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The Talkof the Town
C O M M U N I T Y M E E T I N G
H E L D T O D I S C U S S
N E W T O W N H A L L
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
On September 10, members
of Town Council sat in
the audience alongsideneighbors and friends as Creech
& Associates architectural
rm led a discussion regarding
plans for the development and
construction of the new Town
Hall building.
The meeting was the rst of
a three-part series aimed at
informing residents, and gathering
input, as the construction
process moves forward. A second
meeting will be held in October
to discuss site diagrams and
building diagrams, and a third
meeting will follow in November
to discuss schematic design siteplans and oor plans, along with
three-dimensional renderings of
the building. These public input
meetings are very important,
David Creech said. After all
these are your buildings.
Creech added that his rm
has constructed around 25-30
Town Halls and that Sullivans
Island cares more than any of
the other projects he has worked
on, making the task both exciting
and challenging.
The new Town Hall will be
constructed adjacent to the Fire
Station and Stith Park, as decidedby residents and members of
Council. The previous Town
Hall measured in around 7,000
square feet. The current trailers
encompass 6,000 square feet.
Creech explained that initial
plans for the building, taking into
consideration the expectations of
Our students denitely woke up on the rightside of the bed, that is oyster bed, this
year! Each grade cluster has been learningabout our dynamic local coastal habitats by literallygetting their feet wet.
The kindergarten and rst grade experienceddragging a seine net with Jim Koenig (KingshEnvironmental), pulling in quite a variety of plantand animal life which lies just offshore. The secondand third grade ventured out onto the water withBarrier Island EcoTours and experienced the
multitude of life forms existing inshore, in oursplendid marshes. They experienced everythingfrom the innumerable planktonic species in ourestuarine waters, to the blue and stone crabspulled up in the very same pots sherman haveused for over a century, to bottlenose dolphinbreaching before their very eyes! The fourth andfth grade cluster explored the interior of a pristinebarrier island habitat (led by Coastal Expeditions),
S I E S S T U D E N T S E X P L O R E T H E C O A S T A L E C O S Y S T E M
BY HOLLY BLAIR
The World is TheirOyster
What started out three years ago hasbecome a much-loved tradition honoring aloggerhead we found close to death near
the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. This turtlewas so encrusted in gooseneck barnacles and solethargic that we started to write him off as deadthat morning in 2011. Sea turtles can live for a longtime in a diseased state with their hearts barely
beating as their systems begin to shut down. ButJammer blinked his eye, letting us know that hewas still hanging on and needed help. He was
rescued and taken to the South Carolina Aquariumto be cared for by staff and volunteers over thatwinter season at the Turtle Hospital.
Jammer slowly recovered with the help ofsupportive care in the form of free food and medicaltreatment and was released on May 18, 2012 to thedelight of many onlookers the Isle of Palms CountyPark, a couple of blocks from the Windjammerwhere he stranded. He was clean, robust, fattened
Third Jams the Charm
POPULAR TURTLE FUNDRAISER SEPTEMBER 25BY MARY PRINGLE
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CIVIC
Message from the MayorB Y M I K E P E R K I S , M A Y O R O F S U L L I V A N S I S L A N D
Mayor Mike Perkis.
Residents continue to tell me they appreciate my column and
look forward to getting the latest updates so here goes this
months column:
Recent Events and Accomplishments:
Andy Benke has managed to get the South Carolina Department
of Transportation (SCDOT) to continue maintenance work on
the storm water ditches in our low-lying ood prone areas.
New equipment and a sunshade has been added to the childrens
play areas in Stith Park.
In November, expect the start of expert removal of invasive
species in the accreted areas.
Charleston County will continue mosquito spraying through
the rest of September.
Smoke testing has begun within the sewer distribution system
to locate breaks and cross connections with the storm water
system.
Council is currently:
Seeking additional resident feedback on the new Town Hall/
Police Station building project. Unfortunately, there was smallattendance at the rst public forum and resident input is critical.
The full presentation is on the Towns website and you can
email comments and ask questions at sith@sullivanssisland-
sc.com. At least two more meetings will be scheduled over the
next few months and we look for more engagement on this very
important project.
We are working with the Park Foundation and local residents
for the rebuilding of the tennis courts on Poe Avenue. A number
of residents have made
donations and if you
would like to contribute,
please contact Mary
Jane Watson.
We are making contact
with our Congressional
delegation, local elected
ofcials, and newly
founded national
organizations to delay
the impact of the
Biggert-Waters Flood
Insurance Reform Act.
As presently written
this act will require
the Flood Insurance
Program to raise
premiums to extremely
high levels.
We are fortunate to now
have the services of a full
time zoning administrator in
Joe Henderson who joins us from Conway, SC. Joe is originally from
Louisiana and we are excited to have someone with his outstanding
qualications joining our Town staff. Please welcome Joe, his wife
Cari, and their three children to our community.
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Tuesday, September 24
City Council Meeting7p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, October 1
Livability Court5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, October 2
Public Works Committee5:30p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, October 3
Personnel Committee9a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard
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Tree Commission5p.m.2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, September 25
Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI withPolice Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30a.m.2213 Middle Street
Tuesday, October 1
Municipal Court5:30p.m.2050 Middle Street
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The Mount Pleasant Land
Conservancy announcedlast week plans to redene
their geographic scope to moreeffectively address the rapidpopulation growth occurring inand around Mount Pleasant.
The organization will focustheir land conservation efforts onthe East Cooper area coastalareas between the Cooper andSantee Rivers where developmentpressures are soaring. With theirchange in focus area comes a newname: East Cooper Land Trust.
Their new focus area includesMount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island,Isle of Palms, Daniel Island,
Awendaw, McClellanville andthe surrounding unincorporatedareas.
One of the biggest conservationchallenges in the East Cooper areais how do we foster the economicbenets of rapid growth withoutlosing the natural communitycharacteristics we all love. If we
do not work now to conserve
natural areas, they will be lostforever, says Catherine Main,Executive Director.
Rapid growth is nothing newfor the East Cooper area. Thepopulation of Mount Pleasantgrew by 42 percent between 2000and 2010. Rural communities tothe east including Awendaw andMcClellanville are beginning toexperience a building boom.
Our new name reects ourcommitment to conserving theEast Cooper areas naturalspaces, thus the quality of life forcurrent and future generationssays Jonathan Lamb, Chairman
of the Board. We are the onlyorganization whose primary
focus is conserving land withinthe East Cooper area.
For a land trust, citizensupport is essential. Land trustsare a mechanism for citizeninvolvement in the future of theircommunity; thus the motto OurPresent for the Future.
Mayor Billy Swails hasendorsed the East Cooper Land
Trust and says, Being able to liveEast of the Cooper and enjoyingeverything it has to offer such asbeautiful land and scenery is agreat benet for everyone.
