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T
he time is here for holiday parties and, if
your family gatherings are anything like
mine, those who love to show off their
perfect pitch when Bing is on the radio. But
dont worry about carrying the tune to holiday
melodies if you can offer wine from Caf
Medley!
For the past three years, Caf Medley has
hosted wine tastings each Wednesday night
from 6-8 p.m. A steady crowd of locals from
Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms and Mt. Pleasant
can be found catching up, playing board games
or strumming guitars over glasses of wine.
Its easy to see why Caf Medleys wine tastings
are such a smash. Owners Michele and Drew
Harris have over 150 boutique wines displayed
on their wine wall, which you wont fnd in any
store. For a small place, thats a big deal. Local
Kim Masalin says, We love the atmosphere
and the owners are so nice, always ready with
a smile. There is always a great selection of
wine.
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a local Sullivans
resident who
has been coming
each Wednesday
since the tastings
began three
years ago, sums
up Caf Medleys
secret to success
saying, Anybody
can grab a $50
of wine, but the
real magic is
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2 December 16, 2011
CiviC
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO RESIDENTS OF ISLE OF PALMS
All City Offcers will be closed on
Monday, December 26
Garbage pickup will be as follows:
Tuesday, December 27
Breach Inlet through 30th Avenue
Wednesday, December 28
30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
All City Offces will be closed on
Tuesday, January 2
Garbage pickup will be as follows:
Tuesday, January 3
Breach Inlet through 30th Avenue
Wednesday, January 4
30th Avenue through Wild Dunes
Remember that roll-out cards cannot be placed at the curb
before 7:00 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled
back to the house or enclosure by 9:00 a.m. the morning
following collection. Violators may be ticketed and/or fned.
SIES in Design
By Lynn Pierotti
T
he Charleston County
School District presented
the schematic review of the
new Sullivans Island Elementary
School for the City Council
and Design Revenue Board
on December 5. Bill Lewis,
Chief Operating Offcer for
Capital Programs for the CCSD,
walked the council and board
through a slide show laying out
the options they had considered
before deciding that rebuilding
the school on the current location
was best for both the district and
the community.
The District had considered
building the school on property
adjacent to Stith park and also
on property next to Sunrise
Presbyterian near Breech inlet.
Bill Lewis explained that the
district was sensitive not to appear
to be ramming a school down a
small communitys throat. He
pointed out that on Jan 19, 2010
and May 19, 2011 the Town of
Sullivans Island endorsed the
idea of a 500 member school.
Several members of the Design
Review Board commented on the
design as presented. Chairman
Pat Ilderton thanked the board for
including many of the suggestions
from both members of the board
and the public hearing held at
Sunrise Presbyterian. Ildeton
suggested that the entrance to
the school be more pronounced.
Local architect Steven Herlong
also suggested more emphasis
on the entrance and expressed a
concern that the materials match
what residents are using on the
island. This building is going to
be with us for seventy fve years,
so it is important that in look like
it belongs now and in the future,
Herlong said.
Architect Jerry English of
Cummings and McCrady Inc.
compared the progress of the
other schools being rebuilt due
to Seismic concerns and pointed
out that the SIES Schematic
Design is already two months
past due and six months behind
the downtown schools. The
School board only opens schools
twice a year and each delay
pushes the schools projected
opening back almost 6 months.
He pressed the council to be able
to give preliminary approval for
the meeting held on Tuesday,
December 13.
While many in the room were
pleased with the presentation
several were not. Barbara Spell
of Islanders for a Smaller SIES
felt the presentation raised more
questions than it answered.
Based on comments and
questions from many residents
at the presentation, including
members of the SI Design Review
Board, there continues to be
concern about the enormous size
of the building, as well as the
design, and the overall impact
on SI of such a massive project.
There was clearly skepticism
about the photo that purported
to show the view from the beach
, since the existing school library
is so visible from the beach and
a very large section of the school
as proposed is so much taller and
wider than the library. Others,
including Mayor Smith and Ms.
Spell, felt the that in the current
design there is nothing about the
school as proposed that says,
Sullivans Island.
The question of the request
for a referendum brought by
the Islanders for a Smaller SIES
still lingers. Andy Benke , town
Administrator told us the Island
has hired Attorney Trenholm
Walker. Walker is working to
bring declaratory action which
would have the court decide if a
referendum would be necessary
and if so, exactly what the ballot
question would be. We believe
the length of time to get on the
docket may be six months at
best; however, no fnal word
on that matter yet. If Council
gave approval to the schematic
design on Tuesday night the next
step will be for design approval.
The Public will again be invited
to comment again sometime in
January.
Charleston County School District presents schematic design for review.
December 16, 2011
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Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
December 23 - 26
City Offces Closed
Monday, January 2
City Offces Closed
Tuesday, January 3
City Council Special Meeting
6p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, January 4
Accommodations Tax
Advisory Committee
11a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Works Committee
Meeting
4p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Recreation Comittee Meeting
5p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, December 19
Design Review Board Meeting
(originally scheduled for Dec 21)
6p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
December 22 - 26
City Offces Closed
Monday, January 2
City Offces Closed
Tuesday, January 3
Municipal Court*
5:30p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
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All Way or the Highway
O
n Tuesday December 6, Town Administrator Andy Benke
met with SCDOT traffc engineer, Mark Nesbit, to discuss
the matter of an All Way STOP at Station 22 and Middle
Streets. Mr.Nesbit indicated that the DOT will likely install the signs
sometime in February based on their current work schedule. Since
there has already been a summer traffc count at the intersection,
DOT will also obtain a winter count in order to have a full analysis of
the intersection. The Town will be setting up a web based comment
platform prior to installation of the All Way STOP to capture
resident and visitor input.
This may come as a relief to those who witnessed the wreck
at the intersection in question last Friday, December 2 (pictured
below). The wreck happened at 1 p.m. in front of Dunleavys Pub.
Both persons involved were transported to the hospital.
Letter to the editor...
Dear Friends of SIES,
Tonight there was a three hour
meeting to review the current
design of our new school. The
Project Design Team did a
wonderful job.
What was really encouraging
was the depth of knowledge
in the room, the high level of
communication and the give and
take between all parties. The
SI Design Review Board was in
attendance and was allowed to
speak, as was everyone else in the
audience. There were relatively
few comments from the general
audience. The discourse between
all parties was enlightening, civil
and very productive. There were
just a few negative comments,
but not so much that concerned
me. There was much discussion
and concern over the following
issues:
1. The front entrance: There was
much talk about ensuring that
the front entrance was visible and
clearly identifable. Comments
included: What is SI? Is
there something iconic in our
architecture that should be
featured? Be subtle, but make
the building and the entrance feel
like it belongs on SI. After much
discussion all agreed that part
of the beauty of SI is its eclectic
architecture. The Project Team is
going to focus on this and try to
come up with a suggestion.
2. The mass and shape of the
roof over the Cafeteria: This
part of the roof needs more work
on how it will look as you enter
the site. As one of the most
prominent structures, more
defnition is needed.
3. The view of the new building
from the beach: Despite the
best efforts of the architect to
demonstrate the visual impact
of the roofine from the beach, I
believe a feld trip is necessary to
show what all of us will see from
the beach when the new school is
built. My hope is that the Design
Team and Members of Council
(and others who care about this)
will be able to get comfortable
with this issue.
I loved the presentation,
the meaningful dialog and the
constructive commentary that
ensued. This is the type of dialog
we should be having. I hope that
we have moved past all of the
other rhetoric and can focus on
building a world-class building
that is aesthetically appealing,
functional and as sustainable as
possible. I also hope that those
opposed to the school and/or its
size will be a meaningful part of
this dialog, and that we can unite.
