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S u l l i v a n s I s l a n d I s l e o f P a l ms G o a t I s l a n d D e w e e s I s l a n d
Since May 2005
March 8, 2013Volume 8 Issue 21 FREE
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Its an often unnoticed patch of land off of PalmBoulevard. Situated between the Island Center and 20 thAvenue rests a small 1.07-acre slice of trees and brush
that resemble what the Isle of Palms must have looked likeback before we discovered its beauty and moved in.
The land, purchased by the City of Isle of Palms using$474,385 in grant funds from the Charleston County
Plans for the ParkCity DisCusses OptiOns fOr
Greenbelt prOperty
by HannaH DOCkery
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cross the country, 8.3million seniors arethreatened by hunger.
Whether it is due to a xed income,failing health or a number of otherfactors, our elderly neighborsoften struggle to get the nutritionthey need to stay healthy. In aneffort to bring more attention tothis sometimes forgotten segmentof our population, this monthhas been designated March forMeals across the country.
Since 1985, East Cooper Mealson Wheels has been respondingto this need in our community,without charge to its recipientsand without a waiting list. Theorganization makes a difference
for people like Regine, who facedgreat difculty with walkingand breathing over the past fewmonths. Receiving a daily mealgave her vital nutrition and theability to focus on healing ratherthan cooking. In fact, her healthrecently improved enough thatshe no longer has to rely on EastCooper Meals on Wheels.
Making sure that thehomebound in our communityhave enough to eat is why werehere, says George Roberts,president and CEO. Were gladto help, whether someone needsmeals indenitely or only briey
while they recover from an illnessor surgery.
One way that the communitycan lend its support is byvolunteering. A number ofisland residents give two hoursone day a week to help pack ordeliver meals, including George
for MealsseniOr HunGer in
Our COmmunity
prOviDeD by east COOper
meals On WHeels
March
Theres just something aboutdonning a amboyant wig
that can make even the mostsophisticated businessman feellike a kid on Halloween again. OnThursday, February 21, ladies andgentlemen from around the islandsput aside their adult personas aenjoyed a night full of fake hairand mustaches at SullivansIsland Elementary Schools rst
annual Wig and Stache Bash.Taking the place of the annualSplash Bash held in yearsprior, coordinators decidedthat this year, it was time tospice things up. Wigs in everysize, shape, and color madean appearance at Cinebarre,causing heads to turn inevery direction, and even afew ladies were spotted withmustaches that would give
their male counterparts arun for the money.
Allison Williamson, chairof the Wig and StacheBash and SIES parent tokindergarten twins, notesthat the event wouldnthave been possible withoutthe help of local businesses.Cinebarre pitched in and
provided the venue, free of charge,and provided a dedicated staff to helprun the nights events. They rolledout the red carpet for usliterally!Williamson says, laughing. We areso, so gracious for there support.Bottles Beverage Superstore in MountPleasant joined in on the fun as well,donating all of the beer and wine.
The hair professionals from HolyCity Beard Society made a specialappearance to judge a contest for bestwig and best mustache. Even Alan,from the Hangover, was spottedor at least someone who looked verysimilar to him.
Guests were greeted out front bya line of classic cars, where thosein attendance enjoyed taking theirpictures by the vehicles. As the nightproceeded, a silent auction took placefollowed by a live auction. The liveauction was so exciting, Williamson
says. Thanks to the advancementsin technology, those unable to attendwere still able to bid for items via atext-to-bid service free of charge,
provided by Whitemark Media. Wehad everyone bring their phones, andsent a catalogue of items for auctionout the day before the event, the
A Great Hair Daysies WiG anD staCHe basH exCeeDs expeCtatiOns
by HannaH DOCkery
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Bash continues on page 7
Meals continues on page 5
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CI VI C
IOP City Council Discusses Bikes, RecyclingBY HANNAH DOCKERY
The Isle of Palms City Council met
on February 26 with a plethora of
pertinent items to discuss.
Battery2Beach Route
Tom Bradford, director ofCharleston Moves, addressedCouncil regarding the proposedBattery 2 Beach Route. Battery2 Beach is a conceptual ideal toconnect 24 miles of the greaterCharleston area, from the Isle ofPalms through downtown andonto Folly Beach, via safe andestablished bike routes. Theidea formed two years ago, andin the last few months, ofcials
from municipalities from aroundCharleston have jumped onboardto make the idea a reality. Whencompleted, the route will connectsix towns eastward and westwardfrom the Ravenel Bridge bydistinct Battery2Beach bicyclesignage.
The greater Charleston areagenerates an average $40 millionannually in tourism benets,
Bradford reported, and he feelsthat by making the bike path
possible, much more will be addedto the area, in terms of healthand happiness for residents andvisitors.
In recent months, an
Intergovernmental WorkingGroup has been established,consisting of 15 representativesfrom six different municipalities,and chaired by CountyCouncilwoman Colleen Condon.
The group is currently working tonalize the route and obtain funds
to help with signage. Bradfordhopes signs will start poppingup by this summer. Frankly,this concept isnt for the spandexcrowd, Bradford said. This isfor our communities the momsand dads and kids who want asafe route to bike three blocksto the store, or a mile down theroad. I think ten years from now,we will look back and be glad wedid this.
The proposed path on the Isleof Palms shows the route comingfrom Sullivans Island onto OceanBoulevard, cutting across at 14thAvenue and heading down Palm
before turning onto 21st Avenue,where the path would then turndown Waterway and end at themarina.
Though the idea of a bike-friendly Charleston and Isle ofPalms, and a path to connect theextremities of the area appealedto the Council, several concernswere expressed regarding safetyand infrastructure issues. I thinkthis is a great project, but wedont have the roads to supportit right now, Councilman Loftussaid. We have been trying toencourage bikers to go downWaterway, but in reality, we havea safety issue on the island.Bradford responded sayingthat such concerns would beaddressed as the plan gets closerto becoming a reality.Council made a motion to approve
the Battery2Beach bike plan in
concept, and all were in favor.
Amendment to Roll Out
Cart Ordinance
In a close 5 4 vote, City Councilapproved a motion to amend the
current roll out cart ordinanceto include recycling bins. Theissue was taken up at the PublicSafety Committee meetingon February 12, where TownAdministrator Tucker reportedthat two prominent issues werebeing discussed in Public Works,namely, (1) leaving blue, single-stream recycling bins in theright-of-way to prevent parkingand (2) encroachments into theright of way. If police ofcers were
to begin issuing citations for thebins encroaching into right ofway, based on state law, then thelaw would need to be enforcedunanimously to incorporate allright of way encroachments.Public Works handed the issueto Public Safety to determineif the recycling bins should beincorporated into the roll-out cartordinance, or if the state statuteregarding right of ways should beenforced across the board.
At the Public Safety meeting,Mayor Cronin made a motion to
Council continues on page 10
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Tuesday, March 12
Public Safety Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
SCDHEC-OCRM Public HearingThe SDHEC Ofce of Ocean andCoastal Resource Management
has scheduled a public hearing onthe IOP{ to discuss increasing thenumber of sand scraping eventsfrom two to four. The project islocated on and adjacent to AtlanticOcean between 53rdAve and anexisting groin near the 17thtee ofthe Links Course. Interested partiesare encouraged to attend and voicecomments on the project. 6 7 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, March 13
Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Livability Court5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, March 20
Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm BoulevardWays and Means CommitteeNEW DATE5:45p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Friday, March 8
DEADLINE - RFQ: Town Hall &Police Department Project2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 12
Municipal Court*5:30p.m.2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 13
Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30a.m.2213 Middle Street
Planning Commission6:30p.m.2050 Middle Stree
Thursday, March 14
Board of Zoning Appeals6p.m.2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 19
Regular Council Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 20
Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, February 26
DRB Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street
* 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.
Civic CalendarRecycle - Wednesday, March 6 - Recycle
ci vi c
Hazardous Waste Collection and Shred DayCITy PrEPArES SPECIAL EvENT TO SAfELy DISPOSE
Of HOuSEHOLD TrASH
On March 16 from 9 a.m.
