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Volume 6 Issue 14 FREE November 26, 2010

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

EDIBLE PLANTS
GROWING ON OUR
BARRIER ISLANDS
Wild harvest
BY SARAH ERNST, NATURALIST

T
he celebration of
Thanksgiving has become
deeply associated with
specific culinary traditions.  In my
house, our annual Thanksgiving
meals were faithful to that
tradition: mashed potatoes,
green bean casserole, cranberry
sauce, sweet potatoes crowned
with marshmallows, and, of
course, roasted turkey.  With
all the yearly panic experienced
by hesitant cooks nationwide,
it’s easy to forget that the early
roots of Thanksgiving were based (above) Wild muscadines and (below) prickly pear are both edible plants which grow wild on our barrier islands.
on celebrating the harvest and
preparing what food you could
grow and what was available
nearby. In coastal South Carolina
we are lucky to have a bounty
of fresh seafood to harvest
ourselves, but did you know that
our barrier islands are also home
to many edible plants?
Following are highlights of
some of our native edible plants,
along with suggestions for making
the most of their unique flavors. 
Wash your harvest before eating
it, especially if you gathered it
along a roadside.  Make sure
you are well armed with a plant
guidebook as some of our island’s
plants, such as the beautiful

Harvest continued on page 24

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2 November 26, 2010
Sullivan's Island Council- November 16
BY BLAKE BUNCH
Citizen’s Comments
During citizen’s comments,
resident Carolyn Theike stated
that last year she had an
epiphany after reading a letter
to the editor written by Billy
Killough, in which he mentioned
the thousands of gallons of
gasoline wasted when cars pull
up and idle when the bridge is
in rotation. Theike stated that
she would like the town to start
a voluntary anti-idling initiative
for the bridge. Members of
Council were given a handout on
Ben Sawyer bridge.
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the issue, and Theike noted that
the bridge is open an average of
154 times per month, roughly
five times a day, and according
to the bridge keeper, it is open
for an average of seven minutes.
Each hour of idling wastes about
one gallon of gas, and according
to Theike, nearly 25,000 gallons
are wasted each year, and 20
tons of CO2 are released into the
environment. “This is a health
risk,” said Theike. “Of particular
interest to us is that the tailpipe
exhaust produces toxins that
turn into precipitation and re-
enters our wetlands. It would
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be great to have some signage
on the bridge on either side,
to encourage people to pull up
and turn off their cars.” Theike
further stated that a friend
recommended to her that the
Town should have a flashing
sign, so that whenever the bridge
opened the sign would come
on and say “turn off your car.”
Theike is a proponent of public
education on this issue, and
she has already talked to the
sponsor of the environmental
club at Wando, who was very
excited to get the kids involved.
Mayor Smith said that about two
years ago the Council suggested
the same thing to citizens: to
turn your engine off and enjoy
the scenery.
Council member Pat O’Neil
felt like this would be a great
idea to promote as educational
or voluntary, instead of as a
mandate through Council. O’Neil
further said that utilizing the
local media would be great.
The next resident to speak
during citizen’s comments was
Scott Parker, who asked about
the Council’s proposal to add
some islands (medians) in front
of Fort Moultrie and expand
the island at Station 18. Parker
stated that he believes the last
time Middle Street was paved
was a very long time ago, 30
years or so, and the town has
the opportunity to have some
medians installed at the expense
of SCDOT. “Our citizens deserve
the best street that we can give
them,” said Parker.
Parker stated that they had
looked into placing some
medians with plantings in front
of the fort, and the median could
feature a historical marker, as
well. “The width of the median
could be however big we need it
to be, and now is the opportunity
because if it gets paved, we may
miss out,” said Parker.
Resident Elizabeth Tezza stood
to speak in favor of a three
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IOP Council- November 16
IOP Post Office celebrates
97 years
Before opening the floor for
citizens’ comments, Mayor
Dick Cronin gave a special
presentation proclaiming
November 16 as a day of giving
thanks to the Isle of Palms Post
Office for 97 years of service.
“Since August 15, 1913, the
Isle of Palms Post Office has
served the community,” said
Cronin, noting the fact that
after hurricane Hugo struck
in 1989, the post office “made
special arrangements to allow
for mail service, knowing mail
communications were essential
to IOP citizens in the aftermath
of the crisis.” Through it all, said
Cronin, the post office employees
have maintained a great
attitude and given residents
great service in the scope of
postal regulations. Every year,
they deliver over 3,639,700
pieces of mail to the 3,895 post
office boxes on the island and
participate annually in the letter
carriers food drive.
“The post office keeps us
connected to the greater world
while preserving and serving
the unique quality of this
community,” said the Mayor.
“You’re unsung heroes on this
island. We don’t get very many
opportunities to thank you.”
Council unanimously approved
the proclamation, and
Cronin handed the post office
representatives a framed copy of
the proclamation.
Council looks into the
degradation of local
oyster beds
Toby VanBuren, a Mount
Pleasant resident with dockage
at Breach Inlet, gave a brief
yet informative presentation
to the Council on the rapid
contamination of local oyster
beds. A commercial fisherman
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since 1979 with an interest in
shellfish and mariculture since
the mid-1980s, VanBuren has
noticed that more and more state
shellfish grounds are closing on
the river side of Isle of Palms.
Showing charts from 2008, 2009
and 2010, VanBuren pointed out
the rapidly increasing number of
public shellfish grounds which
have been closed by DHEC
due to contamination by high
amounts of fecal coliform.
“If you look at these three
posters, you can see how
dramatically downhill we’re
going,” said VanBuren. “What
I’m here to request is that you
look into forming a committee
to study this.” He reminded
the Council that a committee
looked into the issue in 2004,
and it was found that a lot of
the contamination at the time
came from animals. He stated
that the Sea Grant Consortium
and Clemson Extension have
already expressed interest in
helping find the problem, and
VanBuren already chairs an
ad-hoc committee for the Mount
Pleasant Water Department
which is looking into the issue.
“Mount Pleasant, Goat Island,
Sullivan’s Island and Isle of
Palms would all need to be
involved,” said VanBuren. “And
I would be more than happy to
serve on the committee myself.”
Mayor Cronin thanked
VanBuren, and Council
member Brian Duffy motioned
that the Council form an ad-
hoc committee to study the
deterioration of water quality
behind the island. Cronin noted
that they should be able to
request federal grant money
for the project, as they did in
2004. He then asked each of the
Council members to find one
person who they think would
be interested in serving on the
committee, and they would put
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way stop at Station 22 ½ and
Middle Street, and pointed
out that she liked the idea of
better pedestrian crosswalks
across Station 22 ½, near the
“Dunleavy’s parking lot.” She
was also in favor of closing the
block of 22 ½, because it would
greatly enhance pedestrian
traffic.
Before going in to the regular
reports, Council member Pat
O’Neil was happy to report
that Mayor Smith was recently
inducted in to the order of St.
John’s, a very select group of
forty people in the United States
who are selected based on
outstanding community service.
General & New Correspondence
Town Administrator Andy Benke
stated that he received a note
from the Tree Commission,
requesting that the town
officially celebrate Arbor Day on
December 3 by planting some
palmetto trees near Breach Inlet.
The trees would be planted on
the town property located west
of the parking lot. Secondly,
Benke summarized a letter from
resident Jodee Thomas Haddley
who was objecting to the dog
ordinance as it would require
him to register a second dog
for two months. In terms of the
discussion that night concerning
a proposed three way stop at
Station 22 ½ and Middle Street,
Benke noted that the Town
received 26 emails from citizens,
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Dog Laws
May 1 – September 30:
5 a.m. – 10 a.m. off leash
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. no dogs
6 p.m. – 5 a.m. on leash
October 1 – April 30:
5 a.m. – noon, off leash;
noon – 5 p.m. on leash
Beach Laws
Permits needed for bonfires,
parties and boats on beach.
No alcohol, fireworks, glass
containers, golf carts or
vehicles allowed on beach.
Litter fines up to $500.
and Council member Madeline
McGee apologized to those who
contacted her regarding the
same issue, about 25 citizens
as well, as she did not know
she was supposed to submit
responses.
Attorney’s Report
Town Attorney Larry Dodds
brought before Council a request
of a fee simple title for 2662 Gold
Bug. Mayor Smith motioned to
approve and the motion carried.
Planning Commission
At the November 10 Planning
Commission meeting, the
commission started looking into
public comments from a recent
public hearing in regards to the
overlay districts. Chairman
Hal Currey stated that the last
time he was before Council,
he thought that they would
be ready by the December
committee meeting, but he now
expects to have everything in
order by the January committee
meeting.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will
not meet again until 2011.
Administrator’s Report
Administrator Andy Benke
stated that there seems to
be an inordinate amount of
commercial activity in RC1 and
the commercial district. He
continued that the Polar Bear
Swim will occur again this year
on January 1 and it will be the
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Dog Laws
April 1 – September 14:
5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
September 15 – March 31:
4 p.m. – 10 a.m.
Dog owners must have leash
in hand, have their dog under
voice command and must
clean up excrement.  At all
other times, dogs must be
on leash and under complete
control, even in the water.
Beach laws
No fireworks, vehicles,
bonfires, glass, or alcohol.
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BBQ also wants to get in on
the action. He stated that they
can probably close off that area
like they have done for the past
two or three years. He brought
