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The City of Isle of Palms held a public hearing on Tuesday,

June 28, 2010 prior to the city council meeting for the secondreading of the 2012 budget that devolved into a commentary on

an island wide parking solution. In an effort to balance the needs ofisland residents with seasonal visitors, The City Council is workingtowards establishing a Comprehensive Parking Management Plan. Aportion of the plan would offer relief to residents behind Ocean Blvdby establishing new parking nodes on Ocean Blvd and establishing

resident only parking districts.Several residents took the opportunity to raise some questions

about the parking nodes being considered. The suggested parkingnodes will be on the Ocean side of Ocean Blvd. with the rst 4 beingproposed for the beach access paths at 4th. 6th, 8th, and 9th Aves.

These nodes will be 120 ft. into the right of way off of Ocean Blvd andmay be as wide as 60 ft. Each node should provide parking for eightcars. The concerns of the speakers ranged from the nancial viabilityof the nodes to the ecological impact on the dunes and the beach.

All of the speakers including Jimmy Carroll acknowledge thatparking is now the main issue facing the Isle of Palms. Jimmy,however, worried that the nodes were a knee jerk reaction and

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Four F-16 Vipers y over the IOP at 1:10 p.m. Beachgoers dressed in red, white and blue and waved ags in honor of the military.


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After the Invocation, Councilmembers Gerald Kaynard,Mary Jane Watson, and HartleyCooper were sworn into ofce forthe Town of Sullivans Island.

Shortly thereafter, Mayor CarlSmith continued to re-appointMayor Pro Tem Mike Perkis tohis current position.

Reports and CommunicationsMayor Smith then read aresolution pertaining toCarolina Day for the Town ofSullivans Island. Carolina Dayis celebrated annually on June28 to commemorate ColonelWilliam Moultries 400 SouthCarolina Patriots, who heldoff the British Navy on June28, 1776. The historical andpatriotic organizations having

reinstituted the Palmetto Society,and local governmental entitieshave joined together to restoreCarolina Day to its proper placeof honor, remembrance, andobservance in South Carolina,continued Smith. Citizens werethen encouraged to attend freeCarolina Day events at FortMoultrie, with the correspondingdates of Sunday, June 26 and

Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Theseevents entailed an Army Bandconcert and presentation byhistorian Doug MacIntyre, andthe normal entrance fees at FortMoultrie and visitor center will

be waived.The next resolution on the

Agenda pertained to SullivansIsland Employee RecognitionDay. Mayor Smith expressedhis utmost appreciation for thehard work that the employeesof the Town do every day in aneffort to improve their lives, as

well as make the Island a betterplace to live. He continued thatthese employees responded tothe need for Town Hall relocation

without any loss of service to

residents by sacricing personaltime off and time away fromfamily. To express gratitude toall employees, the Mayor deemedFriday, July 1, 2011 Employee

Recognition Day.Mayor Smith continued with

a resolution for an Agreementwith South Carolina Water andWastewater Agency ResponseNetwork, stating: The SouthCarolina Code of Laws Section25-1-450 requires thatState, county, and municipalgovernments cooperate indeveloping and maintaininga plan for mutual assistancein times of emergency anddisaster. Furthermore, GregGress, Manager of the Water andSewer Department, has beenduly appointed by each SCWARN

member utility to cast a voterepresenting that particularmember utilitys stance on anyproposed amendments to theSCWARN agreement.

Administrators ReportAdministrator Andy Benkeinformed Council that in regardsto the Civil Action against the

Town, the Insurance ReserveFund has been notied and hasadvised the action is not coveredunder the tort liability policy.Reading copies of the complaintand response are availablein Town Hall, or interested

parties may purchase a copyfor a fee to cover the expense ofphotocopying. Currently, the

Town staff is responding to theFifth Request to Produce.In regards to Sullivans IslandElementary School, the Townsubmitted lease agreement forthe Sullivans Island propertyto Charleston County SchoolDistrict, discussions with theDistrict ofce continue.Furthermore, MonsignorLawrence McInerny is revising

preliminary design work tothe Myrtle Avenue Cemetery

with a landscape architect. Hewould like to discuss the planswith Town Council at the July

Committee or Council meeting.Administrator Benke continuedthat BellSouth Telephone, Inc.has submitted a franchiseagreement request to theSouth Carolina Secretary ofState for service on SullivansIsland. Moving to the areaof new correspondence,Administrator Benke said that

Tim Stone, Superintendent ofthe National Park Service, hadcontacted the Town thankingthem for their help during theopening of the sesquicentennialcommemoration.

Personnel CommitteeCouncil member Gerald Kaynardinformed those present of theBoards and Commission termexpirations in September 2011:Planning Commission HalCurrey, Anne Kilpatrick, ElaineFowler, and Nicky Bluestein.Design Review Board FredReinhard, Betty Harmon, and

Jon Lancto.No terms are expiring for

Board of Zoning Appeals,Election Commission, and TreeCommission.

The Committee will be atwork devising a proposed

advertisement and recruitmenttimeline, as well as a PlanningCommission and Design ReviewBoard questionnaire, within thenext few months.

Water and SewerMayor Pro Tem Mike Perkisinformed those present that theWater and Sewer Committeemeeting was held on May 9and May 31 in the Waste Water

Treatment Plant to review theFY2012 budget, capital projects,

and SCDOT paving projects.Furthermore, Perkis added thatthe U.S. Department of Energyhas awarded the Town a StateEnergy Program American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) grant through the SouthCarolina Energy Ofce. The$61,000 no match stimulusgrant for a package submittedby Greg Gress will reduce energyconsumption by the oxidationditch rotors. He added thatCouncil shall pass a motion toaccept or reject the grant award.

Building and ConstructionCommitteeCouncil member Buddy Howleinformed those present thatactivity has seemed to pickup with a lot of inquiries on

properties for sale. Permit feesare up from April, but appear tobe in line with May 2010.

Fire CommitteeChief Anthony Stith informedCouncil that previous beachre permits have resulted inlarge gatherings in excess of100 people. He continued thatthe Turtle Team has expressedconcern about potential damageto turtle nests. The Chiefadded that the volunteer FishFry will be held Saturday, June25 from 5 to 8pm.

Recreation CommitteeCouncil member Mary JaneWatson said that she hasnalized negotiations with areworks display vendor for the

July 4th celebration, and thedisplay will proceed as planned.Furthermore, Watson broughtup the issue regarding repairand resurfacing of the tennisand basketball courts.

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IOP Councilcontinues on page 4

Public HearingMayor Dick Cronin called thePublic Hearing to order at6:45pm. The hearing dealt

with two ordinances: Ordinance2011-05, as well as Ordinance2011-07. Ordinance 2011-05involves the adoption of thebudget for the City from July 1,2011 to June 30, 2012, whereasOrdinance 2011-07 involvedamending the language MF,

which means multi-familyhouseholds.