12 p.m., the City of Isleof Palms will be hosting
a household hazardous wasteand shred day for all residentswho need to safely dispose ofthe following items: used motoroil and gasoline, brake andtransmission uid, anti-freeze,car batteries, battery acid,NiCad batteries, pool chemicals,cooking oil, uorescent tubes andcompact uorescent light bulbs,water-based (latex) paint, oil-based paint, paint thinner, rustremover, turpentine, furniture
stripper, kitchen and bathroomcleaners, glass cleaner, bleach,drain ammonia, oven cleaner, rugand upholstery cleaner, silver/copper/chrome polish, weed killer,insecticide, fungicide, slug bait,rose dust, mothballs, ea powder,insect and tick repellents, rodentbaits, wood preservatives, lawnfertilizer, pesticide, combinationproducts, computer hard drives,monitors, laptops, keyboards,mouse, cables, printers, copiers,scanners, fax machines,calculators, telephones, cell andcordless phones, PDAs, pagers,
shredders, digital watches, TVs,VCRs, CDs, DVDs, stereos,radios, camcorders and cassetteplayers.
This is for household waste
only; commercial waste will not
be accepted. Residents may also
bring up to ve boxes of personal
or condential papers to by safely
and properly shredded onsite
by Shred-360. The event will
take place in the City parking
lot on Pavilion Drive. For more
information, call Donnie Pitts at
886-8956.
On February 27, Sullivans
Island Councilman Jerry
Kaynard announced his
endorsement and support of
Mayoral candidate Mike Perkis.The Mayor of Sullivans Island
should be a position of leadership
and a source of creative ideas.
In times of controversy, the
Mayor should serve as a unifying
force. This sometimes requires
subordinating your personal
beliefs for the good and welfare of
the entire community, Kaynard
said, in an ofcial press release
do the Island Eye News. I believe
Mike Perkis can be that kind of
Mayor. I have served with Mike
Perkis on Town Council as he took
leadership positions as chairman
of our Ways & Means (Budget)Committee and as chairman of the
Water and Sewer Committee. He
has served ably as our Mayor Pro
Tem. I look forward to serving on
Council with him in future years.
The Town of Sullivans Island
will hold its Municipal Election on
Tuesday, May 7. The lling period
for candidates ended on February
20. One resident led to run for
Mayor Mike Perkis and ve
hopefuls are running for the three
open Council seats. Candidates
include: Sarah Church, Chauncey
Clark, Billy Matthews, Susan
Middaugh, and incumbent PatONeil. The Charleston County
Board of Election Commission has
fteen days to verify signatures
on candidate petitions, after
which, the Town of Sullivans
Island will conrm the ofcial
candidate selections. Stay tuned
to the Island Eye News for in-
depth biographies and interviews
with those running for ofce.
Kaynard Supports Perkis for MayorSuLLIvANS PrEPArES fOr MuNICIPAL ELECTION
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March is already here,whether you can believeit or not! As your kids
start itching with spring feverand pulling out their shorts and
ip-ops a little too soon, itstime to start thinking about howyou want them to spend theirsummer days. Camp signups arestarting now, so take a look at ourguide to some of the most popularannual camps onand around theislands.
Camp SummershineCamp Summershine on the
Isle of Palms offers a variety offun and interactive opportunitiesincluding arts/crafts, indoor/
outdoor activities, trips to thebeach and eld trips. Childrenneed to bring lunch, snacks areprovided.Dates: June 10 14, 17 21, 24
28, July 1 5, 8 12, 15 19,22 26, July 29 Aug 2Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 5 12Cost: $65/resident, $70/non-resident
For more info: www.iop.net/departments/Recreation_SummerCamps_Summershine
Camp Invention at SIESInspire creativity and inventive
thinking during a weeklongsummer adventure of fun andexciting real world challengesled by qualied educators. Yourchilds learning doesnt have
to end when the school yeardoes. Camp Inventions summerday program, for studentsentering grades one throughsix, immerses your child in a
weeklong experience where he orshe will discover creativity andinventiveness through hands-on, creative problem solvingactivities.
By enrolling your child inCamp Inventions 2013 program,
youll give them the opportunityto invent, discover, explore andachieve while developing theskills they will need to competein the 21st Century. The programis led by local, highly qualiededucators who are passionateabout helping children growthrough hands-on learning.Dates: June 10 14
Time:9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.Cost:$220Ages:Elementary
For more info: sullivansisland.ccsdschools.com
Camp SeweeExplore the wonders of marine
science and the SC coast! CampSewee provides summer fun andinspires future marine biologists,naturalists, and anyone who lovesthe great outdoors. Camp Sewee isheld at the Sewee Coastal RetreatCenter in Awendaw, a short drivefrom Charleston. Air-conditioneddorm rooms, a full-service diningfacility, recreational elds, naturetrails, and a shing dock create
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schools
Time for Summer Camp SignupsYour Guide to the islands Most PoPular CaMPs
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Dont be surprised if youre out on Sullivans Island beaches inthe next few weeks and notice a giant military vehicle rollingaround in the sand and salty waters.
Our beaches have long allured inlanders and vacationers fromacross the U.S. in search of a sunny escape, but now, a newcomer willbe visiting our island with an entirely different purpose. Sometimebetween March 4 and April 20, professionals from General DynamicsLand-Systems Force Protection will be testing a military vehicle off ofthe coast of Sullivans Island. General Dynamics, located in Ladson,will be testing the vehicle in both saltwater (on Sullivans) andfreshwater (in Berkeley County). According to ofcials from GeneralDynamics, It is more effective, timely, and efcient for the testingto be done in South Carolina as a part of our continuous effortsto improve our products. The community, environmental factors,and weather conditions make the island a favorable place to conductsuch testing. Sullivans Island Town Council approved the testingefforts back in November.
Specics as to what the amphibious vehicle looks like remainunknown, but once it arrives on the island, it shouldnt be hard tond; size estimates place the vehicle at around 10 width x 20 lengthx 10 height. Tommy Pruitt, representative from General Dynamics,
says that public safety when testing the vehicle is a top priority,and encourages onlookers to establish a safe range with the vehicle,which will not contain weapons. An on-site tug tow vehicle will be inplace, as well as on-site EMT support incase of an emergency. Pruittassures that emergency action plans are in place.
Total testing time should be around twelve days. The vehicle will bedriven daily from a private storage area to the test sight, and drivenback to the storage location at the end of the day.
For more information on the General Dynamics Military Vehicle,contact the Town of Sullivans Island at 883-3198.
Monster Machine on SullivansMilitary Vehicle to be tested off of coast
by hannah dockery
For the fourth year in a row,a partnership between EastCooper Meals on Wheels
and Crews Subaru of Charleston
has earned the nonprot a grantto sustain its meal deliveryprograms. As part of theannual Share the Lovecampaign, Subaru ofAmerica encouragesits dealerships topartner with localMeals on Wheelsorganizationsduring thebusy holidayseason. This
years activitieshelped EastCooper Meals onWheels earn a $4,000 grant.
In December, employees from
Crews Subaru took time topack and deliver meals on threeroutes, and they also hosteda Stuff the Trunk food drivethat collected much-neededbreakfast items for the pantryprogram at East Cooper Mealson Wheels. Both the dealershipand Meals on Wheels promotedthe partnership through socialmedia. The partnership extendsbeyond the annual campaign, asmany Crews Subaru employees
are now qualied to serveas substitute drivers on thenonprots meal delivery routes.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
can cover the cost of middaymeals for every recipientfor six days, thats
over 1,700 meals,with the grantaward from theMeals on WheelsAssociation ofAmerica.
Grants likethis make abig differencein our abilityto continuedelivering
meals withoutcharge and without a
waiting list, said George Roberts,
president and CEO of EastCooper Meals on Wheels. We aregrateful that we can leverage thecommitment of Crews Subaruto receive national support forhelping those most in need, righthere in our community.
If your business would like todevelop a partnership with EastCooper Meals on Wheels, pleasecontact Chris Brooks at 881-9350or [email protected].
Partnering for Progresssubaru PartnershiP earns east
cooPer Meals on Wheels $4,000 Grant
By the Numbers137,481 meals delivered in 2012300+ volunteersCost per meal to the organization is $2.25
There is no charge to recipientsNo age or income restrictions
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and Barbara Eaton. They driveRoute 2, which serves around 16
recipients in the Old Village ofMount Pleasant, every Mondaymorning.
Barbara and I look forward tothe opportunity to serve meals torecipients on our route in MountPleasant. Appreciation shown bythe men and women we servegives us a feeling of satisfactionthat we have helped make theirday, and our day, that muchbetter, says Eaton.