The next action is for the
Project Design Team to address
the three issues listed above in
preparation for the next Council
Meeting on Tuesday, December
13 (Please note change of meeting
originally scheduled for 12/20). I
also hope that Town Council will
be comfortable enough to give
approval of this phase so the
Project Design Team can move
onto the next.
Thank you for reading
this. Please continue to be vocal
with Town Council about your
support of SIES. We must remain
engaged and involved with this
project!
Sincerely,
Loren Ziff
SIES School Improvement Council,
School Rebuilding Chair
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DAILY
showing an $11 bottle that tastes
like a $30 or $40 bottle. And the
magic is certainly there.
Among the several wines tasted
this Wednesday were two excellent
selections for the holidays. The
frst was the white Australian
wine Jansz Tasmania Brut
N.V, which would make a great
sparkling starter with its crisp,
vibrant champagne-esque favor.
The second was a M. Chapoutier
Cotes du Rhone Belleruche, Red
2009, which was well-balanced
with ripe fruit favors and mild
acidity a perfect dinner wine.
So, if youre planning on
carrying that bottle of wine
instead of the holiday tune
through the door, we recommend
checking out Caf Medleys wine
wall and the Medley wine club in
time for the holidays. The club
has just started, and locals are
already signed up and singing its
praises, even if the songs a bit off
key.
For more information about Caf
Medley, visit cafemedley.com.

Cafe Medley continues from cover
(l to r) Carl Huey, Cranston, the host sommelier and Friend.
Dear Island Residents,
My frst six months at the
paper have positively whizzed by!
It is already time to refect on the
things we have accomplished and
the things we have left undone.
For myself, I have just begun
to understand this unique and
beautiful communityits loves,
memories, hopes and reservations.
Whatever the New Year brings,
I know that island residents will
meet its challenges with respect for
one another and for the matchless
beauty and natural wealth of the
environment. Every time I look out
of the Lucky Dog offce I cant help
but feel blessed to be here, as I am
sure all of you must.
I hope I will continue to learn
and grow alongside you, as we
move towards a better future for
this community and for the world.
Being an editor, I also hope I can
do so with as few typos as possible!
Thank you for all of your patience
and encouragement.
Bridget Manzella
Editor
PS. The following is a poem I wrote
about Sullivans Island. Merry
Christmas!
Letter from the editor...
The Island

You see, if the world is sunk under
polar ice, ours would be the frst
toes to test the hostile surface.

And if the world should happen
to dry up, residents would be
the frst to don djellabas.

And if the world is slated to be
a paradise, surely the entrance
to that Eden would be here.

But the island also exists
not as a coin tossed by the gods
of land and the gods of sea

But to protect us as a shield
protectswith forts hunched
like sleeping soldiers still

armedthe black barrels
of their guns frozen at attention,
now exploding with uncorrupted

moonlight, now shot with falling
starsthey keep distance
between us and a fate unknown.

Wandering the beach at night,
I pass each barrel and look to the East,
thinking about the concept of an edge

to the world, thinking I might
really be on it. At night the wind
drives the dark over the islands

world-worn face and the dark waves
suck and collapse, suck and collapse
like some briny heart.
L
owcountry Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (LEAP)
is a non-proft organization that brings horses and
experienced therapists together to assist those who
are suffering from behavioral, emotional, or psychological
diffculties. LEAP offers equine-assisted psychotherapy
(EAP) as an alternative to traditional therapy with facilities
in Huger, Ridgeville, and Wadmalaw. Thier primary aim is
to provide options for children, youth, adults, and families
whose needs are not being met in traditional therapeutic
settings. LEAP works with people affected by abuse/neglect,
a range of behavioral/emotional problems, and also with
people who are seeking a unique personal growth experience.
EAP is an experience-based therapy that uses the unique
characteristics of horses to help people fnd success in their
lives. The horse, being a highly sensitive and social creature,
gives immediate feedback to the participant about his or her
behavior and feelings. This feedback helps the participant
discover effective ways of managing and overcoming challenges
in their lives. LEAP programs are distinct from therapeutic
riding and do not use riding or teach horsemanship, but
activities taking place with the participant on the ground,
engaged in purposeful tasks with the horses that are designed
to facilitate a link to challenges in the persons day-to-day life.
Scholarships for services are available to those in need.
LEAP depends upon the Lowcountry community for the
fnancial support of these scholarships. They will be holding
their annual Art and Oysters silent-auction fundraising
event on Sunday, December 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at A.W.
Shucks in downtown Charleston.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission
includes oysters, chili, and other delicious food. All proceeds
of beer and wine sales will be donated to LEAP. For more
information, visit www.leapinsc.org.
Art and Oysters
December 16, 2011
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T
is the holiday season and
Charleston is fast striking
its stride with that the
Charleston Parade of Boats, a
decorated parade that traverses
the shore of the Charleston
Harbor. It follows the tree
lighting in Marion square and
ushers in the holiday season for
the Charleston area.
The Charleston Parade of
Boats has been happening for
some twenty-fve plus years and
has established itself as an award
winning regional event several
times over. This parade of boats
distinguishes itself as a beautiful
event by its emphatic participation
by boat owners within the Low
Country and its seasonal display
of holiday jubilee.
Luckily I was able to establish
a position on the coast guard
boat that agreed to participate in
the event and aid Ray Swagerty of
the Charleston Offce of Cultural
Affairs, and I, an Offce of Cultural
Affairs intern, organized the
participating boats into a parade-
worthy line. This particular year
there were thirty-three boats that
decided to enter for an award of up
to fve hundred dollars, separated
into sail and powerboats. These
boats ranged from eighteen to
100 feet in length.
To begin the day, I found
myself on the back of a twenty-
fve foot coast guard vessel
that helped Mr. Swagerty and I
maintain a strategic position. We
organized the thirty-three boats
into a circle that could allow
communication and order for the
imminent parade. Establishing a
lead boat was essential, for which
Mobjack, an experienced sailor,
was assigned.
Racing the setting sun,
we began see the silhouettes
emerging in the distance.
Eventually as these silhouettes
became boats, a circle began to
take form. Once night fell and
the waters surface had calmed,
our lead boat began to waver.
Nonetheless, we had a herd of
beautifully lit boats, power and
sail, beginning to create a line of
light.
Coming down the Mt. Pleasant
side, all the boats wowed
spectators at the new park along
Shem Creek and Patriots Point.
Afterwards, we made a hard left at
our marker boats and continued
parallel to the Ravenel
Bridge, creating quite
the Christmas spectacle.
Approaching the
judges table, which
was stationed on the
Spirit of Carolina at the
Maritime Center, the
boats were welcomed
to a resounding cheer
from crowds on the
docks. Continuing
towards the bay along
the Ashley River and
around the Peninsula,
crowds enjoyed the
festive lights, gathering
at oyster roasts and
congregations along the
shore. Little did they
know the true thrill of
the event was behind
the scenes.
We did have one
hiccup when a participant,
caught up in the excitement,
found themselves over-board in
the mist of the entertainment.
This sent those of us maintaining
the event into a momentary frenzy
and a courageous group effort
of participants and authorities
to maintain the safety of the
person involved. Fortunately, the
following boat acted quickly and
fshed the person out of the water
almost immediately, unscathed if
a little chilly.
All in all, being an intern on
a boat helping to coordinate
a lighted, holiday boat parade
turned out to be a very fun and
eventful time.
Lighting Up The Harbor For The Holidays
By Daniel auerBach
photo By allyn stott
December 16, 2011 7
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A Nutcracker to Remember
By Bridget Manzella
Art & style
T
he frst American full length
Nutcracker was performed in
1944 by the San Francisco
Ballet and has been an important
staple of our Christmas season
since the mid 20
th
Century.
