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Idont know how wecould do this if wedidnt home school,

smiled Theresa Thomas asshe watched her ten yearold daughter, FionaKent, carefully placeanother handfulof bird seed ona short concretepedestal.

During the wetwinter storm of lateDecember, Fiona,her mother andGirl Scout leaderElizabeth Anderegg,a naturalist withMount Pleasant-based NatureAdventures, sloggedthrough mud anddeantly hackedaway thornythickets and brambles infront of the Poe Library onSullivans Island to create apeaceful place for island birdsto rest. The project was oneof the requirements for theGirl Scout Bronze Award, the

highest honor a Junior GirlScout can achieve. To earnthe Bronze Award, Fiona

was required to completeseveral steps, the biggest of

which was to conceptualizeand implement a communityproject that would require atleast 15 hours worth of workto complete. With Fionaspassion for birds alreadytaking her on exploratory

walks to nd new species,

it didnt take long for her tocome up with the idea for abird sanctuary on SullivansIsland.

Crafted from severalunnished bird houses

left over from aprevious Girl Scout

project, Fionatook it uponher to nish

the tiny structureswith the help of herdad, and as theycompleted each one,Fiona painted themto look like differentbuildings in a smalltown. Theres aschool house, agrocery store, abird feed store andeven a restaurantcalled Taste of

Seeds. Nearby, another treerepresents the neighborhooddistrict, with private homesand boarding houses fordifferent types of birds, and inthe distance, a beautiful littleretreat is available by the

name of Balsam MountainInn. Theres even a solitary,camouaged bird housetacked to a palm tree acrossthe librarys open front lawn.Fiona hopes that an EasternBluebird will one day chooseto live there. They like openelds, she explained, thenfrowned. At least, they like

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The Very Reverend John B. Burwell, Rectorof Church of the Holy Cross, opened theofcial inauguration ceremony for the newIsle of Palms Council members with a briefinvocation, followed by a presentation ofcolors by the Isle of Palms Fire Department.Following the pledge of allegiance, CityAdministrator Linda Luvvorn Tucker pointedout the handsome new uniforms being worn

by the Fire Department before calling on MarieCopeland to start the swearing in process.

In short order, Mayor Dick Cronin and CityCouncil members Barbara Bergwerf, J. MartinBettelli, Alexander D. Stone, III and DouglasA. Thomas were sworn into ofce, with theirrespective spouses holding the Bible as theyrecited the oath. As they left the stand, eachCouncil member gave their wife or husband asweet, brief kiss before taking their seat.

Water and Sewer Commission members were sworn in following the Council, withMarie Copeland reading the oath of ofce tonew Commission members John Ferrell and

Jay Leigh.I was told a couple of weeks ago that

every inauguration its either cold, raining orboth, smiled Mayor Cronin as he opened the

ofcial Council meeting. Tonight is aboutcitizens working toward the greater good ofa community. Those who have come forwardare committed to keeping our island the trulyincredible place that it is, and I look forwardto more stepping forward in the future.

The Mayor went on to thank Team IOP,comparing the inner workings of the Citystaff to a nely tuned symphony and CityAdministrator Linda Tucker as the multi-talented maestro. Each employee and each

division knows their part and each helpseach other, he said. It is truly a symphonyin action when you see the City in action.Mayor Cronin also thanked the Water andSewer Commission, noting with a laugh that,You bring it to us and you take it away.

After remarking that the inaugurationwas very uplifting, setting the groundworkfor a great future, Mayor Cronin motioned to

afrm the Committee assignments as readat the previous meeting: Ways and Means Entire Council; Personnel Marty Bettelli,Ralph Piening and Doug Thomas; PublicSafety Barbara Bergwerf, Marty Bettelli andMichael Loftus; Public Works Brian Duffy,Sandy Stone and Doug Thomas; Recreation

Barbara Bergwerf, Ryan Buckhannon andBrian Duffy; and Real Property Committee

Dick Cronin, Michael Loftus and SandyStone.

The assignments were approved with

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a great 2009. (left) Congratulatory cake for the

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Dear Editor,

Who's the knucklehead whodecided to run the photo of theoffensive Tiger Woods getup?Don't the comedy showsalready have enough fodderfrom South Carolina? Let's notgive them more.

Mic SmithIsle of Palms, SC

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Dear Editor,

The person wearing the TigerWoods costume and "Where arethe white women?" sign at thePolar Plunge smacks us in theface and reminds us that racial

wisecracks and caricatures stillpersist.

That someone felt comfortableshowcasing that kind of uglyhumor at a public event isstunning. That The Island EyeNews ran the image in a galleryof photos from the Polar Plunge"presenting it as if it hadan acceptable place at thecelebration" shows abysmal

judgment. My husband andI talked about this with ourchildren while looking overthe Island Eyeat Sullivan'sas we waited to eat. Wehope we made it a teachable

moment. Maybe all of us canlearn something from themistake.

Susan SmithIOP resident

Council members Buckhannonand Stone voting against.

Cronin then motioned thatthe Boards and Commissionsappointments be accepted asread at the previous meeting:Accommodations Tax AdvisoryCommittee re-appointment ofMargaret Miller; Board of Zoning

Appeals re-appointment ofArnold Karig and Tom Miller;Code Board of Appeals re-appointment of Ann Sherill;and Planning Commission re-appointment of Ron Denton andthe appointment of Noel Scott,Diane Oltorik and Bev Ballow.

The assignments were approved with Council members Bettelli,Buckhannon and Stone votingagainst.

The appointments of the Cityslegal ofcials City AttorneySterling Halverson, City Judge

Jeanette Harper, AssistantCity Judge Barry Holden andLivability Judge Michael Molony

were approved unanimously,followed by Council memberMarty Bettelli being appointed toserve on the CARTA board, MikeLoftus to serve on the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Councilof Governments, and MayorCronin to serve on the CHATScommittee.

Before closing the meeting,Mayor Cronin took a momentto run through several of theIsle of Palms accomplishmentsover the past year, including thecompletion of the public safetybuilding, the marina bulkheadreplacement, the 41st and PalmBlvd. demonstration movingto a permanent arrangement,the beach restoration project,enforcement of the beachdebris ordinance, the MunicipalAssociation Award for the Cityse-newsletter, and the islandsrecognition as one of the top 10beaches of the south by SouthernLiving magazine. And need Imention, Maxim magazine?Cronin asked in reference to the

Isle of Palms being rated one ofthe Sexiest Beaches in America.

The room burst into laughter.Finally, Cronin noted that the

Fire and Police departmentsannual reports highlight the manyactivities that both departmentsare actively participating in tokeep the island safe and secure.Reading [the reports] makes youproud of those serving on ourbehalf, said Cronin. Theyre veryrevealing and I encourage you toread them and see whats going onaround our island. He also notedthat the Building Departmentshave had a stellar year andthe Recreation Departmentcontinues to keep the young andnot-so -young entertained andhealthy. He concluded by statingthat he and the Council are proudof the City staff for such a stellar2009.

The complete list of the Isle ofPalms 2009 accomplishments,as well as the department annualreports, are available on theCitys website, www.iop.net.

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Dear readers,I would like to apologize for the

recent picture of a Tiger Woodscostume run as part of our coverageof this year's Polar Bear Swim onSullivan's Island. I did not intend toinsult or imply anything by runningthe picture. At the time, the topic wassuch a social issue that I did notthink twice before including it amongthe many pictures of this year'sPlunge. The responsibility for runningthe picture was entirely mine, as ourpublisher, Lynn Pierotti, was unableto preview it before we went to print.Again, I deeply apologize if I causedany offense and invite anyone whowould like to speak with me furtherabout the issue to contact me directlyat [email protected].

