Island Eye News - September 18, 2009

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s Jamie and Dorothy “Dot” Moore lead me into their multi-story home off Jasper Boulevard on Sullivan’s Island, Mr. Moore motions to a commemorative plaque on the right-hand side of the stairwell that leads to the main floor. “This is the first mention of Hugo [in our home]. The line below it is the water line,” he tells me. Considering that I’ve taken a step up into the foyer of their raised house, the line is at eye-level, if not higher. Their house is a mile off the beach, making the line even more telling. We ascend the winding stairwell and head out onto a patio. Mr. Moore points to the roof that was ripped off during the storm. He tells me of the extensive damage that rain and mildew caused to the top floor of their home, and of the refrigerators so ingrained with the stench of rotten food that they had to be junked. Both former (now retired) Citadel professors, the Moores were leery of hurricanes when they finally decided to build their home in 1985; almost a decade and a half after they purchased the small lot in 1970. According to Mr. Moore, they “overbuilt in terms of protecting against hurricanes”. Just four years later, those provisions would be put to the ultimate test. In late September of 1989, Charleston proper was warned of a hurricane approaching

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An image from the Moores' personal collection of post -Hugo destruction on Sullivan's and Isle of Palms. More stories and images throughout this issue. from Puerto Rico and moving northward. Dot Moore remembers being “extremely frightened” by the news. A focused and intelligent woman, Mrs. Moore hurriedly organized her family’s evacuation from Sullivan’s Island. “I went to every liquor and grocery store in the area and filled the car with boxes,” she says with a remembered urgency. When she got home, she packed everything.

Meanwhile, Jamie aggressively campaigned the Citadel’s powersthat-be to release the cadets and allow their evacuation. That night they went to Jamie’s parent’s house in Mount Pleasant and helped them to pack. They arrived back on Sullivan’s Island at two o’clock in the morning on September 22. When they woke, Mrs. Moore remembers a “low murmur over

the whole island”, a grumbling caused by far-off bands of rain, lightning and thunder. “We have waited too late to get out of here!” she remembers thinking as they arrived at Jamie’s parent’s house again, only to find that the older couple was practically immobilized by see Moores on page 6

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Isle of Palms election candidates

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Barbara Bergwerf: City Council candidate

arbara Bergwerf is running for re-election to the City Council on the Isle of Palms. Bergwerf brings valuable experience and insights into the needs of the City and its residents, having been a member of the Planning Commission for three years prior to winning her Council seat. In addition to her civic contributions, Barbara is also an energetic volunteer in the community, serving as a DNR licensed member of the Island Turtle Team since 1999, as well as a volunteer at the Sea Turtle Hospital of the South Carolina Aquarium and The Center for Birds of Prey. A graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, DC, with a degree in Government and International Affairs, Barbara is well prepared for civic service. She has a broad Barbara Bergwerf. and diverse work experience which Without a healthy includes: US government service, marsh. environment, the island as we 15 years as a photojournalist, 22 know it will cease to exist. years as the small business owner 2. To maintain the City on a of an award winning stained glass stable financial footing. With the studio, and as the photographer current economic climate, the of two award-winning City must look at every part of its children’s books. This blend spending and work to keep the of government and commercial budget balanced. experience is invaluable for the 3. To foster a sense of community continued viability of our island by preserving the residential community. character of our neighborhoods. Barbara and her husband, Ben, “When we bought our home we bought their home on the island had neighbors on all sides. Now we about 12 years ago and moved are just about totally surrounded here full time when they retired by short term rentals,” says seven years ago. The Bergwerfs Bergwerf. “There will always were drawn to the uniqueness of be rentals on the island, but the Isle of Palms, its beauty and there is a tipping point that will sense of community, and have change this island forever. We been concerned with the increase have to work at making this an in density on the island and the attractive place to encourage new stress put on both the ecology residents with a strong feeling of and the economy of the island. She believes the three top community. I want to continue to priorities of our city government make a positive contribution to the City I love.” are: 1. To protect our beach and The placement of the candidates was wholly dependant on layout constrictions and are in no particular order. All articles are press releases provided by the candidates.

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Marty Bettelli: City Council candidate

arty Bettelli has announced his candidacy for reelection. He has lived on the Isle of Palms since 1971, and his wife Linda grew up on Sullivan’s Island. He has two sons, a daughter, and one granddaughter. He retired from BellSouth after 33 years. He served in many capacities in their business systems organization and was a project manager at retirement. He was raised in Washington State and came to the Charleston area via the Navy. He brings extensive Council experience from his 12 years on Council, and team building from his years as a project manager. Bettelli served on the Carolina Lowcountry EMS Council during the 80s. He currently serves on the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority board. Marty Bettelli. He has served on all Council “I will make every effort to committees, chairing several of ensure that island residents and them and currently chairs Public businesses as well as our visitors Works. He has also served two have an island that is family terms as Mayor pro tem. He oriented, safe, and clean,” says is a graduate of the Municipal Bettelli. “I will work with various Elected Officials Institute of groups and individuals to reach Government and is keenly aware solutions that are in the best of the necessities, problems interests of the residents of the and opportunities of island Isle of Palms.” government.

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James Ward: Mayoral candidate

immy Ward has announced he will be running for Mayor of Isle of Palms in the upcoming November 3 election. He was born in Wilmington, NC, and is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He graduated from Barton College (formerly Atlantic Christian College) in Wilson, NC, with a BA degree in Philosophy and Psychology.  He did post graduate work in accounting at the University of South Carolina. He is a self employed Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the State

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of South Carolina, and has lived in the same house, on the corner of 23rd Avenue and Hartnett Blvd, Isle of Palms, since January 1986 (purchased in 1990).  Mr. Ward has been a member of the South Carolina “Adopt a Beach” program for many years. He is a past board member of the Charleston County SPCA. He serves as chair of the City of Isle of Palms Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee.  see Ward on page 8

Election Candidates Sandy Stone: City Council candidate

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have lived on the Isle of Palms for over three decades and have seen it evolve from a quaint beach community into the thriving municipality that we enjoy today. Throughout that evolution there has always been a natural balance among the Isle of Palms residents and those who visit and become owners due to our quality of life here on the island. I’ve walked and talked with many of the residents over my 30 years of sales and management in our community and I have a unique respect and understanding for

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the balance we all enjoy. It has always been important to me to give back to the community which has given so much to me by being involved in many facets of life on the Island: raising my family, growing a successful business, running Island Realty and volunteering in multiple community organizations. During my 35 years on the island I have seen it grow exponentially and transition from “dunes to development”. With growth, a natural part of our lives, I’ve come to terms with the

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Ron Denton: City Council candidate

am running for City Council because there is a critical need for candidates who have experience  with the City government, in-depth knowledge of the issues currently facing the island and who have proven their dedication to improve the quality of life for the residents. I am currently the Chairman of the Planning Commission and I have been on this committee for  four years. Before that, I was on the Construction Code Board of Appeals for eight years.  I hold a Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees from Clemson University and am currently a practicing architect, having done extensive work on the island. I have  been fortunate to Ron Denton . have lived and/or worked  on spend our tax dollars wisely.  I the Island for 16 years with my want to help protect the interests wife, Karen, and my 15 year old of the residents from the impact daughter, Alexandra.  During of the many visitors to our island this time, I have seen many while making the Isle of Palms changes  on the island. I know a  desirable  place to live  and that I can help make the City a wonderful family vacation government more efficient and destination. 

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way things “used to be”. I’ve also seen a glimpse of what it can be; both positive and negative. Having experienced the previous growing pains, I will use that wisdom and knowledge to navigate us into the future. Stone continued on page 8

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Wednesday, September 23 Recycle

Tuesday, September 22 Public Hearing 6:30pm 1207 Palm Blvd City Council Meeting 7pm 1207 Palm Blvd

Wednesday, September 23 Municipal Court 10am 1207 Palm Blvd

Friday, September 25 Public Safety Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30pm 30 J.C. Long Boulevard

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Thursday, October 1 Livability Court 5pm 1207 Palm Blvd

Wednesday, September 23 Tree Commitee Meeting 7pm 1610 Middle Street

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September 18, 2009 Election Candidates Dick Cronin: Barbara Gobien: Mayoral candidate City Council candidate