Today, there are 1,700 landtrusts that have more than100,000 volunteers and 5 million
This Land is Your LandMOUNT PLEASANT LAND CONSERVANCY RE-LAUNCHES
WITH NEW NAME, EXPANDS INTO ISLANDS
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The East Cooper Land Trust will now serve both Sulli van's and the Isle of Palms.
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the interior spaces, came in justunder 12,000 square feet but therm is hoping to shrink the space
down to under 10,000.With the location of the site,
and ballpark size pinned down,
the rm now seeks input from
residents and Council regarding
the exact location of the building.
So far, the rm is considering
three options. The rst option
involves building the Town Hallnext to the curb cut and taking
advantage of the existing parking
already in place. The secondoption would have the Town Hall
located behind the Fire Station,and again using existing parking.
The third option would strip awaythe curb cut and build the TownHall closer to the Fire Station,
with parking in the back of the
building.
Though construction will
minimally affect the park, the
Park Foundation has agreed
to give up 20 feet to allow for
encroachment.Creech and his team proceeded
to explain that they spent anextensive amount of time studying
the design, themes, layouts, and
patterns seen in buildings and
houses on Sullivans Island.The rich history [of the island]gives us a wonderful palate to
draw from, he said. A lot ofyour architecture is very elegant
and simple. Creech adds thattheir goal is to bring out all the
characteristics of SullivansIsland in the new building, and
make it a true representation of
the island itself.
For more information on the
Town Hall construction project,
visit www.sullivansisland-sc.
com/SITownHallProject.aspx.
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members. So far, land trustshave conserved 37 million acresof land in America an arearoughly the size of all the NewEngland states combined.
A land trust is a nonprotorganization that, as all or partof its mission, actively works toconserve land by undertaking orassisting in land or conservation
easement acquisition, or by itsstewardship of such land oreasements.
Land trusts work withlandowners and the communityto conserve land by acceptingdonations of land, purchasingland, negotiating private,voluntary conservationagreements on land, andstewarding conserved landthrough the generations to come.
The most traditional toolfor conserving private land,a conservation easement(also known as a conservation
restriction) is a legal agreementbetween a landowner and a landtrust or government agencythat permanently limits uses ofthe land in order to protect itsconservation values. It allowslandowners to continue to ownand use their land, and they canalso sell it or pass it on to heirs.
When you donate aconservation easement to a landtrust, you give up some of therights associated with the land.
For example, you might giveup the right to build additionalstructures, while retaining theright to grow crops. Futureowners also will be bound bythe easements terms. The landtrust is responsible for makingsure the easements termsare followed. This is managedthrough stewardship by theland trust.
Conservation easements offergreat exibility. An easementon property containing rarewildlife habitat might prohibitany development, for example,while an easement on a farm
might allow continued farmingand the addition of agriculturalstructures. An easement mayapply to all or a portion of theproperty, and need not requirepublic access.
The East Cooper Land Trustis a community-supportedorganization devoted toconserving natural spaces, thusthe quality of life for current andfuture generations.
For more information, visit thewebsite eastcooperland.org tosee how you can get involvedtoday.
UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:
October 5:Paddle for
Membership Day on Shem
Creek. Paddleboard or kayak for
free when you become an annual
member. Space is limited. Visit
eastcooperland.org for more
information.
November 14:A Night for East
Cooper at Alhambra Hall, a
celebration of the East Cooper
Land Trust. Space is limited.
Visit eastcooperland.org for more
information.
up, and ready to go! This is onlyone of the over 125 successfullyrehabilitated turtles released bythe Aquarium in recent years.
We had a party in September2011 at the Windjammer at 10thAvenue on Ocean Blvd to honorthis turtle and to raise moneyfor his care and the care of so
many dozens of sea turtles whoneed expensive care, medicationsand various treatments. Therst party was so successful inhelping out the Turtle Rescue andRehabilitation program, that ournesting project, the Island Turtle
Team, decided to do it again in2012. It was again great fun forall who attended and supportedthis program. Now folks ask usduring the year, When is the
Jammer party? The answer isSeptember 25 from 7-10 p.m.
In addition to support andsponsorship from the Island
Turtle Team, the Windjammer,
The Island Eye News, and AllegraDesign, Marketing, and Print,
there will be two live bandsplaying. They are Knuckleheadsand Sweetgrass. Local restaurantsdonating free food include TheWindjammer, Morgan Creek Grill,
The Boathouse, Acme Cantina,Coda del Pesce, Coconut Joes,Luke n Ollies Pizzeria, SaltworksDockside Deli, Long Island Caf,
Banana Cabana, The Sea Biscuit,Triangle Char & Bar, and Taco
Mamacitas. Its a great spreadand well worth the entrance feeby itself. Along with free food andlive music, there will be a cashbar and a $15 donation at thedoor for the Turtle Hospital.
The Turtle Team has made ahand stitched quilt from turtle
T-shirts we have gathered locally
and worldwide. We are currentlyoffering tickets to win this at our
website bergwerfgraphics.com.
where you can see a picture of it.Ticket sales have been brisk from
all over the country and the lucky
winner will be drawn at the party.You dont have to be present towin. We will also have Jammer
T-shirts for sale and plushloggerheads to adopt.
A highlight of the party is theSilent Auction where you can wina stay at a beach house or a condoand golng at Wild Dunes. We alsohave a carriage tour, a culinarytour, meals at restaurants suchas Magnolias, turtle art, jewelry,photography, pet portraits, andeven a brunch with New York
Times best selling author, MaryAlice Monroe and other membersof the Turtle Team.
We hope you will come, bringfamily and friends, and help usmake this event a success againthis year. You are sure to enjoy it!
The 3rd Annual Jammin forJammer will be held on September25, from 7 10 p.m. at theWindjammer on Isle of Palms.
For more information, contact amember of the Island Turtle Teamor visit bergwerfgraphics.com.
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Jammer was found nearly dead on the IOP beaches but restored to health thanks to
members of the Turtle Team and the Aquarium hospital.
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eptember 10 was a
beach day for Stantecs
Charleston ofce, but therewas no time for lounging or body
surng.
A 10-person contingent from the
engineering and environmental
rm was on the Isle of Palms
beach to pick up debris and litter
along the beautiful barrier island,
as they participated in the rms
worldwide day of volunteerism.
The Charleston staff are
among some 4,000 employees
participating in Stantec in the
Community Day on September
10. The event coincides with
Stantecs announcement of a new
brand, including logo, website
and visual identity, all reecting
the rms promise to design with
community in mind.
Each ofce was invited to choose
an important local community
service to commemorate the day.
The Isle of Palms beach sweep
came to the top of the list because
of its popularity with local staff
and the rms close associationwith the City in developing a new
waynding and signage program
for the island.
