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Crabpot Playerscontinues on page 9
On December 8, the City of Isle of Palms
hosted a Holiday Street Celebrationfull of carnival rides, food, and a
whole lot of Christmas fun. The SullivansIsland Elementary School Chorus performed,along with local singing stars Cailyn Hagerand Elizabeth Covington. Sol Driven Train,Fowlers Mustache, and the Scottie Frier Bandprovided live music throughout the afternoon.
To add to the festivities, Santa made a specialappearance..
The festival seemed a huge success atribute to all who were involved in arrangingit. At one point, the large City parking lot wasfull, said City Administrator Linda Tucker.
Eight-year-old island resident LukasFroehler won the privilege of turning on theholiday lights on the Isle of Palms Christmas
tree.Will McElheny with the Isle of Palms
Recreation Department successfully organizedthe event with support from the Police, Fireand Public Works Departments. The City isgrateful to all the entertainers, businesses,residents and visitors who supported thefestival.
Photos Provided by the City of isle of Palms
The Isle of Palms ConnectorRun and Walk for the Childpresented by BI-LO was held
on October 6, 2012. This was the20th Annual Running of the IOPConnector and the race is alwaysheld on the rst Saturday in
October. This year more than 1,200runners and walkers stepped ontothe course to compete in the 5kand 10k runs as well as the 5kwalk. Runners, walkers, sponsorsand volunteers enjoyed a post-racecelebration, which included a beer
garden and music from PlaneJane.Each year, the race is organizedby the Exchange Clubs of the Isleof Palms and Mount Pleasant, theCity of Isle of Palms and the Townof Mount Pleasant. The run is anon-prot organization committed
to the prevention of Child Abusein the Lowcountry. With over17,000 cases of reported childabuse in South Carolina, over2000 take place in Charlestonand Berkley counties. The needfor funding the ght against child
abuse is increasing with eachyear. The 2012 Race raised over
$50,000 for the prevention of childabuse and for the rehabilitationof children who have suffered inthe Lowcountry. Over the last 20
years the total amount raised isapproaching $1,000,000.
On November 7, 2012 the Board
A Run forthe Moneyi o P C o n n e C t o r r u n
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Wrapping up 2012
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Letters to the Editor...
Dear Editor,
Don't Dump on
Sullivan's Island
The referendum lawsuit onthe proposed Sullivan's Island
School should go before a
judge this February. Instead of
pausing, the school board has
proceeded with dumping tons
of concrete into footings for the
not yet fully designed school. It
begs the question. Why would
the school board not wait until
February when a judge will
rule on the referendum and
the subsequent vote before
destroying the property with
massive concrete footings and
risk millions of county tax
dollars they claim are being
spent? It defes explanation
unless the school board is
intent on dumping on the voters
of the Sullivan's Island and the
laws of South Carolina. In that
case it makes perfect sense. If
the vote comes in February the
school board will claim that
they have been damaged and
claim islanders will have to
pay for the design and concrete
the school board dumped ontothe island. Phooey, the school
board has known about the
impending referendum on their
mega school scheme since
October 18, 2011. The residents
of Sullivan's Island don't take
kindly to being dumped on
and island voters may damage
the school board indeed and
they should think twice about
dumping on another small
community.
Warren H. Anderson
North Charleston
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Dear Editor,
Remember Cindy Lou Who
On December 12, 2012, Sullivans Island Mayor, Carl Smith,cut the ribbon for the new basketball and tennis courts thatare now open for business in J. Marshall Stith Park (at the
Mound). The beautiful new tennis courts now meet American TennisAssociation standards. The original courts were built in 1966 withoutadequate attention to foundation or drainage, and consequently, the
old courts needed costly patching and resurfacing over the years.Town Council member Mary Jane Watson, the Recreation CommitteeChair and member of the Park Foundation, led the effort to replacethese extensively used community assets. The Town provided themajority of the funding, with a substantial contribution from thePark Foundation (raised from citizens who value their Park) and agenerous donation from the Baker Bishop Foundation. Thanks to allwho made the renovation of our beloved park possible.
Left to right: Mayor Carl Smith, Jerry Kaynard (Council), Kaye Smith (Co-chair of the
Park Foundation), Hartley Cooper (Council), Mary Jane Watson (Council), Baker Bishop
with Lucy Kohl and Ryder Bishop, and Mike Perkis (Council).
Photo by SuSan Middaugh
Perfecting the ParkJ . Ma rS ha l l S t i th P a rk o ff i c i a l l y re o P e nS
Staff rePort
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December 24, 25 & January 1
City Ofces CLOSED -No Trash Collection
Sullivan's Island883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Friday, December 21
Board & CommissionRecruitment
SEEKING: Interested residents to
serve on a Board or Commission- two out of cycle vacancies.1.) Board of Zoning Appeals- one seat, term expiringSeptember 20152.) Planning Commission - oneseat, term expiring September2013Deadline to apply: 12Noon,
January 4, 2013. Applicationsgo to Lisa Darrow, Asst toAdministrator at (843)883-5744or [email protected]. Applications online atwww.sullivansisland-sc.com.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, December 26
Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at CafeMedley.8:30a.m.2213 Middle Street
Tree Commission7pm2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, January 2
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, December 26.
Civic CalendarRecycle -Thursday, December 27 - Recycle
The following is a list of the dates of all regularly scheduled
City Council meetings for 2013. Meetings are held at 7 p.m.
on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 1207 Palm Boulevard.
January 8* July 23
January 22 August 27
February 26 September 24
March 26 October 22
April 23 November 19
May 28 December 3
June 25
*Special Meetings held at 6 p.m. Meetings may berescheduled with proper public notice.
City of Isle of Palms 2013 Scheduleof City Council Meetings
Public Notice toIsle of Palms Residents
All City Ofces will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2012 andTuesday, December 25, 2012
GarbaGepickupwillbeasfollows:
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Breach Inlet through 30th AvenueThursday, December 27, 2012
30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
All City Ofces will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
GarbaGepickupwillbeasfollows:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Breach Inlet through 30th Avenue
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
All City Ofces will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013.
GarbaGepickupwillbeasfollows:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Breach Inlet through 30
th
AvenueWednesday, January 23, 2013
30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
Remember that roll-out cards cannot be placed at the curb before7:00 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled back
to the house or enclosure by 9:00 a.m. the morning following
collection. Violators may be ticketed and/or ned.
Public Noticeto SullivansResidents
Sullivans Island Town Hall
Closures:
Closed December 24 26 and
January 1.
All ofces reopen for regular
business at 8 a.m. on
December 27 and January 2,
2013.
Essential services and
departments will remain
available and fully staffed overthe holiday.
Debris collection scheDule
Household Garbage:
December 26 and January 2
Yard and Bulk Trash:
December 27 and January 3Recycling: December 27
Have roll-out carts curbside by
7 a.m. on collection day andremoved by 7 p.m.
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Work on Johnnie Dodds Continue Through the HolidaysC o n s t r u C t i o n E x p E C t E d t o b E C o m p l E t E d b y J a n u a r y 3 1
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rivers should expect to navigate through lane and rampclosures and trafc shifts, and encounter temporary delays
as crews nalize construction activities and punch-list itemsfor the Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Improvements Project in MountPleasant. All construction areas will be marked with constructioncones and signs. To reduce impact on travelers over the Christmasholiday, lane closures will not occur from 6 a.m. on Friday, December21, to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2.Bowman Road trafc shifts:
The trafc shifts will occur from 7 a.m. 4 p.m., and will affectdrivers in both directions on Bowman Road, from Marsh CourtLane (at McDonalds restaurant) to West Frontage Road (atformer East Cooper Hospital).
