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2 October 29, 2010
Sullivan’s Island Council - October 19, 2010
Mayor Smith announced
a hearing for the Urban
Entitlement Program hosted
by Mrs. Janah Murray of the
Charleston County Department
of Community Service. Murray
spoke about how Sullivan’s
Island and Isle of Palms are
part of their participating
jurisdiction, and also informed
Council that, as far as funds are
concerned, money is brought
in directly from the Federal
Reserve Board to Charleston
County and distributed to
applicants, which consist of non-
profit organizations, cities, and
towns. Through a competitive
process, some are chosen by
the Community Development
Advisory board, and it is then
funneled through Charleston
County to award a contract.
This program operates on an
annual basis and every five
years, they ask the county, city,
towns, and citizens for public
input. Murray plans to have the
surveys back within a two week
period, and they will compile
surveys from all townships in
Charleston county, weighing
feedback from both citizens and
council members alike.
Council member Madeleine
McGee expressed some concern
that their needs as a town are
a lot different than the town’s
needs as part of Charleston
County. “Can we speak to you on
both of these cases?” she asked.
Murray said that, on this
survey, council should speak
from a town’s perspective, and
then, as a community member
of Charleston County, that will
be collected as part of the total
survey that they will roll out to
the public in January.
Murray pointed out that
Sullivan’s Island directly got a
Civic
BY BLAKE BUNCH
$20,000 grant two years ago
to build an ADA handicapped-
accessible ramp towards the
beach benefited the public as a
whole, which is precisely what
the money is about.
Citizen’s Comments
Residents Everett and Joanna
White discussed putting together
an art bazaar off Middle St.
which would include children’s
crafts and sculpting. This
would be quite different than
having booths and ready-made
products. They are planning
to invite some of the artists
they know to perform during
the event and hope to hold the
festival during December. Everett
White stated that he just wanted
to give council a “heads up” to
this possible event, and they are
not planning to serve alcohol or
block any streets. White’s main
concern was the music, what
they could or could not do, while
having live acoustic music on
that day.
Council member McGee
pointed out that they would have
to fill out some event permits,
and Council member O’Neill
expressed some concern about
what Council deems as “outdoor
acoustic” music. Amplification
was obviously the main issue
in regards to having live
performance during the day. The
situation differs greatly at night.
White informed Council that
they were going to try and tie in
Creative Spark, and have some
plays and things of that nature.
All of these activities will take
place on the White’s property.
Next, local photographer Mick
Smith spoke before Council
about allowing professional
photography on the beach. “I
was able to convince the Isle of
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Palms Council to do just so,” O’Neill expressed some concern
said Smith, whose whole goal with the growth under story that
is to amend the town’s codes could result through cutting
to allow for one professional every third year.
photographer, and someone
helping that photographer, General and New
to take pictures of families or Correspondence
wedding parties on the beach. Mayor Smith informed those
He said that he contacted some present about receiving a letter
towns, and that places like of appreciation from Mr. Hal
Wrightsville Beach, NC, has no Currey to Mrs. Lisa Darrow
standing regulations of this kind, which read,“Thank you for
as well as Martha’s Vineyard. your help in making the public
Places in Florida like Santa Belle information gathering meeting
Island and Boca Raton prohibit work so well last night. Your
commercial photography except advice, thorough preparation,
for in designated areas. On and willingness to put up with
the Isle of Palms, they have all of us are what make the work
already seen photographers easy, if not almost pleasant.”
coming in to buy business Mayor Smith also spoke about
licenses, and although it may another letter of appreciation.
not generate a lot of revenue, This letter was from Bill Wiekes
it will definitely generate some. and Debbie EcKarl with the
The Council stated that they Charleston Soil and Water
have already taken the idea into Conservatory. Wiekes and
consideration. EcKarl extended their thanks
Resident Susan Middaugh toward the Sullivan’s Island Fire
spoke in regards to rotational Department for their hospitality
cutting as a possible
management method for Council continued on page 4
excessive myrtle growth. Her
understanding was that the use
of rotational cutting was not an
option to the town because it
was “too expensive.” She said
that, in the management plan we
currently have, that we are still
having trouble with the myrtle
and the “brillo-pad” effect from
the vines. Her plan was to have
a three-year cutting cycle which
would randomize the cutting,
allowing some areas to grow
while others are being cut. This
way the town wouldn’t have to
estimate where or when to cut.
“If we go in and convert every
area to grasslands, there will
be some real losses to habitats,
since myrtles are a nitrogen-
fixing bush.” Council member
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n the evening of
Wednesday, October
13, Sullivan’s Island’s
Planning Commission held a
public hearing to gather citizen
comments on a potential plan for
the Sullivan’s Island Commercial
District. While the proposed
modifications for the Community
Commercial District are far from
simple, Planning Commission
Chairman Hal Curry and other
Planning Commission members
have found that they are generally
being well-received.
The hearing was very civil
and went off without a hitch.
The majority of the citizens in
attendance reacted positively
to the efforts of the Planning
Commission, and praise and
expressions of gratitude were
frequently exchanged.
The proposed Overlay District
Plan is divided into two districts:
District #1, which consists of
those lots between Middle Street
and Jasper Boulevard from
Station 22 ½ to Station 22; and
District #2, which consists of
those lots between I’on Avenue
and Middle Street from Station 22
to 2019 Middle Street (currently
Sullivan’s Restaurant and other
businesses) and 2120 Middle
Street (currently Prime Time
Fitness).
Specific input was also asked
for in District #2’s commercial
construction definitions in terms
of an appropriate number for
square footage and whether or
not the lot size acreage reduction
is sufficient (the lot acreage is
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Tuesday, November 2
Personnel Comittee Meeting
5:45 p.m.
30 J.C. Long Boulevard
Wednesday, November 3
Public Works Committee
Meeting
3 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Recreation Committee
Meeting
4 p.m.
24 28th Avenue
Thursday, November 4
Livability Court
Civic
BY MEREDITH POWELL
currently suggested at ¼ acre
with a maximum of 4,718 square
feet).
Patrick Ilderton, a Sullivan’s
Island resident, business owner
and Chair of the Sullivan’s Island
Design Review Board (DRB), felt
that the splitting of the lots was
long overdue and liked the idea.
He suggested, though, that future
technical provisions concerning
architecture – such as building
heights and square footage -
could possibly be presented to
the DRB instead of being handled
by the Planning Commission.
Another resident, Susan
Romaine, reminded Hal and his
team that they should be wary
of giving too much power to the
DRB because boards change. She
said that although the work and
the current members of the DRB
are wonderful, the Board may not
be so lucky in the future.
Resident Vince Graham
continued the discussion,
suggesting “a minimum maximum
square frontage requirement [may
be helpful] instead of fixating on
square feet.” On a different note,
he pointed out that, “We should
consider ourselves lucky and
grateful to have such a healthy
main street.” Graham also
remarked that he is happy that
“people on the Island own and run
these buildings” and want to help
fix whatever development issues
arise, but a suggestion would be
to include a service lane between
commercial and residential lots
which would allow for package
delivery for businesses, fewer
Civic Calendar
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, November 9
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30 p.m.
1301 Palm Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
Meeting
5:30 p.m.
30 J.C. Long Boulevard
Wednesday, November 10
Municipal Court
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1301 Palm Boulevard
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Island Connection and The Folly Current.
turnarounds in the busier areas
and a few more parking spaces
for residents. Many others, like
Susan Romaine, agreed with and
embraced his idea.
Another member of the DRB,
Steve Herlong, proposed studying
the setbacks that would serve
as a noise barrier between the
residential and commercial
districts in Overlay District #1.
One of the rationales for the
creation of Overlay District #1 is
“the residential portions of the
lots are generally under-utilized
and do not support neighborhood
compatibility.” Hal pointed out
that this “is not a criticism, just
a fact.” He said originally that
there was an idea that business
owners would live on the lots
behind their businesses, “but it
never happened and is probably
even less likely to happen now.”
Perhaps the increased setbacks
would allow for this idea to start
returning and come to fruition.
While the plan is far
from finished, the Planning
Commission has taken all of the
much-appreciated comments
from citizens and will work on
further revisions to the document
before proposing their ideas to
Council.
For more information, visit
www.sullivansisland-sc.com or
contact Planning Commission
Head Hal Curry at 883-9114.
For a follow-up, be sure to attend
the Planning Commission’s next
monthly meeting on November 10
at 6:30 p.m. at Sullivan’s Island
Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street.
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Thursday, November 11
Real Property Committee
Meeting
8:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
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Tuesday, November 2 & 9
Municipal Court
10 a.m.
1610 Middle Street
Thursday, November 11
Board of Zoning Appeals
7 p.m.
1610 Middle Street
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Council from page 2
in allowing them the use of their
facility.
Administrator’s Report
Town Administrator Andy Banke
informed Council that the Hood
Law Firm, LLC, has submitted
a civil action to the Court of
Common Pleas on behalf of
Nathan Bluestein, Ettaleah
Bluestein, Theodore Albenesius,
III, and Karen Albenesius.
Attorney Hair, attorney for
the town, has responded to
the complaint on August 4,
2010. Copies of the complaint
and response are available
in Town Hall, or interested
parties may purchase a copy
for a fee to cover the expense of
photocopying.
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Chairman
Mike Perkis informed Council
that, “at the end of September
2010, the revenue for water and
sewer continues to outpace the
2009 revenue by approximately
$67,000.” He also stated that all
other revenue accounts are as
expected. There were three pay
periods in July and a quarterly
worker’s compensation payment
made during the month, and
that money from the 1% fund
was used for the Fire Prevention
supplies this year, saving the
town approximately $10,000 in
expenses. The $1,250,000 in
CDs at First Federal matured in
September. The money was split
and $625,000 was invested at
1.1% for one year and $625,000
was invested at 1.0% for six
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months. The current balance is
$1,375,000. He also said that
they are working to re-finance
the Revenue bond. The current
rate is 4.25%, and “we may be
able to get an interest rate under 3%.”
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee Chairman
Jerry Kaynard informed
Council that, on the subject
of health insurance, the town
has converted over to the
new insurance company as of
October 1. He also informed
Council that there are three
positions available for the Town
of Sullivan’s Island: Water and
Sewer - one full-time operator;
Fire Department - one full-time
fire fighter; and Maintenance
Department - one full-time
maintenance employee. In
regards to the Outstanding
Employee Award, the staff
is reviewing criteria for the
selection of a quarterly and
annual outstanding employee.
Water and Sewer Report
Council member Mike Perkis
spoke in regards to the “dock-
only water meter” ordinance,
which relates to the revised
ordinance to amend Section 20
to provide for a meter supplying
an empty lot which contains a
dock in the RC-2 zoning area.
“This makes [it] a lot more clear
that this pertains to ‘one dock,
one meter’,” said Perkis. See
ordinances on page 5.
Fire Report
Chief Stith informed Council
about the Fire Prevention
Week Display, which occurred
Wednesday, October 6. The
event commenced with a parade
beginning at 41st Avenue
on Isle of Palms and ended
at the Sullivan’s Island Fire
Station. Fire fighting and rescue
apparatus were on display until
7 p.m.
Recreation Committee Report
Recreation Committee
Chairwoman Mary Jane Watson
informed Council that they are
still working on the events for
the Fourth of July in 2011.
She further spoke about the
Bicycle Advisory Committee,
and how they are continuing
to work toward completing the
“Bicycle Friendly Community”
designation. The committee met
on Tuesday, October 12, at 6
p.m. in Town Hall. In regards to
playground equipment, Watson
said that she and Chief Stith
went through the playground,
and several pieces of equipment
in the “Tot Lot” are showing
signs of age and should be
repaired or replaced. Chief
Stith has inspected the toys
and removed any hazards. On
October 8, a fun series event was
held at the Island Club that had
a fitness theme for children. The
event was well attended.
Real Estate Report
Real Estate Chairman Pat
O’Neill informed council that
the Office of Ocean and Coastal
Resource Management (OCRM)
has marked the critical area
for the “Old Dump,” and has
scheduled a similar delineation
for the “Old Bridge.” Chuck
Dawley Surveying has completed
the survey site work this week,
and Allen Environmental has
submitted a baseline report,
and Mount Pleasant Land
Conservancy has prepared deed
restriction agreement documents
for review and comment by
the town. In regards to the
Accreted Land Management
Plan, Coastal Science and
Engineering has tendered the
final draft of the Accreted Land
Management Plan. These
changes include amendments
to Section One to incorporate
“Principles and Guidelines”
and Task 7 management
units. Correspondence has
been received from DNR, and
the Department of Health and
Environmental Control. O’Neill
also informed Council that the
Council continued on page 5

