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In spite of dreary chilly weatheron April 20, the Island Turtle

Team's rst Loggerhead Lessons

event on the beach was a huge

success. Seventy children along with

about fty of their parents or other

adults attended and by the lookson their faces, we are sure they hada good time while learning about

sea turtles and the Turtle Team'sefforts to conserve them. Some ofthe information was taught on the

parents' level as well. Fifteen youthvolunteers helped with registration

and acted as "predators" on thebeach while children pretended tobe loggerhead hatchlings trying to

escape their grasp.

This effort was coordinated for

the Turtle Team by Anne Bauer and

Catherine Malloy. Our thanks go

to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

#3137 and the Windjammer for the

use of their downstairs spaces and

also to Whole Foods and Publix for

donating to this event.

Little LoggerheadsLearn about Lights Out

By MAry Pringle

On April 13, friends, families, and neighbors from all over

the islands gathered at the top of the mound for the

second annual Round on the Mound to help supportthe Sullivans Island Park Foundation. The Songwriters in

the Round, a group of talented professional musicians from

Nashville, donated their time and talent to provide live musicat the event and helped the park foundation raise $43,000!

Musicians from the Songwriters in the

Round provided live entertainment.

Successful Sounds fromRound on the Mound

Sullivan's RestaurantTaco MamacitaHome Team BBQThe Co-OpTriangle Char+BarCafe MedleyHigh ThymePoe'sThe BoathouseDunleavy'sJ PaulzSponsors in KindBuzzOff -spraying

ProLegalCopiesLucky DogPublishing: Island Eye NewsPalmetto BrewingHalf Moon OutttersBottlesHughes RentalsNature's CallingBronze SponsorsDurst Family MedicineYard WorksThe Jones Company

Phillip Smith, GeneralContractorHerlong and AssociatesAB Hawk, MD, LLCPrimetime FitnessSilver SponsorsBrown ContractorsTim Reese, Dunes PropertiesMaid BrigadePoe'sBeachside Realty

Nicky Bluestein and BarryKrellSchirmer Insurance GroupCharleston GI, Theodore G.Gourdin, M.D.Sea Island BuildersDaly and SawyerCharlie Hamrick, KellerWilliamsExclusive PropertiesIlderton Contractors

The Parks Foundation would like to thank

generous sponsors that helped make theevent possible:

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The Park Foundation Board Members host another successful Round on the Mound for

the second year in a row.

(top) Georgia Hume, Dean Rosamilia, and

Neely Hume, little loggerheads, learned all

sorts of fascinating information to help care

for our fragile environment.

(above) This little loggerhead measures to

see which sea turtle length is closest to her

height. Photos By steve rosAMiliA


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Letters to the Editor...

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hould promoting a businessin the rear window of a carbe considered unauthorized

advertising? Its a debate thatssparked recent controversy onthe Isle of Palms in the wake ofDennis Samuelsons little green

car display.Samuelson, the owner of

Carolina Coastal Properties LLC,uses the back window of his

Smart Car to don the logo for hiscompany, which until recently hasbeen parked outside his businessfacing the busy intersection at the

Connector and Palm Boulevard.Last month, City ofcialsinformed the business owner that

he could face a $1,000 daily neas his parked car violated a Cityordinance prohibiting advertising

signage on the island.As I understand, the intent

of the ordinance is to preventsomeone from buying a car

and planting it somewhere,Samuelson said, at the April Isleof Palms Council meeting. Thatwas never my intent. That car

was primarily purchased becauseit got 40 miles per gallon.

Mayor Cronin and Councilmembers agreed that the

ordinance should undergoscrutiny, and the City attorneywill look closely at the intent of

the law over coming weeks. Thesign ordinance passed by Isle ofPalms City Council in 1994 has

worked well for the community,resulting in an island unclutteredwith a lot of commercial signage,said Council member Michael

Loftus. I am not in favor ofmaking changes that wouldallow commercial interest toincrease promotional activity

that degrades the beauty of ourisland.

Any changes to the ordinancewill go through the Planning

Commission before beingpresented to City Council with anal recommendation.

Dear Editor,

Some interesting ndings havecome from a recent survey sent tomost SI residents and they shouldprovide important backgroundfor the coming election forSullivans Island Council. I didnot receive a survey from the so

called SIGHT but on reading thequestions SIGHT put together,they cover every issue that votersshould consider and offer allopportunities for valuable inputfor those not up for re-election.

They cover the key issues of howwe view our community and whatis important for future leadership,

vision and transparency. It istroubling that only a very smallnumber of respondents thinkSullivan's Island is a "place ofleadership and vision."

Although we cannot replaceIsland leadership, there maybe an opportunity to redirectdecision-making and allow theIsland at large to have a say May7. A large voter participation that

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votes only where there is a realchance for change might includeballots with only a WRITE INfor Mayor. Perhaps we shouldtake a page from other countrieswhere there is one party incontrol and citizens are alloweda no condence vote when theexisting single party no longerrepresents.

The ideal Council member or

candidate on our ballot would bewilling to look at all Council issuesobjectively and recuse themselveswhere there is conict of intereststemming from ownership ofextensive SI real estate, directinvolvement in SIE School andwho have real estate intereststhat prohibit an objective viewof accreted land managementand environmental safety. Thereis room for compromise on allthese issues and no cast in stoneapproach will bring us backtogether.

Rick ReedSullivans Island

_____________________________Dear Editor,

I appreciate the Island Eye Newsproviding residents some insightinto the candidates running forSullivans Island ofces. I applaud

those candidates who are willingto serve. So, its not lightly I offerpublic criticism. However, I feelcompelled to comment on Mr.Perkiss response regarding therebuilding of the proposed school.

I know politicians provide a littlespin on events, but Mr. Perkisstake on how the school lease wasnegotiated is a bit much. Ignoringthe many hours Council spent inexecutive session outside thepublic view, he touts the many

open meetings garnering publicinput, etc. What he doesnt sayis how many folks asked Councilfor a smaller school and wereblown off; totally ignored; or,if too persistent, vilied. ManyIslanders with great ideas andcredentials simply stopped goingto the open meetings of whichMr. Perkis is so proud.

How much inuence did Mr.Perkis exert on the School Boardduring the lease negotiation?

They got virtually all they askedfor a 74,000 square foot buildingand a 500-student capacity.Despite the many calls for asmaller school, Mr. Perkis and

this Council couldnt nd a wayto reduce the size of the schoolone square foot, not one, out of74,000! Nor could the capacity bereduced by one student!

