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Early last week, homeowners across

Sullivans Island were a little

perplexed when an anonymous letter

appeared in the mailboxes of residents

island-wide. The questionnaire, sent out on

behalf of a new Sight Council, contained

a series of questions and rankings on

issues ranging from the leadership of Town

Council to golf cart laws, to development of

Sullivans Island Elementary School. The

letter stated that the goal of the survey is to,

gain a better understanding of Sullivans

Island valuesgain a better understanding

of how citizens view Town government and

its managementto gauge the sentiment

and attitude toward change.

Perhaps what raised the most eyebrows

upon receiving the mail is the mysterious

identication number found in the upper

right hand corner of each individual letter.

Residents across the island each received adifferent number, with no explanation of the

numbers signicance in the letter, causing

concern that questionnaire responses might

not be anonymous.

In order to gain a better understanding

of the purpose of this new group, the Island

Eye Newsreached out to the Sight Council

via email. The following questions were sent

to the group:

1. What is the "Sight Council," and who

are the members?

2. Is this associated with the Town in

any manner?

3. Will the results of the Citizen Survey

be made public?

4. What is the purpose for gathering theresponses?

Remains in ShadowsSight CounCil RemainS anonymouS,

RaiSeS QueStionS

By hannah DoCkeRy

Nebulous Group

Sight Councilcontinues on page 3

A Toast to the RoastS u l l i v a n S o y S t e R R o a S t P R o v e S S u C C e S S f u l o n C e a g a i n

By hannah DoCkeRy

Everyone within a 50-mile radius of

our island home has heard of the

Sullivans Island Fire and Rescue

Oyster Roast. Hungry locals mingle with

expectant out-of-towners all gearing up

to enjoy a famous island tradition.

The Fire and Rescue Oyster Roast

began 23 years ago as a means of raising

money for the department. Each year, it

seems to be getting bigger and bigger.This latest roast garnered an estimated

3,000 attendees.

SI roastcontinues on page 20


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CiviC

The ling period for candidates hoping to represent the rst

congressional district of South Carolina ended on January28. Three Democrats and 16 Republicans are seeking the seat

formerly occupied by Tim Scott. The special primary election will beheld March 19 with the general election date set for May 7. Threerepublican hopefuls and locals to the Charleston area, Peter McCoy,Keith Blandford, and Mark Sanford, provided an exclusive rsthandinterview with the Island Eye News. Below are their responses,verbatim.

Peter Mccoy

1) If elected, what will be your rst order of business?

When elected, I will stop the runaway spending, taxes, andregulations that are keeping our neighbors from getting jobs. I willght for a Balanced Budget Amendment so Washington will nallylive like our working families and small businesses do. I will protectthe promises made to our seniors and veterans. And I will supportour troops.2) What are some of the challenges you feel are facing your

district?

Our District and country are in a mess created by career politicians:Obamacare; job-killing, higher taxes; out-of-control, anti-businessregulations; liberal social policies; and debt as far as the eye can see.

These career politicians have straddled the next generation with $16trillion of debt and bleak nancial futures.3) What are some of the main differences between you and

your opponents?

I'm a father who wants to protect and preserve the American Dreamfor my daughter and all of our children. I'm a Christian who knowsit is morally reprehensible for career politicians to burden the nextgeneration with $16 trillion of debt. I'm a crime ghter who put violentcriminals behind bars and passed legislation to make South Carolinaa better place to raise our families. And I'm a fresh-faced conservativewho wants to return government to the people.4) What are some ways you see of facilitating economic growth

in your district?

I am the only candidate to have received a 100% pro economic-growth score from the Chamber of Commerce last year. As a smallbusiness owner, I know jobs are created by entrepreneurs not thegovernment. When elevated, I will assist our job creators by practicingfree market principles, repealing Obamacare, removing burdensomeregulations, and lowering taxes. I will remain an unabashed supporterof our ports and do all I can to aide our transportation and tourismindustries.5) Why have you decided to run?

Over the last year, our family has overcome medical challenges forour daughter. As we have, I realize that our daughter may face anAmerica where our children will never have the opportunity to achievethe American Dream. Our country is in a mess created by careerpoliticians like my opponents. We wont put our country back on apath to prosperity if we stay with the same career-minded politicianswho put titles above principles. I will be a fresh face in Congresswho, like Tim Scott, will stand out in the crowd and put the nextgeneration above the next election.

Keith Blandford


The rst order of business is to aggressively begin to develop or

enhance existing legislation associated with the USAs currency. Thereis existing legislation proposing an extensive audit of the FederalReserve that must be supported and pushed through the Senate.

This can only be done by actively seeking constituent participationthrough appearances, phone calls, etc. The most effective methodfor controlling the size and scope of the constitution lies in ArticleOne, Section Eight/Ten of the Constitution which does not allow fora Federal Reserve Note and names gold and silver coin a tender inpayments of debts. If we are able to turn off the government's printingpress, then we will drastically reduce the size of government. It willbe our focus to undo legal tender laws and reintroduce competingcurrencies. We will focus on this solution because it is the only onethat will work.2) What are some of the challenges you feel are facing your

district?

Our district faces the same thing all districts face. The Federal

Government is bankrupt and is printing money to pay its bills. Thedollar is devalued and is only being maintained by articial andtemporary means. Generation X will not repay China, will not repaythe Federal Reserve, and will either voluntarily or involuntarilydrastically reduce our military footprint. By printing money tomaintain their lifestyles, the current government has indebted ourchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It will be ourchallenge to help ease the transition from the disaster we have nowto the government of the next generation.3) What are some of the main differences between you and

your opponents?

I am an ardent Ron Paul supporter and completely believe inhis policy and his Restore America Now plan. I have met with himpersonally, and believe that he has been the only statesman to

Candidates Prepare for SC FirstCongressional District Special Election

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Monday, March 4

Recreation Committee4p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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

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Accommodations TaxAdvisory Committee11a.m.

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Council Workshop6p.m.2050 Middle Street

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

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On February 5, the Cityof Isle of Palms held aspecial Council meeting

to discuss the second readingof Ordinance 2013 2, whichauthorizes the City to enterinto a lease agreement with thesuccessful bidder of the Citys twomunicipal parking lots, found onFront Beach.

Administrator Tucker notedthat the City staff did an extensivereview of the proposals andcompared them directly with theRequest for Proposals in order todetermine who should be awardedthe bid. Im pleased that we havehad three very competitive andvery competent bidders, MayorCronin said. We are going to do

well under any circumstance.Councilman Bettelli made

a motion that the request beawarded to the highest bidder,William Schupp. Im very pleasedthat we had two bids coming fromfolks on the island, Bettelli said.

The rest of the Council wasntwithout comment; CouncilmanLoftus felt that the Council wasntcomparing apples to appleswhen looking at the proposals.The second highest bidderreally offered some interestingvalue, including upgrades, hesaid. He felt that their plansregarding landscaping, signage,and technological advertisementswould benet the City. If you lookat the whole picture, Jeff Evans

[of IOP Beach Club] bid is a bettervalue for the Isle of Palms.

Councilmember Buckhannonexpressed some serious concerns

as well, believing that thespirit and intent of the Citysprocurement code had beencircumvented. Im not going tosupport this. I dont think itsright. It borders on unethical,and I think it should have beenawarded at our last meeting, hesaid.

Despite dissent, the motionpassed with a 5 3 vote.Buckhannon, Loftus, and

Thomas opposed. CouncilwomanBergwerf was not in attendance.

Plans for the Parking LotC I T y O f I S L E O f P A L m S A wA r D S B I D f O r f r O N T B E A C h m u N I C I P A L L O T

By hANNAh DOCkEry

5. Our Citizen Survey included a number in the

upper right hand corner of the front page.

What does this number signify?

The Council responded anonymously with the

following answer: "The Sight Council is a diverse

group of Sullivan's Island voters and citizens who

are interested in advancing a more harmonious

and productive discourse on our island about the

various issues that concern us all.

