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righ) Ciin Judd nd Irv Ben

get ready to receive their frst place

meds. (righ) Grce, he winner of

he one mie Fun Run, proved o be

he fses of he kids. (ef) Chidren

of ges enjoyed he junior version

of he run.

Walking down Middle

Street, its hard

to miss the large

trucks, trash bins, and men in

construction hats that have beenencompassing Station 22 since

January.

But things are about to change.

With the spring season well

underway and warmer weathers

drawing us all outdoors, business

partners and longtime friends

Marshall Stith and Richard

Stoney are just about ready to

launch the latest in culinary

adventures SALT 22.

Station 22 closed its doors

in January, and the Stith-

Stoney duo immediately began

revamping the old island favorite.

From hiring a new chef, to adesign facelift, and a promising

indoor/outdoor bar, SALT 22

is on the track to becoming the

island hotspot of its former days.

Its going to be better than ever,

Stith says, who rst opened

Station 22 back in 1987. With

Stoney at his side, a conqueror in

the restaurant industry with 15

years experience at the Boathouse

and Amen Street downtown, the

Charleston-blooded twosome is

ripe for success.

In an effort to become the best

of the best, SALT 22 brought in

Executive Chef Laird Boles, a

culinary superstar and graduate

of Johnson & Wales. After working

in Miami and San Francisco

alongside some of the nations

best chefs, Laird was ready to

come back to the sand and salt

of the lowcountry. Charleston

brought me to Charleston, Boles

By HannaH Dockery

Something Sweetand a Little SaltyStation 22 revampS

menu anD appearance

for GranD re-openinG

On Saturday, April 13,

men, women, and

children of all ages lined up at Station 16 to participate

in the fourth annual Run for Adela 5k. The only certied 5k

on the beach of Sullivans Island raises money each year for a

particular lowcountry nonprot in memory of Adela Cook. The

warm, spring morning with temperatures hovering around 70degrees provided a perfect backdrop for this worthy event.

Thanks to all who made the run possible.

Despite much uncertainty over the tabulationof write-in votes in the upcoming SullivansIsland Municipal Election, the SI Election

Commission conrmed on April 15 that all votes,including absentee votes and write-in votes, willindeed by counted.

The State of South Carolina Code of Laws statesin section 7-13-190 that if only one person has led

for ofce, as in the case of sole Mayoral candidateMike Perkis, then the candidate may be deemedelected without appearing on the ballot, leading

Town Administrator Andy Benke to comment at theMarch Council meeting that write-in votes wouldnot be counted.

But for those hoping to elect a write-in candidate,the code, and Benkes statement, seemedproblematic.

The Write AnswerSimec confirmS Write-invoteS Will Be counteD

Voes continues on page 8

annual run for aDela rai SeS money

for camp Happy DayS

pHotoS By Steve roSamilia


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Letters to the Editor...

Dear Editor,

I read with interest KarenCoste's letter about writing-in CarlSmith for Mayor in the upcomingSullivan's Island election. Goodluck, Karen! It seems that atthe last Town Council meeting,

it was announced that Mayoralwrite-in candidates would NOTbe counted, and that Mr. Perkisis already the winner. Thisobviously concerns me, andshould concern all residents,on many levels, particularly theissue of suppression of votes. Iwrote to the Charleston CountyBoard of Elections about this,and was advised in writing byDeputy Director Patrick Lee (andin very clear terms), that all votesfor Mayor INCLUDING WRITE-INS must be and will be counted.Absentee ballots also include awrite-in area. I provided a copyof this correspondence to thetown, and understand that thesituation is now under reviewby the Town's lawyer. What isto review? Shouldn't Sullivan'sIsland residents be allowed tovote for whom they wish? TheBoard of Elections believes so.

Since I will be traveling onElection Day May 7, I have already

sent in my absentee ballot. I havewritten-in Carl Smith for Mayor.I expect--and demand--thatmy vote be counted. There is agroundswell of support for MayorSmith remaining in ofce--peoplefrom all over the island wantthis to happen, and this desire

has turned into a type of draftcampaign. People remember hisdedication and uncompromisingservice to the island--even withdisagreements on the new schoolsize, residents want Carl Smithto continue.

I spoke with Mayor Smithbefore casting my vote and hetold me he was ready to continueto serve. He has served theisland for many years and hasnever forgotten who elected him.

Though he was ready to stepaside, he said he is committed tothe wonderful place he, his wifeStephanie, and daughter Alyssahave called home for 41 years and in that regard, to continueto work to maintain the uniquecharacter of the island.

To those people who don'tthink a write-in candidate canbe successful, remember Strom

Thurmond won the ofce of U.S.


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Tuesday, April 23

City Council Meeting7p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, Apri l 24

Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, May 1

Accommodations Tax

Advisory Committee11a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Recreation Committee4p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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Wednesday, May 1

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In an effort to inform our readers of the four Town Council candidates and one mayoral candidates'positions on very important island issues, the Island Eye News released a questionnaire to eachcandidate. The six questions are found below, followed by each candidates response. Answers were

printed verbatim.1.What is the character of Sullivans Island and how would you through Council action protect it?2.The new SIES is now under construction. What is your opinion of the nal size and design of the school?How do you think the current Mayor and Town Council handled the process of approval? Did you attendTown Council meetings and public meetings regarding the school, and did you ever visit or volunteer at theold SIES?3. Have you read the report by Creech and Associates on space needs for a new Town Hall? What areyour thoughts on a new Town Hall and where do you think the Town Hall should be located? How do youview the Creech study suggestions for Town Hall in terms of overall size and estimated expense?4.Over 190 acres of front beach accreted land is in a protected land trust. Town Council is developing acomprehensive management plan for this island asset. What is your opinion of the plan under debate?What aspects would you want to emphasize, how should the Town fund the plan, and what is yourposition on the current lawsuit the Town of Sullivans Island is involved in over the management of theland?5.How do you view the basketball and tennis court renovations to Stith Park? Do you think the Townshould renovate the additional park site on the Poe Avenue side of Middle Street as well? Do you supporta public bathroom in the Park instead of the Port-O-Lets that are currently being used? Should the Towndo more to help maintain the Park, as opposed to the current arrangement that places major expenses ontothe Park Foundation?6. Charleston and Mount Pleasant are rapidly growing. The Sullivans Island Business District, especiallyour restaurants and beaches, have become destination locations year round. How do you propose wemanage the increase in visitors? Do you think parking on Sullivan's Island is a problem? If so what do youpropose Council do about parking options?

Town Council Candidates AddressPertinent Island Issues

Candidate continues on page 5

Candidates' pictures

and answers are listed

in alphabetical order.


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Letters continues from page 2

Senator in 1954 as a write-in. Itcan, and does, happen. But, youhave to be able to exercise yourright to vote!

Sincerely,

Joanne WinchesterSullivans Island

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Dear Editor,

There has been much spiriteddebate about the new SIES inthese pages over the past monthsto which I would like to add thefollowing thoughts. I support thenew school that is being built yetI signed the petition on asking fora vote on a smaller school - andI still believe a vote should havebeen held. I dont think there aremany on our island that wouldnot have preferred a smallerschool.

However, I have come to believe,sincerely, that the real choice nowis between building the school asapproved or building no schoolat all. I have come that opinionafter reading and listening to thevoluminous arguments presented

by all sides of the debate andanalyzing them to the best ofmy ability. I also believe thatthose who are passionate abouthaving a smaller school believe,sincerely, that it is possible tohave a smaller school built, basedon their reading and listeningto the voluminous argumentspresented by all sides of thedebate and analyzing them tothe best of their ability. Neither

side can be certain; we all makedecisions based on informationand experience. We should listento each others opinion withrespect.

There is an election nextmonth where voters voices willbe heard. However, I do notbelieve there can be any debateon the time and effort thatthe current members of TownCouncil have spent trying tocome up with a school that meetsthe high standards required of aneducational facility in the 21stcentury. Consequently I suggestthat the current members of

Town Council, and the currentcandidates for Council whosupport the school, believe,sincerely, based on their analysisof all the information availableto them, that this is the school

that is necessary to meet those21st century requirements, and/or believe that the choice is onlybetween this school or no schoolat all.

