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Its an often unnoticed patch of land off of PalmBoulevard. Situated between the Island Center and 20 thAvenue rests a small 1.07-acre slice of trees and brush

that resemble what the Isle of Palms must have looked likeback before we discovered its beauty and moved in.

The land, purchased by the City of Isle of Palms using$474,385 in grant funds from the Charleston County

Plans for the ParkCity DisCusses OptiOns fOr

Greenbelt prOperty

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cross the country, 8.3million seniors arethreatened by hunger.

Whether it is due to a xed income,failing health or a number of otherfactors, our elderly neighborsoften struggle to get the nutritionthey need to stay healthy. In aneffort to bring more attention tothis sometimes forgotten segmentof our population, this monthhas been designated March forMeals across the country.

Since 1985, East Cooper Mealson Wheels has been respondingto this need in our community,without charge to its recipientsand without a waiting list. Theorganization makes a difference

for people like Regine, who facedgreat difculty with walkingand breathing over the past fewmonths. Receiving a daily mealgave her vital nutrition and theability to focus on healing ratherthan cooking. In fact, her healthrecently improved enough thatshe no longer has to rely on EastCooper Meals on Wheels.

Making sure that thehomebound in our communityhave enough to eat is why werehere, says George Roberts,president and CEO. Were gladto help, whether someone needsmeals indenitely or only briey

while they recover from an illnessor surgery.

One way that the communitycan lend its support is byvolunteering. A number ofisland residents give two hoursone day a week to help pack ordeliver meals, including George

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March

Theres just something aboutdonning a amboyant wig

that can make even the mostsophisticated businessman feellike a kid on Halloween again. OnThursday, February 21, ladies andgentlemen from around the islandsput aside their adult personas aenjoyed a night full of fake hairand mustaches at SullivansIsland Elementary Schools rst

annual Wig and Stache Bash.Taking the place of the annualSplash Bash held in yearsprior, coordinators decidedthat this year, it was time tospice things up. Wigs in everysize, shape, and color madean appearance at Cinebarre,causing heads to turn inevery direction, and even afew ladies were spotted withmustaches that would give

their male counterparts arun for the money.

Allison Williamson, chairof the Wig and StacheBash and SIES parent tokindergarten twins, notesthat the event wouldnthave been possible withoutthe help of local businesses.Cinebarre pitched in and

provided the venue, free of charge,and provided a dedicated staff to helprun the nights events. They rolledout the red carpet for usliterally!Williamson says, laughing. We areso, so gracious for there support.Bottles Beverage Superstore in MountPleasant joined in on the fun as well,donating all of the beer and wine.

The hair professionals from HolyCity Beard Society made a specialappearance to judge a contest for bestwig and best mustache. Even Alan,from the Hangover, was spottedor at least someone who looked verysimilar to him.

Guests were greeted out front bya line of classic cars, where thosein attendance enjoyed taking theirpictures by the vehicles. As the nightproceeded, a silent auction took placefollowed by a live auction. The liveauction was so exciting, Williamson

says. Thanks to the advancementsin technology, those unable to attendwere still able to bid for items via atext-to-bid service free of charge,

provided by Whitemark Media. Wehad everyone bring their phones, andsent a catalogue of items for auctionout the day before the event, the

A Great Hair Daysies WiG anD staCHe basH exCeeDs expeCtatiOns

by HannaH DOCkery

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Bash continues on page 7

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IOP City Council Discusses Bikes, RecyclingBY HANNAH DOCKERY

The Isle of Palms City Council met

on February 26 with a plethora of

pertinent items to discuss.

Battery2Beach Route

Tom Bradford, director ofCharleston Moves, addressedCouncil regarding the proposedBattery 2 Beach Route. Battery2 Beach is a conceptual ideal toconnect 24 miles of the greaterCharleston area, from the Isle ofPalms through downtown andonto Folly Beach, via safe andestablished bike routes. Theidea formed two years ago, andin the last few months, ofcials

from municipalities from aroundCharleston have jumped onboardto make the idea a reality. Whencompleted, the route will connectsix towns eastward and westwardfrom the Ravenel Bridge bydistinct Battery2Beach bicyclesignage.

The greater Charleston areagenerates an average $40 millionannually in tourism benets,

Bradford reported, and he feelsthat by making the bike path

possible, much more will be addedto the area, in terms of healthand happiness for residents andvisitors.

In recent months, an

Intergovernmental WorkingGroup has been established,consisting of 15 representativesfrom six different municipalities,and chaired by CountyCouncilwoman Colleen Condon.

The group is currently working tonalize the route and obtain funds

to help with signage. Bradfordhopes signs will start poppingup by this summer. Frankly,this concept isnt for the spandexcrowd, Bradford said. This isfor our communities the momsand dads and kids who want asafe route to bike three blocksto the store, or a mile down theroad. I think ten years from now,we will look back and be glad wedid this.

The proposed path on the Isleof Palms shows the route comingfrom Sullivans Island onto OceanBoulevard, cutting across at 14thAvenue and heading down Palm

before turning onto 21st Avenue,where the path would then turndown Waterway and end at themarina.

Though the idea of a bike-friendly Charleston and Isle ofPalms, and a path to connect theextremities of the area appealedto the Council, several concernswere expressed regarding safetyand infrastructure issues. I thinkthis is a great project, but wedont have the roads to supportit right now, Councilman Loftussaid. We have been trying toencourage bikers to go downWaterway, but in reality, we havea safety issue on the island.Bradford responded sayingthat such concerns would beaddressed as the plan gets closerto becoming a reality.Council made a motion to approve

the Battery2Beach bike plan in

concept, and all were in favor.

Amendment to Roll Out

Cart Ordinance

In a close 5 4 vote, City Councilapproved a motion to amend the

current roll out cart ordinanceto include recycling bins. Theissue was taken up at the PublicSafety Committee meetingon February 12, where TownAdministrator Tucker reportedthat two prominent issues werebeing discussed in Public Works,namely, (1) leaving blue, single-stream recycling bins in theright-of-way to prevent parkingand (2) encroachments into theright of way. If police ofcers were

to begin issuing citations for thebins encroaching into right ofway, based on state law, then thelaw would need to be enforcedunanimously to incorporate allright of way encroachments.Public Works handed the issueto Public Safety to determineif the recycling bins should beincorporated into the roll-out cartordinance, or if the state statuteregarding right of ways should beenforced across the board.

At the Public Safety meeting,Mayor Cronin made a motion to

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Tuesday, March 12

Public Safety Committee5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

SCDHEC-OCRM Public HearingThe SDHEC Ofce of Ocean andCoastal Resource Management

has scheduled a public hearing onthe IOP{ to discuss increasing thenumber of sand scraping eventsfrom two to four. The project islocated on and adjacent to AtlanticOcean between 53rdAve and anexisting groin near the 17thtee ofthe Links Course. Interested partiesare encouraged to attend and voicecomments on the project. 6 7 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, March 13

Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Livability Court5p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, March 20

Municipal Court9a.m.1207 Palm BoulevardWays and Means CommitteeNEW DATE5:45p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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

Friday, March 8

DEADLINE - RFQ: Town Hall &Police Department Project2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, March 12

Municipal Court*5:30p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, March 13

Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30a.m.2213 Middle Street

Planning Commission6:30p.m.2050 Middle Stree

Thursday, March 14

Board of Zoning Appeals6p.m.2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, March 19

Regular Council Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, March 20

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, February 26

DRB Meeting6p.m.2050 Middle Street

* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith Park(2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments or questions.

Civic CalendarRecycle - Wednesday, March 6 - Recycle

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Hazardous Waste Collection and Shred DayCITy PrEPArES SPECIAL EvENT TO SAfELy DISPOSE

Of HOuSEHOLD TrASH

On March 16 from 9 a.m.

12 p.m., the City of Isleof Palms will be hosting

a household hazardous wasteand shred day for all residentswho need to safely dispose ofthe following items: used motoroil and gasoline, brake andtransmission uid, anti-freeze,car batteries, battery acid,NiCad batteries, pool chemicals,cooking oil, uorescent tubes andcompact uorescent light bulbs,water-based (latex) paint, oil-based paint, paint thinner, rustremover, turpentine, furniture

stripper, kitchen and bathroomcleaners, glass cleaner, bleach,drain ammonia, oven cleaner, rugand upholstery cleaner, silver/copper/chrome polish, weed killer,insecticide, fungicide, slug bait,rose dust, mothballs, ea powder,insect and tick repellents, rodentbaits, wood preservatives, lawnfertilizer, pesticide, combinationproducts, computer hard drives,monitors, laptops, keyboards,mouse, cables, printers, copiers,scanners, fax machines,calculators, telephones, cell andcordless phones, PDAs, pagers,

shredders, digital watches, TVs,VCRs, CDs, DVDs, stereos,radios, camcorders and cassetteplayers.

