Island Eye News - May 11, 2012

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outh Carolina Electric and
Gas is preparing to ramp up
the islands electrical grid
with an underground power line
stretching from Mount Pleasant
to the Isle of Palms.
The proposed fve mile
transmission line, garnering
unanimous support last month
from Isle of Palms City Council,
will back up electrical substations
on Mount Pleasant and the Isle
of Palms, which also powers
neighboring Sullivans Island.
During a City Council meeting
last month, SCE&G engineering
supervisor Cory Touard said that
an additional line will safeguard
the islands against power outages
inficted by storms, so we can
quickly switch power and [not]
lose the communities electricity.
I think this is a unique
opportunity to bring the public
sector and private enterprise
together to solve an issue that will
help the reliability and growth on
the Isle of Palms, Touard said.
The islands substations,
Touard reminded the Council,
currently rely on a single overhead
power line.
If you ever lose that one
transmission line, he warned,
then you lose those substations
in surrounding communities that
rely on them for power.
The durability of the exposed
line over years of turbulent
winds remains questionable to
some residents, including City
Councilmember Marty Bettelli.
Anytime you get a line up in
the air that can get hit by wind,
youre at risk, he said, recalling
high-profle storms in past years
that crippled the areas electrical
system.
Bettelli, whose 40 years on the
island has seen numerous power
outages from harrowing storms,
remembers catching a glimpse
of two wooden utility poles on
Mount Pleasant nearly leveled in
the aftermath of hurricane Hugo
in 1989.
Were a barrier island - were
at the mercy of Mother Nature,
he notes. The better we can
prepare, the better off we are.
This will be great to have a
backup, he adds. If somethings
underground, its not likely itll be
affected by a storm.
The proposed 115-kilovolt
power line route, set to be placed 90
feet underground, will travel from
a planned substation along Rife
Range Road in Mount Pleasant to
the Palm Boulevard/13th Avenue
intersection on the Isle of Palms,
where a 78-foot-tall transition
pole will transfer electricity
to the islands substation
behind City Hall, according to
SCE&G representative Westy
Westmoreland. And a less-than-
one-mile overhead line will link
to the Hamlin substation on
Porchers Bluff Road in Mount
Pleasant.
The project is viewed as a
continued effort by SCE&G
to keep pace with widespread
development throughout the
area, said Westmoreland, who
Anticipating a
Jolt to Island
Power Supply
BY JACOB FLANNICK
I
t was perfect weather on Thursday, May 3,
for Doug MacIntyre to install the very last
informational wayside exhibit at Thomson
Park on the Sullivan's Island side of Breach Inlet.
Built to commemorate the June 1776 fght at
Breach Inlet during the Battle of Sullivan's Island,
the park has been a work in progress since early
2010. The last exhibit provides information
about Charles Town, and Charleston, during the
American Revolution, in particular why Charles
Town was such an important city during this
historic war.
For more information about Thomson Park, visit
www.thomsonpark.wordpress.com. The exhibit is
open year round.
Finishing History
F I NAL WAYSI DE EXHI BI T I NSTAL L ED AT T HOMSON MEMORI AL PARK
(l to r) Eric Poplin, Dr. Leon Harris of Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution, Doug MacIntyre, Carol MacIntyre, and
Carol Poplin of The History Workshop celebrate the installation of the last wayside exhibit to be installed at Thomson Memorial
Park.
PHOTO BY LYNN PIEROTTI
2 May 11, 2012
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CIVIC
Decision continues on page 4
T
he Charleston County
School Board voted
again to support the
500-student 74,000 square
foot new elementary school on
Sullivans Island and approved
the demolition contract for the
old school building. The School
Board also voted 6 to 3 against
a motion requesting an advisory
referendum on Sullivans Island
on the new school.
Members of the Sullivans
Island Town Council majority and
many supporters from the island
showed up to speak in favor of
the new 500-student school being
built without any further delays.
The vote reinforced what the Town
Council and School Board has
been saying publicly for over two
years with regard to the size of the
school and number of students.
It will be a 500-student school as
designed or the alternative is no
school will be built.
Members of Council Jerry
Kaynard, Hartley Cooper, and
Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Perkis
spoke on the behalf of the majority
of Sullivans Island Town Council,
encouraging the School Board
to uphold the contract that has
been legally executed between
the School Board and the Town
of Sullivans Island to build a
500-student, 74,000 square foot
new elementary school on the site
of the old school without delay.
Jerry Kaynard, an attorney
and member of Sullivans Island
Town Council, emphasized that
Town Council voted in favor
of the lease agreement for the
new elementary school in three
separate public meetings in
August and September of 2011,
a month before the Petition for a
Referendum was presented to the
Town Council. The School Board
approved the lease on August 15,
2011. Kaynard explained that the
Supreme Court of South Carolina
has ruled that a Referendum is
not appropriate for zoning and
land use questions, such as the
size of the building and number
of students proposed in the new
school. These decisions are made
by the School Board based on
their policy and state regulations.
Kaynard also pointed out that
the Petition requires a vote
on a school no larger that the
obsolete 55-year-old school
being demolished (about 30,000
square feet). He reminded the
School Board that this would
be insuffcient space for many
of the existing 420 students in
the school. He said that a public
vote on a 30,000 square foot
school would mislead the public
since the School Board would
not build that school and the
Town Council has no authority to
require a school of that size. The
Council has authority to reject a
Petition which asks for an illegal,
impossible, or meaningless
action.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Perkis
discussed the fact the Town has
been on the record as supportive
of the school at 500 students
since 2009 and the item has been
widely discussed since January
2010 in public meetings. Council
Member Hartley Cooper focused
on a letter sent to the CCSD
Board and the Superintendent of
Schools from the Vice Chairman
of the Sullivans Island Design
Review Board, Steve Herlong AIA,
who participated in the extensive
design process that wrapped up
in late March. His letter states
that he sees the current design
as very successful in height,
scale, and massing perspective,
as it is not visible from any beach
views, is discretely set behind
the two historic batteries facing
Ion Avenue, and can only be
seen from the entryway off of Ion
Avenue as it should be.
Additionally, the Towns
Attorney, Mr. Trenholm Walker,
who was retained to give a
second opinion on the Petition for
Referendum, shared the legal basis
for his opinion given to Sullivans
Island Town Council with the
School Board. He concluded the
Petition was defective and no
public vote was necessary.
There was a motion made
to request the Town to hold a
referendum and no construction
contracts approved until October
23, 2011. That motion failed
6 to 3. In favor were Thomas,
Kandrac, and Moffy. Voting
against were Coates, Collins,
Fraser, Green, Oplinger, and
Town Concurs with School Board Decision
BY SULLIVANS ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL
May 11, 2012
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Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, May 15
Public Hearing
The purpose of this hearing is
for City Council to receive public
comments regarding the DRAFT
Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Ways and Means
Committee Meeting
5:45p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, May 16
Municipal Court
8:30a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, May 22
City Council Meeting
7p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Tuesday, May 15
Regular Council Meeting
6p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, May 16
DRB Meeting
6:30p.m.
Wednesday, May 23
Tree Commission
7p.m.
Civic Calendar
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Letters to the Editor...
K
eith Blandford has
been nominated as a
Congressional candidate
for United States District One
in South Carolina. Blandford
received the nomination from the
Libertarian party unanimously
on April 21, 2012, in Columbia.
This is Blandfords second
campaign for the seat, which
will be defended by Republican
incumbent Tim Scott.
We are very excited about
the 2012 campaign, stated
Blandford. We are reaching a
tipping point as a country where
many paradigms are going to
be challenged. I want to be part
of the process. I want to do
everything I can to unify, to fnd
common ground; so we all have
an opportunity to participate
and feel included. We have to
keep digging to fnd a starting
point, and that is what I intend
to do. In the process, if we have
to expose politicians for what
they are, then so be it. We are
great people who do not live in
fear, and I am going to spend
every day reminding people who
they are.
Blandford is a Navy veteran,
and a long-time resident of
Sullivans Island. He is the Owner
of Warrick! LLC, a facilities
management company. He is a
graduate of Virginia Tech with
a BS in Environmental Science
and a minor in chemistry and
biology. More information can
be found at blandford2012.com.
SI Resident Runs
Against Tim Scott
BLANDFORD MAKES 2
ND
RUN FOR FI RST DI STRI CT
Letters continues on page 4
The School Referendum has
Already Been Held
The citizens of Sullivan's Island
have already held a popular vote
concerning the issue of rebuilding
Sullivan's Island Elementary
School. We did this in May of
2011 by electing Town Council
members who, prior to the
election, openly and vigorously
campaigned for the school.
The need for a new school
structure became a public issue
in 2009. At that time our island
Town Council was unanimously
in favor of rebuilding the school to
the 500-student limit as required
by Charleston County. This
support continued up through
the 2011 election for three
council seats.
During the 2011 campaign
period incumbents Jerry Kaynard
and Mary Jane Watson, and new
candidate Hartley Cooper, all
vigorously stated their support
of the 500-student school. Their
consistent, pro-school platforms
were advocated in their campaign
mailings, advertisements, and
news coverage. In May, a popular
vote was held. By overwhelming
majority, these three pro
500-sudent school candidates
won the election.
We voted for these pro-
school candidates. We elected
these offcials with the clearly
stated agenda of rebuilding the
school. How can anyone say we
had no voice? How can anyone
say we never got a choice? As was
beautifully and plainly stated by
island resident Robert Brunson
at the April 23 CCSD meeting,
"DEMOCRACY HAPPENED!"
