island eye news - april 13, 2012

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April 13, 2012Volume 7 Issue 24 FREE

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If you happened to look up

at the Sullivans Island water

tower in the past couple of

weeks, you probably noticed

some unusual activity going on.

Following an annual inspection

from Utility Services, Inc, it was

determined that the water tower

was in need of a new coat of paint.

About every ve to seven years,

the tower needs some repairs and

a paint job, said Greg Gress,

manager of the Sullivans Island

Water and Sewer department.The last repainting of the tower

was conducted in 2004, and the

new application of sky blue paint

was scheduled to be completed by

the end of April.

Work, however, has been

temporarily halted as one of the

workers was recently attacked by

a Red-tailed Hawk. "I'm told he's

okay, but Utility Services, Inc. is

not allowing their workers on the

tower until the hawk goes away,"

said Gress. Utility Services has

contacted Jim Elliot with the

Center for the Birds of Prey to

see what can be done in order tocomplete the water tower painting.

In the meantime, residents will be

seeing the tank in its unnished

condition for a little while longer.

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Isle of Palms police and re departments

are preparing to mobilize their

localized dispatch operations before

merging next year into a new countywide

call system.

The citys re department this month

will receive from the county eight

mobile data terminals, or heavy-dutylaptops for vehicles, alongside software

programs designed to accelerate on-the-

go dispatching. The police department,

already using the mobile devices, also

will receive additional software to smooth

out reporting procedures.

The computers will reduce back-and-

forth dispatching calls, says Isle of Palms

Fire Chief Ann Graham.

I think its going to be a very useful

tool, predicts Chief Graham, whose

department, among other public safety

departments countywide, has attended

over the past months county-organized

preparatory classes on how to operate the

new systems. It will really cut down ourradio trafc signicantly.

Isle of Palms Police Chief Tom

Buckhannon says the new software,

which will keep dispatchers abreast

of incidents by regularly storing and

transmitting reports and patrol locations,

will open up silent dispatching to the

police force.

It looks like this will be more efcient

to use, says Chief Buckhannon, citing

recommendations from police chiefs in

other jurisdictions who use the patrolling

software. Being linked into the system,

youre getting more info and youre not

tying up the dispatcher on the other

end of the phone. To me, thats a huge

benet.The Port of Charleston last year

received a federal security grant to expand

municipalities dispatch capabilities - a

part of the countys continued plan to

Dispatch SystemsBY JACOB FLANNICK

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CIVIC

SIEScontinues on page 3

At the Sullivans Island TownCouncil Meeting on March20, Council members took

the time to systematically addressa number of concerns that islandresidents have expressed aboutthe developing design of the newSullivans Island ElementarySchool (SIES). While there hasbeen extensive coverage of theissue of school size in areanewspapers and on local TV,there has been little coverage ofother design issues of interest toisland residents.

What is the impact of a 500student school on communityutilities?

The Town hired HDR, anengineering frm, to evaluate thehydraulics the water ow andpressure through the watermain that will supply the newschool. HDR found no problemwith meeting the requirementsfor the larger school, but didrecommend that the old waterpipes be replaced (along Station20 between Middle Street and Ion

Ave and along Ion Ave betweenStation 20 and Station 22) toavoid problems with red waterthat can occur when water owis increased through old cast-ironpipes. According to Greg Gress,general manager of the Water andSewer Department, the Town hasbeen systematically replacing allthe old water pipes on Sullivans

Island and will move these pipesto the top of the replacement list.

The sewer pipes will be replacedat the same time and the work willbe coordinated with CharlestonCounty School Districts planneddemolition of the old schoolto minimize inconvenience toresidents in the area.

Gress also pointed out that

water use on the island, includingby the students at the old school,averaged 230,000 gallons perday (gpd) and an additional 100students at the new school (eachusing 15 gpd) will add less than1% (1500 gpd) to island waterusage. The island has 740,000gpd available through its contractwith Charleston Public Works(CPW). The island sewer systemaveraged 477,000 gpd and caneasily process the additional 1500gpd from 100 additional students(an increase of less than one-thirdof 1 percent). Charleston CountySchool District will pay for waterand sewer services just like anyother resident or business.

What are the plans for stormwater management?

This concern has been raisedby residents who rememberwhen SCE&Gs Sand Dunes Clubexpelled storm water into theaccreted land (Town property) andcaused swampy front yards for

The open area behind the school will be congured as two separate play areas, one for

younger children (center) and the other for older grades (far right), according to cur rent

best practice.

A Citizens PerspectiveT O W N C O U N C I L A D D R E S S E S S I E S C O N C E R N S

BY SUSAN MIDDAUGH


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Isle of Palms886-6428www.iop.net

Tuesday, April 17

Ways and Means Committee5:45a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, April 18

Muncipal Court8:30a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, April 24

City Council Meeting7p.m.

1207 Palm Boulevard

Sullivan's Island883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Friday, April 13

Committee to StreamlineStanding Committees ofCouncil8:30a.m.2050-B Middle Street

Council Budget Workshop10a.m.2050-B Middle Street

Tuesday, April 17

Regular Council Meeting

6p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Wednesday, April 18

DRB Meeting6p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Monday-Wednesday, April 29-25

Jury Trials7p.m.Island Club

Wednesday, April 18

Tree Commission7p.m.2050-B Middle Street

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SIEScontinues from page 2

adjacent homeowners. Councilmember Mike Perkis stated thatthe Charleston County SchoolDistrict initially asked permissionto place a retention pond outsideof the school lease area andthe Council soundly vetoedthis option. According to JerryEnglish, the architect for the

school, the soil percolation testsindicate excellent absorption ofrain water by the sandy soil of theschool site. Accordingly, the planis to manage storm water run-offusing a combination of permeablepavement in parking areas andlandscaped rain gardens. Raingardens are strategically locatedareas that are planted withdrought-resistant plants anddesigned to absorb rain run-off. One likely location is in thecenter of the bus turn-aroundarea. Moultrie Middle Schoolhas a successful and scenic raingarden located between their

parking lot and school building.All plans for storm watermanagement have to be approvedby Charleston County, the SouthCarolina Department of Healthand Environmental Control andthe Ofce of Ocean and CoastalResource Management.

What does SCDOT say aboutincreased trafc with the newschool?

South Carolina Departmentof Transportation (SCDOT)engineers reviewed the SIES plansfor trafc ow and consideredthe trafc implications of 100

additional students. SCDOTconcluded that no further studies,such as trafc counts, wererequired. DOT did plan right-of-way improvements (removal orrelocation of several trees) for theintersection of Atlantic Ave. andStation 21 to increase visibilityand clearance for turning schoolbuses.

Will there be adequate spacefor playgrounds?

The new SIES will cover agreater percentage of the schoolsite than the old school and thereis concern that there will not beenough playground space. Theplay space is not necessarilyless, taking into considerationthe areas available for studentactivities beneath the building.

For example, there will be a nicelyshaded tricycle track beneath thekindergarten classrooms. Theopen area behind the school willbe congured as two separateplay areas, one for youngerchildren (center) and the other forolder grades (far right), accordingto current best practice.