When the attention of TownCouncil turns to the debateabout the management plan forthe Protected Coastal Forest,a subject of great importanceto the island, I hope all presentand future council members will

give as much time and effort

to that question as has beendemonstrated in the debate aboutthe school. Since I have observedhow much time and effort MikePerkis, Pat ONeil, and SusanMiddaugh have devoted to theschool, I will vote for them in thenext election.

Howard HollSullivans Island


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Chauncey Clark1.The best community in the world, no question. However we are asmall town and must continue to address issues that confront smalltowns. The town is full of folks that care deeply about the island andtheir home and show it. It is important to listen to all sides of anissue prior to making a decision.2. The size of the school is not as important as what goes on insidethe school. I am looking forward to the completed school back onthe island and know that the school staff and residents will continueto keep SIES at the top of the state performance list. We went to

several of the meetings and found some options closed before theywere discussed.3. I like the town hall in the area of the re station and park wherepark bathrooms could be built in the structure. The size should notbe based on the layout of the old town hall, but reprogrammed tothe needs currently and in the future. The meeting room should beonly large enough to accommodate what we use on a regular basis.Larger meetings can be held at the new school.4. The accredited land is a very valuable and multi-facetedtown asset. Having 190 acres gives us a great deal of latitude toaccommodate the varying competing interests. A balance can bereached, but all residents should respect their neighbors needs andperspectives.5. The Park Foundation is an amazing group that works hard toprovide our park facilities with fund raising and donated funds. Itis my understanding that over 25% of the cost of the new tenniscourts and basketball were covered by generous donations. The re

department currently provides ground maintenance and the townshould consider options to address the budget.6. Parking and trafc are increasingly becoming an issue asexpected when the town worked on the trafc study years ago. Thenew cross walks are an example of how minor changes make formajor improvements. Trafc and parking should be a key topic ofcouncil discussion in the coming year.

Billy Matthews1. Nothing fancy really, just the authentic charm of the island. It

begins with the unusual lighthouse towering over historic homesand the many reminders of a military presence in years past. Adiverse base of permanent residents committed to maintaining theisland as it was before them. More importantly, whats not here:condos, large apartment complexes, motels or large businesses. Ifelected, I will vigorously oppose any structure too large for theisland or rezoning just for revenue. I will seek compromise andbalance in areas such as the accreted land.2. Forget the upcoming election for a minute. The new schoolhas caused many hard feelings among residents here on theisland. Rudeness and indifference have replaced conferring andcompromise. Personally, I would have preferred a smaller school andhad visited the old school several times. We have to move forwardand believe in and support our form of town government.

Now, back to the election. SIES is a reality and is being constructedat the Ion Avenue site. I will support the new school and be involvedas much as possible in security and trafc.3. As far as I know I am up to date on the Creech and AssociatesReport for the SI Town Hall. I believe the Town Hall should be newconstruction and built where the temporary trailers are located.

The Band Stand and trees in Stith Park should be protected.Police, Fire and Rescue would be together along with the other

departments. Architects would have more freedom to design TownHall since it would not be facing Middle Street.

The size of Town Hall should be revisited when designed for theexact footprint. Overall cost is important but the integrity (ability towithstand an event) is more important.4. The accreted land issue is a problem we are lucky to have.

The Comprehensive Management Plan is very thorough and seemsto deal with each unit appropriately. I would like to keep the CostalForest in certain areas and let beachfront owners have views wherepossible. What a political answer!

Beachfront owners continue to pay for clearing in front of theirindividual properties and seek Grants for Nature Trails.

I am not familiar with the lawsuit but understand the town haspaid over $100,000.00 in legal fees. Something needs to be done tosettle this suit, if possible.


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nature & wi ldli fe


One of my favorite things to do when I can carve out at least

an hour, is to explore the tide pools along the coast on

Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms. Since I work in sales (for

this wonderful community paper that you are reading), exploring our

beaches helps me deal with daily stresses and to truly feed my soul.

Since moving here almost four years ago, it never ceases to amaze

me at the beauty that we call home. This time of year

is especially nice since you can wade in the tide pools

with more comfort since the water is warmer. Today I

stumbled upon these baby clams that literally coveredthe shore. I was amazed at the abundance of these tiny

creatures and their gorgeous colors. I did a little research

on these guys and found out they are commonly known

as coquina clams. They use a muscled foot to dig a

burrow and hide from their enemies: crabs, sea stars,

and snails. They can use the action of waves to move

themselves up and down the beach, quickly burrowing

into a new location before they can be swept away (the

so-called "dance of the coquina"). They grow very fast in

the summer and fairly slow in the winter. You can tell

the age of a clam by counting the darker rings. I also

found out that these colorful coquina clams are the sign

of a healthy beach!

I am always pleasantly surprised at how many people

enjoy chatting about seashells and what they nd along

our coast. It's so much fun to see ladies with theirlittle red buckets, children with plastic bags lled with

treasures, and the occasional person whose pockets are

lled to the brim since they forget to bring a bag. Our

oceans and beaches are literally classrooms, if you take

the time to look around you and do some research on

what you nd. Lowcountry Paradise. I'm so glad to be

able to share it with all of you. Join me won't you?

A Lowcountry Paradise and

Some Common ClamsBy Lori McGee


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Brown-headed

NuthatchBy Sarah harper Daz

The Brown-headed Nuthatch is a small bird (about 4.5

inches long) that is found in the Southeastern US year-

round. This nuthatch species is almost exclusively

found in pine-dominated forests, but is sometimes seen in

suburban areas where small pine stands are present. The

distinctive call of this species sounds much like a dogs

squeaky toy! The Brown-headed nuthatch forages in pine

trees for insects and spiders and also plucks pine seeds

from cones. Some individuals have been documented

using tools they remove small pieces of pine bark and

use those pieces to pry off larger pieces of bark in their

search for arthropod prey. They will also hide seed caches

by covering them up with pieces of bark. This species is

unusual not only in its foraging habits but also in its

breeding habits. Most breeding pairs recruit one or more

helpers, a system known as cooperative breeding. The

helpers assist in building the nest, feeding the incubating

female, and feeding the young before and after edging.Brown-headed Nuthatches nest in pine snags and

usually excavate their own nesting cavity. Due to their

nesting habits and habitat requirements, they are threatened

by habitat loss and degradation and their numbers have declined

signicantly in the last century. Luckily, efforts to help the

endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker have apparently been

benecial the Brown-headed Nuthatch.

Brown-headed Nuthatch.

Sarah' S bi rdS


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Votes continues from cover

The municipal election isconducted under the authority ofthe Sullivans Island MunicipalElection Commission, explainsCharleston County Board ofElections and Voter RegistrationDirector Patrick Lee. Thoughthe Mayoral race technicallycould have been omitted fromthe ballot, the SIMEC choseto leave the race on the ballot,

and include the write in optionas well. SIMEC Chair RobieScott described the SC codeas a poorly written jumble ofprovisions necessitating theneed for clarication.

Clarify they did, in the form ofan ofcial motion at Mondaysmeeting stating that all votescast would be counted. Scottexplained that several questionsstill remain unanswered, such asthe ethics statement candidatesare required to completebeforehand. Such issues will beinvestigated over the course ofthe coming weeks.

The winner will be determined,like any SIMEC mandatedelection, by whoever garners 50

percent plus one of the votes.

The Sullivans Island MunicipalElection will be on Tuesday, May7. Polling takes place at SunrisePresbyterian Church.

Local churches on the Isleof Palms and Sullivan'sIsland had a beautiful

sunrise service on Eastermorning at Breach Inlet. Afterthe service worshippers wereinvited to attend breakfast atthe Isle of Palms Exchange Club

on Palm Blvd. This year, nearly200 people enjoyed a breakfastof pancakes, eggs, sausageand grits, provided by memberof the IOP Exchange Club.Exchangites begin preparingbreakfast about 4 a.m., to serve at 7 a.m. John Bushong, breakfastcoordinator, stated the Exchange Club has been providing this gift tothe community for almost twenty years.

For more information or to join the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, visit

www.iopexchange.org.

