home Team BBQ offers takeoutorders, catering and delivery.

Home Team BBQ has somethingfor everyone with award-winningfood and a rockin' bar with weeklylive music and sports on the TVs.Guests know where to come for awork lunch, casual family dinneror a fun night out with friends.

Congratulations to Home

Team BBQ!

The Best of BBQHome Team Wins S o u t h e r n L i v i n g aWard

special To THe iSLand eye newS

Floppin FlounderFlipping this Way

By merediTH nelson

TheCharlestonRunning

Club inviteseveryone to comeout to the Fish FryShack on Saturday,

June 8, at 8 a.m. forthe 22nd running of theFloppin' Flounder! Raisingmoney was never so hot, asthe race benefts the Sullivan's

Island Fire and Rescue VolunteerSquad. Check out the PrimeTimeFitness Cool Zone with misting fans tocool you down afterwards, and then head into the Fish Fry Shack to

enjoy breakfast provided by Triangle Char & Bar. It's only $20 if youare a CRC member, and if not, it's just $25 in advance. If you missearly registration, the fee is $30 - a small price to pay for a killerworkout, great food, and lots of fun!

For more information, or to register for the run, please visitwww.charlestonrunningclub.com.


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One of the best things about living on the islands is theabundant wildlife. Sheryl Bidwell captured this fantastic

picture of an alligator resting on the beaches of SullivansIsland, with the Isle of Palms in the background. Keep your cameraon hand were always on the lookout for exciting pictures!

Island PhotograPhy

Letters continues from page 4

warehouse was bought a yearago with full knowledge that the

only allowable use was single

family.

Simply stated, Town Councils

awed reasoning undermines thepurposes of land use planning

-- consistency, notice, and

compatible uses. We are nave

if we think that allowing someproperties to be rezoned as multi-

family does not open the door to

other owners looking to convert

their single family dwellings intocondos.

This island has had more than

its share of recent controversy.We dont need to create more

acrimony. With growing resident

opposition, contrary legal

precedent, and a proposal that

benets so few at the expense ofso many, is pursuing the overlay

worth it?

Town Council should accept

the Planning Commissionsinitial decision to deny rezoning

the town hall.

Sydney CookSullivans Island

Memorial Message Through Local Art

Island Eye News manager, Lori McGee and herhusband Roger, who recently became IOP residents,has been inspired to delve into the art world. Alongwith displaying her island artwork on her websiteCharlestonSeashoreDecor.com, they have adopted aboat they placed in their front yard to use as a seasonalcanvas. Above is their Memorial Day message.


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June Island Eye CalendarMay 31riday, May 31rty at the Pointrty at the Point is Charlestonsemier Happy Hour Concertfering a full cash bar alongth the best live music inwn. Featuring Occasionallkshake. 5:30 9:30 p.m.

harleston Harbor Resort andarina on Patriots Point. Tickets- $7. For more info, visit

arlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

aturday, June 1ooper River Challengeome join the fun at the Mounteasant Pier for a season ofhing tournaments! Prizes are

warded for the largest game shtch in each of the followingtegories: Adult Angler, Lady

ngler, Youth Angler (12 andnder), Senior Angler (60 ), andtal Weight of 5 Fish. 6 a.m. 4m. 71 Harry Hallman Blvd, Mt.easant.

eggae Nightsggae Nights Summer Concertries features traditional oldhool roots reggae with a newhool attitude in a beautifultdoor setting. Bring your chairsblanket. Gates open at 8 p.m.th music at 8:30 p.m. Food andverage available for purchase.

$13/general admission. Kids 12and under free. James IslandCounty Park.

Annual Sweetgrass FestivalThe highly anticipated festival willcelebrate the rich Gullah Geecheecultural heritage and providethe most extensive showcaseof sweetgrass baskets in thelowcountry area. Enjoy handmadearts and craft, live performances,lm, song and dance, storytelling,drummers and dancers, and more.Food for purchase from over 15lowcountry restaurant vendors.Admission and parking are free.No alcohol or pets. WaterfrontMemorial Park, 99 Harry HallmanJr. Blvd. Mt. Pleasant. 12 8p.m. For more info, visit www.sweetgrassfestival.org.

Teacher Appreciation Day at theCenter for Birds of PreyTeachers with valid ID will receivefree admission to the Center forBirds of Prey, and their guests willget 50 percent off. All day. 4872Seewee Road, Awendaw.

Sunday, June 2National Cancer Survivors DayOn this day, Charleston willhonor our citizens who are livingwith and beyond cancer. We willjoin communities worldwide in

celebrating life as part of the 24thAnnual National Cancer SurvivorsDay. Free and open to the public.Music, food, dancing, and more.2 5 p.m. Elks Lodge, 1113 SamRittenberg Blvd.

East Cooper FirehousePoker RunMotorcycles will participate on a75-mile ride stopping at rehousesEast of the Cooper, to includeSI Fire Station (2050 Middle).Event sponsored by The MarionMarauders Society & State FarmInsurance.

Imani Milele Children's Choirat IOP BaptistImani Milele is a Ugandan phrasethat literally means "everlastingfaith." Imani Children's Choir'spurpose is promoting andbringing awareness to the plightof the orphaned and vulnerablechildren in Uganda through theircraft in music and dance. Theirperformances have earned themrecognition as one of the bestchildren's choirs in the nation. Formore info, visit www.imanimilele.com. 10:30 a.m. Isle of PalmsBaptist Church. 14 24th Ave, Isleof Palms.

