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Birds continues on page 3
M
arguerite Peterseim. You
might want to remember
the name. She may only
be 12 years old, but this young
lady is already doing big things.
It all started last year with
a birds nest. Up in the top of
a tree near Station 17 and Poe
Avenue, a mother bird decided
to build a nest and lay her eggs.
Unfortunately, the spot wasnt
the safest for the baby birds, and
several of the hatchlings fell out
of the nests and onto the hard
asphalt, killing the baby birds on
impact. Peterseim, a resident of
the area, noticed the tragedy and
decided to do something about
it. Teaming up with neighbor
Cappi Wilborn, the duo found an
abandoned kiddie pool, flled the
pool with pine straw, and placed
it under the nest, providing a
soft landing spot for baby birds
that tumble out of their home.
Unfortunately, it was a little too
late and the birds had already
perished by the time their safety
net made it under the nest.
A Good Egg
L O C A L P R E T E E N
TA K E S B A B Y B I R D S
U N D E R H E R WI N G
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
T
his fourth of July kicked off with everyones
favorite tradition the Sullivans Island Golf
Cart and Bike Parade. Isabel Hubbard opened
the event with a beautiful rendition of the National
Anthem and then, over 90 golf cart and bike entries
lined up to ride down Middle Street in celebration of
our country, donning patriotic and island themes.
The fun continued at the Fish Fry shack after the
parade with free watermelon from the Co-Op, free
Carvel ice cream, and mimosas for the adults on
behalf of the Park Foundation.
Congratulations to this years golf cart winners
a three way tie!
Cathy Curtis Rockets Red Glare
The Fabrizio Family Liberty Ice Cream
Anonymous Resident Ladies of Liberty
Bicycle Award
Jeff Smith for his kayak and palm frond
design
Because of the high volume of creative and
patriotic entries, next years parade will be
better than ever, with several golf cart and bike
categories, along with frst, second, and third
place ribbons in each category. Have a theme
in mind? Let your Town representatives know!
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Having a Blast
on Independence
Day
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oug MacIntyre, founder
of Thompson Park,
celebrated Independence
Day bright and early at Brech Inlet.
MacIntyre raised the American
Flag, as onlookers enjoyed the
early morning beauty of Sullivans
Island on Independence Day.
Sunrise on
Sullivans
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But this year, Peterseim wasnt
going to see it happen again.
As soon as the mother bird
returned to lay her eggs, Peterseim
and Wilburn were ready for
action. The duo purchased eight
bails of pine straw and created
what has been dubbed as the
pine straw mattress to provide
a soft landing spot incase one of
the baby birds were to fall out.
And so far, its worked. Of the fve
hatchlings, all fve have survived,
grown, and are currently learning
to fy. Ive always loved animals
and birds, Peterseim says. Its
been really fun to watch them
grow up, and fy and come back.
This has been the frst time in
residents memory that no birds
have perished from the nest.
These arent your average
cardinal or robin. From Wilborn
and Peterseims studies, the
birds are Yellow-crowned Night
Herons, a wetland wading bird
that grows to around 24 inches,
with a wingspan of just under
three feet. What started out as a
small clutch emerging from blue
speckled eggs has grown into a
family of beautiful coastal birds
just about ready to leave their
nest behind.
In order to raise awareness
of the project, Peterseim made
two large signs and placed them
directly under the nest in order
to inform residents and drivers
to be careful of any actions that
could harm the babies. She
even thought to get the signs
laminated, which has proved to
come in handy given the excess
amount of rain last month. Its
really been a community effort,
Wilborn said. Were all working
together to save these birds. And
Marguerite has been great. She
even took it upon herself to ask
nearby construction workers to
borrow a few orange traffc cones
to better block off the area.
The young animal lover hopes
to keep an eye on the birds as
they continue to grow, and
plans to watch the area next
year, incase another pine straw
mattress is needed. In the future,
she hopes to be a veterinarian or
marine biologist. Clearly, shes
on the right track. A lot of people
come by and stop, and look at
the birds. They see the signs
we made and its been really
educational for them, Peterseim
says. Ive really loved doing it.
Birds continues from cover
Cappy and Marguerite invented the pine straw mattress to provide a safe landing for baby birds that fall out of their nest.
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H
ello, my name is
Kensey Jones.
This is the way I
fnally met Kensey, after several
months of knowing her from
a distance. The occasion was
the presentation of a handicap
beach access wheelchair at the
Lutheran Retreat Center.
Kensey raised $1,800 to
purchase the wheelchair and,
after some discussion with her
mom months ago, we decided
to contact the Lutheran Retreat
Centers Director to see if storage
there would be possible. Right
across Palm Boulevard from the
21st Avenue beach access, the
center seemed like a perfect ft.
And so it was on Friday, the 21
of June, I got to be there when
the wheelchair was delivered and
fnally meet Kensey.
But to go back to a few months
ago when I frst became aware
of Kensey, I had the honor of
being a judge at the Miss Wando
Pageant back in March, in which
Kensey competed. She was very
impressive, but what made my
jaw drop was her description
of how she helps children living
with disabilities have a better life;
if they could get access to a beach
wheelchair, the would be able to
go to the beach and get in and
out of the water. As Coordinator
of the Isle of Palms Loan Closet, I
had long been thinking about how
we could get such a wheelchair
to be part of the Isle of Palms
inventory and there Kensey
was, talking about raising money
to achieve that same goal!
Kensey is an unusual young
woman. She owns a horse.
Shes been riding for nine years.
She uses horses in part to help
children of all ages who are living
with severe disabilities, through
a program called Rein and Shine.
For a child who cannot do
anything for herself, and is barely
able to hold her own head up, the
movement of a horse, the smells,
the sounds, the encouragement
of the staff and volunteers is
something that motivates the
child and allows her the freedom
to experience a world beyond the
boundaries of her wheelchair and
disabilities.
Kensey is now raising money for
the Childrens Miracle Network,
with a goal of $2,000. I have no
doubt that she will be successful.
Everyone says if you want to be
successful with something, you
need to do something you love,
Kensey says.
It is clear that she loves helping
children with disabilities through
Rein and Shine. Her interest
began early on by recognizing
that members of her family are
disabled to the point where they
cannot walk. As if this is not
enough to keep her busy, Kensey
also helps out with Meals on
Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.
Recently, Kensey was asked
to be the sister queen of Miss
Charleston Southern University,
Sophie LaBelle. Her title is Miss
Lowcountry Teen. She will go on
to compete in the Miss South
Carolinas Outstanding Teen
Pageant in Columbia, from July
9 13. Her stated platform is
Creating unique experiences for
children with disabilities.
Kensey is the daughter of
Angela and Kennon Jones. She
lives on the Isle of Palms and is
a rising senior at Wando High
School.