Weve all heard, some evenbelieve, Council was faced withthis school or no school due to

a School Board policy regarding500 student minimums. Weknow now there is NO voted-onofcial School Board policy onthis matter. In fact, seems morerecently the School Board reallylikes small schools in Awendaw once the demands of thecommunity were heard. Thereremain well over 200 empty seatsat two elementary schools near toSullivans Island. So, the Islandoffers up a $25M property and

this is the best deal we can strikewith the School Board? Really?Maybe such a controversial

issue should be voted on Islandwide. Forgetaboutit! Mr. Perkis,despite a certied petition forreferendum regarding school sizesitting before him, ignored thepetition and signed the lease. Thatlegal issue is now being fought inthe courts; the rst bout resultedin defeat for the Town, and moredefeats are likely to follow. Notto worry, the Town seems quitewilling to spend more of your taxmoney than theyve already spenton this effort to keep its owncitizens from voting.

Finally, I noticed Mr. Perkisdidnt offer in his response hisviews on those who opposethe proposed mega-school. Ina video produced by schoolproponents, available on theInternet, he intimates that thoseof us opposed to the current

plans must somehow be againstoutsiders, are selsh, elitistand worse. You get the picture.What rubbish! As insulting as itis wrong, it is as divisive to thecommunity as it is offensive.

When the school rebuildingprocess started the objectiveof most all Islanders was areasonably sized and sitedrebuilding of SIES with citizenparticipation and the residentialatmosphere of the Island

protected. What did the Perkis-ledCouncil deliver? Size and siting.11 feet elevated Yorktown sizedschool for 500 students on frontbeach. Citizens input, certainlynot by secret ballot! Negotiationswith the School Board, see above.

Transparency, the only thingtransparent was the lack of it.Respect for varying views checkout the video.

As much as I think the Perkis-led Council botched the rebuildingplan, the major issue for me is theright to petition and vote, a vote,which has been denied. Comesnow Mr. Perkis who wants youto votefor him. Think about

that. Ill be writing in Carl Smithsname for Mayor on May 7, as willmany other Islanders!

John WinchesterSullivans Island


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Tennis players have been taking over the Lowcountry ever sincethe conclusion of the Family Circle Cup tournament on DanielIsland. For many tennis players, playing the game pain free is

a luxury. Carol Wilson, a 4.0 league player with the Legend Oaksteam explains, I played with tennis elbow for years. I wore thesleeves, the tape, anything I thought would help. I did not want togive up the game. Finally the pain associated with tennis elbowforced Wilson to put the racket down. She rst tried physical therapywithout any results.

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Wilson had the FAST procedure performed in December, and hasalready been back on the court hitting tennis balls. While she isthree months out from the procedure, assessment of patients forFAST continues six months beyond the date of surgery. Wilsonrecommends FAST to any tennis player playing through the pain.She states, The hardest thing is to put the racket down. I thoughtI could play through the pain. I now play pain free, it is like a newbeginning.Tips for Preventing Tennis Injuries

1. Warm up well before play. Muscles and tendons are like SillyPutty and stretch more when they are warm. Make sure to keep themuscles and tendons warm as you play.

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3. Condition for the activity by stretching and strengthening all themuscles used in the sport. Also, evaluate play techniques to makesure they are not irritating the condition.

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Fast Relief for Tennis ElbowBy Bright Mcconnell iii, MD


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Vacationers and northerners

arent the only ones

attracted to the beautiful

beaches of Sullivans Island.

Over the last week, professionals

from General Dynamics havebeen testing a military vehicle

off of our coast. The waters of

Sullivans Island provide ideal

environmental factors to test a

vehicle of this nature. Council

approved the testing back in

November, but for those beach-

goers unaware of the machine, it

proved to be quite a shock!

Tom Weber of Wappingers Falls, New

York gets an unexpected surprise on his

vacation to Sullivans Island.

Military Machine onSullivans Island

Photo By Cheryl Clark


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Dear Editor,

Wed like to thank all thosewho made the rst LoggerheadLessons a resounding successon the Isle of Palms. Despite thechilly weather, 70 youngsters andmany of their parents arrived atfront beach, where they attendedvarious classroom stations

to learn how the Loggerheadsea turtles nest on our barrierislands.

First, thanks to all the turtle

team members and youth

volunteers who donated their time

and talents in preparing, setting

up, and delivering their fun

lessons. Mission accomplished,

team! Secondly, thanks to The

Windjammer for the use of their

space and beach volleyball area.

Third, a huge thanks to our local

chapter of the VFW for donating

their lovely downstairs reception

hall for a staging area. The use of

this facility greatly enhanced thesuccess of our effort.

Lastly, thanks to all the kids for

wanting to take time for another

school day. Remember what

you learned from the puppet

show, kids: Lights out on the

beach!

Sincerely,Catherine Malloy and Anne BauerLoggerhead Lessons Cooordinators

Dear Editor,

If you're like me, your eyesmay glaze over at another letteror report regarding the Sullivan'sIsland Elementary SchoolLawsuit. But they shouldn't! Thekey issue in this battle is people'sright to vote under the state'sCitizen Referendum Law and thearrogance of a local governmentblocking this precious right thatAmericans have died for. This

story is much larger than a schoolin one community. If SullivansIsland can use taxpayer moneyto ght and ignore state lawwhats keeping your hometownofcials, your county ofcials andother elected ofcials from doingthe same thing next time andignoring the will of the people?It's clear that Washington isn'tthe only place where power goesto people's heads. Let SI TownCouncil know their actions aresetting a dangerous precedent.And thank you to the bravepeople ghting this ght for all ofus who believe in the right to vote

and rule of law.

Dan KrosseSullivans Island

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Dear Editor, and Mr. MikePerkis, Sullivans IslandCouncilman and MayoralCandidate,

As we all now know CharlestonCounty School Board has the

exibility and the capability tosupport schools of any size. Wealso now know the CharlestonCounty School Board redistrictingplan, although in a holdingpattern, only has just over 200students allocated for SIES. Weadditionally now know that youand the rest of the Town Councildo not have the authority todecide on the validity of a certiedand registered petition.

Also Town Council has spent

thousands of dollars on legal feesobjecting the latter point and evenif insurance is covering ongoingexpenses this will be reected inhigher premiums going forwardwhose cost will be borne by thetaxpayers of this island.

Your sworn duty is to do whatis best for the residents of thisisland, therefore I respectfullyrequest you reverse your course.Call a special Town Councilmeeting well before and ask yourfellow Council members to concurwith a motion from yourself tohold a referendum regarding thesmaller school at the earliestopportunity.

Should you decide againstthis course of action you areobviously by default going onofcial record and informing theresidents of Sullivans Island,

your constituents, that not onlyare you asking for their votefor your personal ambition butsimultaneously denying theirright to a vote and you dont carehow much of their taxes youspend in the process.

I look forward to a meeting andyour response.

SincerelyJames E. MarianskiSullivans Island

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Mayoral Candidate Mike Perkisprovided the following responseto the above letter, also sent tohim, in an ofcial release to theIsland Eye News:

I am in receipt of your [letter]and as you might imagine,disagree with your contentions.

