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Wastewater continues on page 4
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he tug of war battle between the Town of
Sullivans Island and several of its residents
continues.
For the last decade, the Town has been
working on a long-range capital plan that would
cover vast improvements to the water and sewer
facilities by upgrading the sewage system and
reducing infow and infltration.
The Department of Health and Environmental
Control (DHEC) permits the islands wastewater
treatment plant a maximum daily capacity
fow of 570,000 gallons. With increasing daily
capacities and increased rates, the estimated
$6 million improvements to the treatment plant
should mitigate some of the problems. And
though the majority of islanders feel as though
improvements are necessary, several residents
call into question the underlying causes of
Councils proposed plan of action.
Infow and infltration
The problem facing the sewer department has
to do a battle against I & I. Infow and infltration
is excess water that enters into the sewer pipes
from groundwater and stormwater. Infow, Water
and Sewer Department Manager Greg Gress
explains, is surface water that directly enters the
wastewater system from drains, downspouts,
and holes in manhole covers. Infltration is
water that enters the sewer pipes indirectly via
seepage, through holes, joint failures, breaks,
and other openings, and constantly comes into
the system regardless of precipitation. Extreme
rainfall events, such as that seen in June and
July, contribute to excessive sewer fows.
An increase in I & I causes excess water to take
up capacity in sewer pipes, and often leads to
sewer system overfows. In the last ten months,
Sullivans Island wastewater treatment plant
has experienced four overfows one from raw
sewage and three from treated wastewater. The
systems old, Gress said. You can maintain
a piece of equipment or pipe for so long and
reestablish its length of life a little bit longer, but
at some point you have to replace it.
Growth before infrastructure?
Despite the general consensus among residents
that improvements to the wastewater plant are
necessary, a group of islanders in opposition
to the size and location of the new elementary
school argue that the Town is putting growth
Sewer Issue Causes
Stink on Sullivans
I MPROVEMENTS TO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT RAI SE QUESTI ONS
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
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n 1863 Union forces descending
on Morris Island encountered a
Confederate obstacle that resisted
Army and Navy assaults for two months.
That obstacle, Battery Wagner, was an
earthwork that spanned the entire width
of Sullivans island. On July 18, 1863
the 54th Massachusetts, a newly formed
regiment of African Americans, led a
nighttime assault on the battery through
heavy rife and cannon fre. The bravery
of the 54th Massachusetts inspired the
Union to recruit more African-American
men into the Army and Navy. By wars
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Battle continues on page 3
Buckhannon continues on page 6
Buckhannon Announces
Candidacy for Mayor
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
IOP Councilman Ryan Buckhannon, pictured with his
family, annnounced his candidacy for mayor.
S
itting Council member Ryan
Buckhannon has announced he will
run for Mayor of the Isle Palms. In
a statement sent to the Island Eye News,
Buckhannon said, While I have been
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CIVIC
I
n an effort to keep our Sullivans Island residents informed, the
Island Eye News has provided me with a column to write about
whats happening in our community.
Recent Accomplishments:
To handle the additional crowds, we have increased police
presence on the island. We have added Charleston County offcers
while continuing to have our full complement of Sullivans Island
police on duty. Also two beach patrol offcers are on duty, and all
offcers are aggressively enforcing alcohol and traffc violations.
We have fnally made parking at Battery Thompson more
accessible. The gates have been
removed and signs have been
put up to direct drivers to the
lot. This lot now provides more
than 40 additional parking
spots, which means fewer
cars parking in residential
neighborhoods.
Council received approval
from IOP for our kids to enroll
in their active sports programs
at the same time as IOP
families.
We had a very successful
July 4 celebration, led by island
resident Isabel Hubbard singing
the national anthem to start
the golf cart parade with over
80 carts involved. The evening
ended with a fantastic freworks
show.
Council is currently:
Evaluating space needs for the new Town Hall building.
Identifying long-term capital requirements along with grants and
funding options for needed work in the water/sewer system. We
intend to accelerate remediation of the sewer collection system as
well as meet treatment plant needs due to deferred investments.
Reorganizing Council committees to have fewer committees with
broader, more aligned responsibilities.
I intend to continue these update columns, but there are also
several resources for residents to stay current on whats happening:
Andy Benke, Town Administrator, sends out an email blast on
a regular basis.
Police chief Danny Howard sends out nixle alerts. Go to the
www.nixle.com to put your cell/email on the alert list.
For comprehensive information on town happenings and Council
updates, check out the Town of Sullivans Island website.
Contact emails:
Andy Benke: abenke@sullivansisland-sc.com
Danny Howard: dhoward@sullivansisland-sc.com.
Mike Perkis: mayormikeperkis@gmail.com
On a personal note (since this is my column, I guess I can do this)
my wife, Linda, and I just celebrated our 43
rd
wedding anniversary.
We have been truly blessed these many years and we are now the
proud grandparents of three granddaughters all who were present at
my swearing in.
Editors note: Mike Perkis, Mayor of Sullivans Island, will be
contributing to the Island Eye News in his monthly column, Message
from the Mayor. Columns by Perkis will run every other issue.
Message from the Mayor
B Y MI K E P E R K I S , MAY O R O F S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D
Sullivan's Island mayor, Mike Perkis.
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Thursday, August 1
Public Works Committee
Meeting
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, August 5
Recreation Committee Meeting
4p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, August 6
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, August 7
Municipal Court
9a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee - NEW DATE
11a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
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Wednesday, July 31
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Friday, August 2
Real Estate Committee
of Council
8:30a.m.
2050 Middle Stree

Monday, August 5
Real Estate Committee
of Council
8:30a.m.
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, August 6
Municipal Court*
5:30p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, August 7
Coffee with the Chief!
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Board of Zoning Appeals
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end, almost ten percent of the
Federal forces were Americans of
African descent.
On July 18, re-enactors
representing the 54
th
Massachusetts and the 7
th
South
Carolina Battalion conducted
living history programs,
including musket frings, heavy
artillery drills and Civil War
medicine. The evening concluded
with an outdoor concert
featuring period music, along
with a commemorative program
commencing at the same hour
as the 1863 Assault on Battery
Wagner.
South Carolina Lieutenant
Governor Glenn McConnell
delivered the keynote address,
and re-enactors representing the
54
th
Massachusetts, the 48th New
York, 1st New York Engineers and
the 7
th
South Carolina Battalion
fred muskets. Two hundred and
ninety four luminaries were lit in
the feld in front of Fort Moultrie,
overlooking Charleston Harbor,
Fort Sumter and Morris Island.
The luminaries represent those
Union and Confederate soldiers
who died on Morris Island during
the July 18th battle.
Programs continued through
the weekend, as re-enactors
conducted living history
programs, medical programs,
musket frings and heavy
artillery drills. Union re-enactors
camped outside Fort Moultrie
and Confederate re-enactors
were inside the fort.
Battle continues from cover
Last week, re-enactors commemorated the 150
th
anniversary of the Battle of
Battery Wagner with special living history presentations, musket frings, a keynote
speech by Glenn McConnell, and 294 luminaries (pictured on cover) lit in the Fort
Moultrie feld to memorialize the lives lost during the July 18 battle.
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before infrastructure and further
straining the water and sewer
facilities. The school issue cant
be looked at in isolation, resident
John Winchester says. Youve
got a plant thats operating well
over 90 percent capacityand we
have not constrained growth.
