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January 26 - Sam and JackPloch, participants in the 30th

annual Charlie Post Classic 15krun across Sullivans Island.

January 7 - Sullivans Island councilmembers Pat ONeil, Mary JaneWatson, Jerry Kaynard, Mike Perkis, Hartley Cooper and MadelineMcGee kick off the New Year by breaking ground on the new SullivansIsland Elementary School.


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Cash, coyotes and sewer on table at SI Town CouncilBY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

The last Sullivans Islandtown council meeting ofthe year was dominated

by coyotes, sewage and a $3.9

million capital improvementbond.During public comments at

the Dec. 17 meeting a residentwho lives on Station 30 askedthe council what it intended todo about the islands increasingcoyote problem.

Our cat was eaten by a coyotethis summer, she said. Now weare scared to even take our dogson the beach, and Ive had toinstall a $7,000 fence to protectthem.

Council responded to thecomment, explaining that it ismonitoring the situation andwhen necessary will implementa plan of action. Unfortunately,Mayor Perkis said, coyotes cannotbe relocated so would have to bedestroyed.

Sullivans Island Police ChiefDanny Howard said there havebeen several reports of missingcats.

Weve had several cats come

up missing theres no hardevidence, theyve just come upmissing. Since we started keepingtrack on November 13, weve

had about 30 reports of coyotes,about 27 actual sightings, and afew where weve seen pawprintsor scat.

In my un-professional wildlifeopinion there seems to be a packin front of Fort Moultrie, andanother one at the Station 26area, and some back by Raven,Chief Howard continued. Thenwere getting some by the olddump. Whether theyre the sameones going back and forth I dontknow.

The council has receiveda number of letters fromconcerned citizens following thedissemination of a Co-ExistingWith Coyotes yer, distributedwith the December water bills.Nancy Siegling Fortiere wrote:

I am absolutely astoundedthat you or anyone else feels

you can ask us to live withcoyotes in our front yards. It isunconscionable.

Manda M. Poletti wrote: As a

SI resident, my family should notbe asked to live with dangerouswild animals that have movedinto our environment and are

now affecting the way we live ourdaily life.During the meeting Councilman

Jerry Kaynard voiced his supporton the need to take action on theissue.

We need to do somethingabout them, he said. We havea problem.

The Town is facing a decisionon how to deal with thetreatment of its wastewater. Thesystem is aging and in need ofrepair. There are two options,either have Mount PleasantWaterworks treat the Townswastewater or repair Sullivansown treatment plant. Whicheveroption is chosen however, the

Town needs to repair or replacethe collection system to reducethe current high levels of inowand inltration to the system.I&I causes dilution to the sewersystem, decreasing efciency oftreatment and causing sewagevolumes to exceed capacity.

The Town hired James Sheltonof Arcadia USA to study thesystem and evaluate techniquesfor reduction of I&I. He made his

presentation to council at theDec. 17 meeting and offered twooptions:

1: Test and Seal the system,basically patching it up wherenecessary, at a cost of $18.53per foot. The total cost wouldbe $740,348. The system wouldhave a 25 year minimum lifeexpectancy and would be 40percent effective at removing theinltration and inow.

2: Mainline Lining andLateral Lining Replacement withCleanout Install, effectivelyrebuilding the entire system for$155.16 per foot. The total costwould be $6,199,343. The systemwould have a 50 year minimumlife expectancy and be 70 percenteffective at removing inow andinltration.

The council will review theoptions and decide on a course of


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Tuesday, January 7

City Council Special Meeting6 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, January 8

Accommodations TaxAdvisory Committee11 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, January 9

Personnel Committee9 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Real Property Committee5:30 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, January 13

Recreation Committee

4 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Public Safety Committee Meeting5 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard


Public Works Committee5:30 p.m.

1207 Palm Boulevard

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

Monday, January 6

Council Workshop6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, January 7 & 14

Municipal Court*6 p.m.2050 Middle Street


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

Planning Commission6:30 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Thursday, January 9

Board of Zoning Appeals6 p.m.2050 Middle Street


Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, January 8.8:30 a.m.2213 Middle Street

DRB Meeting6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

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

Council continues from page 2LETTERS TO THE

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Dear Editor,

When youre late exiting the island and theresa car poking along in front of you with licensetags from off, just remember, theyre leavingand youre not. Dont be upset.

Lenny BranchSullivans Island

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Dear Editor,

Kudos to Hanahan Mayor Minnie Newman-Caldwell and her council for having the courageto stand up to the School District, the wisdomto understand the impact to their communityboth physically and nancially, and concernfor the people who elected them, contrary tothe Sullivan's Island Town Council who haveillustrated none of these qualities.

Carl SmithFormer Mayor of Sullivans Island

action. Approval was given by council for an Inowand Inltration Plan of Action for a State RevolvingFund application to nance the improvements.

The rst reading of an ordinance to provide forthe issuance and sale of a general obligation bondin the amount of $3,900,000 passed. The bondis earmarked for capital improvement projectsincluding the new Town Hall and a new ladder truck

for the re department, estimated at $900,000 to $1million.

One of the ways to fund a bond like this is toincrease millage by 5, Councilman Kaynard said.But we have proposed a methodology to not have toincrease millage that much. We can fund the entirebond issue by only increasing it by 1 mill in 2014and a second mill in October 2015. That is howwe propose to not place too much burden on ourtownspeople to fund these capital projects.Other Business First reading of an ordinance to allow for carry

over of city employees accrued vacation due tospecial circumstances was passed.

Second reading and ratication of an ordinanceto amend the membership requirements forthe design review board by removing the Real

Property Ownership condition passed. The second reading and ratication of an

ordinance to revise franchise fees for lming andphotography on the island was deferred againdue to ongoing work with interested parties.

Second reading and ratication of the ordinanceto amend various sections of the zoningordinance to allow single-family use of anyexisting residential buildings over 5,600 squarefeet was passed into law. This addresses ananomaly in our ordinance that set a maximumsquare footage, but it turns out there are asmall number of historic buildings on the islandthat already had a large square footage. Theintent of the ordinance was to reduce impact ofnew building on the island. Now these historicbuildings can be used for residential use,

Mayor Perkis said.