before council a request from
the Island Gallery to have an art
festival on December 3,4, and 5.
Everett White, co-owner of
the Island Gallery asked if a
PA system could be used for
a dance performance. Any
music performed would be done
acoustically. White also stated
that the hours for the festival
would be from 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. on Saturday, December
4, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Sunday, December 5.
Council member Madeleine
McGee expressed concern about
how late the music would play,
and suggested that White talk to
A farmers’ market
on Isle of Palms?
BY BLAKE BUNCH
M
any citizens of the
Isle of Palms and
Sullivan’s Island have
ventured, on a Tuesday, to
the Mount Pleasant Farmers’
Market, which takes place on
the commons of Moultrie Middle
School. It is a memorable
experience and, weather
permitting, very relaxing
and interesting. It’s also a
great opportunity not only to
purchase local produce, but to
support local businesses.
During the October meeting
of the Isle of Palms Planning
Commission, chair member
Diane Oltorik brought up the
possibility of a Farmers’ Market
on the Isle of Palms. While
his neighbors on Myrtle Street
about the issue. McGee further
expressed that it would be unfair
to grant the use of amplification,
as other businesses in the area
cannot utilize it.
White asked what time would be
a reasonable time to have music
as the dance squad, without a
live band, would have to play
a CD through the PA system
for five minutes for their dance
performance. Benke pointed out
that part of the noise ordinance
states that amplified music
cannot be played during any
hour outside.
The art festival was later
approved by Council, but
without the use of amplified
music.
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the Planning Commission will
hash out the details on a later
date, such as what public
land could be utilized for the
market, Oltorik simply stated
that she wanted to “get the ball
rolling” by bringing the idea
before the Council.
The Personnel Committee will
begin selections in January for
an ad-hoc citizens committee
with expertise in this area to
discuss what would be needed
to hold a farmers’ market on
the island. There is still a lot
of “gray area” to be hashed out,
but Oltorik and other farmers’
market fans hope that this is
a bright first step in the right
direction.
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lighting project ($25,000 of
which will come from an energy
grant received by the IOP earlier
this year). The Council also
unanimously approved the
renewal of a lease agreement
with Tidal Wave WaterSports,
which increases their lease term
to five years, with two renewals
at the same rate. “This allows
them to seek financing for other
vessels where they couldn’t do
that before under their one year
lease agreements,” said Cronin.
Radio tower, Public Safety
building HVAC and fire alarms
Council member Marty Bettelli
reported on the November 9
meeting of Public Safety and
noted that Suzanne Bland,
director of the local chapter
of the Multiple Sclerosis
Society, gave a very thorough
presentation asking for
permission for a challenge walk
to come through Isle of Palms
between March 4 – 6, 2011. The
50 mile walk will involve 200
people and will take place in
Charleston and Mount Pleasant,
ending on the Isle of Palms.
Bland stated that they don’t
anticipate assistance from the
island’s public safety personnel.
Public Safety gave their approval
for the event, and Council
approved it unanimously, as
well.
“In other business,” said Bettelli,
“the county is not contemplating
on falling back on analog and
wants to fix the digital radio
system with Motorola.” He stated
that the County will be ordering
equipment and will include the
equipment needed by the Isle of
Palms, though they will not put
it up right away. Before they do
anything else, the County will
do testing with towers in Mount
Pleasant to see what effect it
has on the IOP service. “We
won’t have a good test on that
until we go through a summer
season,” said Bettelli, “so we
have a lot of things before us.”
He noted that the County will
be giving a presentation soon to
the full Council so they can ask
questions about the situation.
In terms of the work on the
Public Safety building, the
committee met with the company
working on the HVAC system,
and it has been determined
that something is wrong with
the sensors which cause the
system’s dampers to close and
the system is letting moisture
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into the rooms. A quick fix is
to put in sensors which close
the dampers automatically. A
more permanent solution will
be pursued after the summer
season.
Lastly, Bettelli noted that Fire
Chief Graham asked about
adding an amendment to the
city’s fire alarm notice laws. As
it stands, if a fire alarm goes off
and the owners or rental agent
doesn't respond, the fire station
has to set up a fire watch for
several hours, which draws
needed resources away from
the island. The Chief also asked
about requirements in rentals
concerning smoke detectors,
which she noted should be
placed in every bedroom and
places of ingress and egress, and
should be replaced every two
years. She will be working with
Douglas Kerr to write out the
language for this to be included
in rental licenses.
Fire department highlights for
the month: There was a brush
fire at the Sea Cabins in October
caused by a broken light fixture,
and fire department personnel
conducted 46 inspections and
found a total of 106 violations.
Bettellli also noted that the
hydroflushing of the fire
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hydrants around the city is now
complete. Police department
highlights: Although nothing
unusual happened, dispatch
received 2733 calls, 754 of which
were for the police department.
Officers made 166 traffic stops
resulting in 66 tickets, and
officers have been asked to be
more aware of litter violations.
Over the past month, two
liveabiltiy violations were noted,
two citations for business license
violations were issued and
four warnings for roll out cart
violations were issued. “I guess
we're in that time of year when
some folks can’t remember that
we don’t pick up Thursdays and
Fridays,” said Bettelli.
Drainage and recycling on
the island
Council member Brian Duffy
briefly reviewed the November 3
meeting of Public Works, noting
that Director Pitts indicated
that the main tourist season is
over and is beginning work on
the beach paths. Several have
been cleared so far, and Pitts
brought before and after photos
to show committee members.
Pitts noted that he will continue
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In terms of other upcoming
events, Administrator Benke
stated that the Charleston
Running Club has submitted a
request for the annual Charlie
Post Classic 5K and 15K to be
held on January 29, 2011. He
also brought up the Run for
Adela Cook run which will be
held again this spring on April 9,
2011, and the run coordinator
have asked to use the field at
Batter Logan and the beach
access.
In regards to the SC DHEC
Beach Monitoring Report, Benke
said that everything came back
great from DHEC and they won’t
need to check the water again
until next April or May.
Looking at the calendar, Benke
reminded Council about the
three Town Hall closure dates
in November due to holidays:
Veteran’s Day on November 11
and Thanksgiving on November
25 and 26. He also noted the
December closure dates, which
will be December 23, 24, 27 and
31.
Benke further stated that the
South Carolina Municipal
Insurance Trust has provided
information regarding the
renewal of the workers’
compensation insurance for the
Town. Finally, Benke informed
council that Mayor Smith has
reaffirmed his service as the
Sullivan’s Island representation
on the CARTA Board through
December 2013.
Ways and Means Committee
Council member Jerry Kaynard
summed up the recent Ways
and Means Committee meeting
by reporting that the Town
has sold 2,179 dog tags, and
that building permits were
$17,000 higher than last year.
He also noted that on the
expenditures side, there were
some additional costs on the
new health care insurance for
Town staff, and that the Town
gave $5,000 towards the Fort
Sumter/Moultrie Historical
Trust to go toward educational
programming. Kaynard also
reported on a special meeting
held the night before in which
the Ways and Means Committee
approved the refinancing of
the water and sewer revenue
bond for $553,000, reducing
the interest rate from 4.25% to
2.95%. Litigation expenses have
no detailed numbers to give.
Kaynard also said that as of
the end of October, the disaster
reserve fund was $48,000.
Personnel Committee
Council member Gerald Kaynard
stated that there are three full
time positions currently open
with the Town: One full time
operator in Water and Sewer,
one full time firefighter at the
Fire Department, and one full
time maintenance employee with
the Maintenance Department.
Kayanard further informed the
Council that, even though the
Town has already held their
annual our flu clinic for flu
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shots, staff can still get their
shots through the doctor and the
Town will reimburse them. He
also spoke in regards to the new
Outstanding Employee award,
stating that Administrator
Benke drafted the guidelines
for a quarterly award. Kaynard
motioned for approval of the new
award system and the Council
voted it in unanimously.
Water and Sewer Committee
Council member Kaynard also
spoke briefly in regards to SRF
grant opportunities, and Greg
Gress, manager for the Water
and Sewer Department, informed
the Council that they are looking
into FEMA grant money for some
future projects.
Building and Construction
Council member Buddy Howle
stated that the one major item for
the Building and Construction
Committee is the National Flood
Insurance community rating
program. The Town’s rating has
increased, which means a discount
in flood insurance rates for
residents next year.
Fire Committee
Chief Anthony Stith provided the
Council with an update on the
Fire Station Christmas lighting,
which will be held on Friday
December 3. He also noted that
their department had received a
request for the use of the fireman’s
landing on a monthly basis for
USAR (Urban Search and Rescue)
training. The Urban Search and
Rescue is part of FEMA and DHS,
and they will focus on aquatic
rescues. Mayor Smith stated that
he was in favor of any training that
needed to be done.
Real Estate Committee
Council member Pat O’Neil
reported on the Mount Pleasant
Land Conservancy’s redrafting of
the deed restriction agreement
in the Open Space Protection
for Town Parcels, which should
make the document easier to
read. In regards to the Accreted
Land Management plan, the
Council began discussion of
the document during their the
October 4 meeting, and will
be compiling member input
and comments in the coming
months. O’Neil also noted that