Blackbeards Cove Celebrates7 YearsFor the 7th AnniversaryCelebration, Blackbeards Covewill be hosting a free party.Enjoy free mini golf all day, liveentertainment, a charity dunkingbooth, and a mechanical bull. Freehotdogs and hamburgers servedfrom noon 3 p.m. The fun beginsat 11 a.m. For more info, visitwww.BlackbeardsCove.net.

tueSday, June 4Party in the ParkMt. Pleasant and WEZL FMpresent free music concerts everyTuesday evening in June. Artistsinclude: Thompson Square, KipMoore, Dustin Lynch, CaseyJames, and more. Free admission

and parking. No coolers allowed.Food and beverages available.6:30 8:30 p.m. For more info anda list of all concerts, visit www.comeonovermp.com.

WedneSday, June 5Wine Tasting at Caf MedleyWine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213Middle Street.

thurSday, June 6Wando High School GraduationCongratulations to the class of2013! Graduation is at the NorthCharleston Coliseum. 3:30 p.m.Students should arrive no laterthan 2:45 p.m.

Friday, June 7Kids Night Out at IOP

Recreation DepartmentKids, grab your friends and enjoya night out at the Rec. Activitiescan include Jump Castles, Movies,Music, Games, Pizza and Snacks.6 8:30 p.m. $10/resident, $15/non-resident. Ages 5 12. 24 28thAvenue, Isle of Palms.

Party at the PointParty at the Point is CharlestonsPremier Happy Hour Concertoffering a full cash bar alongwith the best live music intown. Featuring StoplightObservations. 5:30 9:30 p.m.Charleston Harbor Resort andMarina on Patriots Point. Tickets$5 - $7. For more info, visitcharlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

Nighttime at the MuseumCelebrate the end of the schoolyear with your family at the annualNighttime at the Museum andnd out how history comes tolife. Features scores of costumedre-enactors, special displays, anexciting scavenger hunt, crafts,and demonstrations. Lights will

be low, so bring your ashlight! Alight pizza supper and ice creamare included. Appropriate forall ages. 6:30 8:30 p.m. TheCharleston Museum, 360 MeetingStreet. $20/adult, $10/child.Reduced prices for members.

Saturday, June 8Floppin Flounder5k run/walk on Sullivans Island.Race begins at 8 a.m. from theFish Fry Shack. $20/CharlestonRunning Club Member, $25/non-member. $30 race day.Must register by June 1 toreceive a t-shirt! To register orfor more information, visit www.charlestonrunningclub.com.

First United Methodist ChurchFish FryJoin the FUMC IOP Mens Groupfor their famous sh fry! Eat in,carry out, or go through the drive

through. Desserts provided by thewomen of the church. Tickets are$7. Food served from 4 7 p.m. 1221st Avenue, Isle of Palms.

Mt. Pleasant InternationalBeer FestSample more than 100 differenttypes of beer from around theworld. Live music by Adalya, theBushels, and the Hans SchmidtBand. $40, $80/VIP in advance.$55/door, if available. Park WestRecreation Complex. 2 7 p.m.For more information, visit www.mountpleasantbeerfest.com.

Boat Safety CourseThe Charleston Sail and PowerSquadron will offer AmericasBoating Course. Successfulparticipants receive the SC SafeBoating Certicate required foryouth to operate a motorboat aswell as the US Power Squadroncerticate recognized by manyinsurance companies for premiumdiscounts. To register, contactDick Howells, [email protected] or 216-9866. 1376 OrangeGrove Road in Charleston 8 a.m.

4 p.m. Free for youth age 12through high school.

Youth Fishing Rodeo at SeweeChildren ages 6-16 can droptheir line and create a Fish ArtT-shirt! Bait, prizes, food and someassistance are provided. Weigh-inat noon. Registration required bycalling 928-3368. On the day ofthis event there will be a sign-intable and shing rules distributed.7:30 11 a.m. Free.

Surf City All Stars and BlueHawaii at CinebarreCinebarre presents live in personDavid Marks of the Beach Boysand Dean Torrence of Jan andDean performing with the SurfCity All-stars June 8. Concertfollowed by and outdoor screeningof the Elvis classic Blue Hawaii.Festivities will also include a limbocontest, air guitar contest (winan autographed Stratocaster!),wipe out drum contest, hula hoopcontest, beer pong, dunking booth,bounce house and corn hole.Family friendly, rain or shine.Doors at 4 p.m. Music at 5 p.m.For more info, call 884-2917.

WedneSday, June 12Recycle

Wine Tasting at Caf MedleySee Wednesday, June 5.

Friday, June 14Party at the PointSee Friday, June 7.Featuring Reggae Night!

5:30 9:30 p.m. CharlestonHarbor Resort and Marinaon Patriots Point. Tickets$5 - $7. For more info, visitcharlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

Saturday, June 15Beach Lovers Book ClubJoin neighbors and friends as thebook club discusses The Secretsof Mary Bowserby Lois Leveen.The book club meets on the thirdSaturday of each month. 10:30a.m. Edgar Allan Poe Library. 1921Ion Ave, Sullivans Island. Formore info, call 883-3914.