Sincerely,Kristin Hacklermanaging editor


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The rst meeting of the Isle ofPalms Planning Commissionfor newly appointed

members Diane Oltorik, BevBallow and Noel Scott opened witha brief but slightly controversialappointment of the Commissions

Chairman and Vice Chairman.Following a brief thank youto Commission member PatCampbell for encouraging her torun for the seat, newly appointedCommission member DianeOltorik immediately cast hervote for Commission memberDick Watson as Chairman, whoreplied that he would turn downthe nomination if the currentChairman, Ron Denton, preferredto continue in his position.

Youre concise, precise andyou speak to the point, Oltorikexplained to Watson. I think

your attorneys mind would helpto move us forward.

Commission member PatCampbell, however, felt differentlyabout the idea. What we needis heritage [on the PlanningCommission] and we dont haveit, said Campbell. No sooner do

we educate people then theyre

gone. We need the experience of years and wisdom at this table.Rons been the Chairman for twoor three years now and he knowsall of the ins and outs. Rons agood guy for us.

With Watsons declination

and Campbells nomination, theCommission voted 7 to 1 for RonDenton to remain the currentChairman, with Oltorik votingagainst. Pat Campbell was thenelected to continue in his currentposition of Vice Chairmanunanimously.

The importance of long-termappointments on the PlanningCommission continued to bean issue during the meeting,however, as the Commissiondelved into the ongoing parkingmanagement plan for PalmBoulevard. Forty ve minutesinto the discussion, Campbellagain pointed out that they

were rehashing the same thingsthey have been talking about forsome time. Were the PlanningCommission, said Campbell.In a way, were dreamers. Werechewing on ideas to come up withan idea to give an architect and

from there, guring out how tostart. Day trippers are the majorproblem on the Isle of Palms andthe parking resultant. We needeveryone to be on the same pageso we can nish this and move onto Carolina Boulevard.

Commission member NoelScott asked if there were baselimitations for the number ofparking spots that should bemade available for day trippers, orif it was even possible to prohibitparking, to which Commissionmember Douglas Kerr repliedthat they could reduce parking,but they couldnt prohibit it, andthey would have to check withthe South Carolina Departmentof Transportation to nd out theexact number of spaces that theCity would need to provide.

Following a few discussionsconcerning the impact of increasedparking to residents along PalmBoulevard, the Commission

voted to request that an SC DOTofcial attend the next PlanningCommission meeting in order todetermine what the state requiresin terms of parking spaces toaccommodate day trippers.

A later discussion focused on a

proposed amendment pertainingto roof top decks, to which theCommission voted to acceptthe following verbiage: Deckselevated to within 10 feet of thehighest point of the primaryroof of a structure cannot havean area that exceeds 10% of theheated footprint of the structure.Most of the discussion on theissue centered on safety concernsand were primarily raised byCommission member Oltorik.

The next Isle of Palms Planning

Commission will be held at 4:30pm

on February 10, 2010, at the

Building Department, 1301 PalmBoulevard.

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City of Isl of plms2010 scHeDule Of city cOuncil MeetinGs

The following is a list of the dates of all regularlyscheduled City Council meetings for 2010. Meetings areheld at 7pm in Council Chambers of City Hall, located at

1207 Palm Boulevard.

January 26, 2010February 23, 2010

March 23, 2010

April 27, 2010May 25, 2010June 22, 2010July 27, 2010

August 24, 2010September 28, 2010

October 26, 2010November 16, 2010December 7, 2010*

*Special Meeting scheduled for 6pm

Meetings may be rescheduled with proper public notice.For more info, visit www.iop.net.


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Snow blankets the mountains andreplaces pop and crackle in westernNorth Carolina this time of year. While

its technically the off-season for tourists,skiers and romance seekers know its oneof the best seasons to experience NorthCarolinas high country.

Located in Watauga County, Blowing Rockis situated in the rolling foothills of the BlueRidge Mountains. Its located just seven milesfrom the center of Boone and boasts a longtradition of entertaining residents and visitorsin high style. Named one of the "Top FiveBest Small Towns in the South" by the 2009Southern Living Readers Choice Awards,Blowing Rock is known for its charmingdowntown region of small shops, galleries,ne restaurants, antique stores, clothingstores and boutiques. Duck into The Bob

Timberlake Gallery and youll nd this NorthCarolina native and internationally knownartists traditional paintings, furniture, andgifts. Full of cultural attractions like the Art

in the Park festival and performances by theBlowing Rock Stage Company, Blowing Rockhas something for every taste. In fact, the Cityof Blowing Rock is currently gearing up for itsannual Winterfest celebration.

From January 28 - 31, 2010 the BlowingRock Winterfest includes a wine auction, the

Frosty 5K Run and live Bluegrass, plus a ChiliCook-Off, free snow, lot of kids activities and,for the very hearty, a polar plunge in ChetolaLake. For more information, visit www.blowingrockwinterfest.com.

As for lodging, nothing says North Carolinalike a stay in a log cabin. ADN Log CabinRentals have four log cabins available inBlowing Rock, Valle Crucis, and Boone,all of which are located in the Blue RidgeMountains. On a recent visit to Boone, myfamily and I stayed in the cabin called AttaBoy Jakes. This gorgeous ve bedroom, threelevel mountain retreat could comfortablyaccommodate 12 guests and is fully equippedfor your stay. Located amidst tall pine trees

and mature hardwoods on two and a half

acres, boarders can enjoy the peace andrelaxation of the country while they arestill located within minutes of the city. Forreservations and additional information,visit: adnlogcabinrentals.com or call 828-295-7400.

Asheville, North Carolina, is a bustlingcity hub with live music, great restaurants,and some of the best microbrews around,and a taste of the country is available onlya short drive away.For the best of bothcity and country,check out some ofthe nearby cabinrentals. Locatedonly fteen minutes

from downtownAsheville, this twohundred year oldcabin is availableboth nightly and

weekly. It is locatedon ve acres and isouttted with a chef-ready kitchen. Thecabin itself is craftedfrom three foot wide,old growth Chestnuttimbers and sleepstwo to four people,

making it ideal for a cozy Valentines Dayretreat. For reservations and additionalinformation, visit www.vrbo.com/196893 orcall (843) 592-1022.

Lastly, dont forget to check out some ofthe smaller mountain towns of western NorthCarolina. Located 10 minutes from historic

Waynesville and nestled against the BlueRidge Parkway, Balsam, North Carolina, isan exceptionally quiet and romantic getaway;especially when you are looking for a minimumof city distractions and a full immersioninto the quiet life of the country. Located atthe base of Balsam Mountain, the BalsamMountain Inn has been in business since1908. The reception area features a massivestone replace, perfect for enjoying a ne wineor exceptional single malt whiskey, both of

which are available from the Inns extensivewine and whisky lists. Dinner is available inthe Inns restaurant, located in the buildingsformer grand ball room, and art work fromover seventy-ve local artists line the widehallways. Antique and original furniture are

still used throughout the building. If staying atthe inn and walking the several trails locatedthroughout the 25 acre property becomestiresome, the city of Waynesville featuresseveral ne dining restaurants, dozens ofantique and craft stores, and a top-of-the-line wine cellar and tasting room called TheClassic Wine Seller. For more information,visit www.balsammountaininn.com or call(800) 224-9498.