A related play issue is that theschools round support columns(underneath the school) werechanged to square columnsfor esthetic reasons. This ledto a concern that the cornersof square columns could be ahazard for playing children. Agood compromise has beenreached, thanks to a suggestionby island resident Wayne Stelljes

and Council member HartleyCooper. The rst row of columns,along the front of the school thepublic face will be the estheticsquare columns. The rest will beround, with the advantages ofbeing less expensive, more windresistant, and safer for mobilechildren.

Letter to the Editor...

Alice In Sullivans Land

Dear Editor,

I couldnt help but think

of my favorite book, Alice in

Wonderland, when reading

Jacob Flannicks piece in

your last edition, Sullivans

Island Votes Down Lawsuit.

It wasnt Flannicks sound

reporting that made me

recall this famous novel;

it was some of the unreal,

rather bizarre, notions

offered by Town Councilman

Jerry Kaynard regarding the

proposed SI mega-school and

the referendum that made

me think I had slid down therabbit hole.

First, the fact is the

proposed mega-school is

a 500 student school; not

the for (approximately) 420

students as Kaynard stated.

And, the mega-school will

have 500 students. The School

District has ensured that

by designating it a magnet

school with plans to bring

in countywide students to

ll the seats. This is despite

the fact there are over 200

empty seats at two close-by

elementary schools.

Second, State law does not

only require municipalities

to consider referendum

requests as Mr. Kaynard

stated. The wording in State

law leaves no room for leeway

and is very specic with the

term shall, made very clear,

and its not shall consider!

One can torture the wording

of State Code Section 5-17-

30 any way one wants, but

only in Wonderland wouldthe provisions of this law

be determined as merely

something for Council to

consider.

We continue our trip

through Wonderland with

the Towns initial rejection of

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the referendum on the groundsit is a zoning issue. Oddly,Council themselves ensured itwas not a zoning issue by takingsteps to handle the thorny issueby using a contract-lease for theproperty. This approach had

the advantage of expediency,but also of avoiding those pesky

Town Boards and Commissionsthat could be troublesome.Of course, those proceedingswould be open to the public.Instead, Council decided theycould give the School Boardwhat they wanted by a contract-lease procedure with the addedbonus of being able to deliberatebehind closed doors in ExecutiveSession since it was contractualin nature.

So now, Council wouldseemingly have us believe we

cannot have a referendum

since the lease-contract cannotbe broken. There doesnt evenappear to be any chagrin overthe fact Council was presented acertied petition for referendum

BEFORE they approved thecontract-lease.

Alice, welcome to SullivansLand where 500 means 420;

shall means consider; and,zoning means contract-lease,except when it doesnt. Termslike neighborhood compatibility;residential atmosphere; mass,scale, proportionality, sooften used on this island,mean nothing. And, sadly, theabsolute right to petition for areferendum is at the discretionof the Town Council, the actionsof which you are petitioning inthe rst place.

John WinchesterBrooks St, Sullivans Island

Lettercontinues from page 3

D

uring the March meeting of the Isle of Palms City Council,resident Diane Oltorik was happy to announce that theIsle of Palms Loan Closet is now ofcially open.

The Loan Closet is now fully supplied and in operation, saidOltorik, who thanked Fire Chief Ann Graham for generouslydonating the 40 x 60 inch space at the Public Safety buildingwhere the 12 medical assistance devices are stored.

While the Loan Closet currently contains crutches, wheelchairs,potty chairs, and walkers, Oltorik noted that she is still lookingfor a clean and functional walker with a seat.

This has been a long journey since last July and Im pleasedto report that its open. Thank you so much for your support,said Oltorik.

The IOP Loan Closet is available to residents and visitors alike,

and items may be borrowed by calling Diane Oltorik at 342-1401.

IOP Loan ClosetOfcially Open

create a nexus of call systems,says Jim Lake, director of thecountys Consolidated 911 Centerin North Charleston.

It will allow agencies to sharedata across the board, Lakesays. Well be able to nd them

on the maps, and well be able tosend someone out much quicker

to them.For the county, it makes the

dispatch system more efcient,

he adds. And its in sharingthat data and info that makesus stronger in our public safetyefforts.

Both Isle of Palms re and

police departments, among othercounty recipients obligated to paya 25 percent share of the grant,allotted a combined $20,000 ofthe 2011-2012 budget to offsetcounty expenses toward installingthe systems, according to Lake.Contributions, he says, will defray

roughly $250,000 allocated bythe county for software licensingand computer programming,among other applications.

The police department, inorder to pay the share, tappedinto funds set aside annually toreplace squad car computers,according to Chief Buckhannon.

City Councilman Marty Bettelli,chairman of the Public SafetyCommittee, says the City alwaysis willing to strike cost-effectivedeals to expand its public safetyservices.

Anytime we can get matchingfunds and the equipment that weneed, he says, were going totake advantage of it.

The mobile systems should turnup in city police and re vehicles

by October, after county ofcials

wrap up software licensing andlegal requirements, says Lake.

Chief Graham says her crewwill learn gradually to harnessthe system. But the rovingdevices, she predicts, eventuallywill speed up the tempo of policeand re response times.

Were going to ease into em,

she says. Its going to be a long-term benet.

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The Gibbes Museum ofArt announces an Artof Healing themed

Community Day on Saturday,

April 21, with complimentaryadmission and free activities from10 a.m. 1 p.m. CommunityDays, sponsored by Roper St.Francis Healthcare, are heldquarterly to offer visitors theopportunity to experience theGibbes dynamic programmingfree of charge. This CommunityDay will be focused on the healingpowers of art, and children canparticipate in a variety of art

and health-related activitiesincluding the creation of get wellcards. Musical performanceswill include Blessed Sacrament

School in the Rotunda at 10:30a.m. and Old Fashioned Notionsat 12 noon on the front steps.

Visitors can enjoy the fnal

weekend of the special exhibitions

The Art of Alfred Hutty: Woodstock

to Charleston in the Main Gallery

and Jill Hooper: Contemporary

Realist in the Rotunda Galleries.

Both special exhibitions are on

view through Sunday, April 22.

Community Day

at the GibbesBY GIBBES, ETC.

BornNov. 11to a lab

mix mommaand a travelingsalesman withquestionablelineage, RedCormack - formerly named Del Rio at Pet Helpers - is still trying togure out which kibble he wants to stick with but is currently enjoying

Eagle Packs puppy food. His favorite treat is an old pair of ip ops

or anything left unattended on my coffee table. He also prefers pigsears and Milk Bones. Obviously hes an avid sherman, but he also

enjoys lazy afternoons at the dog park on IOP with all his lady friends.

Do you have a Lucky Dog? If so, send a little info about him

or her along with a favorite photo to [email protected].

PHOTO BY RAY BRUCE


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Its not just our

imagination thatspring has come

a month early thisyear. The watertemperature inCharleston Harboris at temperaturesusually recordedat the end of April.