Sunday, June 16Happy Fathers Day!Be sure to do a little somethingextra special to make today a greatday for dad!

Nature Adventures Outftters

Fathers Day Cookout & FunPaddleGet outdoors and do somethindifferent that Dad will enjoy! Ethe plantation trails, mansion cookout and family fun paddledown Wambaw Creek to SanteRiver. Led by University degreeMaster Naturalist guides. HamPlantation. 11 a.m. Call 568-32for details.

Carbs and CarsLook at all kinds of Italian andEuropean cars in the parking lof Bacco Italian Restaurant befenjoying a pasta buffet prepareby Chef Michael Scognamilio.$15. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BaccoItalian Restaurant. 976 HoustoNorthcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant.

Fishing on Father's DayEnjoy free shing tutorials andspend some quality time with don the Mount Pleasant Pier. Alowcountry shing expert will bon hand to answer questions aoffer advice. A fun and rewardiexperience for you and dad! MoPleasant Pier, 71 Harry HallmaBlvd. 1 - 2 p.m. For more info, 762-9946.


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On May 24, there was

nothing but smiles all

around at Sullivans

Island Elementary School.

Perhaps the most celebrated

and anticipated day of the year,

the annual May Day Festivalat SIES signals not only the

beginning of summer, but the

end of the school year. Kids

from kindergarten to fth grade

participated in song and dance with

the culmination of the celebration

ending with the traditional dance

around the May Pole. The spectacular

group of students showed off all they

have learned over the past year in

front of family, friends, and extremely

proud teachers.

SIES KIcKS Off SummEr SEaSOn wIth annual may Day

PhOtOS by StEvE rOSamIlIa


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The following is a summary of

some of the police activity on the

Isle of Palms during the month of

April.

April 2

An ofcer on patrol observed asuspicious vehicle and stopped

to investigate. Two individualsengaging in indecent activityoccupied the vehicle. Uponinvestigation, the ofcer foundthat one of the subjects hadfailed to pay a trafc nebeach warrant. The subjectwas taken into custody. A pre-tow inventory of the vehicleproduced a green, plant-linkmaterial, which was found to bemarijuana.

April 3

A woman gave her credit cardto a friend to purchase a bottle

of vodka. Later, she found thatthe same subject withdrew$200 from an ATM without herknowledge or consent. Warrantswere obtained for the subjectwho was eventually located andarrested.

April 6

Someone stole a mans briefcasewhile he was retrievingadditional luggage from hiscondominium. The briefcasecontained an Apple laptopcomputer, an iPhone, and hiswallet.

April 10

An ofcer conducted a trafcstop for a speeding violation.While talking with the driver, theofcer smelled alcohol and burntmarijuana, and observed a glasspipe and bottle of liquor. All fouroccupants of the vehicle weredetained.

Someone stole a womans creditcard and attempted to make$7,900 in unauthorized charges.A victim reported that she hireda live-in female to watch her

residence as she is frequentlyout of town. After the employeewas arrested by the MountPleasant Police Department forlarceny, she took inventory ofvaluable items and discoveredseveral pieces of jewelry missing.

The case is under investigation.

April 15

An ofcer observed a Club-Cartgolf cart obstructing a lane oftravel on Carolina Boulevard.

The cart was unoccupied withthe keys in the ignition. Thevictim was eventually locatedand advised the ofcer that an

unknown person stole the golfcart from his garage during thenight.

April 17

Ofcers were dispatched inreference to a verbal altercationbetween a man and a woman.Both were intoxicated and thefemale had three outstandingbench warrants for failure topay trafc tickets, as well asan arrest warrant out of theSummerville Police Department.

April 24

A victim reported that during anargument with her husband, heshoved her against a wall andinjured her head, neck, arm,and hand.

Someone entered a womansunsecured vehicle and stole a

pair of boots and other variousitems.

April 29

Someone removed a womansyard decoration without herconsent.

An unknown subject entered aresidence and stole a signicantnumber of jewelry pieces. Therewas no indication of forcedentry.

During the month of April,ofcers issued six businesscheck notices to businessowners advising them that thebusiness was found unsecure.

There were sevenVictim of Crimeforms completed.

iop police Blotter

Port City Moped Founder

Jordan Chaplin wasinspired to found Port CityMopeds after learning that hisgreat grandfather owned the rstSchwinn bicycle dealership inthe City of Charleston. Lookingto provide visitors and localswith a safe, fuel-efcient mopedexperience, Jordan and his friendDave Jarman cashed in their401ks and life savings to foundthe business, which is now theareas premier moped rental and

sales company.

Last week, the Isle of Palmsestablishment received a $5,000grant as a part of Love OurLocal Business. The campaign,sponsored by Intuit, awards 15small businesses across the USwith $5,000 wishes and allowsthe business to further pursuetheir dreams, and provide forthe local community. Port CityMoped will use the grant toinvest in more mopeds to meetthe growing demand for eco-friendly transportation on theisland communities.

Winners of the grant aredetermined based on three criteria:

the number of online votes thebusiness receives, the feasibilityof the wish of the business, andthe transformational impact thewish could have on the business.

To date, Intuit has awardedmore than $1.2 million to hard-working small-business ownerswho are making their dreams areality and positively impactingtheir communities in the process.Congratulations to Port CityMoped!