At this time we prefer to remain anonymous as

we attempt to gather data from the greater resident

population and we hope to share results at some

point in the future. Our survey was sent to all voters

and not to one group or another and its contentcovers a wide array of issues. Our goal in sending it

anonymously was to stimulate broad response and

to try to avoid divisiveness associated with any past

issues or discussion.

This group is not associated with the Town

nor with any candidate for ofce. We are merely

interested in stimulating more productive dialogue

about the many issues that face our community

and its future as we deal with the very real growth

in our area.

The number on the survey is simply so we can

maintain the integrity of the survey results with one

response allowed per voter. It is not our intention to

use the number in any other manner."

For now, this mysterious group will remain

unknown, but the Island Eyewill keep our readers

up to date as new information comes forward.

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schools

The Sullivan's Island Elementary School

Coastal Curators are leading a school-wide

community service project for the month of

February by collecting plastic grocery bags to be

recycled. In the rst eight days of February they

collected 17,029 bags! The Coastal Curators are

collecting the bags as part of an attempt to educateour students, parents, and the community as to

how harmful these plastic bags can be to our South

Carolina State reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle.

When plastic bags nd their way into our local

waters, they resemble jellies, the Loggerhead's

favorite food! Turtles ingest them and then die. A

high percentage of turtle necropsies show evidence

of plastic bag ingestion. Our collection continues

through the month of February and we can't wait

to see what the nal collection numbers will be!

The winning classroom receives a 'turtle trip' out

with Barrier Island EcoTours to learn even more

about these precious creatures.

The Coastal Curators will also be selling cloth

bags, beginning in March, with a logo designed by

one of our SIES students. These bags can be foundat SIES and students will be selling them at a few

select locations on the islands. For more information,

email [email protected].

SIES Students Step UpBy Holly Blair


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Candidatescontinues from page 2

correctly identify what is happening in our country. I have run forthis same seat since 2009, and I am intimately acquainted with theestablishment's speeches and their "business as usual." I have runas a Libertarian and, unlike mainstream Republicans, I actuallybelieve in small government. I will bring something that no one elsewill: the youth, the blue republicans, the Ron Paulers and the BigL Libertarians. I am only going to serve for two terms (including theabbreviated one) and I will stand on principle and decline the lavishCongressional healthcare and retirement benets.

4) What are some ways you see of facilitating economic growthin your district?

By focusing on currency laws, we can force the government out ofthe private sector. By having a real solution for reducing the size andscope of government, we can free up the free market to do what itdoes best: produce wealth and prosperity. The government does notproduce anything. Anything that it has it has taken from someoneelse. By keeping resources in the hands of the people who developthem; we will immediately see an increase in jobs, which will increasedemand for goods and services.5) Why have you decided to run?

It is my belief that the strength of our society lies in the individual.I have always said that if you want to change the world, then lookin the mirror. I have campaigned against hopeless odds, spent timeand personal money simply to impress upon the people I come incontact with the importance of believing in themselves. No one is

going to solve your problems for you, the solution does not lie withgovernment or anything outside of ourselves, it resides within. Politicsand politicians are downstream of society, and I believe that we mustchange the hearts and minds of society, or we will continue to get thesame dismal leadership from Congress. I want to communicate theidea that government is only as important as you make it, and that iseasier to live in faith of yourself instead of living in fear of somethingthat you cannot control. Personally, I believe that the short form ofthe Constitution is get a life and mind your own business. I am

perfectly capable of managing my own affairs and I am will ing to ghtto maintain the right to do so.

Mark Sanford


Im going to keep doing as I have always done, watching out for thetaxpayers. Our country is really at a tipping point with regard to debtand spending, in that our nations debt has grown to the size of our

yearly economy. Its unsustainable no matter how you look at it, andunconscionable to me that we would pass that debt down to the nextgeneration. I do have a track record on that front, having eliminated

nearly $1 billion in debt and decits as governor.2) What are some of the challenges you feel are facing your

district?

Frankly, I believe debt and spending are the biggest challengesfacing every American, no matter where they live. But the economycontinues to be a challenge, and my record is one of working to create

jobs. We focused on bettering soil conditions so business could thrive.Improving road infrastructure is vital at the same time, and in allthis we have to strike a balance between growth, and preservingwhat makes this region special. That approach is one reason that asGovernor, our Administration preserved more land than any othergovernorship which I thought important to maintaining quality oflife.3) What are some of the main differences between you and

your opponents?

The biggest difference is the record. I would look at how we moved

the ball down the eld on a host of fronts in the governorship and inCongress. Whether it was attempting to change a system in Columbiathat many of my opponents were comfortable with, or attracting $24billion in investment to our state, or producing the rst ExecutiveBudgets in state history, I have a record that demonstrates a remarkablecommitment to the taxpayer. The National Taxpayers Union rated methe most nancially conservative member of Congress, or the CATOinstitute rated me the same as governor.4) What are some ways you see of facilitating economic growth

in your district?

Play to strengths: our tourism base, the number of retires in ourdistrict whether from the military or companies that spanned theglobe, small businesses and even the beauty of the way we look andfeel compared to so many other parts of the state. As Governor Ifocused on creating the right soil conditions for businesses to thrivewith a host of changes - like cutting marginal income tax rates for therst time. We reformed efforts within the state so that more moneywent to tourism marketing, and in part as a consequence we added3000 small businesses.5) Why have you decided to run?

If we dont get spending under control, there will be horrendousconsequences for the dollar, our savings and the American way oflife. My record in Congress and as Governor, offers a unique record ofaccomplishments with regard to holding the line on spending. Senator

Tom Davis, a long time friend summed it up best when he said, Mark,youve got to run. You have been warning this day would come for yearson spending and debt, and have backed it up with effort. you could

now make a real difference.After much thought, prayer andconversations, I decided to run.

The Island Eye News is not

afliated with any party, nordoes it endorse any candidate.

oooopsThe Island Eye Newsapologizesfor incorrectly listing the hoursof Long Island Cafe. The cafe isope daily for lunch, and dinnerbeginning at 5p.m.


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All dogs and puppies are invited to the 7th AnnualDoggie Day at the Isle of Palms Recreation Departmenton Saturday, February 23. The event offers the

opportunity to get your annual rabies vaccination for $10from 9 11 a.m. in the Bark Park located on 29 th Avenueas well as a chance for residents to purchase their Cityrequired dog licenses for $5 from 9 a.m. until. Proof ofrabies vaccination is required to get City licenses.

This years Dog Show completion is open to all dogs andwill begin at 10 a.m. in the following categories: CutestPuppy (1yr and under), Most Attractive (1 yr and over),Mystery Mutt (small breed under 40 lbs and large breedover 40 lbs), Most Creative Name, Most EarResistible Ears,Best Eyes, Best Smile, Best Dressed, Best Female and MaleRescue, and Most Unusual Breed. Winners in each of the12 categories will compete for Best in Show.

Entries will be limited to fteen dogs or puppies percategory. Dog owner may go to the website at www.iop.net,print out an application and mail to the address on theapplication. Dog owners may also register on morning ofthe event, only if there are spaces available. Dog ownersthat pre-register will be guaranteed an event t-shirt.

Local animal rescue groups will be at this event and willprovide information regarding their rescues and will alsohave rescued dogs available for fostering and adopting.

This is a free event. Prizes are given to all winners andfree giveaways to those attending during the show.

The Recreation Center is located at 24 28th Avenue on

the Isle of Palms. Parking is available along 29th and 27th

Avenues. For more information, call Will McElheny at 886-8294 or email [email protected].

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Daily

The second and third

grade students at

Sullivans Island

Elementary School are

participating in a pilot

chess program. Using aprogram called First Move

established by the Americas

Foundation for Chess,

students participate in weekly chess events that help them learn

new skills and strategies. The kids also have the opportunity to

play with a partner. By participating in regular chess matchups

and practice, the students at SIES are learning good sportsmanship

while simultaneously enhancing their math skills.

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Daily

Dershie McDevitt, whose

book, Just Holler BloodyMurder, was just releasedin a kindle edition, is a Deweesislander with some stories to tell.I enjoyed the book, and caughtup with Dershie to ask her somequestions about it. When theArts Council approached her todo a reading, Dershie graciouslyagreed to read selections of herbook to islanders on her now-famous porch on Sunday, March24.