This is for household waste

only; commercial waste will not

be accepted. Residents may also

bring up to ve boxes of personal

or condential papers to by safely

and properly shredded onsite

by Shred-360. The event will

take place in the City parking

lot on Pavilion Drive. For more

information, call Donnie Pitts at

886-8956.

On February 27, Sullivans

Island Councilman Jerry

Kaynard announced his

endorsement and support of

Mayoral candidate Mike Perkis.The Mayor of Sullivans Island

should be a position of leadership

and a source of creative ideas.

In times of controversy, the

Mayor should serve as a unifying

force. This sometimes requires

subordinating your personal

beliefs for the good and welfare of

the entire community, Kaynard

said, in an ofcial press release

do the Island Eye News. I believe

Mike Perkis can be that kind of

Mayor. I have served with Mike

Perkis on Town Council as he took

leadership positions as chairman

of our Ways & Means (Budget)Committee and as chairman of the

Water and Sewer Committee. He

has served ably as our Mayor Pro

Tem. I look forward to serving on

Council with him in future years.

The Town of Sullivans Island

will hold its Municipal Election on

Tuesday, May 7. The lling period

for candidates ended on February

20. One resident led to run for

Mayor Mike Perkis and ve

hopefuls are running for the three

open Council seats. Candidates

include: Sarah Church, Chauncey

Clark, Billy Matthews, Susan

Middaugh, and incumbent PatONeil. The Charleston County

Board of Election Commission has

fteen days to verify signatures

on candidate petitions, after

which, the Town of Sullivans

Island will conrm the ofcial

candidate selections. Stay tuned

to the Island Eye News for in-

depth biographies and interviews

with those running for ofce.

Kaynard Supports Perkis for MayorSuLLIvANS PrEPArES fOr MuNICIPAL ELECTION


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March is already here,whether you can believeit or not! As your kids

start itching with spring feverand pulling out their shorts and

ip-ops a little too soon, itstime to start thinking about howyou want them to spend theirsummer days. Camp signups arestarting now, so take a look at ourguide to some of the most popularannual camps onand around theislands.

Camp SummershineCamp Summershine on the

Isle of Palms offers a variety offun and interactive opportunitiesincluding arts/crafts, indoor/

outdoor activities, trips to thebeach and eld trips. Childrenneed to bring lunch, snacks areprovided.Dates: June 10 14, 17 21, 24

28, July 1 5, 8 12, 15 19,22 26, July 29 Aug 2Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 5 12Cost: $65/resident, $70/non-resident

For more info: www.iop.net/departments/Recreation_SummerCamps_Summershine

Camp Invention at SIESInspire creativity and inventive

thinking during a weeklongsummer adventure of fun andexciting real world challengesled by qualied educators. Yourchilds learning doesnt have

to end when the school yeardoes. Camp Inventions summerday program, for studentsentering grades one throughsix, immerses your child in a

weeklong experience where he orshe will discover creativity andinventiveness through hands-on, creative problem solvingactivities.

By enrolling your child inCamp Inventions 2013 program,

youll give them the opportunityto invent, discover, explore andachieve while developing theskills they will need to competein the 21st Century. The programis led by local, highly qualiededucators who are passionateabout helping children growthrough hands-on learning.Dates: June 10 14

Time:9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.Cost:$220Ages:Elementary

For more info: sullivansisland.ccsdschools.com

Camp SeweeExplore the wonders of marine

science and the SC coast! CampSewee provides summer fun andinspires future marine biologists,naturalists, and anyone who lovesthe great outdoors. Camp Sewee isheld at the Sewee Coastal RetreatCenter in Awendaw, a short drivefrom Charleston. Air-conditioneddorm rooms, a full-service diningfacility, recreational elds, naturetrails, and a shing dock create


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schools

Time for Summer Camp SignupsYour Guide to the islands Most PoPular CaMPs

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Dont be surprised if youre out on Sullivans Island beaches inthe next few weeks and notice a giant military vehicle rollingaround in the sand and salty waters.

Our beaches have long allured inlanders and vacationers fromacross the U.S. in search of a sunny escape, but now, a newcomer willbe visiting our island with an entirely different purpose. Sometimebetween March 4 and April 20, professionals from General DynamicsLand-Systems Force Protection will be testing a military vehicle off ofthe coast of Sullivans Island. General Dynamics, located in Ladson,will be testing the vehicle in both saltwater (on Sullivans) andfreshwater (in Berkeley County). According to ofcials from GeneralDynamics, It is more effective, timely, and efcient for the testingto be done in South Carolina as a part of our continuous effortsto improve our products. The community, environmental factors,and weather conditions make the island a favorable place to conductsuch testing. Sullivans Island Town Council approved the testingefforts back in November.

Specics as to what the amphibious vehicle looks like remainunknown, but once it arrives on the island, it shouldnt be hard tond; size estimates place the vehicle at around 10 width x 20 lengthx 10 height. Tommy Pruitt, representative from General Dynamics,

says that public safety when testing the vehicle is a top priority,and encourages onlookers to establish a safe range with the vehicle,which will not contain weapons. An on-site tug tow vehicle will be inplace, as well as on-site EMT support incase of an emergency. Pruittassures that emergency action plans are in place.

Total testing time should be around twelve days. The vehicle will bedriven daily from a private storage area to the test sight, and drivenback to the storage location at the end of the day.

For more information on the General Dynamics Military Vehicle,contact the Town of Sullivans Island at 883-3198.

Monster Machine on SullivansMilitary Vehicle to be tested off of coast

by hannah dockery

For the fourth year in a row,a partnership between EastCooper Meals on Wheels

and Crews Subaru of Charleston

has earned the nonprot a grantto sustain its meal deliveryprograms. As part of theannual Share the Lovecampaign, Subaru ofAmerica encouragesits dealerships topartner with localMeals on Wheelsorganizationsduring thebusy holidayseason. This

years activitieshelped EastCooper Meals onWheels earn a $4,000 grant.

In December, employees from

Crews Subaru took time topack and deliver meals on threeroutes, and they also hosteda Stuff the Trunk food drivethat collected much-neededbreakfast items for the pantryprogram at East Cooper Mealson Wheels. Both the dealershipand Meals on Wheels promotedthe partnership through socialmedia. The partnership extendsbeyond the annual campaign, asmany Crews Subaru employees

are now qualied to serveas substitute drivers on thenonprots meal delivery routes.


can cover the cost of middaymeals for every recipientfor six days, thats

over 1,700 meals,with the grantaward from theMeals on WheelsAssociation ofAmerica.

Grants likethis make abig differencein our abilityto continuedelivering

meals withoutcharge and without a

waiting list, said George Roberts,

president and CEO of EastCooper Meals on Wheels. We aregrateful that we can leverage thecommitment of Crews Subaruto receive national support forhelping those most in need, righthere in our community.

If your business would like todevelop a partnership with EastCooper Meals on Wheels, pleasecontact Chris Brooks at 881-9350or [email protected].

Partnering for Progresssubaru PartnershiP earns east

cooPer Meals on Wheels $4,000 Grant

By the Numbers137,481 meals delivered in 2012300+ volunteersCost per meal to the organization is $2.25

There is no charge to recipientsNo age or income restrictions

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and Barbara Eaton. They driveRoute 2, which serves around 16

recipients in the Old Village ofMount Pleasant, every Mondaymorning.

Barbara and I look forward tothe opportunity to serve meals torecipients on our route in MountPleasant. Appreciation shown bythe men and women we servegives us a feeling of satisfactionthat we have helped make theirday, and our day, that muchbetter, says Eaton.

About East Cooper Meals onWheels:

East Cooper Meals on Wheelsdelivers daily nutrition to

residents of any income levelin Mount Pleasant, SullivansIsland, Isle of Palms, DanielIsland, Cainhoy and Wando,who are homebound or unable toprovide their own meals. We alsoadvocate on behalf of recipientswhose needs exceed the scopeof our programs. Our mission

extends beyond the poor elderly toinclude anyone of any age who is

homebound for any length of timeand/or unable to independentlyprovide a meal. Most of ourrecipients are over 60 years ofage and 74% of our recipientslive at or below the poverty line.Each meal we deliver provides33% of the Dietary ReferenceIntake (DRI) for a recipient, withone midday meal being delivereddaily to each recipient. Our mostneedy and isolated recipientsrely on us for 66% of their DRIthrough the delivery of a seconddaily (supper) meal.


provide meals to recipients at nocharge. Even those who cannot

volunteer can easily have a big

impact on the mission by making

a contribution. Donations can be

made online at www.ecmow.org/

donate or via mail at PO Box 583,

Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.


