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Town Hallcontinues on page 4 Jammercontinues on page 4

The Talkof the Town

C O M M U N I T Y M E E T I N G

H E L D T O D I S C U S S

N E W T O W N H A L L

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

On September 10, members

of Town Council sat in

the audience alongsideneighbors and friends as Creech

& Associates architectural

rm led a discussion regarding

plans for the development and

construction of the new Town

Hall building.

The meeting was the rst of

a three-part series aimed at

informing residents, and gathering

input, as the construction

process moves forward. A second

meeting will be held in October

to discuss site diagrams and

building diagrams, and a third

meeting will follow in November

to discuss schematic design siteplans and oor plans, along with

three-dimensional renderings of

the building. These public input

meetings are very important,

David Creech said. After all

these are your buildings.

Creech added that his rm

has constructed around 25-30

Town Halls and that Sullivans

Island cares more than any of

the other projects he has worked

on, making the task both exciting

and challenging.

The new Town Hall will be

constructed adjacent to the Fire

Station and Stith Park, as decidedby residents and members of

Council. The previous Town

Hall measured in around 7,000

square feet. The current trailers

encompass 6,000 square feet.

Creech explained that initial

plans for the building, taking into

consideration the expectations of

Our students denitely woke up on the rightside of the bed, that is oyster bed, this

year! Each grade cluster has been learningabout our dynamic local coastal habitats by literallygetting their feet wet.

The kindergarten and rst grade experienceddragging a seine net with Jim Koenig (KingshEnvironmental), pulling in quite a variety of plantand animal life which lies just offshore. The secondand third grade ventured out onto the water withBarrier Island EcoTours and experienced the

multitude of life forms existing inshore, in oursplendid marshes. They experienced everythingfrom the innumerable planktonic species in ourestuarine waters, to the blue and stone crabspulled up in the very same pots sherman haveused for over a century, to bottlenose dolphinbreaching before their very eyes! The fourth andfth grade cluster explored the interior of a pristinebarrier island habitat (led by Coastal Expeditions),

S I E S S T U D E N T S E X P L O R E T H E C O A S T A L E C O S Y S T E M

BY HOLLY BLAIR

The World is TheirOyster

What started out three years ago hasbecome a much-loved tradition honoring aloggerhead we found close to death near

the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. This turtlewas so encrusted in gooseneck barnacles and solethargic that we started to write him off as deadthat morning in 2011. Sea turtles can live for a longtime in a diseased state with their hearts barely

beating as their systems begin to shut down. ButJammer blinked his eye, letting us know that hewas still hanging on and needed help. He was

rescued and taken to the South Carolina Aquariumto be cared for by staff and volunteers over thatwinter season at the Turtle Hospital.

Jammer slowly recovered with the help ofsupportive care in the form of free food and medicaltreatment and was released on May 18, 2012 to thedelight of many onlookers the Isle of Palms CountyPark, a couple of blocks from the Windjammerwhere he stranded. He was clean, robust, fattened

Third Jams the Charm

POPULAR TURTLE FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 25BY MARY PRINGLE

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CIVIC

Message from the MayorB Y M I K E P E R K I S , M A Y O R O F S U L L I V A N S I S L A N D

Mayor Mike Perkis.

Residents continue to tell me they appreciate my column and

look forward to getting the latest updates so here goes this

months column:

Recent Events and Accomplishments:

Andy Benke has managed to get the South Carolina Department

of Transportation (SCDOT) to continue maintenance work on

the storm water ditches in our low-lying ood prone areas.

New equipment and a sunshade has been added to the childrens

play areas in Stith Park.

In November, expect the start of expert removal of invasive

species in the accreted areas.

Charleston County will continue mosquito spraying through

the rest of September.

Smoke testing has begun within the sewer distribution system

to locate breaks and cross connections with the storm water

system.

Council is currently:

Seeking additional resident feedback on the new Town Hall/

Police Station building project. Unfortunately, there was smallattendance at the rst public forum and resident input is critical.

The full presentation is on the Towns website and you can

email comments and ask questions at sith@sullivanssisland-

sc.com. At least two more meetings will be scheduled over the

next few months and we look for more engagement on this very

important project.

We are working with the Park Foundation and local residents

for the rebuilding of the tennis courts on Poe Avenue. A number

of residents have made

donations and if you

would like to contribute,

please contact Mary

Jane Watson.

We are making contact

with our Congressional

delegation, local elected

ofcials, and newly

founded national

organizations to delay

the impact of the

Biggert-Waters Flood

Insurance Reform Act.

As presently written

this act will require

the Flood Insurance

Program to raise

premiums to extremely

high levels.

We are fortunate to now

have the services of a full

time zoning administrator in

Joe Henderson who joins us from Conway, SC. Joe is originally from

Louisiana and we are excited to have someone with his outstanding

qualications joining our Town staff. Please welcome Joe, his wife

Cari, and their three children to our community.


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Tuesday, September 24

City Council Meeting7p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, October 1

Livability Court5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, October 2

Public Works Committee5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, October 3

Personnel Committee9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Real Property Committee5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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

Monday, September 23

Tree Commission5p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, September 25

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

Tuesday, October 1

Municipal Court5:30p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, October 2

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday September 25.

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Landcontinues on page 6

The Mount Pleasant Land

Conservancy announcedlast week plans to redene

their geographic scope to moreeffectively address the rapidpopulation growth occurring inand around Mount Pleasant.

The organization will focustheir land conservation efforts onthe East Cooper area coastalareas between the Cooper andSantee Rivers where developmentpressures are soaring. With theirchange in focus area comes a newname: East Cooper Land Trust.

Their new focus area includesMount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island,Isle of Palms, Daniel Island,

Awendaw, McClellanville andthe surrounding unincorporatedareas.

One of the biggest conservationchallenges in the East Cooper areais how do we foster the economicbenets of rapid growth withoutlosing the natural communitycharacteristics we all love. If we

do not work now to conserve

natural areas, they will be lostforever, says Catherine Main,Executive Director.

Rapid growth is nothing newfor the East Cooper area. Thepopulation of Mount Pleasantgrew by 42 percent between 2000and 2010. Rural communities tothe east including Awendaw andMcClellanville are beginning toexperience a building boom.

Our new name reects ourcommitment to conserving theEast Cooper areas naturalspaces, thus the quality of life forcurrent and future generationssays Jonathan Lamb, Chairman

of the Board. We are the onlyorganization whose primary

focus is conserving land withinthe East Cooper area.

For a land trust, citizensupport is essential. Land trustsare a mechanism for citizeninvolvement in the future of theircommunity; thus the motto OurPresent for the Future.

Mayor Billy Swails hasendorsed the East Cooper Land

Trust and says, Being able to liveEast of the Cooper and enjoyingeverything it has to offer such asbeautiful land and scenery is agreat benet for everyone.