Like it or not, this is the
simple truth. The majority
voted it in and now the school is
going forward. Since the 2011
election our Town Council has
voted, repeatedly, to rebuild the
school by a sustained margin of
6-1. Similarly, the Charleston
County School Board has voted,
repeatedly, to rebuild the school
by margins as great as 6-3.
The fact that these governing
bodies - our duly elected
decision makers - and our own
island voters, have debated,
reconsidered, voted, and stuck
a fork in this issue many times
over is enough. It's way more
than enough. Let us move
forward without further and
pointless delay. We are on
the road to a wonderful new
school. Democracy got us here.

Hannah M. Dodson
Sullivan's Island resident
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A Success Story

I am so pleased that the Loan
Closet on the Isle of Palms in the
Public Safety Building Medical
Supplies Room is a success. I
have received several requests
from visitors and residents for
various devices. I am very glad
I did not heed the advice of
Councilman Marty Bettelli, who
I encountered as I was seeking
a location and in the process
of developing and assessing
the need for a Loan Closet. Mr.
Bettelli told me I shouldnt be
pursuing this because people
have insurance. I responded
that sometimes emergencies
occur, especially with visitors
and even our residents. And that
not everybody has insurance
4 May 11, 2012
CIVIC
Jolt continues from cover
was also present at the City
Council meeting.
Mount Pleasants population
of more than 67,000 has spiked
more than 45 percent since 2000
according to 2010 state census
data, roughly nine years after
SCE&G strung a 115-kilovolt
power line that now powers a
majority of the islands.
Westmoreland said the
electricity provider, which
services more than 665,000
retail and wholesale customers
statewide, proposed to shore
up the islands power system
in 2007, due to the growth of
the electrical load and customer
base on the Isle of Palms.
City Councilman Ryan
Buckhannon, chair of the
Citys Public Works Committee,
said the fortifying support will
reinforce storm precautions.
Any type of storm could take
out overhead lines across the
island, he said. The islands
are very fortunate to be able to
receive this.
The project, awaiting a go-
ahead from various regulating
agencies, is expected to begin in
the fall and is projected to fnish
the following year, according to
SC&G spokeswoman Kim Asbill.
Isle of Palms Mayor Dick
Cronin said the power reserve
will bring peace of mind to
many islanders, describing it as
a great beneft to the citizens
of the island and the property
owners of the island.
In life, it is very seldom that
people want to be on a single
tether, whether on power or
anything else, he said. This is
a great feature that will beneft
us forever.
Letters continues from page 3
for such things. He then told
me that if people dont have
any insurance, then thats their
problem. I was pretty shocked
that a councilmember charged
with looking out for the interest
of our City and its visitors and
residents would have such an
opinion. Happily, I persevered,
and now the City has one more
service for our residents and our
visitors!

Diane Oltorik
Coordinator, Loan Closet, Isle of
Palms
_____________________________
Rebuilding Sullivans Island
Elementary
I am a mother of four
children and current resident of
Sullivans Island. My children
are ffth, fourth, and second
graders, and a kindergartner
who currently attend Sullivans
Island Elementary School (SIES).
The rebuilding of SIES has been
delayed due to debate over the
size of the school because the
county requires new schools to
accommodate up to 500 students.
In following the process, it is
apparent there is no possibility of
a smaller school: it is 500 or zero.
Is no school on Sullivans Island
really being contemplated? As
a mother of young children and
resident of the island, it should
be no surprise to the reader that
I am in favor of a new SIES. One
of the many reasons Sullivans
Island is a special place is the
tight social fabric, and for a
number of generations that sense
of community has stemmed from
friendships among parents and
students at SIES. We should
not deprive future residents and
families of that same wonderful
communal gift.
But, from my perspective, the
actual school is less important
than the process and the examples
we are setting for our children.
My children are learning a
valuable lesson in civics. We are
engaged in the process; we attend
the Town Council meetings,
converse nightly on any SIES
developments and have taken
the opportunity to explain to our
children the arguments for and
against construction. In fact, my
ten-year-old recently addressed
the Town Council without any
prodding or assistance from
his parents. It was a proud
parental moment to watch him
take a view on an issue, think
through his arguments, and
then articulate those thoughts in
front of more than forty adults.
The process is democracy at
work. I commend everyone that
has been involved, respect their
positions and support their
underlying rationales, whether
it is architectural, economic,
traditionalist, familial, or even
simple convenience. The lesson
of civic discourse has been
rewarding.
Conversely, the tone of the
discourse and lack of civility have
been disheartening. The issues
have become confused in the
rancorous sparring of egos. The
process has been characterized
by a lack of willingness to
understand the views of others.
During the debates, including at
Town Council meetings, people
have failed to extend common
courtesies to their neighbors. It
is important for everyone involved
in the debate to remember that
our collective behavior informs
the way that our children conduct
themselves and engage with
others.
I truly hope that at least two
out of my four children can attend
what brought us to the island.
But if that fails, at the very least,
I hope that this process does not
unravel the sense of respect for
others that we have tried to instill
in our children.

Jennifer T. Smith
Raven Drive, Sullivans Island
_____________________________
In Spite of Vote by School Board,
Referendum Still Legally Valid
Sullivans Island Town Council
has chosen to spend over $8,000
(and counting!) of taxpayer
money to sue its citizens for
exercising their constitutional
right to petition their government.
Petitioners want to be able to vote
on the size of the elementary
school that Charleston County
School District plans to build
on land owned by the Town of
Sullivans Island. At its meeting
Monday evening, the Charleston
County School Board voted
down a motion to halt spending
taxpayer dollars on the proposed
elementary school until Sullivans
Island Town Council allows its
residents to vote on the size of the
school.
The vote by the school board
does not change the fact that
Ascue. The discussion revolved
around the fact the referendum
could not force the School Board
to build a smaller school, that it
is a School Board decision not a
Town decision to determine the
size and student population for a
new Sullivans Island Elementary
School. The School Board has
voted twice before to advance the
new school and they have voted
in favor of maintaining their
500-student minimum policy for
all new schools and stated that
policy applies to Sullivans Island
Elementary School as well. More
than one School Board member
stated during the discussion
that the smaller school the
petitioners requested would
result in no new school being
built.
Many speakers and School
Board members discussed
the fact that the defective
referendum asked for two things:
1. To require CCSD to build
a school no larger than the
existing school; and
2. To send the building
through the Towns Design
Review Process.
Town Council and the School
Board agree that the Town has
no authority to require a school
the same size as the old school
building. The School Board also
has no obligation to build a
small school of that size.
The Town Council has directed
a design review process, explicitly
detailed in the Lease Agreement,
which is more extensive with
several public meetings,
including professional input, and
has effectively accomplished the
requested design review process
by involving the Chairman and
Vice Chairman of the Sullivans
Island Design Review Board
and the Historic Charleston
Foundation in the public design
meetings.
The paramount public interest
here is building a frst-class
school for the 420+ students who
have been displaced for over three
years and are now in temporary
facilities, according to Jerry
Kaynard, Town Council Member.
Decision continues from page 2
Letters continues on page 6
Oops!
In the April 27 edition of the
Island Eye News, we listed Dr.
Ralph Piening as an Isle of Palms
Councilmember when he is in
fact a former member of the IOP
Council. We apologize for the
confusion.
May 11, 2012
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A CITIZEN'S PERSPECTIVE
T
his has been a busy year for
the Sullivans Island Town
Council. Although SIES
may be garnering most of the
public attention, other important
items are receiving their share of
the Councils consideration.
All-Way Stop signs at Station
22 and Middle Street
The reconfguration of this
intersection, with two additional
stop signs, elimination of a short
second lane on Middle Street in
front of Dunleaveys Pub, and
prominent lane delineators and
cross walks, went into effect on
March 6, 2012. A public survey
on the Towns website has found
sentiment running against the
all-way stop. A second survey
will go up May 6, at the start of
the third month of the planned
six month trial. The goal is to
recheck public opinion after
residents have gotten used to
the new intersection and after
beach traffc has increased. The
South Carolina Department of
Transportation (SC DOT) plans to
evaluate the impact of the all-way
stop in early May. As explained by
Town Administrator Andy Benke,
SC DOT does not design for peak
traffc fow such as Memorial
Day weekend but does consider
fows at typically busy times such
as lunch time and the morning
and evening commute on busy
weekdays such as Thursdays and
Fridays. Administrator Benke is
talking regularly with the SC DOT
representative to provide input.
The all-way stop has slowed
cars traveling through our
business district, especially the
speeders driving West on Middle
Street (from the direction of IOP).
The problem is that at times, the
traffc slows to zero. At present,
Police Chief Daniel Howard sends
an offcer to direct traffc through
the Station 22 intersection
when Middle Street traffc backs
up through the business district
to the Fire Station a relatively
frequent event. Obviously this is
not the best use for a police offcer
in the long term, but a necessary
one at present. Chief Howard is
documenting these events for
SC DOT. A relevant question
is whether the substantial
reconfguration of lanes, stripes,
and crosswalks alone without
the two new stop signs - would be
as effective at promoting safety at
this intersection without causing
traffc backups in the business
district. Whether you are pro or
con, do look on the Town website,
www.sullivansisland-sc.com, for
the second survey and to provide
your opinion. Survey information
will be provided to SC DOT.
Paid Parking?
