Island Eye News - August 5, 2011

T
he beloved Dewees
Island ferry, Aggie Gray,
has been permanently
decommissioned this summer
due to extensive corrosion of her
aluminum hull, discovered during
routine annual maintenance.
While the Dewees Island
Property Owner’s Association
carefully assessed the repairs to
the hull and the costs associated
with them, residents held out
hope that the Aggie Gray would
eventually be reinstated.
Unfortunately, the POA has
determined the cost of repairs
to be excessive, and is currently
investigating viable replacements
to Aggie Gray.
On a typical day, the Aggie
Gray departed from the Isle of
Palms Marina every hour on the
hour from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
returning every half hour from
Dewees Island. Once a year the
Aggie Gray went to the shipyard
for routine annual maintenance.
During this time, passengers
would ride the Dewees Lady,
known as Old Thunderbox, or
the Parker, which are used as
back-up and emergency boats
throughout the year. For the
time being, residents ride the
Dewees Lady or the Parker until
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SI Council continues on page 4
Mayor Carl Smith commenced
the meeting, informing Council
that the next item on the
Agenda was a presentation to
former Council member Buddy
Howle. Mayor Smith stated that
one of the things Buddy was
great at, aside from providing
common sense to various issues,
was keeping Council on time.
Council member Howle served
the Town of Sullivan’s Island
from September 2005 to June
2011.
Buddy Howle said that although
he will miss the camaraderie, he
will not miss the long meetings
and long hours. Howle further
extended the idea of local
government services to residents,
stating that it has been one of
the most rewarding jobs he has
held.
Smith continued that the next
item on the Agenda was a
presentation from Christine
Wilkinson of CARTA in regards
to the FY2012 budget.
Wilkinson elaborated that the
2012 budget is a balanced
budget, with some slight
increases since the 2011. A
small increase in the “half-cent”
sales tax was seen, to the extent
of $119,000.
Mayor Pro Tem then motioned
to approve the CARTA budget as
re-presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
General Comments from the
Floor
Ellison Smith stated that the
school property is owned by the
Town.
“It belongs to the citizens,
and it seems to me, as our
representative, to make sure that
this property is maximized by
the most in the Town,” continued
Smith.
Smith added that Mr. English,
the architect, was going to
defend the school’s plans. It
could be that the plans he
presented were not ftting with
the area. In executive session,
Mr. Lewis and English are going
to try to convince Council to
rescind their vote, and have
buffers around the school.
“What you have in front of
you is a research paper by a
registered archaeologist. In
there is no requirement that the
school serve 500 students from
the state or county. Also, the
Charleston County School board
concluded that the dense sand
would resist liquefaction in the
event of an earthquake. Smith
feels that the proposed school
plan should be suitable for the
size of Sullivan’s Island.
Lorne Ziff stated that this is a
complicated issue. He believes
that there will be a very clear
public process with more
input, and it’s a very exciting
opportunity. Ziff was present
before Council to support their
decision, whatever it may be, to
keep S.I.E.S. on the Island.
Mayor Smith stated that he had
a letter from the City of Isle of
Palms signed by Mayor Cronin
and Council, supporting the
rebuilding of the school.
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Perkis
added that he believes it has
been Council’s commitment to
the residents, and to the parents
of students, to rebuild the
school on Sullivan’s Island. At
this point in the process, they
are working diligently with the
district staff, designers, and
residents.
“The commitment of Council
is to rebuild this school on
the island for 500 students,”
concluded Perkis.
Council member Jerry Kaynard
stated that every issue of the
design process has not been
completed. As they get the
information, they react to it, so
it is an ongoing process. There
will be a thorough meeting
prior to the construction to the
school. The size of the land
is substantially less than an
existing lease which we cannot
change.
Perkis then motioned to approve
the minutes for the meeting
of June 21, 2011. The motion
carried.
The next item on the Agenda
was a resolution adopting a fund
balance policy. The resolution
passed.
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Public Hearing
Eddie Brown of 901 Carolina
Boulevard said that he has
lived on the Isle of Palms for 33
years. Brown further felt that
parking should be concentrated,
and asked Council to take a
“common sense approach”
to frst meet the needs of the
stakeholders. Next, he believed
that it would make sense to
accommodate as many visitors
as possible. This could be
done through providing daily
shuttles for day visitors on peak
days, rent parking spaces from
churches and schools, build a
parking deck, and control it.
“Remember one thing – this is
our island,” stated Brown.
An attendee then posed the
question: “Does any resident
support this resolution?” The
general consensus among
residents present was “no.”
Susan Burns of 3603 Palm
Boulevard stated that she had
been on the Isle of Palms for 28
years. “Our end of the island
has good property values, and
whatever we do here, I want it to
be fair,” elaborated Burns.
Council then took a brief two
minute break.
Mayor Cronin began the
meeting, stating that Operation
R&R will have a gathering at
the recreation center in August
for the community on the Isle
of Palms, which will be making
houses available for military
personnel during the off season.
On the fourth of August,
volunteers will greet the families
as they come on to the island.
“We’re looking for volunteers
to be part of the greeting
committee,” said Cronin.
The next item on the Agenda was
a Resolution to approve the FY12
CARTA budget. Cronin stated
that Christine Wilkinson, the
new head of CARTA, was present
to speak before Council.
Administrator Tucker then read
the resolution, which passed
unanimously.
Mayor Cronin added that he
would like to acknowledge
Ashley Prentice. Prentice is
working on her Gold Award,
which requires service acts to be
completed before achieved. She
wants to build benches for two
locations, and her preference
would be to build them at 1st,
2nd, or 6th Avenues. These
areas would act as resting and
educational outreach programs.
Council member Martin Bettelli
made a motion to approve her
worthwhile project, with Sandy
Stone seconding. The motion
carried.
Next to speak was Diane Oltorik
of 15 Ocean Park Court. Oltorik
was present before Council
to offer a concept that she
thought would be benefcial to
the community. Her team has
cooking for people with short
term critical needs. She added
that she had a call about six
weeks ago with a need for a
wheelchair for a visiting friend.
“This idea tonight, as a result, I
call it a ‘loan closet,’ for medical
devices needed on a short
term basis. This would involve
crutches and things of that
nature. I think there is a need
for it, because not everything
is covered by insurance. I
would be very happy to be the
point person on this project,
responsible to see donated items,
take calls and other needed
services,” stated Oltorik.
Mayor Cronin made motion
to defer action on the Second
Readings of Ordinance 2011-08,
as well as Ordinance 2011-09.
The motion carried.
Ways and Means Committee
Mayor Cronin stated that the
Ways and Means Committee
met last Tuesday, July 19 at
5:45pm. He added that a few
payments are yet to be received,
so revenues will be met and
expenditures are low in the
general fund. Cronin was happy
to report that the City was
operating under budget.
In regards to the remedial
focused erosion permit, Cronin
added that agencies proposed
a lot of monitoring of biological
activities. “They want us to do
a lighting survey for nighttime.
We have some trepidation going
forward, so we’ll see what we can
do with this,” stated Cronin.
Furthermore, there was a
recommendation to order some
money to Carolina Composites
for a boat motor and trailer
made in the form of a motion.
“This would replace the 22 year
old boat held together with duct
tape,” Cronin Joked.
Council member Loftus does
not support initiative, but feels
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American Tower has submitted
a request to modify the Verizon
equipment on site. Benke has
further executed the document.
He added that he had two
special event requests: one for
the Barrier Island Ecothon on
October 23,2011, as well as the
National MS Society Mid-Atlantic
Chapter Walk on March 2, 2012.
Personnel Committee
Council member Jerry Kaynard
informed Council of term
expirations for September 2011:
Planning Commission – Hal
Currey, Anne Kilpatrick, Elaine
Fowler, and Nicky Bluestein.
Design Review Board – Fred
Reinhard, Betty Harmon, and
John Lancto
Building and Construction
Committee
Council member Hartley Cooper
informed those present that
they are coordinating with
the Real Estate Committee
and staff, continuing to move
forward, and evaluating options
for the future of Town Hall.
Furthermore, Randy Robinson
has been working on flling the
Zoning Administrator position.
The Building and Construction
committee will review his
recommendation, and coordinate
with Administrator Benke and
the Personnel Committee to go
forward in flling this position.
Fire Committee
Chief Stith stated that as of July
5 he has placed a ban on beach
fres because of drought like
conditions. Also, this may be
the result the large number of
attendance seen at these beach
gatherings.
Recreation Committee
Council member Mary Jane
Watson elaborated on the
Island Recreation Bike Route.
Furthermore, Watson added that
at their last committee meeting
they discussed the SC703 Speed
Limit Considerations. This issue
was brought up by a citizen at
the last Council meeting, and
pertains to lowering the speed
limit on the “Mount Pleasant
side” of the causeway.
Real Estate Committee
Council member Pat O’Neil
stated that in regards to
consideration for a permanent
Town Hall, candidates must
submit RFP proposal by July
13, 2011. He added that the
Real Estate Committee met on
July 21 to review applicants.
In regards to open space
protection for Town parcels,
O’Neil stated that the Town
awaits a revised document
from Mount Pleasant Land
Conservancy. Furthermore, the
Planning Commission approved
two plats provided by Chuck
Dawley Surveying at the July
13 meeting. Concerning the CC
District Zoning Overlay District,
O’Neil added that the Planning
Commission is working to
fnalize the review of ordinance
language at the August 10, 2011
meeting.