The new elementary school,
scheduled to open in August
2014, will hold 500 students, but
the impact on water and sewer
fow will be negligible. DHEC
permits each student a daily
fow of 15 gallons, resulting in
an additional 7,500 gallons that
the plant hasnt seen since the
school moved off island. Mayor
Perkis attests that because the
impact of the school was already
factored into the DHEC 570,000
gallon limit when the plant was
established in 1968, that the
additive daily gallons from the
school reopening would only
total around 1,500 a mere 0.03
percent.
To address problems with
infrastructure, the Town has
continually increased the
budgeted amount for sewer capital
improvements in the last two
years. In 2011, the Town spent
$38,184.71 on improvements,
which jumped up nearly
$100,000 in 2012. For 2013,
the Town budgeted $141,588.68
for capital improvements. We
were not attacking the problem
the way we should have, Perkis
stated. Now we want to take the
next step. We want to accelerate
the process.
Environmental assessment
In a letter to the Island Eye
News signed by several Sullivans
Island residents, along with
Winchester and former Mayor
Carl Smith, the signees state that
no overall Environmental Impact
Assessment of the effect of the
school has been completed, which
would take into consideration
the additional pressure that the
school places on the sewer plant.
And though an overall
environmental assessment of
the schools impact has not
been performed on behalf of
the Town, Perkis states that
the School District received all
required permits necessary to
move forward with the school,
including a 58-page stormwater
study and permit on behalf of
the Department of Health and
Environmental Control (DHEC).
They [the district] did everything
they were legally required to do,
Perkis says.
With the passage of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) in 1969, federal agencies
became required to incorporate
environmental concerns into the
decision making process when
completing a project of scope.
Such Environmental Assessments
take into consideration things
like traffc, history, archeology,
and stormwater; because smaller
towns like Sullivans Island
rarely implement large-scale
projects, such assessments are
not required.
The signees of the letter argue
that the Town has not addressed
the overall impact of the new SIES
on the island. Leaving permitting
and environmental oversight
to Charleston County School
District is a confict of interest,
Winchester says. But Perkis
explains that factors that would
have been analyzed in an overall
assessment, such as historical
reviews and stormwater, have
been completed on behalf of their
respective entities.
Moving forward: the cost of
improvement
Though Winchester and others
may have a bitter taste in their
mouth from Councils previous
plans of action, Perkis and his
team look towards the future and
the positive changes that are in
place for water and sewer, as well
as bringing the school back to the
island. And Winchester agreed
that Council was on the right
track as far as water and sewer is
concerned.
Gress explains that replacing
sewer pipes entirely is the most
expensive and disruptive option
to fxing the problems with I &
I, so the department is currently
investigating other alternatives,
such as putting liners in the
sewer pipes or completing point
repairs on faulty pipe sections.
Perkis explains that in order to
garner the estimated $6 million
necessary to solve I & I, the
Town will embark on a multi-
faceted approach to fnancing.
The Town hopes to sell town-
owned properties, including the
former Town Hall located at 1610
Middle Street, vacant lots at
2420 and 2424 Raven Drive, as
well as the Town-owned parking
lot. Were going to sell Town
property. Were going to apply
for FEMA grants. Were going to
apply for state revolving 1 percent
money, Perkis says. If residents
experience tax increases, it will
depend on how much money the
Town gains from exploring other
options frst. But the funding
and improvements arent going to
happen overnight; Perkis expects
the capital plan to cover the next
ten years.
Wastewater continues from cover
Infow and Infltration: A Closer Look
Infow - surface water that directly enters the wastewater system from drains,
downspouts, and holes in manhole covers
Infltration groundwater that enters sewer pipes indirectly, through holes,
joint failures, breaks, and other openings in the pipes
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L
uke Varadi, a rising senior at Wando
High School, won second place
at YEScarolinas Business Plan
Competition, which took place at the College
of Charleston on June 19.
YEScarolina, or Youth Entrepreneurship
South Carolina, aims to teach entrepreneurship
to young South Carolinians and help these
students learn valuable life skills.
Varadi started designing his business plan
in an entrepreneurship class at Wando High
School and competed at the classroom level.
He had to put together fnancial information,
start up fnancial investments, and an eight-
minute presentation.
He competed in the classroom level, then
moved onto the county level and fnally
competed at the state level.
The completion is only one part of
YEScarolinas ideal. YEScarolina also trains
teachers and donates textbooks to set up
entrepreneurship classes. An advantage
YEScarolina provides for business-savvy
students is help with preparation for the state
competition.
They put together a mentorship program,
Varadi said. Last week, we went to the Baker
Motor Company and talked to Tommy Baker
and they toured us around the business
and all the car dealerships, but also local
businesses in the downtown area were able
to take time and talk to us about pitching the
business or different things to help with our
presentation.
Varadi designed a charter fy-fshing
business, Reel Fly Charters, but he adds a
little something extra to his business. Im
trying to work to get a competitive edge over
competitors, Varadi said.
Though he cant get his captains license
until he turns 18, he has a unique plan for
his customers.I have a GoPro video camera,
so Id shoot videos for each of the clients and
make a video for them. Also, I would tie them
a fy or two for a souvenir.
Varadi ties his own fshing fies, and
YEScarolina has pushed him to pursue this
as a separate business.
I had given each of the judges a fy, and
they said I really needed to go sell these as
a business by itself, Varadi said. One of
the mentors actually works at an anchoring
business and he said he would really like to
sell my fies, so I actually got that connection
through this program.
Varadi has plans to stay in the lowcountry
so he can stay close to home and continue
fshing through college.
Its kind of hard to leave the water,
Varadi said. Ill probably major in something
related to business, possibly like marketing
or something along those lines.
For more information on YEScarolina, visit
www.yescarolina.com. Find YEScarolina on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/yescarolina.
Local Islander Takes Home Second Place
L U K E VA R A D I D E S I G N S C H A R T E R F I S H I N G C O MPA N Y
BY BETSEY POORE
Luke Varadi presents his business plan Reel-Fly
Charters at the state competition last month.
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ongratulations to the owners of 7 32
nd
Avenue on the
Isle of Palms for receiving the Isle of Palms Garden Club
Salute Award! Keep up the great work.
Garden Club Salute
successful in many of my endeavors I feel that I could better
serve the city in another capacity. With the encouragement from
my colleagues and support from my family and community, I
have decided to run for the offce of Mayor for the City of Isle of
Palms in this upcoming November 5 election.
Buckhannon cites his dedication to fscal accountability
and commonsense solutions to island issues, exemplifed in
his statement about his stance on suggested parking nodes on
Ocean Boulevard. "In June of 2011, Councilman Buckhannon
was the only member on Council to vote against installing
parking nodes in the natural vegetation of the dunes along Ocean
Boulevard," the statement said. According to Buckhannon after
a trip to Greenville, SC he was noticing the directional signage
that moved visitors to the appropriate parking lots. We dont
need to re-invent the wheel, but take those solutions that are
working and apply them where we can. We needed to fnd a
better way to direct our visitors to the front beach parking lots
and way from our neighborhoods explained Buckhannon, and
the City of Greenville found a way to make it work. The City
ultimately hired the professional services of Stantec to develop a
signage program that was unanimously passed by council and is
currently in place throughout the City.
Ryan Buckhannon currently holds the position of Mayor Pro
Tem and is in his fourth term on Isle of Palms Council. He has
been married to Sonya for 20 years and they have triplet sons,
Ashley, Beck, and Colin.
Current Mayor Dick Cronin told the Island Eye News, he would
announce his decision to run again in the upcoming weeks. Ryan
is the frst person to announce his decision in what appears will
be an active election year on the Isle of Palms.