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2014 YOUTHCONTINUOUSPROGRAMSANDCLASSES

Jump Start and Tiny Tots registration:IOP Residents: begins Jan. 13Non-Residents: begins Jan. 21

Tiny Tots(3 years by Sept. 1, 2014) and must be potty trained.Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:00am 12:00pm, $120 resident/$125 non-residents per month

Tues. & Thurs., 9:00am 12:00pm, $80/residents/$85 non-residents per month

Jump Start(4 years by Sept. 1, 2014) and must be potty trained.Mon, Wed. & Fri, 9:00 12:00pm, $120/residents/$125 non-resper month

Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 12:00pm, $80/residents/$85 non-res permonth

Ballet(2-5 years)January 6 February 24 (no class 1/20, 2/17), $70 residents/$75

non-residents

Lil Sports Fit(1.5-3 years)January 10, 9:30am 10:00am, $10.00

Little Lotus Yoga(3-5 years)Wednesdays, January 8 February 12, 12:30pm 1:15pm, $60residents/$65 non-residents

Tiny Tennis(3-5 years)Mondays & Thursdays, 4:00pm-4:30pm or 4:30pm-5:00pm,

January 6 February 6 (no class 1/16 or 1/20), $60 residents/$65non-residents

YouthTennis(beginners 6-9 years)Mondays & Thursdays, 5:00pm 6:00pm, January 6 February 6(No class 1/16 or 1/20), $100 residents/$105 non-residents

YouthTennis(Intermediate 10-14 years)Mondays & Thursdays, 6:00pm 7:00pm, January 6 February 6(No class 1/16 or 1/20), $100 residents/$105 non-residents

Gymnastics(3+ years)Tuesdays, 3:30pm 4:15pm, January 7 February 11, $70residents/$75 non-residents

Tae Kwon Do(6-11 years)Saturdays, 9:00am 10:00am, January 4 January 25, $30residents/$35 non-residents

Tae Kwando Family ClassSaturdays, 9:00am 10:00am, January 4 - January 25, $30residents /$35 non-residents (youth) $35 residents /$40 non-residents (adults)

2014 ADULTCONTINUOUSPROGRAMS& CLASSES

Total Body ChallengeMonday Friday, 8:00am 9:00am, January 6 January 31(Noclass 1/20)20 Classes - $70 residents /$75 non-residents16 Classes - $56 residents /$61 non-residents12 Classes - $42 residents /$47 non-residents8 Classes - $28 residents /$33 non-residents4 Classes - $14 residents /$19 non-residentsDrop In Fee - $7 per class

Semi-personal trainingTuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am 10:30am, 10:30am 11:30am,5:30pm 6:30pm, January 7 January 30, $64 resident/$69 non-resident. Drop In Fee - $10 per class.

Zumba

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:45pm 7:45pm, January 6 January

20 (No class 1/20), $25 residents /$30 non-residents (4 classes/month), $50 residents /$55 non-residents (8 classes/month). DropIn Fee - $8 per class.

Kinderpuppy(Puppies 12-20 weeks)Mondays, 6:30pm 7:30pm, January 6 February 24, $115resident/$120 non-resident

Canine Good Citizenship(Dogs must have completed Kinderpuppy class.)Mondays, 7:30pm 8:30pm, January 6 February 24, $115resident/$120 non-resident

Tae Kwon Do(12+ years)Beginners/lower belts: Mondays, 6:30pm 7:30pm. Wednesdays,7:00pm 7:45pm.Brown/Black Belts: Wednesdays, 7:45pm 9:15pm. Saturdays10:00am 12:00pm, $35 resident/$40 non-residents

Tennis LessonsTuesdays, 9:00am 10:00am, January 7 February 25, $100resident/$105 non-resident. Drop In Fee - $17.50 per class.

Adult Table Tennis Closed Gym PlayThursdays, 10:30am 12:30pm

2014 SENIORCONTINUOUSPROGRAMSANDCLASSES

Over 50 FitnessTuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00pm 4:00pm, January 7 January 30,$35 per month. Drop In Fee - $5 per class.

Tae Kwon Do Seniors (50+ years)Saturdays, 9:00am 10:00am, January 4 January 25, $35resident/$40 non-resident. Drop In Fee - $10 per class.

Get t and have fun with IOP Rec Center this yearBY LAURA TOGAMI

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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February 9 - Sullivans Island Fire &Rescues annual oyster roast celebrated 24

years with over 3,000 attendees and 4,800pounds of oysters.

February 1 - Sullivans IslandMayor Carl Smith announceshe will not seek a third term.

Timelinecontinues on page 6

March 8 - Crabpot Players presentedVanitiesby Jack Heifner.

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March 22 - Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant Exchange Clubsbanded together to celebrate the clubs best chili makers. The chilicook-off was won by Cecil Stack, with Tommy Kinsley and PamelaMarsh taking second and third places.

April 13 - Men, women and children of allages lined up at Sullivans Station 16 toparticipate in the fourth annual Run forAdela.

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April 20 - Children pretended to be babyturtles getting to the ocean during the Island

Turtle Teams rst ever Loggerhead Lessonsprogram on the Isle of Palms.

May 7 Mike Perkis wonthe Sullivans Islandsmayoral race by 14 votesover write-in candidate,former mayor Carl Smith.

May 25 - Students of Sullivans Island Elementary Schooldanced during the schools annual May Day Festival.


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June 29 - Pros and novices tackled thesands of the IOP during the annual FloppingFlounder Beach Run.

June 28 - Zack Pace, Bob Sherman and John Misenheimercommemorate the 237th anniversary of Col. Moultries defeat of theBritish eet during the Carolina Day celebrations at Fort Moultrie.

The Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment will have two newofferings in Tae Kwon Do beginning

January, 2014: TKD for children andparents together, and TKD for seniors.

The Recreation Department has been hostto Tae Kwon Do classes since 1982, withinstructors Jack Emmel, Master and 7thdegree black belt, and Deborah Gessert,6th degree black belt.