Not this beach season. The
question of paid parking has
turned out to be more complicated
than expected. According to a
preliminary report of consultants
Tindale-Oliver and Associates, on
January 27, 2011, the SC DOT
owns 99 percent of island roads
and the public rights-of-way
(ROW) where we park. The Town
cannot charge for parking on
the unimproved grass shoulders
where most of the public parking
on the Island occurs. However,
if the Town improves the ROW
it can charge for parking. The
problem is that SC DOT is
not clear on what constitutes
suffcient improvement, and the
consultants are asking SC DOT
for clarifcation. Could the Town
improve the ROW by clearing
vegetation, covering ditches, and
leveling the ground? How would
residents feel about this?
According to the consultants
report, Folly Beach put down
rock, and later pavement, where
they installed paid parking kiosks
near the washout. Folly Beach
also charges for parking on town-
owned land along beach paths.
The Isle of Palms has considered
and rejected a similar plan
for creating paid parking areas
along town-owned beach paths.
Myrtle Beach has extensive paid
parking, but owns most of its
roads and ROWs.
At present, the Sullivans
Island Council consensus is to
not pursue paid parking for this
beach season, but to focus on
enforcement of current parking
ordinances to better regulate
parking and improve road safety.
In the longer term, the Council is
interested in clarifying SC DOTs
defnition of ROW improvement
and exploring options that may be
available for improving residential
parking in areas where this is a
problem.
New Town Hall
Last fall, Town Council
contracted with Creech and
Associates to carry out a needs
assessment to determine the
optimal size and confguration of
administrative space for a Town
Hall and Police Department. They
were asked to examine the old
Town Hall, which was vacated in
June, 2011, due to serious mold
problems, and provide a cost
estimate for rehabilitation and
redesign to meet contemporary
needs. They were also asked to
develop a conceptual design,
site plan, and cost estimate for
an entirely new Town Hall. The
consultants report was presented
at the annual Town Council
retreat on March 10, 2012, and
the highlights are presented here.
According to the consultants,
the total space need is 9000
sq. ft. (7000 sq.ft. for Town
Administration, including a
Council / Court room, and 2000
sq.ft. for Police). The old Town
Hall housed these functions in
7700 sq. ft. of space. Since June,
2011, Town Administration
(minus Council Chamber / Court
Room) and the Police Department
have been operating in a scant
6000 sq.ft. in rented trailer space
behind the Fire Station.
The old Town Hall is a historic
building that was originally a
storehouse. It is built with three
courses of brick and cannot be
elevated above food level. The
structure is in good condition
but lacks cross-bracing (for
earthquakes) and hurricane
strapping, and the bricks need
repointing. The mold problem is
due to multiple past and present
moisture problems including
fooding during Hugo, a lack of
weep holes in the brick walls,
and the junction of foundation
with fooring. The estimated cost
for a renovated and redesigned
Town Hall - with relocation of
the Police Department to a 2000
sq.ft. addition to the Fire Station
- is approximately $2,500,000.
A new Town Hall, housing both
Town Administration and Police
Time for An Update
WH AT S G O I N G O N WI T H S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D S S T O P S I G N S , PA R K I N G , A N D T O WN H A L L
BY SUSAN MIDDAUGH
Perspective continues on page 6
6 May 11, 2012
Sullivans Island voters are
entitled to a referendum on the
size of the school, based on the
certifed petition. The petition
was certifed by the Charleston
County Board of Elections on
October 18, before the lease with
the Charleston County School
District was ratifed. In spite of the
vote tonight, the certifed petition
is still a legally valid petition.
The vote by the school board
does not change that. Under
the South Carolina petition/
referendum law, the Town has a
year from the date a petition is
fled to undertake a referendum,
but a suit can be brought if a
referendum is not held within
the time frame. Petitioners have
indicated they intend to raise
the funds necessary and fle that
lawsuit.
The most straight-forward
thing for the Town of Sullivans
Island to do is undertake the
referendum, since that offers
a much a much quicker way to
get clarity. If the Town refuses to
hold the referendum, petitioners
can then sue to have the Town
perform its legal duty.
CCSD has maintained all
along that it cannot build a
smaller school, based on state
regulations. Sullivans Island
resident Larry Kobrovsky, who
is a member of the state Board
of Education, pointed out at the
meeting that this is not the case.
Mr. Kobrovsky referred in his
comments to the guidelines issued
by the Offce of School Facilities
(OSF). OSF Guidelines authorize
the State Superintendent of
Education to grant a waiver
from applicable building
regulations. According to Section
59-23-230 of the guidelines,
The State Superintendent of
Education is authorized to grant
a waiver from applicable school
building regulations relating to
building square foot requirements
for construction of a new public
schoolThe authority granted
the State Superintendent of
Education under this section
is superior to and supersedes
provisions of applicable state
school building regulations.
Those in support of a smaller
school turned out very strongly
at the school board meeting
tonight and spoke out against
the plan by CCSD to build
what petitioners describe as an
expensive, out-of-proportion,
out-of-context school on the
ocean front on Sullivans Island.
Barbara Spell
Atlantic Ave. Sullivans Island
_____________________________
There Is No Perfect
It appears after more than three
years of what has been a long and
winding journey toward building
a new SIES, tangible, measurable
progress is happening. The
demolition of the old building is
underway, and the design has
been completed and approved
by SITC (Sullivan's Island Town
Council).
The new twist being sold by
the "small school" people is
disingenuous at best, misleading at
worst. They are now telling people
"the Town can In fact get a waiver
to have a smaller school." Well,
let me tell you it's a fantasy. First,
the State Superintendent said
this is a local issue and second,
CCSD (Charleston County School
District) has stated they will not
do this. In fact, 7 of the 9 Trustees
made it clear at the last CCSD
Trustee meeting on April 23 that
500 is the number or its zero.
Also, Bill Lewis (CCSD Director
of Construction) went on record
and said the district cannot
build a "boutique" school with
taxpayer money on Sullivan's
Island. They shouldn't, and
shame on the "smaller school"
folks for confusing people with
misleading information when our
Town leaders and the majority
of CCSD has said all along this
was not a possibility. Why do
they want to risk NO school with
this foolish fantasy? It is a good
question. Maybe they really want
NO school as others who want
the school have suspected.
The parents and supporters of
SIES on this island and off are
tired of the "smaller school" people
feigning victim and selling fantasy
when the facts are right in front
for all of us to see. If you really do
not want a school on the
island, please come out and
say so. Continuing to argue for
something that cannot occur is
an unproductive distraction and
is wrong.
Additionally, if the smaller
school people refuse to actively
participate in the design process, but
complain about height, scale, and
mass in endless public meetings,
they are obstructionists - nothing
more. There is no perfect. There
has been, however, a very public
engagement process that has
resulted in an excellent design
reviewed by Historic Charleston
Foundation, and two leaders of SIs
Design Review Board.
We are moving forward on this
project and as a community, the
supporters of SIES will stand
behind our Town leaders and
CCSD to make sure this gets
done on time and as agreed
to in the lease. My message
and the message from many
islanders is to stop the reckless
rhetoric, stop complaining
without offering solutions, and
try to be a positive infuence on
our island - not a destructive
one. We will not heal as a
community until the "smaller
school" people stop twisting the
truth and ignoring reality. The
path to community peace is
paved in truth not deception,
participation not complaining,
and being honest about motives.
The supporters of SIES recently
handed out stickers that say "Save
and Share SIES." This is a message
we are proud to sell, it's honest
and it's more refective of who we
are as a community. We welcome
children from everywhere to learn
here. We appreciate the taxpayers
investing in our community on
land that has held a school for half
a century. We want to continue
a tradition of excellence in public
education. We hope these children
and their families will in turn give
something back, as they see how
caring and welcoming we are to
them and their families, as they
experience "learning by the sea."
Loren Ziff
Thompson Ave. Sullivans Island
Department, is estimated to
cost approximately $3,500,000.
Although the consultants
presented a conceptual design for
a two-story building located in the
Town Park (near the fre station),
the Town Council is very unlikely
to support new construction in
the Park: not for Sullivans Island
Elementary and not for a Town
Hall. The most likely site would
be on Town property adjacent
to the Park where the Towns
municipal buildings are located
now, including the trailers
housing the temporary Town Hall
and Police Department.
Creech and Associates were not
contracted to provide information
on a third option for Town Hall
at 1714 Middle St., the former
Fort Moultrie Post Exchange
and Gymnasium, now a private
home that is for sale. However,
the consultants offered to do a
walkthrough of this building,
gratis, and provide Town Council
with an overview of this option.
Town Council will start
discussing all options soon,
possibly at the May 15 Town
Council meeting. The decision-
making process will be lengthy
and thorough, weighing the costs
versus needs and the pros versus
cons for every option. There will
be public hearings and multiple
opportunities for public input.
And the rental trailers that
house the temporary Town Hall
are available, under contractual
options, for two more years.
Perspective continues from page 5
Letters continues from page 4
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N
ot one, not two, but six sea
turtles were released back
into the Atlantic Ocean
this past Sunday, April 29, by
the South Carolina Aquarium
Sea Turtle Hospital. After having
spent the winter at the hospital
recovering from various injuries,
all six sea turtles were cleared for
release.
Of the six sea turtles, one was
a 73-pound loggerhead named
Little River, and four were Kemps
ridleys that were fown to the
Aquarium as part of a larger group
from Massachusetts on January
15. The last was a rare hybrid
the frst the South Carolina Sea
Turtle Rescue Program has ever
treated named Eclipse. DNA
results indicated that s/he was a
cross between a loggerhead and a
green sea turtle.