Buckhannon continues from cover
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J
uly 4 began with a glorious sunrise and a beach run
organized by Bubber. We were a little concerned
about the potential for rain, but the early morning
was just perfect. A large crowd gathered on the beach for the run,
which was managed with just one heat this year. Everyone gets an
entry form with a number and Bubber and Bob remind them to
remove watches and hold onto their number. Eventually, the entire
crowd is assembled at the starting line for the beginning of the
run. Martin Maloney, a Clemson track star and Dewees Real Estate
Hospitality Intern for the summer, raced to an easy fnish, and
the rest of the crowd soon followed.
Those coming closest to their
predicted time won prizes at the
brunch/party on the porch following
the event. Thanks to everyone who
made this Independence Day great!
A Dewees Island
Fourth of July
BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
PHOTOS BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
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NATURE & WILDLIFE
T
wo feisty sea turtles are now
swimming the deep blue
sea after being successfully
rehabilitated in the South
Carolina Aquarium's Sea Turtle
Rescue Program. The turtles
both spent several months at the
Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital
receiving care for various injuries.
This release brings the total
number of sea turtles released by
the Aquarium to 122.
Meet the turtles:
Brewster
Brewster, a 7-pound juvenile
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (the most
endangered sea turtle species)
was brought to the Aquarium's
Sea Turtle Hospital in January
of this year after being found
cold stunned in Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. Brewster was
fown down to the sunny south
along with four other sea turtles.
Cold stunning occurs when sea
turtles are exposed to cold water
temperatures for long periods of
time. They undergo a hypothermic
reaction and symptoms can
include a decreased hearth
rate, decreased circulation, and
extreme lethargy, which may be
followed by shock, pneumonia,
and in the worst case scenarios,
death. Sea turtles are affected by
cold stunning because they are
cold-blooded reptiles. Brewster's
care included antibiotics, fuids,
vitamins, and plenty of TLC.
Bristol
Bristol, an 8-pound juvenile
green sea turtle was found
foating between docks at Bristol
Marina in downtown Charleston
in November of last year. Bristol
had apparently been struck by
a boat just hours earlier and
was brought to the Aquarium's
Sea Turtle Hospital with severe
external wounds and multiple
fractures in the bones of the
front fippers. The injuries were
fushed and treated; Bristol was
given fuids, antibiotics, vitamin
injections, and laser therapy to
help the fractured bones heal.
After 8 months of care, Bristol's
injuries fully healed and s/he
was cleared for release.
How to help:
You can help care for sea turtles
in recovery at the Aquarium's Sea
Turtle Hospital by visiting www.
scaquarium.org and making a
donation. While online you can
also visit the Sea Turtle Hospital's
blog at http://seaturtlehospital.
blogspot.com/ to track the progress
of patients currently being cared
for at the hospital. You can also
fnd out more about visiting the
hospital as part of a behind-the-
scenes tour during your next visit
to the South Carolina Aquarium.
Two Juvenile Sea Turtles Back in the Open Ocean
K E MP ' S R I D L E Y A N D G R E E N S E A T U R T L E S U C C E S S F U L L Y R E L E A S E D O N T H E I O P
PROVIDED BY SC AQUARIUM
T
urtle Team members are trained to recognize loggerhead tracks,
which are approximately two feet wide, coming out of, and then
returning to the ocean. Since DNA material is collected from an
eggshell in each nest, at
the end of the season we
learn which individual
females laid which
nests. By studying their
tracks we can sometimes
recognize when a
particular loggerhead
returns.
Their front and rear
fippers have a prominent
single large claw which
leaves a mark that
looks like the letter V
as she drags her body
which can weigh several
hundred pounds. We can
see which of the tracks
is incoming and which
is outgoing by studying
the way these Vs are
pointing. We measure
and record the distance
diagonally between rear
fipper claw marks along
the track. Each turtle can
produce an average of
120 eggs every two weeks
when instinct tells her to
Reading Turtle Tracks
BY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
Tracks continues on page 9
The Island Turtle Team is trained to document turtle
tracks, which helps them determine when a particular
loggerhead returns.
Barbar Bergwerf (left) and Barbara Gobien, of the Island Turtle Team, pause for a
picture with local children before sending Bristo and Brewster back home into the ocean.
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come up on the beach to nest.
In 2005, we had a nester we nicknamed Stumpy
because we could see from her tracks that she was missing
her left rear fipper, possibly from a shark encounter.
There was no V claw mark on the left side of Stumpys
tracks. She laid the frst of her fve nests near Breach Inlet.
We wondered why she broke 20 of her eggs, which were
scattered on the surface. Sea turtles are reptiles driven by
instinct and she probably thought she was digging a deep
hole for her eggs, but it was only about 10 inches deep
instead of an adequate 22-24 inches. But as we found her
nests every two weeks, we saw the pattern no left rear
fipper and more broken eggs.
She nested fve times that season with each nest further
north on the Isle of Palms with the last two at 43rd and
then 45
th
Avenues. Fortunately we were able to be with her
as she nested two of her fve times, and we saw that her left
rear fipper was indeed gone. We helped her by removing
the eggs that overfowed before she crushed them again by
accident while covering the hole with sand. After she left,
we dug a deeper hole and carefully relocated the entire
clutch of eggs. Most of her nests had a very good hatch
rate in the high 90 something percentile and two of her
hatchlings were even collected as they came out of their
nest and put on display at Riverbanks Zoo.
This season we have another notable turtle. She has
nested three times as of mid July. Her tracks show that
she crawls with a distinct tilt to the left. She is remarkable
not only because of her irregular tracks but also because
she lays larger than normal nests. On June 13, she laid
162 eggs at 5
th
Avenue. Then on June 26 she laid 165 eggs
at Station 17. Then on July 9, she returned to 5
th
Avenue
and laid 151 more eggs. We are looking for her to return
on July 22, not knowing whether she will favor Sullivans
Island or the Isle of Palms next time.
Tracks continues from page 8
Bergwerf continues on page 11
L
ocal Councilwoman Barb Bergwerf is keeping herself busy these
days. Apart from the hectic schedule that comes with serving
on City Council, Bergwerf is gearing up for the release of a new
childrens book, A Butterfy Called Hope.
This delightful tale marketed for kids ages four to eight follows a
young girl as she cares for a caterpillar found in her mothers garden.
As the caterpillar transforms into a chrysalis, and then a butterfy,
readers become educated on the fascinating metamorphosis of the
Monarch.
Bergwerf, an avid photographer and nature extraordinaire,
collaborated with best-selling lowcountry novelist Mary Alice Monroe
to produce A Butterfy Called Hope. Mary Alice did the writing. When
she decides to do a book,
she really gets into it. I
did all the photography,
Bergwerf explains. Its a
childrens book, but its
also extremely instruction
and inspiring. After the
tale ends, the book has
an additional fve pages
flled with educational
information about the
scientifc process of
metamorphosis, all geared
toward helping children
become more interested in
science, nature, and the
butterly.
Bergwerf and Monroe
create quite the duo;
they have already worked
together on Turtle
Summer: A Journal for my
Daughter and Carolinas
Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick
Island Caretaker
I O P C O U N C I L WO MA N L O O K S A F T E R
F R A G I L E C O A S TA L E C O S Y S T E M
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
A loggerhead turtle's tracks back to the ocean.
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF
IOP Councilwoman Barbara Bergwerf has spent the
last 10 years volunteering at the SC Aquarium Sea
Turtle Hospital.