The shifts are necessary to install curb and gutter, sidewalks,asphalt and conduct other construction activities.
All construction areas and trafc shifts will be marked withconstruction cones and signs.
All work is dependent on the weather.Bowman Road ramp closuresThe following Bowman Road ramps will be closed nightly from 9 p.m.
6 a.m. (note: only one ramp will be closed at any given time): Entrance ramp onto southbound Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
from Bowman Road (next to Arbys restaurant). Entrance ramp onto northbound Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
from Bowman Road (next to McDonalds restaurant). Exit ramp from southbound Johnnie Dodds Boulevard onto
Bowman Road (next to the former East Cooper hospital). Exit ramp from northbound Johnnie Dodds Boulevard onto
Bowman Road (next to Blockbuster and Nason Medical Center).During the nightly ramp closures, all trafc will be detoured to either
East Frontage Road or West Frontage Road. All construction areasand detours will be marked with construction cones and signs. Theramp closures are necessary so crews can work on the interchange.Johnnie Dodds Boulevard nighttime lane closures
Drivers should expect temporary, nighttime lane closures forthree miles on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard (U.S. Highway 17)from the end of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge to I-526.
Construction activity will occur from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. in an effort
to reduce the impact on drivers. The speed limit on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard is reduced from
45 mph to 35 mph in the construction zone.Johnnie Dodds Boulevard daytime lane closures
Southbound lane closure from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Northbound lane closure from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The times are different for each direction in order to reduce the
impact during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Two lanes of trafc will remain open at all times. The work is necessary to complete the work in the median of
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. Signs will direct drivers of the lane closures.
East Frontage RoadDaytime Lane Closures:
Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures onEast Frontage Road from McGrath Darby Boulevard to Bowman
Road. For areas with low trafc volumes, the construction activity
could occur as early as 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lane closures inareas of high trafc will be delayed until 8:30 a.m.
Drivers will have access to businesses along East FrontageRoad at all times during construction.
Nighttime Road Closures: Drivers should expect minor, nighttime road closures from 8
p.m. - 6 a.m. due to eastbound and westbound road closures ofEast Frontage Road from McGrath Darby Boulevard to BowmanRoad.
The daily starting time of this closure may be delayed until 9p.m. if trafc is heavy.
West Frontage RoadDaytime Lane Closures:
Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures onWest Frontage Road from Mathis Ferry Road to Bowman Road.
For areas with low trafc volumes, the construction activity
could occur as early as 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lane closures inareas of high trafc will be delayed until 8:30 a.m.
Drivers will have access to businesses along West FrontageRoad at all times during construction.
Nighttime Road Closures: Drivers should expect minor, nighttime road closures from 8
p.m. - 6 a.m. due to eastbound and westbound road closures ofWest Frontage Road from Mathis Ferry Road to Bowman Road.
The daily starting time of this closure may be delayed until 9p.m. if trafc is heavy.
Drivers traveling through the projects construction zone are asked
to be aware of equipment and crews working in the area at all times.Drivers are encouraged to go slow and allow additional time to reachtheir destinations safely.
Alternative routes are recommended if possible. The public isalso asked to notice trafc control signs, reductions in speed limitand message board information, and to note that all road work is
dependent on the weather.The goal of the project, which is expected to be completed in the
early 2013, is to improve the trafc ow in and out of Mount Pleasant,especially before and after school and work hours. The project isfunded by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax andmanaged by Charleston County Governments RoadWise Program, inclose coordination with the Town of Mount Pleasant and the S.C.Department of Transportation.
The public can get up-to-date project information, includingconstruction status and trafc alerts, online at www.ccroadwise.org/projects/johnnie_dodds/index.php.
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DAILY
Diane and Tom Oltorik rst stumbledupon the Isle of Palms in 1986 bycoincidence. Making their way down
the East Coast from Rochester, New York in
search of the perfect island vacation home,the Oltoriks journey took them to the Isleof Palms, and they immediately knew theyfound their ending destination. Permanentresidents for nearly twenty years now, Dianeand Tom are enjoying retired life while givingback to the local island community.
Diane has helped initiate four communityprograms in the last ve years, includingIOPNA Cooks, the Observer Corp, and thegift bag program for new residents. Her latestproject is what she deemed The Loan Closet which ofcially opened in April 2012. TheLoan Closet is essentially a lending systemfor residents and visitors in need of medicalsupplies such as crutches or wheelchairs.Originally Diane expected the majority of
recipients to be visitors, who were visitingthe island and found themselves in needof medical assistance. Since the programsinitiation however, Diane sees more residentsbeneting from the closet services.
In order to get the program started, Dianespent several months trying to nd a place forthe closet to call home. Several donations ofvarious medical supplies had been received,but Diane needed a place to store them. Isle
of Palms Fire Chief Ann Graham pitched into provide the perfect spot a small corner inone of the storage rooms at the re station.
Ann recognized that this was a service to theCity, she says. She has been so supportiveand such a help through this process thatI couldnt have done it without her. Take awalk into the re station and you will nd asmall room with various objects placed in thecorner. Welcome to the Loan Closet.
Diane makes sure that the process to usethe Loan Closet is thorough and professional,run almost like a business. Once a request for
an item is received, Diane has the beneciaryll out a 5 x 7 card containing all pertinentinformation, such as their name, address,and phone number. Diane herself delivers the
item to the recipient, and has him or her signa contract explaining terms and conditionson the spot. Once the item is turned back into the closet, it is washed down and sanitized.I have to make sure everything is extremelyclean and well taken care of. I want to makesure the people get the best, she adds. Thecloset operates daily, from 8 a.m. 8 p.m.
Pleased with the success of the closet sofar, Diane is already looking towards thefuture. Were getting about one requesta month, and I expect that will increase asword gets out, she says. What I like to do isget programs established and then turn themover for someone else to continue them. ButIm willing to do the work to get it started. Inwhatever way possible, Diane makes it clear
that she and Tom always want to give backto the Isle of Palms and make the communitybetter.
You dont ever get too old to stop giving,she says. Its something you always do andits something that I will continue to do untilI cant anymore.
For more information on the Loan Closet,call Diane Oltorik at 886-6114.
The Lady Behind the LoansL o c a L I o P R e s I d e n t I n I t I a t e s L o a n c L o s e t
By HannaH dockeRy
Diane Oltorik, founder of the Loan Closet, stands by the
supplies in the fre station storage room.
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Blue Ribbon for Br RepirL o c a L I o P a r t I s t W I n s F I r s t P L a c e
sPecIaL to the Island EyE nEws
M
embers of the Mount Pleasant Artist Guild presented their
2012 Winter Exhibit in the lobby of the East Cooper Medical
Center on November 30 followed by a well attended food
and wine reception. Isle of Palms artist, Gayle Gilford won the blueribbon for her 6 x 20 acrylic painting of a low country farmyard
with animals entitled, Barn Repairs. Gazie Nagle won 2nd place, and
Randall Routsun, 3rd place. Judith Chamberlin, Jeanne K. Juhos
and Lori Bellacicco earned Honorable Mention ribbons and Sandy
Booker won the People's Choice Award.
The Guild exhibits year round in Mount Pleasant City Hall and other
locations and welcomes new members. For membership information,
please call Barbara Smith at 971-1146.
