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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

Shade and a St Patrick's on Sullivan's

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Provided by Susan Wallace

O
n Saturday, March 28 from 8am-11am,
join the Isle of Palms Garden Club for
one of the most anticipated “garage”
sales of the year. Along with indoor and outdoor
furniture, small appliances, books, equipment,
decorations and decorative pillows, the Garden
Club will also be selling a wide variety of plants
that are well-adapted to our sandy southern
environment. Garden Club members will bring
some of their favorites grown right in their own
backyard, including Confederate Rose, Mint and
other herbs, Ginger Lily (Hedychium coronarium:
a very fragrant flower that can grow to more
than three feet tall and enjoy sun to light shade),
Mexican Petunia, Obedient Plant (Physostegia
virginiana: a beautiful, hardy plant with bright
pink flowers that enjoys full sun or part shade),
Crocosmia (iridaceae: a plant with orange/red
flowers that enjoys well-drained soil and sun to
part sun. Pest free, multiplies rapidly), Shasta
Daisy, Salt Marsh Marigold (an Isle of Palms
native), Althea (rose of Sharon), Florida Hibiscus,
and much more.
Prices start at 50 cents, so if you are looking to
plant out that dreary front yard bed or just love
a good deal, drop by 2870 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s
Island for the Isle of Palms Garden Club Local
Plant/Garage Sale.
The IOP Garden Club uses the funds from this
plant/garage sale to support its civic projects to
keep Isle of Palms beautiful including: painting
the palm trees on the Isle of Palms beach trash
barrels; working with Sandpiper Convalescent
Center to provide Garden Therapy; maintaining
the Isle of Palms Blue Star Memorial and other
beautification projects. The IOP Garden Club also
contributes to Camp Wildwood; the Lowcountry
Land Trust; Memorial Gardens in Columbia;
Teaching KATE; and the Coastal Conservation
League.

see Plant Sale on page 8

Inside Island Eye

Budiroes page 8 Barbeque page 17 Speed limit page 23

2 March 20, 2009
Sullivan’s Committees of Council – March 2, 2009
Getting the word out, quietly
The Commercial District was
under attack once again during
the Town’s meeting of the Com-
mittees of Council. Noise was the
number one culprit, but public
intoxication and littering were
also mentioned.
It was pointed out that the use
of a street legal golf cart would
enable officers to leave their
vehicles in order to be in closer
proximity to the action, allowing
them to “prevent more obsceni-
ties” than if they simply cruised
in their vehicles. The Council
stated that a resident may do-
nate a golf cart for that purpose.
Furthermore, members of the
business district pay to privately
hire an officer to patrol the area
at night. Council member Pat
O’Neil suggested that the Town
take over the responsibility as it
is the Town’s duty. These steps,
the Council agreed, should help
with some of the issues.
However, no one could ignore
the big white elephant in the
room which was wearing a huge
collar that read ‘noise’. With
Home Team BBQ on the way,
Councilman Everett Presson
spoke with a renewed sense of
urgency, arguing that the night
life in the Commercial District
Civic
is ruining the character of Sul-
livan’s Island.
“I think the impact the new
bar is going to be a bigger im-
pact than anyone thinks,” Pres-
son warned as he reminded the
Island’s late-night restaurants
that they are surrounded by a
residential district.
“We’ve got to remember who
we’re working for,” Presson said,
pointing out that it was not the
restaurant owners he is worried
about.
Councilman Buddy Howle also
argued the Commercial District
was ruining the feel of Sullivan’s
Island and Mayor Carl Smith
went one step further, laying the
blame on a single doorstep.
“It all comes down to Off the
Hook,” Smith said before agree-
ing with Presson that Home
Team BBQ would add to the
problem.
Presson, who has previously
said that he didn’t care if anoth-
er person set foot on Sullivan’s
Island, regretted giving Home
Team BBQ the impression that
it was okay to play music until
2am. And in fact, the Council
admitted in a past meeting that
there were no regulations that
prevented music throughout
the night. Music curfews have
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been suggested by the Council
for 11pm and 12am. Business
owners have argued that cutting
music off that early would effect
their business and some might
have to shut down as times are
already tight. However, Pres-
son said that it was “too bad”
if a business failed as a result
of having to comply with the
peaceful character of Sullivan’s
Island, adding that they could go
somewhere else. In conclusion,
he asked what benefit Sullivan’s
Island residents get from 200
people leaving the bars at 2am.
Those who would oppose regu-
lations might point out that part
of the benefit comes from the
extra money the Town receives
from off-islanders who spend
money in their businesses until
2am. That benefit was recently
multiplied when the Council
voted to increase license fees for
the restaurants by 50 percent,
which was five times higher than
the increase to which every other
type of business on the island
was subjected.
In addition, some might blame
the Council for its inefficiency.
The Town had recently created
a temporary “Noise Committee”,
made up of Presson, Pat O’Neil,
and Mayor Smith, to deal with
the problems in the Commercial
District and bring their find-
ings to the rest of Council. After
several meetings, O’Neil told
Council that the Town needed to
address parking according to the
consultants suggestions, assess
their Police plan for the area,
and ask the Town attorney for
recommendations about decibel
ordinances, cabaret licenses,
and other options. Additionally,
O’Neil introduced a younger
member of the community who
would be working on a Facebook
page to let the younger, non-res-
ident visitors to the area know
what sort of conduct is appropri-
ate and expected. He also noted
that proper Police patrolling
could alleviate some of the is-
sues. However, Council member
Mike Perkis was disappointed
that the Committee had spent so
much time on the subject with-
out any specific ideas that would
have allowed the Council to take
some action.
“I’m very underwhelmed by
what the Noise Committee has
produced,” Perkis admitted.
Everett Presson stated the Com-
mittee came up with the “bones”
and the Council just needs to
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March 20, 2009
Council from page 2
put the meat on them. Perkis
also wondered if the Committee
could have come to some sort of
consensus with business owners
on the matter. Although the City
of Folly Beach recently developed
a noise ordinance in conjunc-
tion with members of the busi-
ness district over the course of a
couple of months, Presson found
the idea laughable. “How do you
expect Rusty Bennett, represent-
ing the Commercial District, to
agree with me?” Presson con-
tended.
No doubt, the issue will con-
tinue to draw discussion and
debate. The Council seems ready
to pursue their own path on the
matter and with some speed.
“We’re going to try some things,”
Presson assured the Town. “I
want to try them quickly.”
Water pressure
Sullivan’s Island residents could
be paying more for water in the
future if the Town Council de-
cides to raise rates. They re-
cently hired the Raftelis Financial
Consulting Firm to evaluate the
Town’s water rates and make rec-
ommendations for change. Frank
Davis of Raftelis gave a presen-
tation that suggested the Town
increase rates by 10% in 2010
and subsequently increase rates
Civic
by three percent and two percent
every year for the following six to
seven years. Rate increases for
wastewater are different, with a
suggested nine percent increase
in 2010, a seven percent increase
in each of the following seven
years and a two percent increase
in the three years that follow
that. However, the increase is not
as simple as one might think and
has been formulated to impact
the average resident in a minimal
way.
According to Davis, the aver-
age, year-round Sullivan’s Island
resident uses about 6,000 gal-
lons of water per month. The rate
increases, which apply to every-
one, are heaped more heavily on
the residences that tend to use
a lot more water such as rental
properties during the summer
months. The plan would divide
customers into three categories
instead of seven, which more ac-
curately represents the types of
customers on Sullivan’s Island.
The typical resident would see
a much smaller deviation from
their normal bil, while rental
properties and second homes
would probably see a larger
change in their bills.
The plan is designed to recover
revenues, not increase them.
Improvement projects are par-
tially responsible for depressed
revenue streams as the Town
has about $3.9 million worth of
Water and Sewer projects on the
table. However, water conserva-
tion was another problem.
Conservation of water became
an issue late last year when the
main water supply line to Sul-
livan’s was being repaired and
became unusable. While Davis
pointed out that people did not
have to be punished for con-
serving water, he suggested the
Town institute a special “drought
Civic Calendar
Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, March 24
City Council Meeting, 7pm
City Hall, 1207 Palm Blvd.
Wednesday, March 25
Recycle
Municipal Court, 10am
City Hall, 1207 Palm Blvd.
Wednesday, April 1
Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee-11am
City Hall, 1207 Palm Blvd.
Recreation Committee Meeting-
5pm
Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave
Thursday, April 2
Public Works Committee Meeting-
4pm
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period” rate that would increase
rates by 50% for people who use
more than 4,000 gallons dur-
ing those periods, effectively
encouraging conservation while
establishing a way to collect more
money.
“It’s more equitable to your
customer base and there’s more
rationale for it,” Davis said of
the plan. The Town now has the
responsibility of deciding what to
do with the recommendations.
Bringing a cemetery to life
Although the cannons and gun-
shots ceased about 144 years
ago, echos and veterans of the
Civil War are still being remem-
bered thanks toThe Sullivan's
Island Historic Cemetery Associa-
tion, who are working to preserve
a War-era cemetery located at
Station 22.
Their plan is piecemeal and one
step at a time. With the help of
the National Park Service (NPS)
and Garret Acedemy students,
the group will be installing heavy
posts which will run the perim-
eter of the cemetery and will
work to keep people from parking
on the property. Randy Prioleau,
an employee with the NPS, is
donating his time to work on the
project.
“I’m deeply touched by history,”
Prioleau says. “If you don’t know
your history you don’t know
where you’re going for the fu-
ture.”
Prioleau has helped to iden-
tify the proper style for the posts
which will be of a “tabby” char-
acter, made up of crushed oyster
shells and other ingredients that
are representative of the time
period. The high school students,
as part of a project, will help to
actually manufacture the posts
see Council on page 5
Public Works Bldg., 1303 Palm Blvd.
Public Safety Committee Meeting-
5pm
City Hall, 1207 Palm Blvd.
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, March 23
Special Council Mtg/Accreted
Land Mgmt Selection Cte-5pm
Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 24
Beach Erosion Advisory
Committee Meeting-6pm
Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 25
Recycle
Tree Committee Meeting-7pm
1610 Middle Street
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A long road to haul What’s the I.D.eal?