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J
oin Fort Sumter National
Monument as we celebrate
National Lighthouse Day at
the Sullivans Island Lighthouse
on Wednesday, August 7. The
special public event takes place
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the
grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard
Historic District at 1815 IOn
Avenue on Sullivans Island.
The Historic District represents
the evolution of events important
in United States maritime
history from 1895 to 1962.
Commissioned 51 years ago
on June 15, 1962 as the last
major lighthouse to be built in
the United States, the Sullivans
Island Lighthouse replaced the
original Charleston harbor light
(also known as the Morris Island
Lighthouse) which was built in
1876. Its unique triangular shape,
interior elevator and aluminum
siding distinguish it from more
traditional lighthouses.
It was on August 7, 1789 that
Congress passed an Act for the
establishment and support of
lighthouses, beacons, buoys
and public piers. In honor of
the 200th anniversary of the
establishment of the frst federal
lighthouse, Congress designated
August 7, 1989 as National
Lighthouse Day. This recognition
has encouraged communities
and citizens groups to dedicate
themselves to the preservation of
these historic structures. As part
of the anniversary, lighthouses,
where feasible, were open to
the public. It is in the spirit of
public access that park staff and
volunteers invite the public to
explore the grounds of the US
Coast Guard Historic District,
said Superintendent Tim Stone.
The grounds, quarters cupola
and boathouse will be open to
the public from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Wednesday, August 7.
Because of serious health and
safety concerns the lighthouse
interior will not be open. In
addition to viewing exhibits in
the historic life-saving station
boathouse, visitors can pick up
a free commemorative poster
designed by Amelia Millar for
the 50th anniversary of the
lighthouse. Displays on water
safety and activities for children
are planned in conjunction with
the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and
Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue.
Representatives from the non-
proft Save the Light organization
will report on efforts to preserve
the Morris Island Lighthouse.
Refreshments will be served.
All activities are free and open
to the public. For more information,
call the park at 883-3123.
National Lighthouse Day
C E L E B R AT E AT S U L L I VA N S O P E N H O U S E
PROVIDED BY FORT SUMTER
T
ime to start saving your money so you can buy chances to win
the frst ever Turtle Team quilt. This beautiful quilt is handmade
by Barb Gobien from tee shirts collected from around the world
and from right here on the island! The Turtle Team will be picking
the winner at the third "Jammin' for Jammer on September 25 at the
Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. The cost per chance to win this
masterpiece will be $10.00 with all monies going to help the turtle
team. Mark your calendars and start saving!
Getting Ready for
Jammer 2013
Too, both of which combine the
world of reading with learning
about the coastal environment
and its creatures. Published by
Sylvan Dell in Mount Pleasant,
A Butterfy Called Hope will be
released in the early fall of this
year.
But even as the book
development wraps up and
gets ready for fnal publication,
Bergwerf still has her hands full.
One of the main reasons
Bergwerf decided to serve on
City Council was to make sure
representatives properly cared for
the fragile coastal environment
and its animals. And shes been
doing just that. Bergwerf has spent
the last ten years volunteering at
the SC Aquariums Sea Turtle
Hospital, serving on the Island
Turtle Team, the Department
of Natural Resources Sea Turtle
Stranding Team, as well as a
plethora of other organizations
all centered on protecting the
environment. especially sea
turtles. Turtles really are
fascinating creatures, she says.
Theyre so charismatic.
After moving to the lowcountry
from Chicago, Bergwerf knew
that she wanted to get involved
with the natural habitat. I was
disappointed that there wasnt a
zoo. The aquarium was just being
built at that point, so I knew
I wanted to get involved
and volunteer, she
explains. Since,
the turtle
lover has
helped
improve operations at the
Turtle Hospital by integrating
photography into the educational
and scientifc processes. Take a
tour of the Turtle Hospital, and
youll notice photographs of each
turtle above his or her tank. The
photos are all by Bergwerf. But
its more than just snapping a few
pictures of these cute creatures;
Bergwerf takes pictures of the
injured turtles as they come
into the hospital, which helps
veterinarians treat and hopefully
heal the turtles, as well as identify
causes of injury. Ive always had
a passion for taking pictures,
she says. And I love being able
to help the vets at the hospital.
Though she may be retired,
Bergwerf isnt slowing down
anytime soon. The third annual
Jammin for Jammer is coming up
on September 25, and Bergwerf
is ready to make this years
fundraiser another
great success with
the help of the
Island Turtle
Team.
Bergwerf continues from page 9
August 9 Is l and Eye Cal endar July 26
Friday, July 26
Tales from the Ground Up
Enjoy a puppet show with stories
about getting muddy and growing
vegetables. 1 p.m. Poe Library,
1921 IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.
Disneys The Little Mermaid Jr.
Each summer, 83 students spend
three weeks learning the magic
and discipline of performing in
a musical. At the end of camp,
students present their full-scale
musical. This July, SummerStage
Musical Theater Camp presents
The Little Mermaid Jr. 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20.50. Dock Street
Theater. 135 Church Street,
Charleston.
Saturday, July 27
Summer Joy Art Show at
Sandpiper Gallery
Enjoy a solo show of new work by
Susan Hecht. Opening Reception
from 6 8 p.m. at Sandpiper
Gallery on Sullivans Island. For
more info, call 883-0200 or visit
www.sandpipergallery.net.
Sensational Seining:
Seining Sullivan's
This area has been a seining
hotspot for generations. Help us
catch and discover a variety of
marine critters. We sometimes
catch needlefsh, lookdowns,
and puffer fsh at this location!
A registered and paid chaperone
is required for participants ages
15 and under. Pre-registration
required. Sponsored by CCPRC.
$9. 9 10 a.m. Ages 6 & up. To
register, call 795-4386 for meeting
location.
Loaves & Fishes at
First United Methodist
Each Saturday morning from 9
until 11:30 a.m. the First United
Methodist Church on the Isle of
Palms collects food for the needy
and is distributed to East Cooper
Community Outreach (ECCO).
Volunteers will be stationed in
front of the white church In
the Bend of the Road at Palm
Boulevard and 21st Avenue. For
more info, visit iopmethodist.com.
Play at Poe Library:
Create a Shovel
Have fun by creating your own
special design on a paper shovel.
10:30 a.m. Poe Library. 1921 IOn
Ave, Sullivans Island.
VFW Monthly Fish Fry
Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary
group 3137. $8 plate or $12 all you
can eat. 1004 Ocean Blvd, Isle of
Palms 6 8 p.m.
Storytree Theatre Presents: The
Awesome Tale of Puss-in-Boots
Enjoy a spectacular performance
of this beloved tale. Performing
at The Charleston Acting Studio.
915 Folly Rd (behind Walgreens).
Performances at 3:30 and 5:30,
and again on Sunday at 2 p.m.
$10/children, $12/adults.
Sandpiper Gallery Show:
Opening Reception
Sandpiper Gallery on Sullivans
Island will host a reception for
painter Susan Hecht to celebrate
the opening of her show, Summer
Joy. This show will feature her
much anticipated latest series of
coastal paintings. For more info,
see article on page 14. 2201 Middle
Street. 6 - 8 p.m. For more info,
call 883-0200
Sunday, July 28
Charleston Sprint Triathlon
Series Race #3
This 23rd annual swim-bike-run
event is the third of a fve-race
series. The race begins with a 600-
yard open freshwater swim in the
lake at James Island County Park,
continues with a 12-mile bike ride
through the scenic paved paths of
the park and nearby roads, and
fnishes with a fat 5K run.
Athletes may sign up to participate
in one or all of fve races
throughout the summer. Fees
start at $55 per race. Spectators
welcome! For more information or
to register, visit www.ccprc.com/
csts. Rages begins at 7 a.m.