Today, there are 1,700 landtrusts that have more than100,000 volunteers and 5 million

This Land is Your LandMOUNT PLEASANT LAND CONSERVANCY RE-LAUNCHES

WITH NEW NAME, EXPANDS INTO ISLANDS

SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

The East Cooper Land Trust will now serve both Sulli van's and the Isle of Palms.


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the interior spaces, came in justunder 12,000 square feet but therm is hoping to shrink the space

down to under 10,000.With the location of the site,

and ballpark size pinned down,

the rm now seeks input from

residents and Council regarding

the exact location of the building.

So far, the rm is considering

three options. The rst option

involves building the Town Hallnext to the curb cut and taking

advantage of the existing parking

already in place. The secondoption would have the Town Hall

located behind the Fire Station,and again using existing parking.

The third option would strip awaythe curb cut and build the TownHall closer to the Fire Station,

with parking in the back of the

building.

Though construction will

minimally affect the park, the

Park Foundation has agreed

to give up 20 feet to allow for

encroachment.Creech and his team proceeded

to explain that they spent anextensive amount of time studying

the design, themes, layouts, and

patterns seen in buildings and

houses on Sullivans Island.The rich history [of the island]gives us a wonderful palate to

draw from, he said. A lot ofyour architecture is very elegant

and simple. Creech adds thattheir goal is to bring out all the

characteristics of SullivansIsland in the new building, and

make it a true representation of

the island itself.

For more information on the

Town Hall construction project,

visit www.sullivansisland-sc.

com/SITownHallProject.aspx.

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Landcontinues from page 3

members. So far, land trustshave conserved 37 million acresof land in America an arearoughly the size of all the NewEngland states combined.

A land trust is a nonprotorganization that, as all or partof its mission, actively works toconserve land by undertaking orassisting in land or conservation

easement acquisition, or by itsstewardship of such land oreasements.

Land trusts work withlandowners and the communityto conserve land by acceptingdonations of land, purchasingland, negotiating private,voluntary conservationagreements on land, andstewarding conserved landthrough the generations to come.

The most traditional toolfor conserving private land,a conservation easement(also known as a conservation

restriction) is a legal agreementbetween a landowner and a landtrust or government agencythat permanently limits uses ofthe land in order to protect itsconservation values. It allowslandowners to continue to ownand use their land, and they canalso sell it or pass it on to heirs.

When you donate aconservation easement to a landtrust, you give up some of therights associated with the land.

For example, you might giveup the right to build additionalstructures, while retaining theright to grow crops. Futureowners also will be bound bythe easements terms. The landtrust is responsible for makingsure the easements termsare followed. This is managedthrough stewardship by theland trust.

Conservation easements offergreat exibility. An easementon property containing rarewildlife habitat might prohibitany development, for example,while an easement on a farm

might allow continued farmingand the addition of agriculturalstructures. An easement mayapply to all or a portion of theproperty, and need not requirepublic access.

The East Cooper Land Trustis a community-supportedorganization devoted toconserving natural spaces, thusthe quality of life for current andfuture generations.

For more information, visit thewebsite eastcooperland.org tosee how you can get involvedtoday.

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:

October 5:Paddle for

Membership Day on Shem

Creek. Paddleboard or kayak for

free when you become an annual

member. Space is limited. Visit

eastcooperland.org for more

information.

November 14:A Night for East

Cooper at Alhambra Hall, a

celebration of the East Cooper

Land Trust. Space is limited.

Visit eastcooperland.org for more

information.

up, and ready to go! This is onlyone of the over 125 successfullyrehabilitated turtles released bythe Aquarium in recent years.

We had a party in September2011 at the Windjammer at 10thAvenue on Ocean Blvd to honorthis turtle and to raise moneyfor his care and the care of so

many dozens of sea turtles whoneed expensive care, medicationsand various treatments. Therst party was so successful inhelping out the Turtle Rescue andRehabilitation program, that ournesting project, the Island Turtle

Team, decided to do it again in2012. It was again great fun forall who attended and supportedthis program. Now folks ask usduring the year, When is the

Jammer party? The answer isSeptember 25 from 7-10 p.m.

In addition to support andsponsorship from the Island

Turtle Team, the Windjammer,

The Island Eye News, and AllegraDesign, Marketing, and Print,

there will be two live bandsplaying. They are Knuckleheadsand Sweetgrass. Local restaurantsdonating free food include TheWindjammer, Morgan Creek Grill,

The Boathouse, Acme Cantina,Coda del Pesce, Coconut Joes,Luke n Ollies Pizzeria, SaltworksDockside Deli, Long Island Caf,

Banana Cabana, The Sea Biscuit,Triangle Char & Bar, and Taco

Mamacitas. Its a great spreadand well worth the entrance feeby itself. Along with free food andlive music, there will be a cashbar and a $15 donation at thedoor for the Turtle Hospital.

The Turtle Team has made ahand stitched quilt from turtle

T-shirts we have gathered locally

and worldwide. We are currentlyoffering tickets to win this at our

website bergwerfgraphics.com.

where you can see a picture of it.Ticket sales have been brisk from

all over the country and the lucky

winner will be drawn at the party.You dont have to be present towin. We will also have Jammer

T-shirts for sale and plushloggerheads to adopt.

A highlight of the party is theSilent Auction where you can wina stay at a beach house or a condoand golng at Wild Dunes. We alsohave a carriage tour, a culinarytour, meals at restaurants suchas Magnolias, turtle art, jewelry,photography, pet portraits, andeven a brunch with New York

Times best selling author, MaryAlice Monroe and other membersof the Turtle Team.

We hope you will come, bringfamily and friends, and help usmake this event a success againthis year. You are sure to enjoy it!

The 3rd Annual Jammin forJammer will be held on September25, from 7 10 p.m. at theWindjammer on Isle of Palms.

For more information, contact amember of the Island Turtle Teamor visit bergwerfgraphics.com.

Jammercontinues from cover

Jammer was found nearly dead on the IOP beaches but restored to health thanks to

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S

eptember 10 was a

beach day for Stantecs

Charleston ofce, but therewas no time for lounging or body

surng.

A 10-person contingent from the

engineering and environmental

rm was on the Isle of Palms

beach to pick up debris and litter

along the beautiful barrier island,

as they participated in the rms

worldwide day of volunteerism.

The Charleston staff are

among some 4,000 employees

participating in Stantec in the

Community Day on September

10. The event coincides with

Stantecs announcement of a new

brand, including logo, website

and visual identity, all reecting

the rms promise to design with

community in mind.

Each ofce was invited to choose

an important local community

service to commemorate the day.

The Isle of Palms beach sweep

came to the top of the list because

of its popularity with local staff

and the rms close associationwith the City in developing a new

waynding and signage program

for the island.