The Turtle Team received thefollowing communication from theDepartment of Natural Resourcesregarding water temperaturesand the potential for early turtlenests:

According to the Customs

House monitoring station, watertemperature [in CharlestonHarbor] hit 20C (68F) on March23, went down some, and isnow back at 20.1C. Harbortemperature historically reaches20.0C on about April 24, sowe seem to be about 26 daysor more ahead of schedule unprecedented in my experience.We heard a Cobia was caught

yesterday. I expect turtles are inthe coastal waters and shrimp/crabs/horseshoe crabs, etc. willbe spawning early. The peelercrab shery has already gotten

started.Some of our spring birds on

Dewees Island are returning.

Purple Martins have beenvisiting the mansion at the ferrydock, robins were carousing onOld House Lane, and a Black-Necked Stilt was seen in theimpoundment. In addition, ourmosquitoes managed to survivethe winter and have made theirpresence known.

PHOTO BY JAMIE ROOD

Shell ShockedH I G H E R T H A N AV E R A G E W A T E R T E M P S

M A Y B R I N G E A R L I E R T U R T L E N E S T S

BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD Members of the Charlestoncommunity will cometogether on April 14 for

the third annual Run for Adela5K Race, hosted by family andfriends of Adela Cook. Proceedsfrom the race will be donated toCamp Happy Days, a year roundprogram for kids with cancer,specically to fund the Adelas

Annual Extreme Teen WaterWeekend.

This 5K foot race is held inmemory of Adela Holmes Cook, aBishop England senior who passedaway in 2009 in an accident inthe Bahamas. Over 800 runnersparticipated in the 2011 event,raising over $40,000 for CampHappy Days. Adela was an avidrunner and true Lowcountry

girl, who could always be foundenjoying the beach, playing onthe boat, or going for a run in hercherished hometown. She waslooking forward to attending theUniversity of South Carolina, hernumber one choice.

This is the one and only ofcial

5K race ever to be held on thebeach at Sullivans Island. All

events will begin at 8:30 a.m. atStation 16. Prizes will be given tothe top runners in each age group,male and female. Participants canregister online at www.active.comkeyword: Adela. Registration is $30.

For more information, contact

Dicksie Johnson at 442-1022 or

email [email protected].

3rd Annual

Run for AdelaBY DICKSIE JOHNSON

PHOTO PROVIDED BY RUN FOR ADELA


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DAILY

Icant in good conscience

build a house that isnt

green, says Steven

Kendrick, Sullivans Island

resident and owner of Structures

Building Company.Ever since he rst learned

about Building Science the early

name for eco-friendly building

Kendrick has never been able

to build anything less than an

energy efcient, durable, tight

home with excellent air quality.

Once you learn theres a better

way to build something, you cant

build it any other way, he says.

And with this philosophy, he

founded his company in 1999.

Starting with the I'On subdivision

in Mount Pleasant, Kendricks

company, Structures Building

Company, began constructinghomes based on the overarching

concept of creating a tight house

envelope.

With a lot of homes, moisture

management is a big issue. Cold

air ducts condensate in hot,

humid crawlspaces creating

damp environments both below

a building and in the attic.

Additionally, moisture can nd

its way behind siding and if

space hasnt been created for the

moisture to escape, it can collect

there and cause mold, mildewand rot. Adhering to Building

Science principles, Kendrick

designs homes that seal the

crawlspaces and attic, as well

as allow for a physical drainage

plan behind siding. Roof lines are

sealed with spray foam insulation

in such a way that allows owners

to downsize their air conditioning

units a benet which not only

costs less and saves energy, but

also affords owners with a fully

functional crawlspace and attic.

Because of the tight construction

and insulation, however, the

homes cant just breathethrough cracks and crevices.

Instead, Kendricks homes

are outtted with mechanical

ventilation that brings fresh air

in from outdoors, dehumidies it,

and then circulates it throughout

the home.

Other items that Kendrick

considers a standard in all of his

homes are tankless water heaters

and energy-efcient windows and

doors, as well as high efciency

air conditioning systems. On

request, he also installs low owwater xtures and energy efcient

lighting, as well as connections

that allow for easy solar power

installation later on.

The durability aspect of

Building Science is really

important to me and to me, it all

falls under green, says Kendrick.

Structures Building Company

is currently working on a major

renovation on the Front Beach on

Isle of Palms, as well as building

new homes in Mount Pleasants

Old Village, I'On, and Daniel

Island.

For more information about

Structures Building Company and

what options are available both in

construction and renovation, visit

www.structures.net or call 856-6901.

Structures Building Company is

located at 1415 Stuart Engals

Blvd., Mount Pleasant.

Build it Right, Build it GreenBY KRISTIN HACKLER

Structures Building Company founder

Steven Kendrick


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Our pets love us unconditionally, so let's give back to our bestfriends by bringing them out to experience a day of fun! Petsand their owners are invited to join Charleston County Park

and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) for a weekend of exhibits,demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston's

premier pet festival, Pet Fest, Saturday and Sunday, April 14 andApril 15, at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park.Pet Fest provides an opportunity for local pet organizations and

businesses to showcase their causes, products and services in a fun,pet-friendly environment. Plus, pets and their people are invited tomeet CCPRC's new Top Dog Mascot, who will be ofcially introducedon stage Saturday.

2011 CCPRC Top Dog Mascot Dusty and Vice Mascot Calhounwill pass on the honor to the new 2012 Top Dog, Jax, and the 2012Vice Top Dog, Winston. Jax, a rescued chocolate Lab, has an amazingsurvival story that many members of the Lowcountry community arefamiliar with. Last summer, Jax was injured severely after being hitby a car and left for dead on Johns Island. After an intense seven-hour surgery (donated by Dr. Merrill Irvin of West Ashley VeterinaryClinic) and a long search for his owner, sweet and gentle Jax was putup for adoption by the Charleston Animal Society. He was eventuallyadopted by new owners and underwent intense physical therapy to

be able to walk on his shattered leg and hip again. This past winter,Jax had recovered enough to visit James Island County Park with hisnew owners to play and socialize. And Winston, an English Bulldog,is an incredibly friendly, outgoing character of a canine that can makeanyone laugh. Join us as we crown Jax and Winston as CCPRC's2012 dog mascots.

Admission to the festival is $5 per day. The rst 500 visiting dogseach day will get treats at the gate. Parking is limited. Children 12and under, Gold Pass Holders, and leashed pets are free. For moreinformation, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com/petfest.

Meet Top Dogs at Pet Fest 2012P A L ME TTO I S L A NDS CO UNT Y P A RK A P RI L 1 4 -1 5

PROVIDED BY CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Charles Pinckney NationalHistoric Site presentsColonial Day from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 20, andNational Junior Ranger Day onSaturday, April 21, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Held during NationalPark Week, these free eventscelebrate both outdoor activitiesand American heritage.

Colonial Day features craftsmenin period dress demonstratingrice pounding, indigo dyeing, ironsmithing, and brick masonry. TheCarolina Ladies Aide Society willdemonstrate domestic arts suchas spinning, weaving, and quilting. Visitors can participate in a game ofhistoric cricket. Also included are musket drills, sweetgrass basket sewing,African drumming, Gullah story-telling, and dramatic presentations onEliza Lucas Pinckney and Founding Father Charles Pinckney.