Until now, Tae Kwon Do classes foryounger children ages 6 to 11 have always

been separate from classes for age 12through adult. In response to requests,the Saturday morning 9 a.m. class now willallow parents to attend with their childrenage 6 to 11. Children may still attendwithout a parent as well. These classesinvolve traditional values of respect andpersonal responsibility in a safe setting.Sparring is of the non-contact variety,which enhances safety and promotes theconcept that one does not have to takegetting hit to develop personal strength inbody and character.

The other new offering is a classspecically for older people who may neverhave considered trying a martial art. Theinstructor is a physician who specializes

in geriatrics. The class will be conductedso as to promote increased strength andbalance and will not involve sparringor competition. Research shows thatsuch exercise can help prevent falls andfractures, improve function of arthritic

joints, enhance concentration, promotebetter sleep and generally increase senseof well-being. Medical conditions willnot prevent attendance so long as theparticipant is able enough to walk andclimb stairs. The class will meet weekly on

Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Drop-in attendancewill be allowed and encouraged.

These new offerings are in addition tothe ongoing regular adult classes (age 12and up), which are always open to newstudents. Over the last 31 years of TaeKwon Do at the Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment, literally thousands ofindividuals have achieved various beltrank levels, including hundreds of blackbelts. Whether the goal is self-defense,core strengthening, weight loss, self-discipline or personal empowerment,traditionally taught Tae Kwon Do can help.

The atmosphere remains as it always hasbeen: family-oriented, with people from allwalks of life learning together.

IOP to offer parent, child,

and senior Tae Kwon DoBY JACK EMMEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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Timelinecontinued on page 10

July 4 - Isabel Hubbard gave abeautiful rendition of the StarSpangled Banner during SullivansIslands Fourth of July celebration

July 18 - History came to life at Fort Moultrie as re-enactorscommemorated the 150th anniversary of the 54th MassachusettsVolunteer Infantrys assault on Morris Islands Battery Wagner.

August 9 Captain JohnWeston, akaSkipper,retired from theSullivans IslandFire Departmentafter 21 years ofservice.


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September 9 - The Wild Dunes Dolphins swim team ended its successful regularseason with a win against Creekside in Mount Pleasant.

J a n u a r y S c h o o l L u n c h M e n u

September 14 - Three sea turtles successfully rehabilitated by theSouth Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program returnedto the sea. One green sea turtle, Crosby, one Kemps ridleysea turtle, Parker, and one loggerhead sea turtle, Skully, werereleased at the Isle of Palms County Park at 10 a.m. in front ofhundreds of well-wishers.

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6 WG CerealCheese Stick or Yogurt

Juice, Milk

Orange Popcorn ChickenBrown RiceGreen Peas

Pineapple TidbitsWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

13 WG CerealCheese Stick or Yogurt

Juice, Milk

Beef Taco SaladTortilla RoundsRefried BeansFruit Cocktail

White or Chocolate Skim Milk

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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

27 Egg & Cheese BiscuitJuice, Milk

Orange Popcorn ChickenBrown RiceGreen Peas

Pineapple TidbitsWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

7 Chicken BiscuitJuice, Milk

Spaghetti w/Meat SauceWG Breadstick

Romaine Side SaladFresh Banana


8 WG MuffinYogurt, Juice, Milk

Cheeseburger on BunLettuce/TomatoPotato WedgesFresh Orange


9 Cereal BarCheese Stick or Yogurt

Juice, Milk

Barbecued ChickenWG Roll, ColeslawCorn on the Cob

Fruit CocktailWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

10 Cinnamon PancakesCheese Stick, Juice, Milk

Cheese or Pepperoni PizzaGreen Beans

Romaine Side SaladFruit Cocktail


TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

14 Egg and Cheese BiscuitJuice, Milk

Baked Potato BarChili, Cheese

Steamed BroccoliWG BreadstickFresh Banana


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Teriyaki ChickenBrown Rice

CarrotsFresh Orange


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Chicken & Cheese QuesadillasBlack Beans, Brown RiceNacho/Taco toppings

Fresh AppleWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

22 Cinnamon French ToastCheese Stick, Juice, Milk

Twisted Chicken AlfredoWG Breadstick

Steamed CarrotsFresh Banana


23 Grilled CheeseJuice, Milk

Cheeseburger on BunCorn on the Cob

Lettuce and TomatoFresh Apple


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28 WG Cereal, YogurtJuice, Milk

Grilled Cheese SandwichTomato Soup

Romaine Side SaladFresh Apple


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Salisbury Steak & GravyMashed PotatoesSteamed Carrots

Fresh BananaWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

30 Scooby Doo CrackersYogurt, Juice, Milk

Fiesta Chicken Taco Boat:Black Beans/Lettuce/Tomato

Brown RiceCheese, Tortillas & Salsa

ApplesauceWhite or Chocolate Skim Milk

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October 9 - A largecrowd of familiesand island residents

joined reghters

from the Isle of Palms,Sullivans Island andother area reghtersat the Fire PreventionWeek event atSullivans re station.

Oct. 31 - The Epps family helped the Isle ofPalms celebrate Halloween at the citys annualHalloween Carnival.

November 5 -Mayor Dick Croninand CouncilmanRyan Buckhannonwent head tohead in the Isleof Palms Mayoralelection this year.Mayor Croninprevailed onElection Day.

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January 2Island Eye CalendarJanuary 3RIDAY, JANUARY3ories and Fairy Tales withozart, Rossini and Barberharleston Symphony Orchestrahamber Orchestra Series, 7:30m, Dock Street Theatre. Ticketswww.CharlestonSymphony.org843.723.7528 ext. 110.

hools Out ActivitiesP Rec. Center presents Relaysd Tag, 7-14 years, 1 3 p.m.ee. Freeze Tag, Pac Man,topus and all your favorite tagmes and relays will be played.

ATURDAY, JANUARY4Y Arts and Craftsa.m.-12 p.m. Being crafty and

eative is easy with Ms. Graceslp. Poes Library, 1921 Ionenue, 883.3914.

vil War Show and Salea.m. - 5 p.m. at Omar Shrinemple, also Sunday.

