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Council change continues on page 4Award continues on page 4
Last week, over 350 attendees at the
Charleston Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CVB) annual luncheon
recognized Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin
with the prestigious Barrett Lawrimore Tourism
Leadership Award, for his wisdom, guidance,
and positive contributions to the local hospitalityand tourism industries.
The Barrett Lawrimore Award is presented
annually to an elected ofcial in the Charleston
area. Named after former Charleston County
Council chairman Barrett Lawrimore, the
award recognizes and honors ofcials who work
tirelessly to augment and promote the tourism
industry in the lowcountry. It was extremely
unexpected, Mayor Cronin said. I was honestly
very surprised.
Cronin was selected for a variety of positive
reasons, one of which was his work with the
South Carolina Department of Revenue regarding
the distribution of Accommodations Tax. For the
last year, Cronin has worked diligently with the
DOR to study and examine the collection and
distribution of the tax monies. As it turns out,
Cronin and the DOR discovered that there were
inconsistencies as to how the accommodation
tax money ows within the state, and the DOR
is now working to correct such inconsistencies.
Cronin explains that several ofcials within the
region were aware of the issue, but no one was
Mayor Cronin Receives
Distinguished RecognitionIOP MAYOR HONORED WITH AWARD
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
CAPTION) Pictured left to right: last years winner Lt.
Governor Glenn McConnell, CVB Chair and Managing
Director of Wild Dunes Frank Fredericks, Mayor Dick Cronin,
and Marilyn Lawrimore, wife of the late Barrett Lawrimore
On Tuesday, June 18, one Mayor
stepped down as a new Mayor
stepped forward. After 34 years of
public service to the Town of Sullivans
Island, Carl Smith called his last meeting to
order before swearing in recent elect Mike
Perkis. Perkis proceeded to swear in newly
elected members Susan Middaugh and
Chauncey Clark, along with incumbent
Pat ONeil and Zoning Administrator Joe
Henderson.
Before moving on to new business,
Perkis and his Council recognized former
Councilwoman Madeleine McGee for her
service since 2009, followed by recognitionof Carl Smith. Perkis offered his personal
thanks to Smith for the role he played
in developing Perkis as a Councilman
and leader. The small trailer erupted in
applause and a standing ovation as Carl
Smith received his plaque and gavel, and
exited Town Hall for the last time as Mayor.
Mayor Perkis also recognized Jess
Patterson, the local paddleboarder
who helped rescue one of the
boys in distress in
Mays tragic drowning incident. Chief Stith
joined in and thanked Jess for his act of
bravery and heroism.
After the excitement of swearing ins and
recognitions, the new Council proceeded
business-as-usual. Little went on in the
SULLIVANS COUNCIL SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR,
COUNCIL MEMBERSPHOT
OBYROBBINKNIGHT
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Say goodbye to your redsolo cup.
Things on Sullivans
Island are about to get alot stricter where alcohol isconcerned. Its nearly impossible
to miss the electronic signapproaching the island from BenSawyer that lets visitors know
that alcohol is prohibited on thebeach and streets, but even forresidents who have lived on the
island for years, enforcement istightening up. We are crackingdown, says Sullivans Island
Police Chief Danny Howard.There will be more enforcement.Were putting more ofcers on
the beach, and we are going tocatch people drinking on thestreets, and bringing alcohol tothe beach.
Whereas in prior, less crowded,years and during the quiet off-season, it wasnt unheard of toget away with having a glass ofwine at sunset on the beach,Chief Howard assures that thelaw will be enforced whether youlive on the island or not.
Dont expect a slap on the
wrist and a warning if you getcaught. Ofcers have been
instructed to write tickets, andthe repercussion costs a prettypenny. The ne for breaking the
law totals $1,040. Weve beenpretty lenient on enforcementin the past, Howard says. Ifwe catch you, were writing the
ticket.Driving a golf cart with alcohol
carries weightier consequences;
because golf carts fall underthe category of trafc violations,
ofcers can write tickets for open
container as well as DrivingUnder Impairment if the golf cartoperator is drinking.
Aware of the need to buckledown on alcohol enforcement,restaurants in the businessdistrict are stepping in to makesure their patrons are aware ofthe law, prohibiting them fromleaving the premises with adrink in hand. Home Team BBQhas placed signs on the premisestating No alcohol beyond this
point to let diners and drinkersknow their limits.
So next time you get ready totake a beer out to the beach, orstroll down Middle Street with acup in hand, think again. Save
your sipping to the comforts ofyour own home.
Sobered UpISLANDS STRICTLY ENFORCE NO ALCOHOL POLICIES
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Sullivan's Island is cracking down on alcohol policy violations.
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Isle of Palms886-6428
www.iop.net
Monday, July 1
Personnel Committee Meeting9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Real PropertyCommittee Meeting5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, July 9
Public Safety Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Board of Zoning Appeals - NEWDATE5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, July 10
Planning Commission4:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com
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Boards & Commission VacanciesApplication deadline: 12Noon2050 Middle Street
Monday, July 1
Special Council Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street
Council Workshop6:15p.m.2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, July 2 & 9
Municipal Court*5:30p.m.2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 3
Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 10
Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday July 3 .Planning Commission6:30p.m.2050 Middle Street
Thursday, July 11
Board of Zoning Appeals6p.m.2050 Middle Street
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* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park(2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments or questions.
oooopsThe Island Eye Newsapologizes for a misprint in last issue'sarticle on Memorial Day trafc. The Isle of Palms Connectorbridge will not be affected in improvements to the Connector.
The update will add additional lanes in both directions inMount Pleasant, beginning at the Highway 17 light and endingat Riviera Drive.
Blown AwayTHE ISSUE OF WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE ON BARRIER ISLANDS
BY KRISTIN HACKLER
Thursday, July 4
City Administrative Ofceson IOP and Sullivan's will beclosed in observance of theholiday. NO TRASH OR DEBRISCOLLECTION WILL OCCUR.Emergency services are alwaysavailable by dialing 911.
By all accounts, this yearis going to be a blusteryone for the southeast.
Dr. William Gray, ProfessorEmeritus of AtmosphericScience and Head of the TropicalMeteorology Project at Colorado
State University, along with
research scientist Dr. PhillipKlotzbach, have predicted a 72%likelihood of at least one majorhurricane hitting the United
States coastline and a 28%chance that the storm will strikeSouth Carolina. Regardless of
whether or not youve weatheredone of these monstrous naturaldisasters in the past, you shouldbe making preparations for thepotentiality of a major hit this
year. This includes restockingyour hurricane supply kit,reviewing your escape plan and
route, making sure all of youremergency phone numbers arecurrent, and making sure yourinsurance is up to date.
This last item is a bit of anissue for anyone living in SouthCarolinas Zone 1, the areas
which make up the direct coastand barrier islands of our state.Not only do you have to keepup with standard homeownersinsurance, you have to makesure all of your bases are coveredwith additional catastrophiccoverage such as wind and hailinsurance. Unfortunately, not all
wind and hail insurance is the
same.South Carolina Wind and Hail
is a wind pool created after theSouth Carolina legislature made
it a requirement for insurancecompanies to provide wind and
hail coverage to coastal residentsin 1971. But even their websitestates that they are a "last
chance" insurer. With options forcoverage up to $1.3 million forresidential structures, SC Wind
and Hail protects your structure,contents, loss of use andincreased cost of construction.What it doesnt cover, accordingto Wynn & Associates co-owner Maria Wynn, is extendedreplacement cost of the house,wind driven rain coverage, andthere is no replacement cost onthe house itself if it was builtbefore 1950 or if it's a secondary/rental property. Additionally,there is a waiting period beforeloss of use starts paying and in
most cases, a home needs tohave separate ood insurance for
a claim to pay the replacementcost of the house, even if it's notin a special ood hazard zone.