Easter Brunch Brings Islanders Togetherby pamela marsh


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5. The renovated park is beautiful. I would have to know the scopeand cost for renovation for the additional park on Middle Street. Icant believe what a wonderful job the Park Foundation is doing.

Thank you for everything! Yes, the town should contribute more anddo so on a yearly basis. I would favor a Public Restroom but need tostudy everything involved before I would say yes.6. Sullivans Island has become very popular. We have to provideservices initially (Fire, Rescue, First Responder) to these visitorsand then cleanup after they leave. Our Town Employees invest asignicant amount of time each year to our guests. (The Business

District contributes monies for events they sponsor)Parking in general is a problem but people usually nd a place to

park. Most of these areas are free.SI should pursue a kiosk system (which would require a waiver

from SCDOT) to capture this revenue.

Susan Middaugh1. Sullivans Island is a family-friendly small town with a vibrant,grassroots democracy and an amazing diversity of thought, opinion,and architecture. This is our character. On Council, I will supportour new neighborhood school to continue to attract young familiesto our community. I will protect Stith Park for the future. I willwork hard to solve the trafc and parking problems that threatenour quiet neighborhoods. I will protect the historic fabric of ourcommunity and also support architectural diversity. I will listento diverse opinions, explore diverse options, and seek solutionsto Island problems that balance progress with preservation of our

Island way-of-life.2. My daughters attended SIES and I volunteered there many times.I attended all relevant Council, Public and CCSD meetings. The500-student school is the smallest that CCSD will build and thebuilding is designed to meet contemporary standards and the needsof a partial magnet for science, math and coastal environment.

The exterior design is island-friendly, thanks to extensive citizeninput encouraged by Town Council. The location behind thebatteries and surrounded by trees lessens the impact of increasedsize. The process has been difcult for the Mayor and Council

members who have all sought the best for our Town. In future, allCouncil meetings should be steamed live and archived to improvetransparency and communication.3. I have followed this issue closely and read both the Consultantreport and citizen responses to the Town Questionnaire. I favor anew, work-efcient, low-maintenance building on Town-owned landnear the Fire Station, but not in Stith Park. The specic location anddesign should reect broad input from Island citizens. The 10,000sq. ft. size is an estimated maximum and the $3.5 million cost isbased on square footage. Both size and cost can be decreased byefcient design as Council works with the architects (to be selected).Funding should come from sales of Town property (old Town Hall

and parking lot, two Raven Drive lots) and low-interest loan or bond.4. This land is protected by a land trust to provide our barrier islandwith a buffer against storms and erosion and to preserve the landsnatural beauty and recreational value. It belongs to all of us. The

Town Plan is a compromise, reached with extensive public inputover several years. I agree with this plans duel goals: conservationof our natural barrier island vegetation with attention to theconcerns of rst row homeowners. I favor the minimum interventionneeded to accomplish plan goals and the use of low impact methods.For example: because our front beach homes are elevated, it is veryfeasible to maintain pleasing view corridors through the naturalvegetation using selective pruning and culling without clear-cutting. Greenbelt funds are paying for nature paths at Station 16.Other grants are feasible. The Town is providing modest fundingto start removal of exotic invasive vegetation that will only getworse. Volunteer labor, under professional supervision, can keepcosts down. For the long term, I propose a non-prot Foundation,

as at Kiawah and Spring Island. I view the lawsuit as an attemptto circumvent the public process for the advantage of a few. Anynegotiated settlement will disenfranchise the many Island residentswho have participated in this public process and will set a veryunfortunate precedent.5. The court renovations solved costly recurring problems causedby poor drainage. I would like to see renovation of the Tennis courtsat our smaller Town park as well. The Town should contribute formajor park items, such as updated playground equipment. ThePark Foundation a few of our neighbors should not be expectedto raise major funding for amenities that are enjoyed by all and addto Island property values. We badly need a public restroom for thepark. A parent with a 3 year-old and an infant cannot navigate aport-o-let. The best solution would be a public restroom in the newtown hall, open daytime hours only.6. Parking and trafc are both major problems in residential areasnear the beach and business district. These problems will spread

as the lowcountry population grows, and Town Council shouldwork toward solutions - for now, and for the long term. The no-left-turn from Jasper onto Station 22 is diverting trafc throughresidential streets and producing numerous U-turns this shouldbe reconsidered. Parking congestion in problem areas can bedecreased, in the short term, by greater enforcement of parkingregulations. Additional solutions are parking on a single side ofmore streets and time limits on parking for non-residents, andthese will need DOT approval. Long-term solutions are paid parkingwith downloaded permits and limits based on the number of non-residential parking spots on the island. These will require changes to




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iop police BlotterThe following is a summary ofsome of the police activity on theIsle of Palms during the month ofMarch.

March 1

Someone broke into a rentalhome and stole four televisions.

A driver ran off the roadway andinto the marsh near the 600block of Palm Boulevard. Afterinvestigation, police determinedthe driver was using narcotics atthe time of the crash.

March 2

Someone broke into the garageof a home and stole varioustools.

An unknown person spray-painted over the street sign atWildwood and Live Oak.

March 4

An ofcer conducted a trafc

stop for a seatbelt violation.Upon speaking with the driver,the ofcer determined that theoperator of the vehicle had nodrivers license or insurance onthe vehicle.

March 6

A victim reported that someoneentered her home and stole adiamond broach.

A victim reported that apossible known suspectfrequently appropriated a heatexchanger from his pool. Thesuspect worked for a local poolcompany and after viewing videosurveillance, the suspect wasidentied and charged with petitlarceny.

March 9

Someone entered a house underconstruction and removed thecopper wiring.

March 11

An unknown person spray-painted over the street sign atWildwood and 41st Avenue.

March 14

A victim reported that someonestole two bicycles from anunsecured storage room in hisgarage. The residence is a rentalproperty.

Someone stole a pedestrian signfrom a crosswalk in Wild Dunes.

March 15

An ofcer on patrol observedtwo men on their feet appearingunsteady and carrying alcoholicbeverages. Upon furtherinvestigation, the ofcerconrmed that both subjectswere intoxicated and possessingalcoholic beverages.

March 16

Someone shattered the sidewindow of a vehicle parked inthe victims front yard.

An ofcer conducted a trafcstop on a golf cart beingoperated on Palm Boulevard. Thedriver was also riding with a redSolo cup containing an alcoholicbeverage.

March 17

Someone entered a residenceand stole the homeowners cellphone.

Ofcers responded to a trafccollision where a vehicle struckanother legally parked vehicle.

The driver of the moving car wasdriving under the inuence ofalcohol.

March 19

Someone removed and stole ahomeowners pool pump handle.

March 21

An unknown person spray-painted over the street sign at41st Avenue.

An unknown person spray-painted over the street sign atWaterway Boulevard and 41stAvenue.

March 22

Someone entered a residenceand stole several pieces of thehomeowners jewelry.

March 23

A taxi-driver reported thatunknown suspects he wascarrying refused to pay full farefor the taxi service.

A victim reported that multiplesubjects assaulted him while hewas on front beach.

March 25

Someone entered a residencethrough an opened rear porchdoor and stole a at screentelevision.

March 28

An ofcer observed a vehicledriving in a reckless manner,so he conducted a trafc stop.While speakingwith the driver,

the ofcer smelledalcohol and laterconrmed that thedriver was underthe inuence ofalcohol.

Its hard to imagine Charleston without Mayor Joe Riley. Hisservice to the lowcountry continues to serve him well in electionafter election, and many consider him to be an innovator in

putting Charleston on the map as a destination for culture, history,cuisine, and so much more.

But if it werent for the great uncle of Sullivans Islander HalCoste, Mayor Riley wouldnt be here today.

Rewind to 1898. James Coste is a ripe, young, recently married27-year-old. He serves as a member of the life-saving crew onSullivans Island, since the Coast Guard has yet to form. While offduty, Coste enjoys a typical lowcountry evening on the island. Ashe passes the area near Station 12, he hears the cry of a youngman in distress, and discovers that the boy is trapped in vicious

currents. With the assistance of two others, Coste jumps in thewater to rescue the drowning boy. The threesome helped pullthe child safely to shore, but in a moments notice, Coste himselfbecame trapped in the deadly currents. Unable to make it back toshore, the young hero drowned.