About East Cooper Meals onWheels:
East Cooper Meals on Wheelsdelivers daily nutrition to
residents of any income levelin Mount Pleasant, SullivansIsland, Isle of Palms, DanielIsland, Cainhoy and Wando,who are homebound or unable toprovide their own meals. We alsoadvocate on behalf of recipientswhose needs exceed the scopeof our programs. Our mission
extends beyond the poor elderly toinclude anyone of any age who is
homebound for any length of timeand/or unable to independentlyprovide a meal. Most of ourrecipients are over 60 years ofage and 74% of our recipientslive at or below the poverty line.Each meal we deliver provides33% of the Dietary ReferenceIntake (DRI) for a recipient, withone midday meal being delivereddaily to each recipient. Our mostneedy and isolated recipientsrely on us for 66% of their DRIthrough the delivery of a seconddaily (supper) meal.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
provide meals to recipients at nocharge. Even those who cannot
volunteer can easily have a big
impact on the mission by making
a contribution. Donations can be
made online at www.ecmow.org/
donate or via mail at PO Box 583,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.
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an ideal camp environment.Dates: June 9 14, 16 21, 23
28, June 30 July 5, 7 12,14 19, 21 26, July 28 Aug 2Time: Check in at 3 p.m. Pick upat 10:30 a.m.Ages:8 14Cost: $495 before April 1, $535after April 1
For more info: www.clemson.edu/yli/pages/sewee3
Camp Dunes WestAt Camp Dunes West, your
child will experience an array ofexciting activities including, butnot limited to, arts and crafts,fun with foods, team building,group games and martial arts. Inaddition, the club pros will providecampers with recreational tennisinstruction twice a week. Camperswill have approximately 1.5 hoursof recreational swimming eachday. The best part is that no twodays at camp are exactly alike!
And lets not forget about WackyWednesdays! Every Wednesdayat camp is a wacky one withthemes ranging from the GreatAmerican Road Trip to Halloweenin July.Dates: June 10 August 2,Monday Friday, weeklyTime: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.Ages: 4 10Cost:Weekly $199/members,$219/non-members, Daily $55/members, $60 non-members
For more info: kecamps.com/locations/camp-dunes-west
Camp Boone Hall
Take advantage of one ofthe most beloved lowcountryplantations right outside yourback door. Kids will enjoy alearning experience that canonly be captured at Boone HallPlantation and special activitieson the site. Each day will includeeither crafts to take home basedoff theme for that day and/or aprofessional presentation by alocal presenter.Dates: June 25 29, July 16 20, August 6 10Time: 9 a.m. 12 p.m.Ages:5 12Cost: $100/week
For more information visitboonehallplantation.com/summer_camps
YoungNaturalistCampRemember when summers
meant being outside all day,exploring the creeks andsearching for all things wildand wonderful? At CoastalExpeditions it still does. Let usintroduce your Young Naturalistto the intricacies of the saltwaterestuary and help create memoriesthat will last a lifetime. Ourweekly day-camp was developed16 years ago by the steward of
Coastal Expeditions as a way tocultivate kayaking skills and adeep appreciation for the beautyof the Lowcountry. Camp meetseach day at our agship locationon Shem Creek and combinesoutdoor education and kayakinstruction with summertimefun!Dates: June 17 21, 24 28,
July 8 12, 22 26, July 29 Aug 2Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.Ages: 8 15Cost: $400/week
For more info: www.coastalexpeditions.com/index.
Theater Camp with CrabpotPlayersSeSSion 1 MuSicalTheaTer:Campers will learn basic actingtechniques including stagemovement, projection, characterstudy, and more. By the end ofthe rst week, we will begin to
rehearse a full-length childrensmusical that will be performedthe evening of June 28-29 atthe end of camp. Campers willexpand their triple threat skillsand experience many aspectsof production a show in aprofessional theater atmosphere.Dates: June 10 28, Monday FridayTime:9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages:5 and upCost:$400/camperSeSSion 2 acTing inTenSive:
This camp will focus on moreadvanced acting techniquessuch as blocking, projection,
character analysis, scene works,monologue, improve, and more.Participants will perform amontage of scenes, monologues,and songs on July 19 20 atthe end of camp. This session isfor young actors with any rangeof theater experience looking toexpand their skills.Dates: July 8 19, Monday FridayTime: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 12 18Cost:$250/camperSeSSion 3 TheaTer Tech: Camperswill learn the fundamentalsof sound and light design,
costumes, makeup, and more.Hands on activities will allowparticipants to experiment withsound, mixing, and lightingboards. After focusing anellipsoidal or hanging a Fresnel,campers will learn how to readlight. Basic costume design andmakeup will be taught in smallgroups.Dates: July 29 August 2Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 10 and upCost: $125/camper
For more information visit www.crabpotplayers.com.
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$474,385 in grant funds fromthe Charleston County Greenbeltprogram, now lies at the centerof a debate as to how to bestmaintain, update, and preservethe green space. According to thedeed restrictions in the agreementbetween the County and the City,the City can never sell or developthe property, must include thepublic in the decision process,must acknowledge the source ofthe funding via signage, and mustnot pave any part of the property.
Isle of Palms City staffdiscussed options as to what todo with the park before hosting acity-wide hearing on February 19.According to ofcials, there arethree feasible options for the park.
The rst option is to post a signstating that the land came fromthe County greenbelt funding andleave everything else as is. Thesecond option is to place the signand clean up some of the limbsand underbrush, but leave therest of the park untouched. Thethird option is to place the sign,clean up limbs and underbrush,and create a Passive Park.In creating a passive park, theCity would insert walking and
jogging paths, a few picnic tables,and areas for wildlife or birdwatching. No pavement would beallowed, and the park would bein conjunction with the naturalhabitat already present.
Though few were in attendance,several Isle of Palms residentsspoke out about their wishes forthe future of the acquired land.Margery Swanson commentedthat she hopes the City wouldreconsider the name Live OakPark and choose a different namefor the property. She also statedthat she would like to see the areacleaned up, but questioned ifthere was enough room for trails
and paths. Resident Jay Leighsaid that the idea of a passivepark is a nice idea but worriedabout policing the public propertyat night. Beatrice Love, an Isle ofPalms resident who lives near theproperty, commented The areashould be untouched, and wascondent that homeowners on20th Avenue would agree. Afterthe handful of comments, MayorCronin encouraged others in thecommunity to participate in thedecision making process andmake their opinions known.
Since the process began, theland has been dubbed Live Oak
Park for unknown reasons, andthe name is subject to change.City Councilmembers encouragedthe public at the hearing toconsider alternative names for thepark and make those suggestionsknown to Council.
For more information onLive Oak Park, suggestions, orcomments, contact an Isle ofPalms City Councilmember or call886-6428.
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chair explains. Bidding opened the day before, andbefore the party on Thursday started, we already raised$10,000. Its easy to see why; auction items includedrental properties on the Isle of Palms and DeweesIsland, a Costa Rica vacation, a yacht cocktail partyfor 75 people, and a lifetime of movie passes at theCinebarre for two. The movie passes were such a hotitem that a bidding war ensued between two interestedparties, and the owner of Cinebarre eventually decided
to make two lifetime passes items available, makingeveryone happy.The fundraiser supports special full-time
programming at the school that wouldnt be possiblewithout additional funds, such as the arts, Spanish,technology, and guidance. The monies go towardssupplies, teacher salaries, and additional costsincurred by having programs outside of core academiccurriculum. I think those programs are what makeSullivans Island Elementary truly unique. We lovehaving them at our school. It makes us special,Williamson says. Numbers are still rolling in, but so far,the community joined together to exceed the originalgoal of $55,000, raising a whopping $75,000.
Though the preparation and execution of thishuge fundraiser was extremely time consuming (thechairwomen commented that the week leading up tothe bash, she and her committee worked a monstrous70 hours!) Williamson couldnt be more pleased withthe success. What I loved most about it was the way itbrought the school and the community together, shesaid. Everyone had a great time and it was a lot of fun.
If you couldnt make it out this year, dont worry.
Williamson assures that there will defnitely be a Wig
and Stache Bash II.
Letters to the Editor...
Dear Editor,
Why is it that Mr. Mike Sottile thinks hehas earned the right to have an intersectionnamed after him , or anything for thatmatter named after him!? He would have
you think that he had nothing to do withit. It was all SCDOT. Now let me add alittle clarication to his "blame game."