Isle of Palms is one of many gems
in our Charleston community,
commented Charleston principal
and ofce leader Rick Day. Our
staff is always very active in
the community but this was a
great opportunity to show our
commitment to the environment
and keeping our beaches clean
and healthy destinations for local
residents and tens of thousands
of vacationers who ock here
every year.
Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin
said, Stantec knows rst-hand
how much we value our beach.
We are grateful for their help in
protecting our environment.
The Charleston work was
indicative of more than 100
community events that took place
on September 10 across the rm.
Explains Stantec president and
CEO Bob Gomes, Stantec in the
Community Day not only further
supports Stantecs commitment
to community, it brings our team
members together to make a
coordinated, local impact. Our
employees have been serving
their communities for decades,
so bringing them together on one
Sweeping up the BeachesS T A N T E C D E S I G N F I R M P A R T I C I P AT E S I N I S L E O F P A L M S B E A C H S W E E P
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Andy Snowden volunteers his time to pick up debris and litter on the island.
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From left (back) Beth Hartsell, Andy Snowden, Eddie Porcher, Michelle Matera, Jamie
Hairfeld, Marie Langois, Michelle Ellmers. Front Josh Johnson and Justin Tye.
day like this just emphasizes what a difference we can make.
Day observes, While community building is always on our minds,
its particularly exciting to join forces across the company on this
one day focused on community involvement. It truly reects what
motivates us as a company, and individually as local residents, who
live, work and play here.
The Stantec community unites more than 13,000 specialists working
in over 200 locations. Our workprofessional consulting in planning,
engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,
surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project
economicsbegins at the intersection of community, creativity, andclient relationships. With a long-term commitment to the people and
places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on
a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across
the globe.
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investigating further connections between the concepts that werelearned by the kindergarten through third grade clusters. While doingso, they experienced the very specic, dynamic zones, which comprisea barrier island and learned more about what it takes to survive inthis beautiful, yet volatile, environment.
Bull Island, part of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge isa perfect example of an almost completely unaltered barrier islandwith extremely visible evidence of the natural processes theseislands face seasonally, annually, and even throughout decades andcenturies. Students were able to begin to piece together the life of abarrier island and its inhabitants, which allowed them to realize theimportance of these ecosystems within our larger system.
SIES students are taught to think critically, logically, and to make
connections daily, while in the classroom. The experiences that weprovide outside of the walls of our school help students to understandthat there is relevance to what they are learning. Without studentsbeing able to connect themselves to a bigger picture and to realizetheir impact and inuence on our natural world, with each decisionthey make, we wouldnot be doing our job tocreate fully informed
young people who willwork to protect, sustain,and enhance the partsof our world that we allfeel the most connectedto.
I'd say that thestudents of SIES havegotten up on the rightside of the bed, this
year, for sure!
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Renowned Southern artist
Jim Harrison is partnering
with Sandpiper Gallery
of Sullivans Island and Edward
Dare Gallery of Broad Street
in Charleston to bring hiscoastal art to the coast. The two
galleries will be the exclusive
representatives in the lowcountry
of Jim Harrisons original work.
We are delighted to partner
with these two prestigious
galleries to make my original work
more accessible for collectors
in the lowcountry, said Jim
Harrison. I have always had a
strong afnity for our coastal
areas in all of their natural beauty
so having my work presented in
the Charleston area is a natural
partnership.
Edward Dare Gallery on Broad
Streets Gallery Row and sister
gallery, Sandpiper Gallery on
Sullivans Island present ne
art in two uniquely lowcountry
venues. Whether you prefer to
browse beautiful ne art in a
casually elegant seaside gallery
or in the charming atmosphere of
historic Charleston, each gallery
features an extensive variety of
ne art including landscape,
gurative, architectural & still
life paintings plus exquisitepottery, photography, jewelry,
unique works in wood, glass, and
metal plus bronze sculpture all
by some of the most sought after
artists in the lowcountry and
accomplished artists from across
the nation. Many of the artists
represented have a personal
connection to the Charleston and
the coastal Carolinas and tend to
include pieces that celebrate the
colorful tapestry of the southern
coastal culture.Jim Harrisons success is
evidenced by four decades as a
full-time artist. With talent, hard
work and perseverance, he has
more than 100 sold out limited
editions of the prints made from
his paintings and thousands of
collectors of his work across the
country.
In Harrisons art, place matters,
whether that place is the sun-
drenched Southern coast or a
lonely barn in a rural landscape.
His art reminds of the special
places of the Souths shared past
and present and evokes emotionsthat allow us to return in our
minds to those places we hold so
dear.
His work is universal in appeal
blurring the lines that can
otherwise mark the boundaries
of society. His paintings and
prints can be found in elegant
beach houses, large international
corporate ofces, prestigious
museums, and in modest
country homes including The
State Museum of South Carolina,
the Morris Museum of Art,
Spartanburg Art Museum, The
Coca-Cola Company, The Maytag
Corporation, Philip Morris
Company, The Leo Burnett
Company, and the Augusta
National Golf Club.
This small-town, self-
proclaimed country boy has
successfully made his living as
Artist Jim Harrison, painting.
Artist Jim Harrison Partners with Sandpiper GalleryR E N O W N E D A R T I S T S H O W C A S E S T A L E N T S O N S U L L I V A N S
BY TED HARRELL
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T
he Tennis Channel new series Tour Guide premieres the
Charleston Edition, lmed at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle ofPalms, Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. Wild Dunes Resort to
host Viewing Party with beverages and food for purchase. Watch theCharleston Edition of Tour Guide with at Wild Dunes Resorts TennisChannel Viewing Party! Come out to the Lettered Olive Lounge on the
Village Plaza, which is open to the public and features complimentaryvalet parking. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Watch the episode featuringour very own island resort while enjoying beverages, bites, and good
company including Director of Tennis Charly Rasheed.
For questions regarding the Viewing Party, contact The Lettered Olive
at 886-7300. Details: http://bit.ly/CHSTennisChannel.
Game, Set, MatchT E N N I S C H A N N E L F E A T U R E S W I L D D U N E S
R E S O R T O N U P C O M I N G S E R I E S
STAFF REPORT Little Lotus Yoga (ages 3-5)Wednesdays 12:30 1:15 p.m.Children can grow into theirown practice of yoga; learning to
strengthen their concentrationskill and calm minds. Parentsare welcome to attend class.September 18 October 16$50 resident/$55non-resident
Pilates
Fridays 10 a.m. 11 a.m.$10 per classYoga
Mondays/Wednesdays andFridays
9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m.Wednesday Evenings5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.$8 per class
Tuesdays/Thursdays12 2 p.m.Saturdays
10 11:15 a.m.$10 per class
Tai Chi
Tuesdays
10 11 a.m.$10 per class
The Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment is located at 2428th Avenue. For more info,visit iop.net.