Port City Moped is located at1202 Palm Boulevard on the Isleof Palms. For more information,visit www.portcitymoped.com.

Props to Port City MopedLocaL Business Wins Grant

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Lowcount r y Bi t es Island EatsAcme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

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 of Palms, 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.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The CO-OP:Sullivans Islands own GourmetGrocery and Deli. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and saladsthat are perfect for everythingfrom quick lunches to a longday on the beach! Patio diningavailable.$882-8088www.thecoopsullivans.com

2019 Middle Street,Sullivan's Island, 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 StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

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

wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Long Island Cafe:Come in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this islandfavorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com

1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoy made-to-orderpizzas made from the nestingredients.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 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 StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, and a fresh, local rawbar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

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

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$

789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

What I cook from week to week differs pretty dramaticallylately. I go from one week making challah to the next weekmaking a quinoa recipe. This is because I like to eat healthy

food but my inner foodie cant turn away from any deep fried, buttery,

battered delicious meal. With that said, my meals have taken a turnfor the healthy since my sister is getting married in less than a monthnow. With her wedding dedication Ive found myself staying prettyfocused as well. Ive been trying to come up with different healthylunch options besides salads because those become boring prettyquickly. When I found this recipe for a deconstructed spring roll I gotreally excited. It still was basically a salad, but turned up to the nextlevel and still healthy.

This recipe is really simple and you could really make everything

while getting ready for work in the morning. It is basically anyvegetable you would like in a spring roll chopped up and then addedwith saifun noodles, which are bean string noodles found at anygrocery store with a peanut sauce. Then, you are done! Im actually

excited for lunch with this recipe and I know it is so healthy anddelicious it just cant be beatwell maybe by a cheeseburger, butthat will have to wait until after the wedding.

Want to see a recipe on Lowcountry Bites? Write in and share [email protected].

Deconstructed Spring RollOriginally from Joy the Baker

Ingredients:Veggies you like, I included:CucumbersCarrots, sliced with a peeler into ribbonsBean sproutsPepperLimeSaifun (bean thread noodles)(ride noodles also work)Peanut sauce

Chop veggies. Cooknoodles in boilingwater and let sitfor 20 minutesthen strain andrinse and let extrawater strain. Putall together in abowl and enjoy!

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C

harleston Pirate Tours and Charles Towne Pub Stroll

have both received a TripAdvisor Certicate of Excellence

award. The accolade, which honors hospitality

excellence, is given only to the most exceptional performers inTripAdvisors global business community. With the top rating

of 5.0, Charleston Pirate Tours and Charles Towne Pub Strolls

are among the 10- percent of hospitality businesses around the

world to receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for the Certicate of Excellence, businesses must

maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible

ve, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria

include the volume of reviews received within the last 12

months. Charleston Pirate Tours and Charles Towne Pub Stroll

have maintained the highest overall rating of ve.

We want to thank our guests, whose reviews have kept us

in the top 10-precent, said says company owner and Isle of

Palms resident Eric Lavender. We are committed to giving

our guests the best possible Charleston experience, and this

accolade validates that commitment.

Charleston Pirate Tours offers tours and storytellingpresentations on Charleston history. In addition to numerous

network television appearances, Lavender has appeared

at museums, events, and schools across the southeast.

Congratulations on the award, and thanks for representing the

Isle of Palms!

Learn more about Charleston Pirate Tours at www.

charlestonpiratetour.com.

Charleston Pirate Tours Guide and co-owner Eric Lavender in pirate apparel with Captain

Bob, the blue and gold macaw, Charlestons only avian tour guide

Photos by therese Louise Kehner

CharLeston Pirate tours and Pub stroLL earns triPadvisor award

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The Boat-tailed Grackle is a large blackbirdwhich if found along the Gulf and Eastcoasts as far north as New York. Adult

males are an iridescent black with a long, broadtail. Females are about half the size of males andare a dull dark brown with a lighter brown belly.Boat-tailed Grackles have a diverse diet andwill forage for insects, reptiles, and amphibiansas well as visit bird feeders and dumps. Theunusual mating system of this species is calleda harem polygyny. Numerous females gather insuitable breeding areas and build their nests incolonies. Usually, these colonies are located infresh or brackish marshes. One dominant maleand a one or two subdominant males patrol thecolony and mate with females. Inferior roamingmales will not enter the colonies but willsometimes mate with females when they are outforaging. Females alone build the nest, incubatethe eggs, and feed the young. High-rankingmales will defend the colonies by attempting tochase away predators such as rat snakes, ricerats, and Coopers Hawks.

Boat-tailed GrackleBy Sarah harper Diaz

Sarah' S bi rdS

Last week, members of the Isle of Palms Garden Club joined

City staff to help paint the brightly colored palm trees on

yellow barrels in preparation for the busy beach season. The

Garden Club has helped the City paint the barrels for over 40 years

now, and will continue to do so for years to come. Fortunately for

the volunteers, the barrels now come in painted yellow and a stencil

of the palm tree makes for easy painting. When the project was rst

initiated, everything had to be painted by hand! The City of Isle of

Palms thanks the Garden Club for their help and support!

A Barrel of Fun

June 1 marks the beginningof the 2013 hurricaneseason, but are most people

prepared? Are you prepared? TheCharleston County EmergencyManagement Department wantsresidents to get their familysemergency plan in place andput their emergency supply kittogether prior to a storm.