Administrator Linda LovvomTucker then proceeded to goover the green version of theproposed budget, which isavailable on the Citys website.

Tucker added that she would behighlighting key aspects of thebudget: No full-time personnelchanges, a transfer from thehospitality and Accommodation

Tax funds, a three percentmerit pool for employeesalary increases, and a savingsof $67,000. Furthermore,the budget includes an earlypay-off of City debt (a 2009MACK truck). Also includedis $200,000 to complete the53rd to 57th Avenue project, as

well as $86,000 in design andengineering funds to completethe next phase in engineeringdesign. An additional $150,000is included for the reserverecreation ball eld, plus$100,000 for reserve for future

beach restoration projects.Theres $600,000 earmarked fora focused erosion project, workthat we have been contemplatingsince the 2008 beach restorationproject, stated Tucker. This

budget includes $300,000 todredge in the Isle of PalmsMarina.Tucker then geared the

discussion towards the issue ofmanaged parking, of which shesaid the City has been workingsince 2009, mostly in responseto residents input. Sheemphasized that Isle of Palmsresidents will see no increasein taxes, as this project will bepaid for through tourism-relatedfunds, and municipal and stateAccommodations Tax money.

The scal year for 2012 wouldentail a $290,000 changefrom the previously presentedbudget. In regards to Ordinance2011-07, However, Tuckerbelieves that they did somehousekeeping. Reviewing theordinance, they caught the factthat there is no multi-familydistrict on the Isle of Palms, sothe language was thrown out.

The Public Hearing thenproceeded into a discussionforum. (Please see managedparking article for the differentperspectives on this issue).

Regular MeetingAll Council members werepresent. Mayor Croninbegan the meeting, swearingin James Catchot as a City

Telecommunicator.Council member Doug Thomas

motioned to approve the minutes

for the Public Hearing andRegular Meeting of May 24,2011. The motion carried.

Citizens CommentsMayor Croninstated that on the

Fourth of July that there wouldbe a y over, performed by fourF-16 Vipers around 1:10pm.

Arnold Karigof 5102 PalmBoulevard stated that at the May24 Council meeting, mention

was made of constructing nodesat key areas. In my opinion,forging ahead on a new initiative

without a comprehensive parkingplan is absurd. Residents needto be able to review the proposedplan, and have input in regardsto the issue, stated Karig. Healso believed that the City couldmake use of trafc regulationson Palm Boulevard, concludedthat parallel parking may be adecent option.

Isle of Palms residents havelong borne the burden causedby day visitors, said Karig.All beach Charleston beachcommunities need to tackle thisissue.

Thomas Johnsonof 200 Palm

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Real Estate Committee

Council member Patrick ONeilstated that the lease agreementwith the Sullivans IslandGadsden Cultural Center isdue to expire on June 30,2011. ONeil continued thatSCDOT has given approval ofthe boundary encroachmentpermit for Thomson Park, of

which the dedication was heldon June 18. He also wanted tothank Administrator Benke, as

well as Town Hall staff, for theirefforts in Town Hall relocationand Greenbelt Fund application.In regards to the BellSouth

Telecommunications 10 x

10 switch gear box on Townproperty in front of the FireStation, BellSouth is currentlylooking for other options on theIsland. During the May 2011meeting of Council, staff wasdirected to identify a consultantthat will prepare needsassessment for a permanent

Town Hall. The Administratormet with Chairs of Real Estate,Ways and Means, and Mayorregarding selection criteriaof candidates and budgetlimits, said ONeil in regardsto a permanent solution for thelocation of Town Hall.

ONeil continued that inregards to the CC District

Zoning Overlay District, that theLaw Ofces of Brady Hair havebegun work on an ordinance.

He added that The PlanningCommission met on March 9,2011 and agreed that frontsetback from the propertyline and setback above thestreet level in the CommercialDistrict should be discussed

with members of the DRB.The Town currently awaits theminutes from a meeting withthe two aforementioned boardsfrom April 4, 2011.

Streets and MaintenanceCouncil member MadeleineMcGee stated that in regards tothe Middle Street resurfacing

project, nal striping and crosswalks are anticipated during themonth of June 2011. SCDOT

will not install other lines alongMiddle Street but will considerlines under an encroachmentpermit installed at the expenseof the Town. McGee continuedthat Council requests forStation 22 at Middle Streetintersection conguration andsignage have been forwardedto the SCDOT trafc engineer.

The department anticipatesthe work between MiddleStreet and Jasper Boulevardto be completed in June or

July. Furthermore, McGeestated that Senator Campsen

and Representative Sottilehave advised that througha concurrent resolution of

the General Assembly theintersection at Jasper Boulevardand Station 22 Street willbe named in honor of the lateDr. George Durst, Senior. Inregards to the Storm waterpump at Station 18 Street,McGee stated that residentshave established a dialogue

with Thomas and Hutton.Also, SCE&G has provided theengineer with a complete set ofdrawings for the Sand DunesClub. Residents are encouragedto place comment at upcomingCouncil meetings.

OrdinancesRatication, Ordinance No.2011-01, An Ordinance toAdopt a Budget for July 1,2011 through June 30, 2012.

The ordinance was ratiedunanimously.Ratication, Ordinance No.2011-04, An Ordinance to Adoptthe Water and Sewer OperatingBudget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The ordinance wasratied unanimously.

Council then moved intoExecutive Session, dealing withthe S.I.E.S contractual matter,

as well as legal advice forRaven Drive.

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Boulevard wanted to apologizefor any potential embarrassmentin regards to the comment ofhoney related to a femaleaudience member. Johnsonsmajor concern was with the netdecit, and how islanders willbe affected in regards to the rstphase of the management plan.

If you consider putting parallelparking off of Palm Boulevard,and space these parking spotsout, you dont have to crameverything, Johnson elaborated.There are many other routesto consider, I heard someonemention something regardinga parking lot, and to me,something like that seems like agood idea.

Ways and Means CommitteeMayor Cronin stated that theWays and Means Committeemet on June 6, and dealtpredominantly with the issue

of managed parking. Cronincontinued that revenue is 99%at the same time the City waslast year. Furthermore, theyare reaching their target forthe general fund balance, andtourism income in the Mayexceeded that of previous years.

In addition, we made arecommendation to approvechange orders four, ve, andsix not to exceed $9,000 total toEadies Construction to relocatelines in the 53rd to 57th Avenuedrainage project, Cronin stated.Cronin then made theaforementioned recommendation

in the form of a motion. Themotion carried.