IOP RecreationDepartment Activities
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a full-time artist for more than50 years, a major yet difcultachievement in todays world. Hishighly praised one-man showshave included the prestigiousHammer Galleries in New Yorkand the Conacher Gallery in
San Francisco with his paintingsalso included in the renownedNational Academy Gallery in NewYork.
In his career, he has scaledthe heights of success as anartist and received the accoladesthat follow. In recognition of hiscontributions, the Governor ofSouth Carolina honored him with
the exalted Order of the PalmettoAward. The South Carolina Houseof Representatives also honoredhim for his many contributionsto art and the State of SouthCarolina. Their resolution praised
Harrison as a nationally andinternationally acclaimed artistand as one of the PalmettoStates Chief Art Treasures. Morerecently, Harrison was awardedan Honorary Doctorate of FineArts by the University of SouthCarolina for his many successful
years as a professional artist, theprestige he has brought to the
University and the State, andhis generosity to a wide range ofcharitable organizations.
However as is abundantlyclear in his art Harrison hascontinued to pay tribute to hishumble, rural beginnings and
how these beginnings shaped his
life as an artist. From his birthin his grandmothers house inLeslie, Georgia until today, he
has stayed true to the hometown,
rural values of hard work andperseverance. And these valueshave been hallmarks of hiscareer as an artist. In additionto his artwork, Mr. Harrison
is the author or illustrator ofseveral books including: Pathwayto a Southern Coast, Country
Stores, American Christmas, ThePassing, and Jim Harrison HisWorld Remembered. He now hasa book titled The Palmetto Tree
and Its South Carolina Homereleased in Spring 2012 by USCPress.
At Sandpiper, you can enjoylunch or dinner at one of thenearby restaurants and then
satisfy your soul in this casuallyelegant gallery with their
intriguing selection of Fine Art
and American crafts. The galleryfeatures a large variety of workthat will interest both the serious
ne art collector as well as the necraft enthusiast, from stunningpaintings to special gifts fromthe lowcountry, all presented inthe kind of genuine welcomingatmosphere that is uniquely
southern and will make you want
to visit again.
Sandpiper Gallery is located at
2201C Middle Street on Sullivans
Island. The gallery is open Monday
Saturday, from 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
For more info, call 883-0200.
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Volunteers are truly theheart and soul of EastCooper Meals on Wheels,
and on Thursday, September13, MeadWestvaco Specialty
Chemicals chose to honortheir efforts by presenting thelocal nonprot with a $5,000contribution.
Its the strength of thevolunteers that really drivesthis organization, says EdwardRose, president of MeadWestvacoCorporations Specialty ChemicalsDivision. East Cooper Meals onWheels has great leadership anda wonderful staff, but the workcouldnt be accomplished withoutvolunteers.
East Cooper Meals on Wheelshas over 300 volunteers whoactively pack and deliver every
meal, as well as answer phones,represent the organization inthe community and help withfundraising events. The volunteerdrivers especially have a directimpact and a deep connection totheir recipients wellbeing.
For the past year,MeadWestvaco employees havebeen making a difference bydelivering meals on Route 3.
Working in teams of two, they
rotate the responsibility of drivingeach week so that a number ofemployees have a chance to giveback to the 16 people on Isle ofPalms and Sullivans Island whocurrently depend on the nonprotfor meals. There are so manyemployees who want to help outthat MeadWestvaco is exploringways that they can offer more
support.
Agatha Thomas, a mealrecipient on the island route, wasin attendance when the checkwas presented. Im 102, I cantsee very well and I dont do muchcooking, so Meals on Wheels andthe volunteers really mean a lotto me, says Thomas.
MeadWestvacos SpecialtyChemicals Division is one of
over 500 businesses that havesupported East Cooper Mealson Wheels this year with time,goods, services or a monetarycontribution. The organization
relies on community support, asopposed to government funding,to keep the meals moving.
Its contributions like this thathelp us continue delivering mealsat no charge to our recipients,says George Roberts, presidentand CEO of East Cooper Meals onWheels. Because of this gift, wellbe ready to serve the next personwho needs our help, whether its a40-year-old who is unexpectedlyrecovering from a sports injury ora 90 year old who cant continueliving in her own home withoutassistance.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels
delivers meals to an average of285 homebound people a day.They are people of all ages andincome levels on Isle of Palmsand Sullivans Island, as well asin Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island,Cainhoy and Wando. You canlearn more about helping out atwww.ecmow.org or by calling881-9350.
Volunteers, staff and Agatha Thomas (seated), a meal recipient on Route 3, celebratethe $5,000 contribution made by MeadWestvacos Specialty Chemicals Division inhonor of all volunteers at East Cooper Meals on Wheels.
Meals on Wheels Rolls ForwardL O C A L N O N P R O F I T R E C E I V E S B I G D O N A T I O N
PROVIDED BY EAST COOPER MEALS ON WHEELS
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WINE & DINE
P
atrick Emerson, Advanced
Sommelier, is proud to
announce the formation
of his new full service wineand beverage consultancy,
Communion Wine Club, LLC
(CWC).
I am excited to offer consulting
services to a growing clientele of
restaurateurs who are ready to tap
into the protability and energy
of a great wine and beverage
program, says CWC founder
Patrick Emerson. Not long ago,
great wine and cocktail lists were
hidden away in a small set of ne
dining establishments, visited by
an elite few. Todays consumer is
wide open and ready to embrace
a more diverse, more intenseand even provocative drinking
experience. Restaurateurs across
the board have an opportunity to
tap into this new democratization
of good taste by expanding their
beverage programs with us at
Communion.
CWC also works at the private
level for clients interested in
wine dinners, trainings, team
building and private tastings,as well as cellar management,
purchasing, and international
wine tours. CWC will offer an
exclusive online wine club with
wines handpicked by Emerson
in the coming months.
British-born Emerson, the
former wine and beverage
director for Charlestons
Maverick Restaurant Group, is a
20-year veteran of the restaurant
and bar industry, both here
and abroad. He has established
himself in the regional market
as a leading sommelier, wine
director, writer, and award-wining cocktail mixologist. A
Charleston Wine and Food
Festival board member, Emerson
helps select and recruit wine
talent from all over the world. In
November 2012, he was voted as
the top sommelier in Charleston
by national and regional critics,
and was honored at the highly
acclaimed Ultimate Critics
Dinner."I created Communion Wine
Club to help great restaurants,
top chefs, bars, retailers,
boutique hotels and private
collectors put together cutting-
edge wine and beverage
programs for their businesses
or cellars Emerson says. We
develop and design world-
class wine lists, train staff and
maintain beverage programs
without the business having
to incur the cost of a full-time,
accredited sommelier."
