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Ordinance continues on page 3 Schoolcontinues on page 4

The implementation of the new Sullivans

Island Elementary School is moving forward

with an anticipated opening of August 2014,

but those residents in opposition to the size and

stature of the new school are now concerned that

lenient construction hours could disrupt life on

the island.

A new ordinance discussed at last Tuesdays

Town Council meeting could allow for provisions

to be put in place to relax construction hours, if

deemed necessary, as developers move forwardwith the school. The rst reading of the ordinance,

which will not go into effect until a second reading

is discussed and passed at next months Council

meeting, received unanimous support from

members of Town Council.

The Town currently allows construction to

take place from 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday through

Friday, and 10 a.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday. No

work is allowed on Sundays or holidays, and no

work is allowed outside of the allotted hours. The

ordinance on the table will allow for work to be

completed outside of those hours, upon approval

by the Town, under specic circumstances.

The amendment to the ordinance, if approved,

will encompass not just the school construction

but also any government civic project that provides

a public benet, such as the new Town Hall or

Water and Sewer updates.

The language of the ordinance up for second

reading does not open up construction hours with

no control; instead, it provides a process for relief

incase developers need an additional hour or two

to work on the specic project at hand.

Construction Concernson Sullivans

NE W O RDI NA NCE CO UL D A L L O W FO R

FL E X I B L E CO NS TRUCTI O N HO URS

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

H

iding off of Isle of Palms 24th

Avenue is perhaps the islands best

kept secret.

Harbour Montessori School, operating

out of the Baptist Church, has been

nurturing the lives of young children

in the lowcountry for the last four

years. Spend a few minutes in the

classroom and you will soon see

why the children, and their

parents, cant say enough

good things about

Harbour Montessori.

I watch as Taylor,

an energetic four-year-

old, comes bouncing

into the room. Whats

your name? she asks.

After telling me her name,age, and favorite part of

school (playing outside, of

course) she skips back into

the adjacent room to join her

classmates.

But the three and four

year olds arent sitting at

desks. They arent working

on a standard, cookie-cutter

activity. And perhaps most

importantly, they arent bored.

Instead, the children are in work

cycle, which is a select time in

the schedule each day where they

are allowed to pursue individual

interests. I watch as one studentips through the pages of a book,

while another puts together a

puzzle. Taylor plops on the lap of

Morgen, the teaching assistant,

and listens as reads.

Crystal Jewell, co-founder of

LOCAL ISLE OF PALMS

PRE-SCHOOL GROWING STRONG

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

(top) Miss Morgen,

the assistant at

Montessori, spends

one-on-one time

reading with a

student.


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CIVIC

Unless an unexpected

write-in candidate shows

up and runs a strong

campaign, the Isle of Palms

Municipal Election in November

should be smooth sailing for

candidates hoping to ll the

empty seats.

Incumbents Barbara Bergwerf

and Marty Bettelli both decided to

run for another term, along with

newcomers Patrick Harrington

and Sandy Ferencz. With four

open seats, all candidates should

be able to serve on Council.

Last Wednesday, Ferenczhosted a meet and greet for

island residents who wanted

to get to know the candidate a

little better. Ferencz hopes that,

despite the lack of candidates

running, that the campaign

will prove to be a benecial

time for her to get to know the

constituents and the major

issues facing the island.

Curtis Helfrich and Dana Love

submitted petitions to serve

on the Isle of Palms Water and

Sewer Commission; with only

two open seats, they will be

elected without competition as

well.

The bigger contest will be

the Isle of Palms Mayoral

election. Current Mayor Dick

Cronin seeks re-election and is

up against current Mayor Pro

Tem Ryan Buckhannon. With

both candidates familiar to theconstituents, it looks like it will

be a close race.

The Isle of Palms Municipal

Election will be on Tuesday,

November 5, 2013. Stay tuned to

the Island Eye News for special

election coverage.

Upcoming IOP ElectionShould be Shoo-in

F O U R C A N D I D A T E S V I E F O R F O U R S E A T S

STAFF REPORT

Dear Editor,

Putting Sullivans Island Residents Last

In a routine that has become depressingly familiar, Sullivan's

Island Town Council voted last night to put the interests ofan outside entity ahead of the interests of Sullivan's Island

residents. In a unanimous vote, Town Council voted to relax

construction hours for CCSD. Apparently, Sullivan's Island

residents are no longer entitled to the quiet enjoyment of our

island at any time.

Residents spoke out at the meeting in opposition to the

change. In addition, Council received ve letters from residents

in opposition to relaxing construction hours. Rather than

reading the letters into the record, as the letter writers had

requested, Council only noted that ve letters in opposition

had been received, and declined to have the letters read into

the Minutes. Considering that most islanders only found out

about the proposed amendment on Monday evening, ve

letters to Council is a signicant number.

But it was clear from the beginning of the discussion that

Town Council had already decided to approve the change tothe amendment, regardless of the opposition of residents.

Mayor Perkis' claim after the mayoral election that he wants

to encourage participation by residents and "bring the island

together" rings increasingly hollow every day.

Barbara SpellAtlantic Avenue

Letter to the Editor...


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Monday, September 9

Recreation Committee Meeting4p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Public Safety Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, September 10

Public Works CommitteeMeeting5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, September 11

Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Planning Commission4:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, September 12

Livability Court5[p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard


Ways and Means Committee5:45p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard


Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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

Monday, September 9

Council Workshop6p.m.2050 Middle Street


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

Public Meeting/Forum(Special Council)

TOPIC: New Town Hall/PoliceStation Project6p.m.Church of Holy Cross Episcopal2520 Middle Street


Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30a.m.2213 Middle Street

Planning Commission6"30p.m.2050 Middle Street

Thursday, September 12

Board of Zoning AppealsCANCELLED

September 16-19

Jury Trials**6p.m.2050 Middle Street


Regular Council Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street


Coffee with the Chief!

See WednesdaySeptember11.

DRB Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street

Civic CalendarRecycle - Wednesday, September 18 - Recycle

CIVIC

* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park(2050 Middle Street).**Sullivans Island Municipal Court has a temporary venue for Jury Trials proceedings at The Island Club

(1453 Hennessy Street).Contact Sullivans Island Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 for more information.

Loan Closest Seeks Shower BenchBY DIANE OLTORIK

W

hile the loan closet continues to be a very viable beneft to

the residents and visitors to the Isle of Palms, it has become

apparent to me, the Loan Closet Coordinator, that there is

an increasing need for shower seats, an item I never envisioned asbeing something that would be needed. So if anyone reading this

article has a shower seat to donate to us, please call me, Diane

Oltorik, at 324-1401 or Sylvia Sherwood, at 886-0205. We could use

one right away.

