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C ut Mullet, a 6 passenger, 23ft boat, whichis used for Creek Fishing Tours, is equipped with all necessary tackle, live bait, and acooler full of ice-cold water. Fishing licenses aretaken care of. Nothing could be easier than rollingout of bed and into a fully equipped boat. And thatis pretty much what we did. When my sister andI got to the Isle of Palms Marina just before 8, we

were still half asleep.I was fully awake an hour later when my sister

jumped off the Cut Mullet into a strip of pluff mud. Shane Ziegler, the tall, blond-haired ownerof Barrier Island Eco Tours, was surprised buthappy. He had been suggesting customers jump inthe mud for years but no one had ever taken himup on it. Youre a real Lowcountry gal, Zieglerlaughed, as my sister, with her legs almost enti relysubmerged, waddled around in the mud.

Unlike Ziegler, I was not surprised that my sister jumped into the mud at his mere suggestion, butI was surprised [and delighted] that a tour couldbe so dynamic. It wasnt the cookie-cutter kind of tour that I have come to expect.

Shane Ziegler started Eco Tours in 1997 along with his high school friend, Jose Hernadez. The boys, then in their early twenties, wantedto expose visitors to the waterways and smallhammock islands where they had grown upfshing, swimming, crabbing, and camping.

In the summer of 1997, Hernandez and Zieglerstarted out with nature tours to Capers Island ona 6-passenger boat. By 2006, their business hadgrown to a much larger operation with a muchlarger eet, including Callinectes, a 40 passengercovered pontoon; Sayana, a 22 passenger coveredpontoon; Marsh Mama, a 26 foot, 16 passengerCarolina Skiff; and Cut Mullet, a 23 foot, 6

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Council member Buddy Howle was not present. Committees atCouncil commenced at 6:30pm.

Administrators ReportAdministrator Andy Benke stated

that in regards to the cell towerhardware edition, American Tower has submitted a requestto modify the Verizon equipmenton the site. Benke continuedthat the Town will participate inthe September 11 Heart Walk.Furthermore, the City of Isle of Palms has issued a departmentby department challenge tothe Town of Sullivans Islandfor Council and employeeparticipation. The Town held itsmonthly safety meeting on July11, and dealt with heat wavesafety tips.

Continuing to correspondence,Benke added that he had

received emails from LarryMiddaugh in regards to AccretedLand Mitigation. The Island

Turtle Team also sent out their July newsletter, and Leah

Greenberg extended a note of appreciation for assistanceprovided by Of cer Horne.Benke also received special eventrequests for the Barrier IslandEcothon, which will occur on

October 23, 2011; also, one forthe National MS Society Mid-Atlantic Chapter Walk, which

will occur on March 2, 2012.

Ways and Means CommitteeIn regards to a draft fundbalance policy, Council memberMike Perkis elaborated thatCouncil would Have to approvespending through a writtenresolution, very similar to themoney we used for the sidewalk,and we agreed. If this policy isin place, restricted accounting

will come into play. This willreduce the amount of work goinginto balancing our accounts.

He continued that This willbe much more transparent,and public input will be veryimportant in this process. Weestablished criteria for spending

money, and established unsung funds. If we have money leftover at the end of the year,funds can be placed into theemergency fund.

Council member Madeleine

McGee then posed the question:We are not voting on thistonight, correct? Perkis repliedthat they are not voting on thisissue, and are just re-de ning

ways to maximize their budgets,under GASB guidelines.Council member Mary JaneWatson added that she thinksthis would allow people to see

what projects funds are spenton.

Perkis stated that he felt thateach one of major transactionsshould be passed throughresolutions.

Council member Pat ONeil lenthis opinion, stating: I am trying

to come up with a hierarchyhere. There are categories which you could subdivide most of ourfunds. We could show whichportion has been assigned forspending, so within hospitalitytax in itself, we could use thismoney?

Council member Kaynard feltthat they just need to look atthe categories, and one of thosethings this is attempting to deal

with is the audit report of which they have monies that werent spent, or a de cit. Hefelt as though his is a policythat will direct the percentagesof where this is to go, without

requiring formal action byCouncil. In regards to HowWays and Means functions, andhow they get these nancialsituations on paper Kaynard

was not sure why they tend togo through these meetings. Hefurther believed that they couldtake action and recommend nalsolutions for Council, so in thecommittee meetings they wouldenjoy the full bene t of time.Chris Talmon of Center Streetin Mount Pleasant spoke before

Council, and wanted to makesure that he could speak withSCDOT, not necessarily for the

Town, but with their permission. Talmons request was to lowerthe causeway speed limit to 45

mph, and was present to do so.Mcgee believed that the SI sideof the Ben Sawyer is 35 mph, so

what they would control wouldbe from Ben Sawyer to the sign.

Mayor Carl Smith stated thatthey had no control over theMount Pleasant side, for that

would fall under the regulationsof SCDOT.

Talmon stated that you cannothave a bike lane on the side of aroad with a 50 mph speed limit.

This reminded him recently of the fatality on the James IslandConnector, so he wanted to ghtfor this before it changes.

Mary Jane Watson said that

she had spoken with HueyCarlson, and she was hopingto have a bike meeting, in thenear future so they would havesomething to present for SCDOT.ONeil stated that the side inquestion is now 50mph.

Talmon retorted that he waslooking to wider paths andshared pathways, as well as aspeed limit drop to 40 mph. Headded that he had spoken withMount Pleasant, and that theytold him to speak with SCDOT,for they own the road.

Benke said that the path to theleft of the causeway is currentlylacking funding, and they are

hoping to receive some federalmoney within the resurfacingproject.

Kaynard said that if they wereto get more details on this issue,and speak with The Chiefabout it. Furthermore, they

would discuss this issue at laterCouncil meetings.McGee then stated that she

was confused by the languageregarding spending, in thefact that it must be approved

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Town of Sullivans Island residents

Interested in serving your town?The Town is accepting letters of interest from residents

interested in serving on the Towns Boards and Commissions,with the following seats expiring in September 2011:

Planning Commission - Four (4) SeatsDesign Review Board - Three (3) Seats

Application packets are due by 5:00PM on Monday, July 25, 2011.

Please contact Lisa Darrow ([email protected] or 883-5744) or Andy Benke ([email protected]) at Town Hall (2050-B Middle Street) for an application packet,or visit the Boards & Commission page on the Towns website:

www.sullivansisland-sc.com.

All applications will be considered, with Town Councilmaking the nal appointments in late summer.

Thank you for your interest in serving the Town.