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an ideal camp environment.Dates: June 9 14, 16 21, 23

28, June 30 July 5, 7 12,14 19, 21 26, July 28 Aug 2Time: Check in at 3 p.m. Pick upat 10:30 a.m.Ages:8 14Cost: $495 before April 1, $535after April 1

For more info: www.clemson.edu/yli/pages/sewee3

Camp Dunes WestAt Camp Dunes West, your

child will experience an array ofexciting activities including, butnot limited to, arts and crafts,fun with foods, team building,group games and martial arts. Inaddition, the club pros will providecampers with recreational tennisinstruction twice a week. Camperswill have approximately 1.5 hoursof recreational swimming eachday. The best part is that no twodays at camp are exactly alike!

And lets not forget about WackyWednesdays! Every Wednesdayat camp is a wacky one withthemes ranging from the GreatAmerican Road Trip to Halloweenin July.Dates: June 10 August 2,Monday Friday, weeklyTime: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.Ages: 4 10Cost:Weekly $199/members,$219/non-members, Daily $55/members, $60 non-members

For more info: kecamps.com/locations/camp-dunes-west

Camp Boone Hall

Take advantage of one ofthe most beloved lowcountryplantations right outside yourback door. Kids will enjoy alearning experience that canonly be captured at Boone HallPlantation and special activitieson the site. Each day will includeeither crafts to take home basedoff theme for that day and/or aprofessional presentation by alocal presenter.Dates: June 25 29, July 16 20, August 6 10Time: 9 a.m. 12 p.m.Ages:5 12Cost: $100/week

For more information visitboonehallplantation.com/summer_camps

YoungNaturalistCampRemember when summers

meant being outside all day,exploring the creeks andsearching for all things wildand wonderful? At CoastalExpeditions it still does. Let usintroduce your Young Naturalistto the intricacies of the saltwaterestuary and help create memoriesthat will last a lifetime. Ourweekly day-camp was developed16 years ago by the steward of

Coastal Expeditions as a way tocultivate kayaking skills and adeep appreciation for the beautyof the Lowcountry. Camp meetseach day at our agship locationon Shem Creek and combinesoutdoor education and kayakinstruction with summertimefun!Dates: June 17 21, 24 28,

July 8 12, 22 26, July 29 Aug 2Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.Ages: 8 15Cost: $400/week

For more info: www.coastalexpeditions.com/index.

Theater Camp with CrabpotPlayersSeSSion 1 MuSicalTheaTer:Campers will learn basic actingtechniques including stagemovement, projection, characterstudy, and more. By the end ofthe rst week, we will begin to

rehearse a full-length childrensmusical that will be performedthe evening of June 28-29 atthe end of camp. Campers willexpand their triple threat skillsand experience many aspectsof production a show in aprofessional theater atmosphere.Dates: June 10 28, Monday FridayTime:9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages:5 and upCost:$400/camperSeSSion 2 acTing inTenSive:

This camp will focus on moreadvanced acting techniquessuch as blocking, projection,

character analysis, scene works,monologue, improve, and more.Participants will perform amontage of scenes, monologues,and songs on July 19 20 atthe end of camp. This session isfor young actors with any rangeof theater experience looking toexpand their skills.Dates: July 8 19, Monday FridayTime: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 12 18Cost:$250/camperSeSSion 3 TheaTer Tech: Camperswill learn the fundamentalsof sound and light design,

costumes, makeup, and more.Hands on activities will allowparticipants to experiment withsound, mixing, and lightingboards. After focusing anellipsoidal or hanging a Fresnel,campers will learn how to readlight. Basic costume design andmakeup will be taught in smallgroups.Dates: July 29 August 2Time: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.Ages: 10 and upCost: $125/camper

For more information visit www.crabpotplayers.com.

Camps continues from page 4Park continues from cover

$474,385 in grant funds fromthe Charleston County Greenbeltprogram, now lies at the centerof a debate as to how to bestmaintain, update, and preservethe green space. According to thedeed restrictions in the agreementbetween the County and the City,the City can never sell or developthe property, must include thepublic in the decision process,must acknowledge the source ofthe funding via signage, and mustnot pave any part of the property.

Isle of Palms City staffdiscussed options as to what todo with the park before hosting acity-wide hearing on February 19.According to ofcials, there arethree feasible options for the park.

The rst option is to post a signstating that the land came fromthe County greenbelt funding andleave everything else as is. Thesecond option is to place the signand clean up some of the limbsand underbrush, but leave therest of the park untouched. Thethird option is to place the sign,clean up limbs and underbrush,and create a Passive Park.In creating a passive park, theCity would insert walking and

jogging paths, a few picnic tables,and areas for wildlife or birdwatching. No pavement would beallowed, and the park would bein conjunction with the naturalhabitat already present.

Though few were in attendance,several Isle of Palms residentsspoke out about their wishes forthe future of the acquired land.Margery Swanson commentedthat she hopes the City wouldreconsider the name Live OakPark and choose a different namefor the property. She also statedthat she would like to see the areacleaned up, but questioned ifthere was enough room for trails

and paths. Resident Jay Leighsaid that the idea of a passivepark is a nice idea but worriedabout policing the public propertyat night. Beatrice Love, an Isle ofPalms resident who lives near theproperty, commented The areashould be untouched, and wascondent that homeowners on20th Avenue would agree. Afterthe handful of comments, MayorCronin encouraged others in thecommunity to participate in thedecision making process andmake their opinions known.

Since the process began, theland has been dubbed Live Oak

Park for unknown reasons, andthe name is subject to change.City Councilmembers encouragedthe public at the hearing toconsider alternative names for thepark and make those suggestionsknown to Council.

For more information onLive Oak Park, suggestions, orcomments, contact an Isle ofPalms City Councilmember or call886-6428.



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chair explains. Bidding opened the day before, andbefore the party on Thursday started, we already raised$10,000. Its easy to see why; auction items includedrental properties on the Isle of Palms and DeweesIsland, a Costa Rica vacation, a yacht cocktail partyfor 75 people, and a lifetime of movie passes at theCinebarre for two. The movie passes were such a hotitem that a bidding war ensued between two interestedparties, and the owner of Cinebarre eventually decided

to make two lifetime passes items available, makingeveryone happy.The fundraiser supports special full-time

programming at the school that wouldnt be possiblewithout additional funds, such as the arts, Spanish,technology, and guidance. The monies go towardssupplies, teacher salaries, and additional costsincurred by having programs outside of core academiccurriculum. I think those programs are what makeSullivans Island Elementary truly unique. We lovehaving them at our school. It makes us special,Williamson says. Numbers are still rolling in, but so far,the community joined together to exceed the originalgoal of $55,000, raising a whopping $75,000.

Though the preparation and execution of thishuge fundraiser was extremely time consuming (thechairwomen commented that the week leading up tothe bash, she and her committee worked a monstrous70 hours!) Williamson couldnt be more pleased withthe success. What I loved most about it was the way itbrought the school and the community together, shesaid. Everyone had a great time and it was a lot of fun.

If you couldnt make it out this year, dont worry.

Williamson assures that there will defnitely be a Wig

and Stache Bash II.

Letters to the Editor...

Dear Editor,

Why is it that Mr. Mike Sottile thinks hehas earned the right to have an intersectionnamed after him , or anything for thatmatter named after him!? He would have

you think that he had nothing to do withit. It was all SCDOT. Now let me add alittle clarication to his "blame game."

A bill comes up in Columbia to honormany politicians, as a kind of perk toeach other. There is no discussion, noobjections, just a voice vote of "all infavor, say 'aye'." Congratulations to youMr. Sottile.

Such arrogance reminds me of MarieAntoinette (wife of Louie-XVI) when shesaid in response to angry citizens whowere complaining about the behavior ofthose two royals, "Let them eat cake."Well, Mr. Sottile, you say "just let thecomplainers call SCDOT." While I donot expect you to lose your head, I doexpect you to lose your large permanentcampaign signs at the IOP Connector,declaring you Mr. Wonderful, and withany luck, hopefully it will affect your next

election.Wake up voters. Let's remember this

at the next election. This man doesn'tcare about the Isle of Palms, but I do,and based on all the calls I've received,our residents believe that too. He is onlyinterested in his own edication.