Public Safety CommitteeCouncil member Martin Bettellisaid that the Public SafetyCommittee met on Tuesday

June 7. Under Old business,they considered revisionsfor Ordinance 2011-05, andAttorney Halverson currentlyawaits feedback from CityCouncil. In regards to the Isleof Palms Connector road project,the permitting process shouldlast another six months. Bettellicontinued that he was happy

to report that Isle of Palms ismoving from an ISO rating offour to three. He emphasizedthat this could possibly affectresidents re insurance. TheCitys new anti-littering sloganis: You will get a ne if youleave it behind, and was coinedby Council member MichaelLoftus. The Fire Departmentresponded to a brush re acrossfrom the county park, as well asa person complaining of chestpains on Goat Island. A vehicle

was stolen from the island andcrashed when off of the Island.In May, the department did

1,400 building checks and 320

trafc stops. The next PublicSafety Committee meeting will beheld on Wednesday, July 13.Council member Ralph Pieningposed the question is to whetherGoat Island residents are billedfor medical services, since theydont pay into the system likeresidents do.

Administrator Tuckerresponded that it is part of their

deal with Charleston County,to provide rst response due toproximity.

Public Works CommitteeCouncil member Brian Duffystated that the Public WorksCommittee met on June 8, wherethey discussed pertinent budgetissues. The department doesnot collect paint cans with paintinside of them, because theyare not accepted at the landll.

Their next meeting is scheduledfor Wednesday, July 6.

Recreation Committee

Council member BarbaraBergwerf said that theRecreation Committee met on

June 7. Although several ofthe classes at the Isle of PalmsRecreation Center are beingpostponed, Friday Night Hoopsand theater camp are comingup very shortly. The nextcommittee meeting will not occuruntil September 6, 4:00pm, atCity Hall.

May Safety SweepstakesWinnersRecreation Ben Hull; FireDepartment Trent BuzillePolice Department MelissaDawson; Public Works BernardGourdine

Real Property CommitteeCouncil member Martin Bettellistated that the Real PropertyCommittee met on June 2, anddiscussed beach restorationprojects as well as dredging.Also, Douglas Kerr is managing aCity Council walk, which wouldbe a way to recognize electedofcials. A motion was made byCouncil member Sandy Stoneto demolish the old buildingdepartment. The motion passedunanimously. Their next meetingoccurred on July 7.

The intent would be to tear itdown, and if nothing else, createparking in that area, said MayorCronin.

The motion to demolish the old

building department buildingcarried unanimously at theCouncil meeting.

OrdinancesCouncil member Brian Duffymotioned to adopt the budget the Second Reading ofOrdinance2011-05. This is an ordinanceto raise revenue, as well asadopt a budget for the scal yearbeginning July 1, 2011 to June

30, 2012. The second readingwas waived, and the budget wasadopted unanimously.Second Reading ofOrdinance2011-07, An OrdinanceAmending Title 5, Planning andDevelopment, Chapter 4, Zoning,Article 2, District Regulationsand Article 7, Signs of the City ofIsle of Palms Code of Ordinancesto Delete All References toMF Multi-Family ResidentialDistrict.

First ReadingsFirst Reading, By Title Only,Ordinance 2011-08, AnOrdinance Amending Title 8,Motor Vehicles and Trafc,Chapter 1, Trafc Regulations,of the City of Isle of Palms,Code of Ordinances to ProvideExceptions for Designated PublicParking on Beach Accesses. Themotion carried unanimously.First Reading, by Title Only,Ordinance 2011-09, AnOrdinance Amending Title 5,

Planning and Development,Chapter 4, Zoning, Article 1,General Provisions, Sections5-4-15, Beach Regulations, ofthe City of Isle of Palms Codeof Ordinances to Provide forDesignated Public Parking onBeach Accesses. The motioncarried unanimously.Mayor Smith then motioned toadjourn the meeting.

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Dear Editor of the Island Eye News,

I was out of town for themeeting that allowed for residentopinions and would like toexpress my thoughts on theissue of revised parking for theisland.

As a resident who appreciatesthe neighborhood quality ofour island and had doubtsabout a parking plan, I havelooked at the proposed plancarefully. My concerns wereanswered. My conclusion is thatthe plan is carefully thoughtout and addresses many of thecomplicated issues. I like thatthe plan provides for limitedoff street parking pods forour visiting guests and at thesame time serves to preventthe increasing problem of sidestreet parking and congestionon Palm Blvd. I would suggestthat if 8 to 10 parking spots are

provided on Ocean in pods that you allow some of that spaceto be restricted for golf carts. Ithink, too, the parking lot acrossfrom The Boat House must beaddressed in this plan.

Regarding the concern of someabout parking on Ocean Blvd :Is it fair to tell the home ownerson Palm Blvd and side streets

(who pay taxes) that they mustbear the burden and trash ofunrestricted parking, but to tellthe homeowners on Ocean thatthey do not? Already there isincreased side street parkingfrom 6th Avenue to BreachInlet and in the 50s across fromWild Dunes. This plan will notincrease parking, rather it willprovide access to approved spots

while relieving neighborhoods of

unrestricted use. Hopefully, too,this plan will encourage gueststo park in the lots where toilets,etc. are provided. I like the idea ofa free trolley that would help ourguests get from point A to pointB without parking. In my honestopinion, the plan proposedprovides a good solution to aproblemd. Take a look and judgefor yourself.

One thing is certain. Thenumber of guests coming to ourbeaches is only going to continueto grow as the population grows.Parking is an issue, and it

will get worse. IOP residentsare complaining. I applaudand thank the entire councilfor hearing the residents andaddressing the issue.

Sincerely,Mary Alice Kruesi72nd Avenue, Isle of Palms

Letters to the editor...

62nd annual Fish Fry

There was a great turnout this year at the 62nd Annual

Fish Fry, held Saturday, July 25, under the big tin. Theevent was attended by approximately 2,500 people and

approximately 1,400 pounds of sh were consumed. The sh was

delicious and Fowlers Mustache, the band for the evening, dida wonderful job. After all the bills are paid, the Fire Department

should make 10,000 in prot! Thank you to everyone who attendedthis event and every one who made this event possible.

Donna Stith and Beth Bean.

(above) Fowler's Mustache. (below) Future

band member?

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that the town was more interested in placating visitors rather thanresidents. He continued that everyone has a right to the beach butat whose expense?

Continuing along the same lines, Thomas Johnson asked if thetown had considered the costs of adding patrols to make sure thenodes were cleared after dark. He also wondered if the town haddone an environmental impact study. Mr. Johnson as well as severalother speakers questioned whether this would have a negative effecton turtles nesting in the dunes. Mr. Johnsons main issue seemed tobe that the nodes would likely be a nancial liability.