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Photo by Emily Dziuban
State Representative and former Isle of PalmsMayor Mike Sottile, former Isle of Palms MayorCarmen Bunch, and current Isle of Palms Mayor
Dick Cronin gathered at the Red & White customerappreciation event on November 16, 2012
Mingling with Mayors
C
urt, one of the dedicateddeckhands on theDewees Ferry, is a very
talented photographer. We havementioned his talents before, in ablog post about his pelican photo,and in another post about aspectacular shot of a baby turtlein the sunrise.
Now, he has produced abeautiful calendar, Shore Leave,featuring birds of the lowcountry.I asked Curt about how he cameto publish a calendar, and he toldme the story of his friend MyraVassian, who went to high schoolwith him. Myra was inspired, aswe are, by Curts photo-a-dayFacebook posts. She wanted toproduce a calendar, and asked
Curt to pick a charity that hewanted to designate as therecipient.
Curt got connected with theJake McGuire Savage Foundationyears ago when he and his wifeBecky donated a piano, and hethought that it would be a goodt: Myra is currently a voiceteacher at Julliard. And with thiscalendar, he has woven together
her interests, his passion forphotography and wildlife, andhis connection to the island
community. The website at theJake McGuire Savage Foundationdescribes their mission as follows:
Jakes Music is a nonprotcharitable organization createdby his family to honor his brieflife. Jakes Music brings freeafter-school music lessons andinstruments to inner city childrenages 7-18 as an incentive fordeveloping individual skills, forachieving self-esteem and forstrengthening community tiesin the neighborhoods it serves.Our organization receives broadbased community support andfunds students in a variety of
musical pursuits: composition,performance, music technology,recording, and exposure tomusical events.
Dewees residents Jane andCarroll Savage created Jakesmusic to honor their son Jake,who wanted to be a musician.
Jane was very grateful of Curtsefforts. We are so appreciativeof all that Myra and Curt have
done to put this together and todirect all the proceeds to the JakeMcGuire Savage Foundation, shesaid. It is really wonderful thatpeople can enjoy Curts amazingphotos and know that all theproceeds are going to help bringmusic education to kids in theCharleston and North Charlestonarea who otherwise would not
get that exposure. This is anexciting time for Jakes Music
with excellent programs goingand new ones in the planningstage. Having people like Myraand Curt step forward unsolicitedto generate funding for theseprograms is incredibly generousof them and gratifying to us.
To order your own copy of thecalendar, send a check for $20.00to 530 Trapier Drive, Charleston
SC, 29412. All of the money goesto the foundation.
Curts CalendarD e w e e s D e c k h a n D R a i s e s M o n e y f o R
c h a R i t y t h R o u g h P h o t o g R a P h y
By JuDy DRew faiRchilD
Curt, a deckhand on Dewees Island, presents his calendar "Shore Leave".
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Opening night of CrabpotPlayers latest show, TheLittle Mermaid Jr: The
Musical took place on December
12 at Wild Dunes Palmetto Hall infront of a crowded and expectantaudience. As usually, the cast ofCrabpots never ceased to amazethose in attendance; for a smallisland theater company runlargely at the hands of one man,the things accomplished on thestage are truly impressive.
The storyline of the play staystrue to the beloved Disney movie.Ariel, a young, adventurousmermaid with a beautifulvoice longs to be a human andfalls in love with Prince Eric.Meanwhile, the evil sea witchUrsula manipulates Ariel into
giving up her voice for the chanceto be a human. With the help offriends like Sebastian the craband Flounder the sh, Ariel
ends up defeating the sea witchand getting everything she hasever wantedtwo legs and ahandsome husband. Filled withupbeat songs and choreographed
routines, the lightheartedstoryline keeps children of allages entertained.
Krissy McKown steals the showthrough her role as Sebastianand was clearly a crowd pleaser.McKown previously played Arielseveral years ago in the national
touring show ofThe Little Mermaid,but wanted to play a differentrole this time. As Sebastian,McKown is hilarious, expressive,and extremely comfortable infront of an audience, bringingto life the magic of the Disneyclassic. Janae Tanti stars asAriel alongside Caitlyn Miller as
the evil sea witch Ursula. Bothladies fulll their roles quite well,
and their talented voices bringloud applause at the end of eachsong. Miller has an evil laughthat sends chills right down yourspine, perfect for playing the roleof a villain.
Perhaps what makes the latestperformance of the CrabpotPlayers truly spectacular is notthe talent of the lead actors or thecaptivating music; what makesthe show truly enjoyable is theundeniable chemistry of the cast.Made up of men and women ofall ages, their passion for the
show and for theater shinesthrough the whole play. Its asif the actors are one big family,and it is obvious that performing
with Crabpots is a true joy for allthose involved. Even if you attendas an ambivalent spectator, thechemistry of the cast will leave
you with a sense of curiosity,thinking, I wonder if I could everbe in a play
The Little Mermaid Jr: TheMusicalwas directed by CrabpotPlayers founder Jimmy Wardand produced by current Collegeof Charleston student Shannon
Tague. Music and choreographywas done at the hands of AngeliaGrech, and Daniel Prentice keptthe lights and sounds runningsmoothly throughout the
performance as the TechnicalDirector.
The next performance of theCrabpot Players will be Vanitiesin February, 2013. For moreinformation on Crabpot Players,Jimmy Ward, or upcoming shows,visit www.crabpotplayers.com orcall 888-303-0763.
Little Mermaid is a Big HitC r a b p o t p l a y e r s l at e s t p e r f o r m a n C e W o W s t h e C r o W d s
by hannah doCkery
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of Directors of the race as well as all of the sponsors gathered atLiberty Tap Room in Mount Pleasant to celebrate this years successand to distribute the $50,000 raised. The allocations were spreadamong the four race partners and seven nonprots which all work
to prevent and heal child abuse and neglect in the lowcountry.This years recipients include Low Country Orphan Relief, ParentsAnonymous of South Carolina, Darkness to Light, Carolina Youth
Development, Dee Norton Lowcountry Childrens Center, Halosof Charleston and Windwood Family Services. The 2012 sponsors
included BI-LO, Crews Subaru, Waggoner Law Firm, Island Realty,Resort Quest, Wild Dunes, Try Sports, Acme Lowcountry Cantina,Y102.5, Clear Channel Radio, IKON Financial Group, SCBT, Skirt!
Magazine, City Paper, Nelson Printing, Adams Outdoor, CharlestonExchange Club, and Warren and Cindy Koontz.
For all of the runners who might have missed this years race and
festivities, there is always next year. The 2013 Race is scheduled for
October 5, 2013 at 8 a.m. More information and pictures from previous
races could be found at www.ioprun.com and www.facebook.com/
iopconnectorrun.
Runcontinues from the cover
Photos Provided by dimi matouchev
(l to r) Lynn Young, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Amanda Netsch, Parents Anonymous
of South Carolina, Elizabeth Boeschen, Darkness to Light, Kate Lloyd, Carolina Youth
Development, Geoff Wagner, IOP Connector Run Chair, Ann Beldon-Read, Dee Nor ton
Lowcountry Childrens Center, Andrea Thames, Halos of Charleston, and Deborah
McKelvey, Windwood Family Services are presented the check from the IOP Connecter
Run.
from the How The Grinch Stole Christmas! I felt just a nave, as
she, this Sunday.Ravens End has been my familys home for going on nine years.
After 11 months of meeting with architects, engineers and builders,we are thrilled that our home is nally underway!
We are giving the existing house as a donation to The SustainableWarehouse rather than immediately bulldozing. They are in processof deconstructing the house to repurpose and recycle the usablematerials saving them from the landll.