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Dog Laws Dog Laws

May 1 – September 30:
5 a.m. – 10 a.m. off leash
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. no dogs
6 p.m. – 5 a.m. on leash
October 1 – April 30:
5 a.m. – noon, off leash;
noon – 5 p.m. on leash
Beach Laws
Permits needed for bonfires,
parties and boats on beach.
No alcohol, fireworks, glass
containers, golf carts or
vehicles allowed on beach.
Litter fines up to $500.
April 1 – September 14:
5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
September 15 – March 31:
4 p.m. – 10 a.m.
Dog owners must have leash
in hand, have their dog under
voice command and must
clean up excrement.  At all
other times, dogs must be
on leash and under complete
control, even in the water.
Beach laws
No professional photography,
fireworks, vehicles, bonfires,
glass, or alcohol.

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Council from page 4 Spooky Nature

Island Club has requested an
update on their request to the
town to make improvements to
Bat myths
the building, which include a BY JENNIFER BARBOUR

handicap ramp, Americans with
Disabilities bathroom upgrades,
and window installation.
Police Report
Chief Billy Howard informed
Council that the Department has
completed training conducted by
the Charleston County Sherriff’s
Department on Electronic
Control Devices. Chief Howard
has circulated a revised “Use of
Force” policy for the Committee
and Administrator to review.
Streets and Maintenance
Report
Council member Madeleine
McGee informed Council that a
meeting was held on September
9 with residents of Station 18
to review drainage options. She
also spoke about how Council
continues to review some paid
parking concepts. Thomas
and Hutton have offered a
bid of $2,750 to consider the
feasibility of extending bike
lanes of Jasper Blvd. near
Izlar Street to approximately
Sunrise Presbyterian Church.
She further informed Council
that the SCDOT contractor
for the Middle Street work will
begin mobilization on or about
November 1. McGee also spoke
about how PCL has begun work
on the final modifications to the
Ben Sawyer Bridge. This project
scope includes retrofit to the
north and south abutments, and
the work should be completed
before Thanksgiving.
W
ith Halloween around the corner and far too size of a package of M&Ms). Vampire bats do not
many myths about bats out there, I thought attack humans or suck our blood. In fact, they
it would be a good idea to share some facts prefer to get their teaspoon-sized meals from other
about this valuable member of the twilight sky. animals. The remaining 1097 or so species of bats
eat insects, fruit, nectar and pollen. A few species
MYTH: Bats are flying rodents. eat fish and frogs. Insect-eating bats eat billions
FACT: Bats are more related to monkeys and of insects each summer. They protect our crops
lemurs than they are to rodents. They are such and keep our costs down at the market place.
unique animals that scientists have placed them Fruit bats bring us over 450 commercial products
in a group all their own, called Chiroptera, which and 80 medicines through pollination and seed
means ‘hand-wing’. dispersal. Over 95% of rainforest re-growth comes
from seeds that have been spread by fruit bats.
MYTH: Bats are blind and will get caught in my
hair at night. MYTH: Bats only live in caves.
FACT: Most bats can see as well as humans. Fruit FACT: While some bats do occupy caves, many
bats can see in color, having eyesight much like species live in trees and man made structures
cats, and are well adapted to low light. Bats are such as buildings, barns, and bridges.
also equipped with a built-in sonar system that
allows them to navigate at fast speeds through
total darkness without running into objects along
the way, including a full head of hair. This is
called echolocation.
MYTH: Bats are ugly or dirty.
FACT: Most bats are smaller than the palm of
your hand and have very cute faces. They also
spend an enormous amount of time each day
grooming their fur, keeping it soft.
MYTH: All bats are vampires and suck blood.
FACT: Of the world’s 1100+ species, only three are
vampire bats and they are limited mostly to Latin
America. Vampire bats are very small (about the
Spectacled Fruit Bat.

