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January 20, 2012Volume 7 Issue 19 FREE

A Warm & Wet Beginning

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND PHOTOS BY LEO FETTER

It was exceptionally warm

on the 1st of January, when

plucky participants plopped

into the waters off the Isle of

Palms. The water, however, was

still predictably cold.

We did the Sullivans Island

Polar Plunge for four years, says

club organizer, Karen Ward-

Linker. Three years ago they

started their own Polar Plop.This year, the Polar Plop had

approximately 11 swimmers this

year. There were approximately

fve swimmers last year. About

25 spectators, watched

from the beach, grateful

that the plop was not

mandatory.(right: IOP Plunge crew from l to r) Megan Caine, Angie Klick,

Peggy Urbanic, Kitty Riley, Anne Cook, Paul Linker, Karen Linker,

Viki Fox, Tom Pace, Lilly Albertson, Meg Albertson, Sanders

Linker.


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2 January 20, 2012

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CIVIC

On January 3rd, the City of the Isle ofPalms inaugurated four members ofCity Council, as well as a member of

the Water and Sewer Commission.As each inductee approached the front the

room, Town Administrator and MC for theevening, Linda Lovvorn Tucker, introducedthe members of council and those who joinedthem for the swearing in.

Ryan Buckhannon was the rst to be sworn

in by City historian and record keeper, MarieCopeland. A veteran of city council, this willbe Ryans fourth term. He was joined by his

wife, Sonja, and his three sons, Ashton, Beckand Colin.

Jimmy Carroll was the next to be swornin by former City Council member, LeolaHanberry. This will be Jimmys rst term. He

was joined by Trish Elise and his three sons,Jimmy, Winslow and Capers.

Michael G. Loftus was then sworn in byMarie Copland. He was joined by his wife,Marla. This will be his second term. In hislast term, he served as Mayor Pro Tempore.As he approached, Linda warned the townthat Michael is something of a jokester.

Jimmy Ward was sworn in by friend,Kathleen Allen and he was joined by his twinsister. This was also Jimmys second term.His last term was in the late 80s and early90s, during hurricane Hugo.

Nicholas J. Stroud was the last to be swornin by Marie Copeland. He will be starting hissecond six year term as Commissioner of

Public Works. He was joined byhis spouse Marlene.

Mayor Dick Cronin said a fewwords following the inauguration.He described the community

as loving and sensitive andexpressed a desire to maintainthe integrity of what has beenbuilt in the past.

He went on to summarize someof last years accomplishmentsand improvements, includingnishing the drainage project,

paving of new roads, improvingcommunications with the buildingof a new cell tower, the newlighting system on Front Beach,and the renovation of City Hall.

The Mayor encouraged citizensto get involved with the Isle ofPalms Recreation Center. Healso mentioned the receipt of theaward for Best Restored Beach.

A self-professed lover ofstatistics and data, he cited the arrest of 400people, which is down for the fourth year in arow. He also stated that the re department

responded to 410 alarms and had 252emergency medical calls.

The Mayor also mentioned the steps thathave been taken to improve parking and theefforts of the Water and Sewer Commission toprovide the city with good, clean water.

In terms of nances, the Isle of Palms

concludes the year "$580,000 to the good." The City is under budget in their generalfund, but they have maintained their budgetin other areas.

The City Council meeting itself went by veryquickly. Approximately three minutes long,it was much like watching an auction. Themeeting then adjourned for refreshments.

Isle of Palms InaugurationBY BRIDGET MANZELLA

(l to r) Ryan Buckhannon, Mike Loftus, J immy Ward and Jimmy Carroll

cut the cake after their inauguration. PHOTO BY EMILY DZIUBAN


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Personnel Committee Meeting9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard, 2nd FloorLivability Court5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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On Monday, Jan 9th,

Sullivans Island Town

Council reviewed

Cummings and McCradyssurvey report, which summarizes

how trees currently growing on

the grounds of the Sullivans

Island Elementary School will

be impacted by the schools new

design.

The report includes two survey

drawings annotated to show

impacted trees and an inventory

sheet listing every impacted

tree, both onsite and offsite.

The drawings show the current

location of trees overlaid by the

new school structure. Of the

trees listed, 22 are Palmettos,

which can be transplanted to the

front of the school, 13 are oaks,

and 10 are cedars. There is also

one hackberry tree.

The removal or relocation of the

trees will be the frst step in the

demolition of the current school

structure, and the frst physical

sign that a new school will be

built. The town hopes to work

with Cummings and McCrady to

leave as many trees as possible

in their original location, relocate

those which can be relocated,

and remove the trees in the event

that other options fail.

In the current design, an

apparatus access road wrapsaround the back of the school

along the seawall, creating a

continuous loop which would

require the removal of 9 of the

13 oak trees on school grounds.

In a moment of inspiration, Fire

chief Anthony Stith suggested

the apparatus access road be

terminated before it reaches the

patch of oak trees. The road

can be split to go around the oak

trees, suggested Chief Stith We

told them we wanted a 20 ft. road,

but it doesnt have to be a loop.

He then explained that as long as

there is a T at the end of the road,

fre trucks and other vehicles

could easily turn around.

The only problem with this,

explained Greg Gress, the

Manager of the Sullivans Island

Water and Sewer Department, is

that a waterline is supposed torun under the apparatus access,

between the back of the school

and the seawall. If the road were

to be broken, as Chief Anthony

Stith proposed, the root structure

below the clump of oaks would

block the waterline. There is a

possibility the waterline could

be moved outside the seawall,

suggested Greg.

A suggestion was also made

that a few trees in the grouping

could be removed to make room

for the waterline. In response,

Greg explained that trees should

not be anywhere near the

waterline because the trees may

grow and create a safety problem

for the waterline or may impact

the health of the trees themselves.

DOT would like a palm tree

removed from the right of way,

as well as the palmetto on the

property line at Station 21. They also require pecan tree to

be trimmed back. These are all

acceptable to Town Council.

Town Council will do everything

in their power to keep as many

trees as possible in their original

location and will make an effort

to replant those that must be

moved, particularly Class II trees,

assured Mayor Pro Tempore,

Mike Perkis.

For more information, visitwww.

sullivansisland-sc.com.

Trees PleaseSULLIVANS ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL REVIEWS TREE SURVEY REPORT

BY BRIDGET MANZELLA

Aview of the trees behind SIES.


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Letters to the Editor...


4 January 20, 2012

DAILY

Dear Editor,

I was very surprised to read the

Letter to the Editor in your last

issue and disappointed about

the circumstances surrounding

Mrs. Oltoriks departure from the

Planning Commission. I wonder why Councilman Marty Bettelli,

one of the holdovers from the

Sottile big box era, made such a

motion. He offered no rationale

for NOT wanting Mrs. Oltorik on

the planning commission for a

second term.

Interestingly, his motion was

supported by Councilmen Ryan

Buckhannon, Sandy Stone,

Jimmy Carroll and Jimmy Ward.

How sad that they would show

such animosity towards such a

dedicated civic minded citizen.

Then to see that this group decided

to eliminate Mrs. Oltorik and re-appoint Ron Denton to his 4th term

on the Planning Commission.