MONDAY, JANUARY6ount Pleasant Artists Guildgular meeting at Mount Pleasantwn Hall Council Chambers.eaker for the evening will belleen Wiessman, an abstracttist whose work may be seenStudio 151 Gallery on Church

Street. Anyone with an interestin art is welcome to join. Formore information, please visitthe guild's website at www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com or seethe group on Facebook.

TUESDAY, JANUARY7Storytime Time for T wosTuesdays in January at 10:30 a.m.Poes Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,883.3914.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY8Recycle

THURSDAY, JANUARY9Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg at 6p.m. Learn to play American MahJongg. No experience necessary.1921 Ion Avenue, 883.3914.

FRIDAY, JANUARY10Middle School Dance6th,7th and 8th Grade Studentsare invited to the IOP MiddleSchool Dance. A great place todance or just hang out with friendson a Friday night. DJ, Jump Castleand concessions will be available.Valid School ID Required at Door.7- 9:30 p.m.

KKBE Reform JewishCongregation Shabbat ServiceKahal Kadosh Beth Elohim ReformJewish Congregation will hosta Shabbat service East of theCooper at 7 p.m., Jan. 10, in theRodenberg Chapel at Franke atSeaside, 1885 Rie Range Rd, Mt.Pleasant. The service will be led byRabbi Stephanie Alexander withmusic by Robin Shuler. Everyoneis welcome. An Oneg will follow.For more info, please call 723.1090or visit www.kkbe.org. (Therewill be no service downtown thatnight.)

SATURDAY, JANUARY11STAR Therapy Dogs10:30-11:30 a.m. Pick a dog, picka book and read. Certied therapydogs and their handlers love agood story. Poes Library, 1921 IonAvenue, 883.3914Oyster's on the Point2 - 6 p.m. at Charleston HarborResort & Marina. 105.5 the Bridgeand 98 Rock present the 2ndOysters on the Point of the seasonat the Charleston Harbor Resortand Marina. The Oysters and theMusic will be steaming hot allafternoon, and when the sun goesdown, you'll have the best seat onthe Harbor. We have an outsidesports lounge with TV's and a kidsarea too. $5.

TUESDAY, JANUARY14Storytime Time for TwosTuesdays in January at 10:30 a.m.

Poes Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,883.3914.

Seashore ExplorationWinter is a great time to explorethe beach, gather a few keepsakes,and learn to identify differenttypes of shells and the o rganismsthat create them. A registered andpaid chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.Pre-registration is required. 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Course # 31991,meet at: Isle of Palms CountyPark Age: 9 & up Fee: $9/$7 CCRDiscountIOP Mommy & Me Yoga9:30 10 a.m., IOP RecreationCenter, $8. Call 843.886.8294 toregister.

Cinebarre Launch PartyAt 6:30 p.m. Cinebarre presentsThe Polaris ProtocolLaunch Party.Join New York Times bestselling

author Brad Taylor on tour forhis latest Pike Logan Thriller ThePolaris Protocol.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY15IOP Mommy/Daddy & Me9:30 11 a.m., free, IOPRecreation Center, $8. Call843.886.8294 to register.


FRIDAY, JANUARY17Crafternoon: Edgar Allan Poes205th birthday3 p.m. Make some raven crafts,and look for the gold bug in thelibrary. Poes Library, 1921 IonAvenue, 883.3914.

Perfectly Imperfect ResolutionRehab RetreatBe a part of the rst-ever "PerfectlyImperfect" Resolution RehabRetreat at Wild Dunes ResortJan. 17 - 20, 2014. This wellnessretreat, in partnership withCharleston's Agents of Change,yoga and life coach instructorsElli Boland and Ashley Cebulka,is designed to help you reboot andrealign goals to kick start your2014. Wellness Retreat includesa three-night stay, daily breakfastand dinners, resolution coachingsessions, daily yoga sessionsand more. See full details atwilddunes.com/resolutionrehabor call 888.778.1876 for moreinformation.

SATURDAY, JANUARY18Beach Lovers Book Club (adults)10:30 a.m. Z: a novel of ZeldaFitzgerald by Theresa Fowler,

Poes Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,883.3914.

Poe Movie12 p.m. Enjoy a short lmadaptation of "The Cask ofAmontillado" in honor Edgar AllanPoes 205th birthday. Written anddirected by George Mirabal, thelm is a modern interpretation ofthe poem with a southern twist. Adiscussion of the lm will follow atPoes Tavern. Poes Library, 1921Ion Avenue, 883.3914.

TUESDAY, JANUARY21Storytime Time for TwosTuesdays in January at 10:30 a.m.Poes Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,883.3914.


FRIDAY, JANUARY24Wicked DivasFriday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.Charleston Symphony Orchestrapresents Yuriy Bekker, conductor,and special guest vocalists in aconcert of diva showstoppers fromBroadway, opera and popularmusic, including selections fromthe Tony Award-winning musicalWicked. This program featuresthe Elphaba and Glinda from theBroadway production of Wickedand will showcase the breadthof their high-ying talents. Inaddition to favorites from theuntold tale of the witches ofOz, the program also includesfavorites from Gypsy, Chicago,Carmen, and more. Wicked Divaswas created in conjunction withSteven Reineke, Music Directorof The New York Pops. At theSottile Theatre (44 George St.).

Tickets can be purchased atCharlestonSymphony.org or bycalling 843.723.7528 ext. 110.

SATURDAY, JANUARY25IOP Exchange Club 2014 OysterRoast4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Oysters, Shaggin,Music, Silent Auction, All-you-can-eat Chili and Hot Dogs. Tickets:$30 in advance / $35 at the door.For tickets call 886.9887 or yourlocal Exchangite.

31st Annual Charlie Post Classic15K/5K Race6:30 11 a.m. 15K and 5Kcharity road race sponsored byCharleston Running Club. Start/nish at Fire Station (2050Middle Street). Details: www.charlestonrunningclub.com

National Staying Healthy Month10:30 a.m. Make a print withveggies and fruit to remind you toeat healthy. Poes Library, 1921Ion Avenue, 883.3914.