You have set this book on anisland near Charleston namedTimicau. Is this our DeweesIsland? Why name it Timicau?

Timicau is Dewees, at leastgeographically. The critters, theocean, the tides, the salt airitsall Dewees! I named it Timicaubecause I love this place somadly that I wanted to set themystery here. But if I set it inpresent time, the development ofthe island would have hamperedmy ability to tell the story that Iwanted to tell. Timicau was theSewee Indian name for the islandand is the name of the lake in themiddle of the island.

Were you a writer beforecoming to Dewees?Yes, I aspiredto be a writer long before writing

this book. My rst novel, whichis thus far unpublished, was myMasters thesis at UNC- Asheville.Ive been in a professional writinggroup ever since, for 19 years.Actually, I realized I was a poetin the third grade when MissMcKay, the Deitys most tactfulthird grade teacher, told me mypoetry had excellent strong meterrather than telling me I had onlyhalf done my assignment toillustrate a small booklet on ve of

Wyomings most common birds.

As inDershie, dear, you dontseem to have spent much timeon your drawings or collectingthe facts, but your meter, now,that meter is very strong andwell rhymed. After that, I feltfree to take pen to paper in allmoments of emotional trial andexcoriate the fates. I wrote someof the most meaningless, overlyemotional drivel for examplewhen I was ten and my cat died,I took on God with, Where did

you take her? How did she die?Oh Tulip, Tulip, is your tailheld high? It took a lot of goodprofessors to channel my passion

into something you just mightenjoy reading now.

Can you describe your frstexperience ofvisiting Dewees?How do youthink it haschanged sincethen? There isa whole movingshort story Icould writeabout the rsttime we cameto Dewees, butsince Ive sharedthe Tulip poem, I

think I will spareyou that. Sufceit to say, I wastransported, enthralled, wild with

joy when I realized there was aspot so close to civilization whereI could return to the wild. I grewup in northern Wyoming, as freeas the little Callahan in my novel,and the chance to observe all theelements of nature at such closehand on Dewees, birds, gators,dolphins, shells, shifts in light and

weather systems seemed a giftfrom heaven. Dewees Island haschanged, but not dramatically.

The manner in which the islandhas been developed means thatmuch of the time, it seems like

just a few residents are there.Even when lots of visitors areon the island it is still possibleto escape all human presencebecause so much of it remains(and will remain) undeveloped.A golf cart trip to the northerntip of the island, a sundown

cruise around one of the dockson the west side of the islanditis just you and nature at peacetogether.

Did you do any research whilewriting this book?Learn anythingsurprising? Oh yes, I am alwaysdoing research because CallahanBanks, my protagonist, knowsway more about the facts thenatural world than I do, so I haveto keep ahead of her discoveringtidbits like why seagulls cry orspiders dont get stuck in theirwebs. I read and clip constantly.

In the novel, there issome tension between those

people who had always thoughtof the island as theirs, and thosewho built their homes as part ofthe newer neighborhood beingestablished Is this rooted in fact?Do you think some of thosetensions are still being playedout today? Our developers saidfor us to consider it a privateisland to call our own. And a lotof us feel that way so rules andtime schedules and limitationsfeel like we are losing some ofthat glorious freedom we came

to the island to experience. Justlike Callahan, in the novel, we allhave to keep open and creativeminds to gure out how to bestlive here and yet not infringe onthe rights of our neighbors whiledoing it.

There are a lot of Deweesnames in the book. How did youcome up with them?Naming wasgreat fun. I asked the Pasquinisif I could borrow their namebecause it was perfect for Irene,though she is hardly their statureand nothing like them. Ive

Photo by Judy drew Fairchild

(above) The McDevitts enjoy

a relaxing afternoon on their

front porch with their dog,

Murphy. (left) This Dewees

residence is featured on the

cover of Just Holler Bloody

Murder.

An Open Bookd e w e e s a u t h o r d i s c u s s e s N e w

M y s t e r y N o v e l s e t o N t h e i s l a N d

by Judy drew Fairchild

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Spike Nights YouthVolleyballThursdays March 7 March28$40 resident/$45 non-residentCo-Ed Ages 5-9: 5 6 p.m.Co-Ed Ages 10-16: 6 7 p.m.

DodgeballWednesday, March 134 5 p.m.Free

Tots Lacrosse (3-5yrs)Saturdays 1 2 p.m.March 2 and March 16$20 resident/ $25 non-

residentMiddle School DanceFriday, March 157 9:30 p.m.$5 at the door

Kinderpuppy DogObedienceMondays 6:30 7:30 p.m.March 11 April 22Puppies 12 20 weeks$115 resident/$120 non-resident

Just the Basics DogObedienceMondays 7:30 8:30 p.m.March 11 April 22

Dogs 6 months & Older$115 resident/$120 non-resident

YogaMonday & Wednesday9:15 10:15 a.m.Tuesdays & Thursdays12:30 2 p.m.Wednesdays 5:30 6:30p.m.Saturdays 10 11 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable

PilatesMondays 11 a.m. 12 p.m.

March 4 March 25$32 resident/ $37 non-residentDrop-in rates available, calland reserve your space

Total Body ChallengeMonday Friday 8 9 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable

BOSU EveningMarch 4 March 27Mondays & Wednesdays5:30pm 6:30pm$64 resident/ $69 non-resident

BOSU MorningMarch 1- March 27Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 11:30 a.m.$64 resident/ $69 non-residentBOSU SaturdayMarch 2 March 30Saturdays 9:30 a.m.$32 resident/ $37 non-residentClass is limited to 6 people.Call & reserve your spaceDrop-ins welcome if space isavailable

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The Road Less TraveledS o n o f I o P C o u n C I l m a n C a r r o l l J o I n S t h e P e a C e C o r P S

By hannah DoCkery

Isle of Palms native JimmyCarroll III has traded sand andsun and the serenity of island

life for the adventure of a lifetime,

in an effort to give back to thoseless fortunate.The 22-year-old College of

Charleston graduate departed forGuatemala last week to beganhis two-year journey with thePeace Corps. Its such a greatopportunity to go abroad andhelp others, explains Carroll. Ithink it will be a good bridge forme, between college and startinga career.

Carroll attended Wando High

School before making the trip overthe Cooper River Bridge to attendCofC. Double majoring in politicalscience and economics, the son of

the Isle of Palms City Councilmanof the same name decided to takea chance with the Peace Corps.After spending time in CostaRica, Nicaragua, and a semesterabroad in the Netherlands,Carroll wasnt ready to stoptraveling even though collegewas over; right after graduationin May 2012, he began the PeaceCorps application process.

The process to join the Corpsis no walk in the park. It took all

summer, Carroll says. Its a lotof work, and also a lot of waiting.

The initial phase begins with atraditional application, much like

what is included when applying forcollege. The interested candidatemust complete essays, submitreferences, include employmenthistory and a resume, alongwith other expected items likeeducation, practical skills, andcollege transcripts. After theapplication is submitted, thecandidate will be scheduled for aninterview. If both the applicationand interview process are wellreceived, the hopeful candidatewill be nominated to join thePeace Corps. The process isntover just yet; those waiting stillhave to complete background,

nancial, and medical checksbefore receiving a formal invitationof acceptance in writing.

After ve months of writingand waiting, Carroll received hisinvitation and country assignmentin October. Its nally becomingreal to me, he says.

While serving in Guatemala,Carroll will be a Municipal SchoolsHealth Coordinator, as a partof an overall healthy schoolsinitiative. He will be responsiblefor ensuring that studentsengage in healthy procedures

everything from washing theirhands often to making sureschools have access to freshwater to sex education. As a partof a secondary project, Carrollwill be teaching English classes

to his assigned Guatemalancommunity.

Carroll says that his parentshave been extremely supportive ofhis desire to join the Peace Corpsand serve abroad. They haveboth been really encouraging, hesays. I think theyre excited forme.

For a total of 27 months, Carrollwill be stepping out of his comfortzone and using his skills to makeour world a little bit brighter.