Thats right his FOURTH Term,

another holdover from the Sottile

big box era. Mr. Denton is an

architect who has designed many

homes on the Isle of Palms, and

is of course, realtor friendly.

Mr. Denton voted AGAINST the

short term rental ordinance that

was sent to Planning by Council

for consideration back in May

of 2010, a compromise that

grandfathered all current short

term rentals and limited onlyfuture short term rentals to 12

persons. And this passed despite

his objections 5 to 2. What do you

think this cadre of people want to

see as the future of our island?

Its not too hard to gure out.

MJ OBrienBack Bay Dr.

Isle of Palms

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Dear Editor,

As residents of Sullivans

Island we are no doubt incrediblyfortunate to live in such a one-of-

a-kind place. We welcome visitors

year round from the immediate

vicinity and afar, who long for

such a place to live and raise

children.

There are valuable tangible and

intangible elements that make

this place special. We have made

every effort to date to maintain

that sense of ease, simplicity,

neighborliness and friendliness

that is so often missing in many

living environments these days.

Our proper and well-informed

stewardship of BOTH our natural

and built environment has allowed

this feeling to be maintained. But

these now face a very real threat.

Quite unfortunately, there

is simply no denying that the

extraordinarily large building,

as presently sited and proposed,

takes a very harsh and direct

aim at both our natural and built

environment. It sets a supersized

precedent and establishes a

misguided direction for things to

come.

With all due respect to the

project architects, they have

absolutely been backed into a

corner and forced to stuff a very,

very large building program into

a sensitive context and onto adifcult site that is not capable of

handling the resulting building.

In dealing with the very specic

constraints and directives to

them from council, they have

developed up to a three level (plus

roof) structure, just under 50

tall, with its rst occupied level

a full 11 above the ground and

connected to it numerous several

ramps, each one being +/- 160 in

length!

As stated both publically and

privately for what is now going on

almost a year, like most residents,

I am 100% in support of a new

school on Sullivans Island. But

when something is just not right,

in the personal battle between

your sentiment and your gut,

your gut speaks loud and clear

and simply wont let up.

Such is the case with this

structure as currently planned...

shockingly and still unanimously

supported, essentially as is,

by Council for the beachfront

of Sullivans Island. There is

frankly no amount of hiding

behind things or makeup

(such as tacking on a school

bell tower, adding a new window

or Disney-fying the current

building with a non-relevant icon

from the past) that will make

this current siting and structureright. It is well, well beyond that.

We are in the midst of

a full-blown emperors

new clothes syndrome. So

many are afraid to take a rst

step towards rectifying this

(l to r) Sandy Stone, Ryan Buckhannon, Marty Bettelli, Jimmy Carroll and Jimmy

Ward attend the Charleston Chamber of Commerce annual "Legislative Meet and

Greet". PHOTO BY SONYABUCKHANNON

Letterscontinues on page 5


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DAILY

Poes Library is pleased to

welcome Jessie Austin-Scaffas its new branch manager.

Originally from St. Marys County,Maryland, Jessie has relocated to theCharleston area with her husband,a Charleston native and US CoastGuard, who was transferred toCharleston in July. When she sawthe opening in at Poes, she said sheknew it was the job for her.

Jessie has worked in academicand community libraries, but saysthat, work in an academic library isresearch and reference centered. Ina public library, most customers arehere because they enjoy reading forenjoyment, or need library serviceslike internet access or programs.Its rewarding to me to see childrenenjoying storytime, or for me torecommend a book to someone andthey come back to tell me that theyloved it.

She enjoys that fact that no matterwhere you go in Charleston a publiclibrary always seems to be nearby,but she has certainly been enjoying

the uniqueness of Poes. Jessie saysshe has met many people who wanttours of the building, but she doesntseem to mind saying, Everyone I havemet here has been so welcoming andfriendly. Sullivans Island residentslove their library.

Jessie truly appreciates that thereis a strong community of readers onSullivans, and one gets he sensethat she enjoys the Island life whenshe says, I love that we have familiesdrive to the library on their golf carts!

Jessies enthusiasm for Sullivansand Poes is obvious, and she wouldlike the community to know she looksforward to serving the Edgar AllanPoe Branch of CCPL and carrying outits mission of enriching the qualityof life within our community andpromoting lifelong learning.

Jessie and her husband are theproud parents of a 10-month-oldEnglish Bulldog puppy named Chunk

E. Meatball. Besides reading, sheenjoys walking, yoga, gardening andrenishing antique furniture.

Madam LibrarianBY ALEXANDRA STOTT

Jessie Austin-Scaff, the new branch manager at Poe Library.

signicant mistake before it

goes any further, believing that

there is no other alternative.

We can get this right, but need

a great deal more in the way of

common sense and backbone to

do so. Two items, which have to

the disadvantage of us all, have

so far been in embarrassingly

short supply.

Ernest FavaSullivans Island

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Dear Editor,

Islanders for a Smaller

Sullivans Island Elementary

School want to bring you up to

date on the referendum and a

couple of very important points

regarding the proposed new

Sullivan's Island Elementary

School.

You may recall, 261 registered

voters have already signed apetition calling for a vote of the

people over the size of the new

school. That represented 18% of

the island residents - far more

than required to put the issue

to a vote. We presented the

legal, notarized petition to Town

Council prior to their ratication

of the current lease agreement.

To the surprise of all, rather

than pausing to consider further

legitimate design alternatives

and scheduling a legally required

vote, Town Council plowed

ahead. They actually ratied

the new property lease and gave

the rst stage of approval to

the extraordinarily insensitive

design of the new school.

We all truly must come

together on this critically

important issue. The proposed

74,000 sf school, located on our

pristine front beach in a critical

ood zone has its entire 613 long

rst oor level hovering a full 11

above the ground with a peak roof

height of almost 50. Islanders

are rightfully concerned withthe size of this building. Very

unfortunately, many, including

SI Town Council have framed

this issue with the argument that

this design is the only option.

This is not the only option. We all

want a school, but it must and

can be of a size, scale and design

that works well on our island.

Consider this: If the only way

to get a store on our island, was

to accept a super-walmart, the

only way to get a doctors ofce

was to accept a hospital tower,

or the only way to get a bridge

to the island was to accept asuper highway .would we do

it? We have all been there, done

that and of course not. We all

hold Sullivans Island too close

to our hearts. We can do better

and must now insist upon it. We

cannot allow a structure of this

size, in this location to scar our

unique landscape for the next

75+ years. That would actually

be the real disservice to our

children and grandchildren.

Hundreds of us invoked our

legally guaranteed right under

State Law to put the issue to a

vote of the people. State

Law is clear: our Town's

government has been rightfully

petitioned by its citizens, and

the referendum must be held.

Town Council must be called

to respond accordingly and

properly represent us all, now.

Please email or call members

of Council and ask that they

immediately schedule a vote and

put the brakes on the school in

the meantime. Please call or

email members of the CharlestonCounty School Board and request

that they must stop spending our

tax dollars on this project until

the votes have been counted and

an appropriate design solution is

developed. Phone numbers and

email address are on the reverse

side of this letter.