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ick Cronin, Mayor of arb Gobien has lived on the Isle of Palms, has Isle of Palms since 1980. announced his plans to After completing a degree run for re-election on November in Radiological Technology at 3. Elected in February of this the University of Rochester, she year in a special election, Cronin worked as a staff Technologist previously served three years at Strong Memorial University on the City Council and is past Hospital for 10 years. She and Chairman of the Isle of Palms her husband, Rolf, moved to Planning Commission. South Carolina in 1979. On Now retired, Dick has proven their arrival, Barb became an leadership experience in RT Supervisor at the Medical management and as the CEO of University of South Carolina multinational organizations in Department of Radiology. She resigned this position in 1984 the electrical power industry. He after the birth of her second attended Tufts University for a child. In 1988, Barb and her BS in Electrical Engineering and mom, Joyce, opened Island Harvard Business School for Cards & Gifts on the Isle of Management Development. Palms. It became a destination Mayor Cronin believes there for many residents and are two major issues facing returning tourists. In 2003, the island. First, the City must after the passing of her mom be kept in sound financial Dick Cronin. Barbara Gobien. and for business reasons, the condition. The current economy program of Methodist University store was relocated to Towne has and will continue to reduce surroundings. Mayor Cronin looks forward Centre in Mount Pleasant, where in Fayetteville, NC. In addition to the City’s income but, with raising two children and running reduced spending, he believes to serving the Isle of Palms for it operates to this day under the a business, Barb is heavily we can balance the City’s budget four more years. During the name Sand Dollar Gift Gallery. involved in the activities of the past six months he has devoted Barb has two children, Jeremy, without raising property taxes. SC Aquarium and its Turtle this His second issue is that we considerable time and energy who will earn his PhD Hospital. She is also a member must continue to make sure life listening to and engaged with the December in Material Science of the IOP – Sullivan’s Island on the island meets the needs entire island community. He feels Engineering from NC State Turtle Team. of both residents and visitors. strongly that we have amazing University, and Jacqueline, who Through personal observation This starts with basic respect for people on an amazing island has her BS in Biology from NC State and is currently enrolled Gobien continued on pg 7 all. To help meet this goal, Dick supported by an amazing team in the Physician’s Assistant of City employees. He believes was a primary supporter of the Island’s Livability ordinances and that working Livability court. He believes that together, we we must continue to reinforce can build an our governances so those visiting Isle of Palms for a day, a week or for longer that is the abide by the community’s desire best for all of vacationers. oug Thomas and his and to remain a wonderful place to us. wife, Mary, retired to His education as an live while preserving our natural the Isle of Palms 10 engineer, and work years ago and immediately experience in project and became involved in the management community. Starting as a implementation, volunteer at the Aquarium, have trained him to Doug also joined the take an analytical to volunteer staff at East approach problems, Cooper Regional Medical solving the Center. Next year he will evaluating be serving as the President facts and keeping of the volunteers, as well as emotion out of the making maintaining his position as decision (Doug Chairman of the Escorts, process. and is looking forward to has a Mechanical the challenges of moving Engineering degree Duke, an into the new hospital in the from spring. Doug has served on MBA from Wright the Wild Dunes Community State and 34 funAffairs Committee for the filled years with Motors.) last four years and has General attended the IOP Ways and He is well versed in Means Committee meetings preparing projects, budgets, Doug Thomas. for almost two years, which meeting has made him aware of the timing, and meeting island their home. challenges facing the City the performance targets. His vision for the Isle and the need for careful His experience has also of Palms is a family fiscal responsibility in the taught him that winning -focused residential/resort the support of those who community, populated with days ahead. Doug grew up in a resort must implement the project permanent residents and community and has a deep, is essential to its ultimate vacationing families who abiding love for the ocean and success. He will work hard beach and understands the and champion the needs of Thomas continued on pg 8 issues facing his neighbors the residents who make this

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6 see Moores from the cover stress and hadn’t finished packing. By nine o’clock that morning, however, the Moore family caravan left Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleasant behind. As that murmur followed their cars to Columbia, no one knew what to expect when they returned. Mrs. Moore remembers her shock when a gentleman gleefully exclaimed at breakfast on September 23, 1989, “Everything’s been wiped out on the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s, but all’s well in Hilton Head!” As news reports slowly rolled in from the isolated island towns, the Moores learned their house, unlike so many others, had withstood the barrage. “Our son had seen a fly over on the news and saw the house,” Dot said. Extended family in Arkansas was able to confirm the development: despite extensive flood damage and a tattered roof, the house was still

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definitely standing. Like many of those affected by catastrophic events, the Moores’ lives can be categorized as preand post-Hurricane Hugo. Dot says they are now “probably overconcerned” by hurricane season and its prospective devastation. As a result, the couple takes extensive measures to insure their wellbeing in the event of another disaster. They keep an up-to-date inventory and perceived value for everything. Considering the enormous amount of knickknacks loitering in their large home, it’s a daunting task. When they leave for an extended period of time, the Moores almost always clean out the refrigerator and give excess food to friends. Their computers are constantly backed up, the hard-drives duplicated so their scholarly work is protected. Each and every time they leave the house for more than a few days, the Moores bring their financial records with them. Jamie and Dot Moore have become local experts on Hurricane Hugo and disaster-preparedness. After Hurricane Hugo, they were commissioned by the Citadel in 1990 to conduct a series of studies on insurance, stress, and the effect of town authorities during times of devastation. Shortly thereafter, they published their findings, along with interviews from

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prominent Hugo characters, in Island In the Storm: Sullivan’s Island and Hurricane Hugo. The Moores may not have been as effected by Hurricane Hugo as some, but they certainly learned more than many. And that is something from which we could all learn.

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IOPNA Neighbor News

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here did the summer go? We hear everyone asking that question these days. With the kids returning to school, it feels like we are moving to the official end of summer and back to our usual routines. Did you notice that even the sunlight looks different as we move through September? Like most Isle of Palms residents, the Isle of Palms Neighborhood Association (IOPNA) members managed to find lots of time for fun this summer, including our Third Annual Pig Pickin Party held on June 7, 2009, at the Mueller’s home on Hartnett Blvd. As is our custom, neighbors brought their favorite dishes to share and the variety was sufficient to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Jim Mueller is an amazing chef and worked his magic on “the pig”. Jim and Rene continue to demonstrate their hospitality and talent for putting on a great pigfest. This year we introduced some games for both kids and adults, and our new megaphone got the attention of all the participants. It was a wonderful day for the neighborhood. Even though we have been busy with recreational and social activities this summer, our members continued their work with the Observer Corps by attending City committee and commission meetings, helped with the summer newsletter that was mailed to residents in July and welcomed new residents to our community through our Residential Outreach committee. But let’s look forward now to what is going on in the fall and bring everyone up to date with what is happening: Soccer team sponsorship We are happy to announce that the IOPNA is sponsoring a Fast Start soccer team this fall at the Recreation Center. Team names for the Recreation soccer

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teams are the same as the name of the sponsoring business or organization; so in this case the team name will be IOPNA. Our team will play their games on Saturdays. Each player will have a green jersey with white letters and the IOPNA logo. We urge you all to stop by and support the kids. It is fun to watch the little ones learn to play soccer and the games are very entertaining. Oktoberfest Our second annual Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 6pm to 10pm at the Exchange Club on 201 Palm Boulevard. Please mark your calendars and invite a neighbor to join us. As is our custom, we will provide bratwurst, hot dogs, German beer, wine and German music. As you know, the IOPNA does not have membership dues so we rely on our neighbor’s generosity to make our social events happen. The admission for the Oktoberfest is a covered dish and a donation. Everyone looks forward to sampling the many varieties of dishes our folks bring. It is a taste treat for sure. We are very pleased to inform you that Judge Michael Molony of the Livability Court has accepted our invitation to be our guest speaker at the Oktoberfest. Judge Molony will address what is happening on the Livability Court and how residents can help to promote its success. We have also asked Fire Chief Ann Graham to bring a fire truck and some of her staff to join us, as well. One of the fun activities planned for the event is a silent auction. It is a great way to raise money and to pique the curiosity of the participants. Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction can notify us at clmalloy@comcast. net.

will be this November 3, 2009. Voters will choose four City Council members and the Mayor in this election. As of this writing, potential candidates are getting signatures on their petitions to have their names on the official ballot. Once the candidates are certified by the Election Commission, the official campaign will begin. We are pleased to inform you that two of our active members have thrown their hats in the ring: Doug Thomas, observer for the Ways and Means Committee for the past two years, and Barb Gobien, chair of the Nominating Gobien continued from pg 4 by living on IOP for almost 30 years, and through listening to innumerable residents in the course of her business both here and now in Mount Pleasant, Barb has observed many unsolved problems and disturbing changes: • The increasing transition of family neighborhoods into rental areas. • Oversize homes and mini hotels are popping up in residential neighborhoods. • The numbers of day visitors enjoying our beautiful island continues to rise. • The cost of services provided for this is borne by the residents through taxes. • Parking problems spreading beyond the downtown district and County Park. • Increased percentage of rental homes over the entire island. • The only growth business on the island is real estate and rental. • Persistent widespread drainage issues.