Thank you all for your support and also I thank Chief Ann

Graham who allows the space at the Fire Department for the medical

assistance devices to be stored.

If the second reading of the ordinance

passes, and developers of the school or other

civic project want additional working hours,

they will have to receive unanimous approval

from both Town Administrator Andy Benke

and the Chairman of Public Facilities.

We are providing a process for relief,

explains Mayor Mike Perkis. Its whata community should do to provide a

reasonable accommodation for something

in the interest of the greater good.

If construction hours need to be adjusted

on a particular day, the Town will notify

residents in advance.

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Harbour Montessori School, is the gem behind the operations.

A native of the Isle of Palms, Jewell decided to take her

love for children, and love of learning, and give back to the

community that help raised her. In partnership with her sister,

Cathy Fuller, the duo opened Harbour Montessori in 2009. We

wanted to open what we thought the community needed, she

explains. Its been my dream. We love our children. They are

part of our family.

Jewell explains that Harbour Montessori is a Montessori

school with a twist. The Montessori education stems froman approach developed by Maria Montessori in the early 20th

century, an Italian educator who sought out to provide education

for orphans. The Montessori approach focuses on independence

and freedom by allowing children to pursue

activities that cater to their own personal

interests, in conjunction with one-on-one

attention. Advocates of the Montessori

approach feel that this allows children

to more fully develop psychologically,

physically, and emotionally. Each student

here gets individual attention. I know

them as if they are my own, Jewell says.

But in order to help the students succeed

in the more traditional environment of

a Charleston County School District

kindergarten classroom, Jewell makessure that a specic amount of time each

day is devoted to a conventional group

learning activity.

This school is such a loving

environment, says Kathy Kent, mother of

Suzette who began at Montessori at age

two. Theres the freedom to be a kid. But

what I really like is that they take the time

to teach the children something. They are

always learning something new.

Kent explains that Suzette loves going to school each day, and

has developed a close group of friends through Montessori. Clearly,

Crystal and her team are doing something right; Suzette began

reading at age 3 .

This is a very special place, says another parent of one of

Montessoris former students. Crystal is a treasure. She is one of

the best things that happened to my daughter.

With public pre-school systems becoming more abundant than

ever, private tuition-based schools seem to be on the decline. Jewell

makes sure that enrollment and tuition fees at Harbour Montessori

remain low in order to allow all students the opportunity to succeed

in pre-school. We dont do this for the money, she explains. We do

this because its what we love. Watching the kids grow each day

its so rewarding.

Harbour Montessori is located at 14 24th Avenue on the Isle of

Palms. The school offers open enrollment, so students may join at any

time. For more information, call 557-9963.

Schoolcontinues from cover

Miss Crystal, pictured above,

helps her students nger paint

as a part of their organized

group activity.


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September 6, 2013 5DAILY


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ctober 5, 2013 marks the 21st yearfor the IOP Connector Run andWalk for the Child, and the race

Board of Directors is excited to announcethat Mt. Pleasant based Waggoner LawFirm, has signed an agreement partneringas the presenting sponsor for the nextthree years.

The IOP Run & Walk for the Child isat a very exciting point. With recognitionand participation in the race growingdrastically, we were thrilled whenWaggoner Law Firm approached up aboutthis partnership, stated Dimi Matouchev,2013 Race Chair. Geoff Waggoner hasbeen a huge advocate for this race andhis belief in the work that we are doing isgreatly appreciated.

As a past board member for the race Ihave had an inside perspective on wherethis race has been and where it is going.Knowing the energy and momentum that isbuilding behind this event, and the causethat it supports, made my decision to signon as presenting sponsor and easy one,stated Geoff Waggoner, owner WaggonerLaw.

I encourage anyone who is interestedin being tied to a quality race, ran by a

dedicated group of people, which supportsa very worthy cause, to check this eventout!

The race has shown rapid growth in thepast few years and continues to build ona strategic plan to have 3,000 runners by2014. Runners and Walkers interestedin participating in the most scenic routein Charleston can log onto www.ioprun.com. Registration is $35 until September30, 2013. LIKE the race on Facebookto receive $5 off promo codes for yoursupport.

All proceeds from this race benetLowcountry Charities that work towardsthe prevention and healing of child abuseand neglect.

Other sponsors that will be joiningWaggoner Law Firm at the start line include:Race Route Sponsor Crews Subaru ofCharleston, After-Party Sponsor RaisingCanes, Runners Experience Sponsor

TrySports, and First Aide Sponsor EastCooper Medical Center, Island Realty,Modulant, The City of Isle of Palms, Thetown of Mt. Pleasant, The Mount Pleasantand Isle of Palms Exchange Clubs.

For more information visit ioprun.com.Runners from across the southeast participate in the IOP

Connector 5K Run and Walk.

New Year, New Look, New PresentingSponsor, Same Great Race

T H E I O P R U N A N N O U N C E S W A G G O N E R L A W F I R M A S N E W P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R


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The Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team ended its

regular season with a win against Creekside in Mount

Pleasant. The Dolphins practice through the summer

at the Wild Dunes Swim Center Pool with swimmers from

Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Mount Pleasant. The

experience gives kids of all ages a chance to have fun while

becoming better swimmers and supporting each other as a

team. Swim meets are once a week on Wednesdays during

the months of June and July through the East Cooper Swim

League.

Thanks to everyone who made this season great!

(top) The Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team wraps up another successful season.(above) Andrw Morris, 15, swims buttery with exceptional form.

Winning in the WaterW I L D D U N E S D O L P H I N S F I N I S HO U T S E A S O N W I T H A W I N

SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

Ron Rashs novel, The Cove,

is the next book for the Poe/

Sullivans Island BranchLibrary book club at 10:30 a.m. on

Saturday, September 21.

Rash, the New York Times

bestselling author of Serena, sets

his book in Appalachia during the

height of World War I. The books

characters are involved in a blazing,

but doomed, love affair caught

in the turmoil of war. To join the

discussion, stop by the library to

check out the book. Refreshments

will be served during at the meeting.

The Poe/Sullivans Island Branch

is part of Charleston County Public

Library and is located at 1921

IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island. Forinformation, call 883-3914.

Book Club Goesto the Cove

N E X T D I S C U S S I O N F E A T U R E S

N O V E L B Y R O N R A S H


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NATURE & WILDLIFE

Most of the predation on seaturtles takes place at thebeginning of their lives

when they are eggs, hatchlings,or juveniles. Once they mature,

their large size and hard shellsprotect them from most of theirnatural predators. During the 50to 60 days of incubation of thenests on our islands, membersof the Turtle Team check eachnest daily for signs of ants orghost crabs, their most commonproblems.