Sottile knows this would not havepassed the IOP City Council. He didn'tgo through the Planning Commission,

either. He knows it wouldn't have passedmuster there as well. So like in the boardgame Monopoly, he picks up a card (inthis case his buddy and desk mate inColumbia, Chip Limehouse) and goesdirectly to "Go" (SCDOT), and picks upnot dollars but two ugly signs tall andwide that name him and his politicalaccomplishments. Such a self serving

arrogant ego trip!I was on IOP's Planning Commissionwhen the Sign Ordnance was reviewedand updated, and I also coordinate theIOP Loan Closet that loans for shortterms, medical assistance devices.Maybe I can get just a teeny weeny signthat honors me, it doesn't have to be atthe Connector, either! Of course, that'snonesense. If everybody that has servedthis island in a positive way expected suchreward, we denitely would not look likethe beautiful Isle of Palms we are. Let'salso remember the City's ComprehensivePlan states that we are a "residentialisland that welcomes visitors". There isnothing in that Plan that says we shouldhave permanent campaign signs at our

Connector.By the way, speaking of service to the

island, let's remember former mayorCarmen Bunch, who DID serve throughHurricane Hugo and its aftermath. Ifanybody deserves a visible honor it isshe, not Mike Sottile.

Diane OltorikIsle of Palms


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DAI LY

T

he cast at Crabpot Players

is known for putting on

delightfully entertaining

productions, but their latestrendition of Vanities proved to

be one of their nest moments.

Though the show only starred

three characters, the trio of

Janae Tanti, Tanner Pearson,

and Caitlyn Miller, kept the crowd

rolling from curtain to curtain.

Vanities, written by Jack

Heifner, centers on three

girlfriends from Texas. The

rst act shows the giggly, girlie

cheerleaders struggling over

issues like boy drama, peprallies, and life after high school.

Scene II opens and the girls have

grown up at least a little in

the transition from high school to

their Southern university of choice

as members of the Kappa Kappa

Gamma sorority. Pompoms have

been replaced with rush woes

and degree decisions and its

becoming apparent in the eyes of

the audience that the three ladies

may not be as inseparable as they

once thought they would be.

The third and nal act shows

the girls reuniting in New

York City after their lives havetaken them various directions.

Awkward small talk leads to

uncomfortable conversations as

the women realize that they are

no longer the three best friends

of their former days. Curtains

close and the audience is left

thinking about the turn of events

as the cast of characters entered

into adulthood. I found myself

thinking about the play the

next morning, says Jill Hardy,who enjoyed a Thursday night

performance of the show. Thats

the sign of a great production.

Only a sophomore at Wando

High School, Tanner Pearson

playing the part of Joanne, a

Southern priss yearning for

the traditional things in lifea

white picket fence with a working

husband and children of her

own, proves to be a phenomenal

actress. Her Southern draw

rivals the best Texan as she digs

deep into the persona of Joanne.

Janae Tanti, who recently

stared as Ariel in the Crabpotproduction ofThe Little Mermaid,

plays Mary, the wild one of the

group. The California native

ts right in with the Charleston

theater scene and her portrayal

of Mary is both humorous

and thought-provoking. The

third starlet, Caitlyn Miller, is

currently a junior theatre major

at the School of the Arts. Miller

particularly shines in the rst

scene as she plays Kathy, the

organized over-achiever. Her

back and forth banter with her

girlfriends leaves the audience

laughing and its easy to see thatacting comes very naturally for

this young thespian. All three

of those girls have been with me

for years, Director Jimmy Ward

commented. They are all very

talented and were lucky to have

them.

Ward reported that though

attendance got off to a slow

start the rst few weeks of

performance, probably because

of the downtown

Charleston venue, the last two

shows delighted a packed house.

Now in its 20th year of

production, Crabpot Players is

nally moving forward with a

space to call their own. Ward

is spearheading getting a solid

board put together to help lead

the charge in the search for

a theater space. Weve never

had a permanent home of our

own, so this is the next logical

step, he said. Because Crabpot

Players is a 501c3 nonprot, lots

of fundraising will be involved

on the road to a new home, but

Ward is condent that his team

will have a place pinned down

and ready to go by the fall of this

year.

For more information on

Crabpot Players, visit www.

crabpotplayers.com or call 1-888-

303-0763.

All in a Plays WorthCrabpot players pleases with V a n i t i e s

by hannah DoCkery


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March 8, 2013 9


Experience Raptorsfrom Behind the Lens

CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY TO HOST

PHOTOGRAPHY DAY ON MARCH 10

Capture the essence of the Center for Birds of Prey in a ash at

Photography Day. Head out to Awendaw on Sunday, March10 from 8 11 a.m. for a unique opportunity to photograph

a variety of birds in an up-close, intimate environment.This memorable opportunity will allow avian lovers, photography

fans and others to photograph at least 15 species of birds (owls,hawks, kestrels and more). Guests may photograph the birds in anarray of backdrops, including perched and in-ight.About Birds of Prey

Admission to the center is $12 for adults, $10 for youth (ages6-18) and free for children younger than six. Admission includes aguided tour and ight demonstrations. Center hours are Thursday

through Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. with tour times at 10:30 a.m.and 2 p.m. and ight demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information, visitwww.thecenterforbirdsofprey.

org, call 971-7474 or like TheCenter for Birds of Prey onFacebook at www.facebook.com/scbirdsofprey.

Professional andnovice photographers areencouraged to take partin this event. Tickets are$35, and include access togrounds until 5 p.m. Spaceis limited, so reserve a spotby calling 971-7474.

SARAH' S BI RDS

The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush that can be found inthe Southeastern US and Central America year-round. Somepopulations venture into the Northeastern US and Canada

during the breeding season. Bluebirds prefer open habitats, suchelds and agricultural lands, but they often venture into suburban

backyards. The strikingly-bright blue thrush is distinctive and easilyidentied. Females are a slate blue and are less boldly-colored thantheir male counterparts. Females begin building nests around earlyMarch and nearly alwayschoose to place theirnests in a natural hollowor nest box. Females lay3 to 7 eggs and incubatealone until the eggs hatchin about two weeks.Chicks hatch out almostcompletely naked, butthey are fully-featheredand ready to leave thenest in about 18 days.Both adults continue tofeed the young for at leasta couple more weeksafter they leave the nest.Bluebirds can often beattracted to backyards ifa nest box is placed in anopen area away from anydense vegetation and ifmealworms are provided.

Eastern BluebirdBY SARAH DIAZ

Eastern Bluebird


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iop police BlotterThe following is a summary of

some of the police activity on the

Isle of Palms during the month ofJanuary.

January 3

A victim reported that unknown

subjects forced open a secureddoor in her garage. The victim,

a renter, was unsure if anythingwas stolen.

January 5

A woman reported that two

lawnmowers and a pole trimmer

were stolen from her residence.

January 7

A woman told police that her

ex-boyfriend had been calling

and texting her, threatening to

send lewd pictures of her to herfriends and family if she didnt

return communication.

January 9

A woman reported that her live-in boyfriend pushed her and

took her car keys so she couldnt

leave the residence. According to

the victim, he attempted to forceopen the bedroom door where

she was hiding from him.

A complainant said thatsomeone entered his home

through an unlocked door and

stole four TVs and wall mounts.

A victim reported that her ex-

roommate stole a bag containing

personal information from the

residence.

January 12

A victim reported that her live-

in boyfriend had assaulted her

by hitting her in the face andnumerous other places on her

body. She also said he pulled her

hair and strangled her.

January 19

Someone broke into a residence

through a secure door and stole

six TVs, a bed sheet, and some

pillows.

January 21

A victim reported that someone

damaged her car by throwing

a brick through the frontwindshield. The suspect also

punctured her tires. Three

juveniles were seen in the area

an hour before.

Someone cause malicious

damage to the doors and stallsof the public restroom at Grand

Pavilion.

A victim told ofcers that

someone entered his unlockedcar and stole his iPhone 4s.

A victim told ofcers thatsomeone entered into his

unlocked car and stole threeiPods and a 3D Nintendo DS.

Someone broke into an unlocked

car and stole a Valentine radar

detector.


stole copper wiring from a house

under construction by cutting

and stripping the wiring fromthe walls.

January 25

A victim reported that his

estranged wife physicallyassaulted him by pushing him

and hitting him in the ribs

with her elbow.