The Nutcracker now joins the
Americas most popular and well-
known balletswith Swan Lake,
A Midsummer Nights Dream, and
Coppelia.
This month, the Nutcracker will
open in most major cities across
the U.S. I, myself, have seen the
Nutcracker several times
in several cities, including
Providence, Rhode Island,
Boston, Massachusetts,
and Paris, France. Thus
far, every Nutcracker has
been markedly different.
The choreography, sets,
and costumes vary greatly
within each region, city,
and even company (two or
three companies may offer
the Nutcracker in any given
city).
Although Providence is
a much smaller city, its
Nutcracker, in my opinion,
is the best I have seen.
Part of the magic of their
Nutcracker is the venue,
which is dripping in gold
leaf and red velvet. The
Providence Performing Art
Center (PPAC) was part
of a grand breed of early
movie theatres, built in
the late 1920s. The rich
and majestic interior has always
added to the special ceremony
of my familys nearly annual
attendance.
Charleston, similar to
Providence, is a small city with
a big appreciation for the arts. I
therefore attended the Charleston
Nutcracker with high expectations
and all the anticipation of a
great performance. I was not
disappointed.
Charlestons Nutcracker
included several regional and
temporal distinctions, which
affected the appearance of sets
and costumes. Set in Charleston
in 1855, the performance called
to mind the glory days of the
Antebellum South. The opening
backdrop of a grand plantation
home was followed by the typical
snowscape, which is assumed to
be in the yard of that same home.
Notably, the action stayed within
the context of the plantation,
shifting from only from exterior to
interior.
Other Nutcracker productions
have suggested that the Land of
the Sweets is a far-off place, or
at least a place that exists out of
the confnes of normal space and
time a sort of fantasy-land, if
you will. The second act of this
Nutcracker, however, seemed
to take place on the Fragonard-
esque grounds of the plantation
itself.
I would be remiss not to
include the appearance of dogs
on stage. Thats right: live dogs.
For this years frst Muttcracker,
the Charleston Ballet Theatre
partnered with the Charleston
Animal Society to promote holiday
adoption of homeless dogs. In
the opening scene, several dogs
looking for their home for the
holidays appeared on stage to the
delight and amusement of the
audience.
As for other differences, the
inclusion of the drunken, good-
humored grandmother provided
added comic relief to the party
scene, which usually relies
heavily on the maids. It was fun
to watch the dancer puttering
around the stage, falling down on
at several occasions, and making
a mess of the family portrait.
Drosselmeyer, danced by
Stephen Gabriel, departed from
the more ominous portrayals of
Drosselmeyer that I have seen.
Photos By sunhead Projects
Nutcracker continues on page 11
Wine & dine
A
tlanticville Restaurant on
Sullivans Island welcomes
William Billy Condon back
to its kitchen as guest Chef for a
special one night appearance on
December 22.
Billys coming home, said
Atlanticville owner Brad Creger.
This will be a real treat for
our loyal customers and staff.
Billy was the heart and soul of
Atlanticville for twelve years. Hes
still a member of the Atlanticville
family, it will be a great evening
Condon left Atlanticville in
2010 to open his own restaurant
in Summerville. That venture,
called Perfectly Franks, has been
a huge success. This comes as no
surprise to the loyal cliental at
Atlanticville where Condon was
Executive Chef for six years.
I cant wait, Billy said. Chef
Yarbrough and I are putting
together menu flled with customer
favorites which span some eleven
years. Its like my greatest hits
menu. I cant wait to get back in
the Atlanticville kitchen.
Condon is as laid back as
Sullivans Island itself, but
dont let his demeanor fool you.
Atlanticville regulars will tell
you, hes passionate about his
cooking, said Creger.
Billy joined Atlanticville in 1997,
and was promoted to Executive
Chef in 2004. Under his watch
Atlanticville received the accolades
of the Post and Courier, Southern
Living and the City Paper as one of
Charlestons best.
A Charleston native, Billy
boasts a family tradition in the
local culinary scene. His deep
roots in the Lowcountry are
well represented throughout
the Atlanticville menu, and
his signature dishes combine
traditional with a new age
Southern twist. His creativity,
leadership and culinary skills,
made Atlanticville a favorite
among locals and area visitors
alike. Billy and his wife Nancy
enjoy spending time with their two
children. Although the culinary
arts are his true passion, he
enjoys fshing, mountain biking
and woodworking.
For more information or
reservations, call Atlanticville
at 883-9452. You can also book
online at www.atlanticville.net or
at www.opentable.com.
Billy's Back
Bi l ly Condon Guest Chef at atl anti Cvi l l e
Provided
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November 3: Thursday
Offcers responded to a local
church in reference to a
complaint of vandalism. The
complainant reported that
juveniles have been entering into
the playground area and once
therein, throwing toys all over
the area, tangling the swings
and damaging playground
structures. According to church
offcials, this has been an on-
going problem. Witnesses were
able to identify the juveniles.
Offcers met with the parents of
the suspects, who in turn made
arrangements with the church.
The complainant did not wish to
pursue charges.
November 5: Saturday
The victim reported that he
observed six individuals between
the ages of 13-16 years of age
on his property, destroying
his tangerine tree. The victim
advised Offcers that he
confronted the group and was
told by the suspects that they
were visiting the Isle of Palms
from Charlotte, North Carolina.
The victim does not wish to
pursue charges should the
suspects be located and agree to
pay restitution for the damages.
November 9: Wednesday
Offcers met with the property
manager and homeowner of
an Ocean Boulevard property
listed as for sale in reference to a
Burglary. The property manager
reported that she observed
a number of fat screened
televisions missing as well as
a DVD player. An Investigator
responded to the scene and
was able to locate and lift latent
fngerprints. There were no
indications of forced entry into
the residence. However, the
property manager stated that
she believes the door leading into
the residence from the garage
had been left unsecured.
November 11: Friday
Offcers met with a victim in
reference to a Grand Larceny.
The complainant is employed
by a construction company and
stated the victim secured the
equipment on the construction
site at approximately 6 p.m.
on Nov. 11, at which time he
departed the location. When he
returned for work at 8:30 a.m.
on Nov. 11, he discovered six
ladders and a piece of scaffolding
to have been stolen.
Unknown person(s) stole the
victims utility trailer, described
as being a black in color, 12 ft. x
5 ft. open trailer with a wooden
bottom and large metal rear. The
victim reported last seeing the
trailer on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.
November 12: Saturday
On Nov. 11 at approximately
10:23 p.m., a victim contacted
the Victim Advocate to report
that she (the victim) and her
husband had just had a physical
altercation. The Victim Advocate
contacted Telecommunications
to have Offcers dispatched
to the residence. The victim
reported to Offcers that she and
her husband were involved in a
verbal altercation during which
time she slapped him with an
open hand. Subsequently, the
male subject restrained her and
pushed her down. The female
subject was uncooperative
and did not bear any physical
manifestations of injury. The
male subject had fed the scene
prior to the arrival of Offcers.
November 16: Wednesday
The property manager of a rental
property reported that unknown
person(s) entered into a rental
residence and attempted to gain
forceful entry into a secured
owners closet. The perpetrators
were unsuccessful in gaining
entry into the closet. Nothing
else in the residence appeared to
be disturbed or missing.
November 19: Saturday
After receiving a series of
unwanted text messages from
her ex-boyfriend, the victim
contacted the police department.
The victim advised Offcers that
her ex-boyfriend has violent
tendencies and suffers from a
medical condition; however, he
is cognizant that a court-issued
restraining order expired the day
prior.