The six Council memberssupporting the rebuilding of SIESremain condent that the courtwill ultimately decide in favor of

the Town that no referendum isrequired.

Mike Perkis___________________________

Dear Editor,

As Council Member and currentcandidate for Mayor of SullivansIsland, Mike Perkis stated after

Judge Dennis ruling, the Towndid not expect to win its motion

to dismiss the Plaintiffs case.They apparently knew it wasa long shot. For all taxpayers,thats a truly unfortunate andvery expensive attitude to takeand sadly reects SullivansIsland Town Councils blinddetermination to steadfastly resistany valid challenge to its legallylimited authority, regardless ofthe cost to its constituents.

At this point, especially ascapacity and redistricting wasand still is being discussed, agreat deal is still very, very unclearwith regard to how the actual dealon the school for Sullivans Islandwas made. It is not clear when or

how the negotiations rst started.It is not clear when or how thenegotiations were conducted. Itis not clear who from SullivansIsland and who from the SchoolDistrict actually participated andhad decision making authority. Itis not clear why other reasonablelocations were not properlyinvestigated and considered. It isnot clear who ultimately draftedthe lease. It is not clear if, how,or why any changes were made tothe lease during the negotiations.It is not clear why governmentofcials have incorrectly arguedthat it would be illegal for theschool to be smaller. Why werent

all conicts of interest consideredand properly addressed? Why aredocumented capacity issues withour waste water system not beingpublicly addressed? Why wasthe lease was drafted in such away to excuse the building fromgoing through the normal designreview process? Was this anincentive that the Town Counciloffered? Was this a factor that theCharleston County School Board




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discussed and considered? Whywas a legal certied petition,signed by over 200 residents,ignored by town Council evenwhen it was presented prior to theratication of the lease? Certainly

Town Council has been advisedby their costly legal team, thatit does not have that authority.Why hasnt a referendum been

held? So much for transparency.For all citizens who followthe rule of law, there is a legalmeans by which any apparentambiguous action by our electedofcials can and should be calledinto question. Our country pridesitself on a system of checks andbalances that must be honoredand respected by our electedofcials. Unfortunately, nonerelated to this important decisionhave been acknowledged oradhered to. In light of the Courtsrecent favorable ruling, andwith an additional groundswellof broad support, we intend topursue the facts from all involved

to wherever they may lead. Wewill uncover the truth, and insistthat the rule of law is respectedby all on Sullivans Island. Wewill continue to challenge the

Towns belligerent insistence thattheir own constituents are notentitled to a vote. Our petition isvalid this is Democracy 101. LetSullivans Island Vote.

Martha SmithKathy and Will PostSullivans Island

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Dear Editor,

If The Truth Be KnownThe Charleston county school

board has mandated that any newschool constructed in the countymust serve at least 500 students.Construction specications,based on national best practices,must be adhered to when buildingany new school.

A vocal minority of SullivansIsland residents proposed areferendum. This referendumstated that the specications ofthe Sullivans Island elementaryschool building be no larger thanthe previous school building. Tomeet construction specications,

only 200 students could beaccommodated by a school ofthis size. Voting on building aschool for 200 students when theCharleston County school boardhas mandated a 500-studentminimum invalidates thisreferendum. This groupcomplained that their right tovote on this referendum wasdenied, but in reality they wererequesting an action that couldnot happen. Therefore, our voterrights have not, in any way, beencompromised.

Life long resident,Catherine M. CurtisSullivans Island

Dear Editor,

I moved to Sullivans Island tenyears ago. Carl Smith has beenthe Mayor on Sullivans Island forthe past eight years. There hasbeen a constant war on this smallisland since Carl Smith has beenMayor. The residents of SullivansIsland have endured the war overthe accreted land, the war overdogs on the beach, the war oversmoking, the war over whistlingand singing on public streets(hard to believe), the war overpublic parking, the war overSullivans Island ElementarySchool...the list goes on.

It is time for Sullivans Islandto move forward with a newMayor and a Town Council thatdoesnt start wars by refusing toface changes, but works togetherto resolve problems. I sincerelyappreciate Mike Perkis and JerryKaynard stepping up and leading,with the rst step in resolving theaccreted land war - an agreementto target 12 invasive species inthe entire area. Thankfully we do

have leaders on our island whobelieve in positive progress andcompromise.

Many historical wars havebeen fought on Sullivans Island.Unfortunately, for the past eight

years many non-historical warshave been started by Carl Smith.A write in vote for Carl Smith is avote to continue his wasteful andnonproductive bureaucracy.

Manda M. PolettiSullivan's Island

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Dear Editor,

We enthusiastically supportMike Perkis for mayor of SullivansIsland. He has shown steadfastleadership in his 8 years on TownCouncil. During this time, Mikehas championed accountability,transparency, accessibility,and clear communication. Heanswers questions directly andconsistently. He is available byemail, phone, and in person.He communicates signicantchanges such as the bridgereconstruction and school rebuildand design meetings with massneighborhood emails. Within 4

years, Mike earned the respect

and trust of fellow elected councilmembers as he was selectedto serve as Mayor Pro Tem, aposition to serve in role of Mayorwhen he is absent.

Our Town Council membersvolunteer extensive time andenergy considering an exhaustivenumber of projects and issueswith our naturally limitedresources. They process multiplevarying perspectives and opinionsat public forums. Often these havebecome heated and personal.Regardless, our council membersprovide decision and steadfastleadership for our robust anddynamic town. Mike Perkis has

demonstrated public serviceand leadership that is clear,

consistent, and accountable.He keeps business acumen andfamily-focused vision on the table.In our busy personal lives, it isreassuring to know that we canrely on outstanding neighbors tocontinue to volunteer their timeand attention to serve as ourleaders.

VOTE MIKE PERKIS FORMAYOR on Tuesday May 7!

Tam PsenkaMike PsenkaPeter C. deVito, MDPam deVitoSullivans Island

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Dear Editor,

A tragedy is an unfortunateevent that ends in a disaster.

When the Sullivans IslandTown Council ignored theIslands residents' certiedpetition for a referendumregarding the proposed SullivansIsland Elementary School (SIES),

a tragedy was set in motion.Unfortunately, our town councilforgot their rst obligationis to the voters of SullivansIsland, not to the voters of othermunicipalities or CharlestonCounty, and it certainly is notto the Charleston County SchoolDistrict (SIES). The proponentsof the new much larger SIESare not concerned with how itmight affect our quaint rural-likeIsland. They only want the newschool as quickly as possible andat any cost. It is understandableSullivans Island parents wantthe best for their children, just asI did when my daughter attended

SIES, but as responsible leadersof our community, it is our dutyto represent all of our residentsand our quality of life. The CCSDhas been motivated to build one-size-ts-all schools with littleregard to the impact the newschool will have on a small townlike ours. The Town brought $20to $25 million in town-ownedproperty to the table and failed tonegotiate anything in return. Themajority of the student populationfor the new school will come fromother communities who did notoffer anything in the way of acontribution to match ours. We

have a long history of a smallcommunity school here. I wantto continue that history, and Idid not think it was necessary tosacrice our Island. Now, we hearCCSD is open to smaller schoolsin smaller communities like ours,and the 500-student minimumpolicy was never voted upon bythe CCSD Board; therefore, it isnot really a policy. If our towncouncil had not acquiesced soeasily to the all-or-nothing- at-all mantra from some individualsand the CCSD, we could havecreated a solution that wouldhave appealed to everyone.