Clay Cable also raised several ecological questions. He worriedthat these nodes would become rivers for water to funnel downduring storms. He was also worried that rocks, if used as thepavement surface, would soon be all over the beach. He continuedthat the council appeared to be more concerned with visitors thanthe residents. Clay concluded that most importantly no commercialenterprise should ever be in the neighborhoods, and that paid parking

was a business. While the majority of the speakers had questions about the

usefulness of the nodes, one speakers comments demonstratedthe frustrations some islanders feel every summer. Danny Austinof Carolina Blvd. recounted how he spent the rst part of the weekpicking up the trash in his yard and how one visitor ashed his wife

when she complained. Mr. Austin pointed out that the residents ofOcean Blvd. had long had a free pass from the problems that hisneighbors on Charleston and Carolina deal with every year.

After the meeting we took some time to try and answer some of

the questions raised by the concerned citizens. A major concern frommany of the speakers and some of the residents who stayed after the

meeting to discuss the plan was the impact on the Dunes and thepotential hazard to the nesting turtles.

In the dune we measured at 6th Ave, the proposed path wouldcut into slightly less than half of the current beach path. Council

member Ryan Buchannon told us that, besides the proposed initialcapital outlay of $300.000, his concern for the dunes would preventhim for voting for the nodes. The idea of tearing down the dunes, forme, is a major issue. After Hugo, the dunes were leveled it has takenus nearly twenty-ve years to get it back to normal. I guess therestwo ways you can look at the island: pre-Hugo, or post-Hugo. Hesuggested opening up all of Ocean Blvd. proposed to making all ofOcean Boulevard available to golf cart and low-speed vehicle parking.

As far as the turtles were concerned, we asked Mary Pringle,Project Leader for the Island Turtle Team and someone we considerto be as educated on the subject as anyone on the South Carolinacoast, to look at the question. In response she issued the Island Eye

High density trafc.

One of the proposed lots showing dunes.

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News this statement:The proposed parking plan for Ocean Blvd would have absolutely

no effect on loggerhead nesting because the location of these parkingplaces would be much farther inland than any turtle has ever or

would ever crawl to lay eggs. Turtles only nest on the primary dune orseaward of it. The front beach houses with their lights are the mainproblem the turtles face, and these parking spaces, as proposed,

would have no lights and would have beach-compatible shell sandinstead of pavement. They would have no impact on sea turtles.

We turned to City Administrator Linda Lovvorn Tucker, withquestions about the proposed surface. Clay Cable had assumed thatrocks were going to be used and was worried about their impact.Linda told us that rocks in fact would not be used but that a perviousmaterial of sand shell, which is crushed up seashells and sand, wouldbe used.

Many of the people who talked to us before and after the meetingwere concerned with the cost. The initial 1st year outlay is projectedto be $310,540 Annual revenue on the rst four nodes is projected tobe around $42717.00 a year. These rst four nodes will not generateenough income to pay for themselves until the nal four nodes

are built. Once the nal four are built the nodes should generate$88,022.00 with recurring costs estimated at $80017.00 per year.

Council member Brian Duffy reminded us that the city has tostay compliant with its beach management plan and comprehensiveplan. The Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan which

was approved by the State on April 7, 2008, and identied a certainnumber of parking spots near beach access points that entitle theCity to beach renourishment funds from the State. Brian statesthat the proposed plan is ... in compliance with the Citys LocalComprehensive Beach Management Plan (LCBMP) while balancingthe needs of island residents with seasonal visitors per the CitysComprehensive Plan. The plan for parking nooks was developed to

alleviate the deteriorating quality of life for residents of the avenuesand boulevards between Breach Inlet to 10th Avenue and return theresidential character to those neighborhoods.

The Council will hold another public hearing before the next councilmeeting. Members of council will be there to take any questions oncontinuing concerns. Council member Sandy Stone, who at this pointis open to the idea of the nodes says he hopes to hear from some of thethirty two home owners adjacent and across from the lots that wouldbe most affected by the new nodes. Both Council members Bergwerfand Loftus said they would only vote on the development of thesenooks if they were part of a comprehensive plan. Loftus stated thatthis was certainly contingent on being part of a plan that restricts theparking in the neighborhoods for visitors while protecting residentsright to park in the right a ways with an island sticker.

Council member Bergwerf stated that: The objective of any parkingplan is to protect our neighborhoods. The island is a limited preciousresource and with the ever increasing population east of the Cooper,the Isle of Palms must manage parking. The goal is to move the

daytripper parking to limited areas and already existing lots that arenow underutilized. When these limited parking areas are full, andthe current city and county lots are full the island is full. The smallparking nodes are NOT in addition to parking on our streets (Carolina,Charleston and the number streets) they are INSTEAD of parking inour neighborhoods. Neighborhood streets are for island residents andproperty owners. The goal of this city council is to protect and improvethe quality of life for citizens of IOP. If you were driving around theisland over the holiday weekend you may have had a glimpse of whatthe future holds for the island if we dont face the parking issue.

Arrow points to someone standing 120 ft into the public access.

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The Isle of Palms Exchange Club recently elected new ofcers for2011-12. The new president is Angelo Hassig, owner of HassigEngineering. President Elect is Patrick Harrington, retired

education administrator. Secretary is Pamela Marsh, a physicaltherapist working in rehabilitation medicine. Tom Donohoe willserve as treasurer. He is the retired owner of Donohoe Lumber andHardware.

The Exchange Club is a national service organization, performingprojects in the community relating to youth, Americanism, andthe prevention of child abuse.The Isle of Palms Exchange Club ,established in 1948, awards student scholarships, provides funds forvarious organizations who assist in the prevention of child abuse,assists with the local beach and river sweep, and works in partnership

with the city of Isle of Palms, particularly the Recreation Dept., onvarious activities.

New members are welcome. For further information, go to www.

iopexchange.org.

IOP Exchange ClubProvided by the ioP exchange club

(left to right) Tom Donohoe, Angelo Hassig, Pamela Marsh and Patrick Harrington.


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Ive written about healthysun exposure and vitamin Dabsorption in the past, but I

also get a lot of questions in my

practice about sunscreen. ShouldI use it? What SPF should I use?How often should I reapply? Arethe chemicals bad for me? Willit prevent me from absorbingvitamin D? Luckily, we haveanswers!

If you want get a safe dose ofvitamin D, get out in the sunfor 15-20 minutes (ideally with

your torso exposed) withoutsunscreen, two to three days a

week. Once you are out of thesun, a cool shower will reducethe likelihood of burning.Afterwards, spray your skin witha mixture of aloe vera, lavenderand eucalyptus diluted in water(30 drops of essential oil per 2.5ounces of water in a spray bottle).If you use aloe fresh from a plant,use approximately 2 tablespoonsin this mixture.

If you plan on being in the sunfor longer than 15-20 minutes,apply sunscreen. Most vitaminD is produced within the rst 20minutes of sun exposure; after20 minutes, your skin makesvery little vitamin D and youshould protect yourself from sunexposure.