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Committee. Our previously endorsed candidate and winner of the May 12, 2009, special election, Barbara Bergwerf, must run again in this election, as must Mayor Dick Cronin. It is important that residents get to know their candidates. A Candidates’ Forum is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday October 28, 2009, at the Recreation Center and will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area. Stay tuned. Visit the Isle of Palms Neighborhood Association website at www.saveiop.com. Concerns: • Presently, a 7,000 sq. ft. rental house can have up to 28 occupants. • Wild Dunes continues to build large rental units which impact the traffic issue. • Neighborhoods going from full-time residents and families to parttime residents and rental homes. • City governance has been too concerned with those who view the island in terms of return on investment. • Livability issues have taken a back seat. We may be reaching a point of no return in this trend, and IOP will turn into another Myrtle Beach or Atlantic City. Barb Gobien believes that the knowledge she has gained through her training and business experience can be put to work for the residents of this island to maintain or reclaim their familyoriented neighborhoods and to ensure the future quality of life. Managed and thoughtful growth and development is essential in this process. “Let’s keep IOP a family island.”

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September 18, 2009 Stone continued from page 3 I have volunteered my time serving and sharing the lessons I have learned as a successful business leader and as a coach, cub master and as the president of many local and professional organizations including: • Baseball, soccer and other sports as a coach • Boy Scouts of America • Charleston Multiple Listing Service past president • Charleston Trident Association of Realtors as past president • Exchange Club as past president • Sea Cabins Home owners Association current president • Planning Commission serving a second term These experiences have given me the tools and the skill sets to lead a community like ours into the future. For over two years I have attended most of the Council meetings, Ways and Means and the Municipal and Livability court hearings to be educated on the issues our community is facing. I am a fiscally conservative businessman, having grown a local island business into a sustainable native enterprise that supports the community, my family and many local families by doing business with them or hiring them as our employees. My family and I truly enjoy our quality of life in our community and wish to help sustain

it into the future by being involved at the City Council level. My concerns for the future of our community: • Palm Blvd. traffic and safety of our residents and visitors. • Traffic on the Isle of Palms Connector. • The impact of growth from Mt. Pleasant and other areas of the county. • The loss of parking area due to the new Public Safety building. • Palm Blvd. parking and safety of residents and visitors. • Parking on the side streets. • Our commercial areas are struggling with economic issues. • Our City finances will need special attention as our economy is changing. • New sources of income for our community. • Continue with a transparent government and ask for more citizen input. • Communicate with the residents in more mediums, mailings, emails and town meetings. • Preserving the natural beauty of our beaches. I hope to earn your support in the upcoming election as an independent candidate for Isle of Palms City Council. Please visit my website at www.votesandy.com for additional information. I also welcome any questions or comments.

Thomas from page 4 visit because they would really would like to live here if they could. Doug feels the top three issues facing IOP are high density/short term rental housing, the threat of consuming green space for development, and traffic. The solution to the first is to strengthen the occupancy restrictions within SR-1 and SR-2 zones. Standing firm on existing green space regulations Ward from page 3 Mr. Ward is the founder and artistic director of the Crabpot Players theater company. The Crabpot Players was the first theater company to stage plays east of the Cooper, producing their first show at the Windjammer in November 1993. Recent productions staged at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center by the Crabpot Players under Mr. Ward’s direction include the very popular sold out performances of “Alice in Wonderland” (February ’09) and “The Wizard of Oz” (June ’09).  He will direct the American classic “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder at the Recreation Center in December. He is also a playwright, having several of his original scripts produced at various venues in

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is the answer to the second issue. Beach traffic is a tough one. Sharing the beach with our Lowcountry neighbors is important. Minimizing the impact of day trippers on the island’s infrastructure and quality of life for residents and vacationing guests needs to be tackled and Doug has some ideas to explore. He feels he can make a positive contribution to the community. Don’t be afraid to speak up, he will listen and respond. the Charleston area, including the Dock Street Theatre, PURE Theatre, the Windjammer and the Isle of Palms Recreation Center.  A strong fiscal conservative and business owner, Mr. Ward is concerned about the spending habits of the current and immediate past City administrations, especially the recent material increases in long term debt service. Protection of residential neighborhoods from intrusive short term rentals and dealing with the burden day trippers place upon island residents is of paramount importance, as well as providing excellent, resident friendly, police and fire protection.  He states constituent service will be his number one priority and looks forward to a positive, issuesoriented campaign.  

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Charleston's longest night

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awoke that September morning to sunshine and a pleasant breeze. My new bride was off to work and after putting everything in ship shape, I sat in my living room and was cursing at Phil Donehue when the phone rang. Charleston Place was calling! After being in business for two years, Charleston Place was calling me to give a tour! Of course, it was cruel joke. Anybody with any sense was beating tracks up I-26. Still, I was at the Market and people everywhere were haplessly sandbagging their stores. I decided to ride my bike down High Battery. It was low tide, but the water level was higher than high tide on a harvest moon. It was at that point that I knew things might not turn out so well, after all. One has to remember that the last hurricane that hit Charleston dead on was Gracie thirty years before. It turned out that Gracie was an ill-tempered child; Hugo was a psychotic teenager with an automatic weapon. No one knew this at that particular point.

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would have a drink; As I had spent a very strong drink if the two days before the truth be told. My boarding up windows wife got home from and all the other work, and she started proper stuff I was to supper like any other do, the rest of my day night. I went across was spent looking for the street to my best coverage of the storm. friend’s apartment I recall watching and had a couple of Perry Mason on WTAT, which at that David Farrow, Charlestonian. pops with his family. Still, even though the point had no news department. Bob Waters came on sky was getting funky, we fiddled with a graphic and explained that while Rome burned. I went home, had supper, and we were to be hit dead on. Well, I’d been through Gracie when I decided to walk around to check things out. I was walking by the was six, so -- what fun. Finally, at 4pm if I remember Jenkins Mikell house on the correctly, Mayor Riley came on corner of Montagu and Rutledge and told people that it was too late when I saw a huge Magnolia tree to leave. I don’t remember exactly bend all the way down to the the text of the speech, but I do ground. Hmmm ... Might be time to remember his last words, “May saunter on back home. God have mercy on your soul.” Well, we watched television I thought to myself, this might be a tad more serious than at first as long as we could, then the transformers went out, emitting blush. Well, there are certain things a strange feral sound which you can’t do a thing about, and combined eerily with the green my thought back in those days light seeping from the boiling, was that a man had to believe pitch-black sky. We had a Sony in something, and I believed I Watchman, so we continued to try to get as much information as we could. I want to comment on the television coverage. One certain station, which I will not name, made a big deal out of how they stayed on the longest to give us unfortunate storm victims constant updates. There was

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really no way for anyone to really know this as most people had already lost electricity. The network feed was long gone, so we were treated to the zany antics of “Three’s Company” while all hell broke loose outside. I don’t recall seeing anything that looked faintly like a weatherman before they, too, lost power. A thought occurred to me. If this had been the Apocalypse, this is how it would end. As incoming ICBMs were on their way, we would be treated to uproarious re-runs of “Carter Country”, and somehow I found this fitting. There are some things over which we have no control. One is nuclear war. Another is a devastating hurricane. Right now as this is being written on Labor Day, 2009, the Atlantic is quiet. There are no low pressure systems lingering off Cape Verde. That’s not to say nothing will happen this year (The Beaufort hurricane of 1893 was in October). Everyone here says we are due for a hurricane. We are due for an earthquake. I would argue, not so. The odds are 50/50. We’ll either be hit, or we won’t. Make no mistake, we will get hit. It’s just another example of nature batting last. Read David Farrow’s regular column at www. thecharlestontimes.com

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September 18, 2009

Scottish Games return to Boone Hall

he 38th Annual Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering will be held at Boone Hall Plantation from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The Scottish Society of Charleston sponsors this annual event, which is held rain or shine. The games are an excellent opportunity for Charleston area residents to see major entertainment without having a large travel expense in events designed for the whole family. The Charleston Scottish Games are the second oldest in the South and have been ranked as a top 20 travel event several times. The Scottish Society donates to local charities and provides scholarships for Scottish activities including dancing, drumming and piping. The Society’s major charity recipient each year is the Ronald McDonald House. Funds raised over the past five years have gone to sponsor a room in the new wing of the Ronald McDonald house. The honored Clan for this year’s games is Clan Armstrong. The Distinguished guest for the games is Clan Chief Michael J Armstrong, the Lord of Mungbyhurst. He is also the Chairman of the Armstrong Trust in Scotland and is a manufacturing executive in South Africa. The Honored guest is Joseph C Wiggington, the head of the Armstrong Society in America. Members of Clan Armstrong from all over the United States will be in attendance for their Annual General meeting. This year Jessica Aydlette, who lives in Goose Creek and teaches at Stall High School, will be giving an exhibition of her talents in the heavy and light sheaf and the caber toss. She is undefeated since February of 2006 and holds two world records in the heavy and light sheaf. She was the Caber Toss National Champion in 2006 and her favorite event is the hammer toss. There will be male competitors from across the U.S. and Iceland. Each year there are several new records set