January 29


stole the license plate from

one of his cars parked in his

driveway outside his house.

Patrol

During the month of January,ofcers issued 19 Business

Check notices to business

owners/employees advising

them that their business

was found unsecure. There

were 9 Victim of Crime formscompleted.

Trafc Enforcement

During the month of

January,

429 trafc

stops were

initiated. Fivecollisions

occurred.

amend the roll-out cart ordinance

to include recycling bins,

meaning that the blue recycling

bins would have to be removedby 9 a.m. the day after collection,

just like garbage bins; the motion

passed unanimously with little

discussion, which is perhaps a

shock, considering the backlash

that occurred at the City Council

meeting.

Those in opposition,

Councilmen Carroll, Stone, Ward,

and Buckhannon expressed

serious concerns over issuing

citations on a voluntary effort.

We would almost deter people

from voluntarily recycling, and I

just dont think its a good move,

said Carroll. Ward called themeasure irresponsible.

Proponents of the change,

however, feel that the measure

is plausible and reasonable,

and offers a solution to the

encroachment problem.

Councilman Loftus described

recycling as an extension of

trash, and felt that as good

caretakers of the island, it makes

sense to have the ordinance

include recycling bins as well.

With new, single stream roll

out carts coming to the island,

it makes sense to have ALL

trash carts covered in the same

ordinance, said Councilwoman

Bergwerf. Residents want to

do the right thing. They want to

recycle and they want to be good

neighbors. It doesnt make sense

to have a state ordinance cover the

blue rollouts and a city ordinancecover the green rollouts, noting

that the state ordinance would

not only cover the trash rollouts

but would include the other

obstructions that are on the right

of ways. I'm not sure we want to

put that burden on our Police.

Administrator Tucker noted

that including recycling bins in

the roll out cart ordinance does

not necessarily mean that every

cart left out will immediately

receive a citation; residents get

three warning tickets before any

fee citation is issued. Loftus

pitched in and reported that in2011, out of 117 green roll-out

cart warnings, not 1 citation was

issued.

Despite the proponents

argument that including the

recycling bins made logistical

sense, those in opposition still felt

like the ordinance amendment

was unnecessary. Councilman

Buckhannon added that this

action mirrored that of the broken

federal system.

Though the motion passed,

the ordinance will still have to

undergo several readings at City

Council before it becomes law.

Council continues from page 2


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March 8, 2013 11

Follow the Yellow Brick Road into CharlestonBallet Gears Up for Wizard of oz prodUction

provided By the charleston Ballet theatre

Get ready to join the creative

cast of characters and

follow along with Dorothy

as she travels down the yellow

brick road!

In the Wizard of OZ, littleDorothy Gale of Kansas, likeso many girls her age, dreams

of what lies over the rainbow.

One day a twister hits her farm

and carries her away over the

rainbow to another world. Come

join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the

Tin man, the Cowardly Lion and

Toto as they travel the universe

of Dorothy's imagination. The

production involves 79 cast

members, ranging in age from

6 to 55 and includes Natalie

Rossi from Richmond Ballet(Dorothy), and CBT Company

Member Bridget Halloran (The

Wicked Witch of the West). The

work involves some former

CBT dancers as well as outside

professionals to dance alongside

the talented children from the

CBT Center for Dance Education.

The premiere of this original

dance version of Wizard ofOz was scheduled for thisspring during Charleston

Ballet Theatre 2012-2013

Season. However, due to the

company's forced decision to

cease operations, the plans

for the Wizard of Oz to

be produced by the non

for prot professional

company would have

to be halted. Since that

time, Choreographer Jill

Eathorne Bahr and the

Directors of the of the CBT

Center for Dance Education

School, Don & Patricia Cantwell,

have made the decision to

move forward and present the

production under the auspices

of the CBT Center for Dance

Education.As the Charleston Dance Scene

continues to transition because

of the dissolution of Charleston

Ballet Theatre, nonprot

Corporation, the CBT Center for

Dance Education will continue

to present its four-week summer

intensive workshop in July and

August for pre-professional

dancers and produce productions

including a Nutcracker in 2013 at

the North Charleston Performing

Arts Center.

The Wizard of Ozis well knownfor its wonderful music, but

until now it has not been widely

known as a dance production.

According to Artistic Director

Patricia Cantwell, because the

story is told without words, the

most signicant challenge in

preparing for this production has

been helping the dancers imbue

their movements and expressions

with the essence of the character

they are portraying. Children

in the production will charm

audiences as the Munchkins,

the Winged Monkeys, and the

citizens of Emerald City. Family-

friendly activities scheduledinclude "Picture This, a photo

opportunity after the show that

magically transports you to

the Land of Oz Thirty minutes

before show time is Storybook

Time, where families can listen

to Glinda the Good Witch of the

South tell the story ofThe Wizardof Oz.

Tickets are now on sale forThe Wizard of Oz presented byCBT Center for Dance Education.Performances are scheduled for2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on SaturdayMarch 23 and 2 p.m. on Sunday

March 24 at the Sottile Theatreon the College of CharlestonCampus. General Admissionticket prices are $15 Childrenand $29 Adults. Total runningtime is 90 Minutes with a15-minute intermission. Onlineticketing is available at www.charlestonballettheatreschool.orgby phone at 723-7334.


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March 2Island Eye Calendarriday, March 8harleston Storytelling Festivalis inaugural festival brings

gether the best storytellersom across the nation, region,d lowcountry. Presented by

harleston County Public Library.ragg Square. 342 Meeting Street,harleston. For more info, call5-6930.

aturday, March 9ast Cooper Crafter's Guild

e 2nd annual East Cooperafter's Guild will celebrate 30ars of existence with a craft showhelp promote talented and localuth Carolina artisans. St. Marks

utheran Church. 300 Palm Blvd,e of Palms. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ullah Heritage Program atharles Pinckney

lebrate Gullah heritage with ae cultural program at Charles

nckney Historic site. Eventske place every Saturday duringarch. Pinckney, an authord signer of the DeclarationIndependence, owned sevenantations. Snee Farm, remnanthis lowcountry plantation, isrsevered as part of the national

historic site. Programs will includecraft demonstrations, sweetgrassbasket sewing, drumming,storytelling, and more. 2 p.m. 1254Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant. Formore information, call 881-5516.

Live Music at Home Team BBQLive music by Old You. $5. 10p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 Middle Street,Sullivans Island.

Morgan Creek Grill Oyster RoastJoin us every Saturday afternoonsfor our Famous LowcountryOyster Roasts. Locally harvestedoysters are roasted over thesmokey fre pit and served upalongside Chef Paul's homemadechili. All you can eat for $15. 4 8 p.m. The Creekside Bar will beopen for your favorite refreshmentsand we host a variety of live bandsto provide great tunes. HappyShucking!

Beautiful Bulldog Contest

Most dog owners think their poochis the cutest and best canine inthe world and for the third straightyear the Citadel is giving them achance to prove it. The 3rd AnnualBeautiful Bulldog Contest will beat Johnson Hagood Stadium. Theevent runs concurrently with the

Citadels spring football game.Award categories include MostBeautiful Bulldog, Best Costume,Best Tail Wagger, Best Smiler, MissCongeniality and Mr. Personality.The dog who traveled the furthestand the oldest dog in attendancewill also receive recognition. Freeand open to the public.

Sunday, March 10Live Music at Home Team BBQ

Live music by Dave Earl & thePlowshares. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

WedneSday, March 13

23rd Annual Tea Room& Boutique

This annual springtime event issponsored by the First United

Methodist Church, Isle of Palmsthrough Saturday, March 16.Lunch will be served from 11:30a.m. until 2 p.m. All items arehomemade, prepared fresh eachday. Additionally, Crafty Ladiesboutique will be featuring manyunusual items for the home as wellas gifts. Reservations for groupsare encouraged. Take ordersalso accepted. For more info, call886-6610, or visit [email protected].

Wine Tasting at Caf Medley

Wine tastings every Wednesday atyour favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p. m. 2213Middle Street.

Live Music at Home Team BBQ

Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 p.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

thurSday, March 14Holiday Happenings

Special time to celbrate St.

Patricks Day with crafts, songsand more. Pack lunch/snack andbring to activity. Children needto be 3 years old by September1, 2012 and potty trained. Mustregister for activity by Mondaybefore each activity date. $20/IOP resident, $25/non resident.12 p.m. 2 p.m. Isle of Palms RecDepartment, 24 28th Ave, Isle ofPalms.

