Since May 2005

PRESORT STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
CHARLESTON, SC
PERMIT NO 437
POSTAL PATRON

Volume 10 Issue 22

February 27, 2015

FREE

Sullivans Island

Isle of Palms

Goat Island Dewees Island

No paid
parking on IOP
this summer
'GOLF CART ONLY' PARKING
WILL MOVE AHEAD
BY KATHRYN CASEY

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

sle of Palms City Council has decided

not to move ahead with its paid
parking plan this summer. Instead it
will focus on implementing paid parking
at the beach starting in 2016.
The decision was reached during the
February Ways and Means Committee
meeting, after council reviewed the
individual hurdles that needed to be
overcome in order to implement the
parking permit plan by the beach season.
Because some tasks require completion
before others can begin, the permit plan
wasnt estimated to go live until July
26, 2015. The biggest obstacle being
the awarding of a contract to a software
vendor to generate an app for people to

Haley Mae Campbell will play at Island Gras on Front Beach, March 7.

Homegrown songbird
headlines Island Gras

I S L E O F PA L M S ' V E R Y O W N S I N G E R / S O N G W R I T E R
H A L E Y M A E C A M P B E L L T O P L AY AT A N N U A L C A R N I VA L

OBTAINING A SOFTWARE VENDOR

IS OUR WEAKEST LINK.
~Mayor Cronin

purchase parking permits with.

Obtaining a software vendor is our
weakest link, Mayor Cronin said at the
meeting.
The Mayor stated that council had a
decision to make, should they go ahead
and try to work very quickly to get the
parking plan implemented by July 26,
when the beach season is nearly over,
or should they wait to implement the
parking permit plan until summer 2016.
Parking continues on page 6

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

his years Isle of Palms Island Gras

Carnival will have a little more local flavor
than usual, one of its headline performers
was raised right here on the island.
Haley Mae Campbell moved to Isle of Palms
from New York City when she was 3 months
old, her parents, Kathy and Mike, and older
sister settled on 20th Avenue and never looked
back. Now the 16-year-old former Academic
Magnet student is celebrating the release of
her debut album 'Hugs and Disses' with a
performance in her hometown on March 7 at
Island Gras.
Campbell continues on page 19

INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

SCOUTING
FOR
PANCAKES
PG 8

TROUBLE
IN
PARADISE
PG 14

CAPTURING
THE
SPIRIT
PG 17

CIVIC

February 27, 2015

Noise ordinance in IOP debated again

SUPPORTERS OF MORGAN CREEK GRILL MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD
BY KATHRYN CASEY

he ongoing issue of noise

complaints
over
the
amplified music played
at Morgan Creek Grill, located
at Isle of Palms City Marina,
received another public airing
this month. Only this time, the
crowd was largely in support of
the restaurant.
The Feb. 12 Public Safety
meeting was a long affair largely
due to the number of citizens
who came to voice their support
of Morgan Creek Grill. The
restaurant is asking for a decibel
level to be added to the existing
noise ordinance so it has a way
of ensuring it is complying with
the Citys law. Some residents
who live near the Grill are
asking the City not to allow the
restaurant to play any amplified
music outdoors. Amplified music
is currently banned in public
places on the island, however
Morgan Creek Grill plays music
outdoors on property rented from
the City, raising the questionis
it a public space or not?
I have never felt Morgan Creek
Grill was violating my repose,

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

John Rector, a resident of Isle of

Palms who lives close to Morgan
Creek Grill, said in reference
to a clause in the current
ordinance. I understood when
I bought property here it was
a beach community. We have
a responsibility to the guests.
Outdoor amplification is part of
the experience and we owe it to
our guests to provide a certain
level of amenity.
Numerous other residents
spoke in opposition of the
banning of amplified music at
the restaurant (the Grill has
been required to cease playing
music until the situation can be
resolved). Many mentioned how
the ban will make it hard for the
Morgan Creek Grill and others
to stay in business. The owner
of the Morgan Creek Grill, Jay
Clarke, pointed out that if he
were to go out of business the Isle
of Palms would lose the revenue
his establishment brings to the
city.
State Senator Campsen, who
has spearheaded the campaign
to have the outdoor music

stopped, once again stated his music, we feel there will be a lot
position, saying he wants to see more residential parties resulting
the City enhance the current in more noise complaints from
noise ordinances enforceability.
neighbors. We are in the business
Our noise ordinance plays district, but we do have a couple
a crucial role in protecting that of houses nearby. The residents
quality
of
life,
he
I HAVE NEVER FELT MORGAN CREEK GRILL WAS
said.
No
VIOLATING MY REPOSE. I UNDERSTOOD WHEN I
resident
should be BOUGHT PROPERTY HERE IT WAS A BEACH COMMUNITY.
forced
to
~John Rector
regularly
tolerate
hours of loud noise permeating closest to us come over regularly
his or her home. If supportive of and a couple of them play music
these changes City Council will for us. We feel if there is a ban
be acting prudently to defend on outdoor live music it will hurt
the City, the noise ordinance and local businesses. We have a patio
taxpayers from litigation, and where acoustic musicians come
preserve islanders quality of life and play. We keep the noise level
in the process.
at a comfortable listening level.
Other
island
restaurant
To
clarify,
the
current
owners have stepped up to ordinance does in fact ban
defend Morgan Creek Grill.
the playing of amplified music
The Dinghy supports live outdoors in public places.
music. Indoors, and outdoors
Representatives from Morgan
during the allowed hours, Bret Creek Grill stressed that they
Jones, owner of The Dinghy on
Front Beach, said. Without a
Noise continues on page 3
place for people to go enjoy live

www.islandeyenews.com

February 27, 2015

Relighting a historical beacon

BY DELORES SCHWEITZER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

n the chilly night of

February 19, 2015, a
blazing bonfire provided a
suitable beacon for visitors to the
first formal membership meeting
of the newly recharged Battery
Gadsden Cultural Center. The
BGCC has a history of gathering
Sullivans Islanders together
to share stories and cultural
interests, and this evening was
no exception.
After visitors toured the
Battery, BGCC president Hal
Coste welcomed guests, giving
a brief history of the building
and its role in military and
civilian life on the Island. Next,
Brandon Clark spoke on behalf
of the Steering Committee, whose
goal is to solicit community
Noise continues from page 2
are willing to work with the City
and the Senator to come to an
agreement.
We want a resolution to the
problem, John Dodds, the
attorney representing Morgan
Creek Grill, said. The ordinance
changes the game. Lets figure
out a solution based in science.
Dodds point is that if there
is a stated decibel level in the
ordinance it is more easily
enforceable by the police and
more easily adhered to by the
venues. Dodds went on to state
that Morgan Creek Grill would

input and form committees

to support the BGCC. Seven
new subcommittees will guide
the development of the BGCC:
Communications,
Finance,
Programs and Events, Building
and
Grounds,
Membership,
Archives and Artifacts, and Visual
and Performing Arts. Finally,
esteemed resident historian Roy
Williams shared entertaining
stories of the Batterys namesake,
Christopher Gadsden, as well
as the intriguing history of the
Islands New Brighton Hotel,
built in 1884 and destroyed
by fire on January 9, 1925.
Visitors departed, warmed with
the promise of future cultural
gatherings and the knowledge
that they have a part to play in
be willing to purchase the
decibel measurement devices
for the IOP police force.
Campsen has argued against
a decibel measurement in the
ordinance. He points out that
water actually amplifies the
music so the measurement of
decibels at the venue does not
accurately reflect how loud the
music is across the water, where
Campsens home is.
Following an extensive public
comment period the Public
Safety Committee determined it
required more research be done
before any recommendation
could be made to Council.

the future of Battery Gadsden.