November 22: Tuesday
The Isle of Palms Police
Department Dispatch Center
received a call from a victim who
stated that an unknown subject
had pointed and presented a
frearm at him as a result of
an incident of road rage. The
perpetrator was located and
charged accordingly.
November 23: Wednesday
Offcers met with victims at their
second residence, which is also
a rental property. The victims
reported that several screens
had been removed from the
windows and a number of other
screens had been cut. However,
it did not appear that entry was
made into the residence. The
property manager stated that the
last renters may be
responsible for the
damage.
Isle of Palms Police Blotter
10 December 16, 2011
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CABBAGE
Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. For the past week we have
eaten it cooked or raw every night so easy and delicious just
quarter it and thinly slice as much as needed and saute in butter
or olive oil. Add a sprinkle of salt. Or slice the cabbage very thinly,
cut crosswise, and add dressing.
Skillet Cabbage
From Sherri Castles The New Southern Garden Cookbook
3 thick bacon slices cut crosswise into -inch slices
1 small green cabbage, quartered, cored, and shredded (about 8
cups)
3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. sugar, or to taste
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over med.-high heat until crisp.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce the heat to medium. Add
the cabbage and a inch of salt to the skillet and toss with tongs
until lightly coated with fat. (The cabbage should be only about
1-inch deep in the skillet. Cook the cabbage in two batches if skillet
is too small adding a little oil to pan if needed). Cover skillet; cook,
stirring often, until cabbage is tender, about 8 min. Transfer into
a large serving bowl. Pour the vinegar into the skillet and bring to a
simmer, scraping up the browned glze from the bottom of the pan.
Pour over cabbage and toss to coat. Season with sugar, salt, and
plenty of pepper. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and serve warm.
Cabbage, Pear, and ginger Slaw
cup seasonsed rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 tsp. soy sauce
head cabbage
1 frm mango, peeled
1 apple, pear or Asian pear, halved and cored
1 red Serrano chile
Sea salt and ground pepper
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, sugar
and soy sauce, Set aside. Using a mandoline, shave cabbage,
mango, and pear into thin slices. (Not having a mandoline I thinly
sliced everything.) Combine in a bowl. Cut chile into thin rings,
remove seeds, and add rings to bowl. Add dressing and toss to
combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once.
COLLARDS
Remove large stem, wash greens until free of grit. Barely cover the
bottom of a large heavy saucepan or cast iron skillet with olive oil.
Add one-fourth-cup water. Add greens, flling pot only one-quarter
full. Place cover on pot and cook at fairly high heat, stirring often.
When greens are wilted, move them to side and add more. Repeat
until all greens are cooked. Salt to taste. If there is any liquid left,
drain it off. Add butter or olive oil, red wine vinegar as you wish.
Hot pepper vinegar is preferred by some. Artichoke relish is a
delicious accompaniment.
Collard greenS and winter rootS SouP
From The Lee Brothers, Simple, Fresh, Southern, Where They
Write
Any dishwasher who has ever faced the soupy ends of a well-
seasoned pot of collards knows that the cooking broth is positively
energizing to drink, packed with vitamins and a deep, rootsy favor
that gives you goose bumps, its so goodWeve developed our
collards soup a stew really to mimic the incomparable long-
stewed-greens favor of that collards pot, but added some roots
(turnips and carrots) to sweeten it and beans to give the dish more
protein and rib-sticking potential.
Note from Louise: turnips may be omitted; we used pink-eye peas
rather than canned.
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 oz. slab bacon or 3 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large yellow turnip, peeled and diced
2 small carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into -thick
half-moons
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 lbs. collard greens (about 1 bunch), ribs removed, leaves
fnely chopped
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
tsp. crushed dried red chile fakes
tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
1 quart vegetable broth
One 14 oz. can white cannellini or navy beans, drained
Cabbage & Collards
S e a S o n a l F av o r i t e S F r o m r o S e b a n k F a r mS
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December 16, 2011 11
W
hen not touring the
country with their fve
piece band, Sol Driven
Train, Ward Buckheister and
Joel Timmons can be found
performing around the Charleston
area as the duo Hit or Miss.
Its a nice change of pace from
Sol Driven Train, says vocalist-
guitarist-percussionist-banjoist
Joel Timmons. We get a chance
to cover songs by songwriters
that we admire and work on new
originals in a relaxed musical
setting. Ward and I have played
over 1,500 shows together, so
we have a lot of musical history,
trust, and a large repertoire of
songs to draw from.
A typical Hit or Miss set could
include covers by Paul Simon,
John Prine, David Bowie, The
Talking Heads, or even Toto, as
well as a few original songs. The
duo incorporates a wide variety
of instruments into their
arrangements including acoustic
and electric guitars, banjo,
trombone, a bass drum, and a
tambourine attached to a foot
pedal. Smooth vocal harmonies
are a constant throughout the
shifting sonic landscape, with the
two singers alternating lead and
backup vocal roles.
With Sol Driven Train
taking a break from the road
for the holidays, Hit or Miss
has booked several shows in
the area including wednesday,
December 21 at Hometeam BBQ
on Sullivans Island. Were so
happy to home for the holidays
after a busy year on the road. It
will be fun to celebrate with family
and friends and well probably
even sing a Christmas song or
two, says Timmons.
For more information, visit
www.hometeambbq.com.
Dont Miss this Hit Duo
Provided
This one was younger and far
more comely, and provided
a greater contribution to the
progression of the narrative.
Stephens stage-magic was
captivating and seamless, with
wonderful tricks that delighted
audience members of all ages.
I particularly enjoyed the
costumes worn by the rats,
whose intricate masks and
period costumes contributed to
their unanticipated elegance. The
appearance of some young mice
on the stage, a group of children
who must have been no older
than six, gave the battle scenes
a softer touch. The choreography
here was also very well done.
Watching the rats swinging their
tails like feather boas got me
laughing aloud.
That Maria and the Nutcracker
Prince were so well-matched was
also a pleasant surprise. It has
been my experience that many
smaller companies lack male
dancers in their twenties. It was
nice to see such a lovely young
couple take to the stage and
dance as beautifully as Jennifer
Balzac Muller and Alexander
Muller. Their stage romance
could actually be believed! After
all, it can be argued that the
Nutcracker is mainly a story
about a girl entering womanhood
through her frst experience of
romantic love.
The Snowfake Fairies, the
Mother Ginger, and the procession
of dancers representing Hot
Chocolate from Spain, Coffee
from Arabia, Tea from China, and
Marzipan from Germany, were
all on par with the performances
of the Nutcracker I have seen at
PPAC. Of note was the stunning
performance by Molly Wagner,
the lead Spanish dancer. It was
diffcult to take your eyes off her
whenever she took to the stage.
The highlight of the Nutcracker,
however, was the perfection of
the Russian dance, performed by
Russian dancer, Alexey Kulpin.
Hailing from St.Petersburg,
Alexeys performance of the
Russian Trepak brought the
house down with his effortless
execution of classical Russian
moves. Bravo!
At the end of an enchanted
evening, I would certainly say that
the Charleston Ballet Theatre has
performed a Nutcracker to rank
among the best I have seen. It
only left one thing to be desired:
a live orchestra. I hope that next
year we will see the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra and the
Charleston Ballet Theatre team
up to deliver an unforgettable
performance to thoroughly
delight both the eyes and the ears.
Ballet-lovers can look forwards to
the Charleston Ballet Theatres
season fnale on March 24, which
will be performed with the CS0.
For more info about the visit
www.charlestonballet.com.