at the Charleston games. Competition is held cars on display. The weekend’s activities start on Friday for both Professional and Amateur athletes. Boone Hall has erected a new outdoor night with a Sponsors reception and end on amphitheater tent for entertainment and Sunday with a church service. First Scots this year’s entertainers include Celtic Presbyterian Church will hold two services bands Rathkeltair, Coyote Run and Candyce on Sunday under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Danny Massie. This year’s guest minister Dunham. One of the day’s highlights is the noon for the Kirkin O’ the Tartan is Dr. David ceremonies, with the Parade of Clans in Renwick, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland and their colorful Tartan kilts, and currently Pastor of First Presbyterian Church the mass band performance in Spartanburg. The public is invited to their of over 20 drum and pipe 36th Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan service on Sunday bands. This year, SAMS at 8:45am & 11:15am. (Scottish American For more information or to purchase tickets Military Society) go to: boonehallplantation.com or call will hold a General 884-4371. meeting and will lead the Parade of Tartans with a mass display of flags. Other attractions are the Border Collie demonstrations by Bill Cogburn of Windy Hill Farms. There will also be over 50 young girls in colorful outfits during the Highland Dancing competition. The adults can practice their Scottish Country Dancing and receive lessons along with day long demonstrations. Adding to the color of the games is a reenactment group that Provided by the Isle of Palms portrays two different battalions of the t 9am on Monday, donations from individuals, Kings Own Scottish September 21, 2009, at businesses and agencies in Borderers from World 21st Avenue and Palm amounts ranging from five War II. Some of the Boulevard near the beach access dollars to several thousands had group wears the formal path, the City of the Isle of Palms, been received. Many donations Service Dress, which on the 20 year anniversary of were given in memory of include the Leslie Hurricane Hugo, will honor friends and family members. A total tartan trews (trousers) the efforts of the Plant-A-Palm of 551 palm trees and the special “kilt committee, a group of volunteers were planted along cut” jacket unique to who came together Palm Boulevard Scottish regiments after the storm from 21st during this period. to raise money to line Palm Avenue The British Car Club to 41st will have a number of Boulevard with the beautiful avenue of Avenue. Palm trees that In tandem, are still there SCE&G worked today. The City with the will unveil a City to place commemorative power lines marker as a underground permanent in that area to acknowledgement of create today’s this place in history. beautiful vista. The Plant-A-Palm The Project began in commemoration February 1990 with is particularly a single donation to meaningful on the assist in recovery from 20th anniversary of the storm and replacement Hugo, because the work of of the island’s vegetation, this committee is a reminder, much of which had been like the palm trees themselves, destroyed. A volunteer of the lasting power of citizens committee formed and who work together in a gesture by June of 1994, 475 of kindness.

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When Hunley is not fetching his beloved tennis ball, he is in his favorite spot at the IOP dog park, lounging in the water bin. He and his brothers Harry, the standard poodle, and Huey,  the dapple dachshund, walk to  the dog park frequently with their 9 month old “brother” Reed in a stroller. Thanks to Susan Marett’s obedience classes at the IOP Rec center, everyone is generally wellbehaved. Their favorite activity is free time on the beach! Hunley and Harry spend their days with Anne at her veterinary ophthalmology office, greeting new patients and owners with wags and a tennis ball.

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By Emily Laurie, Pet Helpers

hile preparing for a hurricane to hit the Lowcountry, Pet Helpers is asking all pet owners to make sure they have a plan for their pets. Prepare a list of pet-friendly hotels, boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency. Ask friends, relatives, or others outside the affected area whether they could shelter your animals. Be sure to assemble a portable pet disaster supplies kit, including medications, medical records, leashes, current photos, food and water. Red Cross Disaster shelters cannot accept pets because of the states’ health and safety regulations and other considerations. Service

animals that assist people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in Red Cross shelters. Pet Helpers is Adoption Center. They are not a boarding facility. A Charleston Emergency / Disaster Animal Shelter will be located at the North Charleston Coliseum. The disaster shelter should be considered as a LAST RESORT. Owners will be required to bring supplies for themselves and their pets. Please note, only one family member per household of pets will be allowed to stay. All other family members will be required to go to a shelter for people. In case of an emergency, please contact animal control at 202-1700 or your local police. For more hurricane preparation tips, visit www.pethelpers.org.

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oard members for the Walk for the Child will experience natural beauty annual Isle of Palms impressive Connector Run and Walk throughout the race course. If you for the Child are once again are interested in volunteering, working hard to raise as much please call 886-8294. Following the family-friendly money as possible for childrelated Lowcountry charities. For race, participants will also be the past 16 years, proceeds from able to enjoy a post-race festival the October run and walk have that includes free food and drink, been donated to organizations child-related recreation and a race that support child advocacy and awards ceremony, with awards presented to the top finishers in the prevention of child abuse. “Even during these challenging varying categories. economic times, we are committed Fees for the 10K and 5K run to working diligently to raise as are $30 if received by September much money as possible for these 25 and $35 thereafter. 5K walk Lowcountry charities that do so fees are $25 if received by much for children in our area,” September 25 and $30 thereafter. said Kevin Campbell, chairman Online registration and sleepof this year’s race. in rate registration are available Supported by local business through www.ioprun.com and sponsor donations and participant are open through September 29. fees, last year’s event hosted Packet pickup will take place on more than 1200 runners and October 1 from 3 - 7pm and on walkers, and raised over $50,000 October 2 from 11am – 7pm at for local child-related charities. the Isle of Palms Exchange Club Charities that benefited from clubhouse, located at 201 Palm race proceeds last year included Boulevard. Packet pickup will Darkness to Light, the Dee Norton also be available on the morning Lowcountry Children’s Center, of the race at the registration site HALOS (Helping and Lending at the Isle of Palms Public Safety Outreach Support), Lowcountry Building. Participants who wish Orphan Relief, MUSC Children’s to register for the race or pick up Hospital, Parents Anonymous their packets on the morning of and Windwood Farm Home for October 3 should arrive early and Children. These charities pledged expect long lines. to use the received funds to support various causes, ranging from child abuse prevention training to abuse victim support programs. To staff the volunteerrun event, the Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child recruits approximately 100 volunteers each year from local high schools, colleges, hospitals and other organizations. In addition to knowing they are helping a worthy cause, Rusty Streetman, regional vice president for the participants in the Isle of race’s title sponsor BI-LO, presents a check to Anne Palms Connector Run and Lee of Darkness to Light in 2008. 

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Friday, September 18 Made for the Shade event At 8am Sullivan’s Island Elementary School will have a dedication of their new playground sun shade donated by Poe's Tavern. The dedication will include a brief lesson on the importance of sun safety and a ribbon cutting. IOP Basketball Camp Limited space is available in this popular Holiday Basketball Camp held December 21-23 for players ages 5-13 at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center.  Residents may

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register now by calling the Rec at 886-8294, and non-residents may register beginning September 13. First Annual Museum Mile Weekend Now on Sale  The cultural sites along Charleston’s Museum Mile have come together to launch Museum Mile Weekend on September 26 and 27, 2009. Passes are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more info, visit www.charlestonmuseummile.org or call the Charleston Visitor’s Center at 722-2996 x235.

Middle School dance at the IOP Rec Celebrate back-to-school with a “luau” at the Middle School Dance for 6th, 7th and 8th graders at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center from 7 - 10pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5. For more info, call 886-8294.

Saturday, September 19 38th Annual Scottish Highland Games From 9am to 5pm at Boone Hall Plantation. See charlestonscots.org for details and visit www.boonehallplantation.com to purchase tickets, or call 884-4371. Hurricane Hugo Anniversary at the Poe Library Come listen to Irene Lofton's Broken Bridge, a reading of Post-Hugo poetry. Begins at 10:30am. Bring photos and stories to share. For more information call 883-3914. 20th Annual Beach/River Sweep South Carolina’s largest one-day volunteer cleanup event will be from 9am - noon. For the Isle of Palms, contact Stacey Johnson at 886-0687 or email staceysusanne@ yahoo.com. For Sullivan’s Island, contact Dawn Davis at 883-3123 x23  or email [email protected]. For Goat Island, contact Ashley Ullrich at 568-8427 or email [email protected]. Jane Austen Society meeting The S.C. Region of the Jane Austen Society begins it’s 16th year today  with a roundtable discussion of the novels of Jane Austen (and her characters) read. Please join us at 1:30 at the Berkeley Electric Bldg., 3351 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. For more information, call 768-6453.