Insurance continues on page 10
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Award continues from cover
taking the bull by the horns.
Fortunately for Charleston and
the CVB, Cronin was ready to get
the job done.
His fellow Council members
agree that the award was a tting
tribute to a great Mayor. Dick is
a tireless advocate for the island
and also works with the CVB to
promote the region, Councilman
Michael Loftus said. He has been
pivotal in leading the charge in
taking care of the Isle of Palms
number one resource the beach.
And hes a heck of a photographer
capturing the beauty of the beach
and natural environment.
Congratulations, Mayor
Cronin. Thanks for representing
the Isle of Palms.
Council change continues from cover
matter of new business, but
Mayor Perkis noted that the
Town has openings on the
Board of Zoning Appeals, the
Municipal Election Commission,
and the Planning Commission.
We need people. We appreciate
people being engaged, the
new Mayor said. Contact Lisa
Darrow at Town Hall if you
are interested in serving on
one of the aforementioned
committees. Jerry Kaynard was
elected Mayor Pro-Tem.
(top right) Mayor Mike Perkis swears in incumbent Pat O'Neil, along with new council
members Susan Middaugh, left, and Chauncy Clark, above.
PUBLIC NOTICETO RESIDENTS OF ISLE OF PALMS
All City Ofces will be closed on
Thursday, July 4, 2013
NO YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION WILL OCCUR WEEK OFJULY 1-5, 2013.
GARBAGE PICKUP WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday, July 1, 2013
Breach Inlet through 30th AvenueTuesday, July 2, 2013
30th Avenue through Wild DunesWednesday, July 3, 2013
Breach Inlet through 30th Avenue
Thursday, July 4th City ofces closed.
NO GARBAGE COLLECTION.
Friday, July 5, 2013 30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
Remember that roll-out carts cannot be placed at the curbbefore 5:00 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled
back to the house or enclosure by 9:00 a.m. the morningfollowing collection. Violators may be ticketed and/or ned.
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Starting a moped company
wasnt necessarily anew venture for Jordan
Chaplin, but an updated version
of his ancestors passion.
His great-grandfather had a
similar idea a hundred years ago.
In 1912, Isaac Brewer had the
only Schwinn Bike Dealership
in Charleston, Chaplin said.
In 2013, Chaplin and business
partner Dave Jarman have the
only moped rental company in
CharlestonPort City Moped.
Brewer would put motors on
the bikes and rent it to sailors
coming into port. Its like we
had the same idea, only its one
hundred years later and weredoing mopeds, Chaplin said.
Going off stories that he heard
from his grandfather who was
just a child in 1912, Chaplin said
Brewer left his shop, Brewer Bike
and Hobby, to his daughter Isalee
Brewer Anderson. She owned
and operated the shop until 1969
when she was murdered in the
store. Her husband sold the storeto the College of Charleston and
Brewer Bike and Hobby closed
forever.
Or so many people thought.
Forty-three years later,
Chaplin resurrected his familys
business, but instead of renting
mechanized Schwinn bikes, he
and Jarman rent mopeds to
tourists and residents of Isle of
Palms, Sullivans Island and the
Charleston area. Out here we
love helping tourists, Chaplin
said.
This stems from the customer
service that was so important
to Brewer, but also from theexperience both Chaplin and
Jarman gained from working
at a car rental company. This
car rental company is also
responsible for bringing Chaplin
and Jarman together.
Me and Dave did a little
research and realized there was
no rental place out here that does
mopeds, Chaplin explained.
With me knowing about themmy whole life and having one, I
told him lets open one out here on
Isle of Palms and get our feet wet
a little bit and help every single
customer that wants to come out
here.
Chaplin and Jarman take
pictures of each customer and
hang their polaroid on the wall.
The customer also gets a copy of
the photo.
But their biggest challenge isto get people to feel comfortable
enough to actually try a moped.
The most common comment
customers make regarding
mopeds is that it is dangerous.
Whenever Jarman hears this, he
asks if the people who told them
From Bikes to MopedsCHAPLIN REINVENTS HIS GREAT-
GRANDFATHERS BUSI NESS
BY BETSEY POORE
Jordan Chaplin and Dave Jarman ofcially opened Por t City Moped in November 2012
after seeing a need for moped rentals on the Isle of Palms.
Mopeds continues on page 7
PHOTO BY CLAY AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
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Whether you are lookingto enjoy a nice day onthe beach or just relax
inside to escape the heat, theSaltWorks Dockside Deli inside
the Isle of Palms Marina Marketis the perfect place to drop-in andsatisfy your hungry stomach.Owner Mark Welker, owns andoperates the Dockside Deli as apart of his very own SaltWorksCatering Company.
Mark has over 30 years of
restaurant experience, and hisculinary knowledge is apparentin the meals the Dockside Deliprepares. From the morningbreakfast burrito with a side of
fresh fruit to a lunch-time Phillycheesesteak with French fries,each entre is delicious andserved with a variety of sides,and these meals are made to fll.
If you are generally crunchedon time, Mark also keeps theDockside Deli stocked with grab-
n-go sandwiches and salads. Donot worry about varietyat the Dockside Deli;there is a differentspecial almost every
day. Past specialsincluded a porktenderloin barbequesandwich as well asbratwursts seasoned and servedwith onions and red peppers ona toasted bun. The DocksideDeli also offers fresh fruit andvegetables for those hoping tograb an onion or tomato to spiceup a homemade meal.
The SaltWorks DocksideDeli is open seven days a week.Breakfast is served from 7 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is servedform 10:30 a.m to 4 p.m. Thepatio overlooking the marina
makes for a great place to enjoythe delectable meal. Customerscan also call ahead to be suretheir order is fully prepared uponarrival if they are trying to beatthe crowd to the beach. Feel freeto call ahead of time with yourorder at 242-8745.
When he is not hard at workat the Dockside Deli, owner,
Mark Welker, flls his time with
SaltWorks Catering Companycatering anything from backyardoyster roasts to weddings tolarge corporate events. Marksdream has always been to ownhis own catering company, andnow he has succeeded and morewith the addition of the marinarestaurant.
SaltWorks Dockside Deli is theplace to be for your culinary needson Isle of Palms. The friendlystaff and delicious food surely
will astonish you. Mark and therest of the staff at the DocksideDeli look forward to greetingeach and every customer with asmiling face and to say goodbyewith a tray full of delicious food.
The Dockside Deli looks forwardto seeing everyone soon.
New Deli Makes Marina Market Its HomeSALTWORKS DOCKSIDE DELI SERVES UP SANDWICH FAVORITES
BY TAYLOR WELKER
(above right) Mark Welker opens the Dockside Deli at the IOP Marina, offering
sandwiches and lowcountry favorites. (above) Welker, owner of Salt Works Catering,
brings his culinary skills to the marina.
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this were trained to use the mopeds. The
answer is usually no.
It takes fteen minutes to train
someone, Jarman said. Its more just
getting people to realize that they are
ne. Chaplin and Jarman take the time
to train their customers and if they do
not feel like the customer is able to safely
operate the moped, they wont let him or
her take the moped on the road.
Our mopeds are pretty fast. They go
like 30-35 miles per hour. We have to
train them, Jarman said.
Though Chaplin and Jarman enjoy
renting to tourists and guaranteeing that
each customer has a great experience on
the moped, they have ideas for expansion.
Franchise out, Chaplin said. We
want to be the rst franchise, we want
to be nationwide. Another future goal for
Port City Moped is long-term rentals to
college students. Chaplin notes the trafc
downtown and that bicycles have trouble
keeping up with cars.
A lot of students do not have access to
cars or dont want to pay high gas pricesto drive through the congested streets
around the college.
Its different, its progressive, its an
economical way to get around, Jarman
adds.
Chaplin and Jarman acknowledge
that people are weary, both customers
and islanders, but they are taking
precautions to make sure each customer
has a positive experience and rides their
rented moped responsibly.