At a previous meeting of the City Council, it was mentioned
that the City would need to start reclaiming the public right-
of-ways in order to enforce the law and appease a State
agency which is responsible for gifting money for beach
nourishment projects. Already, high tide is back to the
dunes despite the $10 million dollar project, the completion
of which is still in its infancy.
Island Editorials
Parking has become a volatile issue during the summer,
especially on Arctic and Ashley Avenues, where cars
struggle to find places to park. To keep cars out of their
yards, many homeowners install posts, hedges, and even
buildings. They’ve done it for at least 30 years with little to
no consequence. However, it’s illegal and the City may start
enforcing it.
It’s unfortunate that residents have been led to believe
that it is inconsequential to take their yards to the street
because of a lack of enforcement from the City and State.
However, there is no time like the present to set things right.
It will be a hard road to haul (pun intended), but the ditches
should have been dug at the first signs of encroachment.
The City should effectively and efficiently reclaim public
property from private hands. State funding could be on
the line. But more importantly, the logic that allows our
government to choose what laws to enforce is the same logic
that gives people the right to choose which ones to obey.
Anarchy only looks good on t-shirts.
Why is this so tough? Whose rights are being trampled?
Give us one legitimate reason why one should not have to show
a picture ID when one votes. By “legitimate reason” I mean one
not colored by emotion, one persuaded by common sense.
Doesn’t one have to present a picture ID to buy beer or cigarettes?
When you cash a check, don’t you have to present two forms of
identification, one of them state issued?
Okay fine. What is so terribly egregious about presenting a
picture ID when voting?
“Oh, it harkens back to Jim Crow!”
It does not. To my knowledge, the bill currently before the S.C.
state legislature requires everyone - white, black, brown and red
- to fork out a picture identification that proves you are who you
say you are.
What bothers us is the assumption that poor people do
not have the life skills to function on such a level. We think it is
breathtakingly patronizing. We thought perhaps with all the hope
and change bubbling up from the floorboards, we could put aside
the thought that poor people were numb as a pounded thumb.
Nope. Now, poor people are victims and there is a mighty
roar for retribution, a way to attack those wrongdoers – not
for the sake of righting wrongs, but to make people pay for the
misfortunes, real and perceived. Are we the only one who thinks
this is just nuts?
Let us know.

Kiawah and Seabrook: a spit in the wind

When it comes to barrier islands,
there’s a basic understanding between
developers and landowners that the
islands themselves are impermanent
structures. Some, such as the established
towns of Kiawah Island, Folly Beach and
Sullivan’s Island, are more secure in their
knowledge that, although their land is
fleeting in the long range, it’s sure to be a
fairly permanent structure for at least the
next hundred or so years. Other strips
of sand, such as Captain Sam’s Spit,
are far more fleeting; barely rising above
the surface before sinking back into the
ocean several decades later.
It would be silly to think that the owners
of Captain Sam’s Spit didn’t understand
this. Since the land belongs to them and
is zoned for development, there is really
nothing stopping them from building out
the island. Sure, the homeowners would
have to pay out the rear for wind and
hail and flood insurance, but it’s a risk
they would have to be willing to take;
and if the developers can find enough
people to take that risk, then they have
no reason not to build on the Spit. The
same, however, goes the other way. Who
really would be willing to pay upwards of
$40,000 a year just in insurance to live
on a piece of land that was not even there
less than 60 years ago? The decision is
in the developers hand and hopefully,
common sense will prevail.

Letters to the Editor:
Dear editor,
Thank you for publishing recent articles
regarding the activities of the Isle of Palms
Neighborhood Association. In particular,
thank you for noting the presentation of
the first Annual Nancy Stogner Award to
Diane Oltorik. She is performing a most
useful service to the people of the Isle of
Palms who are interested in preserving a
way of life on the island.
Nancy was rather occupied with her
effort to preserve and enhance the slice
of paradise, as she called the Isle of
Palms, when she retired in 1997. Her
time was brief, but she became fully
involved with many aspects of the fabric
of human relationships and the beautiful
setting of the island and the surrounding
area. She would be so pleased to see
how enthusiastically others are doing
likewise.
Little did any of us realize, at the time,
that the out-of-control development on the
Isle of Palms, that was upsetting the single
family neighborhood island community,
was rampant countrywide and so deeply
involved in the fundamentals of the whole
free enterprise system, that it would be
shaken to the core.
Looking back, I remember how
dismissive the attitude of leaders of the
City were when many of us asked that
they slow down and listen to the will of
the people who signed petitions asking
that their homes be permitted to remain
pretty much as they were. None of us
learned well enough how to tame the
arrogance, born of greed, which seemed
to have more influence over the Town
fathers than did the common sense of
people who constituted the Town. Sadly,
the fruit has fallen from the trees upon
us, and not just on our Town, but on
innocent people around the world.
May recovery occur soon, and not cost
too much. So few gathered up so much of
the coin of the realm while destroying life
many knew and loved.
Thank you for honoring the efforts of
my wife, Nancy, who loved life as it was,
so genuinely. May the IOPNA continue
its good work and the Mayor and Council
think more circumspectly in the future,
displaying reverence for what exists and
what the people who live their lives on the
island wish to preserve. Treasures and
treasure lost are so hard to recover.
Sincerely yours,
P. Coker Stogner
Dear fellow islanders,
My name is Henry Hagerty, and I wrote
the “Are you Quiet Island?” mailer. I did
not sign it because, quite frankly, I am
just another knucklehead coming home
to live on the island, and not an elected
official who can actually do anything,
without a lot of you, about the problems
facing the island. I listened to many of you
before writing it, and those were all of our
words. When I helped form the Awendaw
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Community Action Group I didn’t sign
that mailer either, but the Awendaw
residents wanted to hear that collective
voice expressed and it has served their
struggle well. If I alarmed any one by not
signing, I apologize. If I stirred anyone up
to come voice their democratic right to
speak, then good for you.
We’ve all seen huge changes since my
childhood of riding ponies on the beach
and watching horned toads scamper
through the dunes, but I never imagined
that I would feel safer in New York City on
a Saturday night than here. Whether you
or I live near the bar district or far way,
the problem of late night partying will not
just go away. My personal concern is that,
particularly with the non-resident owned
bars, it will escalate to such a pace that
something tragic will occur as a result of
so many party-ers that wound up that
late at night. I pray that I’m wrong, but
every offensive incident written about in
the first mailer actually happened to me,
or to a neighbor, or perhaps even to you,
in the last year late on a weekend night.
With more bars opening or expanding,
the odds do not look good.
My personal hope is that we finally get
to a “no music and no outside partying”
ordinance after midnight, as that seems
to be the cut off point that may keep
things sane. Bar owners stiffly oppose
this because they feel that it will not only
hurt their midnight to 2am business,
but that it will discourage the late night
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March 20, 2009 5

Bulkhead Progress at Going once, going twice…

the IOP Marina
By Bri Horahan

2504 Palm Boulevard, one of the most expensive homes built on

the Isle of Palms with an estimated value of $6,995,000, will go up for
auction on March 21 at 11am with an undisclosed reserve value. Due
to the current market conditions, the decision was made to offer this
extraordinary oceanfront home at auction. Absentee participation
is allowed. All of the auction protocol and details can be reviewed
by registering for the auction package which can be downloaded
on line at www.luxurylandandhomes.com/Oceanfront-Auction-
2504PalmBoulevard.htm. The last preview of this property will be
at 10am, the day of the auction. All bidders must be pre-registered
by visiting the above website or calling Eve Olasov at 345-8267. The
property’s MLS # is 2905412.
House details
• 6,750 heated square feet
• Lot Size  -  1.50 Acre - 100 feet Atlantic Ocean frontage
• New construction by award winning builder, Thomas M. Evans
Construction
• 3+ car garage below home
• Russound wired for audio system

T
• Elevator - poolside outdoor kitchen
he construction of the new bulkhead at the IOP Marina is still • Granite and stone detailing
under progress. It is scheduled to be finished by the end of • Exotic hardwood flooring with custom mahogany inlay
the month if they “don’t run into any snags”, said Dockmaster • 20 minutes from historic downtown Charleston
Chase Fields. The new bulkhead is made of steel, replacing the old and • over 2,000 square feet porches and Ipe decking
out-dated wooden one. Fields said that the “new, durable material will • Heated Infinity pool with waterfall
last longer and increase the life of the marina”. Misener Construction • Cat 5 Lutron Homeworks wiring, security system
Company is doing the work. They have done a great job, according to • Solid mahagony eight foot doors
Fields, and have worked with the Marina, allowing them to keep the • Ipe decking with full walkway to the oceanfront
ramp open throughout the work. • Seven bedrooms plus optional eigth or media room
• Seven full baths plus two half baths
Council from page 3 Council member Mike Perkis as-
sured the group they would find
which will be transported to Sul-
livan’s Island for installation.
the money somewhere.
“I think you’re doing a good Send your letters to the
The Town Council agreed to thing,” Mayor Carl Smith said.
The group has worked to mani-
pursue funding for the project,
which was estimated to cost cure the cemetery which has editor, concerns, discussions
about $16,000, but will only cost been left more or less alone for
decades. They’ve also identified
about $7,000 with the donated
work. The group has $2500 to go at least 14 gravesites with sonar and stories to:
toward this aspect of the project. and estimate there to be at least
Although the Town has recently
increased business license fees,
45. There are plans for grave-
stones as well in the future. info@luckydognews.com

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Daily
Anhinga Round robin auction
By Sarah Dargan Harper By Bri Horahan

O
n Saturday, March 21, said that most people come into

Y
ou can spot an parts are black. Adult from 10am to 5pm, a round the auction feeling wary and
Anhinga in the males develop a robin auction will be held unsure of the process, but that
Lowcountry bright blue eye at 300 Ocean Blvd. on the Isle in the end, everyone ends up
only in the of Palms. It is the largest home having a great time. Bidders do
ring during
on the island, called the “Grand not have to be pre-qualified. It is
summer months. breeding season Dame of Millionaire’s Row”. Rusty open to everyone and everyone is
I photographed (like the male Denham, a local real estate agent, encouraged to attend. As a whole,
this adult male in my photo). will be presiding over the bidding the process is a great way to meet
on James Strangely process, which consists of closed people and bring a crowd to a
Island at Dill enough, bid submissions. It is a two day property that might otherwise go
Plantation. Anhinga event, beginning with an open unnoticed along with the dozens of
His nest of feathers house for perusal and inspections other houses for sale throughout
young chicks are not on Friday, March 20. After the the islands. “Somebody’s going to
was a few waterproof bids have been placed, they will get a great deal,” said Miles.
feet away. so the birds be arranged in numerical order The house was previously
Anhingas must sun from the highest to the lowest. under contract for $7.4 million.
Denham will then call each bidder Now, the offer is nearly half
winter in themselves beginning with the highest, giving of the original asking price at
Florida and periodically. them the opportunity to either $4.48 million. The 7,000 square
Central and They stand raise their bid or drop out. The foot house has seven bedrooms
South America. motionless with process continues until only one and eight and a half bathrooms,
They are aquatic wings extended bidder remains. The next day, the complete with an infinity pool,
birds which spear and wait until final bidder will sign a contract hot tub and custom wine room.
fish with their long they are thoroughly with Mel Miles, the property’s So, come out Saturday and place
pointed beaks. They dry. Cormorants, owner. a bid, because you never know.
are expert swimmers, due which are close relatives Denham called the round For more information, visit
to their webbed feet and PHOTO BY
of Anhingas, sun robin process “fun, fair and a www.IOPmansion.com or call
streamlined bodies. When
Sarah Dargan Harper
themselves in the fast way to sell a property”. He 578-9863.
swimming, only the head and same way. Cormorants have
the long thin neck are exposed, shorter tails than Anhingas, as
which is why the Anhinga has well as shorter, hooked beaks.
been nicknamed the “snake bird”. Cormorants are considerably
Females and juveniles under smaller and lack the white
three years have a brown head markings which are so prominent
and neck. In adult males, these on Anhingas.

