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July 17, 2015
Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
PrimeTime
celebrates
15 years
ISLANDERS
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BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
ullivan's Island's longest running,

and only, gym, PrimeTime Fitness,
celebrates its 15th birthday this
month. For all those years, the Middle
Street staple has served residents' and
visitors' fitness needs with a unique
combination of an open gym (members
have a key and can come and go at any
hour), classes and personal training.
Along with numerous celebrations
for the big occasion, owner Meredith
Nelson also has some big news to share;
PrimeTime Fitness is moving.
"October 31 will be our closing day,"
Nelson said. "Our grand opening at the
new building will hopefully be November
1."
PrimeTime is relocating to the
building commonly known as The Old
TV Station, on the northeast side of
Ben Sawyer Boulevard at the beginning
of the causeway to the island.
After 15 years on Sullivan's rising
rents have prompted the move, but
Nelson is excited to be in a bigger space
and hopefully expand her offerings.
"Im excited about the new space. I've
got lots of ideas for different classes,
new classes," she said. "And once we
get in there and see structurally what
we can do I'm sure there'll be lots of
possibilities. My staff is thrilled."
Undoubtedly many islanders will be
sad to see PrimeTime move out of the
cute little house on Middle Street. Since
Nelson moved in on July 1, 2000 the
building has literally grown with the
gym.
"I was working for another gym as an
aerobics coordinator and I saw that there
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CIVIC
IOP parking plan receives

approval from SCDOT, again
After eight years, Emily

Dziuban leaves IOP
A S S I S TA N T C I T Y A D M I N I S T R AT O R
BY KATHRYN CASEY
July 17, 2015
L E AV E S B E H I N D S T R O N G L E G A C Y
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
fter revising the concept 8th, and 9th avenues between

for the plan for summer Ocean Blvd and Carolina Blvd,
parking on the Island, the and Palm Blvd between 21st Ave
Isle of Palms has received approval and 57th Ave. With the recently
from SCDOT for its parking plan gained approval from SCDOT for
concept C.
this new parking plan, the city
When we [Carrol, Buchannon, can now move forward with its
Loftus & Ward] were elected 4 plans.
years ago we made it our goal to
Although the council wanted
make an improved parking plan to have this project completed by
for IOP, councilmember Jimmy this summer, the plan will not
Carrol said. Each summer the go into effect until next summer.
Island
gets
more
and EACH SUMMER THE ISLAND GETS MORE AND MORE AND
more
and
MORE VISITORS DURING THE BEACH SEASON. WE KNEW
more visitors
WE HAD TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE ISLAND AND TAKE
during
CARE OF ITS RESIDENTS FIRST AND FOREMOST.
the
beach
~Jimmy Carrol
season. We
knew we had
to take control of the island and In the meantime, the council is
take care of its residents first and working with Stantec to make
foremost.
signs to place on the Island to
Concept C separates the Island signify the parking areas. Around
between resident and visitor 120 signs will be made.
parking. The beach parking
The next council meeting is July
district will include the Breach 28 at 6 p.m. where updates on the
Inlet parking lot, 3rd and 4th parking plan will be discussed.
Avenue between Ocean Blvd and
Charleston Blvd, 5th, 6th, 7th,
BY VIRAJ NAIK
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
mily Dziuban, assistant

to the islands City
Administrator
Linda
Tucker, as well as coordinator
of the city's website, is an
example of one of the strong
cogs in the wheel of city
government that helps the city
run smoothly every day. Sadly,
Dziuban has decided to leave
her position, but she leaves
behind her a legacy of great
works and accomplishment.
The city does a lot of really
interesting things. Ive learned
a lot and met tons of wonderful
Emily Dziuban received the key to the
people, Dziuban says.
As the first ever Assistant city at the June council meeting.
PHOTO BY KATHRYN CASEY
Administrator for the Isle of
Palms and having helped with undertaken to work towards a
several projects around the fully restored beach from 53rd
island, Dziuban has been a Avenue to Dewees Inlet.
driving force behind a lot of the
Dziuban
also
helped
citys work since her arrival in oversee
improvements
to
2007.
the citys marina, including
One of the major projects dredging
and
bulkhead
she assisted on during her
tenure is the ongoing beach
Emily continues on page 4
restoration project the city has
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CIVIC
July 17, 2015
Former councilwoman gives back

to IOP with new award
Lucky Dog Publishing

o f SC, LL C
Publisher of the
The Island Eye News
and The Island Connection
BY VIRAJ NAIK
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ith so many dedicated

citizens working and
living upon the Isle of
Palms, sometimes its nice to
give back. Thats the mission
of Leola Hanbury, former city
councilmember and longtime
resident of the island.
At the councils regular
meeting on June 23, Hanbury
presented an Employee of the
Year award of $500 to John
Rob Graham, a local waste
collector and fellow Isle of Palms
citizen.
An employee of the citys public
works department, Graham has
developed a strong friendship
with Hanbury over the years,
displaying his dedication to
city, Hanbury said.