From Brewer Bike and Hobby to Port
City Moped, a lot has changed over a
hundred years, but one thing has stayed
the same.
Denitely customer service. His goalwas the same thing we do, customer
service, Chaplin said.
Port City Moped is located at 1202B
Palm Blvd. For more information, visit
Port City Mopeds on the web at www.
portcitymoped.com or call 242-8739.
Mopeds continues from page 5 (left) Dave Jarmantrains his customers
on the mopeds to
insure safe and fun
experience. (below)
Athough Jordan
Chaplin has been
around mopeds his
whole life, Dave
Jarman just learned
to ride last August,
and has since
become a big fan.
PHOTO BY CLAY AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
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ROADTRI PS CHARLESTON!
Following theParkway to Floydfest
BY CAROL ANTMAN
T
he Blue Ridge Parkway
winds through the rolling
Shenandoah Valley in
Virginia past mountain hamletsand forests that stretch to the
horizon. And thenlike a mirage,
a plateau suddenly emerges with a
surprising spectacle: tents, fags,
cars, trailers, stages, trapezes
and, even from a distance,
the sound of music. Floydfest:
one of the premier musical
destinations in the country,
unique for its family atmosphere,
environmental consciousness
and seriously great music.
On ten strategically placed
stages is a breathtaking variety
of music. The best part is
discovering bands you neverknew while waiting for the
headliners. When we attended,
we found our new favorite band,
Pimps of Joytown, while waiting
for a set byGrace Potter. During
a rollicking set byCyro Baptista, I
move up stage side to examine the
unusual percussion instruments
he had fashioned from reclaimed
bathroom plumbing pipes. On
the cozy Folklore Workshop
Porch, I sat in the shade with
a small audience and listened
to mountain music and tales.
Floydfest is the kind of place where
your teenager will actually be glad
to join you on vacation. One fan
wrote, Michael Franti drew my
daughter and me there. She did
her thing and I did mine. Great to
see my 15-year-old daughter in
awe of the possibility of exploring
other genres of music. Best time
ever for us. She is now the hula
hoop queen. In fact the headliner
this year, Edward Sharpe and
the Magnetic Zeros, is one of my
granddaughter (and my) favorite
bands. The festival is renowned
for its eclectic programmingwith producer Kris Hodges
saying hes super psyched for
the 12th years lineup, which
will continue to push our
creativity further and further.
Among the featured bands this
year will also be The Lumineers,
Old Crow Medicine Show, John
Butler Trio, Brandi Carlile, Gogol
Bordello, Citizen Cope, Yonder
Mountain String Band, Hot Tuna,
Donavon Frankenreiter, and
dozens of others. So even if you
havent heard of these bands,
you can depend on the festivals
reputation for booking greatmusic.
Need an intermission? There
is organized hiking, a fun run,
kayaking, mountain biking, yoga,
massage, geocaching, disc golf,
panel discussions and (phew!) a
hammock napping area. During
the day a dj plays soothing
music in the yoga area but it
transforms once its dark into a
supernaturally lit Silent Disco
Roadtrip continues on page 9
PHOTO BY ROGER GUPTA
PHOTOTBYNANCYBELL
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with music provided to dancers via wireless headphones. Almost asmuch fun to watch as it is to do.
At the large Childrens Universe kids activities are geared tovarious ages: a toddler playground, TaekwonDo, tetherball, costumedparades and open mic stages. A special Teen Scene is a safe area forteenagers to meet and create, drum and dream. Crafters and artisansrepresent the ourishing mountain talent.
Most folks camp at Floydfest but it requires planning and patience.The parking is offsite and requires shuttle busses and hauling gear.The organizers do their best to make it comfortable by offering somequiet camps and providing basic amenities but the set-up is crowdedand mostly sunny. You can also pay top dollar for a VIP ticket, whichincludes premier camping, and a host of advantages like cateringand on-stage seating. Our group stayed about 30 minutes up theBlue Ridge Parkway in a condominium. The disadvantage was thedrive. The advantage was the opportunity to explore the area morewidely. We enjoyed excursions to Mabry Mill and the town of Floydparticularly.
Many local vendors are among the dozens of food choices. No onestands in line too long even though the festival usually attracts 15,000people. Beer is only sold in designated Beer Gardens which havetheir own music stages. Buying a rellable commemorative tin beer
cup is required to cut down on the trash. This is just one signicant
way that the festival stresses environmental consciousness. Thearray of refuse cans marked recyclable, compostable and landll
shows their commitment.Ardent music festival-goers tout Floydfest as a way to rekindle the
re of attending a live music performance. Every time you glance
around at the view of mountains that surround you, instead of a seaof 80,000 people (as in Bonnaroo), you feel it. Afterwards your brain issoggy from absorbing so much music, youre eager to download yournew favorites and share the Floydfest experience with your friends.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each
month the column presents adventurous, interesting destinations within
a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for outdoorand artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations
far and wide. For suggestions, comments and to view more images
please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
Roadtrip continues from page 8
IF YOU GO:
Floydfest is July 25 to 28, 2013 near Floyd, VA. www.oydfest.
com Tickets range from $185 for 3-day pass to $1200 for two VIPtickets. Day passes are also available.
PHOTOS BY ROGER GUPTA
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The Isle of Palms ExchangeClub recently celebratedits 65th anniversary at
its annual gala last month.Approximately 90 people werein attendance and 17-18 pastpresidents were also present.
The Isle of Palms Mayor as wellas the re and police department
showed their support byattending the banquet.
The IOP Exchange Clubenjoyed good company andexcellent food. Further, theypresented several awards toits dedicated members. Norma
Jean Page, director of the Isle ofPalms Recreation Departmentwas awarded the Book of GoldenDeeds Award for outstandingservice to the community. LauraDevita was recognized for her
service as the Volunteer of theYear award and John Bushongreceived the Exchangite of the
Year award.But the Exchange Club didmore than just celebrate andpresent awards. A big part ofthe celebration was to go backover the history of the ExchangeClub, Barby Harrington,member and wife of presidentPatrick Harrington, said. It wasa big part of the organization ofthe island, Harrington added.
Chartered on April 24, 1948,the IOP Exchange Club aidedin island organization anddevelopment. This burgeoningclub combatted mosquitoes,started the re department,
organized and numbered thecross streets on the island,
incorporated the island intothe city of Isle of Palms, starteda playground and continue to
support the East Cooper LittleLeague and local Boy and CubScouts.
Although the IOP ExchangeClub boasts this expansivehistory of service to the Isle ofPalms community, a lot of peopleare not aware of what the clubdoes. A lot of people just dontunderstand that the Exchange isthe premier service club, PatrickHarrington said. The club hostsseveral fundraisers throughoutthe year to support the preventionof child abuse. All prots we
make from our connector runthat we put on jointly with theMount Pleasant Exchange Clubin excess of $50,000 goes to that
cause, the president said.Also, the annual oyster roast
raised money for scholarships
for students East of the CooperRiver. The IOP Exchange Clubwelcomed 34 new members this
year and refurbished its buildingboth inside and outside.
Ready for a great year of service,Patrick Harrington hopes thatpeople will consider joining andsupporting the local exchangeclub. We are looking for peoplewho want to have fun and wantto give back to the community,he said.
For more information, visit
www.iopexchange.org or call
886-5224. For membership
information, contact KathyJohnson at KMcJohnson@gmail.
com.
IOP Exchange Club Celebrates 65 YearsPREMIER SERVICE CLUB OF ISLE OF PALMS LOOKS FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR OF SERVICE
BY BETSEY POORE
If you talk to an [insurance] agent and they say that the only placeyou can get wind and hail coverage is with SC Wind and Hail, thatdoesnt mean that another insurance company cant nd someone
to insure you for wind and hail. Some companies can only put youwith a wind pool. My advice is that anyone looking for wind and hailinsurance should call around to at least three or four different agentsand different types of insurers. Be educated; ask questions, saysWynn.