O’Neil then briefy covered the
following timeline regarding this
issue:
October 13, 2010: The Planning
Commission held a public
hearing to gather feedback on
the plausibility of an Overlay
District for portions of the
Community Commercial District.
November and December 2010,
January 2011: The Planning
Commission continued to work
on the concept paper, utilizing
feedback from the public
hearing.
February 7, 2011: Hal Currey
presented his report to Council.
March and April, 2011: A group
of Planning Commission and
DRB members met to discuss
setback considerations. (Front
setback from the property line
and setback above street level).
May 2011: The Planning
Commission revised and
fnalized Overlay District One
and Two concept paper for
Council. The Town further
retained services from the law
offces of Brady Hair to develop
draft ordinance language.
June and July, 2011: The
Planning Commission and
Derk Van Raalte of Brady Hair
Law Offces continue to review
drafting ordinance language for
Overlay Districts One and Two.

Streets and Maintenance
Council member Madeleine
McGee informed those present
that the intersection at Jasper
Boulevard and Station 22 ½
Street was named in honor of
the late Dr. George Durst, Sr.
on Wednesday July 20. McGee
also stated that Council has
forwarded requests to SCDOT
regarding signage for Station
22 ½ Street and Middle Street.
Furthermore, work between
Middle Street and Jasper
Boulevard should be completed
in June or July.
Council then moved into
Executive Session, dealing with
the contractual matter regarding
the Sullivan’s Island Elementary
School lease.
T
he coastline of South
Carolina can arguably be
defended as one of the most
beautiful in the United States.
Many different habitats exist here,
predominantly maritime forests
and marsh wetlands, providing
homes for the abundant species
that thrive here. Regardless, it is
what keeps tourists coming back,
and making sure residents can
never break its alluring spell.
This past April, Island Eye
News ran an article in regards to
this issue. City of Isle of Palms
Administrator Linda Lovvom
Tucker elaborated, in great
detail, what the City was looking
to do. Around this time, they
had been in negotiation with the
owner of the property at 3206
Palm Boulevard, trying to set
aside a “green space” for future
generations to enjoy. Trying not
to sound redundant, the ultimate
challenge in purchasing this lot
was funding, to which the City
applied to the Urban Greenbelt
Fund Committee. Here, their
grant passed unanimously, but
the next step was to go before
the Charleston County Parks and
Recreation Committee for further
approval.
Charleston County Parks and
Recreation Committee Meeting
of July 18
With residents in arms in
regards to proposed parking nodes
on front beach access points, it
seems as though misinformation
may have brought them to the
meeting.
“Part of the confusing thing
about this issue was timing,”
elaborated Administrator Tucker.
“We have recently been heavily
discussing the issue of parking
nodes, but the City wants to
make it clear that no additional
parking is proposed for the 3206
Palm Boulevard lot.”
Representatives from the City
of Folly Beach, Town of Sullivan’s
Island, and City of Isle of Palms
were present before the CCPRC.
Each municipality was looking
toward further approval for their
Greenbelt funding grants, and
in the case of Sullivan’s Island
and Folly Beach, that is exactly
what occurred. The Isle of
Palms, however, had a different
reception.
“Sullivan’s Island is one of
the few protected barrier islands,
and this area is a ‘real treasure’,”
stated Sullivan’s Island resident
Rick Reid. This was in regards
to creating more pathways in
the accreted land area maritime
forest, of which Sullivan’s Island
had applied for a grant.
Following Reid’s remarks,
several Isle of Palms residents
then spoke.
Stephanie Strauss of 7
Edgewater Alley reiterated
that her issues were twofold.
Strauss believed that through the
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they do need a new boat, stating:
“$40,000 for a boat should have
been put up for a competitive
bid. We could have had several
thousand dollars as a result, it’s
a custom made boat. We can
always can go back to the state
contract, and I would like to see
Council defer this.” This motion
was seconded by Buckhannon.
Cronin then made a motion
to award a contract to Safe
Industries in FY12 budget for the
Fire Department. The motion
carried unanimously.

Public Safety Committee
Council member Martin
Betelli informed Council that
consideration of title changes
in the Fire Department will not
involve any salary changes.
Charleston County does, and
won’t be ready until 2013,
around the same time as Mt.
Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island.
Bettelli continued that they had
a stranded boater with sever
lacerations to his feet, and
are continuing to monitor the
EMS response time. There was
only one fre violation this past
month, and Bettelli felt that this
is a good indication of what this
program is doing. He added
that they are experiencing some
diffculty with the county digital
system.
Public Works Committee
Council member Brian Duffy
informed Council that the
Public Works Committee met
on Wednesday July 6. Their
frst order of business was
the presentation from Ashley
Prentice, and Council has now
approved her bench project.
Director Pitts wanted to thank
IOP residents for cleaning up the
beach after the 4th weekend. At
their last meeting, they further
discussed the drainage project,
which is going on after several
change orders which are being
implemented with electrical
boxes.
Personnel Committee
Council member Doug Thomas
stated that the bulk of the
meeting dealt with updating the
assistant to the administrator’s
job description, which will be
discussed further in the future.
Real Property Committee
Council member Loftus stated
that the marina outpost
manager, Brian, is concerned
about the level of business at
the store, and wants to talk to
city about the renegotiation of
the lease. He added that there
was some discussion about the
fnancial status of front beach
parking lots tied into parking
program island-wide. There will
be no committee meetings in the
month of August.
Bills Already in Possession of
Council
Second Reading of Ordinance
2011-04 – An Ordinance
amending Title 7, Licensing
and Regulation, Chapter 4,
Regulation of Alarm Systems
and Businesses, of the City of
Isle of Palms Code of Ordinances
to Provide for New Defnitions,
Regulations, and Penalties. The
motion carried unanimously.
Administrator Tucker elaborated
on this issue. “Malfunctioning
or false alarm calls put fre crews
in a position to have to wait for
several hours. This idea was to
put in provision that indicated
that key holders need to respond
in a reasonable amount of time,”
stated Tucker.
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O
n Sunday, August 7,
National Lighthouse Day
will be celebrated at the
Sullivan’s Island Light House.
A free open house will be held
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
1815 I’On Ave on the grounds
of the US Coast Guard Historic
District. The grounds, quarters,
cupola and boathouse will
be open to the public and all
activities will be free. Because
of safety concerns, only the
base of the lighthouse will be
open to the public.
Designed by architect Jack
Graham and commissioned on
June 15, 1962, the Sullivan’s
Island Lighthouse replaced the
original Charleston harbor light,
known as the Morris Island
Lighthouse. The Sullivan’s
Island Lighthouse was the last
major lighthouse to be built in
the United States.
On August 7, 1789,
Congress passed an act for the
establishment and support of
lighthouses, beacons, buoys
and public piers. In honor of
the 200th anniversary of the
establishment of the frst federal
lighthouse, Congress designated
August 7, 1989 as National
Lighthouse Day. This recognition
has encouraged communities
and citizens groups to dedicate
themselves to the preservation
of these historic structures.
As part of the anniversary,
lighthouses, where feasible,
were open to the public.
“It is in the spirit of public
access that park staff and
volunteers invite the public to
explore the grounds of the US
Coast Guard Historic District,”
said Superintendent Timothy
Stone.
For more information, call
(843) 883-3123 or visit www.
nps.gov/fosu/.
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purchase of 3206 Palm Boulevard
that the City would lose $20,000
annually.
Furthermore, Strauss stated
“With the declining amount of
funds, we could maximize the
use of Greenbelt Funds by using
conservation easements.”
John Carroll of 913 Palm
Boulevard thought it unnecessary
for the City of Isle of Palms to
purchase the $1.5 million lot as
well.
“We already have tons of green
space in our backyard, and
it’s called the Atlantic Ocean,”
quipped Carroll.
Kathy Ruff of the Urban
Greenbelt Fund Commitee was
also present. Ruff frst addressed
the issue of a proposed Folly
Beach dog park, which would
be located near the playground
and water tower on East Eerie
Avenue.
Ruff continued on to the grant
application for the purchase of
3206 Palm Boulevard.
CCPRC member and resident
of 805 Palm Boulevard Mike
Surles was strongly opposed to
this issue.
“If we approve this project,
people are going to get hurt in
these heavy traffc areas,” stated
Surles. “This is a safety issue,
and is a bad idea unless a stop
light is put in place.”
Surles further believed that if
a child were to be hurt near this
area, then the parents/guardians
would “come after you” (the
Town). He continued that the
asking price was hefty compared
to what the funds could be used
for elsewhere. Surles then posed
the question: “Why don’t you
just make improvements to the
access areas like the one on 9th
Avenue?”
Emily Dziuban represented the
City of Isle of Palms, countering
Surles claims.
“Parking on Palm Boulevard
will, in no way, be affected by this
purchase,” said Dziuban. “There
is an SCDOT protected right of
way near the beach accesses,
so the City has no intentions to
make minor improvements, as
well as create additional parking.
Our long term goal is to place a
picnic table, as well as place to
walk through. Furthermore,
there will be no restrooms, park,
or any other similar facilities.”
CCPRC member Benjy Cooke
shared Surles sentiment on this
issue, and recommended that the
Isle of Palms look to other areas,
such as Folly Beach, for future
ideas.
Surles then motioned to
disapprove the grant for the lot
on 3206 Palm Boulevard, with
Cooke seconding. The motion
carried 4-1, with member Mathewe
Yelerton dissenting.
In regards to the Sullivan’s
Island application, which dealt
with minor improvements along
paths throughout the accreted
land, CCPRC member Lisa King
motioned to approve this grant.