Little River was found foating
in Little River near the North
Carolina border on May 27, 2011.
Little Rivers injuries included
three boat propeller strikes to the
shell and a partial front fipper
amputation, possibly the result of
a predator encounter. Treatment
included wound care, antibiotics,
vitamin injections, and physical
therapy. S/he spent eleven
months at the hospital before
his/her release.
The four Kemps ridleys
included Eastham, Mason,
Innis, and Sampson. Along with
Eclipse, all were initially found
cold-stunned off the Cape Cod
coast in late November and
December of last year. The
Aquarium wants to send a special
thank you to Mason Holland,
owner of Eclipse Aerospace, for
making the transfer from Boston
to Charleston possible.
It costs approximately $36
per day to treat each sea turtle
in the hospital, which amounts
to a program budget of close to
$321,000 each year. The Sea
Turtle Rescue Program is part of
the South Carolina Aquarium, a
501(c)3 non-proft that relies on the
support of the community to treat
and rehabilitate these endangered
species. You can help support the
program by making a donation
and by visiting the hospital on a
behind-the-scenes tour. Just go
to www.scaquarium.org for more
information. With your support,
staff can continue to rehabilitate
sick and injured sea turtles found
along our coast.
Six Sea Turtles
Swimming in the Sea
S I X S E A T U R T L E S R E L E A S E D O N A P R I L 2 9 ,
I N C L U D I N G O N E U N I Q U E H Y B R I D
PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
A large crowd gathers to see off the sea turtles at the Isle of Palms Country Park.
PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
T
he Carolina Lady Anglers
are pleased to announce
the date for this years
Fishing for the Cure inshore
tournament, now in its ffteenth
year. The tournament will be
held at the Charleston Maritime
Center on June 2, with a 4 p.m.
weigh in. The Captains Meeting
will be held on May 30 from 6
until 9 pm. at the Charleston
Maritime Center.
Eligible species are King
Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel,
Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead,
and Ladyfsh. Prizes will be
awarded for frst, second, and
third place. We will also award
a cooler for the biggest dogfsh.
The mission of the
Carolina Lady Anglers is to
raise funds for education and
research for breast cancer,
and to foster conservation,
fellowship, and good
sportsmanship among our
members and individuals;
to promote education of
marine resources among our
members and the general
public; to promote the family
through the enjoyment of
our marine resources; and
to promote saltwater sports
fshing of all kinds.
Entry fee is $35 per
angler. Youth anglers 12 and
under are $10 per angler.
For questions regarding the
tournament and sponsorship
opportunities, please e-mail
info@carolinaladyanglers.org
or call 509-3405.
Fishing for the Cure
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T
he loggerheads didnt wait until mid to late
May to start nesting this season. Florida
reported that their loggerheads began two
weeks early and Georgia had their frst nest on
April 25 on Cumberland Island. As of May 3,
there were six sea turtle nests in our state: one
leatherback on Kiawah and fve loggerheads.
On April 30, nests were found on Harbor Island
near Beaufort and on Lighthouse Island in the
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. This is
the frst report of an April nest for the Cape
Romain nesting project. May 1 brought reports
of two more nests on Folly Beach and Cape
Island. April nesting is very unusual for South
Carolina and Georgia, and were hoping for a
nest on our islands any day now.
We always look to the experts for predictions
of low and high nest numbers. Since the Turtle
Team has been protecting nests on the Isle of
Palms and Sullivans Island, our lowest nest
number was in 2004 when only 10 nests were
found on both islands combined. That was
followed in 2006 by a recorded 56 nests. In 2011
we had 46. The reason for this fuctuation is
that different individual turtles nest each year,
but they then take one to three years off before
nesting again. New females who are just entering
the breeding population also have to be estimated
and added in. Generally the whole Atlantic Coast
will have a cycle of several high nesting years
and then a low one such as in 2004.
Nest protection over the last ten to twenty
years along the Atlantic coast is now beginning
to yield some results with many juvenile
loggerheads seen here every season. The big
question is whether these new young females
entering the nesting population will keep us
from having a dip in nest numbers that would
have been due in 2012. Only time will tell. We
could be seeing interesting and historic changes
in sea turtle conservation. Even though this
might be the beginning of a recovery, nesting
now is still only about half of that prior to the
1980s on the few beaches that were monitored
at the time, so there is a very long way to go.
Island Turtle Team members have begun
their patrol at dawn to look for the two foot wide
tracks that are left behind when loggerheads
come ashore. If you see these coming up from the
ocean and then going back in, or if you see a dead
sea turtle that has not been reported (orange
paint means it has
been documented),
please call the police
dispatcher at 886-
6522 or Mary Pringle
at 886-8733 and
give the location.
Loggerheads Nesting Early
BY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
W
ith Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto less than a month away,
now is the time to sign up for the annual Piccolo Sand
Sculpting Competition to be held on Saturday, June 2.
Taking place at the Front Beach on the Isle of Palms, the categories
this year include Adult (ages 21 and older), Family (at least one
adult and one young adult or child), Young Adult (ages 15 20),
Children (ages 14 and under), Best Architectural, Most Creative
and Best in Show Overall. First, second, and third place prizes
will be given in each category.
So get your teams together
and start planning your
sand sculpture designs!
Registration forms are
available at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Department
located at 24 28
th
Avenue. For
more info, call 886-8294 or
visit www.iop.net.
Piccolo's Back at the Beach
S I G N U P O P E N S F O R T H E P I C C O L O
S A N D S C U L P T I N G C O MP E T I T I O N
Mary Pringle measures tracks to determine the size of
our frst sea turtle. PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
10 May 11, 2012
ADVERTORIAL
O
f the 10 leading causes
of death in the United
States, chronic, low-
level infammation contributes
to at least seven including heart
disease, cancer, chronic lower
respiratory disease, stroke,
Alzheimers disease, diabetes,
and kidney failure according
to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 2011.
It is now widely believed that
chronic infammation that
goes undetected for years is
the underlying cause of these
illnesses, along with autoimmune
diseases (rheumatoid arthritis),
infammatory bowel diseases
(Crohns disease), as well as other
diseases which have unknown
causes such as allergies,
fbromyalgia, and migraines.
We know infammation on the
surface of the body as redness,
heat, swelling, and pain. It is the
bodys healing response, bringing
nourishment and immune activity
to a site of injury or infection. But
when infammation persists or
serves no purpose, it damages
the body and causes illness.
Stress, lack of exercise, genetic
predisposition, and exposure to
toxins (like tobacco smoke) can
all contribute to such chronic
infammation, but dietary and
lifestyle choices play a big role as
well.
Fortunately, you can reduce
infammation through lifestyle
changes. It all goes back to the
fundamentals of taking care
of yourself: nutrition, exercise,
healthy sleep, and a positive
attitude.
Nutrition
Trans and polyunsaturated
fats get converted in the body to
an amino acid which generates
pro-infammatory cells and
hormones. If your diet includes
these fats, replace them with
omega-3 (not omega-6) essential
fatty acids that are found in
anti-infammatory foods like
wild Alaskan salmon. Also, foods
that spike our blood sugar levels
quickly, like white breads, cakes,
cookies, and sodas, prompt our
body to produce more insulin to
normalize our glucose levels. But
excess insulin also elevates the
levels of arachidonic acid in our
blood, increasing the production
of cells and hormones that are
pro-infammatory.
A quick list of foods to avoid/
consume less frequently if you
want to reduce infammation:
Refned sugar and grains, trans
fats, dairy products, commercially
produced red meat and processed
meat, alcohol, and artifcial food
additives. Each of these has a
role in the bodys infammatory
response. Clean eating - foods
that are not processed/laden
with chemicals - is the best way
to lower risk. Replace refned
sugar with natural sweeteners
like stevia or honey. Replace
saturated cooking oils with
heart-healthy extra virgin olive
oil. Replace processed meat with
organic, free-range, low-fat meats
that contain more omega-3 fats
and fewer chemicals. Reduce
alcohol consumption (one glass
of red wine a day) and drink more
fltered water and green tea.
And while youre adding wild
caught salmon and green tea to
your grocery list, consider adding
these anti-infammatory foods:
blueberries, sweet potatoes, kelp
(seaweed), shitake mushrooms,
turmeric (found in curries),
ginger (excellent in fresh carrot
juice), papaya, pineapple, and
broccoli. Theres a reason why
theyre called super foods!
Positive attitude
Stress markedly increases the
production of pro-infammatory
chemicals in the body. Studies
fnd that mental stress can
cause changes to our immune
defense systems, making us more
vulnerable to infectious diseases
and slowing down healing by
decreasing the production of pro-
infammatory hormones in places
where they are needed most.
Managing your stress levels (and
reducing them) can also reduce
infammation.
Sleep
Robbing yourself of adequate
quality sleep time wreaks havoc on
your immune system, increasing
the amount of infammation in
the body. Even a few hours of lost
sleep can prompt your immune
system to turn against you.
Exercise
Fat cells arent just dormant
repository of excess fat. These
fats actually secrete arachidonic
acid, which eventually turn into
pro-infammatory substances
that circulate throughout the
body. So the more fat cells you
have, the more infammation
you create. Reducing fat cells
and the formation of new fat
cells is important for reducing
infammation, and you dont
have to be a body builder to make
an impact. Even 30 minutes of
aerobic activity per daywalking,
running, swimming, bicycling
can prevent new cells from
forming and reduce the size and
output of existing fat cells.