BGCC Membership is free
and open to all who share an
appreciation of life on Sullivans
Island,
including
present
residents, former residents and
visitors. As Hal Coste quipped,
It doesnt cost moneyyou pay
with your heart. The BGCC
Board and Steering Committee
hopes that many will invest their
ideas, time and talents to make
the Cultural Center a success.
Membership meetings will be the
third Thursday of each month,
but input is welcome at any time.
To
participate
in
the
BGCC, complete the Steering
Committees
questionnaire,
volunteer for a subcommittee, or
add your name to the contact list
to be informed of future plans,
email
batterygadsden@gmail.
com, call 803.413.9640, or Like
the Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center Facebook page and post a
message indicating your interest.

CORRECTION
In the Feb. 13 edition of Island
Eye News the date of the
Sullivans Island municipal
election was misstated, the
election takes place Tuesday,
May 5, 2015

Civic Calendar

Recycle - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 - Recycle

Isle of Palms
886.6428
www.iop.net

Real Property Committee

5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Monday, March 2
Recreation Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, March 5
Livabilty Court
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Personnel Committee
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, March 11
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, March 3
Public Safety Committee
9:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, March 4
Municipal Court
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, March 12
Public Works Committee
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Monday, March 2
Recreation Committee
6 p.m.
2050-B Middle Street

Tuesday, March 3 & 10

Municipal Court
5:30 p.m.
2050-B Middle Street
Wednesday, March 4
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with Police
Chief Howard at his weekly coffee
"klatsch" with Island residents.
8:30 a.m.
Cafe Medley, 2213 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 11
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, March 4.
Planning Commission
6:30 p.m.
2050-B Middle Street

Thursday, March 12
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m.
2050-B Middle Street

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

Lucky Dog Publishing

o f SC, LL C
Publisher of the
The Island Eye News
and The Island Connection

Lynn Pierotti
publisher
lynn@luckydognews.com
Jennifer Tuohy
managing editor
jennifer@luckydognews.com
Swan Richards
graphic designer
Lori McGee 614.0901
advertising executive
Christian LeBlanc
social media
christian@luckydognews.com
Steve Rosamilia
photographer

Contributors:
Marilyn Markel
Delores Schweitzer
Kathryn Casey
George Durst
Minna Schubert
Carol Killough
Connie Darling
Carol Antman
Dimi Matouchev
Jeanne Juhos
Bob Hooper
Colin McCandless

Published by:
Lucky Dog Publishing
of South Carolina, LLC
P.O. Box 837
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
843-886-NEWS
Submit your letters to the editor to:
info@luckydognews.com
FUTURE DEADLINE: MARCH 4
for our MARCH 13 issue
The Island Eye News, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Lucky Dog Publishing of SC LLC, is a free,
independent newspaper published every two
weeks and is for and about the Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Goat Island and Dewees Island.
Copies are mailed free of charge to every active
mailbox in our coverage area and are also available at area businesses. Contributions of information, pictures and articles are welcomed and are
used according to space limitations and news
value and cannot be returned except by special
request. Op-ed articles and letters to the editor do
not necessarily reflect the opinion of Lucky Dog
News, or its writers.
All advertising rates are listed at:
www.islandeyenews.com under advertising.

Wagging tails
and wet noses

THE ISLE OF PALMS ANNUAL DOGGIE DAY,

HELD FEB. 7, WAS A BIG SUCCESS

Best in
Show

Maddy, winner of Best in Show.

Prettiest Eyes contestant.

Cutest Puppy, Toddy the

Wire Hair Fox Terrier.

Olivia LoConte and her favorite for Best Dressed Doggie.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Participant with her Springer

Spaniel.

February 27, 2015

Aging in place, a conversation for all generations

BY DELORES SCHWEITZER

arbara Franklin, president

of the Greater Charleston
Chapter of the National
Aging in Place Council, will kick
off a three-part series at the Poe
Branch Library on Sullivans
Island, designed to engage the
community in a conversation
about Aging in Place issues
for seniors and their families.
An
established
nonprofit
organization, the mission of the
Greater Charleston Chapter is to
support people as they prepare
to age in place independently,
comfortably and safely. Housing,
finances, health, transportation,
education and entertainment
are core concerns for seniors
planning to live full lives in their
retirement years. The Greater
Charleston Chapter can start
people on the road to evaluating
present and future needs.
The series begins on March
5, 2015, with Franklin giving
a history of the Age in Place
movement and facilitating a
discussion of how communities
in South Carolina and around the
country are seeking to address
these growing concerns. In many
cases, substantial alterations
have been made in services and
infrastructure to accommodate

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

changes in senior populations.

According to the South Carolina
State Plan on Aging [FFY 20132017], produced by the Lt.
Governors Office of Aging, South
Carolina has the fastest growing
senior (60+) population in the
country. If trends continue, that
population is expected to go from
912,429 in 2010 to 1,450,487 by
2030. For many seniors, the best,
most comfortable and economical
option is to stay in their homes,
but flexibility is required to meet
changing personal needs.
To this end, the second and
third sessions on April 3 and
May 1 will walk participants
through Act III Your Plan for
Aging in Placea workbook
to help individuals evaluate
current and future needs and
create prioritized lists to begin
addressing
these
concerns.
Board members from the Greater
Charleston Chapter of the NAIPC
will be on hand and will tailor
presentations to the interests of
the audience.
The
questions
of
aging
affect children, parents and
grandparents, those who are
single, divorced or in committed
relationships, people who are
caregivers, or might be caregivers

in the future. Anyone who has

experienced a medical or personal
emergency knows that it is better
to have protective measures in
place than to experience a rapid
loss of options in the midst of
a crisis. Residents are invited
to engage in this conversation
and begin planning for future
community and personal needs.
There is no charge to attend
Aging Gracefully: Your Plan for
Aging in Place, but reservations

www.islandeyenews.com

are requested to ensure there are

enough materials on hand. The
series begins on March 5 at 10:30
a.m., and continue on April 3 and
May 1, 2015. For more information
about the National Age in Place
Council, visit www.ageinplace.
org. To RSVP, email schweitzerd@
ccpl.org, call 843.883.3914 or visit
the Poe Branch Library at 1921
Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island.