Having first visited the island
in the mid 1980s, Hanbury was
quick to discover the kindness
of the islands population.
Shortly after moving to the city
and meeting everyone in its
departments, she was inspired
by their kind nature.
I discovered right off the bat
that this was a friendly town,
said the former councilwoman.
Everyone in [each] department
was wonderful and really nice.
In addition to serving on the
council, Hanbury also took part
in a variety of city projects in
getting to know the island. These
projectsincluding participating
in beach cleanups as well
as
getting
involved with
WE JUST HAVE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WORKING the
citys
IN ALL OF THE DEPARTMENTS ON THE ISLAND. garden club
THATS WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL. helped her
~Leola Hanbury become wellacquainted
with the citys
helping others and going above public works department.
and beyond by directly reporting
Hanbury
hopes
that
by
to her door every Tuesday.
creating the award it will serve
[Hes]
representative
of as as a morale boost for the
the kind of people we are so townships near 100 employees.
fortunate to have running this She would like to see it become
Lynn Pierotti
publisher
lynn@luckydognews.com
Jennifer Tuohy
managing editor
jennifer@luckydognews.com
Swan Richards
graphic designer
Lori McGee 614.0901
advertising executive
Leola Hanbury.
an annual designation.
Ill fund the award for two
years, but after that youre on
your own, Hanbury told council
with a smile.
Having stumbled upon the Isle
of Palms nearly thirty years ago,
Hanbury has developed a deep
fondness for the area, calling it
a piece of good old fashioned
America. Moving here made her
the luckiest old lady on earth,
she said. Mayor Dick Cronin
called her part of the heart of
the island.
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July 17, 2015
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Parking Solutions
The summer season is here and the daytrippers are performing

a reverse Normandy invasion of the IOP. For whatever reason city
council cannot or will not take any measures to try to control the
parking problem even a wee bit.
So, my fellow citizens, with tongue firmly in cheek, it is time for
the residents of the IOP to take action. Here is all you have to do:
Just put stuff in the easement so daytrippers cannot park there.
Yeah, it may be against the law, but is a law really a law if it is never
enforced? This calls for a philospher
The rich guy parking plan would be to put some very nice
vegetation in the easement just look around and you will see this
has been done many times. But if you dont have the funds or the
time, just put whatever is available in the easement a boat trailer,
extra cars, garbage cans, yard debris, etc. A number of people have
put thin fiberglass poles in their yard about every 6-8 feet and this
seems to work.
If all else fails, do what the guy on the 28th block of Palm does:
run your sprinkler in the easement all day! Yeah it is a total waste
of water but it seems to work.
And just to be clear, this is not going to deny any visitor a day
at the beach. Except for a very few, select busy days, the parking
lots in the front beach area are not full. I do not know of any other
beach community in Florida or California (the two states I am most
familiar with) that permits unlimited, free parking on all the roads
near the beach.
I firmly believe everyone should have access to the beach. After
all, it is the visitors beach just as much as it is ours. But council
has let this get totally out of control by doing nothing for the past
6 years except putting up a few wood signs. When traffic on Palm
Blvd moves 8 blocks in 30 minutes as it did several weekends ago,
we have a serious safety problem.
If council wont fix this it is up to us to do it. Saddle up, fellow
citizens!
Ralph B. Piening
Isle of Palms
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Emily continues from page 2

replacement. In working with the
Charleston County Community
Development Advisory Board,
she
made
recommendations
for how the county's grant
money should be distributed.
Other accomplishments include
creating the citys intranet
network system and its first ever
e-newsletter.
When she first arrived on
the island, the Isle of Palms
Public Safety building was still
in development, and Dziuban

helped with its overall completion
as well as the citys acquisition of
the Carmen R. Bunch Park with
County Greenbelt funds.
In addition to her position as
Assistant City Administrator,
Dziuban also works as the citys
communications representative.
As such, shes responsible
for most of the islands press
releases, social media and other
communication efforts. Dziuban
won so many awards for her

skills and accomplishments in
communications, that the city
eventually withdrew her name
from consideration in order
to let other South Carolina
municipalities have a chance of
winning.
Very appreciative of her
assistants hard work as well as
the strong friendship and bond
the two formed, Tucker spoke
effusively of Dziuban at her
employee's last council meeting
on June 23.
Its been eight years and shes
touched so many different facets
of the city, Tucker said.
At the same meeting Mayor
Dick Cronin rewarded her with a
key to the city, encouraging her
to come back at any time.
Dziuban has a Master of Arts
from the University of Tennessee
in Knoxville and a Master of Fine
Arts in Fiction Writing from the
University of New Orleans in
addition to her Bachelor of Arts
from Winthrop. She credits her
education and intensive time
spent in grad school for helping
hone her craft of writing, a skill
which came in very handy in her
roles as website coordinator and
Assistant City Administrator.
When I first came here, I
had not done this [type of] work
before, Dziuban says. Id never
worked for city government so
the writing really helped.
After completing graduate
school, Dziuban taught at the
University of Tennessees English
department for nine years as well

as serving as interim director
of the Universitys Writing
Center, whilst also editing a
creative anthology, "Migrants
and Stowaways: An Anthology
of Journeys for the Knoxville
Writers Guild" with fellow editor
Kristin Robertson.
Since being in the Isle of
Palms, shes since written for
Charleston-based publications
including Beau Magazine.
Having had a long and very
successful tenure working for the
Isle of Palms, Dziuban now plans
to return to her home of Orlando,
Florida, which she left at the age
of 18.
Living so far away for such a
long time, she has finally felt the
strong call of home, and with her
brothers impending deployment
as an air force reservist, plans to
focus primarily on spending time
with her family.
I love the people I work with,
Emily adds, but I want to live
close to my family.
In
addressing
both
her
colleagues as well as the citizens
of Isle of Palms, Dziuban leaves
her position thankful of all of her
co-workers and peers.
I definitely owe them a big
thank you [as] its really has been
a pleasure, Dziuban says. Ive
seen many different situations
that have challenged me, so Im
grateful to everyone.
July 17, 2015
IOP children deliver proceeds of

lemonade stand to Emanuel AME
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
Members of the Emanuel AME Church read about the lemonade stand in The Island
Eye News.
n Friday, July 3, Henry