Every person on the Island and in the city will recognize in him ahero, whose triumph can only be felt in the hearts that cherish hismemory, reads a newspaper clipping from the Charleston EveningPost, dated August 20, 1898.

I always heard the story from my aunt and grandfather, ancestorHal Coste says. As it turns out, that 12 year old boy that wassaved grew up to be the great-grandfather of Joe Riley. Coste addsthat the story of his great-uncle is what prompted his grandfatherto go into the lifesaving service through the Coast Guard.

In an ironic turn of events back in 1991, Hal Coste rescued agroup of drowning swimmers from the same spot where his great-uncle perished nearly 100 years prior. Coste received a silver

lifesaving medal for his heroic efforts. It must run in the family.On April 27, the Coast Guard is recognizing James Coste with a

posthumous award. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on thegrounds of the Historic Coast Guard district, 1815 IOn Avenue.

The public is invited to attend this special event.

PHOTO PrOvided by US COaST GUard

A 1916 image of the

Lifesaving Station on Sullivan's Island with

surfmen and their rescue boats, showing the quarters building and boathouse.

Triumph, Tragedy, and a Tale of HeroismSUllivanS iSland Man COMMeMOraTed fOr lifeSavinG ServiCeS

by HannaH dOCkery


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When Meredith Nelson, owner of PrimeTime Fitness, asked

if I wanted to participate in Spring Training, a month-long

workout program, I was hesitant to respond. On any given

day you can nd me in the gym, cruising along on the elliptical or

participating in the battle of to walk or to run on the treadmill. My

sister is a personal trainer, so I know the ins and outs of tness. Ivedone burpees and boxing and mountain climbers and pretty much

anything else that seems exceedingly unnatural and slightly painful.

But Ive done it all in the privacy and comfort of my own home, while

my sisters uses me as a guinea pig for new exercise routines, and Im

not surrounded by tness gurus or weight training junkies. I dont

mind if she sees me head to toe dripping with sweat and panting for

breath, but the thought of working out rst thing in the morning, out

in the open air, with a group of strangers it wasnt exactly on my

bucket list.

Despite my inclination to politely decline the invitation, I decided

to take a chance. Whats the worst that could happen? (Well, I could

embarrass myself, realize Im terribly out of shape, be shown up by

people twice my age)

Day 1

This was really Day 2 for the rest of the Spring Trainers, but Imissed Mondays kickoff session due to an early morning meeting. It

was also my birthday, which worked out nicely if Spring Training

kills me, at least I would get to celebrate my birthday rst.

Sarah was the instructor for today, and she had much more energy

than the rest of us at 7:55 a.m. At 8 on the dot, we jumped right in.

Sarah marked out the path that we were to jog, followed by 100 jump

ropes, followed by 50 mountain climbers (aka holding yourself up in

plank position while you alternate moving each leg into your chest).

After repeating this circuit three times, I was sure it was nearing the

9 a.m. stop time. Alright, everyone warmed up and ready to start?

she said. I was in for a long haul

The timed mile came next. Sure, Ive run a mile or two or maybe

even three in recent years, but I hadnt been timed since high school

tennis season. Im not a runner. I remember dreading the timed mile

when I had to take the Presidential Physical Fitness Test each yearin elementary school. A light jog or a nice long power walk is ne, but

Ive never been the girl to nish rst (or even second or third) in any

sort of timed running competition. Pace yourself Hannah. You can

do this. Its just one measly mile, I told myself before we started. Keep

breathing. Just breathe.

Finishing under double digits, I mentally applauded my effort and

tried to act like I wasnt panting for breath in front of my other co-

spring trainees. It was kind of nice, knowing that Id run a mile before

8:30 a.m. We nished up with some ab work (Ive been trying to nd

my abs for years) and stretching. I left exhausted, but satised.

That wasnt so bad.

Day 2

Mother Nature prevented us Spring Trainers from meeting outside

as rain poured down in buckets. I took this as a good sign. Working

out inside seemed a little less threatening.This morning, Meredith was our instructor. Her bright and bubbly

spirit made it clear that she hadnt only been up 30 minutes like

most of us and her energy spread throughout the group until we

were all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (or at least, open-eyed and

conscious). The workout consisted of ve rotational stations composed

of a variety of exercises, from boxing to reverse pull-ups, to some

rope shaking drill that made my arms feel as if they were going to

Spring Training: A Beginners J ourneyBy HannaH Dockery

HealtH & wellness

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May Island Eye CalendarApril 19riday, april 19ovie in the Lotjoy a special family screeningthe Disney class The Lion King,Cinebarre. Hosted by the Deerton Lowcountry Childrensnter. Enjoy food, games, ando booths for parents. Fun fore whole family. Free and open toe public. 963 Houston Northcuttvd, Mt. Pleasant.

tional Library Weekafternoonite and illustrate your own bookthe library! 3 p.m. Edgar Allene Library. 1921 Ion Avenue,llivans Island.

st Coast Paddlesports andtdoor Festivale popular East Coast Canoed Kayak Festival is expandinga variety of outdoor activities.ntinuing as one of the premierddlesports events on the Atlantic

ast, the East Coast Paddlesportsd Outdoor Festival will featureher recreation-related activitiesaddition to its showcase ofyaking, canoeing and stand upddleboarding. Runs throughril 21.

arleston Race Weekis weekend regatta consists ofshore and offshore races throughnday, April 22. Beach parties

after the races each night. $75.Charleston Harbor Resort andMarina, 20 Patriots Point, Mt.Pleasant. For more info, visit www.charlestonraceweek.com.

Saturday, april 20Isle of Palms Annual Yard SaleIOP Rec Department sponosorsthis annual event, featuring over50 vendors selling used and likenew items. Maximum 2 spaces pervendor. Tables are not provided.Those participating must be setup by 7:30 a.m. ONLY used orlike new household items willbe allowed. The sale of retail orwholesale items is not permitted.8 a.m. 12 p.m. Isle of PalmsRecreation Department.

Beach Lovers Book ClubJoin neighbors and friends as thebook club discusses Where We

Belongby Emily Gifn. The bookclub meets on the third Saturdayof each month. 10:30 a.m. EdgarAllan Poe Library. 1921 Ion Ave,Sullivans Island. For more info,call 883-3914.

Do-It-Yourself Arts and CraftsBeing crafty and creative is easywith Ms. Graces help! Comespend your Saturday morningat the library. 10 a.m. 12 p. m.Edgar Allen Poe Library. 1921 IonAvenue, Sullivans Island.

Turtle Team Youth Educationand Interactive WorkshopChildren will learn the positiveimpact they can make on theprocess of nesting, hatching andother factors affecting successfuloutcomes for our loggerheadturtles, one of the Isle of Palmsmost treasured assets. Theworkshop includes 6 interactivestations designed to inform theparticipants of the early stages ofsea turtle life. Ages 10 and under.Isle of Palms Front Beach.

Tae Kwon Do TournamentAnnual event will includeeliminations and nals in formsand sparring. USATMA Masters.10 a.m. Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment.

9th Annual Fam JamThe Children's Museum of theLowcountry invites all children andfamilies of the lowcountry to the9th Annual Free Fam Jam festivalat Marion Square in partnershipwith the City of CharlestonFarmer's Market. Families have theopportunity to take part in a seriesof fun-lled, outdoor activitiesand tness demonstrations fromlearning a new karate moveswith Japan Karate Institute andchanneling your inner butterywith Kids' Yoga Journey to leapingaround in jump castles. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. For more info, visit www.explorecml.org.

Sunday, april 21VFW Post 3137 Mens AuxiliaryThird Annual BBQ Cook OffJoin us for our annual BBQ buttand rib cook off. Entrees mustbe at Post by 3:30 p.m. andjudging begins at 4 p.m. Sign upat VFW Post by April 15. Lateentries contact Buzzy Bramble at404-245-8555. Dinner followingjudging. Winners receive $100 andcoveted apron for a year. $7/plateincludes: butts, ribs, coleslaw,potato salad, baked beans, anddessert. 4 7 p.m.