Picture a late-May morning in 1918, a time whenMontgomery wore her prettiest spring dressand nest oral perfumesame as I would

wear that eveningThus begins the story

of beautiful, reckless,seventeen-year-old ZeldaSayre on the day shemeets Lieutenant FrancisScott Key Fitzgerald ata country club dance.Fitzgerald isnt rich orsettled; no one knowshis people; and hewants of all thing to be

a writer.The discussion for

this book will be onSaturday Jan. 18 at10:30 a.m. at the EdgarAllan Poe BranchLibrary. Refreshmentswill be served.Questions? [email protected] or843-883-3914.

Library book clubtackles Z

BY CONNIE DARLING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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December 6 Sullivans Island kicked off Christmaswith a festive tree lighting.

November 10 - Kristy Bishop displayed her waresat a Sullivans Island home during the Art on theBeach / Chefs in the Kitchen fundraising event for

The Creative Spark Center For the Arts.

December 20 Over the year Sullivans Islandresidents have become increasingly awareof some new neighbors as reports of coyotesightings escalated.

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Thanks to all the

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It is that time of year, when we makeresolutions to lose weight and get in shapebefore spring rolls in. This year, I want you

to include your pets in your resolutions.

With 88 million overweight or obese petsout there, it is likely that your pet is oneof them. My job is to get you to admit it.Surveys by the Association for Pet ObesityPrevention show that over 50 percent of dogsand cats are overweight or obese, but only30 percent of pet owners recognize that theirpet is overweight. Even after being told bytheir veterinarian that their pet needs to loseweight, few owners comply.

This tendency toward obesity in our petsis causing injuries, illnesses and shorterlifespans. Why wouldnt you want to addressthis problem in your pet? You could preventbreathing problems, diabetes or urinary tractdisease. You could reduce arthritic pain. Youcould avoid expensive surgeries like cruciate

ligament repairs. And how about this? Petswho eat a restricted number of caloriesactually live almost TWO YEARS longer thanpets who are allowed to eat whatever theywant.

Once you have admitted that your pet isoverweight, or worse obese, it is time to makesome changes. The facts are the same forthem as they are for us. You must decrease

caloric intake and increase exercise to makea difference. One without the other doesntwork well.

Here are some tips:Make sure only one person in the household

is feeding primary meals or use a chalkboardto keep track of who feeds what and when.Use a real measuring cup. I cant tell you howoften I am told he only eats 2 cups a dayonly to fnd out that each cup is actuallythe equivalent of 2 or 3 real measuring cups.A standard coffee cup is much larger than an8oz measuring cup and those tumblers youget at parties and games are huge!

My mantra is; if it is good for you, it isprobably good for your pet, if it is bad for

you, it is probably bad for your pet. Steamedbroccoli is good. French fries are bad.

Dont stop giving your pets treats as oftenas you currently do, just change what youuse for treats. One of my favorite tips is tosimply cut all treats in half. Bingo, you havedecreased treat calories by HALF! Believe me,

your pet will notice if you stop giving treatslike you always have, but he wont noticeif that treat is smaller in size. You can alsochange to low calorie treats like Cheerios. Do

you feed your pet from the table? If so, besure to have some steamed or raw veggies onthe table to hand your pet. Dont give him thefatty meats, salty canned veggies and leftoverice cream.

Remember that whatever your pet eats astreats needs to be excluded from his meals. Astandard Milk Bone has 115 calories. That is

25 percent of a small dogs entire daily caloricallowance. If you have been giving Fido lots oftraining treats one day, cut back on his or herfood a bit that night.

Some pets love ice, if they do, this is a 0calorie treat.

How to help your pet live longerBY KATHERINE SAENGER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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island eatsAcme Lowcountry Kitchen:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

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Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,

wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Long Island Cafe:Come in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this islandfavorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com

1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoy made-to-orderpizzas made from the nestingredients.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.

$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, and a fresh, local rawbar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Sullivans:Grab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

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

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$

789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Finding calories per cup ona pet food bag can be difcult.You may need to look online,but beware that low fat dietsare not always lower calorie.Your veterinarian will have trulylow-calorie diets that can allow

your pet eat more food whilestill cutting calories. That said, Iusually can help pets lose weightwithout changing their brand of

food. Most pets just need to eatless and exercise more. Mostfood bags suggest feeding morefood that is necessary, so bearthat in mind as you decide howmuch your pet should eat. It willprobably be substantially lessthan what the bag suggests.

Many people complain thattheir pet will beg for food if theycut back on the amount theyfeed. But when I question further,I nd out that these pets alreadybeg for food constantly. Theyalready go crazy at meal time andwant more food. Cutting backon amounts wont change thisbehavior for the worse. It cantget any worse. Pushing backmealtimes to later in the day willhelp with those pets that wake

you up early in the morning toeat.

Walk, walk, walk! And if youhave a fat cat, get a feather toyor laser pointer. Adding 10 to

20 minutes of fun playtime orwalks shows how much you love

your pets and gets them moving.Make appointments at Wag-n-Splash to encourage swimming.Go to dog parks. Go to the beach.

Just get moving and the weightwill come off [and you may evennotice a slightly less tight beltline

yourself].Just as with humans, all

dietary changes and exerciseroutines should be approved by

their medical provider yourveterinarian. We are here to help

your pets live longer, happier andhealthier lives, but we can onlydo that if you get out of denialand make a commitment to yourpets well-being this New Year.

Doctors Lanford and Saengerstarted Bees Ferry VeterinaryHospital in 1993 after havingworked together at anotherveterinary hospital for two years.Together they built a smallshopping-center x practice intoone of Veterinary EconomicsPractices of Excellence. Dr.

Saenger, a certifed veterinaryjournalist (ASVJ), started a vetspay-neuter clinic while living inMbabne, Swaziland and has alsolived in Cairo, Egypt and Maribor,Slovenia. As a member of theAmerican Association of FelinePractitioners, she strives to keepBees Ferry on the cutting edge offeline veterinary medicine.

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Mount Pleasant appoffers local history

The Town of Mount PleasantsHistorical Commissionis pleased to announce

the release of Mount PleasantHistorical, a free app for Android

and iPhone users, which puts thehistory of the Town in the palmof your hands.

The developmentand launch of themobile walkingtour app marksthe rst of itskind for the Townof Mount Pleasant.