Junior Ranger Day is focused on childrens activities whereyoungsters can learn about colonial times, enjoy the outdoors andearn a special Junior Ranger badge. Activity stations include historiccricket, lawn hoops, nature-trail bingo, dyeing handkerchiefs withindigo, dress-up chests, and other period games.

All programs are free and the park charges no admission. For moreinformation, call 881-5516 or visit us on the web at www.nps.gov/chpi. Large groups should please call ahead for reservations. CharlesPinckney National Historic Site is located at 1254 Long Point Road inMount Pleasant.

PHOTO BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

A colonial recreationist demonstrates how

to spin clean wool into yarn.

Going ColonialCHARLES PINCKNEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

PRESENTS COLONIAL DAY AND JUNIOR RANGER DAY

BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE


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PETS

Earth Day is upon us andrecycling is at the forefrontof conversation. I am happy

to announce that Bees FerryVeterinary Hospital has begun a

robust recycling program. It tooka while for Charleston County toinclude our street on their pick-up route, but now that they do,we are taking full advantage.We are also applying for BicycleFriendly Business status from theLeague of American Bicyclists.

The Bicycle Friendly Businessprogram recognizes employersefforts to encourage a more bicyclefriendly atmosphere for employeesand customers, even if they arefour legged.

I was feeling pretty good aboutBees Ferrys efforts to help protectour environment until I was

reminded by authors Robert andBrenda Vale that my very patientscan be bad for the environment.In their book Time to Eat the Dog?The Real Guide to SustainableLiving, the Vales suggest that ourcarnivorous pets soil our watersupply, use tons of plastics thatend up in landlls, and our petsmeat-based diet requires a lot of

land to provide their foods.So what can we do to help

reduce our pets carbon paw print?First and foremost, adopt a needypet. In other words, get a recycleddog! This doesnt mean you canthave the breed of your dreams, it

just means you have to search alittle bit longer to nd your perfect

match.Next, be sure to have your pet

spayed or neutered. Unwantedpuppies and kittens burden oursociety and the environment bytheir sheer numbers.

And then there is theinconvenient truth that dogs andcats poop, and their excrementis not good for our soil or watersupply. Thus, we need to pickup our dogs feces. I use thenewspaper bags for this purpose,but if you dont use recycledplastic bags to pick up poop,Id recommend that you buy

biodegradable bags.Now to the subject of what tofeed your pet. Although there aresome fairly balanced vegetarianpet foods out there, as aveterinarian, I do not recommendvegetarian diets. Instead ofasking your carnivorous pet togo vegetarian, it might be betterto use organic foods. There areplenty on the market now. Keepin mind that packaging is a hugestress on our landlls. Try to buyfoods in bulk and store them in

your own re-usable Tupperwarecontainers to keep them fresh.

You also can make your dogsfood with fresh organic products.Ask your veterinarian for help

with a recipe if you choose todo this. Make sure the mixtureis balanced with the propervitamins and minerals. Poultryand rabbit farming have a lowerenvironmental impact than beef,so chicken or rabbit diets are alittle greener than beef or porkbased foods. You can denitelymake your own pet treats. Funrecipes abound on the internet.

Those plastic toys, litter boxes,and brushes all end up in ourlandlls. Try to buy sustainabletoys like Loofah pet toys by OliveGreen Dog Company or CosmosBalls by Orbee-Tuff.

We all want to keep our lawnand gardens free from chemicals,insecticides, herbicides, andpesticides. You can help withthis effort by keeping your peton a veterinary approved eaprevention year around. This canhelp you avoid the need for strongchemicals in the house and the

yard.There are literally hundreds of

ways you can turn your pet green.There is a great blog out therecalled raiseagreendog.com thatcan help you come up with freshnew ways to own a dog withoutoverly stressing the environment.

Katherine A. Saenger, DVM isone of ve veterinarians at BeesFerry Veterinary Hospital, anAAHA certied practice located at3422 Shelby Ray Court in WestAshley, Charleston. For moreinformation, visit www.bfvh.net orcall 769-6784.

Leave a Green Paw PrintBY DR. KATHERINE A. SAENGER


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This Sunday, April 22, dont

miss out on a chance to

hear two time Grammy

nominee Tim Reynolds and his

electric funk trio, TR3, at the

Windjammer on the Isle of Palms.

With a musical career

spanning more than thirty-ve

years, guitarist, sonic innovator,

and two time Grammy nominee

Tim Reynolds is known for his

masterful command of melody and

timing and for his uncanny ability

to improvise on any instrument

he touches. Having explored most

musical styles, from rock, jazz

and blues to classical and reggae,

Reynolds wide-ranging musical

versatility is evident each time he

picks up his electric or acoustic

guitar. Technically brilliant, yet

emotionally honest, Reynolds

music is inspired and authentic.

It was in the mid 1980s

in Charlottesville, VA,

when Reynolds founded his

breakthrough electric power trio,

TR3 (Tim Reynolds Trio), known

for their fusion of funk, rock, and

jazz. He toured with TR3 duringthe 1980s and 1990s, using a

rotating cast of musicians. It

was at this time he befriended

Dave Matthews and their ongoing

musical collaboration began.

Tim eventually decided to

relocate to Santa Fe, NM,

and pursue a solo career. His

musical progression continued

throughout his many years on

the road as a solo guitar wizard,

playing for packed houses and to

crowds who quickly determined

that Reynolds is one of the

most talented and thoughtful

musicians on the circuit today.

After a number of years in New

Mexico, Reynolds relocated to the

Outer Banks of North Carolina in

2007.

After a chance meeting with two

talented musicians, bass player

Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan

Martier, a few rehearsals later

and several stealth appearances

throughout North Carolina,

Reynolds decided to resurrect

the electric TR3 and theyve been

touring ever since. TR3 released

their rst double live CD, From

SPACE and Beyond in June

2011. In 2009, their rst studio

CD Radiance was nominated

for Home Grown Music Networks

Album of the Year. Electric, funky,

operatic, edgytheir show is a

mix of updated Reynolds classics

to wild covers of everything from

James Brown, Led Zeppelin, King

Crimson and Focus to TR3s

ever-evolving catalogue of newmaterial.

TR3 will play at theWindjammer, 1008 OceanBoulevard, on Sunday, April 22.Doors open at 8 p.m. and showstarts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15and the show is open to ages 21+.For more information, visit www.the-windjammer.com or call 886-8948. For more information aboutTR3, visit www.timreynolds.com.

MUSIC

Windjammer Welcomes

the FunkT I M R E Y N O L D S T R I O ( T R 3 ) T O P L A Y AT

T H E W I N D J A M M E R A P R I L 2 2

PROVIDED

PHOTO BY CHRIS BICKFORD


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It can never be said thatSullivans Island lacks intalented residents, and this

Thursday, April 26, the public is

welcome to view the exceptionalwork of island artists Anne DarbyParker, Lynne Hamontree, SusieCallahan, and Everett White atthe Charleston Artist Collectivespring show.

While the Collective ismainly based online, founderAllison Williamson holds showsperiodically throughout theCharleston area. This show willtake place at the Footlight Playersbuilding, located at 20 QueenStreet in downtown Charleston,and works will follow the showstheme of Local Color.