Capers ECOrunBarrier Island Eco Tours presentsthe Capers ECOrun, a 10k & 5kbeach run/walk fundraiser with aportion of proceeds beneting thelocal hungry through CharlestonChef's Feed the Need. Join in thisamazing natural experience onone of the areas most pristine andbeautiful barrier islands. Ferry

to Capers Island will depart fromIOP Marina at 10 a.m. and returnsaround 1 p.m. $35/adults, $25/kids. For more info, visit www.charlestonrunningclub.com.

Charleston Music Club RecitalThe Charleston Music Club willpresent its free annual studentawards recital in the Chapelat Franke at Seaside. 1885Rie Range Rd. Followed byrefreshments. 4 p.m. Call 442-4835 for additional information.

Old Village Home, Garden,and Art TourThis special event will welcomespring for attendees from all overthe lowcounty. Participants willvisit Old Village homes, enjoy foodprepared by local chefs, listen tomusic, and view art for sale. Toursare self-guided with garden expertson hand. Supports American RedCross. $45 / $35 groups of ten ormore. 1 5 p.m. For more info,visit www.lowcountryredcross.org.

Fishing on the Cooper: SpringFishing KickoffFree shing tutorials. ALowcountry expert will be on handto share techniques that will makeshing the Mount Pleasant Piera fun and rewarding experience.Learn new techniques to land abig one. An adult chaperone isrequired for participants ages 15and under. Registration is notrequired. 1 2 p.m. Mt PleasantFishing Pier. Ages 3 and up. Free.

WedneSday, april 24Wine Tasting at Caf MedleyWine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213Middle Street.

thurSday, april 25Mah Jongg Nights at Poe LibraryCome learn to play American Mah

Jong. No experience necessary.Open to adults only. Poe Library,1921 Ion Avenue, SullivansIsland. 6 p.m.

IOP Police Meet and GreetCome get to know your Isle ofPalms Police Department. Meetand Greet will be held for residentsof Forest Trail Courts I and II, andCross Lane, at the corner of ForestTrail and 34th Avenue. 5 6 p.m.

Friday, april 26Kids Night Out at Isle of PalmsRec DepartmentDrop your children off at the Recfor a night out. Children will watcha movie, play games and eat pizza.$10 resident/ $15 non-resident.6 8:30 p.m. IOP RecreationDepartment.

Saturday, april 27Shaggin on the CooperSpend an evening dancing on thescenic Mount Pleasant Pier to livemusic performed by Groove Train!Beverages will be available for

purchase on-site. Only 800 ticketswill be sold for this event. Advancepurchase is recommended. In theevent of cancellation, tickets willbe good for any 2013 Shaggin onthe Cooper event. Series passesalso available. Call (843) 795-4386for more information. Age: 3 & up.Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10on-site if still available. 71 HarryHallman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.

Coast Guard RecognizesSurfman CostePosthumous Award of LifesavingSilver Medal to will go to SurfmanCoste in this special celebration.US Coast Guard Historic District.1815 I'On Ave. Sullivan's Island.10 a.m.

Sunday, april 28Blessing of the Fleet andSeafood FestivalThe Mount Pleasant Pier's annualevent hosted by the Town of MountPleasant. Festival features a boatparade and ceremonial blessingof the shrimp and shing eet,plus savory seafood samplingsfrom local restaurants, livemusic, an arts and crafts show,shag dancing and shrimp-eatingcontests, and family-friendlyactivities. Free admission. For afull list of activities taking placesthroughout Fleet Week, and fordetails on the Blessing of theFleet and Seafood Festival, visitwww.townofmountpleasant.com.11:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Mt. PleasantMemorial Waterfront Park.

tuSday, May 1Recycle

Friday, May 3Middle School DanceCalling all middle schoolers! Any6th, 7th, or 8th grade student isinvited to the Isle of Palms Dancewith a DJ and concessions. A greatplace to dance or hang out withfriends on a Friday night. 7 9:30p.m. 24 28th Avenue, Isle of Palms.

Relay for LifeThe journey to end cancer startswith a single step. The AmericanCancer Society invites you to takethat step with us by joining theglobal Relay For Life movement.When you walk to end cancer at aRelay event, it's your opportunityto not only honor cancer survivorsand remember loved ones lost, butalso to raise awareness about whatwe can do to stay well from cancerand raise money to help fuel theworld's largest walk to end cancer.7 p.m. Park West RecreationComplext. 1251 Park West

Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant. For moreinfo, visit www.relayforlife.org.

Saturday, May 4County Waterparks OpenSplash Island in Mount Pleasant,Splash Zone on James Island,and Whirlin Waters in NorthCharleston open for weekends onlybeginning today. For details, visitwww.splashparks.com.

Monday, May 6Mount Pleasant ArtistsGuild MeetingMeeting will consist of the annupresentation of the annualscholarship award to a localgraduating student, which is onof the main goals of the Guild.New board members will alsobe presented. This will be thenal meeting of the season untSeptember. The Guild meetsSeptember through May, the rMonday of each month, exceptfor September when we meet thsecond Monday. New membersare always welcome. Social witrefreshments at 6:30 p.m. followith a meeting and guest speakat 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant CityHall, 100 Ann Edwards Lane, MPleasant. For more information388-5425.


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spontaneously combust. The hour was up sooner than I expected,

and though my body was completely worn out, I felt a sense of pride

and accomplishment that caught me off guard. I was actually looking

forward to Fridays workout.

Day 3

Spring arrived, nally, and we were back on the courts. Third

day, third trainer. Kirk introduced himself while my eyes scanned

the whiteboard with the workout written out for the day. Burpees,

weighted crunches, moving plank here we go again. Todays workoutwas no joke. We rotated between stations consisting of push-ups,

weighted crunches, jump ropes, and more, but and heres the killer

in between each station, we moved up and down the tennis court

together as a group in a series of cardio exercises. From suicides (if

you dont know what this is, the name is a pretty good indicator) to

traveling lunges, once again I found myself short of breath and full of

sweat.

We nished the entire rotational set and I was ready to strip off my

tennis shoes and run jump in the ocean, until Kirk told us that we

were going to repeat the entire set. Its only 8:30! he said. I looked

to my left to see if the remen were outside, just incase I need a

stretcher to come rescue me.

Day 4

Back to Sarah. Today were doing 20 20 -20, she said, which

meant 20 minutes cardio, 20 minutes core, and 20 minutes stretching.Not bad at all, I thought. Maybe todays workout will be the easiest

so far. That thought lasted until Sarah said that we were to run two

miles in twenty minutes. I looked at Candy, a tall slim islander who

resembles what I hope to look like at her age, and shared a sense

of mutual uneasiness. What happens if we dont nish? she said,

laughing. I felt relieved to know I wasnt the only one.

Incidentally enough, it wasnt that bad. I couldnt tell if this was

because Im getting in better shape (from just three days of training)

or if its because I was getting to know my fellow athletes. I started

the run with Buddy, who soon left me in the dust, and I nished

alongside Candy and Venice, as we panted while trying to encourage

one another. This isnt so terrible, I thought to myself. Be glad you

can run. Be glad you can keep up. I watched Jenna and Joe, the

married couple and oldest of the bunch, jog alongside each other. I

couldnt help but think I hope I have what they do one day.

Day 5

Mother Nature reappeared donning April showers, and we were back

indoors. Kirk, the trainer for the day, walked us through the series of

stations that would combine weight training with cardio. This funkymachine called Jacobs Ladder proved to look a lot more fun than it

actually was, and during my 60-seconds at the high knees station,

I thought my heart just might burst out of my chest. Only 30 more

seconds, you can do it! Looking great! Kirk encouraged, and we all

perked up a bit, giving it a little more than we thought we had in us.

Once again, we rotated through each station twice. Panting, sweating,

and short of air, we nished around 8:50 leaving the best part for

last stretching. Gathered with my fellow trainees, we plopped down

on the oor and I wondered if we would make it back up.

Alright everyone, thats it for the day. Great job! Kirk said. We all

clapped and high-ved, each of us feeling proud, accomplished, and

in much better shape than when we began. I could get used to this.

Saturday, I couldnt feel my arms.