Community orchestra
performs this weekend
BY GEORGE DURST

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he Southcoast Symphony Orchestra, Ron

Mendola, Director, is presenting a concert at
4 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at Bishop England
High School. Entitled The Land, From the New
World, the program features geographically
inspired works including Jean Sibelius Karelia
Suite, Anton Dvoraks New World Symphony,
and Aaron Coplands Orchestral Suite from
Appalachian Spring.
The Southcoast Symphony, Charlestons
Community Orchestra, is comprised of
professional, semi-professional, amateur and
student musicians, as well as leading music
teachers from the area. The group enjoys a long
and rich history of connecting Low Country
listeners with classical music.
Maestro Mendola wears his enthusiasm on
his sleeve in talking about the orchestra. Former
Director of Jazz and Orchestra Programs at
Georgia Tech, and touring director for recording
and performing artists from classical to pop
genres, Ron is passionate about the orchestra's
commitment to break down the usual barriers
between musical styles and between performers
and their audience.
Ive always believed listeners want to connect
with the creators of any great music. They want
to know what it meant to the creator and to the
audiences of the time. Our lives are enriched
immensely when we learn how the giants of any
genre elevated their art to the next level. That is
the passion in music we all want to understand
and share.

Rons other passion is Charleston. I want

to relate our musical selections to today, and
to our environs. Our first concert was all about
the waters that surrounds us. It was our
chance to get to know each other as musicians
and as people, and Southcoast came through
wonderfully. Our March 1 concert is all about
the land, and especially the New World that so
intrigued giants from Puccini to Dvorak, from
Milhaud to Stravinsky. And in future concerts
well be seeking that relevance in todays music
as well, especially in the worlds of jazz and
popular music.
For the past two years Ron has been writing
and pre-producing a show entitled Grits to
Glory with his partner Matt Zuttell, that will
open this summer here in Charleston and focus
on the genius of innovative Southerners, South
Carolinians and Charlestonians.
For our final Southcoast concert on April
26 Im re-orchestrating some of our shows
selections for full orchestra, with some fine young
guest vocalists from the cast of Grits to Glory.
Its a wide ranging list of artists, from James P.
Johnson, Louis Jordan, George Gershwin, Dizzy
Gillespie, Johnny Mercer, Elvis Presley and
Hootie and the Blowfish. That final concert will
be pure fun, and its set for 4 p.m. Sunday, April
26 at Bishop England High School.
Southcoast Symphony concerts are free, with
donations accepted.

www.islandeyenews.com

February 27, 2015

Parking continues from cover
Councilmember Ryan Buckhannon
pointed out that anytime the council
attempts to expedite a project the cost
doubles.
Following a discussion, council
agreed to wait to implement the
parking plan until the 2016 beach
season.
However, there was some movement
this month on projects related to the
parking plan. At the Public Safety
meeting on Feb. 12, the committee
decided to implement Golf Cart Only
parking on 25th and 31st streets. The
idea behind golf cart only parking is
to create both a safe space for the golf
carts, provide parking that is only
for residents and renters (golf carts
cannot cross the Connector), and
eliminate some car parking spaces on
the island.
Another decision that moves the
parking permit plan forward is the
approval of a change order to Stantecs
contract to allow the consulting firm
to begin creating a draft Request
For Proposals for software vendors
to bid on, assist in the vendor
selection, create a managed parking
program revenue budget, and develop
preliminary signage plans. Together
these tasks will cost $14,000,
requiring the City approve an extra
$1,795 to complete the contract.

Crabpot Theatre
goes hog wild
BY MINNA SCHUBERT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he Crabpot Players Theatre is proud to present Hogs,

written by PURE Theatre member Rodney Lee Rogers and
directed by R.W. Smith. Based on Henrik Ibsens classic
An Enemy of the People, Rogers adaptation updates the action
to a small, Southern, coastal town. Dr. Stockmann discovers
that an outbreak of Fishteria, a strange disease that causes
bloody sores to appear on fish, is directly related to local hog
production. The ecological breakthrough puts the doctor at
odds with the long suffering towns surging economic growth,
the Lowcountry Resort and Spa, and a little detail called the
Hippocratic Oath. Get ready; tourist season is on
the way.

Hogs will run for three weekends, from March

12 to March 28. For more information and to purchase tickets,
visit the Crabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or
give them a call at 888.303.0763. The theatre is located at 1137
Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture shopping center off
Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

February 27, 2015

Flippin for Islamorada

B O Y S C O U T S S E R V E U P S H R O V E T U E S D AY O N I O P
BY CAROL KILLOUGH

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

oy Scout Troop 502 held a

Shrove Tuesday pancake
supper at First United
Methodist Church on Isle of Palms
to raise funds for their trip to Sea
Base High Adventure camp in
Islamorada, Florida this summer.
Two crews of eight will spend a
week sailing, fishing, snorkeling
and navigating the Florida Keys
during their adventure.
"Sea Base is one of four premier
High Adventure bases offered by
the Boy Scouts in the nation,"
William Etheridge, Etiwan District
Executive for the Coastal Carolina
Council, said. "In addition to local
and regional camps throughout
the nation, these premiere camps:
Northern Tier in Minnesota,
Philmont in New Mexico, Sea Base
in Florida and the new Summit
Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia,
offer
unparalleled
outdoor
adventures for Scouts wishing to
take their experiences to the next
level."
The Scouts raised just over $800
toward their trip to Florida during
the supper and wish to thank to the
First United Methodist church of
the Isle of Palms and Harris Teeter
for their support and assistance.

Boy Scout Troop 502 is chartered

by the First United Methodist
Church of the Isle of Palms and is
a member of the Etiwan District,
Coastal Carolina Council of the
Boy Scouts of America. For more
information about the Troop, visit
www.troop502iop.com or email
troop502iop@gmail.com. For general
Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Venture
Crew, Sea Scout or other inquires,
contact William Etheridge at the
Coastal Carolina Council office
at 763-0305 or via
aetherid@bsamail.
org.

Crew 502 Venture Scouts manned the kitchen during the Troop 502 pancake
supper. Jack Marino flips one of more than 350 pancakes he and Andrew
Killough made during the evening while Andrew Borders and Elliott Suggs
plated the food for the servers.