Irish Music at Holy CrossIsland SchoolThe Kent Family Irish Band willvisit the Holy Cross Island Schoolon Sullivan's Island to presenta special evening of Celtic HarpMusic (Abby Kent), bagpipes (IanKent) and fddling (Fiona and

Terri Kent). Other instrumentswill be included and Irish musicand dancing will entertain all theschool children, parents, andfriends. Holy Cross Island School.

2025 Middle Street, Sullivan'sIsland. 10:45 a.m.

Catch the Leprechaun 5K

This special holiday-themed 5Krun and walk offers stunning viewsof the USS Yorktown, CharlestonHarbor, and Cooper River Bridge.After, enjoy a special St. PattysDay party with prizes and livemusic. Race begins at 6:30 p.m.99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvdat Mount Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park. $30.

Friday, March 15

Middle School Dance

Any 6th, 7th, and 8th gradestudents are invited to attendthe Isle of Palms Middle Schooldance, featuring a live DJ andconcessions. A great place to danceor just hang out with all yourfriends on a Friday night! 7 9:30p.m. Isle of Palms Rec Department,24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms.


Live music by Dr. Dan Matrazzo &

the Looters. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

Saturday, March 16

Happy St Patrick's Day

Family St. Patricks DayCelebration

Free family entertainment forisland families featuring livemusic, contests, games, andprizes. Alcohol strictly prohibitied.10 a.m. noon. Stith Park, 2050Middle Street, Sullivans Island.

2013 ArtFest

Families and cultural enthusiastsjoin together with budding andprofessional artists for an eventthat showcases a diverse arrayof local and regional artistictalent. Local music, dance andvisual arts studios offer stunningperformances by some of thearea's most talented individualsand groups. Children are givenopportunities to explore manyart forms and create their ownmasterpieces, such as beadedjewelry, sand art and a variety ofartistic crafts. Mount PleasantArtists Guild presents a juriedart show. Free admission! Freeparking! Free activities! 11 a.m. 3p.m. Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre.

1600 Palmetto Grand Drive, Mt.Pleasant.

Sweet Grass Music Festival

at Patriots PointSix bluegrass acts and bands willbe performing: Russell Moore andIIIrd Tyme Out, Balsam Range,

Sierra Hull, Nothin Fancy, CommonGround, and Rhonda Vincent andthe Rage. 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Tickets:$25/advance, $30/gate.

Gullah Heritage Program at

Charles PinckneySee Saturday, March 9.

Morgan Creek Grill Oyster Roast

See Saturday, March 9.


Live music by Get Right Band.$5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island.

Monday, March 182013 Home Run Derby

Test your batting skills. Comechallenge yourself to see how manyhomeruns you can hit. Prizes willbe awarded to the 1st and 2ndplace fnisher. Sponsored by Isleof Palms Rec Department. Open tokids ages 9 12. 5 p.m. 24 28thAvenue, Isle of Palms.

Charles Towne Pub Stroll

Michael D. Coker of the OldExchange and the CharlesTowne Pub Stroll will lecture onCharlestons lively past, with talesof the Holy Citys most un-holyplaces. All things local, guestswill taste the latest brews fromPalmetto Brewery. Includes a wineand cheese reception beginning at5:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 6 p.m.A three-course dinner at Il Cortiledel Re is offered afterwards. Pleasevisit www.preservationsociety.orgfor ticket and pricing information.

tueSday, March 19

PASS Writing ExamKids, don't forget to get a goodnights rest and study hard! PASSwriting tests will be completedtoday, for students in grades 3 - 8.

WedneSday, March 20Wine Tasting at Caf Medley

See Wednesday, March 13.


Live music by Guilt RiddenTroubadour. Free. 8 p.m. 11 a.m.2209 Middle Street, SullivansIsland.

Recylce Day

Friday, March 22

Live Music at Home Team BBLive music by The SteepwaterBand. $5. 10 p.m. 2 a.m. 220Middle Street, Sullivans Island

Saturday, March 23

Beach Lovers Book Club

Join neighbors and friends as book club discusses MockingbA Portrait of Harper Leeby ChaShields and To Kill a Mockingbby Harper Lee. The book clubmeets on the third Saturday ofeach month. 10:30 a.m. EdgarAllan Poe Library. 1921 Ion AvSullivansIsland. Formore info,call883-3914.

March 8


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Dai ly

The 2013 Charleston Artist Guild Exhibition was held at the Charleston

Visitors Center February 4 - February 9 with an award reception held

on February 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. Several artists who are also members

of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild were given awards. Congratulations to

Gazie Nagle - Third Place Photography, Judith Chamberlin - HonorableMention Painting, Kat Sullivan Eckel - Honorable Mention Painting, Susanne

Frenzel - Of Special Interest Photography. The Mount Pleasant Artist Guild

will meet on

March 4 at 7

p.m., with a

social meeting

beginning at

6:30 p.m.

(above) Artist Judith

Chamberlin won an

Honorable Mention prize for

her paintings. (left) Gazie

Nagel won third place for her

photography.

Painting a Pretty PictureArt Gui ld recoGni zes Wi nners

By JeAnne Juhos

(above)

Susanne

Frenzel

received

a special

honor for her

Of Special

Interest

photography.

(left) Kat

Sullivan Eckelreceived an

Honorable

Mention for her

paintings.


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Common sense tells us that

the farther hot air has totravel to escape the house,

the harder it is to get it there. The

greater the distance of the run,

the more force needed to push

it outside the home. It is also a

matter of common sense that

longer ducts increase the need for

regular professional cleanings.

When lint accumulates in vent

ducts, it is often a prelude to a

house re as it is so easily ignited.This is the primary reason to haveyour dryer vent system inspectedand cleaned by a professional.Homeowners attempting to

clean the ducts themselves

often damage the ducts withoutrealizing it has happened.

Short straight runs of metal

vent ducting are highly unlikelyto foster an accumulation of lint.

Unfortunately, long vents typicallydo not run in straight lines to the

exterior of the house. Rather,

they often make 90-degree turns,joined with elbows that are ideal

homes for highly ammable lint.

Among other importantfunctions performed, a

professional may be able to nda shorter, straighter route to the

outdoors. If not, they will at leastbe able to thoroughly clean thesystems elbows. They will alsobe able to replace any exiblealuminum ducting that exists

with smooth surfaced metal

ducts.

The longer the vent, the more

likely it is to bend and attract lint,making it more difcult to properlyclean. Trained professionals have

special brushes and tools to makethese turns and tricks of the tradethat help them accomplish thetask more quickly. Not only willthis eliminate a common cause

of house res, but it will improvethe efciency of your dryer.

For more information, call Mark

Stoner at Ashbusters Chimney

Service at 471-8002.

the Greater the NeedTips To Help Homeowners Keep Dryers

performing aT opTimum level

By marK sToner

The Longer the Vent,IOP Rec Dept Activities

Spike Nights Youth

Volleyball

Thursdays March 7 March 28$40 resident/$45 non-residentCo-Ed Ages 5-9: 5 6 p.m.Co-Ed Ages 10-16: 6 7 p.m.

DodgeballWednesday, March 134 5 p.m.Free

Tots Lacrosse (3-5yrs)Saturdays 1 2 p.m.March 2 and March 16$20 resident/ $25 non-residentMiddle School DanceFriday, March 157 9:30 p.m.$5 at the door

Kinderpuppy Dog Obedience

Mondays 6:30 7:30 p.m.

March 11 April 22Puppies 12 20 weeks$115 resident/$120 non-resident

Just the Basics Dog

Obedience

Mondays 7:30 8:30 p.m.March 11 April 22Dogs 6 months & Older$115 resident/$120 non-resident

Yoga

Monday & Wednesday 9:15 10:15 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays12:30 2 p.m.Wednesdays 5:30 6:30p.m.

Saturdays 10 11 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable

Pilates

Mondays 11 a.m. 12 p.m.

March 4 March 25$32 resident/ $37 non-residentDrop-in rates available, call andreserve your space

Total Body Challenge

Monday Friday 8 9 a.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable

BOSU Evening

March 4 March 27Mondays & Wednesdays5:30pm 6:30pm$64 resident/ $69 non-resident

BOSU Morning

March 1- March 27Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 11:30 a.m.$64 resident/ $69 non-resident

BOSU SaturdayMarch 2 March 30Saturdays 9:30 a.m.$32 resident/ $37 non-residentClass is limited to 6 people. Call& reserve your spaceDrop-ins welcome if space isavailable

Zumba

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:45 7:45 p.m.Monthly & Drop-in ratesavailable


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Island EatsLowcount r y Bi t es

Acme Cantina:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long Blvd.

Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard.$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle ofPalms, SC 29451

Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass of

wine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St SullivansIsland, SC 29482

High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this island

favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A PalmBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451

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

www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BlvdIsle of Palms, SC 29451

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

$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StSullivans Island, SC

Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, a Sunday brunchmenu, and new sushi menu.$$$883-3355www.station22restaurant.com2205 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.

$$883-32222019 Middle Street SullivansIsland, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable prices

on sandwiches,burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 OceanBoulevardIsle of Palms, SC29451

Simplicity in life is something that should not be taken lightly.

Most people make it a daily focus to keep things as simple aspossible. When it comes to the kitchen, this is also normally

on the top of the list for the cook. How can I cut corners here? Or,do I really need those three different types of salt for my one recipe?Finding a simple recipe can even be a challenge these days. Yes, it onlyhas eight ingredients but between the browning, baking, simmering,and frosting you could have aged 10 years by the time its done. That

for sure is not week-night-dinner simple. What Im trying to get at isthat I found the simplest recipe that is also fantastic. This is not a lie.

The recipe I write so highly about is a Spanish pea recipe with

ham. Most soup recipes arent that intense but this one takes it astep even closer to simple and it taste like you cooked all day. The

sweat peas, with a bite from the pepper and nished with the salty

prosciutto that has been baked to a crunch, lingers in your mouthafter each bite. When I rst made it I was amazed. The second time

I was in love. And the third time was I knew this would be a go to

recipe from now on.Want to comment on this weeks column? Email me at

[email protected]

Ina Gartens Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy HamIngredients

olive oil1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large shallots)1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade2 pounds frozen peas, such as Bird's Eye Sweet GardenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper6 thin slices prosciutto

Directions

In a deep (8 x 5-inch) heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoonsof olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 to 5

minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Addthe garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chicken stock, frozenpeas, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Puree with an immersionblender until coarsely pureed. (I like it to have some texture.)Alternatively, use a blender to puree the soup 1 cup at a time. Pourthe soup back into the pot and season to taste.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the ham in asingle layer on a sheet pan with parchment paper and roast for 5 to8 minutes, until crisp.

Serve soup with ham.

Spanish Pea Soupwith Crispy Ham

By Kelsey Colt


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17March 8, 2013

The First United Methodist Church Tea Room will be serving

lunch from 11:30 until 2 p.m, Wednesday, March 13, through

Saturday, March 16. Lunch features favorites such as black

bean and okra soups, shrimp and chicken salad, Greek salad platesserved with our traditional cheese straws. Homemade desserts

including strawberry shortcake, fudge brownie and berry-glazed

cheesecake. All items are homemade, and prepared fresh each day.

Additionally our Crafty Ladies have been crafting up a storm

working on things since September. They meet every Wednesday,

where they take things apart, glue on embellishments, sew, paint,

refurbish furniture beautify things, that are displayed for sale

during the Tea Room. Everything we sell goes back into the East

Cooper community.

For more information, call the church ofce at 886-6610.

Reservations for groups are encouraged, and takeout orders are

also accepted.

Tea TimeFIRST UNITED METHODIST ON IOP PREPARES FOR ANNUAL TEA ROOM

BY CAROL KING

The FUMC Crafty Ladies providewonderful gifts for everyone.


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March 8, 201318

landscapi ng

When was the last time you steppedon something that actually made

you smile? Well, look out because itshere to stay concrete attractively fashionedto transform your vision of the most common

residential spaces!Cost-effective, sturdy, and versatile it's

no wonder the use of concrete has beenincreasing. With the right mix of skill andknowledge, concrete can be intricatelytextured, colored and patterned for a multitudeof strikingly beautiful applications. Enhance

your driveway, beautify that parking pad, ordesign your own walkway to a gracious andwelcoming entrance. Transform your patio,pool deck, outdoor living spaces, from a dull,colorless expanse into a noteworthy designelement. Many property owners, with the helpof an expanding selection of concrete nishes,are taking advantage of this increasedawareness of concrete's aesthetic possibilities.

Forget those boring gray slabs. There are

numerous ways to enhance the appearanceof concrete surfaces. Your choices are vast;from acid-etch stains and color admixtures toconcrete etching and overlays. Acid, polymerand other chemical stains, are not paintsor coatings, but rather a coloring processthat initiates a chemical reaction with acementitious surface.

Or choose the water-based concrete stains

that are typically composed of acrylic resinsthat do not react chemically with cementitiousmaterials. Instead, they deeply penetrate theconcrete surface, providing colorization andprotection against harmful elements. Water-based acrylics resist fading and abrasion

and comply with even the strictest air qualityregulations due to their very low VOC (volatileorganic compound) content.

Or maybe youll prefer Tabby. Tabby isa type of concrete made in the seventeenthcentury, by burning oyster shells to createlime, then mixing it with water, wood ashes,local sand and broken oyster shells. Actually,Beaufort, South Carolina, was both theprimary center and the location of the earliest

British tabby in the southeastern UnitedStates. Examples of Tabbys history includea smoke house on Botany Bay Plantation,located on Edisto Island in South Carolina.Beaufort County, South Carolina, is thought

to be home to the most tabby ruins, includingRetreat Plantation where the tabby ruinsextend 150 feet and stand three stories high.

An updated tabby concrete productis a hybrid of the original and has beenstrengthened to be more resilient. Used indriveways, stairs and ornamental items likefountains and outdoor replaces, today'stabby concrete often has broken shells visiblein the nished product as a nod to the oystershells used in the original tabby concrete.

The perfect solution for your new walkway,driveway or patio could also be customconstruction from paving stones, ag stoneor blue stone. Maybe a combination of stone,pavers and concrete is the ideal techniquethat fullls your vision and budget.

Want to talk about revamping youruninviting, stained, cracked, chipped, missingor otherwise unattractive concrete? We, atPLEASANT LANDSCAPES offer top qualityconcrete work with the skills to add beauty,design and durability to your home orbusiness with many of our affordable concreteenhancement services. For more information,call 886 9314.

The Evolution of ConcreteBy James Parker


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19March 8, 2013

pets

Spring is in the air, and it istime to clear out not onlyclothes, but old cleaning

supplies, garden supplies, expiredmedications and the ancientroach trap that has been hiding

in the corner of that cabinet foryears. When we are tacklingour cluttered storage areas,our pets are at a higher risk ofbeing poisoned by some of thematerials we are bringing downfrom shelves and out of cabinets.

In the kitchen, watch out for bitsof foods that may have dried up,but are nevertheless irresistible toa dog or cat. Rotten foods containmolds or bacteria that can lead toserious poisoning.

In attics and closets, rememberthat dried-up rodent poisons andbaits are potentially dangerousto pets. These products taste

yummy, which is why the rats or

mice like them, and dogs or catswill eat them in a ash. Somerodent poisons have no antidoteand can be quickly fatal if eatenby an unsuspecting pet. Oldroach baits and traps arent verypoisonous to pets, but the plasticcasing can cause quite a severegastro-intestinal upset.

Human medications are a

constant source of pet poisoning.When cleaning under stoves orbathroom cabinets, keep a closeeye out for stray pills that mighthave rolled under an appliance,even years before. A friend of

mine lost her cat to Tylenolpoisoning after she had beenspring cleaning under the stove inher rental apartment. A previoustenant must have allowed somespilled Tylenol to roll under thestove where they were left untilmy friend started cleaning. Her

young cat must have eaten therolling treat before anyone knewwhat had happened.

Even expired pet medicationscan be quite dangerous, as theyare often avored to make a

yummy treat. If tasty pills orliquids are accidently left wherea pet can get to them, they willeat every last bit, often resulting

in dangerous poisonings. (Of-course, these same pets wonteat the medications when youactually need them to, whichis probably why you have themleftover in the rst place, but thatis another story.)

There are so many poisonsstored in peoples garages that Icannot even begin to list them all,

but keep your pets away as youare cleaning up auto supplies,especially anti-freeze. Even ateaspoon of anti-freeze can fatallypoison an animal, so seal it up wellbefore you dispose of it, and it is

best to take all automobile relateduids to the liquid disposalsection of the landll where theycan be properly disposed of, awayfrom domestic and wild animals.

When cleaning out yourpurse, be especially careful witharticially sweetened candies orgum that may contain xylitol.