Nutcracker continues from page 7
January 6 December 16 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Friday, december 16
Yoga Immersion & Certifcation
This comprehensive program,
designed to enhance your own
personal experience and knowledge
of yoga, has been taught and
honed for over 13 years and is now
being offered on Sullivans Island.
Directed by Stephanie Keach of
the Asheville Yoga Center and will
be held from Jan. 9 thru the 27.
Details to be sent to you upon
acceptance. To register, please call
828.254.0380 or email aycnow@
gmail.com
Saturday, december 17
Wright Brothers Day
Commemorating the day of Orville
and Wilbur Wrights frst fight in
Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Have a Heart Beneft
Lowcountry musicians and
businesses are pitching in together
to hold a beneft for the Frits
family. Fowlers Mustache, The
Average Savage, Baby Fat, and
Sarah Cole and the Hawkes will
perform, and there will be an
oyster roast. $20. Held Saturday
Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at Arts Bar &
Grill in Mt. Pleasant. For more
information, call 849-3040.
Sunday, december 18
Live Nativity Celebration
Highlights include four youth
performances with live (penned
or tethered) animals (sheep,
goats, camel and donkey). Held
from 5 thru 7 p.m. at the Sunrise
Presbyterian Church on Sullivans
Island. Free. For more information,
visit sunrisepcusa.org.
CSO Christmas
Chamber Concert
The Charleston Symphony
Orchestra hosts a concert at St.
Benedicts Catholic Church in Mt.
Pleasant. $20. 4 p.m. For more
information, visit
charlestonsymphonyorchestra.
comn
monday, december 19
Relay for Life Oyster Roast
The donation benefts ACS Relay
For Life. Oysters will be for sale
by the bucket and food and drink
specials available. Live music will
be provided by Beau Johnson. $6/
suggested donation. Held from
12-5 p.m. at the Shem Creek Bar
and Grill in Mt. Pleasant. For more
information, visit relayforlife.org.
Build a Gingerbread House
Build and decorate your own
Gingerbread House. All materials
provided. Register by Wednesday,
Dec. 14. Held at 10 a.m. at the
Isle of Palms Recreation Center.
For more information, visit iop.net.
tueSday, december 20
Team Trivia
Whether youre a TV-buff, a
History major, the guy who knows
everything about sports, or the one
who can remember lines from every
movie youve seen, TEAM TRIVIA is
right for you. Join us each Tuesday
from 8-10 p.m. Win house cash
prizes! Held at Fiery Rons Home
Team BBQ on Sullivans Island.
For more information visit www.
hometeambbq.com.
WedneSday, december 21
First Day of winter
The Winter Wonderettes
Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy,
and Suzy are entertaining at the
1968 holiday party for Harpers
Hardware, where Betty Jean has
worked since high school. Chaos
ensues when they cant fnd
Mr.Harper, whos scheduled to play
Santa. Held from Dec. 21-23 at 8
p.m. at the Village Playhouse in
Mt.Pleasant. For more information
visit, www.villageplayhouse.com.
Cafe Medley Tasting
Weekly wine tasting. $5, $13 with
cheese plate. Held Wednesdays,
6 thru 9 p.m. at Cafe Medley
on Sullivans Island. For more
information visit cafemedley.com.
Boot Camp
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5
thru 5:30 p.m. $5. Held at the IOP
Recreation Center on the Isle of
Palms. For more information, visit
www.iop.net.
thurSday, december 22
Guest Chef Billy Condon at
Atlanticville
The former executive chef returns
for one night. Held at Atlanticville
Restaurant on Sullivans Island.
For more information, visit
atlanticville.net.
Gift of the Magi
The annual music and spoken
word collaboration between
Chamber Music Charleston and
the Actors Theatre of South
Carolina. Held from the 22 through
23 at 7 p.m. at the Dock Street
Theatre in Downtown Charleston.
For more information, visit www.
charlestonstage.com.
Friday, december 23
Johnny Mac and the
Booty Ranch
Come out to Fiery Rons on
Sullivans Island to hear Johnny
Mac wail a blues tune like youve
never heard. For more information,
visit www.hometeambbq.com.
Saturday december 24
Christmas Eve Services
The Community is invited to
join the congregation of the First
United Methodist Church on the
Isle of Palms, at one of our three
Christmas Eve Services.
A Nursery will be provided at the 3
thru 5:30 p.m. services, Sanctuary
is elevator accessible. For more
information, call 886-6610.
monday, december 25
Merry Christmas!
tueSday, december 27
Winter Explorers Camp
CCPRCs Winter Explorers Camp
introduces children to the beauty
of your county parks. Kids ages
6-9 will spend their days doing
arts and crafts, playing cooperative
games, roasting smores, scaling
the Climbing Wall, exploring
nature, and taking a day trip. Pre-
registration required. From 8 a.m
thru 5 p.m. from Dec. 27-30 at the
Palmetto Islands County Park. For
ages 6 to 9. Fee: $123/$112. For
more information, visit ccprc.com.
WedneSday, december 28
Sarah Cole and the Hawkes
Singer/guitarist Cole, guitarist/
singer Jesse Prichard, bassist
John Kennedy, and drummer Jim
Donnelly bring their jazzy mix of
electric blues, swing, rock, Latin,
and R&B at 10 p.m. Free. Held at
Arts Bar & Grill in Mt. Pleasant.
For more information, visit call
849-3040.
thurSday, december 29
Lay Back in the Bluegrass
Free Bluegrass is back for one
night only. Sandy, Gary, and Keith
will pick and grin until the cows
come home. For more information,
visit www.hometeambbq.com.
Saturday, december 31
New Years Eve Crystal Ball
The party will be held at Omar
Shrine Temple in Mt. Pleasant and
will feature live music from the
East Coast Party Band and Plane
Jane, premium bar, premium food,
party favors, a champagne toast
at midnight, a digital sound and
light show, and a tented lounge.
A portion of proceeds will beneft
MUSCs Childrens Hospital.
For more information about
tickets, visit www.etix.com.
Reds New Years Eve Bash
Reds Ice House on Shem Creek
will be having their famous all-
inclusive New Years Eve Bash
to ring in 2012. This year, Reds
is taking over the Lighthouse
next door for a night full of
live music and partying. For
more information, visit www.
redsicehousecom.
New Years at Vickerys
The restaurant will serve a four-
course meal with complimentary
wine pairing. For more
information, visit vikerys.com.
Happy New Year Charleston!
Downtown Charleston celebrates
the New Year in Marion Square
and surrounding locations. The
event is a non-alcoholic, family-
friendly event with comedy
routines, dancing, live music
and children's activities. For
more information, visit www.
charlestonlowcountry.com.
Sunday, January 1
Fiery Rons Hometeam
We want to encourage all local
musicians to come out and play.
Come early and get your name
on the list. Limit three songs per
performance. Singer/songwriters
only. For more information, visit
www.hometeambbq.com.
Annual Downtown Pub Crawl
Original Pubtour of Charleston
covers 3 to 5 historic pubs. Tours
repeat all day $30. Appetizers
are served along with some sweet
treats provided by Lesesne Tour
Company. For more information,
visit www.eventful.com.
monday, January 2
Dori Chitayat
The famenco guitarist performs a
special brunch set during Sangria
Sunday at 10 a.m. Held every
Sunday at Atlanticville Restaurant
on Sullivans Island. For more
information, visit atlanticville.net.
tueSday, January 3
Afternoon Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan 3
thru the 31 at 12:30 p.m. with
instructor Jen Schoofeld. For
more information, visit ww.iop.net.
WedneSday, January 4
Morning Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays Jan
4-30 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. with
instructor Pay Boyd.
