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Sea, sandand smilesfor Adela

T H E 5 K R U N F O R A D E L A S U P P O R T S C A M P H A P P YD A Y S A N D O T H E R L O C A L C H A R I T I E S

T he 5k Run for Adela took place Saturday, April 25 beginning on the beach atStation 16 on Sullivan’s Island. The race, in its sixth year, is put on by theAdela Holmes Cook Foundation in memory of Adela, a local girl from MountPleasant who died from injuries sustained in a golf car accident on April 10, 2009during a trip in the Bahamas. The foundation has donated over $30,000 to CampHappy Days and other needs in the Lowcountry since its inception in 2010. FrankMorris won the men’s 5K and Mary Legare Whaley was the womens' champion. Aone mile fun run for those under 12 also took place.

For more pictures from the event visit islandeyenews.com.

L ast week, the City of Isle of Palms waspresented with a unique opportunity for aSouth Carolina municipality. Kathy Kent,cal environmental activist, proposed toCouncil that the Isle of Palms become theity in the state to ban single use plasticMany other cities across the nation and

world have adopted similar ordinances,ing the use of one time use plastic bags,as the kind used at the grocery store, checkouts and some to-go options atrestaurants.

ccording to Kent, cities along the Outerks and even the entire country of China

adopted laws prohibiting the use ofic bags.bout 500 billion plastic bags are used yearlyss the globe. Kent and other supportershe Ban the Bag IOP Movement believecutting down on the use of plastic bagshelp save the environment from furthertion.

OP considerslastic bag banTY WOULD BE FIRST IN S C TO BANNGLE USE, POINT OF SALE BAGS

BY KATHRYN CASEYISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF REPORTER

turtle with a plastic bag stuck in its esophagus.c bags are often mistaken for jelly sh by theres.

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After nine years of discussions

and many false starts, theIsle of Palms City Councilonce again, changed its mindt the managed beach parking

Now the city is movingard with a completely newept.is overhaul came aboutg the Ways and Meansing on April 21, 2015 whenouncil frst saw the proposedet for the parking plan.staff had determined thata ten year period the costaintaining the parking pland be $69,000 per year. Manybers of council had agreedthey would only consider

g through with the plan if itcost neutral, the current

ept they were working withot allow this.ouncilmember Jimmy Carroll

suggested council go in ay different direction, and

If at rst you don’t succeed, try Concept CI O P C O M E S U P W I T H N E W P L A N F O R M A N A G E D P A R K I N G ,

N O F E E S , B U T R E D U C E D S P A C E S F O R V I S I T O R

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ch Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith(2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for paymentsestions.

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dnesday, May 13nicipal Courtm.7 Palm Boulevard

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p.m.7 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, May 20Municipal Court9 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, May 21Livability Court5 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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Tuesday, May 12Municipal Court*5:30 p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Wednesday, May 13Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI with PoliceChief Howard at his weekly coffee"klatsch" with Island residents.

8:30 a.m.Cafe Medley, 2213 Middle Street

Planning Commission6:30 p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Thursday, May 14Board of Zoning Appeals6 p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Tuesday, May 19Regular Council Meeting6 p.m.2050-B Middle Street

Wednesday, May 20

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, May 13.

DRB Meeting6 p.m.2050-B Middle Street

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On April 27, U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford held apress conference at Shem Creek park inMount Pleasant to announce his opposition

rmits for seismic testing and offshore drillinge waters off the coast of South Carolina. Thisuncement reversed his previous position on

matter.mong those standing with Sanford at the

were Isle of Palm’s Mayor Dick Cronin,cilmembers Jimmy Ward, Jimmy CarrollState Sen. Chip Campsen, who lives on Islealms. Sullivan’s Island mayor Pat O’Neil andcilmembers Chauncey Clark and Jerryard also stood up with the Congressman.

Those that join me today representunderstand the unique look and feel of

h Carolina’s Lowcountry,” Sanford said,ortunately; their views would not be

sented in the process for testing or permittingffshore drilling until it is far too late under thent proposal.”’d give real credit to local leaders from allcal perspectives like Senator Chip Campsen

harleston Mayor Joe Riley for being outspokenclear on this issue. Also thanks to the

munities of Edisto Beach, Hilton Head, Portl, the City of Beaufort, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’sd, James Island, James Island Public Serviceict, Rockville, and the City of Charleston forng evident their views on drilling off our coast.”nder the seismic testing plan, South Carolinad not have full access to the testing data untilthe U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Managementigned leases with the energy companies.n the case of South Carolina, weighing thece between large blocks of untouched coastalrine areas, and in other parts, an establishedsm industry, against the potential bene ts ofng is not something that Washington of cialsest positioned to do.” Sanford said. “In myit makes little sense to even conduct teststhe states and regions affected will have no

say in the process of determining, especially whenfactoring potential impacts on the environment,tourism, along with other risks inherent in theprocess.

“So based on the public input I have received,including nine towns in the First CongressionalDistrict, and given that there would not be enoughtransparency for South Carolinians to have an in-depth conversation about a path forward, I haveasked the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

not to move forward with seismic testing off thecoast of South Carolina.”Since the event, the Town of Seabrook has also

issued a resolution against offshore drilling andseismic testing. The towns of Kiawah Island andMount Pleasant have not yet publicly consideredsuch resolutions.