Emerson offers a thoughtful
and intelligent approach to theneeds of the service industry. He
fosters a new level of expertise
that transcends the status quo
and maximizes protability
and sustainability within
each program. By tapping
into a reserve of underutilized
yet spectacular options, he
encourages a more adventurous
approach to wine.
To book a consultation and
learn more about Communion
Wine Clubs services, please
contact Patrick at 830-1254 or
Raise a GlassA D V A N C E D S O M M E L I E R K I C K S O F F N E W W I N E V E N T U R E
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SARAH'S BIRDS
The House Sparrow was rst introduced to
the United States in the 1850s. One man
bought 100 individuals from England
and released them in Brooklyn, NY. After a
few more small introductions in the 1800s,
including San Francisco and Salt Lake City, the
population of the House Sparrow exploded in
the New World. It now ranges across the entire
continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central
America, parts of South America, and most of
Canada. The success of the House Sparrow is
largely due to the fact that it thrives around
human development. It will nest in a variety of
crevices in man-made structures but will also
occupy natural cavities that would otherwise
be used by native species. House Sparrows are
seasonally monogamous and a single pair will
often have between three and four successful
broods in one breeding season! Females start
laying eggs as early as March and lay aboutve eggs per clutch. The young hatch out
helpless and naked, but they grow rapidly and
edge in only two weeks. House Sparrows are
considered an agricultural pest as well as a
signicant threat to native bird species. They
will frequently occupy bluebird nest boxes and
entire Purple Martin houses.
HouseSparrow
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OctoberIsland Eye CalendarSeptember 21
Wild Dunes Resort invites area visitors and Charleston
to ne tune their beer palates, sharpen their bocce skills and lace-up their dancing shoes to celebrate
inaugural Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival, taking plon Saturday, October 12.
From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.,attendees can sip on a varietyof local, regional and nationalcraft beers and savor theavors of delicious bites, whileenjoying the scenic views of theresorts brand new Palm Cove
pool. After sampling brews andindulging in chews, guestscan lounge by the manicuredlawn, dance to live music orplay a number classic gamesincluding corn hole, tabletennis, bocce ball and more.
Day pass tickets are availableand start at $30 per person when purchased in advance and incunlimited food and drinks and can be purchased by calling 886-60
Fall TemperaturesCall for Craft Beer
W I L D D U N E S R E S O R T A N N O U N C E S I N A U G U R
I S L A N D B R E W S & C H R E W S F E S T
PROVIDED BY WILD DUNES RESPORT
aturday, September 21ach Sweep Day onllivans Island your part to help our beautifulaches by participating in thisars Beach Sweep Day. Park atrt Moultrie or along the street.
heck in begins at Fort Moultrie9 a.m. but you can meet on theach for bags as well. Please bringrden gloves and wear close-ed shoes. Fourth and fth graderticipants will receive priorityrollment into Coastal Curatorsub this year. 9 a.m. 12 p.m.ations 16 18 on Sullivansand.
th Annual ALS H.O.P.E. BeachK Walk/Rune funds raised through theO.P.E. Race benet the ALSsociation S.C. Chapter forhting Lou Gehrigs Disease. $35gistration fee. Isle of Palms Frontach. 6 p.m. For more info, call
6-492-4821 or visit scalsa.org.
ach Lovers Book Clubin neighbors and friends as theok club discusses The Cove byn Rash. The book club meetsthe third Saturday of each
onth. 10:30 a.m. Edgar Allan Poebrary. 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivansand. For more info, call 883-14.
PLAY at CCL Poe Branch:World Gratitude DayMake and decorate a card withstamps to show your gratitude tosomeone special. 10:30 a.m. 1921IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.
Carolina Film Alliance End ofSummer Social PartyEnjoy a Lowcountry seafood boil atthe Cooper Estates Boat Landingon Shem Creek while catchingup with fellow lm professionals.Admission includes beer and wine.$20. 4 7 p.m. For more info, visitcarolinalm.com.
Shem Creek Bird Rookery TourThis half-day tour departs fromCoastal Expeditions' agshipoutpost on historic Shem Creekwhere you'll paddle a tidalsaltwater creek to the shorebirdnesting ground of Crab BankIsland. Densely packed during thebreeding season, you may catcha glimpse of the small hatchlings.$58/adults, $38/children 12 andunder. 2 p.m. For more info, visitwww.coastalexpeditions.com or call884-7684.
Sunday, September 22Kalman 5K Run/Walk/Crossft
CompetitionThe National Council of JewishWomen and Mt. Pleasant Police
Dept are co-sponsoring this5K Walk or Run and CrosstCompetition, which benetsdomestic violence prevention.9 a.m. $20/race, $30/race andcrosst. Mt Pleasant MemorialWaterfront Park, Harry HallmanBlvd. For more info, visitncjwcharleston.org.
tueSday, September 24Book Signing with Author KenBurgerAuthor Ken Burger will bepresenting on and signing copies ofhis best-selling and award-winningbook, "Baptized in Sweet Tea." 11a.m. Free and open to the public.Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church,301 Hibben Street.
WedneSday, September 25Wine Tasting at Caf MedleyWine tastings every Wednesday at
your favorite local caf. $5 / $13with cheese plate. 6 9 p. m. 2213Middle Street.
thurSday, September 26Community Wellness FairThe Recreation Department hasteamed up with East CooperMedical Center to offer fastingblood work for local residents toinclude a FREE Lipid Prole tothe rst 100 people to sign up.Walk-ins are welcomed but it ishighly recommended that thoseinterested in blood work makean appointment by calling 884-7031. Flu Shots will be availablefor a nominal fee along with FREEBlood Pressure Checks and otherfree screenings. Health CareProfessionals and Specialists willbe available for Free Screeningsand information on all aspects ofhealth and tness. 7 11 a.m. 2428th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Learn to play American MahJongg. No experience necessary. 6
p.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,Sullivans Island.
Wellness ConnectionThroughout the year East CooperMedical Center will provideprofessionals to discuss health andwellness issues. Free and open tothe public. Discuss: Knees, Ankles,and Hips. Dr. McCoy will conducta presentation on knees, ankle andhip pain. He will answer questionsand discuss proper treatmentoptions including surgery.Presentation By: Dr. McCoy, EastCopper Medical Center. 7:15 8a.m. Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment.
Saturday, September 28Play at CCL Poe Branch:Duct Tape CraftsMake a wallet, bookmark, orjewelry out of duct tape! 10:30a.m. Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave,
Sullivans Island.
Sunday, September 29Isle of Palms Sunrise TourPaddle from the Isle of Palmsto either Gray's Bay or MorganCreek to watch the sunrise. 6 a.m.$58/adults, $38/children under12. For more info, visit www.coastalexpeditions.com or call 884-7684.
monday, September 30Jewelry Sale at EastCooper MedicalThe Volunteers at East CooperMedical Center are sponsoringa $5 Masquerade Jewelry Sale.Items sold include necklaces,bracelets, earrings, watches, totebags and more, and everythingis $5! Proceeds will benet thescholarship fund. 7 a.m. 7 p.m.2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant.For more info, call 849-0578.
tueSday, october 1Jewelry Sale at East CooperMedical
See Monday, September 30.