Isle of Palms is one of many gems

in our Charleston community,

commented Charleston principal

and ofce leader Rick Day. Our

staff is always very active in

the community but this was a

great opportunity to show our

commitment to the environment

and keeping our beaches clean

and healthy destinations for local

residents and tens of thousands

of vacationers who ock here

every year.

Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin

said, Stantec knows rst-hand

how much we value our beach.

We are grateful for their help in

protecting our environment.

The Charleston work was

indicative of more than 100

community events that took place

on September 10 across the rm.

Explains Stantec president and

CEO Bob Gomes, Stantec in the

Community Day not only further

supports Stantecs commitment

to community, it brings our team

members together to make a

coordinated, local impact. Our

employees have been serving

their communities for decades,

so bringing them together on one

Sweeping up the BeachesS T A N T E C D E S I G N F I R M P A R T I C I P AT E S I N I S L E O F P A L M S B E A C H S W E E P

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Andy Snowden volunteers his time to pick up debris and litter on the island.

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From left (back) Beth Hartsell, Andy Snowden, Eddie Porcher, Michelle Matera, Jamie

Hairfeld, Marie Langois, Michelle Ellmers. Front Josh Johnson and Justin Tye.

day like this just emphasizes what a difference we can make.

Day observes, While community building is always on our minds,

its particularly exciting to join forces across the company on this

one day focused on community involvement. It truly reects what

motivates us as a company, and individually as local residents, who

live, work and play here.

The Stantec community unites more than 13,000 specialists working

in over 200 locations. Our workprofessional consulting in planning,

engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,

surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project

economicsbegins at the intersection of community, creativity, andclient relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and

places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on

a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across

the globe.

Sweep continues from page 5

investigating further connections between the concepts that werelearned by the kindergarten through third grade clusters. While doingso, they experienced the very specic, dynamic zones, which comprisea barrier island and learned more about what it takes to survive inthis beautiful, yet volatile, environment.

Bull Island, part of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge isa perfect example of an almost completely unaltered barrier islandwith extremely visible evidence of the natural processes theseislands face seasonally, annually, and even throughout decades andcenturies. Students were able to begin to piece together the life of abarrier island and its inhabitants, which allowed them to realize theimportance of these ecosystems within our larger system.

SIES students are taught to think critically, logically, and to make

connections daily, while in the classroom. The experiences that weprovide outside of the walls of our school help students to understandthat there is relevance to what they are learning. Without studentsbeing able to connect themselves to a bigger picture and to realizetheir impact and inuence on our natural world, with each decisionthey make, we wouldnot be doing our job tocreate fully informed

young people who willwork to protect, sustain,and enhance the partsof our world that we allfeel the most connectedto.

I'd say that thestudents of SIES havegotten up on the rightside of the bed, this

year, for sure!

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Renowned Southern artist

Jim Harrison is partnering

with Sandpiper Gallery

of Sullivans Island and Edward

Dare Gallery of Broad Street

in Charleston to bring hiscoastal art to the coast. The two

galleries will be the exclusive

representatives in the lowcountry

of Jim Harrisons original work.

We are delighted to partner

with these two prestigious

galleries to make my original work

more accessible for collectors

in the lowcountry, said Jim

Harrison. I have always had a

strong afnity for our coastal

areas in all of their natural beauty

so having my work presented in

the Charleston area is a natural

partnership.

Edward Dare Gallery on Broad

Streets Gallery Row and sister

gallery, Sandpiper Gallery on

Sullivans Island present ne

art in two uniquely lowcountry

venues. Whether you prefer to

browse beautiful ne art in a

casually elegant seaside gallery

or in the charming atmosphere of

historic Charleston, each gallery

features an extensive variety of

ne art including landscape,

gurative, architectural & still

life paintings plus exquisitepottery, photography, jewelry,

unique works in wood, glass, and

metal plus bronze sculpture all

by some of the most sought after

artists in the lowcountry and

accomplished artists from across

the nation. Many of the artists

represented have a personal

connection to the Charleston and

the coastal Carolinas and tend to

include pieces that celebrate the

colorful tapestry of the southern

coastal culture.Jim Harrisons success is

evidenced by four decades as a

full-time artist. With talent, hard

work and perseverance, he has

more than 100 sold out limited

editions of the prints made from

his paintings and thousands of

collectors of his work across the

country.

In Harrisons art, place matters,

whether that place is the sun-

drenched Southern coast or a

lonely barn in a rural landscape.

His art reminds of the special

places of the Souths shared past

and present and evokes emotionsthat allow us to return in our

minds to those places we hold so

dear.

His work is universal in appeal

blurring the lines that can

otherwise mark the boundaries

of society. His paintings and

prints can be found in elegant

beach houses, large international

corporate ofces, prestigious

museums, and in modest

country homes including The

State Museum of South Carolina,

the Morris Museum of Art,

Spartanburg Art Museum, The

Coca-Cola Company, The Maytag

Corporation, Philip Morris

Company, The Leo Burnett

Company, and the Augusta

National Golf Club.

This small-town, self-

proclaimed country boy has

successfully made his living as

Artist Jim Harrison, painting.

Artist Jim Harrison Partners with Sandpiper GalleryR E N O W N E D A R T I S T S H O W C A S E S T A L E N T S O N S U L L I V A N S

BY TED HARRELL

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T

he Tennis Channel new series Tour Guide premieres the

Charleston Edition, lmed at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle ofPalms, Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. Wild Dunes Resort to

host Viewing Party with beverages and food for purchase. Watch theCharleston Edition of Tour Guide with at Wild Dunes Resorts TennisChannel Viewing Party! Come out to the Lettered Olive Lounge on the

Village Plaza, which is open to the public and features complimentaryvalet parking. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Watch the episode featuringour very own island resort while enjoying beverages, bites, and good

company including Director of Tennis Charly Rasheed.

For questions regarding the Viewing Party, contact The Lettered Olive

at 886-7300. Details: http://bit.ly/CHSTennisChannel.

Game, Set, MatchT E N N I S C H A N N E L F E A T U R E S W I L D D U N E S

R E S O R T O N U P C O M I N G S E R I E S

STAFF REPORT Little Lotus Yoga (ages 3-5)Wednesdays 12:30 1:15 p.m.Children can grow into theirown practice of yoga; learning to

strengthen their concentrationskill and calm minds. Parentsare welcome to attend class.September 18 October 16$50 resident/$55non-resident

Pilates

Fridays 10 a.m. 11 a.m.$10 per classYoga

Mondays/Wednesdays andFridays

9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m.Wednesday Evenings5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.$8 per class

Tuesdays/Thursdays12 2 p.m.Saturdays

10 11:15 a.m.$10 per class

Tai Chi

Tuesdays

10 11 a.m.$10 per class

The Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment is located at 2428th Avenue. For more info,visit iop.net.