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by resolution, but does notspecify whether it should be

written or not. She added thatif Council could keep a specialledger to track how they haveused different funds, whetherit involve Accommodations Taxmoney or Hospitality funds.Perkis added that that was anissue with the last tennis court,and that it would be dif cult tosee how much they spent onthe project.Benke stated that the writtenresolution will involve someforethought for Council so thatthey can be ready at Councilmeetings regarding thesespending issues.Mayor Smith stated that whatis different about their meetingsfrom other municipalities isthat they have all of theirs inCommittees at Council andCouncil Meetings.Kaynard said that this goesback to the point where theycan have one place whereanyone can nd out what theirappropriation decisions are.Anytime a resolution to approvefunding request comes up, they

would have a committee reportand items for discussion, as

well as items for action on theAgenda. The end of the reports

would state the date, committeemeeting, and correspondingtimes.Mayor Smith said that hefelt this streamlines theappropriations process.Perkis added that he would liketo recommend putting their

nancial statements on the Town website. The monthly

nancials currently are notavailable online, and he felt thatthis would be bene cial to the

Town and residents. This willallow everyone to view how Townmoney is being spent.Council member Hartley Cooperadded that people liked to lookat the budget, and this is moreuseful than putting every singletransaction up.McGee seconded this idea,and asked how they would go

through with this policy.Kaynard added that on the Waysand Means report, that thereis no attachment regarding the$110,000 regarding the TownHall relocation. He furtherasked to whether they couldget this posted before their nextmeeting.Cooper said that the details of the report specify $88,000 on

Town Hall relocation.Personnel CommitteeKaynard elaborated on twoavailable positions. He continuedthat there were some upcomingvacation times. Furthermore,they have a pretty aggressiveschedule to review applications,

which shows them back at theAugust 1 meeting, voting onAugust 16. Kaynard felt thatthey could further advertise theavailable positions. How aboutin the Island Eye News?In regards to the Audible AlertSystem, they are about a weekbehind schedule in construction.Under the Committee report,Items Pending Further Actioncriteria regarding the AlertSystem will be discussed at thenext Council meeting.McGee retorted that they shouldhave some sort of log, forCouncil members not to undoexpectations of what is capable.Mayor Smith stated that Benketakes these copious notes, andputs them into action within thenext day.Benke said that if there was adeadline that they could notmeet before the next Councilmeeting, that all departmentheads would be informed.McGee asked as to whetherthe list could be shared withCouncil.Mayor Smith and Benke bothconcurred that it could be done.Watson felt that she goes home,after she has voted on an issue,and a month later does not know

what they are voting on, or whatdirection staff is supposed tothink.Kaynard stated that he wouldlike to recommend policy forformatting committee reports,

which will make it easier forBenke. This will provide him

with a helpful guide on whatCouncil is taking action on.Water and Sewer CommitteePerkis said that the report waspredominantly about TacoMamacita, a water line change.No further report.

Fire Committee

Mayor Smith that the Turtle Team has expressed someconcern in regards to nightbeach gatherings. They feltas if the nest were endangered.He continued that after July 5,Chief Stith has not been allottingpermits for beach res. Smithadded that since the Town isdealing with a severe drought,that he is in support of thisissue. Furthermore, he receivedan email thanking the FireDepartment, Police Department,and Maintenance employees fortheir hard work over the Fourthof July weekend.Kaynard asked if their

jurisdiction would pertain to amile offshore. He then askedthat if there is any group activity

within one mile of the shore, if they are permitting it.

The general consensus of Council was that if they is alarge propagation of watersportactivity, or large gatherings onthe beach, that they felt thatsituation classi ed as an event.Recreation CommitteeMary Jane Watson reported thatthe Fourth of July festivities

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passenger bay style boat. In 2006,Ziegler bought out Hernandezsshare of the business, which henow runs with his wife, Morganand their dog, Emma.

During the 3 hour CreekFishing Tour, which ran from8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., we hadmany exciting moments. Westarted the tour in search of livebait. He brought our attentionto different species of sh andcrab, as well as oysters and coral,explaining its importance to themarsh ecosystem. In addition toshowing us how to sex a crab,how the female crab carries andprotects a sponge of her eggs, healso explained, stone crabs canbe harvested again and again

without killing them. You canremove the claw, eat it, and it

will grow back. Ziegler was fullof interesting information- theinside track on how to make thebest use of all the salt marsh hasto offer- from cool camping spotsto oyster beds where you cancrack and eat them right thenand there.

We learned to cast our own netsinto tide pools where mullet, craband shrimp can be caught and

used for live bait. The technique we used involved grasping the netin our teeth, while twisting ourbodies and releasing the net ina smooth arc. We learned to baitour own hooks and the best wayto reel in a sh. Ziegler took it allin stride when we snapped oneof the shing poles while tryingto breech a shark. Its no bigdeal, he said. When we showedan increasing interest in sharks,

Ziegler took us to the shark hole,a 90ft deep trough off CapersIsland, where sharks tend tocongregate. When we got to theshark hole, Emma stoppedpacing and started staringintently over the side of the boatand whining. She loves sharks,Ziegler commented. Emma is areal salty dog who can be seen onmost of the Eco Tours. An old dog

with a bum foot, Emma still haslust for shark catching.

Ziegler knows where the bestshing is to be had. One spot,

on the north side of Goat Island, yielded three good-sized red sh,

three sharpnose sharks, and a largebonnethead shark. My sister alsocaught a stingray and two sharks.Catches can include red sh, trout,

ounder, shark, rays, lady sh, andmore. In the summer, it is possible

to catch over 10 species of shduring one outing.

At the end of the tour, Zieglerexplained how to let the sh,and even let us give leting atry. And when I got home, weate four generous red sh letspan seared in olive oil and butter

with a generous dousing of

lemon juice and fresh parsley. They were delicious!

Barrier Island Eco Tours offersdaily Creek Fishing tours in thespring and summer, which departat 8 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. Theyalso offer Capers Island Wildlife,Dolphin Discovery Sunset, MarineBiology Day Camp, and BlueCrabbing Excursions, as well ascustom tours and charters. TheBlue Crabbing Excursion seems

particularly fun. It starts out with a history lesson on the bluecrab, then customers get to catchcrabs the old fashioned way, witha hand line and chicken neck.Afterwards, you cook, clean andconsume the crabs on the beachof Capers Island.

For more information and to make reservations go to www.nature-tours.com or call 886.5000.

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went off as planned, and thatthere were many golf cartsparticipating in the parade.

Real Estate Committee

Pat ONeil reported thatcandidates must submitRFP proposals for thearchitectural program regardingconsideration for a new TownHall by July 13. Furthermore,the Real Estate Committee willmeet on July 21 to review theapplicants. ONeil has called aReal Estate Committee meetingfor July 21 at 4:30pm in TownHall for review and discussionof programs submitted forevaluation of Town Hall sites.

Police Committee

Police Chief Danny Howardprovided Council with several

brief incident reports from themonth of July.

Streets and Maintenance

Madeleine McGee informedCouncil that Senator Campsenand Representative Sottilethat, through a concurrentresolution, that the intersectionat Jasper Boulevard and

Station 22 Street will benamed in the honor of Dr.George Durst, Senior. Thededication is tentatively set forWednesday July 20 at 7pm.McGee continued that Councilhas elected not to implementany changes regarding managedparking during the summer of 2011. Administrator Benke

will be working with a parkingconsultant in following months.Committees at Council wasthen adjourned.

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Helen Manzella jumps in the pluff mud.

Letters to the editor...Dear Council Members and IOPNeighbors,

I want to go on the record asbeing 100% opposed to usingour dunes on the Isle of Palmsfor parking spaces. As a longtime resident and a beach frontproperty owner, I marvel everyday at the beauty of our Island.But cars parked in our dunes isnot in keeping with that visual,not to mention the damage itdoes to the natural habitat. Ourdunes are not the place to putcars. They are what Islandersneed to protect and preserve

with every ounce of our energy.Please, council, do not

sacri ce our natural resourcesand barrier protection any morethan what has already beendone. Do not cave in to thepressure to create more parkingspaces at the expense of ourdunes. Stand up for what isbest for the Island, the land, nottourist who could not possiblylove or work for our Island as weresidents do.

Sincerely,Nancy Owens Willms208 Ocean Blvd.

Dear Editor,

Im inviting small andhome-based businesses,entrepreneurs, and othercustomers to visit and learn howthe US Postal Service can helpthem grow their business. Next

week we are having an openhouse for all businesses lookingto use the power of Direct Mailto increase revenue. From July25 through July 30 we arehosting Grow Your Business Week an opportunity to learnabout one of the easiest andmost accessible products weveever developed to help smallbusinesses.