Through the app, Android andiPhone users can explore MountPleasants history, whether itsthrough notable names or off-the-beaten-path places that helpedshape the region. Layered, map-based, multimedia presentations

bring the areas history to lifein an easy, fun-to-use format.

The app works with your smartphones GPS system to direct

you to the exact location of eachhistorical point.

The ability for the app to directusers to the exact location of ahistorical point in Town is simplyamazing, said Chris Haynes, ofthe Towns Planning Department.On top of that, users can readabout that location and viewhistorical photos and mediawhich can really bring thehistory to life. People drive bythe Towns historical markers

every day and may not realizeit or have the time to pull overand view the marker. Now theycan get on the website or pull upthe app on their smartphone and

read the text of that marker, viewhistoric photos, or take a walkingtour of related sites. It truly isremarkable.

Together with the Mount

Pleasant Historical website,users can search more than70 stories by subject or tag, or

browse througha comprehensivemap of historiclocations. Thesestories include thelocation and fulltext of all existing

historical markers locatedthroughout Town. Themedwalking tours are also includedwhich guide users through thephotos, and other media thataccompany the sites. New sitesare being added regularly so

users are encouraged to checkthe app frequently.

Understanding the past helpsus to shape the future, andtodays technology allows historyto come alive in ways it nevercould before, said the appsdeveloper, Mark Tebeau, Ph.D.,Director of Public History atArizona State University. In thepast, we used books and photosto illustrate historical events.Now, we can utilize mobiletechnology to bring history tolife during walking tours of theactual sites that shaped MountPleasant.

To download Mount PleasantHistorical, go to your Androidor iPhone app store, or visitmountpleasanthistorical.org.

The Gibbes Museum of Art

and the Center for Women

are pleased to announce

The Art and Heart of Philanthropy

discussion and luncheon on Jan.

14 at The Sanctuary on KiawahIsland. Panelists Laura Gates,

Carolyn Hunter, Susan Romaine,

and Anita Zucker will talk with

moderator Jane Perdue about

the art of giving back.

We are so thankful to the

distinguished panelists and the

moderator, Jane Perdue, for their

participation in this important

event. Nonprots exist because

of the generosity of philanthropic

people and through collaboration

that strengthens a community,

Center for Women Executive

Director Amy Brennan said.

We are excited to work with the

Gibbes Museum of Art and know

that these women will be an

inspiration for us all.

Speakers

Laura Gates: Board President

of the Carolina Art Association/

Gibbes Museum of Art, Mrs.

Gates is the former Vice

President of the Field Museum of

Natural History and Principal at

McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Carolyn Hunter: President of

C&A Unlimited, Ms. Hunter is the

owner of three local McDonalds

franchises.

Susan Romaine: A nationally

recognized artist, Ms. Romaine

is represented by galleries in

Charleston, SC, and Santa Fe,

NM.

Anita Zucker: Chairperson and

CEO for the InterTech Group,

Mrs. Zucker is past Board Chairof the Charleston Metro Chamber

of Commerce, The Coastal

Community Foundation, Trident

United Way, and Jewish Studies

at the College of Charleston

among others.

Jane Perdue: CEO/Principal

of Braithwaite Innovation Group,

Ms. Perdue is a leadership

futurist who writes, speaks,

and consults about challenging

stereotypes and gender bias. Ms.

Perdue is president of the Board

of Directors for the Charleston,

SC Center for Women.

Coffee and registration will

begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by

a panel discussion at 11 a.m.

Continue the conversation over

a delicious lunch at Jasmines

Porch. The Wells Gallery will host

a champagne social following

lunch.

Registration is $75 (includespresentation, luncheon, and a $50tax-deductible contribution to theGibbes Museum and the Center

for Women). Registrations areaccepted on the Center for Womenwebsite at www.c4women.org,or please call 843.763.7333.

Advance registration required.

The Art and Heartof Philanthropy

BY AMY MERCER

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS


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19January 3, 2014

A gathering of school children,business owners, elected ofcials,

faith leaders and others joinedthe Lowcountry Open Land Trust

Thursday, Dec. 19, to mark theceremonial real estate closing on17 acres of rural lands adjacentto the Angel Oak.

Todays ceremony marks theextraordinary spirit with whichthis community tackled a big

challenge, Elizabeth Hagood,LOLT Executive Director, said.Not only have you rallied topurchase this initial tract ofland, youve provided enoughfunding to begin the process ofplanning and designing the AngelOak Preserve. Your generosityensures future generations will

experience this tree. In mid-July, LOLT launched

a community fundraisingcampaign to help raise $3.6million and secure 17 acres ofrural forestland on Johns Island.By the beginning of November,contributions from corporations,local businesses, non-prots,

land bank grants and anestimated 10,000 individuals

exceeded $4 million. With the land now secured,LOLT will work with communitypartners (including CharlestonCounty Parks and Recreation)to develop a low-impact landplan that mixes public accesswith long-term conservationneeds. Educational programming

is likely, and the park will

be integrated with the localcommunity to improve access.

At todays ceremony, studentsof Haut Gap Elementarypresented Hagood with proceedsfrom their school vegetablegarden.Throughout the fall, thechildren sold collard greens for$1; all their proceeds are now

going toward the new parkland.

We remain committed to thisproject, and to all endeavors thatadvance the publics desire toprotect our iconic Lowcountrylandscapes and habitats, saidHagood. We are hopeful that2014 will bring more good newsfor the Angel Oak Preserve.

Angel oak closinglaunches new chapter

for ancient treeE X TRA O RDI N A RY CO MMUNI TY S UP P O RT

P RE S E RV E S 1 7 RU RA L A CRE S , P RO TE CTS

I CO NI C L I V E O A K , FO S TE RS CO NTI NUE D FO CUS

BY COLLEEN TROYFOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

Land surrounding the Angel Oak on Johns Island has been purchased by the

Lowcountry Open Land Trust.

PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY


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MYSTERY PLANT

You know that uffy stuffthat they put in the bottomof Easter baskets, or in the

bottoms of fruit baskets or boxesthat you order to be delivered.What is that stuff called?Shredded paper ller? Tootechnical. Excelsior? Too hardto pronounce. Maybe we cancome up with a name for it. The

rst time I ever saw that stuff waswhen I was a little kid, and myGrandma had come from Virginiato spend Christmas with us. Shebrought into the house a hugecardboard box full of orangesfrom Florida, and the orangeswere nestled securely in a bed ofsoft, somewhat crinkly shreddedpaper fuller/excelsior/whatever.And, around the edges of thebox were these decorative littlegolden-orange things that lookedlike tiny, somewhat elongatedbaby oranges. I was mystied.

Of course, these things are alot more commonly seen aroundhere these days during theholidays, and indeed, this is avery popular kind of a citrusfruit. All of the citrus fruit species

have plenty of things in common,especially regarding the waytheir owers are put together,and, of course, their various fruitcharacteristics. A citrus fruitis technically, in botany-talk,called a hesperidium, which isa special kind of berry, derivedfrom a superior ovary, and which

features a coriaceous, glandularexocarp. (Sorry, I started gettingcarried away.) Simply stated,a citrus fruit is a kind of juicyberry with a leathery peel, thepeel usually containing plentyof aromatic oil. Its the oil of thepeel which gives marmalade thatspecial taste.

Our Mystery citrus is a nativeof southeastern Asia, and wasintroduced into Europe andAmerica during the middle ofthe 19th Century. The plants areevergreen, forming small trees(often very spiny), with beautifuldark green foliage. It is said tobe one of the hardiest citrusspecies there is, which means itcan stand it pretty cold, withoutany damage.

The rinds of the fruits start outgreen, of course, but develop intoa wonderful gold/orange shadewhen ripe. The skins are sweetbut the esh is SOUR, and thatsmostly what I remember abouteating one of these things so long

ago. I thought they were basicallyinedible.

Of course, Ive matured a bitsince then (in most ways), andIve developed a taste for some ofthe things that I used to avoid.

This is one of them. Most peopleonly want to use this stuff as adecoration. But if you do get someof this from the supermarket, orhappen to see some at one of

your holiday parties, amaze yourfriends and family by giving it atry. You have to eat the wholething, though. Dont try to peelit! The taste is at once sweet andsour, and a good way to rememberthe holidays.

John Nelson is the curator ofthe A. C. Moore Herbarium at theUniversity of South Carolina, in the

Department of Biological Sciences,Columbia SC 29208. As a publicservice, the Herbarium offers freeplant identifcations. For moreinformation, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803.777.8196, or [email protected].

[Answer:Kumquat,"(Nagamivariety),Fortunellamargarita]

PHOTO BY HERRICK BROWN

Sweet and sourBY JOHN NELSON

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS


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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

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

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About 45 percent of Americans usually make New Yearsresolutions, according to a survey from the University of Scranton.

But the same survey shows that only 8 percent of us actually keepour resolutions. Perhaps this low success rate isnt such a tragedywhen our resolutions involve things like losing a little weight orlearning a foreign language. But when we make nancial resolutions

resolutions that, if achieved, could signicantly help us in ourpursuit of our important long-term goals its clearly worthwhile tomake every effort to follow through.

So, what sorts of nancial resolutions might you consider?Here are a few possibilities:

Boost your contributions to your retirement plans. Each year,try to put in a little more to your IRA and your 401(k) or otheremployer-sponsored retirement plans. These tax-advantagedaccounts are good options for your retirement savings strategy.

Reduce your debts. Its not always easy to reduce your debts,but make it a goal to nish 2014 with a smaller debt load than

you had going into the new year. The lower your monthly debt

payments, the more money youll have to invest for retirement,college for your children (or grandchildren) and other importantobjectives.

Build your emergency fund. Work on building an emergencyfund containing six to 12 months worth of living expenses,with the money held in a liquid account that offers a highdegree of preservation of principal. Without such a fund, youmight be forced to dip into your long-term investments to payfor emergencies, such as a new furnace, a major car repair, andso on. You might not be able to nish creating your emergencyfund in one year, but contribute as much as you can afford.

Plan for your protection needs. If you dont already have theproper amounts of life and disability insurance in place, put iton your To Do list for 2014. Also, if you havent taken stepsto protect yourself from the considerable costs of long-term

care, such as an extended nursing home stay, consult withyour nancial professional, who can suggest the appropriate

protection or investment vehicles. You may never need suchcare, but thats a chance you may not want to take and thelonger you wait, the more expensive your protection optionsmay become.

Dont overreact to market volatility. Too many people head tothe investment sidelines during market downturns. But if

youre not invested, then you miss any potential market gains and the biggest gains are often realized at the early stages ofthe rally.

Focus on the long term. You can probably check your investmentbalance online, which means you can do it every day, or evenseveral times a day but should you? If youre following astrategy thats appropriate for your needs, goals, risk toleranceand time horizon, youre already doing what you should bedoing in the long run. So theres no need to stress yourself overthe short-term movements that show up in your investmentstatements.

Do whatever you can to turn these New Years resolutions intorealities. Your efforts could pay off well beyond 2014.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor.

Financial Resolutions for the New YearBY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

FINANCIAL FOCUS


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COMPUTER CORNER

THE TABLETS AND SMARTPHONES OF TODAYWOULD DRIVE A '60S ERA SCIENTIST RIGHT OFF THECLIFF, YET TODAY ARE CONSIDERED JUST YOUR

EVERYDAY TOOL. ~ Bob Hooper

Computers seem to have

been around forever,

especially if you are

under 25, but wow how times

have changed over the past three

or four decades. I've been asked

many times how I got started in

computers and working on them,

it was 1980 that I really started

"messing" with

the darn things

and they really

weren't what

you would

consider a

"computer."Nowadays we have Terabyte

drives, so what does that mean?

It's 1 trillion bytes, here is a list:

1 Bit = Binary Digit - 8 Bits =

1 Byte - 1000 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte

- 1000 Kilobytes = 1 Megabyte -

1000 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte -

1000 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte.