A bill comes up in Columbia to honormany politicians, as a kind of perk toeach other. There is no discussion, noobjections, just a voice vote of "all infavor, say 'aye'." Congratulations to youMr. Sottile.
Such arrogance reminds me of MarieAntoinette (wife of Louie-XVI) when shesaid in response to angry citizens whowere complaining about the behavior ofthose two royals, "Let them eat cake."Well, Mr. Sottile, you say "just let thecomplainers call SCDOT." While I donot expect you to lose your head, I doexpect you to lose your large permanentcampaign signs at the IOP Connector,declaring you Mr. Wonderful, and withany luck, hopefully it will affect your next
election.Wake up voters. Let's remember this
at the next election. This man doesn'tcare about the Isle of Palms, but I do,and based on all the calls I've received,our residents believe that too. He is onlyinterested in his own edication.
Sottile knows this would not havepassed the IOP City Council. He didn'tgo through the Planning Commission,
either. He knows it wouldn't have passedmuster there as well. So like in the boardgame Monopoly, he picks up a card (inthis case his buddy and desk mate inColumbia, Chip Limehouse) and goesdirectly to "Go" (SCDOT), and picks upnot dollars but two ugly signs tall andwide that name him and his politicalaccomplishments. Such a self serving
arrogant ego trip!I was on IOP's Planning Commissionwhen the Sign Ordnance was reviewedand updated, and I also coordinate theIOP Loan Closet that loans for shortterms, medical assistance devices.Maybe I can get just a teeny weeny signthat honors me, it doesn't have to be atthe Connector, either! Of course, that'snonesense. If everybody that has servedthis island in a positive way expected suchreward, we denitely would not look likethe beautiful Isle of Palms we are. Let'salso remember the City's ComprehensivePlan states that we are a "residentialisland that welcomes visitors". There isnothing in that Plan that says we shouldhave permanent campaign signs at our
Connector.By the way, speaking of service to the
island, let's remember former mayorCarmen Bunch, who DID serve throughHurricane Hugo and its aftermath. Ifanybody deserves a visible honor it isshe, not Mike Sottile.
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T
he cast at Crabpot Players
is known for putting on
delightfully entertaining
productions, but their latestrendition of Vanities proved to
be one of their nest moments.
Though the show only starred
three characters, the trio of
Janae Tanti, Tanner Pearson,
and Caitlyn Miller, kept the crowd
rolling from curtain to curtain.
Vanities, written by Jack
Heifner, centers on three
girlfriends from Texas. The
rst act shows the giggly, girlie
cheerleaders struggling over
issues like boy drama, peprallies, and life after high school.
Scene II opens and the girls have
grown up at least a little in
the transition from high school to
their Southern university of choice
as members of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma sorority. Pompoms have
been replaced with rush woes
and degree decisions and its
becoming apparent in the eyes of
the audience that the three ladies
may not be as inseparable as they
once thought they would be.
The third and nal act shows
the girls reuniting in New
York City after their lives havetaken them various directions.
Awkward small talk leads to
uncomfortable conversations as
the women realize that they are
no longer the three best friends
of their former days. Curtains
close and the audience is left
thinking about the turn of events
as the cast of characters entered
into adulthood. I found myself
thinking about the play the
next morning, says Jill Hardy,who enjoyed a Thursday night
performance of the show. Thats
the sign of a great production.
Only a sophomore at Wando
High School, Tanner Pearson
playing the part of Joanne, a
Southern priss yearning for
the traditional things in lifea
white picket fence with a working
husband and children of her
own, proves to be a phenomenal
actress. Her Southern draw
rivals the best Texan as she digs
deep into the persona of Joanne.
Janae Tanti, who recently
stared as Ariel in the Crabpotproduction ofThe Little Mermaid,
plays Mary, the wild one of the
group. The California native
ts right in with the Charleston
theater scene and her portrayal
of Mary is both humorous
and thought-provoking. The
third starlet, Caitlyn Miller, is
currently a junior theatre major
at the School of the Arts. Miller
particularly shines in the rst
scene as she plays Kathy, the
organized over-achiever. Her
back and forth banter with her
girlfriends leaves the audience
laughing and its easy to see thatacting comes very naturally for
this young thespian. All three
of those girls have been with me
for years, Director Jimmy Ward
commented. They are all very
talented and were lucky to have
them.
Ward reported that though
attendance got off to a slow
start the rst few weeks of
performance, probably because
of the downtown
Charleston venue, the last two
shows delighted a packed house.
Now in its 20th year of
production, Crabpot Players is
nally moving forward with a
space to call their own. Ward
is spearheading getting a solid
board put together to help lead
the charge in the search for
a theater space. Weve never
had a permanent home of our
own, so this is the next logical
step, he said. Because Crabpot
Players is a 501c3 nonprot, lots
of fundraising will be involved
on the road to a new home, but
Ward is condent that his team
will have a place pinned down
and ready to go by the fall of this
year.
For more information on
Crabpot Players, visit www.
crabpotplayers.com or call 1-888-
303-0763.
All in a Plays WorthCrabpot players pleases with V a n i t i e s
by hannah DoCkery
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Experience Raptorsfrom Behind the Lens
CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY TO HOST
PHOTOGRAPHY DAY ON MARCH 10
Capture the essence of the Center for Birds of Prey in a ash at
Photography Day. Head out to Awendaw on Sunday, March10 from 8 11 a.m. for a unique opportunity to photograph
a variety of birds in an up-close, intimate environment.This memorable opportunity will allow avian lovers, photography
fans and others to photograph at least 15 species of birds (owls,hawks, kestrels and more). Guests may photograph the birds in anarray of backdrops, including perched and in-ight.About Birds of Prey
Admission to the center is $12 for adults, $10 for youth (ages6-18) and free for children younger than six. Admission includes aguided tour and ight demonstrations. Center hours are Thursday
through Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. with tour times at 10:30 a.m.and 2 p.m. and ight demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information, visitwww.thecenterforbirdsofprey.
org, call 971-7474 or like TheCenter for Birds of Prey onFacebook at www.facebook.com/scbirdsofprey.
Professional andnovice photographers areencouraged to take partin this event. Tickets are$35, and include access togrounds until 5 p.m. Spaceis limited, so reserve a spotby calling 971-7474.
SARAH' S BI RDS
The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush that can be found inthe Southeastern US and Central America year-round. Somepopulations venture into the Northeastern US and Canada
during the breeding season. Bluebirds prefer open habitats, suchelds and agricultural lands, but they often venture into suburban
backyards. The strikingly-bright blue thrush is distinctive and easilyidentied. Females are a slate blue and are less boldly-colored thantheir male counterparts. Females begin building nests around earlyMarch and nearly alwayschoose to place theirnests in a natural hollowor nest box. Females lay3 to 7 eggs and incubatealone until the eggs hatchin about two weeks.Chicks hatch out almostcompletely naked, butthey are fully-featheredand ready to leave thenest in about 18 days.Both adults continue tofeed the young for at leasta couple more weeksafter they leave the nest.Bluebirds can often beattracted to backyards ifa nest box is placed in anopen area away from anydense vegetation and ifmealworms are provided.
Eastern BluebirdBY SARAH DIAZ
Eastern Bluebird
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iop police BlotterThe following is a summary of
some of the police activity on the
Isle of Palms during the month ofJanuary.
January 3
A victim reported that unknown
subjects forced open a secureddoor in her garage. The victim,
a renter, was unsure if anythingwas stolen.
January 5
A woman reported that two
lawnmowers and a pole trimmer
were stolen from her residence.
January 7
A woman told police that her
ex-boyfriend had been calling
and texting her, threatening to
send lewd pictures of her to herfriends and family if she didnt
return communication.
January 9
A woman reported that her live-in boyfriend pushed her and
took her car keys so she couldnt
leave the residence. According to
the victim, he attempted to forceopen the bedroom door where
she was hiding from him.
A complainant said thatsomeone entered his home
through an unlocked door and
stole four TVs and wall mounts.
A victim reported that her ex-
roommate stole a bag containing
personal information from the
residence.
January 12
A victim reported that her live-
in boyfriend had assaulted her
by hitting her in the face andnumerous other places on her
body. She also said he pulled her
hair and strangled her.
January 19
Someone broke into a residence
through a secure door and stole
six TVs, a bed sheet, and some
pillows.
January 21
A victim reported that someone
damaged her car by throwing
a brick through the frontwindshield. The suspect also
punctured her tires. Three
juveniles were seen in the area
an hour before.