Jimmy Carroll III left for the Peace Corps

on February 12.

always loved the shortened formof Wharton, so Whart Applegate,the triplets father, got part of ourformer island residents name.

Juby T. Roys rst name camefrom an obit in the Ashevillepaper, and the deceased evenwas wearing that weathered felthat he wears in the novel. Letssee, Francie had to have a formalname with a bit of class (Francis),but get shortened to something abit trashy. Varina needed dignity.I found her in a history book, and

Wallace was a dear heart I knewlong ago. I wanted the tripletssurname to appear to have a bitof a Charleston pedigree, butAnnie had to be approachableand spontaneous so it took mea while to sort out the right rstname for her. And then of courseCallahan and Pepper. She wasthe hardest to name because thename needed to be distinctive,non-traditional and shorten-ableto an affectionate nicknamePeppers late mother, Mignon, isan old southern name Ive saved,along with old buttons and funnystories, for ages. Finally that bad

guy, Reggie Banks. The Banks(from Kathryn) seemed a solidBritish name and Reginald a bitsnooty while Reggie could be arake.

There are cougars on Timicau.Do you think there are cougarson Dewees? I do, even thoughSCDNR says not. I have spent

years trying to see that big cat,but no luck so far. My daughterand son-in-law, brother-in-lawand niece (both very scienticdoctors who drew pictures of itslong tail) and the Henry Savages,and several Dewees employeeshave all described spotting the

same cat off and on over a periodof years. I think the question iswhether it is a released exoticpet or a Florida panther that hassomehow survived a shadowyexistence on wild islands likeCapers, but I want to believe thelatter theory and since I get towrite the ction, I have decreed itto be so.

We cant wait for your islandreading of Just Holler BloodyMurder, and the sequel to thisbook. Kindle copies are nowavailable for only $1.99.

Deweescontinues from page 8


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10 February 22, 2013


landscaping

W

ith the oncoming spring

weather you will begin

to see a change in our

Charleston landscapes. Azaleasand Indian Hawthorne's will start

blooming, the grasses will begin

to green up, our native Carolina

Jasmine will have fragrant

owers in the trees, and our

owering trees will be bursting

with new color. What a great time

it is to be in Charleston! This year

we have had a cooler than normal

spring time. All of the grasses in

the Charleston area are warm

season grasses, each with their

own specic needs. One of the

rst things that we need to get

our grasses growing is warm

days and warm nights. Southerngrasses do not start growing until

the ground temperature gets to

be around 70. With the warmer

temps coming on, now is the

time to be applying fertilizer. St.

Augustine, Zoysia, and Bermuda

require a high nitrogen fertilizer

(like a 25/4/11) while Centipede

is best suited for a 15/0/15

fertilizer. We often combine a pre-

emergent in with our fertilizer tohelp control our summer weeds

(which will also be sprouting as

the warmer temps are here). In

addition, at the time of writing

this article, it has been a very dry

month so far. Therefore, we plan

to be increasing our water supply

for our lawn and shrubs. The

temperatures do not dictate daily

watering yet, so between 1-3 days

per week should be sufcient,

depending on your soil type. With

heavy clay soils requiring less

water and sandier soils requiring

more.

The second spring task is tokeep an eye out for turf damage.

We will see three distinct types of

surf damage this spring. The rst

one is grub which surface during

the spring and feed on the roots

of newly sprouting grass. We

applied an insecticide last month

to help control grubs and other

surface feeding insects, Such

as over wintering mole crickets.

If you think you may have grubdamage dig up a 12"x12" area

on the boarder of the affected

area and look for white c- shaped

worms in the top couple of inches

of the soil. Usually if you nd one

or two there are more within the

yard and a treatment should be

applied. The second type of turf

damage that may be present would

be brown patch and is sometimes

left over from the previous year.

We wrote about brown patch in

the fall and you may access that

article on our website at www.

pleasantlandscapes.com, but the

main concept with brown patchis to look for ever growing circles

with a distinct brown ring in over

fertilized and overwatered lawn

areas.

When it comes to fertilizer

more is not always better. The

third type of turf damage that will

be present in the spring is dead

patch. These are areas of dead

lawn that did not come back from

the previous year. The causes for

this can be many, but some are

brown patch from last fall (thatwas not caught), fertilizing too

early with an early freeze- killing

back tender new growth, and also

high trafc areas or too much

shade. As you will see, growing

nice lawns is more of an art than a

science. As always, if you have any

questions about your turf feel free

to email us pictures or questions

as we always enjoy offering free

advice to help our neighbors have

quality lawns and shrubs. Spring

should be a time to enjoy our

ever blooming surroundings. If

you have not been to some of the

local plantations it's a great timeto go and see the blooms; I would

highly recommend it. Happy

gardening.

For more information, visit

www.pleasantlandscapes.com or

call 886-9314.

Spring Has Almost SprungBy James Parker


11/23


February 22, 2013 11

iop police BlotterThe following is a synopsis of

some of the police activity on

Sullivans Island during the

month of January.

01/01/13 Ofcers responded

to a residence because of a

report of a domestic dispute.

On arrival it was learned that

there was no domestic and thata brother had become irate

because his car key were taken

from him and when he turn to

leave he ran into the oven door,

breaking the glass and cutting

his leg. The subject was treated

for a laceration to his leg.

01/01/13 While monitoring

the crowd from the Polar

Plunge, a subject began yelling

at the ofcers from across the

street. The subject who was

intoxicated, then crossed the

street a continued to yell at the

ofcers about not doing theirjob, the subject was advised

to calm down and to come

back to the police station when

he was sober to talk out his

dissatisfaction. The subject

continued to yell and then

cussed. The subject was placed

under arrest and lodged into the

county jail.


to a medical call and upon

arrival found that a subject

had fallen out of a golf cart and

struck their head. The subject

was transported to the hospital

for treatment.

01/05/13 A complainant

reported that she hadfound marijuana and drug

paraphernalia in her sons room.

The items were conscated

and logged into evidence for

destruction.

01/12/13 The bridge tender

reported that a gray pick-up had

struck the arms on the bridge

and left the area. The tender

had no other description or

identiers.


to the Station 26 boat landing

due to a report of shots beingred. On arrival the ofcer

located ve freshly red shotgun

casing and received a report

that two subject had shot a

shotgun several times and left

pulling a duck boat. The other

ofcer located the vehicle on

the causeway and the vehicle

was stopped. During the

investigation, it was learned

that the subject had red their

shotguns at clay pigeons and

left the area. The subjects were

cited for discharging a rearm in

town limits.

01/12/13 While speaking to

a large group of juveniles a local

parking lot, the ofcer notice aplastic bag containing marijuana

on the ground. The bag and its

contents were collected by the

ofcer and logged into evidence

for destruction. No charges were

led.

01/13/13 Ofcers received

two noise complainants from a

local restaurant within an hour

of each other. The ofcer was

in the area of the business both

times the complainants came

in. The ofcer did not hear the

noise either time.

01/14/13 A complaint

reported that someone

entered their unsecured

residence and removed 2

televisions and a camera.

01/18/13 Ofcer responded

to a residence in which the

property manager had gone to

the house and found a door

open. The ofcer checked the

residence with negative results

and examined the door, which

did not have any force entry

damage to it. Nothing appeared

to be disturbed.

01/21/13 A complainant

reported that someone hadknocked down part of her white

picket fence.

01/31/13 An employee of

a reality company reported

that between 1/20 and 1/31

someone entered

into the house

and removed

several at

screen TVs.


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MarchFebruary 22 Island Eye CalendarFriday, February 22enkins, Jazz and Jammin in

imes of War and Peace

atriots Point Institute of History,cience, and Technology celebratefrican American History Monthith a special symposium called

Jenkins, Jazz, and Jammin in

imes of War and Peace.Free andpen to the public. For more info,sit patriotspoint.org. 10 a.m.0 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant.

rabpot Players Presents:

anitiesbittersweet comedy that

hronicles the lives of three Texasrls in the 1960s and 70s. Playingnight and tomorrow night,aturday, February 23. Curtaint 7:30 p.m. PURE Theater, 477ing Street, Charleston. Tickets:20/adult, $17/senior, $15/udent. To purchase tickets, visitww.crabpotplayers.com. Play not

uitable for children.

ive Music at Home Team BBQ

ve music by ShoNuff. $5.0 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middletreet, Sullivans Island.