Now is the time to get ready,

and its easy with the help of thenew 2013 Charleston CountyHurricane Guide. The public cango to www.charlestoncounty.organd click on the Are You Ready?banner on the front page of theCountys website to download,print and share.

Charleston CountyGovernment is always preparingfor a storm and working with otherlocal and state agencies to do so,but everyone has an individualresponsibility to get preparedand make sure their family hasa plan, said Cathy Haynes,Charleston County EmergencyManagement Departments Chiefof Operations. Churches andcivic groups can also help byprinting the guide for those whodo not have access to the Internet.Our entire community needs tohelp spread the word.

In anticipation of an evacuationorder, which can only be givenby the governor, Haynes alsoreminds the public that theyshould plan to leave town if at allpossible, and everyone along thecoast is strongly encouraged tomake travel arrangements well inadvance.

Because of the low-lying areasin our county, we will never

have enough safe shelter space

for all of Charleston Countysresidents, said Jason Patno,Charleston County EmergencyManagement Director. Therefore,we encourage everyone who hasthe means to leave town to doso and to consider shelters onlyas a last resort when they havenowhere else to go.

Also, those who have the abilityto leave should do so as early

as possible. You dont have towait until an evacuation orderis issued, Patno said. If youcan, leave as early as possible tomake your trip easier and to helprelieve the trafc congestion onour roads.

Citizens who do not havetransportation should learn wheretheir nearest evacuation pick-uppoint is located. The evacuationpick-up points are noted by bluesigns with a hurricane and bussymbol, and are located across thecounty at many CARTA bus stopsand popular areas like schools,churches and shopping centers.In the event of an evacuationorder, buses will transportcitizens from the 79 pick-uppoints to the nearest availableRed Cross shelter. It is vitalfor residents in our communitywho dont have transportation toknow where their nearest pick-uppoint is before the next hurricaneapproaches our coast, Haynessaid. It takes all of us workingtogether to make sure our citizensand neighbors are prepared andsafe.

The procedures for openingshelters changed last year for the2012 hurricane season. Ratherthan having a list of shelters in

advance, emergency shelters are

now determined with the approachof a hurricane to South Carolina.In the event of a hurricane orother major disaster, residentsare asked to monitor local mediaoutlets for a current list of openshelters. During an evacuation,listen for emergency alerts on theradio and look for road signs forshelter information.

The South Carolina EmergencyManagement Dept. developed awebpage to provide informationfor residents and visitors alongthe entire South Carolinacoast, and the Tri-Countyzones are available at: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/EmergencyMgmt/zones.htm.

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19May 31, 2013

Seeing the Bestof a Bad Situation

LocaL Business Donates Portion of

ProceeDs to okLahoma Victims

The recent tornadoes in the

Oklahoma City area area tragic reminder of

how quickly our lives can

change. However, they are

also a great reminder of

how amazing this country

is when it comes to stepping

up to help those in need in times

of crisis. At The Vision Center

at Seaside Farms, owners take

pride in not only helping our

own community, but helping out

other communities in need as

well. From now until the end of

June, a portion of their revenue

generated by eye exams (10

percent), the sale of eyeglassesand sunglasses (5 percent), and

the

sale of

contact

lenses (5 percent) will

be donated to the disaster relief

fund for those affected by these

massive tornadoes.

For more information, visit

www.seasidevision.com/

myblog/okc-relief-efforts.

The Vision Center at Seaside

Farms is located at 1956 LongGrove Drive, Suite 1, Mt. Pleasant.

Lowcountry graduatesof the University ofNotre Dame have

represented their almamater well over the last year.

The Notre Dame AlumniAssociation recently deemed

the Charleston chapter of theclub the Outstanding Clubof the Year, a prestigiousaward given to only sevenclubs annually, out of atotal 225 clubs in the UnitedStates, and 51 around theworld.

Ashley Ameika, theclub's Vice-President was atNotre Dame for the annualLeadership Conference

and accepted the award onbehalf of the Club. Clubsreceive awards based oncamaraderie, catholicspirituality, community,diversity, and more. TheCharleston chapter held all

13 football game watches atDunleavys Pub on SullivansIsland, with a cumulativeattendance of over 500Fightin Irish fans.

Because of the clubsoutstanding participationand involvement, NotreDame football coach BrianKelly will visit the Charlestonchapter next year.

Fans of the Fightin Irishnotre Dame aLumni cLuB Wins aWarD

Photo By steVe rosamiLia


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Island KIds

Vacation Bible School Guide

Following is a list of Vacaon BibleSchools oered throughout the summer

by our island churches.

st. MarKs lutheran ChurCh300 Palm Boulevard,Isle of Palms

What: Children will prepare and perform100 Percent Chance of Rain by Walter

Horsley, the musical telling of Noahand the Ark. The 20 minute play willbe prepared Monday Wednesday

and performed on Thursday at 11:00a.m. Preparaon will include singing,

costumes, cras, games and lots of fun!When: June 24 27, 9 11:30 am.

Ages: 3 and upRegister for $15 for one child, or $25 for a

family to [email protected].

For more informaon, call 886-8557.