Order up! Left to right, Boy Scout Troop 502 members Mason Suggs, Daniel
Killough, Bennett Huff, Will Frame and Christian Huggins stand ready to serve
at the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the First United Methodist Church on
Isle of Palms.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

www.islandeyenews.com

Next library book discussion

features Me Before You
BY CONNIE DARLING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

dgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's

Island Library holds its
next book club meeting
to discuss Me Before You by
Jojo Moyes at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, March 21. The public
is welcome to attend and enjoy
conversation, coffee and treats.
Lou Clark knows lots of things.
She knows how many footsteps
there are between the bus stop
and home. She knows she likes
working in The Buttered Bun
tea shop, and she knows she
might not love her boyfriend.
What Lou doesn't know is she's
about to lose her job and that
anticipating the future is what
keeps her sane.
Will Traynor knows his
motorcycle accident took away
his desire to live. He knows
everything feels very small and
rather joyless now, and he knows
exactly how he's going to put a
stop to that. What Will doesn't
know is that Lou is about to
burst into his world in a riot of
color, and both of their lives will
change as a result.
Jojo Moyes is the author of
the One Plus One, Silver Bay
and several other novels. Me
Before You is an entertaining
story about two people coming

together after a tragic accident.

Stop by the library to check
out the book prior to the
discussion. Interested attendees
are invited to email Connie
Darling at darlingc@ccpl.org
for book discussion questions.
The Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's
Island Library, located at 1921
I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island,
is a branch of Charleston
County Public Library. For more
information, call 883.3914.

Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r

March 28
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
883.3914.

Tuesdays
Time for Twos
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join
Mrs. Mac for stories, songs and
crafts. Suggested ages 24-36
months. Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 883.3914.
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
Every Wednesdays, 6-8
p.m., $5, $13 with cheese
plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle
Street, Sullivans Island. Call
843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
6 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green
Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.
$5 at the door, all ages welcome.
Enjoy a night of diverse music
from around the globe on the
uniquely bohemian ground of the
Sewee Outpost. Wood fired pizza
and fresh grilled oysters (while in
season) will be available as well
as libations. www.facebook.com/
awendawgreen.

Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg
Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to
play American Mah Jongg. No
experience necessary. 1921 Ion
Avenue, 883.3914.
DAILY
Charleston Wine and
Food Festival
March 4 - 8. 10th anniversary of
the Bb&T Wine And Food Festival,
charlestonwineandfood.com.
Camellia Walk at
Middleton Place
Every Tuesday, Thursday &
Saturday, February 7 through
March 21, 11 a.m.
Special guided tours focus on
camellias throughout the original
gardens as well as the new
camellia garden of the 1950s.
Weeki Wachee Mermaids
March 27 - April 5. This spring
break be sure to include the
World Famous Weeki Wachee
Mermaids in your plans at the
South Carolina Aquarium.
During each show, the mermaids
will delight guests with a highly
technical and choreographed
routine to a musical number
inspiring visitors of all ages. The
shows take place at 11 a.m., 1
p.m., and 3 p.m. daily and are
included with general admission
to the Aquarium.

Hogs
See story page 7.
Artfields, The South's
Biggest Art Competition
ArtFields kicks off April 24
and runs through May 2 in the
thriving artistic town of Lake
City, SC. See whats on the minds
of 400 Southern artists through
their 2- and 3-dimensional
pieces. Visitors are encouraged
to vote, and those efforts will
combine with top-notch jurors
to award $110,000 to a handful
of artists. Other events include
artist symposiums, childrens
art workshops, The Art of Que
Barbecue Cookoff with music by
The Blue Dogs, craft brew event,
symphony concert, 5k color run
and more! Great event for all ages.
General admission is free; special
event tickets for sale separately.
Full event info at artfieldssc.org

Saturday, February 28

PLAY: Fabric Bracelets

10:30 a.m. Design a pretty
bracelet made from fabric, beads
and wire. Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 883.3914.

Monday, March 2
James Chad
World Affairs Council Of
Charleston presents James
Chad. The American diplomat
and energy expert will speak at
6 p.m. on "The World Politics of a
Changing Energy Landscape." Q.
& A. will follow, social hour starts
at 5 p.m. The venue is The Citadel
Alumni Center at 69 Hagood Ave,
across from the stadium. Join
at waccharleston.org or at the
meeting. Guests are welcome once
per year for $20.
The Mount Pleasant
Artists Guild
See story page 17.

Blue Prints & Blue Jeans

East Cooper Habitat for Humanity
presents its 25th anniversary
celebration at the ReStore in
Mount Pleasant. This fun-filled
evening will feature live music,
local fare and libations. $25 per
person. ReStore is located at 469
Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant.

Read Across America

10:30 a.m. Join Mayor Pat ONeil
in a storytelling celebration of Dr.
Seuss birthday, complete with
Cat in the Hat cupcakes. Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,
843.883.3914.

Requiem
6 p.m. The Charleston
Symphony Orchestra Spiritual
Ensemble will perform the
complete Mozart Requiem at
St. Philips Episcopal Church,
142 Church St., Charleston.
Celebrating African-American
History Month (February), this
Requiem performance honors
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges,
an early 18th Century black
composer and contemporary
of Mozart. Tickets: $35 adults;
$25 seniors; $10 students with
ID. Go to www.csospiritual.com
or call 866.811.4111 for more
information.

Art of Healing: Understanding

the Five Elements
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Taught
by Lisa Dunlevy, licensed
acupuncturist in South Carolina,
and practitioner of Chinese
Medicine for the last 10 years.
The workshop will include a
constitutional analysis (which
element are you?), the theory
and psychology of the five
elements. Participants will also
practice a simple and elegant
Qi Gong Practice ending with
a Q&A session. $35 Gibbes
Museum Members, $45 NonMembers. Location: Hazel Parker
Community Center, 70 E. Bay
St. Contact Amanda Breen at
abreen@gibbesmuseum.org or
843.722.2706 ext. 21.

Sullivans Island Park Clean Up

1 p.m. Meet at Stith Park on
Middle St. Bring gloves and tools!

Tuesday, March 3

Friday, March 6
Aging Gracefully: Your Plan for
Aging in Place
See story page 5.

Saturday, March 7
Island Gras
See cover for story.
Play: DIY Arts and Crafts with
Ms. Grace
10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps young
hands create fun paper and felt
projects. Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.

Tuesday, March 10
Art of Healing: The Art of
Social Healing through
Sculpture and Public Art
A Gibbes Museum panel
discussion on public sculpture,
and specifically the newlyunveiled sculpture of Judge
Waites Waring near the four
corners of the law in Charleston's
historic district. The conversation,
moderated by Dr. Jeb Hallett, will
include Judge Richard Gergel,
sculptor Rick Weaver, and artist
Jonathan Green, who were
instrumental in the dedication
ceremony of the public work. This
program is free. Pre-registration is
required by March 2 to Amanda
Breen at abreen@gibbesmuseum.
org or 843.722.2706 ext. 21.