Saturday, February 23Sunrise Presbyterien

Spaghetti Dinner

Sunrise Presbyterian hosts acommunity spaghetti dinnerusing a recipe made famous byone of the church members.Enjoy spaghetti with salad, Italianbread, and a drink. 5 7 p.m.$8 per person, children 10 andunder free. Purchase tickets atthe door. Sponsored by the JerryDillon Mens Breakfast Ministry,which supports outreaches in thelowcountry. 3222 Middle Street,Sullivans Island. For more info,call 883-3888.

Doggie Day at the IOP Rec Dept

See if your pooch has what ittakes to compete alongside yourneighbors furry friends. 9 a.m.Dog show begins at 10 a.m.

Sweetgrass Basket Sewing Class

In a hands-on demonstration andlecture, master basket weaverVera Manigault will share stories,tales, and the history and cultureof basket weaving and sewing.Students will be able to take theircompleted baskets home. Registeronline at shop.ultimategullah.com.$60. 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

9th Annual Mardi Crawlat Shem Creek

The Lowcountry Parrothead Clubsponsors this annual event toraise money for the AlzheimersAssocation. Register beginningat noon at Reds Ice House. Crawfollows at 1 p.m. Bars incude:Reds Ice House, Shem Creek Barand Grill, the Shelter, WatersEdge, Vickerys, and RBs. $25/advance, $30/door. For more info,vist lcparrotheads.org/events.

Play at Poes: Colorful Kite Craft

What better way to welcome in thewindy month of March than bymaking a kite? 10:30 a.m. 1921Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island. Fomore info, call 883-3914.

Live Music at Home Team BBQ

Live music by Have Gun WillTravel. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209Middle Street, Sullivans Island.

Sunday, February 24Intracoastal Waterway

Bridal Showcase

Morgan Creek Grill is excitedto announce the 2013 BridalShowcase. Plan your wholewedding in just one day! Meet anddiscuss possibilities and ideasfor your big day with some of thebest in the business including:orist, fashion show, venue,

catering, tness, DJ, salon andspa, photographer, limousine,cake, and more. Complimentaryadmission if pre-registered. Formore information or to register call345-1099.

2nd Annual Race & Roast

5k run beneting the Mount

Pleasant Land Conservancy. Trailrun begins at 12:30 and windsthrough the 132-acre forest atOakland Plantation. Race followedby Oyster Roast from 1 4 p.m.Walkers are welcome. $45.Register online at mountpland.org.

Registration includes admission,oyster roast, t-shirt, andcommemorative event pint glass.

Home Team BBQ Presents:

Lowcountry Blues Bash

Live music by the ChristopherDean Band. $5. 9 p.m. 1 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

First United Methodist Church

Music for Missions

FUMC will present its secondMusic for Missionsconcertfeaturing special music by theCitadel Gospel Choir. Homeadedesserts will be available afterthe concert. Money raised fromdonations will support HALOSsummer camp program, buildingsupplies for the churchs missionwork days, and support the CitadelChoir. All are welcome! 21st andPalm, Isle of Palms. 4 p.m.

Monday, February 25College of Charleston

Voice Recital

Students from the College ofCharleston will present this specialvoice recital. Refreshments willbe available at Franke at Seaside.7:30 p.m. For more info, call 442-4835. 1885 Rife Range Road.

WedneSday, February 27

Wine Tasting at Caf Medley

Wine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213Middle Street.


Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubador. Free. 8 p.m. 11 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

Friday, March 1Live Music at Home Team BBQ

Live music by Bad Popes. $5. 10

p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.

Saturday, March 2

VFW Post 3137 Fish Fry

Come enjoy fried sh, hushpuppies, red rice, BBQ beans,coleslaw, and a homemade dessertfor only $8. Invite your friends!1004 Ocean Blvd, next door to theWindjammer. 6 8 p.m.

Gullah Heritage Program

at Charles Pinckney

Celebrate Gullah heritage with afree cultural program at CharlesPinckney Historic site. Eventstake place every Saturday duringMarch. Charleston Pinckney,an author and signer of theDeclaration of independence,owned seven plantations. SneeFarm, remnant of his lowcountryplantation is preserved as part of

the national historic site. Programswill include craft demonstrations,sweetgrass basket sewing,drumming, story-telling, and more.2 p.m. 1254 Long Point Road, Mt.Pleasant. For more information,call 881-5516.


Live music by Gary Ray and theHeartwells. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

Monday, March 4

Mount Pleasant Artists

Guild Meeting

The guest speaker for the eveningwill be oil painter, Hillarie Lambert,whose work can be seen at theLambert Gray Gallery and Studioon 54 Broad Street in Charleston.Ms. Lambert's paintings reveal themagic in the every day throughher sense of humor and love ofwhimsy. Ms. Lambert resides inCharleston, but travels extensivelyin Italy and France, where she

also teaches. New members alwayswelcome! Social begins at 6:30p.m. followed by the meeting at 7p.m. Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 100Ann Edwards Lane, Mt. Pleasant.For more info, call Jeanne Juhosat 388-5425.

WedneSday, March 6

Wine Tasting at Caf Medley

See Wednesday, February 27.


Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11a.m. 2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

thurSday, March 7Live Music at Home Team BBQ

Live music by Todd Wolfe Band.$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island.

Saturday, March 9

Gullah Heritage Program

at Charles Pinckney

Celebrate Gullah heritage with afree cultural program at CharlesPinckney Historic site. Eventstake place every Saturday duringMarch. Charleston Pinckney,an author and signer of theDeclaration of independence,owned seven plantations. SneeFarm, remnant of his lowcountryplantation is preserved as part ofthe national historic site. Programswill include craft demonstrations,sweetgrass basket sewing,drumming, story-telling, and more.2 p.m. 1254 Long Point Road, Mt.Pleasant. For more information,call 881-5516.


Live music by Old You. $5. 10p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.

2012FamilyCircleCup

champion, Serena Williams, willreturn to Charleston for the 41stFamily Circle Cup, March 30 April 7, 2013, to defend her title.

World No. 2, Serena Williamsjoins Samantha Stosur andsister, Venus Williams, in a world-class player eld assembling inCharleston.

Its always exciting to have apast champion return to defendher title, said Eleanor Adams,Tournament Manager. Andwhen that champion is SerenaWilliams, one of the most famousathletes in the world we knowour fans will be excited. Serenaplays well in Charleston, and werelooking forward to welcoming herback for a sixth time.

Undeniably talented, Williams,the 18-year tennis veteran, hasmade her mark on the sport. With47 WTA single titles, 15 GrandSlam single titles, 13 GrandSlam doubles titles and 724 totalcareer wins, Williams has earned

herself more prize money tany other female tennis playehistory.

Williams has made six previappearances in Charleston whshe boasts a 17-4 record, returns to this event withactive ten-match win streakprogress, stemming from 2008 and 2012 Cup wins.

The Family Circle Cupone of my favorite tournamto play on the WTA Tour, sWilliams. I love the great fathe tournament history everything Charleston has to oon and off the court. Im denlooking forward to defendingtitle there this spring.

In 2012, Williams won

rst tournament of the yeaCharleston at the Family CiCup, and then went on to Madrid, Wimbledon, Stanfthe Olympics, the US Open the WTA Championships.

To purchase tickets, visit Family Circle Cup's ticketing p

online.

The Champion ReturnS e r e n a W i l l i a m S S c h e d u l e d t o P l a y

a t Fa m i ly c i r c l e c u P


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RoadtRips ChaRleston!

A

sign in the front yard says it all,

Dont ask. Wont sell. On St.

Simons Island even a modestold house like this one is likely to have

suitors. Youve got to envy those who

live here. This eighteen mile long island,

roughly the size of Manhattan, has 21,000

residents and 4,000 hotel rooms. Unlike

its sister Golden Isles destinations, St.

Simons, Georgia is all about its residents.