Yelerton seconded this motion,
and it carried unanimously.
THE CiTy’S STAnCE
Although the Isle of Palms
may have not satisfed the
CCPRC, this does not mean that
all aspirations are completely
shot. All the CCPRC can do
now is recommend and action
to Charleston County Council.
Whether or not Council will
support their recommendation
is debatable, but City offcials on
the Isle of Palms are optimistic.
“This is the frst time the City
has applied for Greenbelt funding,
and since it passed unanimously
in the Greenbelt board, we are
still weighing out our options,”
said Administrator Tucker.
“Ultimately, we want to preserve
this property in an undeveloped
state so that the oak trees and
dunes can be enjoyed forever.
There is very little undeveloped
land left on the Island, which
looks very similar to the way it
did before Hurricane Hugo. “
Tucker feels that fnding
another lot will provide a
challenge to the City. In response
to misinformation that the City
planned on building a parking lot
at 3206 Palm Boulevard, Tucker
elaborated that: “There was some
implication that the city was
going to put a park/parking lot
up, which has never been the
case. If we were to acquire this
property with Greenbelt funds,
we would not be able to put any
constructed edifce there.”
An entity like the Urban
Greenbelt Fund Committee
seemingly exists to safeguard the
valuable natural surroundings
the Low country is endowed
with. The case of the lot at 3206
Palm Boulevard can provide an
example to other municipalities
about how to get through this
process successfully. Surely the
Isle of Palms still has work to do,
and they frmly believe it is in
their best interest, and the best
interest of residents to preserve
this piece of living history.
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a permanent replacement can
be found.
For the majority of the 64
residents of the island, the Aggie
Gray is an important part of
the Dewees Island experience.
“Many who over the years have
purchased property on Dewees,
literally fell in love with the Aggie
the frst time she brought them to
the island. She set the stage for
a unique place and for the very
special experience of discovering
Dewees,” says island resident,
Anne Anderson.
From the top deck of the
ferry, passengers experienced
a beautiful 360-degree view of
the lush marshes, and comings
and goings of commercial
and private boats. During the
passage, it is common to see
dolphins, which are usually
nosing around the edges of the
marshes eating fish. If you are
travelling in the evening, you
might see a magnificent sunset
or a have a romantic moment
under the stars.
“We leave a lot behind when
we come to Dewees. The Aggie
Gray helps us do that. We relax
on the top deck of the ferry and
look out over the marshes and
the islands along the waterway to
Dewees. We see the undeveloped
parts of Wild Dunes and the
quiet beauty of Goat Island.
We can get a beautiful view of
the sunrise and sunset. As we
approach Dewees after the 20
minute ride, we feel like we are
really away from it all,” says
island resident, Jane Pasquini.
The Aggie Gray not only
provided a glorious view, but
also an occasion to be social.
It is an easy place to strike up
a conversation with residents,
invited guests, or the friendly
ferry staff. Information is shared,
news broken, and friends made
aboard the Aggie Gray. “The
ferry is an important highway to
the island,” says island resident
Judy Fairchild, “But it is most
valuable as a place to connect
with your neighbors, and [as a]
physical transition between the
busyness of our land-side worlds
and the relaxation of being on
the island.”
For 25 years, the Aggie Gray
ferried residents and guests,
pets and parcels, over to the
island. Dewees residents have
come to tell time by its comings
and goings and to depend upon
them. She will be dearly missed.
The Dewees Island ferry is
private. You must be an island
resident, renter, or invited guest
to ride the ferry. For more
information about island rentals
visit www.deweesrentals.com.
For more information about
Dewees Island visit www.
deweesislandpoa.org.
The Aggie Gray
Dewees from cover
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Wine & Dine
R
aw chocolate may provide health
benefts to those who are prepared to
indulge on a regular basis. A so-called
superfood, a 1-ounce bar of raw chocolate
contains as many antioxidants as 10 cups of
blueberries. Raw chocolate also contains a
signifcantly higher percentage of chocolate
than an average chocolate bar. For example,
a Hershey’s bar has 10% chocolate whereas
a raw chocolate bar has 55% chocolate.
Kathy McGuinn and Adam Konecny, co-
owners of Charleston-based Sinless Raw
Food, advocates raw chocolate as a part
of an entirely raw food diet. A RN for 25
years, McGuinn has been on a raw food
diet for 8 years. Adam Konecny has type 1
diabetes. Through a raw food diet, he has
reduced his insulin shots from 4 a day to
only 1 a day.
The main stipulation of a raw food diet,
setting it apart from vegan or vegetarian
diets, is that the food must not be heated
above 115° F. Heat over 118° F denatures
enzymes that are important to digestion.
Enzymes are combinations of proteins,
vitamins, and minerals in an active
molecular form. “By cooking our food,”
says Kathy McGuinn, “ we are destroying
nutrients that keep us alive and healthy.”
Giving up cooked food and switching to
a raw and living food diet has helped so
many people feel well for the frst time in
their lives, says McGuinn. “Raw Family”,
written by Victoria Boutenko, chronicles the
benefts her family experienced on a raw food
diet. For much of their lives, members of
Boutenko family were very ill, suffering from
various diseases including obesity, diabetes,
depression, hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid
arthritis, arrhythmia, and edema. The family
started the diet as a last ditch effort to improve
their health. In three and a half months after
beginning the diet all four members of the
family ran the Bolder Boulder 10K road race
with 40,000 other runners. They believe that
sticking to a raw food diet, along with regular
exercise, has essentially saved their lives.
McGuinn will tell you that feeling healthier,
losing weight and healing your body doesn’t
take years or months or even weeks on this
diet. Many people notice positive changes
within days, though some may experience
symptoms of withdrawal from processed foods
their bodies are accustomed to, including
fatigue and irritability. When you eat
a raw and living food diet
you are feeding your body
and your cells
live foods flled
with vitamins,
minerals,
enzymes and
other life giving
substances that
cooking destroys. There are many factors why
raw foods improve health but enzymes and
acid alkaline balance are probably the two
most important ones. For more information,
McGuinn recommends Dr. Cousen’s tome
“Conscious Eating.” The second half of
“Conscious Eating” also contains an un-
cook book.
Most Americans do not eat the USDA
recommended five to nine servings of fruit
and vegetables each and every day. “If you
really eat 9 servings of fruit and veggies,
you will likely not need or want anything
else.” Says McGuinn A vegetarian diet
does not necessarily mean healthy. Many
vegetarians are unhealthy because they
rely on processed foods, like potato chips,
white bread, and pizza, for energy. Even a
vegan diet does not offer the same health
benefits. You can’t just eat rice and beans,
McGuinn says, “The key is raw foods.”
A raw food diet improves circulation,
encourages weight loss, boosts energy,
improves mood, reduces reliance on
prescriptions, and lowers blood pressure
and cholesterol.
For more information
about raw food visit
www.sinlessraw.com.
Living food for the living body
By Bridget Manzella
August 5, 2011 9
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Wine & Dine
T
aco Mamacita, Sullivan’s
Island’s newest restaurant,
is a charming tacqueria
that boasts a fully stocked tequila
bar, a regularly rotating array
of draft beer, a welcoming and
colorful décor, and an outdoor
patio that I immediately spurned
in favor of the air-conditioned
safe haven inside. Upon sitting
down, the waiter assuaged my
fears of future indigestion by
proudly explaining that nothing
in the restaurant “comes out of a
can.” Everything is made as fresh
as possible, from the homemade
guacamole, the fresh squeezed
juices, to the hot sauces and
tortilla chips.
Phew! I was expecting a
standard Mexican restaurant
with food quality a slight step
up from fast food, watered down
margaritas, and the same 5
ingredients being rearranged
into tacos, enchiladas, burritos,
nachos, and quesadillas.
The a la carte menu features a
diverse selection of choices both
traditional and fusion-based. I
started with guacamole and
chips, a good barometer for any
Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant.
On the plus side, it was fresh
and bright, with well- ripened
avocados though I felt it was
lacking in salt and garlic. I also
ordered a margarita that was
refreshing balance of sweet and
sour.
Entrees featured selections
of tacos, enchiladas, and a
Peruvian style roasted chicken.
Much of the menu is vegetarian
and can be easily be prepared
vegan. They also offer a gluten-
free menu. For tacos there is a
special deal where 2 tacos and
a side dish can be purchased
for $8.99. I recommend the
Mexican Street Corn for a side,
a grilled cob slathered in aioli
and Parmesan cheese, which,
according general manager Pat
Reilly, “borders on dessert.”
I opted to try several tacos
including Carnitas, Baja Fish,
grilled Mahi, Royale, and
California, a taco-fed version
of a chicken club sandwich that
proves you can add bacon to
almost anything. The standouts
here were the Carnitas, which
is incredibly tender smoked
pork, the grilled Mahi with juicy
pineapple chunks, and the Baja
Fish taco just because I love
anything with the name “Baja.”
Although I was already stuffed,
Pat Reilly assessed my selection
and brought out one of his
personal favorites, the Jamaican
Jerk Taco, seasoned with hot
Caribbean spices and balanced
with mango salsa. This taco was
the highlight of the meal.
With its lively atmosphere
and unique selections, and
reasonable prices Taco Mamacita
offers a bright new addition to
Sullivan’s Island.
For more information visit
www.tacomamacita.com .
Taco-bout bueno
a r e v i e w o f ta c o Ma Ma c i ta
By kenneth hoShino
answers and good prices!
By BoB hooPer aka rent a BoB.