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Shaggin’ on the Cooper Dance the night away under the stars at the NEW Mount Pleasant Pier.  The Coppertones, a formallydressed six-piece party band, is sure to keep you dancing all night long.  Gates open at 7:30pm and music starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $8 and will only be available fo purchase at the event.  No refunds or exchanges.  For ages 3 and up. Call 795-4FUN (4386) for more inf

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2nd annual Charleston Peace On Day Brittlebank Park from 1-6pm, with a Music Farm show with to follow at 8pm. For more info and a list of vendors, visit www.cp1d.org or cal 770-235-4660.

Tuesday, September 22 First day of fall!

Isle of Palms Comprehensive Pla public hearing A Public Hearing to receive comment on the revised plan will be held at 6:30pm on September 22 at the IOP City Hall.  A copy of the proposed changes is available for review in City Hall. 

11th Annual ECMOW Charity Go Classic  The East Cooper Meals on Wheels Outback Steakhouse Charity Golf Classic is a one-day golf tournament hosted by RiverTowne Country Club. Clubhouse Sponsors, Te Sponsors and Green Sponsors are the backbone of the tournament. For more info, visit www.ecmow.or or call 881-9350.

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Yoga master Andrey Lappa at Serenity Now Serenity Now Yoga is honored to host Yoga Master Andrey Lappa for a Universal Yoga Weekend Workshop on September 25, 26 and 27, and Universal Yoga Asana Classes on September 28, 29 and 30. For more info, call 849-0445 or visit www.serenitynowyoga.net. Children’s Museum birthday bash Beginning at 5pm, author Margot Raven will give a presentation to educators and families, about her latest children’s picture book. Happy Birthday to You! The Mystery behind the Most Famous Song in the World. For more info, call 853-8962 or visit www.explorecml.org.

Saturday, September 26 Charleston Green Fair Greenflix Green Fair festivities now include a cinematic experience for the mind and body. 7:30 pm at The Visitors Center Bus Terminal. Affordable ticketing is available now at www.charlestongreenfair.com $8 in advance and $6 for students.

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Monday, September 28 Charleston Music Club recital The community is invited to a free recital starting at 7:30pm at the Chapel at Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Rd. The recital of solos and duets will be performed by Barbara Loehr-Fox, soprano, and Lara Wilson, mezzo-soprano. They will be accompanied by Seung-Lan Kim, pianist, Marilyn Curry, violinist, and Don Shetler, cellist The program will be followed by refreshments. Call 795-7842 for additional info or visit charlestonmusicclub. com.

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n Thursday, September 24 at 7pm, Atlanticville on Sullivan’s Island will host a five course wine pairing dinner that you should not miss! Join Alan Cannon of Rombauer Vineyards and Chef William Condon as they take us on a culinary tour of Rombauer Vineyards’ exceptional wines. Rombauer Vineyards produces some of the best wines to come out of Napa Valley. They consistently score in the 90s and have been American Restaurant favorites for over 20 years. Contact Atlanticville for reservations and further information at 883-9452 or email Atlanticille@ comcast.net.

Tuesday, September 29 Sullivan’s Island Special Council meeting 6:30pm at Town Hall (1610 Middle St.) Council will discuss instructions and direction for the Consultant to construct a management plan for the Accreted Land. For more info, call Town Hall at 8833198.

Thursday, October 1 Moja Arts Festival presents: CSO Spiritual Ensemble Spiritual Classics II will chronicle spirituals significance to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Starting at 6pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street, downtown Charleston. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Gaillard Auditorium and at the church one hour before the performance.

Saturday, October 3 Moja Arts Festival presents: CSO Gospel Choir  African-American Sacred Songs III will highlight the evolution of gospel music. Saint Matthews Church, 405 King Street. Tickets are $10 at the Gaillard Auditorium ticket office or at the church one hour before the performance.

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Sullivan’s Island in the news

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ullivan’s Island has recently been making national headlines. When Forbes magazine released this year’s “America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes” on August 27, Sullivan’s Island dropped a whopping 67 places from it’s ranking of 24 in 2008. Now ranked at 91, Sullivan’s Island is between Honolulu, Hawaii, and Darien, Connecticut, with an average home price of $1,687,327, compared to last year’s average of $1,805,000. In other news, the United States Mint announced that Sullivan’s Island’s own Fort Moultrie will be featured in the new quarter-dollar coin program. Fort Moultrie will be the 35th design to be featured on coins released under the United States Mint “America the Beautiful Quarters Program”, and will be issued in 2016.

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By Sarah Dargan Harper

he Red-Bellied Water Snake is indigenous to the Southeastern United States and is found in cypress swamps, ponds, and streams. I took this photo in a swampy, wooded area of Mount Pleasant. They are non-venomous and can grow to be five feet long. They are considered semi-aquatic and are often seen (or run over!) while crossing roads in the late afternoon or evening. They eat mostly amphibians and will occasionally feed on fish. Females give birth to live young in the late summer to early fall. A typical size brood ranges from 5-25 young, which are a whopping 8-12 inches long at birth.

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Is it time to make post-recession investment moves? By Dimi Matouchev

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ike a tiresome dinner guest, the recession has long outstayed its welcome. But there are some clear signs that the economy has begun to turn around. If that is indeed the case, how should you, as an individual investor, respond? Before we get to that question, let’s quickly review some of the key factors that suggest the recession may be ending. First, we’ve seen four straight months of gains by the Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Also, the job market is improving somewhat and bank lending is increasing. The Federal Reserve’s efforts to stabilize the financial system have improved conditions in the corporate credit markets, as indicated by a dramatic increase in the amount of new bonds issued by companies thus far in 2009. We’ve also seen improvements in the housing market and in industrial production. Even if all this evidence indicates the recession is ending, does that necessarily mean that boom times for investors will follow? A look back in time shows reasons for optimism. In 10 recessions, extending from 1949 through 2001, the S & P 500 rose, on average, 9.5 percent six months following the recession’s end date, and 15.5 percent after 12 months, according to Ned Davis Research. Of course, as you have no doubt heard, past performance is no guarantee of future results, but in years gone by, staying in the market rewarded longterm investors —those who could look beyond the recession at hand. In any case, if the recession is ending, let’s return to our original question: What

with investment-grade bonds, if fixed income is appropriate. • Diversify. Build a portfolio containing a variety of investments, including stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit. While diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help you reduce the long-term effects of volatility on your holdings.

investment moves should you make? As we’ve already seen, the most important step you can take is to remain invested — and if you’re out of the market, consider getting back in. As exhibited by the strong market rally this summer, large gains can come quickly, but they only come to those who aren’t on the investment sidelines. In addition to staying invested, consider these other post-recession moves — which are actually pretty good moves before and during a recession, as well: • Look for quality. In any economic environment, you’ll be making a smart move by focusing on quality investments that fit your unique situation. You may look for the stocks of those companies with strong management teams and competitive products. And stick

• Keep a long-term perspective. It’s not easy to overlook market fluctuations, especially severe ones, but if you can keep your eyes on what you hope to achieve in the future, you might be less likely to over-react to short-term events. While you may need to periodically adjust your investment mix in response to changes in the economy and in your own life, you’ll be better off, in the long run, by establishing a strategy that’s appropriate for your individual risk tolerance and goals — and sticking to it. As individuals, we’re all subject to the ebbs and flows of the economy. But by focusing on those things you can control — such as buying quality investments, diversifying and thinking long-term — you can become an investor for all seasons. This article was written by Edward Jones, located at 1505 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC 29451. For more information, please call the Edward Jones offices at 886-9229 or visit their website at www.edwardjones.com.

How the Federal Reserve buying treasury securities may help the economy

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Presented by Bobby Cummings, CFP®, CFBS, CLTC

lthough the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to buy $300 billion in Treasuries in 2009 was greeted with some surprise, Fed watchers know the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has mulled the move for months. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke first suggested the move in December, 2008, in a speech discussing the Fed’s expanding toolbox. The Chairman later noted, “Although conventional interest rate policy is constrained by the fact that nominal interest rates cannot fall below zero, the second arrow in the Federal Reserve’s quiver -- the provision of liquidity -- remains effective.” His goal with the significant purchase of longer-term Treasury securities is to “influence the yields on these securities, thus helping to spur aggregate demand”. The Fed’s purchases may help lower mortgage rates and may also help reduce rates for other loans that are based on Treasuries – including company borrowings, auto and other consumer loans. Naturally, as interest rates drop and demand increases, there will be more money in supply. Specifically, savings from a wave of refinancing could serve as a powerful stimulus for the household sector of the economy. But, will homeowners spend or stash their mortgage savings? And, on a larger scale, will the banks loan out or hoard the cash they raise from selling Treasuries? Of course, if the Fed adds too much money into the system, that could trigger inflation. However, the FOMC expects inflation to remain subdued and, in fact, noted in its March, 2009, statement the risk that “inflation could persist for a time below rates

the Term Asset-backed Securities Lending Facility (TALF) (a major joint program with the Treasury Department to boost consumer lending) falters or if the economic news continues to deteriorate. The above material was prepared by PEAK.