Every Door Direct Mail orEDDM can be a large envelopeor yer, a tube or irregular

parcel, a magazine or periodical.Instead of names and exactaddresses, mail is addressed toPostal Customer, Residential

Customer, or P.O. Box Holderin speci c geographic areaschosen by the business owner.Mailing permits and mailinglists are not required. A simpleonline tool (https://smp.usps.gov ) is available to helpidentify speci c neighborhoods,prepare the necessary mailingdocumentation and calculatepostage.

EDDM helps businesses,especially small businesses,to lower mailing costs byeliminating the need topurchase address lists and on-press printing. EDDM can drivemore traf c and attract newcustomers. It can help growbusiness which in turn helpsstrengthen the economy.

I hope to see you at my of ceduring Grow Your Business Week!

Sincerely,Postmistress

Dear Editor,

2010 was the rst year thatCharleston County saved over50% of the animals that enteredits shelters, nding homes foralmost 55% of them. We areextremely proud of the progressthat has been made, and yet,the animals of the Lowcountrydeserve even better. At thebeginning of 2011, Pet Helpersand the Charleston AnimalSociety made a promise tothe animals that we would doall it takes to nd homes forthem. Pet Helpers is doing itspart by intaking almost half of its animals as transfersfrom the Charleston AnimalSociety, animals that, due toexcessive numbers, were greatlyat risk of being euthanized. Thisis truly a community effort, andquite an example for the rest of the country.

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On the Water July 22, 2011 5


PFDs for paddleboardsProvided by dNr

J une 30, 2011- The S.C.Department of NaturalResources reminds all paddlesport enthusiasts the importanceof safety and of all applicable safetyregulations when participating insuch recreational activities on our

waterways. Paddle sports include:paddleboards, paddle boats,canoes and kayaks.

Most recently the paddleboardhas become extremely popularand an alternative to traditionalpaddle sports. The operator of apaddleboard, typically standing,manually propels the craftthrough the use of a paddlesimilar to that of a canoe whilenavigating through a particularbody of water.

As such, the US Coast Guardhas de ned the paddleboard as avessel in accordance with Title 1United States Code, Section 3, andthus is subject to the minimumsafety requirements. This includesthe possession of a wearable US

Coast Guard approved Type I, II,III or V Personal Flotation Device(PFD) that ts the intended userand an ef cient sound producingdevice such as a whistle or a horn.Paddleboards used in a traditionalsur ng, swimming and bathingareas are exempted from theserequirements.

These safety requirementsare applicable to paddle boats,canoes and kayaks on all public

waterways in the state of SouthCarolina. In addition, a ashlightor lantern must be availablefor use if participating in theseactivities between of cial sunsetto of cial sunrise.

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources encourages all

waterway users to wear their PFDand take a free boater educationcourse.

To nd more info on classes and other boating questions,

please call 1-800-277-4301 or visit their website www.dnr.sc.gov.

T hanks to ample amounts of bait teeming in our waters,shing has been great sofar this summer. The feeding

switch has de nitely beenturned on. With the summerseasonal species now all present,there are no shortage of sh totarget or ways to sh for them.In general, shing has been bestin the morning with its coolertemperatures.

Red sh, in particular, havebeen making short work of any

well-placed bait. Make sure tobring your cast net along andcatch some menhaden or ngermullet. Weve been having themost success around docks orother structures while shinglive baits on a Carolina rig. Makesure to use a heavy-enough

weight to hold the bait stationary,otherwise your rig will tumblealong the bottom until it snags.

Trout have really reemergedover the last few weeks. Its greatto see that the trout stock wasnot hurt too badly by our cold

winter. Anglers should stick with one of the tried and truemethods for catching trout: the

popping cork. A live shrimp ormud minnow is a hard treat torefuse when it comes oatingby right in a trouts strike zone.

Make sure to lift your cork highand hard enough so it makesthat clacking sound.

Anglers targeting ounder havebeen reporting good numbers.

Try shing nger mullet alongthe bottom around structures.Move the bait slowly and when

you think you have a bite waita few seconds (if you can) beforesetting the hook. Weve beenpicking up quite a few ounder

with mud minnows under apopping cork as well.

All of our seasonal species canbe caught using the tactics listedabove. My favorite summer-time sh is the lady sh. These

dynamic sh will smack shrimpunder a popping cork and make your drag zing. Their acrobatic jumps and hard runs makethese sh so entertaining. Lookfor them in some of the samespots that you nd trout.

Fly shing has also been quite

Mid-Summer Fishing Reportits that time of year for CatChiNg

by CaPt. geoff beNNett

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Major upgrades will beoccurring at Stith Parkon Sullivans Island. The park will be getting a majorface-lift thanks to the parkfoundation and a special grant

from the Baker and CourtneyBishop and the Lucille ThompsonFamily foundation for $20,000to go towards the rebuilding of the tennis courts and basketballcourts on Sullivans Island.

Baker and Courtney toldthe Island Eye that they andtheir kids Ryder and Lucy Kohl

love the park and utilize it allthe time. Baker serves on thepark foundation board andsaw an opportunity to help thecommunity through his familysfoundation. When I heard about

a kid getting hurt out on thebasketball court I approached ourfoundation and asked if we couldstep up. Kaye Smith, SI ParkFoundation Co-chair said thatthe additional $13,000 needed torefurbish the courts and fencing

will come from the foundationand its donors.

Generous donations to refurbishStith Park tennis courts

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F ort Sumter National Monumentpersonnel and scientists fromClemson Universitys Warren LaschConservation Center are collaborating topreserve historic metals at Fort Sumter andFort Moultrie. These metals include large-scale cannons, architectural elements, andmuseum collection artifacts.

On Monday July 11, 2011, four cannons were removed from Cannon Row at FortMoultrie and taken to a treatment shop inNorth Charleston, where numerous layers of paint will be carefully removed and replaced

with state-of-the-art coatings. The goal is toremove existing corrosion and install a newcoating system that will protect the historicmetal fabric from further corrosion for many

years to come. Ten years of research on preserving the

Civil Wars H. L. Hunley submarine is beingapplied to preserve the historic metals of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. Based onthe results of research at the ConservationCenter into the causes of corrosion of thesehistoric metals, a determination has been

made about the best state-of-the-art coatingsto apply to prevent future deterioration.

Preservation of Americas treasures is oneof the primary missions of the National ParkService and we are pleased to be collaborating

with Clemson University on this importantproject, stated Superintendent Tim Stone.

The project work also will preserve othercannons, and historic metal features such asmassive iron doorways, steps, railings, andgun emplacements . At Fort Sumter, three

artillery shells lodged in the brick masonry walls also will be treated.

Approximately 35 small-scale ironartifacts from the parks museum collection

will be treated in the one-of-a-kind sub-critical chamber at the Warren Lasch Lab.Among the artifacts selected for preservationtreatment are several rare examples of CivilWar-era artillery projectiles.

Mike Drews, director of the ClemsonConservation Center, said the project willdemonstrate the effectiveness of modernindustrial coatings instead of usingtraditional coatings. The cannons will havea more durable coating that will require lessmaintenance and last for a far longer period,Drews said. This work will contribute tosetting new standards for how the NationalPark Service treats and protects outdooriron.

For more information on this project contact Chief of Resource Management Rick Dorrance at 883-3123 x 15 or e-mail rick_ [email protected].