We were so excited to survey the rst weeks progress.We were stunned to discover visible holes throughout the lot wherehydrangeas, camellias, sago palms, and other ornamental shrubshad been growing. Not only that, but there are square holes wherethe Belgian blocks edging the beds had been taken.
Who would do such a thing!
Does a construction site mean that anyone driving by can helpthemselves to whatever theyplease with no regard for theproperty owners? So while mostpeople are hanging decorationsand lights making their home
cheery and bright for theHolidays
We have hung No Trespassingand Private Property signs from
our live oak trees hoping to deterdevious Grinches.
Christmas is about Giving not
Pilfering!
Janie Ball and Charlie AikmanRaven Drive, Sullivan's Island
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HealtH & wellness
C
ome discover the Sullivans Islands best kept secret! On
Saturday, January 12, from 9 a.m. 1 p.m., the islands only
tness center will be hosting an open house.
Reasons you should attend: You didn't get that gym membership you wanted for Christmas You're thinking about putting off that "get-in-shape" resolution
until next yearagain! (Dont do it! Let us help you keep thatresolution this year!)
You know you've been wanting to try a PrimeTime Spin class(special endurance ride 9 10:30)
FREE FOOD - our staff will be providing samples of theirfavorite treats and snacks!
Feeling tight? Try our 30-minute X-Streme Stretch (10:30 11a.m.)
Experiencing a little leftover holiday tension? How about amini-massage?
All that holiday cheer calls for a Detox blend from our on-siteGreenWave Smoothies. It's never to soon to get ready for beach season
Free stuff well be holding drawings on the hour forfree gym memberships, apparel, and lots more!
What else are you going to do on a Saturday morning?Drop in any time between 9 and 1.
For more information contact us at 883-0101, e-mail
[email protected], or check us out at www.
primetimet.net! PrimeTime Fitness is located at 2120
Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
New Year, New YouP r i m e T i m e F i T n e s s H o s T s o P e n H o u s e
by PrimeTime FiTness
Winter is approaching, bringing with it cold, wind, anddarkness. Its not likely that your golf game will get anybetter over the next few months or is it?
Why not take this time when youre not likely to play much oreven get out on the range to improve your game indoors? Strength,exibility, and balance can all affect your game, and we can help youimprove all three this winter!
Using a golfspecic screening assessment, a Certied TitleistPerformance Institute Golf Fitness Professional will identifyweaknesses and limitations, which may affect specic aspects of yourswing. Based on the results of the assessment, the TPI Golf Fitness Procan then target those problem areas and design your own customizedworkout program. Combining a specic exercise program, exibilitytraining (golf meets yoga!), and professional golf instruction,along with referrals to club-tters and appropriate medicalpersonnel, this clinic can help you improve your powerand accuracy for spring 2013.
Information about the program:Dates: January 7 February 3, 2013.Host: PrimeTime Fitness/Lowcountry Lessons at
Patriots PointCost per person: $500 (total value is $685)Participants will receive the following:
One Golf-Specic Movement Screen ($85 value) One private 1/2 hour workout each week with Titleist
Performance Institute Certied Fitness Pro (valued at $160for all four)
One private 1/2 hour lesson each week with Brandon Ray,Golf Pro at Patriots Point (valued at $240 for all four)
One hour-long Group Golf Fitness workout each week (valuedat $100 for all four)
One Yoga for Golf class each week (valued at $80 for all four) A one-month membership at PrimeTime Fitness for the
duration of the clinic (valued at $60)
Space is limited to only eight participants. Group workouts,
individual training sessions, and yoga take place at PrimeTime Fitness
on Sullivan's Island. Golf lessons take place at Patriots Point. Call 883-
0101 or e-mail [email protected] for more information and to
sign up.
Lower Temperatures,
Lower Handicapu P c o m i n g g o l F c l i n i c P r o v i d e s T i P s
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sarah's Birds
The Hermit Thrush is a secretive bird which spends much
of its time foraging in thick brush. Its ethereal songcompensates for its dull, somewhat modest plumage.
The Hermit Thrush appears very similar to the Swainsons
and Grey-cheeked Thrushes, but it is distinguished by its
reddish tail and white eye ring. The Hermit Thrush is the only
species of the three which overwinters in the Southeastern
US. This species spends the breeding season in Canada and
parts of the northern US. It has a varied diet including insects,
amphibians, small snakes, and fruits. In the early spring,
males begin to defend their territories and woo females.
Females build nests close to or directly on the ground, but
they are careful to choose a well-concealed location. Nests
are painstaking constructed of various and sundry materials
including mud. Females spend a week or more building them.
Only females incubate the eggs. Males assist in gathering food
after the young have hatched. Hermit Thrushes are frequently
victims of the Brown-headed Cowbird, a nest parasite.Cowbirds sneak into the nests of various bird species to lay
their eggs, thereby eliminating the need for parenting! The
Hermit Thrushes unwittingly raise the young of cowbirds,
often at the sacrice of their own young. Despite the threat
of cowbirds, Hermit Thrush populations appear to be stable.
The ShyHermit Thrush
by Sarah Diaz
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January December 21 Island Eye Calendarriday, december 21ngerbread Decorating at IOP
ec Department
uild and decorate your ownngerbread house. All materialsovided. Register by Monday,cember 17. Maximumrticipants: 20. Agest 7 14. 10m. $5 resident and non-resident.28th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
hristmas at the Windjammer
ve music featuring Sarahne Hunnicutt, Smallchange,
renwood, and Tyler Boone.p.m. Free. 1008 Ocean Blvd,e of Palms.
aturday, december 22hamber Music Charlestonesents The Night Before
hristmas
hamber Music Charleston
ll continue the Classical Kidsries with a special holidayncert featuring the well-lovedildrens classic The Nightfore Christmas.1 p.m. Sottileeatre, 44 George Street. Ticketse for children 3 and under,for ages 4-16, $10 for adults.
Purchase at door or online at www.chambermusiccharleston.org.
Oyster Roast atMorgan Creek Grill
Lowcountry oyster roast with livemusic on the Creekside Stage. $15all you can eat oysters and chili.Live music by The Pentodes. 4 8p.m. 80 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
PLAY at Poe Library:Paper Plate Snowman
Make a snowy friend with somesimple household items. 10:30a.m. 1921 Ion Avenue, SullivansIsland.
Sunday, december 23Christmas in Wales
Actors' Theatre of South Carolinaand Chamber Music Charlestonare bringing back to Charlestonthe highly acclaimed and engaging
Christmas memoir of famousWelsh poet, Dylan Thomas. DylanThomas Christmas In Walesis adramatic performance of Thomas'1955 beloved radio story A ChildsChristmas in Wales. Dock StreetTheatre, 135 Church Street.
Shows at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Tickets $17 in advance and $20 atdoor. Senior, student, group ratesavailable. For more info, visit www.chambermusiccharleston.org.
tueSday, december 25MerryChristmas
Everyone at the Island Eye Newswishes you all a very MerryChristmas and blessed New Year.
WedneSday, december 26Music at Home Team:Graham Whorley
Drop by Home Team Barbeque forlive music by Graham Whorley.Free show. 8 11 p.m. For moreinfo, visit www.hometeambbq.comor call 883-3131. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Relax and unwind at Caf Medleywith weekly wine tastings onWednesday evenings. $5. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
thurSday, december 27
Remember to recycle!