What else? Take a multivitamin
and make sure it has 100% of
recommended niacin, B vitamins,
and vitamin D. If your vitamin D
levels are low, add a supplement
(and take it at night after a meal).
Take an omega-3 supplement
such as fsh oil. Drink lots
of waterwater is a natural
diuretic. Minimize exposure to
environmental toxins. One bonus
to making these changes is that
reducing infammation is also
good for your visible health
infammation can speed up the
aging process through damage
to skin cells and reducing
infammation can slow it down.
Blood markers that indicate
infammation also help predict the
risk of developing certain types of
diseases. In my practice, we have
a sophisticated Heart Disease
and Stroke Prevention program
that offers the most advanced
screening possible. Markers of
infammation, such as C-reactive
protein, can be detected in blood
testsand treated accordingly.
In some cases, daily aspirin or
a statin drug may be necessary,
but we always recommend a
wholistic approach in practice
and will advise dietary and
lifestyle changeseven when
theyre not easy ones to make!
Theres no quick fx for chronic
infammation, but the payoff can
be lifesaving.
Dr. Mickey Barber is an age
management specialist and CEO/
CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas,
helping patients manage the aging
process through a personalized
plan of ftness, nutraceutical
supplementation, a low glycemic
diet and bioidentical hormone
optimization. More information at
www.CenegenicsCarolinas.com.
When Swelling Isnt So Swell
CURBING CHRONIC INFLAMMATION
BY MICKEY BARBER, M.D.
May 11, 2012 11
O
n Thursday, May 3, a contingency of more than twenty
Law Enforcement Offcers took off running from Station
22 on Sullivan's Island, kicking off a 125 mile run to the
State House in Columbia, South Carolina. The run, a fundraiser
and torch-carrying event for the Special Olympics, concluded
at the State House and announced the beginning of the 2012
Special Olympics. For more information, visit www.so-sc.org.
From the Coast to the Capitol
D
r. Deena Fawn Smith,
DC, AAHP, co-founder of
the bioidentical hormone
therapy clinic Aging to Perfection,
is one of the lucky ones who
truly loves her job. Sixteen years
ago, a poignant sermon from
her pastor in Atlanta, Georgia,
advised her to go to the edge;
an urging encouragement that
stuck with her for many weeks
after the service. At the time, she
was considering taking a position
at a local chiropractic college
and, though it was in her line of
work, she wasnt thrilled about a
teaching position.
Days before she accepted her
new job, she attended a workshop
in Atlanta where she sat next to a
doctor who asked her to join him
for lunch. During the course of
their conversation, he asked her
what she really wanted to do with
her life.
I want to move to one of those
islands around Charleston, South
Carolina, and start a practice,
she replied.
Well, it just so happens that
Im from Charleston and Im
looking for an associate to work
in my practice, he smiled.
Dr. Deena turned down the
promising job, put her Chihuahua
in her mustang and adventured
to the coast. On her arrival, the
clinic where she might be working
was closed for a few hours, so the
doctor advised her to drive to the
local beach right down the road and
check it out. It was there that she
saw the sign: Welcome to the Edge.
I had to pull over. That was
huge - just that feeling that you
know youre in the right place,
said Dr. Deena.
Sixteen years later, Dr. Deena
has extended her practice from
her location on Folly Beachs
Center Street to Anna Knapp
Boulevard in Mount Pleasant,
where she is working with Dr.
Randi K. Popp, MD of West
Ashleys Well Family Medicine to
expand her passion for working
in preventative nutrition and
bioidentical hormones.
Were here to help you prevent
illness and balance your body
and mind. We help with things
like weight gain, low energy,
depression, loss of libidoissues
that occur with normal aging.
Anti-aging is not just about
looking good; its about physical,
physiological, and psychological
wellness, said Dr. Deena.
Bioidentical hormone therapy,
Dr. Deena explains, is about
balancing your delicate bodys
hormones. It addresses not
only your sex hormones but
also your thyroid, adrenals, and
cardiovascular system. Holding
a diplomat degree in Anti-Aging
Medicine, Dr. Deena is adamant
about spreading the word that
bioidentical hormone therapy not
only helps with the effects of aging
and premature aging and disease,
it is also a preventative therapy.
More women have died of
breast cancer between the ages
of 45 and 50 than from any
other cause. One of the main
reasons for this is an imbalance
in estrogen, and we can help to
prevent that, said Dr. Deena.
She also pointed out that their
practice is not just limited to
women. Bioidentical hormone
therapy can help men, as well,
with issues such as low libido,
male pattern baldness, and
preventing prostate disorders.
Were about fnding out and
treating the root cause of the
problem, not just taking care of
the symptoms. And we do this with
a comprehensive individualized
approach and treatment plan,
Dr. Deena stressed.
To schedule your appointment,
frst time visitors to Aging to
Perfection may call the offce at
856-2727 and leave a message,
as the doctors are typically split
either between patients or their
two offces.
We will get back to you! Dr.
Deena promised, smiling.
For more information about Dr.
Deena Fawn Smith, visit www.
DrDeena.com. Aging to Perfection
is located at 1002 Anna Knapp
Blvd., Suite 201, in Mt Pleasant.
Restoring Balance Starts Here
DR. DEENA FAWN SMI TH CO-OPENS NEW BI OI DENTI CAL HORMONE THERAPY OFFI CE I N MOUNT PLEASANT
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
Dr. Deena
HEALTH & WELLNESS
June 26 May 11 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, May 11
Third Annual Dunnan LEGO
Spectacular
Artist John Dunnan is offering a
$200 cash prize for the best LEGO
design. All ages - children and
adult - are welcome to turn in their
creations at his gallery, 121 Church
Street, on Monday, May 21 or
Tuesday, May 22 by 5 p.m. Winner
receives $200 and the awards
ceremony will be held May 23 from
4 6 p.m. $25/entry fee.
Greek Festival 2012
May 11-13 (Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. 10
p.m. and Sun. noon 6 p.m.). Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church,
30 Race Street. Authentic Greek
food, folk dancing, crafts & more.
Come enjoy a day of fun, family
& food. Free parking at Joe Riley
Stadium with free shuttle buses to
and from festival. Proceeds beneft
local charities. More info at www.
GreekFest.us.
Saturday, May 12
PLAY: Spring Flowers and Cards
for Mothers Day
Use your creative imagination to
make May fowers and Mothers
Day cards. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.
All ages. Edgar Allan Poe Library,
1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans Island.
For more info, call 883-3914.
Dewees Island Nature Tour
Take a scenic ferry ride up the
Intercoastal Waterway to beautiful
Dewees Island, where nature and
people coexist peacefully. Learn
about and visit wetlands, fsh,
birds, Dewees front beach, and the
islands many amenities. 9:45 to
1 p.m. Departs from the Dewees
Marina, 41st St. Reserve tickets by
calling 882-5052.
tueSday, May 15
Algar Rhythms at Atlanticville
Every Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m.
enjoy the sweet acoustic sounds of
Jim and Whitt Algar as they cover
a wide variety of popular songs
from Elvis to Eric Clapton. 2063
Middle Street Sullivans Island.
For more info, call 883-9452 or
visit www.atlanticville.net.
thurSday, May 17
Yappy Hour at James Island
County Park dog park
Free event! Join us for live
music and beverages available
for purchase. Outside alcohol or
coolers are prohibited. No pre-
registration required! Free with
regular park gate admission. 4
p.m. sunset. For more info, call
795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Popcorn Theater at Poe: War Horse
Young Albert enlists to serve in
World War I after his beloved horse
is sold to the cavalry. Alberts
hopeful journey takes him out of
England and across Europe as the
war rages on. Rated PG-13; 146
minutes. 6 p.m. All ages. Edgar
Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-3914.
Isle of Palms Garden Club meeting
Guests and spouses are welcome
to attend the installation of the
new Garden Club offcers. Social
at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Property Owners Beach House.
Please call Janice Ashley for
additional info at 882-9016.
Friday, May 18
Dance under the Stars at
Mount Pleasant Pier
Special needs participants and
their families and friends are
invited to get the summer started
off right with a special night of
dancing on the Mount Pleasant
pier! Pre-registration required.
Fee: $5. For more info, call 795-
4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Paws & Prayers at Gwynns
of Mt. Pleasant
Join Gwynns for a two-day
blessing of the animals fundraiser.
Bring your pets to be blessed by a
Rabbi from 2 - 6 p.m. on Friday,
May 18, or by an Episcopal priest
from 12 - 5 p.m. on Saturday,
May 19. Pet Valet will also watch
your pet while you go and shop!
20% of the events proceeds go to
beneft Pet Helpers. 916 Houston
Northcutt Boulevard. For more
info, visit www.pethelpers.org.
Saturday, May 19
Shaggin on the Cooper
Spend an evening dancing on the
scenic Mount Pleasant Pier to live
classic oldies and beach music!
Beverages will be available for
purchase on-site. To purchase
tickets, call 795-4386 or visit
www.ccprc.com. Age: 3 & up. Fee:
$10/$8 CCR Discount/$10 on-site
if still available. 7 11 p.m.
Beach Lovers Book Club
Come one, come all, to express
your opinion in this thought
provoking discussion of the classic
novel Tender is the Night, by F.
Scott Fitzgerald. New members
always welcome. 10:30 a.m. Edgar
call 883-3914.