Wednesday, March 11
Dodgeball
4-5 p.m., IOP Rec. Center

Thursday, March 12
St. Paddys Day Gold Hunt
4 p.m., IOP Rec. Center, free.

Friday, March 13
Art of Design Spring Luncheon
Featuring Hamish Bowles
11 a.m. As the International
Editor at Large for Vogue, Hamish
Bowles is recognized as one of
the most respected authorities

May 30
on the worlds of fashion and
interior design. With one of the
largest private collections of
vintage clothing in the world, this
dapper, globetrotting style icon
has made a name for himself
as a fashion historian. $125
Individual Tickets, $500 Premium
Ticket, $1,250 Tables of Ten.
Location: Charleston Marriott,
170 Lockwood Blvd. To learn
more about this event, please visit
gibbesmuseum.org/artofdesign.

Saturday, March 14
Play: STAR therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. 843883-3914.
Sullivans Island St Patricks
Day Celebration
Family filled fun at Stith Park,
10 a.m. to noon.

Sunday, March 15
County Parks Customer
Appreciation Day
Come enjoy all the play with
none of the pay during Customer
Appreciation Day at Charleston
County Parks! On Sunday, March
15, the Charleston County Park
and Recreation Commission says
thank you by offering free gate
admission, fishing will be free for
the day at the Folly Beach Fishing
Pier and the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Visit charlestoncountyparks.
com for details on events and
giveaways at each park.

Monday, March 16
Harvard Glee Club Performance
7:30 p.m. As part of its
southeastern U.S. tour, the
Harvard Glee Club will perform
in Charleston at the Unitarian
Church, 4 Archdale Street. The
concert is sponsored jointly by
the Charleston Mens Chorus
and the Harvard Club of South
Carolina. Tickets are $10;
admission is free for students
with ID and senior citizens. All
ticket proceeds go to benefit the

Community Outreach Fund of the

Unitarian Church in Charleston.
Tickets available at the door
or online at CharlestonHGC.
brownpapertickets.com.

Tuesday, March 17
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY
Dunleavys on Sullivans
Patricks Day Celebration
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 21
Hope on Goat
See story page 17.

Saturday, March 28
The Cooper River Bridge Run
This 10k race, one of the largest
in the Southeast, attracts tens
of thousands of runners and
walkers and begin in Mount
Pleasant, spans the Ravenel
Bridge and ends downtown with
post-race festivities in Marion
Square. For more information go
to bridgerun.com.

Saturday, April 18
Round on the Mound
Come out and support
the Sullivan's Island Park
Foundation by buying a ticket
for the 2nd Annual Round

on the Mound. Music will

be provided by the Nashville
Songwriters. Beer and wine
provided by Bottles and Palmetto
Brewery. For tickets visit:
SullivansIslandParkFoundation.org.

Saturday, May 2
Night at the Races
4 - 9 p.m. Junior League of
Charleston will host Charlestons
only derby gala at the Daniel
Island Club. The event includes
live Kentucky Derby coverage,
silent and live auction, live music,
derby-inspired food, an open bar,
and of course, high fashion and
hats! Tickets prices are $100. VIP
tickets are available for $175. To
purchase tickets please visit www.
jlcharleston.org.

Saturday, May 30
14th Annual Lowcountry Splash
On May 30 swimmers from
around the world can Getting
Under It during Charlestons
premier swim event. The recently
added 5 mile swim across the
Cooper River is an addition to
the original 2.4 mile swim along
the Mount Pleasant shoreline. To
sign up or for more information
on the Lowcountry Splash and
swim camp visit the new updated
website at lowcountrysplash.com.

12

Cupid's Card
Shoppe

February 27, 2015

at the
IOP Rec
Center

Happy Valentine's Day

from Charlotte Webster.

The Nawabi Family.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

www.islandeyenews.com

Kelsey O'Donnel makes a

Valentine's Day card at Cupid's Card Shoppe.

Seasons
of the
T

South

Potato Salad
with Pesto

BY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

his is slightly different twist on potato salad. I purchase sundried tomato pesto and in the summertime, when basil is
abundant, I make the other. You can make it super easy by
purchasing both kinds of pesto. Many additions can be made to the
recipe to make it your own, perhaps a little lemon zest, or lemonaise
instead of the mayonnaise.
Ingredients
Salad
3 large red or Yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
6 tablespoons pesto (see recipe below)
2 slices bacon
2 piquillo pepper, julienned
1 rib celery, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
Pesto
2 cups basil leaves
cup pine nuts, toasted
2 cloves garlic, chopped
cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions
Salad
1. Bring a saucepan large enough to hold the potatoes to a boil.
Add the potatoes and boil until a knife inserts easily. Drain and
let cool.
2. Combine remaining ingredients, including the pesto made
following the instructions below. Add the potatoes and serve!
Pesto
1. Combine basil, pine nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food
processor.
2. Pulse to a rough chop. Scrape down sides and pulse a little
more.
3. Add olive oil slowly and process until mixture is a coarse paste.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse once or twice.

14

ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

February 27, 2015

Misadventures in paradise
BY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

his was not the greeting I

expected as my husband
and I checked in at the
Charleston airport for a long
awaited trip to St. Lucia. Im
not going to be able to issue your
boarding passes because your
passports expire in less than 90
days.
But were only going for a
week. Well still have more than
two months remaining on them
when we return, I said.
Sorry.
We insisted; we cajoled; we
pleaded. The plane left without
us.
I cant imagine being more
disappointed than I am right
now, I said as we sat in the caf
fuming. Id spent months securing
a writing gig at a luxurious hotel
and arranging for complicated
family responsibilities. We had
just finished 11 days of hosting
over 20 family members during
which the image of the St.
Lucian hotel room, perched on
a
mountainside
overlooking
the ocean and twin peaks, had
sustained me. We had to fix it.
Even though it was barely 7 a.m.,
we began making frantic phone

On the beach at last!

calls: trip insurance (no claim

for this), the St. Lucia hotel,
passport offices, the governors
office (theyd help but it would
take a few days) and American
Airlines (theyd had our passport
expiration dates since Id booked
the tickets months ago).
This was not our first
misadventure. Twice wed booked

hotel rooms in far-flung places

and bailed when we got there.
The remote beach and rocky
shore in the Cayman Islands was
unsuitable for our family with
young children. It only took one
look at the garbage-strewn shore
and dirty water in the Dominican
Republic for us to rent a car
and drive elsewhere. It had even

www.islandeyenews.com

happened closer to home at a

chain hotel during the Savannah
Jazz Festival. The room reeked
of cigarettes so we complained
to the manager who said, If you
think that room smells bad, you
should come to my house. Its
much worse. Uh, no thanks.
Mention misadventures and
everyone has a story. Two people
told of missing trips abroad
because their passports had
too many stamps in them. Not
enough empty pages! One of
them was trying to leave on an
expensive African safari hed
bought in a charity auction and
lost thousands of dollars.
The
worst
misadventures
involve the police. We were
stopped by two policemen in the
Caribbean who showed us their
radar gun indicating wed been
driving 2 miles over the speed
limit. It was a shake-down. We
gave them enough cash to buy
themselves a nice lunch and
drove off. Our friend Jay wasnt
as lucky in New Orleans when
a driver cut in front of him and
Roadtrip continues on page 19