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Historic metal preservationfOrt SuMter and fOrt MOultrie reStOratiOn underway

PrOvided by the natiOnal Park Service

good. While we have been seeingthe most numbers of red sh

when on the ats at low tide, theyhave been eating the best while inthe grass. The copperhead y, alocal favorite, has been producingconsistently. Make sure that your

ies have a good weed guard so you dont get hung up all the time.See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operates Charleston Charter Fishing

providing y fshing and light tackle charters. For more information, call Capt.Bennett at 843-324-3332,visit his website at www.charlestoncharterfshing.com or email him at captain@ charlestoncharterfshing.com.

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HealtH & Wellness

T he Sullivans Island Bicycle Committee,launched in March of 2010, is workingtowards recognition of the town of Sullivans Island recreational bicycle route.According to Committee Chair, Carlsen Huey,

the DOT has approved the signs that willvisibly mark the route. We hope that folks will use the route, and see all our beautifulisland has to offer.

The signs that will visibly mark the route will also come at a price, costing around$200 per sign. The Bicycle Committee hopesto raise the funds necessary for the signsthrough private donations. Huey also hopesthat the route will include other signs markinghistorical points of interest that have thusfar remained unmarked. This route can beenjoyed privately or as a community throughthe Bicycle Committee sponsored CommunityBike Rides, which are ongoing throughoutthe year.

The Sullivans Island Bicycle Committeeis also in the midst of another importantinitiative: bike racks. Currently there areonly 4 bike racks on the island, located atStation 22, Fort Moultrie, The Island Club,and the former Elementary School. The cityrecently purchased 8 bike racks and is in theprocess of installing them at various locationsincluding Prime Time Fitness and ThomsonPark. The majority of the racks will be placedat beach access points.

Huey believes that in light of the currentparking situation, it is important to consider

alternative means of transportation, frombicycles to buses. Instituting a recreationalbiking route and installing bike racksalong the beach will encourage visitors andresidents to bike to the beach, which may

help to relieve parking and traf c congestionon the island. The Sullivans Island BicycleCommittee has also been in dialogue withlocal businesses about rewarding commutingcyclists with deals such as free appetizers

with a non-resident ID.Besides Community Bike Rides, one of the

Sullivans Islands biggest promotions is Bike2 Work day. According to Huey, there are threeimportant steps involved with biking to work:

1. Assessment:What kind of physical shape are you in?What kind of bike are you riding? You

want to make sure that you are capableof getting to and from work, before youattempt to do so.

2. Plan: Route: You wouldnt take the same

route as you take if you are driving.You dont want to be going downmain streets if you can avoid it. Hueyoffers free route planning for anyone

who is interested in the best routeto work.

Clothing: You might need to bikein different clothes than you workin. If so, how will you transport thechange of clothes? Will you installa rack with a basket or carry a

backpack? Do you have access to ashower where you work or a place tostore your clothes?

3. Contingency Plan:What do you do if you get a at tire,

your breaks go, or there is a rain orstorm? Make sure to have someone

you can count on to call in thesesituationsand of course, make sure

you have a phone on you in case of an emergency!

During the 26 mile round-trip bike ride tohis downtown of ce at MUSC, Huey burnsapproximately 1800 calories (or 6 ice creams!)and saves about 5 dollars in gas. Huey rideson average 4x a week and has ridden slightlymore than 2,500 mi this year. He advocatessafety above all things and worries that a lotof bikers dont obey traf c laws. You cantbe riding the wrong way on a one way orblow through traf c lights, says Huey. Hueyalso advocates wearing helmet and riding

with lights after dark, in accordance withstate law.

Huey has several bikes including a touringbike, a hybrid bike, 2 beach cruisers, and aracing bike. He recommends Mikes Bikes onColeman and Trek Bike shore in the OaklandShopping Center. If you are looking for aninexpensive new bike try Afford-A-Bike onUpper King. If you are looking for a used bike,Craigslist is a great resource. Easy RiderCycles on Anna Knapp in Mt. Pleasant alsodeals in used bikes, and can direct you to

online solutions.Huey plans for the next Sullivans

Island Bicycle Committee meeting

to be Monday, August 15th, andthe next Bike to Work day tobe Friday, August 19th. Whenschool starts, there will also be aBike Safety Rodeo, as well as Biketo School days, dates both to bedetermined. The public is welcometo attend the Bicycle Committeemeetings, which are held in thetown hall, and to participate in theBike to Work days, which meet atCafe Medley on Middle St. between7:30 and 8:00 a.m.

For more information about the Bicycle Committee visit: www.sullivansislandsc.com/BICYCLECOMMITTEE.aspx.

Bike Sullivansby bridget Manzella

Bicycle Committe Chair, Carleson Huey.

Recreational bicycle route.


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HealtH & Wellness

You probably have a grocerylist and a list of things todo. Perhaps even a list of things to remember to take on

your next vacation. These are all

useful lists, but there is one list you can keep that could help save your life a list of ways to control your high blood pressure.Limit your salt intake. Sodiumcan hold excess uid in yourbody, making your heartbeat harder and potentiallyincreasing blood pressure. Dailysalt intake should not exceed2,300 mg, or about 1 teaspoon.

Avoid fast foods that can be highin salt and check food labels forsodium content.Eat heart healthy. Follow adiet that is low in saturated fat,

cholesterol and salt. Focus on aneating plan that includes fruits,vegetables and whole grains.Incorporate low-fat or fat-freemilk and dairy products, as wellas sh, poultry and nuts. Limitred meat, sweets, added sugarsand beverages that contain sugar.Be physically active. Check

with your doctor before you startexercising. Approximately 30

minutes of moderate-intensityactivity is recommended daily oron most days of the week. Regularphysical activity could includebrisk walking, dancing, bowling,

bike riding, cleaning house or working in the yard.Maintain a healthy weight.Losing weight can help reducethe strain on your heart if you areoverweight or obese. Aim for a bodymass index (BMI) of less than 25 tokeep blood pressure under control.Calculate your BMI at the NationalInstitutes of Health website, www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi.Take medications as prescribed.Your doctor may prescribemedications as part of yourtreatment plan if lifestyle changesalone do not control your highblood pressure. These medicinescan remove extra uid and saltfrom the body, slow down theheart rate, or make blood vesselsrelax or widen. Always takemedications as recommended by

your physician.Limit alcoholic beverages. Morethan two drinks per day for menand one a day for women couldcause high blood pressure. Onedrink is equivalent to 12 ounces of

beer, 4 ounces of wine, 1.5 ouncesof 80-proof distilled spirits, or 1ounce of pure alcohol.Stop smoking. Smoking not onlyincreases your risk of developing

high blood pressure, it also raisesthe chances of stroke, heart disease,several different kinds of cancer,and peripheral arterial disease.Monitor your blood pressure.Blood pressure measures whenthe heart pumps (systolic or topnumber) and when the heart rests(diastolic or bottom number).Normal blood pressure is less than120/80 mmHg. Prehypertensiondevelops between 120-139/80-89 mmHg. High blood pressuremay be diagnosed when repeatedmeasurements are consistently140/90 mmHg or higher.

High blood pressure, orhypertension, is a silent killerthat affects one out of threeAmerican adults. It often has nosymptoms and requires lifelongtreatment once it is diagnosed.Fortunately, the condition can betreated through lifestyle changes,medications or both.

For more information about high blood pressure, talk with your doctor.

Ways to Control Your High Blood pressurePrOvided by eaSt cOOPer Medical

Mystery plant 106by JOhn nelSOn

T his is one of the mostbeloved of all easternNorth American trees, and

nearly everybody has heard of it. Funny thing is, a lot of people

wouldnt recognize its leaves orowers.

It is a tall giant of matureAmerican forests, with one of the straightest trunks there is.Historical specimens, now longgone, towered to nearly 200.