U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford with State Sen. Chip Campsen andelected of cials from coastal communities in South Carolina at a

press conference last month. Photo by Myles Maland

anford switches sides, opposesoffshore drilling, testing

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Apacked auditorium atthe Sullivan’s IslandElementary School playedto the Island Eye News

sored Sullivan’s Councilidate forum on Wednesdayl 28. The event, staged by theue of Women Voters, saw alln candidates take writtentions from an audience of200 island residents,uestions asked included;do you perceive to be the

est threat to island life; whatur plan for parking duringummer season; would your a petition submitted to

by residents; what principles

would guide you in developinga management plan for theaccreted land; and what you do

you feel could be done to avoidfuture litigation between thetown and its residents?

Most candidates chose growthas the greatest threat to thecommunity, with BachmanSmith focusing on division onthe island and Jerry Kaynardbringing up the issue of offshoredrilling.

All candidates felt there wasa need for some sort of parkingmanagement during the summer,but there was not much supportfor the concept of charging for

parking. Advocacy for moreenforcement and stricter rulesemerged as the favored solution.

Accreted land was a muchthornier subject. With SarahChurch advocating for a scienti capproach, Bachman Smith forcompromise, Mark Howard forconservation, Jerry Kaynard forneighborhood needs and Rita

Langley pointing out that there isno one size ts all solution to theissue.

Sullivan’s Island voters wentto the polls on Tuesday, May5, after the press date of thisnewspaper. To nd out which ofthe candidates were elected tothe four open seats on councilvisit islandeyenews.com.

Candidates forum attracts large crowdR E S U L T S O F E L E C T I O N P O S T E D O N I S L A N D E Y E N E W S . C O M

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

seven candidates for Sullivan’s Island Town Council squared off against eachat a forum held Wednesday, April 28. PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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hese bags, when littered into the ocean,like jelly sh to sea turtles and they eat,” Rini Cosmos, a member of the group,n an email to Island Eye. “This is not a

against all plastic, as all of us use plentyin our lives every day. It does target thel translucent bags that stores often useuse those bags, when littered into ther, often look like the jelly sh upon whichy sea turtles, and sh, feed.” date, the Ban the Bag Movement has

d some opposition, with residents takingcial media to tell their councilmembershey feel a ban is unfair. Kent believes thatpposition shown is actually in responseisunderstandings about the ordinancehas proposed the city consider. Someents believe that they would be nedsing plastic bags under this ordinance,h is not so. This ordinance would only

point-of-sale, one-time use plastic bags.means that stores like Harris TeeterSubway would use paper bags insteadhe plastic bags. Shoppers would stillaccess to the plastic bags in the grocerythat are used to hold fresh produce ands. Island residents would also still beto use the plastic doggy-waste bags thatrovided on the Front Beach.

This is about cutting down on the totalunt of bags distributed, not punishing

who have bags,” Kent says.hen City Council rst questioned thethe Bag group at the council meeting onl 28, they asked whether the businessesd be on board with this. The responsehat almost all of those approached had

been receptive to the idea. Those who haveexpressed support include, Bushido, TheDinghy, Coda Del Pesce, Banana Cabana,Sea Biscuit, ThinkBank Inc., Long IslandCafe, Salon Latitude, Nature Adventures,

Janis Agency, Isle of Palms Family Dentistry,Dickinson Architects and Island Ice.

“Island Ice Frozen Yogurt fully supportsthe discontinuation of plastic bag use on Isleof Palms,” the yoghurt shop said on socialmedia last week. “Paper, cloth, and baglessare all viable options. Might be temporarilyinconvenient to change over but so worth itfor long term well being.”

Nature Adventures has joined in supportsaying on their Facebook page, “NatureAdventures Kayak, Canoe and PaddleboardOut tters is in total support of banning thebags! We've seen rst hand, several injuredand dead turtles and birds from them. Please

support this community effort.”Harris Teeter, the island’s only grocerystore, has not yet made a formal response.However they donated 3,000 reusable bagsto the group and the Harris Teeter store inthe Outer Banks has complied with a plasticbag ban there.

Council voted unanimously to have the cityattorney draft an ordinance to be presentedto council for discussion at its next meeting,May 26 at 6 p.m. The ordinance will requiretwo readings before a nal vote and if itpasses, businesses will have a six-monthtransition period to go through any currentinventory. This timeline could see plasticbags gone by January 2016.

y Kent, Jackie Kilroe, Christy Fenchuk Humphries and Henry Hagerty, thebehind the Ban the Bag movement.

instead of having a plan that involved softwareand passes, the Isle of Palms should go for amore simple approach. (It should be notedthat councilmember Michael Loftus had, atmany times during the process, advocatedfor going with a simpler concept, and evenproposed staying with concept A after theCouncil decided on concept B earlier this

year). And so, after initially rejecting conceptA in favor of concept B, council decided toabandon concept B in favor of a new concept,which we’ll call concept C.

Many components of concept C are similarto concept B (and some parts of the previousconcept A). The parking plan would onlybe in effect from Memorial Day until sometime in August, and only during the hoursof 9 a.m to 6 p.m. However, concept C willhave only two parking districts. The rstparking district would for residents only, andall residents would be required to have anappropriate decal for vehicles registered at anIsle of Palms address in order to park in theright of way in front or close to their home.

These residents would also be able to parkanywhere on the island in the residentialdistrict. Residents would also be providedwith a booklet of visitor parking passes foranyone renting their property or coming tovisit. In these ways, the parking plan for Isleof Palms is modeled after the plan in effect indowntown Charleston.