the Island Club has requested
an update on their request to
the Town to make improvements
to the building such as
adding a handicap ramp, ADA
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working on cleaning up the
paths throughout the winter.
Duffy was happy to note that the
amount of garbage collected on
the island continues to go down,
although the Isle of Palms could
be doing better with recycling.
While it is too late for the city to
participate in some experimental
recycling programs being tested
by Charleston County, Duffy
remarked that the County will
provide the city with some ideas
and options to increase recycling
on the island. “It turns out that
the Isle of Palms is behind Folly
Beach in terms of participation
rates,” said Duffy, noting that
the recycling trucks count the
number of houses setting out
bins on a weekly basis. “I’m
going to take some of the ideas
on recycling to the next Public
Works meeting and see if it’s
possible to move forward with
some of the local businesses,”
Duffy stated. Lastly, Duffy
reported that the beach is
still looking good from a water
quality perspective, and they
are currently working on the
Sparrow Drive drainage project.
“One in the process, one to go,”
said Duffy, in regards to the
52nd – 57th Avenue drainage
project which will commence
once they get the final go ahead.
Looking forward to a miracle
Council member Ryan
Buckhannon was happy to
note that more than 60 people
auditioned for the Crabpot
performance of Miracle on
34th Street, which will open on
December 18 at 7 p.m. Director
Linda Page also noted that 70
keenagers attended the safety
presentation given by the Isle
of Palms Police Department,
and 66 keenagers attended the
recent pot luck lunch and “Keep
Fit” presentation. The first
middle school dance was well
attended and attracted about
200 young people.
Another fun fact that Director
Page was happy to report was
that, by partnering with East
Cooper Medical, local employees
saved more than $15,000 in
blood work costs, and $13,000
in insurance co-pay and costs.
“So we saved a lot of money,”
said Buckhannon. The IOP
Connector was also a success
this past October, drawing more
than 1,000 participants, and
the annual Halloween party
at the Rec. Center welcomed a
huge crowd on December 31.
Upcoming activities include
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holiday card drawing, a cookie
workshop, a gingerbread making
workshop and the annual
Christmas tree lighting on
Thursday, December 2, at 6 p.m.
at the Front Beach.
Safety Sweepstakes winners
for October
Council member Ralph Piening
reported that the Personnel
Committee is finished reviewing
recommendations for boards
and commissions, and will
present their selections at the
next council meeting. Safety
sweepstakes winners for the
month of October were: Building
Department – Cathy Kennedy;
Fire Department – Eric Stinnet;
Public Works – John Graham;
and Police Department – Gerardo
Chavez.
Marina sails through fall at
brisk pace
Council member Mike Loftus,
reporting for the Real Property
Committee, stated that the
Marina is doing well and
having a good season. Marina
manager Brian Berg gave a good
presentation on ideas to upgrade
and beautify the marina property
and will give the presentation
to the full council during the
February meeting. Morgan
Creek Grill has also had a great
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summer and is staying active
this fall with wine tastings,
oyster roasts and football game
promotions.
As of October 6, Loftus reported
that the Committee sent in
a permit request for beach
restoration which will be
followed by public comment
sessions, the dates for which
will be announced soon. The city
attorney is finalizing the contract
for the marina dredging project
and they are shooting for a
completion date of March 2012.
In terms of parking on the Isle
of Palms, the parking manager
for the city reported a collection
of $221,263 last year, and
made request to the city to add
additional signage to direct
people to city parking lots. He
also asked the city to consider
extending his lease to 2015,
which will match his other leases
with the city.
Looking at the numbers in
the parking contract, Council
member Piening stated that he
would vote against this contract
as the parking contractor
collected $116,000 for himself
by “just parking cars”. “We could
hire some Citadel students
to do the same thing for a lot
less,” said Piening. “That was
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bathroom upgrades and window
installation.
Police Committee
Chief Danny Howard informed
Council that the Police
Committee met last week and
went through the regulations
and guidelines of ECDs
(Electronic Control Devices).
Chief Howard said he is looking
forward to further discussing the
issue with council.
Streets and Maintenance
Council member Madeleine
McGee stated that three of
the four piles being added
at the abutments of the Ben
Sawyer bridge are in place,
and temporary piles on the
southwest corner are expected
to be removed by November 19.
The fourth and final pile should
be installed before Thanksgiving.
McGee further informed Council
that the construction company
is restoring the slope in the
northeast quadrant of the bridge
and that work is also expected to
be completed by November 19.
It is anticipated that the slope
restoration on the southern
slopes will be completed by
December 18, 2010. Final
paving and striping to complete
the site work may not be
completed by December 18,
however, and therefore will be
completed in January. Council
member McGee also stated
that the construction company
has several outstanding
mechanical and electrical items
to complete within the scope of
their contract. SCDOT and PB
Americas anticipate completion
some time in January 2011.
McGee also spoke in regards to
a group of residents that have
requested medians planted
between Station 12 and Palmetto
Street. SCDOT indicated that the
enhancements would be possible
under an encroachment permit.
The median requires a raised
curb and connection to the
storm water collection system.
All of these expenses would be
accounted for by the town.
Lastly, McGee brought up the
issue of traffic management at
the intersection of Station 22
½ and Middle Street. Council
has been in contact with SCDOT
about what to do with this
intersection and Council member
O’Neil had sent an email out to
citizens, inquiring what they
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felt the Town should do about
the area. The proposals for this
intersection involved including
no left turns at “short” Jasper,
and only a right hand turn off of
Middle Street. Another option
was to eliminate the straight
lane towards Isle of Palms in
front of Dunleavy’s
Administrator Andy Benke said
the limits of this project are from
the center line of Station 22 ½ to
Station 12. He said they meant
to mill and overlay it, but there
were some problems with the
water and sewer lines.
Shortly thereafter, Council
discussed options for the
intersection and approved a list
of ideas to be presented to the
SCDOT.
Ordinances
1.Ratification, Ordinance No.
2010-08, An Ordinance to
Amend the Sullivan’s Island
Code of Ordinances by Adding
Chapter 27 - Franchise Fees -
Granting Consent to Application
for Franchise Fee for cable
service and setting franchise fee.
Ordinance ratified.
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2. Ratification, Ordinance
No. 2010-09, An Ordinance
to Amend Chapter 5 Building,
Sections 5-78 and 5-81 of the
Ordinances for the Town of
Sullivan’s Island, relating to
flood management. Ordinance
Ratified.
3. Ratification, Ordinance No.
2010-11, A series Ordinance
Making Provision for the Term
and Conditions of An Issue of
Waterworks and Sewer System
revenue Bonds, Series 2010, of
the Town of Sullivan’s Island,
SC. Ordinance ratified.
4. Second Reading, Ordinance
No. 2010-10, An Ordinance to
Amend Chapter 20 Water Supply
Section 20-7-A, Section 20-7-B,
Section 20-7-C and Section 20-
12-1 to allow A Dock Only Meter
for the purpose of Supplying
Water Only to Those Lots with
a Dock and No Residential
Structure. Second reading
carry.
5. First Reading, by title only,
Ordinance No. 2010-12, An
Ordinance to Amend Chapter
3-6 Quarantine of Dogs and
Release Therefrom. First reading
carries.
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Seel’s on Sullivan’s shuts its doors
W
hen Seel’s opened on
Sullivan’s Island in
2008, owner Harry Seel
was excited to bring the fish camp
concept to the island he loved so
much as a child. Unfortunately,
on November 21, Seel’s on
Sullivan’s had to close their doors
on Middle Street.
Growing up in the Carolinas,
Harry’s main purpose was to
remind customers of the way
seafood used to taste at fish
camps. Back in the 1950s and
60s, before artificial breeders
were used, people could
actually taste their seafood.
However, Harry’s intentions
seemed to be his demise: he
wanted to create a friendly
atmosphere where families
could dine inexpensively,
but this affordability didn’t
necessarily help his business.
It is clear that Harry cared
about much more than the
money, though. His focus has
always been on the people.
The restaurant’s receipt of
BY MEREDITH POWELL
the 2009 South Carolina
Restaurant Neighbor Award
is solid proof; it is an award
given by the National
Restaurant Association and
South Carolina Hospitality
Association for outstanding
community service and
involvement. Aside from
participating in numerous
charities and projects
over the years, Harry also
collaborated with Bill
Dunleavy of Dunleavy’s Pub
and Aaron Siegel of Home
Team BBQ on Sullivan’s
Island to graciously, and
continually, donate $25,000
to the Special Olympics on
an annual basis.
The community remains
both Harry’s and his staff’s
main concern, even as they
pull the barstools from the
bar, take the pictures off the
walls, and open the last of the
mail. The final week was full
of food and drink specials,
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all to show appreciation to the time with the restaurant a
those who helped to make growing experience, but even
the entire endeavor such a with a possible sales position
great experience – the loyal in the near future and more
customers. free time to spend with his
“Sullivan’s Island will be young family, Harry said he
different because we were will miss so many things.
here,” Harry remarked. As And we will miss them.
one of the first buildings
which visitors and residents
see upon entering Sullivan’s
Island, it is important
and intriguing to discover
who will take Seel’s place.
Though there isn’t a concrete
replacement yet, Harry
pointed out that he “didn’t
work this hard to make a
difference to let it go,” so
he is rightfully being a bit
choosy about the inquiring
restaurants.
A tear or two were shared
by Harry Seel and manager,
Kelly Nixon, as they
reminisced about snow days
and last days, oyster roasts
and holiday parties. He called