I am proud to know this
remarkable and lovely young
woman who, despite her young
years, is so articulate, dedicated,
poised, and driven to help
children. And now you, dear
reader, also know Someone
Named Kensey!
To fnd out more about Kenseys
Children Miracle Network goals
and to learn more about her
pageant competition, email
kensey3296@gmail.com. To use
the beach wheelchair, call Larry
Hamrick at 886-4360.
Someone Named Kensey
L O C A L T E E N R A I S E S MO N E Y F O R B E A C H WH E E L C H A I R
BY DIANE OLTORIK
DAILY
Wando High School student Kensey Jones (left) raised over $1,800 to purhcase a
beach wheelchair for the Isle of Palms.
July 12, 2013 5
NATURE & WILDLIFE
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF
Sticking Their Neck Out
L OCAL BUSI NESSES HEL PI NG T HE I SL AND T URT L E T EAM
BY MARY PRINGLE, ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
M
any island businesses have
contributed to the efforts of the
Island Turtle Team, but recently two
of them have made outstanding gifts to help
our cause.
On June 6, Island Interiors and Fine
Cabinetry, a new business located on the
third foor of the Carroll Building near Breach
Inlet, had an open house and silent auction.
We were very pleased when Becca Barton of
this company told us that the Turtle Team
would be the sole benefciary of this auction.
At the open house, we were also able
to sell many of our plush loggerheads
that are up for adoption to beneft
the South Carolina Aquariums Turtle
Hospital, which is being expanded
in the near future. If you would like
to adopt one of these for a child
of any age, place an order at www.
bergwerfgraphics.com. Each one has
a tag and a unique name.
A second loggerhead hero is
Bobby Ross of the Windjammer on the
Isle of Palms. Bobby recently donated
the entire proceeds from one of his
volleyball events to us. But he also
has made it possible for us to host
our Jammin for Jammer fundraising
event there for the past two years.
People have such a good time at the
event, complete with local bands and
food from island restaurants along
with a silent auction. They even begin
to ask when is the next one is as
soon as one party is over. Mark your
calendars for Jammin for Jammer III
coming up on Wednesday, September 25.
The Turtle Team is most grateful to these
and other businesses and individuals who
continue to play a part in helping us help our
beloved loggerhead turtles. Please support
them.
As of July 1, we are protecting 23 confrmed
nests on the IOP and Sullivans Island.
Mary Pringle (left) and Barb Gobien (right) accept a check
from Becca Barton (center) of Island Interiors and Fine
Cabinetry.
Bobby Ross released Jammer a juvenile loggerhead who washed
up near the Windjammer in a very debilitated and diseased state.
After receiving treatment at the SC Aquariums Turtle Hospital, this
turtle was restored to good health and swam back into the ocean on
the Isle of Palms.
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DAILY
A
few weeks ago at the College of
Charleston School of Business the top
young entrepreneurs in South Carolina
were competing in the fnals of YEScarolinas
Business Plan Competition. YEScarolina,
Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina, is a
program partner of the national organization
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
(NFTE). The event featured 15 budding
entrepreneurs seeking to advance to the
NFTE Finals to be held October 3 in New
York City. With a frst place prize of $3,000
in seed capital and a spot in NFTEs National
Challenge on the line, the stakes couldnt
have been higher. The competition was much
tougher than the previous year.
The coveted frst place prize went to Evan
Knox of Charleston Collegiate for his business
Bullseye Web Designs. He was awarded
$3,000 and will advance to the fnals in NYC
for a chance to compete against 40 other
national winners for a chance to win $35,000.
Second place and $2,000 prize went to Luke
Varadi of Wando High School, and an IOP
resident, for his business Reel Fly Charters.
In April, students presented their full
business plan to peers, teachers and a panel
of judges from throughout the business
community for a chance to win capital to
support their business ideas. The frst round
of competitions took place in the classroom
and the top three students from the Motley
Rice Class Competition won seed money
in the amounts of $250, $150 and $100,
respectively. In May, those students moved
on to compete in the Motley Rice County
Business Plan competition in order to
succeed to the State competition. At the State
competition June 19, students were divided
into 3 rooms, each room consisting of 4 or 5
students. Students had only 8.5 minutes to
pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges
who were distinguished business owners from
the Charleston area such as Jack Hurley of
Mex1 an d Jacks Cosmic Dogs, Daniel James
of Las Olas, Adam Witty of Advantage Media
Group, Carolyn James of Motley Rice Law,
and Sam Whetsel of MyPhoneMD to name a
few.
Judging the competition was a blast!
Watching the kids present and put in so much
effort, it was obvious that this experience
will be a confdence builder and motivator
for them to be entrepreneurial as they move
forward with their lives. said judge Jason
Smith attorney at Hellman Yates & Tisdale.
We are thrilled with the drive and creativity
these young entrepreneurs demonstrate.
For some, entrepreneurship could be
the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Entrepreneurship provides an avenue for
fnancial independence, a beneft to all. These
young entrepreneurs are certainly shaping
up to be the dynamic business leaders of
the future, said YEScarolina Founder and
Executive Director Jimmy Bailey.
About Luke:
Luke Varadi is a rising senior at Wando
High School in Mt. Pleasant. His business,
Reel Fly Charters, aims to ensure a fun, safe,
and educational experience on the Charleston
waters. He targets tourists as well as locals
who are looking to catch more fsh and learn
about the historic Charleston area.
Local Island Student Is All About Business
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Yes Carolina founder Jimmy Bailey presents Luke with the
award for his business plan Reel Fly Charters.
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DAILY
W
hen I was in middle school, The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
was required reading for everyone
in sixth grade. And for once, the students
didnt mind reading. It was immeasurably
more popular than the dreaded Scarlet Letter
and Of Mice and Men, and surprisingly, the
teacher didnt have to force us to raise our
hands and participate in discussion. There
was something about Huck that we related
to, making it easy to get wrapped up in life
along the Mississippi River. We understood
the themes of racism, morals, and higher
education, but for us, Huck represented
what it meant to be a kid.
For kids on Sullivans Island, experiencing
the wonder of Huck Finn isnt confned to the
four walls of a classroom, or even the pages
of a book. Michael Bronco, founder of Huck
Finn School, brings the magic and adventure
of Huck Finns world to life each afternoon
during his Summer Camp at the Island
Club. Kids get back to the basics, using their
hands, mind, and spirit to create works of
craftsmanship that explore their individuality
and inner sense of adventure. No xBox. No
iPhone. No Facebook or Twitter or Instagram.
And the thing isthe kids love it.
From making spears, fshing tools, and
dream catchers, to taking on bigger projects
like building a raft, Bronco uses old world
skills and techniques to teach the kids at
camp about life, adventure, and individuality,
in a world that seems to be losing touch with
the importance of nature. Kids thrive on
leadership, Bronco explains. Our motto is
where kids have fun just being kids, but
you have to add structure and discipline. It
gives them a sense of relief, and a chance to
stretch boundaries.