Evening Yoga
Wednesday Jan 4-25 from 5:30
thru 6:30 p.m. with instructor Jen
Schoofeld. For more information,
visit www.iop.net.
thurSday, January 5
Basic Salsa Lessons
Julio Garrido teaches basic salsa
lessons. Held Wednesdays from
7:45-8:45 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant
School of Performing Arts. $10.
For more information, visit www.
mpspa.com.
Beginners Flamenco
Dance Classes
Flamenco is the traditional gypsy
dance and music of Sothern
Spain. Its emotion, its strength,
its dancing, its passion. Learn
Flamenco movement basics
through technique, rhythm, and
choreography. Held Wednesdays,
8 thru 9 p.m. Held at the
Creative Spark Center for the
Arts in Mt. Pleasant. $12.50. For
more information, visit www.
creativespark.org.
Friday, January 6
Fiery Rons Hometeam:
John Brannen describes
himself as a Southern American
musician whose musical journey
has taken him to almost every
musical capital. He will be
playing from 7thru 11 p.m. For
more information, visit www.
hometeambbq.com.
15 December 16, 2011
Computer Corner
W
elcome to another Computer Corner column. I aim to
provide helpful information for your computer ailments from
meltdowns to simple one-button questions.
It was only a matter of time, and I guess the time is now; (believe
it or not) your smartphone can get a virus. The industry has
acknowledged that hackers, bad guys, whatever you want to call
them have started attacking smartphones because of the large
amount of info stored on them. Fox News, Cnet and other online
sources report that smartphone viruses are on the rise. Many
companies, including Norton and MacAfee, offer
packages to secure your phone from malware and
protect it in other ways.
One company has a list of potential problems
and I thought I would share it with you:
On-device anti-malware solution to protect against
malicious applications, spyware, infected SD cards,
and malware based attacks on the device
On-devicepersonalfrewalltoprotectdeviceinterfaces
Password protection for device access
Remote locate, track, lock, wipe, backup and restore
software to retrieve and restore a lost or stolen device
Anti-spam software to protect against unwanted voice
and SMS/MMS communications
(For parents) Device usage monitoring software to monitor
and control pre-adult mobile device usage and protect against
cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, inappropriate use, and other
threats, including automated alerting for:
1. SMS message content
2. Email message content
3. Insight into pictures taken, sent, and received by the
device, as well as those stored on the device
4. Installed applications
5. Address book and contact lists
The above list is from an
article by Juniper Networks and
gives food for thought about our
smartphones and how we use
them. Remember that anything
stored on a phone, laptop, tablet or desktop CAN be hacked regardless
of the OS (operating system). Just because its never happened to
you or friends does not mean that it wont.
Now for some good news: the packages that are offered for
smartphones are apps and are in the $30 range from app stores.
Even better is one from Lookout Mobile Security that is FREE and
available at www.mylookout.com.
A great feature with most mobile security apps is
the ability to locate a stolen phone, lock it or
even wipe it completely. Just think you could
lose your phone, jump on your computer,
make it emit a loud siren noise and fnd it
setting next to the shower where you left it! Or
even better is a thief with a screaming phone on
his hands, ready to drop it quick. That alone
could be worth the price of the software, plus some great
parent options for the young ones.
So be aware of the
potential malware attacks
and do something about it.
See you in the New Year
and have a wonderful
holiday with friends
and family. If the need arises I
will be available to help with your
computer problems.
Look forward to some good
questions and helping you out. If
you need immediate assistance
you can always call Rent A Bob at
822-7794 or email at rentabob@
live.com.
Smartphones Get Sick, Too!
By BoB Hooper, AKA rent A BoB
16 December 16, 2011
L
ooking for the
perfect, family-
friendly activity
to ring in the New
Year? What better way
than to bring the crew
to enjoy the Holiday
Festival of Lights
Winter Carnival on
Saturday, Dec. 31 at
James Island County
Park?
For this one special
night, kids will have
the chance to enjoy
childrens amusement
rides as well as
infatable jump castles,
beginning at 5:30
p.m. Then, be sure to
experience the nightly
attractions at the
festival, including the
old-fashioned carousel,
the portable climbing
wall, childrens
activities and much
more. Stay with us as
we welcome 2012 with
a BANG during the freworks show at 9 p.m.
Not only can you slap on a wristband and play all night at the
carnival - the Holiday Festival of Lights will still be in full swing!
Marvel at over 700 light displays and two million lights, stroll down
the enchanted walking trail, see the 50-ton sand sculpture and
hop aboard the festival train. Roast marshmallows and visit the
concessions stands for a hearty snack or Santas Sweet Shoppe for
a holiday treat. Its a great way for the whole family to celebrate the
New Year!
Wristbands providing unlimited rides on the attractions will be
available for $10 (does not include rides on the festival train). Individual
tickets will also be sold for $1 each. Attractions average three tickets
per ride. For more information about the festivals Winter Carnival,
please call 795-4386 or visit www.holidayfestivalofights.com.
Family Fun for the
New Year
Holi day Festi val oF li gHts Wi nter Carni val
Pour oil into stockpot set over med.-high heat. When oil shimmers,
add bacon; saute about 3 minutes. Add onion, turnip, carrots, and
garlic. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the collards a handful
at a time, turning them until they wilt before adding more.
When all collards have wilted (about 4 minutes), add vinegar, salt,
chile fakes and pepper. Add vegetable broth, beans, and 2 cups
water; cover the pot. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer
for about 30 minutes until carrots and turnips are tender. Season
with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Quick collard Greens, confetti-style
From Susie Middletons Fast, Fresh, Green
One-half large bunch collard greens
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic, minced
Big pinch crushed red pepper fakes
tsp. kosher salt
tsp. sherry vinegar (optional)
tsp. honey (optional)
6 to 8 curls parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
Remove the stems from the collard leaves by holding a stem with
one hand and pulling leaves away from it with the other. Rip leaves
completely in half lengthwise. You should have about 4 oz.-trimmed
collards. Rinse the leaves and dry them well. Stack them up on top
of each other, roll them up tightly cigar-style, and using a very sharp
knife, slice them across into very thin ribbons (about one-eighth
inch wide).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and
cook about one minute. Add the red pepper fakes, stir, and add the
sliced greens and the salt. Cook, stirring to incorporate everything
in the pan, until greens turn bright green (at frst) and then a darker
green and are wilted, about one minute (dont cook much longer
or they will begin to toughen). Remove the pan from the heat and
taste. If you like, combine the sherry vinegar and honey in a small
bowl; mix well, and mix it into the greens. Transfer to a serving
dish. Alternatively, skip the honey-vinegar mix and serve greens
garnished with a few Parmigiano.
Happy cooking for the holidays!
Recipes continues from page 10
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17 December 16, 2011
O
ur winter birds are back,
providing birders with
new glimpses of birds we
havent seen since last winter.
While on the Dewees Island ferry,
watch for loons feeding and diving
in the waterway. Loons have a
similar silhouette to cormorants
they sit low in the water, but they
have a sharper beak and white
under-parts.
Another similar bird that
fshed the water near the dock
is a Horned Grebe. We have also
seen them at the north
end of Dewees, fshing
the surf. They sit much
higher in the water and
have a much shorter bill
than a loon does.
Also on the ferry,
look for American
Oystercatchers,
especially at high
tide. We have a great
population of these
every winter, and it is
fun to see them fy in
large focks on the shell
islands that fank the waterway.
Winter ducks are returning:
Hooded Mergansers, and
Buffehead have both been seen
in the impoundment, and we
are keeping watch for American
Coot, Scaup, Teal, Widgeons, and
Gadwall; all of which have been
part of our winter counts before.