Saturday, december 29Oyster Roast atMorgan Creek Grill
Lowcountry oyster roast with live
music on the Creekside Stage. $15all you can eat oysters and chili.Live music by Masker Band. 4 8p.m. 80 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
PLAY at Poe Library:
Shape Angels
Make an angel out of a circle,square, and other shapes. 10:30a.m. 1921 Ion Avenue, SullivansIsland.
Sunday december 30Music at Home Team:Royal Tinfoil
Drop by Home Team Barbeque forlive music by Royal Tinfoil. Freeshow. 9 midnight. $5. For moreinfo, visit www.hometeambbq.comor call 883-3131. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island.
monday, december 31New Years Eve Concert atSunrise Presbyterian
The Franklin Ashley Jazz Quintet
will again present a variedcollection of tunes from the GreatAmerican Songbook. FeaturingRich Robinson on drums, WillieHarvey on bass, Don Nordquist ontenor sax and clarinet, FranklinAshley on piano. Joining the groupfor the rst time will be special
guest Ken Foberg on trombone.Foberg performed in L.A. for 25years, including six years with oldblue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.Rounding out the group with hersparkling vocals is Whitney Hanna.7 8 p.m.
Holiday Festival of LightsWinter Carnival
Fun for kids of all ages! Come outand enjoy amusement rides, anold-fashioned carousel, portableclimbing wall, inatables, and
more. Special New Years EveFirework show at 9 p.m. Purchasea $10 wristband for unlimited
rides on attractions. Single tickets$1. 871 Riverland Drive.
New Years Eve Dinner at Cesca
Celebrate the New Year downtownat Cesca Ristorante. A ve course
meal will be paired with a speciallyselected wine. Dinner at 6 p.m.and 9 p.m., which will includea countdown to 2013. 5 FaberStreet, Charleston. 718-2580.For more information, visit www.cescacharleston.com.
New Years Eve at Circa 1886
Ring in 2013 with a decadent six-course meal and complimentaryglass of champagne at Circa 1886.Reservations required. $125 perperson. 149 Wentworth Street,Charleston. For more information,visit www.circa1886.com
New Years Eve at AcmeLowcountry Kitchen
Come ring in 2013 at Acme. Threeoptions: 1) $25 all you can eatdinner buffet only 2) $65 all youcan eat dinner buffet and all youcan drink with house liquor, wine,beer, champagne toast, and partyfavors 3) $85 all you can eat dinnerbuffet and all you can drink withall the liquor and beer behind thebar, house wine, champagne toast,and party favors. Buffet from 6 9p.m. includes: prime rib carvingstation, shrimp & grits, roastedchicken breast, grilled caeasersalad, haricot vert, mashed potatobar, lobster gouda mac. Chick-l-a
Bowl Clemson vs LSU at 7:30 p.m.DJ at 10 p.m. Call 886-0024 fortickets.
New Years Eve atHometeam BBQ
Come out to Hometeam BBQ fora New Years Eve Celebration withlive music by Royal Tinfoil for thesecond night in a row. Champagnetoast at midnight and party favorsprovided. Doors open at 9. $15
adv/ $20 door. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
tueSday, January 1Dunleaveys Pub Polar Plunge
Its time for the annual PolarPlunge to benet Special Olympics.
Come out and don your bestcostume while supporting a greatcause. Participation and viewing isfree. Funds collected at the eventbenet the Special Olympics.
WedneSday, January 2Back to School
Charleston County School Districtresumes a regular schedule.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Relax and unwind at Caf Medleywith weekly wine tastings onWednesday evenings. $5. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Saturday, January 5Music at Home Team:Junkyard Angel
Drop by Home Team Barbeque forlive music by Junkyard Angel. $5.10 p.m. 2 a.m. For more info,visit www.hometeambbq.com or
call 883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
WedneSday, January 9Music at Home Team:Guilt Ridden Troubadour
Drop by Home Team Barbequefor live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free show. 8 11p.m. For more info, visit www.hometeambbq.com or call 883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Relax and unwind at Caf Medleywith weekly wine tastings onWednesday evenings. $5. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Friday, January 11Music at Home Team:
Poor Bastard SoulsDrop by Home Team Barbeque forlive music by Poor Bastard Souls.10 p.m. 2 a.m. $5. For more info,visit www.hometeambbq.com orcall 883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Saturday, January 12Music at Home Team:Thomas Wynn & the Believe
Drop by Home Team Barbequefor live music by Thomas Wynn& the Believers. 10 p.m. 2a.m. $5. For more info, visitwww.hometeambbq.com or cal883-3131. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.
Saturday, January 195th Annual Total Health Fair
Over 80 healthy living businesand non prot organizations
whose common goal is tomake Charleston healthierwill be represented at thisevent. Educational lectures,demonstrations, and activities all ages. 10 a.m 5 p.m. OmarShrine Convention Center. 176Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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RoadtRips ChaRleston!
Roadtrips continues on page 17
Several years ago my book
club introduced me to
what has become one of my
favorite road trip destinations:
Hot Springs NC. Giggling in a
Jacuzzi together proved to be
quite a bonding experience.
We got massages and talked
about that months book, Cold
Mountain, hiked and drank
wine. Our group of six lled an
entire bed and breakfast where
the tantalizing aroma of warm
brownies greeted our nightly
returns from our soak. Since
then I have travelled there several
times, staying in many different
accommodations. You can drive
there from Charleston, SC in just
under ve hours and return with
a whole new perspective.Ive been to other spas:
fancy, expensive places with
scented air and new age music.
This is decidedly a different sort
of experience. If you arrive at
the baths on a chilly evening,
youll be greeted by a bonre.
Youll check in at a shack. Until
recently the massage rooms were
in double-wide trailers. The tubs
are actually Jacuzzis buried in
the riverside which are lled
with 100-plus degree mineral
water when your hour-long
rental begins. Theyre private
and simple affairs, surrounded
by trellises and shrubbery. But
in the moonlight on a chilly night
they are magicalthe rushing
of the French Broad River, the
gushing jets of water, crickets. Its
all very soothing. The masseusesare right next door in a newly
constructed building and theyrevery well trained. Afterwards,
youll feel like a wet noodle.
But you have to earn your
relaxation and thats where Hot
Springs really wins me over. The
Appalachian Trail goes right down
the little Main Street. Its common
to see heavily laden backpackers
trudge into town looking for hot
showers, big meals, and rest. Do
a day hike on the AT to glimpse
the through-hikers experience
by reading the log books stashed
in trailside shelters. We read
earnest inscriptions with quotes
like this one from Aldous Huxley:
"Your true traveler nds boredom
rather agreeable than painful.
It is the symbol of his liberty
- his excessive freedom and
descriptions of meals of GORP,
ramen, and protein bars. Its
also very pleasant to hike shorter
trails like the Spring Creek
Nature Trail which winds along
the river or the many others in
the Pisgah National Forest that
begin nearby.
On our many visits, my husband
and I have stayed in a variety
of accommodations including
vacation homes weve rented on
www.vrbo.com, camping cabins,bed and breakfasts, and cottages.
The camping cabins across the
street from the spa are tiny and
inexpensive. We woke up one
morning in our cozy, warm cabin
to see the campground and all of
the tents covered in snow. At the
spa itself there are more expensive
suites, some with private (heart-
shaped!) thermal tubs. A short
walk away there is a variety of
cottages and small inns. The
towns best bed and breakfast is
the Mountain Magnolia Inn and
Retreat, which has been the sight
of the most elegant resort in thearea since one, was built on the
sight in 1886.