We are committed to makingart a part of daily life and to be

a catalyst for greater collection,exhibition, and appreciation oforiginal art, says Williamson.

Started in August of 2010,the Charleston Artists Collectiveis an online gallery where localartists can grow their potentialwhile offering collectors accessto original, affordable art. Thewebsite features new themedcollections every month andfteen percent of monthly sales are

donated to local area non-prots.Since opening, the Collectivehas supported organizationssuch as the Carolina Youth

Development Center, OperationHome, Lowcountry OrphanRelief, Lowcountry Open Land

Trust, Share our Suzy, CampHappy Days, Rural Missions, andCarolina Studios, among others.Charities are changed on a bi-monthly basis and to date, theCollective has raised more than$20,000 for local charities.

Along with Sullivans Islandartists, the show will also featureworks by Mary Hoffman, AnnKeane, Dee Schenck Rhodes,Zach Collins, and Whitney Kreb.

The Collective Artists will bepresent during the show, andattendees will be able to meet

and chat with them about theirworks.

To learn more about theCharleston Artists Collective andto view the works for sale, visitwww.charelstonartistcollective.org. A tally of the amount raisedfor this months charity appears inthe top corner of the site. Pleasenote that all paintings are soldunframed.

Giving BackC H A R L E S T O N A R T I S T C O L L E C T I V E S H O W

F E A T U R E S F O U R I S L A N D R E S I D E N T S

Growing Art and

Boathouse III by Susie Callahan

Fish Style Life by Lynne Hamontree


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April 2April 13 Island Eye Calendarriday, april 13harleston Horticultural Society

esents Plantasiaiday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. andturday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.ragg Square, 342 Meetingreet. For more info, call9-9922 or visit www.arlestonhorticulturalsociety.org.

OSU Training at IOP Rec Centernhance endurance andrengthen your body through ariety of challenging and excitingoves. Classes led by Jeromyller. 10:30 11:30am, everyed. & Fri. $64/$69. $10 walk in.#24 28th Ave. For more info,ll 886-8294 or visit www.iop.net.

aturday, april 14

orth Charleston Earthay Festival

to 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park one former Naval Base in Northharleston. For more info, visitcycle.charlestoncounty.org or call0-7111.

3rd Annual Run for AdelaJoin in this family-friendly 5K onSullivans Island beach startingat Station 16. Race begins at 8:30a.m. Tickets: $30. To register, visitwww.active.com. For more info,visit www.run4adela.com.

Our Gang Comedy FestivalRated: G, 59 minutes. 10:30 a.m.Open to all ages. Edgar Allan PoeLibrary, 1921 Ion Ave., SullivansIsland. For more info, call at 883-3914.

CSO presents: The Music of

John Williams7:30 p.m. at the GaillardAuditorium, 77 Calhoun Street.Tickets: start at $25. Order atwww.CharlestonSymphony.org, bycalling 723-7528, or at the GaillardAuditorium Box Ofce.

Pet Fest at Palmetto IslandsCounty Park11 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday &Sunday. For more info, visit www.ccprc.com/petfest. Admission: $5

(ages 13 & up). Free for ages 12and under, Gold Pass Holders, andpets.

Sunday, april 15

Capers Island EcoRunIsle of Palms Marina at 80 41stAve. 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. $45 toregister. Active.com or register oremail [email protected] more info.

CSO Chamber Music: Flute,Oboe, & Strings

4 p.m., Presbyterian Church,302 Hibben St., Mt. Pleasant.Tickets: $15/$10 Students andmay be purchased at www.CharlestonSymphony.org, bycalling 723-7528, or at the doorone hour prior to the show.

CSO Brass Quintet Plays Blues,Dixieland, & Spirituals4 p.m. St. Benedict Catholic

Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail,Mt. Pleasant. Tickets: $15/$10Students and may be purchased atwww.CharlestonSymphony.org, bycalling 723-7528, or at the doorone hour prior to the show.

Monday, april 16

Family story time at PoeLibrary with Ms. PattiReading begins at 11 a.m. Arts &Crafts after story time with Mac.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 IonAve., Sullivans Island. For moreinfo, call at 883-3914.

tueSday, april 17

Charleston Academy ofMusic at MUSCFeaturing young musicians fromCAM including the KidzymphonyOrchestra. Starting at 12:15 atthe Hollings Cancer Center, 86Jonathan Lucas Street, downtownCharleston. For more info, visitwww.charlestonmusic.org, [email protected], or call 805-7794.

Family story time at PoeLibrary with MacReading begins at 10:30 a.m. Arts& Crafts after story time. EdgarAllan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,Sullivans Island. For more info,call at 883-3914.

WedneSday, april 18

BOSU Training at IOP Rec CenterSee Friday, April 13.

Wild Dunes Swim Teamregistration

6 8 p.m. at the Windjammer, Isleof Palms. Practice begins May 7at the Wild Dunes pool. For moreinfo, visit www.wilddunesdolphins.com.

thurSday, april 19Music at Home Team: Give

Thanks Band and Father DaleDrop by Home Team Barbequeevery Thursday for live music

9 p.m. to midnight. $5 cover.For more info, visit www.hometeambbq.com or call 883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.

Gibbes on the Street:Renovation Celebration8 10:30 p.m. Meeting Streetbetween Cumberland and Queen,downtown. Tickets: $100 formuseum members and $135 fornon-members. Purchase at www.gibbesmuseum.org/events or call722-2706 x22.

Popcorn Theater at Poe:The Big YearRated: PG, 100 minutes. 4:30 p.m.Open to all ages. Edgar Allan PoeLibrary, 1921 I'on Ave., Sullivan'sIsland. For more info, call at 883-3914.

Isle of Palms Garden ClubJames Parker, owner of PleasantLandscape, will be discussinglandscaping with native plants.Social begins at 6:30 p.m. and themeeting begins at 7 p.m. For more

info, call Janice Ashley at 882-9016. Exchange Club, 202 PalmBlvd.Friday, april 20

Colonial Day at CharlesPinckney National Historic SiteFeaturing craftsmen in perioddress demonstrating rice-pounding, indigo dying, ironsmithing and brick masonry, aswell as spinning, weaving, andquilting. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. For moreinfo, call 881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.

22nd Annual East Coast Canoe& Kayak FestivalThis April 20 to 22, enjoy thehistory, fun, and technique ofcanoeing, kayaking and Stand UpPaddleboarding (SUP) at JamesIsland County Park. 871 RiverlandDrive. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit our website at www.ccprc.com/ecckf.

BOSU Training at IOP Rec CenterSee Friday, April 13.

Saturday, april 21

Community Day at the GibbesFree from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 135Meeting Street. For more info, visitwww.gibbesmuseum.org.

Beach Lovers Book Club at the PoeJoin our monthly book club ofmen and women to express youropinion on this thought provokingnovel Let the Great World Spin byColum McCann. 10:30 a.m. EdgarAllan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,Sullivans Island. For more info,call at 883-3914.

Junior Ranger Day at CharlesPinckney National Historic SiteFocusing on childrens activitiescentered around learning aboutcolonial times.10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing at the PoeBring your imagination and

creativity to design art drawingson the sidewalk cistern outside thelibrary. Colorful chalks provided.A prize will be awarded for themost creative drawing. 10:30 -12 p.m. Open to all ages. EdgarAllan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,Sullivan's Island. For more info,call at 883-3914.