The second parking district would be forbeach visitors. “Beach visitor parking isallowed in designated areas within 1,000feet or less from the beach and is free andopen to anyone.” The beach parking districtwould include the Breach Inlet parking lot,3rd and 4th Avenue between Ocean Blvd andCharleston Blvd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9thAvenues between Ocean Blvd and CarolinaBlvd and Palm Blvd between 21st Ave and57th Ave.

This new concept is clearly much moresimple than an app that tells people when theright of ways are full, and would not requirevisitors to register their cars. However,many of the problems that Council has beenlooking to solve are still an issue with thisplan. The major problem of congestion andillegal parking because there are simply notenough spaces in the right of way for everyonewanting to go to the beach still exist Thefundamental problem of how to make thisplan cost neutral is also dif cult. Althoughconcept C will cost half as much per year asconcept B, there will still be an annual costof $33,000.

The ongoing issue of implementing any typeof managed parking plan will be consideredat the next Ways and Means Committee

meeting on May 19

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T his past weekend Sullivan’sIsland began its weekendsummer traf c calming

ures. This includesving parking on Middlet westbound from stationsto 22 (in front of Poe’s

aurant), and eastbound fromons 22 to 21 and 21 to 20.5ss from Stith Park). A “no leftfrom State Road 703 onto

dle St. is also being enforcedtraf c cones and a sheriff’sty parked on Middle St. Thiswill continue throughout themer on weekends. However,iscussion at the town’sic Safety meeting on May 1ght forth a recommendationouncil to institute these nong areas on Middle Streetround, 7 days a week.he well-attended meeting’sary point of business wasdress traf c ow on Middlet, in particular the publicy issue raised by both theof police and re chief that

n Middle Street is full ofed cars it can be dif cult toeuver re trucks and othergency vehicles down the

umerous ideas, includinguting valet parking, buildingng lots, making half thegolf cart parking only and

ng Middle Street into away street, were suggested

by citizens during the publiccomment portion of the meeting.

Everyone seemed to recognizethat the issue was about publicsafety, but nding a solution thatwill not simply re-direct thosecars into the residential districtproved challenging.

“There’s a safety issue forthe re trucks and the police,”resident Tim Reese said. “Weneed to go year-round withparking on just one side of thestreet. I feel for the restaurantsbut people are still going to go to

y’alls restaurants. This is aboutcommunity rst.”

He went on to suggest turningtwo of the lots off Jasper into cityparking lots in order to makeup for the loss of parking in thecommercial district.

However there were a largenumber of voices opposed to thesolution, pointing out that it isgoing to put more pressure onparking in the residential areas.

“In the last couple years wewent to one side parking on Ionand Atlantic-so you’ve taken overthree dozen spots away withinthe last 2 years,” Rusty Bennett,an island resident and owner ofPoe’s Tavern, said. “I spoke with

Rob Clarke with the Departmentof Transportation and he saidthat he knows of no othermunicipality in the state thatremoves car parking for potentialsafety vehicles. When youremove parking off Middle, youtake parking away from where

you want it and put it where youdon’t want it. We get complaintsfrom people in residential areasalready.”

It was also pointed out thatparking actually makes the streetsafer, as it slows traf c down.Without parking, and vehiclesmoving in and out of spots,there’s the potential for cars tomove much more quickly downthe street.

“Parking is an absolute traf cslower and a safety issue,”Bennett continued. “Safetyvehicles and re vehicles goingthrough traf c is a problem forcities large or small throughoutthe world. It’s not anythingpeculiar to us. I am all in favor ofhaving professionals address thisissue and give us advice for howto address parking and traf c. Iwant to listen to what they haveto tell us. I don’t want to see anemotional irrational and not well-thought-out plan.”

Following the public comments, Town Administrator Andy Benkepresented the town staff’s

ndings and recommendations.

Sullivan’s removes parking on Middle,pland to make it permanent

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c calming measures were implemented this weekend on Sullivan’s Middle Street.

This discussion began basedafety issues raised by thee chief and re chief,” he“The least impact on parkingake way for a re truck andulance is to remove 10 spotsont of Poes and about 13 inext few blocks.”hat is the rst step, howeverwn would also like to see the

endicular parking in front ofblock home to Cafe MedleyHome Team removed too,bly converted into parallelng. According to Benkearking there was originally

gned in the 1930s and isal under current DOT rules.ever, some of the spaces

hat side of the street are inprivately owned, making theess a more complicated one.fter lengthy discussion and

questions from residents,ublic Safety Committee voted

unanimously to recommended tocouncil that parking be removedpermanently from the block infront of Poe’s Restaurant, andthe block opposite Stith Park.A special council meeting thefollowing Monday (May 4), couldsee the matter expedited.

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’s back... Boot Camp returned to PrimeTime Fitness Monday,May 4, and continues through May 29. It’s not too late to getourself in shape for the summer season. This outdoor workoutincorporate body weight exercises, core training, cardiovascularity and exibility.he Boot Camp is a month-long program that will start you on

path to a better you. There are a few spots remaining and therestill many opportunities to get your workouts in before youhe beach. Sign up today by contacting Meredith at Meredith@ etime t.net or 843.883.0101.he main program runs Monday through Friday at 6:30 a.m. andm. or develop your own program and choose your own dates.focus of each workout is different with the intention of providingerfect combination of cardio, strength, and exibility. The cost265 for the entire program, prorated fees available so please

all 843.883.0101 for details, and go online to www.primetime t.“Club Hours, Fees, Schedules”) to sign up today.