Broncos camp is catching on; weeklong
camps in June and July sold out so quickly
that an additional camp has just been added
for August.
Maggie Hardie, one of Broncos students at
Huck Finn School Summer Camp, recently
received the Huck Finn Spirit Award. This
special award recognizes an individual with
independence, skill, and an adventurous
spirit, but perhaps most importantly, a sense
of mischief. I caught Maggie one day trying
to sneak a hatchet from me, to work on one
of her projects, Bronco says. You know, you
have to be a little risky. You have to be a little
mischievous, and take chances. Thats why
she got the award, he adds.
Earlier in June, a group of eight boys
dubbed the Buckskin Boys used Broncos
guidance to make a raft built from driftwood
found on the beach of Sullivans
Island. The boys designed the raft
so well that it operated in the water,
and the boys took turns foating on
their masterpiece.
At the end of the day, Broncos
teaching style is all about
individuality. Everything they do, I
make sure it has a personal touch.
A kid says, I like turquoise. I want
to know why. Why do you like
turquoise? Its so important for kids
to have a sense of identity, and who
they are.
For more information on Huck Finn
School and Summer Camps visit
www.huckfnnschool.com
Old World Living Comes Alive on Sullivans
H U C K F I N N S C H O O L T H R I V E S T H R O U G H S U MME R C A MP
BY HANNAH DOCKERY
Michael Bronco (center) teaches students of the Huck Finn School how to make Native American crafts as well as
explore their individuality. Below Michael demonstrates the bow and making a fre without matches.
MUSIC CORNER
T
he Charleston-based band Guilt Ridden Troubadours front
man Reid Stone plays, sometimes with his band, sometimes
without, at Home Team BBQ on Sullivans Island almost every
Wednesday night.
Although Stone now plays out of Charleston, he lived in Oxford,
Mississippi until 2008 when he decided it was time for a change.
I had lived in Mississippi my whole life and I wanted a change of
pace, Stone said. One of my favorite places to tour was Charleston,
and I had a few people here, so I just came on.
He thought about taking it easy for a couple of years and settling
down, but that didnt last too long. He started playing a few places
around Charleston and met his current band mates. Aside from
Stone, the rock/folk rock/Americana band includes Jon Hager, Mac
Leaphart, John Picard, and Wilson Pippin.
Stone writes all his own songs, but sometimes it isnt the easiest
process. Sometimes, he waits for his inspiration and other times it
all comes at once. You have to pat yourself on the back for those
times, but others, it takes a lot of work, Stone said.
It not only takes a lot of work, but often a lot of time. I fnished a
song just the other day that I had started probably a year and a half
ago. I let it rest. Then, I came back to it, Stone said.
But the patience and diligence pays off in the end.
Stone announced that Guilt Ridden Troubadour just released an
album, Gone, that will be out in record stores in late July.After
the album hits the stores, and hopefully the radio, Stone and Guilt
Ridden Troubadour will take their show on the road.
Were starting to go on tour for a few weeks, and then we are
coming back and doing an album release party in Charleston, Stone
said.
Then, the band will go back out on tour in September to promote
Gone. Next up, Stone will be playing at Home Team BBQ on
Wednesday, July 17 at 8 p.m.
For more information, visit Guilt Ridden Troubadour on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/guiltriddentroubadour. Also, you can follow
Reid Stone on Twitter at @ReidStone.
Guilty as Charged
GUI LT RI DDEN TROUBADOUR FRONT MAN REI D
STONE TAL KS ABOUT TOURI NG AND GONE
BY BETSEY POORE
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PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
O
n June 29, both
professional and
novice runners from
all across the lowcountry
gathered on Isle of Palms
Front Beach for the annual
Beach Run. Runners opted
for either the 5k or 10k, and
dashed across the beaches
in front of the Windjammer
at low tide. Congratulations
to the top fnishers!
Beach Bums on the Run
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B
ang. Boom. Crack.
The sounds of the American Revolutionary War echoed
across Fort Moultrie on June 28, 2013, to celebrate one of
the forts biggest contributions to historyCarolina Day.
For a while Carolina Day had been forgotten about. Different
Charleston Historical Societies got together to bring this holiday
back, Paula Newsome, former Regent of the Rebecca Mott
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, said.
Now, all the organizations meet and have a ceremony and lay
a wreath at Sargent Jaspers monument. He was there along with
Moultrie.
This year, American Revolutionary War re-enactors set up camp
on Sullivans Islands historic fort on Friday to commemorate the
237th anniversary of the moment in history when Col. William
Carolina Day at Fort
Moultrie
R E V O L U T I O N A R Y R E - E N A C T O R S
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BY BETSEY POORE
(above) Dennis Birr demonstrates how to fre an 18
th
century musket at
the Carolina Day celebration. (below) Eric Williams displays medical tools
that would have been used on the battlefeld. (bottom) Zack Pace, Bob
Sherman, and John Misenheimer represent colonial military attire.
Carolina Day continues on page 11
Moultrie and his men turned back the British feet and forced them
to surrender.
The 1776 fort was hastily built, in just six months, out of the only
building material the Patriots had availablePalmetto logs. Luckily
for the troops, Palmetto logs have special fbers that absorb the
shocks of artillery without splintering.
Then, according to Newsome, the British soldiers decided they
werent making any progress by shooting cannons at the fort, so
the men decided to swim to shore and engage the South Carolina
Patriots in combat.
So the British soldiers thought they would get off the ship and
fght the Colonists in a battle on land. But they got off in Breach
Inlet and drowned, Newsome said.
Due to their dwindling numbers and inability to gain the
advantage on land, the British were forced to surrender.
The British surrendered to Moultrie. They wrote it down. They
transported the note of surrender by horseback to Philadelphia.
The Founding Fathers were in session, and when they got the news,
declared independence and the Declaration of Independence was
signed, Newsome said.
Fort Moultrie, named after this colonel, held a free admission day
to commemorate this special day.
Walking into the forts welcome center, visitors are encouraged to
wander through history to see what the fort looked like at specifc
moments in the past. The fort was active during the Revolutionary
War, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Fort Moultrie
changed in appearance as hurricanes swept away most of the
fort. In 1794, Congress elected to rehab the fort as part of the frst
system of nationwide coastal fortifcations. After the Civil War, Fort
Moultrie modernized and added cannons, magazines and concrete,
bombproof walls were built.
There is a short video that takes visitors on a journey through
171 years of history, starting with the American Revolution and
ending in 1947 when Fort Moultrie was no longer an active military
fort.
Across the street, a Revolutionary medic demonstrated the
archaic surgical tools used during war and welcomed visitors to the
fort.