Ordinances
1. Third Reading, Ordinance
No. 2010-08, An Ordinance to
Amend the Sullivan’s Island
Code of Ordinance by Adding
Chapter 27 - Franchise Fees -
Granting Consent to Application
for Franchise Fee for Cable
Services and Setting Franchise
Fee. Ordinance carried.
2.Second Reading, Ordinance
No. 2010-09, An Ordinance
to Amend Chapter 5 Building,
Sections 5-78 and 5-81 of the
Ordinances for the Town of
Sullivan’s Island, relating to
flood management. Second
reading carried.
3.Second Reading, Ordinance
No. 2010-10, An Ordinance
to Amend Chapter 20, Water
Supply Section 20-7-A, Section
20-7-B; Section 20-7-C, and
Section 20-12-1 to Allow a Dock
Only Meter for the Purpose
of Supplying Water Only to
Those Lots with a Dock and NO
residential structure. Second
reading carried.
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A delicious taste
T H E 3 0 TH A N N U A L TA S T E O F C H A R L E S T O N
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s the Taste of Charleston
weekend wrapped up on
Sunday, October 10, at
Boone Hall Plantation in Mount
Pleasant, an estimated 9,000
people arrived to enjoy sample-
sized portions of signature
dishes from more than 50 local
restaurants. Sunday’s attractions
also included live music from
Homemade Wine, a three ton
snow cone made by David
Raih of Dr. Ice, a magic show
performed by Ronald McDonald,
an ice carving by Ice Age’s Brian
Connors and a beer garden
presented by Craft Beers from
Lee Distributors. In the legendary
Waiter’s Wine Race presented
by SYSCO, 45 local servers and
bartenders maneuvered through
obstacle courses carrying a tray
of full wine glasses. This year’s
winner, Ryan Hileman of 82
Queen, received a bevy of prizes
including a Hilton Head vacation
provided by Thomas Stumph of
AmericasCuisine, Charleston. The
“Best Booth” trophy, awarded to
the most impressively decorated
serving area of a participating
restaurant, went to Longhorn
Steakhouse, and for the second
year, the event followed the “Go
Green” initiative with the help of
Fisher Recycling.
The Charleston Restaurant
Association (CRA) represents the
largest private sector employer in
the tri-county area. To date, the
association has donated more than
$1 million to local charities. For
more info about the CRA visit www.
charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.
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Acting Studio spins
a golden tale
L O C A L A C T O R S B R I N G S T H E AT E R , A C T I N G
CLASSES TO JAMES ISLAND
BY MEREDITH POWELL
S
heri Grace Wenger and her
son, Ryan Ahlert, opened
the Charleston Acting
Studio on James Island a little
over three years ago for youth (6-9
and 10-13 years old) and adults,
but their building has recently
undergone some spectacular
renovations to include two larger
performance areas. Though they
are both accomplished actors in
their own rights, Sheri and Ryan
still have the desire to manage
their own small, local venue
for the benefit of Charleston
residents.
Sheri graduated from the
University of South Carolina and
has lived in Charleston since
1977, working with Charleston
Theatre in the early 1980s before
opening a dinner theater on
the corner of King and Calhoun
Streets in a renovated fast food
building. She was also an Artistic
Director for the Footlight Players
Theatre for years and continues
to direct more than act. Now living
on Johns Island, Sheri enjoys the
commute to what others may call
“work”.
In the past, Ryan has directed
plays for First Baptist High
School and his mother’s theater,
as well as being involved with
productions at the College of
Charleston. While he still acts
and directs quite a lot, Ryan also
serves as the Charleston Acting
Studio’s primary Technical
Director and is the man behind
the idea for producing more
comedy shows at the Studio. He
loves the Charleston area and
now lives on Folly Beach. When
asked about his plans for the
future, Ryan replied, “I never
want to live anywhere else.”
So why exactly did the mother
and son duo choose James Island
for their theater? It seems as
though the major theaters are
located in Downtown Charleston,
but Sheri and Ryan took note
of their friends’ triumph with
the Village Playhouse in Mount
Pleasant and decided to consider
a “more suburban” location.
Visitors are sure to be satisfied
with the variety of bars and
restaurants on James Island
which they can visit before or
after a show, and perhaps the
best benefit is that parking is no
hassle and there is no stumbling
on cobblestone streets in high
heels!
Next on stage for the Charleston
Acting Studio is the November 6
performance of Rumpelstiltskin:
The Musical, written by Stan
Gill with music by Cindy Bright.
This collaboration with Sprouts
Children’s Theatre is not to
be missed with its “hilarious
lyrics, beautiful ballads, magical
effects, uproarious chase scenes,
audience participation and lots
of happy endings that the whole
family will enjoy.”
Be sure to explore the different
types of theater offered at the
Studio as well, including a
theatre-outside-the-box series
created by Ryan called Short
Attn. Span Thtr. This “hour-long,
freshly comedic and borderline
bizarre entertainment” embodies
a perfect combination of short
scenes, plays, sketches and
films which will appeal to teens
and adults alike. There really is
something for everyone at the
Charleston Acting Studio!
Midtown/Sheri Grace
Productions is a proud member
of Theatre Charleston. For more
information on the Charleston
Acting Studio, upcoming classes or
future productions, call Sheri Grace
Wenger or Ryan Ahlert at 795-2223,
visit www.midtownproductions.
org or stop by the Studio at 915
Folly Road. Short attn. span thtr
has shows October 29 and 30 at 8
p.m. and 11 p.m,. and Halloween
night at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $10.
Rumpelstiltskin has only three
shows: November 6 at 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m., and November 7 at 2
p.m. Tickets for general admission
are $15 for seniors and $10 for
students, available online at www.
etix.com or the Studio’s box office.
8 October 29, 2010
You say “oyster”, I say “not this year”
S U L L I VA N ’ S I S L A N D F I R E D E PA R T M E N T O Y S T E R R O A S T C A N C E L L E D
T
here are numerous ways islanders
entertain themselves during the fall
and winter months. Activities typically
involve getting together for sporting events,
fishing, boating, hunting, and, of course,
oyster roasts. Luckily for Charleston, the
recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has not
affected our aquatic resources directly, but as
a result, the Sullivan’s Island Fire Department
cannot, in good faith, host one of their biggest
department fundraisers of the year: the bi-
annual SIFD Oyster Roast.
The SIFD Oyster Roast has been an annual
tradition on Sullivan’s Island for almost 70
years and is one of the most anticipated island
events. Every year, a tractor-trailer full of gulf
oysters is brought in through the gates of the
Fish Fry Shack at Station 14 ½, and serves
hundreds of people over a three hour period.
As the evening ends and the oyster steamers
shovel out the last bushel of oysters, those in
attendance hang around to watch the night's
sporting event on the big screen inside.
According to Fire Chief Anthony Stith, the
reason for the cancellation of this year’s event
is due mainly to the drastic spike in gulf
oyster prices.
“Because of the oil spill, the price of gulf
BY BLAKE BUNCH
oysters is extremely high, and not only that, I
don’t feel like the clean-up is exactly finished
yet,” said Stith.
This is not the first time that the fire
department has had to cancel an oyster
Attendees enjoying oysters during last year's oyster
roast.
www.islandeyenews.sc
roast, either. A few years ago, after several
hurricanes stormed their way through the
Gulf, the procurement of gulf oysters became
rather difficult. However, since the oyster
supply was limited, the department put on a
lobster boil instead.
When asked if the fire department could
use Bull’s Bay or local oysters instead, the
Chief replied that, “People are telling me all
the time to support local oystermen and buy
from local beds. The truth is that the beds
simply cannot support the numbers of people
in attendance.” When prompted about having
a fish fry instead, the Chief simply stated,
“We’re having our annual station lighting
the first weekend in December, so right now
we’re really trying to shift our focus in that
direction.”
Fortunately for all, the SIFD plans to
have an oyster roast this coming February.
Hopefully by this time the prices of the Gulf
oysters will have decreased, and there will be
plenty of delicious oysters to go around. This
event acts as a major fundraiser for the SIFD,
which provides daily outstanding service to
the Town of Sullivan’s Island.
October 29, 2010
De gal in de tickit
A JOHNS ISLAND GULLAH GHOST STORY
T
he English began to populate the
Charleston area in the late 17th
century and their numbers multiplied
in the early18th century. Most came from
Barbados - another English colony - because
Barbados had become all used up; the
land, that is. Plantations had grown and
the tillable land was under ownership and
planted. Charlestowne and the surrounding
islands were new land and opportunity which
awaited those who chose to come to this new
frontier. These people were knowledgeable
about what they faced; forests and swamps.
To clear the land and to drain the swamps
they needed labor and they brought some
labor in the form of slaves, but they needed
many more slaves. Thus, the slave trade
brought the labor and the planters borrowed
money to buy them.
Creating a working and profitable
plantation was no easy task. The problems
the plantation owners faced were numerous
and daunting. One problem - who was going
to oversee these workers – was quickly solved.
The English looked to Scotland for help. They
recruited young Scotsmen to train the slaves,
and to teach them a new language. The
young Scots were most successful. That is
why the language known as Gullah has such
a Scottish brogue.
The tale I am relating to you was told to me
in 1949 by Mr. Ben Brown who was then 98
BY SIDI LIMEHOUSE, ROSEBANK FARMS
years old. (At the time, I was 11 years old.) He
had been a slave living at Mullet Hall. He had
belonged to Simon Legare, owner of several
plantations on John’s, Wadmalaw, and Edisto
islands. He and I were friends and I learned
much from Mr. Brown. Things have changed
since those days; the really important things
remain the same. We all spoke Gullah. We
were passengers on the same ship. This tale
is told how I heard it, in Gullah. There will be
no translation at the end:
Gal, she beena kinda diffent she ain
hanged out wit she kind. She ben a loner
eber since she 3 or 4 year old. By en by she
git de repetaton she mus be crazy. By de time
she ben about 20 year no body see she for
de longest. It come to de concluson Gal mus
be ded in de wood das wher she stay. Mr.
Legare ax for people to look fo em. She was
a commoty an he wan she back. No body fin
em. He start fo turn cold en de peoples go in
de wood to get rack for to mek fire. Eny how
Labode find en a tiket, Gal she be ded. Him
tel eby body what tiket Gal be ded in.
Eby body in dem day eats all kina ting. Eby
body had gun shoot coon sqrel an possom.
De hunter mans know afta de body lay fo a
long time possom favorite place were up in
the rib gage. De possum out de rain he out
de cold. He home. All de hunter man needs
is a crocus1. He put de crocus over de hole
where de possom comes and go. Den him git
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a pole en he beat on the hide over de rib. Mr.
possom wake he sef and run out de hole right
in de crocus. Hunter man grab de crocus en
he gots a nice supper.
De way you cook possom is he got to be
swinge git him by de tail, bil fire, hole em oder
fire, swing all he hair til him look like bald
head man. He ready fo pot.
Some yongstr tink dem wanta be hunter
man. Dem git a crocus dem get a pole. Dem
tink he be mo funnr ef dey goes at night. Dey
find a lighter tot makes a torch. De moon, he
be full. By en by dey find Gal. De tiket been
so tick dey haffa use torch to see em good. Gal
leg bones aint got no skin on em, neder. She
hed de teet tat shine; Gal had goop teet. Dem
yongst be kina skeret. No body say notin.
Sonny Boy, he be de instagator. Eby body
look at Sonny Boy. Him get de crocus put em
ober de hole. Sonny Boy tell Remus Lee to
use de pole and beat de ribs. Remus Lee ain
move him scaret to beat Gal rib. Him tink a
haint2 be in dem rib. Bot dat time de torch,
him go out. Sonny Boy knows no turn back.
Efen he do de people laff on him. Sonny Boy
gits de pole rise em up jes den a cloud cross
de moon. Whack go de pole. De rib shake
an shudder. Den de crocus start fo mov dey
gots em. Dem de moon shine gain Sonny
Boy grab de crocus. Dem start fo home only
Ghost story continued on page 17
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W
hile the October weather
in Charleston is already
one reason to stay
outdoors as much as possible,
organizations across the county
are making it even easier to
spend some time outside with
your community with dozens of
fun activities and festivals this
Halloween weekend.
October 29, 2010
Halloween Moonlight Climb
Come and howl at the moon
with us for this special
Halloween edition of the Full
Moon Climb at James Island
County Park. Prizes for the
best costume will be awarded,
and light refreshments will be
served. Bring your headlamp/
flashlight. 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Course # 23520. Age: 4 & up.
Fee: $12 (climbing equipment
rental not included in fee.)
Folly Library Halloween Party
Starting at 5 p.m., join the
crew at the Folly Beach Library
for a Halloween party for the
little ones and their parents.  Halloween continues on page 11
We encourage everyone to wear
their costumes! 55 Center St.
For more info, call 588-2001.
Dead of the Night
Oct. 29-31. Theatre Marvelosa
at Eye Level Art:103 offers
a goth-rock opera not to
be missed. 8 p.m. Tickets:
$15/$25 VIP. 103 Spring Street,
downtown Charleston. For more
info, call 425-3576.
Sixth Annual CCPL
Trick or Treat
(ages 11 years and younger)
From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
the Charleston County Main
Library, 68 Calhoun Street,
downtown Charleston. Trick
or treat your way through
the library and enjoy some
Halloween fun! Participants are
asked to wear a costume and
start their adventure in the
Children’s Room. For more info,
call 805-6930.
HALOS’ All Hallow’s Eve
Masquerade Ball
From 7 to 11 p.m. at the
Cottage on the Creek in Shem
Creek (202 Coleman Blvd.,
Mount Pleasant). The Ball
will feature lots of Halloween
treats, including a cash prize
for the best costume. Enjoy
beer, wine, and a signature
cocktail along with great food, a
DJ, dancing and more! Tickets
are $100 per person/$150
per couple. All proceeds go
to HALOS, a local non-profit
benefit for abused and neglected
children. For further info and
to purchase tickets, visit www.
charlestonhalos.org or www.
brownpapertickets.com/
event/128645
Saturday, October 30
Home Team Halloween
On October 30, Home Team
BBQ on Sullivan’s Island
presents a Halloween Dance
Party starting at 11 p.m.
following the football games.
Dress up and come get down
as Home Team hosts a late
night dance party! 2209 Middle
Street. For more information,
visit www.hometeambbq.com or
call 883-3131.
Decorate pumpkins at the
Poe Library!
On October 30, Starting at 11
a.m., bring in your pumpkins
to decorate for Halloween!
October 29, 2010
1921 I’on Avenue. For more Halloween Pedestrian Parade
information, call 883-3914. and Fair
CEBO (Cannonborough
OLGC Halloween Barbecue and Elliotborough Business
From 3 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Owners) will be hosting a festive
Good Council, 105 W. Hudson, pedestrian parade starting at
Folly Beach.  The menu will Brewster Court at 6 p.m. The
include BBQ Pork, Marinated parade ends at Elliotborough
Drunken Dancing Chickens, Park, 134 Line Street with a
Red Rice, Green Beans, Corn festival, which runs until 9
Bread, Dessert, Beer & Iced Tea.  p.m. Enjoy a Jack-o-Lamp and
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 costume contest, live music,
kids (12 and under). For more refreshments and a pumpkin
information, call 588-2336 or recipe bake sale. For more info,
visit www.olgc-follybeach.org. visit www.gocebo.com or call
579-2891.
Costumes on the Cooper with
Super Deluxe
On October 30, don your
Halloween costume and spend
All Hallow's Eve enjoying the
breathtaking views on the
Mount Pleasant Pier and live
music by Super Deluxe. There
will be plenty of treats for sale.
7:30 – 11 p.m. Tickets: $10
($8 in advance for Charleston
County residents).   For more
info or tickets, visit www.ccprc.
com or call 795-4386.
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Halloween continued from page 10
Haunted House Tour
Starting at 2 p.m. in the
Charleston County Main Library
located at 68 Calhoun Street,
downtown. Join us for a
thrilling, chilling tour through
our Haunted House, featuring
ghostly tales, spooky snacks
and more. For more info, call
805-6930.
Fireside Tidbits & Tails
Enjoy a roaring fire, hot
chocolate and a marshmallow
roast at Night Heron Park on
Kiawah while enjoying a live
animal show presented by our
Island Naturalists. 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. $20/adults, $12/children.
Call 768-6001 for reservations.
Ghost Stories with
Tally Johnson
From 2 to 3 p.m. at the Mount
Pleasant Regional Library,
located at 1133 Mathis Ferry
Road. Join Tally Johnson, ghost
hunter and author of Ghosts
of the Upcountry, for some
thrilling local ghost stories. For
more info, call 849-6161.
IOP Halloween Carnival
The spookiest place on the
island will be the Halloween
Carnival at the Recreation
Center from 5 to 7 p.m.  Enjoy
costume contests, games for all
ages, jump castles, temporary
tattoos, face painting, candy,
prizes and more! Concessions
provided by the Isle of Palms
Exchange Club.  For more info,
visit www.iop.net.
35th Annual Folly Halloween
Carnival
Join us this year at the Folly
Beach Community Center from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the
best Halloween party on the
island. This family event is free
and includes tricks, treats,
games, food and fun, as well as
a Costume Contest at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 31
Halloween Service of
Celebration for Esau Jenkins
Help us commemorate 100
years with an ecumenical gospel
concert and a Get Out the Vote
Drive! Wesley United Methodist
Church, River Road, Johns
Island. 4 – 6 p.m.
Boone Hall Fright Night
Visit a lair for modern-day
vampires, a haunted corn field
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where the maize comes alive, 1600 Palmetto Grande Drive.
and the Body Farm Hayride. For more info call Pet Helpers
Still not scared? Drop by the at 795-1110 or visit www.
Psycho Clowns Side Show where pethelpers.org.
they really might “slay” you.
$6-$25.1235 Long Point Road, Scary’um Aquarium! A
Mount Pleasant. For more info, Frightful & Fun Experience
visit www.boonehallfrightnights. October 1 – 31. Explore family-
com. friendly boos, journey through
shipwreck tunnel, watch creepy
Legare Farms’ Pumpkin Patch crawly shows, enjoy fun-filled
and Maze activities, and much more!
Open every weekend October Special $2 children’s admission
2 - October 30. Build your own discount for all those in
scarecrow, hayrides, horse costume! To learn more about
rides, feed the farm animals, Scary’um Aquarium, call 577-
pick your pumpkins, solve the 3474, or visit scaquarium.org.
giant myrtle maze, Fossil Mine,
Legare Farms products, and
concession stands. For more
info, call 559-0788 or visit
www.legarefarms.net. 2620
Hanscombe Point Road, Johns
Island.
Howl-O-Ween at Mount
Pleasant Town Centre
Part of the Mount Pleasant
Towne Centre Mall’s Halloween
Festival, the Pet Costume
Contest is open to all pets. Pets
will parade with their owners
across the stage and will be
judged by three celebrity judges
to win in five categories. Entry The SC Aquarium hosted an underwater
fee is $10. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. pumpkin carving contest in early October.
12 October 29, 2010

