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L
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means that homeowners will often pay
higher insurance rates. Its one of the
few downsides to living in the lowcountry. But
changes coming to the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) could soon have islanders in
older homes panicking.
Since its establishment in 1968, the NFIP
has incurred over $20 billion dollars of dept
by allowing property owners to purchase food
insurance at rates below market risk evaluation.
In an attempt to mitigate the massive debt and
place the program on more fnancially stable
ground, US Congress passed the Biggert-Waters
Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act
(BW-12) in July 2012, with sweeping bipartisan
support. The act will require the NFIP to refect
true food risks by raising rates.
And though mitigating debt is never a bad
thing, BW-12 could disastrously affect what
homeowners in places like the Charleston
lowcountry pay for food insurance.
Property owners accustomed to government
subsidies on food insurance will be hit hard.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATES
on the Rise
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Half Rubber,
Whole Lot
of Fun
A N N U A L T O U R N A ME N T
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acationers, visitors, and
transplants to the Charleston
area have probably never heard
of it, but for those who grew up in the
lowcountry, Half Rubber is as southern
as the Holy City itself.
For 15 years, the Isle of Palms
Recreation Center has hosted the
annual Half Rubber tournament, where
athletes and amateurs from across the
board gather for fun, fellowship, and a
little bit of smack-talking.
The game is a lot like baseball. There
are two pieces of equipment: a bat
(essentially a wooden pole about the
diameter of a broom) and one-half of a
red rubber ball (aka, half rubber). Four
men make up a team a pitcher, catcher,
and two felders. There are three outs
per inning and, like baseball, whoever
scores the most runs by the end of the
game, wins. But throwing, catching,
and hitting a half rubber is a lot more
diffcult than a regular, spherical ball
so the true Half Rubber greats are those
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ave you waited until last minute to make sure your
child is ready for the frst day back at school? Dont
worry. The Island Eye News has a list of everything
your student needs to make sure this school year is the best
one yet.
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CIVIC
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
I
received a lot of very positive feedback from my frst column, so
I am back again for another update of happenings on Sullivans
Island.
Recent Events and Accomplishments:
The contract for the fnal phase of the construction of Sullivans
Island Elementary School was approved and work has begun at the
school site! Grand opening is scheduled for August 2014.
Matching grant money has
been awarded from SCDHEC
to construct boardwalks over
wet areas at Stations 18 , 21,
and 22 beach access paths.
Construction is planned for
September.
Using Urban Greenbelt
Grant funding, boardwalks
will be constructed over
low-lying areas in the newly
constructed nature trail at
Station 16.
Council approved the plan
for the removal of invasive
plant species in the accreted
lands. Contractor training
should begin in October/
November.
Staff has engaged SCDOT
and Charleston County to
clean out storm water ditches
and pipes at food prone areas. Work has already begun.
A great retirement party was held for long time freman, Skipper
Weston. We are happy for him, but sad for the Town that he is
leaving full time employment. He will be available as a part time
employee so you will still see him serving our community.
Council is Currently:
Seeking resident feedback on the new Town Hall/Police Station
project. A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September
10 at 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Consultant will share
the space needs program, the buildings relationship to the park/
fre station and discuss the building images relating to our unique
community. This is the frst step in the design process so input
from residents is critically important; please plan on attending this
meeting.
Evaluating the specifc Town owned properties to sell to help
fnance the New Town Hall building and improvements to the water/
sewer operation.
Examining the creation of another nature trail from Station 16
beach access going east towards the Sand Dunes Club. Funding will
come from the Urban Greenbelt Grant .
On a very sad note one of our Town employees, Paul Fouchecourt,
passed away in July after a battle with cancer. He worked in our
water and sewer department and his trademark was his long white
ponytail. We will certainly miss him and his outstanding work ethic.
If you havent already done so, please sign up with Andy Benke
for his email blasts and the Police Chief to get on his Nixle alert
distribution list. Andys email address is abenke@sullivansisland-
sc.com and go to nixle.com to get on the Chiefs alert list.
Mayor Mike Perkis.
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City Council Meeting
7p.m.
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Tuesday, September 3
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30p.m.
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Thursday, September 5
Personnel Committee
9a.m.
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Tree Commission
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Wednesday, August 28
Coffee with the Chief!
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Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Tuesday, August 20
Municipal Court*
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2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, September 4
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O
n Saturday, August 10, a few friends
found themselves in an uncomfortable
situation.
Sandbars are known for their trickiness, often
creating disasters for swimmers, boaters, and
beach-goers, and last Saturday was no different.
A sandbar off of Station 28 Street on Sullivans
Island caused a sailboat to capsize and sink.
Four friends, whose names have not yet been
released, were out sailing when their 22-foot
sailboat hit a sandbar offshore. The boat started
to fll with water, and eventually sank. None of
the boaters were harmed, apart from a few minor
cuts and scratches, Sullivans Island frefghter
Andrew Levay said.
Sullivans Island Fire Department responded
to the incident, and later
notifed the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) of
the capsized boat.
When asked the best way
to prevent such accidents
from happening, Levay
responded, Youve got to
know your waters.
Sullivans Island Fire Department responds to a capsized boat off of Station 28
Street last Saturday.
Boat Capsizes Off of Breach Inlet
S U L L I VA N S F I R E D E PA R T ME N T R E S P O N D S T O S A N D B A R MI S H A P
STAFF REPORT
Monday, September 2
CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED on Isle of
Palms and Sullivan's. No trash or
debris collection will occur.
PHOTOS BY JIMMY CARROLL
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4 August 23, 2013
Dear Editor,
I have lived on Ion Avenue for 35 years. I have always had a cat.
Last weekend after looking for three days for my missing cat Duke
(who has lived on Ion for 14 years as an indoor and outdoor cat) was
found in pieces across the street in a vacant lot. After putting all the
clues together, I have concluded he was taken from under our house
at night by a coyote, then killed and eaten in the tall grass across the
street. I want to get the story out so that people are aware they are
here and hungry. I would like to highly recommend that everyone
bring their animals in at night and secure their trash so that the
coyotes wont have a food supply and will move on to other territories.