More than you ever wanted

to know, right? Well the frst

"computer" I worked with was

a Wang computer that really

was two cassette tape decks

connected to a computing device

that had 10 Kb (kilobytes, not

even a "meg") of RAM memory.Each time you wanted to use it

you had to insert one cassette

tape that would "load" the

program into the RAM memory,

type in the data (numbers) you

wanted to calculate and then

use another cassette tape to

retrieve the data. No keyboard

- just a 10 key numeric pad,

no monitor - once you retrieved

the data you put that tape in

another cassette deck attached

to a printer which really was a

typewriter and printed out the

data. It was used in Surveying

and saved sometimes a day ofhand calculations. Once you

were done, the program in the

memory was lost and the whole

process had to be repeated. A

real timesaver almost 35 years

ago.

I went thru the 286/386/486

machines, on to the Pentiums

and into real computing as we

know it now. I also worked on

Apples, Commodores, TI and

even, many years ago, did the

old Punch cards that went into

a Mainframe. Over the last forty

years "Computers" have come a

long way and I guess Star Trek

was not too far off in many ways.

The Tricorder that Doc used to

evaluate patients is close and

people in the feld use all sorts

of instruments that record

and evaluate data right there.

The tablets and smartphones

of today would drive a '60s era

scientist right off the cliff, yet

today are considered just your

everyday tool.

I've told this "joke" (it actually

happened to me last year) many

times but here goes again. This

Help Desk person answers a

call from a person and asks

how he can help. The customer

wants to order a new cup holder

for his desktop computer. The

computer/hardware savvy Help

Desk person say's "HUH?" and

asks if the customer dialed the

right number. He says "Oh yeah

I have a desktop computer and I

want to order a new cup holderfor it, I broke off the old one. The

Help Desk is a bit confused and

asked again what the customer

wants as desktop computers

do not come with cup holders.

Well the customer states his did,

rather indignantly, and wants

to order a new one. You know

the one that when you press the

button it slides out of the tower

near the top?

Take a minute, because I did,

to realize how some people really

should not have a computer.

Or even better the one about

the guy who calls in to get hiscomputer fxed. The Help Desk

guy is trying fgure out why

the computer won't come on

and is about to have someone

dispatched to the site to fx it

when the customer states he

can't fnd the serial number

until he gets a ashlight. Yep the

power was off to the building.

You really cannot make it up.

Welcome to a New Year! Bestwishes for all your endeavors andas always if you have questionsor need help you can call or emailme, Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794or email at [email protected].

How the heck

did this all start?BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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LANDSCAPING23January 3, 2014

The Red Crape Myrtle trees are the hottest new trend in Southern

landscaping. Since their blooms last from spring to fall, you getthis amazing color for months and months. Crape Myrtles are

the kings of color because they give you shades of color that you can'tnd on any other owering tree, and they last months longer. Giveone to a loved one and they will be reminded of your thoughtfulness

year-round and for years to come.The Crape (or Crepe) Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is native to

northern Australia, Southeast Asia and India and was rst introducedin Europe, but the plant failed to impress without its signatureblooms. It wasnt until 1790, when French botanist Andre Michauxintroduced the plant to South Carolina, that the true beauty of theCrape Myrtle was nally appreciated. It was South Carolinas warmclimate that encouraged the plant to fully bloom.

The Crape is one of the most planted decorative trees in the UnitedStates and is also known as Southern Lilac. This fast-growing,deciduous tree does best in warm summer areas and their longbloom season is one reason for their attraction. The ower colors are

vibrant and the foliage is attractive in the fall, while the textured barkprovides winter interest. Most grow 15 to 25 feet tall and wide, withsome shorter varieties growing only 3 to 5 feet tall. Dwarf varietiescan be grown in containers.

Many people like to prune Crape Myrtle trees in order to neatenthe look of the tree or to encourage new growth. If you are lookingto perform general maintenance on your tree, the ideal Crape Myrtlepruning time is late winter, January and February being when thetree is in its dormancy and the leaessness permits easy access toall of the branches. It also blooms on new growth, so pruning nowwont reduce blooming, it should actually increase it. The objectives

of pruning a Crape Myrtle are to maintain its natural sculptural form,produce strong branches that hold owers upright, and open up itscenter to reveal the smooth, multi-toned bark that forms on maturetrunks and branches.

The most daunting and incorrectly practiced aspect of Crape Myrtlecare is pruning as it is often done too heavily. When it comes topruning Crape Myrtles, it would be better to leave them alone than toprune them improperly. Should you wish to prune your Crape Myrtle,follow these guidelines:

Select the tools youll want to have; for a smaller Crape Myrtle:3/4" to 1" Bypass Pruners, for a larger Crape Myrtle: 1-1/2"Lopper Pruners, pole pruners or a pruning saw to cut branchesmore than 1-1/2 inches thick and gardening gloves arerecommended.

Remove suckers at the base, crossing or rubbing branches, andbranches growing inward toward the center of the plant.

As the tree grows, gradually remove all side branches from themain trunks up to a height of 5 feet or so.

Cut back to another branch, to just above an outward-facingbud on a branch, or to the branch collar (a swollen area wherethe branch joins the trunk). Never leave lone or clustered stubs.

Try to remove unwanted branches before they get thicker thana pencil.

Please note that it's okay, but unnecessary, to cut off old seedheads.

The Crape Myrtle has such notable blooms and grows in almost

any soil and can be drought resistant. Because you don't normallynd bright red blooms on trees, landscapers are planting all the redCrape Myrtles they can. And since these red blooms last from springto fall, you get this amazing color for months and months. If you donthave a Crape Myrtle yet or you would like to give this beautiful, lowmaintenance tree as a gift, give us a call Pleasant Landscapes foradvice on the variety and characteristics best suited for the landscape.

For more information go to www.PleasantLandscapes.com or call ourIsle of Palms location 843.886.9314.

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BY JAMES PARKER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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makes Deans ListBY DENNIS G. CARROLLFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Sullivans Island resident and former Island Eye News

intern Colin Reinhardt made the Deans List for the

Fall 2013 semester at High Point University.

HPU, located in the Piedmont Triangle region of North

Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with over 4,200

students. It has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World

Report as Best Regional College in South Carolina, Up and

Coming School in Regional Colleges in the South and A

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