FIrst unIted

MethodIst ChurCh12 21st Avenue, Isle of Palms

What: We will step back in me toAthens, Greece, exploring some of the

adventures of the Apostle Paul. Kids andadults will parcipate in a memorableBible-mes Marketplace, sing catchy

songs, play games, visit Paul and collectBible Memory Makers to remind themof Gods Word. Plus, everyone learns to

look for evidence of God all around themthrough something called God Sighngs.

Each day concludes with a Celebraon ame of upbeat, fun worship.

When: June 10 14, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.Ages: Kindergarten through 5th gradeTo register, go to: www.iopmethodist.com under Children and Youth VBS

Registraon. Bring a gently used childrensbook to donate to Book Worm Angels.

For more informaon, call or emailKristen at 886-6610 or iopchildren@

bellsouth.net

sunrIse PresbyterIan ChurCh3222 Middle Street, Sullivans Island

What: Everywhere Fun Fair is anexcing, kid-friendly, global fair where

children can explore the everyday life ofneighbors from Japan, Zimbabwe, the

United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico.Throughout the week, we will explorethis theme through interacve Bible

storytelling, global games, rockin music,super science, cool cras, and more!

On Friday, we will close with a specialcelebraon for parcipants families toexperience a bit of the Everywhere Fun

Fair themselves.When: June 17 21, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

To register, complete a registraonform available for pickup at SunrisePresbyterian, or use our easy online

opon by going to 2013.cokesburyvbs.com/sunrisepresbyterian. Cost is $15

For more informaon, call SunrisePresbyterian Church at 883-3888.

sullIvans Island

baPtIst ChurCh1753 Central Avenue, Sullivans Island

What: This years VBS theme is ColossalCoaster World. Enjoy all kinds of fun

and games with your friends, family, andneighbors. Learn how to face fear a ndtrust God. Are you ready for a wild ride?

By the end of the week, your kids willwant to do it all over again!

When: July 15 18, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.Ages: 4 9, or 4th grade

For more informaon and to register, visitwww.sibc.us or call 883-3601.

Island KIds

Isle of Palms Recreation DepartmentSummer Camp Guide

The following is a list of summer campsoered at the Isle of Palms Recreaon

Department. Register in person at the Isleof Palms Recreaon Department, 24 28th

Avenue, Monday Friday 7 a.m. 6 p.m.and Saturday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. For moreinformaon on any of the camps, call

886-8294.

Wee CaMPAges 3 4 as of Sept. 1, 2012

Weekly themed camps for children ages3 and 4. Children need to bring lunch

daily, snack provided. Supervision will beprovided from 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Week 1: June 10 14, Super Hero Week

Week 2: June 17 21, Pirate WeekWeek 3: June 24 28, Splish SplashWeek 4: July 1 5, Hawaiian He avenWeek 5: July 8 12, Under the Sea

Week 6: July 15 19, Sweet Treat WeekWeek 7: July 22 26, Mystery WeekWeek 8: July 29 - Aug 2, Under the Big

Top

CaMP suMMershIne

Ages 5 12Weekly themed camps for children ages5-12. Children need to bring lunch da ily,

snack provided. Supervision will beprovided 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Week 1: June 10 14, Rock Star Week

Week 2: June 17 21, Pirate WeekWeek 3: June 24 28, Whirling WatersWeek 4: July 1 5, Hawaiian He aven

Week 5: July 8 12, Dodge ThisWeek 6: July 15 19, Sweet Treat WeekWeek 7: July 22 26, Adventure Week

Week 8: July 29 - Aug 2, Island Idol

ChallenGer soCCer CaMP

Ages 5 16Camp Dates: June 10 - June 14, 9:00 a.m.

12 p.m.$135 resident/ $140 non-residentChildren will learn lessons in self-

discipline, good sportsmanship andrespect for others and the game. Campers

will receive a soccer ba ll, t-shirt, posterand evaluaon. Instructor: Brish Soccer,

Challenger Sports.

youth rIsInG stars basKetball

CaMP

Ages 5 9Camp Dates: June 17 - June 21

Full Day: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $180 resident/$185 non-resident

Half Day: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. $125 resident/$130 non-resident

Camp will be supervised by ceredcoaches and college players. Campers willreceive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Fullday campers will need to provide lunch.Friday early dismissal 12 p.m. Space islimited to 40 parcipants. Instructor:

Rising Stars Basketball Sta.

Pre-teen rIsInG stars

basKetball CaMP


Full Day: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $180 resident/$185 non-resident

Half Day: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. $125 resident/$130 non-resident

Camp will be supervised by ceredcoaches and college players. Campers willreceive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Fullday campers will need to provide lunch.

Friday early dismissal 12 p.m. Spacelimited to 40 parcipants. Instructor:

Rising Stars Basketball Sta.

GenMove MultI-sPorts CaMP


9 a.m. 12 p.m.$125 resident/ $130 non-resident

Generaon Move Sport Camp is designedto inspire learning through a variety ofphysical acvies and games. Campers

will receive technical instrucon in eachsport and apply sport skills to realiscgame situaons. Instructed by: Temoc

Suarez, Generaon Move Sta.

GIrls volleyball CaMP

Ages 10 15Camp Dates: July 8 July 12

9 a.m. 12 p.m.$125 resident/ $130 non-residentCamp is designed to develop the

fundamental skills of volleyball. Girls willreceive a camp t-shirt. Space limited to 50

parcipants. Instructor: Alexis Glover.

boys laCrosse CaMP

aGes 7 18

Camp Dates: July 15 - July 199 a.m. 12 p.m.