I will have to live with my ignorance, but hopefully no one else will.
Thank you for helping educate the island.
Gigi Runyon
Sullivans Island
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Dear Editor,
After reading former councilman Duffys comments about
councilman Buckhannons voting record in the last Island Eye issue,
I took it upon myself to check the facts and see if I could ultimately
fgure out who was telling the truth. Mr. Duffy questioned whether
councilman Buckhannon voted to support the installation of parking
nodes along Ocean Boulevard. Here's what I got from the minutes of
the meeting (which anyone can fnd online).
The June 6 meeting that Mr. Duffy references was a special Ways &
Means meeting. Item 2 on the agenda was a Review of FY12 Operating
and Capital Budgets. Mayor Cronin made a motion to move the draft
budget to the June 28 City Council meeting for consideration, and
yes, it did pass unanimously. Thats it. As far as I can tell, the entire
council voted to move the agenda item to another date/time/meeting.
If Mr. Duffy interpreted this to mean that Councilman Buckhannon
was in favor of the parking nodes, then he needs to read the minutes
from the June 28 meeting.
In fact, Mr. Duffy conveniently fails to mention that the June 28
full City Council meeting is where Councilman Buckhannon voted
AGAINST Agenda Item10a and 10b. They are spelled out below.
10a, Ordinance 2011-08 to Provide Exceptions for Designated
Public Parking on Beach Access
10b, Ordinance 2011-09 to Provide for Designated Public Parking
on Beach Access
These are the two ordinances that would have allowed the
construction of eight parking nodes along Ocean Boulevard. In that
same meeting, Buckhannon was the only member to vote against the
budget that funded the construction of these parking nodes. Saying
otherwise is unfair and untrue. This was an obvious attempt to smear
Buckhannon's name
going into election
season and I thought
it would be fair to our
island community to
point out that all of
these facts are available
online. I urge all of you
to do your homework
and decide for yourself.
Based on what I've
found, I will to continue
to support Councilman
Buckhannon and
not those who use
dirty politics to divide
our friendly island
community.
Matt Allen
Isle of Palms
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group of kiddos from
The Sunshine House
at Park West visited
the Sullivans Island Fire
Department last week for
Talk and Tour. The kids
toured the department and
got a frst hand look at life as
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Insurance continues from cover
Those living in homes constructed
before the release of food maps, and
homeowners that have had properties
grandfathered if they previously met
food guidelines, will be phased out over
the next fve years. Rates will increase
20 percent each year until actuarial
rates are reached. Premiums could
reach upwards of $10,000 and more for
homes in high food zone areas.
In some cities across the Eastern
Seaboard, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) is
redrawing food maps to more accurately
convey the true risk of fooding, placing
thousands of homeowners in higher risk
food zones. If food maps are redrawn
across Charleston, many homeowners
will fnd their properties do not meet
minimum food elevation requirements.
On the Isle of Palms, about 30 percent
of properties already do not meet
minimum food elevation standards,
according to City Councilman Jimmy
Carroll. If FEMA introduces new maps,
that number could skyrocket. My fear is
that they are going to redraw the maps,
Carroll said. Taxes and insurance are
already high. It will make people have
to leave their homes. I dont think the
government has considered that.
State representative Mike Sottile
encourages residents to call
Congressmen Lindsey Graham and
Tim Scott to express concerns. The
bottom line is that rates are going to
go up, Sottile said. I imagine that my
premiums will probably double. We are
going to have to stay on top of this as
best we can.
The threat on second homeowners,
businesses, and properties with repeat
losses is more imminent; beginning
October 1, premiums for such
properties will increase by 25 percent
each year until the full risk rate is
reached. Concerned residents should
talk to an insurance agent to see how
specifc policies will be affected. Most
homeowners will need to obtain an
Elevation Certifcate to determine the
propertys correct rate.
And though the changes being
implemented are coming from the
Federal level, local leaders worry
about the residents in their own
neighborhoods. This is going to have a
major impact, said Jimmy Ward, Isle
of Palms Councilman. This is the most
critical issue facing the island in many,
many years. We need to get a lot of
information out to the people, and fast.
For more information on Biggert-
Waters Flood Insurance Reform and
Modernization Act, visit www.fema.gov/
food-insurance-reform-act-2012. Talk to
your insurance agent to determine and
assess the impact on your premium.
W
hether its stringing lights or encouraging
festival attendees to recycle, if you have a
little extra time, you can make a big difference
to your Charleston County Parks this fall! Best of all,
you can earn some great rewards by volunteering for
your Charleston County Parks. The Charleston County
Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is seeking
enthusiastic volunteers to work at park special events
and activities.
Benefts include meeting new people, trying new
things, being involved with your community and, even
getting access to area parks and attractions for free.
Volunteers who complete 30 hours of service this year
can earn an ID that grants access to CCPRC facilities!
This ID will also allow admission into select Charleston
attractions.
Volunteers are being recruited for a variety of events
and duties at:
The Holiday Festival of Lights
Harvest Festival
Latin American Festival
Youth Sports
Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon
Fall into Autumn at
Your County Park
CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS SEEKI NG
VOLUNTEERS FOR FALL EVENTS
BY SARAH REYNOLDS, CCPRC
Volunteers continues on page 8
UNdeadCharleston.Andmore!
Volunteers with CCPRC are not required to fulfll a minimum
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appreciated. Individuals who serve over 30 hours by the end of
December2013willreceiveaPRCVolunteerID,whichisgoodfor
onecalendaryear.
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visitwww.ccprc.com/volunteer.
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NATURE & WILDLIFE
Whats All this Lights Out Business?
BY MARY PRINGLE, THE ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
L
oggerhead nests are
hatching now on the Isle of
Palms and Sullivans Island.
Artifcial lights on the beach can
confuse and disorient nesting
female turtles, but more seriously
they can be lethal to hatchlings
emerging from their nests. Sea
turtles use visual cues, mostly
brightness, to orient themselves
in their perilous journey down the
beach to the ocean. So any kind of
lights from houses, streetlights,
playing felds, or even fashlights
can disorient them and cause
them to waste the precious energy
that they need to get to the water
or be killed by predators.