Homeowners can also take steps to reduce the cost of their wind and
hail insurance by taking protective measures such as installing roofclips, adding a layer of secondary water resistance under roof shingles,installing roof straps or anchor bolts, and installing hurricane shutters.Some companies even give a discount for excessive wind glass. Thesemeasures, called wind mitigation credits, can help reduce your windand hail insurance costs by up to 20%. And for those homeownerswho cant afford the immediate cost of these improvements, the statecurrently offers grants for home protection measures on a rst come,
rst serve basis through the SC Safe Home program.
One of the major problems with wind and hail coverage, however,is that fact that it exists in the rst place. This past year, the
Consumer Federation of America
(CFA) released a report titled, The Insurance Industry's IncredibleDisappearing Weather Catastrophe Risk: How Insurers Have ShiftedRisk and Costs Associated with Weather Catastrophes to Consumersand Taxpayers. In it, author J. Robert Hunter, Director of Insurancefor the CFA, states that insurers have mastered hurricanes byshifting the lions share of the risk and costs to consumers andtaxpayers.
Insurance companies, Hunter states, have become quite adept atconvincing government to use tax dollars to help them avoid risk.
The state pools have become the largest writers of insurance insome states. Such an arrangement allows insurers to cherry pick
these states, keeping the safest risks for themselves and shifting thehighest risks onto the taxpayers of the state, thereby socializing high-risk, potentially unprotable policies and privatizing the low-risk,
protable business. It is akin to solving the health insurance crisis
by requiring states to cover sick or terminally ill patients, while theprivate sector writes coverage for young and healthy consumers,states Hunter.
As a solution, his report recommends that states ban any anti-concurrent causation clauses and hurricane deductibles unless thestorm is classied as a hurricane throughout its journey within the
state. It also recommends that states adopt California's approach toconsumer participation in regulatory proceedings, allowing consumersto receive reimbursement for hiring experts such as actuaries andeconomists if they make a "substantial contribution" to a case.Additionally, states should stay on top of the insurance market sothey can make informed decisions about whether their state marketsare truly competitive. Lastly, the report recommends that coastalstates join together to form a compact that shares common issuesstemming from hurricane risk.
While a multi-state consortium to deal with sharing the cost ofhurricanes has yet to be formed, homeowners should continue to shoparound for the best deal on wind and hail insurance. One companysbid might be completely different from the next; the key is to ask theright questions.
For more information about SC Wind and Hail, visit www.
SCwind.com. For more information about SC Safe Home, visit www.
SCSafeHome.com. To read the full CFA report, visit www.consumerfed.
org/pdfs/RegulationHurricaneRiskDisappearingCoverageStudy2-12.
pdf. For more information about Wynn & Associates, visit www.
wynninsurancesc.com.
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MUSI C CORNER
If you havent heard of them by
now, you will soon.
The Infamous Stringdusters,
a band out of Charlottesville,
Virginia, is redening bluegrassmusic. Their genre of high
country fuses together the best
of country and bluegrass and
adds a rock aesthetic, but dont
conne them to the walls of a
sound you think you know.
Theyre different. Unparalleled.
Entering unchartered territory
where the bands unique sound captures
anyone within earshot.
And people are listening.
Their debut album, Fork in the Road, earned the Stringdusters
Album of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music
Association. And their third album, Things That Fly, produced a
Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental an honor not
too often captured by a bluegrass band. [The bands] toe-tappingrhythms, torrents of 16th notes and the contours of Appalachian
melodies are their clear foundations. But genre doesnt hold them
backThe Infamous Stringdusters dont leave bluegrass behind;
theyre stretching it from within, writes New York Times reviewer
Jon Pareles in December 2012.
Redening bluegrass.
The bands lyrics are relatable, but not overly simple. They speak
to the heart with messages exploring the human experience. Lyrical
and beautiful. Provocative. I think youll nd elements of spirituality
in our music, says bassist Travis Book. Were experiencing life.
When youre in your twenties, its enough to play music and drink
beer. But were getting older now, and searching for more. And that
comes across in our music.
Its clear from their accolades and growing fan base that the
Stringdusters are talented musicians, woven together under the
bond of a banjo and friendship. Andy Falco (guitar), Jeremy Garret(ddle), Travis Book (bass), Andy Hall (dobro), and Chris Pandol
(banjo) ve talented individuals, one groundbreaking sound.
Were lucky, says Book. Most
bands, believe it or not, dont get
along. But we truly are a band of
brothers. The camaraderie is like
a never-ending college road-trip.
No part is an act.
But theyre more than just
friends. More than just a song
and a ddle.
In a few weeks, the
Stringdusters will embark on
their 2013 American Rivers
Tour, an epic journey of music
Redefining
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PHOTOBY
LIVELOUD
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
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July Island Eye CalendarJune 28riday, June 28
ving History Day
rt Sumter National Monument
vites you to celebrate
rolina Day at Fort Moultrie
th Revolutionary War era
monstrations. Living historians
ll portray members of the 2nd
rolina Regiment including 18th
ntury weapons demonstrations,
edical programs, childrens
usket drills and camp life as it
as in 1776. Programs will start at
a.m. with the nal presentation
4 p.m.
e Kazoobie Kazoo Show
in Rick Hubbard, and celebrate
ading with music, comedy and
n. Free kazoos. Poe Library, 1921
n Ave, Sullivans Island. 1 p.m.
rty at the Pointrty at the Point is Charlestons
emier Happy Hour Concert
ering a full cash bar along
th the best live music in town.
ason nale with Elise Testone
d special guests! 5:30 9:30
m. Charleston Harbor Resort
d Marina on Patriots Point.
ckets $5 - $7. For more info, visit
charlestonpartyatthepoint.com.
KKBE Reform Jewish
Congregation Shabbat Service
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Reform
Jewish Congregation will host
a Shabbat service East of the
Cooper. Rabbi Stephanie Alexander
will lead the service with music by
Koleinu, KKBEs choir. Everyone
is welcome. An Oneg will follow. 7
p.m. Rodenberg Chapel at Franke
at Seaside. 1885 Rie Range Road,
Mt. Pleasant. For more info, please
call 723-1090 or visit www.kkbe.
org.
Live Music at Acme Lowcountry
Kitchen
Enjoy live music by Whits End.
9 p.m. 31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of
Palms.
Saturday, June 29Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue
Fish Fry
Enjoy fresh fried sh, hush
puppies, slaw, and more for only
$5 a plate. A terric value for a
great cause. Under the big tin at
Station 15 and Hennessy Street.
5 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now at
Piggly Wiggly Sea Island Shopping
Center, Exit Realty, Simmons
Seafood, Fire Station, and Town
Hall.
Isle of Palms Beach Run
Everyones favorite beach run is
back! Participate in the 5k run/
walk, 10k run, or youth fun run.
All events are entirely on the at,
wide, hard-packed beach (near low
tide) and begin and end behind the
Windjammer (1008 Ocean Blvd.).
Event held rain or shine. 5k/$20,
10k/$25, youth/$5. Celebration
and award ceremony after the
runs. 8 a.m. For more info, or to
register, visit www.racesonline.
com/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.
race_detail&race_id=12055.
Live Music at Acme
Lowcountry Kitchen
Enjoy live music by Derek Cribb.
9 p.m. 31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of
Palms.
Sunday, June 30
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring Thomas Champagne.
5:30 8:30 p.m. 2213 Middle
Street, Sullivans Island.
WedneSday, July 3
Friday Night Barn Jam
Enjoy live music from Bob
Tobin Bandand Guilt Ridden
Troubadour. Doors open at 6 p.m.
and show starts at 7 p.m. $10
donation at door BYOB, all ages,
wood red pizza, full grill, pets on
a leash. Awendaw Green. 4853 US
17 N, Mt Pleasant. For more info,
visit facebook.com/awendawgreen.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday at
your favorite local caf. $5 / $13
with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213
Middle Street.
thurSday, July 4
Happy Independence Day!