$125 resident/$130 non-residentCampers will learn passing, catching

and shoong techniques. All campersreceive a reversible pinny, scker and aUS Lacrosse membership. Campers needto bring a sck, gloves, helmet, shoulderand elbow pads. Instructor: Tom Harris,

Lowcountry Lacrosse.

GIrls laCrosse CaMP

Ages 7 18Camp Dates: July 22 - July 26

9 a.m. 12 p.m.$125 resident/ $130 non-resident

Campers will learn passing, catchingand shoong techniques. All campers

receive a reversible pinny, scker and aUS Lacrosse membership. Campers needto bring a sck, gloves, helmet, shoulderand elbow pads. Instructor: Tom Harris,

Lowcountry Lacrosse.

suareZ soCCer CaMPAges 5 13

Full Day: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. $180resident/$185 non-resident

Half Day: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. $125 resident /$130 non-resident

The camp is designed to developfundamental techniques of soccer ina fun, learning environment. Full daycampers will need to provide lunch.

Camp Kids continues on page 23


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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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Interest rates are at historiclows. But they will riseeventually. If you invest in

xed-income vehicles, such asbonds, what might higher ratesmean for you?

As is almost always the casein the investment world, theresno simple answer. First, itsimportant to distinguish betweenshort-term and long-term interestrates. The Federal Reserve isdetermined to keep short-termrates low until unemploymentimproves, but, in the meantime,longer-term rates may well rise.

Depending on your situation,a rise in long-term rates canpresent both opportunity andconcern. The opportunity: Risingrates can mean greater income if

you invest in newly issued bonds.The concern: If you already ownlonger-term bonds, and ratesrise, the value of your bondswill fall. Thats because otherinvestors wont want to pay fullprice for your bonds when theycan get new ones at higher rates.

Even if the value of yourlong-term bonds falls, isnt itworthwhile to hold on to them?After all, as long as your bonddoesnt default, and if the bondis considered investment grade,a default is unlikely, you willget a steady source of incomeand youll receive the full valueof your bond back at maturity.Arent these valuable benets?

They are indeed, but they may

be more relevant for short-termbonds. Longer-term bonds (thoseof 10-year duration or longer) aremore subject to ination risk thanshorter-term bonds. Of course,weve experienced low ination

for a number of years, but, overtime, even mild ination can addup. When this happens, and youown a long-term bond whose ratedoesnt change, you could facea potential loss of purchasingpower. One of the reasons thatlong-term bonds pay higherinterest rates than short-termbonds is because the issuersof longer-term instruments arerewarding you for taking on thisadditional ination risk.

Consequently, simply holdingon to long-term bonds, especiallyvery long-term ones, such asthose that mature in 30 years,may not be the best strategy. If

you review your xed-incomeholdings and nd that theyskew strongly toward longer-term bonds, you may want toconsider reducing your exposurein this area. If you did sell someof these bonds, you could use theproceeds to help build a bondladder, which may be one of thebest ways to invest in bonds.

To create this ladder, you needto invest in bonds of varyingmaturities. When market ratesare low, youll still have yourlonger-term bonds earning higherinterest rates, thereby paying youmore income. And when market

rates rise, you can reinvest yourmaturing short-term bonds at thehigher rates. You must evaluatewhether the bonds held withinthe bond ladder are consistentwith your investment objectives,

risk tolerance and nancialcircumstances.

If you own bonds, you do needto be aware of where interestrates are and where they maybe headed. Nonetheless, as wehave seen, you dont have to beat the mercy of rate movements.By keeping yourself informed andchoosing the right strategies, youcan benet from owning bonds

and other xed-income vehiclesin all interest-rate environments.

Before investing in bonds,you should understand therisks involved, including creditrisk and market risk. Bond

investments are subject tointerest rate risk such that wheninterest rates rise, the pricesof bonds can decrease, and theinvestor can lose principal valueif the investment is sold prior tomaturity.

This article was written byEdward Jones for use by yourlocal Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor.

If Rates Rise, What Should You Do With Bonds?By Dimi matouchev


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Computer Corner

Well here we go again

with a "virus" ready tojump on your computer

and I hope this column helps

stop the latest problem. If you

get a "pop-up" on your computer

that it is time to update Adobe

DON'T do it. I know I have said

to in the past, but the hackers

have created a version that will

download a virus, reset your

home page to some weird search

engine and install something

like "SpeedMy PC" or some other

name. It wants you to buy the

service and if you do then you

have more viruses to deal with.

So for now, do not updateanything except Windows

updates through a pop-up. For

Adobe or Java, if a screen wants

you to update, close it and go

to Adobe or Java website and

update directly from site. Make

sure you uncheck to install

Chrome and the same for Ask

toolbar. Whatever, whoever has

been able to do this hacking

is targeting people locally, so

please be aware. As always, if

you have questions or just wantto be sure you can contact me.

If you are infected please call a

professional for help. This sort

of installation bypasses all types

of virus protection including

McAfee, Norton, MSE and many

others.

On another note, with

summer in full swing take care

to watch out for the tourists as

they wander around to and fro.

They mean well but seem to

walk right in front of cars and

us. Plus be very careful with

that iPhone or Android, we are

used to setting them down andgoing to the bathroom in our

favorite establishment, but with

strangers around it might walk

away.