Using sunscreen: SPF, or sunprotection factor, indicates theamount of time that it will take

for you to burn. SPF ingredients,especially older formulations,typically only block burn-causingUV-B rays. The number on theSPF label is a multiplier. Forexample, if you normally burnin 15 minutes under specicconditions, then under thosesame conditions it would take

you 300 minutes to burn usingan SPF of 20.

Typically, SPF offers no UV-Aprotection. UV-A is the part ofsunlight that makes you tan,but also affects deeper layers of

skin and causes an increasedrisk for skin cancers. For the bestprotection, you need a sunscreenthat protects from UV-A and UV-

B. The newer sunscreens have anSPF around 25 and offer UV-Aprotection (indicated by a newUV-A label).

Ingredients to look for: Broadspectrum UV lters, like BEMT(Bis-EthylhexyloxyphenolMethoxyphenyl Triazine), DHHB(Diethylamino HydroxybenzoylHexyl Benzoate), DTS(Drometrizole Trisiloxane), MBBT(Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl

Tetramethylbutylphenol), TDSA(Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl

Tetramethylbutylphenol), TiO2(Titanium Dioxide) and ZnO (ZincOxide). The zinc and titaniumcompounds are actually natural(though they are now offeredin nano-sized particles forbetter protection). The product

should never contain EthylhexylMethoxycinnamate (EHMC)as it causes the product to beunreliable.

Should you have to treateven a mild sunburn, aloe veraand lavender are the best forburn prevention and healing,especially when applied post-sunexposure. To reduce skin cancerrisk, resveratrol used topically ororally may be highly effective. Thishas been demonstrated on miceand may explain why the Frenchhave a much lower skin canceroccurrence than much of the restof the world (wine consumption)

in case you needed anotherreason for a glass of red wineevery evening!

Dr. Mickey Barber is an age

management specialist and CEO/CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas,helping patients manage the aging process through a personalized

plan of tness, nutraceuticalsupplementation, a low glycemicdiet and bioidentical hormoneoptimization. More information at

CenegenicsCarolinas.com.

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aging helthythe SunScreen conunDrum: your QueStIonS anSwereD

by mIckey barber, m.D.

Micky Barber.

Why shouldnt we sue? Were losing our view!Say the well-to-do front beach elite

Well le legal motion; we should see the ocean!Lets clear cut the sand dunes complete!

This maritime forest that grows here before us

Each Spring springs eternal anewSo defoliation of natures creationShould never be swapped for our view

This lush vegetation, from Station to StationIt grows in the way of a fewWith vista impeded the lawyers are needed

To do what they do, so they sue

The gauntlet laid down to Council and TownIs mendacious, vexatious, and wrongWhere will it end? I ask you, my friendTo whom do these sand dunes belong?

accretion apprecitionby hal coSte

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The passion and lifes work ofMUSC Preventive CardiologyDirector Pamela B. Morris,

M.D., provided the inspiration for

Charleston philanthropists Bevand Wally Seinsheimer to donate$1 million toward establishing acardiovascular disease preventionprogram at MUSC.

Had I not heard (Dr. Morris)speak at a board meeting, Iprobably would not be doing what Iam doing, said Mrs. Seinsheimer,a former cardiothoracic surgerynurse and chair of the MUSCHeart & Vascular Board ofDirectors. I probably would notknow that this whole opportunity

was out there. She was one ofthe rst people to get involvedin preventive care early on. It

is still very new, exciting andchallenging. Its exciting to her and to us to be able to preventheart disease.

Launched in 2009 withDr. Morris as director, theSeinsheimer CardiovascularHealth Program provides a one-stop approach to preventing heartattack, stroke and other vasculardisease through easy accessto a multidisciplinary team of

specialists and a range of services.It is one of few programs in thenation dedicated to preventingboth the onset and additional

occurrence of heart disease byhelping men and women addressrisk factors.

Dr. Morris also is co-directorof MUSCs Womens Heart Careprogram, a member of the AmericanHeart Associations (AHA) Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors, anda national spokesperson for theAmerican Society of PreventiveCardiologists. Previously, sheserved as medical director ofthe Duke University PreventiveApproach to Cardiology programand as consultant to the MayoClinics Division of CardiovascularDiseases in Rochester, Minn., on

heart disease in women.While there have beenconsiderable advances in thetreatment of heart disease and theoverall numbers of people dyingof heart attacks is decreasing,heart disease remains the leadingkiller of men and women in theUnited States and here in SouthCarolina, Dr. Morris said. Thereis a lot of room for improvement

most cases of heart disease

can be prevented and treated. Ifeveryone practiced prevention,the AHA has estimated thatheart attacks could be reduced

by 63 percent and strokes by 31percent.

In fact, 78 percent of U.S.adults are candidates for at leastone prevention activity, accordingto Dr. Morris. Approximately halfof the reduction in heart diseasedeaths since 1968 is due to riskfactor reduction, such as loweringLDL cholesterol, lowering bloodpressure, aspirin therapy, weightmanagement, and smokingcessation.

Services provided by theSeinsheimer program include:comprehensive cardiovascularexaminations by Dr. Morris

and MUSC cardiologists MarianH. Taylor, M.D., and George J. Taylor, M.D.; hypertensionevaluation and treatment by

Jan N. Basile, M.D.; cholesterolevaluation and treatment byDr. Morris and the programsnurse practitioner Kellie H.McLain, N.P., C.L.S.; nutritionalevaluation and treatment bythe programs coordinator anddietitian Amy H. Mendez, M.P.H.,

R.D., L.D.; and exercise evaluationand supervision in the MUSCCardiac Fitness Program byAshley Sisson, R.N. The program

also provides screening tests forheart attack, stroke, aneurysmand peripheral vascular disease,as well as the latest in advancedcardiac diagnostic imaging usingthe Flash CT scanner for earlydetection of atherosclerosis andcardiac abnormalities.

Patients eligible for theSeinsheimer program includeadult men or women with apersonal history of cardiovasculardisease or those who have oneor more risk factors, including:family history of heart attack,stroke, sudden death or heartfailure; abnormal blood lipids

(cholesterol, triglycerides);hypertension; diabetes or pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome);poor dietary habits and/oroverweight; lack of exercise; or ahistory of smoking.

For referral procedures ormore information, please visitMUSChealth.com/hearthealth orcall (843) 792-1616.

MUSCs Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health program:focuS on preventIon

provIDeD by muSc

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July 2July 8 Island Eye Calendarriday, July 8

iday Night Spikesld at the IOP Recreationnter. Children will learn andprove the fundamentals oflleyball. Learn through drills andstruction aimed at developinge whole player. Register byednesday before each scheduledtivity. Instructor: Laura Togami.ntact: Ben Hull Phone: (843)6-8294 Email: [email protected] orit our website at www.iop.net/partments/Recreation_Camp_ikes.aspx.