that best foster economic growth and price stability in the longer term”. Accordingly, Bernanke’s laser focus remains on loosening up credit conditions. As the Fed continues to respond to the credit crisis, it will be important for the FOMC to carefully monitor the size and composition of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet in light of evolving financial and economic developments. Eventually, that balance sheet will have to be unwound – and that may prove a real chore in a recovering economy. For now, however, the Fed remains focused on improving credit markets to facilitate the business and consumer demand that’s essential for economic growth. In fact, the planned purchase of $300 billion of Treasuries is dwarfed by the Fed’s ownership of $1.25 trillion of mortgage-backed securities (up from $500 billion) and $200 billion of agency debt (up from $100 billion) – and the door’s open for additional Treasury purchases if www.islandeyenews.com

Bobby Cummings is the owner of Cummings Wealth Management Group.. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional and Certified Family Business Specialist and has been in business since 1990. Bobby’s focus is providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to business owners, professionals, retirees, and  people planning for  retirement. He lives on Sullivan’s Island with his wife Kristin, son Tanner (6), daughter Keenan (3), and son, Banks (8 months). If you wish to learn more about the ideas and strategies in this article, or if you have any questions about your financial or estate plan, you are invited to reach Bobby via email at [email protected] or by contacting his office at (843)884-9898. Bobby Cummings is a financial advisor practicing at 1275 Ben Sawyer Blvd in Mt. Pleasant, SC.  He offers securities and advisory services as an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth Financial Network®, a member firm of FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Adviser. He can be reached at 843-884-9898 or at bobby@ cummingswealth.com.

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usic styles are constantly in transition. From early jazz to today’s pop rock, our music is usually in-tune with the social atmosphere of the time: but sometimes, it’s the life of the musicians themselves that sculpts the music of tomorrow. Two locally renown national musicians recently passed through Charleston, both with a story to tell about how their lives have changed and how their music changed along with it. The Sam Bush Band performed at The Windjammer, Front Beach, Isle of Palms on August 28 and Acoustic Syndicate performed at The Pour House on James Island for two consecutive nights on September 4 and 5. “We had a lot of fun playing at the Windjammer. I love to be by the beach and while setting up for the show and throughout the evening I just kept looking out over to the water. It’s inspirational and there was so much energy and excitement from the crowd,” Bush smiles. Young to old, “GQ” to counter-culture hippies, all of the social classes were represented at the show. Sam Bush’s progression and transitions from his days with the New Grass Revival to the Sam Bush Band show just how much he integrates his various musical styles, including Nashville twang and rock n’ roll, into a style known as “jam grass”. “I really enjoy the young audiences that come out to the shows. It brings on a new level of excitement and pushes the band

and myself to step more and more Steve’s cousins and also members outside of the box,” says Bush. of the band, needed a break more “The world of bluegrass is so free than anyone. “We were at a place flowing. It’s really healthy and in our lives where Fitz and Bryon offers so many styles to were having children and where you can hear with the relentless the bluegrass touring, there influence was no way while playing we could a Reggae support the style song.” With the upcoming release of By Paul Robinson his new album continuation Circles Around Me of the constant (release date: October 20, road travel and being 2009), Sam Bush is still one of the away from our families,” explains hardest working musicians in the McMurry. music business at the age of fiftyWhen the band walked off the seven. “The new album features SmileFest stage in 2005, there the song 'Circles Around Me' and were no tentative plans to get back it is open to interpretation. For together. They were happy to be me it was about the transitions going home and taking a break. and the journey through this life “It was a godsend to be done with and how I always came back to all the touring, late nights and myself,” says Bush. “I mean, how stress, but the hardest thing is did we get this far? How come we that we like playing together. didn’t fall off the monkey bars and It was more bittersweet than break our necks? I’m surrounded anything,” explains McMurry. by so many people who I love and “The music business is hard to who love me. We can all come crack. I’m forty-four years old and together and share this beautiful taking a break was the thing we experience we call life.” needed to do at the time. We were Steve McMurry of Shelby, not willing to step on anyone’s toes NC, progressive bluegrass band during our fifteen years of touring Acoustic Syndicate, shares because we were not raised that common experiences and relates way. Throughout those years, to this topic of transition. “In Acoustic Syndicate did not make 2005, at the SmileFest Music enemies; we made friends.” Festival, we played our last show, “After our last show at so we thought. We needed a SmileFest 2005, I did not take break,” says McMurry, pointing out that Fitz and Bryon McMurry,

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my guitar out of the case for a year,” says McMurry. “I went to work on the family farm in Shelby and worked with the Department of Transportation. During the hiatus, my wife passed away. I needed this time to get through the transition of my loss. I see Fitz and Bryon every day and my family bond is one of the best things I have in my life.” In 2007, Acoustic Syndicate came back to its fans, friends and family and performed at SmileFest 2007. “We left on the same stage we came back on and picked up right where we left off,” says McMurry. “We are touring part time now and we came back by popular demand. It’s much better now because we all have day jobs and when our agent still calls two years after our band broke up and tells us that clubs, festivals, bars and music halls are still trying to book us, we realized part-time touring may be just the place for us.” Railroad Earth, an upcoming progressive style bluegrass band, will be playing at the The Music Farm on September 27, 2009, in downtown Charleston. This is a great opportunity to see just how far bluegrass and its roots have transformed into one of the largest growing styles of music in the US. Ticket sales are $17 and $20 at the doors. Visit www.musicfarm. com for more information.

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The four most common misconceptions about hurricane protection

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veryone has heard the “flashlight and batteries” approach to hurricane preparedness. The truth is, if you need a flashlight during a hurricane, you really shouldn’t be in your home. You should have a plan prepared long in advance to safeguard your home and belongings with hurricane protection, and then proceed to the nearest evacuation route. The most common misconceptions about hurricane protection are: My house survived Hugo, so I will be fine if another storm hits the Lowcountry. Hurricanes are like snowflakes; no two are the same. Hurricane Hugo’s eye entered Charleston Harbor and since the most damaging winds are north of a storm’s eye wall, the strongest winds came ashore in the Awendaw/McClellanville area. Much of the development north of the Isle of Palms Connector did not exist in 1989, including the Connector itself! Had Hugo made landfall south of Charleston, the

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damage to Charleston would have been much greater. I only need to worry about protecting the “ocean side” of my home. Depending upon the direction a storm is traveling and your home’s position relative to the eye wall, hurricane winds and flying debris can come from any direction. If you are unable to afford protection on all of your home’s openings, we suggest protecting the largest openings first as these are the most likely to be hit and broken by flying debris. Also consider securing any inward-swinging French doors, as they are more susceptible to being blown or knocked open by windborne objects. Finally, keep in mind that windows and doors on outside corners of your home will receive the strongest winds and pressure during a storm. Why do I need shutters for my windows if the roof is going to fly off anyway? This is a dangerous misconception. The most likely reason for roof loss during a

hurricane is because one or more of the home’s openings get broken. Once the “envelope” of the home is breached, the wind is allowed inside which creates lift on the roof. This lift, coupled with the tremendous pressures pulling on the roof from outside, combine to tear roofs from houses. There are many improvements that can be implemented to strengthen and waterproof roofs. Gable vents should be protected because the higher an opening is, the more damage water infiltration will cause as it runs down walls and across floors and ceilings. There are numerous strapping/ tie-down systems available to attach wall framing to the rafter/ truss system. Secondary water barriers are now available to install under the roof covering. Metal roofs and wind-rated shingles will help prevent the loss of the roof. Roof sheathing should be secured with 8d or larger nails or screws with a maximum spacing of six inches. Gable ends should be reinforced with diagonal twoby-four bracing. Plywood and window films meet code. Half-inch plywood has been allowed as an exemption to the required building code. It does not meet testing. Additionally, most home-owners lack the tools, ladders or sometimes even the physical strength required to carry and attach large sheets of plywood to windows. And many types of home exteriors, i.e. vinyl siding and brick, do

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not lend themselves to plywood installation. Screw and nail holes will need to be repaired, caulked and painted. Window film does not meet code. There are instances when window films have passed some of the testing for hurricane protection, but these tests were performed on samples that do not represent typical retrofit installations, and the results are often misrepresented. There are many incentives for purchasing hurricane protection in addition to the peace of mind it gives a homeowner. Insurance carriers are required by the Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act of 2007 to offer premium discounts to homeowners who install codeapproved hurricane shutters. There are also tax credits available to help offset the homeowner’s investment. Hurricane shutters are among the most “green” improvements you can make to your home. In addition to the long-lasting, and in most cases recyclable, materials used to build hurricane shutters, the prevention of hurricane damage will keep your belongings out of the landfill and reduce the impact on our resources caused by rebuilding. Tim Smith is the president and founder of Windward Shutters, LLC and is a SC Safe Home Certified inspector. For more information, please call 881-6262 or visit windwardshutters.com.