IOP RecreationDepartment Activities

Artistcontinues from page 7

a full-time artist for more than50 years, a major yet difcultachievement in todays world. Hishighly praised one-man showshave included the prestigiousHammer Galleries in New Yorkand the Conacher Gallery in

San Francisco with his paintingsalso included in the renownedNational Academy Gallery in NewYork.

In his career, he has scaledthe heights of success as anartist and received the accoladesthat follow. In recognition of hiscontributions, the Governor ofSouth Carolina honored him with

the exalted Order of the PalmettoAward. The South Carolina Houseof Representatives also honoredhim for his many contributionsto art and the State of SouthCarolina. Their resolution praised

Harrison as a nationally andinternationally acclaimed artistand as one of the PalmettoStates Chief Art Treasures. Morerecently, Harrison was awardedan Honorary Doctorate of FineArts by the University of SouthCarolina for his many successful

years as a professional artist, theprestige he has brought to the

University and the State, andhis generosity to a wide range ofcharitable organizations.

However as is abundantlyclear in his art Harrison hascontinued to pay tribute to hishumble, rural beginnings and

how these beginnings shaped his

life as an artist. From his birthin his grandmothers house inLeslie, Georgia until today, he

has stayed true to the hometown,

rural values of hard work andperseverance. And these valueshave been hallmarks of hiscareer as an artist. In additionto his artwork, Mr. Harrison

is the author or illustrator ofseveral books including: Pathwayto a Southern Coast, Country

Stores, American Christmas, ThePassing, and Jim Harrison HisWorld Remembered. He now hasa book titled The Palmetto Tree

and Its South Carolina Homereleased in Spring 2012 by USCPress.

At Sandpiper, you can enjoylunch or dinner at one of thenearby restaurants and then

satisfy your soul in this casuallyelegant gallery with their

intriguing selection of Fine Art

and American crafts. The galleryfeatures a large variety of workthat will interest both the serious

ne art collector as well as the necraft enthusiast, from stunningpaintings to special gifts fromthe lowcountry, all presented inthe kind of genuine welcomingatmosphere that is uniquely

southern and will make you want

to visit again.

Sandpiper Gallery is located at

2201C Middle Street on Sullivans

Island. The gallery is open Monday

Saturday, from 11 a.m. 6 p.m.

For more info, call 883-0200.


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Volunteers are truly theheart and soul of EastCooper Meals on Wheels,

and on Thursday, September13, MeadWestvaco Specialty

Chemicals chose to honortheir efforts by presenting thelocal nonprot with a $5,000contribution.

Its the strength of thevolunteers that really drivesthis organization, says EdwardRose, president of MeadWestvacoCorporations Specialty ChemicalsDivision. East Cooper Meals onWheels has great leadership anda wonderful staff, but the workcouldnt be accomplished withoutvolunteers.

East Cooper Meals on Wheelshas over 300 volunteers whoactively pack and deliver every

meal, as well as answer phones,represent the organization inthe community and help withfundraising events. The volunteerdrivers especially have a directimpact and a deep connection totheir recipients wellbeing.

For the past year,MeadWestvaco employees havebeen making a difference bydelivering meals on Route 3.

Working in teams of two, they

rotate the responsibility of drivingeach week so that a number ofemployees have a chance to giveback to the 16 people on Isle ofPalms and Sullivans Island whocurrently depend on the nonprotfor meals. There are so manyemployees who want to help outthat MeadWestvaco is exploringways that they can offer more

support.

Agatha Thomas, a mealrecipient on the island route, wasin attendance when the checkwas presented. Im 102, I cantsee very well and I dont do muchcooking, so Meals on Wheels andthe volunteers really mean a lotto me, says Thomas.

MeadWestvacos SpecialtyChemicals Division is one of

over 500 businesses that havesupported East Cooper Mealson Wheels this year with time,goods, services or a monetarycontribution. The organization

relies on community support, asopposed to government funding,to keep the meals moving.

Its contributions like this thathelp us continue delivering mealsat no charge to our recipients,says George Roberts, presidentand CEO of East Cooper Meals onWheels. Because of this gift, wellbe ready to serve the next personwho needs our help, whether its a40-year-old who is unexpectedlyrecovering from a sports injury ora 90 year old who cant continueliving in her own home withoutassistance.

East Cooper Meals on Wheels

delivers meals to an average of285 homebound people a day.They are people of all ages andincome levels on Isle of Palmsand Sullivans Island, as well asin Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island,Cainhoy and Wando. You canlearn more about helping out atwww.ecmow.org or by calling881-9350.

Volunteers, staff and Agatha Thomas (seated), a meal recipient on Route 3, celebratethe $5,000 contribution made by MeadWestvacos Specialty Chemicals Division inhonor of all volunteers at East Cooper Meals on Wheels.

Meals on Wheels Rolls ForwardL O C A L N O N P R O F I T R E C E I V E S B I G D O N A T I O N

PROVIDED BY EAST COOPER MEALS ON WHEELS


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WINE & DINE

P

atrick Emerson, Advanced

Sommelier, is proud to

announce the formation

of his new full service wineand beverage consultancy,

Communion Wine Club, LLC

(CWC).

I am excited to offer consulting

services to a growing clientele of

restaurateurs who are ready to tap

into the protability and energy

of a great wine and beverage

program, says CWC founder

Patrick Emerson. Not long ago,

great wine and cocktail lists were

hidden away in a small set of ne

dining establishments, visited by

an elite few. Todays consumer is

wide open and ready to embrace

a more diverse, more intenseand even provocative drinking

experience. Restaurateurs across

the board have an opportunity to

tap into this new democratization

of good taste by expanding their

beverage programs with us at

Communion.

CWC also works at the private

level for clients interested in

wine dinners, trainings, team

building and private tastings,as well as cellar management,

purchasing, and international

wine tours. CWC will offer an

exclusive online wine club with

wines handpicked by Emerson

in the coming months.

British-born Emerson, the

former wine and beverage

director for Charlestons

Maverick Restaurant Group, is a

20-year veteran of the restaurant

and bar industry, both here

and abroad. He has established

himself in the regional market

as a leading sommelier, wine

director, writer, and award-wining cocktail mixologist. A

Charleston Wine and Food

Festival board member, Emerson

helps select and recruit wine

talent from all over the world. In

November 2012, he was voted as

the top sommelier in Charleston

by national and regional critics,

and was honored at the highly

acclaimed Ultimate Critics

Dinner."I created Communion Wine

Club to help great restaurants,

top chefs, bars, retailers,

boutique hotels and private

collectors put together cutting-

edge wine and beverage

programs for their businesses

or cellars Emerson says. We

develop and design world-

class wine lists, train staff and

maintain beverage programs

without the business having

to incur the cost of a full-time,

accredited sommelier."

Emerson offers a thoughtful

and intelligent approach to theneeds of the service industry. He

fosters a new level of expertise

that transcends the status quo

and maximizes protability

and sustainability within

each program. By tapping

into a reserve of underutilized

yet spectacular options, he

encourages a more adventurous

approach to wine.