Bid Warhol for CharityAt the SC Aquarium, White Galleryof Sullivans Island presents BidWarhol for Charity a Live Auction& Fundraising event to benet theSea Turtle Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation of SouthCarolina. From 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 9PLAY with Dad: Lets GoCrabbingHeld at the Poe Library at 10:30a.m. Bring your dad (or anotherloved one), and learn how to gocrabbing.

Bike to NatureExplore and discover nature ontwo wheels with our new Bike toNature programs. Join a parknaturalist for a fun, relaxing andinformative ride through a varietyof habitats in the park. Bringyour own bike or rent one on site!A registered and paid chaperoneis required for participants ages15 and under. Pre-registrationrequired. Held at Palmetto IslandsCounty Park between 9:00-10:30a.m. Age: 12 & up. Fee: $6/$5CCR discount.

Free skin cancer screening atIOP front beachThe MUSC Mobile Health Unit willbe stationed at the Isle of Palmsfront beach from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,so while youre out at the beach,take the basic steps to protect yourskin with a skin cancer screening,free of charge. First come, rstserve. For more info, call MUSCHealth Connection at 792-1414.

Sunday, July 10Friends of the Library cart saleLibrary discards will be availablefor sale for $1 each at the MainBranch, 68 Calhoun Street indowntown Charleston, at theInformation Desk from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m. Every second Sunday.Check www.facebook.com/ChasLibraryPals for daily updates.

Monday, July 11Barre Fitness at the IOP RecEvery Monday at 9:15 a .m. at theIsle of Palms Recreation Center.

WedneSday, July 13Lowcountry Blues ClubEvery Wednesday, drop in to HomeTeam BBQ- West Ashley to enjoythe LOWCOUNTRY BLUES CLUBsweekly gathering. Featuring someof the lowcountrys best bluesmusicians, the weekly lineup

rotates, showcasing a wide varietyof styles and talent.Knee Pain Support GroupJoin The Knee Pain Guru, BillParravano, and others for supportand tips on how to deal with kneepain. 7 p.m. at the Isle of PalmsMarina, 50 41st Ave. For moreinfo, visit TheKneePainGuru.com.

Africa: An Adventure of aLifetimeHeld at Poe Library at 2 p.m. AnnKilpatrick takes us on an excitingjourney through Africa withintriguing stories and slides.

Friday, July 15Bike 2 WorkS.I Bicycle Committee will beholding another bike to workday. Meet @ Cafe Medley between7:30 and 8. For more informationcontact [email protected].

Saturday, July 16Community Bike RideAt 2:30, meet at the Fire Stationfor a community bike ride. Weregoing to do as much of theRecreational Bike Route we can inan hour and a half. All ages, bikeswelcome - pace will be easy. Wearhelmets!

Living History at Fort MoultrieFort Sumter National Monumentwill present a Living Historyprogram at Fort Moultrie onSaturday commemorating the 54thMassachusetts InfantryRegiment and the assault onMorris Islands Battery Wagner in1863.

Our Bond With NatureWorks in oil by Beth McLean andLeslie Pratt- Thomas will be ondisplay at the Sandpiper Galleryon Sullivans Island. OpeningReception will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

PLAY Day: My Green TambourineHeld at the Poe at 10:30 a.m. Step

to the beat, and start your ownpercussion band.

Book ClubThe Poe Library we will bediscussing Emily Alone ByStewart Onan. Come for coffee,conversation, and treats.

Sunday, July 17Bulls Island Beach DropCoastal Expeditions is sponsoringa special trip to the North End ofBulls Island with special guestBob Raynor to benet the SeweeAssociation. Tickets are $40/person; reservations are required.For reservations and times callCoastal Expeditions at 884-7684.We recommends bringing a picniclunch, sunscreen and plenty ofwater to drink.

Monday, July 18

Near Shore with Capt. ChuckGrifnMount Pleasant. 6:30 p.m. Free.Email [email protected] register.

Barre Fitness at the IOP RecEvery Monday at 9:15 am at theIsle of Palms Recreation Center.

tueSday, July 19Johnsons CrossroadFormed some six years ago in themountains of West Virginia andtested by over half a decade on theroad, the passion that Minguezand Johnson share for their ownacoustic crossroad a meetingplace of honest, soulful music thatdraws deeply from bluegrass, oldcountry, and Appalachian old time- has brought Johnsons Crossroadto the forefront of the NorthCarolina music scene. Showing9-midnight, FREE at Fiery RonsHome Team BBQ.

WedneSday, July 20

Greater Charleston (Snow) SkiClub (GCSC)The GCSC meets every thirdWednesday evening of the monthat the Point Grill located atOmar Shrine Temple, PatriotsPoint Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 6 p.m.Social. 7 p.m. meeting. Ski Cluborganizes many social functionsand events throughout theyear. Multiple snow skiing tripsare organized for the wintermonths. Monthly meetingsare free. For more info contactCharlestonSkiClub.org.

thurSday, July 21

Adult Hip-HopEvery Thursday at the Isle of PalmsRecreation Center. 7 p.m.

Art Lesson: Cartoon Characters/Super HeroesHeld at the Poe Library at 2 p. m.

Take an art lesson from HughMcGregor, and learn to drawcharacters to make your owncomic book.

Friday, July 22Caleb Caudle & The BayonetsRecorded at Ashevilles EchoMountain Studios with engineerJon Ashley (Avett Brothers, Bandof Horses) at the helm, Snake RiverCanyon represents the missinglink between alt. country and rootspop, a sound that brings to mindlost loves, decomposing fall leavesand creaky winter beds driven bybassist Kyle Caudle, drummerChad Newsom and guitaristsPhilip Pledger and Stephn Pollard.Read more at www.myspace.com/calebcaudle. 10pm. $5. Showingat Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ onSullivans Island.

Movies at the Mount PleasantWaterfrontHeld at the Mount PleasantMemorial Waterfront Park and

Pier, bring chairs and spreadout on the park lawn to enjoy anevening movie on a giant inatablescreen. Free. Snack stand willbe open. The Waterfront islocated at the foot of the RavenelBridge. Movie listings: www.ccprc.com/movies. All movies begin atapprox. 8:15 p.m. For more info,call 795-4386.

Saturday, July 23IOP Beach RunThe annual Isle of Palms 5K BeachRun or Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.on Saturday, July 23. The course

starts on the beach behind theWindjammer. The course is onhard-packed sand during low tYouth fun runs begin at 9:00 aAwards are given to the rst thoverall male and female runneand the rst three male and ferunners in each age group.Sunday, July 24Parents DayEstablished in 1994 byPresident Bill Clinton, this dayis for recognizing, uplifting, ansupporting the role of parents ithe rearing of children.


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A

rtists Leslie Pratt-Thomas

and Beth McLean are both

inspired by the beautiful

surroundings of the SouthCarolina Lowcountry, as well as

its beaches, marshes and wildlife.