To visit Judy Drew Fairchilds
blog, go to deweesislandblog.com.
Winter Birds
Judy drew Fairchild
Horned Grebe.
19 December 16, 2011
NATURE & WILLIEE
T
he American chestnut
(Castanea dentata) is a tree
that will be immortalized as
a true forest giant of the eastern
US. Often up to 100 feet tall, and
frequently with a trunk diameter
of greater than four feet. It is a
species that dominates forest
ecosystems in both the mountains
and piedmont. This plant is highly
prized for its valuable lumber, and
therefore the most commercially
important hardwood species. It is
fancifully suggested that at one
time long ago, before the onslaught
of European settlers, a squirrel
would have been able to run from
Maryland to northern Alabama
along the branches of American
chestnuts, due to their great
abundance. Sadly, these mighty
giants have essentially vanished,
having fallen away due to an
introduced fungal disease known
as chestnut blight. Occasionally,
in the forest, you can now fnd
sprouts of American chestnut but
they rarely attain much size.
It is a small tree, usually
not more than about 20 feet
tall, characterized by sharply-
sawtoothed leaves. It occurs
widely in the eastern United
States and in a number of upland,
high-ground habitats. The fowers
are tiny and inconspicuous
without any petals. Separate male
fowers and female fowers occur
on the same plant. If all goes well,
each female fower will be able
to produce a hard, shiny brown,
sweet nut about an inch long,
held tightly in a bright green spiny
bur. The burs eventually open up
in the fall, releasing the sweet
nuts, which are a prized food for
wildlife.
John Nelson is the curator of
the Herbarium at the University of
South Carolina, in the Department
of Biological Sciences. 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
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Kids, send your guess for this weeks
Eye Spy to: eyespy@luckydognews.com
Please include your mailing address with
your submission.
Larson Lowe correctly guessed last issue's Eye Spy it was the
holiday decorations on Station 22. The frst person to send in the
correct answer for this iss ue will receive a coupon for a frEE ice
cream at Caf Medley on Sullivan's Island.
Eye Spy
T
he Laing Middle School cheerleaders coached by Tim
McDaniel, Yvonne Manigault and Lexy Knoll, competed
in Mt. Pleasants Cheerleading Competition on Saturday,
December 3. for a second year in a row, they showed their team
and school spirit by winning frst place! The team cheered, danced
and stunted their way to victory. They were awesome! Kudos to all
involved with the Laing Middle School cheerleaders.
T
he island was quiet
and all wrapped in fog
as the morning rose on
Christmas Eve. Sara and
Becca were already up and
wanting to see the sun burn
away the fog but it seemed so
deep. The day was lined up
with last minute shopping,
packing of presents to go
Nanny and Poppas house
early Christmas morning and
cookies to cook and eat! The
face of Christmas was painted
on the street signs with
dripping fog changing while
we watched. I called out to all
to get ready to shop and got
the old chariot ready to go.
We traveled off the island
for a bit of landlubber cheer
and last minute shopping with
the fog slowly ebbing away.
As the day went by, we found
the things that just could not
wait to be bought and went
merrily back to the island to
the excitement of all.
Sara was ready for bed but
Becca had to keep her up
by promising that Dad still
needed to get our Christmas
Eve presents. Dad always
gave out those horrid PJs but
it was a tradition! The house
and kids and parents wound
down to evening time, the fire
was burning and all the lights
on the Christmas tree were
twinkling as Christmas Eve
turned late. Sara and Becca
retired to bed and Mom and
Dad got ready to help Santa
along.
As night blackened and
daylight tried to peek out, Dad
heard a rumble and staggered
out of bed, wondering if the
coffeemaker was percolating.
He wandered into the den
and his eyes shot open as he
spied a bit of red going up the
chimney with soot dropping
down.
He rubbed his eyes, yawned
and shook his head with a
bit of sleepiness still hanging
on. What in the world was
that? He snorted and looked
around. He could see the
faint outline of the street and
shook himself with glee as
he noticed a shadow of what
must be a sleigh. Suddenly he
heard someone shout MErrY
CHrISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW
YEAR!
"I must be sleepwalking,"
he muttered to himself as
he headed back to bed with
Merry Christmas stuck in
his head. Passing through
the living room, he noticed
glass of was half full and the
cookies were gone!
The Night Before
Christmas Island Style
By BoB Hooper
21 December 16, 2011
financial
T
o participate in the spirit of the holiday
season, you may be thinking of making
some charitable gifts. If so, youll no doubt
enjoy helping a group that does valuable work.
But to begin with, its important to
understand just how necessary your gifts are
to the countrys social fabric. Given the effects
of the Great Recession and the slow recovery,
its not surprising to learn that charitable giving
fell a combined 13% in 2008 and 2009, after
adjusting for infation, according to The Center
on Philanthropy at Indiana University. And
although 2010 giving increased by 2.1%, again
adjusted for infation, many groups are seeing
tough times as 2011 comes to a close. So your
gift counts.
And it can count for you, too. By contributing
to a qualifed tax-exempt organization [e.g.,
a charitable group that has received 501(c)(3)
status from the IRS], you may earn valuable tax
deductions. This is true whether you give cash
or another type of asset, such as stocks or real
estate. And you may be able to get further tax
benefts if the non-cash asset youve donated
has appreciated in value since you purchased it.
Making charitable gifts now may help you
reduce your taxable estate. As you may know,
the estate tax exemption level has fuctuated in recent years, so its
hard for any of us to say for sure that we wont be subjecting our
estates to these taxes. However, that doesnt mean you cant take
steps now to plan for possible future estate taxes.
One such step might involve establishing a charitable remainder
trust. Under this arrangement, youd place some assets, such as
stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use the assets to
pay you an income stream over a certain period of time. When you
establish the trust, you may be able to receive tax benefts based on
the amount the charity is likely to ultimately receive, the charitable
groups so-called remainder interest. Upon
its termination, the trust would relinquish the
remaining assets to the charitable organization
youve named. Keep in mind, though, that this
type of trust can be complex; to establish one,
youll need to work with your qualifed tax
advisor and estate-planning attorney.
Another popular contribution vehicle is the
donor-advised fund. Heres how it works:
You give cash or appreciated securities to the
donor-advised fund, with the expectation of
receiving a tax deduction for the contribution
in that same year. You recommend which
charities are to beneft from the contributions
to the fund, and the fund invests and manages
your contribution, along with the other assets
in the fund. Again, youll need to consult with
your qualifed tax advisor before establishing a
donor-advised fund to help ensure you obtain
any expected tax benefts.
As weve seen, you can follow different
charitable giving strategies. But however you
choose to make charitable gifts, you can take
satisfaction in helping worthy organizations
while possibly improving your own tax picture.
Edward Jones, its employees and fnancial
advisors are not estate planners and cannot
provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your estate-planning
attorney or qualifed tax advisor regarding your situation. This article
was written by Dimi Matouchev for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor.
Charitable Giving Helps Everyone
Dimi matouchev
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22 December 16, 2011
I
nvisiVein is a revolutionary new
technique to cure varicose veins,
says Dr. Eugene Phillips, a vascular
and interventional radiologist with Imaging
Specialists and InvisiVein of Mount Pleasant.
He says that sixty percent of men and women
in America are affected by varicose or spider
veins-- the intensely painful and unsightly
purple veins that often rob people of the
activities and lifestyles they love.
What causes them? In normal veins, valves
in the vein keep blood moving forward toward
the heart. With varicose veins, the valves
do not function properly, allowing blood to
remain in the vein and causing it to enlarge.
This process usually occurs in the veins of
the legs, although it may occur elsewhere.