Weve heard people say that if
turtles are not smart enough
to fnd their way to the ocean,
maybe they dont deserve to
survive. But the fact is that over
the hundred million plus years
that sea turtles have existed on
the earth, the time that man and
artifcial lights have been here
is just a tiny blink of an eye in
comparison. In order to survive,
hatchlings have evolved a strong
sensitivity to all kinds of light
such as the brightness of the
open ocean horizon. This, along
with the slope of the beach and
the sound of the surf, gives these
newborns strong cues about the
location of the sea.
Fortunately our islands have
ordinances that prohibit any
lights from shining on the beach
during sea turtle nesting season
from May 1 until October 31.
The biggest challenge we face is
weekly rentals where people are
from other areas and are not
aware of the problems that lights
from houses can cause to newly
hatched turtles. Just about all
of the vacation rental companies
cooperate with the Turtle Teams
efforts by adding our educational
brochures to their packets given
to front beach arrivals. In spite of
this, recently we have had to enlist
even more help from some rental
companies in getting renters to
turn off outside lights near nests
that are ready to hatch.
So how do sea turtles perceive
lights? Just as everything is
blurry to humans underwater,
sea turtles probably see things
the same way on land. They are
also quite nearsighted when out
of the water. These creatures that
live in and drink salt water also
have glands near their eyes that
constantly secrete a thick tear-
like substance that rids them
Turtles continues on page 11
Artifcial lights at night can create confusion for sea turtles looking to nest, often
causing disorientation.
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S
ome summers are hot and
dusty, and we wish-wish-
wish for a rainstorm to cool
us off. Not this one. We spend
a lot of time these days talking
about the weather on the island
and I am sure youve all either
heard of or experienced bumpy
roads while on the island this
summer.
We had a brief break with a
dry week, but this week is back
to our Seattle-like weather. In the
last 48 hours, we have had over
6 inches of rain, including a brief
moment when it was raining 8.56
inches an hour. It looks like a
stationary front is bringing more
waves of tropical moisture in over
the next few days, with another 6
inches possible.
My rain gauge says that we
are way above normal for our
annual rainfall, so I emailed
Josh Marthers, my favorite local
newscaster who does the Channel
2 (NBC) morning weather forecast,
and asked him just how much
above normal we were. He told
me that the Charleston Airports
offcial total was a whopping 13
inches above normal! And the
rainfall totals I have measured
with my little weather station on
the island have generally been
higher than those in town. So we
know weve had a lot of rain.
If you want to follow the
Charleston Weather, WCBD has
a weather app you can download
from the iTunes store.
This means that theres a lot of
standing water, and were really
grateful for the mosquito plane
pilot, who has made several fights
to drop organic larvicide on the
island. And to the golf cart repair
folks who have had to work on our
brakes when they get gummed up
with mud. And to the island staff,
who have cheerfully graded and
regraded our roads to keep them
navigable this summer, as well
as experimenting with various
methods to keep the puddles from
being bigger than they already
were. And its certainly cooler!
Rain, Rain Go Away
DE WE E S I S L A ND COP E S WI T H T HE RE S T OF CHA RL E S T ON A S RA I NY WE AT HE R CONT I NUE S
BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
C
hef Ken Vedrinski is having
a banner year and it is
only August. Accolades
have been strong for the recent
opening of his oceanfront
restaurant, Coda del Pesce on
the Isle of Palms. This includes
the recent announcement that
Vedrinski has been named one
of Wine Spectator magazines
top Italian Chefs in America for
its September issue cover story.
The magazine selected six of
the countrys best chefs to
highlight in the issue and each
chef has a large profle and
recipe in the issue. Vedrinski
is in good company as he
joins Michael White (Marea,
New York), Dena Marino (MC
Kitchen, Miami), Celestino
Drago (Drago Centro, Los
Angeles), Jonathan Benno
(Lincoln Ristorante, New York)
and Matthew Accarrino (SPQR,
San Francisco) for the feature.
The magazine sent a writer and
photographer to Charleston to
capture Vedrinski in his new
place and to learn more about the
background of this accomplished
chef. The September issue hits
the newsstands in the next week.
This is one of my greatest
culinary accomplishments to
date, stated Chef Ken Vedrinski.
Wine Spectator is such a highly
regarding publication and
they rarely do cover articles on
restaurants. To be part of it and
to be in the mix with these other
world-renowned chefs means a
lot. We are also extremely proud
of our Italian focused food and
wine program and thrilled that it
was
recognized
by the industrys leading
publication.
One of the most acclaimed and
accomplished chefs in Charleston,
Vedrinski is the chef and owner
of Trattoria Lucca in downtown
and the newly opened Coda del
Pesce, the Citys frst Italian
inspired seafood restaurant
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
He has been on the long list for
the James Beard Awards in the
Southeast Chef category for three
years and his restaurants have
been selected as Esquires Best
New Restaurant and Best Italian
Restaurant by Travel & Leisure.
To learn more about Chef Ken
Vedrinski and his restaurants,
visit www.luccacharleston.com or
www.codadelpesce.com.
IOP Chef Wins with Wine
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Extreme amounts of rainfall on Dewees has led to poor drainage and large puddles of
standing water.
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of excess salt. Some seabirds also have these same glands so that
drinking only salt water is not unhealthy for them.
They perceive the spectrum of colors in a special way as well.
Although they do see all colors, the red wavelength is the least
noticed by them. That is why we use red fashlights when checking
on nests or if any hatchlings are on the beach. Sea turtles have
shifted their sensitivity toward the green hues that are dominant in
the ocean to help them fnd food, avoid predators, and survive well
underwater.
Here are some suggestions from The South Carolina Department
of Natural Resources of things you can do to help sea turtles:
Obey local and county lighting ordinances.
Do not shine lights on a sea turtle or take fash photography.
Turn out all exterior lights (food and deck) visible from the
beach.
Close blinds and curtains on windows to shield interior lights
that can be seen from the beach or ocean.
No fashlights, freworks, or bonfres on the beach.