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n Newton with her bedding purchase. Dell and Al Kapp arrive just in time to pick up a cool clock and an owl too.

Jessica Mellin and Miranda Badolato help out at the IOP yard sale

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day at 10:30 a.m.e and share yourPL Poe Branch Library,venue. 88 3.3914.

osday at 10:30 a.m. Joinr stories, songs andgested ages 24-36

Branch Library, 1921. 883.3914.

your tr ivial knowledgey at Home Team BBQ.

Wine Tastingnesdays, 6-83 with cheeseMiddle St. Middlevan’s Island. Call5.

The Awendaw GreenWednesday, 6-10 p.m.or, all ages welcome.ht of diverse musicd the globe on thehemian ground of theost. Wood red pizzailled oysters (while inbe available as wellwww.facebook.com/

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ThursdaysMah Jongg Nights (adults)Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn toplay American Mah Jongg. Noexperience necessary. 1921 I’onAvenue, 883.3914.

FridaysParty at the PointCharleston’s premier happy hourconcert series, Party at the Point,is back for its 15th season. Theweekly outdoor concert takesplace every Friday afternoon from5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at theCharleston Harbor Resort andMarina on Patriot’s Point andfeatures a full cash bar, includingdraft specials. The 2015 summerseason will run through Friday,

June 26.

ONGOING[title of show][title of show] will run for t hreeweekends from May 29 - June 14at The Crabpot Players Theatre.For more information and topurchase tickets, visit www.crabpotplayers.com or give them acall at 888.303.0763. The theatreis located at 1137 Johnnie DoddsBlvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17 inMt. Pleasant.

Live Music at Home Team BBQMay 8, Lefty Williams Band, 10p.m., $5. May 9, Stolen HeartsClub, 10 p.m., $5. May 15,Packway Hande Band, 10 p.m.

$5. May 22, Outervention, 10p.m. $5. May 23, Leigh Glass andthe Hazards, 10 p.m. $5. May 24,Home Team Album Showcase:Super Deluxe, Fat AlbertRotunda, 10 p.m., $5. May 29,Weigh Station, 10 p.m. $5. May30, Eric Culberson, 10 p.m. $5.More Info: www.hometeambbq.com or 843.883.3131.

THURSDAY , M AY 7Conograss Workshop10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. You’re invitedto attend a conograss workshopto learn more about the statusof this invasive plant of SouthCarolina. Congress is the worstinvasive plant in the Southeast,with the potential to devastate ournatural forests. Luckily it hasn’tspread widely in SC yet. Let’skeep it that way. Lunch will beprovided by the SC Exotic PestPlant Council. Call 843.884.7684for more information.Presented by Sewee Visitor and

Environmental Education Center.5821 N Highway 17, Awendaw.

SATURDAY , M AY 9Understanding Pat Conroy1 p.m. Join the Charleston MusicHall as Pat Conroy and CatherineSeltzer discuss and sign copiesof Seltzer’s book, UnderstandingPat Conroy. Tickets are $40 andinclude a signed hardback copyof the book. This fun and livelydiscussion of the autobiographicaland creative impulses that driveConroy’s writing life will takeplace at the Charleston MusicHall, 37 John St., downtownCharleston. A book signing atnearby Blue Bicycle Books, 420King St., will follow the talk.

Cast Off Monthly FishingTournament6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mount PleasantPier. Enter the pier’s rst shingtournament of the season, withprizes awarded for the followingcategories: Adult Angler, LadyAngler, Youth Angler (12 andunder), Senior Angler (60+), and

Total Weight of Five Fish. An

adult chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.

Tournaments held rain or shine.For additional information, call843.762.9946. Fee: $13/$10 CCRDiscount/$8 Youth/$5 FishingPass Holder

Lake Marion Paddle1 - 4 p.m. Paddle for FreshwaterMussels with Nature AdventuresOut tters (Aquarium membersonly). Embark on a paddling

journey with a ProfessionalNaturalist Guide in search offreshwater mussels. Ages 4 andup. $50 for ages 13 and over;$30 for ages 12 and under. Call843.568.3222.

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Music in the Park1 - 4 p.m. Bring a lawn chairand come out for some enjoy anafternoon of bluegrass music with"Sweet Potato Pie." Food will beavailable at this free event hostedby the IOP Rec Center. IOP RecCenter, 24, 28th Avenue, IOP. Call843.886.8294.

TUESDAY , M AY 123rd Annual Golf BallCelebrate 25 Years of East CooperCommunity Outreach servingthe community. With a two daycharity event at the Daniel IslandClub. Visit www.ECCOcharleston.org/GolfBall or call 843.416.7112for more details.

W EDNESDAY , M AY 13Special Needs Dance Party5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Mount PleasantPier. People with special needsand their families and fr iends areinvited to an unforgettable nighton the pier! Dance the night awayunder the stars while enjoying

your favorite music. Advancepurchase is recommended.A chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.

Fee: $5/$4 CCR Discount/$5 on-site (if available). www.ccprc.com

Dodgeball4 - 5 p.m. Free, at the IOP RecCenter, 24, 28th Avenue, IOP. Call843.886.8294.

THURSDAY , M AY 14Home Team BBQ 6thAnniversary CelebrationGuilt Ridden Troubadourperforms at 9 p.m.