5 February 27, 2015

FINANCIAL FOCUS

15

Look through this LENS when making

Social Security decisions
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

our Social Security benefits

can be an important part
of your retirement income
strategy. But when should you
start taking these payments?
You can begin accepting Social
Security as early as 62, but your
monthly checks will be much
smaller than if you wait until
your full retirement age, which
will likely be between 66 or 67.
And these monthly payments
will get even bigger if you wait
until age 70, at which point they
max out. So, should you take
your Social Security as early
as possible and hope that the
smaller monthly payments will
be justified by the extra years
of receiving them, or should you
wait until you are older and hope
that the bigger checks will be
worth the delay?
In weighing this decision,
consider the acronym LENS,
which stands for Life expectancy,
Employment, Need and Spouse.
Lets look at each component:
Life expectancyIf your family
has a history of longevity, and
if you are in excellent health, it
may make sense for you to take
Social Security later, when your
monthly benefits will be higher.
Youll also want to consider your
spouses life expectancy.
EmploymentIf you want to

keep working in your retirement key question: Do you need the

years, be aware that your money? If you can support your
earnings could affect your Social lifestyle for several years with
Security payments. Specifically, alternative sources of income
if you take Social Security early, (such as a pension) and modest
before your full
withdrawals
retirement age,
from
your
your
benefits
investments,
"SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR
will be withheld
you may be able
SOCIAL SECURITY AS EARLY to delay Social
by $1 for every
AS POSSIBLE?" Security, thereby
$2 in earned
income above a
increasing
the
certain amount
size
of
your
($15,720 in 2015). During the monthly payments. Be careful,
year in which you reach your full though, because relying too
retirement age, this withholding heavily on your investment
changes to $1 for every $3 in portfolio can shorten its own
earnings over the annual limit life expectancy. Its essential
($41,880 in 2015). The withheld that you maintain a reasonable
amounts could also affect spousal withdrawal
rate
for
your
benefits. However, beginning investments throughout your
the month you attain your full retirement.
retirement age, benefits will no
SpouseYour
decision
of
long longer be withheld based on when to take Social Security will
how much you earn. Also, Social affect your spouses survivor
Security will recalculate your
benefits at full retirement age
to account for the benefits that
were withheld. In any case, if
you do plan to continue working,
and you think you could have
significant income, youll need
to understand the effect that
earnings will have on your
annual benefits.
NeedIn deciding when to
take Social Security, heres a

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date

High Tide

Low Tide

Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 1
Mar 2
Mar 3
Mar 4
Mar 5
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 8
Mar 9
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12

2:49am/3:18pm
3:49am/4:15pm
4:43am/5:07pm
5:31am/5:55pm
6:15am/6:39pm
6:55am/7:19pm
7:33am/7:57pm
8:08am/8:33pm
8:41am/9:06pm
10:13am/10:37pm
10:45am/11:09pm
11:20am/11:46
12:00pm
12:30am/12:48pm

9:07am/9:15pm
10:04am/10:12pm
10:56am/11:03pm
11:42am/11:51pm
12:24pm
12:34am/1:02pm
1:15am/1:37pm
1:53am/2:10pm
2:30am/2:41pm
4:06am/4:13pm
4:43am/4:46pm
5:23am/5:23pm
6:07am/6:06pm
6:57am/6:57pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com
www.islandeyenews.com

benefit. Surviving spouses can

receive their own benefit or
100 percent of their deceased
spouses benefit, whichever is
greater. So, if you were to take
your Social Security early, when
the payments are smaller, your
spouses survivor benefits will
also be permanently reduced. If
you are older than your spouse,
or otherwise expect your spouse
to outlive you, it might be a
good idea to delay taking Social
Security to maximize the survivor
benefits.
As you think about when to
take Social Security, look at
your decision through the LENS
described above. It could help
clarify your options.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.

16

COMPUTER CORNER

Why you should

always choose
manual install

February 27, 2015

Business in the front,

party in the back

THE 5TH ANNUAL MULLET HAUL TRAIL RUN, MARCH 7

BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

hen
downloading
a
program or installing
from a disc you have
bought, make sure you do the
"Manual" or "Advanced" install
and look for any unwanted
additions the program may be
trying to put on your computer.
Companies have found that
they can do what hackers are
doing, legally. They are putting
software on your computer to
track you, send "anonymous"
data about you, suggest when
to buy stuff, like printer ink,
or just bug the heck out of
you to update the software. It's
annoying, can be dangerous and
you don't have to install it.
HP has added all sorts of
extras to their install program for
printers, including provisions to
allow them to collect data about
your usage of the printer. They
want to be able to monitor how
you "interact" with the Internet,
or in other words watch where
you go. HPs program is less
intrusive than many other
programs, some want to hijack
your home page, install software
to re-direct your search engine
and in some cases force you to
go to bogus webpages.
HP is not alone in this practice,
all printer companies have some
sort of add-ons, some not as

bad, some worse. It's not limited

to printers either, anything
you buy and want to install
including games, cameras, apps
for Windows 8/8.1, etc.
Adobe is not left out on the
list, they want to install Google
Chrome, make Google your
homepage in Internet Explorer
or install a McAfee security
tool that collects anonymous
data. Don't you just love that
statement? Its like saying I'm
not really looking in your window
from the road, I'm just collecting
"anonymous" data.
The lesson here is always
do the manual or advanced
installation, never agree to the
defaults so that you can check
to make sure the program is
only installing what you want or
bought and nothing else.
On a different subject you will
see lots of deals on Windows
8/8.1 laptops in the near future
as Windows 10 is slated to be
release sometime this year.
Unless in a dire need I would
wait.
As with all of my columns if
you want help or have questions
don't hesitate to call Rent A Bob
at 843.822.7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.