Encourage your local and county administrators to enforce
heir lighting ordinances.
Do not disturb a nesting sea turtle. Observe her only from a
distance.
When boating, look out for sea turtles both offshore and in
creeks and marinas. Sea turtle mortality from boat interaction
is on the rise.
Fill in large holes dug on the beach at the end of the day
because adult and hatchling sea turtles can become trapped
in them.
Remove tents, chairs, and other items from the beach and
dunes at the end of the day that could obstruct a nesting
female or trap hatchlings.
For more information on the Island Turtle Team, visit
bergwerfgraphics.com.
Turtle tracks show markings leading from a nest into the ocean.
Turtles continues from page 9
PHOTO BY BARB GOBIEN
September 10 Is l and Eye Cal endar
August 24
Saturday, auguSt 24
CCPL Poe Branch: Healthy
Eating with Whole Foods
Learn about and try healthy food
with Danielle Dibetitto, healthy
eating educator for Whole Foods.
10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 1921 Ion
Avenue, Sullivans Island.
Bulls Island Sunrise
Photography Expedition
Immerse yourself in the
breathtaking beauty of Cape
Romain! This pre-dawn excursion
takes you through the winding
creeks and bays of the refuge to
Bulls Island where you will travel
safari-style to the spectacular
Boneyard Beach, one of the most
photographed beaches on the east
coast. Along the way and on the
beach enjoy the birding and other
wildlife, island exploration and
beachcombing. The tour is $40
per person. Register with Coastal
Expeditions at 843.884.7684 or
visit coastalexpeditions.com.
Sunday, auguSt 25
Live Music at High Thyme
Enjoy Sunday afternoons at High
Thyme with live music each week.
Featuring 54 Tricycles. 5:30 8:30
p.m. 2213 Middle Street, Sullivans
Island.
tueSday, auguSt 27
So, You Need to Have a
Lab Test?
Presented by David Sutton,
Laboratory Director, East Cooper
Medical Center. Join us for an
overview of lab testing and routine
tests that your doctor might order.
What do lab tests mean? What
do lab tests consist of? What lab
tests are used for common health
screenings? 6 p.m. Talks will
meet in the Main Lobby of East
Cooper Medical Center at 2000
Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant.
Refreshments will be served. For
more information call 884-7031
or visit eastcoopermedctr.com and
click Find an Event.
WedneSday, auguSt 28
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 29
Mah Jongg Nights at Poe Library
Come learn to play American Mah
Jong. No experience necessary.
Open to adults only. Poe Library,
1921 IOn Avenue, Sullivans
Island. 6 p.m.
Saturday, auguSt 31
CCPL Poe Branch: Clay Crafts
Make and decorate your very own
clay bowl. 10:30 a.m. Poe Library.
1921 Ion Avenue, Sullivans
Island.
Take a Beach Walk for Turtles
Walk the pristine beach of Bulls
Island with Bob Raynor, author
of Exploring Bull Island. Proceeds
will beneft the Loggerhead Sea
Turtles at Cape Romain National
Wildlife Refuge. $40/person. For
reservations, call 884-7684 or visit
www.bullsislandferry.com. 7:30
a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Cooper River Challenge
Fishing Tournament
Try and reel in the biggest fsh
in this popular lowcountry
tournament sponsored by
Charleston County Parks and Rec.
6 a.m. 4 p.m. $13, $10/CCPR
discount, $8/ages 3 12. Mount
Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry Hallman
Blvd.
Monday, SepteMber 2
HAPPY LABOR DAY
Isle of Palms City Administrative
Offces will be closed to include
City Hall, Building and Planning,
Public Works, Recreation,
Police Administration, and Fire
Administration. No trash or debris
collection.
WedneSday, SepteMber 4
See Wednesday, August 28.
thurSday, SepteMber 5
Kensington Enrichment
Pretty Little Flowers
Kensington Enrichment provides
the fnest after-school enrichment
programs available for children
today. Our mission is to educate
students on proper behavior and
social skills, giving each individual
an enhanced level of confdence
and self-esteem. 6 week program
begins today. Topics Include:
Social graces, dining etiquette &
presentation, fashion, style and
beauty (inside and out) and so
much more! Ages 6 10. Isle of
Palms Rec Dept. 3:30 4:45 p.m.
Crafts on the Creek
Enjoy an evening of craft beers
and food, with tastings on the
Palmetto Breeze boat as well
as at Lighthouse on the Creek.
Tickets can be purchased can
be purchased at Bottles, Red's
Ice House, or Lighthouse on the
Creek. 6 p.m. $55. 100 Church
Street, Mt. Pleasant. For more info,
call 881-7384.
Saturday, SepteMber 7
Shaggin' on the Cooper with the
Coastal Breeze Band
Spend an evening dancing on the
scenic Mount Pleasant Pier to
live music performed by Coastal
Breeze Band! Beverages will be
available for purchase on site.
Only 800 tickets will be sold for
this event. Advance purchase is
recommended. Call 795-4386 for
more information. Age: 3 & up.
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10
on site if still available. 7 11
p.m. Mt. Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry
Hallman Blvd.
Football Jamboree
Opening Day of Football for
Youth Tackle, Middle School and
FUNdamental Football. Contact
Jay Rhodes for Youth Tackle and
Middle School Football at 856-
6078 or emailjrhodes@tompsc.
com. Contact Shelli Davis for
FUNdamantal Football at 884-
2528 or email sdavis@tompsc.
com. Wando High School. 8a.m.
12 p.m.
Sunday, SepteMber 8
Gene Johnson Memorial Golf
Tournament
The 14
th
annual Gene Johnson
Memorial Golf Tournament,
sponsored by the Isle of Palms
VFW Post 3137, will be held at
the Harbor Course at Wild Dunes.
Captains choice with 10 a.m.
shotgun. To sign up, call John
Mingo at 209-4603. Funds support
the VFW.