It was wrong for town council to

sign the lease with CCSD withoutcalling for the referendum, and

that is why I refused to sign it.I have heard some are

questioning why I did not le torun for mayor again. It was myhope that the right candidate formayor would step forward, and ifI were in the race, he or she wouldnot run. This did not happen,and while I was concerned, I hadmade my decision. Suddenly,residents from all over the Islandbegan asking me if I would serve ifI won as a write-candidate. I haveserved the residents of SullivansIsland for twenty-six years, and insome small way, I have managedto make our island the great placeit is today. Through experience, Ihave learned every decision madeby the town council impactseveryone in some way. Thiswas true with the rehabilitationof the Ben Sawyer Bridge andmaintaining our own water andsewer system. It is also true ofthe new SIES. Without leadershipin the right direction, all we haveaccomplished can be lost.

For these reasons, I willcontinue as mayor if that is the

will of the people. If elected, Iwill continue to serve all theIslands residents, respect ourtowns employees, and valuetheir advice and contributions.I will not micromanage the towndepartments, as they are underthe direction of our excellent townadministrator. I truly believe withall of us working together, wecan avert the potential tragedy oflosing the community we hold sodear.

Carl SmithSullivans Island

___________________________

Dear Editor,

Holding a Vote, Having a VoiceWhat irony! Judge Markley

Dennis ruled in favor of theSullivans Island petitionerson March 8, but the SullivansIsland Town Council still refusesto hold a vote as required by thepetitionall the while puttingup signs asking residents tovote for THEM in the upcomingelection! In other words, give

Town Council your vote, but donot expect to have a voiceevenon critical issues that will impacteveryone on Sullivans Island for

generations to come.Show your support for holdinga vote and having a voice onSullivans lsland! Bumperstickers are availableLET SIVOTE. If you would like a bumpersticker, contact [email protected].

For the latest information on thelawsuit, go to www.sischoolvote.org. The legal documentssubmitted to the Court are linkedon the site.

Barbara SpellSullivan's Island



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May Island Eye CalendarMay 3riday, May 3

rty at the Pointrty at the Point is Charlestonsemier Happy Hour Concertering a full cash bar alongth the best live music inwn. Featuring Dangermufn

th Old You. 5:30 9:30 p.m.harleston Harbor Resort andarina on Patriots Point. Tickets- $7. For more info, visit

arlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

he Biggest Loser Casting Call

e popular NBC reality serieshe Biggest Loser is launching11-city, cross-country search tod new contestants for the nextition of the hit show. Individuals

ho have at least 80 lbs. to losee encouraged to apply for thew season. Compete for a grandize of $250,000. Candidatesust be at least 18 years of age

d legal residents of the Unitedates. For more info, visit www.c.com/casting and www.ebiggestlosercasting.com. 10m. 6 p.m. The Music Farm. 32n Street, Downtown Charleston.

aturday, May 4

ount Pleasant Pier Fishing

urnament: Kahuna on theooper

Enter the spring's largest shing

tournament with prizes awardedfor the following categories: AdultAngler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler(12 & under), Senior Angler (60+),and Total Weight of Five Fish. On-site registration begins at 6 a.m.Tournaments held rain or shine.An adult chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.$12/$9 CCR Discount. 6 a.m. 4p.m. For more info, call 762-9946.

Charleston County Waterparks Open

Splash Island in Mount Pleasant,Splash Zone on James Island,and Whirlin Waters in NorthCharleston open for weekends onlybeginning today. For details, visitwww.splashparks.com.

Sunday, May 5

Bulls Island Beach Drop

This 50-minute naturalist ledboating tour travels through CapeRomain National Wildlife RefugeSalt marsh estuary. Explore thebeach at your own pace and visitthe shore bird rookery. NorthBeach is full of sand dollars,whelks, and more. Garris Landing,Awendaw. To register and for moreinfo, call 884-7684 or visit www.bullsislandferry.com.

Monday, May 6

Mount Pleasant Artists Guild

MeetingThe speaker for the eveningwill be Louisa Ballou, the 2011Scholarship winner. Louisa willupdate us on her art. This year'sscholarship winner, Sarah Pitts,will be announced. Sarah plans tomajor in medical illustration. TheMPAG has painting groups thatmeet meeting on Wednesday andThursday mornings from 9 12.New members welcome. Social at6:30 p.m. followed by meeting at7 p.m. Mount Pleasant MunicipalCenter, 100 Ann Edwards Lane,Mt. Pleasant. For more info, call388-5425.

Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim

TryoutsSee article on page 20.

tueSday

, May

7Election DayDont forget to vote!

Sun and Suds: Sunglasses Trunk

Show and Beer TastingWhat better way to start yoursummer than by getting that newpair of shades while enjoying somedelicious beer? Join The VisionCenter at Seaside Farms for adesigner sunglasses trunk showfeaturing Maui Jim, Jimmy Choo,Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Carerra,and more! Enjoy complimentarybeer tasting and Brixx pizza. 30percent off lenses. Enter to winprizes. For more info, call 388-6200 or visit www.facebook.com/visionseaside. 5 7 p.m. 1956Long Grove Drive, Mt. Pleasant.

thurSday, May 9

Pups, Yups, and Food TrucksYou and your pup are invited tojoin us after work at PalmettoIslands County Park for live musicfrom Dave Landeo, beverages,

and a food truck rodeo! All dogsmust remain on leash. No outsidealcohol or coolers permitted. 4 7p.m. 444 Needlerush Pkwy, MtPleasant.

Friday, May 10

Party at the PointParty at the Point is CharlestonsPremier Happy Hour Concertoffering a full cash bar alongwith the best live music in town.Featuring Long Miles, College ofCharleston Graduation Party.5:30 9:30 p.m. CharlestonHarbor Resort and Marinaon Patriots Point. Tickets$5 - $7. For more info, visitcharlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

Saturday, May 11

Babysitting Course at IOP Rec

DepartmentClass will prepare teens for

babysitting. Learn rst aid,nutrition and baby care.Bring a pencil, paper, bag lunchand drink. Register at www.lowcountryredcross.org. Instructor:American Red Cross. 9 a.m. 4p.m. Isle of Palms Rec Department.24 28th Avenue, Isle of Palms.