The bark is deeply gray andfurrowed on mature trees. Youngbranches are smooth and green,eventually revealing chamberedpith inside. The scratched twigsare very pleasantly fragrant, but

rather bitter to the taste. Theleaves, of course, are instantlyrecognizable. A long petiole istopped by a square-ish blade,this generally 4-lobed, orcornered. The apex of the leaf is

attened, or even a bit indented. This leaf looks something like atulip ower in two dimensions.

The owers, too, are somewhatlike tulips, and usually producedhigh enough in the crown (on bigtrees) that they arent commonlyviewed, unless blown down in

a storm. Three greenish sepalsare at the ower base. Nine(or so) green-yellow petals arepresent, too, each of these witha prominent orange blotch orcrescent on the inner surface.Plenty of pointed stamens

P h O t O b y u S c h e r b a r i u M

A n s w e r : " Y e l l o w P o p l a r , " T u l i p t r e e , " L i r i o d e n d r o n t u l i p i f e r a

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August 7July 22 Is land Eye Calendarriday , J uly 22eb Caudle & The Bayonets

pm. $5. Showing at Fiery Ronsme Team BBQ on Sullivansand. For more information visit

ww.myspace.com/calebcaudle.

vies at theunt Pleasant Waterfrontng chairs and spread outthe park lawn to enjoy anning movie on a giant in atableeen. Free. Snack stand willopen. The Waterfront isated at the foot of the Ravenel

Bridge. Movie listings: www.ccprc.com/movies. All movies beginat approx. 8:15 p.m. For moreinformation, call 795-4386.

Saturday , J uly 23IOP Beach Run

The annual Isle of Palms 5KBeach Run or Walk starts at 8:00a.m. The course starts on thebeach behind the Windjammer.

The course is on at, hard-packedsand during low tide. Youth funruns begin at 9:00 a.m. For moreinformation visit www.iop.net.

Beginners Fly Fishing School$75 prepaid registration required.Includes use of equipment andlunch. Casting, knots, ies,and how-to basics are covered.Class size limited to 10. Email

[email protected] toregister. For more information visit

www.thecharlestonangler.com

Shorebird Fashion ShowHeld at the Sewee VisitorCenter on 5821 Hwy 17 N inAwendaw. Participants will learnhow shorebirds are physicallyadapted to survive and how theseadaptations enable shorebirds tomake annual migrations betweendifference areas. 10 a.m. Free. Formore information visit www.fws.gov.

Sunday , J uly 24Parents DayEstablished in 1994 by

President Bill Clinton, this dayis for recognizing, uplifting, andsupporting the role of parents inthe rearing of children.

Monday , J uly 25Barre FitnessHeld at the IOP Rec CenterMondays at 9:15am. $10 per

class. For more information visit www.iop.net

t ueSday , J uly 26Q&A with the prosWith Capts. John Irwin, MarkPhelps, and Ben Floyd. Heldat Charleston Angler in Mt.Pleasant at 6:30 p.m. Free. [email protected] to register. For moreinformation visit www.thecharlestonangler.com.

Adult Hip HopHeld at the IOP Rec Center

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. $10 perclass. For more information visit

www.iop.net.

W edneSday , J uly 27Shrimply Delicious DinnerFeast on the bounty of the shrimpseason with a ve-course menu

from Chef de Cuisine BrianLindsay featuring a grilled shrimpdog, seared shrimp let, andchilled shrimp cocktail. PatrickEmerson will be pairing wines

with each course. $55. Held at6:30 p.m. at the Old Village PostHouse in Mt. Pleasant.

t hurSday , J uly 28Noodle the ClownBring the entire family for fun,laughter and a great time to endthe Summer Reading Program

with Noodle the Clown! Held at The Poe Library at 2 p.m. For moreinformation visit www.ccpl.org orcall 883.3914.

F riday , J uly 29Afternoon Drawing and PaintingExcursion Series

Join artist Livy Conner for weeklyclasses in the studio and on ShemCreek. For young adults ages 12-18. $225/week . Held at Bottles &Brushes in Mt. Pleasant from 2-5

p.m. For more information visit www.bottlesnbrushes.com.

Travis Allison BandHeld at Fiery Rons Home TeamBBQ on Sullivans Island. $5. 10:00pm. For more information visit

www.hometeambbq.com.

Sol Fest at the WindjammerOn Friday July 29th and Saturday

July 30th, the Windjammerlocated will be hosting a two daymusic fest with performances byShovels & Rope, Danielle Howle

with Fireworks Show, FowlersMustache and more There

will be sandcastles, volley balland SUP demos. Music startsaround 3 pm. A two-day ticket is$25. For more info, and to buytickets in advance, visit www.the-

windjammer.com.

Saturday , J uly 30Fight for Air Climb CharlestonStairclimbs are a great way tochallenge yourselfwhether yourgoal is just to cross the nishline or to win the challenge

you will walk away with a newfound respect for your lungs!North Charleston Coliseum,North Charleston at 8 a.m. $25Registration Fee, $100. www.

ghtforairclimbcharleston.org.

Sunday , J uly 31Dori Chitayat

The amenco guitarist performs aspecial brunch set during Sangria.Held every Sunday at 10 a.m.at the Atlanticville Restaurant,2063 Middle St., Sullivans Island.For more information visit www.atlanticville.net.

MOVIE: UpHeld at the Poe Library onSullivans Island at 10:30 am.. Eatsome popcorn while watching the

Oscar award-winning movie Up.Rated PG; 96 minutes. For moreinformation visit www.ccpl.org orcall 883.3914.

a uguSt 1 31Guessing Jar (children)Guess how many jawbreakers arein the Jar! The closest guess tothe correct number wins a prize.Held at Poe Library on SullivansIsland. For more information visit

www.ccpl.org or call 883.3914.

W edneSday , a uguSt 4Cafe Medley TastingWeekly wine tasting. $5, $13 withcheese plate. Held Wednesdays,6-9 p.m. at Cafe Medley onSullivans Island. For moreinformation visit: cafemedley.com

t hurSday , a uguSt 4Da Gullah RootzLocal reggae band led by singer/percussionist Rankn, jammi

with a heavy dose of funk, rock,and ska. This weekly event onSullivans features jerk rubbedchicken, shrimp, and porkdishes, too. 9 p.m. Free. Held

Thursdays at Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ on Sullivans Island.For more information visit: www.hometeambbq.com.

F riday , a uguSt 5Saltwater ClassicHeld from 5th-6th. On siteregistration on Friday from 3 p.m.to 8 p.m. Fishing times: 6:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday. Located atthe Big Shed on 1459 HennessyStreet. Division 4, South Carolina.For more information visit www.bluewaterpromo.com.

Saturday , a uguSt 6Reggae NightsCharleston County RecreationDepartment Summer ConcertSeries held at North CharlestonWannamaker County Park. Formore information visit www.ccprc.com

PLAY: DIY Arts & Crafts withMs. GraceCome and bring your brothers,sisters & best friends for amorning of arts & crafts with Ms.Graceall materials provided.

Held at Poe Library on SullivansIsland at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday , a uguSt 7Friendship DayFounded in 1919 by Joyce Hall,founder of Hallmark Cards, thisday has experienced a revival withthe rise of social networking sites.It is celebrated by spending time

with friends and expressing yourlove for them.

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R epresentatives fromSouth Carolina and NorthCarolina met in Charlottein June to discuss opportunitiesfor collaborating to acceleratethe development of offshore windenergy on the south Atlanticseaboard. The meeting is beingheralded as a signi cant rst steptowards regional collaboration foroffshore wind in the Southeast.