Make sure you check out our
exclusive guide detailing the areas
most popular Fourth of July
activities.
Friday, July 5
The Honeycuttersat the
Windjammer
The Honeycuttersare the
musical collaboration of singer/
songwriter Amanda Anne Platt
and lead guitarist/ producer
Peter James. Platt and James
produce a refreshingly unique
blend of Americana music that iscomfortingly familiar while being
entirely original. Show at the
Windjammer. 9 p.m. $12/advance,
$15/door.
Saturday, July 6
Adult 3 on 3 Basketball
Tournament
Lace up your tennis shoes and we
will see you on the courts! 3 on 3
basketball tournament. Register
by Wednesday, July 3. Teams of
3 and 4 persons. Ages 18 and up.
$30 fee per team. Prizes awarded
to the Tournament Champion. IOP
Recreation Department.
Sunday, July 7
VFW Hamburger Night
Sponsored by the VFW Post 3137
Ladies Auxilary. Come grab a
burger and chips with all the xins
on the back deck, and check out
the bikini contest. Only $5 per
plate. Open to the public. Drinks
at the bar. 1004 Ocean Blvd, Isle of
Palms. 4 6 p.m.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon
Series Race #3
This 23rd annual swim-bike-run
event is the third of a ve-race
series. The race begins with a 600-
yard open freshwater swim in the
lake at James Island County Park,
continues with a 12-mile bike ride
through the scenic paved paths of
the park and nearby roads, and
nishes with a at 5K run. Athletes
may sign up to participate in one
or all of ve races throughout the
summer. Fees start at $55 per
race. Spectators welcome! For more
information or to register, visit
www.ccprc.com/csts. Rages begins
at 7 a.m.
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring Ryan Bonner Band. 5:30
8:30 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island.
WedneSday, July 10
Recycle
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday at
your favorite local caf. $5 / $13
with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213
Middle Street.
4th Annual Splash Day
Giant water inatables ll
Memorial Waterfront Park during
the Town of Mount Pleasant
Splash Day. Enjoy a variety of
fun water activities, along with a
27-foot tropical plunge! Special
area for children. Free admission
and parking! Food and beverage
available. Memorial Waterfront
Park.
thurSday, July 11
Straight Talk: Mens Health
Presented by Kelly Shaffer, MD,
Urology. Join us for an educational
event designed to highlight
new information on the causes,diagnosis, and treatment options
available for the common mens
health conditions of erectile
dysfunction and male urinary
incontinence. 6 p.m. Each talk will
meet in the Main Lobby of East
Cooper Medical Center located at
2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant,
SC 29464. Refreshments will be
served. For more information
call 884-7031 or visit www.
eastcoopermedctr.com and click
Find an Event.
Friday, July 12
The Infamous Stringdusters at
the Windjammer
Enjoy live music at the the
Windjammer by The Infamous
Stringdusters. $15/advance, $18/
door. Show starts at 10 p.m. 1008
Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms.
Saturday, July 13
Reggae Nights
Reggae Nights Summer Concert
Series features traditional old
school roots reggae with a new
school attitude in a beautiful
outdoor setting. Bring your chairs
or blanket. Gates open at 8 p.m.
with music at 8:30 p.m. Food and
beverage available for purchase.
$13/general admission. Kids 12
and under free. James Island
County Park.
Summer Produce Cocktail Class
Participants begin at the
Charleston Farmers Market and
select fresh produce to use in their
signature cocktail. Continue to the
Cocktail Club where instructors
will teach you how to make your
own cocktail. $50. 11 a.m. For
more info, call 724-9411.
Sunday, July 14
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring Campbell Brown and
Friends. 5:30 8:30 p.m. 2213
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
tueSday, July 16
Photography Series:
Sunset Session
Awaken your senses to the na
and cultural world while stret
your photographic eye. Bring
camera and let a park natural
lead you to inspirational locat
A registered and paid chapero
required for participants ages
and under. 6:30 8:30 p.m. A
12 & up. $9/$7 CCR Discount
Palmetto Islands County Park
3rd Annual Christmas in July
Mount Pleasant Farmers Mark
hosts the 3rd annual Christm
in July! Enjoy local veggies, fru
owers, baked and canned go
snacks, and more. Get in the
Christmas spirit early! 3:30 p.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Mark
Pavilion on Coleman Blvd.
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It has been over four months since
I left my home on Isle of Palms,
and began my service as a Peace
Corps Volunteer in Guatemala. In
the grand scheme of things, it isa relatively short amount of time,
but in that short amount of time,
I have grown tremendously, both
professionally and personally.I rst stepped foot in Guatemala on
February 13 with weary eyes, having
spent the previous twelve hours
traveling, but I was extremely excited
nonetheless. I was quickly ushered
to the Peace Corps headquarters
in Santa Lucia Milpas Altas, where
we were de-briefed and we received
our host family assignments. My
new home for training over the next
10 weeks was a small town close to
Antigua, Guatemala, along two otherPCTs. I lived with a widow named
Dona Lidia, and I truly believe that
she is one of the nicest persons that
I will ever meet. In Guatemala, it
very typical for a family to live in a
compound, and Dona Lidias family
was no different. In the compound
lived two sons and two daughters,
along with their spouses, children,
and a grandchild. Every meal
consisted of beans and tortillas,
along with the usual assortment
of vegetables and meats, but I wasalso lucky enough to have access to
plenty of fruits including papayas, a
variety of mangos, watermelon, and
avocados.
During training over those ten
weeks, I had Spanish classes three
or four times a week for ve hours
a day with my site mates. When
I did not have Spanish class, Iwould travel to the PC ofce to
receive training on topics such
as health, security, culture, as
well as technical training for my
assignment. When I had free time,
I played soccer with the local
children in the park, read, orexplored Antigua.
My training also occurred
during Easter Week, or
known as Semana Santa, and
Antigua is world famous for its
Islander Abroad: Adventures in GuatemalaLOCAL I OP RESIDENT AND PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER EXPLORES CENTRAL AMERICA
BY JIMMY CARROLL, III
Jimmy Carroll, III left the comforts of the Isle of Palms to serve the nation of Guatemala
in the Peace Corp.
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celebrations. During the week, the coblestone streets are transformed into mosaics ofcolored sawdust called alfombras, and after,processions, consisting of bearers carryingAndas (large oats with religious symbols and
statues), waltz their way through the streetstrampling the beautiful alfombras. Good Fridaywas the peak of the Semana Santa Celebrationswith three processions occurring that day. MyGood Friday started at 3 a.m. to watch the rst
procession, and ended at around 10 p.m. withthe nal procession.
Ambassador Chacon swore me in as a PeaceCorps volunteer on April 19, along with my28 fellow trainees. I was assigned to live andwork for the following 24 months in a smallmunicipality outside the city of Quetzaltenangocalled Salcaja. Salcaja is famous for having theoldest church in Central America, as well as themanufacture of cortes, or the traditional Mayandress for women. Overall, it is a beautiful littletown with wonderful people, and even a largeportion of men has worked in the United Statesin Trenton, N.J.
I have since begun my work as a MunicipalSchool Health Coordinator for the Healthy
Schools project. I am currently working with 12primary schools, and my main assignment isto raise the level of health in the children. Mymain goal over the next few months is for allthe students to begin practicing healthy habits,such as brushing their teeth and washing theirhands, by the end of the year.