The audience, mostly children and park volunteers, participated
in drills led by a sergeant. Another re-enactor was on site educating
interested parties on the food, clothing and muskets used by the
Patriots.
Fort Moultrie was fying the fag designed by Col. Moultrie and
hoisted by Sargent Jasper during the battle. Moultries fag is mostly
blue with a white crescent in the top left corner bearing the word
liberty.
This fag was incorporated into what is now the current South
Carolina state fag.
Carolina Day is an important holiday to remember, not just for
South Carolinians, but for all Americans.
(above) Eric Williams demonstrates an earhorn, a hearing aid from the
18
th
century.
Carolina Day continues from page 10
July 28 Is l and Eye Cal endar July 12
Friday, July 12
Sewee Visitor and
Environmental Education Center
Meet common reptiles and
amphibians of the Lowcountry at
Poe Library. 1 p.m. 1921 IOn Ave,
Sullivans Island
Saturday, July 13
Reggae Nights
Reggae Nights Summer Concert
Series features traditional old
school roots reggae with a new
school attitude in a beautiful
outdoor setting. Bring your chairs
or blanket. Gates open at 8 p.m.
with music at 8:30 p.m. Food and
beverage available for purchase.
$13/general admission. Kids 12
and under free. James Island
County Park.
Tales of Scherazade
Attendees will see magic, belly
dancers, puppets, capoiera
performers, and music at this
special fundraiser for Creative
Spark Center for the Arts. 7:30
p.m. For more info, call 276-9669.
757 Long Point Road, Mt Pleasant.
Play at Poe: Star Therapy Dogs
Dig into reading, and share books
with a furry friend. 10:30 a.m. Poe
Library. 1921 IOn Ave, Sullivans
Island.
Coastal Song Festival
The Coastal Song Children's
Festival invites children's treble
choirs from across the United
States to share their music. Enjoy
this free performance at the USS
Yorktown. 4 p.m. For more info,
visit www.coastalsong.com.

tueSday, July 16
Community Night at Burtons
Benefting ECMOW
Burtons Grill in the Mount
Pleasant Towne Center has
selected East Cooper Meals on
Wheels as the frst nonproft
to beneft from its Community
Nights program. Every Tuesday in
July, the restaurant will donate
a portion of sales to East Cooper
Meals on Wheels to support meal
delivery. Enjoy dinner out and
support this great cause. 1875
Hwy 17 N, Mt. Pleasant.
Photography Series:
Sunset Session
Awaken your senses to the natural
and cultural world while stretching
your photographic eye. Bring your
camera and let a park naturalist
lead you to inspirational locations.
A registered and paid chaperone is
required for participants ages 15
and under. 6:30 8:30 p.m. Ages
12 & up. $9/$7 CCR Discount.
Palmetto Islands County Park.

WedneSday, July 17
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
Wine tastings every Wednesday
at your favorite local caf. $5/$13
with cheese plate. 6 9 p.m. 2213
Middle Street.
thurSday, July 18
Living History Events at
Fort Moultrie
Re-enactors representing the
54
th
Massachusetts, the 48th
New York, and the 7th South
Carolina Battalion will conduct
living history programs, including
musket frings and heavy artillery
drills. A Civil War medicine tent
will be available. Children ages
4-12 can participate in a special
Junior Ranger programs well as
special military enlistment and
musket drills. 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Evening Program at
Fort Moultrie
The 246
th
Army National Guard
Band will present an outdoor
concert of Civil War music from
6:30 7:30 p.m. Beginning at
7:45, commencing at the hour the
1863 Assault on Battery Wagner
began 150 years ago, this program
will feature SC Lt Governor Glenn
McConnell as the keynote speaker.
Re-enactors will fre muskets. 294
luminaries will be lit in the feld in
front of Ft Moultrie, representing
those Union and Confederate
soldiers who died on Morris Island
during the July 18 battle.
Friday, July 19
Movies on the Grand Lawn
Enjoy an outdoor movie on the
Grand Lawn at Mount Pleasant
Memorial Waterfront Park! Movie
begins at twilight. Hosted by the
Town of Mount Pleasant. For
details, visit comeonovermp.com.
Diggin Dinosaurs: Facts,
Fun, and Fossils.
Read stories, sing songs, and
discover interesting facts about
dinosaurs at Poe Library. 1 p.m.
1921 IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.

Saturday, July 20
Play at Poe Library:
Dig Into Painting
Wear your painting clothes, and
create a masterpiece. 10:30 a.m.
1921 IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.
Beach Lovers Book Club
Join neighbors and friends as the
book club discusses Little Century
by Anna Keesey. The book club
meets on the third Saturday of
each month. 10:30 a.m. Edgar
Allan Poe Library. 1921 Ion Ave,
Sullivans Island. For more info,
call 883-3914.
Sunday, July 21
Bulls Island Beach Drop
This memorable trip begins with a
50-minute naturalist-led boat tour
through Cape Romain National
Wildlife Refuge saltmarsh estuary.
Guests will be able to explore the
beach at their own pace and will be
able to visit a shore bird rookery.
The North Beach is full of whelks,
sand dollars and many other types
of shells. Departures at 9 a.m and
12:30 p.m. For more information,
call 884-7684.
Monday, July 22
Girls Lacrosse Camp Begins
Campers will learn passing,
catching and shooting techniques.
All campers receive a reversible
pinny. Campers need to bring a
stick, gloves and goggles. 9 a.m.
12 p.m. IOP Rec Department.
$125/resident, $130/non resident.
tueSday, July 23
Community Night at Burtons
Benefting ECMOW
Burtons Grill in the Mount
Pleasant Towne Center has
selected East Cooper Meals on
Wheels as the frst nonproft
to beneft from its Community
Nights program. Every Tuesday in
July, the restaurant will donate
a portion of sales to East Cooper
Meals on Wheels to support meal
delivery. Enjoy dinner out and
support this great cause. 1875
Hwy 17 N, Mt. Pleasant.
WedneSday, July 24
Recylcing
Wine Tasting at Caf Medley
See Wednesday, July 17.
thurSday, July 25
Home School by the Sea:
Evening at the Coast
Learn about nocturnal animals,
the phases of the moon, and what
those curious fashes in the sand
are. Designed for homeschoolers,
but all are welcome. A registered
chaperone is required for all
participants. Pre-registration
required. 6 7 p.m. Ages 6 10.
Isle of Palms County Park.
Blissful Dreams Kids Fair
The Kids Fair is a fundraiser
for Blissful Dreams enabling the
program to bring joy to autistic
and special needs children in the
Charleston area with horse therapy
at Stardust Farms. There will be
plenty of fun and games with food
provided by Mama Browns BBQ.
Tickets are $10 and include meal
and 5 game tickets. 1151 George
Browder Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant.
Please visit us on Facebook and at
Blissfuldreams.org. 1 4 p.m.