Photography Day at Center for
Birds of Prey
Enjoy the chance to photograph
more than 10 different species of
birds of prey up close and outside
of their enclosures. $45/per
photographer. 8 11 a.m. Center
for Birds of Prey. 4872 Seewee
Road, Awendaw.
tueSday, SepteMber 10
Sullivans Island Public Meeting:
Town Hall
The Town is seeking resident
feedback from residents regarding
the new Town Hall/Police Station
project. Consultant will share
the space needs program, the
buildings relationship to the
park /fre station and discuss the
building images relating to our
unique community. 6 p.m. Holy
Cross Episcopal Church, Sullivans
Island.
T
he 14
th
annual Gene Johnson Memorial
Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Isle
of Palms VFW Post 3137, will be held on
Sunday September 8 at the Harbor Course at
Wild Dunes. The format is Captains Choice with
a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost is $80 per player
in advance or $90 the day of the tournament.
The tournament is limited to the frst 26 teams
registered. Monies raised from this event will
help support the VFW programs to aid homeless
veterans, provide scholarships for the children
of veterans, and also assist widows and orphans
of those who gave the ultimate sacrifce for their
country.
Consider becoming a hole sponsor today!
Platinum sponsors ($1000) receive four free
spots in the tournament. Gold sponsors ($500)
receive two free spots. Sponsorships in the $100
amount, the majority of our support in the past,
are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Door
prize donations also help make the tournament a
great success.
Anyone interested in playing or making a
donation can contact John Mingo at 209-4603 or
[email protected] or just stop by the VFW.
Tee Off for VFW Post 3137
WI L D D U N E S H A R B O R C O U R S E H O S T S ME MO R I A L T O U R N A ME N T
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RECYCLE
Wednesday
September 2
O
n Sunday, July 28,
Eggs Up Grill in Mount
Pleasant served their
100,000
th
egg to one very excited
customer. Regular customer
Billy Strickland was served the
egg in front a capacity crowd at
Eggs Up Grill, who applauded
his luck at placing the winning
egg order. Billy was dining at the
restaurant with his wife Lynne,
who was equally delighted by the
honor.
All Eggs Up Grill restaurants
have a sign in their stores that
tracks the number of eggs that
have been served, explained
co-owner Kaycie Lane. Weve
been so surprised and happy
to discover that our customers
really keep track of that number
and come in regularly to see what
the current number is. We were
able to build a lot of customer
excitement in the weeks leading
up to the presentation, with
many customers coming in
daily to take their chance
at being the 100,000th
egg winner.
As the winning
customer, Billy
received a $50.00
Eggs Up Grill gift
card, a This
Place Cracks
Me Up logo
t-shirt, a coffee
mug, and a
candy pail. We
also hard boiled
a special egg for
the winner and
printed on
it 100,000
th

Egg so they
would have a
cute keepsake
to show all
their friends, said Kaycie.
The celebration included a
speech by co-owners Kaycie Lane
and Jerry Romaine, who thanked
their customers for making the
celebration possible. We are
very proud of the fact that, even
though weve been open for less
than one year, we have gained so
many regular customers, said
Kaycie. Many come in multiple
times during the week and some
even insist on sitting at the
same table every time. We have
a lot of fun getting to know our
customers and their families and
I think thats a big part of our
success ... they feel like family
when they are here.
Eggs Up Grill has locations in
Mount Pleasant, Pawleys Island,
Surfside, Conway, Myrtle Beach,
Garden City, and Anderson.
The restaurants serve breakfast
and lunch daily in a casual,
family-friendly
atmosphere.
Restaurant regular Billy Strickland won a $50 gift card after being served the 100,000
th
egg at Eggs Up Grill.
Sunny Side Up
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FINANCIAL
B
oth stocks and bonds came under
pressure in June from fear that the
Fed would begin tapering their bond
buying program, Quantitative Easing (QE).
The target of the selloff was not a specifc
asset class but rather a type of asset any
security that paid an attractive yield fell out
of favor.
Beginning around June 15, both stocks
and bonds began selling heavily due to the
confusing commentary from the Fed on
when they were planning to begin tapering
Quantitative Easing (QE), which is their
$85 billion/month bond purchase program
intended to prop up our economy until
unemployment falls.
The target of the selloff was not a specifc
asset class but rather a type of asset any
security that paid an attractive yield was in
the crosshairs. A few days later, the Fed came
back out and reassured everyone that QE
was not going anywhere for some time, and
the selling ended.
This correction presented one of the more
exciting opportunities in recent memory for
long term investors. The fundamentals of our
economy and the stocks that sold off had not
changed. In addition, the unemployment rate
was still too high to warrant a real adjustment
in policy from the Fed.
The selling was a knee jerk reaction
spawned by the fear and panic of short-term
traders. This leaves us with three extremely
important conclusions:
1. Asset Allocation Confrmed: Bonds
have yet to recover anywhere near their
2013 highs from April. In the face of
rising interest rates, one does not want
all of their eggs in one basket (Bond
Funds).
2. Good Volatility vs. Bad Volatility:
Short-term volatility
is to be expected with
stocks and long-term
investors can proft
from periods of stress
in equities. However,
volatility in bonds
is not good because
bonds are used for
capital preservation
(also supposedly
less risk than equities) and any sharp
swings in prices is an indication of just
how much risk exists in bonds.
3. Think Long Term: The media is fxated
on the inevitable ending of QE. We feel
that short-term trading around these
events is a recipe for disaster and we are
not in the guessing game. Rather, we
use fundamental analysis to determine
the long-term direction of our economy
and invest accordingly.
Despite our concerns for fxed income in the
face of rising interest rates, always remember
that there can be a place for bonds in many
portfolios. The Golden Rule of investing is
diversifcation, and we do see opportunity in
select subsectors within fxed income with
low interest rate risk. These include short
maturity, high yield, and leveraged loans
(these bonds vary their yield with interest
rates which is benefcial in a rising rate
environment).
This commentary is not intended as
investment advice or an investment
recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our
investment team at the time of writing. Fusion
Capital is a Registered Investment Advisor
frm. If you have comments or questions,
please contact Jason Mengel at jmengel@
fusioncapital.net or call 972-0065.