Moms Run on Daniel Island

Honor moms everywhere bysupporting a cause that helpswomen and their families sufferingfrom postpartum depression in thelowcountry. 10th Annual 5k andFamily Fun Day. Enjoy music, freefood, a jump castle, putt-putt golf,face painting, crafts and games.Race begins at 8 a.m. BlackbaudStadium, Daniel Island. For moreinformation and registrationdetails, visit www.ppdsupport.org/moms-run.

International Migratory Bird Day

Celebrate International MigratoryBird Day with special migrationactivities and the unveiling ofthe nation's rst radar-enhanced

raptor viewing observation deck atthe Center for Birds of Prey. $12adults, $10 youth. 10 a.m. 5

p.m. 4872 Seewee Road, Awendaw.

Sunday, May 12

Happy Mothers DayDont forget to wish your mom aHappy Mothers Day! Celebrate bytaking her out to brunch or lunchat some of our local restaurants.

WedneSday, May 15

Recycle

Dance Under the Stars

People with special needs and theirfamilies and friends are invitedto an unforgettable night on thepier! Dance the night away underthe stars while enjoying yourfavorite music. Tickets are limited.A registered and paid chaperoneis required for participants ages15 and under. 6 8 p.m. MountPleasant Pier. $5/$4 CCR.

thurSday, May 16

Sensational Seining at IOP

County ParkGain a new perspective oncreatures of the surf zone.

Anchovy, kingsh, pompano,

stingray, crab, and squid have allshown up in our net. Come outand meet some of your waveboundneighbors. 5 6:30 p.m. $9/$7CCR members. Ages 6 and up.Isle of Palms County Park, 1 14thAvenue.

Friday, May 17

Party at the PointParty at the Point is CharlestonsPremier Happy Hour Concertoffering a full cash bar alongwith the best live music intown. Featuring The Blue Dogs.5:30 9:30 p.m. CharlestonHarbor Resort and Marinaon Patriots Point. Tickets$5 - $7. For more info, visitcharlestonpartyatthepoint.com.

Saturday, May 18

Beach Lovers Book Club

Join neighbors and friends as thebook club discusses One ThousandWhite Women: the Journals of MayDodd By Jim Fergus. The bookclub meets on the third Saturdayof each month. 10:30 a.m. EdgarAllan Poe Library. 1921 Ion Ave,Sullivans Island. For more info,call 883-3914.

Serve Em Upfor East Cooper Meals on Wheels

Join your friends and tennis teamfor a round robin, pro-exhibition,refreshments, and live music. $25/play, $15/enjoy festivities without

play. 2 p.m. Wild Dunes TennisCenter. To register or for more info,call Beth Roth at 886-8295.

Shaggin on the CooperDust off your dancing shoes andget ready for summer and Shagginon the Pier! Live music will ll theair with local bands performingthroughout the season at theMount Pleasant Pier. All agesare invited. Food and beverageavailable for purchase. Gates openat 7 p.m. with music beginningat 8 p.m. Music by Port AuthorityBand. $10/$8 CCR discount.

Sunday, May 19

Charleston Sprint TriathlonThis 23rd annual run-swim-bievent is the rst of a ve-race

series. Race begins with a 600-yard freshwater swim in the laat James Island County Park,followed by a 12-mile bike ridethrough the paved paths of thepark, and nishes with a at

5k run. Athletes may sign up tparticipate in one or all of veraces throughout the summer.Fees start at $55 per race. 7 a.James Island County Park. Fomore info or to register, visit wwccprc.com.

Capers ECOrun

Barrier Island Eco Tours presethe Capers ECOrun, a 10k & 5beach run/walk fundraiser. Join this amazing natural experie

on one of the areas most pristi

and beautiful barrier islands. Fto Capers Island will depart froIOP Marina at 9 a.m. and returaround 12 p.m. $35/adults, $2kids. For more info, visit www.charlestonrunningclub.com.


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15May 3, 2013

fi nanci al

When the rate of printing currency exceeds the rate of GDPgrowth, then the value of that currency will be lower and canspark ination. The Feds policies, which have kept interest

rates near zero since 2009, are forcing investors to consider the need

to prepare for a policy reversal. To date, its not paid to ght theFed, or engage in strategies that typically do not perform well in lowinterest rate environments. Fighting the Fed may not have worked todate but there are ways to position a portfolio to prepare for a reversalwithout incurring excessive risk.A Monetary Phenomenon

Ination is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon inthe sense that it is and can be produced only by a more rapid increasein the quantity of money than in output. Milton Friedman

Dr. Milton Friedman is one of the most celebrated economists inhistory and his passion for free markets and smaller governmentwas relentless. Equally revered is his work on monetary policy andination.

Dr. Friedman is saying that if the rate of money being printed bya government exceeds the rate of GDP growth, or rate of economicgrowth for a country, then the value of that countrys currency will belower and ination will rise.

The ination rate in the U.S., measured by the Consumer PriceIndex (CPI), which is a basket of goods monitored by the governmenton a monthly basis for changes in prices, currently sits around 2.3%.

This gure states that if you put a $100 bill under your mattress,the purchasing power of that $100 will be 2.3% less one year fromnow (the cost to buy goods like food and clothing would have risen onaverage by 2.3% so now your $100 has the power to buy less).

A Hurdle Rate: InationLets take Argentina for an example. Their ination rate sits around

11%. Imagine you live in Buenos Aires and you are trying to build

wealth as an investor. Any investment return would need to exceed11% just to maintain the real value of your money invested. Hence,the ination rate in Argentina is also the hurdle rate, or the rate ofreturn you would need to exceed on your investments to not lose thepurchasing power of your money.

Lets head back to the U.S. and talk about the Federal ReserveBanks (Fed) interest rate policy. Due to the Feds Quantitative Easingprograms initiated back in 2009, interest rates are still sitting around0%, which has driven the yields on bank deposits and governmentbonds down to levels that are lower than the current rate of ination.For example, if you bought a 10-year treasury bond today, you wouldreceive an annual interest rate of approximately 1.8%. The problemis that with ination at 2.3%, you are still effectively losing 0.5% on

your investment (1.8% gain - 2.3% loss = -0.5% loss). The net resultis that investments in cash and government bonds actually destroypurchasing power in the current interest rate environment.The Ination Trade

The end of the Feds second round of quantitative easing in 2011pushed investors to bet interest rates would increase given the potentialfor higher ination. This maneuver is often called an ination trade,because central banks often raise interest rates to combat ination

and investors then attempt to position their portfolios in ways tobenet, or at the very minimum protect them from a rise in rates.Some examples of ination trades include: ReducingBondDuration Duration is the average maturity of

the bonds in a portfolio. For example, if duration of a portfoliois 5, then the average maturity of a bond in that portfolio is 5

years. The longer the duration of a bond, the more sensitive thatbond is to an increase in interest rates (if an investors moneyis locked up for a longer time period in an interest rate that islower than the current rate, that bond will be less desirablethan a new bond based on the new, higher rate).