The next Town Council

meeting is Tuesday, January

17th 6pm at Town Hall. The

next Design Presentation is

Thursday, January 19 at Sunrise

Presbyterian Church. Please

attend these meetings and insist

that your voices and your votes

be counted.

The New Year must bring a

fresh and informed perspective.

Sullivans Island Town Council

must do their duty, hold the

referendum and allow us to move

forward with new school design

solution that fully respects ourisland.

Thank you for caring so

much about our island and our

community.

Sincerely,

Islanders for a SmallerSullivans Island ElementarySchool

Letterscontinues from page 4


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DAILY

On January 11th,Caf Medleyreopened

after taking a weeksvacation to rejuvenatetheir space and refreshtheir menu. With the

changes we have made, we hope to be moreefcient and ready foranother year, says cafowner, Michelle Harris.

The changes to thespace are so minimalthat you might doubt

your double-take in your favorite coffeeshop. In fact, if youre alittle tired, it might takea moment for the newlook to sink in. Michellerecounted a funny storyabout a customer who

was looking into the

new pastry case anddid not realize the case

was much smaller.She was standingthere, considering thepastries inside when she stoodall of a sudden and shook herhead vigorously, as if trying to

wake herself up.No, folks, you arent dreaming.

The old pastry case has beenreplaced. Not to worry, the same

scrumptious pastries still awaityou, and there is a possibility ofmore sweet treats in the future,says Michelle. The removal of theold pastry case is arguably themost pronounced change to theinterior of Caf Medley.

There is more space now butits still very cozy, says DaleSlear, Before, this area (pointingto the former pastry case) wasntusable space.

The new look is streamlined

and modern, which is more of aby-product of the fact that thespace is more utilitarian, which

was the Harris main goal in therenovations. Others have picked

up on this, too. Ithink it looks great. Itlooks more spaciousand seems like a moreeffective working spacefor the girls, observedBrian Newby.

One of the otherchanges to the spaceincludes an upgradedseating area. In thespot the leather couchonce occupied, thereis now a table toencourage customersto sit together. There isa more of a communalfeel... everything isconnected, saysowner, Drew Harris. Inopposition to the feel ofthe communal table, isa desk-like area wherethe bookish can get out

of the action and intotheir work. Overall,there is a nice balance,

with options to suitevery mood and taste.

Speaking of taste, the menuhas also gotten an upgrade withthe addition of several new items.Caf Medley will now be offeringPaninis. Customers can enjoythe French Poodle, full of meltedbrie, sliced pear, and a touch ofhoney. Another great Panini is atuna melt with a twistcurriedtuna salad. There is also theClassic Caprese on the menu.

For more information about

Caf Medley, including their

new menu, call 793.4055 or visit

cafemedley.com.

A Fresh MedleyBY BRIDGET MANZELLA


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DAILY

Blooming during the depths of winter, the fragile

beauty of camellias enhance the Middleton Place

Gardens with thousands of blossoms, from pristine

white to all shades of red and pink. Enjoy and learn more

about these spectacular owers on a Camellia Walk.

Camellias, a southern landscape favorite, show off a

blaze of color throughout the winter months. Middleton

family oral history holds that the French botanist Andr

Michaux gave the Middletons some of the rst camellias to

be planted in an American garden. Some 50 years later,

in 1838, a Middleton daughter wrote, Papa called me to

the terrace to admire the camellias which I found in great

beauty both the white and variegated

Today, Middleton Place has over 3,500 camellias

including many rare varieties as well as one of the four

original Michaux plants, fondly referred to as the Reinedes Fleurs, or the Queen of Flowers. Camellia Walkshighlight many of these unique historical plants as well as

the hundreds of camellias that form the alleys in the formal

gardens.Walks are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

beginning February 11th and continuing through March24th. The special guided tours will begin at 11:00 a.m andlast approximately an hour and a half. Adult admission is$25, students are $15, children (6-13) are $10 and 5 yearsold and under are free. For reservations and additionalinformation, call 556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

Winters BeautyPROVIDED

Dewees Islanders are getting

excited about their new

ferry, which will replace the

Aggie Gray. Residents will miss the

traditional lines of the Aggie Gray, but

cant wait to be able to greet neighbors

and guests in style on their new boat!

The boat was built in Florida. Two

of the Dewees Island captains will

drive the boat across the Okeechobee

Swamp in Southern Florida, all the

way up the Inter-coastal right into the

Dewees Island dock.

The exact date of arrival will remain

unknown until the boat reaches

Savannah or closer. This will giveinterested parties and residents 24

hour notice before the boat arrives

In celebration of the ferrys arrival,

Dewees Island is planning a celebration

and a proper christening in mid-

February when the ferry arrives. The

thought is to have interested parties

meet the ferry, have press (you!) there

for a ribbon cutting and champagne

toast, etc. with folks who are interested

taking their rst ride on the ferry up the

waterway to our Dewees Island dock.

A New Ferry for DeweesBY STAFF

The new Dewees Island ferry.


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8 January 20, 2012

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High Flying Sea TurtlesBY BARBARA BERGWERF

NATURE & WILDLIFE

Endangered sea turtles areused to the Gulf Stream,but seven very lucky little

turtles (six Kemps ridleys and onehybrid Kemps/green) got a twoand a half hour ride in the Jet

Stream on Sunday. The turtles were transported from the NewEngland Aquarium on one of thelightest and most fuel-efcient

jets in the world, an Eclipse 500. The ight is being donated byNorth American Jets, a private

jet charter service owned byCharleston local, Mason Holland.

For over a month now, cold-stunned sea turtles have been

washing up on the New Englandcoast, and many of the survivorsare in critical condition. Withnumbers a bit overwhelming for theprimary sea turtle rehabilitationfacility in the northeast, the South

Carolina Aquarium Sea TurtleRescue Program is stepping in tohelp. This is just looking out forthe turtles and for each other,said Sea Turtle Recue Programmanager, Kelly Thorvalson.

Once at the Aquarium, thestaff, interns and volunteers set tochecking out each turtle. Severalhad minor "scuffs" from their trip

that were treated. Once their corebody temperatures were equalto the water in their new tanksthey were placed in their newhomes. They will remain in theSea Turtle Hospital until they are

in releasable condition, and thewaters in the area have warmed.Now is your chance to come

see these turtles and the fourloggerheads at theSea Turtle Hospital.

There are behind thescenes tours of theHospital every day,except Tuesday and

Thursday. This is arare opportunity tosee a hybrid sea turtlethat has been named"Eclipse" after theplane that gave him theride to Charleston.

To plan your next trip,visit scaquarium.org.

PHOTOS BY BARBARABERGWERF

(upper right) Cold stunned

sea turtles are transported

in style (lower right) Kelly

Thorvalson with Eclipse.

(lower left) Taking inventory

of sea turtles.


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Police Blotter12/04/11

Sullivans Island Ofcers assisted the Isleof Palms ofcers in a search for a sexualassault suspect. After the search resultedin negative results, the Sullivans Islandofcers returned to the island.

12/06/11

Ofcers responded to what was reported asgunre on the beach. As they were arriving,the ofcers saw reworks. Two underagesubjects were in possession of the reworks,alcohol, as well as fake IDs. The subjects

were cited. They were then released to adriver who had not been drinking.