Stocks Have Recovered, Bonds Have Not
BY JASON M. MENGEL, CFP
L
owcountry fans of Gossip Girl are in luck. Kelly Rutherford, more
commonly known as Lil van der Woodsen on the CW hit show,
will star in CBS upcoming drama Reckless. The show is set in
Charleston and a large part of the production will take place in and
around the lowcountry area.
The legal drama chronicles a Yankee litigator and a southern
attorney as they try to hide their mutual attraction as a police sex
scandal erupts in the city. Rutherford plays Joyce, a member of
Charleston City Council, whose political ambition will progress as the
season runs.
Filming has already begun and will continue through the fall.
View the offcial description of Reckless below:
Jamie Sawyer (Wood) is enviously cool, confdent and armed with
south side of Chicago street-smarts as she takes on the good ol boys
in the South. Her handsome courtroom rival, Roy Rayder (Gigandet),
a divorced father of two, embodies the Old South and is the newly
minted City Attorney, thanks to his infuential former father-in-law,
Dec Fortnum (Gregory Harrison). When disgraced cop Lee Anne
Marcus (Georgina Haig) hires Jamie to represent her in a lawsuit
against the police department, Jamie and Roy discover that Lee Anne
is at the epicenter of a sinister case with dire implications for the
members of the Charleston PD.
Heading that department is Deputy Chief Holland Knox (Michael
Gladis), a family man who radiates integrity. Working under him are
Terry McCandless (Shawn Hatosy), a cocky and corrupt detective, and
Preston Cruz (Adam Rodriguez), Jamies well-respected boyfriend who
might not be all that he appears. Helping Jamie is her confdante
and paralegal, Vi
(Kim Wayans), an
expert at digging
up case-winning
information.
As Jamie and
Roy spar in
and out of the
courtroom, dark
secrets simmer
behind every door
and threaten
to tarnish the
genteel facade
of seductive
Charleston.
Reckless Behavior
Comes to the Lowcountry
C B S S H O W T O F I L M I N C H A R L E S T O N
STAFF REPORT
16 August 23, 2013
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
Israeli Couscous
Tabboulehish
BY KELSEY COLT
T
his summer I can't seem to get away from the desserts for my
column recipes. So for this one I forced myself to try something
differenthopefully there is no booing from the peanut gallery.
This recipe is a side dish, but it was so good I could have eaten it as
the main meal. This is a recipe for tabbouleh but there are a couple
of twists on the classic. The frst thing I love about this recipe is
that instead of bulgur, which is wheat, as the grain it is made with
Israeli couscous, which is technically pasta. I love that this uses a
different grain because I feel like a lot of summer sides are rice and
this changes things up. Also instead of parsley it has cilantro, which
adds such a bright favor.
We had this as a side to sriracha grilled chicken. It was the perfect
crisp, light and refreshing side for this meal.
Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh (adapted from Bon Apptit)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1 small shallot, fnely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon Juice
1 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, fnely chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Directions
Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with
cold water and drain well.Whisk shallot, oil, and 2 tablespoons lemon
juice in a large bowl. Add couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley,
and mint; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired,
and toss to combine.
DO AHEAD: Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh can be made 1 day ahead
(omit herbs). Cover and chill. Fold in herbs just before serving.
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Tournament continues from cover
that have mastered the art of the one-half ball.
The game is thought to have originated in the 1920s, and both Charleston
and Savannah claim to be the Founding City of Half Rubber. But travel
even a short distance
of 20 miles inland and
you wont be surprised
to fnd that most people
are unfamiliar with the
sport.
But here on the
islands, it is still going
strong. Despite the rainy
weather last Saturday,
teams gathered to play
in the all-day-long event.
Heres to another 15
years!
Team Two, captained by Matt Malphurs, won second place. Both teams are
from Savannah.
Congratulations to I Don't Care, led by team captain Kevin Almar, on
winning the tournament.
The 15
th
Annual Half Rubber Tournament, put on by the Isle of Palm Rec Center, drew twelve
teams, fve from Savannah, six from Charleston, and one from Effngham.
T
he Isle of Palms
Garden Club
presented the
monthly salute to the
Greenspan Family at
7 Beachwood West
in Wild Dunes. Keep
up the good work!
Isle of Palms
Garden Club Salute
19 August 23, 2013
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON!
A
mong the four of us, we have an age
range of over sixty years. My sister
Lila and I are hardy hikers. Mom likes
to stroll. My niece favors vegetarian food. Lila
is gluten-free. Three of us think chocolate is
soul food. My mom doesnt eat sweets. We
share an avid interest in the arts including
my niece who is a graphic designer and
resident of Asheville where this epic three
generational girls getaway took place. But
could we please everyone?
We were mighty pleased with the large,
luxurious accommodation at the new boutique
hotel Posh. Located in Biltmore Village, each
condo is over 2,000 square feet and includes
two bedrooms and baths, kitchen, living room
and a massive entry/hallway. We felt like kin
to the Vanderbilts as we walked the two blocks
to their Biltmore mansion, window-shopping
along the way. A cute sign Welcome Antman
Girls and a bottle of wine greeted our arrival
and hinted of the concierge attention to detail
that Posh provides. We happily toasted our
adventure on our private terrace.
My niece Hanna was eager to tour us to
arts venues and the River Arts District, where
over 160 artists have working studios and
galleries. Weaving to wood, painting to paper,
and especially clay are attractively displayed
in transformed warehouses. Some, like Sheila
Lambert (Attorney at Law, Potter at Heart) are
serious amateurs but at Bookworks
Ulrike Franz was preparing for her
art opening and expertly pulled a
print from the bulky press onto
her handmade vegetable paper. We
made a promise to return for one of
the Arts Districts biannual studio
strolls.
Dining experiences
ranged from picnics to gourmet. A particular
highlight was Posana Cafe. Like the
architectural wonder in India, which the
emperor built for his wife, Chef Peter Pollay
calls his menu a Taj Mahal to my wife
who requires a gluten free diet. Its a nice
comfortable place for people with celiac and
for people who dont need to worry, they dont
notice it. A tremendously creative dcor is
the backdrop for favorful dishes including
noodles made from zucchini, salad with hemp
seeds, ricotta gnocchi and the best brie we
Roadtrip continues on page 20
Our Three-Generational
Girls Get-Away to Asheville
BY CAROL ANTMAN
(left) Carol's niece Hanna
enjoyed an afternoon of blueberry picking at Hickory
Nut Gap Farm. (above) Asheville is known for its
music scene, where up and coming artists take to the
streets.