The waterfront could be full of high rise

hotels but instead a long walkway snakes

by a large playground full of children, a

pier with shermen unfurling cast nets,

picnic tables and a town center that boasts

a art center, grills, historic lighthouse,

wedding room, pool and expansive grassy

lawns. Nearby is a busy skateboard park

and recreation center. Everywhere thereare miles and miles of trees. Building

heights are limited to four stories. Its

clear that the residents and Town leaders

have taken great care of the island with

dedication and vision. Now its a gem with

a tremendously strong pride of place.

There is no stronger advocate for the

island than Captain Cap Fendig. He

proudly describes St. Simons as an

island that takes care of itself. As the

self-appointed ambassador and life long

resident, he operates several land andsea businesses. Everything from dolphin

sightings to funerals at sea that help

tourists experience the culture and nature

of the area. But his passion for place

transcends his business motivations.

He proudly mentions that the Brooklyn

Bridge was built from live oak timber from

the island and tells a moving story of the

slave and favorite son Neptune for whom

the park is named. Because St. Simons

is the most westerly location on the

East Coast, there are fewer hurricanes

and extreme tides. One third of the East

Coasts marshes, lled with abundant sea

life, surround this area.

The islands pride of place, andespecially its history, is evident at its only

ocean front hotel. The King and Prince

offers 14 styles of rooms, suites, cottages

and villas including elegant homes that

appeal to family vacationers. A member

of Historic Hotels of America, it originally

opened in 1935 as a private dance club

Pride of Place on St. SimonsBy Carol antman

Roadrtipcontinues on page 17Specialty cocktails on the patio at King and Prince Resort.


14/23

15February 22, 2013


financial

Investors give money to companies in return for the promiseor expectation that theyll receive more money back at a laterdate. Investors tend to closely monitor the daily changes in the

investments price and conditions, which may affect its future price.Lenders give money to borrowers in return for an agreed income level

and their assessment of the chances of default. They also monitorthe ongoing changes in the chance of default. Conservatively-mindedinvestors might be more comfortable thinking like a Lender and notlike an investor. This should allow a longer-term view of investingwhere periodic volatility is much less of a worry.An Analogy

1. One of your neighbors asks you to loan him $100,000 toexpand his business in return for a 10% share in the business.According to his projections, your share will be worth $200,000in seven years. He cannot pay you any interest in the meantimebecause hes investing everything in business growth and hecannot be rm on when you can have the full capital back.

2. At the same time, another neighbor asks you to loan her$100,000 to expand her business. She will give you $6,000per year plus an agreement to give the $100,000 loan principalback after 5 years.

Although scenario 1 looks like a Stock investment and scenario 2looks like a Bond investment, we would ask you to think about the

rst as a pure investment and the second as a loan. Which of the twodeals would you take and why?Pure Investments

A Pure Investment usually requires a commitment of money inreturn for a share in something that you expect to rise in value. Priorto commitment, an investor must assess all the factors, which maypositively or negatively affect this potential for growth.

As an investors only measure of success is the current price,their behavior tends to focus on the daily price movement of theirinvestments and all the factors, which could move its price in thefuture. If the current price of the investment is higher than thepurchase price, and/or the outlook for the investment is rosy, aninvestor feels good about their decision. If the current price is lessthan the purchase price, and/or the outlook for the investmentdeteriorates, an investor feels bad about their decision.

This sentimental volatility often leads to rollercoaster emotions forconservative investors. Although investments may have the potentialfor very high returns, watching the day-to-day volatility of prices,

together with economic and political leading indicators, can beemotionally draining.Loans

A loan usually requires a commitment of money in return forregular income payments. Prior to making the loan, a lender mustassess the ability of the borrower to pay the income plus the factors,which may cause default on the income payments.

To be successful, a loan must not default. A lender can, to somedegree, ignore price uctuations, especially if they are caused bytemporary or market sentiment factors. The focus of the lendershould remain on the companys ability to pay the income.

Although loans typically have a lower potential for high returnsthan an investment, they should not require the lender to watch dailyprice volatility and economical and political leading indicators, unless

they threaten the nancial survival of the borrower.Dividend Paying Stocks

Lets add another hypothetical analogy to the two we started with:Say another neighbor wishes to borrow $100,000 in return for a

5% share of their company plus a payment of $3,000 per year. They

have projections showing the 5% share should be worth $150,000 inseven years. Is this an Investment or a Loan?This example illustrates how we think about many dividend paying

stocks and stock-like securities. They are clearly investments butyou can view them as loans, which will hopefully provide an additionalinvestment bonus during the term of the loan.

Think of some real companies: Johnson & Johnson, AT&T,McDonalds, Wal-mart, and so on. They provide an attractive incomein the 2% - 5% range. They grow their businesses and their dividendsover the years. Our research suggests they will still be paying incomefor the next ve years or more.

Their potential for additional bonuses during the term of the loanincludes: periodic increases in the income being paid (historical orhigh probability of dividend payout increases) and price appreciationover the ve years of owning the company not the short-term upsand downs.Why loan money for free?

In analogy 1, the investor is effectively loaning money for free. You

might get a handsome repayment; on the other hand you could getnothing back. For more conservative investors those clients whowish to be emotionally and nancially independent of stock marketswings you might want to structure your portfolio with a similarmindset to a lender.

This commentary is not intended as investment advice or an

investment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investment

team at the time of writing. Fusion Capital is a Registered Investment

Advisor rm. If you have comments or questions, please contact Jason

Mengel at [email protected] or call 972-0065.

Dont Think Like an Investor, Think Like a LenderBy Jason M. Mengel, CFP


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Island EatsLowcountry Bites

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

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

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

Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass of

wine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St SullivansIsland, SC 29482

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

Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this island

favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A PalmBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451

Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoymade-to-order pizzasmade from the nestingredients.$$242-8121

www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BlvdIsle 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 StSullivans Island, SC

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

Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.

$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

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

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable prices

on sandwiches,burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 OceanBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451

February seems to be the month of birthdays for me. Whether

its my sisters, best friends, or future brother-in-lawsbirthday its safe to say you can nd me in the kitchen this

month. I cant let a birthday pass by without making the dessert.It started with Julia Childs classic almond chocolate cake, thenamazing delicate clairs, and I cant forgot the brownies. Now thosechocolate, gooey, caramel, and salty browniesthose are hard toforget. You might have just had some good dessert for the Hallmarkholiday that this month is known for, but I promise they werentlike these.

Brownies can be good from a box but making anything homemadeis better. These have about ve ingredients in them so its barely

any more burden. When I went to make these I had only a half ofcup of sugar when I needed a cup (there is nothing more annoyingthan baking and realizing you are short on ingredients) so I puthalf a cup of brown sugar. I think that added richness to the batterthat went well with the melted caramel. The salt is basically that

same thing as saying sugar on top, but with salt. Salt, caramel andchocolatea deadly combination.

Want a certain recipe? Make a suggestion, email lowcountrybites@

gmail.com.

Salted Caramel Brownies from Smitten Kitchen

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped1 stick unsalted butter, plus extra for pan1 cup granulated sugar (or cup granulated sugar and cup brown sugar)

2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractHeaped 1/4 teaspoon aky sea salt or 1/8 teaspoon table salt

2/3 cup all-purpose our

Caramel cubes- cut in half

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 88-inch square baking panwith parchment, extending it up two sides. Butter the parchment orspray it with a nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium heatproof bowl over gently simmering water, meltchocolate and butter together until only a couple unmelted bitsremain. Off the heat, stir until smooth and fully melted. Whiskin sugar, then eggs, one at a time, then vanilla and salt. Stir inour with a spoon or exible spatula. Gently fold all but a small

amount of caramel bits into batter. Scrape batter into prepared pan,spreading until mostly even. Scatter remaining caramel bits on top.Bake in heated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted intothe center comes out clean.

Salted Caramel

BrowniesBy Kelsey Colt


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17February 22, 2013

on the ocean and housed soldiers

during World War II as U-boats

prowled the Georgia coast.