Full of history and destroyed
twice by re, the current
hotel was restored by the new
owners Pete and Karen Nagle in
1997. The architectural details
tell of the costly and careful
modernization that resulted from
careful study of historic photos.
Now there are 5 guest rooms, a
2-bedroom suite and two larger
cottages available. Sitting on
our private deck overlooking the
mountains, we couldnt have
been more comfortable. The Inn
is very popular with anniversary
celebrations and small weddings.
Guestbook entries exclaim,
our new favorite weekend getaway
spot, most beautiful inn Ive
ever seen, and This makes me
want to renew my vows. The Inns
restaurant is the only up-scale
place to eat in town. Chef Chris
Brown uses fresh ingredients to
create imaginative dishes like
pork stuffed with cherries, pecans
and bleu cheese. Keep it simple
is my philosophy, he says. Good
ingredients speak for themselves,
which is why I hand pick all that I
use myself. He visits Hickory NutGap Farm to purchase local beef,
pork and breakfast meats and gets
seafood fresh from Blue Water
Seafood Company. Breakfasts at
the Inn are sumptuous and, to
my husbands delight, you dont
have to listen to anyone tell their
life stories since there are private
tables. Up the road is the Smoky
Mountain Diner where breakfast
comes cheap with plenty of local
color. You can watch the hikers
loading up on the huge portions
Soaking Away the Stress in Hot SpringsBy Carol antman
If you go:
Hot Springs is 40 miles north of Asheville in the BlueRidge Mountains. www.hotspringsnc.org/index.php
Mountain Magnolia Inn: www.mountainmagnoliainn.com
Hot Springs Spa: www.nchotsprings.com
Nearby hiking: www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/pisgah/appalachian/frenchbroad/
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ask the doctor
By Bright Mcconnell, iii, M.D
Did Santa put an extra ve
pounds in your stocking last
Christmas? Given the holiday
festivities, complicated and stringent
diets often fail. Eat healthier and lose
weight this holiday season. Just take
a few minutes to educate yourself on
the GI Diet. Popular TV hosts tout
low-glycemic diets and athletes alike
are claiming this diet can help you
lose the weight, and keep it off. We
decided it was time to dispel the
rumors and get to the bottom of what
low-glycemic truly means. First, the
key is eating healthier and warding
off chronic disease. An added bonus
will be to not have to hide your stocking stuffer under your puffy coat
this New Year.
Dr. Bright McConnell, III of FitMed Partners counsels patients on
weight loss through his medically based tness and nutrition program
at his Daniel Island ofce. Below you will nd answers to some of the
most confusing questions surrounding low-glycemic diets.
1. What it the glycemic index?
The glycemic index is a scientic way of looking at how the
carbohydrates found in the food we eat affect our blood sugar levels.
While we know that all carbohydrates raise blood sugar to a certain
degree, the glycemic index takes this understanding to the next level
by guring out the specic blood sugar spike (on a scale of 0-100) one
experiences for individual foods. Following is a simplied chart, which
outlines various common foods and their glycemic index
Low GI >55 Beans, small seeds, intact whole grains, most
vegetables, most fruits
Medium GI 5669 Not intact whole wheat, pita bread, raisins,
cranberry juice, banana
High GI
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Island EatsLowcountry Bites
Acme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard.$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle ofPalms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St SullivansIsland, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, Sullivans
Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.$$$
886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.$$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.$$$883-3355www.station22restaurant.com
2205 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Gingerbread Whoopie PieBy Kelsey Colt
Once again aholiday is uponus. But instead
of dreaming aboutpumpkin desserts Ivenow switched over to
lling my thoughts withgingerbread. There isnothing better this timeof year than to have thehouse lled with thesmell of gingerbreadbaking away in the oven.When browsing throughrecipes to gure out whattype of dessert I shouldmake, I thought about my love of whoopie pies and how I had yet tomake them this year. It was decided.
I whipped these up in the kitchen with Michael Bubles ChristmasCD playing in the background. The smells. The music. It put mein the spirit of the season. The cakes and cream lling are beyondChristmas amazing. The soft moist gingery and molasses cakes arewashed down with the perfect uffy cream lling. Be patient whenmaking the lling. When you are mixing the oor and milk over heat,
it will thicken if you are patient. Once you make these one time, youwill nd any excuse to make them again; Christmas party, Santa,anything really. This is a repeat recipe guaranteed.
Ingredients:For the Whoppie Pies:3 cups all purpose our2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature1/3 cup molasses1/4 cup vegetable oil
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350. Linetwo baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisktogether the our, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg;set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer tted with the paddleattachment, beat together the butter and brown sugar on low speeduntil just combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat untiluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. In a two-cupmeasuring cup with a pour spout, whisk together sour cream,molasses, and oil. Alternately mix the our mixture and sour creammixture to the batter and beat on low until incorporated, startingand ending with the our mixture. Drop by tablespoons of batteronto the prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Bake onesheet at a time for about 10 minutes each, or until the roundsspring back when pressed gently. Remove from the oven and let thecakes cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferringthem to a rack to cool completely.
For Filling:5 Tbs All-purpose Flour1 cup Milk1 tsp Vanilla1 cup Butter1 cup Granulated Sugar
In a small saucepan, whisk our into milk and heat, stirringconstantly, until it's very thick. Remove from heat and let it cool toroom temperature. Stir in vanilla.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and uffy. You dontwant any sugar graininess left. Then add the completely cooledmilk/our/vanilla mixture and beat the living daylights out of it.If it looks separated, you havent beaten it enough! Beat it until itall combines and resembles whipped cream. Scoop a small amountonto cookies, pressing a second cookie on top.
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salt and pepper to taste1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a small baking dish with non-stickspray or brush with olive oil.
2. Cut the stem end off of each g, then cut gs in half lengthwiseand lay in baking dish with cut side up. Cut 8 thin slices of goatcheese and lay on top of each g half.
3. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and agave nectar, then drizzleover the cheese-topped gs. Lightly season gs with salt andfresh ground black pepper.
4. Roast for 15-18 minutes, until the gs are hot and lightly cookedand cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Dr. McConnells expert advice is based on scientifc evidence and
three decades of experience. Patient treatment plans are individualized
using diagnostic, laboratory, and one-on-one physician evaluations to
determine each patients best course of action.
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and enjoy the friendly banter as neighbors greet each other.
Residents say that the town is rejuvenating. Empty storefronts and
hotel rooms give a different impression but Hot Springs was just voted
the Best Small Mountain Town in Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine and
travelers have been seeking it out since Native Americans discovered
the mineral water over 200 years ago. If youre looking for a place to
relax and reenergize, Hot Springs, NC may become your favorite road
trip too.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Eachmonth the column presents adventurous, interesting destinations
within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for
outdoor and artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearby
destinations far and wide. For suggestions or comments, email her at
The holiday season is a time
for joy, festivities and for
families to get together. But
it also comes with some activities
that can be very stressful. So
what causes this stress that we
feel so much more around the
holidays? We have a tendency to
do this to ourselves. We try to nd
the perfect gift or have the perfect
meal when family members come
to our homes. We overextend
ourselves to be the perfect host or
houseguest.
Lets look at how this stress
affects our bodies.
Have you ever noticed more
people getting sick or having the
u around the holidays? Stresslowers our immune systems. It
lowers our immune system all
the way down to our cellular
levels. Each cell has a protective
enzyme, telomerase, which helps
to keep the cell intact. When
we become stressed, our body
releases cortisol, which lowers the
protective enzyme and increases
our chances of becoming ill.