Look forward to some good

questions and helping you out. If

you need immediate assistance

you can always call Rent A Bob at

822-7794 or email at rentabob@

live.com.

Adobe Updater HasBeen Hacked

By BoB Hooper, aka rent a BoB

The other day, someone here

in town brought by a big

plastic bag with all sorts of

plant matter inside. The plants

had all come from a small pond

behind his home, in Columbia,

and this fellow wanted all the

plants in the bag identifed: he

suspected that some of them

were aquatic weeds, and potentialnuisances. I'm rather pleased to

say that we were able to identify

everything in his plastic bag, and

we were also able to tell him a bit

about the life history and natural

range of each of his plants. In

this case, nearly all of them

were introduced, weedy, aquatic

plants, and this particular one...

our Mystery Plant this week...was

probably the worst of the lot.

It's an herb that is native to

a large area of South America,

particularly the Amazon basin. It

was noted for its attractiveness

as an aquatic plant, suitable forindoor and outdoor aquariums,

in North America, and of course,

therein is a problem. It was

introduced intentionally into

the USA, way back in the late

1800s. The problem is that it is

easily capable of spreading itself

into natural bodies of water.

Now imagine how many times

somebody has gotten rid of all the

stuff in their aquarium (critters,too) by dumping the whole thing

into a nearby pond or creek! By

now, this plant can be found

nearly worldwide as an aquatic

weed.

The plants are quite attractive,

I think, and I suppose they

deserve their status as a

popularly cultivated aquatic

species. Rhizomes are produced

below the water, and the growing

stems will produce a succession

of nodes, each with prominently

whorled leaves, six or so, forming

rings up and down the stem.

Water, Water EverywhereCan you Guess tHis Weeks Mystery plant?

By JoHn nelson

Mystery plant continues on page 23

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Each leaf has many ne divisions, something like long

skinny ngers, and so each individual leaf resembles

a feather. The leaves below water aren't too pretty, but

those that poke above it are attractive, usually an odd

sort of bright ashy gray-green. Or even sort of bluish.

It's interesting that the plants bloom rarely, even in

their native home...and the owers that are produced

are nearly always female (pistillate). The plants are

really good at reproducing asexually by fragmentation,so perhaps they don't need to rely much on forming

seeds.

This species may now be found in North America on

both Pacic and Atlantic coasts, as far north as the

states of Washington and New York. It is surely likely to

increase its range, unfortunately. The plants are most

often found in quiet water of ditches and ponds, or in

slowly owing creeks. It is capable of forming dense,

impenetrable growths, through which it is hard to get a

boat. (They also say that it improves mosquito habitat.

Dont know if thats true or not.)

By the way, if you are also interested in getting plants

identied weeds, houseplants, whatever , remember

that our Herbarium offers this as a free public service.

You can send us living plants or photographs (via email

works great). You can get in touch with us at 803-777-8196, or by email, at [email protected].

John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore Herbarium

at the University of South Carolina, in the Department

of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public

service, the Herbarium offers free plant identications.

For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call

803-777-8196, or email [email protected].

Mystery plant continues from page 22

[Answer:Parrot-feather,"Myriophylumaquaticum]

Campers will receive a camp t-shirt.Instructor: Temoc Suarez, Suarez Soccer.

GET YOUR SPIKE ON VOLLEYBALL

CAMPAges 10 16

Camp Dates: August 12 - August 159 a.m. 11 a.m.

$80 resident/ $85 non-residentGear up for the indoor volleyball seasonwith this four-day clinic that will surely

improve your volleyball skills! Drills,scrimmages, intense workouts and a lot offun playing the sport we love. Instructor:

Laura Togami

SUMMER CAMP

AT CRABPOT

PLAYERS

Interested in theater? Want to be an

actor, or just love being on the stage?

Check out this years summer camp

oerings with Crabpot Players!

For more informaon, visit www.

crabpotplayers.com

SESSION 1 MUSICAL ThEATERCampers will learn basic acng techniques

including stage movement, projecon,

character study, and more. By the end ofthe rst week, we will begin to rehearse

a full-length childrens musical that willbe performed the evening of June 28-29at the end of camp. Campers will expandtheir triple threat skills and experiencemany aspects of producon a show in a

professional theater atmosphere.Dates: June 10 28, Monday Fr iday

Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 5 and up

Cost: $400/camper

Camp KIds continues from page 20

SESSION 2 ACTING INTENSIVE

This camp will focus on more advancedacng techniques such as blocking,

projecon, character analysis, scene

works, monologue, improve, and more.Parcipants will perform a montage of

scenes, monologues, and songs on July19 20 at the end of camp. This session isfor young actors with any range of theaterexperience looking to expand their skills.

Dates: July 8 19, Monday Fr idayTime: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.

Ages: 12 18Cost: $250/camper

SESSION 3 ThEATER TEChCampers will learn the fundamentalsof sound and light design, costumes,

makeup, and more. Hands on acvies

will allow parcipants to experiment

with sound, mixing, and lighng boards.

Aer focusing an ellipsoidal or hanging a

Fresnel, campers will learn how to readlight. Basic costume design and makeup

will be taught in small groups.

Dates: July 29 August 2Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.

Ages: 10 and upCost: $125/camper


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