Hagerty, his wife Rini, and
their neighbor, Kelly Petit,
took their children to Emanuel
AME church on Calhoun Street
in Charleston. The Isle of Palms
families were there to deliver the
proceeds of the lemonade stand
they had run earlier that week
to the relatives of Cynthia Marie
Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson,
Ethel Lee Lance, Depayne
Middleton-Doctor, Clementa C.
Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders,
Daniel
Simmons,
Sharonda
Coleman-Singleton and Myra
Thompson, the nine members of
the church murdered on June
17, 2015.
I felt that we were being a
bit indulgent, but it was great
for everybody, Hagerty said.
They really appreciated it and
said they had heard about us.
And the kids got to see the full
circle of their efforts. Everybody
benefited.
The daughter of Hagertys
friend Shirley Mullen introduced
him to church steward Carlotta
Dennis, whom Hagerty contacted
to make sure it was okay to
bring the children to the church.
When the group arrived, Carlotta
and her crew were standing at a
table sorting through a huge pile
of letters, cards and donations
pouring in from around the
world.
The children approached with
their own donations, split into
nine envelopes, which included a

copy of the Island Eye Newspaper
featuring the lemonade stand on
its cover they had all signed, and
gave them to Carlotta.
We lined them up and had
each child give them an envelope
and she gave them a hug and
thanked each one, Hagerty said.
After the hugs and thank yous,
the group gathered in a circle to
say the Lords Prayer together.
It was Rini Kosmos Hagerty
who came up with the idea of
the lemonade stand, and most
importantly the concept of giving
away lemonade and cookies in
exchange for donations.
It meant people gave what
they could, Henry Hagerty said.
In some cases, $20, $50 and
$100 bills. The stand raised a
total of $2,871 over its three days
of operation, manned largely by
children ages 5 through 18.
There is an intense amount
of joy in that basement, Hagerty
said when asked what the
experience of visiting the church
following such a tragedy was
like. Theyre going to heal that
place with that joy. Their joy
was so amazing, that intentional
strength knowing what had
happened there not even ten
days before
This was the right thing to do,
for the right people at the right
time. We got so much out of it
probably more than we gave.
The children of the IOP lemonade stand saying The Lord's Prayer with members of
the church.
Cole Petit comforts one of the family members of Emanuel AME attack.
July 17, 2015
Islands kick off holiday weekend with a bang
Chomping down
on the Fourth
G O L F C A R T PA R A D E S TA K E O V E R S U L L I VA N S , I O P F O R O N E F I N E D AY
BY VIRAJ NAIK
n Friday, July 4 Sullivans Island and

Isle of Palms hosted their annual tribute
to 239 years of American independence
with two unique Independence Day golf cart
and bicycle parades. A summer staple for
residents of the islands, Sullivans has hosted
the parade since 2004, while the Isle of Palms
affair celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.
Its a good opportunity for [residents] to
mingle, and to have a good time, said Andy
Benke, Sullivans Island Town Administrator.
Over on the Isle of Palms, while the carts
werent decorated quite as enthusiastically as
on Sullivans, the parade was much bigger,
with the added benefit of candy.
Everyone was throwing candy. For a kid it
WILD DUNES' WATERMELON CONTEST A JUICY AFFAIR
aturday, July 4 Wild Dunes played host to a

wide variety of fun Fourth events, including
a Watermelon Eating Spectacular at Palm
Cove pool. All ages were welcome to stuff
their faces with the juicy fruit through nine
heats, which produced nine competitors
for the grand, squishy finale.
Mimi OGeen shows how its done.
The competition was fierce.
Roman Orsinelli goes against an impressive line-up.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
was better than Halloween, said Island Eye

News photographer Steve Rosamilia. My son
had so much candy he couldnt hold it all.
The IOP parade also included classic cars
such as a vintage Thunderbird and a 1965
mustang convertible, as well as some jeeps and
pickup trucks decorated in festive colors.
Over 300 bikes and golf carts participated in
the Sullivans parade, which wrapped its way
around the neighborhood while bystanders
waved from the sidelines.
The Independence Day Golf Cart and Bike
Parade has become a real Island tradition,
and this years was the best and biggest ever!
Patrick ONeil, Mayor of Sullivans, said. Our
community really gets into the spirit of the
event, and the decorations get better every year.
Its so appropriate that our parade lands
next to Fort Moultrie, site of the Battle of
Sullivans Island on June 28, 1776, the first
significant American victory over British sea
and land forces in the costly war that gained
the freedom we celebrate on Independence
Day, he continued.
The parade has become a unique outlet for
residents creativity, with a plethora of inventive
and imaginatively decorated carts. Members of
the town council crowned three winners:
The winner of the parades Most Patriotic
award displayed a sign that read, Happy
Birthday America in large multi-colored
lettering with a huge cake on top and its
riders equipped with birthday hats and
balloons.
Another innovative golf cart and winner of