Being a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemalais very rewarding, but also very difcult. The
country was devastated by thirty-six year civilwar, which ended in 1996, and the effects arestill being felt today. Guatemala has the sixthhighest rate of malnourishment in children, andthe tenth highest rate of obesity in adults in theworld. These seemingly contradicting statisticsare due to the diet in most Guatemalans whichis rich in carbohydrates, but lack many vitalnutrients that are crucial for development.A large part of my assignment is to createsystematic change, which is very difcult, and I
am currently facing many challenges.Aside from challenges at work, Ive also been
the sickest I have ever been, and occasionallyI get bouts of homesickness, but the rewardsvery much outweigh the lows. The people areextremely friendly, and a recent Gallup pollfound Guatemala as the seventh most positivecountry in the world. Some of my highlightshave been getting to know the indigenousMayan culture through participating in aMayan ceremony and taking weekly Kicheclasses, which is the local dialect in my site.Ive been able to climb the active volcanoPacaya, and spend a weekend at the stunningLake Atitlan. But most of all, I feel that getting
to know my fellow volunteers has been mostrewarding experience. I have never met a morediverse, educated, friendly group of people thatrepresent the very best of America.
Although I miss my family, my friends, andI dont care to count how many days of surng
I have missed, I feel that I am I am where I amsupposed to be.
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and movement taking the ve-some
and their fans to venues surroundingsome of our countrys most belovedrivers. This unique approach totouring will raise both money andawareness for the American RiversConservation Organization to protectand promote clean waters and healthyrivers across the US. Following the
tour, the Dusters will head out on asix-day adventure down the SalmonRiver in Idaho to get up close andpersonal with the natural world theyare working to preserve. Think of themas musical eco-warriors.
If youre curious to experience whatall the Stringduster hype is about,
youll soon have your chance.On Friday, July 12, as a part of
their current Atlantic Beach Tour, theStringdusters will be hitting the stageat the Windjammer for the rst time.
We love the Charleston area. Love it,says Book. We try to get down therewhenever we can.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18day of. Doors open at 8 p.m.
We love what we do, says Book.Were taking the music to the people.
For more information on The
Infamous Stringdusters, visit www.
thestringdusters.com.
The Carolina Coast Surf Club and The Windjammer will host the2nd annual Carolina Coast Surf Club Exposition and Board Swapat The Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. The event will be held
on Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is designedto bring together the surf community, support local businesses, andto introduce our local surf sports to the public. This is a family eventand will include free lessons (registration required) in Stand up PaddleBoarding.
Chris Dixon, author of Ghost Wave will be returning this year.Chris will be signing books during the day will and present a lm
documentary at 4 p.m. Joseph Tormarchio and Shane Lasby, authorsof My Daddy Taught Me to Surf and My Mommy Taught Me to Surf willbe signing books. Steve Rhea Surf Art will have an extensive displayof original work. Bill Simon, Surf Historian and Surf Board Appraiserwill be here to appraise your vintage boards.
Local Surf Shops with related gear and equipment will berepresented. The Carolina Coast Surf Club was established in 1963and reorganized as a South Carolina nonprot corporation in 2001.
Community Service activities include Beach Clean-up on Isle ofPalms, volunteers in the Surfers Healing program and participationin Surfrider activities.
We have awarded $2,000 in College Scholarships to surfers andsupported ESA Events as sponsors. Our membership is open toanyone with an interest in surng and preserving the beaches and
oceans for the generations that will follow us.
For more information please contact Gail Pohl, gspohl@bellsouth.net.
Enter Expo in the subject line. For surfboard appraisal please contact
Bill Simon with board specics for research purposes.
Surfn IOPWINDJAMMER HOSTS SURF CLUB
EXPOSITION AND BOARD SWAMP
BY LUCY JACOBS
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Lowcount r y Bi t es Island EatsAcme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.
$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
The CO-OP:Sullivans Islands own GourmetGrocery and Deli. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and saladsthat are perfect for everythingfrom quick lunches to a longday on the beach! Patio diningavailable.$882-8088www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
Long Island Cafe:Come in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this islandfavorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoy made-to-orderpizzas made from the nestingredients.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.
$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, and a fresh, local rawbar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$
789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
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his past weekend I had the privilege to watch my sister walkdown the aisle and marry her best friend. They decided to have
a dessert bar versus a wedding cake so to ensure that they hadsomething to cut for tradition so I baked the cake (pictured). Thoughthis column is typically about food and I could post the recipe for thecake I decided I would focus on the place they got married Sonoma.It is the perfect long weekend getaway for anyone from anywhere. Youcan escape the day-to-day life or work and stress and enjoy the laidback feel that comes with Wine Country.
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon wine tasting on the hilltops of Kundewinery and have the warm earthy grape lled breeze sweep past
you or head to the tasting room of Gloria Ferrer which is where mysisters wedding was held. I cant advocate for Sonoma enough; it istruly amazing. Plan a trip there soon or even better convince a friendto get married theretruly the best wedding town ever and the winedoesnt hurt either.
To suggest a recipe to be featured here email, lowcountrybites@
gmail.com.
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Its summertime, and usually that welcomes stress-free daysunless you are stuck in tourist trafc for 45 minutes or tired ofentertaining restless children. The list seems to go on and on.
Fortunately, Sullivans Island is stocked up with specialists ready to
make relaxing a little easier. Support local businesses and check outsome of the most popular island therapists below.The Body Garden
Located in the heart of the business district, the Body Gardenoffers just about everything needed to take you to a place of serenityand comfort. Think of it as a relaxation center offering everythingfrom facials, to massages, to waxing. As soon as you walk throughthe doors, its nearly impossible not to let the stress melt away. 2213Middle Street.Body & Skin by Rachel at the Body Garden
Nestled inside the oasis of the Body Garden is Rachel Decosty amassage and skincare specialist. Going on ten years in the business,Rachel likes to think of her style as integrative. It all depends on whatthe individual needs. You are going to get exactly what you want.From organic facials to aromatherapy massage, Rachel knows what ittakes to provide a relaxing spa experience. 2213 Middle Street.Island Therapy Group
Swedish? Deep tissue? Neuromuscular? The professionals at IslandTherapy Group can do it all. This boutique spa center offers severaldifferent types of therapeutic massage to help with stress relief, painmanagement, and overall wellness. Call for an appointment. 2201Middle Street.Darragh Dunleavy
Certied by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage andBodywork, Darragh always makes sure her clients come rst. Shespecializes in deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger pointtherapy, and energy work. Located on the second oor at 2205 MiddleStreet.
Seth Murdock and his gentlegiant Max enjoy the beachesof Isle of Palms from his
hometown in Virginia. Its always agreat day-neon the Isle of Palms!
Helping You Get onIsland Time
SUPPORT LOCAL MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES
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The South CarolinaAquarium received$24,000 in donations from
Loggerhead Apparel and ananonymous donor to purchaseits rst Companion Therapy
Laser.Loggerhead Apparel presented
a check in the amount of $7,500to the aquarium on Tuesday,
June 11. The South Carolinabased brand was at the Aquariumfor a live demonstration of thisnew medical technology that ithelped purchase.
Companion Therapy Lasershave been used on people for20 years or so, but in the pastve or six years, this treatment
has made its way to animalcare. To treat the sea turtles,the doctor mimics a techniqueused in sports medicine. Thedoctor stretches the injured limb
and applies the laser. By usingthis method, the doctor doesnot need to use pins or needlesin therapy, and the sea turtlesrely less on medication for painmanagement.
Though the aquarium hasbeen using this technology three
to four times a week with thehelp of a traveling Companion
Therapy Laser, the purchase ofits own laser will greatly increasethe amount of sea turtles andother sea animals the aquariumcan treat and release back intothe wild.
Dr. Shane Boylan, thedoctor who administered thislaser technology at Tuesdaysdemonstration, likes thistechnology because it reducesthe turtles pain. Dennis, aKemps Ridley sea turtle, hasarthritis, which can lead to
bone degeneration. Dr. Boylanhas one staff member holdthe turtle in his or her lap andcovers the turtles eyes with adark cloth while he administersthe treatment to Dennis frontipper. We will try to reduce
the pain and increase the rate of
healing, Dr. Boylan said as hebegan the treatment.