F RIDAY , M AY 15Charleston Music Club Beneft

Recital The Charleston Music Club willpresent Audra Claire McCall, asolo violinist and member of theStrings Faculty of the LowcountryConservatory of Music in a bene trecital, including music by Ravel,Sarasate, Kreisler, Bach andMonti. The event will be hosted atthe Mount Pleasant PresbyterianChurch, 302 Hibben St, MountPleasant. Suggested donations of$10 for adults, students are free.All donations will fund CharlestonMusic Club Student Scholarships.

SATURDAY , M AY 16Republican Party PrecinctReorganization11 a.m. The Republican PartyPrecinct Reorganization for Isleof Palms 1A will be at the IOPExchange Club, 201 Palm Blvd.

Those interested in participatingmust be registered voters livingin the IOP 1A precinct. They willneed to bring a photo ID just asthey do for voting. Isle of Palms 1Abegins at Breach Inlet and runsup to and including 24th Avenue.

Charleston Beer Garden12 - 8 p.m. The 4th A nnualCharleston Beer Garden willtake place at its new home, TheGrove at Patriots Point in MountPleasant. The festival will featuremore than 30 craft beers on tapfrom breweries across the U.S.Advance Tickets $25 for General

Admission and $50 for VIPGrove Admission through May15. General Admission ticketsinclude entrance to the festival,entertainment, ve beer t ickets,and a commemorative festivalmug. CharlestonBeerGarden.com.

Shaggin’ On The Cooper7 - 11 p.m. Local bands performlive at the end of the MountPleasant Pier throughout theseason and the dance oor isopen for all ages. Gates openat 7 p.m. and tickets are $10per person ($8 in advance forCharleston County residents).

To purchase advance tickets orthe All Access cards, or for moreinformation on Shaggin’ on theCooper, call 843.795.4386 or visitwww.CharlestonCountyParks.com. May 16–music by TheSugarbees.

Bulls Bay Nature Festival8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choose among30 plus activities on the forest,refuge, including touringHampton Historic State Park andpaddle boarding at Bishop JerdenConference Center. Visit www.bullsbaynaturefestival.org to viewactivity descriptions and call theCenter for registration and moreinformation.

SATURDAY , M AY 17Bulls Island Beach Drop11 a.m. - 4 p.m. No need towalk from the Bulls Island boatdock, Coastal Expeditions willdrop you right on the beach.For more information and bookscall 843.884.7684. Presented bySewee Visitor and EnvironmentalEducation Center, 5821 NHighway 17, Awendaw.

MONDAY , M AY 18The Summer's EndRelease Party6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for theof cial launch of The Summer'sEnd, author and conservationistMary Alice Monroe's thirdinstallment of The LowcountrySummer trilogy. Enjoy food,

drinks and music at theAquarium and secure your signedcopy of the inspirational book bythis New York Times best-sellingauthor. Tickets are $30 each or$35 including autographed book.A portion of book sales will bene tthe Sea Turtle Rescue Program.

To purchase your tickets, call843.577.FISH (3474).

THURSDAY , M AY 21Photography Series: SunsetSession6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Awaken yoursenses to the natural and culturalworld while stretching yourphotographic eye. Bring yourcamera and let a park naturalistlead you to inspirational locations.A registered and paid chaperoneis required for part icipants ages15 and under. Pre-registrationrequired. Meets at: Isle of PalmsCounty Park. Age: 12 & up. Fee:$9/$7 CCR Discount, ccprc.com.

SATURDAY , M AY 23Share Our Suzy5 p.m. Why wear white thisMemorial Day, when you canwear pink? Come out and supportlocal breast cancer survivors andtheir families at the 11th annualShare Our Suzy “fun-raiser” atthe Grove at Patriots Point inMount Pleasant. Tickets are $45in advance and $60 the day of.

Tickets include food, beer, wine;cocktails will be available forpurchase. www.shareoursuzy.org.

Bulls Island SunrisePhotography Expedition5 a.m. Join Coastal Expeditionsfor an early morning boat rideto Boneyard Beach for greatphotography opportunities.Call 843.884.7684 for moreinformation. Presented by SeweeVisitor and EnvironmentalEducation Center, 5821 NHighway 17, Awendaw.

Endangered Species DayCelebration10 a.m. Learn about the red-cockaded woodpecker and the redwolf. Activities to include viewingprescribed burn forest and redwolf game. Cal l 843.884.7684 formore information. Presented bySewee Visitor and EnvironmentalEducation Center, 5821 NHighway 17, Awendaw.

World Turtle DayCelebrate the iconic reptile atthe South Carolina Aquarium onMay 23, with a day full of turtle-themed activities and learn aboutthe turtle species that call S outhCarolina home. You can alsocelebrate World Turtle Day bytouring the S ea Turtle Hospital,which is the only sea turt le rescuefacility in the state. scquarium.org.


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T hanks to their portrayal in popularculture, sharks have always seemedto fascinate and frighten us. Theseerious creatures of the deep havered our imagination and have become

of books, movies and TV shows.rtunately for sharks, this depictionot been very positive, as they are oftenn as aggressive predators and becauseat have not been given the protectionhey need. The South Carolina Aquariumorking to inspire the community toote shark conservation by changingft-displayed negative public imageharks, and showing instead theirlexity and importance.e South Carolina Aquarium’sst exhibit, Shark Shallows, opens9 and will provide guests an up-

experience and the ability toh sharks and rays. This state-of-

rt exhibit is the rst of its kind inegion and includes a 20,000 gallonh tank that allows guest to get up

and personal with some of Southlina’s species of sharks and rays.experience will include educationalmation about sharks and rays, asas the threats their species face andcan be done to help protect them.

knowledgeable education staff willge with visitors through exciting

daily programs and interactive activities sothat it can be understood by audiences of allages.