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ever had which Peter noted was from Three
Graces Farm nearby.
We also carried a perfect picnic from
Lauries Gourmet Comfort Food to a shady
table outside one of my favorite Asheville
destinations, the Folk Art Center. A pretty
drive up the winding Blue Ridge Parkway
leads to this collection of beautifully curated
mountain crafts that vividly portray the rich
Appalachian culture. Lauries tasty dishes,
especially the kale salad, put a smile on
everyones face and made us eager to meet
some of the artisanal food producers.
And so we headed out to cruise the new
Western North Carolina Cheese Trail. A
colorful map covers 33 counties where 11
farms are open for visits. We chose the two
closest to Asheville, Looking Glass Creamery
and Hickory Nut Gap Farm, and had a
delightful afternoon tasting and buying
cheeses, picking berries, trying homebrewed
kumbucha and reveling in the agrarian
scenery: crowds of baby chicks in a hatchery,
goats engorged with milk, kids driving
tractors and a bumper sticker that captured
the sentiment Local food, thousands of miles
fresher.
A sensational Asheville experience is the
super-popular French Broad Chocolate
Lounge where even at 3 p.m.
on a Friday there was a line
out the door to indulge in
their house-made truffes,
desserts, coffees, and wines.
Carried away with choices,
our table was soon crowded
with the best chocolate
cake wed ever had, a sinful
drink called The Jitterbug,
crme brulee, a parfait
with strawberries and
champagne, and French
press coffee. Oh my! The
story behind the Lounge
is almost as interesting
as the desserts. On a
two-hour tour of the
Willy Wonka-esque factory
we learned
the science
of transforming 12 tons of
chocolate, mostly from Peru, into
what the Aztecs call the food of
the gods. Jael and Dan Rattigan
began this chocolate dream with
a Costa Rican farm and are now
two of Ashevilles most celebrated
entrepreneurs.
At Dough, we got to try our
own hands at making dessert.
In a Blueberry Crostata Class
led by Henny Pennypacker, we
surprised ourselves by making
excellent pie crusts following Pennys
instructions: when adding liquid, toss, dont
squeeze and left with four pretty pies and
four more crusts to replicate our lesson.
For a dose of Ashevilles counter-culture,
we visited Rosettas Kitchen where the graffti
walls and slogans (Together we are displaying
our oneness) were the
backdrop for a
vegan Pad Thai
and spicy chili
dinner. Tattoos
and dreadlocks
added
atmosphere
and a pay-
what-you-will
beans and rice
plate brought
in colorful
characters.
For a ftting
end to a busy
trip, mom enjoyed
a massage at
Sensibilities Day
Spa. She emerged
smiling and relaxed. Street musicians
serenaded as we took our fnal stroll together.
Why dont we do this more often? Mom said.
Our sentiments exactly!
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 please see
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.
IF YOU GO:
Posh Boutique hotel (also hosts weddings):
www.poshbiltmorevillage.com
Posana Caf: www.posanacafe.com
the frenCh Broad ChoColate lounge:
www.frenchbroadchocolates.com
asheville vaCation Planning: www.ExploreAsheville.com
the WnC Cheese trail: www.wnccheesetrail.org
sensiBilities day sPa: www.sensibilities-spa.com
rosettas KitChen: www.rosettaskitchen.com
dough: www.doughasheville.com
lauries gourmet Comfort food: hwww.laureysyum.com
Roadtrip continues from page 19
Three
generations of Carol's
family made Blueberry Crostata at Dough.
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Y
ou can get lucky by fnding a parking meter with time left on
it. You can luck out by having nice weather on your vacation.
You can even be lucky at love. But when it comes to fnancial
matters, youre better off not counting on Lady Luck and focusing
instead on setting and pursuing goals.
Here are some suggestions for establishing and pursuing your
fnancial objectives:
Bespecifc. You probably have a lot of ideas about what you
want to do, but if youre going to turn these wishes into reality,
you need to get specifc. So, for example, instead of telling
yourself that you want to retire early, set a goal of retiring at,
say, 62. You can then use this target number to help guide your
overall investment strategy. To illustrate: You can determine
that you need to invest a certain amount of money each year,
and earn a certain rate of return, to be able to retire at 62. You
can also estimate about how much money you can afford to
withdraw from your investment accounts each year to sustain a
retirement that begins at 62.
Prioritizeyourgoals. Of course, you want to achieve all your
fnancial goals, and you can have a better chance of doing so if
you rank these goals in terms of both importance and timing. For
example, you may want to send your kids to college, purchase a
vacation home and still be able to retire at age 62. How should
you allocate your resources to each of these goals? Should you
invest more at any given time for a specifc goal? What types of
investments are best for each of these goals? Prioritizing your
goals can help you answer these and other questions, and help
direct your overall investment strategy.
Be prepared to change your goals. Over time, your family
and fnancial circumstances can change considerably, which
means you shouldnt be surprised, or alarmed, if you have
to change your goals accordingly. And youll fnd it easier to
maintain this fexibility if youve worked diligently to create an
investment portfolio with suffcient resources to allow you to
change direction, as needed.
Reviewyourprogressregularly. If youre going to eventually
achieve your goals, you absolutely need to measure your
progress along the way. Are your investments performing
the way you had anticipated? Are your goals becoming more
expensive than you had initially envisioned? To achieve these
goals, are you taking on too much or too little risk? To
answer these types of questions, its a good idea to review your
overall progress at least once a year and then make whatever
adjustments may be necessary.
As you can see, it will take considerable effort to set, review and
(hopefully) achieve your goals. And it can be somewhat complex, too,
so you may want to work with a fnancial professional someone who
takes time to talk with you about your goals, understands your risk
tolerance and family situation, and has the training and experience
necessary to help you work toward your objectives.