Standing for a long time and having increased
pressure in the abdomen may make you more
likely to develop varicose veins or may make
the condition worse.
Patients may experience fullness,
heaviness, aching, and sometimes severe
pain in the legs, as well as visible, enlarged
veins, mild swelling and brown discoloration
of the skin at the ankles. At worst, varicose
veins can cause thrombosis, ulceration and,
in some cases, the veins can burst and bleed
profusely.
Dr. Phillips explains that initial treatment
is usually conservative: avoiding excessive
standing, raising your legs when resting or
sleeping, and wearing elastic support hose.
Actual removal of varicose veins used to be
considered a traumatic procedure with a long
and painful recovery. However, there are newer,
noninvasive treatments for varicose veins
that do not involve surgery: sclerotherapy,
laser ablation, and radiofrequency ablation.
InvisiVein of Mount Pleasant has
performed more varicose vein procedures
than any other facility in the Lowcountry and
offers a VenaCure EVLT laser treatment for
varicose and spider veins. The procedure
is essentially painless and recovery is very
quick; within one or two hours, the patient is
up and walking out of the offce on brand new
legs, says Phillips.
The patients skin is numbed where a tiny
introducer or catheter is inserted. A highly
trained radiologist guides a tiny, gold-tipped
laser using ultrasound technology. When the
laser tip fnds its way to the deep vein that
has become defective, the laser destroys it.
The tip, known as the VenaCure EVLT
gold-tipped fber, helps insure that only the
intended parts of the vein are affected by the
laser. Once the deep bulging vein is destroyed,
the surrounding veins that are also affected
begin to shrink. Patients experience only a
little discomfort and no recovery time at all.
So, if painful varicose veins are stopping
you from doing the things you love, or if
unsightly veins are keeping you out of your
skirts, its time to get back in the game.
Start the New Year off pain-free and proud,
with a holiday special for $50 off your initial
consultation for self-pay clients though
January 1. For more info, call InvisiVein at
881-4020.
HealtH & wellness
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Provided
23 December 16, 2011
WWW.SLANDEYENEWS.COM
T
he Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission (CCPRC)
is searching for its next Top Dog
mascot! This lucky canine will be the
offcial mascot of CCPRC dog parks and
pet events for 2012. If you know a dog
that has what it takes to be the leader of
our pack, we encourage you to enter the
Top Dog contest, beginning Jan. 1.
The offcial Top Dog ambassador
will serve one year as the spokesdog
for CCPRC, representing CCPRC in
promotional opportunities at select
county park events, photo opportunities
and more. Entries will be accepted online
January 1 through the 31. To be eligible
for consideration, a dog must:
Be a regular visitor to the CCPRC
dog parks
Possess good manners in public,
be sociable, patient and have a
friendly personality
Be photogenic
Be available to represent CCPRC
as a promotional spokesdog for a
year beginning May 2012
Show record of current and up-to-
date vaccinations

Interested in helping us select our
fnalists? Be sure to vote on the CCPRC
Facebook page February 1 through the 15!
Voting will close at 5:00 p.m. on the 15.
Finalists will be interviewed February16
through March 15 at Dolittles pet store,
and a winner and runner-up will be
selected from those fnalists.
The winning Top Dog and Vice Top Dog
will be announced at CCPRCs Pet Fest
at Palmetto Islands County Park on April
14. Handing over the crown will be loyal
2011 CCPRC Top Dog Dusty, the winner
of last years CCPRCs Top Dog contest,
and 2011 Vice Top Dog Calhoun.
The winning dogs owner will receive a
free Gold Pass for 2012. The Top Dog will
receive an offcial mascot collar, leash
and t-shirt. The selected pooch will also
have his or her photo grace the cover of
CCPRCs Quarterly Parks and Program
Guide, a feature article and photo in
CCPRCs Leisure Line e-newsletter and a
feature photo and story.
The Top Dog Mascot Contest is brought
to you by Dolittles pet stores and the
Charleston County Park and Recreation
Commission. Good luck, and may your
best friend win!
For more information on how to nominate
your dog, visit www.ccprc.com.
Could Your Canine be our Next Mascot?
24 December 16, 2011
I
recently had a day full of
charters with children. Having
raised two great sons around
saltwater myself, I get great
pleasure when I hear the cheers
and see the smiles when children
catch fsh on the Egret.
Fishing with children can be a
challenge because their curiosity
and attention span always seems
to get the best of them. It is
important to keep them occupied
by sharing what you are doing,
why you are doing it, and whats
happening around them. When
I fsh I always try to share my
techniques and stories and tips so
the children will stay entertained
while waiting on the bent rod.
Here are some tips that could
make that family fshing trip more
successful and less stressful:
Find Productive Fishing First
Any child will become bored
if you start the day by spending
a couple of hours trying to fnd
a spot where the fsh are biting.
Locate good water structures
and know the best techniques for
catching saltwater species. Save
the scouting or experimentation
until later, after your child is
hooked on fshing. Your child
must catch fsh on the early trips.
Size and type arent nearly as
important as having fun hooking
a fsh.
Teach The Basics
Let the child create his or her
own experience. Some adults do
everything for the child and this
can be a mistake. Encourage
children to do as much for
themselves as possible. Take the
time to explain why you are tying
a certain hook or lure on the
line. Younger children will have
trouble mastering a well tied knot
on monoflament line, but they
can pick out brightly colored
lures or certain bait. Kids need to
develop self-reliance and putting
their own bait on the hook is a
start. But dont force the issue.
Some kids dont want to touch
slimy bait. This will change with
time and experience.
Setting The Hook
An eager child will likely lose
a fsh or two by setting the hook
too hard. Teaching children to
set the hook quickly but gently
will improve their technique. I
always try to use circle hooks and
I discuss the reason with children
before the bait hits the water.
Remember to let them land a fsh,
even if you have to set the hook
and hand them the rod. Coaching
them through the battle is
important and it lets them learn.
Choose Equipment Wisely
Ultra-light rods and reels are
excellent for children. You can
purchase less expensive versions
that, no doubt, will be damaged or
destroyed eventually. If you let the
child use the gear on a successful
fshing trip, you will be surprised
at how prized that fshing rig will
become. Note that some kids still
want to learn with a spin cast
reel. Find a small, inexpensive
tackle box and stock it with a few
jigs, bobbers, hooks, weights, and
other neat stuff. Teach your child
to neatly arrange and organize.
Early attention to organization
will pay off in enjoyable trips for
as long as the child fshes.
Properly Fitting Life Vests
I am a huge proponent of safe
boating and recommend that all
children, regardless of age or size
of the boat, wear a life jacket.
Make sure the vest is correct
for the child and meets the
regulations. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov
for more information.
Weather
Choose the days you want to
your child fshing wisely. Avoid
windy, rainy, or cold days. Blue
bird days are the best for the best
childhood memories. Remember
to take extra jackets for weather
changes. Be mindful of the sun
and make sure sun block is
applied prior to leaving the dock.
Know When To Leave
Boredom in youth may strike at
any timeeven when the fsh are
biting. Forcing children to stay
out longer than their attention
span allows is a good way to turn
them off from fshing forever.
More than one youngster on the
trip will likely end up horsing
around or making unnecessary
noise. This is a good case for total
patience as an adult. I am not
endorsing a complete breakdown
of discipline, but remember that
you brought children to the water
to enjoy the same experiences you
have had for many years. That
child who is scaring the fsh away
will someday become a serious
and dedicated angler.
Chances are good that you will
spend many enjoyable hours on
the water with this fsherman you
created. Remarkably, the child
you take fshing may take you
fshing someday. You both will
always remember the smiles and
memories.
Fishing with Children
By Captain Fred BriCketto