Through touching sharks and rays,and education people will grow to betterunderstand these misrepresented animalsand see them not as fearsome creaturesof the deep, but as complex animals thatserve a vital role in the ocean ecosystem.

The exhibit will dispel misconceptionsvisitors have about sharks and leave

them with a newfound appreciation for thesecharismatic creatures.

Shark Shallows is not only an exciting andengaging experience but part of a greater

campaign designed to increaseconservation efforts,

which the Aquarium isat the forefront of theorganization’s mission.Sharks deserve ourrespect and protection,and unfortunately are at

risk or disappearingfrom our planetcompletely.Humans and

sharks canpeacefully coexist

together and share the ocean weboth depend on. The interactivetouch tank experience will serve as

a peaceful meeting of the speciesand a small step in changingattitudes of people across theworld toward sharks.

Come ngers to ns at thegrand opening of Shark ShallowsMay 9 and have a one-of-a-kindencounter with these magni centsea creatures.

Come fngers to fns with sharksN E W E X H I B I T M O S T S I G N I F I C A N T E N H A N C E M E N T T O A Q U A R I U M S I N C E 2 0 0 0

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E ast Cooper Meals onWheels is pleased toannounce success in theirhingFund.org fundraisingaign, raising over $20,000

he non-pro t organization.ng the month of March 2015,

Cooper Meals on Wheelsaled to donors to considerng their contributionsn that month-long campaignd. Success in reaching the

10,000 goal amount resultedadditional $10,000 providedgh The MatchingFund.org.

We are excited about thess of East Cooper Meals on

els’ use of The MatchingFundorm,” Steve Dudash,rman of the MatchingFund.

aid.is forecasted the seniorlation of South Carolina will double over the next 15 years. Thus, the need for

meals will continueto increasedramatically inthe years to come.East Cooper Mealson Wheels worksdiligently to secure

resources now, so that we cancontinue responding to the needsof our community in the future.

“This campaign was a surprisegift of an opportunity to raiseadditional support for ourongoing service to the East Coopercommunity,” President/CEOGeorge Roberts said. “The funds

will be especially instrumental aswe continue to implement a newmedical referral meal deliveryprogram to individuals who arerecovering from surgery andillness.”

East Cooper Meals on Wheelsis a community based 501(c) (3) nonpro t organization thathas been recognized nationally

for innovation, integrity andentrepreneurship when it comes toaddressing the nutritional needsof our homebound neighbors. EastCooper Meals on Wheels servesnutritious meals to all homeboundCharleston area residents eastof the Cooper River. There areno restrictions based on agenor income. There is no waitinglist, and there is never a charge

for meals. Volunteers pack anddeliver well over 400 meals everyweekday with 260 meals goingout for the weekend. For moreinfo visit: www.ecmow.org.

ECMOW succeeds withMatchingGrant.org fundraiser

BY BRIDGET JOHNSONFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

IS CAMPAIGN WAS A SURPRISE GIFT OF ANORTUNITY TO RAISE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

R OUR ONGOING SERVICE TO THE EASTOPER COMMUNITY. ” ~George Roberts


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T ake a guess. What’s thatthing for?” Joel askedpointing to a telephone-pole

, wooden post shaped like a7 stuck along the gravel road inantahala National Forest.

A nesting place? Maybe a roosting” I guessed.

No, the park service built if forg squirrels to cross the road.”om anyone else, this tidbit wouldmade us skeptical. We’d have

d how the squirrels knew to crossat particular place. And why doneed it since there’s almost noc at all? Also, ying squirrels?y? But hiking with Kathy and

Zachry is like having translatorsoreign country. They speak foresttly. You could attribute it to hisear career as a college biologyer or their 50 years of combinedrience hiking and leading trips.t’s their passion for the naturald that really distinguishes them.hen Joel retired in 1999 heipated missing the eld trips

taken with his students. Sond Kathy, a medical productspany vice president, started their

company GOAT (Great OutdoorAdventure Travel). Its name refers tothe couple’s pet fainting goats.

“They just pass out and falldown when they’re scared,” Kathyexplained with obvious amusement.It also refers to the animal’s sure-footedness. Each year the coupleleads hikes and workshops at avariety of venues including at J.C.Campbell Folk School, The SwagCountry Inn, the Arrowmont Schooland even to Alaska where they’vebeen over 25 times. They also leadmulti-day hikes on the Appalachian

Trail and are particularly proud oftheir work with the Smoky Mountain

Field School. That 30-year old, award-winningprogram offers one-day and longerprograms on various aspects ofnature within the Great SmokyMountain National Park. As theprogram directors, the Zachrys helparrange the 60 classroom and eld

ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

nterpreting the forest inNorth Carolina

BY CAROL ANTMANFOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

IF YOU GOwww.gowithgoat.comwww.snowbirdlodge.com


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Breach Inlet Tide ChartDate High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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ngs taught by a diversi edof experts serving over 700

nts a year.ook at the hillside,” Joel saidring across a steep slope.

“Notice there are no tall trees. They were all harvested 50 to 100 years ago.”