Friday, July 26
Tales from the Ground Up
Enjoy a puppet show with stories
about getting muddy and growing
vegetables. 1 p.m. Poe Library,
1921 IOn Ave, Sullivans Island.
Disneys The Little Mermaid Jr.
Each summer, 83 students spend
three weeks learning the magic
and discipline of performing in
a musical. At the end of camp,
students present their full-scale
musical. This July, SummerStage
Musical Theater Camp presents
The Little Mermaid Jr. 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20.50. Dock Street
Theater. 135 Church Street,
Charleston.
Saturday, July 27
Play at Poe Library:
Create a Shovel
Have fun by creating your own
special design on a paper shovel.
10:30 a.m. Poe Library. 1921 IOn
Ave, Sullivans Island.
VFW Monthly Fish Fry
Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary
group 3137. $8 plate or $12 all you
can eat. 1004 Ocean Blvd, Isle of
Palms 6 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
Summer Girls Book Signing
Lowcountry Artists Gallery will
host a book signing for Mary
Alice Monroes latest novel The
Summer Girls. Light lowcountry
refreshments will be served, and
the book-signing event is free and
open to all. Meet and greet the
author. 2 5 p.m. 148 East Bay
Street, Charleston. For more info,
visitlowcountryartists.com or call
577-9295 to reserve your book.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon
Series Race #3
This 23
rd
annual swim-bike-run
event is the third of a fve-race
series. The race begins with a
600-yard open freshwater swim in
the lake at James Island County
Park, continues with a 12-mile
bike ride through the scenic paved
paths of the park and nearby
roads, and fnishes with a fat 5K
run. throughout the summer. Fees
start at $55 per race. Spectators
welcome! For more information or
to register, visit www.ccprc.com/
csts. Rages begins at 7 a.m.
Isle of Palms Sunrise Tour
Experience the island at dawn.
Paddle from the Isle of Palms to
Morgan Creek and watch the sun
come up. Meet at 5:30 a.m. $58/
adults, $38/children under 12. For
more info, call 884-7684.
Cape Romain Lighthouse Tour
Four times each year, the Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge
offers a tour to Lighthouse Island
where you can view two historic
lights. Ferry ride will take guests
out to the lighthouses. Winding
though the estuary to Lighthouse
Island, 6 miles offshore, is part
of the adventure! $45/person.
9:30a.m. 2:30p.m. For more info,
visit bullsislandferry.com.
E
ach Saturday morning from 9 until 11:30 a.m. the First United
Methodist Church on the Isle of Palms collects food for the
needy and is distributed to East Cooper Community Outreach
(ECCO), which is a local non-proft organization. We have found this
ministry over the past 20 years to be a powerful mechanism to help
those that are less fortunate, or are going through a time where they
need a helping hand.
Please bring your unopened food items, fruits, vegetables, bread,
and frozen items to the church. Volunteers will be stationed in front of
the white church In the Bend of the Road at Palm Boulevard and 21
st
Avenue. We thank you in advance for your contributions. You can get
additional information from the church website at iopmethodist.com.
Loaves and Fishes Kicks Off at
IOP Methodist Church
BY CAROL KING
14 July 12, 2013
WWW.SLANDEYENEWS.COM
I
believe I live a pampered life,
for a raccoon that is. I have a
beachfront view every morning
on Sullivans Island where I have
lived for the past three years. I
enjoy nights dining on some of the
best trash in the lowcountry or
delicious
summer tomatoes I found waiting
for me in a garden. During those
chilly summer nights I love being
able to cozy up in a two-car
garage. While I feel blessed as a
raccoon, I must complain about
the newest thorn in my side:
Nautilus Company.
Just the other day
I was scoping out a
potential new home
when I spotted Joe
Quick sealing up all
my favorite entry
spots. I watched in
horror as he put
an animal-proof
cap on the chimney, checked the
exhaust vents, all the screens I
had stealthily shimmied loose
were being replaced and the holes
in the roof were being repaired.
He even installed an elastic band
on the trashcans to keep us out!
I held my breath that he
wouldnt fnd all my entriesI
mean, how could he? I can ft
into a hole 4 inches or smaller.
No way hed fnd any of those.
Nonetheless, I couldnt fnd a
single way into my new home that
night. I began to panic because
as summer wraps up and many
people leave their homes for the
winter season I like to pick a
good location to have my babies.
I often fnd crawl spaces, attics,
or chimneys perfect as a nursery.
I love the beach in the winter;
it is so quiet and my family
can often live undisturbed in
a house for months out of the
year, making us quite at home.
However, more and more my
friends and I have had to relocate
as even after families leave for
the winter because Joe stops by
every week to make sure I havent
found a good home yet.
I understand we can cause
quite a mess when in an empty
summer home. Someday Ill learn
my lesson about walking on
mantels and breaking all the glass
and picture
framesgrace
is not my most
endearing
quality. Also, I
have children,
and we all
know how
hard it is to control a litter of six!
I cant be expected not to scratch
hardwood foors when my claws
are made to be able to puncture
most surfaces. Plus, we raccoons
never got into that potty-training
fad.
I suppose Ill spend the rest of
my summer looking for a home
where I wont have to worry about
Joe Quick, or anyone else from
Nautilus Company!!
For more information about
Nautilus Company, please contact
647-6192.
Raccoon Rants
H O W N A U T I L U S C O MPA N Y I S R U I N I N G MY S U MME R
PROVIDED BY NAUTILUS COMPANY
WWW.SLANDEYENEWS.COM
15 July 12, 2013
FINANCIAL
M
arket pundits are predicting the bursting of
a bond bubble ignited by the Fed ending
Quantitative Easing. While we do agree that
bonds could suffer substantial losses, we do not
think that the impact will be as bad as the media
portrays. While risks do exist in fxed income, we
do see opportunities in high yield, short duration
bonds for a diversifed portfolio.
The Bond Bubble
The last major interest rate shock in the
U.S. occurred back in 1994, when the Fed
increased rates by 2.5% and caught many
market participants off guard. The huge increase
in interest rates in such a short time period was not
telegraphed and destabilized many investments. Fast-
forward to June 2013, a time where nearly every major
media outlet is talking about the end of Quantitative Easing
(QE) and what a rise in interest rates will do to our economy.
Given the meteoric rise in bond prices, and the subsequent drop in
yields, several market commentators are even calling for a potential
repeat of 1994 when the Fed fnally changes course and increases
interest rates.
While we certainly agree that bonds do carry risk here, we do not
believe that the unwinding of QE will be as bad as many in the media
portray for two key reasons:
1. Bernanke is not Greenspan: Bernanke has historically been
more careful in his language vs. Alan Greenspan when he was
at the Fed back in 1994. We feel that Bernanke knows that he is
in a delicate situation, and he is well aware of the consequences
of ending QE too soon or abruptly.