So how do we keep our stress
levels down?
Start by planning ahead and
keep things simple. The gifts
dont have to be perfect, just have
them come from your heart. If you
are cooking the meal, keep that
simple too. A seven-course meal
isnt necessary. Ask your guest
what their favorites are and stick
to those.
By keeping your eating in
moderation, it will help to keep
those cortisol levels in check and
your immune system up!
Another way to keep these
levels in a normal range is toget out there and exercise. Walk
around the neighborhood and
see everyones decorations. Even
better, go for a walk or run on the
beach.
And most importantly, have
fun this holiday season!
Tis the Seasonto be Stressed
R e d u c e H o l i d a y W o R R i e s t H i s d e c e m b e R
by eRikka cuRia
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SUNRISE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3222 Middle StreetSullivan's Island883-3888sunrisepcusa.org
Christmas Eve Services:4 p.m.: Family Service*7 p.m.: Candlelight Service**Childcare will be provided.
ISLE OF PALMS BAPTIST
14 - 24th AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451886-6762iopbaptistchurch.com
Christmas Eve Service:5:30 p.m. Bring cookies and snacks toshare afterwards along with cider, coffee,and chili.
STELLA MARIS CATHOLIC
1204 Middle StreetSullivan's Island883-3108www.catholic-doc.org/stellamaris
Christmas Eve Services:5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass7 p.m. Traditional Mass12 a.m. Midnight Service
*There will be 30 minutes of caroling beforeeach service.
Christmas Day:8:30 a.m. Traditional Mass10:30 a.m. Childrens Mass
*The childrens service will be verycrowded. Please arrive early.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS
EPISCOPAL
2520 Middle StreetSullivan's Island883-3586www.holycross.net
Christmas Eve Services:4 p.m. Childrens Family Service in the
Traditional Building5 p.m. Rite II Contemporary WorshipService (Communion) in the Great Hall7 p.m. Rite I Traditional Worship Service(Communion) with Symphony Strings,
Traditional Building11 p.m. Traditional Worship Service(Communion), Historic Church Building
Christmas Day Service:10 a.m. Rite I Traditional Worship Service(Communion), Historic Church Building
SULLIVANS ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
1753 Middle StreetSullivans Island883-3601www.sibc.us
Christmas Eve Services:5 p.m.: Christmas candle light service andcommunion
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
12 21st AvenueIsle of Palms886-6610iopmethodist.com
Christmas Eve Services:3 p.m. Family Praise Service with Carolsand Christmas stories. Music led by IslandPraise Team, followed by candle lighting.5:30 p.m. Festival Service with communionand candle lighting9 p.m. Festival Service with communion
and candle lighting. Special music byChancel Choir and sermon titled Bands ofCloth, Angels Singing, and Hope for all theWorld.
Sunday, December 30:10:45 a.m. Worship Service only.
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pets
A
s the time for giving isupon us and the year-endapproaches, it is time to
recognize those organizationsthat have made a difference inour island community in 2012.As an advocate for animals, Icould not resist this opportunityto write about the Lowcountrys2012 Nonprot of the Year,the Charleston Animal Society(CAS). This group of dedicatedindividuals has made a differencebeyond your wildest imagination.
To help you understand theimpact this organization has onour county, you must understandthe numbers. Every month nearly1,000 animals are taken to theCAS for care, treatment and
housing. Can you imagine if theseanimals were left on their own toroam the streets? This would bea public- health nightmare, notto mention that these animalswould suffer needlessly. The CAStakes in more animals than allour other awesome area shelterscombined. And they have never,since their inception in the late1800s, turned an animal away.
Their mission is simply toprevent cruelty to animals, butwhen asked what the CharlestonAnimal Society does, one employeesaid we nd homeless animals ahome. And they take this task
seriously. When a hoarder hasbeen discovered or a naturaldisaster results in overcrowdingat the shelter, the CAS holds fee-waived adoption events. Grantsand your donations make thesefree adoptions possible .In June ofthis year, during one of these freeadoption events, CAS emptiedtheir adoption oor. Every singleadoption cage was empty for therst time in 138 years.
Not only did this event makelocal news and bring elation to
our community, it brought incalls from shelters all over thecountry. From New York to Los
Angeles, shelters wanted to knowhow they could do the same thing.We asked our community toopen up their hearts and theirhomes to make roomfor just one morepet, and theydid, the CASchief executivedirector JoeElmore said.Charlestonis just thatkind ofcommunity.
Whenemployee
ChristinaEllwood was askedwhat she did at the shelter,she said I reunite loved oneswith their families. She tellsemotional stories about thesereunions, including one involvinga 23 year old cat. The videos shehas of pets being reunited withtheir pets will tear your heart out.
The CAS also runs a food bankso that people who need thehelp can continue to feed theirpets. In todays economy, thelast thing families need to worryabout is where they are going toget enough food for their pets. By
providing food to needy familiesevery Saturday, CAS keeps petsin their homes.
When asked what CAS does,Pearl Sutton, senior director ofanimal services said We savelives. Tobys Fund is one waythat CAS is doing this. Toby was adog who came to the shelter withsecond and third degree burnson his back. He was aggressivelytreated and eventually placed ina loving home. The fund in hisname allows people to donate
the medical equipment andtreatment needed to treat everysick or damaged animal that
comes into the shelter. No longerare animals euthanized justbecause they are sick or injured.
From simple heartwormtreatments to major
surgeries, TobysFund is helpingCAS makeanimals wholeagain.
To reduceanimal crueltyin the future,CAS goes into
schoolsto teachstudents
to be
humanitarians.They have reached over 15,000students so far. Not only arethese kids learning how to carefor animals in a responsible way,but their interest in science andlearning increases after the visitsby the CAS education team.
As Joe Elmore says CAS issolving the problem. We aredecreasing pet over-population
by spaying or neutering over12,000 animals per year. We arechanging the face of shelteringthanks to the Charlestoncommunity. So, if you arewondering what non-prot to giveto this year, consider helping theCAS heal damaged animals, ndevery single one of them a homeor even just help keep a pet in hishome. Why? Because Charlestonis just that kind of community.
Roadtrips Charleston! is afeature of Lucky Dog Publishing.Each month the column presentsadventurous, interestingdestinations within a few hoursdrive of Charleston. CarolAntmans passion for outdoor andartistic experiences has led herto exotic and nearby destinationsfar and wide. For suggestions orcomments, email her at [email protected].
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As an investor, you can sometimes feel youre at the mercy of forcesbeyond your control. This may be especially true today, whenthe entire country appears to be on edge about the approaching
scal cliff. What can you do in the face of such a dire prediction?
First of all, youll need to understand what initially led the FederalReserve to issue the scal cliff warning. Heres the story: Some $1.2trillion in spending cuts are scheduled to begin in 2013, while,simultaneously, the Bush-era tax cuts, including the reduction incapital gains and dividend taxes, are set to expire. This combinationof spending cuts and higher taxes could take some $600 billion out ofthe economy, leading to a possible recession, and maybe somethingmuch worse, at least in the eyes of the Fed.
Still, theres no need for panic. Despite its political inghting,Congress is likely to reduce the cliff to a smaller bump. But as aninvestor, you may need to be prepared for two signicant events:market volatility, at least in the short term, and higher taxes, probablyfor the foreseeable future.To combat market volatility, you may want to take these steps:
Rebalance: You may need to rebalance your portfolio to ensureit still reects your target mix of investments, based on yourlong-term goals and your risk tolerance.