There are many differentspecies of ants on the beach. Mostof them are scavengers that arenot aggressive enough to damageloggerhead nests. However, if aghost crab opens up a channelinto a nest, then ants can easily

get in and do real damage. Therehas only been one nest thisseason where hatchlings havebeen killed by what appeared tobe re ants, a very aggressive non-native species. Weve been toldthat re ants can not only piercea tough loggerhead eggshell but

can remember where a clutchof eggs is and will check back atthe time of hatching to attack andkill the young turtles. This nest,which was near 5th Avenue, had

hatchlings who were out of theirshells and just below the surfacewaiting to emerge from thesand when people noticed antsgoing in. In spite of our effortsto save them, approximately 20hatchlings were stung to deathby the ants before they came out.Several more were found outsidethe nest covered with ants.Although 82% of them hatched,only 53% survived.

Unlike most of the birds on ourbeach, ghost crabs are nocturnalscavengers and predators. Thisis bad for loggerhead hatchlings

because that is normally whenthey come out of the nest to makea run for the ocean. Unfortunatelythese crabs will just sever thefront ipper tendons and eat the

Ghost crabs cause harm to many baby loggerheads.

Loggerhead PredatorsBY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM

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eyes, leaving the rest of the body.We often stuff spartina wrackfrom the beach into crab holesbetween the nest and the oceanwhen a nest is due to temporarilyslow down these predators thatmove fast and grab turtles asthey go to the water. They arealso capable of burrowing into

a nest and piercing unhatchedeggs. This might begin thespread of bacteria within the eggchamber ruining the changes ofa successful hatch. Sometimescrabs will dig up the empty shellsafter a nest has hatched andspread them around on the sand.

This happened numerous timesat a nest near 26th Avenue last

year.Mammals that have been

known to prey on turtle eggs and

hatchlings include raccoons,foxes, feral hogs, and coyotes.On our developed islands theraccoons dont seem to knowabout the nests. Dont tell them!After many generations aroundus, they have instead becomeacclimated to eating from garbagecans and pet food left outside. Atone time we did put metal cagesover the nests at the north endnear Ocean Point because there

were so many raccoon tracks onthe beach there, but they neverwere a problem. A few years agoa fox dug into a nest at 46thAvenue that had already hatched,but no harm was done. Feralhogs digging into and destroyingnests have been documentedwith a motion activated cameraby volunteers at a beach northof Georgetown. Recent reportsof coyotes on Sullivans Islandare worrisome, and we hope

they will not discover and destroyany nests.

Gulls and other birds would eathatchlings if they got the chance,but they are not out at nightwhen the turtles come out of thesand. Other beaches in the worldhave vultures and frigate birdsthat regularly prey on hatchlings.Young loggerheads are dark ontheir backs and light on theirbellies. This countershading

helps to camouage them not onlyon a dark sand beach but also inthe ocean when seen from aboveby ying birds and also whenswimming and seen from belowby sh. Tiny turtles this age muststay near the surface and cannotdive deeply to avoid predatorssuch as gulls or pelicans becausetheir lungs are still very small. Wefound an albino hatchling in theant-infested nest at 5th Avenuewho had died but would havebeen easy prey for any predator.Incidentally, this nest was laid byour Mega Mom of the last twoarticles and contained 162 eggs.

Speaking of Mega Mom whenwe nally got to see her on August1 as she laid her nal nest of theseason at 31st Avenue, we sawthat she had suffered severedamage to the back end of hershell some time ago and it washealed. This was most likelycaused by a shark attack. Sharks

are one of the few predators thatare able to cut through a turtlestough hard shell. Their mistakingthe silhouette of a surfer orpaddleboarder for a sea turtlefrom below might cause many ofthe shark attacks we read about.Again, countershading in color dark on the top and light on thebottom - can also help an adultturtle hide from a hunting sharkin a column of ocean water.

If hatchlings do make it to theocean, sh eats most of them intheir rst 24 hours there. A studydone in Australia with greensea turtle hatchlings indicatedthat sh ate 97% of them duringtheir rst hour in the oceanwhile crossing the reef. Theirinstinctive swimming frenzyperiod which lasts their rstfew days in the ocean must bein response to this high level ofpredation. If our hatchlings cansurvive long enough to reachthe oating sargassum weed inthe Gulf Stream, then they willhave a chance of survival. Thefact that sea turtles lay such alarge number of eggs does help tomake up for such high mortalityso early in their lives.

For more information onthe Island Turtle Team visitbergwerfgraphics.com

SAVE THE DATE

Jammin for Jammer III isplanned for September 25 from7-10 p.m. at the Windjammer.

More details to come in thenext issue of the Island Eye!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

One out of ve people,approximately 400,000Americans, die from

tobacco use each year, yettobacco use is the most commonpreventable cause of death. Thisfall, Charleston smokers canhit the gym running with aninnovative and highly effectiveapproach to quitting smoking.SEE Me Quit/SEE Me Fit smokingcessation program kicks off onOctober 8, at PrimeTime Fitnesson Sullivans Island. The 26-

week program combines support,exercise and education to quitsmoking for good.

The SEE Me Quit programutilizes the most current cessationresearch coupled with one-on-onecoaching, regular exercise andcomprehensive education classesled by community experts. Topicsinclude nicotine replacement,nutrition, tness, and stressmanagement.

According to research inthe Journal of Pharmacology,exercise decreases nicotinecravings and spills over into other

parts of our lives. On average ittakes 3-months to develop newhabits such as a regular exerciseroutine. Most quitters startsmoking again within 3-months.

The program is 6-months long.We created the SEE Me Quit

smoking cessation programwith the goal to offer the mostcomprehensive, exercise basedcessation program in thecommunity. The basic idea isto nurture and develop new

healthy habits such as regularexercise, identify barriers toquitting, trigger behavior changeand actively engage participantsin their quit process throughsupport group participation. Wewant to empower participantswith the condence and supportto replace their negative habitwith a positive one, says KirkMcMillan, chief executive coachat RiseWell.

The smoking cessation programis also designed to appeal to

the local business community,specically employers who arelooking for ways to increaseproductivity and assist theiremployees in creating healthylifestyle choices. According toOhio State University, a smokingemployee cost an employer $5,816per year. Thats almost $30kdollars per smoking employeewho has been with your companyfor ve years. Absenteeism ishigher, health care costs arehigher and productivity is loweramong smokers.

Our program was created

for smokers who are a packa day or more smokers, whowant to quit smoking and areready to take control of theirwellness for themselves, andtheir family, says McMillan.We also encourage businessowners and their employees whostruggle with quitting smoking toparticipate in our program. It is agreat way to build team spirit anda healthier way of life in a positiveand supportive environment.