To book a consultation and

learn more about Communion

Wine Clubs services, please

contact Patrick at 830-1254 or

[email protected].

Raise a GlassA D V A N C E D S O M M E L I E R K I C K S O F F N E W W I N E V E N T U R E

STAFF REPORT


11/23



SARAH'S BIRDS

The House Sparrow was rst introduced to

the United States in the 1850s. One man

bought 100 individuals from England

and released them in Brooklyn, NY. After a

few more small introductions in the 1800s,

including San Francisco and Salt Lake City, the

population of the House Sparrow exploded in

the New World. It now ranges across the entire

continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central

America, parts of South America, and most of

Canada. The success of the House Sparrow is

largely due to the fact that it thrives around

human development. It will nest in a variety of

crevices in man-made structures but will also

occupy natural cavities that would otherwise

be used by native species. House Sparrows are

seasonally monogamous and a single pair will

often have between three and four successful

broods in one breeding season! Females start

laying eggs as early as March and lay aboutve eggs per clutch. The young hatch out

helpless and naked, but they grow rapidly and

edge in only two weeks. House Sparrows are

considered an agricultural pest as well as a

signicant threat to native bird species. They

will frequently occupy bluebird nest boxes and

entire Purple Martin houses.

HouseSparrow

BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ


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OctoberIsland Eye CalendarSeptember 21

Wild Dunes Resort invites area visitors and Charleston

to ne tune their beer palates, sharpen their bocce skills and lace-up their dancing shoes to celebrate

inaugural Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival, taking plon Saturday, October 12.

From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.,attendees can sip on a varietyof local, regional and nationalcraft beers and savor theavors of delicious bites, whileenjoying the scenic views of theresorts brand new Palm Cove

pool. After sampling brews andindulging in chews, guestscan lounge by the manicuredlawn, dance to live music orplay a number classic gamesincluding corn hole, tabletennis, bocce ball and more.

Day pass tickets are availableand start at $30 per person when purchased in advance and incunlimited food and drinks and can be purchased by calling 886-60

Fall TemperaturesCall for Craft Beer

W I L D D U N E S R E S O R T A N N O U N C E S I N A U G U R

I S L A N D B R E W S & C H R E W S F E S T

PROVIDED BY WILD DUNES RESPORT

aturday, September 21ach Sweep Day onllivans Island your part to help our beautifulaches by participating in thisars Beach Sweep Day. Park atrt Moultrie or along the street.

heck in begins at Fort Moultrie9 a.m. but you can meet on theach for bags as well. Please bringrden gloves and wear close-ed shoes. Fourth and fth graderticipants will receive priorityrollment into Coastal Curatorsub this year. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.ations 16 18 on Sullivansand.

th Annual ALS H.O.P.E. BeachK Walk/Rune funds raised through theO.P.E. Race benet the ALSsociation S.C. Chapter forhting Lou Gehrigs Disease. $35gistration fee. Isle of Palms Frontach. 6 p.m. For more info, call

6-492-4821 or visit scalsa.org.

ach Lovers Book Clubin neighbors and friends as theok club discusses The Cove byn Rash. The book club meetsthe third Saturday of each

onth. 10:30 a.m. Edgar Allan Poebrary. 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivansand. For more info, call 883-14.

PLAY at CCL Poe Branch:World Gratitude DayMake and decorate a card withstamps to show your gratitude tosomeone special. 10:30 a.m. 1921IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.

Carolina Film Alliance End ofSummer Social PartyEnjoy a Lowcountry seafood boil atthe Cooper Estates Boat Landingon Shem Creek while catchingup with fellow lm professionals.Admission includes beer and wine.$20. 4 7 p.m. For more info, visitcarolinalm.com.

Shem Creek Bird Rookery TourThis half-day tour departs fromCoastal Expeditions' agshipoutpost on historic Shem Creekwhere you'll paddle a tidalsaltwater creek to the shorebirdnesting ground of Crab BankIsland. Densely packed during thebreeding season, you may catcha glimpse of the small hatchlings.$58/adults, $38/children 12 andunder. 2 p.m. For more info, visitwww.coastalexpeditions.com or call884-7684.

Sunday, September 22Kalman 5K Run/Walk/Crossft

CompetitionThe National Council of JewishWomen and Mt. Pleasant Police

Dept are co-sponsoring this5K Walk or Run and CrosstCompetition, which benetsdomestic violence prevention.9 a.m. $20/race, $30/race andcrosst. Mt Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park, Harry HallmanBlvd. For more info, visitncjwcharleston.org.

tueSday, September 24Book Signing with Author KenBurgerAuthor Ken Burger will bepresenting on and signing copies ofhis best-selling and award-winningbook, "Baptized in Sweet Tea." 11a.m. Free and open to the public.Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church,301 Hibben Street.

WedneSday, September 25Wine Tasting at Caf MedleyWine tastings every Wednesday at

your favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p. m. 2213Middle Street.

thurSday, September 26Community Wellness FairThe Recreation Department hasteamed up with East CooperMedical Center to offer fastingblood work for local residents toinclude a FREE Lipid Prole tothe rst 100 people to sign up.Walk-ins are welcomed but it ishighly recommended that thoseinterested in blood work makean appointment by calling 884-7031. Flu Shots will be availablefor a nominal fee along with FREEBlood Pressure Checks and otherfree screenings. Health CareProfessionals and Specialists willbe available for Free Screeningsand information on all aspects ofhealth and tness. 7 11 a.m. 2428th Avenue, Isle of Palms.

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Learn to play American MahJongg. No experience necessary. 6

p.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,Sullivans Island.

Wellness ConnectionThroughout the year East CooperMedical Center will provideprofessionals to discuss health andwellness issues. Free and open tothe public. Discuss: Knees, Ankles,and Hips. Dr. McCoy will conducta presentation on knees, ankle andhip pain. He will answer questionsand discuss proper treatmentoptions including surgery.Presentation By: Dr. McCoy, EastCopper Medical Center. 7:15 8a.m. Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment.

Saturday, September 28Play at CCL Poe Branch:Duct Tape CraftsMake a wallet, bookmark, orjewelry out of duct tape! 10:30a.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,

Sullivans Island.

Sunday, September 29Isle of Palms Sunrise TourPaddle from the Isle of Palmsto either Gray's Bay or MorganCreek to watch the sunrise. 6 a.m.$58/adults, $38/children under12. For more info, visit www.coastalexpeditions.com or call 884-7684.

monday, September 30Jewelry Sale at EastCooper MedicalThe Volunteers at East CooperMedical Center are sponsoringa $5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale.Items sold include necklaces,bracelets, earrings, watches, totebags and more, and everythingis $5! Proceeds will benet thescholarship fund. 7 a.m. 7 p.m.2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant.For more info, call 849-0578.

tueSday, october 1Jewelry Sale at East CooperMedical

See Monday, September 30.