I
want to do is share with
you a question I got from a
previous column about email
security. The question was
“what service I should use that
is more secure than another
for sending email?” Here is my
response to the question:
What I was trying to explain
is that when you send an
email -and it really does not
matter who you use to send
it - it is sent from one server
to another until it reaches the
specific server that handles
your email account.
Along the way each server
COULD copy it prior to sending
it on. There are ways to send
emails encrypted but it is one
more step and it could still be
copied along the way, just no
one would have the “key” to
decrypt it.
So as for having a yahoo
account or a gmail, Live or even
Hotmail, it’s all the same once
you send it out. What I wanted
you to take from the column is
NEVER consider emails secure.
If you need to make sure it’s
secure send it thru the mail or
carry it to someone.
Anything that goes out over
the internet can be copied
and can be read... BUT there
are billions of emails and
the chances that someone is
reading yours are very small.
I try never to send info that
I consider confdential thru
emails unless I secure them
and even then I rarely do.
Good question! Hope this
helps with you email security.
Remember that anything sent
over the “net” can be copied…
Look at all the celebrities and
what gets out.
One other note for all is that
school is about to start and
Aug. 5-7 is tax free weekend.
This past week I have been in
local stores buying for clients
and prices for laptops have
dropped. These laptops were
in thae $300-$500 range and
had the requirements that are
needed for today’s world.
You want at least a dual-core,
i-3(5 or 7) Intel processor or the
same in an AMD processor, 3
gbs memory (preferably 4 or
more) and at least a 320gb hard
drive. A 15.6” laptop is a good
size and still not too heavy.
Shopping for laptops/
desktops can be almost like
buying a car with all the
different styles, shapes, sizes,
and what is “under the hood”
but if you spend a bit of time
beforehand (or call me) you can
fnd a good deal. One thing I
would not do is buy the cheap
$289 laptop. You can do much
better with a bit more money.
Good luck!
If you have any problems,
questions, etc. contact Bob
Hooper at 843.822.7794 or
email [email protected].
10 August 5, 2011
HealtH & Wellness
I
t’s the time of year to hit the road, fy the friendly skies, or plan a
summer getaway! Traveling is full of traps that could put a damper
on your healthy routine, but we have a few tips on how to maintain
and still enjoy your “R&R” time.
First, make sure you take your vitamins and other medication when
you’re traveling. We have a tendency to forget when we’re away from
home and planning ahead (like buying a travel case for vitamins) will
help you remember. Second, this is a good time to take melatonin—
especially when crossing time zones—to ensure you get a good night’s
sleep and prevent jet lag. Speaking of sleep, bring your sleep mask to
block out light in hotel rooms or on the plane. And at the top of my
healthy traveling list: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Dehydration when
fying can increase your risk of blood clots, so choose water on the
plane instead of caffeinated beverages (which tend to dehydrate your
body), drink eight ounces of water for each hour of fight time, and
add four more ounces for every alcoholic beverage you consume.
Since our staff nutritionist and exercise consultant, Jeremy Jacobs,
gets this question so frequently from our patients this time of year,
I’m including a few tips from him:
• Most countries have a great assortment of meat and vegetables
that are unique to the area. Try those instead of their
carbohydrate-rich counterparts. For example, most of Europe
uses locally-grown produce instead of the mass-produced kind
we’re used to in America. For this reason, European produce
tends to be delicious and is an appealing alternative to things
like pasta and bread.
• Skip the rental car. Use a bike or walk when you can and public
transport when you must. You might see less, but most of
the time seeing less is seeing more. Rather than trying to see
everything that a culture offers in a week (and not remembering
much of it) pick a few things you are most interested in and
soak in as much of those as you can.
• Fight the temptation to skip your workouts. Even if you don’t
have exercise equipment available, you can use body weight-
bearing exercises. Squats, lunges, push-ups and chin-ups can
be done in a circuit in your hotel room to maintain ftness and
body composition.
• Pick one dessert for the day and one meal to have wine with.
• Always take the stairs.
• Get out of the city for a day and enjoy the local environment
with a good hike.
Upon your return, if you do feel like you’ve overindulged, consider
a two-week strict regimen to get back on the ft wagon. But chances
are, if you followed the ft vacation guidelines above, you’ll actually be
in better shape than before you left!
Dr. Mickey Barber is an age management specialist and CEO/CMO
of Cenegenics Carolinas, helping patients manage the aging process
through a personalized plan of ftness, nutraceutical supplementation,
a low glycemic diet and bioidentical hormone optimization. More
information at www.CenegenicsCarolinas.com.
Take it or break it?
y o u r h e a l t h y r o u t i n e o n va c at i o n
By Mickey BarBer, M.d.
J
oint replacement
surgery is
becoming more
common in the United
States, with more than
773,000 Americans
having a hip or knee
replaced annually.
Joint replacement
surgery involves
replacing a damaged
joint with a new one
called a prosthesis.
These new joints
usually are made of
special metals, such as stainless steel or titanium, and durable,
wear-resistance plastic. Prostheses are designed to be accepted by
the body and resist corrosion, degradation and wear so they can last
at least 10 to 15 years. Hips and knees are the joints replaced most
often, but shoulders, fngers, ankles, and elbows can be replaced as
well.
Joint replacement is usually considered after exercise, walking
aids, physical therapy, or medications cannot relieve pain and
improve mobility. Surgery for hip replacement patients, for example,
can help lessen problems walking up and down stairs or make it
easier to stand from a seated position. Joint damage is caused by
osteoarthritis, injuries, other diseases, joint wear caused by years
of use, bone tumor, or blood loss due to insuffcient blood supply.
Symptoms of joint problems include pain, stiffness and swelling.
Before surgery, the surgeon evaluates the patient’s range of motion
and joint strength, takes a medical history and reviews medications
currently being taken. In some cases, only the damaged parts would
be replaced, not the entire joint. During a hip replacement surgery,
diseased or damaged bone and tissue is removed and a metal stem
and attached ball is then inserted into healthy bone and tissue that
are left intact. New joints can be cemented into place to hold the new
joint to the bone, or the prosthesis can be placed without cement so
bone can grow and attach to it.
Most hip and knee replacement patients are discharged from the
hospital three to fve days after surgery. Patients will be encouraged to
stand and start walking soon after surgery with a walker or crutches.
Pain from sore muscles or surgery can be helped with medication
and usually disappears in a few weeks or months. Physical therapy
exercises will help regain motion in the joint.
For more information about joint replacement, check with your
doctor. East Cooper Medical Center is hosting a free joint pain seminar
for the public on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 pm. Registration is required
by calling 843-884-7031 or visiting www.eastcoopermedctr.com.
Out of joint?
Joint rePlaceMent theraPy
Provided By eaSt cooPer Medical
August 5, 2011 11
Farewell
W
ouldn’t it be nice to
begin a summer movie
recap overwhelmed,
in the midst of the best movie
summer ever? I’d love to say that
this year is at least
better than last, but
unfortunately, not
much has changed.
Nevertheless, there
is some interesting
fare in those cool,
dark theaters. Just
like the summer
of 2010, there is
a wide variety of
blockbuster feature flms and
small indie ficks that run the
spectrum from Iron Man 2 and
Inception to Get Low and The
Kids Are All Right. And like last
year, there is something for
everyone. Blame it on our taste
or laziness in Hollywood, but
not much stands apart from the
rest. Still, there have been some
surprises.
Fortunately, the summer
is not over yet. As the heat
increases in August, many will
be seeking refuge in our cool
homes or the air-conditioned
theaters. With this in mind, here
is a handy guide to what’s hot
and what’s not. I’ve pegged some
great ideas for rentals. Last, I’m
highlighting some buzz-worthy
flms soon to premier in theaters
right here.
Super 8
Super 8,
directed by
J.J. Abrams
and produced
by Steven
Spielberg, is
a fun ride for
the pre-teen
audience, but
for my price
of admission,
lacks the heart to make it this
generation’s E.T.
The nostalgia is thick as the
flm opens in the summer of
1979, in a small Ohio town. A
group of friends work together
creating a super 8 movie,
but soon become witnesses
to a disastrous train crash.
Unbeknownst to the group
of friends, the camera keeps
rolling. The group suspects that
this train wreck was no accident.
Over the next few days, strange
things begin to happen in the
small town—dogs and people
disappear at an alarming pace,
and objects fying through the air
like dangerous projectiles. Soon
the small town is overfowing
with military police, causing
even more angst for the terrifed
residents.
Focusing on this tight-
knit group of friends, their
interactions and their chemistry,
there’s an underlying sense that
this flm never reaches its true
potential. I wanted to get up and
go watch Goonies or Stand by
Me, movies that had it all – plot,
great characters, camaraderie,
and warmth. They deserve their
rankings as timeless classics!
Yes, this flm is very reminiscent
of Spielberg’s earlier works, but at
every turn, it falls just a bit short.
The magic fades quickly, leaving
us with an uninspired vision of
what someone or something used
to be. What truly put the nail in
the coffn for me was all the build-
up and hype—the hype was its
downfall! Disappointment.
My favorite part of Super 8 was
the end, when the audience
gets to see the super 8 zombie
movie the kids had been
working on earlier,
before all the trauma
of the train wreck
and catastrophes.
The Case, as it was called,
plays out over the closing
credits and is so funny and
so well done, that it out performs its
multi-million-dollar predecessor.
TranSformerS: Dark of
The moon
Transformers: Dark of the
Moon has again fallen prey
to Michael Bay’s inability to
tell a cohesive story, but all
hail his CGI/3-D eye! This
film is nothing but a visceral
experience. As an audience
member, it is really difficult to
look for anything more.