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my problem then and it’s my
problem now. This is in no way
maligning the man,” he assured
the council. “My comments are
relative to the contract itself.”
Cronin noted that a public forum
on parking will be held once the
new boards and commission
members are in place.
Ordinances for abandoned
watercraft and personal
property
Second Reading of Ordinance
2010-13 – An Ordinance
Amending Title 7, Chapter 3,
Beach and Marine Recreation
Regulations, of the City of Isle
of Palms Code of Ordinances to
Prohibit
Abandonment of Personal
Property on the Beach and
Leaving the Beach in an Unsafe
Condition.
Council approved the ordinance
with Stone voting against.
Cronin pointed out that the
amendment prohibits people
from leaving inoperable Hobie
Cats on the beach, and Council
member Sandy Stone said that
he didn’t think it addressed
any issues or problems and
said it didn’t address what he
thought generated the writing
of this ordinance, which was
the abandonment of hobie cats
in the sand dunes on private
property. Cronin pointed out
that they were just adding a
subsection to an ordinance
already in place.
First Reading, by title only,
of Ordinance 2010-14 – An
Ordinance Amending Title
7, Licensing and Regulation,
Chapter 3, Beach and Marine
Recreation Regulations, of the
City of Isle of Palms
Code of Ordinances to Provide
for a New Article C Pertaining to
Abandoned Watercraft.
Cronin noted that this is a
new ordinance, and does deal
specifically with watercraft
abandoned in public domain and
allows the city to deal with them.
The ordinance falls within state
and city regulations. Council
approved the first reading with
two council members voting
against.
Looking for more greenery
Under miscellaneous, Cronin
motioned to use the $2500
received by the city in green
belt funds for surveying and
appraisal of property which
could be put into conservation.
The motion was approved
unanimously.
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Trolley tour highlights Sullivan’s Island history
R
oy Williams, a long
time Sullivan’s Island
resident, historian and
author of the book, Images
of America: Sullivan’s Island,
served as docent for two
90-minute trolley bus tours of
Sullivan’s Island on October 24.
The Sullivan’s Island History
Tour was inaugurated in the
fall of 2008 and was so well-
received that it was repeated
this year and filled to capacity.
As the trolley drove slowly
past historic homes and
landmark buildings, Roy
delighted his audience with
intimate and accurate stories
from Sullivan’s Island’s rich
history. Tour participants,
whether visitors to the Island or
life-long residents, all remarked
on the wealth of information
they had not heard before.
For instance, did you know
that Italian Prisoners of War
from World War II were housed
in tents in the Fort Marshall
area of the Island, between
Station 28 and Breach Inlet? Or
that the house at 2714 I’on Ave.
(c.1908) earned its name “The
November 26, 2010
BY SUSAN MIDDAUGH
Ark” when it served as a safe
haven for the extended Anderson
family during the hurricane of
1911? Or that “Squeeze Inn”
at 2920 Brooks (c.1910) likely
began as a “Keeping House” – a
small, two-room house that was
built to retain the license to a
residential lot? Or even that
Mayor Joe Riley’s grandfather,
Ned Schacte, was saved from
drowning as a boy by James
Coste, a Surfman (Coastguard’s
man) of the Life Saving Station
at Station 18 ½?
Certainly this year’s success
will provide a promise of a
(Above) The Ark was a haven for island residents during the hurricane of 1911. (Below)
repeat next year. The Squeeze Inn likely began life as a keeping house.
This event is sponsored
by The Sullivan’s Islanders
Group, whose focus is to
preserve and promote the
unique culture of our island
and to protect our open green
spaces. Further information
about the organization can
be obtained by visiting www.
sullivansislanders.net or by
contacting Karen Coste at
cscharlotte@bellsouth.net or
larry.middaugh@gmail.com.
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WINGS founder takes flight
T
his December, WINGS for Kids’ founder
and CEO, Ginny Deerin, will take flight
from the non-profit she founded nearly
15 years ago and hand the reigns over to
her successor, Bridget Laird. Bridget has 12
years’ experience with WINGS, most recently
as its Executive Director, and she’ll step into
her new role on January 1, 2011.
“One of the things that organizations have
to do to prove they’re strong is replace the
founder,” says Ginny Deerin. “We’ve worked
for nearly three years on this transition, and
like a proud mother, I can say that WINGS is
ready to fly on its own without me; and that
gives me a great sense of peace and joy.”
Ginny, a Sullivan’s Island resident, began
WINGS in 1996. Its mission: to teach kids
how to behave well, make good decisions,
and build healthy relationships. By weaving
comprehensive social and emotional learning
curriculum into a fun and fresh after-school
program, WINGS has not only reached
more than 3,100 kids since it began, it has
delivered substantial outcomes among some
of Charleston’s most at-risk kids.
Praise has been heard nationally for the
WINGS program since it arrived on the scene.
Specifically, WINGS has been recognized as
one of three outstanding programs worth
emulating by Scholastic Magazine; received
the highest award for excellence in nonprofit
management by The South Carolina
Association of Nonprofit Organizations; taken
BY ERICA HARRIS
home an Innovators award by Charleston
Regional Business Journal; and most
recently, earned praise by Edutopia, the
online education resource created by the
George Lucas Education Foundation, as a
Former WINGS director and founder, Ginny Deerin.
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“School that Works.” The feature was written
by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Grace
Rubenstein.
As Ginny takes off from WINGS, she’s
not alone. According to the Annie E. Casey
Foundation, the non-profit sector, which
underwent a major growth boom in the late
1990s, will see roughly a 75 percent turnover
in founder/CEO management in the coming
years as “boomers” age out of their positions.
Studies by the foundation show that
organizations well-prepared for the transition
best weather the changeover.
As Hayes Mizell, Board member and
Chairman of the WINGS Succession
Committee notes, Ginny’s “flight plan” is
something WINGS has been thoughtful and
deliberate with planning.
“The WINGS Board of Directors has been
conscientiously in control of the process for
the past two years, determined to secure a
highly competent and experienced leader who
is committed to the WINGS vision and is a
master of what it takes to achieve it,” he says.
The Board of WINGS created the Deerin
Leadership Fund to honor the WINGS’
founder. The fund will support leadership
development activities for WINGS kids and
staff.
To learn more about WINGS for kids, visit
www.wingsforkids.org or call 743-1381.
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Friday, November 26
Black Friday
East Copper Crafters Guild 27th
Annual Holiday Show
9a.m. - 5p.m. at the Omar Shine
Convention Center on Patriots
Point Blvd, Mount Pleasant.
Benefiting East Cooper Community
Outreach. Donations for non-
perishable foods will be accepted at
the show. Free admission and door
prizes. For more info, call
813-4141 or 559-1105.
Monday, November 29
Charleston Foreign Affairs
Forum presents Linda Gradstein
Linda Gradstein, a 20 year NPR
correspondent in Jerusalem,
will be speaking on the Israeli-
Palestinian process. Social hour
begins at 5:15 p.m. and the
speaker will start at 6 p.m. The
venue has changed to the Citadel’s
Alumni Hall at 69 Hagood Ave.,
opposite the stadium. $15 per
person or free for CFAF members.
For more info, visit www.
charlestonfaf.org.
Wednesday, December 1
Hanukkah/Chanukah begins
Charleston Concert
Association presents: the Vienna
Boys’ Choir
With a performance full of festive
tunes, the Vienna Boys’ Choir sets
the stage for the holiday season.
7 p.m. at the Gaillard Municipal
Auditorium (77 Calhoun Street).
Tickets are $16 - $68 and may
be purchased at the Gaillard Box
Office, or through TicketMaster
(800-745-3000 or www.
ticketmaster.com). For more info,
visit www.charlestonconcerts.org.
Thursday, December 2
Isle of Palms Tree Lighting
Come visit Santa and celebrate the
festive season! The city will light
the spectacular 22 foot tree and
the forecast is calling for Snow!
Local businesses and restaurants
will feature seasonal specials. Live
entertainment. Free event. 6 p.m.
at Isle of Palms Front Beach. For
more info, call 886-8294.
Ocean Planning in SC: Living
Marine Resources and Habitats
workshop
Held at the SC DNR Marine
Resources Research Institute on
Fort Johnson on James Island,
this workshop will explore the
status of South Carolina’s living
marine resources and allow for
an open exchange of experiences,
perspectives, from resource
agencies, NGOs, and private