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Its hard to believe that another year has passed. The economicdownturn has been difcult for all of us, and many island residentsand businesses have faced signicant challenges. This month we

welcomed the New Year by remembering the past and looking forwardwith hope to a good year ahead for all of our neighbors on the Isle ofPalms. When balancing your list of New Years resolutions, look forpotentials rather than aws. Lets look for what we can do together

to keep our community a healthy, thriving place for families. Wecelebrate this New Year as another chance to get it right. We shouldbe proud of our work over the past year. IOPNA members put theirhearts and hands together and found ways to serve and support theIOP community. Many thanks to all of you for helping us achieve somany great things over the past year:

2009 IOPNA ACTIvITIeS:Election of 2009 Ofcers and the Board of Directors, and regularmeetings of the Board of Directors.Website updated and maintained.Second Annual Yard Sale fundraiser held in conjunction withthe IOP Recreation Dept.

Third Annual Pig Pickin Social.Second Annual Oktoberfest Social with invited guests JudgeMichael Molony, Chief Ann Graham and reghters.Outreach Committee met with restaurant and retail businessowners to obtain their participation in the welcome gift bags fornew residents.36 welcome bags delivered to new residents.Observer Corps members attended City meetings and reportedaction each month.Four candidates running for ofce were endorsed with three ofthe four being elected.IOPNA summer newsletter sent to all IOP registered voters.Summer T-shirts sold for $12 as a fundraiser.Regular articles in the Island Eye to update residents andreaders about IOPNA activities.Hazardous waste was collected as part of the Citys effort toprotect the environment.Fall recreation soccer team of 4-5 year olds sponsored.

Members responded to a request to help island seniors.Members responded to the request of our member, MelindaMitchell of AgentOwned Realty, for help with the food andclothing drive for East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO).Members delivered 16 dozen homemade Christmas cookies toall City ofces for the holiday in appreciation for our City staffsservices to the island.

Working with Mark Mitchell, Chair of the Sullivans Island School Improvement Council on approaches to save the SullivansIsland school.

General membership meeting held on January 18, 2010, at the Isleof Palms Exchange Club to elect new ofcers and award the NancyStogner Award for meritorious service.

We send our warmest greetings to all of you, wishing you healthand the richness that comes from giving rather than receiving. Letsexpress our thanks to our local businesses for supporting our newresident welcome bag program by supporting them through the slow

winter months, as well as all throughout the year.

Please check our website at www.iopna.org regularly for updatesand current as well as past information relative to the IOPNA.

Nw Yr rtins from th IOpNaBy catHerine MallOy

Hlin outsid of th holidys

Catherine Malloy and Diane Oltorik of the IOPNA collect items to be

delivered to East Cooper Community Outreach.

Although the holidays are a great time to give back to thecommunity, basic living items are needed year round by thoseless fortunate. As part of her effort to help local communityoutreach center ECCO (East Cooper Community Outreach),Melinda Mitchell of Agent Owned Property invited the Isle ofPalms Neighborhood Association (IOPNA) to help collect basicliving items for distribution at the center. If you would liketo help, needed items include dry and canned goods, hygieneproducts, coats and blankets. For more information, write [email protected] or visit www.eccocharleston.org.


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Earthquakes, diversity, andmoney are all issues thathave prompted concerned

parents to hit the streets andspread the word that the uncertainfuture of Sullivans IslandElementary (SIES) is currently inthe hands of Charleston County

and is in no way certain. Duringa routine inspection of the halfcentury old building, it was

discovered that the roof/ceiling was no longer compliant withupdated seismic standards. Theschool was initially not requiredto do a renovation, but nowthat the survey has revealed anissue with the roof, the CountysSchool Board is responsible for

addressing it. Tracking the relevant lawsregarding school building

requirements is a dizzyingproposition. Town codes refer toState Codes, which refer backto Town Codes and to the SouthCarolina School Facilities Planningand Construction Guide, whichrefers to an international set ofbuilding codes. According to SIES

Principal Susan King, the codesstate that rebuilding is requiredif the renovation cost exceeds50% of the appraised value of thebuilding, and the roof renovationitself exceeds that value.

It is possible that the schoolcould continue with no changesat all, but it would require theCharleston County School Boardto ignore a seismically-challengedroof during a time when theentire country is being madeaware of the tragedies that canaccompany an earthquake. Inlight of this, SIES is among severalschools in a pool from which theCharleston County School Boardhas to consider whether or not to

rebuild. Theres also the option of

closing. The school is relativelysmall with just over 300 childrenand could be absorbed by oneof the nearby schools that haverecently been rebuilt. If SIESis not selected, it is possiblethat the school could be closedand children sent to nearbyschools with larger, more diversepopulations; characteristics that

will be a factor in the rebuildingprocess.

There is also a cost/studentratio that must considered inthe rebuilding process. Kingsays that SIES would need at

least 500 students to justifyspending the money that wouldbe required to rebuild. Currently,the school hosts 337 studentsand is pretty much at capacity; it

would have to be expanded to beable to hold more students. TheSchool Board would also like thestudent population to be morediverse. The majority of studentscome from Sullivans Island andIsle of Palms; 97% Caucasiancommunities where the average

home value is $1,147,000 andthe average household incomeis just under $100,000*. Thoseaverages are anything butaverage in Charleston County,

where the population is 66%Caucasian, the median homevalue was $130,000 in 2000, and

the median household income is$47,000**.Also under consideration is the

schools participation in a partialmagnet program. Becoming apartial magnet school could helpincrease diversity. By doing so,King says the school will be morediverse and is not going to be aTitle 1 situation. It will alsoallow lower income families toexperience the unique opportunityof SIES. Not being chosen as apartial magnet school, however,

would not kill their chancesof being rebuilt, she adds.Redrawing district lines to includecommunities farther away fromthe islands could also bring more

diverse students to the schooland meet the population desirefor rebuilding if magnetizing theschool is not an option.

Although no decision will bemade by the School Board untilMarch, King is condent thatSIES will be among those chosenfor rebuilding for a couple ofreasons: rst, it is one of onlytwo elementary schools in theUnited States that actually sitson a beach. Youd have to travelto Alaska to nd the other school.Furthermore, SIES is one of themore academically successfulschools in the area, with anunrivaled parent-volunteer base.

King says she would like for SIESto become a partial magnet if theirschool is rebuilt. The school, shesays, would be an ideal locationfor an environmental sciencefocus due to its very uniquelocation.

Although the rebuilding issueis one of safety at its core, Kingstresses that children are not inany imminent danger. The danger

would come only if the epicenter ofan earthquake were nearby. Faultlines around the Charleston areaare well away from the island,and most buildings on the island

would fall in the same seismiccategory as the school.

SIES parents are currently

circulating a petition letter, whichstresses the schools strongsupport base and recognizes thepotential increase in bus andcar trafc if a new, larger schoolis built in place of the currentstructure. The petition, whichis addressed to both Dr. NancyMcGinley, Superintendent ofSchools for Charleston County,as well as the rest of the schoolboard, points out that the schoolis a vital and ever dening aspectof our community and we stronglysupport it being rebuilt.

* Information taken from www.city-data.com

** Information taken from USCensus Bureau

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erthquks nd divrsity sh SIeS futurBy ali aKHyari

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On Tuesday, January19, Sullivans IslandElementary School

became a drop-off point foressential items that will bedistributed to Danitas Children,an orphanage in Haiti to

which SIES family members Lisaand Jordan Mitchell traveled lastmonth. The severe level of need

was overwhelming at that timewhen only 75 kids were living atthe orphanage. That number isnow multiplying tremendously.

The earthquakes victimsinclude countless mothers,fathers, and primary caregivers,and Danitas Children hasbeen designated by the Haitiangovernment to be a central pointfor the newly-orphaned. Lookfor boxes outside of the schoolfor drop-offs.