Brunch on the beach

BY KRISTIN HACKLER

A
ccording to Live 5 News Chief
Meteorologist Bill Walsh, we’re
currently in “The Dome of Delight” in
terms of weather. Perfect temperatures, low
humidity, little rain and clear, Carolina-blue
skies framed only with the occasional brush
of upper stratus clouds. This is the perfect
time of year for taking long, sweater-wrapped
walks on the beach and after a hearty stroll,
there’s nothing better than a hot meal to wrap
it up.
And if you happen to be on Sullivan’s
Island enjoying this piece of island bliss
on a Sunday morning, then you’re in luck.
Several of the island’s restaurants boast
brunch menus that range from simple salads
to farmers’ market omelettes to wagyu beef
burgers and everything in between – and all
at very reasonable prices.
If you’re feeling in the mood for casual local
fair with a Louisiana twist, drop by the family-
friendly restaurant of Seel’s on Sullivan’s.
Open for brunch both Saturday and Sunday
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seel’s offers lighter
meals to “help you keep that beach body
you worked so hard for,” as well as piled-
high omelettes, Fish Camp favorites such as
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy and the Trash Plate
(a large layer of home fries, sausage gravy
and two eggs with your choice of sausage or
bacon), and traditional French Toast served
either with your standard powdered sugar and
maple syrup, or karate-chopped “King”-style
with a thick layer of peanut butter between
slices. Don’t forget to check out their specials
board, which often features a catch of the day,
featured omelettes and creative breakfast
specials such as Firecracker Flounder over
Grits and Cajun-Seared Grouper over a bed of
Spinach, Tomatoes, Grits and Garlic. Bloody
Marys and Mimosas are only $3 a glass or $10
for a carafe, and for the month of October,
Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island residents
can simply ask for the “Islander Special” and
receive all food items buy one, get one free,
along with half price bottles of wine every day.
Just a short stroll down from Seel’s you’ll
find three more excellent brunch locations all
in a row: High Thyme Cuisine, Home Team
Barbeque and Station 22 Restaurant. If your
taste runs to the American Eclectic, then
High Thyme Cuisine is your spot. With the
theme “High Thyme, Living the Good Life,”
it’s hard not to feel relaxed walking into this
cozy corner with a touch of class, originally
founded by music fans with a passion for fine
food. Brunch items run from Eggs Benedict
with Country Ham to Smoked Chicken Hash,
Chicken Salad Croissant, Seared Tuna over
Greens and Crab Cake on a Sesame Roll.
Executive Chef Taylor Still likes to keep the
menu lively with regular specials and tasty
tidbits, which often tie in to their regular
Tapas Tuesday features. High Thyme is also
open Sunday night with live music from local
bands. High Thyme’s Sunday brunch runs
from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information,
visit www.HighThymeCuisine.com.
While it probably wasn’t the first place you
would think of for Sunday brunch, Home
Team Barbeque is trying to change your
perception of this favorite local barbeque joint
by offering a new, short and sweet Sunday
brunch menu on top of their regular menu
for those in need of hot breakfast comfort or
a piping hot plate of ‘cue. Featuring favorite
brunch standards such as Steak & Eggs and
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Home Team also
kicks in a little of their own sauciness with
BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Migas Wraps (Eggs,
Chicken, Red Rice, Jalapenos, Sour Cream
and Cheese), a Bacon, Egg & Cheeseburger
and for the sweet tooth, the fan favorite
Banana Pudding French Toast. Home Team
served brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more
information, visit www.hometeambbq.com.
If you like your brunch with a view, skip
on over to Station 22 Restaurant, which
features a second story porch overlooking
Middle Street. Station 22 is the oldest
restaurant on Sullivan’s Island, and their
menu tells you why. With entrees running
the gambit of all things comfort food and
brunch specials that will make your mouth
water, Station 22 is the ideal spot for those
looking for a cozy return to their taste buds’
southern roots. Brunch options for this
island institution include Macadamia Nut
Pancakes served with Sliced Bananas, Vanilla
French Toast, “The Breakers” Breakfast (two
eggs, grits or hash browns, bacon, corned
beef hash, sausage or Canadian bacon and
toast), Seared Crabcake Sandwich with fresh
domestic blue crab, Pimento Cheese and
Green Tomato Sandwich, and the infamous
BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich with lettuce, tomato
and melted swiss cheese. The brunch menu
for kids is $5 across the board, and while
one doesn’t normally think of desserts with
brunch, it would be hard to walk away from
Station 22 without at least one bite of their
to-die-for Coconut Cake. Brunch is served
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information,
visit www.station22restaurant.com.
Last but certainly not least, a short walk
down from Station 22 is the nationally-
acclaimed Atlanticville Restaurant, and if
you haven’t yet visited them for brunch, now
would be a great time to go. Served from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Billy Condon does not
hold back on this southern-comfort-with-a-
twist brunch lineup. While you can still get
your old school traditionals such as Canadian
Bacon Benedicts, Shrimp Po’ Boys and
Shrimp & Grits, Condon keeps the creative
– and delicious - food sparks flying with
options such as French Toast with Marinated
Strawberries & Bacon, Pistachio Encrusted
Fried Goat Cheese with Fancy Greens Salad,
Roasted Turkey Hash with Pine Nuts and
Caramelized Onions topped with Poached
Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce, and Greg
Norman Farms Wagyu Beef Burgers and All
Natural Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches
served with either House-made Pimento
Cheese and Pickled Bermuda Onions, Sautéed
Mushroom and Onion with Provolone Cheese,
or Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar. For
more information, visit www.atlanticville.net.

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A taste of the southern west coast

TA L L E Y V I N YA R D S F E AT U R E D F O R AT L A N T I C V I L L E ’ S S E C O N D G U E S T C H E F D I N N E R

A
tlanticville on Sullivan’s Island the Côte de Nuits. Because of this, Talley
would like to welcome Brian Talley, Vineyards' main focus is on the production
winemaker and owner of the highly of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, although
acclaimed Talley Vineyards, for a four- Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,
course wine-paired dinner on Wednesday, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris,
November 3, at 6:30 p.m.  Viognier, Grenache and Petite Sirah are also
Talley Vineyards, a three-generation grown here.
farm located in the Arroyo Grande and Talley Vineyards has just celebrated their
Edna Valleys of California’s south central 25th harvest, and the 2007 releases have
coast, boasts consistently high ratings from garnered 91-96 points according the newest
internationally acclaimed wine critic Robert issue of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. 
Parker, who commented recently in The Wine Atlanticville is thrilled to have Brian
Advocate that, “One [of the] superstars for Talley, third generation owner of Talley
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Edna Valley Vineyards, out for a rare visit to the East
is Talley Vineyards. Brian Talley Coast, and look forward to what both Brian
and his team continue to and Atlanticville Chef William Condon plan
turn out extremely elegant, to create for this second installment in their
European-styled wines from this acres of vineyards located in two south central Guest Chef series.
micro-climate at the southern coast valleys, and produces approximately Atlanticville’s first wine dinner with Guest
end of the Edna Valley, not far 18,000 cases of wine a year. The wine Chef Kyle McKnight was an amazing success,
from Arroyo Seco. Kudos to Brian production process is located entirely on- with a sold out dinner and some of the most
Talley. He has always made site and follows stringent production rules to creative, innovative and interesting dishes
wonderful wine, but these achieve the highest quality of wine possible. served at the restaurant to date. Make your
are among the very best I All grapes are carefully hand-harvested reservations early as these dinners sell out
have ever tasted from him.” during the cool hours of the morning, quickly!
Starting with between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., and are taken a
For more information on Talley Vineyards,
a small test plot short distance to the winery where they are
visit www.talleyvineyards.com. To make your
in 1982 with five immediately sorted and processed. reservation for the November 3 Guest Chef
varietals, Talley The quality of the vineyards' soil and Series Dinner, call Atlanticville General Manager
Vineyards produced its climate are also significant factors in the Drew Harris at 883-9452, or email atlanticville@
first wine in 1986 with a final product. Much of the soil type of the comcast.net. Atlanticville is located at 2063
total of 450 cases. Today, two valleys is reminiscent of the vineyards Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island.
the vineyard boasts 190 of Burgundy, particularly those located in