Park Foundation Party on the MoundTickets include dinner, beverages,and music by NashvilleSongwriters in the Round. Thisyears event takes place on theMound above Stith Park. Tickets:$100 at the Co-op on SullivansIsland or from a board member.6:30 p.m. with the Songwriters inthe Round performing at 8 p.m.

Sunday, april 22

Happy Earth Day!

Family Fun on the CreekA family-friendly event from 12-5pm at the Lighthouse on ShemCreek. Ticket: $10/adults, $5/children 5-12. For more info, visitwww.charlestonhalos.org/events.php, or call 953-3715.

Mt. Pleasant Old Village Home,Garden & Art TourVisit ten historic homes inthe Old Village while enjoyingfood tastings. Local art will bedisplayed in Edwards Park. 1 5 p.m. Tickets are $45. www.lowcountryredcross.org, 764-2323x 386, or at Abide A While GardenCenter, the Black Swan, andGwynns in Mount Pleasant.

Monday, april 23Family story time at Poe Librarywith Ms. PattiReading begins at 11 a.m. Arts &Crafts after story time with Mac.Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 IonAve., Sullivans Island. For moreinfo, call at 883-3914.

tueSday, april 24Family story time at Poe Library

with MacReading begins at 10:30 a.m. Arts& Crafts after story time. EdgarAllan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave.,Sullivans Island. For more info,call at 883-3914.

CSO Chamber Music: MixedEnsembles7:30 p.m. City Gallery atWaterfront Park, 34 PrioleauSt., Charleston. Tickets: $25may be purchased at www.CharlestonSymphony.org, bycalling 723-7528, or at the doorone hour prior to the show.

WedneSday, april 25

BOSU Training at IOP Rec Center

See Friday, April 13.

thurSday, april 26

Music at Home Team: Dynamic DuoDrop by Home Team Barbequeevery Thursday for live music9 p.m. to midnight. Free show.For more info, visit www.hometeambbq.com or call 883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.

CSO Chamber Music: MixedEnsembles7 p.m. Providence Baptist Chu294 Seven Farms Drive, DanieIsland. Tickets: $15/$10 Studeand may be purchased at wwwCharlestonSymphony.org, bycalling 723-7528, or at the dooone hour prior to the show.

Popcorn Theater at Poe: J. ERated: R, 137 minutes. Adults5:30 p.m. Edgar Allan Poe Libr1921 Ion Ave., Sullivan's IslandFor more info, call at 883-3914

Naturalist Training Sampler a

Palmetto IslandsPre-registration required. 9 a.m12 p.m. Course # 27263. Age:& up. Fee: $12. For more info, 795-4386 or visit ccprc.com.

Friday, april 27

BOSU Training at IOP Rec Ce

See Friday, April 13.

Beginner Sailing - Basic SailiLevel IApril 27-29. Pre-registrationrequired. 5:30p.m.-8 p.m. (Fri)9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Sun). Course# 27278. Meet at County Parkheadquarters on James IslandFee: $132. For more info, call 74386 or visit ccprc.com.


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If there was a contest for BestBeach Butt, where would yourank? In my practice, we focus

so much on being healthy on theinside that improvement on theoutside seems like a bonus. Butpatients often ask questions likeWhat can I do about cellulite?and What should I eat to makemy skin look younger? Theresno magic pill, but there are thingswe can change about our exercisehabits and diet to improve muscletone and have a more youthfulappearance.

Lets start with what causescellulite, or that cottage cheese-like puckering some of us haveon our upper thighs and rear.Even very thin people get cellulite

and its most common in women.Why? Estrogen. Womenshormones are easily inuencedby food and medication such asbirth control pills or hormonereplacement therapy, and ourbodies organize fat in connectivetissue just underneath the skinssurface. Estrogen overloadcan make fat cells change theirstructure and appearance, hencecellulite. A simple blood test cantell you if you have too muchestrogen.

Additionally, a lack of essentialfatty acids in our diet can changeour skins appearance. Eating thewrong types of fats - trans fatsand processed oils - can disruptmetabolism while good fats,such as omega 3s (found in shoil) and tropical oils (coconut,avocado, olive), improve cellularstructure including collagen-,the glue that holds the bodytogether. Collagen and elastingive your body tissues form andprovide rmness and strength.

This is great for our bones, lungs,tendons, and blood vessels, butthey also help reduce the collagendegradation that happens over

time with aging. Swapping outbad fats for good can actuallystimulate production of collagen

in skin cells, which improvesskins appearance and canreduce cellulite.

When patients ask for aquick x to get beach ready,we typically advise eliminatingrened sugar and processedfood, and recommend that theystart eating clean, meaningthat they should eat food in itsmost natural form without high-fructose corn syrup, chemicals,or other substances used in foodprocessing. A high sugar intakecan actually damage collagen andelastin, which affects us insideand out.

We recommend a low glycemicindex eating program, simplyone which favors the use of foodswith a relatively low glycemicindex. Carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing glucosegradually into the blood stream,have low glycemic indices. Thiscategory includes foods such asbroccoli, spinach, cauliower,hemp, or sprouted grain bread,and high ber fruits includingapples and pears. A low glycemicindex diet lowers fasting insulinlevels which promotes the abilityto burn stored fat and improvebody composition. Without

lowering fasting insulin, weightloss is almost impossible nomatter how much exercise youdo or how much you restrict

your caloric intake. Fiber actslike a scrub brush for thebody, improving circulation andimproving your skins appearancefrom the inside out.

Additionally, lowering insulinand glucose levels reduces thedamage to cellular proteinscaused by glycosylation or thebinding of excess sugar to cellularproteins as measured by HgA1c.

Glycation ofproteins, orthe sticking

of sugarto proteinmolecules,is thought tobe one of themechanismsof aging.

Its alsoimportantto hydrate. I cannot emphasizeenough how important waterintake is for internal and externalhealth. Drink lots of water in themorning to make up for uidloss at night, and make drinkingwater a habit throughout theday. The best way to monitor

uid intake is to watch the colorof your urine, which should belight rather than dark.

Finally, exercises that targetspecic areas of the body can rmmuscles in those areas, givingskin a smoother appearance.If you already have a workoutplan, consider adding a few extrasets of squats, walking lunges,and jump squats. And if you

dont have a workout plan, getone! Cardio and weight-bearingexercises are a cornerstone ofour healthy living program andan important way to maintainenergy and overall health.

Summers right around thecorner-and your beach readybody can be, too!

Dr. Mickey Barber is an agemanagement specialist and CEO/CMO of Cenegenics Carolinas,helping patients manage the agingprocess through a personalizedplan of tness, nutraceuticalsupplementation, a low glycemicdiet and bioidentical hormoneoptimization. More information atwww.CenegenicsCarolinas.com.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

In Shape for Summer?G E T T I N G A B E A C H R E A D Y B O D Y

BY MICKEY BARBER, M.D.