Items which are neededimmediately for boys and girls

are: new or pre-owned but cleanunderwear and socks in all sizes;used or new Crocs, or other

new or gently-used footwear;clothes new or gently used.School supply basics and itemssuch as rst aid kits, band-aidsand ace-bandages, ashlightsand batteries are desperatelyneeded, as well. Informationabout this orphanage can befound at www.danitaschildren.org. Lisa Mitchell is happy topick up items from anyone who

would like to leave things ontheir front stoop, just call her at864-4601. She will also pick upthese critical-need items thatare not for the school drop-offsite: feminine hygiene products,and liquid and tablet Tylenol.

If you wish to make a monetary

donation, please write the check

to Danitas Children and put

it in an envelope addressed to

Lisa Mitchell. These may be

dropped off in the school drop

boxes as Principal Susan Kingwill be emptying the boxes on a

daily basis.


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Theres a fragment ofsummer tucked to the sideof Carolina Boulevard on

the Isle of Palms. The soft yellow walls and wide glass windowsthat look in on palm fronds and

warm wicker furniture make theBeach House Spa seem as though

an island summer once walkedin through the front door anddecided to stay.

Originally an early islandbeach house, the Beach HouseSpa was a garden shop beforeAnita and Bill Wilson took overin early 2009, and little tokensof its former life can be seen inan old cork bark door and thefront gate, both of which weremade by the former owner, Mike

Tolomea. The building itself is asturdy concrete structure, builtto endure hurricane-force winds,

which makes it perfect for blockingout the sounds of busy streets

and allowing clients to immersethemselves in the comfortable,

cozy atmosphere.Weve put a lot of sweat equity

into this place, smiled Bill ashe pointed out the hardwoodoors that he and his wife Anitainstalled themselves. We alsostuccoed the walls and Anitaput in most of the bamboo. The

bamboo is an excellent artistictouch in the front room and restroom, where Anita used it as arustic type of wainscoting.

Opening a spa was a dream ofAnitas, and although Bill wasntquite into the idea, hes fallen inlove with his job as front-of-the-house management. People willnish a massage and then hangout and talk to Bill for an houror two, Anita laughed. Its greatto have that kind of relationship

with our clients.My wife and I have both been

in business before, said Bill.I owned a sporting goods store

and she worked with jewelry. Weboth feel a real connection hereat the spa, both with the locationand the people who live here.Everyone has been so supportiveand encouraging.

Although the warm, friendlyatmosphere and excellentconversation is more than enoughto keep people coming back,the Wilsons pride themselves in

their selection of services. Itshard to nd a spa that offers

microdermabrasion and chemicalpeels, said Anita. And werecheaper than most dermatologyofces. In fact, one of their clientstravels all the way from Columbiafor the Spas treatments, whichis an extra compliment to theWilsons as the client is also theowner of a Medi Spa.

Besides their wide selection offacials and bacials (facials for

your back),the BeachHouse Spaalso offersseveral types

of massage therapy from warmstone therapy to deep tissue

massage, as well as full spapackages and complete waxingservices. The names of several ofthe services give one an idea ofthe fun-loving character of theowners. With treatments such asthe No Fu Manchu on You bikini

wax and the Un Andy Rooneyizereyebrow wax, its hard not to relaxfrom the moment you walk in.

During the months of Januaryand February, the Beach HouseSpa is offering a special: Receivea two hour massage and facial,a $150 value, for only $99. TheSpas massage therapists are alsoavailable for in-home massage

sessions. Call 886-8883 fordetails.

For more information about theBeach House Spa, visit www.beachhousespa.net, drop by thebuilding at 1030 Carolina Avenue,or call the ofce at 886-8883.

10 January 22, 2010

Brth sy t th Bch Hous SBy Kristin HacKler

(above) TheBeach House

Spa. (left)

One of three

relaxing

massage rooms

available inside

the spa.

B y now, most parentsof children attendingSullivans Island

Elementary are aware and really

concerned that their school maynot be operating in the future.

This school has been a beaconof excellence for the district andthe State of South Carolina for50 years. It has earned top statehonors for excellence throughoutmost of its memorable history.

More importantly, families havemoved into the communities ofSullivans Island and Isle of Palms

with the intent for their childrento attend an excellent school

without the private schoolprice tag. This has created aninteresting dynamic to the risinghome prices on Sullivans andIOP over the past ten years.

On Sullivans Island, peoplewere attracted by the residential

nature of the island; so much sothat a few years ago, the TownCouncil eliminated short termrental licenses. The most valuable

aspect of this residential avor was the quaint fact that anelementary school, an excellentone at that, was located slap inthe middle of the island. Scoresof children walk, ride bikes, andare driven in golf carts to schooleach morning.

Where does that happen thesedays? Removing the elementaryschool from the mix will mostcertainly eliminate this morningand afternoon ritual, but moreimportantly, severely erodehousing demand by families

who desire this lifestyle for theiryoung, developing kids.

As a local real estate agent,

I can assure you that homevalues would most certainly be

hindered. In our business, if weare good at what we do, we listento our clients. I can tell you thatmy clients (actually, whether they

have kids or not) ask about theschool and are thrilled to knowthat an excellent school operateson the islands. Their experiencetells them that a quality schoolis an added piece of security fortheir real estate investment.

Families home buyingdecisions might direct them backto the mainland to be closer totheir school. They might decide tospend less on housing in order topay private school tuition. Either

way, residents of Sullivans Islandand the Isle of Palms will be thelosers as they will have to dependmore on visitors and retirees tobuy homes and spend money on

these islands.Yes, you can help. Please email

your letter of support to SullivansIsland Elementary communityaction group at [email protected] or contact me at 847-7980.

We ask that you write a letter toDr. Nancy McGinley and yourmember of the Charleston CountySchool Board and express yourconcern for making sure thatthis valuable school is rebuiltto current specications andattracts families to our islands for

years to come.

Mark Mitchell is a real

estate sales agent/consultant

with Dunes Properties on IOP,

Sullivans Island and Mt Pleasant.

He is an IOP resident with three

children attending Sullivans

Island Elementary and he serves

as School Improvement Council

chairman.

School ffcts mor thn just studntsBy MarK MitcHell

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Friday, January 22IOPs Got TalntYour closest friends and neighborsmay have talents you neverknew about. Skit actors, singers,dancers, comedians and musiciansof all ages will be performing at7pm on Friday, January 22 andSaturday, January 23. Ticketsare available in advance at the Isleof Palms Recreation Departmentfor $5 or when the doors open 30minutes prior to show time.

Friday Night HoopsGirls and boys ages 7-12 can havea safe, fun Friday night shooting

hoops. Learn proper passingtechniques and basic dribblingskills during drills and games.

The cost is $10 per athlete. CallThe IOP Recreation Departmentat 886-8294 to register. Sessionsare from 6 - 8pm on the followingFridays: February 12, March 12 &26, April 23.

Pt Hlprs donation driThrough the month of January,

the ofce of S. Michael Thurman,DMD of Mt. Pleasant is doing adonation drive for Pet Helpers.Drop off your blankets, food, andother donations at their dentalofce across from the DMV in Mt.

Pleasant. 1203 2 Island Court,Mt Pleasant.

Saturday, January 23Pags This AuctionCome bid on the completecontents of a model home andestate and consignment items.Dont miss the opportunity topurchase like new furniture. Pages

Thieves Market is located at 1460Ben Sawyer Blvd. Auction begins

at 9:30am. Arrive early to previewitems! For more info, to call theofce at 884-9672.

Ropr Xair (Rx) SocityAnnual Donor Apprciation GalaSanjay Gupta, MD, Chief MedicalCorrespondent for CNN, will be thefeatured speaker at the Gala to beheld this year at the CharlestonPlace Hotel. The Lowcountry-themed menu for the evening

will include a range of regionalspecialties. For more informationor to join the Rx Society, pleasecontact the Roper St. FrancisFoundation at 843-720-1205,or visit our website at www.rsfhfoundation.org.