Best All-Around float was a tribute to the
island, with a large model of the Sullivans
Island lighthouse hoisted on top.
Lastly there was a unique 60s hippiethemed peace train cart, with its creators,
the Easton family, taking home the prize for
Most Creative, an award theyve won for
the past four years.
With residents of all ages participating in
and spectating on both parades, the tight-knit
nature of our island communities was on full
display.
July 17, 2015

PrimeTime continues from cover
was a big need to reach out to people who

need to step foot into a gym but dont," she
said. "I wanted to open somewhere small
and welcoming, not intimidating."
She hadn't planned on being on
Sullivan's, but someone showed her the
little cottage, which was all the building
was back then, and she fell in love.
"At first I lived in two of rooms of the
original house and used one room as a
studio and did mostly one-on-one or really
small groups.
After a year, demand had increased so
quickly that she thought she needed to find
another space. But her landlord, former
councilmember Jerry Kaynard, offered to
expand the building to meet the growing
needs of the fledgling business.
"Four years later I went back to him and
we added on the front wing that sticks
into the sidewalk, so then I moved out and
opened my living space into a cardio room."
The final incarnation was a full-service
gym on a small scale. The facility now
boasts a cardio room, weight room, group
studio and spinning room plus a stretching
area, and of course, the porch, a favorite of
members, the porch is the perfect place to
relax after a hard workout and watch the
world go by.
Nelson had never intended to be running
a full gym, but both the community and
the clients prompted the growth of the
business.
"People were calling at 7 p.m. at night
saying can I come in and use your elliptical.
I realized there was something that needed
a bit more accessibility to the island."
So Nelson came up with the idea of
letting members have their own key and
and come and go whenever they please.
"It's great but I'm convinced you couldn't
do it anywhere else. The members take

great care of it, they treat it like their own."
PrimeTime also offers boot camps, indoor
cycling, yoga, a lot of small group training,
as well as personal training, which is a
large part of the business.
"We have two different categories, our
training clients and our monthly members,
who just use their key to come in work out
on their own; most of them live on island or
very close. Our training clients come from
Mount Pleasant and farther north, Daniel
Island and downtown."
While Nelson says they don't have
any examples of jaw-dropping weightloss success stories, she is proud of how
PrimeTime is helping people stay in shape
and age gracefully.
"We dont have anybody who's lost a ton
of weight or transformed their bodies, most
of our clients come to us because they want
to stay in shape and age gracefully, they're
beyond 'make me look good in a bathing
suit.'
"The fact that we have so many clients
who have been with us 10 or more years
makes me very proud. A lot of them tell
me they would have never set foot in a
gym and now they're here. I think it's the
atmosphere, it's not threatening it's nonjudgemental, the staff is so friendly, so
inviting, so warm. The staff makes it feel
like 'hey, welcome to my home!'
"It's been a wild ride," Nelson said, looking
back on the first 15 years of her business.
"It has really, really been amazing. I told
one of my clients today, it's our members
that make me excited and happy to get
up and go to work every day, that's pretty
special. It's been a dream a job so far and I
hope it continues."
(In case you were wondering, Pete the
cat will be making the move too.)
Meredith Nelson working out at her treadmill desk.

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
False bomb threat called

into Windjammer on IOP
BY VIRAJ NAIK
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
onfusion spread quickly

across
Isle
of
Palms
Wednesday, July 8 when
a bomb threat was reported at
popular bar and restaurant, The
Windjammer located at 1008
Ocean Boulevard.
Around 2:46 p.m. Isle of Palms
Police Department was notified by
dispatch that an unknown caller
had reported a bomb within The
Windjammer building. The islands
police and fire departments, as
well as beach safety officers, were
quick to respond to the scene.
Everyone inside of both The
Windjammer and The Seaside Inn,
as well surrounding condos, were
swiftly evacuated and told to wait
until the buildings were deemed
safe.
With the public safety building
just a stones throw away,
firetrucks and police cars soon
blocked off the vicinityincluding
parts of J.C. Long Boulevard and
Ocean Boulevard.
Authorities, were quick to put a
plan in place as they worked with
the Charleston County Sheriff's
Department and the Bomb Squad
to clear the area within a couple
hours, letting the evacuees citizens
return to the Windjammer and
surrounding areas. No arrests
Parts of Front Beach were closed off for

a few hours Wednesday morning due to a
bomb threat.
PHOTO BY VIRAJ NAIK
were made at the scene.