Having travelled and painted on

location together throughout the

years, it is interesting to see how

these artists interpret similar

scenery with their own signature

style and color palette.

We have a special friendship,

says McLean. Our work and

subject matter are somewhat

similar yet also different enough

that we complement one another

while retaining our individuality

in the work. We learn so much

from sharing with each other

as we study, paint and grow

together as artists.

Pratt-Thomas has come to love

the shore birds of the Lowcountry

and they have become a major

subject for her paintings. After

the recent oil spill in the Gulf, I

began thinking about how easy

it would be for something as

environmentally devastating as

that to happen here possibly

changing our marshes and the

lives of our shorebirds, says

Pratt-Thomas.

Upon learning there is only one

institution on the East coast the

Avian Conservation Center that

cleans oiled birds, Pratt-Thomas

donated a large painting for their

recent fundraiser and started

making an effort to become more

attentive to the birds she sees on

her early morning walks around

Mt. Pleasant. Many of these birds

have made it into her paintings.

The latest paintings by Pratt-

Thomas & McLean will be

featured in a two-person show, with an opening reception at

Sandpiper Gallery on July 16th

from 5-7 pm. The work in this

show celebrates our bond with

nature and in particular our

natural coastal surroundings.

Whether it is the beauty of

the sweet grass in our coastal

marshes, the grace of an egret

taking ight or the longing to sit

and gaze at the ocean; the call of

the sea is felt in these luminous

paintings by McLean and Pratt-

Thomas.

Sandpiper Gallery is locatedat 2019C Middle Street on

Sullivans Island (843-883-0200).

To preview the work in this show,

visit www.sandpipergallery.net.

Our bond with natureworkS In oIl by beth mclean anD leSlIe pratt- thomaS

provIDeD by the SanDpIper Gallery

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Loggerhead mothers are amazing in theirdetermination to reproduce. A wonderfulexample of this is McClellan, a 227 lb.

female who was rescued near McClellanvillein the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

on June 21st. In spite of being tangled in arope from a crab trap and being hit by a boatpropeller, she continues to perpetuate herthreatened species of sea turtle.

When she was brought into the TurtleHospital at the South Carolina Aquarium,manager Kelly Thorvalson and veterinarianShane Boylan were shocked to see her largeright front ipper outside of the container

where she was housed. The rope wound wassevere enough to cause it to fall off. She alsohad been hit on her rear carapace by a boat

propeller sometime during the last month. This wound was already beginning to heal.Shanes suspicion that she was in that areato nest proved to be true when after midnighton June 25th she started laying her eggs in

her tank of shallow water.Normally sea turtle eggs do not survive tohatch if they are not laid in the warm beachsand. But the night staff alerted the dedicatedinterns at the Turtle Hospital who carefullyplaced them in several ve gallon bucketsas the 119 eggs appeared. The Island Turtle

Team has had experience with getting eggsout of the water. On June 15, 2007 a nest

was ooded early in the morning at the 18thgreen of the Links Course in Wild Dunes.Because we immediately pulled them out ofthe water in their ooded nest site and placedthem in a new spot in a dune at Ocean Point,they experienced an 86.3% hatch success 59days later.

Permission was sought and received

from DuBose Grifn, the states Sea TurtleCoordinator for the SC Department of NaturalResources to place McClellans eggs in thesand on the Isle of Palms. Aquarium staffand volunteers along with Island Turtle Teammembers had the joyful task of carefullyputting them in their new home the next day.

However, there are still unansweredquestions. McClellan seems to be strong, buteven if she recovers from her injuries, will shebe able to crawl up the beach with only one

front ipper to lay eggs in the dunes in future years? Digging an egg chamber would notbe a problem for her because sea turtles usetheir rear ippers for this. Would the stress ofher injuries have prevented these eggs frombeing viable and developing? This question

will be answered within the next two months.

We will all be waiting and hoping that herhatchlings will appear.

July 8, 201118

McClllans eggs Find a Saf Homby mary prInGle

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photobybarbaraberGworf

nature and wildlife

NESTING UPDATE:

As of June 29th we have 12 false crawlsand 21 nests 20 on the Isle of Palmsand one on Sullivans Island.Mary Pringle, Project LeaderIsland Turtle Team


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19July 8, 2011

Broken windows and glass

chards propelled throughout

your home can damage yourfurniture, paintings, walls,

increase the likelihood of your

roof blowing off, and result in

extensive water damage. This

type of damage can be costly

and heartbreaking. Precious

items can be ruined. Expensive

furniture and oors can be

tarnished. No one wants this to

happen.

A heavy hurricane season is

predicted for coastal areas in

2011. Fortunately, we can all

plan ahead and take steps to

ease suffering from a hurricane.

One good way to plan aheadis to put a safety glass system

into place. Safety glass provides

homeowners with many benets:

Less risk of injury from ying

glass shards.

Enhanced weather seal of

your home. If the seal can be

maintained, roofs are less likely

to be blown off, and it is more

likely your home can be saved.

Reduced damage from water,

high winds, and ying debris.Maintenance-free protection

that is passive, invisible, and

works for you 24 hours a day.

Safety glass has proven its

worth in protecting people and

property from earthquakes,

hurricanes, ooding, and

tornadoes. Some safety glass

has been tested to withstand

winds up to 140mph with

continuing impact. It can also

be used in many counties in

lieu of impact glass, shutters,

or plywood. Serving Charleston

and surrounding areas for over

10 years. To learn more about the 3M

Safety & Security Window Film

System, call Coastal Companies

Glass Tinting at: 888-TINT-

NOW (888-846-8669). www.

windowtintingcharleston.com

The Little Blue heron is a

small heron, which can be

found year-round on the

Southeastern and Gulf Coasts.

Its range spans from the coast of

Maine south to Brazil. Althoughit has a wide range, the Audubon

Society estimates its total

population to be a mere 150,000.

Forty years ago, the population

was more than double its current

size. The main factor in its

decline is loss of wetland habitat.

Little Blue herons forage in

shallow water in marshes, ponds,

estuaries, and other wetland

habitats. They feed on small sh,

crustaceans, and amphibians.

They nest in colonies (a.k.a.

rookeries) alongside egrets,

wood storks, and anhingas.

Oftentimes, these rookeries are

located on small islands within

ponds. Adults are a rich blue with

maroon feathers around the neck

area. They are often confused

with tri-colored herons, which

have white on their necks and

bellies and some brown on their

upper backs and neck.

Juvenile Little blue herons are

completely white and are easily

confused with snowy egrets.

Juveniles that forage alongside

snowy egrets are more successful

in hunting. They remain white

for about a year and as they molt

into their adult plumage, theybecome speckled.

Blue Heron

Little Blue Heronby Sarah DIaz

3M Safety Film:protectIon from hurrIcaneS

anD vIolent weather

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Kids, send your guess for this weeks EyeSpy to: [email protected]

or call 886-NEWS. Please include your

mailing address with your submission.