He led us to imagine how thatwas accomplished in those days.Miles of cables strung acrossthe rocky terrain, mammothrolling logs careening to theriver, the impossibly strenuouswork and the arduous lifestyleit required. Another stop wasalong the gravel forest road thathad recently collapsed and beenrepaired. He wanted us to admirethe engineering work. They arethrilled with the emerging trilliumthat are sprouting despite therecent snowfall. They make usstop to examine droppings.

“Notice the hair in it?” Kathysays as she prodded the poo withher walking stick. “What animalwas it and what did it eat?” Theypoint out the symptoms of thedisease challenges facing thepiney forest and the Joyce Kilmernearby.

“There is a greater diversity ofplant life in North Carolina than

in all of Europe,” Joel pointed out. They seem to know the name andmedicinal uses for most everyone of them.

I joined their entourage duringmy stay at Snowbird Lodge inRobbinsville, N.C. It’s one ofseveral places where the Zachrysoffer daily hikes and eveningnaturalist talks as an amenity. Iwas surprised to learn that manyof the Inn’s guests had come notknowing about the free hikes. Forme it was the selling point. Theirpromise of safety, maximizedenjoyment and minimized worryhad attracted me. Their familiaritywith the dozens of hiking trailseliminated my having to do any

research or to bumble aroundlooking for trailheads. The Marchweather varied like a light switch:spring to winter, warm to cold.

This early in the season, trailswere obscured by leaves andnot recently used. I would havethought we were lost withouttheir con dent strides ahead ofus as we walked across the frosty,rocky terrain one day and to thesunny foot of a waterfall the next.

The Zachrys are also expertson bears. In fact they’ve writtena book about it, “Bears We’veMet.” Although there are abouttwo bears per square mile in theSmoky Mountains, “Black bearrarely attack humans with fewerthan 60 human fatalities withinthe last 100 years …” Joel writes.When they’re startled, theychomp, huff and snort which aremerely anxious blusterings andnot signs of imminent attack. Headvises to make yourself as largeas possible by spreading your

arms, to back away slowly and tonot run which triggers a pursuitresponse.

“They have very little interestin eating us…of course there arealways exceptions to that.”

Fortunately the only anxiousblusterings I heard were thehikers trudging uphill as wemarveled at spring emerging inone of the most beautiful parts ofour country.

Roadtrips Charleston presents

adventurous and interestingdestinations within a few hoursdrive of Charleston, S.C.. CarolAntman’s passion for outdoorand artistic experiences feedsher wanderlust for exoticand nearby adventures. Forhot links, photographs and

previous columns or to makecomments please see www.

peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.

COMPUTER CORNER

The Internet is a wildand friendly place

BY BOB HOOPERFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

S o the last few columns havebeen somewhat paranoid,as I am paranoid and amPAID to be so. But on the wholethe World Wide Web is ne tovisit. Although the bad guysare out there in full force mostWeb sites are ne to visit andare doing everything possible tokeep you safe. It's in the Website’s best interest, not only toget you to come back but alsoto keep down potential lawsuitsand bad reviews, which todaycan be as damaging as anything.

Large companies, especiallythose such as banking andinvesting sites, spend lots oftime and money to keep theirsites clean and unencumberedby baddies. Most have dedicatedsecurity teams who constantlyscan and proactively workto stop attacks before theyeven begin. When you "log on”the stuff that happens in thebackground is strong. Thesimple act of using your username and password kicks insome very wild sort of actionsthat rst start with sharing onetype of "key" and phasing over toanother type, in the end with aprivate commutation tunnelingthrough the 'net between youand the bank.

Google, along with tracking you everywhere, also tracksthose baddies. It, along withother search engines, does a lotin the background to make yoursearch for left-handed widgetsor pink elephants as safe aspossible. There are some notableexamples of Web sites that seemto be search engines but in fact

are just bad guys in disguise.One prime way of spotting thisis if one day your open your

browser and your home pageis not what you are used to. Itmight say something like Ask,Binkiland, Babylon, Conduit oreven Delta; all are "fake" andare proof that you have beeninfected with either a virus(malware) or a PUP (PotentiallyUnwanted Programs).

When shopping or just sur ngremember the old adage, “If itlooks too good to be true, it mostlikely is.” This is just as true onthe Internet. Nothing is free, noPrince from Africa or Duke fromEngland is needing to send yousome money. Although ownersof Web sites should regularlycheck their sites, some peopleput one up for whatever reason,forget about and it gets hijacked.When going to a new site if itlooks funky it most likely is, ifit has pop-ups and wants inforight away, get out of there!

Have a great time sur ng,emailing and shopping. Be veryaware that the dark alley is justthat and could have a bad guyat the end of it. A well lit streetsuch as a bank should be noproblem and shopping at a malllike Amazon or Kohl's/Macy's

(for example) can be safer thanone of those out of the waystreets… although the dealsmay be better!

As with all of my columns ifyou want help or have questionsdon't hesitate to call Rent A Bobat 843.822.7794 or email [email protected].