industry. 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. For
more info, email radams@dhec.
sc.gov or call 953-0250.
Preservation Tech Tours at
Drayton Hall
Participants will be treated to a
behind-the-scenes exploration of
the house, examining construction
details, architectural elements,
materials, and past and current
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preservation efforts to reveal a
layer of the site’s history that is
rarely shown in such depth. The
tour will include areas normally
closed to visitors. 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. To purchase tickets,
contact Amber Clawson at amber_
clawson@draytonhall.org or 769-
2608.
The Heart of the Caregiver small
group meeting
 A small group for women caring
for family members who are
affected by disabilities, chronic
illness or age related issues.
Every Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m.
at Seacoast Church on Long
Point Road in Mount Pleasant.
For more info, visit www.
theheartofthecaregiver.com or
e-mail the.caregiver@comcast.net.
Friday, December 3
Seashells by the Seashore
Join a trained guide at the Isle of
Palms County Park and search
for some different types of shells
and the organisms that call
them home. A registered and
paid chaperone is required for
participants ages 15 and under.
Pre-registration required. 11 a.m.
– 12:30 p.m. Course # 24049. Fee:
$9. For more info, 795-4386.
2nd Annual College of Charleston
Dog Show
At the C of C Stern Center,
66 George Street, Downtown
Charleston. Registration begins at
2:30 p.m. Presented by the CofC
Women’s Tennis Team. For more
info, visit www.pethelpers.org or
call 795-1110.
Sullivan’s Island Fire
Station Lighting
Starting at 5:30 p.m. at the
Sullivan’s Island Fire Department.
Enjoy music, food, lots of lights, a
performance by the Wando Chorus
and of course, a visit with Santa!
2050 Middle Street.
Sea Life by Starlight
From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. float
among festive décor and aquatic
surroundings and enjoy holiday
cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live
entertainment while mingling
with guests and participating in
a live and silent auction. Tickets:
$60/$50 for members. For
more info, call 577-3474 or visit
scaquarium.org.
Saturday, December 4
In the Name of Liberty!
The one-show-only performance
will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Fort
Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island,
in collaboration with PURE
Theater. Tickets are $25, or $55
VIP includes a cocktail party at
Mugdock Castle following the
show. Tickets available at www.
puretheatre.org or at the fort on
the night of the show.
Pet Helpers Open House
From 12 – 4 p.m. at Pet Helpers.
Come visit our sweet residents and
find your new forever friend! 1447
Folly Road, James Island. For more
info, call 795-1110 or visit www.
pethelpers.org.
Sunday, December 5
Local Hikes - Doggy and Me
We welcome friendly, social dogs
and their owners to come explore
trails in Francis Marion National
Forest with us. Owners and dogs
should each have their own water
and snacks. Dogs must be on a
leash. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Course #
23275. Fee: $15. For more info, call
795-4386 or visit www.ccrpc. advance/$20 day of. Purchase at Saturday, December 11
com.
LEAP Art and Oysters
Orient-Express Boutique in Charleston
Place or call 937-9142 Edmund Ruffin: Agriculturalist
Fundraiser The Heart of the Caregiver small and Secessionist
LEAP, Lowcountry Equine- group meeting Join Park Historian Rick Hatcher
Assisted Psychotherapy, will be  A small group for women caring III for a discussion on Edmund
holding an oyster roast and silent for family members who are Ruffin, one of the South’s earliest
auction at A.W. Shucks, 70 State affected by disabilities, chronic proponents of secession. The
Street in Downtown Charleston illness or age related issues. presentation will examine the life
from 3 – 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 in Every Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. and political motivation of this
advance, $25 at the door. There at Seacoast Church on Long famous Virginian. Free and open
will be lots of items to help Point Road in Mount Pleasant. to the public. Presentation begins
you do your holiday shopping For more info, visit www. at 2 p.m. 1214 Middle Street,
while assisting people who need theheartofthecaregiver.com or Sullivan’s Island. For more info,
your help. For more info, email e-mail the.caregiver@comcast.net. call 883-3123 or visit www.nps.
LEAPinSC@comcast.net. gov/fosu.
Monday, December 6
Beginners Fly Tying class
With Mike Benson, Scott Davis,
and Gifford Scott. Class size is
limited, $10 materials fee. 6:30
p.m. Call 884-2095 or email jj@
thecharlestonangler.com to
register. Charleston Angler, 1113
Market Center Blvd., Mount
Pleasant.
Tuesday, December 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
AARP Mount Pleasant East
Cooper Chapter
The chapter will meet at 5:30 p.m.
at the Mt. Pleasant Senior Center
(Card Room) on Von Kolnitz Road. 
This meeting will be our Christmas
celebration. Come join us!  For
more info, call Debra Whitfield,
president at 856-8800.
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Secrets of suet
W H Y S E R V I N G U P S U E T H E L P S B I R D S W E AT H E R W I N T E R
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T
oday’s suet is not the
messy, hard-to-manage
lump of congealed animal
fat which your grandparents had
to contend with back in the day.
Modern suet has gone gourmet
and can be served in convenient
suet cakes, suet kibbles, suet
nuts and suet pearls loaded with
treats which backyard birds
adore. You can even find squirrel-
proof varieties that thwart these
bushy-tailed bullies by including
habañero pepper in the succulent
fat. Birds love it but can’t taste
the heat that squirrels hate.
As winter approaches, you may
need to change some of the foods
you offer backyard birds. Suet
is an essential source of energy
for birds during the cold winter
months, so if you’ve avoided
serving suet in the past, or have
been unsuccessful at attracting
birds with suet while keeping
squirrels away, here are some
suet secrets to get you on your
way this winter:
Fat is your friend
While many species, such
as robins and sparrows, will
migrate south, many stay put,
like cardinals and chickadees.
These birds rely on high-calorie,
high-fat foods like suet to
help maintain their increased
metabolic rate during a season
when their normal food sources,
such as insects and berries, are
scarce. If you want to attract a
bounty of birds to your backyard
during cold months, fat is your
friend.
Suet is the solid fat rendered
from beef, venison or vegetables
which provides concentrated
energy to birds to help them make
it through freezing winter days
and nights. Typical suet-eating
birds include woodpeckers,
bluebirds, chickadees, titmice
and nuthatches, but you never
know who might show up!
Feeding birds through winter
can actually improve traffic at
your feeder, since many birds
will find and stay where there is
a reliable food source.
Supplement suet with seed
While birds need suet during
winter, they also need a variety of
foods which normally constitute
their diets. Supplement your
suet feeding with plenty of seeds,
presented in a variety of feeding
styles. Variety and reliability
will attract birds and keep
them coming back to your yard
throughout the year.
One way to cater to birds that
love seeds, nuts or berries is to
try a suet-seed mix like Nutberry
Suet Blend, offered by Cole’s
Wild Bird Products, which mixes
human-grade cherries, apples and
blueberry-flavored cranberries,
preferred nuts, nutritious insect
suet kibbles and whole kernel
sunflower meats into an energy-
packed, powerhouse feed.
You can also stir things up by
serving some innovative “gourmet
style” suet products that are
in forms other than traditional
cakes. Suet Pearls offer sunflower
meats buried within energy-full
suet pellets, Suet Nuts combine
nourishing peanuts with berry
suet, and Suet Kibbles mix berry
flavor and dried insects in a
convenient, non-messy kibble
form.
Feed ‘em high, feed ‘em low
Different species of birds prefer
different types of feeders, so
supply several styles of feeders
arranged around your backyard.
You can serve up suet in
traditional suet cages, as well as
wood- and cage- style feeders that
protect birds from the elements
by making them hang upside-
down while feeding. Be sure to
place feeders out of the wind,
positioning them near natural
cover and perches like bushes
and trees. For ground feeding,
provide an area near cover with
a clear view of the surroundings.
This winter season, boost your
backyard birds’ energy levels and
serve up suet. You’ll enjoy winter
bird-watching and the birds will
benefit from the extra energy
suet provides. Be patient though,
it may take a few weeks before
the birds discover newly placed
feeders. While you wait, be sure to
keep the feeders full. Eventually,
the birds will come.