2. Technology: The technology today is vastly superior and
information travels instantaneously. Several investors were
caught fat footed back then because by the time that the
news on the rate hike made it around to everyone, the selling
was already well underway. Today, markets adjust much faster
to information.
Despite our belief that the outcome will not be as bad as some
believe, make no mistake that we do see risk in owning certain bonds
and bond funds going forward and proper positioning within fxed
income is critical.
Business as Usual For Now
The Fed reported that they will be leaving short term interest rates
unchanged, they have not changed their guidance on future rate
adjustments, and the asset purchases (QE) will be left untouched at
$85 billion per month. In summary, its business as usual at the Fed.
While many investors appear to trade on every word, voice infection,
and use of punctuation from Bernanke and his team, we feel that a
more prudent investment strategy is to think long term. The Feds
zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) appears to be going nowhere anytime
soon.
However, the reaction in the markets after the Feds meeting does
show just how sensitive bonds and other fxed income security prices
are to the mere notion that QE may be ending. As a result, we want to
prepare ourselves for the day that QE goes away and we are left with
a rising interest rate environment.
So What Do We Do?
We do not believe that its wise to make investment decisions
predicated on timing the Fed, or any government agency for that
matter. As a result, we tend to view investment decisions from a
different perspective one that involves calculating upside and
downside outcomes.
For example, if we calculate 50% upside to a stock price if our thesis
is correct and 10% downside if we are wrong, then we consider the
risk-reward to be attractive. Conversely, if we calculate 10% upside
and 50% downside on an investment, we would conclude that the
risk-reward is unattractive.
So lets use this framework and apply it to fxed income assets right
now. The Fed has artifcially raised these asset prices to levels so
high that we calculate very little upside, if any is left. However, we see
substantial downside, albeit years away, when interest
rates rise and thus we conclude that owning certain
bonds is unattractive on a risk-return basis.
Despite our views on fxed income, a balanced
portfolio warrants exposure to bonds and we feel
that there is still opportunity in select subsectors.
Specifcally, we are holding high yielding, shorter
dated maturities for the following reasons:
Higher Yields: The higher the coupon
rate of a bond, the more money the investor
receives each pay period that can then be
reinvested at higher rates. Hence, higher coupon
bonds are less impacted by rising interest rates.
Shorter Maturities: In rising interest rate
environments, the faster investors can get their
money back to reinvest at higher rates, the better.
Hence, short maturity bonds are also less impacted by
rising interest rates.
Minimal Default Risk: Default risk is a primary concern for
frms that pay higher yields, however we do not believe that
the Fed will raise interest rates until the economy is stronger.
Any improvement in the overall economy should only improve
company fundamentals and reduce default risk even further.
This commentary is not intended as investment advice or an
investment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investment
team at the time of writing. Fusion Capital is a Registered Investment
Advisor frm. If you have comments or questions, please contact Jason
Mengel at jmengel@fusioncapital.net or call 972-0065.
Are Bonds Safe?
BY JASON M. MENGEL
16 July 12, 2013
Lowcountry Bites
Island Eats
Acme Cantina:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
The CO-OP:
Sullivans Islands own Gourmet
Grocery and Deli. Enjoy made-
to-order sandwiches and salads
that are perfect for everything
from quick lunches to a long
day on the beach! Patio dining
available.
$
882-8088
www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood,
tapas on Tuesdays, and a
brunch on Sunday mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ:
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
as well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Long Island Cafe:
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood plus
so much more at this island
favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Luke 'n Ollie's:
Come and enjoy made-to-order
pizzas made from the fnest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local raw
bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita:
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
The Windjammer:
Isle of Palms home to live
music, this fun beach club
features unbeatable prices
on sandwiches, burgers, and
seafood.
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
B
aking in the summertime sometimes doesnt sound like the
best idea. Firing up the oven, heating up the room is not always
appealing. Most desserts for me end up being berries with
cream. But Im here to challenge you to not fear the oven and not fear
the heat. Think summer fruit crostata. Think mixed berry pavlova.
Think lemon poppy seed pound cake. Perfect soft, light, buttery, sweet,
tart, cake. After I made this cake/bread, I found myself getting up
early enough to enjoy it with a cup of coffee leisurely in the morning.
If you know me, thats saying something about how good this is.
This recipe was inspired because I made a lemon poppy seed cake
for Easter so I had extra poppy seeds. That is what gets exciting what
you start baking consistently. Its not such a process anymore where
you have to buy eight out of the 10 recipes. Now I can just decide
I want to bake something right then and I have the ingredients on
hand. Try this one on a casual Sunday to have breakfast for the week
or make for a brunch with friends. Once you taste it yourself youll
meltnot because the ovens on thoughbecause it is that good.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake from Joy the Baker
(She added blueberries, but I forgot to grab them at the store
so its up to you!)
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose four
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325
degrees F. Butter a 9-x-5-inch loaf pan. Put the pan on
an insulated backing sheet, or on two regular baking
sheets stacked on top of the other.
Whisk together the four, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
Rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar until sugar is slightly
tinted yellow and is fragrant.
Working with a stand mixer, preferably ft with a paddle attachment,
or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar mixture
on high speed until pale and fuffy, a full 5 minutes. Scrape down the
bowl and beater and reduce the mixer speed to medium. Add the eggs
one at a time, beating for 1 to 2 minutes after each addition. As youre
working, scrape down the bowl and beater often. Mix in the vanilla
extract. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the four and poppy
seeds, mixing only until incorporated. Take the bowl off the stand
mixer, and use a spoon to fold in the frozen blueberries. Scrape the
batter into the buttered pan and smooth the top.
Put the cake in the oven to bake, and check on it after about 45
minutes. It its browning too quickly, cover it loosely with a foil tent.
Bake the cake for about 70 to 75 minutes.
The cake is properly baked when a thin knife inserted deep into
the center comes
out clean. Remove
cake from the oven,
transfer the pan
to a rack and let it
rest for 30 minutes.
Turn the cake out,
then turn it right
side up on the
rack and cool to
room temperature.
Wrapped well,
the cake keep for
5-7 days at room
temperature.
Lemon Poppy Seed
Pound Cake
BY KELSEY COLT
WWW.SLANDEYENEWS.COM
17 July 12, 2013
T
hree granddaughters. Three
months. One summer
house.
In this enchanting trilogy set on
Sullivans Island, South Carolina,
New York Times bestselling author
Mary Alice Monroe captures the
complex relationships between
three half sisters scattered across
the countryand a grandmother
determined to help them
rediscover their family bonds.
Mary Alice Monroe is one of
my favorite southern writers, and
she hits another home run in her
just released The Summer Girls.
Set amid ancient live oaks and
palmettos, overlooking the water,
historic Sea Breeze is Marietta
Muirs ancestral summer home.