Someone cause malicious
damage to the doors and stallsof the public restroom at Grand
Pavilion.
A victim told ofcers that
someone entered his unlockedcar and stole his iPhone 4s.
A victim told ofcers thatsomeone entered into his
unlocked car and stole threeiPods and a 3D Nintendo DS.
Someone broke into an unlocked
car and stole a Valentine radar
detector.
A victim reported that someone
stole copper wiring from a house
under construction by cutting
and stripping the wiring fromthe walls.
January 25
A victim reported that his
estranged wife physicallyassaulted him by pushing him
and hitting him in the ribs
with her elbow.
January 29
A victim reported that someone
stole the license plate from
one of his cars parked in his
driveway outside his house.
Patrol
During the month of January,ofcers issued 19 Business
Check notices to business
owners/employees advising
them that their business
was found unsecure. There
were 9 Victim of Crime formscompleted.
Trafc Enforcement
During the month of
January,
429 trafc
stops were
initiated. Fivecollisions
occurred.
amend the roll-out cart ordinance
to include recycling bins,
meaning that the blue recycling
bins would have to be removedby 9 a.m. the day after collection,
just like garbage bins; the motion
passed unanimously with little
discussion, which is perhaps a
shock, considering the backlash
that occurred at the City Council
meeting.
Those in opposition,
Councilmen Carroll, Stone, Ward,
and Buckhannon expressed
serious concerns over issuing
citations on a voluntary effort.
We would almost deter people
from voluntarily recycling, and I
just dont think its a good move,
said Carroll. Ward called themeasure irresponsible.
Proponents of the change,
however, feel that the measure
is plausible and reasonable,
and offers a solution to the
encroachment problem.
Councilman Loftus described
recycling as an extension of
trash, and felt that as good
caretakers of the island, it makes
sense to have the ordinance
include recycling bins as well.
With new, single stream roll
out carts coming to the island,
it makes sense to have ALL
trash carts covered in the same
ordinance, said Councilwoman
Bergwerf. Residents want to
do the right thing. They want to
recycle and they want to be good
neighbors. It doesnt make sense
to have a state ordinance cover the
blue rollouts and a city ordinancecover the green rollouts, noting
that the state ordinance would
not only cover the trash rollouts
but would include the other
obstructions that are on the right
of ways. I'm not sure we want to
put that burden on our Police.
Administrator Tucker noted
that including recycling bins in
the roll out cart ordinance does
not necessarily mean that every
cart left out will immediately
receive a citation; residents get
three warning tickets before any
fee citation is issued. Loftus
pitched in and reported that in2011, out of 117 green roll-out
cart warnings, not 1 citation was
issued.
Despite the proponents
argument that including the
recycling bins made logistical
sense, those in opposition still felt
like the ordinance amendment
was unnecessary. Councilman
Buckhannon added that this
action mirrored that of the broken
federal system.
Though the motion passed,
the ordinance will still have to
undergo several readings at City
Council before it becomes law.
Council continues from page 2
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road into CharlestonBallet Gears Up for Wizard of oz prodUction
provided By the charleston Ballet theatre
Get ready to join the creative
cast of characters and
follow along with Dorothy
as she travels down the yellow
brick road!
In the Wizard of OZ, littleDorothy Gale of Kansas, likeso many girls her age, dreams
of what lies over the rainbow.
One day a twister hits her farm
and carries her away over the
rainbow to another world. Come
join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the
Tin man, the Cowardly Lion and
Toto as they travel the universe
of Dorothy's imagination. The
production involves 79 cast
members, ranging in age from
6 to 55 and includes Natalie
Rossi from Richmond Ballet(Dorothy), and CBT Company
Member Bridget Halloran (The
Wicked Witch of the West). The
work involves some former
CBT dancers as well as outside
professionals to dance alongside
the talented children from the
CBT Center for Dance Education.
The premiere of this original
dance version of Wizard ofOz was scheduled for thisspring during Charleston
Ballet Theatre 2012-2013
Season. However, due to the
company's forced decision to
cease operations, the plans
for the Wizard of Oz to
be produced by the non
for prot professional
company would have
to be halted. Since that
time, Choreographer Jill
Eathorne Bahr and the
Directors of the of the CBT
Center for Dance Education
School, Don & Patricia Cantwell,
have made the decision to
move forward and present the
production under the auspices
of the CBT Center for Dance
Education.As the Charleston Dance Scene
continues to transition because
of the dissolution of Charleston
Ballet Theatre, nonprot
Corporation, the CBT Center for
Dance Education will continue
to present its four-week summer
intensive workshop in July and
August for pre-professional
dancers and produce productions
including a Nutcracker in 2013 at
the North Charleston Performing
Arts Center.
The Wizard of Ozis well knownfor its wonderful music, but
until now it has not been widely
known as a dance production.
According to Artistic Director
Patricia Cantwell, because the
story is told without words, the
most signicant challenge in
preparing for this production has
been helping the dancers imbue
their movements and expressions
with the essence of the character
they are portraying. Children
in the production will charm
audiences as the Munchkins,
the Winged Monkeys, and the
citizens of Emerald City. Family-
friendly activities scheduledinclude "Picture This, a photo
opportunity after the show that
magically transports you to
the Land of Oz Thirty minutes
before show time is Storybook
Time, where families can listen
to Glinda the Good Witch of the
South tell the story ofThe Wizardof Oz.
Tickets are now on sale forThe Wizard of Oz presented byCBT Center for Dance Education.Performances are scheduled for2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on SaturdayMarch 23 and 2 p.m. on Sunday
March 24 at the Sottile Theatreon the College of CharlestonCampus. General Admissionticket prices are $15 Childrenand $29 Adults. Total runningtime is 90 Minutes with a15-minute intermission. Onlineticketing is available at www.charlestonballettheatreschool.orgby phone at 723-7334.
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March 2Island Eye Calendarriday, March 8harleston Storytelling Festivalis inaugural festival brings
gether the best storytellersom across the nation, region,d lowcountry. Presented by
harleston County Public Library.ragg Square. 342 Meeting Street,harleston. For more info, call5-6930.
aturday, March 9ast Cooper Crafter's Guild
e 2nd annual East Cooperafter's Guild will celebrate 30ars of existence with a craft showhelp promote talented and localuth Carolina artisans. St. Marks
utheran Church. 300 Palm Blvd,e of Palms. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ullah Heritage Program atharles Pinckney
lebrate Gullah heritage with ae cultural program at Charles
nckney Historic site. Eventske place every Saturday duringarch. Pinckney, an authord signer of the DeclarationIndependence, owned sevenantations. Snee Farm, remnanthis lowcountry plantation, isrsevered as part of the national
historic site. Programs will includecraft demonstrations, sweetgrassbasket sewing, drumming,storytelling, and more. 2 p.m. 1254Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant. Formore information, call 881-5516.
Live Music at Home Team BBQLive music by Old You. $5. 10p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Morgan Creek Grill Oyster RoastJoin us every Saturday afternoonsfor our Famous LowcountryOyster Roasts. Locally harvestedoysters are roasted over thesmokey fre pit and served upalongside Chef Paul's homemadechili. All you can eat for $15. 4 8 p.m. The Creekside Bar will beopen for your favorite refreshmentsand we host a variety of live bandsto provide great tunes. HappyShucking!
Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Most dog owners think their poochis the cutest and best canine inthe world and for the third straightyear the Citadel is giving them achance to prove it. The 3rd AnnualBeautiful Bulldog Contest will beat Johnson Hagood Stadium. Theevent runs concurrently with the
Citadels spring football game.Award categories include MostBeautiful Bulldog, Best Costume,Best Tail Wagger, Best Smiler, MissCongeniality and Mr. Personality.The dog who traveled the furthestand the oldest dog in attendancewill also receive recognition. Freeand open to the public.
Sunday, March 10Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Dave Earl & thePlowshares. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.
WedneSday, March 13
23rd Annual Tea Room& Boutique
This annual springtime event issponsored by the First United
Methodist Church, Isle of Palmsthrough Saturday, March 16.Lunch will be served from 11:30a.m. until 2 p.m. All items arehomemade, prepared fresh eachday. Additionally, Crafty Ladiesboutique will be featuring manyunusual items for the home as wellas gifts. Reservations for groupsare encouraged. Take ordersalso accepted. For more info, call886-6610, or visit [email protected].