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island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms’ OceanBoulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café MedleyStart your day or end it with a wellrounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in theevening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme CuisineA small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood, tapas on

Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sundaymornings.$$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, as well asSunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood plus so much more at thisisland favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke N Ollie'sEnjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,wings, salads and a full bar. Deliverydaily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and southernhospitality. $$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$883-0083www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, and afresh, local raw bar. $$$883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoy freshbreakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.Open from 7AM-3PM daily.$www.saltworkscc.com50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried ounderor crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,as well as lunch on the weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex”soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

Located just over the bridge from IOP,Crave's National Award Winning Chefproudly serves Low Country visitorsand residents a unique casual nedining experience!$$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan'sis the One! Patio and private diningavailable as well as daily and happyhour specials.$$(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net

1475 Long Grove Dr.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and weekend brunch, boasts a freshseasonal menu highlighting localingredients and contemporary cuisine,all with Southern air. Our scenicoutdoor patio is a lovely setting tosavor a meal, while our elegant indoorspaces are perfect for receptions,

parties and meetings.

$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd,Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood,local farm to table veggies, sinfulhomemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17,Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offerfresh soup, salads and sandwiches.

Enjoy dinner in a casualbistro-style setting with a nice wineselection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

he Tony-nominated musical[title of show] is coming tothe Crabpot Theatre stage

May. Directed by Chelseache and with musicalion by Cady Chambers, thetells the story of Jeff and

er, two struggling writers,hear about a new musicale festival. However, thene for submissions is athree weeks away. With

ng to lose, the pair decidesto create something new

the help of their friendsn and Heidi (and Larry onano). Together they dreamthe show changing their

[title of show]—taken from thespace on the festival’s applicationform which asks for the [title ofshow]—follows Hunter and Jeffand their friends on their journeythrough the gauntlet of creativeself-expression. In the span of 90minutes they write and performtheir show at the festival andlearn lessons about themselvesas people, friends and artists.

[title of show] is, above all, a loveletter to the musical theatre—auniquely American art form— and to the joy of collaboration.

The musical received a Tonyaward nomination for Best Bookof a Musical in 2009.

[title of show] will run forthree weekends, from May 29 toJune 14. For more informationand to purchase tickets, visit theCrabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or give them acall at 888.303.0763. The theatreis located at 1137 Johnnie DoddsBlvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17in Mt. Pleasant.

Crabpot Playerstackle [title of show]

C O M M U N I T Y T H E A T E R C L O S E S 2 2 N D

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T he Mount Pleasant Artists Guild held it annual exhibitionduring the Blessing of the Fleet, Sunday, April 26. There were over a hundred paintings for viewing and forsale. Many members working together helped to make this exhibit ahuge success. Awards given to artists during this event include thefollowing:

First Place Award - Joyce HarveySecond Place Award - Lorie Merryman

Third Place Award - Judith ChamberlinRoberta Smith Watterson Watercolor Award - Nancy Rinn-O'DonnellPeople's Choice Award - Rick ParkerHonorable Mention Awards - John H. Brown, Kat Sullivan Eckel,Ariane Kessler, Ginnie Paternite The last meeting of the season before starting up again in

September will be on Monday, May 4 at the Mount Pleasant TownHall, Building C/D, 100 Ann Edwards Lane. A social begins at 6:30p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information about the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild andbecoming a member, visit our website at www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com and see us on Facebook.

MPAG wraps up the yearat Blessing of the Fleet

BY JEANNE KAY JUHOSFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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Ask Isle of PalmsExchange Clubmembers the

tion, “What’sr than a hotkfast on a cooling?” They willlikely answer, “A

reakfast on a coolr morning withds is better.”his is exactly whatened on April 5,, when Isle ofs Exchange Clubbers rose earlyepare and serve the annual Easterise breakfast to 150 neighbors andds from the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s

d, and Mt Pleasant.he event was coordinated again thisby John Bushong who managed allcts of the breakfast from recruiting

to set-up to clean-up. Cookings started at 5 a.m. followed by set-eams and servers to ensure thathearty breakfast of pancakes, linkge, eggs, grits, orange juice ande was not only delicious but readyediately following the Sunrise Serviceeach Inlet.

By 7:10 a.m. the Clubwas lled with people,a little windblown

and chilly, and readyto eat, and they werenot disappointed. By8 a.m. the guestsand staff were servedand on their way toenjoying the rest of thesunny day.

No one is sure justhow many years theIsle of Palms ExchangeClub has been servingthe Easter Breakfast

but it is estimated that this wonderfultradition is at least 40-years old with nosigns of stopping. Club members and

guests alike love the tradition of goodfood with good friends.

The Isle of Palms Exchange Club is aservice organization, whose membersraise money through numerous community

projects to provide scholarships and tosupport organizations whose work isaimed at the prevention of child abuse. Formore information, visit www.iopexchange.org.

The Easter Breakfast ClubE X C H A N G E C L U B S E R V E D U P I T S A N N U A L

S U N R I S E M E A L O N E A S T E R S U N D A Y

BY RUTH THORNBURGFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Sunrise service attendees enjoy a hotbreakfast Easter morning.

M embers of the Sullivan's IslandBusiness Association gottogether with local residents forthe rst Island Clean Up of the season.last weekend, Saturday, May 2. Nextclean up will be Monday, June 1, 8 a.m.

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easons

Southof the

Spring Salad withRaspberry Dressing

edients oz mixed spring greensavocados, halved, removed from peels and slicedpint raspberriescup goat cheesecup smoked almonds, roughly chopped

arnish with smoked sea salt, optionalressing

cup raspberry vinegarcup honey cloves garlic, fnely minced

inch of salt

ctions sk together dressing ingredients. Right before service toss theach with some of the dressing. Compose four salads using allngredients. Drizzle with a little remaining dressing. Dressingkeep several days and is delicious on roasted vegetables, chickenmany other dishes.

BY MARILYN MARKELFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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