Tuition for the program is$95 a week per participant.Classes meet once a weekfor 100 minutes and arelimited to 8-12 participants.Individuals with a desireto quit smoking have tobe cleared by their physician toparticipate in exercise program.

Interested parties can emailKirk McMillan at [email protected] with SEE Me Quit in thesubject line, or call 206-0510.Beginning in September, RiseWell

will conduct informationalwebinars regarding the details ofthe program and an open houseon October 1 at 6:30 p.m. atPrimeTime Fitness.

The SEE Me Quit program is

a value added service provided

by RiseWell LLC. RiseWell is

a Charleston based executive

and business coaching frm

providing transition and wellness

coaching services to business

owners, employees, families and

individuals across the United

States. RiseWell's vision is to

create optimal communities.

One individual, one leader, one

business, one family, and one

community at a time. For more

information about RiseWell,

please visit www.rise-well.com.

Get Ready to Stop Smokingwith SEE Me QuitProgram

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(above) Open since 1945, H&R Sweet Shop at 102 Royall Avenue in Mount Pleasant's O ld Villageserves up the best fried chicken East of the Wando. (top right) Raleigh, pictured right better known asCoffee, takes a break from frying up chicken to talk jazz with island resident Bunky Odom. (bot tomright ) Fried Chicken a side and salad for around $5.

Sweet Talk

Located in Mount Pleasant's

Old Village, H&R Sweet

Shop is a favorite among

locals. But if sweets are what

you're looking for, you've got the

wrong place. H&R Sweet Shop

is famous for fried chicken,

pork chop sandwiches, andhamburgers.


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September 2Island Eye CalendarSeptember 6riday, September 6uthern Season Grand

pening Celebrations nally time to open our Mt.easant doors! Join us every daym September 6-22 to celebrater grand opening with avor andtivities for the whole family.ore hours: Mon Sat 7 a.m. 9m., Sun: 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 730leman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.

aturday, September 7aggin' on the Cooperend an evening dancing on theenic Mount Pleasant Pier toe music performed by Coastaleeze Band!Beverages will beailable for purchase on site.nly 800 tickets will be sold fors event. Advance purchase is

commended. Call 795-4386 forore information. Fee: $10/$8CR Discount/$10 on site if stillailable. 7 11 p.m. Mt. Pleasant

er, 71 Harry Hallman Blvd.

otball Jamboreepening Day of Football foruth Tackle, Middle School and

UNdamental Football. Contacty Rhodes for Youth Tackle andddle School Football at 856-78 or [email protected]. Contact Shelli Davis for

FUNdamantal Football at 884-2528 or email [email protected] HS. 8 a.m. 12 p.m.

Lowcountry Autism ForumTop national, state and regionalautism experts will gather at 8amfor the Second Annual LowcountryAutism Forum. Sponsored by theLowcountry Autism Consortium(LAC) in cooperation with TridentAcademy and MUSC ProjectREX. Morning session keynotespeeches begin at 9 a.m. followedby a courtesy lunch and afternoonworkshops until 5 p.m. Free andopen to the public. Sotille Theater.44 George Street, Charleston.

Sunday, September 8Gene Johnson MemorialGolf TournamentThe 14th annual Gene JohnsonMemorial Golf Tournament,sponsored by the Isle of Palms VFW

Post 3137, will be held at the HarborCourse at Wild Dunes. Captainschoice with 10 a.m. shotgun. To signup, call John Mingo at 209-4603.Funds support VFW.

Photography Day at Centerfor Birds of PreyEnjoy the chance to photographmore than 10 different speciesof birds of prey up close and

outside of their enclosures. $45/per photographer. 8 11 a.m.Center for Birds of Prey. 4872Seewee Road, Awendaw.

5th Annual Dog Day atWhirlin WatersHow does mans best friend beatthe heat? Humans can cool downat area beaches and waterparks,but what about our caninecompanions? On Sunday, dogs willget their day at the waterpark atthe 5th Annual Dog Day Afternoon!Park opens its doors to canines!12 5 p.m. $10 per dog. WhirlinWaters Adventure Waterpark inNorth Charleston.

monday, September 9Mount Pleasant ArtistsGuild MeetingEnjoy social time withrefreshments begins at 6:30 p.m.followed with a meeting at 7 p.m.Guest speaker for the evening isLaurie Meyer, an award winningoil painter. . The MPAG meets therst Monday of each month. Newmembers are always welcome. Formore information, visit our websiteat mtpleasantartistsguild.com.Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 100 AnnEdwards Lane.

tueSday, September 10Sullivans Island PublicMeeting: Town HallSee Civic Calendar, page 3, formore information.

Community Giving DayEast Cooper Meals on Wheels hasbeen selected as the beneciaryof the next Whole Foods Market5% Day. On Tuesday, 5% of netsales at the Mt. Pleasant storewill be donated to help the localnonprot deliver meals to seniorsand other homebound residentsin the community. 8 a.m. 9 p.m.Whole Foods Market. 923 HoustonNorthcutt Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant.

WedneSday, September 11Wine Tasting at Caf MedleyWine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213Middle Street.

thurSday, September 12Unity Celebrates 20th AnnualWorld Day of PrayerA World Day of Prayer Service willbe held on Thursday. The service isjointly sponsored by Unity Churchof Mt Pleasant and Unity Churchof Charleston. The service will beheld at 7 p.m. at Somerby, 3100Tradition Circle, Mt Pleasant.

Pups, Yups, and Food TrucksIts a party in the park with yourdog! You and your pup are invitedto join us after work fo r live music,beverages, and food trucks. Livemusic will be provided by DaveLandeo. All dogs must remain on

leash. No outside alcohol or coolerspermitted. Free event with yourregular park gate admission. 5 8 p.m. Mount Pleasant PalmettoIslands County Park.

Friday, September 13Middle School DanceAny 6th, 7th, and 8th grade studentsare invited to the Isle of PalmsMiddle School dance featuring aDJ, concessions, and dancing. Agreat place to have fun and hangout with friends on a Friday night.7 9:30 p.m. IOP Rec Department.

Saturday, September 14Babysitting CourseClass will prepare teens forbabysitting. Learn rst aid,nutrition, and baby care.Bring a pencil, paper, baglunch, and drink. Register atlowcountryredcross.org. Instructedby American Red Cross. Isle ofPalms Recreation Department. 9a.m. 4 p.m. 24 28th Ave, IOP.

4th Annual BlackwaterUkulele FestivalBring your ukulele and come joinin on the fun. If you dont haveone, dont worry there will beplenty for sale. Enjoy local craftvendors, food vendors, boat rides,the buttery house, wildlife,walking trails, and more atCypress Gardens. Festival eventsare free with general admissionticket. This includes a ukuleleclass, hula class, a hula exhibition,concert by the Charleston HotShots and the V-Tones, boatride jams, and ukulele openmic. For more info, visit festival.charlestonhotshots.com or call761-4859.