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p. m. 2213Middle Street.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.
thurSday, March 14Holiday Happenings
Special time to celbrate St.
Patricks Day with crafts, songsand more. Pack lunch/snack andbring to activity. Children needto be 3 years old by September1, 2012 and potty trained. Mustregister for activity by Mondaybefore each activity date. $20/IOP resident, $25/non resident.12 p.m. 2 p.m. Isle of Palms RecDepartment, 24 28th Ave, Isle ofPalms.
Irish Music at Holy CrossIsland SchoolThe Kent Family Irish Band willvisit the Holy Cross Island Schoolon Sullivan's Island to presenta special evening of Celtic HarpMusic (Abby Kent), bagpipes (IanKent) and fddling (Fiona and
Terri Kent). Other instrumentswill be included and Irish musicand dancing will entertain all theschool children, parents, andfriends. Holy Cross Island School.
2025 Middle Street, Sullivan'sIsland. 10:45 a.m.
Catch the Leprechaun 5K
This special holiday-themed 5Krun and walk offers stunning viewsof the USS Yorktown, CharlestonHarbor, and Cooper River Bridge.After, enjoy a special St. PattysDay party with prizes and livemusic. Race begins at 6:30 p.m.99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvdat Mount Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park. $30.
Friday, March 15
Middle School Dance
Any 6th, 7th, and 8th gradestudents are invited to attendthe Isle of Palms Middle Schooldance, featuring a live DJ andconcessions. A great place to danceor just hang out with all yourfriends on a Friday night! 7 9:30p.m. Isle of Palms Rec Department,24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Dr. Dan Matrazzo &
the Looters. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.
Saturday, March 16
Happy St Patrick's Day
Family St. Patricks DayCelebration
Free family entertainment forisland families featuring livemusic, contests, games, andprizes. Alcohol strictly prohibitied.10 a.m. noon. Stith Park, 2050Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
2013 ArtFest
Families and cultural enthusiastsjoin together with budding andprofessional artists for an eventthat showcases a diverse arrayof local and regional artistictalent. Local music, dance andvisual arts studios offer stunningperformances by some of thearea's most talented individualsand groups. Children are givenopportunities to explore manyart forms and create their ownmasterpieces, such as beadedjewelry, sand art and a variety ofartistic crafts. Mount PleasantArtists Guild presents a juriedart show. Free admission! Freeparking! Free activities! 11 a.m. 3p.m. Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre.
1600 Palmetto Grand Drive, Mt.Pleasant.
Sweet Grass Music Festival
at Patriots PointSix bluegrass acts and bands willbe performing: Russell Moore andIIIrd Tyme Out, Balsam Range,
Sierra Hull, Nothin Fancy, CommonGround, and Rhonda Vincent andthe Rage. 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Tickets:$25/advance, $30/gate.
Gullah Heritage Program at
Charles PinckneySee Saturday, March 9.
Morgan Creek Grill Oyster Roast
See Saturday, March 9.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Get Right Band.$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island.
Monday, March 182013 Home Run Derby
Test your batting skills. Comechallenge yourself to see how manyhomeruns you can hit. Prizes willbe awarded to the 1st and 2ndplace fnisher. Sponsored by Isleof Palms Rec Department. Open tokids ages 9 12. 5 p.m. 24 28thAvenue, Isle of Palms.
Charles Towne Pub Stroll
Michael D. Coker of the OldExchange and the CharlesTowne Pub Stroll will lecture onCharlestons lively past, with talesof the Holy Citys most un-holyplaces. All things local, guestswill taste the latest brews fromPalmetto Brewery. Includes a wineand cheese reception beginning at5:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 6 p.m.A three-course dinner at Il Cortiledel Re is offered afterwards. Pleasevisit www.preservationsociety.orgfor ticket and pricing information.
tueSday, March 19
PASS Writing ExamKids, don't forget to get a goodnights rest and study hard! PASSwriting tests will be completedtoday, for students in grades 3 - 8.
WedneSday, March 20Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, March 13.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.
Recylce Day
Friday, March 22
Live Music at Home Team BBLive music by The SteepwaterBand. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 220Middle Street, Sullivans Island
Saturday, March 23
Beach Lovers Book Club
Join neighbors and friends as book club discusses MockingbA Portrait of Harper Leeby ChaShields and To Kill a Mockingbby Harper Lee. The book clubmeets on the third Saturday ofeach month. 10:30 a.m. EdgarAllan Poe Library. 1921 Ion AvSullivansIsland. Formore info,call883-3914.
March 8
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Dai ly
The 2013 Charleston Artist Guild Exhibition was held at the Charleston
Visitors Center February 4 - February 9 with an award reception held
on February 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. Several artists who are also members
of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild were given awards. Congratulations to
Gazie Nagle - Third Place Photography, Judith Chamberlin - HonorableMention Painting, Kat Sullivan Eckel - Honorable Mention Painting, Susanne
Frenzel - Of Special Interest Photography. The Mount Pleasant Artist Guild
will meet on
March 4 at 7
p.m., with a
social meeting
beginning at
6:30 p.m.
(above) Artist Judith
Chamberlin won an
Honorable Mention prize for
her paintings. (left) Gazie
Nagel won third place for her
photography.
Painting a Pretty PictureArt Gui ld recoGni zes Wi nners
By JeAnne Juhos
(above)
Susanne
Frenzel
received
a special
honor for her
Of Special
Interest
photography.
(left) Kat
Sullivan Eckelreceived an
Honorable
Mention for her
paintings.
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Common sense tells us that
the farther hot air has totravel to escape the house,
the harder it is to get it there. The
greater the distance of the run,
the more force needed to push
it outside the home. It is also a
matter of common sense that
longer ducts increase the need for
regular professional cleanings.
When lint accumulates in vent
ducts, it is often a prelude to a
house re as it is so easily ignited.This is the primary reason to haveyour dryer vent system inspectedand cleaned by a professional.Homeowners attempting to
clean the ducts themselves
often damage the ducts withoutrealizing it has happened.
Short straight runs of metal
vent ducting are highly unlikelyto foster an accumulation of lint.
Unfortunately, long vents typicallydo not run in straight lines to the
exterior of the house. Rather,
they often make 90-degree turns,joined with elbows that are ideal
homes for highly ammable lint.
Among other importantfunctions performed, a
professional may be able to nda shorter, straighter route to the
outdoors. If not, they will at leastbe able to thoroughly clean thesystems elbows. They will alsobe able to replace any exiblealuminum ducting that exists
with smooth surfaced metal
ducts.
The longer the vent, the more
likely it is to bend and attract lint,making it more difcult to properlyclean. Trained professionals have
special brushes and tools to makethese turns and tricks of the tradethat help them accomplish thetask more quickly. Not only willthis eliminate a common cause
of house res, but it will improvethe efciency of your dryer.
For more information, call Mark
Stoner at Ashbusters Chimney
Service at 471-8002.
the Greater the NeedTips To Help Homeowners Keep Dryers
performing aT opTimum level
By marK sToner
The Longer the Vent,IOP Rec Dept Activities
Spike Nights Youth
Volleyball
Thursdays March 7 March 28$40 resident/$45 non-residentCo-Ed Ages 5-9: 5 6 p.m.Co-Ed Ages 10-16: 6 7 p.m.
DodgeballWednesday, March 134 5 p.m.Free
Tots Lacrosse (3-5yrs)Saturdays 1 2 p.m.March 2 and March 16$20 resident/ $25 non-residentMiddle School DanceFriday, March 157 9:30 p.m.$5 at the door
Kinderpuppy Dog Obedience
Mondays 6:30 7:30 p.m.
March 11 April 22Puppies 12 20 weeks$115 resident/$120 non-resident
Just the Basics Dog
Obedience
Mondays 7:30 8:30 p.m.March 11 April 22Dogs 6 months & Older$115 resident/$120 non-resident
Yoga
Monday & Wednesday 9:15 10:15 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays12:30 2 p.m.Wednesdays 5:30 6:30p.m.
Saturdays 10 11 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable
Pilates
Mondays 11 a.m. 12 p.m.