The objective of the two-state meeting was to explore

ways to leverage each statesunique experience, knowledge,and resources to accelerate thedeployment of offshore windenergy in a way that is mutuallybene cial to both states. Ourstates are uniquely positioned

with strengths and advantagesthat complement each other,said Elizabeth Colbert-Buschof the Clemson UniversityRestoration Institute. Someof the initial opportunitiesthat were discussed includedenabling various researchinstitutions to collaborate onfuture research projects andexploring the possibility of an

offshore wind energy projectalong the NC/SC border.

Represented organizationsincluded U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River NationalLaboratory, Santee Cooper,N.C. Offshore Wind Coalition,N.C. Department of Commerce,N.C. Solar Center, N.C. EnergyOf ce, N.C. Sustainable Energy Association, S.C. EnergyOf ce, Clemson University Restoration Institute, CoastalCarolina University, S.C. CoastalConservation League, NorthStrand Coastal Wind Team, andCity of North Myrtle Beach.

According to a report by theNational Renewable EnergyLaboratory, 33 percent of thetotal East Coast offshore windpotential within 50 miles of theshoreline is located off the coastof North and South Carolina andboth states have offshore windenergy resources that exceedtheir current installed electricitygeneration capacity.

Based on the report, NorthCarolina and South Carolinahave the largest offshore wind

energy resources in shallow water on the Atlantic Seaboard,said Ralph Nichols WindEnergy Program Manager atthe Savannah River NationalLaboratory. Indeed, if one looksat wind potential in shallow water(less than 30 meters) and morethan 12 miles from the shore, the

gures are even more impressive, with the Carolinas alone holdingmore than half of East Coastresource. Adding Virginia andGeorgia bumps that gure toover 82 percent. This excellent

wind resource, combined withoutstanding port facilities in theregion, should attract investmentby utilities and the offshore windindustry, said Nichols.

The Carolinas not only havean impressive energy resource,but may also have some distinctbusiness advantages. This isan industry where about 10percent of the cost is materialsand 90 percent is labor, andthat represents a signi cantadvantage for the lower-costlabor markets of the Southeast toattract manufacturing, said Jen

Banks of the N.C. Solar Center. That dynamic helps to explain why there are currently over threethousand people in the Carolinasalready employed in the windindustry supply chain despitenot having a single utility-scale

wind farm operating in either of the two states.

While the Carolinas havealready started to explore optionsfor collaboration, the groupsare also open to talking withneighboring states. Regionalsolutions are ultimately whatmake sense for the United Statesoffshore wind industry, saidBrian OHara, President of theNC Offshore Wind Coalition.Hamilton Davis of the SC CoastalConservation League agrees.This is a great rst step inorganizing the Southeasternstates and working togethertowards some common goals.

For more info, contact Hamilton Davis, S.C. Coastal Conservation League, 843.810.4178,[email protected].

Off-shore wind energy projectsProvided by the Coastal Conservation league


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pets

H eat stroke is a concern inour region of the countrynot only in the summermonths but during the springand fall as well. Even in moderateenvironmental temperatures a

dog can suffer heat stroke if thehumidity is high. It is a commonmisconception that dogs requirelarge amounts of exercise to beat risk of heat stroke or thatdogs can safely wait insidea car with the windows down.Body temperatures can rapidlyincrease to 108F or more; atthis temperature, organs can bepermanently damaged. Withoutrapid emergency intervention byexperienced veterinarians, manypets with heat stroke do notsurvive.

Since dogs dont sweat, theyhave developed other effectivemeans of lowering their bodytemperature. A signi cantamount of heat loss occursthrough evaporation from therespiratory tract via panting.When the environmentaltemperature is equal to the bodytemperature, panting becomesthe primary method of heatelimination.

Older dogs, heavy coatedbreeds, brachycephalic dogs (eg.

Pugs, Boston Terriers, Bulldogsetc), and dogs with airwaydisease (eg. laryngeal paralysis)are at increased risk of heatstroke. Cats rarely present withheat stroke. Common activities

that trigger heat stroke in dogsinclude walking or running in thesummer, spending time outside

without access to water, andbeing in a parked car without theair conditioning running.

A car parked in the sun canreach 120F within 7 minuteseven with the window rolleddown. When a dog pants, theair in the car rapidly becomeshumid which decreases thedogs ability to lose heat viapanting. Heat stroke can befatal within minutes. Regardlessof the outside temperature, adog should never be left insidea parked car during the warmmonths in South Carolina.

Signs that your dog may haveheat stroke include dry, darkpink to red mucus membranesin the mouth, weakness oruncoordinated walking, vomitingor diarrhea, and seizures. Oftenthe vomitus or stool contains

ecks of blood and bruising of the skin and gums can be seenas well.

If you suspect that your dog hassuffered heat stroke, the rst stepis to take a rectal temperature

with a digital thermometer. Heatstroke is a concern when rectaltemperatures are over 106F

(normal temperature in dogs is101-102.2F). If the temperatureis elevated, immediate measuresto actively cool your pet shouldbe instituted. The most effectivemethod of cooling is to thoroughly

wet your dog with tepid waterand blow a fan on them. Yourdog should be brought to thenearest veterinarian immediatelyas timely and appropriateemergency care can mean thedifference between life and death.

Animals with heat strokeare treated immediately withintravenous uids to continueactive cooling and restorehydration. Blood work iscompleted to evaluate fordamage to the most commonlyaffected organs, the kidneys.

The gastrointestinal tract isdamaged directly by heat andintravenous antiulcer therapyand antibiotics are administeredto treat ulceration and treat

bacterial infection that arisesfrom the bacteria in theintestinal tract. Blood clotting isevaluated as high temperaturesdirectly damage the lining of the blood vessels, which in the

most severe cases can lead tospontaneous bleeding. Manydogs with heat stroke requireblood and plasma transfusionsduring hospitalization. Patients

with heat stroke are oftenhospitalized for 48 to 72 hoursor longer depending on theextent of damage to the kidneys,gastrointestinal tract, bloodclotting system, and neurologicsystem.

It is uncommon for there tobe residual organ dysfunctionafter treatment, althoughchronic kidney insuf ciency canremain. With aggressive andimmediate emergency medicaltherapy, many dogs with heatstroke survive and live a normallifespan.

Dr. Welch is a Board Certifed Critical Care Specialist at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center. For more information call 614-VETS(8387).

Do s too hot without their pantsby kriStin welch, dvM

Dr. geor e g. Durst, Sr.Intersection dedication ceremony

PrOvided by the tOwn Of SullivanS iSland

T he Town of Sullivans Island

dedicated the Dr. GeorgeG. Durst, Sr. Intersectionon Wednesday, July 20. Theceremony took place at 306Station 22 St., on SullivansIsland, across from Durst FamilyMedicine. Scheduled speakersincluded Sullivans Island MayorCarl Smith.

Acting upon a concurrentresolution introduced by SouthCarolina State Senator George E.Chip Campsen III and approvedby the South Carolina GeneralAssembly, the South CarolinaDepartment of Transportation(SCDOT) named the intersectionof Station 22 and JasperBoulevard on Sullivans Islandin Charleston County the Dr.George G. Durst, Sr. Intersection.

According to the resolution,Dr. George G. Durst Sr. was bornin Greenwood County on May25, 1909, and died on June 15,1996. He was a distinguishedand outstanding physician who

provided over forty years of

exceptional medical care andassistance to the residents of thecommunity east of the CooperRiver in Charleston in CharlestonCounty, the resolution said.

During his medical professionalcareer, he served as President of the Charleston County MedicalSociety, Chairman of the Board of the Charleston County Hospitaland President of the SouthCarolina Chapter of the AmericanAcademy of Family Practice.