Sunday, September 15New Volunteer Orientation &Transport Training at Center forBirds of PreyLearn about becoming a volunteerstaff member and/or transporterof injured birds for the Center forBirds of Prey. RSVP online. 2 5p.m. 4872 Seewee Road, Awendaw.

tueSday, September 17East Cooper Meals on WheelsGolf TournamentJoin East Cooper Meals on Wheelsfor the 18-hole Captains Choicetournament at scenic RiverTowneCountry Club, voted a BestYou Can Play course by theSC Golf Course Ratings Panel.Participants receive shirt, lunch,dinner, complimentary beveragesand snacks. Proceeds supportdelivery of meals to seniors andhomebound residents in EastCooper. Sponsorships starat at$150. 1700 RiverTowne CountryClub Drive. For more info, call EastCooper MOW.

WedneSday, September 18Wine Tasting at Caf MedleySee Wednesday, September 11.

thurSday, September 19Lowcountry BreastFest atMorgan Creek GrillThe Lowcountry BreastFest HappyHour for the Cure. Come out andenjoy a specialty pink cocktail,complimentary appetizers andlive music from 4 7 p.m. atthe Creekside Bar. $5 suggesteddonation. 80 41st Ave, IOP.

Isle of Palms Garden ClubFall is here! Time to meet and greetat the Isle of Palms Garden Club.Socialize at 6:30 with meetingbeginning at 7 p.m. Speaker will beBill Walsh, the weatherman, to talkabout hurricanes, climate control,and other weather related topics.The plant garage sale is coming inOctober, so it's time to start thosecuttings! For more info, call JaniceAshley at 883-9012. Isle of PalmsExchange Club. 201 Palm Blvd.

Saturday, September 21Beach Lovers Book ClubJoin neighbors and friends as thebook club discusses The Cove byRon Rash. The book club meetson the third Saturday of eachmonth. 10:30 a.m. Edgar Allan PoeLibrary. 1921 Ion Ave, SullivansIsland. For more info, call 883-3914.

Sunday, September 22Kalman 5K Run Walk Crossft

CompetitionThe National Council of JewishWomen and Mt. Pleasant PoliceDept are co-sponsoring this5K Walk or Run and CrosstCompetition, which benetsdomestic violence prevention.9 a.m. $20/race, $30 race andcrosst. Harry Hallman Jr.Boulevard. For more info, call 324-4321.

Whether its a puppy or an older dog learning mannera new trick, there is an appropriate training class forcanine. Charleston Animal Society and the Charles

County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) are introdua new series of programs that provide obedience training for dof all sizes, ages and temperaments. Classes will be held evSunday starting September 8 continuing through October and will run again from October 27 through D ecember 8.

The Smart Puppy session is for ages 16 weeks and up focuses on teaching basic puppy skills. The Class will teach yodogs socialization, puppy manners, and the promotion of ghabits, all in a safe, structured environment. Must-have slike bite inhibition, loose leash walking, and basics such asdown, stay, and trade (drop it) will be introduced.

Smart Puppy will be held on Sundays at 3 p.m. The rst clheld on Sept. 8, will be for humans only. Designed for naggressive, non-reactive dogs 20 weeks of age and up, Real Basics is the second offering in CASs dog instruction ser

This class will teach owners and dogs skills useful in realscenarios. Skills practiced will include lying quietly, staby the owners side while passing others, waiting a

open door, and jumping in and out of a vehicleReal Life Basics will be held on Sundays at 4 p

The rst class, held on Sept. 8, will be for humonly. All classes in this Charleston Animal Socseries will be held at the Sweet Gum Shelte

Mt Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park.more info or to register, visit www.ccprc.co

call 795-4386.

Teaching Old Dogs New TrickCOUNTY PARK HOSTS DOG TRAINING CLASS

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On August 24, friends and family gathered for a relaxing ferryboat cruise to Capers Island courtesy of Barrier Island Eco

Tours. The group gathered with food and drinks and raised$650 for the Callen-Lacy Center for Children located in MoncksCorner.

The home for children provides a secure, protective and nurturingenvironment for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Since

opening in 1998, Callen-Lacy has been home to more than 800children ranging in ages from newborn to 17 and is open 24 hoursa day. "We were all really pleased to get together and support thisworthwhile cause. A big thanks to Shane and Morgan Ziegler ofBarrier Island Eco Tours for sharing their beautiful boat with us,said Diann Clark. Our captains Jim and Courtney Hutson are soknowledgeable about the ecosystem and really made our eveningenjoyable.

I would recommend their tour to everyone. There is so much tosee and learn."

For more information on Callen-Lacy please visit www.cydc.org.

For Barrier Island visit www.nature-tours.com

Cruise for a CauseBY DIANN CLARK


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15September 6, 2013

If you havent been to Stacks yet, youre missing out.

This hidden gem, tucked away in the Bi-Lo shopping center offof Ben Sawyer Boulevard, just celebrated its two-year anniversary

and is beginning to make a name for itself on the culinary map of

Charleston.

Stop in for dinner and you will soon understand why.

Owners Darcy and Patrick Stack opened the upscale eatery after

success next door at Stacks Coastal Kitchen, a deli-style lunch bistro

that has been a popular Mount Pleasant hotspot since 2004. The

space became available so we took advantage of the opportunity to

serve dinner, Patrick says.

Clearly the duo is doing something right; Stacks Evening Eats is

ranked fourth of 230 restaurants in Mount Pleasant on Trip Advisor,

beating out well-known dining destinations like Old Village Post

House, Opal, and Red Drum.

Eager to see what all the hype is about, I took advantage of an

opportunity to have dinner at Stacks on an otherwise dull Monday

evening. In attendance with Betsey Poore, one of our talented summerinterns, Darcy greeted us at Stacks Evening Eats and walked us

through the warm, inviting eatery. I noticed the bar area, packed with

locals. Delicious smells poured out of the kitchen. I knew we were in

for a treat.

Jennifer, our waitress for the evening,

recommended the Tuna Nachos to

start. You wont be disappointed,

she said. We took her advice and

she was correct indeed we were

far from disappointed. Served

seared with sesame wontons,

avocado, and wasabi and ginger

sauces, I will come back to Stacks

for the Tuna Nachos if for no other

reason. Betsey and I devoured

them in a matter of minutes.