12/12/11

An ofcer was speaking to two subjectsabout working after hours at a residence.While speaking to them it was learned thatone subject was wanted by CharlestonCounty Family Court. That subject wasdetained for Charleston County SheriffsOfce and the other subject was issuedcitations for the violation.

12/16/11

A nude male was spotted on the beach.When the ofcers arrived, the subjectappeared to be under the inuence of anunknown substance. In was learned thatthe subject had been under treatment fora mental condition and admitted to beingsuicidal. He was transported to the hospitalby EMS.

12/21/11

Ofcers responded to the beach inreference to a report of a body in the surf.

The body was retrieved and it matched adescription of a missing person from theCity of Charleston. The Corner and theCity of Charleston Police were notied and

responded. The body was removed by thecorner.

12/22/11

While on patrol, an ofcer was observeda young male walking the street in theearly morning hour. The ofcer stoppedto talk to the subject who was acting verysuspiciously. During the stop it was learnedthat the subject had in his possessionsynthetic marijuana and a pipe for smokingit. The subject was cited and his mother wassummoned to the scene and he was releasedto her.

12/27/11

A complainant reported that she and herboyfriend returned to her residence after beinggone for the weekend and found that someonehad cut the tires on her boyfriends truckand the cushions on her lawn furniture. Thecomplainant believed it could have been herhusband, from whom she is separated.

12/31/11

An ofcer observed a male subject walkingon Jasper Blvd., who was stumbling and

staggering as if intoxicated. As the ofcerapproached, the subject threw a cup (whichcontained alcohol) to the ground. Whilespeaking to the subject, the subject becameirate and began cursing. He was arrestedand lodged in the county jail.


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Hearts Go Outto Leaphart

January 28, both local and

national musicians will be

sitting in for beloved singer

and songwriter, Mac Leaphart,

and performing his songs at The Hippodrome. Benefting

a man who has successfully

made a career out of connecting

with people through his music,

proceeds will go to Mac in his

ongoing recovery from a serious

car accident and recent surgery to

remove a brain tumor. A unique

experience of camaraderie and

good will, performances of Mac's

music will be set against a visual

narration on the theatre's IMAX

screen and give life to Mac's story

and his signifcant impact on

those around him.

The concert featurescollaborative performances

by Mark Bryan (Hootie and

The Blowfsh), Danielle Howle,

Five Way Friday, John Wesley

Satterfeld, Joal Rush, Doug

Jones (Craven Melon), Luke

Cunningham, Greg Payne (The

Piedmont Boys), Ryan Bonner,

Jamie Resch with Shovels &

Rope, Donnie Blackwell and

more very special surprise guests.

Reid Stone and Guilt Ridden

Troubadour featuring members

of Mac Leaphart's current band,

Mac Leaphart and My RaggedCompany, will act as house band

and musical conductors for the

night's celebration.

As doors open at 6:30 p.m.,

acoustic music by Jim Marshall

(Junkyard Angel) and a silent

auction will start in the lobbies.

Food concessions provided by

Home Team BBQ and a full bar

will run throughout the night.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. in

the theatre and will last until 10

pm followed by more live music

by Five Way Friday and John

Totaro's Classic Woodies until 12

a.m. or later.Garage parking is available

as well as free parking in theopen lot adjacent to the venue.Advance tickets are $17 and maybe purchased online at www.charlestonhippodrome.com. Dayof show tickets are $20. Formore information, visit www.macleaphart.com.

All over theglobe, SweetAdelines

Internationalchoruses are joiningtogether to teach the

world to sing. Womenof all ages who enjoysinging are invited toSouthern HarmonyChorus Glee forGrownups OpenHouse. SouthernHarmony Chorusis a chapter of SweetAdelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women

worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style.The Southern Harmony Chorus members share a love for music

and singing barbershop harmony. As a member, you too canexperience the exhilaration of performing and singing with SouthernHarmony Chorus. Any woman of average singing ability, with or

without vocal training, will fnd a part that fts her voice range withthe help of the chorus musical leaders and director.

Southern Harmony Chorus performs regularly throughout thecommunity, offering its talent for entertainment at civic events andcharitable functions. Members come from all areas in the Lowcountryand are a diverse group of women of all ages, cultural backgrounds,educational and work experiences, all with one thing in common:

we all love to sing and enjoy the sisterhood of the chorus.

The Southern Harmony Chorus Open House will be held on January10, 17 and 24, at Riverpoint Christian Academy in Charleston. To fndadditional information about Southern Harmony Chorus visit www.sourthernharmonychorus.com or call Missy Wurthmann at 573-2409.

Teaching the World to Sing

The Southern Harmony Chorus.


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ary 20, 2012 11

Next time you bend over to

pick up a quarter, look for

stars, too: tiny, white, oral

stars. There are some minuscule

beauties opening up right now,

while its chilly, reminding us of a

more owery time to come. The owers resemble bright

white, 10-pointed stars, but if

you look closely, you will see that

a single blossom bears only ve

petals, not 10, and each one of

them is split down the middle.

They look like a pair of long

bunny-rabbit ears. The plants are

extremely variable, and depending

upon their location, may be

at and trailing, or sometimes

forming lush, rounded mounds.

The happiest plants seem to grow

in somewhat protected places, on

nice, rich soil. Wouldnt you?

Notice also the tender leaves, which are egg-shaped and dark

green. The stems are worth

mentioning, as the soft hairs on

them tend to be in a single discrete

line, rather than scattered all over

the surface.

This species is common just

about everywhere. It is native

to Europe, but has been spread

so far around the world now

that it is often (and mistakenly)

considered a naturally occurring

plant wherever it grows. It is one

of a group of weedy species that

behaves as what we sometimes

call winter annuals, that is,

plants that sprout from seeds

during the fall or winter, produce

their owers and seeds, and then

dry up and basically disappear

by the time things start really

warming up in the summer.

Each plant produces plenty of

owers, and each ower will form

a tiny capsule, containing several

even tinier seeds. The seeds,

once released, may sprout the

following season, or they may lie

dormant for some time.

Botanists classify this humble

little plant as a member of the

carnation family, which of course

is the source of garden pinks,

sweet William, and fragrantcarnations for centerpieces,

corsages, and boutonnieres,

as well as a number of show-

stopping wildowers.

Some people have found it good

in salads, and there is a long

tradition of using it as a food for

caged birds. Recently Ive heard

that you can stir-fry this stuff, in

a hot skillet. Hmmm. Im thinking

Ill add a good bit of garlic and

maybe some hot pepper akes.

John Nelson is the curator of

the Herbarium at the University of

South Carolina, in the Department

of Biological Sciences. As a publicservice, the Herbarium offers free

plant identifcations. For more

information, visit www.herbarium.

org or call 803-777-8196.