Dri an lctric carThe event will feature a dozenvehicles for test-drives on a closedcourse, as well as interactivedisplays and demonstrations, andthe chance to win prizes, includingthe use of one of the vehicles fora week. 1600 Palmetto GrandeDrive. Saturday from 11am -5pm, and Sunday from noon 5pm. For more info, visit www.currentelectricvehicles.com.

Monday, January 25Sullians Island spcialcouncil mting for CommuCommrcial DistrictAt 6pm in the Great Room at Cross Episcopal, 2520 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island. Cou

will meet with Consultant SeaWhiteside & Associates/UrbaEdge Studio for presentation the nal plan for the CommuCommercial District. The pubis cordially invited to attend.For more info, visit www.sullivansisland-sc.com or cal5744.

Charlston Music Club rcitThe Charleston Music Club rewill feature Judy MCoy on haand Regina Helcher Yost on

at Franke at Seaside (1885 RiRange Road, Mount Pleasant)7:30pm. Refreshments will beserved. Call 795-7842 for morinfo.

Wednesday, Januaryeast Coopr ecoSpil

Join the Mount Pleasant LandConservancy for an informalEcoSpiel event at Waters Edgrestaurant, located at 1407 SBoat Lane on Shem Creek, fro

7pm for a chance to networklike-minded community memon the future of

the naturalenvironmentof the CoopeFor more invisit www.mountplaorg or caJohn Gi

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883-50302213-B Middl St,

www.seelsfshcamp.com

CalendarFebruary 6

Free apptiz with dinnLimit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any

other offer.

land Tim" mnuk fom 3-7pm

ursday, January 28r visitors Lunchononal residents are invited tous for lunch to meet other

of-state residents and learnt the many activities andts around the Lowcountry.United Methodist Church issoring lunch at 11:30am in

Fellowship Hall. 21st AvenuePalm Blvd, Isle of Palms. Fortional information, please886-6610 or visit www.ethodist.com.

annual Atlanticill SushiSak dinnrnticvilles culinary team wille a delicious Japanese feastwill be expertly paired with aty of delicious, boutique sakesAdvintage Wines. Dinners at 7pm. Please call GM

w Harris at 883-9452 for moremation and to make yourvation. This one sold out

kly last year, so dont hesitateake your reservation today! At5 courses, paired with Sake,

per person.

umntary Garbage Dreamsounty librarytlisted for the 2009emy Award Best Feature

umentary, Garbage Dreamsinside the world of Egypts

lleen (Arabic for garbagele) to reveal the lives of threeage boys born into the trashe. 6:30pm at Charlestonnty Public Library (68 CalhounFor more info, visit www.ccpl.

h Carolina Aquariumainabl Safood InitiatiBr Dinnrthe Southlina Aquariumsainable Seafoodative andBoathouse atch Inlet (101

Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms) at6pm for a delicious dinnerfeaturing sustainableseafood. To make areservation, contact TheBoathouse at Breach Inlet,886-8000. For more info,visit scaquarium.org.

Saturday, January 30Island Arcad DayLove Ms. Pac Man, Galaga, Burger

Time or Donkey Kong? Come playclassic, old-school arcade gamesat the Isle of Palms RecreationCenters Island Arcade Day from12pm 4pm. Bring your bicycleand have it registered with the Isleof Palms Police Department for freeall-day play admission. Withoutbicycle registration, play all day for$5.

Charli Post Classic 5k and 15kThis event is a fundraiser andmemorial to Dr Charlie Post

who assisted members of theCharleston Running club for yearsuntil his untimely death. Proceedsfrom the race fund a scholarshipfor a College of CharlestonStudent. Race starts at 8:15am atthe Sullivans Island Fire Station.For more info or to sign up, visit

www.charlestonrunningclub.com.Race day registration ends at7:45am.

IOP exchang Club Oystr RoastEnjoy shuckin and shaggin atsunset with the Isle of PalmsExchange Club. Oysters, chili,hotdogs and more will be providedand the event will feature a silentauction with items provided by

local businesses. Tickets are$20 in advance ($10/$12.50 forchildren) and $25 at the door.Advance tickets are availablethrough Exchange Club membersor by calling 886-6397.

Sunday, January 31Lowcountry Oystr FstialGrilling up more than 65,000pounds of oysters, the festival will

offer a wide variety of activities.Oysters will be sold by the

bucketso

guests should bring an appetite!For more information, pleasecall 805-3084 or visit www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

Tuesday, February 2Groundhog Day

Saturday, February 6Sullians Island lighthous

opn housFrom 1 4pm on the lighthousegrounds, 1815 Ion Avenue. Thegrounds, quarters, cupola andboat house will be open to the

public, and the Save the Lightorganization will report on theprogress of preserving the MorrisIsland lighthouse. Authors MargieWillis Clary and Kim McDermott

will be signing copies of their bookSouth Carolina Lighthouses. Formore info, call 883-3123.Gullah Hritag clbration:Sweetgrass and storytellingCelebrate Gullah Heritage through

a series of free cultural programsat Charles Pinckney NationalHistoric Site For more info, call881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.


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Golf

Alack of exibility is thenumber one problem forthe senior golfer. Added

exibility for the golfer allows forgreater freedom of mobility during

the swing which in turn raisesclub head speed and control. Ifany golfer swings outside of theirexibility range, tight muscles willtake over and frustration due toinconsistency and lack of poweris the result.

One major area of exibilityloss for the senior golfer is thespine. This is likely due to yearsof wear and tear, because thespine carries so much weightduring daily activities and isprone to repetitive injuries overtime. Arthritis is the end result ofthese injuries and arthritic areas

of the spine have less freedomof movement than non-arthriticareas of the spine. There areseveral ways to approach thisloss of exibility:

The rst way is to performstretches daily to increase yourrange of motion. This will takesome time and persistence, soplease be patient. One of myfavorite stretches for seniorgolfers is the Reverse Toe Touch.First, begin by bending the kneesand grabbing onto the bottomof your shoes or feet. Your feetcan be apart and your knees canbe bent. Slowly straighten yourarms out, then straighten yourback, and nally straighten yourlegs as far as you can. Hold thisposition for 5-7 seconds while

breathing normally. Slowly loweryourself back down into startingposition and repeat the exerciseagain. Performing this stretch7-10 reps per day will help to

increase exibility in your spine,hips, and hamstrings over time. The second way to increase

your exibility is to warm upproperly before your next roundof golf. Hit the range 45 minutesbefore your next tee time and

warm up slowly. Warm upsimply means to warm up themuscles with blood and get themready for the task at hand. Neverhit your rst ball of the day onthe rst hole of the day. Failing to

warm up properly causes a lackof power and puts you at greaterrisk of injury.

The last way to increase yourexibility or range of motion is tovisit a chiropractor. Chiropractorsspecialize in treating spinalinjuries and diseases such asarthritis. In the case of arthritis,the cartilage which normallycushions the joint becomes softand breaks down, causing the

joint to become misaligned overtime. Therefore, chiropractictreatments can be effective intreating arthritis because itrealigns the joint, which in turn

allows the joint to move morenaturally. The more motion thatis available to the joint, the lesslikely symptoms of arthritis willbe present.

Dr. Lucas Cole is the OfcialChiropractor of the Nationwide

Tour Championship at Daniel

Island. He maintains a private

chiropractic practice in Mt.