Isle of Palms Sunrise Tour
Experience the island at dawn.
Paddle from the Isle of Palms to
Morgan Creek and watch the sun
come up. Meet at 5:30 a.m. $58/
adults, $38/children under 12. For
more info, call 884-7684.
Cape Romain Lighthouse Tour
Four times each year, the Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge
offers a tour to Lighthouse Island
where you can view two historic
lights. Ferry ride will take guests
out to the island. The 1827
lighthouse is the oldest of its kind
still standing in the United States.
$45/person. 9:30 2:30. For more
info, visit bullsislandferry.com.
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring Gas Light Acoustic. 5:30
8:30 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island.
Monday, July 29
Fall Sports Registration Begins
Interested in playing a fall sport
at the Isle of Palms Recreation
Department? Registration begins
today! Please call Ben at the
IOP Rec Department with any
questions: 886-8294.
The Choral Arts Experience
An informational meeting for
prospective singers will be held to
learn more about the Choral Arts
Experience. 6:45 p.m. For more
info, call 408-1106. Eastbridge
Presbyterian Church. 3058 N.
Highway 17. Mt. Pleasant.
tueSday, July 30
Community Night at Burtons
Benefting ECMOW
Burtons Grill in the Mount
Pleasant Towne Center has
selected East Cooper Meals on
Wheels as the frst nonproft
to beneft from its Community
Nights program. Every Tuesday in
July, the restaurant will donate
a portion of sales to East Cooper
Meals on Wheels to support meal
delivery. Enjoy dinner out and
support this great cause. 1875
Hwy 17 N, Mt. Pleasant.
Discussing the Future of Healthcare
Presented by Jason Alexander,
CEO of East Cooper Medical
Center. Meet the CEO of
your hospital while having a
discussion about healthcare and
what it means for your family.
Refreshments served. 6 p.m.
f East Cooper Medical Center
at 2000 Hospital Drive, Mt.
Pleasant, SC 29464. For more
information call 884-7031 or visit
eastcoopermedctr.com and click
Find an Event.
WedneSday, July 31
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday at
your favorite local caf. $5 / $13
with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213
Middle Street.
thurSday, auguSt 1
Lowcountry Quality Deer
Management 3
rd
Annual Banquet
Attendees will meet to raise funds
and improve the quality of deer
hunting at the annual banquet.
6 p.m. $50, free children under
12. For more info, call 330-6517.
Omar Shrine Temple. 176 Patriots
Point Road, Mt. Pleasant.
Saturday, auguSt 3
Loaves & Fishes at
First United Methodist
Each Saturday morning from 9
until 11:30 a.m. the First United
Methodist Church on the Isle of
Palms collects food for the needy
and is distributed to East Cooper
Community Outreach (ECCO).
Volunteers will be stationed in
front of the white church In
the Bend of the Road at Palm
Boulevard and 21st Avenue. For
more info, visit iopmethodist.com.
Sunday, auguSt 4
Couch to 5K by
MooreOnRunning
Coach Noah is a former couch
potato who went from the couch
to running Ultra Marathons. He
has designed his own format of
this classic training program
to help participants get moving
and stay moving. 7 a.m. Races
continue through September.
$50 entry fee. For more info, visit
mooreonrunning.com. Old Village,
Mt. Pleasant.
PrimeTime Informational Meeting
PrimeTime Fitness will be hosting
an informational "Trip Talk" to
discuss an upcoming weeklong
ftness excursion to Italy! Trip
dates are October 26 - November
2. Drop in PrimeTime for wine and
cheese to discuss the details and
answer questions. 4 p.m. RSVP
at 883-0101 or to meredith@
primetimeft.net.
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring Gas Light Acoustic. 5:30
8:30 p.m. 2213 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island.
Bulls Island Beach Drop
This 50-minute naturalist led
boating tour travels through Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Salt marsh estuary. Explore the
beach at your own pace and visit
the shore bird rookery. North
Beach is full of sand dollars,
whelks, and more. Garris Landing,
Awendaw. To register and for more
info, call 884-7684 or visit www.
bullsislandferry.com. $40/adults,
$20/12 and under. 10a.m. 3p.m.
Monday, auguSt 5.
Girl Power! Presented by
Creative Spark
With mentors from the
lowcountrys top teen leaders,
including Miss Teen USA
contestants, campers will be
guided in fnding their individual
strengths that will help them to
not only feel more confdent, but
also give them power to make a
difference in their community
and beyond. Ages 714. $225.
Continues through August 9.
1 4 p.m. For more information,
visit www.creativespark.org.
tueSday, auguSt 6
Little Acorns: Story Time under
the Trees
Nurture your child's connection
to nature with a story and craft
project under the trees. Help
Little Mole fgure out who left a
mess behind, and learn about
animal signs. On-site chaperone
is required. Pre-registration is
required. 1011a.m. Ages 3 & up.
Palmetto Islands County Park.
Free.
WedneSday, auguSt 7
Recycle
Stewards of Children Training
This is the frst training of
Darkness to Lights new Stewards
of Children training anywhere
in the area. The training event
is free and lunch will be served.
Sponsored by the Isle of Palms
Exchange Club. Register by calling
513-1618 Space is limited. 11:30
a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, July 31.
Friday, auguSt 9
Kids Night Out
Kids grab your friends and enjoy
a night out at the Rec. Activities
can include Jump Castles,
Movies, Music, Games, Pizza and
Snacks. Magnolia Room. Register
by Wednesday, August 7. $10/
resident, $15/non resident.
6 8:30 p.m. IOP Recreation
Department. 24 28
th
Avenue.
2213 MIDDLE ST
(843) 883-9131
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ART & STYLE
S
andpiper Gallery on Sullivans Island
will host a reception for painter Susan
Hecht on Saturday July 27, 2013
from 6 8 p.m. to celebrate the opening
of her show, Summer Joy. This show will
feature her much anticipated latest series of
coastal paintings.
Hallmarks of Hechts work are a warm
and inviting palette, energetic brush strokes
and timeless compositions that capture
moments of leisure, pleasure and joy.
Susans paintings remind us of those feeting
happy moments that we experience along
the coast; watching kids totally engrossed
in the process of building the greatest sand
castle ever, getting lost deep in thought
with the rush and roar of the waves in the
background, or smelling the salt air as your
cruise across a tidal causeway.
Susans love for experimentation and
discovery in her paintings keeps her
challenged to explore endless possibilities.
As part of this show, she has included
several pieces created using the encaustic
process. In this medium, wax is mixed with
oil paint, applied to the canvas and then
heated to melt and manipulate the pigment
on the canvas. The result is a textured,
loose and very expressive work.
Sandpiper Hosts Summer Show
BY JULIE COOKE SWEAT
Art Show continues on page 15
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15 July 26, 2013
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
S I G N AT U R E P H O T O G R A P H Y R A I S E S MO N E Y F O R MU S C C H I L D R E N S H O S P I TA L
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
W
hen I was younger, I hated having my picture taken. I would
squirm and cry and cause such a scene that my life from
age four until eight is largely undocumented, except for the
occasional sneak attack photo that was quickly snapped without
my knowledge.
Its no question that parents love having their child photographed
regardless of whether or not the child obliges, and the rise of digital
photography has made snapping pictures easier than ever. But one
downtown photographer is taking the art to the next level.
Eddie Toporek, photographer and owner of Signature Photography,
is using his skill to raise money for MUSCs Children Hospital Fund.