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Wonderful sunny weather

has continued day after

day making for awesome

shing conditions. With all this

warm weather, its no surprise

that our shery is 4 to 6 weeks

ahead of schedule. The water

is teeming with bait and even a

few sharks are already cruising

around. Expect April to be a

fantastic month of shing.

While redsh remain in large

schools, they have begun to break

up as the water warms. These

sh have left survival mode and

become predators again. Over

the last few weeks, redsh have

been nicky with articial baits.

On some days, paddle tail grubs

as well as jerk shad of any color

failed to elicit a bite.

When redsh are picky, a

great solution is to throw chunksof freshly cracked blue crab.

This is simply redsh candy and

bait that is rarely refused. Just

yesterday, redsh were hitting

the crab before it even touched

the bottom and in some cases

even as we were retrieving the

bait. I use size 3/0 circle hooks

and put the hook through the

bottom ipper hole once I have

ripped off the legs. Put the rod

in the rod holder and dont pick

it up until the reel is screaming!

The trout bite should really

begin in earnest this April. With

water temperatures so warm,

its hard to believe they wont

become aggressive feeders before

too long. The preferred rig of

live bait under a popping cork

is hard to beat. Live shrimp

is now available and will give

you another option than mud

minnows. Its a good idea to start

carrying your cast net and see if

you can nd some nger mullet.

Finger mullet under a cork is

just deadly.

With redsh being choosy

about articial plastic lures, they

have acted the same towards

ies. However, this hasnt

stopped us from having some

great days. Focus on shing

around low tide when the sh

are out of the grass and easier

to target. If you do sh on higher

tides, make sure your ies have

a good weed guard like a piece

of heavy monolament line. The

copperhead y in rootbeer color

has been producing well for us

recently.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operates

Charleston Charter Fishing

providing y shing and light

tackle charters. Clients choose

from a full menu of y rods,

articial and live bait shing

options with charters tailored

to their desires. USCG licensed

and insured, Capt. Bennett is

committed to providing a safe and

enjoyable charter to anglers of all

skill levels and ages. For more

information, call Capt. Bennett

at 324-3332, visit his website at

www.charlestonchartershing.

com or email him at captain@

charlestonchartershing.com.

April Fishing ReportBY CAPTAIN GEOFF BENNETT


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COMPUTER CORNER

Regardless of where you live,how far your neighborsare from your house, or

whether you sit back from theroad or are near the road, youneed to have your wireless signal

secured. An unsecured wirelesssignal allows someone to use yourinternet IP address to access theinternet, search for anything theywant, and look at any sites.

Its fairly easy to set up asecured wireless signal withtodays wireless routers. Mosthave a simple setup that allows

you to pick a secure password,or in the case of the all-in-onemodem/router from AT&T, it ispreset and printed on the sideof the router. For laptops, iPads,tablets, and smart phones, you

just need to add the wirelessnetwork and type in the password.

If you have a neighbor that usesyour wireless with your blessings,give them the password. If you aredoing this, however, make sure

you have set some security onyour own computer so that yourneighbor or a visiting friend -cannot get into your computer.One thing to remember about

giving someone a password isthat a secret shared is a secretexposed.

Some wireless routers set up aguest account that you can giveto visiting family and friends.

This will allow them to get on theinternet outside of your homenetwork so they cannot access

your computer fles or printer.Speaking of printers, mostprinters nowadays are wirelesswhich means you can have theprinter as a standalone device,not connected to any printerby a cable. This also allows alldevices on the wireless networkto print to it. If you have an iPador iPhone, make sure your newprinter is AirPrint ready and allApple products can print to it.

If you are not comfortable withsetting up your wireless router or

wireless printer, a professionalcan help you and have you up andrunning in no time.

I look forward to some good

questions and helping you out. If

you need immediate assistance,

you can always call me, Rent-

A-Bob, at 822-7794 or email

[email protected].

Wireless SecurityBY BOB HOOPER, A.K.A. RENT-A-BOB

This Saturday, April 21, join

the Edgar Allan Poe Library

Book Club for an open

discussion on author

Colum McCanns novel,

Let the Great World

Spin. Centered on theawe-inspiring event

of 1974, wherein a

mysterious tightrope

walker traversed

the New York

skyline between

the Twin Towers a

full quarter mile

above the ground,

the novel is an

intricate portrait

of this great city

and its people.

The

discussion

will begin at10:30 a.m. and

snacks and

coffee will be

provided.

The Edgar Allan Poe Library is

located at 1921 IOn Avenue on

Sullivans Island. For more info,

call 883-3914.

Let the Great World SpinS U L L I VA N ' S B O O K C L U B ' S A P R I L N O V E L


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MYSTERY PLANT DARGAN'S BIRDS

The scientic name for this

oddball, which comes from

Greek, means hairy ower.

And why not? The six fused petals

making up the corolla are white

and deeply fringed, sometimes

rendering an almost hairy,

lmy look to the entire bloom.

The effect is quite striking. The

owers tend to be either male or

female, which means producing

either pollen or ovules. The male

and female owers are found on

the same plant and of course,

this is a basic and characteristicfeature of the very large, diverse

group to which our mystery plant

belongs: the cucumber family.

More specically, our oddity is

aligned with gourd-like plants,

forming vigorous, high climbing

vines, grabbing onto things with

their slinky-like tendrils. Gourds

have owers that are generally

open in the evening or night, often

featuring white petals and some

fragrance, likely attractive to

moths, and the fruits are usually

bitter at maturity. Otherwise,

many non-gourd members of the

family are more akin to squashes,pumpkins, and zucchini, which

tend to have yellow owers that

open during the daytime, get

visited by bees, and the fruits of

which are tasty and non-bitter

when mature.

This plant is one species of

several in a genus which is native

to southern Asia and over to

western Australia. It is a tender

annual, not tolerating any frost,

but is actually easy to grow here

in the U.S. when you can nd

the seeds. Seeds are best started

two or three in a small pot, with

the strongest seedling retained,

and planted in the ground. In

beds and given plenty of sun and

water, it makes a nice summer

screen once it gets going. The

ower in the photo is on a

plant growing in the marvelous

greenhouses at the botanical

garden in Munich, Germany (www.

botanischestaatssammlung.

de), denitely worth a visit.

The photographer, Boris

Schlumpberger, was a recent

post-doctoral student here atU.S.C., and he tells me that their

plants actually became a bit

weedy and ended up being a pest.

Grown outdoors in a garden, you

might gure they behave a bit

better.

Oddly, the common name

for this plant refers not to the

fantastic ower, but to the fruit.

At maturity, the female ower

will produce an elongated,

eshy, cucumber-like structure,

sometimes up to six feet long.

It may be straight, or curvy and

twisted, often resembling a snake.

The fruits contain a red pulp andin Asia, they are often eaten at

a young stage. This plants have

beautiful owers and interesting

fruits. Grow some.

John Nelson is the curator of

the 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 www.herbarium.

org or call 803-777-8196.