During breaks in conversation

with Betsey, I overheard a man at theadjacent booth raving about a particular

Stacking Up NicelyS T A C K ' S I N M O U N T P L E A S A N T C E L E B R A T E S

T W O - Y E A R A N N I V E R S A R Y

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

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Lowcountry Bites Island EatsAcme Lowcountry Kitchen: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

We are nally to the time of year where the months have an R

in them. One of the glorious things about my readers beingfrom Charleston is that I dont have to explain why that is so

amazing. But for those of you who just moved here and just startedreading Ill explain. Its the start of oyster, mussel, scallop and clam

season; basically its bivalve mollusks season. Fortunately we live in aworld where they are farmed during the off-season and are still goodquality so it is not as much of a celebration as it used to be. But I willstill celebrate.

I found an amazing recipe for corn and mussel chowder. I amalways looking for avor intense recipes that arent too intense on

the work. Dont get me wrong, I will cook or bake almost anything fora good avorful dish, but when it comes to a simple Monday night

dinner I dont want to have to prepare for a week. Though this soup

was better the next day, since it had a chance to allow the avors to

merry for 24 hours, it was spectacular the night of. I say it was theperfect celebration soup.

Corn and Mussle Chowder from The Garum FactoryIngredients

3 ears of corn, husked

2 large leeks, white and light green parts1 stalk celery2 bay leaves2 chipotle peppers, dried or canned, if using canned, rinse teaspoon fennel seeds, crushedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper8 ounces waxy potatoes, cut into -inch dice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 6 medium cloves)2 pounds cleaned mussels, scrubbed and debearded1 cups white wine1 tablespoon loosely packed fresh thyme leaves stripped from stem,

unchoppedsave the stems1 cup heavy cream1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes, about 8 ounces (I

used canned)

cup chopped parsleysave the stems

Directions

Use a sharp knife tostrip the corn kernels fromthe cobs. Set the kernels aside.Run the back side of your knifedown the cobs. You will havea corn puree. Add that to thekernels. Cut each cob into 4pieces.

Corn and Mussel ChowderBY KELSEY COLT

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Cut the whites of the leeks into -inch dice. You should

have about 2 cups. Slice the green part of the leeks crosswise

until you have about a cup of thick coins. Swirl the dice and

coins, separately, several times in cold water to remove any

grit. Its ne if the coins apart.

Trim off the top and bottom of the celery stalk and set aside.

Peel the remaining stalk, then chop into -inch dice. You

should have about 1 cup.

Put the cobs into a pot, along with the leek coins, the end

trimmings of celery, the bay leaves, chipotle peppers andcrushed fennel seed. Add 4 cups water or enough to just

barely cover the cobs. Add the stems of the thyme and parsley

if you saved them. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a

boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes.

Strain into a clean pot. You should have 2 cups. Remove the

chipotles from the strainer, put into a bowl, and mash with the

back of a fork.

Add the potatoes to the strained broth, bring back to a boil

and simmer 7 minutes or until just tender. Remove the pot

from the heat and allow the potatoes to cool in the liquid. If

they are already quite soft, strain and cool separately.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the

diced leeks, the diced celery and the garlic. Season with salt

and pepper, cover and cook 3 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Remove the cover and continue cooking until they just start to

color. Add the corn kernels, mussels, wine, thyme leaves andthe mashed chipotles. Cover and cook until the mussels just

open, 3 5 minutes. Discard any that dont open. Transfer

the mussels to a rimmed sheet pan. Remove the mussels from

their shells and discard the shells. Remove any remaining

beards, but leave any of the corn mixture clinging to the

mussels alone. Set the mussels aside.

Add the broth with the potatoes to the pan used to cook the

mussels. Add the cream and tomatoes and simmer everything

for 4 minutes. Add the mussels and parsley continue simmering

just long enough to heat through.

Recipe continues from page 16

dish. This may be the best thing Ive

ever eaten, he said. There isnt a

thing wrong with it. I was intrigued.

Whatever the man was eating, he was

denitely enjoying the experience.

My curiosity got the best of me,

and I asked Jennifer what the man

ordered for dinner. Grilled swordsh

with sweet pepper risotto, she said. It

was a special for the evening Patrickprepared, and had apparently been

receiving enthusiastic reviews. I

ordered the same, and after the rst

bite it made sense why the swordsh

was so popular. Grilled to perfection,

the dish brought out mild avors of

the fresh swordsh, accented with

the rich sweet pepper risotto. Not

normally one to nish an entire

entre (to-go boxes are a wonderful

thing) I soon found myself nishing

nearly every bite despite my better

judgment.

Betsey chose the Cornake Fried

Flounder, which Jennifer explained

was one of their most popularentres. Served alongside geechie

grits and butter beans with a chow-

chow hollandaise, Betsey allowed me

to sneak a bite or two of her dinner

(for research purposes, of course).

Crispy and buttery, the cornake

coating made for a nice crunch to

put a bite in the mild-tasting meat.

Its fantastic, Betsey said. And it

was.

Too full for dessert, Darcy escorted

Betsey and me through their sister

restaurant, Stacks Coastal Kitchen,

to show us a display of cakes, pies,

and pastries, and I soon regretted my

decision to stay away from an after

dinner treat. Along with an array

of southern lunch favorites, its no

doubt that the Coastal Kitchen stays

busy during afternoon hours.

Between the two restaurants, its

clear that the Stack duo is bringingsomething great to Mount Pleasant.

But dont take my word for it. Just

try the swordsh.

Stacks Evening Eats is located

at 1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in

the Bi-Lo shopping center. Open

Monday Saturday for dinner at

5:30 p.m. Stacks Coastal Kitchen is

open Monday Saturday from 10:30

a.m. 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from

10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. For more info, call

388-6968.

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East Cooper Habitat for Humanity (ECHFH) recently completeda neighborhood incorporating 11 homes along Joseph GloverRoad and McAdams Court, just off of Highway 41. This marks

the second time that East Cooper Habitat for Humanity has built an

entire neighborhood, and the new owners are proud to call it home.Six years and 11 structures later, the last home was dedicated

this summer, bringing an even stronger sense of community to theneighborhood. Elizabeth Venning, owner of the last home constructedby the hands of 450 volunteers, her family included, commentedon the partnership that brought her home to reality, East CooperHabitat is such a wonderful organization; they gave me the condenceto buy this house, adding, Now that my home is nished, Ill keepgoing back to help, because its a good feeling to help others, just likepeople helped me.

Terri Naguib turned to Habitat after struggling to nd an affordableplace she felt would be an appropriate home and neighborhood forraising her daughter. After living at McAdams Court for ve years,she says, Still, almost every day, my daughter says, Mom, I love ourhome!

The neighborhood is named for Bruce McAdams, the founding boardpresident for ECHH. McAdams, who spearheaded the formation of the

organization in early 1990, is quick to point out that ECHFH effortsrepresent the work of a very large group, commenting, They shouldname the street for all the volunteers who led East Cooper Habitat towhere it is today. I just happened to be the rst of many.