Her granddaughters once adored
vacations there, but its been
years since theyve visited. In her
words, Mamaw is like an overripe
peach, past her prime, and she
fears once she is gone the family
bonds will fray. The Muir family
is one of Charlestons oldest and
the blood of their pirate captain
ancestor runs strong, so Marietta
drops a subtle promise of loot
pearl necklaces, priceless antique
furniture, even the houseto
lure her summer girls back to
the lowcountry.
They all spent summers
together at the beach but have
become estranged and live very
different lives. The grandmother
insists that they all need to spend
the summer at the beach together
or be taken out of her will. No
husbands, beaus or mothers
allowed! Carson is the sister at
the heart of the novel, along with
her newfound friend, a dolphin
that saves her from an attack
while surfng. They befriend
each other and Carson begins
a journey about self-discovery,
forgiveness and the true meaning
of family and friendship.
Mary Alice beautifully brings
awareness to the beautiful
bottlenose dolphins that inhabit
our waters and their fght for
survival. She helps increase our
knowledge and understanding of
these dolphins so we can create a
better symbiosis not only with the
dolphins but with their habitat as
well.
This is a fantastic beach read
it will make you want to pack up
and head directly for the nearest
beach umbrella.
Mary Alice Monroe is the New
York Times bestselling and
award-winning author of many
highly acclaimed novels. She is
an active conservationist living in
the lowcountry of South Carolina.
Visit her at maryalicemonroe.com.
Summer Girls of the South
R E V I E W O F T H E S U MME R G I R L S B Y MA R Y A L I C E MO N R O E
BY LORI MCGEE
BOOK REVIEW
T
his summer, The Sullivans Island Scribes turned their
focus to composing haiku, short poems, which frequently
explore nature. The young group of writers studied the
famous, 17th-century Japanese poet, Basho, who walked 1,200
miles, writing haiku all along his way. A haiku is a three-lined
poem with a specifc syllable count for each line: 5 syllables,
then 7 syllables, and then 5 syllables again. The haiku that
the S.I. Scribes wrote are inspired by Sullivans Island in
summertime. Enjoy!
Summer Scribes
F O U R Y O U N G WR I T E R S S P E L L I T O U T
BY ZOE ABEDON
EARLY EVENING
The wind blows lightly
As the sea birds chirp their songs
Water Shimmering
- Kate Psenka
SUMMER
Oh fun in the sun
What would we do without it
All people need fun
~ Ellie Ziff
ON THE ISLAND
Beach balls in the air
Ocean water is splashing
Summertime is here
~ William Rocco
ALWAYS
One million years
Yet the sun never goes down
On a different house
~ River Abedon
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19 July 12, 2013
SARAH'S BIRDS
T
he Gray Catbird is a medium-sized songbird with
a slate-gray body and a black cap and tail. This
species spends summers throughout most of the US
and winters along the Gulf Coast south to Panama. It can
actually be found year-round along the East Coast. The
Gray Catbird is in the same family as Brown Thrashers and
Northern Mockingbirds, all of which are known for their
ability to mimic the calls of other birds. The Gray Catbirds
song repertoire consists of a string of short phrasessome
of which are mimicked and some apparently of its own
invention. It is called a catbird because of its unique mewing
call, which sounds somewhat like a cat. Both sides of a
catbirds syrinx act independently, so the bird can actually
make two sounds simultaneously. You will likely hear Gray
Catbirds before you see them, since they are highly secretive
and spend most of their time in thick brush. Gray Catbirds
may be one of the few species that actually beneft from
human development, since they prefer edge habitat and
secondary brushy growth. Females construct their nests
in dense shrubs with some help from males. They lay 3
or 4 eggs per clutch. Brown cowbirds often lay their eggs
in catbird nests, but the catbirds almost always recognize
the foreign eggs and throw them out or bury them in the
nest. A pair of catbirds can have two or three broods per
season. This is necessary because nestlings have a fairly
high mortality rate, due to nest predators such as snakes,
hawks, squirrels, and domestic cats.
Gray Catbird
BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ
20 July 12, 2013
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T
he Charleston-area observance of the 150
th
anniversary of the
American Civil War continues with commemoration of the 1863
campaign for Charleston, which included the battle of Battery
Wagner at Morris Island. The Fort Sumter - Fort Moultrie Historical
Trust invites the public to a free event featuring fve distinguished
scholars and authors who will share facts and insights from national
and local perspectives in a program entitled Toward "A New Birth of
Freedom" at the Dock Street Theatre, from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on
Saturday July 20. Each speaker will present a different aspect of the
campaign and its impacts. The speakers will share their expertise in
a panel discussion and attendees will be invited to participate in a
question and answer session. Rare Civil War images and documents
from the collection of the South Carolina Historical Society will be
displayed at the Dock Street Theatre throughout the event.
Featured speakers include:
Joseph T. Glatthaar, PhD, Approaching Storm: The Shifting
Tides of War, 1861-1863
Stephenson Distinguished Professor; Adjunct Professor of the
Curriculum in Peace, War and Defense, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill. Books include: Forged in Battle: The Civil War Alliance
of Black Soldiers and White Offcers; March to the Sea and Beyond:
Sherman's Troops in the Savannah and Carolinas Campaigns;
General Lees Army: From Victory to Collapse; and Soldiering in the
Army of Northern Virginia: A Statistical Portrait of the Troops Who
Served Under Robert E. Lee.
Thavolia Glymph, PhD, Eagles on Their Buttons: The 54
th

Massachusetts Regiment
Associate Professor of History, African-American Studies, and
the Duke Population Research Institute, Duke University. Author of
Out of the House of Bondage: The Transformation of the Plantation
Household and editor of Freedom: A Documentary History of
Emancipation, 1861-1867, Series 1, Vol. 1 and Series 1, Vol. 2. At
work on a study of women during the Civil War and a study of black
women and children refugees during the Civil War.
Robert N. Rosen, Esq, The Target: Confederate Charleston in 1863
Charleston Attorney. Former Counsel for the City of Charleston and
General Counsel for the Charleston County School District. Author
of Confederate Charleston: An Illustrated History of the People and
the City During the Civil War; The Jewish Confederates; Saving the
Jews: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Holocaust, and A Short History
of Charleston. Past president and current board member of the Fort
Sumter - Fort Moultrie Historical Trust.
Stephen R. Wise, PhD, Gate of Hell: The Battle for Morris Island
Museum Curator at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.,
and Adjunct Professor of History at the University of South Carolina,
Beaufort. Author of Gate of Hell: The Campaign for Charleston Harbor
1863 and Lifeline of the Confederacy: Blockade Running During the
Civil War.