Consider this run down of
the ‘stellar’ plot-- Shia LaBeouf
returns as Sam Witwicky,
bringing nothing new to the
table. Optimus and Megatron
are at it again. We meet a new
Autobot named Sentinel (voiced
by Leonard Nimoy). There is a
super secret government project
which is run by the bossy Frances
McDormand. We’re introduced
to a new super-sexy
leading lady who is a set
of lips and legs with
no acting ability,
Rosie Huntington-
Whitley (exactly
how Bay likes his
leading ladies). A huge
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Pelican cleaners operates two shops on Sullivan's Island and the Isle of Palms. The
Island Eye is proud to have had Lucas and Pelican cleaners as a long time advertiser
and a very good friend. Both of our Islands will miss him and his zest for life.
Lucas Smith pointing out a channe;l in Charleston
harbor to Alexander Pierotti
O
ur hearts go out to the families of Lucas McDowell Smith and
Cara Lee Donohue. According to the incident report, Lucas
McDowell Smith was captain of the Osprey, a local charter
yacht, and Donohue was the frst mate. Smith was also the owner
of Pelican Dry Cleaners. Both Donohue and Smith were residents of
Mt. Pleasant.
We appreciate the agencies that participated in the incident:
Dewees Island Public Safety
Department, the Charleston
County Rescue Squad, the
Sheriff’s Offce, the Isle of
Palms Police Department,
the S.C. Department of
Natural Resources, the
U.S. Coast Guard and the
Sullivan’s Island and Isle
of Palms fre departments.
Thank you to all agencies
and frst responders who
participated in this incident.
August 15
August 5 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, august 5
Shark Week
Sunday, July 29 – Sunday, August
7, 2011. It will be love at frst bite!
Fall in love with all things shark
during this weeklong event made
just for kids! Shark Week activities
are free with general admission
or membership. Held daily at
the South Carolina Aquarium.
For more information, visit www.
scaquarium.org.
Saltwater Classic
Held from 5th-6th. On site
registration on Friday from 3 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Fishing times: 6:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday. Located at
the “Big Shed” on 1459 Hennessy
Street. Division 4, South Carolina.
For more information visit www.
bluewaterpromo.com.
The Face of the
Charleston Baby Show
The winning baby will be used in
advertisement for an upcoming
show and will be revealed at the
Charleston Baby Show on Oct.
30th. Babies six to 18 months are
eligible. 2-5 p.m. at the Holiday
Inn, 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mt.
Pleasant.
saturday, august 6
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
Dance the night away under the
stars at the new Mount Pleasant
Pier while enjoying live classic
oldies and beach music performed
by 17 South. 800 tickets will
be sold for this event. Advance
purchase is recommended. 7 – 11
p.m. Call 795-4386 for more info
or visit www.ccprc.com. Tickets
are $10.

Louie D Project
The Louie D Project is a four-
piece party funk band performing
soulful music ranging from smooth
jazz to thumping hip hop. Held at
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ on
Sullivan’s Island at 10p.m. Tickets
are $5. For more information visit
www.hometeambbq.com.
Reggae Nights
Charleston County Recreation
Department Summer Concert
Series held at North Charleston
Wannamaker County Park. For
more information visit www.
ccprc.com.
sunday, august 7
Live Music At High Thyme
Join High Thyme Cuisine on
Sullivan’s Island for Live Music
every Sunday night. Visit www.
highthymecuisine.com for more
information.
Dori Chitayat
The famenco guitarist performs a
special brunch set during Sangria.
Held every Sunday at 10 a.m.
at the Atlanticville Restaurant,
2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island.
For more information visit www.
atlanticville.net.
National Lighthouse Day
National Lighthouse Day will be
celebrated at the Sullivan’s Island
Light House on Sunday, August
7, 2011. A free open house will be
held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at 1815 I’On Ave on the grounds
of the US Coast Guard Historic
District. The grounds, quarters,
cupola and boathouse will be open
to the public. Only the base of
the lighthouse will be open to the
public. Free. For more information,
visit www.nps.gov.
Friendship Day
Founded in 1919 by Joyce Hall,
founder of Hallmark Cards, this
day has experienced a revival with
the rise of social networking sites.
It is celebrated by spending time
with friends and expressing your
love for them.
Sip n’ Shop Girls Night Out
White House Black Market hosts
a special after-hours shopping
event with Stella & Dot. There
will be personal styling, personal
shoppers, complimentary
champagne and appetizers,
discounts, and more. 6 to 8 p.m. at
Mt. Pleasant Towne Center. Free.
For more information call 843-881-
3907.
Monday, august 8
Barre Fitness
Held at the IOP Rec Center
Mondays at 9:15am. $10 per class.
For more information visit www.
iop.net.
tuesday, august 9
Adult Hip Hop
Held at the IOP Rec Center
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. $10 per
class. For more information visit
www.iop.net.
Team Trivia
Whether you’re a TV-buff, a
History major, the guy who knows
everything about sports, or the
one who can remember lines from
every movie you’ve seen,TEAM
TRIVIA is right for you. Join us
each Tuesday from 8pm until
10 p.m. Win house cash prizes!
Held at Fiery Ron’s Home Team
BBQ on Sullivan’s Island. For
more information visit www.
hometeambbq.com.
Wednesday, august 10
Knee Pain Support Group
Join The Knee Pain Guru, Bill
Parravano, and others for support
and tips on how to deal with knee
pain. 7 p.m. at the Isle of Palms
Marina, 50 41st Ave. For more
info, visit www.TheKneePainGuru.
com.
Cafe Medley Tasting
Weekly wine tasting. $5, $13 with
cheese plate. Held Wednesdays,
6-9 p.m. at Cafe Medley on
Sullivan’s Island. For more
information visit: cafemedley.com.
ECCO 6th Annual Hurricane
Preparedness and Awareness Day
Held at Seacoast Church at 750
Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant
at 7:00 p.m. Church and
Community leaders are strongly
encouraged to attend. It is open to
the public. For more information,
contact Ivan Lund, ECCO Disaster
Preparedness Coordinator at 416-
7128.
thursday, august 11
Da’ Gullah Rootz
Local reggae band led by singer/
percussionist Rank’n, jammi’
with a heavy dose of funk, rock,
and ska. This weekly event on
Sullivan’s features jerk rubbed
chicken, shrimp, and pork
dishes, too. 9 p.m. Free. Held
Thursdays at Fiery Ron’s Home
Team BBQ on Sullivan’s Island.
For more information visit: www.
hometeambbq.com.
Theater Production
Campers at the IOP Rec
“Theater Camp” will perform a
montage of various monologues
and scenes from classic and
contemporary American and
British playwrights. The event is
free and open to the public. Camp
is held in conjunction with the
Crabpot Players. 7:00 p.m. at the
Isle of Palms Rec Center. For more
information visit www.iop.net.
saturday, august 13
‘80s Costume and Dance Party
Hosted by Take It To The Streets,
all net proceeds will beneft the
ministry and its weekly urban
outreach in North Charleston.
Enjoy a costume contest, music,
dancing, food, and more. $20/
advance, $25/door. Creative
Spark Center for the Arts in Mt.
Pleasant from 7:30-11:30 p.m. visit
Facebook for more information.
Fly Tying 101
From 10 to 12 with Ken
Bergmann. Free. Email MikeF@
thecharlestonangler.com to
register.
Fish Fry
From 6 to 8 p.m. at the VFW
on the Isle of Palms at 1004
Ocean Blvd. next door to the
Windjammer. Open to the public.
Cost is $8 a plate. Tickets sold at
the door.
sunday, august 14
Friends of the Library cart sale
Library discards will be available
for sale for $1 each at the Main
Branch Library, 68 Calhoun Street
in downtown Charleston, at the
Information Desk from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Every second Sunday.
Check www.facebook.com/
ChasLibraryPals for daily updates.
Bulls Island Beach Drop
This rarely offered trip brings
guests directly to one of the most
secluded and pristine beaches
in the Lowcountry for shelling,
swimming, birding, and a chance
to reconnect with nature. First
Drop Departs Garris Landing at
9:30 a.m. Second Drop Departs
Garris Landing at 11:30 a.m. $40
for Adults. 12 and under $20.
For more information visit www.
coastalexpeditions.com.
Monday, august 15
Discussion of Managed Parking
Held at Sullivan’s Island Town
Hall, 2050-B Middle Street at 9:00
a.m. For more information visit
www.sullivansisland-sc.com.
14 August 5, 2011
I
n the 1920’s, before any
national parks existed in the
Eastern part of the country,
visionaries from Washington
climbed the 6,300 foot peak to Mt.
Le Conte and perceived the vast
spectacle of what they would later
name the Great Smokey Mountain
National Park. As we gazed at the
same wondrous vista of rugged
peaks and forested ridges, we
understood their resolve.
Our adventure had begun
when I’d turned the page on my
calendar and seen the note “book
Le Conte Lodge”. “Why did I
write that?” I wondered. After a
quick Google, I remembered that
it is one of the country’s only
hike-to inns. Each night from
March to November, about sixty
guests make the arduous climb
to sleep in roughly hewn cabins.
Despite the primitive conditions
and challenging journey, most
of the reservations are flled
as soon as the yearly booking
process begins.