Laser therapy uses lightenergy to stimulate productionof ATP, a chemical responsiblefor injury repair and pain relief.
This technology is simple andeasy to administer. During thedemonstration, Dennis was verywell behaved. The turtles seem
to enjoy it or at least tolerateit very well, Boylan said. Oneelement of this Companion
Therapy Laser is that the laser
Clothes for a CauseDONATIONS BY LOGGERHEAD APPAREL AND AN ANONYMOUS SUPPORTER
BY BETSEY POORE
NATURE & WI LDLI FE
What a difference a yearis making. The 2013loggerhead nesting
season on the Isle of Palms andSullivans Island is off to a ratherslow start. As this is written on
June 19, the Turtle Team beachpatrol volunteers have foundtwelve nests. Eleven of these areon the Isle of Palms and one ison Sullivans Island. By this datein 2012 we were up to 35 nests.You may think this is reason forconcern, but this is not the case.Sea turtles require an enormousamount of energy to produce twoto six nests of over 100 eggs thatthey lay between May and August.For this reason an individualfemale cannot nest every seasonand is likely to take one or several
years off to gain weight andrebuild her body condition before
nesting again. So perhaps a lot ofour females are on sabbaticalthis season.
We also have had erosionproblems at the Breach Inlet endof the Isle of Palms and in several
other sections. Sometimes aturtle will make a false crawlwhen she cannot nd a suitablenesting spot and will go backinto the ocean without laying.She may encounter people on the
beach and be afraid to nest. Thishas happened several times thisseason. We have recorded elevenof these instances where thetracks do not lead to a nest butinstead turn around and go backto the ocean.
Egg laying is a ratherinteresting and miraculous thingin sea turtles. There are severalmusts for choosing a good nestsite. It must be accessible enoughfrom the ocean for the hatchlingsto make it to the water. Theangle of the beach must be highenough so that the tide will notrepeatedly inundate the eggs. It
must also be high enough so thatthe water table will not reach theegg chamber, or the embryos willdrown. The sand must be moistenough to be able to dig a holeor egg chamber without fallingin. And the sand must be porousenough to allow oxygen diffusionduring incubation. Sea turtleeggs have no air pockets in themas chicken eggs do. The embryosattach themselves to the insideof the egg shell and breathedirectly through the porous shellmembrane.
Covering and hiding the eggs
is also important. This protectsthe eggs from drying out on thebeach. It also protects them frombeing found by predators whowould eat them. And it minimizestemperature uctuation. If all ofthese conditions are right, theeggs will hatch in 45 to 65 days.
And nally our group againis one of the leading places inthe state for strandings. Astranding is when a turtle washesashore. When this happens, theturtle is usually dead. We haveten of these since the rst one
on May 4. All were dead. Ourproximity to Charleston Harborwith its boat trafc could beone cause for this. We often seepropeller strike marks on them.We have done stranding reportson ve loggerheads, three greenturtles, and two Kemps ridleyturtles.
If you see a stranded sea turtleor two foot wide loggerhead tracksthat come out of the ocean andlead to an unmarked nest, pleasecall 697-8733 or 886-6522 toreport them.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season UpdateBY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
Turtles continues on page 19
If you see a turtle on the beach make sure to call the Island Turtle Team.
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(above) Dr. Boylan accepts a check for $7,500 fromLoggerhead Apparel. (right) Dr. Boylan is using thenoncontact method on Sarah, a diamondback terrapin.
can be administered either through direct contact or
through noncontact laser treatments.
The second turtle Dr. Boylan treated was a Diamondback
Terrapin named Sarah. Sarah came to the hospital because
of a cracked shell. She received laser therapy through
the noncontact technique. Dr. Boylan attached a cone to
the laser and then held the laser over the affected area.
Because terrapins can retract their heads completely into
their shell, it is difcult to administer the treatment through
direct contact. Thus, the noncontact method is preferred inthis case.
The South Carolina Aquarium appreciates donations
from companies like
Loggerhead Apparel
because it enables
them to provide
more consistent and
controlled care of sea
turtles and other sea
animals.
For more information,
or to fnd out how you
can help the sea turtles,
visit www.scaquarium.
org. To purchase
Loggerhead Apparelproducts, visit www.
loggerheadapparel.com.
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THE ISLANDS
SULLIVANS ISLAND
GOLF CART AND BIKE
PARADE
Its an island tradion! The Town ofSullivans Island will host their annualgolf cart and bike parade downMiddle Street. Line up at 9 a.m. atthe Fire Staon. Aerward, everyoneis invited to bring their picnic to thepark and enjoy live music. The nightwill end with the tradional reworkshow. Dont forget your lawn chair!
ISLE OF PALMS
FIREWORK SHOW
Spend the day lying out on the beachbut make sure youre ready in meto watch the Isle of Palms annualrework display from front beach.Fireworks begin at dusk, but makesure to get out early because parkinglls up quickly!
WILD DUNES COOK
OUT
Join us on the Village Plaza for anall American cookout including grillstaon items such as hamburgersand hot dogs with assorted cheeses,caramelized onions, sweet pickleand all appropriate condiments. BBQchicken, pulled pork, potato saladand baked beans will also be servedalong with a special July 4th dessert.$35/adults, $12/children ages 5-12.Reservaons required, call 886-2307.6:30 8:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN
BLUES & BBQ HARBOR
TOUR
Want something a lile dierentthis holiday? Enjoy this two-hourharbor special 4th of July harborcruise with a delicious buet fromHome Team BBQ. Event features liveblues from well-known Blues Bands.7 9 p.m. 10 Wharfside Street,Charleston. For more info, visit www.charlestonharbortours.com.
SC AQUARIUMCELEBRATION
Celebrate the Fourth of July overthe blue waters of the Cooper Riveron the Riverside Terrace of the SCAquarium. Enjoy fun for the wholefamily, tasty BBQ from Smoky OakTaproom, beer from Holy CityBrewing, a 4D movie, music, andof course, a great view of reworksoverlooking the Harbor! Event sellsout every summer. 7 p.m. Ticketsinclude beer, refreshments and food.$55/adults, $30/children. Please bringyour own chairs and blankets. Nopersonal coolers allowed.
MOUNT PLEASANT
PATRIOTS POINT
FOURTH OF JULY
BLAST
Enjoy a spectacular reworks displayand shore side party with a beachmusic band. For $20 per person ($10
for children 11 and under), guestson the Flight Deck will enjoy specialaccess to the USS Yorktown starngat 6 p.m., with catered food andbeverage available for purchase, aswell as live musical performancesand acvies for kids throughout theevening. Lawn chairs are encouragedfor guests on the Flight Deck; butno coolers or personal food will bepermied. Free event to watch fromoutside the ight deck.
UNCLE SAM JAM
Enjoy the cool harbor breeze as youdance to live beach music at theperfect venue for celebrang ourindependence the Mount PleasantPier! Also a great spot to watchreworks. Join the party, and youllgroove to live beach and party musicfrom Permanent Vacaon. Beveragesavailable for purchase. Treats andsnacks at the Riverwatch Caf. Gates
open at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Nooutside coolers. $10/$8 CCR discount.
FREEDOM ROCKS
What beer way to celebrate Americathan with live music? Rock androll icon Eddie Money will performon Boone Halls back lawn. Beer,wine, and food will be availablefor purchase. Gates open at 6 p.m.General admission $25, Reservedseats $39. For more info call 884-4371.
Former Mayor Carl Smith makes Sullivan's
a little better and brighter by decorating his
house to celebrate Independance Day.
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Breach Inlet Tide Chart
Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
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At long last, summer is almost here, which may mean its timeto put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and yourfamily may enjoy going a summertime trip, theres one part of
your life that should not go on vacation and thats your investmentportfolio.