Our officers responded very
quickly, Captain Usry, of the IOP
police department, said. [They]
were able to evacuate the area in
a very safe and efficient manner.
Rumors of an active shooter or
sniper in the area swirled on the
ground around the WIndjammer
during the incident, but these
reports proved to false, only the
bomb threat was mentioned by the
caller. The identity of the caller is
still unknown, and the police are
working to track him down.
Though no bomb was found,
the speedy and well-organized
response of the Isle of Palms
authorities was an encouraging
sign of the island's preparedness
for emergencies.
July 17, 2015
Plastic ingestion just one more hurdle

faced by baby sea turtles
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BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
lot has been said and

written
recently
about
plastic bags and their
detrimental effects on wildlife.
But it is important to know that
not only adult sea turtles can be
harmed by them. Young turtles
are beginning to hatch on the
South Carolina Coast and the
Island Turtle Team is expecting
our first hatchlings to emerge
toward the end of this month.
We are close to thirty nests on
the Isle of Palms and Sullivans
Island combined.
When these young turtles
make their way to the ocean from
their nests in the dune, there
are so many dangers they face.
Some of these are holes left by
beachgoers, beach furniture left
out after dark, predators, and
light-disorientation. If they make
it past these obstacles, they swim
northward off our coast. This

provides shelter for them and a
chance to rest and recuperate
from several days of instinctive
frenzied
swimming.
WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYTHING IS
They have
CONNECTED IN NATURE, EVEN US... THE EVIDENCE an
internal
POINTS TO PLASTICS INGESTION AS A MAJOR SOURCE food supply in
OF MORTALITY IN POST-HATCHLING SEA TURTLES. their yolk sac,
a remnant of
the nourishing
food
supply
for several days until they reach in their egg. But when this is
the Gulf Stream and if fortunate, absorbed, they have to begin to
they find the floating rafts of find food to survive. Instinctively
sargassum
seaweed
drifting they begin to feed on whatever
PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
they can find and do not know the

difference between small pieces of
plastic and their natural prey.
A recent publication by Nikia
Rice in collaboration with Blair
Witherington of the Archie Carr
Center for Sea Turtle Research
at the University of Florida,
studied the stomach contents
of sea turtles only a few months
old that had been washed back
onto the shore and were already
dead or near death. There were
shocking results in the gut
contents of the 380 turtles in the
study--including loggerheads and
green sea turtles along with one
hawksbill turtle.
45.5 percent had tar ingestion

and 78.8 percent had plastic
ingestion. Both micro-plastics
(<5mm in diameter) and larger
pieces of meso-plastics were
found inside their guts.
The researchers characterized
the plastics, which keep breaking
down into smaller and smaller bits
as they float in the ocean, by color
(mostly white) and type (mostly
polyethylene). Polyethylene is
the kind in household plastic
products such as food and drink
packaging, including single use
plastic bags and bottles.
The conclusion drawn by this
scientific study was:
We must understand that
everything is connected in
nature, even us. We concluded
that these post-hatchlings are
ingesting plastics immediately
upon first feeding. The evidence
points to plastics ingestion as a
major source of mortality in posthatchling sea turtles."
So, even though the Isle of
Palms has banned the use of
many single use plastic bags, it
is important that we be as careful
as possible to pick up the ones
we find on the beach and try to
keep them out of the coastal
environment because they can
harm or even cause death in birds
and marine mammals as well.
12
Famed artist, joins

islanders in fight against
offshore drilling
BY EMILY PERIMAN ABEDON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ince news outlets first founding member of Don't Drill

reported
that
seismic SC-Lowcountry,
which
has
testing permits
had been granted off
South Carolinas coast, WE ARE OVER THE MOON TO HAVE THE GIFT
an anti-drill movement
OF SHEPARDS EXTRAORDINARY WORK TO
has surged across the
CREATE A VISUAL IDENTITY FOR THE UNITED
state, with Sullivans
VOICE
THAT IS RISING UP AGAINST DRILLING.
Island
taking
a
~Sarah Church
lead role among an
increasing number of
municipalities, businesses, non- partnered with numerous other
profit agencies and individuals, groups, including Dont Drill NC,
who have joined forces to protect the Coastal Conservation League,
the pristine shore.
Oceana SC, and the Pawleys
The widespread protest is now Island-based SODAPOP.
experiencing a new proliferation
We are over the moon to
of support, thanks to the have the gift of Shepards
internationally esteemed artist extraordinary work to create a
and Charleston native, Shepard visual identity for the united
Fairey, who has donated the use voice that is rising up against
of his work to the campaign.
drilling, Church said.
Sarah Church, the Sullivan's
For more information on how
Island
councilwoman
who
to
get involved, go to dontdrillscgarnered Faireys help, is a
lowcountry.org.
ILLUSTRATION BY SHEPARD FAIREY
July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015
Mickey Willia
13
ms.
Bridgette and Jamiel Kadri.
George and Lynn Detyens.
FISH, SMILING FACES

AND FUN ABOUNDED
AT T H E S I F I R E D E P T ' S
F I S H F R Y, J U N E 2 7
Karen Tawes and friends.
Leigh Amrhein and Catherine Detyens serve up a

quadruple order of fish.
Andy Benke and Pat O'Neil.
Mallory and Richard White with their son Rickey.
14
July 17, 2015
Seasons
of the
South
Corn and Field Pea Salad

BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
his simple and original salad melds the flavors of summer

into a refreshing dish that is perfect for sharing on a warm
day. Corn, peas, tomatoes and bell peppers- nothing says
summer more than a colorful dish made from the bounty of the
garden or farmers market.
Ingredients
4 ears of corn (3 cups)
2 cups field peas
1/2 cup soft wheat berries
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
12 sugar snap peas, sliced thinly on the diagonal
4 green onions, sliced on a diagonal
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup Balsamo's Kitchen 7 salad dressing, or more, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Remove the corn from the cob and toast in a dry pan until
tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Place the corn and cooled peas into a large bowl.
3. Cover the wheat berries with 2 cups of water and cook until
tender (45 minutes to an hour). Add more water if necessary.
4. Add tomatoes, snap peas, green onions, red pepper and salad
dressing to bowl. Add cooled wheat berries and season to taste.
5 July 17, 2015
COMPUTER CORNER
Get set for 10
'UPDATES' FOR WINDOWS 10 WILL BE INSTALLED

WITHOUT YOU HAVING A CHOICE AND WILL INCLUDE THE
'IMPORTANT' UPDATES AS WELL AS 'RECOMMENDED,' AND
OTHER UPDATES THAT MICROSOFT DEEMS YOU NEED.
BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
15
uly 29 is the date for the

"new, improved best ever
OS" from Microsoft /
Windows. Ask them and they will
tell you this, over and over and
over. Makes you all warm and
fuzzy doesn't it?
I've been watching, reading,
testing it and all in all it is much
better than 8/8.1 but that's not
saying much. Windows wants to
get so far away from the 8 series
that they jumped 9 and went right
to 10 and overall I think it's going
to be OK to buy a new computer
with this operating system (OS).
Will I be upgrading my Windows
7 laptop/desktop anytime soon?
Three months ago I was on the
bandwagon to upgrade after a
couple of months of the product
being out, two months ago I
was still there but a bit more
cautious. Today with some of the
news as to what 10 will do in the
background I am a bit hesitate to
upgrade an existing computer.
If you own a computer that
has Windows 7 Home OS (or
8/8.1), which would be most
if bought several years ago,
then upgrading to 10 home will

disable your choice as to what
can be updated by Microsoft
(Windows). What does that
mean? With 10, the "updates"
for 10 will be installed without
you having a choice and will
include the "important" updates
as well as "recommended" and
other updates that Microsoft
deems you need. The "deems
you need" part can include ads
for new Windows products, trial
apps that after a period would
require you to purchase, ads for
3rd party vendors, etc. It could
install updates for a product that
you do not want updated, for
example a game that you play and
like the way the layout is, then
suddenly you open it and it looks
completely different because it
has been updated overnight. This
"benefit" is to help you keep up
to date and since you are not a
"PRO" user you need all the help
you can get, right?
Which leads to what to do if you
have Windows 7/8/8.1 Pro, then
upgrading to 10 Pro allows you to
opt out of the updates and receive
only what you want, including

declining anything other than
"important" updates. If you
have the Home version you can
upgrade to Pro prior to doing
the free upgrade to 10 and you
will end with 10 Pro. There is an
option to upgrade to 10 Pro at the
time of upgrading from home as
well but it's a bit murky how that
works and costs just under $100.
The other bit of news that
seems to be hiding right in plain
view is the collection of "user
data." Hopefully all have heard of
anonymized (anonymous) data,
which is data about general use of
products sent to manufacturers
to help in product improvement
which sounds like a load of
hogwash to me! Several websites
are reporting that 10 has the
"capability to track and log
keystrokes, capture voice data
and more." Does the term "big
brother" come to mind? Other
sites say this is nothing new as
the capture of anonymized data
has been going on for a while
and who cares anyway? It seems
that in today's world the capture
of your most private thoughts

through the keystrokes on your
computer or what you might say
to your loved one in the privacy of
your home is "no big deal."
In reality, I think most of these
problems will be addressed once
the product is released to the
general public and Windows gets
some serious user feedback. iOS,
Android, OS10 for Mac have all
received comments and slams
about user data and anonymous
data collection, most have added
tools to limit the collection of that
data. iOS for iPads and iPhones
have opt-out options for data
collection and advertising under
privacy in settings, Android is a
bit harder to find and does not
limit as much but at least they
are there. My hope is the same
will happen with 10, it may
be an opt-out option which I
will happily share here when it
becomes available.
As always if you have questions
or need help you can call or email
me, Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794
or email at rentabob@live.com.
16
Audition for Crabpot Players'

Last Will and Testament
BY ASHLEY PRENTICE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
exas was never this fun-or this deadly! Jonas

Carmody, President and
Founder of Carmody Oil, is dead
of natural causes at the age of
78, leaving an estate valued in
excess of $30 million. The heirs
apparent are in for a big surprise
when they gather together
with his friends and business
associates for a memorial dinner
in his honor.
Unbeknownst to his eccentric
family, a surprise reading of the
will is on the menu, and murder
is certain to be a la mode. As
the story unfolds and the family
unravels, it seems everybody
wants more than their fair share.
But who is willing to kill for
it? The prim and proper stepdaughter? The greedy, ne'erdo-well brother? The hot-shot
lawyer? The underpaid security
guard? Or the floozy girlfriend? In
this hilarious mystery/comedy,
author Lisa Patrick-Wilkinson
brings to life a host of colorful
characters and interactive fun.
A lively and colorful group of
characters will inhabit the world
of the play. This includes Silas
Carmody, a large and aging