Answer:Chickweed,Stellaria

media

Mystery PlantBY JOHN NELSON

PHOTO BY LINDALEE


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February 3January 20 Island Eye Calendarriday, January 20

he Turn of the Screweld Jan. 20-21, 26-28, at 8m. and Jan 16 and 22, at 3m. A young governess journeysa lonely English manoruse to care for two recentlyphaned children. Based one provocative tale of suspense,rror and repressed sexuality,is adaptation gives the famousory yet another turn of its own.7/adults, $25/seniors, $20/

udents. Held at the Villageayhouse in Mt. Pleasant. Forore information, visit www.lageplayhouse.com.

ggie Zed: Keepers Keepe show comprises of sculpture,stallation, paintings, drawings,d sketchbooks that chart Zeds

nique working methods in ariety of media. Free. Openingception held from 5 - 7 p.m.

n view through March 10.eld at the Halsey Institute ofontemporary Art in downtownharleston. For more information,ll 953-4422.

aturday, January 21

each Lovers Beach Book Clubveryone welcome)ought provoking groupscussion on the non-ction

novel, A Devil and A Good Woman,Too: The Lives of Julia Peterkinby Susan Millar Williams. Held at10:30 a.m. For more information,call 883-3914.

Share Our Suzys Its Black or

White Beneft

The black-tie event features liveentertainment by Atlantas YachtRock Schooner, as well as food

by Granvilles Catering. Guestswill have the opportunity to learnmore about the needs of breastcancer patients and ways to help.$75/before Jan. 10, $100/afterJan. 10. Held from 7-11 p.m. atHarborside East in Mt. Pleasant.For more information, visit www.shareoursuzy.org.

A

Day of Sweetgrass Basketry andMore with Vera ManigaultJoin Basket Artist Vera Manigaultfrom 1-3 p.m. at Palmetto IslandsCounty Park for an interpretivewalk, talk, and craft session tocelebrate one of South Carolinasoldest African arts. A registeredand paid chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.Pre-registration required. Fee:$18/$15 CCR discount. For moreinformation, visit www.ccpr.com.

Local Sea Kayak Trips -Crab Bank CrawlJoin us for a cooler weather paddlefrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m. around afavorite summertime destination.Well launch from the Shem CreekBoat Landing and paddle out thecreek, around the Crab Bankbird sanctuary and back. Pre-registration required, Age: 16 &up. Fee: $48/$40 CCR discount.For more info, visit ccprc.com.

Sunday, January 22

Keegan-Filion Farm FundraiserCharlestons chefs rally to helpKeegan-Filion Farm, whichsuffered a re last month. Thegoal is to raise $20,000. Onehundred percent of ticket pricegoes to the farm. Held from 1-4p.m.at Lowndes Grove Plantationin downtown Charleston. Formore information, visit www.lowndesgrove.com.

Center for Birds of PreyTo show our appreciation for yoursupport throughout the year, werepleased to offer a special admissionincentive for residents ofCharleston, Berkeley, Dorchester,Georgetown, and Horry Counties.Two Admissions for the Price ofOne every Saturday in January2012.Regular Admission: $12Adult $10 Youth (7 -18) Nocharge for children under 6. Formore information, visit www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

Monday, January 23

Dori ChitayatThe amenco guitarist performs aspecial brunch set during SangriaSunday at 10 a.m. Held everySunday at Atlanticville Restauranton Sullivans Island. For moreinformation, visit atlanticville.net.

tueSday, January 24

Greater Charleston Ski ClubSki Club organizes many socialfunctions and events throughoutthe year. Upcoming snow skiingtrips are: (1) Telluride, Colorado inJan. 2012 (2) Park City, Utah inFeb. 2012. Membership meetingsare free. Held at 6:30 p.m. at RedsIce House on Shem Creek in Mt.Pleasant. For more information,visit www.charlestonskiclub.org.

WedneSday, January 25

Cafe Medley TastingWeekly wine tasting. $5, $13 withcheese plate. Held Wednesdays,6-9 p.m. at Cafe Medley onSullivans Island. For moreinformation, visit cafemedley.com.

Beginners FlamencoDance ClassesFlamenco is the traditional gypsydance and music of SothernSpain. Its emotion, its strength,its dancing, its passion. LearnFlamenco movement basicsthrough technique, rhythm, andchoreography. Held Wednesdays,8-9 p.m. Held at the CreativeSpark Center for the Arts inMt. Pleasant. $12.50. Formore information, visit www.creativespark.org.

thurSday, January 26

Team TriviaWhether youre a TV-buff, aHistory major, the guy who knowseverything about sports, or the

one who can remember lines fromevery movie youve seen, TEAMTRIVIA is right for you. Join useach Tuesday from 8p.m. until10 p.m. Win house cash prizes!Held at Fiery Rons Home TeamBBQ on Sullivans Island. Formore information, visit www.hometeambbq.com.

Friday, January 27

Chamber Music Series: Voices ofBaroque

The rst concert in a three-concert chamber music series.$25/concert, $60/series. Heldat 7:30 p.m. at Mt. PleasantPresbyterian Church in Mt.Pleasant. For more info, visitcharlestonsymphonyorchestra.com.

Saturday January 28

Shuckin' & Shaggin' at SunsetCome shuck oysters at the IOP

Exchange Club held from 4:30 to7:30 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 atthe door. Children under 12 are1/2 price. Oysters, chili, hot dogsand more. For more informationcontact 886-9229 or email [email protected].

The Charlie Post ClassicThis event is a fundraiser andmemorial to Dr. Charlie Postwho assisted members of theCharleston Running club foryears until his untimely death.Proceeds from the race funda scholarship for a College ofCharleston Student. Registertoday! Participants in the event willmeet at Reds Ice House at 6:30p.m. For more information, visitwww.charlestonskiclub.org.

Sunday, January 29

Shuckin and Shaggin at SunsetCome shuck oysters along thebanks of Hamlin Creek at the IOPExchange Club from4:30 - 7:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25

at the door. Children under 12 arehalf price.For tickets, contact 886-9229 or email [email protected].

tueSday, January 31

Charleston AnglerShad Fishing the Tail Race withJames Morris at 6:30 p.m.Summerville, free. For moreinformation, call 871-9362 oremail [email protected] to register.

WedneSday, February 1

Caf Medley Wine TastingWeekly wine tasting. $5, $13 withcheese plate. Held Wednesdays,6-9 p.m. at Cafe Medley onSullivans Island. For moreinformation visit cafemedley.com.

thurSday, February 2

Taiko Charleston JapaneseDrumming EnsembleThe ensemble is hosting auditionsfrom 6-9 p.m. in search of freshtalent for a new, professionaltraining program. No previousTaiko experience is necessary butexperience in a discipline of music,athletics, martial arts, or dance isrecommended but not required.For more information, visit www.taikocharleston.com

Friday, February 3

Coin Club ExchangeCharleston Coin Club is hostingan exchange beginning onFebruary 3-5. Over 30 dealertables of coins, currency, tokensand medals. Free admission andfree parking. The event is held atThe Exchange Park, Summerville,SC1-6pm Friday, 9am-6pmSaturday, 10am-3pm Sunday.For more information, visit www.lowcountrycoinclub.com.

The following classes are held at the Isle of Palms RecreationCenter. For more information, visit www.iop.net.

Morning Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays Jan 4-30 from 9:1510:15 a.m. with instructor Pay Boyd. For more information,

visit www.iop.net.

Afternoon Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan 3 - Jan 31from 12:30-2:00 p.m. with instructor Jen Schooeld.