WedneSday, october 2Recycle

Wine Tasting at Caf Medley

See Wednesday, September 25.

Saturday, october 5IOP Connector Run and Walkfor the ChildNow in its 21st year! The racebegins at the foot of the Isleof Palms Connector at PalmBlvd. and continues across theconnector into Mount Pleasant.5K runners and walkers will loopon the connector to return backto the Isle of Palms. 10K runnerswill continue across the connector,turning around just before RieRage Rd., then return back acrossthe connector. The nish line willbe at J.C. Long Blvd. on the Isle ofPalms, where participants will beable to enjoy a post-race festivalfeaturing family-friendly fun. 8a.m. 12 p.m. For more info, visitwww.iopexchange.com.

Oyster Roast Kick Off atMorgan Creek GrillCome join us for our rst OysterRoast of the year! Join us f or local,

re-roasted oysters and ChefPaul's famous chili. Live musicand drink specials. A family andpet friendly event! 4 - 8 p.m. everySaturday, October - December. 8041st Ave, Isle of Palms.

monday, october 72nd Annual Golf for the CureHelp raise money for breast cancerresearch. Registration at 9 a.m.with Bloody Mary Bar. Shotgunstart at 11 a.m. Captains ChoiceScramble. $100 per player. HarborCourse at Wild Dunes.

Mount Pleasant ArtistsGuild MeetingSocial at 6:30 p.m. followed bymeeting at 7 p.m. Mount PleasantTown Hall Council Chambers, 100Ann Edwards Blvd. Our speakerfor the October meeting is TammyPappa, an award winning pasteland oil artist, who also offers

art instruction. Her paintingscapture the evocativeness ofbeautiful low country scenes in apainterly and impressionistic style.Additional information can befound at the MPAG website www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com or call388-5425.

tueSday, october 8See Me Quit/See Me FitOne out of ve people,approximately 400,000 Americans,die from tobacco use each year, yettobacco use is the most commonpreventable cause of death. Thisfall, Charleston smokers canhit the gym running with aninnovative and highly effectiveapproach to quit smoking. SEEMe Quit/SEE Me Fit smokingcessation program kicks off atPrimeTime Fitness. $95/week perparticipant. Classes meet oncea week for 100 minutes and arelimited to 8-12 participants. Formore info, call Kirk McMillan at206-0510.


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The Isle of Palms Garden Club Salute award for September

went to The Smart Family at 4005 Palm Boulevard on the

Isle of Palms. Keep up the great work!

IOP Garden Club Salute


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15September 20, 2013

What began 20 years

ago as a small

painting business has

transformed into one of the most

popular rental companies in the

area.

Sweetgrass is a dening

characteristic of the lowcountry.

Its impossible to miss it on your

morning walk to the beach. Its in

your baskets. Its painted in the

lowcountry portraits that hang

on our walls and captured in

the photography book sitting on

your coffee table. From festivals

to souvenirs and everything

in between, sweetgrass and

Charleston are intertwined

together like the beloved baskets

hanging in the market downtown.

But to Sweetgrass Properties,

its more than just a lowcountry

icon. The home management andrental company likes to think of

sweetgrass as taking something

to the next level. Sweetgrass

is certainly pretty as you see it

naturally around the lowcountry,

but when I hold a hand crafted

basket and talk to the basket

weaverit can really take my

breath away, explains John

Woelfel, President of Sweetgrass

Properties. I see the skill

passed down from generation

to generation in each basket.

I see the uniqueness. I see the

attention to detail. I see the love

and pride that goes into each

one. Its more than just a basket

to me. We named our company

Sweetgrass because we want

our owners to have those same

feelings when they see our work

or walk into one of our managed

homes. There is an art to making

a Sweetgrass Basket, and we

believe there is an art to caring

for lowcountry homes.

Sweetgrass Properties, nestled

in the Seabrook Island RealEstate shopping center, began

when founder Lenny Bucci made

the move to the lowcountry after

visiting several times from his

home in Pennsylvania. Bucci

bought a paint company that

was for sale, and only a few

years later, clients were looking

to Bucci for other home-keeping

tasks as well, such as power

washing, remodeling, absentee

home care, and more. Word of

mouth traveled quickly in the

lowcountry, and his business took

off, explains Woelfel, who came

on board in 2008 to launch the

companys rental division. Since

joining the team, Sweetgrass

Properties has rebranded their

rental business as Sweetgrass

Property Services, and expanded

past the gates of Kiawah and

Seabrook to serve the Isle of

Palms, Sullivans Island, and

everything in between. Last year,

the company opened the doors

to its new ofce on the Isle of

Palms, and has seen a boom inbusiness. Despite growth, Bucci

and Woelfel seek to remain a

boutique management company,

in order to continue providing

the best care possible for their

clients.

Though rental companies

A Sweet EscapeS W E E T G R A S S P R O P E R T I E S T H R I V E S O N T H E I S L A N D S

STAFF REPORT

John Woelfel (left), president of

Sweetgrass Properties is pictured withowner and founder Lenny Bucci (right).

Sweetgrass continues on page 17


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Lowcountry Bites Island EatsAcme Lowcountry Kitchen:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

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

Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.

$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The CO-OP:Sullivans Islands own GourmetGrocery and Deli. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and saladsthat are perfect for everythingfrom quick lunches to a longday on the beach! Patio diningavailable.$882-8088www.thecoopsullivans.com

2019 Middle Street,Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

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

Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,

wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Long Island Cafe:Come in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this islandfavorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com

1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoy made-to-orderpizzas made from the nestingredients.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.

$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, and a fresh, local rawbar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

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

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$

789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

T

his issue, I am sad to say, I will be writing my last column.Like they say, all good things have to come to an end, or in this

case I guess all good recipes. I thoroughly hope that over thispast year you have enjoyed reading my column and enjoyed baking,cooking, or freezing my suggested recipes. This column has helped

me grow me as a food writer and I could not have done it without you my readers. I thought about ending this column with a recipe thatmade it come around full circle, a peach recipe, since that is how itI started it but I decided against it. Instead I am choosing chocolate,dark chocolate. Dark chocolate pudding is a comfort dessert, so Igured it would be good for a goodbye.

Until next time Island Eye Newsreaders, I leave you with pudding(probably should have thought of a recipe with a more glamorousname) enjoy!

You can continue to follow me at www.the-pilots-daughter.comKeeping with my typical theme this is a simple recipe and quick

to make.

Dark Chocolate Pudding- from Smitten KitchenIngredients(I added fresh whip cream on top)1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups whole milk6 ounces 62% semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used goodquality semisweet chocolate chips; use 70% bittersweet if you wantmore of a dark chocolate kick)1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extractDirections

1. Combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt in the top of a doubleboiler. Slowly whisk in the milk, scraping the bottom and sideswith a heatproof spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients.Place over gently simmering water and stir occasionally,scraping the bottom and sides. Use a whisk as necessary

should lumps begin to form. After 15 to 20 minutes, when themixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon, addthe chocolate. Continue stirring for about 2 to 4 minutes, oruntil the pudding is smooth and thickened. Remove from theheat and stir in the vanilla.