Pleasant, SC, and is a Titleist

Performance Institute CertiedGolf Fitness Instructor. He

incorporates protocols that touring

professionals rely on weekly

into the care of his recreational,

amateur, and professional golfers.When he is not helping his patients

feel better and play better golf,

he enjoys spending time with his

wife and their 3 dogs, shing, andof course, golng. You can reachDr. Cole at his ofce at 843-416-8593 or visit his website at www.ChiropracticCharleston.com

Flxibility for th snior olfrDr. lucas cOle

overgrown elds. Her motherlaughed and said that JeriEngland, the head librarian atthe Poe library, might let thelawn go to seed if they askednicely.

Thoughtful little additions,such as the far placement ofthe bluebird house, can be seenthroughout the sanctuary.

The food placed on the shortconcrete pedestals is for doves,Fiona explained, because

theyre too large to eat from thehanging bird houses. A smallcage of suet bricks is hangingnearby as a source of extra fatto keep the birds warm duringthe winter. The water baths aremade of recycled items fromunder the family home, suchas an old plastic tub and thecover of a garbage pail. Twicea week, Fiona and her mothervisit the sanctuary and refreshthe seeds and water.

See these seeds? said Fiona,holding up a small sunowerseed. Painted Buntings love

these. The Painted Buntingis on Fionas list of birds shedlike to see, but her currentfavorites are the CarolinaWren in the summer and theCardinal in the winter. Aroundthe sanctuary, Fiona and herfriends have already spottedseveral of her favorites, as wellas sparrows, goldnches anda handful of Yellow RumpedWarblers, better known asButterbutts. In the library,Fionas even started a birdspotting book, so if someonespots another ne featheredfriend, they can add it to thelist.

One day, I can pass this onto my own daughter, Fionasmiled. In the meantime,though, she plans to keep up

with the twice weekly feedingsand teach other girl scoutsabout the many things sheslearned through her project.

The Poe Library is located at

1921 Ion Avenue, Sullivan's

Island.

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Financial

As an investor, you might wonder whatthe new year has in store for you.While economic and market forces

are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, theoverall outlook is generally favorable and

by making the right moves, you can furtherimprove your chances of making 2010 a good

year for your portfolio.

One of the best moves you can make is tostay invested. If you had jumped out of themarket during the long downturn from late2007 through March 2009, you would havemissed quite a rally. In fact, the Dow JonesIndustrial Average staged a considerablecomeback from its March lows, climbing 18.8percent in 2009. The S & P 500 rose 23.5percent off of its low.

Still, its unlikely that well experiencereturns in this neighborhood for 2010.

Although we may see reasonably strong growthin corporate earnings a key driver of stockprices stocks are no longer as undervaluedas they were when the rally began. However,although we still face some signicant issues

such as high unemployment and tight credit,most experts predict that the economicrecovery will continue in 2010, though notat a sizzling pace. And a growing economy isusually good news for investors.

Of course, despite the potentially favorableinvestment environment, theres always thepossibility of bumps in the road.

To protct yourslf, considr takingths stps:

Stick with buy and hold. Despite someclaims that buy-and-hold is no longera viable investment strategy giventodays volatile markets, it workedpretty well for those investors who werepatient enough to ride out the bearmarket. Continue looking for qualityinvestments and holding them untilthey no longer meet your needs or untilthe fundamentals of the investmentsthemselves change.Own some short-term investments.During the long bear market, short-term investments, particularly cash,held up better than most other assets.Yet many investors had too little cashin their portfolios. Dont make thatmistake. Keep an appropriate amountof cash for your age, income level, risk

tolerance and long-term goals.

Consider adding

xed-income investments. By owningsome xed-income vehicles, such asbonds, you can help reduce the effectsof volatility on your portfolio. And if youhold your bonds until maturity, which

is often a wise move, you can rely onthem for a source of steady income. Asalways, make sure you understand therisks before investing.Watch for changes in investment taxes.In the coming year, the tax rate mayincrease for long-term capital gains andstock dividends. If that happens, youmay need to review your investmentmix. However, even if the long-termcapital gains rate rises, youll still likelybe better off holding quality investmentsfor many years, thereby giving them thetime to potentially overcome short-termprice volatility. And even if taxes rise ondividends, dividend-paying stocks, with

their ability to provide both income andgrowth potential, can be a valuablepart of your portfolio. (Keep in mind,though, that companies may reduce oreliminate dividends at any time.)

No one can say for sure what 2010 will bringto the investment world, but by preparing

your investment strategy for a range ofpossibilities, and by making changes asneeded, you can make this a year of progresstoward your important nancial goals.

This article was provided by Edward Jones,

located at 1505 Palm Blvd on the Isle of Palms.You can reach them at 886-9229 or visit www.edwardjones.com.

Smrt invstmnt movs for 2010By DiMi MatOucHev


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Sullivans IslandBusiness District Directory

Island Gallery2214 Middle Street

882-8005always showing multiple artists and mediums

Carl B. Hubbard

Member of the National Association

of Consumer Advocates

882-81302201 Middle St, Suite [email protected]

Attorney at Lawdebtharrassment~ creditreporterrors

creditdenials ~ creditprivacyinvasion

identitytheft~ unfairbills & charges

debtcollectionlawsuitdefense

Sullivans

883-3222 2019 Middle St

Ten Dollar GifT CerTifiCaTe

Family owned and operatedfor 20 years

$10$10

5-9PM ONLY.Cannot becombined with any other offer.

Minimum $25 food purchase. Dinein only. 18% gratuity added beforediscount. Expires April 30, 2010.

883-9646 2213 Middle St

Dunleavys Pub

MonDay - ThursDay5-7pm FRee WINGS

with brag purchaslimit 6 wings per customer, lunch

& dinner-dine in only

883-9452 2063 Middle St

Join us for Locals-Only Specialsthis fall and winter. Walk-ins always

welcome in the dining room or on Sul-livans only enclosed and heated deck!

883-5030

www.S eelSFiShCamp .Com

Mon-Thurs: Lunch & Dinner 11am -10pm Sat-Sun: Brunch 8am - 2pm

and Lunch & Dinner 11am - 10pm

883-00832210 Middle Street

Burgers

Fish Tacos

20 draft beers

793-40552213 Middle St

Here to start your dayand wine you down

Owned and Operated bySullivans Island Residents

Laurie and Dawn Ulmer

883-9101 2205 Middle Steet

Now offeringKeratin Complex Smoothing Therapy

Beauty

and theBeachhairsalon

Gina RoweJulie Nestler

new! medleyplates

Cheese: choice of 3 or 5 served withcrackers, dried fruits and nuts. Add trufedhoney for $1.

Mediterranean: Baba ganoush, hummus,grape leaves, feta, olives, cucumbers, andtomato.

Charcuterie: Molinari salameti or Italiantuna, olives, roasted peppers, nuts andtarragon mustard.

Wines by the glass: Sartori Pinot Noir(Italy), Daragon Garnacha (Spain), AlVerdi Pinot Grigio (Italy), Michael SullbergChardonnay (California), Pascual Toso Brut(Argentina). $6/glass.

Corkage fee: $5. (Wine sales not availableon Sundays).

Join us any time of day for our newplates!!! Enjoy them alone or with a glassof great wine anytime. Perfect before, after,

or during Lunch and Dinner.

C

af Medley is your local stop for espresso,wine, ice cream, baked goods, desserts,sandwiches, and more! Sullivans

Islands newest family-run establishmentis your place to wake up with our gourmetespresso; grab that light sandwich mid-day

while using our free WI-FI, and stop by to"wine" down at night. Over the Hump Wine

Tastings are held every Wednesday from 6pmto 8pm. Tastings are only $5 and are alwaysfun. Tastings are also a great opportunity totalk with Drew about any new wines you maylike us to nd.