Action Art event on the island

BY BLAKE BUNCH

A
rtistic expression and
Sullivan’s Island have
gone hand-in-hand since
Edgar Allan Poe first sailed
into Charleston harbor on the
Waltham in 1827, and Everett
and Joanna White’s vibrantly
pink art gallery on Middle
Street is a visible tribute to
island artistry.
The White’s Island Gallery,
which is playfully adorned with
a palm branch mermaid and
several large glass sculptures
in the front yard, displays
artwork by local artists as
well as from members of the
Lowcountry Collective series,
including art by owner Everett
White and his internationally-
acclaimed artistic uncle,
Donald ZanFagna.
Everett and Joanna have
recently been hard at work
organizing their very first art
bazaar on December 4 and
consider a unique variety of
local and readymade gifts for
the holidays. The whole family
will experience first-hand the
life of art at this entertaining
and enriching event. The event
will also be held in conjunction
with Creative Spark, The School
of the Arts, and The Charleston
Artist Collective.
Proceeds will benefit the
School of the Arts, as well
as Creative Spark and other
charities. The Action Art
Fair will be held on Saturday,
December 4, from 11 a.m. to
10p.m., and Sunday, December
5. The event will feature one The Festival will showcase 5, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Limited
large 20’ x 60’ tent, in case of how items such as pottery, glass booth spaces and performance
inclement weather, as well as jewelry, paintings, sculpture, times are still available. Artists,
several other tents that will wool yarn objects, and various crafters, performers, and
showcase artists, artwork and other crafts are created by local vendors are welcome to become
various aspects of the art in- artists. Live music, fashion a part of the action.
the-works. demonstrations, interactive
The event, Action Art, will include crafts and creative activities For more information please
visit www.ActionArt2010.com
an inside look at the physical for the kids will abound.
aspects of the creative process. or call 882-8019.
Savor a hot chocolate as you
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18 November 26, 2010

A biblical mystery of a plant

CAN YOU GUESS THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY PLANT?
BY DR. JOHN NELSON

S
ome of my best botany field trips have
been to supermarkets and produce
stands. There’s always something
interesting to see, and it’s an easy way to
bring classroom botany close to home (and
to the kitchen).
In Vienna, the big city market,
Naschmarkyt, is the place to be. About this
time of year and into the Christmas season,
one can see crates of this odd fruit for sale.
It is sold as something of a confection, and
while it’s probably not quite as popular as a
seasonal treat now as it was a few decades
ago, it remains a charming curiosity.
These pods are indeed beans, the fruits of
a red-flowered evergreen tree that is native
to the Middle East and grows well into
Turkey and Saudi Arabia. It has been known
and used since the time of the Egyptian
pharaohs, and was spread around by the
Greeks. The Romans were fond of it, too, as
the pods have been recovered from the ruins
of Pompeii. This drought-resistant species
is now cultivated as far west as Spain, and
is grown in a few places in the southern
United States. The shiny, purple-brown
fruits are elongated and flat, but they tend
to curl, somewhat resembling a goat’s horn
(the scientific name comes from a Greek wilderness, there weren’t many places to
word which means “horn.”) The beans have eat, so he had to subsist on “locusts.” There
been used for thousands of years as a fodder is considerable controversy as to whether
for cattle and goats. Each pod contains a he would have been eating the insects, or
dozen or so seeds which are surrounded by indeed, the pods of this tree, which would
a sweet, edible pulp. This pulp is pleasantly have been on hand.
fragrant and provides a chewy, although a John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore
bit messy, snack. Mixed with chicory, the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina,
pulp makes a good coffee substitute, but its in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a
most important use by far is as an excellent public service, the Herbarium offers free plant
chocolate substitute. The seeds themselves identifications. For more information on this
are useful, too, providing an important service, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-
gum source which is used in food additives, 777-8196.
cosmetics, adhesives, and as a binding
component - curiously enough - for match
heads.
As a member of the legume family, this
plant is related to various species known
as “locusts.” One of the common locusts of
eastern North America is “Honey locust,” a
species which also has elongated, flat, curling
pods with sweet pulp invested around the
seeds.
But, back to the market-place in Vienna.
The German name for our Mystery Plant
is “Johannisbrot,” which means “John’s
bread”; a direct allusion to the bible story
of John the Baptist. Roaming around in the PHOTO BY JOHN NELSON

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November 26, 2010 19

Sharp-shinned Hawk
BY SARAH DARGAN DIAZ

S
harp-shinned hawks are small
Accipiters in the same genus as
Goshawks, Sparrowhawks, and
Cooper’s Hawks. They are found in
the Lowcountry in the fall and winter
months. They summer in Canada
and winter as far south as Panama.
Females are considerably larger than
males, and weigh up to twice as much.
Female Sharp-shinned Hawks are
easily confused with Cooper’s Hawks,
since their plumage is extremely
similar. Cooper’s Hawks have rounded
tails while Sharp-shinned Hawks’
tails are square. And Cooper’s have a
darker, more pronounced crown than
Sharp-shins. The Sharp-shinned
Hawk’s diet consists almost entirely
of small birds. This species is adept at
navigating through bushes and thick
brush and catching prey in flight
with its sharp talons. “Sharpies” are
also frequent guests at bird feeders
and will snatch doves, flickers and
various songbirds. Adults continue to
feed their young for four weeks after
they fledge; adults have been seen
tossing their prey to their fledglings
Sharp-shinned Hawk. while in flight. The luckiest fledgling
catches its free meal in mid-air.

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20 November 26, 2010

Come watch a miracle

M I R A C L E O N 3 4 TH S T R E E T O P E N S O N I O P

D
PHOTOS BY MIC SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC

irector Jimmy Ward and the Crab Pot Players are

hard at work preparing for their December 8 opening
night of Miracle on 34th Street at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Center. The show will run December 8 through
11, and all shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets, as always, are only
$5. Call The Rec Center at 886-8294 to purchase tickets or
for more information.

Clockwise from top: Kris Kringle and Susan, played by John Campy and Joleah
McComb; Cast members Ryan Buckhannon, Lesa Livingstone and Ryan Mackie;
The cast of Miracle on 34th Street.

Do you know what this is?

Eye Spy
No one guessed last week's Eye Spy! It was Goldbug Island.
The first one to send in the correct answer for the Eye Spy
will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Café Medley on
Sullivan's Island.