Island Eye noise poll

Although we received over 70
votes on our poll, we only recorded
one vote per computer IP address,
so that the results wouldn’t be
skewed if someone voted more
than once. The results were:
Should Sullivan’s Island consider
stopping amplified music at 11pm
on weekdays and midnight on the
weekends?
Yes: 7
No: 20
Their reasons?
No: The island is not for just resi-
dents to enjoy. The beach is a nat-
ural place that everyone should
enjoy. Businesses and individuals
want to come here for what it has
to offer and one segment of this
is the night life on the island. The
businesses are not causing the
problems which people complain
about; it is individuals causing
these problems and the masses
and business owners should not
be punished for this.
No: Is there soon going to be any-
place that does not have laws
against people trying to have a
good time and unwind? It is the
beach for Pete’s sake. The people
that are complaining knew where
they were purchasing and now
they are trying to ruin it for ev-
eryone else. Shame on them.
No: Call off the war on our com-
mercial district!
Yes: The late night music encour-
ages drinking and these people
stay until the bars closed. The
noise is horrible in the surround-
ing neighborhoods.
Yes: The Town of Sullivan’s Island
should stop music and dancing
altogether. These sorts of activi-
ties can lead to fornication.
Yes: There is no reason for ampli-
fied noise to be allowed any later
than 11 on weekdays and mid-
night on weekends on our, hope-
fully, sleepy little island. We’re
not Chicago or NYC.

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March 20, 2009
The “shear” enjoyment of good company
N
eed a good haircut,
manicure or waxing? You
need go no further than
1400 Palm Boulevard, where
you’ll find Salon and Company.
This full-service salon has held on
since 1994 through rent increases
and winter doldrums, proudly
retaining their staff through thick
and thin. The six hairdressers
there include partners Victoria
Friedrichs and Scott Whitmer.
The partners and staff share over
100 years of experience in the
hairdressing craft.
In 1994, Mrs. Friedrichs was
working at the salon across the
street and Mr. Whitmer was
helping his wife run the Pier Ice
Cream Shop when they decided
to go into business together. They
took on the challenge and have
worked as business partners and
friends ever since.
High rent and the seasonal
nature of the Isle of Palms
population have been their
biggest challenges. They estimate
that tourists represent 15 – 20%
of their business. Another 50%
comes from Mount Pleasant or off
Choose from our Special
Date Night selections
Daily
By Jane McMackin
(l to r) Elizabeth Carota, Paula Elliott, Susie Baughn, Victoria Friedrichs, Scott Whitmer,
Leslie Dabrasky, Renae Sayers.
the island. Their clientele is loyal.
Some have been coming to their
shop since it opened. One of
their clients that they remember
fondly was Helen Clarkin. A
longtime island resident, she had
many stories to tell. Some of her
stories were interpreted and re-
told by Dorothea Benton Frank in
her novel Isle of Palms. Ms. Frank
used the salon as a focal point
of her book, calling it Anna’s
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contributions to our way of life.
Renae Sayers’ husband, Ken,
is currently in Afghanistan and
Elizabeth Carota’s fiancee, Rich,
has just returned home from
two tours in Iraq. The staff of the
salon participates with Friends of
Santa, cutting hair for children
with cancer. The partners make
donations each year to the Breast
photo by Jane McMackin
Cancer Foundation, Winwood
Farms and Operation Home.
In 2003, the business was
awarded the Big Apple Award for
Community Excellence by WCSC
TV.
Asked about hairdos over
the years, Mrs. Friedrichs said
that they have gone round and
Cabana. The main character of round with styles. The two most
the book, Anna Lutz Abbot, said interesting requests were to style
of the salon, “My crazy little salon someone’s hair like a cartoon
is a gold mine in human behavior character’s (they brought in the
studies.” Asked if this was true cartoon), and another request for
of Salon and Company, Mrs. a “tossed salad” do.
Friedrichs replied “it certainly You may not want something
is!” as whimsical as that, but bring
Besides being very good at your style request to Salon and
what they do, the partners are Company, and you’re sure to
also proud of the many ways that have a good chat, get a great cut
they and their staff have made and leave smiling.
editorials from page 4
party-ers from coming out earlier. but that’s only if you are willing to
But a lot of bad stuff has already sign a petition for a referendum
happened with loud music, lots to force this to a vote, and, for
of young non-residents, and that to happen, more than 20
lots of alcohol right up to 2am. percent of you would have to
I mention the non-residents respond. Otherwise, speaking to
only because the residents, and me doesn’t matter and it does
the resident-owned bars, seem not help Town Council find a
to be pretty good neighbors for solution. God bless their patient
a reason. If you’re drunk that souls. They have already heard
late at night and you live here, over the last year what I, some
you’re a lot more likely to care other Quiet Islanders, and the
about disturbing your neighbors bar owners think. They need to
or destroying their property than hear from a lot of the rest of y’all
if you don’t live here, don’t care to determine the greater good.
about who does live here, and Enjoy your sticker, and think
you’re all wound up and looking of it as symbolizing cooing doves,
for the after party. And if they’re washing surf, swooshing blows of
leaving on motorcycles, good luck porpoises as they slide back into
sleeping through that. the sea, and the silent spirit of a
My hat goes off to our elected magic place that once was safe
officials. They are trying their and serene and may become that
best to address the common good yet again. But only if you speak.
even though few of us show up May God bless our Sullivan’s
at public meetings. If you do not Island.
show up and speak up, then the
most persistent voices will prevail.
There have been very negative
and very positive reactions to
that mailer, but it seems to have
gotten a lot of you talking and
thinking and questioning things,
and that was its only intent.
Please take that agitation and
talk to our representatives, in
public meetings or in private, and
tell them what you think, because
that is the only way for them to
gauge the wishes of the majority.
You can also e-mail or write me,
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Budiroes
B
udiroes has closed it doors on the Isle of Palms citing a
"tough economy, rent issues, and an overzealous police
department". Ronnie and his wife Kim ended the run on the
Isle of Palms with a huge final show with over 300 regulars and
friends in attendance. Look for a new version of Buddy Rows soon
right off Sulivan's Island. The new bar will have the same great live
shag and beach music and will feature a variety of local shrimp
dishes.
(right) Images from the last New Year's party at Budiroes by Don Lewis. We look
forward to Buddy Rows!

Plant Sale from front page

About the Isle of Palms Garden Club
Organized in 1948, the Isle of Palms
Garden Club is a Federated Garden
Club whose purpose is to continue
the development of flower design
knowledge and good gardening
skills through monthly programs,
special workshops and flower show
participation; to increase member
awareness and involvement in
African Passages
conservation and environmental
programs; to work with the
community in beautifying public
areas; and work with area youth and
opens at Ft Moultrie
provide programs in garden therapy Provided by the National Park Service

J
for our senior citizens. oin the National Park
Everyone is invited to join the IOP Service as we dedicate
Garden Club and you don’t have to African Passages, a newly
live on Isle of Palms to join. Monthly installed museum exhibit at
meetings have speakers on topics the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
such as “Shade Gardening with Deer on Sunday afternoon, March
Resistant Plants” and “Attracting 22. The event takes place at
Butterflies to Your Garden”. Members 3pm on the grounds of the
enjoy sharing their knowledge.
Our last meeting until September park at 1214 Middle Street
2009 will be Thursday, April 16. on Sullivan’s Island. The new
Salt Marsh Marigolds
Contact Susan Wallace 442-6450 or exhibit examines the role of
swallace@carolinaone.com. Sullivan’s
Island as a
quarantine
station
Exchange Club during the
international
slave trade,
the artifacts on display, on loan
from the collection of the Avery
Research Center for African
American Culture at the College
of Charleston. The story of
Priscilla and her 7th generation
granddaughter’s return to
Sierra Leone provides a modern
day link from Charleston across
the Atlantic and three centuries.
“The scholarship of historians
Edward Ball
and Joseph
Opala
uncovered
this amazing
connection
from Sierra

Youth of the month

The Isle of Palms Exchange Club recognized Jordan Leigh, Taylor
when
Charleston
was the main
Leone
Sullivan’s
Island.
to