Back for more? Well, I made it through two weeks of training. Whatstarted as hesitancy on my behalf has easily turned into the bestpart of my week. Its hard to beat getting up and completing a greatworkout in the fresh spring air (just remember your bug spray andallergy medicine) rst thing in the morning. And, believe it or not,Im looking forward to the next few weeks of Spring Training with thenew friends Ive made, and Sarah, Meredith, and Kirk, the tnessconnoisseurs, leading the charge. Who knows? After its all over, Imay just stick around for more.

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State ordinances, but this effort should start soon.

Pat ONeil

1. During the well-attended community meetings in our zoningrevision process about 10 years ago, the following vision of theIsland was drafted by residents: A comfortable home at the beach,safe and friendly, where individuality and diversity are celebrated,neighborhoods are respected, island resources are appreciated,history is intertwined, and families and neighbors seek to thrive.

I cant improve upon that description of the Islands character. Ive

been privileged to serve the Town for about 20 years (8 on PlanningCommission, 12 on Town Council) and to contribute to protectingthe Island features that drew us all here. What I have done is thebest indicator of what I will do if graced with another four years onCouncil.2. Ive been a strong Council supporter of keeping our superbelementary school on the Island. The new building will necessarilybe much bigger; its outdated, bursting-at-the-seams predecessorwas too small, and current state requirements are much larger. Themodest increase in enrollment contributes relatively little to the size.

Through the Town Council Building Committee, I have been vitallyinvolved in working with the school board architects to achieve adesign we can all be proud of.

The approval process was extremely open, deliberate and vigorouslydebated. What I nd heartbreaking is that retaining a remarkableelementary school has become such a divisive issue. I hope to worktoward restoring our Island-wide pride in our school, and our sense

of community.3. As Chair of the Real Estate committee, I have led the effort toexplore the best options for a permanent Town Hall. We soughtarchitectural consultants knowledgeable in municipal facilities.

The Creech team conducted a systematic analysis of our space andlayout needs for efcient Town functioning, and compared thoseneeds to three options (old Town Hall, former Ft. Moultrie PX/Gym at 1714 Middle, new building on Fire Station/Park campus).I favored the historic and magnicently restored historic PX/gym,but after public meetings and input, Council decided on the latter

option, which has different but equally impressive advantages. Iam working on the Building Committee to select an architect teamto produce a great design for a new cost-effective Town Hall thatcelebrates and enhances our unique Island.4. What a unique jewel! A few blocks from your house, you can walkthrough a developing maritime forest and newer natural habitats, allwith diverse wildlife, to a pristine beach with a view of shorebirds,porpoises, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston skyline!

I have long maintained that the Town, as owner of this resource,should be a better steward and a better neighbor. I have led thelongstanding, highly public and participatory process to craft amanagement plan to better achieve this goal. I look forward to adopting

a consensually applauded plan in the very near future. However, weare already working to enhance the appeal of this resource. Recently,we utilized Greenbelt funds to create a nature trail off of the Station16 path to showcase the habitats in this area.

Regarding the lawsuit by the four residents, since I am a member ofthe class of defendants and was deposed, I cannot further comment.

Finally, lets not forget our other splendid natural resource: theback beach (marsh and creeks). I was a leader of the multiyeareffort that resulted in the land trust protection last year of two parcelsabutting this part of our environment: the eld at Station 19, and thesite of the old Pitt Street Bridge at Station 9. I will work to expand theprotection of public access to the marsh and creeks.5. Under the committed leadership of Recreation Chair Mary JaneWatson, there have been great improvements in the Towns supportof the park and other recreation activities. The Park Foundationis an important partner in these efforts, but over the last several

years the Town has assumed an appropriately greater share of

responsibility. For example, the Town contributed about 2/3 of thecosts of recent renovations of the Stith Park tennis and basketballcourts, while the remaining 1/3 were generously supported by thePark Foundation and the Bishop Family Foundation.

I supported these improvements and am delighted with the results.I also support the provision of more appropriate bathroom facilities atStith Park, and renovation or replacement of the other tennis courtscurrently between Poe and Middle Streets.6. Many declining communities would love to have our problems ofexcess popularity. But we have real and growing challenges: thereis only so much Island to go around. In my Town leadership onzoning issues, I have tried to balance the goal of a small-but-vibrantcommercial district that a healthy town needs, with the ability ofresidents to carry on their lives without inappropriate disruption.

Beach parking has long been a problem in this area (I got my rstparking ticket weeks after arriving in 1973), and grows annually. The

Town has studied the issue thoroughly; every possible solution has

accompanying costs. The cost/benet ratio changes over time, andwe must prepare to enact reasonable measures when appropriate.

Mike Perkis1. During my past 8 years on Council I have worked extremelyhard to protect this unique island as a premier family residentialcommunity. The Council, with the consent of the residents, hasenacted several measures to preserve the islands residential qualityof life. We have a moratorium on short-term rentals. We haveprotected and increased green space. We have restricted new barsand restaurants and limited the size of new homes while preservinghistoric homes. I will continue to strongly support the Councilsefforts to keep this protection in place.2. The entire process for the rebuilding of SIES has been a verythorough pro-active public review process. Since January 2010,when ALL of Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuilding,the public has been invited to be involved in all the importantelements of the rebuilding. Over the past 2- years there were over30 public meetings where the school was discussed. In addition,there were 6 specic design meetings run by the Town and 3 publiccharettes run by the school district. These design meetings wereattended by interested residents and the chairman and vice chairof our design review board and the Historic Charleston Foundation.

Their input was invaluable in creating a building that ts ourSullivans Island character from a scale and massing perspective.As the mayor pro tem, I played an integral part in the entire schooldevelopment process from the negotiation of the new lease throughthe agreement of the nal exterior design. While this has been asometimes difcult, stressful and time-consuming effort, I feel itis extremely important to continue the historical tradition of anelementary school on the island.3. The primary reason for the rebuilding of a new town hall was theneed to move our towns employees. The Town hired a consultant




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Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoymade-to-order pizzasmade from the nestingredients.$$242-8121

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Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.

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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.

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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

Beach season is quickly approaching, or shall I say basically here.It is helping steer my cooking choices in a healthy direction.Salads are a typical go to when you think of a healthy meal,

but unless its an elaborate salad it can get boring pretty quickly.So what I have been turning to lately is quinoa. Referred to as theMother of all Grains by the Incas who must have known a thing or

too because quinoa is trending right now. I was late to jump on thebandwagon and cooked it for my rst time about a month ago. There

was something about it that intimidated me. I quickly learned thatthere was nothing to fear but only something to love.

What is great about quinoa is it has a nutty neutral avor so you

can really do whatever you want with it. Ive been making big batchesof it on Sunday so I have it ready to go to take for lunches or quickdinners. What I fell in love with was quinoa fried rice. Saut up anyvegetables that you would want in a fried rice, add ginger, soy sauceand an egg and you got yourself a delicious, take out feeling, homecooked mealoh and of course healthy.

Want to talk about a certain spring vegetable? Write to me at

[email protected] and let me know!

Quinoa Fried riceFrom damndeliciousIngredients

2 tablespoons olive oil2 large eggs, beaten2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, diced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 head broccoli, cut into orets1 zucchini, chopped1/2 cup frozen corn1/2 cup frozen peas2 carrots, peeled and grated3 cups cooked quinoa (2 if you want more it be heavier on theveggie side)1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger3 tablespoons soy sauce2 green onions, slicedSriracha, for serving

Directions Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over

medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirringoften, until onions become translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Add mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini. Cook, stirringconstantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Addcorn, peas, carrots and quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, untilheated through, about 1-2 minutes.

Add ginger and soy sauce, and gently toss to combine. Cook,stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Stir in green onions and eggs (cook on the side into a scrambleor make a well in the vegetables and fry egg there).

Serve with Sriracha if you want some extra kick.Serves 4 to 6

Quinoa Fried RiceBy Kelsey Colt


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who performed a space needs study and identied potentiallocations. The 3 potential sites were the old town hall, a privatehistoric residence and a new building near the re station on MiddleStreet. Between input from residents and the results of a survey,the re station/Middle Street site was selected as the best option.