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Saturday, October 30
Home Team Halloween
Home Team BBQ on Sullivan’s
Island presents a Halloween Dance
Party starting at 11 p.m. following
the football games. Dress up and
come get down as Home Team
hosts a late night dance party!
2209 Middle Street. For more info,
visit www.hometeambbq.com or
call 883-3131.
more information call 883-3914.
Costumes on the Cooper with
Super Deluxe
Don your Halloween costume and
spend All Hallows Eve enjoying the
breathtaking views on the Mount
Pleasant Pier and live music by
Super Deluxe. There will be plenty
of treats for sale. 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Tickets: $10 ($8 in advance for
Charleston County residents). For
Carnival at the Recreation
Center from 5 to 7 p.m.  Enjoy
costume contests, games for all
ages, jump castles, temporary
tattoos, face painting, candy,
prizes and more! Concessions
provided by the Isle of Palms
Exchange Club.  For more info,
visit www.iop.net.
Sunday, October 31
I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r
October 30 - November 13
23612/ Age: 6-12/ Fee: $12. 795-
4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.
Thursday, November 4
The Heart of the Caregiver small
group meeting
Mark’s Lutheran Church, 300
Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms. A quarter
of all proceeds will go to outreach.
For more info, call 886-8557.
Junior Naturalist: salt marsh
cottages to castles on
Sullivan’s Island filled with
original works of art for
sale from 1 – 5 p.m. Meet
the artists; enjoy musical
entertainment, and chef
demonstrations as well
as tastings and a reception at
Station 22 Restaurant from 5 – 6
p.m. Tickets are $35/$40 day of
and may be purchased by calling
Creative Spark at 881-3780 or visit
Friday, November 12
Holiday Festival of Lights
Grand Opening
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Park
Center at James Island County
Park. Activities include a tree
lighting ceremony, announcement
of the postcard and gingerbread
competition winners, and loads of
fun for the entire family! Free with
your regular Holiday Festival of
Saturday, November 13
8th Annual Blessing of the Vines
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  $5 per car and
guests are encouraged to bring
chairs/blankets as well.  Enjoy
live music, official Blessing of the
Vines, a burger-making contest,
and lots of wine and vendors.
Irvin-House Vineyards: 6775 Bears
Bluff Rd. Wadmalaw Island. For
more info, call 559-6867 or visit

Decorate pumpkins at the

Poe Library!
Starting at 11 a.m., bring in
your pumpkins to decorate for
Halloween! 1921 I’on Avenue. For
more information or tickets, visit
www.ccprc.com or call 795-4386.
IOP Halloween Carnival
The spookiest place on the
island will be the Halloween
Happy Halloween!
Howl-O-Ween
Part of the Mount Pleasant Towne
Centre Mall’s Halloween Festival,
the Pet Costume Contest is open to
all pets. Pets will parade with their
owners across the stage and will be
judged by three celebrity judges to
win in five categories. Entry fee is
$10. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, November 1
All Saints’ Day
A small group for women caring for
family members who are affected
by disabilities, chronic illness or
age related issues. Every Thursday
from 12 - 2 p.m. at Seacoast
Church on Long Point Road in
Mount Pleasant. For more info,
visit www.theheartofthecaregiver.
com or e-mail the.caregiver@
comcast.net.
Friday, November 5
Guy Fawkes Day
investigations
Get up-close and personal at
Palmetto Islands County Park with
many of the fascinating animals
and plants that live in a coastal salt
marsh and maritime forest. These
programs are for children ages 8-12
and their parents. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Course # 23604. Age: 8 & up. Fee:
$12. Call 795-4386 to register.
Sunday, November 7
Daylight savings ends
Set your clocks to “fall” back one
www.creativespark.org. Lights admission. Call 795-4386
for more info.
www.charlestonwine.com.
Tuesday, November 9
AARP East Cooper
Chapter meeting
The group will meet at 5:30 p.m.
at the East Cooper Senior Center
(Card Room) on Van Kolnitz Road
in Mount Pleasant. For more info,
call Debra Whitfield, president at
856-8800.
Thursday, November 11
Veteran’s Day

Tuesday, November 2 Saturday, November 6 hour!