Emry, and Matthew Ramsey with the “Youth of the Month” award port of entry
during the Club’s dinner meeting on February 26, 2009.  Each student for captive
was required to submit their resume and write an essay entitled Africans
“America’s Youth - Stepping Forward to Change the Beat of America”.  in North America. Historians
Youth of the Month recognition is also determined by the student’s estimate that slave ships
academic success, involvement in their school, and volunteer service brought 200,000 to 360,000
to their community. The students received a certificate and a $100 men, women and children into
award. Congratulations to these Wando High School seniors who are Charleston’s harbor. Between
outstanding members of their community! 1707 and 1799, when arriving
PHOTO BY Pamela Marsh
ships carried infectious
diseases, their free or enslaved
passengers were quarantined
either aboard ship or in island
“pest houses”. This painful
history makes Sullivan’s Island
a gateway through which many
African Americans can trace
their entry into America.
The exhibit includes the
haunting Middle Passage
charcoal works of Thomas
Feelings and the exuberant
Gullah art of Jonathan Green.
West African objects, leg
(left to right) Stacey Johnson (President Elect of the IOP Exchange Club), shackles and an 1803 slave
Jordan Leigh, Taylor Emry, Matthew Ramsey and Elizabeth Grantham (“Youth identification badge are among
of the Month” committee chairperson)
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The story
of Priscilla
puts a
face on those oppressed by
slavery,” said Krista Kovach-
Hindsley, NPS exhibit planner.
With text written by journalist
Herb Frazier, the exhibits were
fabricated and installed by
Studio Displays of Charlotte,
NC. Seed money for the project
was donated in 2004 by the
Committee of Descendants, a
foundation established by Ed
Ball and his extended family.
The Remembrance Committee
of Charleston has also been
instrumental in seeing the
project completed.
The 3pm program will include
music, drumming and a libation.
In case of inclement weather,
the program will be moved
into the auditorium. For more
information, call the park at
883-3123.
March 20, 2009
Financial
Investing lessons
from the vineyards
By Dimi Matouchev
A
s an investor, you can
get plenty of advice from
financial experts on the
evening news or cable financial
shows. But you may actually be
able to learn some deeper truths
about investing by observing
other professionals – such as
winemakers.
At first glance, you might not
see what these “guardians of
the grape” can teach you about
building an investment portfolio.
After all, they’re shaping
Sangiovese while you’re seeking
stocks, they’re bottling Burgundy
while you’re buying bonds, and
they’re mastering Malbec while
you’re monitoring mutual funds.
What’s the connection?
Start by considering the life
cycle of wine and the concept
of “vintage”. For example, a
particular wine is labeled a 2005
vintage if it is made from grapes
that were predominantly grown
and harvested in 2005. Yet
given the requirements of wine
production, this 2005 vintage may
not actually hit the markets until
2008 – and some aficionados may
think the wine won’t taste its best
until 2018.
If you translated this type of
scenario to the financial world,
you could say that the 2008
investment “vintage” was not
promising, given that the value of
almost all investments – even the
quality ones – fell last year. But
if you were to hold these quality
investments for the long term – as
you should, because investing is a
long-term activity – you might find
that the 2008 vintage investments
may eventually become productive
vehicles that can help you achieve
your financial goals.
So, what lessons can you learn
from winemakers? Here are a few
suggestions:
Be patient. Winemakers put
a lot of time, effort and money
into planting today’s grapes –
for which they will not see one
penny of profit for many years.
Yet they have the discipline to
wait patiently until the products
of their labors come to fruition.
Are all their wine’s successful?
No – and all your investments
may not be, either. But given
enough time, quality investments
can usually help you work toward
your financial goals.
Have faith in your strategy.
Wine drinkers’ tastes vary from
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year to year. Yet winemakers
don’t rip out their vineyards and
replant them with today’s “hot”
varietal. Instead, they cultivate the
grapes they’ve planted, make the
best wine they can and maintain
their belief that their products
will find a market. As an investor,
you can’t allow yourself to be
swayed by today’s hot tips and
trends. Instead, build a portfolio
of quality investments that can
stand the test of time.
Adapt your goals to your
situation. One of the most
famous winemaking regions of
the world, Napa Valley, contains
a number of microclimates that
vary temperature, rainfall and
soil. Napa Valley winemakers
know which grapes will do best
in which microclimate, and
they concentrate their efforts
accordingly. And you, as an
individual investor, should base
your investment decisions on
your own “microclimate” – your
risk tolerance, family situation,
time horizon and other factors. In
other words, you should choose
those investments that are best
suited for you and that have the
best chance to help you meet your
goals.
Investing, like winemaking,
is filled with challenges. But by
observing how winemakers work,
you may learn some things that
can eventually help you raise a
glass to your own success.
This article was written by
Edward Jones, located at 1505
Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
For more information, please call
the Edward Jones offices at (843)
886-9229 or visit their website at
www.edwardjones.com.
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Will $825 billion improve your bottom line?
W
ith the subprime crisis
mushrooming into a below $80,000. Also, by providing
global recession, all
eyes are on Washington, DC,
in anticipation of the federal
government’s unprecedented
$825 billion fiscal recovery plan
designed to keep the nation
from falling into another Great
Depression. How will the $825
billion jumpstart for the economy
impact you?
The largest single measure of
the recovery plan is $145 billion in
tax cuts for working individuals.
That amounts to a tax cut of $500
per person ($1,000 for couples)
that phases out for people making
over $75,000 a year ($150,000 for
couples). You’ll receive the money
either by claiming it on your tax
return, or through a reduction in
the taxes that are taken out of your
weekly paycheck. Notably, for the
unemployed, the recovery plan
provides an additional $43 billion
for increased unemployment
benefits, $39 billion for expanded
healthcare benefits, and $20
billion to increase food stamp
benefits.
In the area of education, the
plan provides $41 billion for
school improvements; increases
to the annual unsubsidized
Stafford Loan limits; and offers
$14 billion for improvements to
buildings, computer upgrades,
and teacher training. There is an
additional $15 billion to increase
the maximum Pell Grant by $500
for the 2009-2010 academic year
and $14 billion for tax credits of
up to $2,500 a year for college
Financial
by Bobby Cummings, CFP, CFBS, CLTC
students with an annual income
an additional $79 billion directly
to the states to offset education
costs, the package indirectly
ensures that vital local community
services won’t have to be cut or
taxes won’t have to be raised.
While the economic impact of
the stimulus plan remains to be
seen, Washington already has
enacted the Worker, Retiree,
and Employer Recovery Act of
2008 (WRERA) that contains
provisions to alleviate some of the
stress caused by the downturn
in financial markets. Signed
into law on December 23, 2008,
by President Bush, WRERA
suspends Required Minimum
Distributions (RMDs) for the 2009
calendar year. This applies to all
IRAs and employer-sponsored
retirement plans, including
qualified pension plans, qualified
stock bonus plans, qualified
profit-sharing plans, 401(k)
plans, 457(b) plans, and 403(b)
plans. The relief does not apply
to distributions from defined
benefit plans. Note, too, that the
legislation suspends RMDs for
IRA owners and plan participants,
as well as beneficiaries and trust
beneficiaries.
How does the suspension work?
If you reached age 70½ prior
to 2009, you would have been
required to take your 2009 RMD
no later than December 31, 2009.
Now, that RMD will not have to be
made in 2009. If you will reach age
70½ during 2009, you would have
been required to take your first
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RMD on or before April 1, 2010.
Because this legislation suspends
required distributions for 2009,
there is no requirement that a
distribution be made by April 1,
2010. However, in both cases,
you would still be responsible for
taking your RMD for the 2010
calendar year on or by December
31, 2010. Also, if you turned 70½
in 2008 and chose to wait until
April 1, 2009, to get your first
required minimum distribution,
you still have to take that one in
2009.
Although intended to ensure
that retirees do not have to make
withdrawals from their retirement
accounts at a time when those
accounts have suffered significant
losses, your retirement plan
account or IRA need not have
losses in order to qualify for the
2009 RMD suspension. In fact,
the suspension applies equally
to IRAs invested in FDIC-insured
bank CDs, as well as to IRAs
invested in stocks or mutual funds
that are depressed in value.
Planning opportunities abound
with this suspension. For
example, if you invest in rental
properties, you know that your
active participation in a rental real
estate activity generally means
you may deduct up to $25,000 in
rental losses. However, the rental
loss deduction phases out if your
modified adjusted gross income
(MAGI) exceeds $100,000. If,
however, you have relatively large
RMDs, foregoing your scheduled
distribution in 2009 may allow
you to remain under the $100,000
limit and deduct some or all of
your rental real estate losses.
Similarly, if you are collecting
Social Security benefits and
choose not to take your RMDs in
2009, you may be able to reduce
or eliminate income tax on your
2009 Social Security benefits.
Note that when RMDs resume
in 2010, there will be no change
to the previous distribution
schedule. That is, the required
beginning date for distributions
will be April 1 of the year after
you reach age 70½, or, for some
employer plans, April 1 of the
March 20, 2009
year after retirement.
Finally, The Economic Stimulus
Act of 2008 created a tax rebate
last year for many people whose
2007 income qualified for it.
However, that rebate can be
based on income from either 2007
or 2008. This has implications if
you have stock compensation.
For example, if exercising options
or stock vesting in 2007 caused
a spike in your income that
pushed you out of range for all or
part of the rebate, you may still
be able to claim it on your tax
return for 2008 (filed in 2009) if
your 2008 income fell within the
rebate limits. Similarly, if you
did not qualify for the rebate for
2007, but lost your job in 2008
causing your 2008 income to fall
into the rebate range, you may be
eligible.
As always, I am available
to answer your questions and
determine how we can best
take advantage of opportunities
presented by these economic
stimulus acts and recovery
plans. For general informational
purpose. Please seek the advice
of your financial or tax advisor.
The information provided herein
is not written or intended as tax
or legal advice and may not be
relied on for purposes of avoiding
any federal tax penalties. Entities
or persons distributing this
information are not authorized to
give tax or legal advice. Individuals
are encouraged to seek specific
advice from their personal tax or
legal counsel.
Bobby Cummings is the
owner of Lighthouse Financial
of Charleston. He is a Certified
Financial PlannerTM and Certified
Family Business Specialist and
has been in business since
1990. Bobby’s focus is providing
comprehensive financial planning
and investment advice to business
owners, professionals, retirees,
and people planning for retirement.
He lives on Sullivan’s Island with
his wife Kristin, son Tanner (6),
daughter Keenan (3), and recently
born son, Banks.
see Financial on page 15
March 20, 2009
Daily
Dr. Seuss Day Recognizing
at the Poe Red Cross Month
Provided by the Carolina Lowcountry Red Cross
M
PHOTO BY Linda Rumph
arch has officially been
declared Red Cross Month
by order of a Presidential
Proclamation signed by President
Barack Obama, marking the
66th time the month of March
has been celebrated in honor
of the organization. March was
first declared Red Cross Month
in 1943 by President Franklin
Delano Roosevelt in thanks for
the Red Cross’ efforts in raising
funds for World War II services.
On March 5, newly elected
Mayor Cronin of the Isle of Palms
officially signed a proclamation
declaring March as Red Cross
Month on the island.
For more than 100 years,
Lowcountry residents have relied
on the Red Cross to provide
disaster relief, water safety and
Poe Library held their celebration of Dr. Seuss in conjunction with
'Read Across America 2009' on March 3.  Rick Pelletier, dressed as the
‘Cat in the Hat’ and read a variety of Seuss selections to children from
Miss Aimee’s Pre-school and Sullivan’s Island Elementary School.
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first aid/CPR/AED training. Over
the past year, 12,616 people have
enrolled in American Red Cross
of Health and Safety Courses in
the Lowcountry. The Carolina
Lowcountry Chapter has assisted
in 2,192 military cases and has
assisted 1,071 victims of home
fires and other local disasters.
Our local Red Cross Chapter is
celebrating the month by offering
special pricing on CPR, First Aid
and Babysitter’s Training for
workplaces. Prices are available
for businesses and organizations
scheduling classes for groups
of eight or more participants,
as well as for participants who
register individually for classes
held at the Red Cross. Visit www.
lowcountryredcross.org or call
764-2323 x 356 for details.
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Friday, March 20
First day of Spring!
Red Cross Blood Drive
From 7am – 1:30pm at the Red
Cross Blood Center. 920 Houston
Northcutt Blvd., Suite A-10, Har-
rell Square Shopping Center, Mt.
Pleasant. For more info, call 852-
2910 OR 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
Music at Morgan Creek
Rene Russell & Gary Hewitt from
6pm to10pm. on the Upper Deck
at Morgan creek Grill. 80 41st Ave.
Isle of Palms. 886-8980.
Saturday March 21
Red Cross Blood Drive
See Friday, March 20.
Mount Pleasant Mom to Mom
sale
The bi-annual Mt Pleasant
Mom to Mom sale will go on
as planned from 7-11 am at
the National Guard Armory, 245
Mathis Ferry Rd. in Mt Pleasant.
Tickets: $1. For more information
about the sale, please visit www.
momsclub.org.
Gullah Heritage presents:
Spirituals, quilting and
Sullivan’s Island www.seelsfishcamp.com
IE320
Island Eye Calendar
sweetgrass basket demos
Listen to spirituals and gospels by
The Brotherhood Singers, learn
quilting from Dorothy Montgom-
ery and watch sweetgrass basket
demonstrations by Elijah Ford.
Charles Pinckney National Historic
Site:1254 Long Point Road, Mount
Pleasant. Call 881-5516 or visit
www.nps.gov/chpi.
CSO Family Concert: Youth
Orchestra of the Lowcountry
Celebrate the musical talents of
Lowcountry youth as the Youth
Orchestra of the Lowcountry takes
the stage with the CSO. Tickets are
$15 adults, $5 students and can
be purchased through Ticketmas-
ter at 554-6060, at all Ticketmas-
ter Outlets and at www.charleston-
symphony.com.
Sunday, March 22
Pet Helpers 8th annual Oyster
Roast & Silent Auction
Join us for a day of fun. Tickets
are $25 in advance, $30 day of.
Kids age 6 – 12 are $10 and kids
under 6 get in free. Tickets are
available by calling 795-1110. Visit
www.pethelpers.org for more info.
Noon to 5pm. Bowens Island Res-
taurant is located at 1870 Bowens
Island Rd., Folly Beach.
Tuesday, March 24
3rd Annual Charleston Fashion
Week
Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday,
March 28.  To enroll in a program please con-
www.charlestonfashionweek.com.
Kid’s day at Seel’s
99 cent kid’s meals and children’s
movies on the big screen. For more
information, please call 883-5030.
brunch
Friday-Sunday
8am - 2pm
883-5030
2213-B Middle Street
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March 20, 2009
March 20 - April 4
Wednesday, March 25
Red Cross Blood Drive
From 12 noon – 6:30pm at the Red
Cross Blood Center. 920 Houston
Northcutt Blvd., Suite A-10, Har-
rell Square Shopping Center, Mt.
Pleasant. For more info, call 852-
2910 OR 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
East Cooper Democrats
Socializing starts at 6:30 pm, fol-
lowed by the 7pm meeting. This
month’s topic is “Environmen-
tal Concerns”. Contact Carole at
216-3797 or carolebenson@com-
cast.net.  Location: Olive Branch
AME  Church Annex (on rte 17 and
old Mathis Ferry Rd intersection).
Café Medley “over the hump”
wine tasting  $15 Student w/ i.d.
From 6pm to 9pm. For more infor-
mation, call Café Medley at 793-
4055. Located at 2213 Middle St,
Sullivan’s Island.
8th Annual Plantasia 2009
This ever-popular plant sale spec-
tacular is held on the front lawn of
the Gaillard Auditorium in down-
town Charleston. Call 579-9922 or
visit our website at www.charles-
tonhorticulturalsociety.org.
Thursday, March 26
Sail aboard the Spirit of South
Carolina Tall Ship
This Adult Education sail departs
from the Charleston Maritime Cen-
ter. 5:30-8:30pm. $75 per person.
tact the South Carolina Maritime
Foundation at 722-1030 ext 11 or
19, or email marine@scmaritime.
org.   purchased through Ticketmaster
March 20, 2009
Boys & Girls Club Annual
Benefit and Auction
From 6 to 10pm at 28 Bridgeside
in the old Zinc restaurant building.
Tickets are $125 and all proceeds
go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America. call Neesha Patel at (843)
937-6523 or visit www.bgclubta.
org.
Red Cross Blood Drive
See Wednesday, March 25.
Friday, March 27
Twisted Tango
Twisted Tango will prove why its
been called one of Charleston Bal-
let Theatre’s new masterworks!
Tickets on sale now: 734-7334 or
Charlestonballet.org. $30 Adults
Rally, Roast and Ride Oyster
Roast
From 7-10pm at Gold Bug Island.
Tickets are $25 in advance and
$30 at the door and can be pur-
chased by visiting the rēhava store,
or at www.rehava.com/tickets or
by calling 747-4762.
Red Cross Blood Drive
From 7am – 1:30pm at the Red
Cross Blood Center. 920 Houston
Northcutt Blvd., Suite A-10, Har-
rell Square Shopping Center, Mt.
Pleasant. For more info, call 852-
2910 OR 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
The Garden Club of
Charleston’s 74th Annual
Walking Tour of Private Houses
& Gardens
Friday, March 27 and Saturday
March 28 from 2 - 5pm.  www.the-
gardenclubofcharleston.com.
Saturday, March 28
Friday Fish Fry
Fresh flounder, hushpuppies and coleslaw
During March we will be offering the
Join us for March Madness!
All the Collage games all month long
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Tuesday, March 31 Street, Downtown. Tickets are $25
(general admission); $5 students
Kid’s day at Seel’s
(with ID) and can be purchased
See Tuesday, March 24.
through Ticketmaster at 554-6060,
at all Ticketmaster Outlets and at
Wednesday, April 1 www.charlestonsymphony.com.
Café Medley “over the hump”
wine tasting  Saturday, April 4
War and Wardrobe at Fort See Wednesday, March 25.
Folly Beach editor and Lucky Dog
Moultrie News assistant editor Ali Akhyari
The public is invited to a free Friday, April 3 gets married!
presentation of War and Wardrobe CSO Backstage Pass: Yuriy
at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Cen- Bekker 
ter (1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s The show starts at 7pm at Mem-
Island) at 2pm. For more info, call minger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain
the Fort Moultrie Visitors Center at
883-3123 x 22.
Music at Morgan Creek
Rene Russell & Gary Hewitt from
6pm to10pm. on the Upper Deck
at Morgan creek Grill. 80 41st Ave.
Isle of Palms. 886-8980.
Isle of Palms Garden Club
Plant/Garage Sale
From 8am-11am, the Garden Club
will be selling a wide variety of
household and decorative items,.
The sale will be held this year at
2870 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island.
For more info, contact Susan Wal-
lace at 442-6450 or swallace@
carolinaone.com.
Gullah Heritage presents:
Spirituals and sweetgrass
basket demos
Listen to spirituals by Ann
Caldwell & the Magnolia Sing-
ers and watch sweetgrass basket
demonstrations by William Rouse.
Charles Pinckney National Historic
Site:1254 Long Point Road, Mount
Pleasant. Call 881-5516 or visit
www.nps.gov/chpi.
CSO presents Merrill Lynch Mas-
terworks: Charles Messersmith
Show starts at 8pm at the Gail-
lard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St,
Downtown. Tickets are $20 - $60;
$5 students (with ID) and can be
at 554-6060, at all Ticketmaster
Outlets and at www.charleston-
symphony.com.
only
$9.95
Friday Night Fish Fry all day long.
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Going Green – The Top 10