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e went to Mount Pleasant,” said Bambi Werner, recalling their evacuation from the Isle of Palms just before Hugo hit. “That was a big mistake.” With a two year old and eight month old, the Werners decided that fighting the traffic wouldn’t be worth it and ended up staying in Hobcaw with some friends. At the time, most people believed that Hugo was going to hit Myrtle Beach. As the night of September 22 closed in, the Werners gathered together with their friends in the living room and tucked the kids into a playpen – surrounding them with pillows as extra protection. “The house in Hobcaw was surrounded by pine trees,” Bambi remembered. “All night, we heard them snapping.” The eye of the storm arrived at midnight, and it was so eerily quiet that you could hear a pin drop. But it wasn’t long before the winds picked up again. When the

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the Werners, Isle of Palms

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storm finally ended, the Werners found that they were essentially trapped in the Hobcaw home, as the pine trees which had snapped during the storm were littered across the roads. “It was kind of like a military situation,” said Bambi. “There was no power and helicopters and military vehicles were everywhere.”

Since the bridge was out, ferries took people according to the block they lived on to the National Park Services dock at Fort Moultrie. From there they were bussed to the Isle of Palms Marina. “When I first saw our house I thought, ‘Oh, the house looks good’,” said Bambi. “However, when we got closer, we found it had been completely lifted off of its foundation.” Luckily they had taken most of their irreplaceable items with them, but they needed to get clothes for the them and the children. “We had to break the drawers to get to them [the clothes],” said Bambi. “The furniture was completely swollen and warped.” In fact, more than four and a half feet of water had filled their home at one point during the storm. It wasn’t until Christmas of 1990 that the Werners were able to move back into their home. “We lost touch with a lot of people,” she recalled. “So when we finally saw each other, it was like a reunion.”

Isle of Palms resident Nora Lands collected a series of before and after Hugo shots on the IOP. To the right and below are images of the Ocean Cabins.

Photos provided by the Prentices Photos provided by the Lands Lands' images of 40th and Cameron (left), and sea oat growth following Hugo.

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the Lipovskys, Isle of Palms

bought my house on the Isle of Palms two days before Hugo hit,” said Julie Lipovsky as she shook her head in disbelief. She clearly remembered people joking about Hugo, theorizing that it would hit Savannah. She and her husband had packed up all of their books, records, pictures and paintings and placed them in the center of a ground floor room before evacuating to Gainesville, Florida. “Who would have thought that water would come flooding into the house,” she said, recalling the 39 inches of water that accumulated in their home during the hurricane. Everything in the boxes were ruined and today they have nothing from before 1989 save a handful of valuables, clothing and paperwork that they were able to take with them when they left the island. “My yearbooks from high school the scrapbook from my first Springsteen concert; all gone,” said Julie. If it hadn’t been for their friends Julia and Brian O’Shea, the Lipovskys wouldn’t have had a home when they returned to the island. They ended up staying with the O’Sheas for two weeks, until

the electricity returned. Until then, every meal was cooked on the grill. Once residents were given the all-clear, the Lipovskys waited along with hundreds of other residents for a ferry at Patriots Point to take them to their homes. “Only three weeks after we bought our home, we had to gut it ourselves,” Julie said. During the nine months that it took to Two months after Hugo, a snowstorm brought a white Christmas to local residents. restore their home to a livable condition, the Lipovskys stayed in an apartment in Harbor Point. Their dog ended up living with the O’Sheas for almost a year because of the complex’s restrictions, so the Lipovskys made it a habit to visit the O’Sheas and their dog on a weekly basis; a tradition which continues today. “Now, if we ever have to evacuate the island, I look at the three oak trees around our house and ask them to fall,” she smiles. “It’s the only way we’ll ever get a new house.” It was a difficult time, Julie recalled, “but you Photos provided by the lipovskys knew who your friends were.”

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n Thursday, September 10, the Children’s Garden School, located next to the Church of the Holy Cross on Sullivan’s Island, took a field trip to the Sullivan’s Island Post Office as part of their week-long educational series on Community Helpers. At the post office, the four and five year old students followed Postmistress Hood through a tour of the facility and watched as she waited on customers. “The students loved being behind the counter,” smiled Barbara Keenan, on of the school’s teachers. Next week, the students will visit the fire station and listen to a reading from a reporter for The Island Eye News.

Day of caring

Sullivan's Island Elementary observes the Day of Caring on September 11 by participating in school beautification projects.

The cat came back

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Do you know what this is? The Poe Library cat has returned after a two week hiatus to the other end of Sullivan's Island. Head librarian Jeri England was thrilled that their beloved orange cat was safe and he now spends his time curling up in laps and enjoying afternoon meals on the grassy lawn in front of the library.

Kids, send your guess for this week’s Eye Spy to: [email protected] or call 886-NEWS. Please include your mailing address with your submission. The first one to send in the correct answer will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Café Medley on Sullivan's Island. Lauren Medich correctly guessed "the Poe's Tavern resuarant logo" for last issue's Eye Spy. Send your guess for this week's Eye Spy to: [email protected]

Poe Library events

Hours of operation:  Monday & Friday: 2 – 6 Wednesday: closed Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 – 2

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   Halloween Celebration October 31, 2009 12pm Celebrate Halloween at the Poe Library! Create your own mask at home and bring it to the Poe Library to be judged. Prizes will be awarded for the most original masks. Refreshment will be served.   Beach Lover’s Book Club October 24 10:30am Selection to be announced!

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The following is a synopsis of some of the activities of the Isle of Palms Police Department during the month of August, 2009. Patrol: August 1, 2009: Officers responded to a medical assist call with fire department personnel to a residence on Ocean Boulevard. A male subject, who had been painting the house, was located lying on the ground next to a ladder with a serious head injury. Due to the seriousness of the injury, EMS personnel transported the subject to the Recreation Center on 28th Avenue, where a Meducare helicopter landed to take the subject to MUSC. August 1, 2009: A Beach Services Officer reported that an intoxicated male subject on the front beach was heading toward his vehicle to drive away. A description of the subject was given and the subject was located on Carolina Boulevard. When he saw a police officer he began to run away, but was quickly caught. The subject was in an apparent state of intoxication and unable to drive or properly care for himself. A check of his identification revealed that he was wanted by the Hanahan Police Department for Disorderly Conduct. The subject was taken into custody, charged with Public Intoxication and transported to the Detention Center. August 1, 2009: Officers responded to Wild Dunes where a citizen had reported that a group of young male subjects were drinking alcohol at the end of the boardwalk at Grand Pavilion. Officers encountered two male subjects consuming liquor and took both into custody. Both were charged with Underage Possession of Liquor and placed on Trespass Notice at the request of management. August 3, 2009: An officer responded to the pool area behind a front beach condominium complex, where it was reported that a male subject was causing a disturbance and throwing furniture into the pool. The subject was located and determined to be extremely intoxicated. He was arrested for Public Intoxication and transported to the Detention Center. August 3, 2009: An officer

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responded to a front beach business that had reported a theft. A customer had advised the owner of the business that a female subject had stolen a shirt from her business, then walked to another nearby business. The owner located the suspect and confronted her, where she freely admitted that she had taken the shirt. The officer took statements and placed the suspect under arrest for Shoplifting. The subject attended municipal court on August 12, was found guilty and fined $1,087. August 4, 2009: An officer responded to a residence on 41st Avenue, where the occupants reported smoke in the home. Fire Department personnel responded and advised the occupants to stay elsewhere for the evening until an electrician could properly check the electricity in the house. August 5, 2009: Just before 5am, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on the Connector for speeding. While speaking to the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol. A computer check of the license plate indicated that it did not belong to the vehicle that was stopped. A computer check of the vehicle identification number indicated that the truck was stolen from Kershaw County, SC, last year. While speaking to the driver and his passenger, the officer observed a bottle of liquor and beer in plain view. Both occupants were taken into custody and charged with Unlawful Possession of Liquor and Simple Possession of Marijuana. The passenger had unpaid traffic tickets and was also charged with NRVC, three counts. The driver had the most serious charge of Possession of Stolen Property. Both were lodged in the Charleston County Detention Center. August 5, 2009: Officers responded to the Municipal Parking Lot, where a citizen reported a fight in progress. After officers spoke to all parties involved, as well as non-involved witnesses, it was determined that the only thing that had occurred was a family quarrel, resulting in a heated conversation in the parking lot. August 6, 2009: An officer responded to the area of Ocean Boulevard and JC Long Boulevard, where a citizen reported an intoxicated subject