WedneSday, october 2Recycle
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, September 25.
Saturday, october 5IOP Connector Run and Walkfor the ChildNow in its 21st year! The racebegins at the foot of the Isleof Palms Connector at PalmBlvd. and continues across theconnector into Mount Pleasant.5K runners and walkers will loopon the connector to return backto the Isle of Palms. 10K runnerswill continue across the connector,turning around just before RieRage Rd., then return back acrossthe connector. The nish line willbe at J.C. Long Blvd. on the Isle ofPalms, where participants will beable to enjoy a post-race festivalfeaturing family-friendly fun. 8a.m. 12 p.m. For more info, visitwww.iopexchange.com.
Oyster Roast Kick Off atMorgan Creek GrillCome join us for our rst OysterRoast of the year! Join us f or local,
re-roasted oysters and ChefPaul's famous chili. Live musicand drink specials. A family andpet friendly event! 4 - 8 p.m. everySaturday, October - December. 8041st Ave, Isle of Palms.
monday, october 72nd Annual Golf for the CureHelp raise money for breast cancerresearch. Registration at 9 a.m.with Bloody Mary Bar. Shotgunstart at 11 a.m. Captains ChoiceScramble. $100 per player. HarborCourse at Wild Dunes.
Mount Pleasant ArtistsGuild MeetingSocial at 6:30 p.m. followed bymeeting at 7 p.m. Mount PleasantTown Hall Council Chambers, 100Ann Edwards Blvd. Our speakerfor the October meeting is TammyPappa, an award winning pasteland oil artist, who also offers
art instruction. Her paintingscapture the evocativeness ofbeautiful low country scenes in apainterly and impressionistic style.Additional information can befound at the MPAG website www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com or call388-5425.
tueSday, october 8See Me Quit/See Me FitOne out of ve people,approximately 400,000 Americans,die from tobacco use each year, yettobacco use is the most commonpreventable cause of death. Thisfall, Charleston smokers canhit the gym running with aninnovative and highly effectiveapproach to quit smoking. SEEMe Quit/SEE Me Fit smokingcessation program kicks off atPrimeTime Fitness. $95/week perparticipant. Classes meet oncea week for 100 minutes and arelimited to 8-12 participants. Formore info, call Kirk McMillan at206-0510.
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The Isle of Palms Garden Club Salute award for September
went to The Smart Family at 4005 Palm Boulevard on the
Isle of Palms. Keep up the great work!
IOP Garden Club Salute
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What began 20 years
ago as a small
painting business has
transformed into one of the most
popular rental companies in the
area.
Sweetgrass is a dening
characteristic of the lowcountry.
Its impossible to miss it on your
morning walk to the beach. Its in
your baskets. Its painted in the
lowcountry portraits that hang
on our walls and captured in
the photography book sitting on
your coffee table. From festivals
to souvenirs and everything
in between, sweetgrass and
Charleston are intertwined
together like the beloved baskets
hanging in the market downtown.
But to Sweetgrass Properties,
its more than just a lowcountry
icon. The home management andrental company likes to think of
sweetgrass as taking something
to the next level. Sweetgrass
is certainly pretty as you see it
naturally around the lowcountry,
but when I hold a hand crafted
basket and talk to the basket
weaverit can really take my
breath away, explains John
Woelfel, President of Sweetgrass
Properties. I see the skill
passed down from generation
to generation in each basket.
I see the uniqueness. I see the
attention to detail. I see the love
and pride that goes into each
one. Its more than just a basket
to me. We named our company
Sweetgrass because we want
our owners to have those same
feelings when they see our work
or walk into one of our managed
homes. There is an art to making
a Sweetgrass Basket, and we
believe there is an art to caring
for lowcountry homes.
Sweetgrass Properties, nestled
in the Seabrook Island RealEstate shopping center, began
when founder Lenny Bucci made
the move to the lowcountry after
visiting several times from his
home in Pennsylvania. Bucci
bought a paint company that
was for sale, and only a few
years later, clients were looking
to Bucci for other home-keeping
tasks as well, such as power
washing, remodeling, absentee
home care, and more. Word of
mouth traveled quickly in the
lowcountry, and his business took
off, explains Woelfel, who came
on board in 2008 to launch the
companys rental division. Since
joining the team, Sweetgrass
Properties has rebranded their
rental business as Sweetgrass
Property Services, and expanded
past the gates of Kiawah and
Seabrook to serve the Isle of
Palms, Sullivans Island, and
everything in between. Last year,
the company opened the doors
to its new ofce on the Isle of
Palms, and has seen a boom inbusiness. Despite growth, Bucci
and Woelfel seek to remain a
boutique management company,
in order to continue providing
the best care possible for their
clients.
Though rental companies
A Sweet EscapeS W E E T G R A S S P R O P E R T I E S T H R I V E S O N T H E I S L A N D S
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John Woelfel (left), president of
Sweetgrass Properties is pictured withowner and founder Lenny Bucci (right).
Sweetgrass continues on page 17
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Lowcountry Bites Island EatsAcme Lowcountry Kitchen:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:Start your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.
$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
The CO-OP:Sullivans Islands own GourmetGrocery and Deli. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and saladsthat are perfect for everythingfrom quick lunches to a longday on the beach! Patio diningavailable.$882-8088www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:A small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and abrunch on Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle 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
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his issue, I am sad to say, I will be writing my last column.Like they say, all good things have to come to an end, or in this
case I guess all good recipes. I thoroughly hope that over thispast year you have enjoyed reading my column and enjoyed baking,cooking, or freezing my suggested recipes. This column has helped
me grow me as a food writer and I could not have done it without you my readers. I thought about ending this column with a recipe thatmade it come around full circle, a peach recipe, since that is how itI started it but I decided against it. Instead I am choosing chocolate,dark chocolate. Dark chocolate pudding is a comfort dessert, so Igured it would be good for a goodbye.
Until next time Island Eye Newsreaders, I leave you with pudding(probably should have thought of a recipe with a more glamorousname) enjoy!
You can continue to follow me at www.the-pilots-daughter.comKeeping with my typical theme this is a simple recipe and quick
to make.
Dark Chocolate Pudding- from Smitten KitchenIngredients(I added fresh whip cream on top)1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups whole milk6 ounces 62% semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used goodquality semisweet chocolate chips; use 70% bittersweet if you wantmore of a dark chocolate kick)1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extractDirections
1. Combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt in the top of a doubleboiler. Slowly whisk in the milk, scraping the bottom and sideswith a heatproof spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients.Place over gently simmering water and stir occasionally,scraping the bottom and sides. Use a whisk as necessary
should lumps begin to form. After 15 to 20 minutes, when themixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon, addthe chocolate. Continue stirring for about 2 to 4 minutes, oruntil the pudding is smooth and thickened. Remove from theheat and stir in the vanilla.