Play: Woof Woof, Meow Meow
Animal Arts and Crafts
Join Mac in making puppy dog
ears, doghouse picture frames and
cat scratch art. 10:30 a.m. 12
p.m. All ages. Edgar Allan Poe
Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans
Island. For more information, call
883-3914.
Sunday, May 20
Spring Fishing Kickoff Tutorial
at the Mount Pleasant Pier
A Lowcountry expert will be on
hand to share techniques that
will make fshing the Mount
Pleasant Pier a fun and rewarding
experience. Ages 3 and up. Free to
participate. 1 p.m. For more info,
call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
tueSday, May 22
thurSday, May 24
Seining Sullivans
This area on Sullivans Island
has been a seining hotspot for
generations. Help us catch and
discover a variety of marine
critters! Pre-registration required.
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Course # 27262.
Ages 6 & up. Fee: $9. For more info,
call 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.
Popcorn Theater at Poe: Extremely
Loud and Incredibly Close
A nine-year-old amateur inventor
searches New York City for the
lock that matches a mysterious
key left behind by his father, who
died in the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001. Rated: PG-
13, 129 minutes. 6 p.m. All ages.
Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion
Ave., Sullivans Island. For more
info, call 883-3914.
Saturday, May 26
Play: Born to be Wild
This documentary flm narrated
by Morgan Freeman illustrates
the love, dedication and the
remarkable bond between humans
and animals. Rated G; 40 minutes.
10:30 a.m. All ages. Edgar Allan
Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, SI. For
more info, call at 883-3914.
tueSday, May 29
a wide variety of popular songs..
2063 Middle Street Sullivans
Island. For more info, call 883-
9452 or visit www.atlanticville.net.
thurSday, May 31
Music at Home Team:
Dynamic Duo
Drop by Home Team Barbeque
every Thursday for live music
9 p.m. to midnight. Free show.
For more info, visit www.
hometeambbq.com or call 883-
3131. 2209 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island.
Popcorn Theater at Poe:
The Muppets
With the help of three fans, the
Muppets reunite to save their old
theater from a greedy oil tycoon.
Rated PG; 103 minutes. 2 p.m.
All ages. Edgar Allan Poe Library,
1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans Island.
For more info, call 883-3914.
Popcorn Theater at Poe: Iron Lady
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks
to the imagined presence of her
recently deceased husband as she
struggles to come to terms with his
death. Rated PG-13; 105 minutes.
6 p.m. Adults/young adults. Edgar
call 883-3914.
Saturday, June 2
IOP Sand Sculpting Competition
How are your sand sculpting
skills? Sign up to compete in
this years Piccolo Spoleto Sand
Sculpting competition starting
at 9 a.m. on IOPs front beach.
Categories include: Adult, Family,
Young Adult, Children, Best
Architectural and Most Creative.
For more info and to sign up, visit
www.iop.net or call 886-8294.
tueSday, June 5
tueSday, June 12
Saturday, June 16
Floppin Flounder 5K
Presented by the Charleston
Running Club, the race starts at
the intersection of Middle Street
and Station 15 on Sullivans
Island at 8 a.m. Proceeds will go
toward the Sullivans Island Fire
Dept. and the Charleston Running
Club. $25/runner. To register, visit
www.charlestonrunningclub.com.
tueSday, June 19
a wide variety of popular songs.
2063 Middle Street Sullivans
Island. For more info, call 883-
9452 or visit www.atlanticville.net.
tueSday, June 26
See Tuesday, June 19.
14 May 11, 2012
SARAH'S BIRDS
T
he Cedar Waxwing is a
small, attractive passerine
with a black mask, a small
crest, and red-tipped secondary
wing feathers that look like theyve
been dipped in wax. They are
beige with yellowish-cream bellies
and a bold yellow bar at the tips
of their tails. Individuals that feed
on a certain species of invasive
honeysuckle have orange-tipped
tails. They are highly social and
nomadic and are usually seen
in groups of 15 to 30 birds, but
will occasionally form focks of
a couple hundred. During the
winter, their diet consists almost
entirely of fruits and berries such
as cedar, mulberry, and crab
apple. They supplement their diet
with insects during the breeding
season. Cedar Waxwings can
be found in the southern half
of the United States during
the winter months, but their
breeding season is late and
coincides with fruit availability,
so they oftentimes remain in their
wintering range until late spring.
They breed in the northern half of
the United States and in Canada.
Females usually build the nests,
although males will sometimes
build the second nest of the
season. Cedar Waxwings are
extremely meticulous about their
nest building: the nest is built
in fve to six days and the nest
builder makes up to 2500 trips
gathering nesting materials. They
will often steal nesting material
from other bird species nests.
Females lay two to six eggs, which
they incubate for a mere 11 to 13
days. The young are quite altricial
and hatch out naked, blind, and
essentially immobile. But in as
little as two weeks, they are fully
feathered and ready to fedge!
Cedar Waxwing
BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ
15 May 11, 2012
T
he South Carolina Chapter
of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation starts its
countdown to Great Strides, the
largest cystic fbrosis fundraising
event in the country, this
Saturday, May 12, at Fort Moultrie
on Sullivans Island. Great
Strides, now in its twenty-second
year, raises critical funds for life-
saving research, education, and
care programs for cystic fbrosis,
a fatal genetic disease.
Funds raised through Great
Strides have helped spur dramatic
advances in cystic fbrosis
research and care. Fifty years ago,
most children with cystic fbrosis
did not live long enough to attend
elementary school. Today, the
median predicted age of survival
is more than 37 years old.
With so much promising
research on the horizon, its more
important than ever that we raise
every dollar we can to fght CF and
improve the lives of people with
this disease, said Alicia Parsons,
associate executive director of the
South Carolina Chapter of the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We
are grateful for the contributions
of each volunteer, donor, and
corporate sponsor who support
Great Strides. Every walker is
doing their part in this life-saving
effort.
Cystic fbrosis is a life-
threatening genetic disease that
affects 30,000 adults and children
in the United States and 70,000
people worldwide. It causes
debilitating lung infections that
lead to premature death. More
than 10 million Americans are
symptomless carriers of the cystic
fbrosis gene.
The Great Strides walk on
Sullivans Island will begin at
the fort at 10 a.m. To help fght
cystic fbrosis, get involved in
Great Strides by calling the South
Carolina Chapter at 388-5968 or
by visiting greatstrides.cff.org.
Making Great Strides
on the Island
C Y S T I C F I B R O S I S F O U N D AT I O N L A U N C H E S
WA L K F U N D R A I S E R O N S U L L I VA N S
SPECIAL TO ISLAND EYE NEWS
Buddy Myatt
furry friend of
Ricky, Maggie & Grace Myatt
Forest Trail, IOP
Buddys early puppyhood
started out any way but
ideal. He was owned by a
familys nanny who one day
just up and left. She also
left behind Buddy, a young,
rambunctious, chocolate
lab. The family where Buddy was left already had two small pugs
and three young children. They were not prepared for Buddy.
However, little did Buddy know, the doggie stars were aligning and
his luck was about to change.
Our 14-year-old chocolate lab had recently gone to the big doggie
park in the sky. His name was
also Buddie. As fate would have
it, there was no need to change
the water and food bowl. Buddy
has moved from living in a cage
to the Isle of Palms, where the
air is fresh and the squirrels are
fast. His daily routine is golf
cart to golf course for his run
then on to the park. He also
has time for a brisk walk on the
beach or a leisurely boat ride.
Grace, our daughter, still misses
old Buddie, and makes sure we
stop by his gravesite often to say
hello. She also makes sure his
grave is freshly stocked with half
rubber balls. He loved to chase
them!
Do you have a Lucky Dog? If so, send us a little info about him
or her along with a favorite photo to info@luckydognews.com.
16 May 11, 2012
COMPUTER CORNER
A
client of mine recently received a call
informing him that his computer was
infected, yet he didnt ask anyone
for help. He called me and I checked his
computer. Sure enough he had a bad virus
that was sending data over the internet
without his approval or knowledge. And
someone actually called him and tried to get
him to log onto his computer! If you receive
an unsolicited call about your computer,
hang up and call a professional to help you.
Be very aware of what type of protection you
have on your computer and realize that any
professional calling about your computer
would immediately identify themselves and
their company, and would never ask you for
your user name or password. So how can
you stop this from happening to you?
Make sure your virus software is up to
date and that you are running only one
virus protection software at a time. If it is
one you pay for, make sure you are paid
up and that the software is active. When
you have more than one virus protection
programs running at the same time, they
confict with each other and will allow the
virus to get into your computer. One way
this could happen is if you have Comcast
and have installed their virus protection,
yet when you bought the computer another
one was installed. I have had to fx this on
more than one computer lately. To see if
this is happening with your computer, you
can check under programs and see what
you have installed.
Spam comes in many forms including
the massive amount you receive in your
mailbox. Getting rid of it is pretty much
impossible, but there are software solutions
that can help keep it out of your inbox. Spam
also comes in the form of unwanted ads on
your homepage which are generated by the
sites you visit. If you do not regularly empty
your history and cookies, please consider
doing so. Another option to consider is
using Firefox as you web browser instead of
Internet Explorer. With Firefox you can do
add-ons that will stop online snooping that
almost all websites do, including your home
page.
So ignore all unsolicited calls and emails
(spam), and make sure you are running only
one virus protection program. If you are
concerned, call a professional to check your
system.
I look forward to some good questions
and helping you out. If you need immediate
assistance, you can always call me, Rent-A-
Bob, at 822-7794 or email rentabob@live.com.