The benets of this site are many. The government center will be inone location which is centrally located and outside of the residentialareas. Also this option will have the lowest annual maintenancecosts. After council selects an architect, there will be public inputon what the new town hall looks like. The funds to pay for the new

Town Hall will come from the sale of the old location and the sale ofseveral town owned lots, and, if necessary, the issuance of a bond.4. For my 8 years on council I have been an active supporter forthe protection of the unique green spaces we have on SullivansIsland. I am especially proud to be one of the lead advocates for theprotection of this fabulous maritime eco-system. I also supportedand was instrumental in the establishment of a 3-acre park atStation 19 (aka The Dump). While the accreted land is protectedby a 1991 agreement with the Lowcountry Open Land Trust andtown ordinances, Council felt a more comprehensive managementplan was needed to enhance this natural resource. I also recognizethat the nal plan must take into account the impact to the qualityof life to the adjacent property owners. The Council has approvedthe overall principles with a draft plan and is now preparing specicplans by management unit to present to the public for their input.Council has recently approved plans for the removal of invasivespecies and will be working on plans for transitional zones. Fundingfor the initial work will come from operating revenues. The overallimplementation will be funded by a combination of local residencescontributions, grants and operating revenues. As to the lawsuit,the Towns attorney, with assistance from outside counsel, willvigorously defend the Town. While this effort takes from our limitedtown nancial resources, it should not impact the completion of acomprehensive, well-documented, science based plan that takes intoaccount the needs of the adjacent property owners.5. Many residents have commented that the renovation of the

tennis/basketball courts were a tremendous improvement to StithPark. The funding for this project was collaboration between the

Town, The Park Foundation and a local family. This collaborationis a wonderful example of how the town and local organizationsand families can work together to stretch our limited resources forthe maximum benet of all our residents. The Council will discusswith the Park Foundation and the public how best to renovate andimprove the play areas on Poe Avenue by exploring all possibleoptions. Also, I support the plans for the new town hall to include apublic bathroom that will replace the port-o-let.6. It is clear that the tremendous growth in the lowcountry hasimpacted our community. When we rst moved to the area in 1979

there were 6,000 residents in Mt. Pleasant. There are now over60,000! Many of these people are drawn to our beautiful, familyfriendly beaches. We must also recognize that many people cometo our churches, post ofce, medical practices, restaurants and Ft.Moultrie. In an average year Ft. Moultrie has over 75,000 visitors!Although we welcome everyone to our island, we must never losesight of our residents needs. Their quality of life must never becompromised. In order to provide this protection, the Town hasincreased police presence, not only in the business district, butalso in the surrounding residential areas. The noise ordinance wasenhanced to strengthen our ability to monitor loud talking in theresidential areas (we all remember the media attention from thatchange!). Our town police force has been augmented with additionalofcers from Charleston County. We have actively enforced parkingviolations to insure that residential access is protected and thatemergency vehicles can move rapidly on our narrow roads. Councilhas investigated several paid parking options, but the State

requirement to maintain the same level of parking with pavedparking areas diminished the value of this approach.

The Sullivan's Island Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday,May 7, 2013 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church from 7a.m. to 7 p.m.



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pets

Taking the Pups by StormHelp Your Dog conquer THunDersTorm AnxieTY

BY KATHerine sAenger

Happy was happilylounging in our clinicofce the other day, until

an unexpected storm rolled in.I was in the ofce with her at5:00 and all was ne. I checkedback in on her one hour later,as the storm still raged, and shehad destroyed the boxes of lesthat were waiting to go to theshredder. The good news is thatI can cancel the shredding truck,but the bad news is that Happymust have been scared out ofher wits for the one hour that thestorm lasted.

Thunderstormanxiety willprimarily occurin dogs,although Ihave heardof somecats

who hide or urinateinappropriately during thunderactivity. Affected dogs quiverall over and then begin to seekhuman attention or a safe place.

They pace and pant relentlessly.Some even lose bladder or bowelcontrol.

During a thunderstorm, whenwe arent home, Happy priesopen the closet door and climbsin on top of shoes and sportsequipment. When we are home,she paces, pants, shakes, andstays close to our feet. She beginsthis behavior long before we can

actually hear the thunder.Other dogs have much moreextreme reactions andcause severe damage totheir home. Phobic dogsleft outdoors may divethrough glass and screensto get indoors.

Left untreated,thunderstorm anxietygets worse with age and

can be exaggeratedby a particularlyviolent storm.Many dogs

with other anxieties developthunderstorm anxiety laterin life. Sometimes a move orthe loss of a loved one (humanor animal) can trigger the phobia.Most of these dogs are also afraidof reworks and gunshots, butthis isnt always true. Some dogsthat freak out every Fourth of

July are not affected by stormsat all.

The most important thing forpeople to understand is thatcoddling the pet during thisbehavior is the worst thing youcan do. Coddling does two thingsto exaggerate this behavior.First, it actually rewards thebehavior and causes dogs toenhance the behavior to get moreattention. Second, it may makethe dog think that there reallyis something wrong that theyneed to be protected from. Theysense your anxiety too, and eventhough you may be more anxiousabout the dog than about thestorm itself, the dog associates

your anxiety with the storm.So, what do you do? It is

unbelievably hard not to consoleyour pet when he or she is upset,so here are some other things totry.

Buy or make a recording ofthunderstorms. These are readilyavailable with and withoutmusic. Play it loudly to makesure it elicits the fear response. Ifit does, then use this recording toslowly modify your pets behavior.During the rst training sessions,play the recording below yourlevel of hearing and work with

your dog on fun tricks, play hisfavorite game or work with asimple sit and stay routine usingtreats as rewards. During eachsession, increase the volume byone notch. If the dog shows anysigns of fear, back down to theprevious level, continuing to keep

your dog's attention with gamesand tricks rather than coddling.Eventually, you will be able toincrease the volume to a reallevel with the dog, demonstratingcondence, and think of all thenew tricks hell know! Practicethis for 10 minutes once or twicea day.

If a real thunderstorm doescatch you by surprise, try toproject condence, not concern.Practice the above tricks andobedience training duringthe storm. Use the storm asfeeding time to provide positivereinforcement.

If your pet is not respondingwell to the recordings, you maywant to consider getting some

behavior-modifying drugs.Your veterinarian can help

you choose the one that will workbest for your pet. Sedatives areoften useful if given half an hourbefore thunderstorm activity.

These drugs are less effective ifthey are given after the fear hasalready begun. Anti-anxietydrugs that are given daily maybe more useful during ourthunderstorm and hurricaneseason since storms come so

regularly. These drugs donthave immediate effect, but aftertwo weeks of use, they greatlyincrease the threshold trigger foranxiety. Daily anti-anxieties area particularly good choice if yourdog also has other anxieties.

I have had good luck with theStorm Cape (www.stormdefender.com), which modies the staticelectricity that the dogs are pickingup in the air. Happy respondsreally well to the Thunder Shirt(www.thundershirt.com) Theseshirts apply soothing pressurearound the chest that calms thedog in all situations.

The Bach Flower RescueRemedy is an herbal drop whichworks very quickly to calm a dog.

Two, four, or six drops on thetongue for small, medium andlarge dogs respectively, can workfor mildly affected dogs. You canuse Rescue Remedy with otherdrugs if they need even morerelaxation.

No pill or shirt is going to cureyour dog of this problem, butusing all of the above treatmentswill help alleviate some of thesigns of anxiety. Relapse to severeanxiety is common, so continue toproject the condence that your

pet needs in its leader. Projectingthis image for young dogs canactually help prevent this scaryand dangerous phobia.

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.


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Apart from old plantation

homes, a historic

downtown, and beautiful

beaches, the Charleston area is

known for one thing humidity.

Temperatures are already

reaching 80, and that infamous

lowcountry clamminess has made

its appearance, and wont be

going anywhere until September.

Frizzed hair and wet shirts will

soon become the norm.

Or will they? Well, the

frizzed hair may not be going

anywhere (sorry ladies) but a new

technology is changing the way

we think about sweat. If damp

underarms have ever prevented

you from feeling comfortable in

a board meeting, raising your

hand in class, or letting looseon the dance oor, youre not

alone. An estimated 3 percent of

the population struggles from a

disorder known as hyperhidrosis,

or in laymans terms, excessive

sweating.