By Mary Gatch

M
y friend and neighbor asked a good question the other day:
"What are the top 10 things we can all do to improve our
carbon footprint?"
Our carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of greenhouse
gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by our lifestyles. There
are many websites that allow you to measure your current carbon
footprint. You’ll find a good calculator at www.nature.org/initiatives/
climatechange/calculator.
My friend suggested that the Top 10 list consist of actions that are
relatively easy and economical. Fortunately, I do think that most of
the top 10 things we can do are very economical, but they may not all
be easy.
In determining the Top 10, it’s important to consider the primary
sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The chart below was developed
by Robert A. Rohde based on information from the Emission Database
for Global Atmospheric Research. This chart shows the sources of
man-made greenhouse gas emissions by contributing sector for the
year 2000. The overall chart is further broken down into charts for
each of the three primary greenhouse gases using the same colors to
represent the eight contributing sectors.
Chart
growing rapidly.
According to a 2006 report by the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO), meat production generates more
greenhouse gas emissions (14-22 percent of global emissions) than
either transportation or industry. Most of the emissions stem from
beef production with a pound of hamburger resulting in about 32
pounds of CO2 emissions.
To tie this back in with the pie chart, here are the primary ways
that meat production contributes to greenhouse gases:
‘Land Use and Biomass Burning’ – the primary reason for the
destruction of rainforests and other forest land is to clear land for
cattle. It requires 20 times as much land to grow food for a meat-eater
versus a strict vegetarian. As 10’s of millions of acres are burned
or cleared each year, a massive amount of stored carbon dioxide is
released into the atmosphere. Further, we lose the ongoing ability of
these forests to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
‘Agricultural Byproducts’ – in large part, this is a nice way of saying
cow burps, flatulence, and poop. As cows digest grass and grains, they
produce methane gas as a byproduct. Pound for pound, methane gas
is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide at creating a greenhouse
affect. The earth’s estimated 1.5 billion cows are believed to be the
primary source for the steady and alarming rise in methane in our
atmosphere. Another byproduct of cow manure is nitrous oxide, a
greenhouse gas with 296 times the global warming potential of CO2.
‘Transportation Fuels’ – raising cattle requires a lot of fuel. From the
tractors and trucks to grow and transport the grains to feed the cattle
to the trucks transporting the steer and packaged meats, there are
many moving parts. The fuel used to power the vehicles and produce
the styrofoam and plastic packaging is another large contributor to
greenhouse gases. According to a Department of Commerce study,
one third of all raw materials in the United States are used to produce
meat, dairy products, and eggs; the production and transport of these
raw materials requires massive amounts of fuel.
‘Power Stations’ – about
half of the world’s fresh water see Going Green on page 15

Below, in order of importance,

are 10 things you can do to lower
your greenhouse gas emissions.

Top 10:
☼☼ Eat less meat
☼☼ Consume less fuel
☼☼ Support or switch to
renewable energy sources
☼☼ Lower heating/cooling cost
☼☼ Buy local
☼☼ Use less water
☼☼ Improve lighting and
appliance efficiency
☼☼ Reduce waste
(e.g., packaging and disposable bags, bottles, and cups)
☼☼ Recycle
☼☼ Compost

Some of you may be surprised by the #1 item on the list. The

order of items 2 through 10 is somewhat arbitrary and debatable,
but there’s only one action that stands out for top billing. For the
remainder of this column, I’ll explain why eating less meat has such
a dramatic effect on greenhouse gas emissions. In future columns,
we’ll dive into items 2-10 in more detail.
In 1987, as our global population surpassed 5 billion people, we also
reached another milestone. We crossed over the point at which the
earth is able to regenerate the amount of global resources consumed
within a year. We entered a new era with the ecological equivalent of
deficit spending.
As our population grows every year and as more people around the
world strive to live the ‘American Lifestyle’, our ecological deficit is
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please visit the following web
Financial from page 10
If you wish to learn more about
the ideas and strategies in this
address: www.lighthousefin.net.
Bobby Cummings is a registered
Botany walks with the
representative of and offers
article, or if you have any questions
about your financial or estate plan,
you are invited to reach Bobby
securities, investment advisory,
and financial planning services
through MML Investors Services,
Sullivan's islanders
via email at rcummings@finsvcs. Inc. member SIPC (741 Johnnie Provided by Norman Khoury

P
com or by contacting his office at Dodds Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC lease join us for an the eyes of a master botanist
(843)884-9898. To find out a little 29464). educational and fun walk and recipient of the 2007 S.C.
more about Lighthouse Financial through the accreted area Environmental Awareness
Sources: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/news/0901/gallery. of Sullivan’s Island. Dr. Richard Award.
stimulus/index.html, http://www.irahelp.com/IRAUpdates/jan09/, Porcher, renown botanist,
http://www.gosselinlaw.com/law101/estate_planning/New_ Sponsored by The Sullivan’s
professor and author, will lead Islanders, there is no cost for this
Opportunities_Under_the_Worker_Retiree_and_Employer_Recovery_ us on a tour of discovery through
Act_of_2008.html, http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article. trip. Each walk will be limited to 30
a portion of the beautiful front folks to assure no harm comes to
cfm?articleid=2147http://www.economist.com/finance/displaystory.
cfm?story_id=12852043Economics focus beach green space of our island. the areas we are trying to protect.
Sullivan’s Island is blessed The date is Saturday, April 4,
Going Green from page 14 consumption is used for livestock with 90 acres of protected front and the two available walks will
production. When water is beach land – protected from be held at 10am and 2pm. Each
siphoned upstream of hydroelectric plants, it often results in a development by the Lowcountry walk will last approximately 90
shift of power generation to more carbon-intensive methods such Land Trust. This land has built minutes. We will meet at the Sand
as coal-fired power plants. In many places, the inadequate supply up (accreted) over the years. Dr. Dunes Club, 1735 Atlantic Ave.
of fresh water requires energy-intensive desalination of sea water. Porcher will show us the great Be sure to wear long pants, socks
And, a significant amount of electricity can be saved by reducing diversity of the forested areas. He
irrigation water and the associated energy required to treat and and walking shoes/boots. Older
will identify beneficial native and children are welcome (please
distribute the water. harmful invasive species.
If you’d like to learn more and to gather more incentive to cut limit 2 per family). Call Susan
Other topics will include: how or Larry Middaugh at 883-3034
meat consumption, I highly recommend John Robbins’ landmark the grasses, shrubs and trees
book – Diet for a New America. It will change your perspective. for reservations or email larry.
are able to grow within a harsh middaugh@gmail.com.
The first item in the Top 10 is perhaps the easiest and most
coastal environment; how a
effective in so many ways. By reducing our meat consumption
(especially beef), we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint. maritime forest is formed; how
And, in addition to improving the health of the planet, you can this protected land can help
improve the health of your family. protect the United States from
hurricane damage and how we
Mary Gatch is an owner of DwellSmart, a one-stop shop for healthy can be responsible stewards of
and environmentally-friendly products. Mary lives on Sullivan’s
this fragile and ever changing
Island with her husband James, daughter Julian, and son Adam.
barrier island.
You can contact her by e-mail at marygatch@dwellsmart.com or
by visiting the store at 615 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant If you have never looked closely
(between Eco Fitness and Twin Rivers Bowling). at these natural spaces, this is
your chance to see them through Drawing of Dr. Porcher
provided by Norman Khoury.
About Dr. Richard Porcher

An authority on the flora of the state of South Carolina, Dr.