Spam, Unsolicited Calls, Virus Protection
BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB
19 May 11, 2012
PETS
S
ummer travel is just
around the corner for many
of us, and if our beaches
are any indication, travel season
has opened for thousands of pet
owning beach goers.
Its important to note that,
before you head out anywhere
with your dog, be sure to have
the following with you: proper
identifcation - which should
include a rabies tag, an ID tag
with your name address and
phone number - and a microchip.
Whether travelling by car or
plane, I recommend plastic bowls
of frozen water. These thaw slowly
and dont spill easily. Bring your
pets favorite bed and toys. Use
a carrier or a pet seatbelt for all
pets while in the car. Animals
loose in the car are dangerous
to you and themselves. Bring
leashes and familiar pet food.
Changes in food can cause
diarrhea or upset stomachs, a
most unwanted consequence
during a long trip. Bring copies of
recent vaccinations or pertinent
veterinary records, medications,
and photos of your pets in case
of an accidental escape. Have
your local veterinarians phone
number handy in case of an
emergency. Remember that
during the summer you cannot
leave your pet unattended in your
car. Plan to have picnics at rest
areas or parks rather than taking
time to go into a restaurant.
Dogs usually love car travel,
but if you have an anxious
one, sedatives or Benadryl can
be used to control excitement
and nausea. Ask your vet for
appropriate doses. Some dogs
respond favorably to Bach fower
oil. Most health food stores carry
this as Rescue Remedy drops.
Two to four drops on the tongue
can produce a little relaxation
without causing signifcant
drowsiness. If your pet gets car
sick, ask your vet about Cerenia,
a new medication for motion
sickness in dogs.
As you travel, you may need
to fnd some pet friendly hotels.
Many large chains allow dogs up
to 50 pounds, but you can usually
expect to pay a non-refundable
deposit from $5 - $25 per pet.
There are several websites that
provide updated lists of pet
friendly hotels. Here are two that
are relatively easy to navigate:
www.petswelcome.com and www.
travelpets.com. Be sure to call
campgrounds ahead of time to
learn about their pet policies.
If you plan a trip by plane,
dont forget to obtain airline
requirements when you make
your reservation. All airlines have
similar rules, but some require
a health certifcate and physical
exam within three days of travel.
This doesnt give you much
time. Also, some airlines require
a specifc statement regarding
the pets ability to tolerate
temperatures below 45F. I like
to have the client write down the
exact wording as provided by the
airline, and then, if appropriate,
I sign that statement. All
veterinarians carry generic health
certifcates, but some airlines
prefer their own wording.
Preparing for an overseas trip is
a constant challenge to veterinary
hospitals because each nation
has its own requirements and
forms that must be completed.
The frst step is for you to contact
the consulate for the nations
you intend to visit, request the
appropriate forms and fnd out test
and vaccination requirements.
This information and addresses
for the worlds embassies can be
found in the State Departments
website, www.state.gov. At the
home page, look for Foreign Entry
Requirements. From that page,
you simply look for the country
to which you intend to travel.
While at the state department
website, also check out their tips
on bringing animals to the U.S.
These will help you prepare for
your return.
Most nations have a pretty
straightforward plan for incoming
pets and require standard
vaccinations, fecal examinations,
and heartworm tests. However,
any rabies-free zone will
have much more stringent
requirements. For example,
England, which has recently
rescinded its requirement to
quarantine all incoming pets for
six months, has a protocol which
is so diffcult to follow that I have
a designated staff member who
oversees all of the blood testing,
microchipping, and vaccination
schedules that are required for
Hitting the Road with Your Furry Friend
BY DR. KATHERINE A. SAENGER
Pets continues on page 23
20 May 11, 2012
Do you know what this is?
Kids, send your guess for this weeks
Eye Spy to: eyespy@luckydognews.com
Please include your mailing address with
your submission.
Congratulations to Paulina Robison for guessing last issue's Eye
Spy! It was the Ben Sawyer. The frst person to send in the correct
answer for this iss ue will receive a coupon for a FREE ice cream at
Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.
Eye Spy
T
his past weekend, eleven-year-old Isle of Palms resident Derek
Sireci won in his age group in the Isle of Palms annual Home
Run Derby. This is the fourth year Derek has won the Derby,
winning in hitting, pitching, and overall, while coming in second in
the running event by half a second.
Derek now advances to the sectional competition in North
Charleston on May 12. The national fnals will be held at the Major
League Baseball All Star game in Kansas City.

PHOTO BY JAMES SIRECI
The Hits Just
Keep On Coming!
T
his May 12, join your
local islanders for a fun
scavenger hunt around
the island. Pick up your
Passport at Cafe Medley on
May 11 or 12, and from 3 to
5 p.m. on May 12, collect the
codes found on each of the
brand new bike racks found
around Sullivans Island.
Turn in a card with at least
six codes on it for a free treat at Cafe Medley.
Locations of the new bike racks around the island are listed
on the back of each Passport. Feel free to either bike or walk
to each location.
After the ride, dont forget to tell your friends how easy it is
to bike to and around Sullivans Island!
For more information, call Carlsen Huey at 442-1594 or
email bikesullivans@yahoo.com.
Sullivans Island
Tour de Racks
21 May 11, 2012
FINANCIAL
Breach I nl et Ti de Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
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
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
6:44am/6:57pm
7:39am/7:59pm
8:34am/9:02pm
9:27am/10:02pm
10:17am/10:58pm
11:04am/11:48pm
11:48am
12:34am/12:29pm
1:17am/1:09pm
1:58am/1:48pm
2:36am/2:26pm
3:14am/3:03pm
3:50am/3:41pm
4:27am/4:21pm
12:31am/12:54pm
1:28am/1:53pm
2:24am/2:52pm
3:18am/3:48pm
4:10am/4:39om
4:59am/5:27pm
5:46am/6:11pm
6:31am/6:53pm
7:14am/7:33pm
7:56am/8:11pm
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10:29am/10:35pm
I
f youre a mother, youll probably get some nice cards and fowers
on Mothers Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your
children. And since you want to see them happy and fnancially
secure, perhaps you can use this Mothers Day as an opportunity to
consider ways to help your children at various stages of their lives.
So, lets take a look at steps you can take:
When Your Children Are Young
Teach them to be savers. Encourage young children to put away
part of their allowance, or any money they receive for household
jobs, in a savings account. Offer to match their contributions
dollar for dollar.
Help them become investors. Consider giving your children a
few shares of stock in companies with which they are familiar.
By following the movements of their stocks with them, you
can explain how the markets work and how increasing share
ownership is one key to helping build wealth.
Contribute to a college savings plan. One of the best things you
can do to boost your childrens chances of success in life is to
help them go to college. Youve got several good college savings
vehicles available, such as 529 plans, Coverdell Education
Savings Accounts, and custodial accounts. Your fnancial
advisor can help you choose the vehicle that suits your needs
and objectives.
Maintain adequate life insurance. When it was just you, it was a
good idea to have life insurance. But now that you have a child,
its an absolute necessity.

When Your Children Enter the Working World
Encourage IRA contributions. An Individual Retirement Account
(IRA) is a great retirement savings vehicle. As long as your
children have earned income, they can contribute to an IRA,
so you may want to help them max out on their contributions
each year. While you cant directly contribute to a childs IRA,
you can write a check to your child and encourage him or her to
use it for funding an IRA.
Make long-term care arrangements. If you needed long-term
care, such as an extended nursing home stay, and you had
inadequate fnancial preparations, the burden could fall on your
children. Now is the time to consult with your fnancial advisor
to begin preparing for possible long-term care costs.
When Your Children Reach Middle Age
Communicate your fnancial situation and estate plans. Dont
leave adult children in the dark as to your fnancial information.
Share everything you can about how much you own, where you
keep your assets, and how you plan to eventually distribute
them. By clearly communicating your situation and wishes
now, you can avoid major problems later.
Create a durable power of attorney. By creating a durable power
of attorney, you can appoint another person, such as an adult
child, to conduct your business and fnancial affairs if you
become physically or mentally incapacitated. Such a move can
help reduce stress your children may be feeling, while allowing
them to make moves that can help preserve your fnances.
Mothers Day commemorates the special bond that mothers have
with their children. By following the above suggestions, you can help
strengthen that bond throughout your lifetime.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
This Mothers Day, Think of Lifetime
Financial Moves to Help Kids
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
22 May 11, 2012
I
n addition to classic shrimp
boats, playful dolphins,
and Lowcountry sunsets
viewed from the Lighthouse on
the Creek at Shem Creek, this
favorite Memorial Weekend
event on Saturday, May 26,
will feature cocktails, a spread
from Home Team BBQ, and
live music from Five Way
Friday and Gaslight Street. $35
advance tickets are available
at etix.com or admission is $50
at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m.
It is the sponsors that
make the event possible and wed
like to thank Roper Saint Francis
Healthcare; Richardson, Patrick,
Westbrook and Brickman;
OBrions Pub & Grille; Shoreline
Productions; and Eskimo
Advertising, said SOS Board
Member Trey Knott. Additional
sponsorship opportunities are
still available for the event.
Suzy McGrane was a local
photographer who was diagnosed
with breast cancer in her early
twenties and ultimately lost her
battle when the disease returned
years later. What started as Save
Our Suzy is now known as Share
Our Suzy. The goal of SOS is
to bridge the fnancial gap and
allow breast cancer patients to
focus solely on recovery and not
the fnancial stress brought on
during this very diffcult battle.