walking in the road. The officer located the subject slowly walking down the street with a can of beer in his hand. The subject was determined to be extremely intoxicated and was charged with Public Intoxication, No Alcohol on the Street and was then transported to the Detention Center. August 7, 2009: A grandmother who resides on 26th Avenue reported that one of her grandsons had possibly been sexually assaulted while at home in Alabama. An officer took a report and a statement, and then faxed copies to the appropriate law enforcement agency in Alabama for further investigation. August 8, 2009: An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on Palm Boulevard just after 3:30pm for exceeding the speed limit by 26 miles per hour. Due to the fact that the area was heavily congested with beachgoers, bicyclists, children and golf carts, the driver was charged with Reckless Driving. August 9, 2009: A concerned citizen reported two vehicles racing each other on the Connector inbound. An officer was able to locate and stop one of the vehicles on Palm Boulevard. A computer check of the driver indicated that his driver’s license was suspended from the state of New York. He was taken into custody, charged with DUS, No Proof of Ownership, and Presenting a Suspended DL. August 10, 2009: An officer on foot patrol at Grand Pavilion in Wild Dunes walked up on several subjects who appeared to be younger than 21 and were consuming alcohol. A 23 yearold female present admitted that she purchased the alcohol for the group. She was charged with Transfer of Beer to a Minor, and three male subjects were charged with Underage Possession of Beer. August 14, 2009: A male subject was arrested by a Charleston County Sheriff’s deputy for an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Assault in Charleston County. When the arrest was made, the deputy confirmed that the Isle of Palms Police Department also had an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Assault and Battery with the Intent to Kill. This charge was the result of an investigation by IOP Detectives for an incident that occurred in July when a male subject was struck in the head with a piece of steel during a fight near the pool of a Wild Dunes hotel.

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was served. The person renting the residence was not present and the eviction paperwork was posted. August 15, 2009: Officers responded to a Morgan Place Drive residence just before 2am where a domestic dispute had been reported. Both parties involved were cooperative and each provided written statements. It appeared that although they were both were combatants during the incident, they were now in agreement and no charges were preferred. August 16, 2009: Just after midnight, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle speeding on Ocean Boulevard and when the vehicle was stopped, the officer immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. The driver submitted to several Field Sobriety Tests, which he failed, and was transported to a Datamaster machine, where the driver registered a .17% level of alcohol. The driver was charged with DUI and transported to the Detention Center. August 17, 2009: Just after 1am, officers responded to a 911 call to a Palmetto Drive rental unit in Wild Dunes. Officers were met by a male subject who reported that he and his girlfriend had been involved in a heated argument, which resulted in his girlfriend assaulting him in the face. The argument could not be resolved and the female was charged with Simple Assault. August 17, 2009: An officer rode up on a vehicle stopped in the intersection of Palm Boulevard and 14th Avenue, with the driver asleep behind the steering wheel. The driver was awakened and determined unfit to drive. He was taken into custody, charged with Public Intoxication and as a result of marijuana found in the vehicle, Simple Possession of Marijuana. August 18, 2009: An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Palm Boulevard near Gate 2 of Wild Dunes. When the officer determined that the driver did not have a license, he was taken into custody and found to have a quantity of marijuana on his person. Subsequent to his arrest, an inventory of his vehicle resulted in a total of 36 bags of marijuana being located and seized. Two bags were approximately one pound each, and two more bags each contained seventeen bags already packaged for sale. The total weight of the marijuana was 3.15 pounds, valued at $7,875. A total of $873 in US Currency was also seized. The driver was charged with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, Police Reports continued on pg 22

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Police reports from page 21 Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute within a ½ mile Proximity to a Church or Playground, and numerous traffic and vehicle violations. August 18, 2009: An officer responded to a residence on Ocean Boulevard where the occupants reported a fire. The first officer to arrive observed and reported heavy smoke and immediately evacuated all occupants from the residence. Fire Department personnel arrived and extinguished the blaze, which started in pine straw and spread quickly on the side of the house. August 27, 2009: Just before 1am, an officer on patrol stopped to speak to a male subject walking on 34th Avenue. While speaking to the subject he

appeared overly nervous and stated that he was having issues with Family Court and feared he may have an Arrest Warrant against him. The officer ran a computer check of the subject and confirmed that there was an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by Family Court for his arrest. He was taken into custody and turned over to a Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputy, who responded to 34th Avenue.

August 28, 2009: At approximately 1:30am, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on the Connector for speeding and while speaking to the driver, detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle. After the driver failed several Field Sobriety Tests she was taken into custody and transported to the Detention Center to be administered a Datamaster Test, where she refused to provide a

Husband stabs wife during IOP vacation

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he peace and serenity associated with a typical Isle of Palms weekend was shattered for a visiting family from Aiken, SC, over the Labor Day weekend. On Sunday, September 6, a domestic dispute resulted in a husband stabbing his wife in plain view. According to Isle of Palms Police Lieutenant Raymond Wright, 52 year-old David Wade Napier and his wife, Candace Napier, were vacationing at 311 Charleston Boulevard with their two adult daughters and their boyfriends. The couple’s relationship had been rocky, and a divorce was imminent, Wright said. Shortly before 1pm, an argument began between the two on the lawn near their vehicle. “One thing led to another. Then it got out of hand,” Wright said. At some point David got his hands on a knife and stabbed his wife 7-9 times in the face, neck,

back, and arm areas before one of the daughters’ boyfriends pulled David from the victim, disarmed him, and restrained him on the ground. Police arrived within a couple of minutes. The victim survived her life threatening injuries after she was rushed to the MUSC Trauma Unit where she received immediate surgery. She was released from the hospital within the last two days. David Napier is being charged with Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill and was being held on a $100,000 bond. “It’s a serious charge,” Wright said, adding that it’s only one step below actual murder. Police were unsure whether he had posted bail as of Wednesday, September 9. Napier will have to appear for “roll call” in Charleston before appearing at a preliminary hearing, which will determine if this case will go to a grand jury.

sample. She was charged with DUI and No Proof of Insurance and lodged. August 31, 2009: An officer responded to a front beach business that had reported that two juveniles had shoplifted items from the business. Upon the officer’s arrival, the store manager, who had both female juveniles detained, met him and explained that he had witnessed the theft then followed them outside. Both subjects were charged with Shoplifting and later released to the custody of their parents. The charges will be heard in Family Court.

for their recent assistance in rescuing twenty baby hatchling Loggerhead turtles who had become disoriented in the dunes. August 31, 2009: For the month of August, officers discovered two businesses and five homes with open or unsecured doors. A total of forty Victim of Crime Forms were issued to business or homeowners for various violations noted, or to advise them that an officer checked their business during the night while on patrol.

Personnel/Community Relations: August 27, 2009: Sgt. Ambas, PFC Thompson, and Ptl. McElroy were recognized by the Department of Natural Resources and the Isle of Palms Turtle Team

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he Isle of Palms Fire Department will be hosting a community CPR class on Saturday, October 3, 2009, beginning at 9am. The class will be held in the training room of the new Isle of Palms Public Safety Building. Class will end by 5pm. Fire Department personnel will serve as the instructors for the course and students will be taught the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver curriculum. The cost of the class is $20. The fee will

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cover the course book and the cost of the CPR certification card. Payment must be received to reserve a slot in the class and enrollment will be limited to the first ten (10) students who pay their course fee. The department has scheduled a CPR class for the first Saturday of each month through the end of the year. To enroll or to inquire further about the class please contact Chris Puckhaber at 843-4753040 or e-mail him at Puck622@ yahoo.com.

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the Stiths, Sullivan’s Island

arshall Stith is a known island figure. With his last name being synonymous with Sullivan’s Island and his reputation for collecting old island photographs in his restaurant, Station 22, it was almost a given that Marshall would have an interesting story about the day Hugo hit. However, for Stith, his most memorable story had to do with the days following the storm. After Station 22 Restaurant opened in 1987, Marshall was contacted by a woman who saw all of his black and white photography, both old and new, of Sullivan’s Island hanging on the walls of the restaurant and asked if she could contribute a few of her own. Her family had owned one of the old named cottages on the island, Cottage Kill Kove, and the house was full of cherished memories. In the house, she kept an album/scrapbook, which was

filled with photos, poems, stories and notes from the 1950s, on. In the summer of 1989, she took the book with her back to Atlanta so she could have several of the images scanned and sent to Stith to hang in the restaurant. Because of this, the scrapbook was the only thing of Cottage Kill Kove to survive Hugo. “She contacted me shortly after the storm,” Marshall recalled. “She asked me to go to where the house used to stand and look for two things: the sign that hung over the house with its name on it, and a quilt made of old family bathing suits.” Marshall was unable to find either. The storm had completely raized Cottage Kill Kove and not even a single board remained intact. “It was fortunate, though, that she had the scrapbook with her,” said Marshall. It was all that remained of her family’s long history on Sullivan’s Island.

CAPTIONS: 001 Louise Welch, Regional Executive Director of the Carolina Red

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