Our winter hours are Tuesday 7am-6pm,Wednesday-Saturday 7am-9pm and Sundays8am-3pm. 2213-C Middle Street (Across fromPoes!). 793-4055, [email protected]

CALL ANYTIME TO PLACE AN ORDER FORPICK UP WHEN YOU ARE ONE THE GO!

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January 22, 201018

Karl Troys motherremembers that he couldntstop talking about driving,

and was fascinated by Porschesby the age of four. Now an Isleof Palms resident, Troy was bornin Austria and for several yearstraveled worldwide with BRUNMotorsport, maintaining multi-million dollar Porsche racecars.In 1986, his race team becameWorld Champions in Fuji, Japan.

Today, Troy owns and maintainsEuropean Road and Racing onRivers Avenue, a family-run repairfacility for all types of vehicles. Wehave found over the last 20 yearsthat by placing the clients interestrst and providing the mostreasonable approach to repairinga vehicle without compromisingquality, that revenue has takencare of itself, said Troy. Puttingthe customer rst has proven tobe the correct decision.

In his spare time, Troy continuesto indulge his passion for racing.Between 2006 and 2008, Karl Troyand European Road and Racing

were able to achieve 28 race wins,one Southeast Championship,one Mid Atlantic Championshipand two National Championships.After retiring from full time racing

at the end of 2008, Karl still holdsa total of seven track recordsacross the country in his Porsche944S2. He has also successfullyraced various Lamborghinis andan Ultima GTR, one of the worldsfastest production cars, with a0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds.

European Road and Racingis located at 4560 Rivers Ave.near the I26/I526 interchange.Although they maintain a steadylocal customer base, Troy has hadclients come in from as far away asAtlanta, Greenville, Spartanburgand even Pennsylvania. Myexposure to multi-million dollarracecars and the high qualityof care that they require hastranslated into my own efforts atEuropean Road Racing, said Troy.To win a race, one has to nish,and to nish requires awlesspreparationof a vehicle

so that it mayperform atpeak levels.

From oilchangesand factoryrequiredscheduledmaintenance

to high performance modications,European Road Racing cantake care of your every car need

while keeping their services asaffordable as possible. ER&Ris one of two authorized SouthCarolina dealers for APR (VW/Audi/Porsche) performanceproducts and South Carolinasonly DINAN dealer (featuringBMW performance products thatdo not void the BMW factory

warranty).ER&R also offers pickup and

delivery of your vehicle from theIsle of Palms for minor service andrepairs that can be completed thesame day.

Find out more about European

Road and Racing at www.

europeanroadandracing.com.

The four wheeled passion of Karl Troy Poe LibraryPo Library1921 IOn AnuSullians Island, SC 29482883-3914

Hours:Monday & Friday: 2pm 6pmTusday, Thursday &Saturday: 10am 2pm

Wdnsday & Sunday: closd

Saturday, Fbruary 6Do It yourself crafts

with Grace Dungar10am - 12pmTusday Mornings @ 10:30am3&4 Year OldsFebruary 2, 9, 16 & 23Thursday Mornings @ 10:15am3-5 year oldsFebruary 4, 11, 18 & 25Chins Nw Yars Clbration

The year of the Tiger willbe celebrated at the Poe onFebruary 12, 2010 @ 3:30pmBach Lors Book ClubWe will meet February 20 @10:30am to discuss The Help byKatherine Stockett


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Jackson McQueeney, age 10 guessedcorrectly that last week's Eye Spy was

"one of the walls at Splash gift shop at FrontBeach, IOP". Send your guess for this week's

Eye Spy to: [email protected].

Do you know what this is?Kids, send your guess for this weeks Eye Spy to:

[email protected] or call 886-NEWS. Please includeyour mailing address with your submission. The rst one to

send in the correct answer will receive a coupon for a freeice cream at Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.

Eye Spy

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PHOtOByBarBaraBerGwerfO

n Saturday, January 9,Baker, Brody, Ben andI went to Noni's house.

We got out of the car when allof a sudden an injured pelican

walked out from behind a tree. It was limping over nicely to us.The pelican wasn't scared; it justkept walking toward us. It eventried to follow us up the stairs.

It only made it up twostairs. It was very cold andmoving slowly. It went back inthe yard where it stayed for acouple of minutes. I brought abowl of water for it. It lookedconfused. The pelican then wentinto the garage and stood by thegolf cart for a few minutes.

Noni had already called

Seabird Rescue and they sentAnimal Control. The pelican went back into the yard andstood for a minute. It raised its

wing up and we saw some blood.I noticed the pelican had a bandon its foot with the number 180on it.

Animal Control was in sight.He was coming pretty fast. Theofcer got out of the truck andasked us if the pelican couldy. We told him it could onlyy a few feet. Then he went tothe back of the truck and gota net out. The net was verybig. First he looked at the brownpelican, and then he snuck upbehind it. He swung the net andmissed! Then he sneaked up onit again and waited a couple ofminutes. Then he swung the netagain and got the pelican. Thepelican struggled in the net and

was trying to get out. The ofcermoved it around in the net untilit was more comfortable. He putthe net with the pelican in it in

the back of the truck.On Monday, my mom calledPetVet to check on the pelican. It

was actually ne. It was releasedon the same day. It only hadone cut on its wing, but it couldstill y. My cousins and I werehappy the pelican was okay.

PHOtO By MiMi HOllinGswOrtH

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Police BlotterThe following is a synopsisof some of the activitiesof the Isle of Palms PoliceDepartment during the monthof December 2009:

PatrolDcmbr 3, 2009: An ofcer onpatrol observed a vehicle make a

wide turn onto Palm Boulevardfrom the Connector, then driftover the emergency lines of theroad several times. The ofcerstopped to investigate, and whilespeaking to the driver, the ofcerdiscovered that the driver hadno drivers license or vehicleinsurance. The driver was takeninto custody and charged withNo DL and Operating Uninsured.

Dcmbr 5, 2009: Ofcersresponded to a JC Longrestaurant where managementreported that a male subjecthad just left the establishmentafter an altercation. It wasdetermined that the suspecthad acted inappropriately to afemale patron and when warned

by management, he assaultedthe subject. The subject statedthat he did not wish to pursuecharges. Management requestedthat the suspect be placed on

Trespass Notice. An ofcerlocated the suspect on OceanBoulevard, where he was placedon written Trespass Notice andadvised to return to his hotelroom for the rest of the night.

Dcmbr 6, 2009: A SullivansIsland police ofcer requestedassistance with an intoxicatedsuspect that he was attemptingto arrest. An ofcer respondedand assisted the ofcer inmaking the arrest.

Dcmbr 8, 2009: An ofcerstopped a vehicle to investigatean equipment violation anddiscovered that the driver did nothave a drivers license or vehicleinsurance. The driver was takeninto custody and charged withNO DL, No Insurance, and a

warning for Defective Equipment.

Dcmbr 10, 2009: An ofceron patrol of the Connectorstopped a vehicle for speedingand while speaking to the driver,discovered that her license wassuspended for unpaid ticketsissued in North Carolina.

The driver was charged withSpeeding, Expired Tag, and DUS.

Dcmbr 12, 2009:Justafter 2am, an ofcer on patrolobserved a vehicle with anequipment violation and beforehe stopped it, he observedthe vehicle drift several timesacross the fog line on the rightside of Palm Boulevard. Thevehicle turned onto 42nd Avenueand when it stopped for theofcer, it stopped suddenlyand jumped the curb. Whilethe ofcer was speaking to thedriver, he detected a strongodor of alcohol emitting fromthe open window and observed

the driver to be slouched over

as if she were asleep. The driverdenied consuming any alcohol,but stated that she had been attwo separate locations in MountPleasant prior to being stopped.After submitting to several FieldSobriety Tests, which she failed,she was taken into custody andtransported to headquarters andadministered a Datamaster Test,

where she registered a .15%level of alcohol. She was charged

with DUI and transported to theDetention Center.