So the following May, my
husband and I headed out. The
Rainbow Trail, one of four to choose
from, begins incongruously a
few miles outside of Dollywood,
Tenn. One minute you’re looking
out the car window at plastic
fower bouquets, the next you’re
admiring rhododendrons. Sturdy
walking sticks that considerate
hikers had abandoned at the
trailhead awaited us. The
day was sunny and warm. We
removed layers of clothing as we
went. Two hours in, a beautiful
waterfall was a picture-perfect
picnic stop.
We were luckier than some
previous hikers who recounted
rain “…got caught in a torrential
downpour with about 1 mile left…
we struggled though the last mile
soaking wet, slipping on rocks…”
or bears “Saw three different
bears… They were not a threat,
just looking for a free meal.” Some
hikers had telescoping ski poles
and rugged hiking boots, and
matching Patagonia ensembles.
Others like us, had shorts and
t-shirts and running shoes. The
rocky, relentlessly steep path
was challenging for everyone.
By the ffth hour, we were happy
to see the rustic lodge ahead,
ramshackle though it is.
Jack Huff began the lodge as
a tent camp in 1926, before the
National Park was established,
where he and his wife lived
until 1960. Their story is one of
our country’s great pioneering
tales. Everything had to be
brought up by pack mule. Jack
even carried his invalid mother
up the mountain in a specially
built chair strapped to his
back. His vision was to create
an authentic experience for
adventurous visitors.
Today there is still no electricity,
hot water, or telephones, and
llamas still bring up supplies. A
stay at the lodge begins with a
quick orientation and a bucket.
From the communal spigot we
took water to our bunkhouse to
clean up. There was hot coffee,
hot chocolate and rocking chairs
on the porch to take in the
views. Peak after peak of forested
mountains and rocky summits
surrounded us in every direction.
Not a sign of civilization until
nightfall when we could see the
twinkling lights of Gatlinburg on
the horizon.
At the communal dinner table,
we met our fellow travelers
of various ages and ftness
levels. One woman barked at
my husband “Don’t talk to me.
I’m exhausted” but most were
friendly. Everyone told stories of
other outdoor adventures. Some
had been to the lodge numerous
times. The food reminded me
of my high school cafeteria but
plentiful. Fortunately, we had
the “bottomless” glass of wine.
The sleeping accommodations
include one-room cabins or larger
ones like we had with a shared
area surrounded by bunk rooms
for two. There was a propane
heater, which we needed even in
May, and plenty of blankets and
pillows. The bathrooms have
fush toilets but no showers.
The next morning we savored
the setting before starting
the surprisingly challenging
downward hike. The lodge had
packed us a lunch and reflled
our water bottles. By the time
we reached Dollywood, we were
sweaty, tired and happy to enjoy
the Hard Rock Café’s AC. Tall cool
margaritas in hand, we toasted
our accomplishment and Mt. Le
Conte: One of the Southeast’s
greatest adventures.
For 2012 reservations, visit
www.leconte-lodge.com. Fill out the
form on the website beginning
in August to put your request
into the lottery for reservations
beginning Oct. 3. Or call or email
starting Oct. 3.
Carol Antman’s passion for
outdoor and artistic experiences
has led her to exotic and nearby
destinations far and wide. For
suggestions or comments, email
her at [email protected]
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bot battle ensues which turns
downtown Chicago into rubble
and Sam Witwicky is somehow
in command of the U.S. military
and its fght to save the world
against bot domination. Whew,
now that was easy, but somehow
this flm goes on for two and a
half hours! Go fgure!
Again, we are faced with the
hype that outpaced the actual
product, and again Spielberg is in
the producer role. Are we seeing
a trend this summer? I think so!
We are not going to see movies
to experience them as a complete
story, but to say we saw it. Where
is plot development? Where is
emotion and meaning?
Yes, T3 is visually super cool.
The world Bay creates is as well-
defned as the vision in Avatar,
but when did we as audience
members make the decision
that visuals, graphics, and ear-
numbing sound are all that
matters in flm? No battle scene
or super cool graphics could
stave the boredom I felt less than
an hour into this fick.
At the end of the day, you
are forced to shell out $12 to
see this lackluster flm because
what is selling has to be seen on
the biggest screen possible with
the best digital audio. T3 will
do nothing for you on the small
screen. This is not a flm you can
pick-up at Redbox and enjoy on a
hot afternoon in your cool living
room. Yes, you can marvel at its
grotesque enormity, but I am
sorry to say, no CGI/3-D/IMAX
experience can make up for a
meaningless plot.
Larry Crowne
In a state where
education’s
importance isn’t
always at the
forefront, Tom
Hanks reminds
us of what a good
class can do for
one’s soul. Directed, co-written
and produced by America’s
male sweetheart, Tom Hanks
creates something simple for us
in Larry Crowne.
Yes, I am fully aware that I fell
pray to Hollywood’s marketing
angle, releasing this light and
fuffy flm the same week as
Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
We all know the studio-marketing
folks will do anything to squeeze
every ounce of attention and
every dollar out of our collective
wallets or purses. Just as long
as you’re aware of what these
master manipulators are doing
during the summer time, I
say, get your big purse out,
cram it full of cheap homemade
goodies, and enjoy everything
that Hollywood has to offer!
Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks)
is a pleasant, kind everyday
man working at a big box store.
Employee of the month nine times
running, Crowne is shocked
when he is suddenly fred due to
his lack of education. Like many
today — undereducated, middle
aged, falling behind on the
mortgage and unclear about how
to start over — Crowne heads
to his local college. There he
creates strong relationships with
a cast of lively misfts, but more
importantly, develops a crush
on his public speaking teacher,
Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts),
who is passionate about her daily
margaritas and not much else.
Yes, this flm is like watching
YouTube videos of babies and
puppies; you smile ear to ear
from start to fnish, but isn’t
that why we go see flms? To be
whisked away to a time and place
where things are more simple,
clear and yes, cutesy! It is gently
to the point of blandness, but
it’s never unconvincing. There
is a simple truth that speaks
throughout this flm, and I found
it refreshing and all too cogent.
The importance of education and
the need for human connections
shouldn’t be lost on
any of us.
Tom Hanks and
Julia Roberts are
timeless as actors;
two veterans who
truly enjoy one
another as people,
and it is that
chemistry that makes this flm
so much fun to watch. In a world
of CGI overkill, Larry Crowne is
a refreshingly simple tale that
reminds us that it is never too
late to learn, to change and to
grow.
Walt Disney
Animation Studios
returns to the Hundred Acre
Wood with Winnie the Pooh,
and it feels like we never
left! Featuring the timeless
magic, humor and whimsy
of the originals we all grew up
watching, listening to or reading
to others, this new movie is
nostalgic and quite a fun romp.
The flm reunites us with our
favorite silly bear, Pooh, and his
friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet,
Owl, Kanga, Roo and my all time
favorite, Eeyore. Listening to our
favorite narrator, we turn the frst
page and are quickly whisked
away to the beautiful English
countryside of the Hundred
Acre Wood. Pooh is just waking
up and already on the hunt for,
what you might ask? Honey to be
exact! And just like the Pooh we
all remember and love, he sets
aside his own needs to help a
friend in need -- Eeyore has lost
his tail.
Bringing the whole gang
together to help with this
simple task, it soon turns into
a different type of mystery that
has Piglet shaking in his pink-
stitched fuff. Not surprisingly,
Owl misconstrues a note
from Christopher Robin and
soon sends the gang on an
adventurous, wild goose chase.
Stephen J. Anderson and
Don Hall, who co-directed this
flm, stay true to the heart and
art of our favorite watercolor
Pooh and does not allow today’s
ideas of animation to ruin the
timeless, classic look and feel
of the originals. They prove that
flmmakers of today are still
skilled enough to treat children
and childhood with the utmost
respect and poise. Another
simple tale that does what
others couldn’t this summer;
it had barely any build-up and
has outshined any hype that
surrounded it.
Winnie the Pooh is a fabulous
flm that will remind adults
that Pooh never left our hearts.
This flm simply and poignantly
introduces Pooh to a whole new
generation! (Be sure to stay
through the character-ridden
credits—the real ending comes
directly after!)
BaD TeaCher, BaD movie
Bad Teacher, directed by Jake
Kasdan and featuring Cameron
Diaz, Jason Segal and Justin
Timberlake, fails to make the
grade. This flm tries too hard
to be funny, and while it has
potential, it never gets genuine
laughs.
Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz) is a
morally bankrupt teacher whose
dream is to fnd someone rich to
take care of her. Oh, how I wished
that the humor would wrap her
like it did in There’s Something
About Mary, but it doesn’t. In
Bad Teacher, Diaz will let nothing
stand in the way. I would love to
say there is more to this flm,
but due to the shallow plot and
a sloppily written screenplay,
there is not much left for the
talented cast to hold onto. The
school’s staff is populated with
a colorful range of characters—
some actually quite funny. But
their roles seem to be to fll in the
gaps between shots of Diaz being
high, drunk or almost naked.
There is redeeming value to
this sad attempt at comedy.
There are two shining lights in
this flm — Jason Segal and John
Michael Higgins (Best in Show).
Segal is the gym teacher and the
only seemingly normal teacher at
the school. When he is on screen
defecting Elizabeth’s putdowns
with a quiet ease, he gives you
the illusion you are watching a
much better flm then you really
are. Higgins plays the school’s
principal, Wally Snur. This
veteran actor is a joy to watch
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and nothing less than perfect in
his role.
I see where Kasdan was trying
to go with this flm, taking a
traditional fgure of the kind,
well-intentioned school teacher
and turning her into a drunken
mess who fnds redemption, but it
just doesn’t work. Kasdan should
have gone back and re-watched
Terry Zwigoff’s Bad Santa (2003)
to see how this idea is pulled off
properly.