brother of the late multimillionaire
and Texas oil magnate Jonas
Carmody and Emma RichfieldCarmody,
stepdaughter
by
marriage to Jonas Carmody
whos also a middle-aged and
uptight religious fanatic. Theres
also Dee-Dee Delane, a gaudy
tramp from the Bronx and former
companion of Jonas Carmody
as well as Jackson Davis, an
extremely good-looking, dark
haired lawyer who looks like a
used car salesman. Rounding
out the bunch is Sam Davenport,
a sandy-haired man of medium
height who sports a Columbo
demeanor and Bogart accent.
July 17, 2015
Volleyball camp
prepares players for
coming season
Auditions for the plays Aug. 28

and 29 and Sept. 18 performances
are scheduled for Aug. 6 at the
Crabpot Players Theatre, located
at located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds
Blvd., Mt. Pleasant,. No previous
experience is required. Bring a
current resume and a headshot.
Contact our guest services team
at info@crabpotplayers.com for
inquiries.
BY JOE WRIGHT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
tarting on Monday, July 6, the Isle of Palms Recreation

Center was filled with the noise of the serve. Almost 20 girls
ranging in ages from 11-15 filled the IOP Rec Center to attend
the volleyball camp of Alexis Glover, long-time Wando High School
volleyball coach.
Glover, with over 30 years of experience as a volleyball coach
and as a player for the University of South Carolina, has instructed
camps on Isle of Palms for 15 years. Coach Glover was assisted
by some of the players from the 2014 4A State Champion Wando
volleyball team.
During the camp, Coach Glover and her assistants emphasized
the skills of volleyball to everyone. For beginners, Glover emphasized
the basic skills: "Passing, setting, serving, and spiking." For more
experienced players, Coach Glover wants them to assess their
skills to be used later in competition.
The camp began with the basic skills, followed by more serving
and serve receive plays, then the camp broke into small side games.
To close the week, the campers will finish in full 6 on 6 competition.
Coach Glover encourages players not to specialize in the sport,
but to try other sports along with volleyball, as it helps prepare
players for the demanding season. Glover says volleyball is a great
sport for everyone, and that the sport has grown for the past several
years with the Olympics and the growth of beach volleyball in the
area, especially on the islands.
Most high school players start in the fifth grade, like sophomore
setter Emily Rapach. Rapach previously attended the camp on Isle
of Palms for five years, from after her 5th grade year to before her
9th grade year.
Rapach's favorite thing about playing volleyball is that "being
a team sport [makes it] really fun." She says that the camp has
helped her to get playing time and to prepare her for the upcoming
season.
Kaleb Jenness, a sophomore, is the team's manager. He comes
to practice every day and helps the team prepare for upcoming
games. Jenness has played volleyball since he was in the fourth
grade. His favorite part about assisting is that "indoor players don't
usually get to touch the ball during the summer." There is lots of
commitment involved in Jenness's job.
Wando begins their season with practice August 1, and the
first regular season game will be September 1 against Waccamaw.
During the summer though, they have prepared by scrimmaging
Bishop England and Porter-Gaud informally. The Warriors return
nine players from last year's state championship team as they
prepare to defend their title.
July 17, 2015
17
Seining on Sullivan's
AQUARIUM HOSTS 3 SEINING EVENTS THIS SUMMER

BY ELIOT CUMMINGS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
n June 22nd, the SC Aquarium

hosted a seining event at Station 19
on Sullivans Island. South Carolina
Aquarium members ages 2-10 and their
parents had a fantastic time finding and
learning about sea creatures. In just an hour
and a half they dragged the seine net through
the water numerous times and caught scores
of Atlantic Silversides, anchovies and a
mystery creature no one could identify.
They used an 11-foot seine net with very
small holes, so they could catch as much as
possible. The older children held one pole

while an aquarium staff member held the
other side. After they had studied the animals
thoroughly, the creatures were released back
into the water.
Most of the treasures they found, though,
were on the beach, including moon snails,
lots of knobbed whelk shells, hermit crabs,
a flat claw crab, jellyfish and even a small
shark. The children learned how a moon
snail could dig a unique looking hole, drill
perfect holes through shells and sometimes
Eliot Commings helps her brother, Harrison,

catch some anchovies.
even eat each other! The main focus of the

seining event was for the children to have fun
and an educational experience.
Aquarium staff also led a game called
PARTS, where each child was asked to find
plants, animals, rocks, trash and shells on
the beach and put them in different hulahoops. Everyone was happy and went home
excited for the next two seining events this
summer, scheduled for July 21 on Folly
Beach and August 4 on Daniel Island.
PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY CUMMINGS
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
July 16
ONGOING DAILY
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
10:30 a.m. Come, write and share
your stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. Call
843.883.3914 for additional
information.
Tuesdays
Time for Twos
10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Mac
for stories, songs and crafts.
Suggested ages 24 - 36 months.
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. For more information,
call 843.883.3914.
Team Trivia
8 p.m. Test your trivial knowledge
each Tuesday at Home Team BBQ.
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
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. $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. Visit www.
facebook.com/awendawgreen.
Climb for a Cause
Each Wednesday throughout this
summer, Wild Blue Ropes will
designate a local charity to receive
$5 from every Challenge Pass
ticket sold for that day. For more
information, or consideration of
your local cause, please contact
Jacqueline@wildblueropes.com.
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
6 p.m. Poes Library hosts Mah
Jongg. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg. No experience
necessary. 1921 Ion Avenue. Call
843.883.3914.
Wolfman Rob
Wolfman Rob conducts Red wolf
discussions & feedings at 3 p.m.
at the Sewee Visitor Center. 5821
Hwy. 17 N. Awendaw, SC 29429.
For more information contact
mwrenn@fs.fed.us
Fridays
Moonlight Mixers
7 - 11 p.m. July 24, Aug. 21
and Sept. 18. Rain dates for
each event are the next night
(Saturday). The Moonlight Mixer
series is back on the Folly Beach
Pier! On select Friday evenings,
DJ Jim Bowers will keep your feet
moving with the hottest oldies
and beach music. All ages are
invited to celebrate the arrival of
summertime weather with some