Diversify: A broadly diversied portfolio can help you navigate
bumps, cliffs and other rugged investment terrain. (Keep inmind, though, that while diversication can reduce the impactof market volatility, it cant guarantee prots or protect againstall losses.)
Upgrade investment quality:Generally speaking, higher-qualityinvestments are better positioned to withstand the tempestsof volatile nancial markets. Consequently, when investingin stocks, look for companies with solid track records, strongmanagement and competitive products. And when purchasingbonds, seek those that earn the highest grades from theindependent rating agencies.
Now, lets turn to taxes. Even if taxes on income, capital gains anddividends do rise, they will still, in all likelihood, be much lower thantheyve been at various points in the past. Nonetheless, you may wantto consider a variety of steps, including the following:
Take advantage of tax deferred vehicles:Contribute as much aspossible to your traditional IRA, your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, and any education savings accounts
you may have, such as a 529 plan. Convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA:A Roth IRA provides
tax-free earnings, provided you dont start taking withdrawalsuntil youre 59-1/2 and youve had your account for at least ve
years. (Be aware, though, that this conversion is taxable, andmay not be appropriate if you dont have money readily availablein other accounts to pay the taxes.)
Consider municipal bonds: If youre in one of the upper taxbrackets, you could benet from investing in munis, whichpay interest thats free of federal taxes, and possibly state andlocal taxes as well.
Above all else, dont abandon your long-term plans due to short-termuncertainty, and avoid making unwarranted and extreme changesto your portfolio. By staying focused on your goals, and by makingwell-thought-out moves at the right time, you can help prevent yournancial goals from going over a cliff.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor.
Should You Prepare for Fiscal Cliff?F i n a n c i a l a d v i c e F o r t h e n e w Y e a r
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Computer Corner
Tis the Season and shoppingabounds for all thosewonderful electronic
goodies. I thought we couldgo through a few to help withdecisions this holiday. Tabletsand smart phones have reallycome of age this year and ndinga good one without breaking thebank can be daunting.
If going the iPad route, considerthe mini as an alternate to thefull size. The mini has the samefunctionality as the full size butwith a base price of $329 up to$659 for the 64GB with cellularservice. The full iPad is a baseprice of $499 up to $829 forthe 64GB with cellular service.Remember, when buying and
iPad or any other tablet that theyare not really upgradeable so ifyou need to jump from 16GB to32 or 64 you would need to buya new iPad. Some tablet modelsallow you to add memory in theform of a SD card but the speed ofthe added memory is much slowerthan the installed memory.
Alternatives to the iPad can
run from $69 to over $500depending on size of memoryand whether they are cellular
ready. The main thing to look forin these tablets is the version ofthe android operating software. If
you see a tablet that is in the lowrange and it has a 2.2 version ofthe OS it will be ne for reading abook or doing some basic email/surng. Anything else will beseverely limited due to the OSand the memory. Some of thesehave 4GB or less and will notbe able to directly access theAndroid app store called GooglePlay. Google, the makers of theAndroid OS have come out withtheir own tablet, which runs inthe $250 range for the 7-inch
that is similar in size to the iPadmini. You also have the Windows8 OS tablets one of which is theSurface made by Microsoft. It is apricier tablet in the $600 range
but has some great features.As with all tablets, Apple,
Android(Google) or Windows 8you need to determine if it is goingto be used primarily for work
or play. If its work you mightconsider the good old laptopas your choice for all the extra
storage with a hard drive plus theadded work software. In choosingthe tablet for play and some workit can t into your hectic work/lifestyle but be aware of the costsand drawbacks. Some nd theiPad, whether its the mini orfull to do all they ever need whileothers nd the Android to ll theneed. I like the Apple productsbut nd the price just a bit much,whereas the Android offerings, if
you know what you want upfrontcan do it all for a lesser price.
As for smartphones, again itsthe Apple iPhone or Android OSthat drives the eld. Microsoft
does have a Windows 8 phoneoffering but its share of themarket is quite small. I recentlypurchased the Samsung s3 andam a bit partial to it but again itswhat you want to do with it thatshould drive the choice. If I canbe of help with decisions, set up,etc. you can always contact me.
One other note for anyone
involved in Non-Prots: A newnon-prot tech school is startingthis January and I am proud to be
one of the starting members anda teacher for the school called SCTech Academy. We will be offeringa 4-week class that will be every
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.We will be studying Security andhow to secure your data includingemployee and donor data, how tosecure your computers, networksecurity and online protection,so if you know of someone whoeither works for a non-prot orif you do consider attending theclasses. There is a nominal fee forthe class and you can get moreinfo at: sctechacademy.org. Therst class is January 22 and will
continue for the next 4 weeks andthe class is limited to 10 students.More classes will be forthcomingon a variety of subjects.
Look forward to some goodquestions and helping you out. Ifyou need immediate assistanceyou can always call Rent A Bob at822-7794 or email at [email protected].
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With the holidays approaching, Charleston CountysEnvironmental Management Department is encouragingcitizens to start a new family tradition by taking simple steps
that lessen their environmental footprint during the holiday seasonand throughout the New Year.
Christmas trees and greenery can be recycled (please rememberto remove all dcor such as lights, tinsel, ornaments, etc.). Somemunicipalities will pick them up curbside, or they can be taken to aconvenience center. The trees picked up curbside are transported tothe Bees Ferry Landing Compost Facility to be ground and composted.Residents who drop off a tree at the Bees Ferry Landll from January2-9 will receive a free bag of compost.
All paper, including gift wrap and cardboard, and commingledproducts (plastics #1-7, glass containers and aluminum and steelcans) can also be recycled through the curbside program and atthe numerous drop-site locations and convenience centers locatedthroughout the county. The convenience centers also accept usedmotor oil and cooking oil, electronics, household hazardous materials,batteries, paint, compact uorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and holidaylight strands.
Some helpful tips aimed at encouraging environmental awarenessthis holiday season:
Decorating If you buy a live tree, recycle it! Buy LED lights to reduce energy consumption and extend the
lifespan of holiday lights Decorate your tree with household items such as strings of
popcorn and berries instead of tinsel.Gift Giving Recycle all paper including gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bags,
boxes and cardboard. If it tears, recycle it! Buy holiday cards printed on recycled paper. Wrap gifts in
newspaper comics or wrapping paper made with recycledcontent.
Avoid purchasing over-packaged items. Drop off packagingmaterial such as Styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap at yourlocal shipping store; they will gladly reuse it.
Remember to recycle outdated electronics if a new, replacementgadget is received.Entertaining Use reusable cups, plates and utensils. Use cloth napkins and tablecloths instead of disposable ones.
Recycle at your holiday party.Cooking Compost food waste with yard clippings in a backyard home
composting program. Purchase only as much food as needed and be sure to store and
prepare properly to avoid food waste generation. Not only willthis reduce waste, but it will make your food dollars go further.
Environmental Managements administrative ofces will closeat 2 p.m. on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday,December 25, and Wednesday, December 26 in observance of theChristmas holiday and will re-open on Thursday, Decemeber 27.Additionally, administrative ofces will be closed on Tuesday, January
1 in observance of New Years Day.The Bees Ferry Landll will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, December
24 and remain closed for Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25. TheBees Ferry Landll will resume normal hours on Wednesday, December26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bees Ferry Landll will also be closedon Tuesday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day. All staffed
convenience centers will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 24,
except for the Bees Ferry Convenience Center, which will close at 12
p.m. All sites will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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