BY SARAH REYNOLDS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

hat popular local race

offers business in the
front, and a party in the
back? The Mullet Haul Trail
Run! Coming up on Saturday,
March 7, the mullet hairstylethemed 5- and 10-mile run
returns for its 5th year. The trail
run encourages runners to wear
either real or imitation mullets
during their participation in the
race, held at the aptly named
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on
Johns Island.
The Mullet Haul features
both a 5- and 10-mile run on
the equestrian trails of the park
on Johns Island March 7. Both
spirited races begin at 8:30 a.m.
Sporting the hairstyle is not a
requirement to run, but the best
mullet- themed costume will be
awarded a prize.
Following the races, awards
will be presented for the top
runners, and all participants will
be invited to take part in a postrace party featuring live music
and complimentary food and
beverages.
Online registration for the
Mullet Haul Trail Run is open

now through 3 p.m. on March

6 at CharlestonCountyParks.
com/MulletHaul or by calling
843.795.4386. Late registration
and packet pickup will be
available on site on race day from
7 8 a.m.
The Mullet Haul is for ages 10
and older. Participants ages 1015 must be accompanied by an
adult. Dogs and strollers are not
allowed at this event. Fees to run
the 5-mile portion of the event
are $34 or $28 for residents
of Charleston County (day-of
registration $34). To run the
10-mile trail will be $44 or $36
respectively (day-of registration
$44).
Traditionally
open
for
horse owners, trail riding and
equestrian events, Mullet Hall
Equestrian Center is located
at 2662 Mullet Hall Road (off of
River Road) on Johns Island.
The Mullet Haul Trail Run is
put on by Charleston County
Parks. For more info or to register,
visit charlestoncountyparks.com/
mullethaul or call 843.795.4386.

February 27, 2015

17

Art Guild
hosts
Horton
BY JEANNE JUHOS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ark Kelvin Horton will

be the guest artist at the
Mount Pleasant Artists
Guild on Monday, March 2 at the
Mount Pleasant Town Hall, 100
Ann Edwards Lane. A social begins at 6:30
p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.
Horton, a premier painter and co-owner of
the Horton Hayes Gallery on Queen Street in
Charleston, will present a demo. Horton is
interested in the effects of light and weather on
landscapes. His paintings portray nature in a
way that reflects his ideas, while capturing the
spirit, color and changing light that go beyond
a literal interpretation. He is the recipient of
multiple awards and recognitions. His artistic
works and painting workshops are widely
treasured.

The Mount Pleasant Artist Guild is an active

Guild. Members are offered opportunities to
exhibit their artwork and learn from other
artists. A major goal of the Guild is to provide an
annual scholarship to benefit a local graduating
art student. New members of all skill levels are
welcome to join. For more information visit the
website at www.mtpleasantartistsguild.com or
on Facebook.

Children center beneficiary of Hope on Goat

6 T H A N N U A L PA R T Y S E T F O R M A R C H 2 1
BY COLIN MCCANDLESS

hese days charity oyster

roasts in the Lowcountry
come a dime a dozen on
the half shell, so you need
something special to
help set you apart
from the crowd.
The
6th
Annual
Hope
on
Goat
benefit
slated
for
2-6
p.m.
Saturday,
March 21 at Goat
Island Gatherings, offers a
charming Lowcountry venue
affording you the rare opportunity
to experience a bivalve bonanza
on a small sea island surrounded
by miles of undeveloped salt
marsh that is only accessible by
boat, all while supporting a good
cause.
One hundred percent of ticket
sales and silent auction proceeds
from this years Hope on Goat
are going to support the kids of
Callen-Lacey Center for Children
through its Give Me Shelter
initiative. Opened in 1998 in
Moncks Corner, Callen-Lacey
Center for Children is the only
emergency shelter in Berkeley
County serving children who
have been abused, abandoned
or neglected. The Give Me

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Shelter Campaign for Children

is a year-long effort designed to
raise funds in support of CallenLacey Center for
Children.
Hope
on
Goat
tickets are
$45, and
can
be
purchased
in advance
at www.cydc.
org.
Children
10 and under are
free. The price includes
boat ferry all day, all-you-can
eat hand-picked local oysters
steamed over an open fire,
locally-caught fresh fish stew,
hot dogs, desserts and water.
Enjoy live local music all day
featuring the sweet vintage
country sound of Marci Shore
with
the
legendary
Roger
Bellow, and three returning
acts including down home toe
tappin bluegrass with Southern
Flavor, the rock'n reggae jazzy
grass of Red Dog Ramblers and
The Distinguished Gentlemans
Motown soul rock classics.
There will also be a silent
auction filled with local art and
Lowcountry generosity and a
childrens station with games
and activities. A ferry provided
courtesy of Barrier Island Eco

Tours will be shuttling people

from the Isle of Palms Marina to
Goat Island Gatherings and back
the entire day from 2-6 p.m.
The event is BYOB, and people
are also permitted to bring their
own food. Coolers are welcome
and chairs are encouraged.
Due to limited space, there are
only 200 tickets available for
this event. Advanced tickets are
encouraged. Tickets may also be
purchased at the welcome table
at the Isle of Palms Marina the
day of the event.

www.islandeyenews.com

6th Annual Hope on Goat

Oyster Roast Benefit, 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 (Rain or
Shine), Goat Island Gatherings,
Goat Island, South Carolina,
Channel Marker 116 on the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway,
just north of the Isle of Palms
Marina. Guests will meet at the
Isle of Palms Marina located at 50
41st Avenue, Isle of Palms 29451.
$45 each, Children 10 and under
free. Advanced tickets at www.
cydc.org.

island eats

Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
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

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

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

Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC

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

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

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
Enjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,
wings, salads and a full bar. Delivery
daily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101 Ocean Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451

SaltWorks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy fresh
breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.
Open from 7AM-3PM daily.
$
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder
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

off-island eats
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Located just over the bridge from IOP,
Crave's National Award Winning Chef
proudly serves Low Country visitors
and residents a unique casual fine
dining experience!
$$$
(843) 884-1177
www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com
1968 Riviera Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
For Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's
is the One! Patio and private dining
available as well as daily and happy
hour specials.
$$
(843) 849-2344
www.gilligans.net
1475 Long Grove Dr.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh
seasonal menu highlighting local
ingredients and contemporary cuisine,
all with Southern flair. Our scenic
outdoor patio is a lovely setting to
savor a meal, while our elegant indoor
spaces are perfect for receptions,

parties and meetings.