TIPS Treasury Ination Protected Securities (TIPS) are a verypopular way to play an ination trade. The principal on TIPSrises in tandem with the U.S. CPI, so an investor is protectedfrom the scenario of being locked into a xed rate in a risinginterest rate environment.

FloatingRateNotes These are bonds with a variable interestrate that typically adjusts every 6 months and are designed toprotect investors against a rise in interest rates, however thesebonds also carry lower yields than xed notes of the samematurity.

BuyCommodities Commodities have long been a safe havenagainst ination because a government cant simply print goldor silver as they can paper currencies, so the supply of thesecommodities is mostly xed. However, only certain commoditiesare good ination hedges those that are not perishable andwill not expire or go bad.

Its also worth noting that these strategies are not always perfect.For example, the demand for TIPS right now is so robust that yieldshave fallen close to 0% (a bonds yield and price have an inverserelationship so as a bond price increases due to the demand for thatbond, its yield will fall).Dont Fight the Fed

An adage heard throughout the markets for the past four yearshas been Dont ght the Fed meaning that investing in assets that

typically perform poorly in low interest rate environments has been adisastrous move. We feel that recent Fed commentary is guiding ustowards two more years of a zero interest rate environment and as aresult, we have no intention of ghting the Fed. However, much likepreparing for the arrival of a child, we do feel that its prudent to atleast have a bag packed waiting next to the front door in the eventthat we need to rush to the hospital. An example would be reducingthe duration of xed income exposure and increasing exposure tooating rate instruments.

This commentary is not intended as investment advice or an

investment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investment

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

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

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

Infation TradeJason M. Mengel, CFP


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Island EatsLowcount r y Bi t es

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

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BlvdIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.

$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StSullivans Island, SC

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

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

$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

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

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

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

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

Frozen YogurtBy Kelsey Colt

Ind myself all to often inventing a reason to make a trip to get

frozen yogurt. I will plan evenings around it. I will befriend anyonewho mistakenly starts talking to me about their favorite frozen

yogurt place and then I will force them to go with me. I have tried all

of the shops in Charleston (seriously ask me I have) to give myselfan excuse to go. Clearly I have a problem. And Im not your typical

yogurtaholic because I dont go for gummy bear or brownie bittoppings, instead, Im a simple sprinkles and chocolate chip toppingonly kind of girlthats it. Normally this is served on a vanilla, tart ortaro yogurtsimple but addictive.

While scooping out my daily food blogs one day I stumbled acrossthis recipe. Life changing and dangerous because it brings the frozen

yogurt even closer than two blocks away, it brings it to your freezer.I present to you homemade frozen yogurt in just a few simple steps.

The rst thing to remember is to strain your yogurt really well. I

put paper down over a strainer and then put the yogurt in on top witha bowl underneath to collect the liquid. Youd be surprised how muchcomes out. After at least fours hours add take the drained yogurtand add it to your frozen berries (freeze ahead of time another keystep) and let the machine do its job. Add your honey and let it mix

away. Put the yogurt in the freezer for one to two hours then enjoy.Use your judgment but if you let the yogurt stay inthe freezer too long it will be too frozen so denitely

make this with the intensions of eating it that nightor make sure to give it time to defrost if you makeit in advance. This recipe calls for berries and

honey but if you want to keep it plain go for itand make your own yogurt bar at home withall your favorite toppings.

Frozen yogurt that tastes as good asthe store I might never leave my homeagain. I guess my annoyed friends willbe happy.

Recipe from Renery 29

Directions in story above)

Ingredients:4 cups plain or Greek yogurt (highlysuggest Greek)1 cup blackberries2 tbsp honey

Want another summer dessert recipe?

Let me know! Write in at lowcountrybites@

gmail.com


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Icant believe how quicklythe month went by. It seemslike just a few days ago I

was reading Merediths email,inviting me to participate inSpring Training throughout the

month of April. Fast forward fourweeks (and endless amounts ofcrunches, pushups, and sprints)and I have completed my journey,gaining self-condence, strength,

and motivation, and even losinga pound or two somewhere alongthe way.

Despite the fact that threetimes a week for the last month

you could nd me dripping with

sweat, panting for breath, witha facial expression that mirroredsomething of an intense anduncomfortable pain, participatingin Spring Training at PrimeTimeFitness was, believe it or not, thebest part of April.

We ran. We ran up the Moundand down the Mound. We ransprints and suicides. We ran mileafter mile. We ran high-knees andbutt-kicks. We did push-ups andpull-ups and sit-ups. We workedour triceps, biceps, hamstrings,quads, and glutes. We workedour abs, our outer thighs, andour inner thighs. You name it, we

worked it. Some days I was sorein places I didnt even know it waspossible to experience soreness.And yet, after every hour-longworkout, despite the sweatand pain and lack of oxygen, Ialways felt a sense of pride andaccomplishment. And I alwayswanted to go back (well, at leastafter a rest)

The best part about SpringTraining is there is no gym-timidation factor. Going intotraining, I was terried ofencountering the Gym Buffwho spends every hour working

out, staring into the mirror ashe completes rep after rep ofbench and shoulder presses. Iwas terried of the Sports BraGirl, who would run mile aftermile on the treadmill with aperfect six-pack showing andnot a drip of sweat. Its my fearof these gym stereotypes thathas kept me from participatingin group tness activities likeSpring Training in the past.Despite my fears, PrimeTimeSpring Training crushed all mygym misconceptions. Its notabout competing for the bestbody or fastest mile time; its

about working out with friendsand neighbors in order to feelbetter about yourself and thebody we are each blessed withas individuals. Men and womenof all ages, shapes, and sizes,came together under Meredithsleadership to work, run, learn,laugh (and sometimes cry!)

One particularly warm spring

morning, trainer Kirk had us runaround the tennis courts whilecarrying a weighted 14-poundmedicine ball. We would eachtake turns running with the ball

Spring Training Part II: The J ourney ContinuesBy HannaH Dockery

HealtH & wellness

Mike looks like he is having a great time

getting ft!

Trainer Kirk gets ready to hand off a

14-pound ball to his spring trainees.

Fitness continues on page 19


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May 3, 201318

Since 1948, the Isle of Palms

Garden Club has planted,

pruned, and perfected

the beautiful landscapes of our

island home. From designing anddeveloping Memory Park at the

corner of the IOP Connector to

instating a Buttery Garden at

the Poe Library, this small but

successful club has blossomed

in recent years, and is looking for

new members to join in on the

oral fun.