March 4 March 25$32 resident/ $37 non-residentDrop-in rates available, call andreserve your space
Total Body Challenge
Monday Friday 8 9 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable
BOSU Evening
March 4 March 27Mondays & Wednesdays5:30pm 6:30pm$64 resident/ $69 non-resident
BOSU Morning
March 1- March 27Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 11:30 a.m.$64 resident/ $69 non-resident
BOSU SaturdayMarch 2 March 30Saturdays 9:30 a.m.$32 resident/ $37 non-residentClass is limited to 6 people. Call& reserve your spaceDrop-ins welcome if space isavailable
Zumba
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45 7:45 p.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable
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Island EatsLowcount r y Bi t es
Acme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard.$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle ofPalms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St SullivansIsland, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this island
favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A PalmBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoymade-to-order pizzasmade from the nestingredients.$$242-8121
www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BlvdIsle 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 StSullivans Island, SC
Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, a Sunday brunchmenu, and new sushi menu.$$$883-3355www.station22restaurant.com2205 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.
$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable prices
on sandwiches,burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 OceanBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451
Simplicity in life is something that should not be taken lightly.
Most people make it a daily focus to keep things as simple aspossible. When it comes to the kitchen, this is also normally
on the top of the list for the cook. How can I cut corners here? Or,do I really need those three different types of salt for my one recipe?Finding a simple recipe can even be a challenge these days. Yes, it onlyhas eight ingredients but between the browning, baking, simmering,and frosting you could have aged 10 years by the time its done. That
for sure is not week-night-dinner simple. What Im trying to get at isthat I found the simplest recipe that is also fantastic. This is not a lie.
The recipe I write so highly about is a Spanish pea recipe with
ham. Most soup recipes arent that intense but this one takes it astep even closer to simple and it taste like you cooked all day. The
sweat peas, with a bite from the pepper and nished with the salty
prosciutto that has been baked to a crunch, lingers in your mouthafter each bite. When I rst made it I was amazed. The second time
I was in love. And the third time was I knew this would be a go to
recipe from now on.Want to comment on this weeks column? Email me at
Ina Gartens Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy HamIngredients
olive oil1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large shallots)1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade2 pounds frozen peas, such as Bird's Eye Sweet GardenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper6 thin slices prosciutto
Directions
In a deep (8 x 5-inch) heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoonsof olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 to 5
minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Addthe garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chicken stock, frozenpeas, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Puree with an immersionblender until coarsely pureed. (I like it to have some texture.)Alternatively, use a blender to puree the soup 1 cup at a time. Pourthe soup back into the pot and season to taste.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the ham in asingle layer on a sheet pan with parchment paper and roast for 5 to8 minutes, until crisp.
Serve soup with ham.
Spanish Pea Soupwith Crispy Ham
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The First United Methodist Church Tea Room will be serving
lunch from 11:30 until 2 p.m, Wednesday, March 13, through
Saturday, March 16. Lunch features favorites such as black
bean and okra soups, shrimp and chicken salad, Greek salad platesserved with our traditional cheese straws. Homemade desserts
including strawberry shortcake, fudge brownie and berry-glazed
cheesecake. All items are homemade, and prepared fresh each day.
Additionally our Crafty Ladies have been crafting up a storm
working on things since September. They meet every Wednesday,
where they take things apart, glue on embellishments, sew, paint,
refurbish furniture beautify things, that are displayed for sale
during the Tea Room. Everything we sell goes back into the East
Cooper community.
For more information, call the church ofce at 886-6610.
Reservations for groups are encouraged, and takeout orders are
also accepted.
Tea TimeFIRST UNITED METHODIST ON IOP PREPARES FOR ANNUAL TEA ROOM
BY CAROL KING
The FUMC Crafty Ladies providewonderful gifts for everyone.
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landscapi ng
When was the last time you steppedon something that actually made
you smile? Well, look out because itshere to stay concrete attractively fashionedto transform your vision of the most common
residential spaces!Cost-effective, sturdy, and versatile it's
no wonder the use of concrete has beenincreasing. With the right mix of skill andknowledge, concrete can be intricatelytextured, colored and patterned for a multitudeof strikingly beautiful applications. Enhance
your driveway, beautify that parking pad, ordesign your own walkway to a gracious andwelcoming entrance. Transform your patio,pool deck, outdoor living spaces, from a dull,colorless expanse into a noteworthy designelement. Many property owners, with the helpof an expanding selection of concrete nishes,are taking advantage of this increasedawareness of concrete's aesthetic possibilities.
Forget those boring gray slabs. There are
numerous ways to enhance the appearanceof concrete surfaces. Your choices are vast;from acid-etch stains and color admixtures toconcrete etching and overlays. Acid, polymerand other chemical stains, are not paintsor coatings, but rather a coloring processthat initiates a chemical reaction with acementitious surface.
Or choose the water-based concrete stains
that are typically composed of acrylic resinsthat do not react chemically with cementitiousmaterials. Instead, they deeply penetrate theconcrete surface, providing colorization andprotection against harmful elements. Water-based acrylics resist fading and abrasion
and comply with even the strictest air qualityregulations due to their very low VOC (volatileorganic compound) content.
Or maybe youll prefer Tabby. Tabby isa type of concrete made in the seventeenthcentury, by burning oyster shells to createlime, then mixing it with water, wood ashes,local sand and broken oyster shells. Actually,Beaufort, South Carolina, was both theprimary center and the location of the earliest
British tabby in the southeastern UnitedStates. Examples of Tabbys history includea smoke house on Botany Bay Plantation,located on Edisto Island in South Carolina.Beaufort County, South Carolina, is thought
to be home to the most tabby ruins, includingRetreat Plantation where the tabby ruinsextend 150 feet and stand three stories high.
An updated tabby concrete productis a hybrid of the original and has beenstrengthened to be more resilient. Used indriveways, stairs and ornamental items likefountains and outdoor replaces, today'stabby concrete often has broken shells visiblein the nished product as a nod to the oystershells used in the original tabby concrete.
The perfect solution for your new walkway,driveway or patio could also be customconstruction from paving stones, ag stoneor blue stone. Maybe a combination of stone,pavers and concrete is the ideal techniquethat fullls your vision and budget.
Want to talk about revamping youruninviting, stained, cracked, chipped, missingor otherwise unattractive concrete? We, atPLEASANT LANDSCAPES offer top qualityconcrete work with the skills to add beauty,design and durability to your home orbusiness with many of our affordable concreteenhancement services. For more information,call 886 9314.
The Evolution of ConcreteBy James Parker
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pets
Spring is in the air, and it istime to clear out not onlyclothes, but old cleaning
supplies, garden supplies, expiredmedications and the ancientroach trap that has been hiding
in the corner of that cabinet foryears. When we are tacklingour cluttered storage areas,our pets are at a higher risk ofbeing poisoned by some of thematerials we are bringing downfrom shelves and out of cabinets.
In the kitchen, watch out for bitsof foods that may have dried up,but are nevertheless irresistible toa dog or cat. Rotten foods containmolds or bacteria that can lead toserious poisoning.
In attics and closets, rememberthat dried-up rodent poisons andbaits are potentially dangerousto pets. These products taste
yummy, which is why the rats or
mice like them, and dogs or catswill eat them in a ash. Somerodent poisons have no antidoteand can be quickly fatal if eatenby an unsuspecting pet. Oldroach baits and traps arent verypoisonous to pets, but the plasticcasing can cause quite a severegastro-intestinal upset.
Human medications are a
constant source of pet poisoning.When cleaning under stoves orbathroom cabinets, keep a closeeye out for stray pills that mighthave rolled under an appliance,even years before. A friend of
mine lost her cat to Tylenolpoisoning after she had beenspring cleaning under the stove inher rental apartment. A previoustenant must have allowed somespilled Tylenol to roll under thestove where they were left untilmy friend started cleaning. Her
young cat must have eaten therolling treat before anyone knewwhat had happened.
Even expired pet medicationscan be quite dangerous, as theyare often avored to make a
yummy treat. If tasty pills orliquids are accidently left wherea pet can get to them, they willeat every last bit, often resulting
in dangerous poisonings. (Of-course, these same pets wonteat the medications when youactually need them to, whichis probably why you have themleftover in the rst place, but thatis another story.)
There are so many poisonsstored in peoples garages that Icannot even begin to list them all,
but keep your pets away as youare cleaning up auto supplies,especially anti-freeze. Even ateaspoon of anti-freeze can fatallypoison an animal, so seal it up wellbefore you dispose of it, and it is
best to take all automobile relateduids to the liquid disposalsection of the landll where theycan be properly disposed of, awayfrom domestic and wild animals.
When cleaning out yourpurse, be especially careful witharticially sweetened candies orgum that may contain xylitol.