2. Strain through a ne-mesh strainer into a serving bowl or intoa large measuring cup with a spout and pour into individualserving dishes.
3. If you like pudding skin, pull plastic wrap over the top of theserving dish(es) before refrigerating. If you dislike puddingskin, place plastic wrap on top of the pudding and smooth itgently against the surface before refrigerating. Refrigerate forat least 30 minutes and up to 3 days (ahem, good luck withthat).
Chapter Closing:
Dark Chocolate PuddingBY KELSEY COLT
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The Little White Church in the Bend hasa new pastor.
Known for its unwavering missionto give back go the local community, FirstUnited Methodist Church on the Isle ofPalms recently welcomed a new face to steer
the direction of the congregation. ReverendThomas Smith joined the FUMC familytowards the end of June, and is alreadynding a niche in the quaint little islandcommunity. Right now Im still getting toknow the church, learning the people andlearning the community, Smith says. But Ialready love it.
Originally from Barnesville, Georgia, theyoung pastor attended Wofford College wherehe met his wife, Ellen. Afterwards, the couplelived in Greenville before moving on to Atlanta
where Smithpursued hisMaster of Divinityfrom EmoryUniversity,graduating in2004.
His careerin ministry ledhim to servetwo churches inGeorgia beforebeing relocated tothe lowcountry.In the UnitedMethodistchurch, Smithexplains, bishops
appoint pastors to serve in churchesrather than the church handling their ownindividual hiring and ring process. Yes, Iwas assigned to come here but its a placethat I would have run towards anyway, hesays, enthusiastically.
A father of two, a boy and girl ages sevenand nine, Smith has found that the transitionto living at the beach has been an excitingprocess for his youngsters. Both enrolledat Sullivans Island Elementary School, thekids have already enjoyed eld trips to BullsIsland to explore the coastal ecosystem, justtwo weeks into school. They are loving ithere, he says.
Though Smith is just three months in, heis looking forward to continuing the goodworks that have remained a cornerstone ofFirst United Methodist Church. For years, thechurch has sponsored several area nonprotorganizations including East Cooper Mealson Wheels and the Epworth Childrens Home.
From annual Fish Fry fundraisers tosending youth groups on mission trips acrossthe globe, Smith wants FUMC to remain aplace of worship that is continually makingan impact. I want to keep the momentumhere going, he says. I want to be knownin the community as a welcoming place, anopen place, and a church that is making adifference.
First United Methodist Church IOP islocated at the intersection of 21stAvenue andPalm Boulevard on the Isle of Palms. For moreinfo, call 886-6610 or visit iopmethodist.com.
and property management businesses are
prevalent around any resort destination, those
at Sweetgrass Properties like to think their
staff makes all the difference. Our business
grows because of our staff, Woelfel says. We
rarely lose clients. Every single person we hire
from reservationists, to painters, to property
managers, to handymen are not only skilled
at their respective craft, but committed to
quality and satisfying the client.Its clear that the staff at Sweetgrass certainly
has enough to keep busy; the company
currently manages over 120 properties, 50
of which are in the rental program. Its a
number that continues to grow, Woelfel says.
And the 50 employees at Sweetgrass are the
ones responsible for the work, and never
subcontracted. This guarantees the quality of
the work, as well as the scheduling, pricing,
and insuring.
As the company continues to grow, Woelfel
and Bucci plan to give back to the community
that they served, and the Charleston islands
they fell in love with years ago. Lenny and I
bounce ideas off of each other all the time as to
how we can do more for this great community,Woelfel says. We like the ideasof sponsoring a
few charity events, donating some handymen
services to area schools, and launching a
commercial contest for local college students.
Sweetgrass Properties is located at 1116
Palm Boulevard, Suite C on the Isle of Palms.
For more information, call 768 1500.
Sweetgrass continues from page 15
(CAPTION) Pastor Thomas Smith joined the
FUMC family towards the end of June.
The New Face of First UnitedI O P M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H W E L C O M E S N E W P A S T O R
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Reverend Thomas Smith
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raPhy
Zander Caldwell and John Cooper from Mrs Warner's
1st grade class at Sullivans Island Elementary School
stand by their class creation: a black tip shark.
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FISHING
O
n a windless September
morning, Lynn Perotti,
Paul Langston, and I setout in search of plentiful tailing
Redsh in the marshes near the
barrier islands around the Isle of
Palms. The high tide was slowed
somewhat by the lack of east
winds, so our window of high
water was slightly shortened,
but we made the best of our
shots. The rst couple of ats
were seemingly lifeless, besides
the ever-present mullet, but the
third at was a charm. Once
we pushed into the short grass
pools, the sh were tailing and
visibly cruising with the high sun
lighting up their bronze backs inthe clear water. Lynn took the
rst couple of shots with the y
rod, but the sh didn't present
great angles for the y. So we
switched gears to spinning rods,
and had one eat a well-placed
green jerkbait immediately, but
he freed himself just as quickly.
One of the last shots we had, Paul
connected to a large sh that
inhaled his tan shrimp lure. This
sh turned out to be a beautifullit up 11 pounder that ripped
off through the adjacent thick
grass, putting up quite the ght.
After the outgoing tide pulled
the water out of the marsh, we
pushed around some edges
throwing at reds that oat on
the surface when its bright and
sunny after high tide. This can be
a really cool method of catching
them on bluebird sunny days in
the fall and winter.
As usual, redsh are the star of
the show in the fall, however the
successful methods of catching
them this time of year variesgreatly. The months ahead are,
by far, the best shing months
here in the lowcountry. Not only
is the tailing shing great in the
marshes at high tide, but the low
tide shing gets really cranked
up with the mass of shrimp that
make it into the shallows in the
fall. These situations are some
of our favorite, as the schools
of reds will push around on the
mudats with their backs and
tails out pushing, busting and
sipping shrimp off the surface.
Not all of our shing is sight
shing though; on many days
we use live mullet and shrimp
to really rack up good numbers
of sh in the fall. Redsh aren't
the only species chewing hard
in our waters in preparation for
the late fall and winter. Speckled
Trout, Flounder and Tripletail are
some excellent species to target
in addition to the Redsh.
Last but certainly not least,
are the Tarpon. They are around
our waters all summer but they
really show in good numbers in
late August through October, as
they gorge on massive schools
of menhaden and migratory
mullet schools. We sh for tarpon
mainly near the inlets and surf,
but the sh will be wherever the
southward pushing wads of mullet
are, especially as temperatures
cool with cold fronts swinging
through more often.