In addition to his commitmentto the medical profession, Dr.Durst also found time to devotemuch of his life to the causeof improving the services thatlocal government provides tothe citizens of his community byserving on the Sullivans Island

Township Commission fortwenty-two years and a memberof the Charleston CountyCouncil for many years, theresolution noted.

"It's great to have something permanent recognizing my father for all he's done for the Sullivan's Island Community."


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Thats the spotEquinE and CaninE MassagE

By BridgEt ManzElla

S tephanie Owens is acerti ed Equine SportsMassage Therapist who isnow practicing in the Charlestonarea. She began riding horses at 7

years old in Sarasota, Florida and

promptly fell in love with horses. That love led her to seek a career inprofessional riding. Professionalriders make their living throughcompetitions, buying and sellinghorses, riding others horses, andgiving riding lessons.

Owens moved to West PalmBeach for a seasonal position ata stable, but when the positionended in 2009, she decided totake a break from professionalriding. She then moved to theCharleston to be closer to herfamily and to help her start upa commercial baking business.

That year, Owens and her motherstarted up Stickys Bakery,

with the help of her 81-year-oldItalian grandmother. StickysBakery currently provides formany locations in the Charlestonarea, including Caf Medley onSullivans Island.

While living in the Charlestonarea, Owens decided not to returnto professional riding, but still

wanted to work with horses. In

2011, she attended Equissage inRoundhill, VA, where she took arigorous coarse-load of anatomyand technique. At Equissage,Owens learned that equinemassage is very similar to human

massage, with three additionalstrokes for dogs and horses.Equine sports massage like

human massage, improvescirculation, lessens in ammation,relieves congestion, removestoxins from the body, andenhances muscle tone. Equinesports massage is geared towardsthe prevention and cure of muscle spasms, tensions, andstrains that can cause shorteningof stride, stiffness, and lameness.It can also improve the overalldisposition of the horse. If any animal is suffering from aspeci c pain or ailment, regularmassages can help them feelmore comfortable. It doesnttake the place of veterinary care,Owens says, but along withveterinary care you can see a bigimprovement in the animal.

Animals can usually tell youif they are enjoying the massage.Horses, if they are feeling relaxedand comfortable, usually startlicking their lips and rest on their

back leg. Their ears will also goto the side. Both dogs and horses

will lean into you if it feels good.Dogs, unlike horses, usually makeeye contact with you. They look at

you and tell you thats the spot,

explains Owens. Conversely, ananimal can tell you if a particulararea is tender or painful. If it is avery painful area, Owens usuallybegins by cupping her hand overthe affected area, which traps in

warmth. When the area heats up,the muscle begins to relax, at whichpoint she can attempt furthertreatment. Its rewarding to seethem respond and tell you that youare helping them, she says.

Owens 13-year-old chocolatelab, Jana, recently had a strokeand a seizure. She was gettingready to go out and when shefound Jana the dog was writhingon the ground and thrashingagainst nearby objects. She washaving a server seizure. It washorrible, admits Owens, whoimmediately rushed Jana to thevet. The seizure, however, couldnot be stopped by the usualmethods. The veterinarianstried two doses of anti-seizuremedication before they decided tocompletely sedate her. After this

episode, Jana was paralyzed andvets feared she might not everreturn to her former self. However,

with medications to keep seizuresfrom happening and regularmassage administered by Owens,

Jana has greatly improved. Nowshe is walking and scratching ondoors, just like she used to.

Owens believes she couldmassage almost any animal,although she has mainly focusedon dogs and horses. She enjoystravelling and would be willingto travel out of state to doequine massage. When she isnot massaging animals she isbaking alongside her motherand grandmother in their home,

which is 20 minutes away fromSullivans Island.

A session is $45 for dog and lasts approx. 30 minutes and a

session for a horse is $85 and lasts 1 hour. For more information about Stephanie Owens and the benefts of equine massage, visit www.thatsthespotequinek9massage.com . You can email her at stephanieequinek9massage@ gmail.com or call her at 843.377.3854.


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

Please include your mailing address with

your submission.

Do you know what this is?

No one correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy! The frst person to sendin the correct answer for this issue will receive a coupon for a free ice

cream at Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.

Eye Spy

The Beach RunEarly: Friday Youth FunRuns $5Late: Saturday Youth FunRuns $10Course: The Beach Run willstart and end behind theWindjammer on Front Beach.

The course is on at hardpacked sand during low tidePacket Pick Up: Friday, July 224:00pm - 6:30pm Windjammer,1008 Ocean BlvdRegister at www.iop.net or call886-8294

www.allsportrunning.com www.racesonline.com

CAMPS

GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP(7-18 yrs)Camp Dates: July 25 to

July 299:00am to 12:00 p.m. $125resident/$130 non-residentLate Registration: after July1 additional $15 Campers

will learn passing, catchingand shooting techniques.All campers receive areversible pinny, sticker anda US Lacrosse membership.Campers need to bring astick, gloves, helmet, shoulder

and elbow pads. Instructor:Lowcountry Lacrosse

THEATER CAMP (9-16 yrs)Camp Dates: August 1 to 129 a.m. to 12 p.m. $150resident/$155 non resident Two

week, half day camp will teachcampers the fundamentals of stage performance. Campers willlearn audition techniques, stagecombat and movement, blockingand acting styles. Campers willhold performance the last day of camp. Instructor: Jimmy Ward,Crabpot Players.

SOCCER CAMP (5-13 yrs)Camp Dates: August 1 toAugust 5Full Day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. $180 resident/$185 non-residentHalf Day 9:00am - 12:00pm

$125 resident /$130 non-resident The camp is designedto develop fundamentaltechniques of soccer in a fun,learning environment. Thecamp will be staffed by coaches

and professional players.Full day campers will needto provide lunch. Campers

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

ev nts at IOp R c c nt r


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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

1:11am/1:42pm1:57am/2:32pm2:47am/3:24pm3:40am/4:18pm4:35am/5:11pm5:29am/6:03pm6:22am/6:53pm

7:13am/7:40pm8:03am/8:27pm8:53am/9:13pm9:43am/9:59pm10:34am/10:47pm11:27am/11:36pm12:23pm

Date High Tide Low Tide

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

July 22July 23July 24July 25July 26July 27July 28

July 29July 30July 31Aug. 1Aug. 2Aug. 3Aug. 4

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Summer months hit hard inthe animal welfare community.Births are up, and adoptionsstagnate. It is imperative that

we create a sense of urgency tosave lives within the Charlestoncommunity. A group of usreturned from Joplin, MO last

week after a hugely successful

adoption event in which 745animals found homes in justtwo days! People came to Joplinfrom over 22 states. Theyanswered the call to rescue thoseanimals that were victims of thedevastating tornado in May. Theexperience was life changingand awakening. Unfortunately,the truth is that animals in theUnited States are in a constant

state of needing rescue, and theyrely on us to save them.

This summer, Pet Helpersurges you to RESCUE. Savea life. Adopt. Make room forone more. We have launchedadoption specials on all of ouranimals, therefore making iteasier than ever before for anyoneand everyone to take that leapand save a life. We give you thispromise about our furry friends:they are friendly, healthy, fully

vetted, and will provide you witha lifetime of love. Will you pleaseprovide for them in return?

YOU have the power to makea difference, Charleston . YouARE making a difference! Thechallenge is great, but with yourhelp well continue on the pathtowards our goal of creatinga no-kill Charleston. Othercommunities around the countryhave accomplished such a feat,and were well on our way. Takea trip to Pet Helpers at 1447Folly Road and get to know us.We look forward to seeing youthis summer. Happy adopting!