2. Strain through a ne-mesh strainer into a serving bowl or intoa large measuring cup with a spout and pour into individualserving dishes.

3. If you like pudding skin, pull plastic wrap over the top of theserving dish(es) before refrigerating. If you dislike puddingskin, place plastic wrap on top of the pudding and smooth itgently against the surface before refrigerating. Refrigerate forat least 30 minutes and up to 3 days (ahem, good luck withthat).

Chapter Closing:

Dark Chocolate PuddingBY KELSEY COLT


16/23


The Little White Church in the Bend hasa new pastor.

Known for its unwavering missionto give back go the local community, FirstUnited Methodist Church on the Isle ofPalms recently welcomed a new face to steer

the direction of the congregation. ReverendThomas Smith joined the FUMC familytowards the end of June, and is alreadynding a niche in the quaint little islandcommunity. Right now Im still getting toknow the church, learning the people andlearning the community, Smith says. But Ialready love it.

Originally from Barnesville, Georgia, theyoung pastor attended Wofford College wherehe met his wife, Ellen. Afterwards, the couplelived in Greenville before moving on to Atlanta

where Smithpursued hisMaster of Divinityfrom EmoryUniversity,graduating in2004.

His careerin ministry ledhim to servetwo churches inGeorgia beforebeing relocated tothe lowcountry.In the UnitedMethodistchurch, Smithexplains, bishops

appoint pastors to serve in churchesrather than the church handling their ownindividual hiring and ring process. Yes, Iwas assigned to come here but its a placethat I would have run towards anyway, hesays, enthusiastically.

A father of two, a boy and girl ages sevenand nine, Smith has found that the transitionto living at the beach has been an excitingprocess for his youngsters. Both enrolledat Sullivans Island Elementary School, thekids have already enjoyed eld trips to BullsIsland to explore the coastal ecosystem, justtwo weeks into school. They are loving ithere, he says.

Though Smith is just three months in, heis looking forward to continuing the goodworks that have remained a cornerstone ofFirst United Methodist Church. For years, thechurch has sponsored several area nonprotorganizations including East Cooper Mealson Wheels and the Epworth Childrens Home.

From annual Fish Fry fundraisers tosending youth groups on mission trips acrossthe globe, Smith wants FUMC to remain aplace of worship that is continually makingan impact. I want to keep the momentumhere going, he says. I want to be knownin the community as a welcoming place, anopen place, and a church that is making adifference.

First United Methodist Church IOP islocated at the intersection of 21stAvenue andPalm Boulevard on the Isle of Palms. For moreinfo, call 886-6610 or visit iopmethodist.com.

and property management businesses are

prevalent around any resort destination, those

at Sweetgrass Properties like to think their

staff makes all the difference. Our business

grows because of our staff, Woelfel says. We

rarely lose clients. Every single person we hire

from reservationists, to painters, to property

managers, to handymen are not only skilled

at their respective craft, but committed to

quality and satisfying the client.Its clear that the staff at Sweetgrass certainly

has enough to keep busy; the company

currently manages over 120 properties, 50

of which are in the rental program. Its a

number that continues to grow, Woelfel says.

And the 50 employees at Sweetgrass are the

ones responsible for the work, and never

subcontracted. This guarantees the quality of

the work, as well as the scheduling, pricing,

and insuring.

As the company continues to grow, Woelfel

and Bucci plan to give back to the community

that they served, and the Charleston islands

they fell in love with years ago. Lenny and I

bounce ideas off of each other all the time as to

how we can do more for this great community,Woelfel says. We like the ideasof sponsoring a

few charity events, donating some handymen

services to area schools, and launching a

commercial contest for local college students.

Sweetgrass Properties is located at 1116

Palm Boulevard, Suite C on the Isle of Palms.

For more information, call 768 1500.

Sweetgrass continues from page 15

(CAPTION) Pastor Thomas Smith joined the

FUMC family towards the end of June.

The New Face of First UnitedI O P M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H W E L C O M E S N E W P A S T O R

BY HANNAH DOCKERY

Reverend Thomas Smith


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IslandPhotog

raPhy

Zander Caldwell and John Cooper from Mrs Warner's

1st grade class at Sullivans Island Elementary School

stand by their class creation: a black tip shark.


18/23


FISHING

O

n a windless September

morning, Lynn Perotti,

Paul Langston, and I setout in search of plentiful tailing

Redsh in the marshes near the

barrier islands around the Isle of

Palms. The high tide was slowed

somewhat by the lack of east

winds, so our window of high

water was slightly shortened,

but we made the best of our

shots. The rst couple of ats

were seemingly lifeless, besides

the ever-present mullet, but the

third at was a charm. Once

we pushed into the short grass

pools, the sh were tailing and

visibly cruising with the high sun

lighting up their bronze backs inthe clear water. Lynn took the

rst couple of shots with the y

rod, but the sh didn't present

great angles for the y. So we

switched gears to spinning rods,

and had one eat a well-placed

green jerkbait immediately, but

he freed himself just as quickly.

One of the last shots we had, Paul

connected to a large sh that

inhaled his tan shrimp lure. This

sh turned out to be a beautifullit up 11 pounder that ripped

off through the adjacent thick

grass, putting up quite the ght.

After the outgoing tide pulled

the water out of the marsh, we

pushed around some edges

throwing at reds that oat on

the surface when its bright and

sunny after high tide. This can be

a really cool method of catching

them on bluebird sunny days in

the fall and winter.

As usual, redsh are the star of

the show in the fall, however the

successful methods of catching

them this time of year variesgreatly. The months ahead are,

by far, the best shing months

here in the lowcountry. Not only

is the tailing shing great in the

marshes at high tide, but the low

tide shing gets really cranked

up with the mass of shrimp that

make it into the shallows in the

fall. These situations are some

of our favorite, as the schools

of reds will push around on the

mudats with their backs and

tails out pushing, busting and

sipping shrimp off the surface.

Not all of our shing is sight

shing though; on many days

we use live mullet and shrimp

to really rack up good numbers

of sh in the fall. Redsh aren't

the only species chewing hard

in our waters in preparation for

the late fall and winter. Speckled

Trout, Flounder and Tripletail are

some excellent species to target

in addition to the Redsh.

Last but certainly not least,

are the Tarpon. They are around

our waters all summer but they

really show in good numbers in

late August through October, as

they gorge on massive schools

of menhaden and migratory

mullet schools. We sh for tarpon

mainly near the inlets and surf,

but the sh will be wherever the

southward pushing wads of mullet

are, especially as temperatures

cool with cold fronts swinging

through more often.