Evening Yoga: Wednesday Jan 4-25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. withinstructor Jen Schooeld. For more information,

The following classes are held at The Island Club on SullivanIsland. For more information visit siislandclub.com.

Morning Yoga: Thursdays 9 a.m. with Darragh.

Evening Yoga: Thursdays 6 p.m. with Darragh.

Island Yoga


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14 January 20, 2012


Despite the implausible

foreign accents, the

idyllic landscapes that

look like Tolkiens Shire, and

the relentless barrage of clichs,

War Horse still hit its mark: my

heart.

At many points in the lm,

I found myself avoiding eye

contact with the screen, giving

preference to other surfaces like

the walls, my straw or my hands.

If you can successfully remove

yourself from the mesmerizing

melodrama, you can usually

remain dry-eyed. This technique

is helpful when trying to keepyour dignity.

The score posed another

problem. At one point I almost

blocked my ears so I could dodge

the combined effect of crescendos

of violins with the cracking

voice of a brave boy urging his

untrained yet unagging horse

to walk on.

It was hard, but I actually

managed to avoid crying until

close to the end of the lm, when

Grandfather, played by Niels

Arestrup, shed a very convincing

tear as he gave up the miracle

horse to its rightful owner. After

I cried, I felt better. I had let it

out. I had also let the cat out of

the bag: I am a total sap when it

comes to movies.

Luckily for me, my friend was

on the opposite side of the teary

eye. For fear of discovery, I let

the one tear roll down without

wiping it away. When the scene

was over and we were safely

onto a scene that did not cause

throat constriction, I brushed off

the trace of wetness as if it were

a crumb of popcorn stuck to my

face.

Overall, Neils Arestrup

delivered the best performance

in the lm as Grandfather.A close second to Arestrups

performance was Emily Watsons,

who played the protagonists

mother. She was appropriately

tough and motherly, and very

English.

All and all, watching War

Horse was like watching every

clich I have ever known get in

line and ask, with soft eyes and

quivering lips, for yet another

tear to be shed. Please sir, can I

have some moremush?

If you enjoy a good cry, you

should denitely see this lm.

If you dont, its just as fun to

go see a movie like this with

someone who does. Make sure to

look out for dgeting and check

their face for wetness, but dont

give them too much of a hard

time. It is really hard not to tear-

up over War Horse.

A Warm Heart for War HorseBY BRIDGET MANZELLA


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15January 20, 2012

COMPUTER CORNER

Ihave several questions about

whether Internet Explorer is

better than another browser

and wanted to explain a bit

about browsers.Internet Explorer is the

default browser that comes with

a Windows based computer

and Safari is for Apple based

computers. So what is a

browser?

A browser by any name is

just a way to navigate through

the maze that is the Internet.

A browser allows you go to

websites, store those websites

as favorites, use secure websites

and download les from either

an FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

site or the website you are at.

So regardless of the browser youuse, all allow you to do basically

the same thing and all purport

to do it the best, with the best

search engine, security, etc. In

reality each brings something to

the table.

So lets see what will work for

you:

Internet Explorer that comes

with Windows (IE9 with 7) is

something you need to keep on

your computer for those few

websites that will only work with

it. The IE9 version comes with

the protected mode on and for

many websites you will need

to turn it off. You can do this

under tools/options/security

and uncheck the checked box.IE9 will want you to turn it

back on but just say NO. This

security feature is half baked

and will not allow you to go to

websites that Windows deems

a security risk, which can be

your favorites sites or even some

banks sites. I personally use

IE9 for only those websites that

dont work well with Firefox. We

will get to Firefox shortly.

Safari comes as the default

for Apple/Mac based computers

and operates a bit differently in

that favorites/bookmarks can

be viewed as wallpaper. Safari works well with Apple OS and

should be thought of as the

same as IE9. Use it when you

have to. There are settings you

can change with Safari as with

IE9.

Firefox works will Apple OS.

Firefox is an alternative to IE9

and Safari, comes with plenty

of add-ons that allow you to

block ads, scripts and special

software that tracks you on the

Internet like Doubleclick. I have

several add-ons installed thatshow me who trying to track me

(they are blocked), what ads are

blocked, whether a site has a

good rating (I can rate the site

also) and many more. Some

add-ons you would not want

with a slower computer. The

basic Firefox will run quickly

on those older machines just

ne but with todays computer

prices, just go ahead and get

into the 21st century!

Another alternative is Google

Chrome. Google Chrome has

a following and is fast to load,

kind of like the Google searchengine. It is easy to set up,

has streamlined view and

minimal changes to make but

it has no built-in way to stop it

from tracking your use of the

Internet. That alone keeps me

from using what could be a very

nice browser.

There are several other

browsers including Opera,

SeaMonkey, Cruz and plenty

more just Google it! Yes I

love Google search engine thru

Firefox, so explore a bit, try

something different and keepsending me questions.

Look forward to some good

questions and helping you

out. If you need immediate

assistance you can always call

Rent A Bob at 822.7794 or email

at [email protected].

Web Browsers, What are They?BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT-A-BOB


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16 January 20, 2012


Pet Helpers veterinarians

Janet McKim and Jack Loveshare not only a passion for

animals but also a life together.Thirty-one years ago, their love for

animals led both of them to TheOhio State Universitys College ofVeterinary Medicine where theymet and ended up marrying.Following graduation, the newveterinarians opened their ownpractice in Middleburg, Virginia.

The couple is a unique team with a broad range of expertise.

Dr. Love specializes in orthopedicsurgery, while Dr. Mckimspecializes in internal medicineand acupuncture. Together theyhold a wealth of knowledge in

the Veterinary eld that wasrecognized by the Middleburg,Virginia community as they grewtheir private practice to includeover 12,000 pets.

Altruistic at heart, the couplehas never turned away an animalin need. I just couldnt in goodconscious euthanize an animalthat I knew I could save. I wentinto the eld not for a prot,but to save animals lives, saysDr. McKim. Dr. Love sharesthis sentiment, and has savedthe lives of countless animals

with injuries or conditionsdeemed insurmountable by other

veterinarians. Dr. Janet McKimrecalls praying before receivingher veterinary school acceptanceletter and promising to give backevery day if her childhood dreamof becoming a veterinarian cametrue. She knew from a youngage that she wanted to save theanimals and recalls sneaking herhamster into church using herhand warmer. Dr. Love smiles

when he says he was a 4-H boywho grew up on a dairy farm innorthern Ohio.

After 25 years of owning theMiddleburg Animal Hospital,

the couple re-located to FollyBeach. After meeting Pet HelpersPresident Carol Linville, it cameas no surprise that the couple

would dedicate the next chapterof their lives to an animal shelter,

where their mission would beto decrease the population ofunwanted and homeless animalsthrough spay and neuter. Drs.McKim and Love brought theirexpertise to the Pet HelpersShelter and Greer Spay/NeuterClinic in 2008, where togetherthey have successfully spayedand neutered nearly 10,000 catsand dogs. They average about 24

surgeries a day and provide highquality care at a low cost. The efforts of Drs. Love and

McKim, along with Veterinariansat the Charleston AnimalSocietys Spay/Neuter Clinic,have paid off. Thanks in partto spay/neuter, the number ofanimals entering CharlestonCounty shelters decreased by 1%in 2011 over 2010. More spay/

neuter surgeries, over 12,000procedures, were performed thannumber of animals that enteredshelters. In order to curb animaloverpopulation, the goal is to

perform 20% more surgeries thannumber of animals that enter areashelters. Spay/neuter relievesfamilies of the nancial burdenof unwanted pets, while reducingthe number of euthanizedhomeless animals every year.