Beyond its fabulous location,

it is renowned for its four pools

and the world-class golf course

as well as the ornate stained

glass windows that depict

island history. Bud St. Pierre

became the Director of Sales andMarketing at the hotel ten years

ago. We were looking for a little

community. Just driving over the

bridge, we knew. The King and

Prince is very nice, but its about

the destination. This island is

very special. The hotel cuisine

capitalizes on the local products

such as Lane Southern Orchard

peaches and pecans, Bland

Vidalia Onions, Savannah Bee

Company honey products, Still

Pond Wines and Sugar Marsh

Cottage Chocolates but they are

famous for their house made

lemoncello and seafood recipes

such as shrimp and grits and

the Low Country boil which they

enjoy cooking ocean-side.

Captain Fentig calls St. Simons

an eat-stroll-eat-stop-stroll

kinda place. At Halyards upscale

restaurant chef Glen Miskowski

says, The frst thing people want

to do on St. Simons is eat seafood.

Here, the clams are still alive,

the shrimp are lightly poached

and the local catch comes right

in the back door daily. Manager

Matt Gage says, Ive never

worked anywhere where the fsh

is fresher than this.At the more

casual Palmers Caf, the food is

between rough and refned andthe breakfast menu is creative:

poached eggs with collard greens

and ham or Buddys banana

pudding pancakes with crushed

vanilla wafers. Up the street

in a ramshackle building is an

island mainstay, Beachcomber

Barbeque. The very authentic

Brunswick stew is their pride and

joy but huge barbeque platters

served to diners along the picnic

tables were also greeted with

rave reviews. A highlight of my

visit was an exciting ecotour

on the Lady Jane shrimp boat

with Captain Larry Credle and

crew. Lifelong shrimpers, they

delighted in showing these

landlubbers the abundance of

sea life pulled up in their shrimp

nets as we motored along the

waterway. We took great photos

of the least squeamish among

us holding hammerhead sharks,

horseshoe crabs and squid while

Clifford, our educator, culled out

the still-squirming shrimp and

boiled them up in the galley. Talk

about fresh!

Its easy to see why St. Simons

Island has a content community

of residents who passionately

defend their way of life and shareit with the few thousand visitors

each year. As Captain Fentig says,

God has a few favorite places to

hang out and one of them is St.

Simons.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a

feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.

Each month the column presents

adventurous, interesting

destinations within a few hours

drive of Charleston. Carol

Antmans passion for outdoor

and artistic experiences has

led her to exotic and nearby

destinations far and wide. For

more photos or to make commentsor suggestions, please see www.

peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

The famous stained glass windows in the Solarium.

Roadrtipcontinues from page 14


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February 22, 201318pets

For anyone who has beenin a hospital setting, it isno secret that the nursing

staff usually sets the tone ofthe patient care and overallpatient experience. In veterinarymedicine, this truth also holdstrue. The veterinary technicianis the analog of the nurse andtechnologist in the medicalprofession. The eld of veterinarytechnology is a wonderfulprofession that many pet ownersare unaware of, and quitefrankly, as intelligent individualsand consumers, need to be.

Interestingly, licensingrequirements of veterinarytechnicians vary from stateto state. Many states requireveterinary technicians to haveformal education (2 or 4 yeardegree) with practical training,and then pass state and/ornational examinations, similarto those of any other healthcare profession. South Carolinadoes not require licensure ofveterinary technicians, althoughmost hospitals do employ someor all licensed technicians.

In fact, we have a wonderfulprogram for veterinarytechnology here in Charlestonat Trident Technical College.When we opened CVRC, weestablished a formal relationshipwith the college, and are activelyinvolved in creating educationalopportunities. Our doctors andtechnicians mentor and instructgroups of students rotatingthrough our hospital as part oftheir educational and trainingexperience in the veterinarytechnology program.

The level of expertise andexperience within veterinarytechnology varies, but thepossibilities are endless. Firstand foremost, their primaryresponsibility is patient care.Like in the human eld, ourtechnicians provide medicaltreatments following the doctorstreatment orders, and performall forms of diagnostic testing,including running in houselaboratory analyzers. Some of ourtechnicians focus on radiology,and are experts in taking x-rays,and running our MRI and CT

scans. Many technicians go on tospecialize in various disciplinessuch as internal medicine,anesthesiology, surgicalassisting, emergency and criticalcare, and more. There is anadvanced certication knownas a VTS (Veterinary TechnicianSpecialist) that is rigorous toobtain. One of our technicians,

Jennifer Severence became therst technician in South Carolinato be awarded that prestigiouscertication. It took three yearsof hard work, case presentations,and passing a certicationexamination. We are extremelyproud of her accomplishments.

I truly believe that you cannotbe a great doctor nor have anexcellent hospital without havinggreat veterinary technicians by

your side. I am often asked formy opinion about the qualityof various practices, as peopleunderstandably want the best fortheir furry family members. A fairquestion for pet owners to ask asthey evaluate the quality of thepractice they are entrusting theirpet care to, is the level of expertiseof the veterinary technical staff.

In all fairness, licensure is justone measure of credential, butcertainly does not guaranteeexcellence. Equally important aretraining, ability, and dedication.

Most veterinary techniciansare incredibly dedicated andhard working professionals.

These individuals are often theclosest to the patients and feelthe emotional ups and downsthat occur on a daily basis. Asin all medicine, there are somereally good days emotionally,and there are some really harddays emotionally. We are allbetter off because of these nobleprofessionals. Remember nexttime youre in your veterinariansofce to thank the veterinarytechnicians for what they doeveryday.

Dr. Alan Green is the owner

and Chief of Staff of Charleston

Veterinary Referral Center. CVRC

is a state of the art 24-hour

emergency and Specialty Center

located in West Ashley. You can

reach them at 614-VETS (8387)

or visit them online at www.

CharlestonVRC.com.

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung HeroesBy Dr. AlAn Green


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19February 22, 2013

The Charleston County Park

and Recreation Commission(CCPRC) is searching for

its next Top Dog mascot. This

lucky canine will be the ofcial

mascot of CCPRC dog parks and

pet events for 2013. Entries were

accepted through February 15,

and now its time to vote!

Voting for the 2013 Top Dog

will be open to the public through

February 27, on the CCPRC Top

Dog Facebook website. Voting will

close at 5 p.m. on February 27.

Visit www.ccprc.com/topdog for

details on how to vote. Finalists

will be interviewed in March at

Dolittles pet store, and a winner

and runner-up will be selected

from those nalists.

The winning Top Dog and Vice

Top Dog will be announced at

CCPRCs Pet Fest at Palmetto

Islands County Park on April 13,

2013. Handing over the crownwill be loyal 2012 CCPRC Top

Dog Jax, the winner of last years

CCPRCs Top Dog contest, and

2012 Vice Top Dog Winston.

The winning dogs owner will

receive a free Gold Pass for 2013.

The Top Dog will receive an ofcial

mascot collar, leash and t-shirt.

The selected pooch will also have

his or her photo grace the cover

of CCPRCs Quarterly Parks and

Program Guide, a feature article

and photo in CCPRCs Leisure Line

e-newsletter and a feature photo

and story on www.ccprc.com.

pets

Who Let the Dogs Out?V o t e o n l i n e f o r C C P r C t o P D o g

ProViDeD by Charleston County Parks anD reCreation

Contest Timeline:

February 1, 2013: Contest opened for online submittals

February 15, 2013: Contest closed at noon for online submittals

February 16 - 27, 2013: Finalists will be determined by online voting voting ends at noon on Feb. 27

March 1 15, 2013: Finalists Interviews and Top Dog and Vice Top Dog selection

April 13- 14, 2013: Ofcial Top Dog and Vice Top Dog announcement at Pet Fest


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The oysters served come from the Gulf Coast, around theTexas area, and make their way over the East Coast on a tractor-

trailer. This year, nearly 4,800 pounds of oysters made the tripto Sullivans Island and were consumed by very happy guests.

A roast of such scale wouldnt be possible without the hardwork of dedicated volunteers, willing to spend an entire Saturdaysetting up and working under often stressful conditions. Nearly40 volunteers work together to put on the event of the year.