Election Day!
Election Day polls are open from
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 7 p.m. is the
deadline for absentee ballots
to be returned.  For more info,
visit: www.charlestoncounty.org/
departments/BEVR/voting.htm.
Free Chronic Kidney treatment
options session
Fresenius Medical Care Charleston
County Dialysis Center located
at 901 Won Kolnitz Rd. in Mount
Pleasant will offer a free session
about treatment options for Chronic
Kidney Disease. The class will be
held from 10:30-12 p.m.  Please call
(877) 867-7543 to pre-register.
Wednesday, November 3
After School Rock Climb
Come out after school and climb
with us. Learn some basic
climbing skills and have some fun.
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at Palmetto
Islands County Park .Course #
Middleton Place Plantation Days
Visitors can observe interpreters
performing domestic skills such
as open fire cooking, spinning
wool, dipping candles, pressing
apples, grinding corn and butter
churning. General admission for
Active Duty Military with valid
ID and immediate family will be
free.  For more info, visit www.
middletonplace.org or call 556-
6020.
Preservation Tech Tours at
Drayton Hall
Participants will be treated to a
behind-the-scenes exploration
of the house that is rarely shown
in such depth. The tour will
include areas normally closed to
visitors. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To
purchase tickets, contact Amber
Clawson at amber_clawson@
draytonhall.org or 769-2608.
St. Mark’s Annual Soup/ Bake Sale
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St.
Community Band performance
in I’on
The Charleston Community
Band will play in the I’on
neighborhood in Mount Pleasant
at 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For more info, visit www.
charlestoncommunityband.com.
Lighthouse Open House
Join the National Park Service for
a free open house from 1 to 5 p.m.
on the grounds of the U.S. Coast
Guard Historic District at 1815
I’On Avenue on Sullivan’s Island.
The grounds, quarters cupola and
boat house will be open to the
public. The open house is also a
stop on Creative Sparks’ Art on the
Beach tour. For more info, call the
park at 883-3123.
Art on the Beach &
Chefs in the Kitchen
Enjoy an afternoon tour of
The Heart of the Caregiver small
group meeting
See Thursday, November 4.
Holiday Festival of Lights Fun
Run/Walk
Race begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a
preview of the Holiday Festival of
Lights! Runners and walkers will
be the first this year to experience
more than 200 magical light
displays. Admission is $10 before
November 9/ $15 afterward. To
register, call 795-4386.
IOP Holiday Card Drawing Contest
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the IOP
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Fowler’s Mustache presents “The Album”
A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO THE RECORDING PROCESS
T
ucked in the corner of a small booth
in the commercial district of Sullivan’s
Island, a heated debate was taking
place between several recently-arrived,
musically-inclined residents of the small
island. Immersed in conversation, the
boys of the band Fowler’s Mustache were
busy putting the finishing touches on their
new album, succinctly titled “The Album.”
The band members were equally divided
in regards to the organization of songs on
their debut record. The songs in question,
“Upside Down Sky” and “American Son,”
both arguably display the boys’ ability
to play any genre under the sun. “This
is everyone’s first album, so if even one
person feels a song shouldn’t be on there, it
shouldn’t,” said guitarist Nick Collins.
Although Sullivan’s Island-based Fowler’s
Moustache played their first gig together a
little less than a year ago, the band started
with several musical ideas circulating
between five close friends: Nicholas
Collins (guitar/vocals), Matthew Stanley
(lead vocals/guitar), Chris Richer (bass),
Thomas McElwee (guitar/vocals), and John
Tankersley playing the drums.
Before joining Fowler’s, Stanley and
Richter were involved in a band called “The
Meatles” in Winthrop. During a trip to the
Village Tavern in Mount Pleasant, they heard
the band with whom Nick Collins was
playing at the time called “Singular
Muse.” The two were very impressed,
but were even more amazed when
another friend in attendance,
Thomas McElwee, got on stage and
tore up two songs on his guitar.
“We had about three or four songs
written [for The Meatles] around this
time,” says Richter, “so I told Stan that I
knew a great drummer to throw into the
mix (Tankersley).” A few short months
later, the newly-formed Fowler’s
Moustache was very well received,
playing to a packed house at the
former Dough Re Mi Pizzeria.
The band members quickly threw
themselves into writing more original
songs, as well as working on covers to
bolster local support in the Charleston
BY BLAKE BUNCH
bar scene. Their hard work soon paid off,
landing the boys consistent gigs at Dough
Re Mi as well as several other bars, but
the one everyone in the band remembers
most took place this past summer. “The
Mustache” opened up for fellow locals and
friends Sol Driven Train at the Windjammer
on Isle of Palms, in which members of both
bands jammed together during each of their
sets. Following the show, the band began
to play at Art’s Bar and Grill on Wednesday
nights, which ultimately provided them with
a forum to try out new tunes and generally
have a good time playing music.
What is so enjoyable about Fowler’s
Mustache is that they appeal to a very
expansive audience. Each band member
has their own personal taste in music.
Whether it’s Bob Dylan, Phish, Weezer,
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, the Avett
Brothers, or others, the diverse influence
definitely shines through in their originals.
“The Album” is composed of twelve of these
original tunes, all of which features each
band member equally.
Since this is their first collective venture
into recording, the band hooked up with
Dave Fuller, a member of Charleston’s East
Coast Party Band, who helped them with
production. While Stanley
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writes most of the songs, Collins has also
written a few, including “The Saga of Ollie
Parker,” an upbeat funk-rock tune about a
painting of ‘some old salt’ he owns. Stanley’s
lyrics are all very three dimensional and
personal, tackling heavy subjects such as the
Gulf Oil Spill. Despite having heavy subject
material in his songs, Stanley’s lyrics are
often humorous and whimsical as well, with
a style reminiscent of Levon Helm from The
Band. The song “Viola” displays an Allman
Brothers-style of rock n’ roll, while the song
“Ain’t Life Hard,” which includes Fuller on
accordion, shows a more calculated and
classical side of the group. However, the band
really loves to rock-out to autobiographical
tracks like “The Boneyard,” and “Waiting
for June.” The whole album explores each
individual’s taste, and combines them into
tracks that flow extremely well.
Not only did the band have very little help
in their recording venture, Chris Richter
and Thomas McElwee also collaborated to
design the cover of the record, which they
plan to print themselves. The first run
of “The Album” will be around 200 copies
as the band waits to gauge its general
reception. Afterward, they plan to follow up
as they have always done, booking shows
and marketing themselves around the
Charleston area. Richter said, of what’s to
come, “We’re just going to keep it fun, but
still take the music seriously.”
Fowler’s Mustache played “The
Album” release party this past
Wednesday at the Pour House, and the
full band will be there on Halloween,
as well as on November 20 and 26.
Nick Collins and Thomas McElwee also play
acoustic sets every Thursday at Midtown on
the peninsula. As they have been known to be
active in charity work, Fowler’s Moustache
is also playing at a mac-n-cheese cook-off
for charity downtown at the Carriage
Co. on November 12.
For more information, check
out Fowler’s Mustache on
Facebook, or shoot them an email at
Fowlersmustache@gmail.com.
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Get your art and food fix on Sullivan’s
A R T O N T H E B E A C H & C H E F S I N T H E K I T C H E N A R R I V E S S U N D A Y, N O V E M B E R 7
C
reative Spark Center for
the Arts’ eagerly awaited
fall fundraiser brings
together an afternoon tour of
everything from cottages to
castles on Sullivan’s Island,
filled with original works of art
for sale. Meet the artists, enjoy
musical entertainment, and
snack on chef demonstrations
and tastings.
Taking place Sunday,
November 7, from 1 – 5 p.m.,
the tour follows a four mile loop
beginning at Sandpiper Gallery,
located at 2019 Middle Street.
The route is bicycle friendly, and
limited golf cart ride tickets
PROVIDED BY CREATIVE SPARK
will be offered for an extra charge.
Sponsoring restaurants for this
year’s event include Old Village
Post House Restaurant, Mustard
Seed, Café Medley, Atlanticville,
Everyday Gourmet and Giddy
Goat Cheese. A reception will
follow the event at Art on the
Beach & Chefs in the Kitchen
sponsor, Station 22 Restaurant,
from 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the
entire tour and reception are
$35 in advance or $40 day of
the event. Art purchases totaling
$100 qualifies the patron for
a “bottomless commemorative
champagne glass.”
Advance tickets are available
at Creative Spark by calling 881-
3780 or at www.creativespark.
org, and at Sandpiper Gallery on
Sullivan’s Island in advance and
on the day of the event starting
at 12 noon.
Knology is the lead sponsor of
Art on the Beach and Chefs in the
Kitchen 2010, with all proceeds
Ghost story from page 9
trouble den go de wrong way. De
tiket were bery tick all de time
de possom wer playin possom.
By en by de moon come back
out en dey see de pasture an
bout haf way cross de pasture
de possom stir. Sonny Boy don
say notin. He gots de possom
in de crocus. De moon ben rel
ful en the pasture light up. Dey,
the other res, was way ahead
of Sonny Boy. Eby body bena
skert Sonny Boy cant look like
him skeret so he walk a lettle
slower. Bout dat time de moon
close ober by cloud. It be dark
gain. Dem oder res hold on each
oder. Dey was bout 20 step from
de rail fence. By en by dey hears
Sonny Boy wakkin real slow.
Unbenonst to Sonny Boy dey was
a hole in de crocus and by en by
de possom fine em. Sonny Boy
had him a big coat and a big hat
on he hed. De possom crawl on
top Sonny Boy hat. Sonny Boy
fel somen on he head en stop dey
other res hea when he stop. Bout
17
benefiting Creative Spark Center
for the Arts.
dat time de moon come out gain
no real out bout a liddle dey, the
other chillen look where dey tink
Sonny Boy been. In de haf light
dey see dis monsta. De possom
ben a top Sonny Boy hat. He teet
white as snow.
De nex monin de ober seer tell
eby body must run de cow back
in de pasture cause de bull done
knock a big hole in de fence and
de cow in de cotton field. No body
say notin. After de war Sonny Boy
go to school. He only stay one
year. He learn how to write him
name. He quit. People start fo
tease he for de possom on he hed.
Him go to New York. Work in big
hotel. In New York people don
know about de possom. Eny body
ax Sonny Boy to do foolishness,
Sonny Boy tel dem he done beat
one cow ded with a stick. He ain
gonna do dat no mo.
1
Crocus: a burlap sack, or
gunnysack.
2
Haint: ghost, apparition, lost
soul.
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Daniel Island to host Nationwide Tour Championship
T
rick or treat? 60 golfers
on the Nationwide Tour
will have that question
answered from Thursday,
October 28, through Sunday,
October 31, at the Nationwide
Tour Championship on Daniel
Island. The tournament will
mark the end of the Nationwide
season and will be the final
competition to determine the Top
25 players on the money list who
will earn their PGA tour cards
for the following year. A pro-am
is scheduled for the two days
prior to the opening round on
Thursday and a practice round
will be played on Monday.
The event will be contested on
the par 72 Daniel Island Club’s
Ralston Course at a yardage
of 7,446 yards. The course,
October 29, 2010
Golf
BY RICHARD HRICIK
designed by Rees Jones, has won Jobe, and former U.S. Amateur Community Outreach, Special
numerous awards, including Champion Colt Knost. Olympics and HALOS, just to
South Carolina’s New Course of The Nationwide Tour’s “Tickets name a few.
the Year when it opened in 2006. Fore Charity” program allows Tickets are only $30 for a weekly
The purse will be $1 million 100% of the proceeds for each pass, or $200 for a ten pack, and
dollars with $180,000 going to ticket purchased to be designated may be purchased online at www.
the winner, equaling the largest to benefit any charity who signs nationwidetourchampionship.
pool of prize money ever offered up. Some of the roughly fifty com. There is free parking with
on the Tour. local charities who have already shuttles and kids under 12 are
The Nationwide Tour continues signed up include East Cooper allowed in for free.
to help produce the elite of golf
professionals as nine of twelve
members on the 2010 Ryder
Cup Team are former Nationwide
Tour players.
Some of the better known
players who will be participating
in this year’s event include South
Carolina’s own Tommy “Two
Gloves” Gainey who is currently
ranked third, former PGA Tour
notables Steve Pate and Brandt
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October 29, 2010
B
ack when I was a professor,
I would secretly make a X
on a blank sheet of paper
and hold up the opposite blank
side to the class and ask, “What’s
on this paper?” They would all
answer, “Nothing.” I would keep
asking them, egging them on
until a student would get tired
of my apparent stupidity and
would emphatically state that the
paper was blank. Then I would
ask them, “Are you willing to bet
me a million dollars that there’s
nothing on this paper?” And
in a dramatic flair I would turn
it over to reveal the X - a quick
but profound lesson in seeing
things from outside of their own
perspective, and also to introduce
to them that I, as their teacher,
would help them see what they
couldn’t see on their own.
I used this lesson because
it quickly unlocked the most
powerful of all human traits:
willingness. Willingness to
acknowledge that what we often
see is the product of emotion and
bias, and unless and until we
are willing to concede that our
subjective vision may be wrong,
it will never change and we will
19
Golf
The true aim of golf
BY RICHARD HRICIK
miss learning many objective
truths.
Golf contains many objective
truths. There is the cold math of
a tally of the number of strokes
made on a hole or in a round, the
number of yards a ball traveled or
didn’t, and the crooked flight of a
ball - or absence thereof - upon
completion of a swing. We are
given objective information and,
cursed with this information, we
can accept it, reject it, or try to
learn from it.
My game recently was going
sideways as there were a few shots
in every round that went wildly
off target. I was really at a loss as
I felt my overall play was decent
and I was making good swings. I
kept tweaking and adjusting – the
stance, backswing length, grip
pressure - but nothing seemed to
be working. Objectively the score
revealed failure, but subjectively
I believed I would find the answer
with just one more tweak. But
nothing gets your attention like
repeated personal failure, so after
another poor round, I decided to
seek some help.
My current golf guru took all
of about 30 seconds standing behind me and watching me hit a and making sure my shoulders,
few shots when he asked, “Where hips, feet and clubface are all in
are you aiming?” I told him and a line. This is not a complicated
pointed at my intended target. act, but apparently for me one
He had a puzzled look on his face that is quite difficult to repeat.
and then he chuckled, “That’s not Did I really want to know that
even close to where you are lined I can’t aim? Well, yes and no.
up.” That I am presently making such
In a brief moment I had a basic mistake despite years
an answer. There were no of playing is a decent rap to my
complicated explanations of hip fragile golfing ego. But on the
rotation, swing planes, or hand other hand I learned something
position; my obstacle was me. very profound: that aim has two
I wasn’t aiming myself or my parts. Knowing when I am aimed
club correctly. At first I was in correctly is great, but learning to
disbelief, but he kept showing know when I am aimed incorrectly
me. The amazing part was no is vastly more important.
matter how hard I kept trying to There is a quotation from the
aim, I could only aim correctly Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca
for about one or two shots and that states: Our plans miscarry
then suddenly I would aim my because they have no aim. When
feet, shoulders, arms and the a man does not know what harbor
club completely off target, still he is making for, no wind is the
believing I was on target. right wind.
I kept doing this over and over The Stoics believed that the
and repeating the pattern, all the truth (about ourselves and the
while believing that each time world around us) could only
I was aimed correctly, when I be discovered through the
would again be corrected. “You use of reason divorced from
really can’t aim?” the swing emotion involving constant self-
doctor announced as he laughed examination and dedicated
in equal disbelief. At first a practice.
small part of me was angry that Golf was not around in the time
I was unable to complete such of Seneca, but I have a feeling the
a simple task and that I was a game would have appealed to him
source of amusement, but then it greatly.
became funny; hysterically, milk- Until next time, play well.
through-the-nose funny that, for Richard is a golf enthusiast,
seemingly no rhyme or reason, local lawyer and part-time
from one moment to the next I writer seeking publication of a
didn’t know where I was aiming. novel about golf. Contact him at
I now have a new practice drill donseve@bellsouth.net. ©2010
– simply addressing a golf ball Richard Hricik.
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Events at the Poe Library Draw me a picture!

I O P H O L I D AY C A R D D R AW I N G C O N T E S T
Poe Library
1921 I’On Avenue
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
883-3914

Saturday Programs Day by Day Family

Pumpkin Decorating!
Saturday, October 30
11 a.m.
Bring your own pumpkin and
design with fall in mind! Art
supplies will be provided.
Day by Day:  Turkey in the
Straw (all ages)
Saturday, November 6
11 a.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving by
creating a family of Turkeys
together.
Arts & Crafts with Grace
Dunbar (all ages)
Saturday, November 13
10:30 a.m.
Spend a fun-filled morning
designing holiday crafts at the
Poe.
Beach Lovers Book
Club (teens to adults)
Saturday, November 20
10:30 a.m.
Juliet by Ann Fortier
Gatherings
Saturday, November 20
11 a.m.
Design your own harvest
family decoration
Daddy & Me:  Scrapbook and
Holiday Cards (all ages)
Saturday, November 27
11 a.m.
Bring in favorite family
pictures and create a
Scrapbook and/or Holiday
The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host their
Cards.
annual Holiday Card Drawing Contest on Thursday, November
Recurring events: 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants are invited to the Isle of
Story Time Palms Recreation Department at 24 28th Avenue to express their
Every Tuesday from 10:30 creativeness and come up with this year’s Recreation Department
a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and every Holiday card. The winner will be awarded a prize at the annual
Thursday from 10:15 a.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony. This is a free event. For more information,
11:00 a.m. Story time is open please contact Will McElheny at 886-8294 or visit www.iop.net.
to all.
Saturday Activities
Every Saturday, drop by
the Poe Library for a fun
children’s activity! Call 883-
3914 for more information.