Morris Island Legacies, 1863 & 2013: A Panel Discussion with
Audience Participation, Moderated by Bernard Powers, PhD
Professor of History, the College of Charleston. Chief historian on
the strategic plan for the International African American Museum
(Charleston). Author of Black Charlestonians: A Social History 1822-
1885 and associate editor of The South Carolina Encyclopedia. At
work on a history of the A.M.E. Church and African Methodism in
South Carolina. Serves on the board of directors for the Fort Sumter
Fort Moultrie Trust.
This event is co-sponsored by The City of Charleston, the Charleston
Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Citadel School of Humanities
and Social Sciences, College of Charleston Dept of History, and the
SC Historical Society. For more info, please visit the Trusts website at
www.FortSumterTrust.org or call 224-0331.
A New Birth of Freedom
FORT SUMTER/ MOULTRI E HI STORI CAL TRUST PRESENTS SPECI AL REFLECTI ONS ON CHARLESTON
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E
very year in early July, thousands of people run with
the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. While the event
is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many
runners have gotten badly injured over the years.
As an investor, you may fnd that running with
the herd is dangerous to you, too, because
if youre constantly following what everyone
else is doing, your own fnancial goals could
end up getting trampled.
The urge to run with the herd, or follow
the crowd, may have been hard-wired into
our psyches, according to anthropologists. In
prehistoric times, running with the pack may
have helped people minimize danger or increase
their chances for fnding food. But today, there are far
fewer rewards for following a herd mentality, especially in
investing.
For example, consider what happens when the fnancial markets
go through a period of volatility. Virtually every time this happens,
many investors fock to gold, apparently believing that the shiny
yellow metal will always be valuable and that its price will never drop.
Yet, the fact is that gold prices, like those of other fnancial assets, do
fuctuate. Furthermore, certain types of gold-based investments can
be quite risky in their own right.
What other follow the herd movements should you avoid when
you invest? For one thing, try to stay away from feeding frenzies.
If you look back about 15 years ago, you may remember the buzz
surrounding speculative technology stocks, many of which were
companies that had futuristic names but lacked some useful
elements, such as profts or business strategies. For a few years, the
prices of these companies soared, but in 2000 and 2001, the dot-
com bubble burst, splattering investors with big losses that were
either irreversible or, at the least, took years from which to recover.
The herd mentality often applies even when investors know the
right moves to make. To illustrate: One of the most basic rules of
investing is buy low, sell high and yet many investors do the
exact opposite. When prices drop, they sell, so that they
can cut their losses, even though they may be selling
investments that, while temporarily down, still
have strong potential. On the other hand, when
an investments price has shot up, these same
investors will often keep buying more shares,
hoping to reap even bigger gains even if the
investment has now become quite expensive,
as measured by the price-to-earnings ratio,
and has little upside potential remaining.
Instead of emulating other investors, think
about your own fnancial goals and create a
viable strategy for achieving them, taking into
account your risk tolerance and time horizon. Look for
quality investments and hold them for the long term. Dont
be discouraged by the inevitable market downturns, but be ready
to adjust your portfolio as needed. Above all else, be patient and
disciplined, always keeping your eye on your ultimate objectives.
It can feel comfortable when youre in the midst of a herd but it can
lead you to places where, as an investor, you dont want to go. Steer
clear of the crowds and go your own way.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Dont Get Trampled by the Herd
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
COMPUTER CORNER
S
o, you think you are downloading an update to something and
all of the sudden you have a "toolbar" in Internet Explorer that
is supposed to help you so much. The following week, another
toolbar shows up to "help" you fnd better deals, or print coupons, or
the like. None of them are good for your computer! Even the "good"
ones have links that send data in the background to servers and slow
down your internet experience. And those are the good ones the
bad ones not only send data but also can use your computer as a
center for transferring data.
Be very careful about what you agree to when downloading
something. A site like Adobe will download it's upgrades but if you
are not careful it will also download Google chrome and set it as your
default browser along with the "Ask" toolbar. The Ask toolbar will
then download extras every week or so and will clog up your internet
connection, trying to fgure out your buying habits. It is very hard to
delete the Ask toolbar and hidden programs so be very aware of this.
Finally, as I said in earlier columns, Windows is coming out with
a new update to the operating system 8 and now it's called Windows
8.1. It is in what is called beta testing and will be out shortly. It
will make the default screen the old "desktop" and allow access to
the current screen. It will try to make the experience more to what
users are accustomed to in hopes to increase sales of this operating
system. I would urge looking for Windows 7 OS in your computer
purchases until the "bugs" are done.
With all the above I suggest using a professional to set-up or fx
problems from outside sources.
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.
The Truth About
Toolbars
BY BOB HOOPER, AKA COMPUTER BOB
Ark Chiola (right) with his son John en route to the 66
th
Annual Sullivan's Island
Fish Fry, Saturday June 29.
It's Off To The
Fish Fry We Go
23 July 12, 2013
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An Unwelcome
Houseguest
HOW TO KNOW I F ANI MALS ARE I N YOUR CHI MNEY
BY MARK STONER
I
f your freplace and chimney
system are not working the
way that they should, there
is a very good chance that there
are animals in your chimney.
The challenge many homeowners
face, however, is that they do not
know whether the problem is due
to an animal or if it has another
source. Here are a few telltale
signs that may indicate an animal
inhabitation.
One of the frst things that
people notice when there is
an animal in their chimney is
an unpleasant smell. Rotting
material from the animals
housing can cause this or it
could be from the animals waste.
If there is an unpleasant smell
coming from the chimney, it is a
good idea to have your chimney
system professionally inspected
for signs of animal inhabitation.
Another indication that
animals have set up camp in the
chimney is excessive noise. Old
houses often make noises for a
number of reasons, but animal
sounds will be a bit different.
The sound of scratching or of
something scurrying around is a
sure sign that there are animals
living above the freplace. Animals
within the chimney system pose a
health and a fre threat, and must
be addressed immediately.
A good look inside of the
chimney can also give clues
as to whether or not you have
animal residents, even if the
animals themselves cannot be
seen. One thing to look for is any
type of nest or outdoor material.
It is often also possible to see
animal debris, such as waste or
fur, accumulating inside of the
chimney.
Having animals in the chimney
system can be dangerous for both
the animal and the homeowner.
Many young animals have a
hard time fnding their way out
of the chimney, and can end up
dying. Animals and their nests
can also cause chimney fres and
ineffcient heating systems.
If you think you may have an
animal living in your chimney,
contact a professional sweep
immediately. Failure to do so
can lead to even bigger problems
down the road.
For more info, contact
Ashbusters Chimney Service at
ashbusterscharleston.com.
SLAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Island Reunion
T
he McGoogan Clan made up of the Williams, MacKay, Rich,
and Elvis families, gathered on the Isle of Palms last week for
the 59th consecutive annual reunion. Four generations were
represented, and ages ranged from three to 87. Thanks for celebrating
on our island!