Dcmbr 14, 2009: At therequest of a Sullivans Islandpolice ofcer, the Isle of Palmssent two ofcers to assist in apossible break-in in progress at aresidence on Middle Street. Twosuspects were apprehended andtaken into custody and charged

with Burglary.

Dcmbr 14, 2009: An ofceron patrol stopped a truck onPalm Boulevard near 9th Avenuefor an equipment violation. Apassenger in the vehicle did not

have any identication, so acomputer check of the subjectrevealed that he was wanted bythe Charleston County SheriffsOfce for being in contemptof Family Court. A CharlestonCounty deputy responded andassumed custody of the subject.

Dcmbr 14, 2009: A patrolsupervisor on patrol of the beachencountered two subjects near25th Avenue. The ofcer observeda female subject smoking a pipe,

who quickly concealed it whenshe saw the ofcer approaching.After speaking to the subject, theofcer conscated a quantity ofmarijuana and the glass pipe.

The subject was charged withSimple Possession of Marijuanaand transported to the DetentionCenter.

Dcmbr 14, 2009: Ofcersreceived several 911 callsregarding a male subject walkingin and out of trafc on PalmBoulevard, then trying to entervehicles and walking betweenhouses. The subject was locatednear 28th Avenue and determinedto be highly intoxicated and wastaken into custody charged withPublic Intoxication.

Dcmbr 17, 2009:Just before

3am, a Sullivans Island policeofcer requested an Isle ofPalms ofcer to assist him witha three car accident on MiddleStreet which involved a possibleDUI driver. He assisted theofcer in getting vehicles towedand returned to the island.

Dcmbr 18, 2009: An ofceron patrol of the Connectorstopped a vehicle for speedingand while speaking to the driverobserved an open case of beer inthe vehicle. All three occupantsin the vehicle were teenagersand were charged with Minor inPossession of Beer. The driver

was also charged with Careless

Operation.

Dcmbr 20, 2009: An ofcerresponded to a request from aSullivans Island police ofcer,

who was busy on anothercall at the time. The ofcerresponded to the SullivansIsland Baptist Church, where afour car accident had occurred.He assisted until the SullivansIsland ofcer was able torespond.

Dcmbr 20, 2009: An ofcerresponded to the area of HartnettBoulevard and 24th Avenue,

where a resident had reporteda suspicious vehicle parkednearby. The ofcer located thevehicle and encountered a malesubject asleep in the back seat.

The ofcer determined thatthe subject was intoxicated.

The subject admitted that hehad been drinking and had

just smoked a quantity ofmarijuana. He was taken intocustody and charged withPublic Intoxication. While theofcer was dealing with the

male subject, a female walkedup to the vehicle, inquiringabout her friend who had justbeen taken into custody. She

was found to be in possessionof a quantity of marijuanaand claimed responsibility foradditional marijuana and drugparaphernalia located in thevehicle. She was charged withSimple Possession of Marijuana.Both subjects were transportedto the Charleston CountyDetention Center.

Dcmbr 22, 2009:Just beforemidnight, an ofcer on patrol ofthe Connector stopped a vehiclefor an equipment violation and

while speaking to the driver,observed an open bottle of beer.A closer inspection indicatedseveral other bottles that hadbeen consumed in the vehicle.

The driver was charged withOpen Container.

Dcmbr 23, 2009:Justbefore 1am, an ofcer on patrol

stopped a vehicle for speedingand while speaking to the driverdetermined that he had switchedlicense tags from another vehicle.

The driver was charged with NoVehicle Insurance, No VehicleRegistration, and BorrowedLicense Plate.

Dcmbr 27, 2009: An ofcerresponded to the request of aSullivans Island police ofcer

who requested assistance inserving an Order of Protection ona subject on Back Street.

Dcmbr 28, 2009:Justbefore 1:30am, an ofcer onpatrol on the Connector stoppeda vehicle for speeding. As theofcer approached the vehicle,he observed an open can of beeron the oorboard of the vehicle.Both underage female occupants

were in possession of beer andwere charged with UnderagePossession of Beer. The driverhad the additional charge ofSpeeding.

Dcmbr 28, 2009: Ofcerswent to a Waterway Boulevardresidence to follow-up on the

welfare of two elderly femalesisters who reside there. This

was the result of concernedneighbors and relatives out ofthe country who made contact

with the police department viae-mail and had not heard fromthem in quite some time. Anofcer checked on the subjectsand determined that both werehealthy and had deliberatelyhad their telephone servicedisconnected. On December29, an ofcer (Victim AdvocateInvestigator and the ElderSupport Coordinator from the

Charleston Police Department)and an interpreter interviewedeach subject and subsequentlymade telephone contact withtheir family in South America.Arrangements were made for afamily member to come to SouthCarolina and take the eldestsister back with them.

The complete version of the IOP Police Blotter

is on our website at islandeyenews.com


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Mary is Missing

The Hoyt's much loved cat, Mary, is missing.

Shes a white Persian, small, very uffy andvery sweet. She is microchipped, but she wasnt

wearing a collar when she went missing. The kidsare heartbroken. If you've seen Mary or have anyinformation, please call (843)303-2928. Mary and

the Hoyt's live on Ofcer's Row on Sullivan's Island.

The American Red Cross, Carolina Lowcountry Chapter, received adonation of $1,250 from the Daniel Island Boot Camp in supportof the Heroes for Fire Victims Campaign. East Cooper resident

Paul Heinauer, President of Glasspro and Chair of the Heroes for Fire

Victims Campaign, participates in the group and offered other bootcamp participants the opportunity to support the campaign. This isthe second year the Daniel Island Boot Camp has been a Hero forthe campaign.

The cost to the Red Cross of providing assistance to a family offour residential re victims averages $1,250. Demand for Red Crossservices is growing; in the month of December alone, the Red Crossassisted over 100 victims of residential res in our community.

For more information on the Heroes for Fire Victims Campaign,contact the American Red Cross at 764-2323 ext. 368, or visit www.lowcountryredcross.org.

Heroes for re victims

B rt of th Cnsus!The 2010 Census is quickly approaching. An accurate population

count of our communities will mean increased federal funding forroads, hospitals, schools, programs, etc. Heres

how you can help. The Census Bureau willhire many workers in our area to conduct

the 2010 Census. These temporary jobswill offer very competitive wages, exibleschedules, mileage reimbursement, andthe opportunity to make a difference forour communities!

Heres how to apply: Call the

toll free jobs line at 866-861-2010 or goto www.2010censusjobs.gov.


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BI-LO ivs suort to SIeSBy carOl KillOuGH

Sullivans Island Elementary School thanks BI-LO for theircontinued support of the schools excellent rated education. Forthe past three years, the Ben Sawyer Blvd. store has regularly

provided fresh fruits and vegetables to promote healthy eating andnutrition to the students as a part of the schools wellness initiatives.In addition, BI-LO sponsors many of the school fundraisers andevents, including the annual fall Roast by the Coast, the FebruaryMake a Splash Bash and the schools Field Day, to be held in April. BI-LO Store Manager Barbara Garraghty presents Friends of SullivansIsland Elementary School President Loren Ziff a check representingtheir monetary support for 2009. Sullivans Island ElementarySchool values its community partners and is appreciative of BI-LOs support throughout the years. For more information about theschool foundation, visit: www.friendsofsies.org .

PHOtOBycarOlKillOuGH

Barbara Garraghty presents Friends of Loren Ziff with a check.


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