Kids, send your guess for this week’s Eye

Spy to: info@luckydognews.com
or call 886-NEWS. Please include your
mailing address with your submission.
November 26, 2010
In the Name of Liberty!
O N E - S H O W - O N LY P U R E T H E AT E R
P E R F O R M A N C E AT F O R T M O U LT R I E
PROVIDED BY CREATIVE SPARKS
O
n November 6, 1860,
Abraham Lincoln was
elected President of the
United States with less than 40%
of the popular vote. Forty-four
days later, South Carolina voted
to leave the Union. Confusion
and anxiety gripped the city
of Charleston. Constitutional
freedoms hung in the balance.
Fierce loyalties and the changing
landscape of national power made
life for average citizens chaotic
and fast changing, and Fort
Moultrie and Fort Sumter entered
the national spotlight.
On Saturday, December 4,
the Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie
Historical Trust, in cooperation
with PURE Theatre, brings to life
these turbulent times in a dramatic
evening inside historic Fort
Moultrie. Actors and musicians,
along with the audience, will
illuminate the struggles, hardships
and galvanizing principles that
led to this tumultuous time in our
history. Step back 150 years and
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answer the question of what you
would have done.
The one-show only performance
will be held on Saturday, December
4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, or
$55 VIP includes a lavish cocktail
party sponsored by Home Team
BBQ at Mugdock Castle (a few
steps from the Fort) following
the show. For tickets, visit www.
puretheatre.org or purchase them
at the fort on the night of the
show. This evening is presented
in cooperation with the National
Park Service at Fort Moultrie.
“In the Name of Liberty” is one of
several events in commemoration
of the Civil War era as part of the
Lowcountry Sesquicentennial. Fort
Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical
Trust and its partners are
committed to teach the general
public about the causes, course,
and legacies of the Civil War
from the Union, Confederate, and
African-American perspective. For
more information and other events,
see www.fortsumtertrust.org.
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Holiday shopping with a cause
A
s the sun sparkled
against a clear blue sky,
the autumn landscape of
our English garden welcomed
guests who came out to support
Cottage Aroma Bella in its
inaugural holiday shopping
affair.
While perusing the varied
selection of holiday offerings,
guests enjoyed a selection of
organic wines and sipped on
Owner Peggy Lieber (right) with one of Aroma Bella's clients.
PROVIDED BY COTTAGE AROMA BELLA
our custom-blended tea. A
chic assortment of accessories,
jewelry, and skin care products
were just a few of the offerings
available for purchase.
As October was National
Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, Cottage Aroma Bella
proudly teamed up with
Charleston Breast Center – a
Division of East Cooper Medical
Center in support of all women
who seek their worthy services.
For any spa service scheduled
during the shopping event,
Peggy Lieber, owner of Cottage
Aroma Bella, matched and
donated a gift certificate for
that same service to the Center.
Gratefully, guests responded
favorably in support of the
wonderful cause and as a result,
more than a dozen certificates
were donated to the center.
It was an intimate yet
purposeful day of shopping.
Offering luxury at its finest –
that is our holiday gift to you.
November 26, 2010
We would like to gratefully
thank those individuals who
made our first event an enormous
success. Because we had
endless fun the first go-around,
we’re doing it again. Please join
us for another fun-filled day of
shopping on Friday, November
26. Products from our luxury
skin care line, Aroma Bella®,
will be offered at 30% off their
original prices. Deep Steep®,
our all-natural bath and body
care line, will also be offered
at a 30% discount. For more
information, call 266-3619.
November 26, 2010
Five tips to simplify your
holiday shopping on any budget
The holiday season is upon us. That means
the stress that comes with shopping for that
perfect gift is not far behind. So, what’s the
best way to go about making a list, checking
it twice and sticking to a budget?
Audrey McClelland is the founder of Mom
Generations, an online destination for moms.
She is an expert at holiday shopping for her
tech-savvy husband, four boys (all younger
than six), and a large extended family.
McClelland offers her top five holiday
shopping tips and gift ideas that will help you
conquer your holiday shopping - on budget -
for everyone on your list.
1. Keep a master list. It can get
overwhelming around the holidays when you
are trying to decide who you are shopping for
that day. Outline everyone you need a gift for,
and remember to incorporate any unexpected
last-minute gifts. Then write down a realistic
number on what you want to spend on each
person and stick to it. Seeing it on paper will
make it easier to knock items off your list
while keeping your budget in check.
2. Be sure to have gifts on hand that
can be given to anyone, regardless of their
tastes. For example, Staples carries colorful
Omnitech mini speaker pods in jewel tones
for only $10 that can plug into any iPod,
PROVIDED BY ARACONTENT
Sony PSP, or MP3 player, and are perfect for
kids and grown-ups on the go. Digital photo
ornaments in the shape of decorative balls or
snowflakes make another universally likeable
gift for less than $15. These are also time-
savers to have on hand for office Yankee
swaps, hostess gifts or any unanticipated
presents you may need.
3. Don’t waste time rushing from store
to store. Try condensing your shopping visits
to the fewest number of stores possible. Pick
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23
a shopping destination or two, and commit to
buying as many gifts as you can for your list
there.
4. It’s a digital world - follow your favorite
shopping places on Facebook and Twitter.
Many stores reward their followers with up-
to-the-minute deals via these social media
outlets. Stores occasionally post exclusive
print-out coupons and deals specifically for
their Facebook friends, and let you know
about upcoming events ahead of time.
5. Check out the websites of the stores
that you plan to visit before heading into
the actual store. You may be surprised by
the variety of products some stores offer. It
also helps you to become acquainted with the
product selection and this can help you nail
down specific items for each person on your
list, making your trip more efficient. You may
even decide to purchase some items directly
on the website and have them shipped to the
recipient to avoid a trip to the store or post
office.
“Every year, inevitably, I get caught up in
the frenzy of the season,” says McClelland.
“However, by sticking to these tips, I can focus
on the joy of gift giving and the satisfaction of
knowing I did it all under budget.”
24
Charitable giving:
a “win-win” activity
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
T
hanksgiving is a good time to be
thankful for those charitable,
educational and religious groups that
provide your community with valuable
services; and now may be a good time to
consider supporting these groups because,
if you contribute before the year is over,
you may “do well by doing good” through
valuable tax deductions.
To illustrate the benefit of these deductions,
let’s assume you’re in the 25% tax bracket.
If you give $100 to a qualified charity, you
can deduct $100 (with a tax benefit of $25)
when you file your taxes. Consequently, the
real cost of your donation is just $75 ($100
minus the $25 tax savings).
As you consider your charitable gifts,
keep the following points in mind:
• You must donate — not just pledge.
You can make a pledge to donate, but the
amount is not deductible until you actually
pay it.
• You must contribute to a qualified
charitable group. For your gift to be
deductible, it must go to a qualified tax-
exempt organization — either a religious
group or a group that has received 501(c)3
status from the IRS. If you’re unsure if the
group you want to support is tax-exempt,
just ask.
• You must itemize. To claim a charitable
deduction, you must itemize deductions on
your taxes.
Thus far, we’ve talked only about cash
gifts; but you may have other financial
assets, such as stocks, that you can give
to charitable groups, and these gifts also
can earn you tax benefits. For example,
suppose you give $500 worth of stock in XYZ
Company to a charitable group. If you’re in
the 25% tax bracket, you can deduct $125
when you file your taxes for 2010. But by
donating the XYZ stock, you avoid paying
any capital gains taxes you might have
incurred if you had sold the stock yourself.
Making charitable gifts now may help you
reduce the size of your estate and potentially
lower any future estate tax burden on your
heirs. Right now, federal estate tax laws are
in flux, but it’s possible that, one day, your
estate might be large enough to generate
Financial
estate taxes. If you wanted to formalize
your charitable gifts and help your estate
planning, you might consider establishing
a charitable remainder trust. Under such
an arrangement, you’d place some assets -
such as stocks or real estate - in a trust,
which could then use these assets to
pay you a lifetime income stream. When
you establish the trust, you may be able
to receive a tax deduction based on the
charitable group’s “remainder interest”: the
amount the charity is likely to ultimately
receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS
formula.) Upon your death, the trust would
relinquish the remaining assets to the
charitable organization you’ve named. Keep
in mind, though, that this type of trust can
be complex. To establish one, you’ll need to
work with your tax and legal advisors.
In any case, be generous during this
season of giving. You’ll be helping a
charitable group accomplish its worthy
goals — and you may be helping yourself
when tax time arrives.
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 886-9229 or visit
their website at www.edwardjones.com.
November 26, 2010
Harvest continued from cover
native Coral Bean and Yellow Jessamine, are
quite poisonous.  For this same reason, it is
best to avoid mushrooms altogether unless you
go with an experienced mushroom harvester. 
The wild grapevines that wind around much
of our islands’ maritime forests produce a
bountiful harvest in late summer or early
fall. The grapes - called muscadines when red,
scuppernogs when green - are eaten raw as
well as made into wines and jellies, and are
high in antioxidants.  Another forest plant,
sassafras, is the original source of root beer. 
While it has fallen in to disfavor after being
found to have carcinogenic properties in rats,
recent research reveals it’s far less harmful to
humans.  Simmer young roots in water for 20
minutes and add a bit of honey and sparkling
water for homemade root beer.
A search of disturbed areas - fields,
roadsides, and pond edges - will reveal more
edible plants.  Winged Sumac, better known for
its vibrant red fall foliage, also produces large
clumps of tangy red berries.  Steep them for a
few hours in the sun, filter, and add sweetener
to make “Sumac-Ade”, a more delicate take
on lemonade.  Mark the simple white flowers
of Dewberry in spring to find their raspberry-
like berries in early summer.  Passionvine, or
Maypop, can be found in gardens as well as
wild areas, and produce edible fruit as exotic
as their flower.  Cut them in half and use the
pulp, crunchy seeds and all, in a fruit salad.
Edible plants can even be found in a harsh
ecosystem like the dunes.  Prickly pear is an
incongruous sight in South Carolina, but they
are indeed native.  The leaf pads can be grilled
or boiled, and taste like green beans.  The fruit,
called “tunas”, can be simmered down for use
in exotic tropical margaritas.  The seeds of sea
oats can be roasted and used in baking, and the
shoots and young leaves of the tough Smilax
vines can be steamed like asparagus.  Dunes
are very sensitive to disturbance, however,
so please don’t forage around - their resident
plants should be left untouched.  Sea oats in
particular are protected by federal law thanks
to the vital importance of their root system,
which hold the dunes in place. 
This article is reprinted with permission from
Kiawah’s Nature Notes. If you’re interested
in learning more about wildlife and nature on
our unique barrier islands, sign up for Kiawah
Resort’s monthly Nature Notes e-newsletter at
www.tinyurl.com/NNsignup.
November 26, 2010 25