Funds raised cover the critical
areas that insurance companies
do not by providing assistance
to those with daily needs such
as wigs, prosthetics, childcare,
gas cards, utility bill assistance,
medication assistance, and more.
Share Our Suzys mission is to
raise money and resources to
assist and support breast cancer
patients in South Carolina from
diagnosis to remission.
For more information about
Share our Suzy, the memorial
party, or to purchase tickets,
please visit shareoursuzy.org.
In Memory of Suzy
S H A R E O U R S U Z Y P R E S E N T S T H E 8
T H

A N N U A L S U Z Y MC G R A N E ME MO R I A L PA R T Y
V
isitors strolling through
downtowns French
Quarter this past Friday,
May 4, were likely treated to
several new works by Sullivans
Island resident Mickey Williams.
Located at the Ella Walton
Richardson Fine Art Gallery at
58 Broad Street, the self-taught
artist currently has his new body
of work on display.
The featured collection of
oils captures the same vast
stretches of tranquil marshlands
and lowcountry haze of twilight
unique to the area. It also
includes wintry scenes as well
as landscapes caught in the
light of the moon instead of the
sultry, warm skies seen in such
paintings as Dusk Falls Palmetto
Islands.
Ella Walton Richardson
Fine Art describes his work
as electrifying, and moody.
Regardless of the time of day
captured in Williamss works,
his paintings portray a dream-
like glow, echoed in the soft lines
where land meets sky. Williams
captures a part of twilight in each
of his paintings, both to strike
his viewers with vibrant color as
well as lull them into the placid,
surreal landscapes.
Williams, a long time resident
of Sullivans Island, recently
announced that his gallery, the
Mickey Williams Studio, will be
returning to its original location
on the island at 1800 Middle
Street. For more info, visit www.
mickeywilliams.com or call to make
an appointment at 856-9268.
The Serenity of Home
S I A R T I S T MI C K E Y WI L L I A MS R E T U R N S
T O H I S I S L A N D S T U D I O T H I S MAY
BY ALLISON YOUNG
G
rab your fshing rod and get ready to catch some fsh and
fun at the Mount Pleasant Pier this summer!
This year, the Mount Pleasant Pier will offer a new
tournament titled Kahuna on the Cooper on May 26, followed by
the Cooper River Challenge on June 2, September 1, and October
6. The Mount Pleasant Pier offers fshing right in Charleston
Harbor under the shade of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Opened
in 2009, the pier is built on pilings from the old Grace Memorial
Bridge. These pilings have become a haven for many types of fsh
including red drum, spotted sea trout, founder, and sheepshead.
Not an experienced angler? The Mount Pleasant pier offers
everything a novice needs for a fun day of fshing, including
equipment rentals, tackle and frozen bait, plus knowledgeable
staff to offer tips.
The Mount Pleasant Pier is also home to the River Watch Caf,
a great place to grab a tasty lunch, as well as gift shops and
public restrooms. The pier is located within easy walking distance
of the Memorial Waterfront Park, a great place for a picnic and
enjoying the beautiful lowcountry weather.
So slap on some sunscreen and head out to the pier this
summer for some good-spirited competition! Award categories
vary, but both tournaments include prizes for the largest game
fsh catch in each of the following categories: Adult Angler, Lady
Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60+), and
Total Weight of Five Fish.
Online tournament registration is available, but will end the
Thursday prior to each tournament. Visit www.ccprc.com for
details. On-site registration for all tournaments begins at 6 a.m.
the day of the event. Tournaments end at 4 p.m. and prizes are
awarded at 4:15 p.m. Parking fees are a separate charge from
registration fee. For additional information, call the Mount Pleasant
Pier at 762-9946, or visit www.ccprc.com.
Catch Some Summer Fun
MO U N T P L E A S A N T P I E R K I C K S O F F
S U MME R F I S H I N G T O U R N A ME N T S
PROVIDED BY CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
F
ort Sumter National
Monument will host
a book signing for the
new publication The Life and
Legacy of Robert Smalls of South
Carolinas Sea Islands. The
signing will be held at 2:15 p.m.
on Friday, May 11, at Liberty
Square, located at 340 Concord
Street in Charleston.
Life and Legacy was written
by Lu Ann Jones, National Park
Service Historian and Robert K.
Sutton, National Park Service
Chief Historian, to increase
awareness of the heroic Robert
Smalls story. Historian Sutton,
Park Superintendent Timothy
Stone, and Michael Moore,
descendant of Robert Smalls,
will address Smalls importance.
This event kicks off several
others being held throughout
the City of Charleston May
12 13 to commemorate the
sesquicentennial anniversary
of Smalls daring escape from
slavery during the Civil War.
The Robert Smalls story
exemplifes the National
Park Services Civil War
Sesquicentennial theme Civil
War to Civil Rights. With the
fring of the frst shots of the
Civil War onto Fort Sumter in
April 1861 to the surrender of
the Confederacy in April 1865
at Appomattox Court House, the
Civil War redefned the nation
with a price of over 620,000 lives
lost. Once Smalls escaped to
freedom, he continued his quest
to dispel racial assumptions by
serving with the Union military.
After the war, he dedicated his
life to achieving equality for all,
holding a variety of public offces
including a seat in the United
States Congress.
This event is free and there
is no entrance fee charged at
Liberty Square. Copies of Life
and Legacy will be available to
purchase on site.
Fort Sumter National Monument
is a unit of the National Park
Service. Liberty Square is located
at 340 Concord Street, Charleston,
and is open daily from 8:30 a.m.
5 p.m. For more information,
call 883-3123 or visit us online at
www.nps.gov/fosu.
Robert Smalls to be
Commemorated
SPECIAL TO ISLAND EYE NEWS
Robert Smalls
23 May 11, 2012
T
he frst chapter of Isle of
Palms resident and New
York Times bestselling
author Mary Alice Monroes new
novel Beach House Memories
opens with a frail Lovie Rutledge
watching the sunset as she
delves into her past. Nostalgia
is a key theme for this novel, but
Monroes May 7 Book launch
addressed the future of the sea
turtles that inhabit the same area
of the lowcountry as Monroes
protagonist, Lovie. Taking place
at the South Carolina Aquarium,
the launch was a marriage
between two of the authors
greatest passions: her writing
and her affnity for sea turtles.
Monroes writing has been
described as magical and
sensitive by fellow New York
Times bestselling author Dorothea
Benton Frank. Though Beach
House Memories is the prequel to
her previous novel Beach House,
her most recent work stands on
its own for all interested readers.
Guests attending the book
launch enjoyed a reading
by Monroe as well as a book
signing, and the cocktails and
hors doeuvres were not just to
celebrate Monroes book, but
also the expansion plans for the
South Carolina Aquarium Sea
Turtle Hospital. In fact, twenty
percent of the proceeds from the
event went toward the Sea Turtle
Rescue Program. Conceptual
drawings of the expansion were
available for viewing and the staff
and volunteers of the aquarium
were available to answer any
questions.
Monroe described the launch
as serendipitous, as her novel
and plans for the hospital come
together; an event where the past
meets the future.
For more information about
Monroes new book, visit
maryalicemonroe.com. For more
information about the South
Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle
Hospital, visit scaquarium.org.
Literature on the Half Shell
MARY AL I CE MONROE L AUNCHES NEW BOOK,
BEACH HOUSE MEMORI ES, AT AQUARI UM
BY ALLISON YOUNG
entry to this country. It takes
months to prepare a pet for entry
into England. Other rabies free
zones include Hawaii, many
Caribbean islands, New Zealand,
Australia, and Japan.
All international pet travel
requires that the state
veterinarian in Columbia sign
the health certifcate. A certifed
local veterinarian must frst
perform a physical exam and fll
out the certifcate. Then it is your
challenge to get the certifcate to
Columbia, have it signed, and get
it back in time for your fight. The
phone number for the offce of
the state veterinarian is 803-788-
2260.
Book fights well ahead of
time because some airlines will
only take a few pets at a time.
Check into dog walking services
at connecting airports. Try not
to travel during times of extreme
temperatures. Pets get into
trouble as they sit on hot and cold
tarmac at connecting airports.
It is best to try to arrange a
direct fight, even if that means
you have to drive to Charlotte
or Atlanta. Arrive at the airport
early, because if anything needs
to be verifed, you will need time
to do that.
In general, we recommend that
you do not sedate your pet for
airline travel; they need all their
faculties about them to handle
environmental changes. There
are a few exceptions to this rule
and your veterinarian can help
you make the fnal decision. If
your pet is small enough to ft
in a small carrier, you can take
him on board with you. Be sure
the carrier you buy will ft under
the seat in front of you. Bring a
few small towels, wee-wee pads,
and a plastic bag to hold these
items if they get soiled. If your pet
must go into the cargo hold, then
provide a sheet for comfortable
light bedding and a plastic frozen
water dish. Adapt your pet to the
carrier weeks before travel by
providing a special treat or toy
inside the carrier and leaving the
door open.
Once you have jumped all of the
paperwork hurdles and prepared
your pet for several hours of
confnement, you can relax and
enjoy your trip with your best
friend at your side.
Katherine A. Saenger, DVM is
one of fve veterinarians at Bees
Ferry Veterinary Hospital, an
AAHA certifed practice located at
3422 Shelby Ray Court in West
Ashley, Charleston. For more
information, visit www.bfvh.net or
call 769-6784.
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