Lauren Lipsey Manager of Public Relations and Outreach, Pet Helpers

Dear Editor,

As a resident of 509 OceanBlvd, I would ask that you

defer action on converting thebeach accesses to parking lots.I have never complained aboutsharing the beach with daytrippers because of my own dailyenjoyment of the beach and thefact that I know they go homearound 5pm most days. You arenow inviting 24 hours of parking,traf c, beach parties. intoquiet residential neighborhoods.I dont have day tripper parkingproblems from September to

May and I do not want Councilinviting non-residents into theneighborhood year round.

I also nd it ironic that Councilhas requested the CountyGreenbelt Fund purchase aresidential lot on Palm Blvd topreserve green space and you are

willing to destroy natural habitthe entire length of the Island forparking purposes. Perhaps youshould look at planting morevegetation in the beach accessesto create the natural habit youare looking to preserve with theGreenbelt purchase.

You have created a dialoguefor change in the Islands parking

arrangement and I encourage you to slow down and review theinput you are receiving. Sincerely,

Jack Owens, CCIM550 Long Point Road,Mount Pleasant

[email protected]

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surround the base of a cone-like arrangement of overlappingpistils, and each of these pistilseventually produces a dry, single-seeded fruit. The fruits, fallen onthe forest oor are often eaten by critters, but the survivors remainin the seed bank several yearsbefore sprouting.

This species is whatscalled a forest pioneer. Theseedlings are intolerant of shade, and so young plants arenot encountered in forests of deep, closed canopies overhead.Rather, the young trees come up

proli cally in open areas, usually caused naturally by large treesfallen in storms, forming lightgaps. The young ones alsocome up readily after timberingoperations, sometimes formingnearly pure stands. As thesedense populations age, most of the trees die out, so that in arecovered, mature forest, largeindividuals of this species areusually scattered.

It grows naturally from NewEngland to Lake Michigan,south to northern Florida andLouisiana. It makes a greatstreet tree and grows rapidly,providing excellent summer

shade, and seems to have fewinsect enemies. In its nativerange, it grows well at manyelevations, and well into thelush slopes and higher terrain of the Appalachians. The nationalchampion, which has a trunkdiameter of 9, is located inBedford, Virginiabut thereare plenty of close competitors.

There is only one other speciesin the same genusa very closerelative, which, interestingly, isnative to eastern Asia.

The pressed plant image is froma collection made by Henry W.Ravenel, one of South Carolinasmost famous botanists. His

specimen, from rich woodsnear his home in BerkeleyCounty, South Carolina, wasprobably collected in the early1850s. The specimen itself is invery good physical shape, and isan excellent example of an earlyherbarium specimen.

John Nelson is the curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service,the Herbarium offers free

plant identifcations. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.

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Nature & wildlife

T he Avian Conservation Centerannounced today that it has addedthree new resident birds to its collectionat The Center for Birds of Prey. The Hooded

Vulture, Chaco Owl, and Spectacled Owlbring increased biodiversity to the Centerand will assist in its educational mission.

The Avian Conservation Center and itsoperating division, The Center for Birds of Prey, identify and address vital environmentalissues by providing medical care for injuredbirds of prey and shorebirds, and througheducational, research, and conservationinitiatives. Established in 1991, the Centerhas grown to having admitted more than5400 birds into the medical clinic, offeringmore than 350 educational presentationsannually to thousands of individuals fromthroughout South Carolina and the US,and participating in numerous research

and conservation efforts with partners onnational and international levels.

The Avian Conservation Center isdedicated in its mission to educate not justabout raptors that live in our backyard, buthow they are related to birds around the world.By increasing our understanding of issuesbeing faced by raptors globally, we are betterable to take steps locally to protect these

magni cent animals that are so important toour eco-system, said Jim Elliot, ExecutiveDirector of the Avian Conservation Center.

The new resident birds include the Hooded

Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus), ChacoOwl (Strix chacoensis), and Spectacled Owl(Pulsatrix perspicillata).

The Hooded Vulture is the fourth speciesof vulture to reside at the Center, and the

rst of the Old World vultures. This vultureis native to Africa and is one of the smallerOld World vultures. The Hooded vulture andthe Turkey vulture, which is indigenous toSouth Carolina, are an excellent exampleof convergent evolution; these two speciesdeveloped similar physical characteristicsdespite the fact that they evolved fromunrelated lineages . This particular hoodedvulture was transferred to the Center fromthe National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

The Chaco Owl is a wood owl native tothe Chaco Plains of Argentina, Bolivia andParaguay. This individual, a male, came tothe Center from Cambridge, Ontario. This owlis one of the few Chaco Owls in the UnitedStates and illustrates the diversity within owls,especially as compared to the other 15 speciesof owls at the Center. It is closely related to theBarred Owl, which is found in the Lowcountry.

The Spectacled Owl is the second of its kindat the Center. This male is being paired withthe resident female for breeding, educationand research. Spectacled owls are native toCentral and South America.

All three of the raptors are available forviewing at The Center for Birds of Prey inAwendaw, SC. The Center is open to thepublic ThursdaySaturday 10 am to 5 pm,

with tours at 10:30 am and 2 pm and ightdemonstrations at 11:30 am and 3 pm.

For more information, please visit www.theCenterforBirdsofPrey.org.

New raptors join the CenterBy Jennifer Heisler

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23 July 22, 2011Nature & wildlife

I ts been a big year forloggerhead nesting statewide. The Turtle Team participatesin a very important way. On the

SCDNR website, youll nd thisstatement: Altogether, more than1,100 individuals participatein nest monitoring activitiesin South Carolina each year.Results from all South Carolinasea turtle nesting beach projectsare submitted to the SCDNR andcompiled for the State and madeavailable to federal agencies. Thesedata are crucial in monitoringpopulations, formulatingprotective regulations, makingmanagement decisions, andmaximizing reproduction forrecovery.

Experts tell us that by theend of June, 54% of the nestingis complete. Using this formula,

we are on track to have about39 nests on the Isle of Palms,and perhaps 2 on Sullivans.Our count was 20 and 1 on June30th. Were hoping for a few moreon Sullivans, especially in thegood dunes near the north end.

As of July 12th, we are aheadof last year at this time by about

12 nests. We have had 14 falsecrawls and 17 of our 31 nests havebeen relocated. Approximately3,720 eggs have been laid hereso far. We wont know the exactnumber until all of our nestshatch. At this time, Nest #1 laidon May 16th in Dewees Inlet, isthe only one that has hatched.Currently there are 3,247 nests

in the state with Cape Island inthe National Wildlife Refuge nearMcClellanville leading with acount of 909. The state has hadfour leatherback nests.

June was an unusually hotmonth with of cial temperaturesin the 90s all but a few days. Weusually predict hatching in thelow to mid 50 day range when thishappens, but this is not an exact

science and variations are likely tooccur. On the Current Turtle NestData on our website at http://ccgnet.com/turtleteam/ youll

notice that the nest numbers areoff from the numbers written onthe backs of the nest sticks bytwo. This is because on our neststicks and the nest database at

www.seaturtle.org/nestdb/ weseparate the Turtle Teams nestsinto the two different islands. If

you get confused, then just lookat the date and the location of each nests to keep them straight.

As nests begin to hatch, we will undoubtedly get phone callsfrom people who nd the two inchhatchlings on the beach. Thissometimes happens when theyare not strong enough to swimout into the ocean to begin their

journey to the Gulf Stream wheretheir decade long migrationacross the Atlantic Ocean begins.If you nd one, please call me at697-8733.

Mary PringleIsland Turtle Team

Island Turtle Team nesting updateBy Mary Pringle

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