Porcher is the author of Wildflowers of the Carolina Lowcountry and
Lower Peedee, A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina, and co-
author of Lowcountry: The Natural Landscape. His most recent book
is The Story of Sea Island Cotton. His conservation work includes
the restoration of Carolina Bay in Clarendon County. He serves on
the SC Heritage Trust Advisory Board and the Scientific Advisory
Board of The Nature Conservancy. He is active in the SC Native Plant
Society and is a sought after speaker and field guide. His current
projects include a book on the rice culture in SC, a topic in which
he is known as an expert, and he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in
history at the College of Charleston. He is a member of both The
Huguenot Society of SC and the St. John’s Hunt Club. Dr. Porcher
was the recipient of the 2007 SC Environmental Awareness Award.

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Island I
By Heather Holbrook

B
everage napkins have it
emblazoned upon them.
Board members have it
ready on the tongue and it’s fully
recognizable on the faces of young
people all across Charleston,
Berkley and Dorchester counties.
It’s the mission statement of
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Trident Area. It proudly proclaims
its mission is to enable all young
people, especially those who
need us most, to reach their full
potential as productive, caring,
responsible citizens. And in light
of the greater community’s recent
rallying around the Club after
reports of its dwindling funding,
along with strong mayoral
support for its survival, there
is too much at stake to let an
historic organization such as this
just fade away.
On March 26 you are invited to
The Boys & Girls Clubs Annual
Benefit and Auction from 6 to
10pm at 28 Bridgeside (where the
old Zinc wine bar used to be). A
benefit that will truly benefit so
many local children of all ages,
tickets are $125 and well worth
the price of admission for the
cuisine and music alone. Granville
Catering promises excellent
cuisine, trays of Firefly sweet tea
will make the rounds and The
Dave Landeo Band will lure you
to shake it up on the dance floor.
A refreshing departure from the
standard tuxedo and fancy
dress ball, this promises
to live up to its name of
backyard Lowcountry
casual crossed with
an undertone of relaxed
luxury.
I’m going
and most
everyone
I know is going, too;
instead of hitting six or seven
charity events a year, neighbors
have told me recently that they
plan to pare down their social
obligations in 2009, but not this
one. It promises to be way more
fun than the last benefit you
attended, and the best part is that
the more fun you have, the better
the kids at the Boys & Girls Club
of the Trident Area will do.
Surprisingly not federally
funded, the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America rely solely upon private
donations to run their lineup
of tested and proven nationally
recognized programs that address
today’s most pressing youth
issues. But it’s not the programs
alone that positively influence
kids ranging from ages 4-18 at all
six local units; it is the cadres
of dedicated staff and
volunteers who shepherd
boys and girls though
core program areas
such as Character
and Leadership
Development,
Education
and Career
Development, Health
and Life Skills, The Arts and
Sports and Fitness. Oh, I know
you don’t need me to tell you
how important that last one is.
One of the most hoppin’ places at
downtown’s Robert Gould Shaw
Unit on Mary Street is that indoor
basketball court. And they have
the trophy wall to prove it.
Recently at the Shaw Unit, I
met a little girl with neat braids
and butterfly barrettes who gently
scuffed her patent leather shoe and
nodded shyly when introduced
to me. She’s all of four years
old and has been coming to the
Club for a month now. Upstairs
in the youth lounge, six foot tall
teenage boys, all of whom were
exceedingly polite, stood up and
looked me in the eye when they
shook my hand. I was impressed.
I got the distinct impression
that the Clubs promote these
kids’ development by instilling a
sense of competence, usefulness
and maybe most importantly,
belonging. In many cases, the
Clubs are the only safe places
some kids have to learn and
grow. In every community there
is a population of boys and girls
left to find their own recreation
and companionship in the
streets. An increasing number
of children are at home with no
adult supervision. The Club is a
place where young people know
that someone cares about them,
a place to get homework done
and a supper served every school
night.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
had its beginnings in 1860 when
several women, believing that
boys who roamed the streets
should have a positive alternative,
organized the first Club. A cause
was born. Fast forward to 1956
when Boys Clubs of America
celebrated its 50th anniversary
and President Eisenhower gave
the national organization a
Congressional Charter – a rare
honor bestowed on only a few
non-profit organizations in our
country’s history. In response to
a growing need, the Boys Clubs
also began to serve girls and in
1990, it officially changed its
name to Boys and Girls Clubs
of America. Today there are over
4000 Clubs in the US serving
over 4,000,000 members. For
more about your local Boys &
Girls Club of the Trident Area,
please visit www.bgclubta.org.
Tickets to the Annual Benefit are
going fast; to get yours please
click on Benefit on the website or
call Neesha Patel at 937-6523 to
place your order over the phone.
You may also mail a check to Boys
& Girls Club of the Trident Area,
Attention Neesha Patel, PO Box
20879, Charleston, SC 29413.
See you March 26!

Sea turtle
stimulus plan
B
arb Gobien at the Sand Dollar Gift Gallery in Mount
Pleasant is concerned about the lack of funding for the SC
Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital. Recently, she discovered
that the aquarium is not eligible for any stimulus money and due
to a decline in tickets sales because of the poor economy, their
regular funding is also down. “Most of the turtles at the aquarium
are there because of injuries caused by humans,” said Gobien,
“usually from boat strikes, fishing lines and shrimp nets.” So she
decided to do something to help.
Thanks to a donation from Smish Studios in Florida, the Sand
Dollar Gift Gallery is auctioning off four fusion glass sea turtles
which normally retail for between $75 and $160. Tickets are $5 a
piece and all of the money raised will be given to the SC Aquarium
Sea Turtle Hospital. The drawing will be held on May 1.
For more information, please call the Sand Dollar Gift Gallery
at 881-1775. Sand Dollar Gift Gallery is located at 1309 Theater
Drive in Mount Pleasant Town Centre.

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Pet Helpers Eighth Annual All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast,

Lowcountry Boil and Silent Auction Barbeque arrives
On March 22, Rosebank Farms Café, Fatboy’s Lowcountry Cooking and
Bowens Island Restaurant will host an all-you-can-eat oyster roast and
lowcountry boil to benefit Pet Helpers from Noon to 5 pm. If you love
on Sullivan’s
provided
food and music, this is the event you don’t want to miss!

When: Sunday, March 22, 2009 from Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Bowens Island Restaurant, 1870 Bowens Island Rd,
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the
event. Children ages 6 to 12 pay just $10; children
under 6 get in free. Tickets are available at the
shelter at 1447 Folly Road or by phone, 843-795-1110.
F
iery Ron’s Home Team
BBQ is proud to announce
the opening of its second
location in early Spring at 2209
Middle Street in the former Bert’s
location on Sullivan’s Island.
While Home Team BBQ’s menu
accommodates every appetite
with traditional authentic BBQ
along with signature and versatile
dishes, the new restaurant will
feature a larger menu of tempting
choices of ribs, chicken, pulled
pork, BBQ quesadillas and tacos,
appetizers and all the regular
fixins that Home Team patrons
have come to know and love.
Keeping with the rustic, Southern
charm of the Home Team BBQ
brand, the new location will have
the same down home atmosphere
as West Ashley, yet offer table
service inside and on the patio
instead of walk up service.
“When the Bert’s space became
available, we knew it was a perfect
place to expand our concept,”
said Home Team executive chef
and owner Aaron Siegel. “We’re
renovating a building with great
history and our goal is to carry on
the spirit of Bert’s with emphasis
on the community while providing
a fun and lively place which locals
can call their own.”
Founded in 2006 by Siegel and
co-owner, Randy Abraham, Fiery
Ron’s Home Team BBQ has won
many awards including the Best
BBQ, Best Ribs, Best Jazz and
Blues Club, Coldest Beer and
Best Bar Staff in Charleston. In
addition to award-winning menu
selections, Home Team offers
large party takeout orders, full
service catering and delivery. With
nightly entertainment including
live music and plenty of TVs
for sports viewing, the bar also
provides a fun nightlife scene.
Home Team is the spot for a work
lunch, casual family dinner or a
great night out on the town with
friends.
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ
is open daily from 11am-2:00am
and Sundays from 11:30am-2am
with full menu served until 9pm.
com. For more information about
Home Team BBQ, visit www.
hometeambbq.com.

Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ

2209 Middle Street
(843) 225-RIBS (843) 225-BBQU
www.hometeambbq.com

Rustic, laid back feel with tin paneling, gas lanterns,

nostalgic memorabilia, banquettes, bar tops,
booths and picnic tables.
Menu favorites include: pulled pork sandwich, BBQ wrap, BBQ
taco with innovative house made salsas, fresh salads, rib plat-
ters, smoked turkey wrap, macaroni and cheese, creamy grits,
Brunswick Stew and collards.
Seating availability:
Indoor - 65, Outdoor - 25; Standing – 125.

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No cause for alarm

Firefighters from the Mount Pleasant Fire Department training at the Sullivan’s Island
War and Wardrobe
training facility this past Wednesday, March 11.