So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working allyear long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions: Dontchaseafterhotinvestments. Many times, you will
hear about a hot investment, usually a stock. However, bythe time you hear about such an investment, it may alreadybe cooling off. Even more importantly, it might not have beenappropriate for your needs and any investment that haseither amed out or wasnt right for you in the rst place willnot be a hard worker in your portfolio. Monitorlazyinvestments. Under the right circumstances,
just about any investment could be of value to you. However,under different scenarios, those same investments may not bedoing as much for you. To cite one example, when interest ratesare at historic lows, as has been the case recently, and yourportfolio contains a relatively large amount of short-term xed-rate vehicles whose interest payments dont even keep up withination, they could be considered lazy investments.
Lookforthemulti-taskers. In most aspects of life, multi-taskers are valuable; and its the same in the investment world.Can you nd a particular type of investment that may be ableto achieve multiple goals at the same time? Consider dividend-paying stocks. If you need the income to supplement yourcash ow, you can cash the dividend checks. And since somecompanies tend to increase their dividends, your investment inthese stocks can serve as a source of potential for rising income,helping keep you ahead of ination. Furthermore, if you dontactually need the dividends to support your income stream, youcan reinvest them to increase your ownership stake a methodof building your overall wealth. Finally, many dividend-payingstocks also offer signicant growth potential. Keep in mind,though, that there are no guarantees, because companies canlower or discontinue their dividends at any time. And, as youknow, stocks are subject to market risk, including the potentialloss of principal invested.
Dont take a time out from investing. The nancialmarkets regularly move up and down. During the down times,its important not to get so discouraged that you decide to takea time out from investing until things get better. No one canreally predict when a downturn will end, but you dont want tobe on the investment sidelines when the market turns around,because the biggest gains can occur in the early stages of arally. And in any case, if youre not constantly investing, orat least exploring new investment opportunities, your portfoliocould begin to stagnate, or even become unbalanced, in whichcase it may no longer t your objectives or your risk tolerance.
By following the above suggestions, you can help keep yourinvestments working for you this summer, as well as fall, winter andspring. The road toward achieving your nancial goals is a long one,so try to keep moving.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor.
Dont Let Investments Take a VacationBY DIMI MATOUCHEV
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COMPUTER CORNER
Celebrating the fourth isa wonderful thing to dowith family and friends
here at the beach, along with our
guests from all over. We have abig abundance of joy and loveto share with others with that"southern charm" and it is wellreceived by all. BUT we sure dontwant our private lives and privateinfo "shared" while we are at it.So let's go over some commonmistakes in our digital life andsee if we can diminish them.
First if using a wireless modemto broadcast a signal in your homeplease make sure it is "secured"with a password. You want tomake sure that you are usingWPA2 encryption and a password
that is not easily hacked. Sodon't use "password" as it, nor123456789 or qwerty123. Usea name or object known to yousuch as a dog's name or yourfavorite cheese, something youcan remember fairly easily. Thentweak it a bit by using one of thespecial characters (such as the
@ symbol) to replace a letter. Forexample if I was to use rentabobI would change the "a" to bethe @ symbol and add a coupleof numbers plus capitalize oneor 2 letters. So rentabob wouldbecome Rent@Bob45. Now wehave a difcult password that is
easily remembered but hard forsomeone who does not know youto gure out.
Second make sure you arecareful with who you allow toaccess your computer. If youhave received a solicitationfor computer repair work byphone or Internet, be very waryand careful. Many want to logonto your computer thru awebsite that you enter into yourbrowser. Then the "person" onthe other end has access to yourcomputer and can basically do
anything they want includingxing whatever they told you
was wrong, along with addingany malware (viruses) they want,
disabling protection for futureintrusions into the computerwithout your knowledge, etc.I've had some bad commentsabout a company called iYogi,among others. BEWARE ofsomeone wanting to help youfor nothing, and make sure youknow the person working on yourcomputer. Remember that justbecause someone is on the phonewith you does not mean it's thesame person/thing working on
your computer remotely. It couldbe anyone, anywhere in theworld and he or she may or may
not know what he or she is doing.Lastly make sure you havesome sort of back up plan for yourprecious data. The data you wantto save is generally only importantto you, IE those great pictures ofchildren/grandchildren, whichare irreplaceable to you. Consideran external hard drive located in
your home attached either to thecomputer or to your network. Thecost is in the $70 to $300 rangedepending on the setup. You canalso consider doing an onlinebackup such as Carbonite. Igenerally like to have my datawithin my grasp and recommendthe external hard drive in yourhome. If disaster is imminent youcan grab it and go.
With all the above I suggestusing a professional to setupor x problems from outside
sources.
Look forward to some good
questions and helping you out. If
you need immediate assistance
you can always call Rent A Bob at
822-7794 or email at rentabob@
live.com.
Happy Fourth of J ulyBY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB
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MYSTERY PLANT
T
hey don't often let me goto the supermarket or to
pick up anything, because
I always end up spending toomuch time there. Not exactlybuying stuff, but just looking
at it and reading the labels.
Sardines, wine, macaroni, the
roasted chickens, sushi, cheese,
mustard (how many kinds canthere be?), rice, grains, milk, hot
sauce, candy, cosmetics, beach
stuff, dog toysit goes on and
on. I'm coming up with a theorythat modern grocery stores have
two societal functions: satisfying
our nutritional and every-day
needs, as well as our up-front
entertainment requirements. In
fact, I'm one of those lucky peoplewho can spend hours looking at
the stuff: it's cheaper than going
to a movie, after all.And then, of course, there
is the produce section. WOW.
Figs from down the street,
plantains from Guatemala, and
strawberries from Chile. Peachesfrom Lexington County SC (the
best in the world!), persimmons
from the Orient, and lychees from
Australia. Beautiful, fresh fruitsand vegetablestoo much fun
for a botanist. It's like being in
a garden. You never know what
you might run into on your next
trip.The things in this picture will
probably not win any beauty
contests. They are the edible
underground parts of a verytropical species, a species that
is a member of the philodendron
family. It's a plant that grows
in clumps, and has plenty of
dark green, arrowhead-shaped
leaves about 2 feet long, held
in a cluster above the ground,
thus resembling a cultivatedelephant-ear. The foliage is quite
beautiful, and can gure into
some dramatic garden scenery.
The underground structures
aren't exactly roots, but are morelike the corms of a gladiolus
plant, only more elongated. Tons
of these things are grown as a
crop and consumed each yearin the Caribbean nations, where
it is something of a staple. The
species is probably native to
northern South America, but was
transported widely as a food cropby early explorers, and is now
commonly consumed throughoutthe tropics, including Africa and
Indonesia, and beyond.Although the brous exterior of
the corm is rough and scratchy,
the interior is perfectly white, and
crispy. (Some varieties have a
purple interior.) The nutritioniststell us that these have a very high
starch content, and so probably
wouldn't be very good for a low-
carb diet. Nevertheless, they arefull of vitamins and minerals,
quite nutritious as a peeled,
cooked vegetable, and denitely
worth a try, baked, boiled or
steamed. It's versatile by itself oras a component of savory stews
or turned into fritters. They also
make popular chips when thinly
sliced and then deep fried. Ithink I can safely recommend a
generous sprinkle of sea salt after
they have drained a bit on paper,
just out of the fryer. Be sure to
serve them hot, and give them a
healthy squeeze of some vinegar
or lime juice, too.
John Nelson is the curator ofthe A. C. Moore Herbarium at
the University of South Carolina,
in the Department of Biological
Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As
a public service, the Herbarium
offers free plant identications.
For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-
8196, or email nelson@sc.edu.
Edible Arrangement?BY JOHN NELSON
[Answer:Malanga,"Xanthosomasagittifolium]
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