Do you know what this is?

No one correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy! The rst 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

IOP 5K Beach Run/Walk

Saturday, July 23rd at 8:00amYouth Fun Runs begin at9:00am5K Run/walk - $25Youth Fun Runs - $10Register atwww.iop.net

Theater Camp (9-16yrs)

August 1 August 12$150/$1559:00am NoonCampers will learn fundamentalsof stage performance and audi-tion techniques

Lacrosse Camp ( Boys 7-18yrs)

July 18 July 229:00am Noon$125/$130Campers will learn passing,catching and shooting tech-niquesParticipants will need to bringstick, helmet, gloves, shoulderand elbow pads.

Lacrosse Camp (Girls 7-18)

July 25 July 299:00am Noon$125/$130Campers will learn passing,catching and shooting tech-niquesParticipants will need to bringstick, helmet, gloves, shoulder

and elbow pads.

Dodgeball Pick Up Game

Wednesday, July 133:45pm 5:00pmFree

Friday Night Spikes

Friday, July 8

6:00pm Co-Ed Ages 10 -127:0pm Co-Ed Ages 13 16Friday, July 15

6:00pm Co-Ed ages 5-97:00pm Boys Only ages 8-13$10 per athlete

Adult Hip Hop

Thursdays, 7:00pm$10 per class

Barre Fitness

Mondays 9:15am$10 per class

evnts at th IOp RcHo you

had a hay4th of July!


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It has been twenty-two years since our

last devastating hurricane hit here in the

Lowcountry. Since then, most of the trees,

shrubbery and evidence of its devastation

have been erased. Living in coastal South

Carolina we should always keep in mind thata hurricane can be upon us in just a matter of

days. That is why now is the time to prepare

your home, yard, and a contingency plan in

case of a major hurricane.

Some trees that you might consider

trimming or cutting include branches that

touch the home or roof. These should be

removed to at least 10 feet from the home.

If we get a mild hurricane or tropical storm,

these branches can sway in the wind and

break windows and remove shingles. You

should also inspect the rest of your trees for

any unhealthy trees or dead branches that

may fall. Even in a small windstorm they

can become dislodged or break the tree and

cause serious damage to your home, lawn, orautomobile.

Trees that are disproportionately weighted

to one side or the other should be leveled out

for a better balance in case they are pushed

by the wind. On your larger trees you may

also wish to thin out the canopy. This will

allow the tree to handle more wind because

the surface area of the canopy is not so thick.

Thinning the canopy also has a secondary

affect of allowing more sunlight to reach the

plants below it. If you look under a large tree

and see nothing but dirt, you most likely

have a shade problem for that section of the

lawn. Something will almost always grow beit grass, weeds or plants if enough sunlight is

present.

This time of year is also a good time to have

a contingency plan for how you are going to

secure your property in the event of a major

hurricane or storm. Right now, while there is

no storm brewing off the coast, materials to

protect your windows and doors are relatively

cheap and easy to obtain. Once a hurricane

warning occurs all companies that supply

these products have a hard time keeping up

with demand.

In the event of a major storm, the windows

and doors will need to be secured quickly

and efciently. You may want to consider

precutting ply board to t over your windows

and doors, and spray painting the location ofeach board to match with the correct window

or door, then had them stacked neatly

underneath the home. Its a good idea to

place the boards on top of some cinderblocks

to prevent moisture and terminate damage.

Also, remember to consider where you

want to store your outdoor furniture, plants,

statues, etc. as they may become airborne

during heavy winds. Most customers prefer

to have these items stored away in a closed off

area such as a garage.

Waiting until the last twenty-four hours

to install hurricane protection can often be a

recipe for disaster. On the other hand, putting

them up too early can be a waste of time and

money due to the fact the hurricane maynever hit. This is why having well marked and

pre-fabed material is so crucial if you live in

the Low country.

For more information about hurricane

protection and services provided by Pleasant

Landscapes, call James Parker at 843-886-

9314 or go to www.pleasantlandscapes.com.

Hurricane Season is Upon UsprovIDeD by pleaSant lanDScapeS

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Its spooky, romantic, swaying, and

quintessentially southern: Spanish moss

is a plant shrouded in mystery. What

follows is Spanish Moss 101, a brief course

on this fascinating epiphyte. (Dont worry,

there wont be a quiz.) The plants literally drip from trees. Just

about any tree will do, although Spanish moss

is rarely seen on pines. The plants are true

epiphytes, merely indicating that they grow

upon other plants, commonly draped in breezy

festoons. Its stems are long and threadlike,

with linear leaves. The plants generally dont

have roots at all, and are easily dislodged or

blown out of trees. The stems and leaves are

covered with tiny, silvery hairs that are goodat absorbing water. After rains, the plants are

somewhat greenish.

One of the most common misconceptions

of this plant is that it is a parasite. In fact, the

plants are not at all attached to the interior of

their host tree, like a true parasite, such as

mistletoe. Spanish moss is perfectly capable

of manufacturing its own food through

photosynthesis, thank you, and has no need

to tap into the resources of its host.

Not being a parasite, it does no direct harm

at all to the tree on which it occurs, although

particularly heavy growths could conceivably

block sunlight, or cause limbs to break.

Being an epiphyte, however, it does require

something to grow on, and if it falls onto theground, its doomed. (Sometimes it gets itself

onto fences or telephone lines, but it doesnt

survive on these very long. It needs a tree.) It

can be transferred to a tree in your yard, and

some people (not me) have success in growing

it well inland from the coast.

Spanish moss is NOT from Spain, although

it was associated with Spanish explorers of

the New World, especially in Florida and the

Gulf Coast. Our plant is native from Virginia

(Virginia Beach seems to be its northern range

limit) to Mexico, and through much of Central

and South America.

Neither is it a moss. In a botanical sense,

mosses are non-vascular plants, usually

quite small, that reproduce not by owersand seeds, but by spores (like a fern). Spanish

moss is a perfectly good owering plant, and

botanists classify it as a bromeliad, and thus

related to pineapple. Like all owering plants,

of course, it makes owers. The owers are

tiny and very easily overlooked.

They have a certain miniscule charm,

though, with three tiny yellowish petals,

and producing a sweet, delicate fragrance.

Following the owers, slender, elongated

capsules ripen to a shiny brown, maybe

an inch long. These split open along three

seams, releasing very tiny, uffy seeds,

which oat through the warm, magnolia-

drenched evenings to lodge in the bark of an

accommodating live oak.John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore

Herbarium at the University of South Carolina,

in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a

public service, the Herbarium offers free plant

identications. For more information on this

service, visit www.herbarium.org

or call 803-777-8196.

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Mystery plant 101by John nelSon

Answer:Spanishmoss,Tillandsiausneoides

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