Known as the Inspired Program, Toporek creates a photo book
each year, full of photos of children ages 1 to 15 who, alongside their
families, support the hospital through donations.
The program began back in 2010. I knew I wanted to do something
to give back to the community, Toporek says. I couldnt think of
a better organization than the Medical University. After becoming
familiar with a similar photo book fundraiser spearheaded by a
photographer in Australia, Toporek initiated the program in his own
company as a way to give back to the lowcountry.
Flip through the pages of the Inspired book and you will be
captivated by the smiles of the Charlestonian children. But the smiles
carry a bigger message. Our motto is kids helping kids. We want
parents to teach kids about giving, through this program. They are a
part of the charity, and we want them to know that they are helping
kids in the community just like them, Toporek says.
Though the program is only in its fourth year, its growing at a
steady rate and parents continue to bring their children in to be a
part of this encouraging story. Since initiation, over 200 children
have participated in the Inspired program, and thousands of dollars
have been donated to the MUSC Childrens Hospital. The parents
love it, and the kids love it. We love it. We have no plans to stop, the
photographer adds.
A $65 donation ensures a childs inclusion in the photo book
fundraiser. For two kids, the price is only $95. There is no selection
process for the book; all children photographed make it into the book.
Participating in the Inspired program is a great way for parents and
children alike to give back, Toporek says. It lets them be a part of
something.
For more information on the Inspired Program, call Signature
Photography at 300-3333 or visit www.signaturephotography.biz. The
studio is located at 320 East Bay Street, downtown. Photographs for
the 2013 Inspired book continue through September.
This show will include some of
Hechts favorite topics to paint;
the colorful landscapes of the
Carolinas and paintings that
highlight the spirit of everyday
people. She has also included
whimsical paintings of dogs
experiencing the joy of summer,
which are impossible to look at
without smiling. Hechts ability to
capture the sheer enjoyment of a
wide range of seaside experiences
gives her work universal appeal.
Hecht graduated from U.S.C.
with a bachelor of arts and still
enrolls in as many art workshops
as possible. She says, Painting
and life are a similar process.
Ive learned to keep it simple,
be mindful, focus on whats
important and all else will fall
into place. Mostly, be playful and
have fun with it! My goal is to
create something beautiful that
others can enjoy. If my paintings
bring happiness to them, then I
have accomplished my goal.
Sandpiper Gallery is located
at 2201 C Middle St. Sullivans
Island. For more info, call 883-
0200. You can see a preview of the
work by Susan Hecht featured in
this show by logging onto www.
sandpipergallery.net.
Art Show continues from page 14
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Lowcountry Bites
Island Eats
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
The CO-OP:
Sullivans Islands own Gourmet
Grocery and Deli. Enjoy made-
to-order sandwiches and salads
that are perfect for everything
from quick lunches to a long
day on the beach! Patio dining
available.
$
882-8088
www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood,
tapas on Tuesdays, and a
brunch on Sunday mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
as well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Long Island Cafe:
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood plus
so much more at this island
favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:
Come and enjoy made-to-order
pizzas made from the fnest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local raw
bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:
Isle of Palms home to live
music, this fun beach club
features unbeatable prices
on sandwiches, burgers, and
seafood.
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Strawberry Peach
Sangria Popsicle
BY KELSEY COLT
S
o I forced you all in
the oven last issue,
but this time I am
pushing you towards the
freezer. The recipe for this
week's column comes as a
request from a Sullivans
Island resident, Lainey,
who is asking for a frozen
treat. Well I have one
that won't only please
Lainey, but it will be sure
to please everyone. What
could be more refreshing
on a summer afternoon
than a popsicle? A happy
hour treat that is what. A
strawberry peach sangria
popsicle.
Dont immediately
throw out this recipe idea
because you dont have a popsicle mold. You can fnd them starting
at $3.99 at Target. Simply put all your ingredients in a blender then
let them freeze. These could be the perfect beach snack or porch
sittin snack. Seriously happy hour just got coolerliterally.
Thanks Lainey for writing in with a suggestion. If you want to see
your suggestion here send me a request at lowcountrybites@gmail.com
Strawberry Peach Sangria PoPS from My Fare Foodie
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries, diced
1 cup peaches, diced (skins and pits removed)
cup white grape juice
cup white wine Sauvignon Blanc or a Ros
Pinch of cinnamon
Directions
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Add a hint of superfne sugar as needed. Pour into popsicle molds
and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. If the popsicles are diffcult to
remove, run the tray under warm water and wiggle until the popsicles
slide out easily. Enjoy!
Makes 4 large popsicles
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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON!
H
ave you been to Greenville lately? If
you still think of it as Charlestons
little sister, youd be surprised
to see how shes grown up. Shes popular,
beautiful and full of surprises. Downtown
is revitalized and pulsing with things to do:
local shops, art galleries, museums, upscale
hotels and a variety of restaurants that boast
contemporary cuisine with a hearty dollop of
Southern hospitality. The best time to visit
may be coming up at the end of September
when the city presents the seventh annual
food festival Euphoria.
Since the 1970s, Greenville has worked
tirelessly to revitalize its downtown. An
innovative public/corporate partnership
transformed blocks of vacant storefronts into
a cultural and shopping destination. When my
husband and I exited the Hyatt Regency
Hotel onto Main Street we were immediately
swept up in a lively crowd. The entire street
was closed to cars. A band was setting up
on a concert stage. People were arriving with
chairs, strollers and wheelchairs. Jump
castles entertained the children while parents
enjoyed outdoor dining nearby. Walking
towards the food festival, we encountered
an outdoor artists market where we bought
petite handmade mugs from Michelle Wright
at her Frolicking Frog Pottery. A block later
was the farmers market where a table of
multi-colored peppers were worthy of Monet.
And we hadnt even arrived at our destination
yet!
Greenville stages Euphoria in its
transformed venues near the Reedy River
and at area restaurants and hotels. The
anchor is The Peace Center for the Performing
Arts which rose like a phoenix from a
languishing industrial area. The Wyche
in Greenville
BY CAROL ANTMAN
Roadtrips continues on page 18
The Liberty Bridge in Greenville.
If You Go:
Greenville information:
www.TheUpcountry.com
Euphoria: www.euphoriagreenville.com
Pavillion, reinvented from an
old warehouse, carves a stylish
facade along the scenic river.
At Fridays Taste of the South
over 20 chefs and dozens of
vendors whipped up food from
the imaginative to the familiar.
Our favorite morsel was from the
Nosedive Restaurant: a pork taco
with cilantro and kimchee. As we
mingled with the crowd we struck
up a conversation with a young
couple about living in Greenville.
They told us theyd moved from
Charleston with regret. How
could we leave Charleston?
But this is why: for young
professionals its incredibly cheap
to live here. I can walk to work.
There are festivals like this twice
a month and its only three hours
to Charleston. Greenville native
and Euphoria founding board
member Edwin McCain was last
years headliner. While we sat
on the pavilion steps listening to
this great American romantic,
colorful lights illuminated a
backdrop of offce buildings and
apartments. Sitting next to me on
the pavilion steps was a woman
who said shed booked a fight to
Greenville a year ago after reading
about Euphoria in a travel
magazine. She had planned well.
Among the weekends culinary
highlights was a lively cooking
competition where we watched
Charleston chef Craig Diehl
compete while a commentator
narrated like it was a sporting
event. Saturday nights Guest
Chef Dinner at the Lazy Goat
featured creations by George
Mendes and Victoria Moore after
which we truly felt euphoric. New
this year is a full pig roast, French
Bistro and music from Traffc
Jam. Like little sisters everywhere,
Greenville is borrowing some of
Charlestons ideas. But its event
is less crowded and less expensive
than the larger BB&T Charleston
Wine + Food festival.