Large donors to the McAdams Court neighborhood building projectinclude the Lowcountry Housing Trust Fund and the SC Housing

Trust Fund, and a Builders Blitz project. The SC Association ofRealtors-sponsored home was coordinated in partnership with theCharleston Trident Association of Realtors, and six of the homes weresponsored by individual churches.

The effort was also supported by former board member and RealtorJimmy Carroll, who designates the interest earned on his real estateescrow accounts to benet ECHFH.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

East of the CooperHABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMPLETES NEIGHBORHOOD



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FISHING

What a pleasant change, August,while full of sun, had seasonallycooler weather instead of

blazing heat. Lower temperaturestranslated into better shing, even inthe afternoon. The August trout bite

was one of the best in recent memory. Asthe water temperature begins to trendlower, expect shing to improve furtheras sh eagerly chase the abundance ofbait in our waters.

Redsh are happily eating articialplastic lures, especially those thatmimic the glass minnows so abundantin our waters. Zmans 3 streakz insmokey shad is an excellent choice. Ipair this lure with a 1/8oz. jighead.Make sure to vary your rate of retrieveas you work a spot. Sometimes justslowing down or speeding up yourretrieve can make the bite come to life.

Trout and popping corks remaina perfect pair. We are nding troutfeeding more aggressively and in greaternumbers. Even better, we're startingto catch multiple sh in the threepound range along with the abundanceof smaller sh. I've been using mudminnows as bait almost exclusivelyas shrimp just get shredded by baitstealers. We'll often throw articialshrimp instead and you'll be surprisedhow well this works.

Shark shing will likely end this

month as the water temperatures drop.But for the time being, the bonnetheadbite has been red hot. Blue crab andmenhaden work very well rigged onbigger circle hooks in sizes 5/0 7/0.Sharks are true crowd pleasers for kids

and youll be sure to make their day ifyou catch a few.With the advent of fall, water clarity

should begin to improve which is alwaysa boon to y shermen. However,some waters do remain murky. To helpimprove our odds, we have been usingdark ies or ies with lots of ash thatthe redsh can see easier. A blackwiggler or a gold spoon y are bothgood options.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operatesCharleston Charter Fishing providingy shing and light tackle charters.Clients choose from a full menu of yrods, articial and live bait shing

options with charters tailored totheir desires. USCG licensed andinsured, Capt. Bennett is committedto providing a safe and enjoyablecharter to anglers of all skill levels andages. For more information, call Capt.Bennett at 324-3332, visit his websiteat www.charlestonchartershing.com or email him at [email protected].

September Fishing ReportBY GEOFF BENNETT


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All About America



Join Charles Pinckney National Historic

Site in celebration of Constitution Weekby attending one of the free special

events scheduled September 17-23, at 1254

Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The park

preserves the last 28 acres of Snee Farm, a

plantation that was once owned by Charles

Pinckney, a principal framer and signer of the

U.S. Constitution.

In honor of Constitution Day/Citizenship

Day, on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m.

the sixteenth annual naturalization ceremonywill be held when up to 125 candidates will be

sworn in as Americas newest citizens.

The National Park Service and the U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services have

partnered to enhance citizenship ceremonies

by holding them in national parks throughout

the country. Since 1997 these ceremonies have

been held annually on the grounds of historic

Snee Farm. This is a most appropriate site

to welcome new citizens into this country and

to refect on the meaning and responsibilities

of citizenship, said Superintendent Tim

Stone. It is because of Charles Pinckneys

role in framing the U.S. Constitution and the

initiative of local citizens that this treasured

place is a part of the National Park Service.

The public and school groups are invited to

the program, and are encouraged to bring

chairs or blankets as seating will be limited.

On Saturday and Sunday, September21 and 22 at 2 p.m. the public is invited to

a screening of the 2010 documentary on

Founding Father Charles Pinckney. Produced

by SCETV, Forgotten Founder: the Story of

Charles Pinckney uses original art work,

period illustrations, historical documents,

dramatic reenactments, and studio interviews

to tell the story of a true public servant. The

program was funded in part by the Friends

of Historic Snee Farm and the Humanities

Council SC.

Throughout the week visitors may take part

in the I Signed the Constitution program,

signing a scroll in remembrance of what

occurred 226 years ago in Philadelphia when

Charles Pinckney and 38 other delegatessigned the world-changing document on

September 17, 1787.

All events are free. For more information

or group reservations, please call the park at

(843) 881-5516.

C E L E B R A T E C O N S T I T U T I O N W E E K A T

C H A R L E S P I N C K N E Y N A T I O N A L H I S T O R I C S I T E

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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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.

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If youre starting out as an investor, you might be feelingoverwhelmed. After all, it seems like theres just so much to know.How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts

so that youre comfortable in making well-informed choices?Actually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by

becoming familiar with a few basic concepts, such as these: StocksversusBonds - When you buy stocks, or stock-basedinvestments, you are buying ownership shares in companies.Generally speaking, its a good idea to buy shares of qualitycompanies and to hold these shares for the long term. Thisstrategy may help you eventually overcome short-term pricedeclines, which may affect all stocks. Keep in mind, though,that when buying stocks, there are no guarantees you wontlose some or all of your investment.By contrast, when you purchase bonds, you arent becomingan owner - rather, you are lending money to a company or agovernmental unit. Barring default, you can expect to receiveregular interest payments for as long as you own your bond,and when it matures, you can expect to get your principal back.However, bond prices do rise and fall, typically moving in theopposite direction of interest rates. So if you wanted to sell abond before it matures, and interest rates have recently risen,

you may have to offer your bond at a price lower than its face

value.For the most part, stocks are purchased for their growthpotential (although many stocks do offer income, in the formof dividends), while bonds are bought for the income streamprovided by interest payments. Ideally, though, it is importantto build a diversied portfolio containing stocks, bonds,certicates of deposit (CDs), government securities and otherinvestments designed to meet your goals and risk tolerances.Diversication is a strategy designed to help reduce the effectsof market volatility on your portfolio; keep in mind, however,that diversication, by itself, cant guarantee a prot or protectagainst loss.

RiskversusReward- All investments carry some type of risk:Stocks and bonds can decline in value, while investments suchas CDs can lose purchasing power over time. One importantthing to keep in mind is that, generally, the greater the potentialreward, the higher the risk.

Settinggoals- As an investor, you need to set goals for yourinvestment portfolio, such as providing resources for retirementor helping pay for your childrens college educations.

Knowingyourowninvestmentpersonality - Everyone hasdifferent investment personalities; some people can accept

more risk in the hopes of greater rewards, while others arenot comfortable with risk at all. Its essential that you knowyour investment personality when you begin investing, andthroughout your years as an investor.