Fall Fishing Kicks Offon the Islands
BY HUNTER ALLEN
Paul connects to a large fsh that inhaled his shr imp lure.
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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON!
When I was invited to visit Georgias Lake Country I have to admit that I had noidea where that was. Knowing it is in Georgias Heartland helped a little. Thephoto reminded me of the Great Lakes in Michigan but this area is just a four-
hour drive from Charleston, southeast of Atlanta. The colorful characters I met there,some real and some ctional, brought the story to life.
Perhaps if I were Japanese or into Goth culture, I would have visited Andalusia inMilledgeville, Georgia sooner. Since the proliferation of television shows like Lost andHannibal, Flannery OConnors childhood home has had resurgence in popularity thatdelights Craig Amason, the Andalusia Foundation director. The Southern Gothic authorwould probably appreciate the throngs of Japanese and black-clothed teens that come with
pilgrimage zeal. She led a rather unconventional life herself. Her favorite playmates wereher pet ducks, chickens and peacocks. Fowl roam the restored farm today. So enamoredwas she of her ducks that she designed an entire outt for her favorite one and paradedit to school for a sewing assignment.
Other literary heroes attract visitors to the area also. Alice Walker's enslaved ancestorMary Poole walked to Eatonton from Virginia as she supported a baby on each hip. Alicebegan writing at the age of eight surrounded by her familys rich oral tradition. In herPulizer Prize winning book The Color Purple she wrote ''I think it pisses God off if youwalk by the color purple in a eld somewhere and don't notice it.'' Of Flannery OConnorshe said, She destroyed the last vestiges of sentimentality in white Southern writing;she caused white women to look ridiculous on pedestals, and she approached her blackcharacters - as a mature artist - with unusual humility and restraint.
Joel Chandler Harris, the collector of Uncle Remus stories, is celebrated in nearbyEatonton with a log cabin museum in the park. Careful to say that these stories are notoriginal to Mr. Harris, the docent pointed out that these were African tales that werepublished in newspapers, books and eventually make into Disney movies. The sensitivityto racial history was apparent in several conversations.
Georgia is proud of its history but not shy about revealing its dark side. Mapped drivingroutes have been developed for exploration. You can wander along the Antebellum
Trail to see architectural gems and Civil War sites. Or explore the Blue and GrayTrail and see over 60 civil war battleelds. General Sherman still looms large in theareas imagination. Milledgeville calls itself the Antebellum Capital of Georgia and theold Governors Mansion remains a treasure because the town didnt resist Shermans
occupation and he headquartered inthe building. Theres also the Trailof Tears that follows the Cherokeesforced migration and others devotedto interests ranging from antiquing topottery to presidents to farming.
At Crooked Pines Farm Duncanand Angela Criscoe gave us a
Exploring Georgias Lake CountryB Y C A R O L A N T M A N
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IF YOU GO
Lake Country:www.oconee.org/index.php
Driving Trails:www.georgiatouristguide.com/
Articles/Georgia_Driving_Trails.asp
Andalusia:www.andalusiafarm.org
Crooked Pines Farm:www.crookedpinesfarm.com
Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee:www.cuscowilla.comFlo welcomed us to Greensboro, a "whine-free" community.
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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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all is almost ofcially here, and if youre like most people, youre
probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips
to the lake or the beach are fading in memory now, giving wayto helping kids with homework, raking leaves and the other rites of
autumn. And just as your day-to-day tasks change with the seasons,
so, too, will your money management and investment activities at
different phases of your life.
HeresHowtHesescenariosmigHtlook:
Phase one: Planning for possibilities. When youre young and
youre starting out in the working world, your most immediate
nancial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then,
possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both
these goals, youll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this
stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for
retirement, because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you
work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k),
contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to
earn your companys matching contribution, if one is offered. You
may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Phase two: Gearing up for other goals. As you move through
life, and possibly begin a family, youll likely develop other nancial
goals, such as helping your children pay for college. You may
want to consider investing in a tax-advantaged college savings
vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, its important to have enough life
insurance to protect your young family.
Phase three: Ramping up for retirement. When you reach the
mid-to-later stages of your working life, you may nd you have more
nancial resources available, as your earnings may have increased
signicantly, your children have grown and your mortgage may even
be paid off. If you are not already doing so, max out, if possible, on
your 401(k) and IRA. And if you still have money available to invest,
you may want to look for other tax-advantaged retirement vehicles.
Phase four: Reaping the rewards. Now its time to enjoy the
results of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving
and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts,
so youll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The
amount you withdraw each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends
on a variety of factors: how much youve saved, the lifestyle youve
chosen, your estimated longevity, how much you have available from
other sources, and so on.
Phase fve: Examining your estate plans. During your retirement
years, if not sooner, youll want to review your estate plans so that
you can leave the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or
update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable
power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualied estate-
planning attorney.
Youll need to make the appropriate nancial and investment
decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound
daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the
paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Consider Your Investment Strategyat Each Season of Your Life
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
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taste of the areas agritourism. Turning what couldhave been a nancial downfall into success, theCriscoes reinvented their family farm after Duncanwas downsized out of the hospitality industry. Itnow offers a variety of events, concerts, camps andculinary experiences in an atmosphere that provideslasting memories for family and friends. The town
of Madison has a popular bi-annual Farm Meanderwith over 20 farms, inns and markets. Among themis self-taught cheese maker Christel from Greendale
Farm, a Zimbabwean who decided to get up and gofarming along with her husband and children. Thedelicious cheeses are sold widely including at Fig andthe Butcher and Bee in Charleston.
In Greensboro our group was unexpectedly joinedby Flo, a colorful character dressed as a WafeHouse waitress. With a big beehive hairdo (Youknow the thing about big hair? It makes your hipsappear smaller) and lots of are, she explained inher exaggerated Southern twang that Greensborois a whine free community. You need to FIDO:forget it, drive on. Greensboros is like its famousbuttermilk pie, she said real and simple. She led
us to the Festival Hall auditoriumwhere we were given samples
of that real simple pie
and an excerpt from the towns community theater.And then there is the lake. Lake Oconee is the second
largest in the state. It looks immense from the shore. Ilaunched a canoe from Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, a hugeresort with golng, pools, and a variety of accommodations.As I drifted peacefully I pretended I lived in one of the grandhouses along the shore. There are lots of ways to meanderaround Georgias Lake Country and relive history, exploreagriculture or nature, buy antiques, learn about authors and
cultureor you can just quietly oat on the glassy water ofthe mammoth lake.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.Each month the column presents adventurous, interestingdestinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. CarolAntmans passion for outdoor and artistic experiences hasled her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. Forsuggestions, comments and to view more images please seewww.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
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(right) Flannery O'Connersberoom with her crutches.
(left) Cheese from
Greendale Farms.
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