Fall Fishing Kicks Offon the Islands

BY HUNTER ALLEN

Paul connects to a large fsh that inhaled his shr imp lure.

Fishingcontinues on page 22


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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON!

When I was invited to visit Georgias Lake Country I have to admit that I had noidea where that was. Knowing it is in Georgias Heartland helped a little. Thephoto reminded me of the Great Lakes in Michigan but this area is just a four-

hour drive from Charleston, southeast of Atlanta. The colorful characters I met there,some real and some ctional, brought the story to life.

Perhaps if I were Japanese or into Goth culture, I would have visited Andalusia inMilledgeville, Georgia sooner. Since the proliferation of television shows like Lost andHannibal, Flannery OConnors childhood home has had resurgence in popularity thatdelights Craig Amason, the Andalusia Foundation director. The Southern Gothic authorwould probably appreciate the throngs of Japanese and black-clothed teens that come with

pilgrimage zeal. She led a rather unconventional life herself. Her favorite playmates wereher pet ducks, chickens and peacocks. Fowl roam the restored farm today. So enamoredwas she of her ducks that she designed an entire outt for her favorite one and paradedit to school for a sewing assignment.

Other literary heroes attract visitors to the area also. Alice Walker's enslaved ancestorMary Poole walked to Eatonton from Virginia as she supported a baby on each hip. Alicebegan writing at the age of eight surrounded by her familys rich oral tradition. In herPulizer Prize winning book The Color Purple she wrote ''I think it pisses God off if youwalk by the color purple in a eld somewhere and don't notice it.'' Of Flannery OConnorshe said, She destroyed the last vestiges of sentimentality in white Southern writing;she caused white women to look ridiculous on pedestals, and she approached her blackcharacters - as a mature artist - with unusual humility and restraint.

Joel Chandler Harris, the collector of Uncle Remus stories, is celebrated in nearbyEatonton with a log cabin museum in the park. Careful to say that these stories are notoriginal to Mr. Harris, the docent pointed out that these were African tales that werepublished in newspapers, books and eventually make into Disney movies. The sensitivityto racial history was apparent in several conversations.

Georgia is proud of its history but not shy about revealing its dark side. Mapped drivingroutes have been developed for exploration. You can wander along the Antebellum

Trail to see architectural gems and Civil War sites. Or explore the Blue and GrayTrail and see over 60 civil war battleelds. General Sherman still looms large in theareas imagination. Milledgeville calls itself the Antebellum Capital of Georgia and theold Governors Mansion remains a treasure because the town didnt resist Shermans

occupation and he headquartered inthe building. Theres also the Trailof Tears that follows the Cherokeesforced migration and others devotedto interests ranging from antiquing topottery to presidents to farming.

At Crooked Pines Farm Duncanand Angela Criscoe gave us a

Exploring Georgias Lake CountryB Y C A R O L A N T M A N

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IF YOU GO

Lake Country:www.oconee.org/index.php

Driving Trails:www.georgiatouristguide.com/

Articles/Georgia_Driving_Trails.asp

Andalusia:www.andalusiafarm.org

Crooked Pines Farm:www.crookedpinesfarm.com

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee:www.cuscowilla.comFlo welcomed us to Greensboro, a "whine-free" community.


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all is almost ofcially here, and if youre like most people, youre

probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips

to the lake or the beach are fading in memory now, giving wayto helping kids with homework, raking leaves and the other rites of

autumn. And just as your day-to-day tasks change with the seasons,

so, too, will your money management and investment activities at

different phases of your life.

HeresHowtHesescenariosmigHtlook:

Phase one: Planning for possibilities. When youre young and

youre starting out in the working world, your most immediate

nancial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then,

possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both

these goals, youll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this

stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for

retirement, because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you

work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k),

contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to

earn your companys matching contribution, if one is offered. You

may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

Phase two: Gearing up for other goals. As you move through

life, and possibly begin a family, youll likely develop other nancial

goals, such as helping your children pay for college. You may

want to consider investing in a tax-advantaged college savings

vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, its important to have enough life

insurance to protect your young family.

Phase three: Ramping up for retirement. When you reach the

mid-to-later stages of your working life, you may nd you have more

nancial resources available, as your earnings may have increased

signicantly, your children have grown and your mortgage may even

be paid off. If you are not already doing so, max out, if possible, on

your 401(k) and IRA. And if you still have money available to invest,

you may want to look for other tax-advantaged retirement vehicles.

Phase four: Reaping the rewards. Now its time to enjoy the

results of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving

and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts,

so youll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The

amount you withdraw each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends

on a variety of factors: how much youve saved, the lifestyle youve

chosen, your estimated longevity, how much you have available from

other sources, and so on.

Phase fve: Examining your estate plans. During your retirement

years, if not sooner, youll want to review your estate plans so that

you can leave the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or

update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable

power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualied estate-

planning attorney.

Youll need to make the appropriate nancial and investment

decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound

daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the

paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local

Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Consider Your Investment Strategyat Each Season of Your Life

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV


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taste of the areas agritourism. Turning what couldhave been a nancial downfall into success, theCriscoes reinvented their family farm after Duncanwas downsized out of the hospitality industry. Itnow offers a variety of events, concerts, camps andculinary experiences in an atmosphere that provideslasting memories for family and friends. The town

of Madison has a popular bi-annual Farm Meanderwith over 20 farms, inns and markets. Among themis self-taught cheese maker Christel from Greendale

Farm, a Zimbabwean who decided to get up and gofarming along with her husband and children. Thedelicious cheeses are sold widely including at Fig andthe Butcher and Bee in Charleston.

In Greensboro our group was unexpectedly joinedby Flo, a colorful character dressed as a WafeHouse waitress. With a big beehive hairdo (Youknow the thing about big hair? It makes your hipsappear smaller) and lots of are, she explained inher exaggerated Southern twang that Greensborois a whine free community. You need to FIDO:forget it, drive on. Greensboros is like its famousbuttermilk pie, she said real and simple. She led

us to the Festival Hall auditoriumwhere we were given samples

of that real simple pie

and an excerpt from the towns community theater.And then there is the lake. Lake Oconee is the second

largest in the state. It looks immense from the shore. Ilaunched a canoe from Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, a hugeresort with golng, pools, and a variety of accommodations.As I drifted peacefully I pretended I lived in one of the grandhouses along the shore. There are lots of ways to meanderaround Georgias Lake Country and relive history, exploreagriculture or nature, buy antiques, learn about authors and

cultureor you can just quietly oat on the glassy water ofthe mammoth lake.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.Each month the column presents adventurous, interestingdestinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. CarolAntmans passion for outdoor and artistic experiences hasled her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. Forsuggestions, comments and to view more images please seewww.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

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(right) Flannery O'Connersberoom with her crutches.

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