Investingisalong-termprocess - It generally takes decadesof patience, perseverance and good decisions for investors toaccumulate the substantial nancial resources theyll need fortheir long-tem goals.

By keeping these concepts in mind as your begin your journeythrough the investment world, youll be better prepared for the twistsand turns youll encounter along the way as you pursue your nancialgoals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor.

What Do New Investors Really Need to Know?BY DIMI MATOUCHEV


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COMPUTER CORNER

I

am so confused! What is whatand what do I want?

I get this question all thetime and the best answer is aquestion. What do you want todo?

Let's start with "smart" phonesand what way to go. iPhonesare still the industry standardalthough Samsung and theirAndroid based phones arepushing right up against them.One advantage the iPhone has overthe others is the ease of use rightout of the box and the massiveamount of accessories available.From holders and speakers tomany printers nowadays being"Airprint" ready the iPhone is

simple to use. Android basedphones can be easy to use if youhave had a smartphone before, asa rst time user they can be a bit

daunting and printing is not assimple as with the iPhone. I havean Android phone and like it, butwould be happy with an iPhone.

Tablets again have a giant inthe eld and it's the iPad. I've

used iPads and other tabletsand still, the iPad beats in mostcategories except for one price.With the basic model at over$500 after taxes it's double whata lot of others can be had for. You

can get the iPad mini for around$350 with tax; again others inthat size can be had for muchless. The Android based andWindows based tablets can runas little as $100 and with some ofthe full function Windows basedtablet hybrids at over $1,000which rivals the top end iPad. Thebest I can suggest is consideringsomething like the Nexus tablet

for price and apps available orgo with the iPad; just considerthe price and who is using it. A

younger kid could do with thecheaper pad, while Mom, Dad, ora college student might do betterwith the higher end products.

Finally, let's look at laptopsand desktops. In years past the"desktop" home computer wasmuch stronger than any laptopand was the way to go for a homeofce. The desktop is where you

have a "tower" or "box" that isthe guts of the computer and aseparate monitor, keyboard andmouse. A desktop can also bean all-in-one that is the monitorand "tower" combined with a

keyboard/mouse attached.Laptops can come in all kinds ofsizes from the small "netbook"to large 19" screen models.Nowadays the computing powerof a laptop rivals the desktopsand usually is comparable inprice. One thing to consider witha laptop is to use it as a "desktop.Your computer guy can set up alaptop to be used as a "tower"with a large monitor and wirelesskeyboard/mouse attached to it.When at the home desk it's justlike having a "desktop" with thelarge screen and normal sized

keyboard and a mouse, but if youneed to go somewhere else you

just unplug all the extras andtake your laptop with you.

With all products considerwhat you want to do, how youwant to do it, and how mobile

you want to be with it. Rememberthat smartphones and tablets doa lot but some tasks, like writingthis column, are much easier on

a "real" computer. I use alaptop as a "tower" with a25-inch monitor and fullsized keyboard. I love it!

Finally, with summer

over and school backin, please watch out forthe students and theparents taking them to/from school or bus stops.I will be stepping off theCarnival Fantasy as thispaper hits the stands andwill be ready to help if youneed it.

I look forward to some

good questions and

helping you out. If you need

immediate assistance you

can always call Rent A

Bob at 822-7794 or email

at [email protected].

Phones, Tablets,Laptops, and Desktops

BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB


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PETS

One of the more commonthings I hear from clientsis, My dog seems a little

arthritic but I know he/she is notin any pain cause he/she is notcrying. By the time you are seeingsigns like limping, reluctance to

jump, muscle loss, slowness toget up or down, or inability to getin or out of the car, your dog isin pain. Dogs and cats show painvery differently than people. Theytypically do not cry or whimperbut may hide, pant, shiver as ifcold, or have behavioral changes.Osteoarthritis is painful becauseof inammation, destruction ofcartilage, and eventual bone onbone contact. If you are seeingany of these signs, your pet

needs to be evaluated by yourveterinarian to determine what

joint is affected. A full physicalexam will be performed to noteany areas of muscle atrophy,thickened joints, swollen joints,or joints with decreased range ofmotion. Radiographs, or X-rays,may also be taken to fully examinethe joints and bones.

The most common therapy forosteoarthritis is oral medication.NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-

inammatories are typicallyprescribed for inammation dueto arthritis. Pain medicationsmay also be prescribed. Mostpets, including cats, need someform of oral medication and

joint supplements to aid inmaking them more comfortableon a day-to-day basis. One ofthe new emerging and excitingelds in veterinary medicine isphysical rehabilitation. Yes, justlike human physical therapy!Physical rehabilitation canaid our arthritic patients byincreasing circulation, buildingback muscle mass, decreasing

pain, and improving mobility.One of the most frustrating

issues for clients is having anoverweight pet with osteoarthritis.

This is a catch 22 for these petsbecause they need to exercise tolose the weight but are unable todue to their decreased mobilityand pain. Thats where physicalrehabilitation can play a huge

role. Swimming, laser therapy,massage, and heat therapy are

just some of the tools we use to

improve comfort and mobility inour overweight, arthritic patients.By incorporating these therapiesinto their life they lose weight,become more comfortable,and are able to return to morefunction.

Due to the pain, stiffness, anddecreased muscle mass mostarthritic animals do not want tomove very much. This is one ofthe worst things we can do forthem. It is very important that ourarthritic pets move to increasecirculation, promote musclebuilding, and prevent stiffness.Home exercises are an easy and

fun way to help arthritic patients.Home exercises are tailored toeach patient depending on what

joints are affected and can bedone inside a cool environment.Most of these exercises willincorporate things you alreadyhave at home and will focus onnew tricks and some activitiesthat your pet already enjoys. Over

time these exercises will becomeeasy and your pet will be readyfor more challenging therapy!

Other modalities such as TENS(transcutaneous electrical nervestimulation), laser therapy, andtherapeutic ultrasound mayalso aid in improving your petsmobility.

If your pet has already beendiagnosed with osteoarthritisphysical therapy should beginimmediately. This way a therapy,exercise, and pain program canbe formulated so your pet may beon the move again.

Dr. Stewart is staff veterinarianat the CVRC Department ofPhysical Rehabilitation. Shecan be reached at astewart@

CharlesonVRC.com. She isavailable for consultations on dogsand cats. Charleston VeterinaryReferral Center is a 24-houremergency and referral specialtyhospital located in West Ashley at3483 Shelby Ray Court. For moreinfo, call 614-VETS (8387).

Moving Towards MobilityE X P L O R I N G A L T E R N AT I V E T H E R A P I E S F O R O S T E O A R T H R I T I S

BY ARTISE STEWART DVM, CCRT.


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