Upon meeting Dr. McKim andDr. Love, it is easy to tell thattheir work is their passion and atrue reection of their humanisticpersonalities. While reminiscingon their journey as veterinarians,Dr. McKim and Dr. Love arehumbled by the tearful thank

yous they receive. At Pet Helpers,these two devoted veterinarians

continue to touch the lives ofanimals and people with theirgentle words, capable hands andcaring hearts.

The Pet Helpers Greer Spay/Neuter Clinic is open the publicand offers high quality, low-costspay/neuter surgeries. For moreinformation, please visit www.pethelpers.org.

Its More Than Puppy LoveBY KATHERINE SAENGER

PETS

Dr. Jack Love


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17/23

Magnetic South is an

innovative partnership

between the Charleston

Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

and the Composition area of

the College of Charleston Music

Department. It combines the

resources of the two institutions

to present contemporaryclassical music in Charleston in

an informative context.

The series launches on Friday,

January 20, with a concert

titled "Dances and Reections."

Featuring music from Bla

Bartk, Theodore Antoniou,

Cindy Cox, and Paul Chihara,

"Dances and Reections" takes

place at 8:00 p.m at the Simons

Center Recital Hall on the campus

of the College of Charleston.

The goal of the Magnetic South

partnership is to bring to the

audiences of the Lowcountry

masterworks of the 20th and 21stcenturies along with important

new works by living composers.

The concerts, performed by

CSO musicians and conducted

by Yiorgos Vassilandonakis,

Assistant Professor of Music

Theory and Composition at the

College of Charleston, feature

carefully selected works from a

variety of aesthetic directions and

styles to represent the panorama

of the music of our times. Our

aim is to establish Charleston

as a center for contemporary

music creation, education, and

performance by inviting world-

class living composers to workwith us, says Vassilandonakis.

In addition to the pieces by

visiting composers, there are

two other compositions that are

being performed by the CSO

for "Dances and Reections."

On the program is Hungarian

composer Bla Bartks 1917

work, "Rumanian Folk Dances."

Bartk is not only one of the most

well-known composers of the

20th century, he was also widely

recognized as a proponent of the

folk music of his time. Theodore

Antonious piece from 1984,

"Octet," is also on the programand makes its South Carolina

premiere at the concert.

Tickets are $20. Student ticketsare $10 with valid ID. Ticketsmay be purchased in advancethrough the CSO online at www.CharlestonSymphony.org, or bycalling the CSO at 723-7528.

The Magnetic South

Everyone is invited to the22nd Lowcountry Blues

Bash at the Isle of Palms

Recreation Department on

February 11th - 12th. The event

offers the opportunity to come

listen to some good ole fashioned

blues.

This years Lowcountry Blues

Bash will begin on Saturday at 5

p.m. and will feature the following

performers: Norman Taylor, Matt

Hill, The Nouveaux Honkies,

Planet D Nonet. The performance

will end at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday,

the event will run from 2 to 5:30

p.m. and will feature the followingperformers: Norman Taylor,

Rich DelGrosso & John Del ToroRichardson, Bobby Radcliff and

Maurice John Vaughns Chi

Town Blues Revue featuring BJ

Emery, Donald Ray Johnson,

Holle Thee Maxwell.

The Recreation Center is locatedon the Isle of Palms. Admissionwill be $5 at the door and children12 & under are FREE. The doorswill open thirty minutes prior tothe 1st performance. The local Isleof Palms Exchange Club will be atthe event selling concessions. Formore information, visitwww.iop.netorwww.BluesBash.com. You can also

call the Center at 886-8294.

Lowcountry Blues BashPROVIDED

22nd Annual


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20 January 20, 2012

Do you know what this is?

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

Please include your mailing address with

your submission.

No one correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy. We are going to giveyou another try. The rst person to send in the correct answerfor this issue will receive a coupon for a FREE ice cream at Caf

Medley on Sullivan's Island.

Eye Spy

On December 15, Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library

welcomed Cub Scouts Pack 470 with their Leader Stan

Blalock. Each member researched their birthdate to see

what events occurred on that date, as well as the event that

happened July 20, 1969, Mans rst walk on the moon. This

was a great learning experience and fun. The members touring

were: Mason, Declan, Nic, Jack, Charles, Jackson, Aidan, and

Hayden.

Cub ScoutsDate Day

Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m.Play: Edgar Allan Poes 202nd Birthday Celebration (allages)Come one come all to celebrate Edgar Allan PoesBirthday Arts & Crafts, Trivia Facts, Stories aboutEdgar Allan Poes Life while stationed at Fort Moultrie onSullivans Island in 1827, and Cupcakes.

Saturday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m.Popcorn Theatre at Poe: Sarahs Key (mothers &daughters)Movie based on the bestselling novel by Tatiana deRosnay: In modern-day Paris, a journalist nds her life

becoming entwined with a young girl whose family wastorn apart during the notorious Vel dHiv Roundup in1942.Rated: PG-13 Time: 111 Minutes

Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m.Play: Paper Plate Snowman (all ages)Imagine a Winter Wonderland lled with snowmen andmake your own snowman to join in the fun

STORYTIMEtueSday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31Family: Storytime & Arts/Crafts with Mac 10:30 a.m.(all ages with caregiver)

Friday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27Preschool: Storytime with Ms.

Patty 10:00 a.m. (all ages withcaregiver)

Poe Library Events


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21January 20, 2012


FINANCIAL

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

Jan 20

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9:22am/9:21pm

As an investor, you know that 2011 was a

somewhat choppy year, with the nancial

markets going through many ups and downs.

So what can you expect in 2012? As baseball Hall

of Famer Yogi Berra is quoted as saying, Its hardto make predictions especially about the future.

And these words are certainly applicable for anyone

who would like an accurate forecast of the investment

climate.

Yet we do know of some factors that may affect

your portfolio in the months ahead. Here are a few

of them:

Strong business fundamentals This past

year, all the noise about the debt ceiling debate,

the size of the U.S. decit and the European

nancial situation tended to drown out some fairly good news:

U.S. businesses balance sheets were strong for the most part,

borrowing costs remained low, and corporate prots were good

and corporate protability remains a key driver of stock

prices. Heading into 2012, these fundamentals continue to look

positive, which may bode well for investors.

Europes debt crisis Greeces economic problems made a lot

of news in 2011, but they werent the end of the story in Europe,

as major nancial difculties also face Italy, Spain, Portugal

and Ireland. Its by no means clear how these problems will be

resolved, so dont be surprised to see them lead to intermittent,

if short-lived, shocks to the markets.

Election-year patterns As youre well aware, were voting for

the President in 2012. But you might be surprised to learn that

the S&P 500 index has shown negative returns in only three of

the last 21 presidential election years. Coincidence? No one can

say for sure and at this point, no one can say if this pattern

of positive returns will continue during this election

year. Still, its an interesting phenomenon.