This articial sweetener cancause your pets blood sugar todrop to dangerously low levelsand can cause liver damage insusceptible dogs. Even smallamounts of xylitol can beextremely dangerous, so keepand dispose of these items where
your pets cannot get to them.
So, think twice before startingyour spring cleaning while yourpets are around. It is best tosecure them away from the area
youre a cleaning until you arenished. Youll also nd that thework goes much faster without
your furry friends help.If you do suspect that your
pet may have been exposed to
or ingested anything toxic, dontwaste any time. Collect theproduct container! It does littlegood to call your vet and say uffy
just ate a box of ant killer. Weneed to know the actual chemical
and the maximum amount thatyour pet could have eaten. So,keep the label and have it with youwhen you call for advice. It alsohelps to establish your pets ageand weight before you call yourveterinarian or the ASPCA PoisonControl Center (1-888-426-4435).
The ASPCA does charge for thisservice, so have a credit cardhandy. Many poisonings can betreated effectively if caught early,so time is of the essence.
Dr. Saenger started a vetspay-neuter clinic while living inMbabne, Swaziland and has alsolived in Cairo, Egypt and Maribor,Slovenia. As a member of theAmerican Association of FelinePractitioners, she strives to keepBees Ferry on the cutting edge ofveterinary medicine and is oneof the ultrasonographers at BeesFerry. For more information, visitwww.beesferry.com or call 769-6784.
Spring Cleaning Pet SafetyBy Katherine Saenger
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MYSTERY PLANT
Heres a charming little
creepy-crawler. It shows
up just about anywhere in
the eastern USA, quietly creeping
along on a variety of substrates:sand, rock, damp or dry ground,
tree stumps, rotten logs, often
in shady woodlands, where it
boasts bright green leaves, often
streaked or mottled with white.
Its a humble little thing, always
right along the ground.
Flowers? Well, of course.
Its owers are in pairs, and
curiously, the ovaries (at the
base) are fused. The corolla is
almost an inch long, tubular and
white, and rather conspicuous
(and also a bit fragrant, but youll
have to get down on your hands
and knees to nd out). The corollais four-lobed at its apex, and it
bears plenty of soft, wooly hairs
on the inner surface, crowding
for space with the four little
stamens. When the owers are
done, the doubled ovary will swell
into a fruit, and it is a winter-time
treasure to see, bright, shiny red.
These fruits remain on the plant
all winter longand then a new
crop of owers will open in early
summer. At the very top of each
of the coupled fruits, youll seethe remains of the calyx of each of
the two owers, still hanging on.
Each calyx consists of four tiny
sepals, and so the fruit appears
to be a very red berry, topped
with two small crowns. Go ahead
and eat onethey are edible, but
not very tasty.
Now if you go to Japan, you
may see a very similar plant,
hardly distinguishable from the
American version. The Japanese
plant is sometimes considered
merely a different variety of the
same species, but there is still
some controversy as to its trueidentity. This plant has plenty
of other relatives, however.
Botanists classify our Mystery
Plant as a member of the huge
plant family (many thousands
of species) named Rubiaceae (or
madder family). This family is
very widespread in the tropics,
and includes as coffee and
gardenia as members, as well
as many other economically
valuable species.
This plant received its scienticname from Carl Linnaeus, the
Father of plant taxonomy, who
was a botanist (of course!) and
a medical doctor in Sweden. His
most inuential publication is
probably a work called Species
Plantarum, published in 1753,
and which serves as the beginning
of all modern, scientic plant
names. Linnaeus was surely
a geniusand is credited now
with (among other things) the
standardization of TWO words
for each name, thus resulting
in what we call binomials.
Linnaeus, an extremely cleverfellow, was fond of naming plants
after his colleagues, and this is a
good example. In this case, the
recipient of the honor was John
Mitchell, from Virginia (born in
1711), who had proven himself
as an excellent colonial botanist.
The plants genus name is aderivation of Mitchells, and what
a great honor it is. Of course, the
specic epithet (the second part
of the name) suggests humility,
like the plant itself.
Vivat Linnaeus! (Long live
Linnaeus!).
John Nelson is the curator of
the 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 identifcations. For more
information, visit herbarium.org or
call 803-777-8196.
Creepy Crawly MysteryBY JOHN NELSON
Answer:"Partridgeberry,""Deerberry,"Mitchellarepens
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fi nanci al focus
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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For the rst time since 2008,contribution limits have risen forone of the most popular retirement
savings vehicles available: the IRA. Thismeans youve got a greater opportunity
to put more money away for your goldenyears.
Effective January 1, you can now put inup to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) toa traditional or Roth IRA when you make
your 2013 contribution. And if youre 50 orolder, you can put in an additional $1,000above the new contribution limit.
Over time, the extra sums from thehigher contribution limits can add up.Consider this example: If you put in$5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and
you earned a hypothetical 7% per year, youdwind up with slightly over $505,000. But if
you contributed $5,500 per year for thosesame 30 years, and earned that same 7%per year, youd accumulate almost $556,000
about $51,000 more than with the lowercontribution limit.
Keep in mind that if you have invested theabove amounts in a traditional, tax-deferredIRA, youll be taxed on your withdrawals at
your ordinary income tax rate. With a RothIRA, your contributions are made with after-tax funds, but your withdrawals have thepotential to be tax-free provided youvehad your account at least ve years and dontstart taking withdrawals until youre 59.(Not everyone is eligible to contribute to aRoth IRA, as income limits apply.)
If you have an IRA, you already know itsadvantages. If you arent investing in an IRA,
you should be aware of these key benets: Tax-deferredgrowth. A traditional IRA
can provide tax-deferred growth whilea Roth IRA can potentially grow tax-free, provided you meet the conditionsdescribed above. To get a sense of justhow valuable these tax advantages are,
consider this example: If you put in$5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum)for 30 years to a hypothetical investmentthat earned 7% a year, but on which
you paid taxes every year (at the 25%tax bracket), youd end up with slightlymore than $401,000 about $155,000less than what youd accumulate inan IRA. As mentioned above, you willeventually have to pay taxes on yourtraditional IRAwithdrawals,but by thetime you do,
you might be
in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore,depending on your income level, someof your contributions to a traditionalIRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRAcontributions are not deductible.)
Variety of investment options. Youcan invest your funds within your IRAin many types of investments such asstocks, bonds, certicates of deposit(CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and soon. In fact, within your IRA, you cancreate a mix of investments that aresuitable for your risk tolerance, timehorizon and long-term goals. Of course,investing always carries some risks,including loss of principal, but therisk of not investing may be greater, interms of not having enough assets forretirement.
Heres one more point to keep in mind:The earlier in the year you max out on yourIRA contributions, the more time youll give
your account to potentially grow. By reachingthe new, higher contribution limits, and byfully funding your IRA as early in each yearas possible, you can help yourself take fulladvantage of this powerful retirement savingstool.
This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor.
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Computer Corner
J ava, J ava, J ava..What is it?By BoB Hooper aka rent a BoB
As many have heard, Java
has been found to be the
culprit for many viruses(malware) that were installed
using a aw in the software. So
what the heck is Java? Google it
and you get all kinds of answers
but the easiest answer is that it's
a programming language that
is hardware independent and
supports graphics. So what did I
just say? Okay, it something that
runs on websites to help with
graphics and does not care what
kind of computer you used to get
to the website. It can be a smart
phone, tablet (Mac or Android)
windows based laptop/desktop
or Mac product. The problemwith the program goes back years
some say, while Oracle (who
owns Java) just says it's xed the
problem and everything is ne.
I am inclined to remove the
software and only install the
latest product if I go to a website
that requires it. Most Realtors
will need Java as well as other
businesses, but the general public
may nd it's not needed. There
are "plug-ins" for both Internet
Explorer and Firefox
that need to be
disabled as well.
If you Googledisabling Java
you will see
all kinds
of helpful
hints, or
you can call
a professional
which will disable
Java and do a check
of you computer
to see if anything
bad is running. There are
some viruses that run the
background and seemingly
do nothing but in fact are
using your computer's
hard drive as a
storage place and
can go on the
internet without
your knowledge
or permission.
A check of you
computer is
always a
good idea
at least
every six
months.
One of
the more
hideous
hidden viruses is the one that
uses your computer to access the
internet, act as storage for pornand allow people to download
the stuff from your hard drive.
This is called making your
computer a bot or zombie and
a