$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local Seafood,
local farm to table veggies, sinful
homemade desserts.
$$
(843) 928-3609
www.seeweerestaurants.com/
4808 N Hwy 17,
Awendaw, SC 29429
Stack's Coastal Kitchen
Come join us for lunch where we offer
fresh soup, salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual
bistro-style setting with a nice wine
selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.
$$-$$$
(843) 388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

February 27, 2015

Campbell continues from cover
The annual carnival takes place
on Front Beach, along Ocean Blvd
from J C Long to Pavilion Dr.,
and features local restaurants,
craft vendors, organizations and
businesses offering their favorite
treats, products and services.
Attendees will be serenaded by
live music from Campbell and
Charleston-based musician Dave
Landeo. Other festivities include
jump castles, a mechanical bull,
photo booth, balloon artist, face
painter and much more.
Campbell is excited to perform
in front of her hometown crowd,
and for locals this might just be
your chance to say I saw her
before she was famous. This girl
has all the right ingredients to give
her a shot at the big time. Clearly
inspired by another teenage pop
sensation, Taylor Swiftright
down to the bright red lipstick
and
sweeping
hairstyles
Campbells catchy pop/country
songs have the right mix of good
toe-tapping music and angstfilled lyrics to give them a broad
appeal. She also writes her own
music, lyrics and plays the guitar
with a considerable amount of
natural talent (she attended the
School of the Arts as a strings
student).
Ive been writing songs for
about three years, she said
discussing her debut album
Hugs and Disses, recorded in
Nashville, TN. We did the whole
thing in five days.

I started guitar in middle

school, she said. And Ive been
singing since elementary school,
as well as acting and doing
theatrical performances.
At 16 shes decide to go full
steam ahead in pursuit of a
musical career, and has dropped
out of Academic Magnet to finish
high school online this year.
I loved school but the amount
of work was not conducive to
pursuing this career, she said.
Campbell was homeschooled
through 5th grade, here on Isle
of Palms, and her mom, Kathy,
is thrilled to have her back home
again to finish high school.
It brought so much joy to me
to see her home again, she said.
Not to have to wake her up when
God isnt even awake and throw a
slice of toast at her as she walked
out the door. I can take care of
her here.
Campbell has fond memories of
growing up on the Isle of Palms,
her favorite spot is a hidden nook
on the golf course, through which
she loves to ride her bike (yes,
she knows shes not supposed
to). I love to go out on the water
and watch the sunset there.
She spent most of her early
years hanging out at the Rec
Center, playing baseball and
basketball (on the boys team
They didnt have a girls one.),
as well as soccer. She recalls
going to the 8th grade dances the
Rec Center puts on.
Oh my goodness! she said
with a strong laugh. They were
so funny, most of us didnt

actually want to be there but

our parents wanted a night out
I guess. We were still at that age
where boys and girls didnt really
talk to each other, so one half of
the room would be the boys and
the other half the girls!
She graduated from her dislike
of boys, at least as a species in
general. Most of her songs deal
with heartbreak, specifically the
traditional territory of teenage
pop songs, boys who have dissed
them.
Its funny, All I Want is
probably one of my favorite
songs, but its like three years
later and the guy means nothing
to me now. When I sing Why
start over with someone new
when all I want is to pick back
up with you, Im thinking inside,
No! Not really! Its like I need a
disclaimer on my songs!
When I write them its still
fresh and hurts. But then a few
months go by and I can laugh at
them. Its fun to watch them go
out of datekind of the healing
process.
Campbell debuted her album
full of heartbroken love songs
on Valentines Day with a
well-attended performance at
The Music Farm in downtown
Charleston. Campbell has a few
local gigs lined up over the spring
but shes ready to move on from
her hometown.
Charleston is a nice city
but theres not really a lot of
opportunity here for a musician,
she said.

19
Campbell has her sights set on
a three week tour of the South
East this summer, something
she is in the process of arranging
now.
Campbell knows shes got a
big mountain ahead of her if she
hopes to be as successful as her
idols Taylor Swift and John Mayer
(I love his lyrics). She tried out
at the X-Factor auditions in town
a few years ago.
I got through two rounds,
she said. Then they put you in a
section based on age and gender.
I was sitting there in the girls, 1518 years section. I looked around
and realized I actually am just
one in a million.
But so was Taylor Swift.
And according to Campbells
producer, Dan Hagar of Cupit
Studios, hers is one of the best
talents to come out of his studio
in a long time. So keep your eyes
and ears on this one, she could
be making the island very proud
one day soon.
Hear Haley Mae Campbell
music online at music streaming
service Spotify or her website
www.haleymaecampbell.com,
and catch her at Island Gras,
Saturday, March 7, 12 4 p.m.
This is a free event with plenty
for the young and old including:
jump castles, mechanical bull,
photo booth, balloon artist, face
painter, and more. For more
information visit www.iop.net,
email asinwald@iop.net or call
843.886.8294.

Roadtrip continues from page 14

his wife as they jogged across the
street. What are you doing man?
You almost hit us! he yelled as he
swatted at the driver through an
open window. Im arresting you
for assault, thats what, said the
policeman in the unmarked car.
Instead of a weekend at the Jazz
and Heritage Festival, he stewed
in jail awaiting bail.
Some misadventures require
the police. My widely travelled
friends Steve and Laurie only
found out afterwards that their
cruise ship on the Nile had
been fired upon by bandits from
the shore while they slept. My
friend Randy tells about taking
a cab from La Guardia with
an extremely agitated driver
who continuously yelled into
a cell phone while obsessively
clawing with a back scratcher
and repeatedly stopping in the
middle of the expressway. She
dialed 911, poised to hit send.
Her son said later, Sounds like a
meth addict.
Often
misadventures
end
well. My friend Ed recounts,
We took a red-eye and landed
at Amsterdams Schiphol airport
early in the morning. Our brains
were half-asleep. Before we got
out of the airport, I went to a
money-changing kiosk to cash
in dollars for Euros to rent a
lovely apartment in Anne Frank's
neighborhood. He exchanged
$1,300 and took a cab across
town to pay the landlord but
discovered that he only had the
equivalent of $650.
I took a cab back to the

www.islandeyenews.com

airport, talked my way through

security, and got to the kiosk. I
told the lady that I was a total
idiot, but that I had walked away
without checking my money. I
never make mistakes, she said,
but I will count today's cash. In
another minute, the supervisor
appeared with $650 in Euros.
I instantly fell in love with the
Dutch people.
Back in Charleston I was very
discouraged. I have bathing
suits and flip flops in my suitcase.
We are not going home. Were
going somewhere warm! Today!
I insisted. On the phone with
American Airlines my husband
asked the essential question,
Where can we exchange these
tickets to go today thats warm
and doesnt require a passport?
Within 24 hours we were wading
in the Caribbean in Puerto Rico.
We fixed it. I sighed. It had paid
to be flexible and proved once
again that the difference between
a trip and an adventure is when
things dont go as planned.
Check document requirements
and find help abroad here:
www.travel.state.gov. Roadtrips
Charleston presents adventurous
and
interesting
destinations
within a few hours drive of
Charleston, S.C. Carol Antmans
passion for outdoor and artistic
experiences feeds her wanderlust
for exotic and nearby adventures.
For hot links, photographs and
previous columns or to make
comments please see www.
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.