Long-term care insurance: the basics

PROVIDED BY THE COLEMAN DUNLEAVY GROUP

L
ong-term care, while not
inevitable, is a possibility
for millions of Americans.
In fact, the American Society on
Aging estimates that Americans
who are age 65 and older have
a 70% chance of requiring long-
term care.
Long-term care can be very
expensive. A recent survey
revealed that the average annual
national cost for nursing home
care is over $70,000. Depending
on where you live and what type of
facility you choose, the cost may
even be higher. Home healthcare,
too, can prove to be a significant
drain on resources. The national
average cost of home healthcare
is over $52,000 annually.
The question becomes how do
you pay for long-term care when
you need it. One answer may be
long-term care insurance. Long-
term care insurance can provide
you with the ability to meet a
considerable portion of these
costs over an extended period of
time.
How does long-term care
insurance work?
Typically, a long-term care
insurance policy provides
benefits if you:
• Require assistance for
an extreme cognitive
impairment such as
Alzheimer’s disease.
• Can not perform a specified
number—usually at least
two—of what long-term
care policies refer to as
activities of daily living,
such as bathing and
dressing.
Most policies pay a maximum
daily (or monthly) benefit for
a specified number of years,
known as the benefit period.
This maximum daily (or monthly)
benefit is simply the maximum
amount the insurance company
will pay per day (or month) for
benefits are paid.
What does long-term care
insurance cover? Although some
basic policies cover only nursing
home costs, long-term care
policies generally cover costs for
skilled nursing care, intermediate
care and custodial care.
You can typically receive this
care at an assisted-living facility,
adult-care center or at home.
Coverage can vary greatly from
insurer to insurer and policy
to policy. Each policy has its
own eligibility requirements,
restrictions and determination of
benefits and cost. The actual cost
of the premiums you pay depends
on several factors, including:
• Your age when applying for
the policy.
• Your state of health when
applying for the policy.
• The length of the benefit
period and the elimination
period.
• The types of services offered
• The Maximum Daily or
Monthly Benefit.
• Other policy features such
as inflation protection.
The features and the options
of the policy can usually be
customized to fit both your needs
and your budget.
What about inflation
protection?
Long-term care costs continue
to rise. To protect yourself at
least partially, you may generally
choose from a variety of inflation
protection options that offer
increased coverage over time.
The options vary by policy.
World’s largest Oyster Festival at
Boone Hall
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necessary care at home or at and may change over the
a skilled nursing facility on a lifetime of the policy.
part-time or intermittent basis, The information contained in
but, generally, Medicare covers this article is based on sources
these expenses only after a believed reliable, but its accuracy
required minimum hospital stay cannot be guaranteed. This
of three days and coverage for an article is for informational and
extended period is limited. educational purposes only and
Medicaid provides certain types should not be relied upon as the
of coverage only after people have basis for a purchase decision.
depleted most of their assets.
Your Financial Advisor can
work with you to help you decide
whether long-term care insurance
is appropriate for your individual
situation. Additionally, you
should work closely with your
Financial Advisor, as well as your
legal and tax advisors, to make
certain any long-term care policy
you consider is coordinated with
your investment, retirement and
estate planning strategies.
Important considerations:
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nursing home or other long-term
care costs.
Long-term care policies also
include a lifetime benefit or the
maximum total amount the
insurance company will pay.
The lifetime benefit is typically
calculated by multiplying the
daily (or monthly) benefit by
the benefit period. If your long-
term care costs are less than
the maximum daily (or monthly)
benefit, you may receive benefits
for a longer period of time than the
benefit period. But you will never
receive more than the lifetime
benefit. Most policies impose an
established waiting period, called
the elimination period, before any
T
he Charleston Restaurant Association will
be hosting the 28th annual Lowcountry
Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 30,
2011. Located on the 500+ acre grounds of historic
Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, the
Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest
oyster festival and has been named one of the “top
20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern
Tourism Society. More than 10,000 guests and
65,000 pounds of oysters are expected throughout
the day on the back lawn of the plantation. Other
highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking”
and “Oyster Eating” contests, a selection of
domestic and imported beers, live music on the
main stage and a Children’s Area. For those who
are not so keen on the mighty mollusk, there will be
alternate food selections from Gilligan’s Steamer
and Raw Bar, A.W. Shuck’s Seafood Restaurant,
North Towne Greek Restaurant, Red’s Ice House,
Wild Wing Café, Pearlz Oyster Bar, Jim ‘N Nick’s
Bar-B-Q and Hyman’s Seafood Company.
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival will take place
on Sunday, January 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of
the event, with no fee for children under 10. For
more information or to purchase tickets, visit
www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com, www.
etix.com or visit any of the 10 area Southcoast
Community Banks. In an effort to improve the flow
of traffic around the event site, all are encouraged
to do their part and carpool. This fund-raising
event is orchestrated by a volunteer staff with
proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House,
Hollings Cancer Center and the Charleston
Science Materials Resource Center.

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26 November 26, 2010

Events at the IOP Rec

Writing Your Memoirs
Registration is now open for the next
Writing Your Memoirs class. It will be held
in the library room at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Center from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on
Tuesdays from January 18 to March 8. At
the conclusion of the class, we will have a
public reading and create a book of stories
written by class members. The cost is $40
for IOP and Sullivan’s Island residents, and
$45 for non-residents. The class is a lot
of fun, and members support, encourage
and inspire each other in a very relaxed
atmosphere. Only 12 spots are available, so
sign up early! To register, call the IOP Rec 2010 IOP 9 – 12 year old Tourney Runners Up, Dunes
Center at 886-8294 or email Karrie Ferrell   Properties, coached by David D’annunzio.
at kferrell@iop.net. The IOP Recreation Department &
  The Crabpot Players present:
Adult CO-ED Volleyball Registration Miracle on 34th Street
November 8 - December 3 December 8 through 11
$250 per team All shows start at 7 p.m.
Ages 18 and up Tickets on sale now! Get them before they
Captain’s Meeting: Wednesday, December sell out.
8, at 5:30pm $5 in advance     
  Children 6 & under free
Tree Lighting Ceremony Directed by Jimmy Ward
Thursday, December 2
Starting at 6 p.m.
Front Beach, Isle of Palms
2010 IOP 9 – 12 year old Tourney Champs, Windjammer,
Performances by: Sullivan’s Island coached by Michael Hay.
Elementary School Chorus & Jef Wilson
Santa, Candy, Face Painter & Snow!

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Nov. 26 4:24am/5:10pm 10:47am/11:20pm
Nov. 27 5:21am/6:04pm 11:43am
Nov. 28 6:23am/7:01pm 12:23am/12:42pm
Nov. 29 7:29am/8:00pm 1:28am/1:43pm
Nov. 30 8:37am/8:58pm 2:33am/2:45pm
Dec. 1 9:41am/9:55pm 3:36am/3:45pm
Dec. 2 10:42am/10:50pm 4:35am/4:43pm
Dec. 3 11:38am/11:42pm 5:30am/5:38pm
Dec. 4 12:30pm 6:23am/6:29pm
Dec. 5 12:32am/1:20pm 7:12am/7:19pm
Dec. 6 1:20am/2:07pm 8:00am/8:06pm
Dec. 7 2:07am/2:53pm 8:46am/8:52pm
Dec. 8 2:52am/3:37pm 9:30am/9:36pm
Dec. 9 3:36am/4:20pm 10:13am/10:21pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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