Hours:
Monday & Friday: 2pm – 6pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Wednesday & Sunday: closed

Do you know what this is?

Eye Spy
Congratulations to Finn Webb for guessing last week's Eye Spy!
It was the climbing equipment at the Stith Park playground.
The first one to send in the correct answer for the Eye Spy
will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Café Medley on
Sullivan's Island.

Kids, send your guess for this week’s Eye

Spy to: info@luckydognews.com
or call 886-NEWS. Please include your
mailing address with your submission.
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Artists in the night

Local artist and Island Gallery co-owner Everett White (below) spent the evening
of Friday, October 22, doing something he loves to do; paint. But he didn't
hole up in some studio or retreat to a deserted locale to indulge in his passion -
instead, he shared it with the residents of Sullivan's Island. For about two hours,
Everett worked on an idealized portrait of John Lennon in the front yard of Island
Gallery, located at 2214 Middle Street. To round out the evening of artistry,
Everett was accompanied by glass artist Wm. Austin Norvell (right), who recently
moved to the area from North Carolina. Together, the artists wrought their work
to the delight of passerby and evening diners. Island Gallery plans to hold more
artisticly expressive events such as this on a monthly basis. For more info, call
Island Gallery at 882-8005 or drop by the shop!

Jazz in the moonlight

FIRST ANNUAL CHARLESTON JAZZ JAM

C
harleston Jazz Club,
in collaboration with
Awendaw Green and
Steve Simon Presents, is
pleased to announce the First
Annual Charleston Jazz Jam
on Wednesday, November 10,
at the Barn at Awendaw Green
from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Charleston Jazz Jam
will showcase some of the best
jazz talents in the area in an
unscripted evening of music
under the stars in one of the
Lowcountry’s most unique
musical venues;  the Barn at
Awendaw Green. Seewee Restaurant’s menu.
This is the first Jazz Jam
of its type and an exciting
new musical excursion for
Awendaw Green promoter
Eddie White.  "The magic of
Awendaw Green is the perfect
setting for jazz.  I’m thrilled to
be part of this exciting event,”
stated White.
Charleston-based international
concert producer Steve Simon,
founder and CEO of Steve
Simon Presents,  is also
working with Eddie White and
the Charleston Jazz Club to
help put the Lowcountry on the
international jazz map. “What
Eddie has created at Awendaw
Green is a weekly feast for
music lovers.  The Charleston
Jazz Jam is destined to become
a major part of that,” stated
Steve Simon.
The Charleston Jazz Jam is
free to the public. Awendaw
Green is located at 4853 U.S.
Highway 17N, Awendaw.
Get there early and
dress weather appropriate.
Coolers and lawn chairs are
permitted, but leave room
for some delicious food from
Among other treats, owners
Tim and Stephanie Penninger
are “going to start steaming
oysters, so come out for hot
local oysters, cool jazz and the
crisp November moonlight.
That is what living in the
Lowcountry is all about.”
For more information about
The Charleston Jazz Club,
visit www.facebook.com/
chasjazzclub. For more info on
Awendaw Green, visit www.
awendawgreen.com.

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Adjusting the perception of Chiropractic
A
friend of mine, another
chiropractor, once told me
that he described himself
as an “O doctor.” When people
meet him socially they inevitably
ask him what he does for a
living, and he proudly says, “I’m
a doctor of chiropractic.” Their
response, more often than not, is,
“Ooooh…”
Chiropractors have an uphill
battle on the credibility front,
and there are many reasons
for this. There is a fair amount
of misinformation and partial
understanding on how and why
chiropractic care works and the
reasoning behind it. Simply put, a
chiropractor is trained in how and
why the body works (physiology)
and moves (biomechanics), with
a major emphasis on the spinal
column and all its components.
Our schooling is three and a half
years (usually after a four year
bachelor’s degree) and many of
our classes use medical school
textbooks.
People are surprised to hear
that chiropractic students have
classes in Gross Dissection
(yes, with real cadavers),
Health
BY DR. BILL CROMER
biochemistry, lots of neurology,
osteology (bones), and radiology
and pathology (when things go
wrong in the body). We get a
taste of obstetrics, embryology,
microbiology, urology, geriatrics
and nutrition.
Chiropractic students don’t
study pharmacology. We don’t
prescribe drugs; it is out of our
scope of practice and, quite
frankly, we prefer it that way. To
be fair, medical students don’t
study techniques to adjust the
spine.
We graduate with a Doctorate
in Chiropractic degree. We take
a boat load of National Board
exams to qualify to practice,
then we have to pass a state
board exam in the state in which
we want to practice. In school
we are enveloped in all things
chiropractic, then we graduate
and get hit with the real world.
To our surprise, many
folks, professionals and
unprofessionals, don’t think we
are real doctors and often refer to
us as “quacks.”
When I first opened my practice,
my second patient was a middle
aged woman, a bit heavy, with
mid-back pain behind her right
shoulder blade. I asked her to lie
on her back and proceeded to do
an abdominal exam. She pointed
out to me that her back was on
the other side. I told her I knew
that. When I put pressure on the
right side just under her ribs, her
eyes got really big, her legs came
off the table and she told me in
no uncertain terms that when I
pressed there it really hurt.
October 29, 2010
In one of my many diagnosis
classes we were taught to do
abdominal exams, heart exams,
lung exams, prostate exams,
etc., and we learned an easy-to-
remember phase about cystitis
(inflamed gall bladder) which was
fraught with alliteration: “fat,
female, fertile and forty.”
Additionally, I knew from
embryology that when the human
fetus forms in the womb, the
cells that become the gall bladder
start forming in the area where
the right scapulae forms and
then drops down to snuggle in
under the liver. Add to that the
fact that, in one of my many
neurology courses, I learned
that where an organ forms in an
embryo, that’s where the organ
gets its first innervations from the
nervous system. Your nervous
system thinks that the organ
is still where it was when your
body started forming, so when
that organ experiences pain, it
is referred to the site where it
formed. (Remember Fred Sanford
grabbing his left shoulder, faking
a heart attack and yelling, “It’s
the big one!”? Guess where the
heart forms in an embryo?)
I knew she had a gall bladder
problem and that dysfunction
took precedence over a
chiropractic adjustment. Could
I have adjusted her? You bet,
but her gall bladder would still
have been inflamed. She went
to her MD and was treated for
cystitis and later became my best
referring patient.
As a doctors of chiropractic we
are trained to find what is wrong
with you and when or when not
to adjust.
Dr. Bill Cromer is a chiropractor
and co-owner of Health Quest, a
lifestyle healthcare practice which
offers chiropractic services in your
home, office or on the go. For more
info, call 971-1000 or 437-1619.
October 29, 2010
Skin scarier without your Halloween costume?
I
t’s been an extra long summer
of sun and fun, but I’m starting
to realize that I’m going to have
to be more careful during the
long days of sunshine next year.  sun religiously in her formative
I don’t know who that stranger
is staring back at me from the
mirror, but it most definitely is
not me. That stranger looks tired,
haggard, and old! I, on the other
hand, have always looked young
Dr. Roberta Karnofsky
Advertorial
BY ROBERTA KARNOFSKY, MD
and vibrant, and had lovely skin
just like my mother.  Whoever I
just saw staring back at me looks
as if she may have basked in the
years; possibly sporting baby oil,
or olive oil, and a home-made
reflector of tin foil. She might
even have cooked herself to where
she blistered, and peeled in long
sheets like a snake. Wait a minute,
I did those things, didn’t I? Looks
like it may have finally caught up
with me.  Seeing as I am a doctor,
I suppose I’d better start following
my own advice.  No more, “Do as
I say, not as I do.” People are too
smart for that these days.
So here’s the good news.   It’s
not too late. It’s never too late.  We
were bad girls and boys, and we
did the damage, but there are ways
of dealing with it that we didn’t
have before to prevent further
damage.  Let’s start with the old
stuff: sun block.  Wear it. Give it
20-30 minutes to absorb before
you leave and you’re good to go. It
doesn’t have to be expensive, and
if it is preservative-free it won’t
burn your eyes.  Blue Lizard will
protect you through sweating and
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swimming, but even SPF 15 with
UVA and UVB blockers will help.
Seek shade, wear sunglasses
and wear protective clothing: the
tighter the weave, the better.  And
stay away from the wet T-shirt
contest. Not just because your
mother would be horrified, but
because the SPF of the fabric
decreases when wet.   which cool the skin before, during
When we do have damage,
however, what are the visible
signs and how do we treat them?
Yes, I am talking lines, fine
and deep (call them wrinkles)
and blotchy pigmentation:
dark spots, red spots and
white spots. The treatments
for sun damage abound.  Non-
prescription medications include
soy, vitamins C & E, AHAs and
Retinol.  Prescription medications
may include Tretinoin - a vitamin
A  derivative - or Hydroquinones,
which are used topically to
improve skin clarity and
tone.  A number of procedures
are also available, from
microdermabrasion to chemical
peels to laser skin resurfacing.  It
depends on how much damage
you have, how quickly you
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want it to look better, and your
goals. Some good news is that
treatments that were once out of
reach for regular folks like you
and me are now reasonable.  The
right lasers in the right hands
are not painful and in fact, do
not even necessitate topical
anesthesia.  There are chillers
and after the treatments.  The
procedures can be done with
little to no downtime, and are
affordable.
I suppose at this point it’s time
to face the music, and admit
that the scary face in the mirror
actually is mine, and commit to
treating it better. If I follow my
own advice, as I resolved to do,
maybe by Halloween my costume
will be scarier than my mirror.  Or
should I aim for Christmas?
Dr. Roberta Karnofsky is the
owner of Lowcountry Laserworks,
located at 410 Mill St, Ste 402
in Mount Pleasant. For more
info, call 881-3777 or visit www.
lowcountrylaserworks.com.
24 October 29, 2010

Archers hit Bulls Island

CAPE ROMAIN ANNOUNCES ANNUAL BULLS ISLAND ARCHERY HUNT

“[A man] should behave like those archers who, if they are skilful, when the target seems too distant, know
the capabilities of their bow and aim a good deal higher than their objective, not in order to shoot so high
but so that by aiming high they can reach the target.”
-Niccolo Macchiavelli, The Prince.