As it stands, Bad Teacher
would have worked better as a
three-minute skit on SNL not
a feature flm. Too bad all the
way around—the movie might
have had legs, but they never
went walking. It’s a case of heat
exhaustion.
Horrible bosses
Ever fantasize
about murdering
your boss? This
fantasy becomes
reality for three
hassled employees
in this summer’s
semi-dark comedy,
Horrible Bosses.
Unfortunately,
director Seth Gordon
didn’t edit as well
as he could have.
The flm feels more
congested then funny.
Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt
(Jason Sudeikis) and Dale
(Charlie Day) all have one glaring
problem in their seemingly normal
lives: their intolerable bosses,
(Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell and
Jennifer Aniston). Quitting is
not an option, so after a night of
drinking, these three friends hop
into their car, ask their “On Star”
representative for directions to
the worst bar in town and begin
their search for a hit man. Like
many of their plans throughout
this flm, the search for a hit man
doesn’t quite work out. But they
do stumble upon some advice
from a hustling ex-con (Jamie
Foxx) whose name--and the story
of how he received it--could be
a movie in and of itself. They
now think they have a plan that
is foolproof--rid themselves of
their employers. Things start to
unravel at a frenzied pace.
I found two major issues with
this flm that held it back from
what could have been cult classic
status. First, the congested
feeling that the flm had
due to the lack of editing.
Seth Gordon packed this
flm so full of jokes, one-
liners and semi-obscure
pop culture references
that it felt like you were
suffocating. As you began
to laugh and enjoy, the
movie blew past you into a
new scene.
Second, the fact that
Gordon didn’t go as dark
and disturbing as he could
have was a let down. The
audience is inundated with
scenes of death, sexual abuse,
drug abuse and a barrage of
vulgar dialogue that would put
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NESTING UPDATE:
As of July 28th there were 37 nests on
the Isle of Palms and 3 on Sullivan’s. The
frst seven had hatched successfully. The
average incubation duration was 54.6 days
and the average hatch success was 88.3%.
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L
oggerhead eggs normally take 45 to
60 days to hatch. There is an amazing
process involved from the time they are
deposited in the sand by the mother until the
hatchlings crawl to the ocean. Many things
have to be just right for their successful
emergence from the nest.
A good nest site must have an easy access
to the ocean, a high enough angle or enough
of a setback from the water so that the nest is
not routinely inundated by the ocean as well
as being high enough so that rising ground
water does not enter the egg chamber. The
sand must be moist enough to prevent
collapse during construction of the egg
chamber, and it must be porous enough to
allow gas diffusion during incubation. These
eggs have tiny pores in them where oxygen
enters and carbon dioxide is discharged.
Sea turtle eggs are soft and leathery which
helps to cushion them as they are laid and
they are flled with a large rich yolk and clear
albumen very much like a chicken egg. During
incubation the temperature determines the
sex of the developing embryos. The pivotal
temperature for loggerhead incubation is
28.74 degrees Celsius or approx 85 degrees
Fahrenheit. If the temperature within the
nest is above this during the middle weeks of
incubation, the result will be female turtles.
Below it will produce males.
As the hatchlings break out of their
leathery shells with a sharp caruncle or “egg
tooth” on their beaks which then disappears.
Their shells, which have been curved inside
the egg, begin to
straighten out, and
they absorb a yolk sac that is attached to
their umbilical area. This gives them the
nutrients they need to make their journey
out to sea. Over a few days more than one
hundred hatchlings come out of their shells.
They are one to two feet under the ground
as they start to climb toward the surface.
They work together digging themselves up,
normally taking 3 or 4 days to get to the
surface. If the sand is soft, it may cave in
a little since the turtles take up less space
than their eggs did earlier. The air space
under the sand moves up with them as they
all cooperate and move up as a mass.
As they near the surface the heat of the
sand on top has an immobilizing effect on
them, keeping them from coming out during
the heat of the day, which prevents heat
stress and predation. In the evening the
sand cools, and this is their cue to come out
and make a break for the ocean. Once again
being in a large group is benefcial because
predators would have a hard time capturing
all of them. The lucky ones make it to the
ocean where more predators are waiting. The
goal is to get to the Gulf Stream where they
can fnd protection in the foating rafts of
Sargassum weed where their journey begins.
It Takes One Hundred Hatchlings
By Mary Pringle
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Nature & wildlife
W
ith all the heat recently I’ve begun
returning more often to my kayak as
a source of relief. That is, I fnd my
kayak a good way to leave the high ground
and slip into a cool creek or pond, which
further allows direct entry into the water.
For a botanist, such outings have a double
reward, as it allows easy access to interesting
aquatic plants, many of which occur in deep
water, or may be otherwise diffcult to get to
and observe.
Here we have a true aquatic fowering
plant, one that consists of about 50 species
all around the world except Antarctica. In
the Southeast, we have probably ten or so
different species in its genus, some of which
are introduced. For the most part, these plants
form elongated underwater stems, featuring
lots of very, very fnely divided leaves. The
leaf divisions are usually narrow enough to
appear threadlike, and the whole stem has
something of a feathery look. (One introduced
species, not the one in the picture, has the
common name “parrot’s feather.”)
Leaves toward the base of the stems may
be much different in size, and in number of
divisions, from those closer to the tip. The
tip of the stem is commonly exserted from
the water’s surface, and bears a number of
very tiny, inconspicuous fowers. Depending
on the species, these plants sometimes form
massive accumulations of these feathery
stems, often mixed with various kinds of
algae, and other fowering plants, such as
bladderworts. In some instances, foating
mats of vegetation can develop. The biology of
these plants is intriguing, and it now appears
that various native Southeastern species
form hybrids with each other. And, some of
these species are rare. The species pictured
occurs in quiet water of farm ponds on the
coastal plain from Virginia south to Alabama
and central Florida.
Unfortunately, most of the introduced
species are very undesirable in our ponds
and lakes, forming mats. Such mats can be
troublesome, of course: extreme growth of
these plants can seriously affect recreational
activities in ponds. For this reason, chemical
controls are sometimes used to get rid of
the plants. Now, you might wonder how
introduced aquatic pests just “show up” in a
pond or waterway. In many cases, introduced
aquatics are accidentally transported from
pond to pond while attached to boats.
There are also many instances of introduced,
noxious species arriving when someone
throws out the contents of an aquarium into
a local wetland--GASP! Sometimes those
tropical water plants in the aquarium like it
better in the pond they just got thrown into,
and so they really take off. (By the way, if you
are interested in using chemical controls for
nuisance aquatic species, BE SURE to consult
with your local extension agency or state offce
for aquatic weed control, and carefully follow
all directions for application and cleanup.)
(Photo courtesy of USC Herbarium.)
John Nelson is the curator of the A. C. Moore
Herbarium at the University of South Carolina,
in the Department of Biological Sciences,
Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the
Herbarium offers free plant identifcations. For
more information, visit www.herbarium.org or
call 803-777-8196.
Mystery Plant
by John nelson
20 August 5, 2011
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Eye Spy to: [email protected]
Please include your mailing address with
your submission.
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No one correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy! The frst person to send
in the correct answer for this issue will receive a coupon for a free ice
cream at Café Medley on Sullivan's Island.
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August 5-19 Programs
Parent and Child Samplers:
Stand-Up Paddleboard
Sampler
Come out to the park and try
one of the Hawaiian modes
of transportation. Spend
some time on your Saturday
learning how to use Stand-Up
Paddleboards as you get some
exercise and spend quality
time with your family. This
hands-on class introduces
basic strokes and equipment
before giving you a chance
to experiment on your
own. These programs are for
children ages 6-15 and their
parents. A registered and
paid chaperone is required
for participants ages 15 and
under.
August 13 Sat 8:00
a.m.-10:00 p.m. Course #
25349
Meets at: Palmetto Islands
County Park Age: 6 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
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O
n July 18, 2011,
Fort Sumter National
Monument was awarded
a $1,000 grant by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation
from Terence L. Mills Memorial
Preservation Fund for North and
South Carolina. The seed grant
funds will be used to pay for the
production of educational media
to raise awareness of the 19th
century brick making industry
in Charleston.
In partnership with the
Brick Education and Research
Foundation, the program will
take ten public school teachers
on a one-day tour of historic
sites around Charleston and will
teach them about the historic
19th century brick-making
industry, which largely relied
on slave labor. In turn, the
teachers will create curriculum
materials with which to teach
students about this cultural
history.
The ultimate aim of the
program is to instill pride in
African American students
about the impressive brick
buildings that still exist
in Charleston, which were
constructed using the bricks
made by their ancestors. The
tour will involve hands-on brick
making at Middleton Plantation,
a look into the slave experience
at Drayton Hall, a tour of
signifcant brick structures in
downtown Charleston, and a
brick masonry demonstration
at Fort Sumter National
Monument.
“Without organizations
like Fort Sumter National
Monument, communities and
towns all across America would
have a diminished sense of
place,” said Stephanie Meeks,
president of the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
“We are honored to provide a
grant to Fort Sumter National
Monument, which will use
the funds to help preserve an
important piece of our shared
heritage.”
The National Trust for Historic
Preservation dispenses small
grants for local projects through
the National Trust Preservation
Funds grant program. The
grants range from $500 to
$5,000 and have provided over
$5.5 million dollars of funding
since 2002. They are awarded
to nonproft groups, educational
institutions and public agencies,
and must be matched, at least
dollar for dollar, with public
or private funds. Preservation
Funds grants are being used
nationally for such wide-ranging
activities as consultant services
for rehabilitating buildings,
technical assistance for tourism
that promotes historic resources
and educating children about
their heritage. These grants
are often the deciding factor
on whether historic buildings
or sites can be saved for future
generations.