On April 18, the club wrapped

up the 2012-2013 season with

a special presentation from

Jane Jabbour and Lynn Meffert,

owners of Roots and Shoots in

West Ashley. The dynamic duo

addressed the attentive group

of gardeners with a plethora ofinformation on growing native

plants in our Charlestonian

climate. You cant be instantly

gratied with a garden, explains

Meffert. It takes practice and

patience. The ladies passed

around several potted owers

to assist their slideshow

presentation on the advantages

of growing native plants. Though

I hardly have a green thumb, and

can barely remember to keep my

indoor plants watered, the meeting

was extremely informative and

enjoyable, bringing a whole new

meaning to the word, meeting.

Perhaps what was most

impressive about the Garden Club

was the spread of refreshments

made available or shall I say,

dinner? I was expecting the usual

chips and dips and maybe an

opened box of powered donuts,

but President Janice Ashley

goes above and beyond. From

homemade meatballs, to shrimp

salad, to oatmeal raisin cookies

and fresh fruit, and wine ofcourse, the club members know

how to throw a meeting. If you

think a Garden Club meeting is a

little lackluster, think again.

Even though the season is

coming to an end, the Garden

Club members will still be

busy during the summer. Each

month, the members will be on

the lookout for the nest yards

and lawns on Sullivans Island

and the Isle of Palms in order to

present selected residents and

homeowners with the prestigious

Salute award.

We are always looking for newmembers, Ashley says. And its

such a great organization to be

involved in. The Isle of Palms

Garden Club will start up again

in September and run through

April.

For more information, call

Janice Ashley at 696-5671.

Shear SuccessIsle of Palms Garden Club WraPs uP another season

by hannah doCkery

Three reasons to plant native:

1. Habitat preservation

2. Sustainability

3. Beauty


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F

ounded by Isle of Palms resident Jimmy Ward in 1993, the Crabpot

Players have produced over 150 shows throughout the lowcountry and

southeastern United States over the past 20 years. What began as a

small operation, in which Ward and friends would perform in non-traditionaltheatre spaces, such as the Windjammer on Isle of Palms, has become a well

respected community theatre organization that has touched the lives of actors

and audience members of all ages with their shows and many educational

opportunities. In these 20 successful years, Crabpot has worked in a number

of spaces ranging from small multipurpose rooms to the Dock Steet Theatre

in downtown Charleston.

Although Crabpot has enjoyed performing in different locations, Ward

would like to see the company reach its full potential and develop into a

cornerstone of community theatre in the Charleston area. To do this, he and

his board of directors have decided to make the steps towards securing a

theatre space to serve as the permanent home for Crabpot Players in Mount

Pleasant. After obtaining nonprot status, they launched the Crabpot Players

Capital Projects Fund in March to raise the necessary funding to open the

new theatre and cover some initial operating expenses. They are reaching out

to the community that has supported them for so long and plan to open their

21st season in their permanent home by this fall.In this new space, Crabpot plans to expand their performance schedule

and educational opportunities to include at least four mainstage productions

annually along with a wide variety of playwrights seminars, classes, and

camps. They are in the process of searching for a commercial storefront in

Mount Pleasant that will be converted into a black box style theatre complete

with a lobby and box ofce as well as seating for at least 150 and a exible

stage.

For additional information about their Capital Projects Fund or to make a tax-

deductible donation, visit www.crabpotplayers.com/build-the-theatre or call

888-303-0763.

The Show Must Go OnCrabpot players announCe Fundraiser and

plans to open theatre in Mount pleasant

by daniel prentiCe

before passing it to the person behind us, in thishaphazard version of follow-the-leader. We wouldhave laughed if we had enough air in our lungs,because we all seemed nearly incapable of followingKirks directions. Despite our deciencies in listeningabilities, we were entirely worn out by the time Kirkblew the whistle (which seemed like 20 minutes later).

Thats the beautiful thing about Spring Trainingeven if you dont follow the exercise in its truest form,the trainers will make sure youre still burning calories

and building muscles.It will be strange, not walking out to Stith Park every

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. And though,at the beginning of April I knew I would welcome themonth of May, it seems as though I am already missingmy early morning Spring Training sessions. Meredithand the rest of the trainers at PrimeTime tness notonly helped whip us in to shape, but we learned allabout the most effective ways to work out and theimportance of maintaining a healthy body. Sure, mygure toned up over the course of the month, but myfriends from Spring Training made the journey wellworth the ride.

If you have every considered participatingin something like Spring Training, put all yourhesitancies, uncertainties, and fears behind you andtake the chance. Speaking from rst-hand experience,

you will be glad you did, and your body will thankyou (maybe not in the heat of the moment, buteventually). PrimeTime Fitness Boot Camp kicks offthis month, as Meredith, Kirk, Sarah, and the othertrainers will continue to provide the guidance andinspiration needed to succeed. Spots are still open.Put the excuses away and lace up your tennis shoes.Its prime time to get in shape.

PrimeTime Fitness is located at 2120 Middle Street,Sullivans Island. To sign up for Boot Camp, call 883-0101, visit www.primetimeft.net, or email Meredith [email protected].

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The Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team

will hold team tryouts and skills

evaluation from 6 8 p.m., on May 6

and 7, at the Wild Dunes Swim Center pool.

(Directions and passes will be available at

the Wild Dunes gate). Swimmers must be

able to swim the length of the pool. Eachswimmer only needs to attend one night of

tryouts/evaluation. Families can register

at the same time and see returning Head

Coach Cameron Oakley and new Assistant

Coach Patrick Foos, who both swim for the

College of Charleston.

The teams practices will start May 8

from 6 7 p.m. for ages 8 and under, and

7 8 p.m. for ages 9 and up. Practices will

be held Monday through Thursday until

school is out. The evening practice schedule

will continue in summer, except that meets

will be on Wednesdays from June 10 to

July 17. Wild Dunes participates in the

East Cooper Swim League, which will hold

a championship meet at seasons end inMount Pleasant.

The Dolphins Swim Team welcomes

families from Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island

and other neighboring areas. You do not

have to live in Wild Dunes to participate.

For more information, go to www.

wilddunesdolphins.com, or email swim@

wilddunesdolphins.com.

Photo by Mic SMith PhotograPhy LLc,The Wild Dunes Dolphin swimmers enjoyed a successful season last year and are ready for more.

Dolphins Dive into New SeasonWiLd duneS doLPhinS SWiM teaM KicKS off SeaSon With tryoutS and regiStration

About HeAd CoACH CAmeron oAkley

Cameron Oakley returns to the team after

leading the Wild Dunes Dolphins as head coach

during the 2012 summer season. Cameron is a

rising senior and scholarship swimmer at the

College of Charleston. He also swam for four

years at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC,where he was captain his senior year and named

All Mid-Eastern Conference (NC).

Cameron has taught swimmers ages 2-65.

Before joining the Dolphins, he served as an

assistant coach for the IOn Swim Team in 2011.

Cameron is studying accounting at the College of

Charleston and would like to be a CPA one day.