The kids get involved too students fromChrist our King, the ROTC at Wando High,Bishop England, and a handful of otherssacrice a Saturday for the community.

We start that morning around 9 a.m.getting ready for everything, explainsCaptain Skipper Weston. But we have adrill usually the Wednesday before, justto make sure everything is in place. Wedenitely stay busy.

The money raised from ticket salessupports different expenditures of theFire and Rescue Department, like newequipment, training, and supplies. Itsupplements the Town paying for thedepartment, Weston says. Final numbersare still being calculated, but this yearsroast is expected to raise between $10,000to $15,000.

Though its only been a few weeks sincethe beloved island event wrapped up,oyster-lovers across the lowcountry arealready waiting for the next one.



SI roastcontinues from cover


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21February 22, 2013


financial focus

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Love was in the air this

week, as Valentines Day

rolled around again. During

the course of your life, youve

probably sent your share ofowers and candy. But if your

valentine is also your spouse

and, in particular, your long-time

spouse you may want to go

beyond roses and chocolates this

year to give a gift that can help

lead to nancial security.

You can choose to make

nancial gifts in a number of

ways, of course, and some of

them could provide an immediate

nancial impact. But you may

want to look even further down

the road and consider what you

can do for your spouse in the

areas of insurance planning andestate considerations.

For starters, do you have

sufcient life insurance to help

provide for your spouse and any

children who may not yet be

adults? Many people rely solely on

their employers group insurance,

which is often insufcient to

adequately cover all the costs

associated with maintaining their

families lifestyles, not to mention

future costs, such as paying for

college. How much life insurance

do you need? Theres no one

right answer for everyone, so you

may wish to consult with your

nancial advisor.

Life insurance isnt the only

type of protection you need toconsider, because you dont have

to die to lose your income. In fact,

statistically speaking, you are

more likely to become disabled

during your working years than

you are to die, which is why you

need adequate disability income

insurance. Your employer may

provide disability coverage, but, as

was the case with life insurance,

it may not be sufcient. So you

may also need to consider adding

a private policy.

While its important to maintain

adequate life and disability

insurance, its still not enough toensure your spouse will be taken

care of if he or she outlives you.

You also need to ensure that your

estate plans are in order.

Toward that goal, you will need

to work with your legal advisor

to create the necessary legal

documents, such as a will, a living

trust, a durable power of attorney

or whatever other arrangements

may be appropriate for your

situation. In generating your

estate plan, you must consider

many factors: the amount of

assets you have, how

you want them divided,

when you would like

them distributed, and

so on. In any case,estate planning can be

complex, so you will

need to work with your

legal and tax advisors

before putting any

strategy into place.

Life insurance,

disability income

insurance and an

estate plan dont sound like

particularly romantic gifts. And

you cant really just give them

on Valentines Day because it will

take some time to assemble the

insurance coverage and estate

planning arrangements you need.But if you havent fully worked on

these key parts of your nancial

strategy yet, perhaps Valentines

Day will be a good time to start

because once youve got all

your protection needs and estate

planning taken care of, youre

really giving your valentine some

gifts that are designed to last a

lifetime.

Edward Jones, its employees

and fnancial advisors are not

estate planners and cannot

provide tax or legal advice. You

should consult your estate-

planning attorney or qualifed taxadvisor regarding your situation.

This article was written by

Edward Jones for use by your

local Edward Jones Financial

Advisor.

Financial Gift Ideas for Long-time ValentinesBy Dimi matouchev


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Computer Corner

Iwanted to give you some moresimple tips and phrases thatcan help with problems on

your computer but rst I needto add a bit to the last column. Iwrote about the "FBI" virus andhow it is sweeping the lowcountry.One very important addition hascropped up recently and it is awarning for the future as thenewest crop of this virus will turn

your camera on! That's right;the latest victims have a picturetaken by their "webcam" on theirlaptop. It is then embedded intothe bogus screen and all of the

sudden you are seeing yourselfin your t-shirt (or less) on yourscreen and you did not turn onthe camera or take the picture.If you have not done so by nowplease put a piece of tape orsomething over the camera andonly remove when you are usingit. Extremely scary and a wake-up call for the future because ifsome nasty hacker can turn on

your camera, who else is able todo it? Just be cautious and save

yourself some future grief.Okay, for some simple help

let's talk about what a "rewall"is and does. Each computerrunning Windows XP servicepack 3, Vista and 7/8 come witha software rewall as does Maccomputers. Your wireless routerhas a hardware rewall that canbe congured also and the basicfunction of both the software andthe hardware is to help keep outthe bad guys. So what does thisrewall thingy do? The internethas what are called "virtualports" and there are 65,535 ofthem and the rewall is wallwith tiny little doors that canbe opened or closed for each ofthese "ports." In reality almost

all of the doors are closed to keepout un-necessary trafc but afew are opened so you can get onthe internet, get email, etc.

Another function on yourwireless router is the "DHCP"which actually assigns yourcomputer, printer, game station,wireless Blu-ray player andanything else on the homenetwork it's on unique "address"called an IP address. This is likea home address on your streetand is a way everybody can talkto each other without sendingdata to everybody all the time. Soif some kid starts talking about

the dynamically assigned IPaddresses you can interject "Are

you talking about the DHCP?and see them get a glassy lookas they try to gure out just howmuch you know.

Lastly in that same routerare two more pieces of softwarethat allow you to cruise the 'netand those are the DNS and NAT.DNS stands for Domain NamingService (or system) and NAT isNetwork Address Translation.

The DNS takes names that youtype into your web browser (likeIE or Firefox/Chrome/Safari)and converts it into the numericalIP address for that site. An

example would be Google.comwhich one of its IP addresses is173.192.37.34, which if you typeinto your browser including thedots it will take you to Google.

The DNS does this for you soyou do not have to rememberall the number addresses. NATtranslates between your IPaddress that everybody sees onthe net (www.whatismyip.com)and the private IP addressesinside your home network. Nowthat I have completely confused

you, just remember that thesefew words could help when tryingto gure out why the gosh-darnbox will not get on the internet.

One nal note about SC TechAcademy and its non-prot work:I have just nished the rst classfor the non-prot organizationand wanted to again remindanyone that knows of deals withnon-prots interested in takingclasses on a wide range of topicsthat it is a valuable tool. Thewebsite is www.sctechacademy.org for more information andanother security class is nowavailable to sign up for. Thelast two weeks prior to the classstarting we open it up to for-prot

businesses that want to attend.All classes are one day a week, twohours long for four weeks. Theseclasses are to make you aware ofsecurity or networking/Ofce/etc. and will get you started inthe right direction. The classesare held downtown on HugerSt. at the ofces of the CoastalCommunity Foundation (www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org), parking is available.

Look forward to some goodquestions and helping you out. Ifyou need immediate assistanceyou can always call Rent A Bob at822-7794 or email at rentabob@

live.com.

Some of This,

Some of ThatBy BoB Hooper, AKA rent A BoB


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ebruary 14 was a big dayfor two rescued sea turtles

successfully rehabilitatedat the South Carolina Aquarium'sSea Turtle Rescue Program. BullsBay, a juvenile loggerhead seaturtle, and Mini Ming, a juvenilegreen sea turtle, were releasedback into the ocean. Both seaturtles were admitted to theAquarium's Sea Turtle RescueProgram last year with a variety ofillnesses. Earlier last week, staffveterinarian Dr. Shane Boylan

medically cleared both turtlesjust in time for a Coast Guardcutter to release them in the GulfStream off of North Carolina.

Bulls Bay: Bulls Bay, a57-pound juvenile loggerheadsea turtle was brought to theSouth Carolina Aquarium's Sea

Turtle Hospital in June of lastyear. S/he was caught in the netsof a South Carolina Departmentof Natural Resources (SCDNR)research vessel and was foundto be thin, lethargic, have very

poor blood work and a minorwound near the eye. Treatmentfor Bulls Bay included antibioticand vitamin injections, woundtreatment, and uid therapy.Bulls Bay is now back to optimalhealth and ready to be releasedinto the open ocean.

Mini Ming: Mini Ming is oneof the smaller patients treatedat the Aqu

island eye news.- february 22, 2013

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