This articial sweetener cancause your pets blood sugar todrop to dangerously low levelsand can cause liver damage insusceptible dogs. Even smallamounts of xylitol can beextremely dangerous, so keepand dispose of these items where

your pets cannot get to them.

So, think twice before startingyour spring cleaning while yourpets are around. It is best tosecure them away from the area

youre a cleaning until you arenished. Youll also nd that thework goes much faster without

your furry friends help.If you do suspect that your

pet may have been exposed to

or ingested anything toxic, dontwaste any time. Collect theproduct container! It does littlegood to call your vet and say uffy

just ate a box of ant killer. Weneed to know the actual chemical

and the maximum amount thatyour pet could have eaten. So,keep the label and have it with youwhen you call for advice. It alsohelps to establish your pets ageand weight before you call yourveterinarian or the ASPCA PoisonControl Center (1-888-426-4435).

The ASPCA does charge for thisservice, so have a credit cardhandy. Many poisonings can betreated effectively if caught early,so time is of the essence.

Dr. Saenger started a vetspay-neuter clinic while living inMbabne, Swaziland and has alsolived in Cairo, Egypt and Maribor,Slovenia. As a member of theAmerican Association of FelinePractitioners, she strives to keepBees Ferry on the cutting edge ofveterinary medicine and is oneof the ultrasonographers at BeesFerry. For more information, visitwww.beesferry.com or call 769-6784.

Spring Cleaning Pet SafetyBy Katherine Saenger


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MYSTERY PLANT

Heres a charming little

creepy-crawler. It shows

up just about anywhere in

the eastern USA, quietly creeping

along on a variety of substrates:sand, rock, damp or dry ground,

tree stumps, rotten logs, often

in shady woodlands, where it

boasts bright green leaves, often

streaked or mottled with white.

Its a humble little thing, always

right along the ground.

Flowers? Well, of course.

Its owers are in pairs, and

curiously, the ovaries (at the

base) are fused. The corolla is

almost an inch long, tubular and

white, and rather conspicuous

(and also a bit fragrant, but youll

have to get down on your hands

and knees to nd out). The corollais four-lobed at its apex, and it

bears plenty of soft, wooly hairs

on the inner surface, crowding

for space with the four little

stamens. When the owers are

done, the doubled ovary will swell

into a fruit, and it is a winter-time

treasure to see, bright, shiny red.

These fruits remain on the plant

all winter longand then a new

crop of owers will open in early

summer. At the very top of each

of the coupled fruits, youll seethe remains of the calyx of each of

the two owers, still hanging on.

Each calyx consists of four tiny

sepals, and so the fruit appears

to be a very red berry, topped

with two small crowns. Go ahead

and eat onethey are edible, but

not very tasty.

Now if you go to Japan, you

may see a very similar plant,

hardly distinguishable from the

American version. The Japanese

plant is sometimes considered

merely a different variety of the

same species, but there is still

some controversy as to its trueidentity. This plant has plenty

of other relatives, however.

Botanists classify our Mystery

Plant as a member of the huge

plant family (many thousands

of species) named Rubiaceae (or

madder family). This family is

very widespread in the tropics,

and includes as coffee and

gardenia as members, as well

as many other economically

valuable species.

This plant received its scienticname from Carl Linnaeus, the

Father of plant taxonomy, who

was a botanist (of course!) and

a medical doctor in Sweden. His

most inuential publication is

probably a work called Species

Plantarum, published in 1753,

and which serves as the beginning

of all modern, scientic plant

names. Linnaeus was surely

a geniusand is credited now

with (among other things) the

standardization of TWO words

for each name, thus resulting

in what we call binomials.

Linnaeus, an extremely cleverfellow, was fond of naming plants

after his colleagues, and this is a

good example. In this case, the

recipient of the honor was John

Mitchell, from Virginia (born in

1711), who had proven himself

as an excellent colonial botanist.

The plants genus name is aderivation of Mitchells, and what

a great honor it is. Of course, the

specic epithet (the second part

of the name) suggests humility,

like the plant itself.

Vivat Linnaeus! (Long live

Linnaeus!).

John Nelson is the curator of

the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the

University of South Carolina, in the

Department of Biological Sciences,

Columbia SC 29208. As a public

service, the Herbarium offers free

plant identifcations. For more

information, visit herbarium.org or

call 803-777-8196.

Creepy Crawly MysteryBY JOHN NELSON

Answer:"Partridgeberry,""Deerberry,"Mitchellarepens


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fi nanci al focus

Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

Mar 8

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For the rst time since 2008,contribution limits have risen forone of the most popular retirement

savings vehicles available: the IRA. Thismeans youve got a greater opportunity

to put more money away for your goldenyears.

Effective January 1, you can now put inup to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) toa traditional or Roth IRA when you make

your 2013 contribution. And if youre 50 orolder, you can put in an additional $1,000above the new contribution limit.

Over time, the extra sums from thehigher contribution limits can add up.Consider this example: If you put in$5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and

you earned a hypothetical 7% per year, youdwind up with slightly over $505,000. But if

you contributed $5,500 per year for thosesame 30 years, and earned that same 7%per year, youd accumulate almost $556,000

about $51,000 more than with the lowercontribution limit.

Keep in mind that if you have invested theabove amounts in a traditional, tax-deferredIRA, youll be taxed on your withdrawals at

your ordinary income tax rate. With a RothIRA, your contributions are made with after-tax funds, but your withdrawals have thepotential to be tax-free provided youvehad your account at least ve years and dontstart taking withdrawals until youre 59.(Not everyone is eligible to contribute to aRoth IRA, as income limits apply.)

If you have an IRA, you already know itsadvantages. If you arent investing in an IRA,

you should be aware of these key benets: Tax-deferredgrowth. A traditional IRA

can provide tax-deferred growth whilea Roth IRA can potentially grow tax-free, provided you meet the conditionsdescribed above. To get a sense of justhow valuable these tax advantages are,

consider this example: If you put in$5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum)for 30 years to a hypothetical investmentthat earned 7% a year, but on which

you paid taxes every year (at the 25%tax bracket), youd end up with slightlymore than $401,000 about $155,000less than what youd accumulate inan IRA. As mentioned above, you willeventually have to pay taxes on yourtraditional IRAwithdrawals,but by thetime you do,

you might be

in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore,depending on your income level, someof your contributions to a traditionalIRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRAcontributions are not deductible.)

Variety of investment options. Youcan invest your funds within your IRAin many types of investments such asstocks, bonds, certicates of deposit(CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and soon. In fact, within your IRA, you cancreate a mix of investments that aresuitable for your risk tolerance, timehorizon and long-term goals. Of course,investing always carries some risks,including loss of principal, but therisk of not investing may be greater, interms of not having enough assets forretirement.

Heres one more point to keep in mind:The earlier in the year you max out on yourIRA contributions, the more time youll give

your account to potentially grow. By reachingthe new, higher contribution limits, and byfully funding your IRA as early in each yearas possible, you can help yourself take fulladvantage of this powerful retirement savingstool.

This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor.

Take Advantage of Higher IRA Contribution LimitsBy Dimi matouchev


21/23

Computer Corner

J ava, J ava, J ava..What is it?By BoB Hooper aka rent a BoB

As many have heard, Java

has been found to be the

culprit for many viruses(malware) that were installed

using a aw in the software. So

what the heck is Java? Google it

and you get all kinds of answers

but the easiest answer is that it's

a programming language that

is hardware independent and

supports graphics. So what did I

just say? Okay, it something that

runs on websites to help with

graphics and does not care what

kind of computer you used to get

to the website. It can be a smart

phone, tablet (Mac or Android)

windows based laptop/desktop

or Mac product. The problemwith the program goes back years

some say, while Oracle (who

owns Java) just says it's xed the

problem and everything is ne.

I am inclined to remove the

software and only install the

latest product if I go to a website

that requires it. Most Realtors

will need Java as well as other

businesses, but the general public

may nd it's not needed. There

are "plug-ins" for both Internet

Explorer and Firefox

that need to be

disabled as well.

If you Googledisabling Java

you will see

all kinds

of helpful

hints, or

you can call

a professional

which will disable

Java and do a check

of you computer

to see if anything

bad is running. There are

some viruses that run the

background and seemingly

do nothing but in fact are

using your computer's

hard drive as a

storage place and

can go on the

internet without

your knowledge

or permission.

A check of you

computer is

always a

good idea

at least

every six

months.

One of

the more

hideous

hidden viruses is the one that

uses your computer to access the

internet, act as storage for pornand allow people to download

the stuff from your hard drive.

This is called making your

computer a bot or zombie and

a

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