Hyperhidrosis is considered a

disorder of the nervous system,

explains Marshall White, MD,

and board certied neurologist.

Its a term used to describe

people who suffer from excessive

sweating, even while at rest or in

cooler temperatures. Though the

condition is not typically harmful

or indicative of a greater problem,

it can often lead to embarrassing

sweat stains or uncomfortable

moisture under the arms, on

hands, or even feet. Usually

even prescription strength

antiperspirants arent enough to

combat the sweat.

Seeing a need to assist those

individuals with hyperhidrosis,

White joined Dont Sweat It! the

lowcountrys answer to excessive

sweating. While Botox has been

considered the most popular

solution to treating hyperhidrosis

in prior years, the procedureonly lasts six to nine months

and is a temporary solution to a

permanent problem. Dr. White

and his team are excited about

a new technology, known as

miraDry, to pave the way for the

future in treating hyperhidrosis.

This groundbreaking, non-

invasive procedure uses

controlled energy to eliminate

sweat glands in the underarm

region. Though it seems a little

too good to be true, miraDry

certainly seems promising.

Dr. White explains that the

procedure is safe, FDA approved,

and has garnered extremely

positive results. And because

only 2 percent of the bodys

sweat glands are located in the

underarm, removing some of

the glands will not debilitate the

body from cooling itself naturally.

The procedure requires two

treatment, each of which last

an hour, and after the second

treatment, patients experience a

whopping 90 percent reduction

in underarm sweating.

Jennifer White, the ofce

administrator and marketingcoordinator at Dont Sweat It! can

attest rst hand to the difference

miraDry made in her own life,

after experiencing the treatment.

I couldnt be happier, she

explains. I love that now I can

wear pastel colors and cute tops

without having to worry about

sweat rings. Its made a huge

difference in my life already.

Perhaps what is most appealing

about the procedure is that the

effects are lasting no repetitive

procedures or routine checkups.

The recovery process is

anything but sweat, blood, and

tears. Most patients require

little to no downtime after the

procedure, and apart from a

little swelling or soreness, the

inconvenience is minimal. I

had one of my patients get the

procedure done one afternoon

and she was back at work the

next day, Dr. White explains.

So next time you nd yourself

unable to enjoy an evening out on

the town midsummer because of

those pesky dripping underarms,

remember that advancements in

medicine and technology mighthave the solution.

Dont Sweat It! is located at

1275 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in

Mt. Pleasant. For more information

or to schedule a consultation,

call 884-6800 or email info@

dontsweatitsc.com.

Dont Break a SweatNew TechNology Safely RemoveS SweaT glaNdS foR ThoSe wiTh hypeRhidRoSiS

By haNNah dockeRy


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RoadtRi ps ChaRleston!

Our son and his girlfriend

are the most active

people I know. When they

surf mountain-sized waves or

catapult through the air behind

weight boards, I settle for living

vicariously, but recently they

introduced me to one of the

lowcountrys best new adrenaline

pumping adventures: the new

bike trail near Wannamaker Park

in Goose Creek. Opened in May

2012, the trail is one the areas

best destination for off-road

bicycling.

Its a little hard to fnd since it

is not in Wannamaker Park at all

but a mile away off of Westview

Boulevard on the Berkeley County

line. Once you fnd the trail

though it is pretty well marked.

Brad Phillips who designed and

helped build the trail described

it as being suitable for beginners

but built for experienced riders.

It seems to me that the beginners

would have to be reckless ten

year olds (with lots of parent-

supplied safety equipment) or

cautious adults. Its really a

trail for seasoned riders who

relish squeezing between trees

and bucking along the bumpy

contours.

On my frst visit it took awhile

to relax and gain momentum. You

need to move fast enough to ride

over the many berms and avoid

the tree limbs on the narrow trail.

Branches seemed to be reaching

out to snag my handlebars. But

once I overcame my trepidation

and started going a little faster,

I developed a rhythm. I kept

visualizing playing Bach on the

piano as I rode, trying to keep

a steady pace, concentrating

every second and using my best

coordination. Riding over the

inclines, its important to have

your feet parallel to the ground

at the crest of the little hills sothe pedals dont catch the ground

and topple the bike. Being the

lowcountry, the trail is otherwise

at but winds in loopy curves.

There are still a lot of roots to

transverse since this is a new

trail and I was glad to have my

trusty Schwinn with shock

absorbers. Along the eight miles

there are frequent opportunities

to exit early and then there is

The Ridge.

Nave and unaware since this

was my frst trip there, I gamely

rode up the embankment to

check it out but soon realized

it was beyond me. Riders havesaid its like riding on a dragons

back with a series of extreme

rises and potholes. Its trickiest

feature is nicknamed The Toilet

Bowl for its steep sudden inclines

Fat Tire Freak-OutBy Carol antman

Roadtrip continues on page 22

If You Go:

Directions and a short video: www.ccprc.

com/index.aspx?nid=1532 be aware that the

directions include a turn at St. James Ave.

where the sign says Hwy 176 instead.


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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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S

pring is in the air or, at the very least, its on the calendar.

And if youre like many people, you may be looking forward to

doing some spring-cleaning around your house and yard. Butthis year, why not go beyond your physical environment and do some

sprucing up of your nancial situation?

Here are a few possibilities to consider:

Cleanyourportfolioofclutter.When you go through your

house, you may nd some clutter in closets, storage areas, on

top of desks, under beds or just about any other place. Your

investment portfolio also may contain clutter, in the form of

investments that no longer meet your needs. Consequently, its

a good idea to de-clutter your portfolio periodically by selling

those extraneous investments and using the proceeds to help

purchase others that may be more effective in helping you make

progress toward your nancial goals.

Consolidateyour investments inone place. As you clean

your house, you may nd that you have many common items,

such as brooms, hammers, duct tape and so on, scatteredamong various rooms. It might be more efcient to keep all such

objects in one central location; this can help prevent you from

needlessly replacing or duplicating them. As an investor, you

may have an IRA with one nancial services provider, an old

401(k) with a different one, and some other investments with

yet another institution. If you consolidated all these investment

vehicles with one provider, you might be able to save some fees

and expenses. Perhaps even more importantly, by uniting all

your investments in one place, you may nd it easier to follow a

central, unied investment strategy.

Checkforgapsinyournancialstrategy. Every spring,

its a good idea to check your gutters for leaks, your sidewalks

for cracks and your paint for chips. By doing so, youll help

protect your home and surroundings. To help protect your

familys future, its important to have adequate life and disability

insurance.

Plantseedsforgrowth. When spring arrives, its time to plant

the seeds for your owers and vegetables. As an investor, you

also have to be concerned about growth. Specically, youll want

to consider investments that have the potential to grow enough

to help provide the nancial resources to meet your long-

term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Consequently,

you should review your portfolio to determine if it contains

an appropriate amount of growth-oriented vehicles for your

individual objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.

Seek professional assistance. When youre tidying up for

spring, you may nd some jobs that you cant do alone, such

as cleaning a heavily stained carpet, unclogging a blocked drain

or trimming the highest branches on a tree. For these tasks,

you might need to call in trained professionals. Its the same

with investing: You can do some things on your own, but for

complex tasks such as creating and maintaining an appropriate

investment strategy, you may need to work with a nancial

professional.

Consider putting these spring-cleaning tips to work soon. They may

just help put some sparkle and shine into your nancial house.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local

Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Get Ready for Some

(Financial) Spring CleaningBy Dimi matouchev


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and descents that require riding

fast to overcome. The half-mile

Ridge is the result of dirt left

behind during the excavation

of the canal that sits beside

it ready for me to fall into, I

imagined. Reluctantly, I walked

my bike along. Of course, my son

and his girlfriend thought the

ridge was the best part!

On my second visit Wayne Millerwas nishing his ride as I arrived.

Its awfully muddy in there

today, he warned. Lots of deer

though. Wayne prefers biking in

Marrington Plantation where you

can build up quite a lot of speed

and not be as vigilant about

obstacles. I encountered the mud

right away. Big swampy potholes

pock marked the trail and sucked

on

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