PHOTOBYBORISSCHLUMPBERGER

[Answer:Snakegourd,Trichosanthesanguina]

in the Garden of Eden?BY DR. JOHN NELSON

Would You Find This Plant

The Red-bellied Woodpecker

is found in woodlands

and suburban areas

throughout the eastern half of

the U.S. as far west as Texasand Nebraska. Males have a

red cap which extends from the

nape of the neck to the bill, while

females have a red nape and a

red spot above their bills. The

name Red-bellied Woodpecker

is almost a misnomer, since the

reddish tinge on the lower belly

isnt always visible in the eld.

They excavate their own nest

cavities in snags, large dead

branches, or soft wood. About 50percent of the time, these cavities

are taken over by the invasive

European Starling. Female Red-

bellied Woodpeckers lay three

to eight eggs, which hatch after

two weeks of incubation. The

young edge in less than four

weeks. Woodpeckers,

unlike perching birds,

have two forward-facing

toes and two backward-

facing toes, which aid

in climbing and clinging

to trunks of trees while

foraging for insects,

nuts, or berries. Extralong tongues aid in

extracting invertebrate

prey from cracks and

crevices. In fact, the Red-

bellied Woodpecker has

a tongue which extends

two inches beyond the

tip of its beak!

PHOTO BY SARAH DIAZ

Red-bellied WoodpeckerBY SARAH HARPER DIAZ


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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

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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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Spring at the Isle of PalmsExchange Club meansscholarship awards for ve

outstanding high school studentswho demonstrate leadership,

community service, and academicexcellence. Each year, studentsfrom the Isle Palms, SullivansIsland, and Mount Pleasantcompete for the Youth of theMonth, Youth of the Year, andthe Meeks/Sotille Scholarshipawards. In addition to havingachieved academic excellence,students are asked to write anessay in which they describehow they have served theircommunities and their plans forfuture involvement. This yearsessay was entitled All Aboard!

Todays Youth StrengtheningAmerica One Community at a

Time. Members of the ExchangeClub read hundreds of essays andselected ve winners. Studentswere honored and awards werepresented at a recent Isle of PalmsExchange Club dinner meeting.

Kimberly Anne Varadi tooktop awards, winning the Meeks/Sotille Scholarship, Youth of theMonth, and Youth of the Year. Inher essay, she challenges everyoneto listen to the call of All Aboardand to get on the train of service

to the community. Kimberly Anneis the daughter of Paul and CarolVaradi of the Isle of Palms and isa senior at Wando High School.Kimberly Anne plans to attendeither Georgetown University orFurman University and major inpolitical science and pre-law.

Jansen Nash, who is the sonof Travis and Allison Nash ofMount Pleasant, is a senior atAcademic Magnet High School.

Jansen states in his essaythat community service meansdoing hard things, and hechallenges teens not to settle forlow expectations. He receivedboth Youth of the Month andthe Meeks/Sotille Scholarshipawards. Jansen plans to attendClemson University and major inbiotechnology or engineering.

Erica Vanderhorst, daughterof Eric and Zenobia Vanderhorst

of Mount Pleasant, also receivedthe Youth of the Month andthe Meeks/Sotille Scholarshipawards. Erica says that youthneed to prepare for leadership

by stepping up to the plate forcommunity service. Erica is asenior at Wando High Schooland in the fall, plans to attendthe Citadel to major in politicalscience.

M. T. Bourque is the daughterof David and Carol Bourque. Sheis a senior at Wando High Schooland plans to go to the College ofCharleston where she will majorin business. M. T. received bothYouth of the Month and Meeks/Sotille Scholarship awards.

Jillian Campbell, daughterof Mike and Kathy Campbell,received Youth of the Month

and Meeks/Sotille Scholarship.She is a senior at the School ofthe Arts and plans to attend theUniversity of Southern Californiaor the College of Charleston.

The Isle of Palms ExchangeClub raises funds for thesescholarships and other youthprograms at the Isle of PalmsOyster Roast held annually.

PHOTO BY RUTH THORNBURG

(l to r) Elizabeth Grantham, Scholarship Committee Chairwoman; Kimberly Anne

Varadi; Erica Vanderhorst; and Jason Nash

Exchange Club ScholarsBY RUTH THORNBURG

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Do you know what this is?

Kids, send your guess for this weeksEye Spy to: [email protected]

Please include your mailing address withyour submission.

The rst person to send in the correct answer for this issue willreceive a coupon for a FREE ice cream at Caf Medley on

Sullivan's Island.

Eye Spy

The Pack 59 Pinewood Derby was held on February 25

at Jennie Moore Elementary School in Mount Pleasant.

Cub Scout Pack 502 generously provided and manned

the track following their Derby earlier that day.

2012 Pack 59Pinewood Derby

PHOTOS BY STEPHEN SUGGS

Speed winners (l to r): Rivers Ulmer (4th), Jackson Erfani (3rd), John Peterseim (2nd) and

Mason Suggs (1st). Rivers also won 1stplace in Design for his King Size Hershey Bar car.

Five boys from Pack 59 completed their Cub Scout careers

and crossed the bridge to Boy Scout troops on March

10. Each was also awarded the Arrow of Light, the highest

achievement in Cub Scouting. Ceremonies were held atop the

Fort Moultrie Visitors Center. Pictured left to right are Declan

Condon, Ross Hamburger, Rivers Ulmer, Collin Reiheld, Mason

Suggs, and John Peterseim.

Pack 59 is chartered by Stella Maris Catholic Church onSullivans Island. For more information about Pack 59, contactHeather Condon, Committee Chair, at [email protected] more information about Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts of

America, contact William Etheridge at 763-0305 or visit www.coastalcarolinabsa.orgPHOTO BY STEPHEN SUGGS

Crossing the Bridgeto Boy Scouts

Family Fun on the Creekis a family-friendlyevent that will be held

on Sunday, April 22, from12-5 p.m. at the Lighthouseon Shem Creek in MountPleasant. The event willfeature live musical performances by popular teen band The 3 Dudes

and the crowd pleasing Best Laid Plan, along with jump castles, apetting zoo, pony rides, and harbor cruises on the Palmetto Breeze.Family Fun on the Creek is sponsored by SunTrust Investments,Motley Rice, Sams Club, Shem Creek Events, the Palmetto Breeze,and Vickerys.

The idea for the event came from long-time HALOS volunteer ShellyNelson of Wild Wings, Inc. I wanted to support HALOS programs thatprovide important resource for child abuse victims, said Ms. Nelson.Creating a happy and safe place for children to have fun with theirfamilies seemed like a good t with the HALOS mission and vision.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and HALOSExecutive Director Kim Clifton believes that this is the right time topromote families sharing a special time together. HALOS serves morethan two thousand child victims of abuse and neglect each year. Wehope the event provides an opportunity for families to have fun andlearn ways that they can help child abuse victims in their community.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12 (under 5admitted for free), and includes live music, jump castles, and the pettingzoo. Harbor cruises, pony rides, food, and non-alcoholic beverages willbe available for purchase. All proceeds will benet HALOS, a nonprotorganization that provides resources and special opportunities toabused and neglected children and their caregivers in the Charlestonarea. Tickets can be purchased at www.charlestonhalos.org/events.

php, or by calling 953-3715.

Family Fun

on the CreekH A L O S H O L D S F A M I L Y F U N D R A I S E R T O

H E L P P R E V E N T C H I L D A B U S E A N D N E G L E C T

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