So there you have it: the good, the bad and the

quirky. Take them all together, and you still may notbe able to foresee what will happen with the markets

this year, but youll have a lot to think about. But

instead of trying to predict what will happen in 2012,

you may be better off following these tried-and-true

investment strategies:

Diversify your holdings. By spreading your

money among a wide range of investments, you can

reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. Keep

in mind, though, that diversication, by itself, cant

guarantee prots or protect against loss.

Dont ignore your risk tolerance. If you worry

excessively about market uctuations, you may have too much

risk in your portfolio, which means you may need to make some

changes.

Always look at the big picture. Financial markets will always

uctuate. But if you can keep your focus on your long-term

objectives, and make decisions accordingly, you can avoid

overreacting to short-term events.

Like other years, 2012 will bring with it periods of both turbulence

and smooth sailing. But by making the right investment moves, you

can still chart a course that can allow you to move ever closer to your

future goals.

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

Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

The Investment Landscape in 2012PROVIDED BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

Yogi Berra.


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The Gibbes Museum of Arthas organized two newexhibitions that will run

from January 20 through April22.

The Art of Alfred Hutty:Woodstock to Charleston, on

view in the Main Gallery, offers acareer retrospective of the 20thcentury American artist AlfredHutty, the master painter andprintmaker who is consideredone of the principal artists ofthe Charleston Renaissance.

Jill Hooper: ContemporaryRealist, on view in the RotundaGalleries, features recent workby Charleston artist Jill Hooper,a classically-trained, realistpainter whose extraordinaryportraits have earnedinternational recognition.

These exceptional exhibitionsare rsts for the Gibbes and we

are thrilled to be able to present

them through the generosity ofour many donors. The AlfredHutty exhibition is the rst ofits kind with an accompanyingbook and catalog raisonn of hisprints. And while Jill Hoopers

work has been a part of the

Gibbes collection for some time,this is her rst solo exhibition atour institution, stated AngelaD. Mack, Executive Director.

The Art of Alfred Hutty:Woodstock to Charlestonfeatures evocative landscapesand realistic studies of thehuman condition created byHutty in Woodstock, NewYork and Charleston. Theexhibition includes sixty worksin oil, watercolor, pastel, andmost importantly, etchings,drypoints, and lithographs.Following the premiere at theGibbes, the exhibition will travel

to the Greenville County (S.C.)

Museum of Art and the MorrisMuseum of Art in Augusta,Georgia.

Jill Hooper: ContemporaryRealist features recent work byCharleston artist Jill Hooper, aclassically trained realist painter

whose extraordinary portraitshave earned internationalrecognition. The exhibitionincludes a number of Hoopersacclaimed portraits, along withlarge-scale landscapes andexquisite still-life paintingsthat demonstrate her masteryof technique. Through theinclusion of both paintings anddrawings, the exhibition offersinsight into Hoopers workingprocess while showing herdevelopment as an artist over

the past decade.

For more information, visit

www.gibbesmuseum.org or call

722-2706 ext. 22.

Hutty and Hooper at the Gibbes

The following are the last paragraphs of A Decade Later, which were cutlast issue due to space constraints. We apologize for any confusion this mayhave caused. For the full article, visit islandeyenews.com.

All the passengers had been moved to the back of the plane,

many had been able to communicate with their loved ones, and

a vote was taken to see if these passengers were in agreement

to storm the cockpit. Of course, we all know what happened. Withthe encouraging and rallying words shouted by Todd Beamer, "Lets

Roll!, Todd and Mark and others did charge the cockpit with that

nal act of courage, determined that if they must die they would die

saving our seat of government. We left the area feeling better about

what was now at the site: a tting memorial with only the museum

left to complete. We know we will go back yet again. You cannot go

to Manhattan without visiting the 9/11 Memorial.

We went back to Steve's apartment and we xed a wonderful

Thanksgiving dinner and acknowledged to God our blessings and

asked for healing for those still suffering. Now with the close of

the tenth anniversary year of 9/11, we begin anew a new decade of

remembrance, always lled with hope. We're glad we could spend

Thanksgiving with Steve and see the Memorial. This was one of the

best Thanksgivings we have ever had.

A Decade LaterBY DIANE AND TOM OLTORIK

A visit to the towers pre-9/11.

"Jacob" By Ji ll Hooper (American, b. 1970)Oil on linen and panel 20 X 13 inches.

Image courtesy of Ann Long Fine Art.


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DARGAN'S BIRDS

Donor AwarePROVIDED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

Caveat emptor or let the buyer beware is common-sense

advice that most of us try to heed. But buyers are not

the only ones who should beware: Goodwill encourages

donors to be just as cautious and selective when choosing the

organizations that will receive their gently used clothing and

household items, both during the holiday season and all year.

A proliferation of donation bins in convenient locations can

make it difcult for donors to discern which charities are legitimate

and which are actually for-prot entities or fraudulent charities

trying to dupe them. That is why a little bit of research before you

donate can ensure that your donations have the greatest impact

in your community. With so many great non-prot organizations

in our area that need the communities support, it is important for

donors to know how their generous donations will support their

community.

Before you donate, check with your state attorney general orsecretary of states ofce to nd out if a charity is legitimate.

You should also check with a charity-rating agency such as

Charity Navigator or GuideStar, or use online resources such as

GreatNonprots or Philanthropedia to nd out more about specic

charities including how much of their revenue goes to overhead

and administrative costs.

Goodwill has spent decades earning the publics trust. Donors

can rest assured that their items are going to a reputable

organization that has the communitys interests at heart. Donated

goods are sold in Goodwill stores, and more than 90 percent of

revenues earned go to fund job training, employment services and

other supports that put people to work, strengthen families and

build stronger communities.

Instead of buyer beware, lets try to be donor aware.'

Snowy Egret vs. Great Egret

Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets are very commonly

confused. Both are have white bodies with long

slender necks and long, thin legs. They are easily

distinguishable by several characteristics: GreatEgrets are have bright yellow beaks while Snowy

Egrets have black beaks and a yellow patch of skin

between the eye and the base of the beak. Adult Snowy

Egrets have black legs and yellow feet and juveniles

have greenish legs and yellow feet. All great egrets

have black legs and feet. Snowy egrets are noticeably

smaller: Adults are two feet tall (with necks extended)

and weigh less than a pound. Great Egrets are slightly

over three feet tall and are more than twice the weight

of Snowy Egrets.Wood Storks

Wood Storks are distantly related to Egrets and

are in a different order. They are enormous birds

and weigh as much as 7lbs. They stand at 40 inches,

but their necks are much shorter in proportion than

the necks of Snowy and Great Egrets. Wood storkshave no feathers on their heads and adults have no

feathers on their necks. The dark, exposed skin is

easily visible from a distance. Wood storks y with

their necks extended, while egrets y with their necks

tucked in. Wood Storks have striking black primary

feathers, while snowy and great egrets are pure white.

Egret vs. Egret; Egret vs.Wood StorkBY SARAH HARPER DIAZ

Wood Storks.Great Egret.

Snowy Egret.


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