But in any case, think hard about your goals and how you might
accomplish them. And dont delay in taking action, because goals are
generally easier to attain if you have time on your side.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Tips for Setting and Pursuing Financial Goals
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
I
took a short hiatus from security concerns but I need to present
you with some more good tips. Let's go through some steps to
avoid you becoming the next victim!
Be Aware
More important than virus protection for the internet is for you to
be aware of what you are doing on the internet and with your personal
computer, tablet, smart phone and now your home and car. Yep,
the bad guys are now "hacking" the "computer" in your car and, if
equipped with the right technology, your home. I have not heard of it
happening in the lowcountry as of yet, but nationwide it is becoming
a nuisance. With your personal computing devices, be aware of what
websites you go to, and make sure when putting in passwords that
the site looks correct. The amount of fake websites is huge; nevr click
a link to go to a site unless you are positive of the source. Do not click
on that link sent by some "friend" unless you requested it, such as
changing your password and receiving a link to do. Do not do this
from an email that you never initiated, and don't click an ad on a
webpage. If you want to check out something in an ad, Google it and
go from there to the site. For example, if you are searching for life
insurance, instead of clicking on an advertisement, just Google the
life insurance company you want to search. This seems mundane,
but a client infected his computer doing exactly that!
Malware (virus) Protection
Two very important reminders: keep your virus protection up to
date and active. Remember, a malware service is only good if it is
active, i.e. paid for and up to date! If you are still paying for anti-virus
protection consider using either the free protection provided by either
Comcast or AT&T, or if running a Windows based product install
Microsoft Security Essentials which is from Windows and is free.
Norton products, McAfee, Avast, etc. are all acceptable alternatives
but slow you computer by taking precious RAM memory and cost
(unless again provided by your ISP). Having a good "computer guy (or
gal)" can help you with this.
Update, Update, Update
As I stated above, it's very important for your malware product to be
updated, same with the operating system (OS) and any other software
running on your computer. With Windows based computers you will
see an icon in the lower right for Windows updates. As for Adobe,
Java, and other software if not sure about the pop-up wanting you to
update just go to the website and download the update from there.
Adobe.com and Java.com will provide you with the latest updates.
For Offce products, they come the same way as the OS updates.
Other third party software (like photo software) should be checked
frequently for updates thru their websites. Apple products will offer
updates in a similar fashion; please update your OS!
Back to number ONE Be Aware
If it does not look "right" most likely, it isnt. No one is going to
give you money, free tickets to anything, cheap software, kitchen
makeovers, etc. The "person" on the other end of the computer is not
your friend, may or may not be an actual person, may or may not
be male or female regardless of what they say or type. Unless you
are completely sure, never allow someone to access your computer
to "fx" it, especially someone from an ad you saw online or on TV. If
you have out of town friends or relatives that you would like to get
these same tips have them go to: islandeyenews.com and click on the
computer corner link (and yes its okay!)
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 [email protected].
COMPUTER CORNER
Keep Your Computer
Protected
B E A WA R E O F C O MP U T E R H A C K E R S
BY BOB HOOPER
23 August 23, 2013
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PETS
A
re you tired of hearing about pet food
recalls? On Bees Ferry Veterinary
Hospitals Facebook page, it seems like
we post pet food or treat recall notices about
once a week. These constant reports make
all of us a bit paranoid about what we are
feeding our pets, so lets take a few minutes
to look at the facts.
It is the memory of the massive 2007
recall of adulterated pet food ingredients that
enhances our concerns today and makes us
all pay closer attention to any recall. In
2007, the melamine that
entered so many pet
foods caused illness
and even death in
an untold number of
pets.
More recent recalls
are generally done
because of the presence
of Salmonella or afatoxin
(mold) noted in the fnal
product. Fortunately, most of
these recalls occur before any
illness is reported and the
pet food manufacturers are
quick to recall not only
the affected lot, but
other batches of food
with the potential
for contamination.
On rare occasions,
a pet food might be
recalled because of a defciency or excess of
a vital nutrient.
The good news is that these recalls often
happen before large quantities of the foods
ever get to consumers, so the potential for
problems in our pets is greatly reduced. And,
pet food companies are working with the FDA
to implement specifc measures as outlined
in the Food Safety Modernization Act of
2011. These provisions may help boost our
confdence that important safety measures
are maintained or even increased.
The reality is that pet food recalls are not
on the increase at this time. The Offce of
Surveillance and
Compliance at the
FDAs Center for
Veterinary Medicine
says that the number
of companies recalling
foods stays pretty
consistent from year to
year, although the number
of products/brands may
fuctuate at any given time. In
fact, due to the implementation of
governmental safety measures,
testing showed a decrease in
Salmonella contamination
from 12.4 percent of pet
food samples in 2006 to 6.1
percent in 2009.
Unfortunately, it is
impossible to completely avoid
food safety issues. I am sure most of us have
had food poisoning ourselves from time to
time. But you can greatly reduce risk to your
pet by developing a good relationship with
whoever sells you your pet food. This may be
your veterinarian or it may be one of our local,
independent pet food shops where buyers
have a good relationship with the companies
behind the products. Remember that, overall,
pet foods are safe and healthy, complete diets.
Follow your veterinarians social media
pages to stay on top of important recalls or
you can follow the FDAs recall list: www.
fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/
recallswithdrawals/default.htm or the Pet
Food Safety Recalls and Alerts page at the
American Veterinary Medical Associations
website: www.avma.org/news/issues/
recalls-alerts/pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-
alerts.aspx.
Katherine Saenger co-founded Bees Ferry
Veterinary Hospital in 1993. Dr. Saenger
started a vet spay-neuter clinic while living
in Mbabne, Swaziland and has also lived
in Cairo, Egypt and Maribor, Slovenia. As a
member of the American Association of Feline
Practitioners, she strives to keep Bees Ferry
on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine and
is one of the ultrasonographers at Bees Ferry.
For more information, visit www.beesferry.
com or call 769-6784.
Pet Food Paranoia
BY KATHERINE SAENGER
3 43
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Avenue
Isle of Palms