You have to strategize for the
non-stop eating or else you feel
like youve gone into a restaurant
and ordered everything on the
menu. Wine tastings, cook-
offs, jazz brunch, VIP events,
after parties, restaurant dinners
and demonstrations can be a
little overwhelming. A quick
remedy is a short walk further
up Main Street across the river
to Greenvilles most impressive
accomplishment: Falls Park on
the Reedy. Walking paths go over
Liberty Bridge, a one of a kind
pedestrian bridge suspended over
waterfalls. The Swamp Rabbit
Trail continues on for more
than 17 miles past the beautiful
Governors School for the Arts.
Pedestrians and bicyclists enjoy
the trails easy access to and
from downtowns schools and
businesses. Many other hiking
and biking trails and waterfalls
are nearby.
We closed out the weekend at
the Sunday morning Jazz Brunch
where a rockin New Orleans
style band was the soundtrack
for a staggering array of food
vendors. Mardi Gras beads and
paraphernalia abounded. Vats of
gumbo, crab cakes, mountains
of pastries, variations of Bloody
MarysIntrepidly, we continued
our research with journalistic
dedication. But as the unexpected
sound of a didgeridoo joined
the band for a unique rendition
of Summertime we fnally said
uncle.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a
feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.
Each month the column presents
adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours
drive of Charleston. Carol
Antmans passion for outdoor and
artistic experiences has led her
to exotic and nearby destinations
far and wide. For suggestions,
comments and to view more
images and recipes please see
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
Roadtrips continues from page 17
The Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenvile, SC.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fitness Field Trip to Sicily
P R I ME T I ME F I T N E S S G O E S H I K I N G A N D B I K I N G A B R O A D
BY MEREDITH NELSON
J
oin us on an exciting week-long excursion
as we explore Eastern Sicily, a region
featuring some of the most fascinating
natural, archaeological, and historical sites.
We will explore Mount Etna, Europe's most
active volcano, as well as appreciate
the historical sites of Taormina and Siracusa
and the lesser-known towns of Noto and
Palazzolo Acreida. We will conclude the tour
with a cooking class at our country hotel and
pedal around the tip of Sicily, enjoying its fshing
villages and bird reserves before ending
our tour in the lively town of Siracusa.
With bikes ready and waiting, guides
to lead the way and mark the route,
and hiking trails with fascinating
scenery, you wont even realize
you are getting a workout.
This trip has the potential to
be life-changing! Come join
us as we make exercise a
thing of the past, and replace
it with exciting activities youll
reap benefts from long after the
trip is over. Our guided hiking and
cycling will be complemented by our
optional daily workouts, designed not to
fatigue you but to energize and recharge you
for the days activities.
Tour Highlights: Guided Tour of Siracusa,
Noto, Wine Tasting,Taormina, Vulcanologic
Guide for Mount Etna, Cooking Class, and
optional ftness workouts with a personal trainer
Tour Includes: 8 days / 7 nights, all breakfasts,
6 dinners, one lunch, all shuttles mentioned
in itinerary, shuttle to and from the airport
in Catania, one wine tasting, group ftness
training, ExperiencePlus! tour leaders
Price: $4595 per person, double occupancy
(land only). Single supplement: $500.
Trip dates: October 26 - November 2, 2013
Although the planned activities are designed to
accommodate most abilities, an average ftness
level is recommended. We encourage you to have
some cycling skills, and an ability to exercise
moderately for long periods of time. However, our
guides will always be available to accommodate
those who do not wish to complete the daily
routes.
Interested? Come to the informational Trip Talk
on August 4 at 4 p.m. Come join us for Italian
wine and cheese while getting all your questions
answered! Located at PrimeTime Fitness. Please
RSVP at 883-0101, or Meredith@primetimeft.net.
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A
lmost 80% of what a
child learns in school
is presented visually. It
stands to reason then, that good
vision is essential to learning. Yet
studies show only 31% of children
between the ages of 6 and 16 have
an annual eye exam, according
to Dr. Brad Bodkin, Therapeutic
Optometrist. And 70% of children
under 6 years, the age at which
most vision problems can be
treated before permanent damage
occurs, have never had an eye
exam. Some 20 million children
will go back to school this year
with a vision problem that may
interfere with their ability to learn
and contribute to disciplinary
problems, Dr. Bodkin said.
But what about Vision
Screenings performed by a school
nurse or a pediatrician? Wont
they detect vision problems? Only
partially, According to a study
by the National Institutes of
Health, vision-screening methods
detected only 40 - 65% of children
with vision problems, said Dr.
Bodkin.
Every child should have an
annual comprehensive eye health
examination. Dr. Bodkin said.
Even if a child has passed a vision
screening, a comprehensive exam
can reveal problems that would
go undetected in a screening. And
if a vision problem is detected,
your family eye doctor can begin
treatment immediately.
Dr. Bodkin owns and practices
at The Vision Center at Seaside
Farms located at 1956 Long
Grove Drive in Mount Pleasant.
Dr. Bodkin is a Fellow in the
American Academy of Optometry
and a member of the American
Optometric Association.
Dont Fail Your Child
Before School Starts
I MP O R TA N C E O F S C H E D U L I N G A N E Y E E X A M
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
C
rabpot Players wrapped
up their 2013 Summer
Camp last week with a
special performance at Trident
Academy. The show featured
monologues, scenes, and
songs highlighting what the
up and coming actors learned
at camp.
For more information visit
crabpotplayers.com.
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s Americans, were used to thinking that we will inevitably
do better than our parents generation. But, for now at least,
this type of progress may be facing some roadblocks; and this
inability to gain ground, fnancially, can have real implications for
todays younger people and their approach to investing.
Before we get to the investment component, though, lets quickly
review the nature of the problem. In a nutshell, younger Americans
(those in their twenties and thirties) have accrued signifcantly less
wealth than their parents did at the same age, according to a recent
study by the Urban Institute. Heres why:
Bursting of housing bubble. Many younger people who
bought houses shortly before the housing bubble began
defating in 2006 now fnd themselves to be underwater on
their mortgages; that is, they owe more than their houses are
worth. Consequently, they have less opportunity to build home
equity, which has been an important means of building wealth
for past generations.
Student-loandebt. The median balance among all households
with student loan debt is now more than $13,000, according to
the Pew Research Center, and debt levels are much higher for
recent graduates. It can take years to pay off these debts, and
the money being used for debt payments is money that cant go
toward building wealth for long-term goals.
Wage stagnation. For several years, the job market has been
pretty bad for younger workers. And even those with jobs arent
making much headway, because wages, adjusted for infation,
have largely stagnated for over a decade. Less income clearly
equates to less opportunities for investing and creating wealth.
Still, even given these somewhat grim realities, younger people can
help themselves build resources for the future and make progress
toward their long-term goals. If youre in this group, what can you do?
For starters, pay yourself frst. Set up an automatic payment each
month from your checking or savings account into an investment
vehicle, such as an IRA. At frst, you may only be able to afford small
sums but, over time, you may be pleasantly surprised at the
amount youve saved.
Next, every time your salary goes up, try to increase the amount
you put into your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement
plan. Because you typically contribute pretax dollars to your 401(k)
or other plan, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income.
Plus, your money can grow on a tax-deferred basis.