About Assistant Coach Patrick Foos

Patrick Foos is also a rising senior at the College

of Charleston, where he swims on scholarship,

having fnished in the top eight at the Southern

Conference championship nine times. He was

named to the All-Conference Team in 2011 and

2013.

Patrick swam Varsity for four years at Moeller

High School in Cincinnati, OH. He was namedcaptain and received High School All-American

honors his senior year.

Patrick has coached swimmers the past three

summers in Cincinnati. He is an accounting

major who plans on returning to the College of

Charleston for an extra year to earn his masters

before continuing on the path to become a CPA.

by SuSan SMith


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fi nanci al focus

Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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It probably doesnt show up on your calendar, but May is DisabilityInsurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such amonth is useful, when you consider the following: Three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will

become disabled before retiring, according to the Social SecurityAdministration.

At age 42, you are four times more likely to become seriously

disabled than to die during your working years, according to NationalUnderwriter Life & Health.

Disability causes nearly 50% of all mortgage foreclosures,according to Health Affairs, a health policy research journal.

Given these statistics, its not surprising that the Life and HealthInsurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) sponsors DisabilityInsurance Awareness Month to encourage Americans to address theirdisability income needs. Heres the bottom line: You can be reallygood at budgeting your money and you can be a disciplined long-terminvestor but unless youve protected at least a reasonable percentageof your income, your whole nancial strategy is incomplete. And all

your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, could be jeopardized.Of course, you may not be totally unfamiliar with disability income

insurance; if you work for a large employer, a group disability policymay be part of your employee benets package. If so, you shouldcertainly accept the coverage, which may be offered to you free, or atminimal cost. However, this coverage might be inadequate to replacethe income needed to allow your family to maintain its lifestyle

without dipping into your investments.Consequently, you might need to think about purchasing an

individual disability insurance policy. Here are some tips: Look for a policy that is non-cancellable until you reach age 65.

When you purchase a non-cancellable policy, your policy premiumscant be changed, provided you pay them on time.

Pick the right waiting period. Typically, disability insurance policiesdont start paying benets immediately; theres usually a waiting (orelimination) period ranging from 30 days to two years. Obviously, ashorter waiting period is more desirable, but its probably also goingto be more expensive. You may be able to give yourself the exibility ofchoosing the longer waiting period if you have created an emergencyfund containing six to 12 months worth of living expenses, kept in aliquid account that offers signicant preservation of principal.

Avoid overly restrictive policies. You may want to avoid an"accident-only" policy or one with a limited benet term (ve and 10

years are common). These policies may be cheaper, but they dontcover either a disabling illness or the entirety of your working life.

Consider adding appropriate riders. It will likely add to the costof your policy, but a cost-of-living rider will help protect your futurebenets from the effects of ination. You also might want to add afuture income options (FIO) rider, which provides you with the abilityto purchase additional coverage in the future with no further medicalunderwriting.

These suggestions are general in nature. Your nancial advisor can

help you determine if you need a private disability insurance policy,and, if so, what type of policy is best suited for your needs.

But dont wait too long to take action in this area. You cant predictthe future, but you should still prepare for the unexpected.

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

Be Aware of the Need for Disability InsuranceBy Dimi matouchev


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Computer Corner

We have all seen the

results of the terrible

events in Boston, and

I along with other lowcountry

residents, abhor the event. It is a

wakeup call for most that violence

can intrude into any venue andis not stopped by just vigilance,

but by a common sense of what

is going on around you. The same

can be said for online security.

If you "sense" that someone is

trying to take advantage of you

on Facebook or in an ad you saw

on craigslist, it's most likely true.

A vague feeling in your shoulder

or the feeling that someone is

watching you nowadays may

turn out to be a "virus." It

can infect your computer and

actually watch you through the

web camera or listen through the

microphone that most laptopsand smartphones have. Yes, as I

have said before the smartphone

can do wondrous things but it

can also spy on you.

I had a client recently that

was having his smartphone

professionally cleared of all data

as it was a corporate phone

and he did not wish to have the

phone logs, phone numbers,

and other pertinent data to be

available to the next "owner.

Great Idea! If you are getting rid

of a "smartphone" that has been

yours for the last couple of years,

have someone delete the dataprior to selling or turning it in.

I, or others like me, could easily

download the data and do what

we wanted with it. That's why I

always suggest you deal with

someone you can actually see

and "touch." Having a tech you

can call, or see at your ofce/

home and explain the problems,

is what can be the difference

between success and failure.

Summer is coming; children

are headed to college or even high

school. Be careful of what you

choose for their new computer.

A windows based computeris ne, as is the Mac/Apple.

Decide carefully and if needing

professional advice, I can help.

Look forward to some good

questions and helping you out. If

you need immediate assistance

you can always call Rent A Bob at

822-7794 or email at rentabob@

live.com.

A Sorrowful ReminderBy BoB Hooper, aka rent a BoB


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Spring is ofcially here! These island

kiddos provided a sweet treat of lemonade

for visitors and residents alike needing a

break from the sudden heat.

IslandPhotography

We spend all winter dreaming of the

beach, RiverDogs games at The Joe, andburgers on the back porch. We countdownthe days until summer as we sit in ourofces or bundle our kids up for school. Butwhat does your vacation really look like?Do you spend your rst day on the beachrelaxing with your family or do you spendthat rst day cleaning the months worth ofCharleston pollen off your porch? Do youdrop your bags and fall into clean, freshlywashed sheets or are they three months old?Is your fridge full of your favorites and yourpantry stocked or do you have an immediatetrip to the grocery store? And what if youcome home to a disaster from a storm threeweeks ago? These are the unavoidablestruggles with having a vacation home. Orare they unavoidable?

At Nautilus, a company who specializesin home management, home renovationsand custom home building, we have clientswho are tired of dealing with work on theirvacation.

Through our home maintenanceprograms we aim to maximize both yourvacation time and your peace of mind while

youre away. Our professional staff willplan, schedule, implement, and documentall preventative maintenance activities on

your house, maximizing the value of your

investment. Based on your criteria, we

will prep the house for your arrival, andsecure it after you leave. We also performregular inspections while you are away tomake sure the house is safe, secure, and allsystems are functioning properly. We evenrun by after every storm to make sure youwont come home to a house full of waterdamage. While Nautilus is certainly notthe only company to offer programs likethis we are unique in the fact that we arealso custom home builders. Any companymight be able to see a growing crack or stainand see a problem but we identify possiblesources of the issue, anticipate associateddamages and begin the steps to quickly andefciently x the issue. We also know thatnot all issues are visible simply walkingthrough the house; we check crawl spaces,

attics and other areas that most often getneglected. While youre away, your home issafe and monitored. When you come backits welcoming and ready. A second homeshould be a peaceful escape for you and

your family, not another hassle in youralready full to-do list.

Bring the enjoyment back into yourvacation and eliminate the worry while youreaway. Allow Nautilus to make your home abetter place to live. For more information,call 866-936-8551.

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