T
he public is invited to a has been presented to numerous
free presentation of "War groups and organizations
and Wardrobe" at the Fort including the 2003 national
Moultrie Visitor Center at 2pm convention of the Costume
on Saturday, March 28. War and Society of America.
Wardrobe is a unique program Ms. Hatcher, Ms. Hutchinson
incorporating photographs and and several models will be
illustrations of women and the wearing reproduction Civil War
clothing they wore during the dresses and they will provide
Civil War, as well as excerpts information on their clothing and
from diaries and letters written fashions of the era. This Women’s
by Southern women. Visitors History Month program is free
will learn about the lives of of charge and will be held in
women during the volatile period the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
of secession, the monumental Auditorium. The Visitor Center is
firing on Fort Sumter, the Siege located at 1214 Middle Street on
of Charleston and other events Sullivan’s Island. Fort Moultrie
that affected those who lived in is a unit of Fort Sumter National
the city between 1860 and1865. Monument, administered by the
Saving the best for last Developed and presented by Ms. National Park Service. For more
Mary G. Hatcher and Ms. Jean R. information call Historian Rick
When The Island Eye Hutchinson, War and Wardrobe Hatcher at 883-3123 ext 22.
News posted the winners
for the Isle of Palms Dog-
gie Day, we accidently left Historic Old Village
out one of the cutest prize
winners! Bonner Jordan’s
dog Boone, a mixed breed
with a touch of beagle, won first place for the Best Rescue.
Duane Wayman and his dog Tess, another mixed breed, won
Home, Garden
second place and Jennifer Prestridge’s golden retriever came in
third. Congratulations! and Art Tour
Mount Pleasant, Sunday, April 19 from 1 - 5pm
Featured artists include Sally Cade, Nancy Hoerter, Hilarie
Lambert, Ben Nita McAdam, Beth McLean, Ann Lee Merrill,
Laurie Meyer, Elizabeth Middour, Ann Patterson, Leslie Pratt-
Thomas, Sheryl Stalnaker, Carole Tinkey, Janie Trouche,
Shannon Brown Wood. Tickets are $45 and group tickets of
10 or more are $35. Purchase tickets in advance by calling
764-2323 x 355, or by visiting www.lowcountryredcross.org
or any GDC Home or Abide-A-While Garden Center location
or at Caviar and Bananas.
Boone, winner for the Best Rescue, truly is a Lucky Dog!
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Spring is the season of growth. Plant some bulbs,
or make a paper flower garden. Look for bird’s
nests, but don’t touch the baby birds! And don’t
forget to help mom and dad with Spring Cleaning!
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Definition of spring
According to the astronomical definition, spring begins
on the Vernal Equinox (usually March 21 in the Northern
Hemisphere), and lasts until the summer solstice (usually
June 22 in the Northern Hemisphere). According to this
definition, therefore, the day called Midsummer's Day in
some traditions is the first day of summer. Meteorologists
generally define the beginning of spring as March 1 in the
Northern Hemisphere. According to the Celtic tradition
,which is based solely on daylight and the strength of the
noon sun, spring begins in early February and continues
until early May. Unlike the other three seasons, people in
relatively cool climates are likely to use the astronomical
definition for the beginning of spring in popular jargon,
but retain the meteorological definition for the other three
seasonal turning points.
Jokes
Q. Why did the birdie go to the hospital?
A. To get a tweetment.
Q. What bow can't be tied?
A. A rainbow!
Q. What do you call a cow eating grass in a paddock?
A. A lawn mooer
Q. Why did the sheep say "moo"?
A. It was learning a new language!
Eye Spy
Do you know what this is?
Kids, please send your guess for this week’s Eye Spy to info@
luckydognews.com. Please include your mailing address with
your submission. The winner will receive a coupon for a free
ice cream at Café Medley on Sullivan's Island.
No one guessed last weeks Eye Spy.
It was a dragon's nose from the IOP
Playground. There is a scoop of ice
cream waiting for someone! Don't miss
your chance this issue.
Answer to the secret message: April showers bring May flowers.
Answers for the unscramble: ladys slipper, daffodils, spring, crocus, bluebells.
March 20, 2009
Isle of Palms Rec Center
IOP Recreation Center
www.iop.net
843-886-8294
Tae Kwon Do (12Yrs. +)
Lower belt: Monday, 6:30pm-
7:30pm and Wednesday, 7pm-
7:45pm. Brown/Black belt:
Wednesday, 7:45pm-9:15pm
Saturday 10am-12 noon
$35 resident, $40 non-resident/mo
Co-Ed Dodgeball
Registration March 2 - 27
Fee: $60 per team
18 Yrs. +. Game days: Tuesdays
7pm and 8pm
Captain’s meeting April 2 at 6pm
Co-Ed Kickball
Registration March 2 - 27
Fee: $200 per team
18 Yrs. +. Game days: Sundays
Captain’s meeting April 1 at 6pm
Canasta
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
11:30am-2:30pm. Free
Mat & Floor
Wednesdays, 1:45pm-2:45pm
50+ Yrs. Focusing on Pilates,
floor exercises. $10 per class/or
pay for the session
Mommy & Me
Wednesdays, (except the 1st
Wednesday of the month)
Toddlers, 3Yrs. & under ac-
companied by an adult-play and
socialize. 9:30-11:30am. Free
Camp Summershine
IOP Registration begins March 30
Poe Library events
Poe Library events
1921 Ion Ave
Sullivan’s Island
883-3914
Hours:
Mon & Fri: 2 - 6
Tues, Thur & Sat: 10 - 2  Grace Dunbar
 
Story time for the Tuesday
morning toddlers and pre-
schooler
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, & 28
at 10:30am.
Non-resident registration begins
April 13
Weekly program outlines on
www.iop.net under “Recreation”
Ping Pong Tournament
Saturday, March 21 at 1pm
Registration March 2-18
Ages 9 to 15 Yrs. $5 each
Yoga (16 Yrs. +)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-
2pm
$80 resident/$85 non-resident/
session. $10 per class
Sports Conditioning
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15-
6:15pm class
$40 resident/$45 non-resident
$7 per class
Evening Yoga (12 Yrs. +)
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-
6:30pm
$60 residents/ $65 non-resi-
dents/6 weeks. $7 per class
Total Body Challenge
Tuesday thru Friday, 8-9am
Everyday a different challenge
$7 per class or purchase # of
classes
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11
10am SHARP. 12 Yrs. & under
East bunny, Jump castles,
candy. Free
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, April 18
8am. Spaces $5 each. Must reg-
ister by Tuesday, April 14
 Story time for Thursday
morning pre-schoolers
Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, &
30 at 10:15-11am.
Do-it-yourself crafts with
Saturday, April 4, 10am – 12
noon.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11 at 12 noon.
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Middle School Dance
Friday, March 27, 7pm-10pm Spring Break activities
$5 at the door
Monday, April 6
Youth Tennis Dodgeball . Free
Tuesdays & Thursdays Ages 8-12 Yrs, 10:30am-12 noon
New session begins March 31 Ages 13-16 Yrs, 1:30-3pm
6-8 yrs, 4-5pm, 9-12 Yrs, Pre-register by Friday, April 3
5-6pm
$80 resdient/$85 non-resident Tuesday, April 7
Frisbee Golf Tournament/Grand
Women’s Tennis Opening . Free, ages 7-18 Yrs
Tuesdays & Thursdays Check-In 10am
New session begins March 31 Play begins 10:30am
Beginners: 10am-11am Pre-register by April 3
Intermediate: 9am-10am
$85 resident/$90 non-resident Wednesday, April 8
Kickball Day
AJ Basketball Camp Free . Ages 8-12 Yrs, 10:30am-
June 22-26, IOP register March 12 noon. Ages 13-16 Yrs, 1:30-
30-April 10, Non-resident regis- 3pm. Pre-register by April 6
ter April 13 till full
$180 camp fee Thursday, April 19
$100 ½ day for 5 & 6 Yrs Science Day
Ages 5-15 Yrs Ages 6-10 Yrs.
9am-3pm
Girls Volleyball Camp $50 resident/$55 non-resident
July 6-10 MUST pre-register by April 6
IOP register March 30-April 10, Minimum of six participants
Non-resident register April 13
till full Friday, April 10
$125 camp fee, Ages 10-15 yrs, Open Gym Day
9am-12pm Free. All ages, 1-3pm
Hopscotch, Shuffleboard, Four
Salsa Square, Ping Pong & more
April 2 –New Session
$35 resident/$40 non-resident Tae Kwon Do Tournament
Call to pre-register Saturday, March 28, 10am
Non-contacting sparring and
Soccer Camp belt test. Spectators welcome to
August 3-7 watch. Adult participants can
Half day: 5-8 Yrs. join anytime. Youth participants
Full day: 9-13 Yrs. can join in June.
$125 Half day (9am-12 noon)
$200 Full day (9am-3pm) Youth Drawing
April 1 – New session
IOP register: March 30-April 10
Non-resident: April 13 –until full Must pre-register. Minimum four
participants to hold class.
$50 resident/$55 non-resident
In case of rain, check www.rainedout.com for new dates.
The Isle of Palms All Start Basketball Team played James Island on Friday, February
27 at Northwoods Gym in North Charleston as part of the South Carolina Southern
District (SCAP) Basketball Tournament. The IOP Team played hard and showed
great sportsmanship during the tournament. The All Start Team was coached by Phil
Charles and assisted by Dave Bailey. Team members included: Dawson Bailey, Owen
Bailey, Dylan  Benke, Jordan Capasso, Hartley DePass, Alex Dodenhoff, Adrian
Evangelista, Maxim Fisher, Price Nimmich and Vivek Pandey.
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Isle of Palms Police Reports
The following is a synopsis of
some of the activities of the Isle
of Palms Police Department dur-
ing the month of February 2009.
Patrol
February 1: Just after 1am,
an officer responded to Sum-
mer House on Palmetto Blvd. in
Wild Dunes where someone had
reported an intoxicated subject
lying on the ground. The subject
was awakened and was unable to
respond to questions regarding
where he was staying. He was
also found to be in possession of
an open bottle of whiskey. Due
to the subject’s condition and in-
ability to care for himself, he was
taken into custody and charged
with Public Intoxication.
February 1: A guest at Summer
House reported that someone,
described as the intoxicated sub-
ject just arrested [in the above
report] had kicked their door at-
tempting to make entry, causing
several hundred dollars worth of
damage to the door frame. Offi-
cers were able to determine that
the subject that had been arrest-
ed was a Citadel cadet, who had
been staying with a group on the
second floor. Officers were then
able to retrieve personal infor-
mation for the person they had
previously arrested.
February 1: An officer responded
to a reported accident between a
truck and a parked car on Ocean
Blvd. The officer located the
truck, which was parked against
a car with the motor running
and windshield wipers activated.
The driver of the truck was still
inside and appeared to be passed
out. The officer awakened the
subject, who was asked to stay
in the vehicle due to his appar-
ent intoxicated condition. When
the subject did exit the vehicle he
was unable to stand or balance
without assistance, so he was
taken into custody and charged
with Public Intoxication.
February 2: Just before 3am, an
officer on patrol of the Connec-
tor observed a vehicle cross over
the white lane markings several
times, then use the wrong lane
to turn onto Palm Blvd. from the
Connector. Once stopped, the
female driver submitted to sev-
eral Field Sobriety Tests, which
she failed. A male passenger was
found to be in possession of a
glass of alcoholic beverage. He
was charged with Open Contain-
er and allowed to get someone to
pick him up and drive him home.
While being transported to the
Detention Center, the subject be-
ing transported yelled profanities
at the officer, and once at the
Detention Center, the subject re-
fused to exit the vehicle. After be-
ing removed from the vehicle and
while walking into the Detention
Center, the subject kicked the
officer in his shin. Once inside
of the Datamaster room, while
being monitored by videotape,
the subject began twisting the
handcuffs around her wrists in
order to make marks that she
claimed the arresting officer and
detention officers inflicted upon
her. When the officer moved the
handcuff to the front to ad-
minister the Datamaster Test,
she jerked her wrist and began
screaming that she wanted the
entire incident on film. During
the twenty minute waiting period
for the test to be administered,
she made several attempts to get
up and walk around the room.
When the time came to take the
test, she refused to participate
and was charged with DUI and
Assaulting a Police Officer. A
Detention Officer provided video-
tape of the assault from outside
surveillance cameras.
February 5: An officer observed
a vehicle that failed to stop at
a stop sign entering Palm Blvd.
When the vehicle was stopped,
the officer made the determina-
tion that the driver did not have
a valid driver’s license. The sub-
ject was charged with DUS and
NRVC.
February 5: A resident reported
that someone had made numer-
ous unauthorized charges on
her bank credit card. Her bank
notified her that unusual expen-
ditures were being made. The
victim last used her card at a
location in Mount Pleasant. The
case has been assigned to an
Investigator for follow-up.
February 6: Officers responded to
several 911 calls at a residence
on 21st Avenue where a domes-
tic dispute had been reported.
Upon arrival, the officers made
the determination that an intoxi-
cated female present had made
several calls to 911, giving her
first name. The female complain-
ant, with the same first name,
denied making any calls and was
taken into custody, charged with
911 Misuse. A male subject pres-
ent interfered with the arrest and
was also taken into custody, and
charged with Hindering.
February 8: An officer on patrol
on the Connector observed a
speeding vehicle and stopped it
on Ocean Boulevard near 14th
Avenue. While speaking to the
driver, the officer immediately
detected a strong odor of alco-
hol, which resulted in a series of
Field Sobriety Tests being admin-
istered to the driver. After failing
those tests, the driver was trans-
ported to the Detention Center
for a Datamaster Test, where he
registered a .13% level of alcohol.
He was lodged and charged with
DUI.
February 8: A front beach res-
taurant reported a belligerent
male subject threatening em-
ployees. Upon the officer’s ar-
rival the subject had already left into the complainant’s unit. Offi-
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the premises, but officers were
able to obtain a good physical
description from witnesses. The
subject was located in front of a
nearby business and when ap-
proached became hostile, loud
and boisterous in front of per-
sons walking by. When asked to
refrain from using profanities,
the subject got louder and more
disorderly. He was taken into
custody and charged with Disor-
derly Conduct.
February 11: Just after midnight,
an officer on patrol stopped to
assist a male subject who ap-
peared to be changing a tire on
10th Avenue near Palm Boule-
vard. The officer observed the
subject to be unsteady on his
feet with a strong odor of alco-
hol emitting from his person.
The officer determined that he
was intoxicated, and placed him
into custody charged with Public
Intoxication.
February 11: Just before 4am, an
officer on patrol stopped a vehi-
cle on Palm Boulevard for having
an expired license plate. As the
officer approached the vehicle,
the driver threw a lit cigarette
out of the driver’s window. The
officer then observed an open
container of brown liquid in the
center console that was found to
be liquor. The driver was taken
into custody charged with Illegal
Consumption of Liquor, Littering
and Expired Registration.
February 13: A vehicle reported
stolen from a residence on Caro-
lina Blvd. on January 23, was
stopped in Los Angeles, Califor-
nia, by a Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Deputy. At the time,
four subjects were in the vehicle
and one was from Mount Pleas-
ant. Arrests were made in Los
Angeles for possession of the
stolen vehicle. That same subject
was also responsible for at least
two Burglaries and Thefts on the
Isle of Palms. Arrest Warrants
were issued for the suspect. by police in the Charlotte area.
February 13: Arrangements were
made for a female subject want-
ed by the Isle of Palms Police De-
partment to turn herself in due
to three outstanding Arrest War-
rants for several incidents that
occurred while she was employed
by a local convenience store in
2007. The charges were Finan-
cial Transaction Card Theft,
Financial Transaction Card
Fraud, and Breach of Trust. An
additional outstanding Arrest
Warrant issued by the North
Charleston Police Department
was located. The subject was
lodged in the Detention Center.
February 14: Just after midnight,
officers responded to a Palmetto
Dr. condominium unit where it
was reported that a male subject
was attempting to make entry
March 20, 2009
cers located the subject, who in-
sisted that his parents owned the
unit he was attempting to enter.
Due to the subject’s intoxicated
state, he was taken into custody,
but refused to get into the back
seat of a police vehicle. After
numerous commands and warn-
ings to comply, the subject was
pepper sprayed, which resulted
in compliance. The subject was
charged with Public Intoxication
and Resisting Arrest.
February 17: Just after midnight,
an officer on patrol stopped a
vehicle for a moving violation.
While speaking to the driver,
the officer realized that he had
charged the driver in November
of 2008 with DUI, which resulted
in his license being suspended.
The driver presented an altered
license to the officer, which
resulted in his arrest. He was
charged with Failure to Stop be-
fore Entering Roadway, DUS for
DUI, Obtaining False/Fictitious
DL by Fraud, and Possession of
Fictitious DL.
February 17: An officer on pa-
trol observed a vehicle operated
in Wild Dunes by a person that
he knew had failed to appear
in Municipal Court for recent
traffic charges. The vehicle was
stopped on Twin Oaks Lane and
a computer check of the driver
indicated that his license was
suspended for failure to pay a
ticket. He was charged with DUS
2nd offense and NRVC.
February 18: A resident of La-
goon Villas in Wild Dunes report-
ed that he loaned his 2001 Ford
Mustang to a female acquain-
tance and the vehicle has not
yet been returned. Contact by
the police department had been
made with the subject via cell
phone, where she was advised to
return the vehicle immediately
to avoid more serious criminal
charges. Several days later, the
vehicle was located abandoned
The owner refused to press
charges against the female sub-
ject responsible.
February 21: A Dorchester
County Sheriff’s Investigator
conducting a rape investiga-
tion needed the assistance of a
Spanish- speaking officer. Since
the only officer available at the
time was an Isle of Palms of-
ficer, he responded to a North
Charleston location
to read a Miranda
Warning to the sus-
pect and to assist
in the service of a
Search Warrant.
For the full police
reports,
please
visit
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Do you know your charleston
How many Charlestonians does it take to change a lightbulb?
By David Farrow