Heres another suggestion: Dont be over-cautious with your
investments. Many younger investors, apparently nervous due to
market volatility of recent years, have become quite conservative,
putting relatively large amounts of their portfolio into vehicles that
offer signifcant protection of principal but little in the way of growth
potential. Of course, the fnancial markets will always fuctuate, and
downturns will occur but when youre young, and you have many
decades in which to invest, you have time to overcome short-term
declines. To achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable
retirement, you will unquestionably need some growth elements in
your portfolio, with the exact amount based on your risk tolerance
and specifc objectives.
These arent the easiest times for young people. Nonetheless, with
diligence, perseverance and a measure of sacrifce, you can gain some
control over your fnancial fortunes so look for your opportunities.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
How Can Younger Investors
Cope with Tough Times?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
COMPUTER CORNER
Get A Good Deal
BY BOB HOOPER, AKA RENT A BOB
C
ollege is on the way, as
is high school for many,
and it seems a laptop is a
pre-requisite for both nowadays.
With so many options I wanted to
share a few and see if we can get
you a good deal!
Apple products are not a
good deal upfront but generally
can be good over the long haul.
With minimum prices for new
computers, starting around
$1,000 and going up quickly
towards $3,000, they are hard
to justify, especially for incoming
high school students. Apple does
offer some "re-conditioned" and
earlier models on their website,
and if youre careful you can get a
good deal on Ebay or similar sites.
With Ebay, you need to be very
careful reading what is offered;
people have bought the box that
Apple product came in for a hefty
price! I would suggest holding off
on the Apple products for high
school and maybe the frst year
of college, unless required by the
school.
Windows based laptops start in
the $350 range and a good one can
be purchased for around $500.
For the near future, please stay
away from Windows 8 and seek
out a Windows 7 laptop. They can
be purchased online and both
Dell and HP have them available.
A new "update" for Windows 8
is coming out shortly and may
help, but for now it's just not
worth it. Other online sellers offer
Windows 7 and occasionally you
can fnd one locally (I found two
last week). A good laptop is one
with a minimum of i5 processor
with 4-6 GB of RAM memory and
at least a 500 GB hard drive. That
is in the $550
range. A stripped
down version
with a dual-core
processor and
4GB of RAM will
do and should
be around the
$350-400 range.
Remember that
Offce products
do not come
standard, so that
can add to the
price, but if you
already own Offce
2003 or better
you can install
it on your new
computer. There
are lots of used/
refurbished/Ebay
Windows computers available
online and that is a way to go.
Make sure to check what is
available and the pricing; with
new laptops being fairly low,
I'm not sure it's worth buying
someone else's headache.
Finally, tablets and Chrome
laptops are alternatives but do not
offer as much options needed by
students. After using and setting
up all kinds of tablet I still have to
say the iPad is the King. There is
just so much they can do with all
the apps available. Some of the
Android products are defnitely
making headway on the king,
though, and the pricing is better.
In the near future Apple may be
wondering what happened, but
for now they are still the "go to"
tablet. Pricing starts at $499 or
realistically $550 with tax and for
the top of the line over $1,000
still a bit pricey! Nexus tablets
are in the $250-500 range and
are a good alternative, and for
now I would steer away from the
Windows based tablet unless
in certain high-end business
applications. Chrome laptops
are cheaper but all work is done
with an internet connection. The
applications such as Google Docs
are "cloud" based and data is
either stored the same way or on
the laptop. You cannot work on
documents without an internet
connection.
Look forward to some good
questions and helping you out. If
you need immediate assistance
you can always call Rent A Bob at
822-7794 or email at rentabob@
live.com.
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A
s a practicing veterinarian
for more than 30 years,
one of the most heart-
wrenching and important
responsibilities we have is to
advise pet owners when it is
time to say goodbye to a beloved
family member. This month, we
lost our Dachshund Vinny, and I
was reminded just how deep and
profound this relationship is. He
was a family member for 13 years,
and the sense of loss was and
still is at times, overwhelming. I
am also reminded how important
it is for every pet parent to truly
understand the medical issues,
and be comfortable with this
ultimate decision.
A rare neuromuscular disease
known as Myasthenia Gravis
struck Vinny. Within a two- and-
a-half week period he went from a
confdent, happy, and handsome
dog who loved to kiss the girls, to
the equivalent of a person with
Lou Gehrigs disease. He lost all
control of skeletal muscle, and
smooth muscle including his
esophagus. He could no longer
swallow and had to be fed sitting
up. He could no longer walk, so
his needs were going to require
24/7 care.
Ironically, one of the motivations
in opening Charleston Veterinary
Referral Center was to create a
hospital that had the elements
of excellence, with a Cleveland
Clinic or Mayo Clinic dedication
to competence and client service.
The vision was truly to have a
hospital that would treat your
pets as if they are our pets. That
means the same focus, love,
expertise, sense of integrity, and
sense of compassion that all
of us want. I am pleased to say
that although we did not have a
happy ending, my wife and I were
at peace with our decision and in
the end, I was grateful and proud
of the care we received from a
skillful, dedicated, and loving
staff.
There are lessons that I want
to pass on to you from our own
experience. Most of all, knowledge,
understanding, and compassion
are powerful in moments like
these. You should have all of your
questions answered. If a diagnosis
is elusive, or if the doctor is
indifferent, or if euthanasia is
the frst option you are presented
with, please question this. Please
seek the most qualifed doctors
you can fnd.
Vinny had an aggressive and
rare disease. As the client, I was
presented with a rapid diagnosis,
and because the outcome could
have been different, we gave him
time to respond to medication or
not. Unfortunately, the outcome
became clear, but we gave him the
time needed to come to a decision
without any second-guessing.
I urge all pet owners to protect
themselves with pet health
insurance. I am not talking about
routine care, but a serious problem
that needs intensive care, 24 hour
monitoring, possible surgery, can
understandably become a very
expensive proposition. You can
take fnances out of the decision-
making process in most cases if
you are protected. Try to not have
fnances dictate such a profound
decision by protecting yourselves
appropriately. This will allow
for the best treatment while you
explore your options and sort
through things toward the best
decision for you, your pet and
your family.
Finally, I want to share with
you a portion of an entry from
my journal the day Vinny passed.
We share a common bond as pet
owners, and I want to dedicate
these words to Vinny.
I think love transcends
species. Love does not discern.
Love does not have eyes. Love
doesnt care if youre human.
Love is an energy and it is the
purest of energy. It flls you up
and it can drain you dry. It can
give you wings, or it can pierce
your gut. It is a creator of depth. It
plows through the superfcial and
gets to whats real. When love is
pure there is no second-guessing.
When love is pure, it is powerful.
Who is to judge love? No human
being can judge it when youve
been touched. It is a force that
transcends judgment, and in the
end, is the purest and deepest
expression of good. Our Vinny
is no longer here. What is left
behind are a million memories,
visions, thoughts, photos, feelings
and yes, tears. Grateful to have
known you Vin. Our Vinny Boom
Bots, Vinny the nose Vinny the
hunter, and Vinny the lover. You
will last forever in our hearts, and
you have reminded all of us that
nothing is more precious than
love.
I wish all of you and your pets
good health and happiness. If you
are ever in need of advice please
feel free to email me at agreen@
CharlestonVRC.com
Charleston Veterinary Referral
Center is a specialty referral and
24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency
and critical care veterinary
hospital. Dr. Green is the Chief of
Staff. For more info, visit www.
CharlestonVRC.com.
Pet Loss: When Its Time to Say Goodbye
BY ALAN GREEN
PETS
Dr Green with his Dachund, Vinny.