T
he annual Cape Romain Refuge Bulls arrows, dogs, nails, wire, paint and flagging are prohibited.
Island Archery Hunt for white-tailed deer Bicycles will be allowed.
will be held this November 8 to 13, and Additional information may be obtained from the Sewee
December 13 to 18. Hunters must possess the Visitor & Environmental Education Center, 5821 Hwy 17 N,
required state hunting license and equipment, Awendaw, at 928-3368.
and each hunter must check in and sign The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal
the register before setting up camp and/or agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing
starting to hunt. Hunters under the age fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing
of 16 must have successfully completed benefit of the American people. the Service’s website at www.
a state-approved hunters education fws.gov for more information.
course and be under the immediate
supervision of an adult. Cape Romain
Refuge will provide doe tags.
The camping area on Bulls Island
will remain open from 9 a.m. on
the Sunday preceding each hunt,
until noon on the Sunday following
each hunt. Only registered hunters
will be allowed to camp.
Hunters must provide their own
transportation to and from Bulls
Island. Only portable hunting
stands that will not injure trees are
allowed. Firearms and ammunition,
motorized equipment, crossbows, poison
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Looking ahead of the numbers

N O W M I G H T B E A G O O D T I M E T O I N V E S T I N H I G H E R - E N D R E A L E S TAT E
BY DR. JAMES SEARS

A
t the beginning of this year, The Island Eye News reported a
downward spiral in median sale price and average price per
square foot for homes sold on the Charleston Trident Multiple
Listing Service (MLS) in 2009.
What has happened since? In Charleston County, with the
exception of July, more homes sold in each month compared to the
same month a year earlier. Further, during the past four quarters
(Oct. ‘09 through Sept. ‘10), there has been a 24.6% increase in
the number of homes (single family, condos/villas, townhomes) sold
when compared to the prior 12-month period. Median sales price
also has increased about 2% and now is at $234,900. Further, the Another way of imperfectly judging home values across different
number of homes on the market has declined 7.5% with average high-end communities is the percentage of cash buyers. Credit
monthly inventory at 16 months (a balanced market is nine months). markets have, of course, tightened, but there is substantial money
The price per square foot (s/f), however, decreased 2% to $138. This on the sidelines ready to flow into appreciable assets.
remains a buyer’s market, but one that has generally improved for In Charleston County, among the more than 4500 home sales
sellers. during the last 12 months, 17% have been cash transactions (a 5%
Last February I projected home sales “will be strong in Charleston increase). As shown in Table 3, with the exceptions of Daniel Island
County’s lower end markets, [but] there is little optimism for a turn- and Edisto, there has been a greater percentage of cash buyers—and
around in luxury homes….” And, in fact, median price of homes this has significantly increased in the last four quarters.
selling for $750,000 or more decreased 8.3% during the last four Some of these
quarters compared to 12 months earlier, and the price per s/f fell increases in cash
16% to $363. Months of inventory, however, declined (still very high transactions may
at 48 months) as there are 10.4% fewer homes on the market and be the result of
sales volume increased 26%. buyer difficulties
Thus, the real estate market is stabilizing in Charleston County, in qualifying for a
but sellers of higher-end properties have yet to see any meaningful jumbo mortgage
turn-around. About one-in-five homes for sale in the county are in or a lender
this high-end range, with a greater proportion found on the barrier not offering
islands and similar-type communities. favorable terms.
Table 1 is a snapshot of specific communities, using MLS sales It is certainly
data from the last four quarters. Though there is great variation an indicator
among these markets, the median sales price and price per square of investor
confidence. By
this standard,
high-end
communities are seen as better investment values now than a year
earlier. Seabrook Island enjoys the greatest percentage of cash
buyers in both time periods, while Folly Beach shows the greatest
change in cash-only transactions.
Do these (or some of these) buyers know something the rest of us
should? Clearly, by conventional measures, the mainstream housing
market in Charleston County has stabilized, if not bottomed-out.
The art of investing, however, is to look ahead of the numbers—and
foot are well above those for Charleston County. by that measure this may be the best time for savvy investors to buy
These data are useful for comparative purposes, but become into some of these communities.
more meaningful when contrasted to the preceding twelve months
James T. Sears, PhD, is a real estate analyst at Sears & Partners
of real estate sales data (Oct. 08-Sept. 09), as shown in Table 2. For
(www.searspartners.com) and works as a Realtor and Broker through
example, are markets trending away from the huge buyer advantage
AgentOwned Realty, where he specializes in residential real estate,
and giving a bit more leverage to sellers in high-end communities?
investment properties, and property management. He can be reached
Based solely on median sales price and price per square foot, the
at property@searspartners.com or at 843-478-3911.
greatest gain of seller home value is Sullivan’s Island. It was also
the lone community with a decrease in homes sold.
Another factor contributing to seller advantage is inventory.
Seabrook is the only market with a reduction in both the number of
homes entering the market and withdrawing from it—contributing
to inventory reduction. It also had a small reduction in the days on
the market before a home sold.
In contrast, most markets declined on both factors (SP and cost
per s/f), creating an even more favorable market for the buyer. And,
as homes languish on the market, the buyer has more leverage
to negotiate a lower price. Based on these data, the communities
with the greatest increase in buyer value are Isle of Palms and Wild
Dunes.
The data in Table 2 (next column) is also evidence of the
unevenness of the recovery across high-end communities within
Charleston County. Most striking is the depression among luxury
home sales between these two 12-month periods. While there has
been substantial overall improvement within these communities, at
least in terms of homes sold, the decline in home sales at or above
the $750k level is notable. The only exceptions are Seabrook and
Folly Beach, which showed just a slight increase.
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26 October 29, 2010
Financial
It’s no treat to be tricked by scary investment moves
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

I
f you have young children, or even if you
just have some in your neighborhood,
you know they will soon acquire large
amounts of free candy, obtained by
impersonating witches, vampires and other
scary creatures. As an adult, of course, you’re
unlikely to encounter too many monsters
after Halloween ends, yet as you go through
life you will find some things that are truly
alarming — such as scary investment moves.
Here are a few of these frightful actions:
• Investing too conservatively — You
could try to avoid investment risk
by putting all your money into very
conservative investments. However,
as you’re probably aware, those
investments typically pay very little
in the way of interest, so your money
could actually lose purchasing power,
even with a mild rate of inflation.
• Investing too aggressively — Just as
investing too conservatively can be
counterproductive, so can investing
too aggressively. You would obviously
like your money to grow, but the
investments with the highest growth
potential are usually also those that
carry the greatest risk to your principal.
• Putting too much money in too few
investments — If you put too many of
your investment dollars into just one
or two types of assets and a downturn moves, you
hits those assets, your portfolio will need only
probably take a big hit. follow a
• Waiting too long to invest — As an few simple
investor, your biggest asset may be principles.
time. The more years in which you have First, take the
to invest, the greater the likelihood long view. You
that you can make progress toward will see ups
your important financial goals. and downs in
• Taking a “timeout” from investing — the short term,
During periods of significant market but historically
volatility, such as what we’ve seen over the market has
the past few years, you might be tempted performed well
to take a “timeout” from investing over the long
and stick all your money into very term. (Keep in
conservative vehicles until everything mind, though, that past
“blows over.” But the financial markets performance is no guarantee of what will
will never be totally calm, nor will they happen in the future.) Second, diversify your
be predictable. Market rallies can start holdings among a variety of investments.
unexpectedly. If you’re not invested Diversification by itself cannot guarantee
when that happens, you may miss out a profit or protect against loss, but it can
on growth opportunities. help reduce the effects of volatility. Try to
• Ignoring tax-advantaged investment build a diversified portfolio based on your
opportunities — When you invest in a risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term
tax-deferred investment account, such goals. And finally, consider boosting your
as your 401(k) and a traditional IRA, 401(k) contributions whenever your salary
your money has the opportunity to grow increases and fully funding your IRA each
faster than it would if it were placed in year.
an investment on which you paid taxes Halloween comes but once a year, but
every year. If you aren’t contributing scary investment moves can haunt you for
to your 401(k) and you haven’t opened a lifetime — so take the right steps to help
an IRA, you’re missing avoid them.
out on a great chance This article was written by Edward Jones,
to build resources for located at 1505 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC
retirement. 29451. For more information, please call the
To make sure you Edward Jones offices at 886-9229 or visit
don’t fall victim to their website at www.edwardjones.com.
these scary investment

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Oct. 30 1:31am/2:01pm 7:36am/8:25pm
Oct.31 2:40am/3:06pm 8:43am/9:26pm
Nov. 1 3:48am/4:09pm 9:51am/10:24pm
Nov. 2 4:51am/5:08pm 10:56am/11:20pm
Nov. 3 5:50am/6:04pm 11:56am
Nov. 4 6:45am/6:57pm 12:12am/12:52pm
Nov. 5 7:37am/7:48pm 1:03am/1:46pm
Nov. 6 8:28am/8:38pm 1:52am/2:37pm
Nov. 7 8:18am/8:27pm 2:40am/2:26pm
Nov. 8 9:07am/9:15pm 2:28am/3:15pm
Nov. 9 9:55am/10:03pm 3:15am/4:04pm
Nov. 10 10:45am/10:53pm 4:03am/4:52pm
Nov. 11 11:35am/11:45pm 4:52am/5:42pm
Nov. 12 12:26pm 5:44am/6:32pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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October 29, 2010
C H A R L E S T O N A N G L E R 2 0 1 0 S P O T TA I L “ S P O T ” T O U R N A M E N T
T
he fall fish bite has been
spectacular this year,
and to help promote the
phenomenal fish frenzy in our
local waters, The Charleston
Angler will be hosting a spot tail
“Spot by the Numbers” fishing
tournament. A bit different than
your typical tourney, anglers will
be awarded for the number of
natural black spots counted on
their chosen spot tail, as opposed
to the size and weight of the fish
caught. A clear and distinct line
must be visible between spots or
it will be counted as one spot, and
only one side of each fish can be
entered in the tournament. Only
fish caught by rod and reel will
qualify and they must be caught
in conformance with SCDNR
fishing regulations.
The tournament will run
from November 1 to December
5, and five weekly winners will
be announced, as well as one
overall winner. Weekly winners
will receive a $50 gift card from
The Charleston Angler and the
overall winner will receive 80%
Seeing spots
Count the spots with the Charleston Angler Spot Tail "Spot" Tournament from
November 1 - December 5.
of entry fees collected. 20% of
entry fees will be donated to the
Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund,
care of the Marine Division of
the SC Department of Natural
Resources.
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week. All entries qualify for the
PHOTO BY GEOFF BENNETT
overall prize.
The $25 entry fee qualifies
each entrant for all five weeks
and the overall prize, and all
registrants will receive an
embroidered tournament cap.
Register at any of The Charleston
Angler stores any time between
November 1 and December 5,
but you must register prior to
fishing. Entries must be made
via digital photograph with
the registration card included
in the photo with the fish.
Photographs must also include
a date stamp. E-mail photos to
contact@thecharlestonangler.
com, or bring photos to the
store. All weekly prizes will be
awarded at the conclusion of
the tournament.
For more information, please
contact The Charleston Angler
Each fishing week starts in the Mount Pleasant Towne
Monday and ends Sunday. Centre, 1113 Market Center Blvd
Deadline for submitting an entry (Hungry Neck Blvd). 884-2095.
for the weekly prize is Tuesday at
noon for any fish caught Monday
thru Sunday of the previous