W
e’ll go straight to the mail
this trip. Jill Stevenson
of Folly Beach writes,
“The old customs and mores
mentioned in your article are not
indigenous to Charleston - they
are the manners of the South,
sadly lost to another generation.
All over the South we sat on our
front porches and waved to our
neighbors. We still lift a hand
in greeting when driving down a
country road or passing a car in
our neighborhoods. Seldom do
we receive a return courtesy wave
and certainly not a smile. We are
cocooned in our own environment
of technological ease, imagining
that we do not need the human
companionship of the past. How
wrong we are!”
Jill, there’s an old joke that
Yankees wouldn’t be here were
it not for bug spray and air-
conditioning. There’s a lot of
truth to that. I would add that the
media and the popular culture
are just as responsible.
We no longer sit on the front
porch during the late evening. We
no longer see friends and neighbors
as we rock; the summer breeze
wafting the smells of charcoal
and the laughter of children over
us as we discover more about one
another. We don’t care to listen to
Uncle Harry go on about his life
lessons.
We have traded that for the
antiseptic desperate glow of the
television screen, the sound of
clicks on a computer. Instead
of hearing the tinkle of ice and
chuckles in the dusk, we hear
a muffled laugh track through
the din of the air conditioning
compressors. We don’t know
our neighbors. The majority
couldn’t care less about their
families lounging in Rochester or
Modesto.
Mary Rhett implores, “Do keep
up the efforts to maintain a quasi
- status quo to transplants. As a
‘airplant’ - person raised outside
of Charleston but has long roots
in the community - I think the
days of walking into anyone’s
home on Christmas Eve is gone.
I, too, am saddened to think that
the current tourist considers the
East Side park as part of old City.
The East Side park only makes a
very expensive water barrier.”
Actually, MR, I think if you
just walked into someone’s house
unannounced these days, you
would be shot. This goes back to
knowing your neighbor. Before
Hugo, we knew very few people
around us. A year later, hardened
by disaster, anyone who went
through it was joined at the hip
with the rest of the community.
Things went down not long
after, though, when “I Survived
Hurricane Hugo” shirts showed
up in the Market.
I have never had the urge to
engage in fisticuffs more than
when I saw two overweight people
from Dubuque wearing those
shirts. I wonder if there were any
“I Survived Katrina” shirts?
For those that don’t know,
the “East Side park” that the
lass is referring to is the area
where the projects were to the
east of East Bay. The city of
Charleston bulldozed them after
the hurricane (for the resident’s
sake). Now there is going to be a
slavery museum and (surprise!)
condos. I should note that it still
floods.
A more positive thrust was
given by Ben Moise who pens, “I
enjoyed your perspectives on the
changing times. There are still
some enclaves of civility to be
found around our old burg. I try to
enjoy it where I find it and ignore
the rest. I am reminded of the story
of how many Charlestonians it
takes to change a light bulb. Five:
two to hold the ladder, one to mix
the Martinis, one to summon the
servant to climb the ladder and
one to discourse on how light
bulbs ain’t what they used to be.
Oh, fiddle-dee-dee!”
Yes, Ben, and if you tell anyone
where those enclaves are, expect
a bushel of okra at your door. I’ve
been to many lightbulb changings
(remember, this was a small
town. We had to have something
to do). People have accused me
of making martinis. That only
happened once 35 years ago on
Wentworth Street. As this is a
family paper, we’ll leave it there.
Dana Iselin informs us, “When
I came here in 1969 as an Air
Force Brat I thought Charleston
to be so very rude. If I was out to
eat, and there were few places -
but they were great places - the
entire room looked to see who
was coming in the door! I soon
realized it was locals making sure
one did not miss a chance to say
hello to a friend. Everyone was
family, I never felt so at home in
my life.”
Dana, I wonder how much of
this is age and how much is the
change. I remember sitting in
the Holly House on Savannah
Highway with the jukeboxes in
every booth. Those places had a
different smell. I don’t know what
it was (anyone?). Indeed were one
in the Piccadilly Cafe, every head
would shoot up as though we
were dogs hearing a whistle. I’m
sure there are dozens of places in
the City where elite meet to greet.
We are just more settled in our
ways.
Finally a cheery note from David
Grant, a fine lad transplanted from
California. Says he, “Change is
with us; inevitable, unconcerned,
unfeeling. Nothing is exempt. Get
over it.”
As is history, David. I can’t
argue that you’re wrong. I can
point out that change seems to
be overwhelming us at a rate we
can’t comprehend. I contend that
by getting over it, we accept the
current status quo. I reject the
concept that we are powerless in
the face of change. Part of that is
bemoaning the aforementioned
lightbulb.
That’s my job. Where are those
martinis?
David Farrow is a local author of
ancient, royal Charlestonian blood.
His writings and observations can
be found at http://davidfarrow.
wordpress.com. Drop by and leave
a comment!

Ease off on that gas pedal

A
lthough its
been up
for almost
a month, police
on both sides of
the Ben Sawyer
Bridge have
been snagging
motorists in
record numbers
as they whip past
the new “40 MPH”
speed limit signs
on both sides of
the bridge. The
speed limit signs
will be up until
bridge repair
and construction
is complete in
order to insure
the safety of the
workers, who
have to work within close proximity of the road. So until that new
span is in place, keep your gas pedal on island time and take it easy
across the Ben Sawyer.
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