For more information, call
(843) 883-3123 or visit us at
www.nps.gov.
Historic preservation grant
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any sailor to shame, but was
served up as cozy comedy rather
than anything more signifcant.
Of course, the performances
are what save the day due to
the exceptional casting. You
can never go wrong with Jason
Bateman and Kevin Spacey, but
a cast alone does not a cult flm
make.
Harry Potter and tHe
deatHly Hollows, Part II
In the 10 years since we
began our journey with Harry,
Hermione and Ron the spell has
never been broken. I can gladly
say that Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hollows Part II brings an
emotional and brilliant ending
to this decade-long adventure.
Myself and other Muggles are
sad to see such a wonderful story
come to an end.
In the epic fnale, the
battle between good and evil
escalates to an all-out war. No
one is safe, and everyone must
choose a side; sacrifces will be
made and lives will be lost,
but it is Harry Potter who
may be asked to make
the ultimate sacrifce.
Questions are answered
and lives are altered
forever as Potter pushes
himself closer to the
climactic showdown
with Lord Voldemort,
where it will all come
to an end.
Every time a flm in this series
is released, we are all reminded
that the cast is phenomenal—
across the board. From the three
best friends, Daniel Radcliffe,
Emma Watson and Rupert
Grint to the brilliant Ralph
Fiennes (Dark Lord Voldemort)
to the unyielding severity of Alan
Rickman (Severus Snape) the
cast is so right, so tight and so
in tune with the plot. The entire
cast deserves a standing ovation
for portraying each character
with utter brilliance and respect.
What a truly beautiful cast to
watch grow and change over the
years. It has been a wonderful
journey.
But, like anything, it has
its faws. I was truly content
throughout the entire flm, and
as I watched the three friends
join hands and look out towards
the future, I felt complete and
glad to see the flm fade to
black. About to remove my
3-D glasses, I noticed the
words start to form and
it read “19 years later.” I
began to worry.
**Spoiler alert, stop
reading if you don’t want
to know the end.**
Everyone is married
with his or her own
children, and they
are busy getting their
children ready to board
the train to Hogwarts.
The problem is that it
was not executed well.
I started to hear some twitters
of laughter in the theatre. The
actors barely aged. Their baggy
“adult clothes” and some extra
crow’s feet around the eyes
seemed to be it. It was awkward
and poorly executed.
Personally, I have decided to
ignore that portion of the flm
because the rest of it was a
magical, dazzling journey that I
loved watching and growing with
over the years. Harry Potter and
his epic adventure will go down in
history, and like the fnal words
of the book, “All was well.”
Buzz wortHy
The Help, directed by Tate
Taylor, starring Emma Stone
and Viola Davis. This is a
beautiful and tough story based
in Mississippi during the 1960s.
An unlikely friendship blossoms
around a secret writing project
which pushes societal rules and
puts these courageous ladies in
jeopardy. The buzz around this
flm is electric and needs to be on
your must see list!
The Guard, directed by John
Michael McDonagh, starring
Don Cheadle and Brendan
Gleeson. This mystery-suspense-
comedy follows an eccentric Irish
policeman with a challenging
personality who is teamed up
with a tense FBI agent and their
investigation into an international
drug-smuggling ring. This flm
has tons of positive chatter
around it and after viewing the
trailer it has skyrocketed to my
must see list right beside The
Help! Critics agree that it is
superbly directed and sharply
written.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes,
directed by Rupert Wyatt, starring
a reliable cast from James Franco
to Frieda Pinto, seems like it
might have potential. With Tim
Burtons’ failed attempt at this
idea already, I am a bit wary, but
the previews make it appear to
have promise.
Attack the Block, directed by
Joe Cornish. This flm is from
the producers of Shaun of the
Dead and Hot Fuzz. Attack the
Block follows a gang of rough
inner-city kids who set out on
a journey to defend their South
London neighborhood from an
alien invasion. The critics and
the online chatter are charged,
but the outcome is unknown.
releases on dVd
Hesher, directed by Spencer
Susser, stars Joseph Gordon-
Levitt. This flm had limited
release, and just like Kaiser Soze,
it disappeared from theatrical
release. Gordon-Levitt is one of
my all-time favorite actors, and
this role seems nothing short
of amazing! Hesher is into loud
music, porn and burning things
to the ground, and he brings his
interesting anarchist take to a
family in need. This family will be
shaken to their core, but in a way
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23 August 5, 2011
On tHe Water
T
he heat has almost been
unbearable, but it sure
has gotten the fsh active.
We’ve been seeing great numbers
in the main inshore species
(Redfsh, Trout, and Flounder).
The extra cold winter that was
thought to stife the spotted sea
trout bite this summer hasn’t
seemed to be an issue. Fishing
a popping cork with a D.O.A.
or live shrimp around the grass
line during a low, incoming tide
has been the trick for these
trout. That said, until the trout
population has fully returned,
the South Carolina Department
of Natural Resources have asked
to please limit the amount of
trout you keep.
For the really hot lowcountry
afternoons, heading out to the
Jetties has proven to be your best
bet for giant Bull-Redfsh. Look
on the surface for Menhaden
to catch with your cast net, as
these are favorites for the large
breeding Redfsh. Pin these baits
to the bottom using a 2oz. weight
and hold on. Not only will you
catch some huge Redfsh (as seen
in the picture) but this is also a
great technique for landing the
seasonal Tarpon.
If you don’t feel like heading
all the way out to the Jetties,
but still want to catch your fair
share of Spot-tails, look for oyster
rakes during mid-tide. Using your
typical light tackle set up, hook
a Z-Man soft plastic (Shrimp-
colored Minnow have been the hot
color recently) on an 1/8oz. jig
head and run that along the oyster
bed at a fast pace to avoid getting
hung up on the oysters. Don’t
be surprised if while doing this
you’ll also pull up the occasional
Flounder or Trout as well.
Now, the question we get a lot
is “What if I don’t have a boat?
What’s the best way to catch a fsh
then?” Easy: SURF FISHING! This
is a great way to hang out on the
beach and land fsh at the same
time. All you’ll need is a good surf
fshing rod and reel combo with
some 50lb line, some weights,
and your choice of bait (fnger/cut
mullet, shrimp, or cracked blue
crab work best). Depending on
how rough the surf is, you’ll want
to use heavier or lighter weights to
help pin your bait to the bottom
(usually a 6oz. weight works just
fne). Then you can either hold
on and wait, or sit back, put your
rod in a CPI Sand Spike (sold at
The Charleston Angler) and wait
for the line to start screaming.
Don’t be surprised to reel in a 40”
redfsh, a tasty whiting, or even a
5’ shark!
For more tips and techniques,
The Charleston Angler has weekly
free classes that will teach you
everything you’ll need to know
about catching local fsh. To
see a complete list of our FREE
CLASSES please visit our website
at or call 843-571-3899.
One fsh, two fsh, red fsh...
Provided By the charleSton angler
Captain John Erwin holding redfsh
that will open their eyes to so
much more. Will this flm speak
to everyone? No!
Rio, directed by Carlos
Saldanha, starring a barrage
of actors, is an animated flm I
cannot believe I missed! From
the makers of Ice Age comes
Rio. A domesticated Macaw who
is under the impression he is
the last of his kind soon fnds
out he is not, and begins an
adventurous journey to Rio de
Janeiro to fnd his mate. Hilarity
ensues. This is a wonderful flm
for all generations!
Arthur, directed by Jason
Winer and starring Russell
Brand, is a fresh take on Dudley
Moore’s 1981 flm of the same
name. It did not fare well with
the critics, but we are not all
analytical Nazis. So this would
be a great $1 DVD to pick up and
enjoy in the comfort of your air
conditioned home with a couple
of close friends. Sometimes
it’s nice not to take things so
seriously and just sit back, be
silly and have a good laugh.
Rango, directed by Gore
Verbinski, starring the lovely
Johnny Depp, is a movie I have
already reviewed, but I wanted
to remind everyone that if you
missed it in the theatres, to catch
it on DVD. Rango is a smart,
lightheartedly creative burst of
stunning animated entertainment
about a sheltered household pet
thrust into an unknown world-
-another excellent flm for the
entire family to enjoy.
Limitless, directed by Neil
Burger, starring Bradley Cooper,
is a mystery-suspense, sci-
f thriller that received decent
reviews and could make for an
adventurous evening for the
right viewer. Although the script
was a bit sketchy, Burger directs
with plenty of visual fair. Eddie
Morra (Bradley Cooper) is an
aspiring author who suffers
chronic writers block. He is
introduced to a revolutionary
new pharmaceutical, NZT, which
allows him to tap into his full
potential, but soon places his life
in jeopardy.
Summer Love
Well, summer movies tend
to be like summer romances—
vapid, without substance, and
often are in Shakespeare’s words,
“much ado about nothing.” This
summer tends to not be bucking
that trend. The box offce has
been soothed by the pretentious
summer blockbusters, and like
that summer romance, there
were some sparks of excitement
from some unexpected corners,
making summer tolerable and
almost enjoyable. So is the glass
half empty or half full? I’ll opt for
the naïve lovers take on all this
and say it is half full, worthy of
enjoyment. So I say, get out there
and enjoy! And here’s to some
substance this fall.
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