shagging on the Folly Beach
Fishing Pier. Tickets are $10 per
person ($8 for Charleston County
residents with advance ticket
purchase). For more information,
call 843.795.4386 or visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Saturdays
Birdwatching for beginners and
families at the Center for Birds of Prey
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., August 1.
Join experienced birding guides
for an introductory bird walk ideal
for the novice birder. After the
walk, guests are invited to join
the regular morning bird of prey
tour and flight demonstrations
at no additional cost. The Center
for Birds of Prey is located on
Highway 17 North, just 16 miles
north of Charleston in Awendaw.
For more information, visit www.
thecenterforbirdsofprey.org, call
843.971.7474.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Each event begins at 10 p.m. and
costs $5. For more information,
visit www.hometeambbq.com or
call 843.883.3131.
Wolfman Rob
Red wolf discussions & feedings
at 11:30 a.m. at the Sewee
Visitor Center. 5821 Hwy. 17 N.
Awendaw, SC 29429. For more
information contact mwrenn@
fs.fed.us.
ONGOING
Blackbeard's Cove 100 Days of Summer
Daily until September 7,
10 - 12 a.m. At Blackbeards
Cove, 3255 Hwy. 17 N., Mount
Pleasant. Starting on Memorial
Day, Blackbeards Cove Family
Fun Park will host 100 Days of
Summer. The park will be open
until midnight. Midnight Mutiny
Passes will be available from
10pm Midnight every night,
which entitles pass-holders to
unlimited Golf, Climbing Wall,
Jump Land, and Go Carts
during that time. Visit www.
blackbeardscove.net.
2015 Summer Camps at the
July 31
Crabpot Players
Session 3: Musical Theatre
Camp, July 20 - 31, 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. Ages 9 - 16. The popular
musical theatre camp returns
for 2015! Join us at the Crabpot
Theatre for two weeks of fastpaced instruction in the areas
of theatre, dance, and vocal
performance. Campers will
have the opportunity to perform
selected musical numbers at the
conclusion of the camp. $320.
and up; a photo ID is required

to gain entry into the event.
Beverages, food, and snacks will
be available for purchase. Tickets
are limited; advance purchase is
recommended. Fee: $10/$8 CCR
Discount/$10 on-site (if available)
fish fry featuring whiting fish,

hush puppies, tater tots, baked
beans, cole slaw, and homemade
desserts. Drinks are available at
the bar. Fish frys will be held the
3rd Saturday of each month April
through September.
Red Cross Blood Drive

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wild Dunes
Sweetgrass Pavilion, 5757 Palm Blvd.
Ben Sawyer Causeway Cleanup

8 - 10 a.m. The Charleston
Running Club will be doing a
cleanup for the Ben Sawyer
Causeway. Sullivans Island.
Youre My Hero Essay Contest

(teens) July 1-31 Unmask your
hero! Interview your favorite
teacher, coach, mentor or relative,
and write an essay (500 words
maximum) to explain why they
are amazing. The winner receive
a $25 Towne Center gift card and
publication in the Island Eye!
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Natalie Daise Presents

Comeyah Tales
10:30 a.m. Delight in stories and
songs about South Carolina with
this Gullah Gullah Island star.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Home Team BBQ

10 p.m. Bradford Lee Folk and
Bluegrass Playboys. Home Team
BBQ Sullivans Island, 2209
Middle Street. Price: $5. More
Info: www.hometeambbq.com or
843.225.7427
Home Team BBQ

10 p.m. Whiskey Diablo
Home Team BBQ Sullivans
Island, 2209 Middle Street. Price:
$5. More Info: www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.883.3131
Legally Blonde Jr.

at Footlight Players Theatre
July 18 and 19 Legally Blonde
Jr., the stage musical adaptation
of the Amanda Brown novel and
subsequent Reese Witherspoon
film will be performed at 2 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m. on July 18 and 19
at Footlight Players Theatre by
the Lowcountrys award winning
youth company, Musical Theater
Center (MTC). Admission is $15 in
advance at www.musicaltheater
centermountpleasant.com or $18
at the door.

DIY Crafts: Beaded Bookmarks

(teens) Tuesday, July 14 Decorate
your summer reading selections
with an ornate bookmark. CCPL
Avenue. 843.883.3914.
DIY Crafts: Hanging Mobiles
(teens) Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 21. Decoupage a
colorful mobile from old CDs,
magazines and trimmings. CCPL
Avenue. 843.883.3914.
DIY Crafts: Resin Necklaces
(young adults) Thursday, July
23 Tuesday, July 28. Turn
sparkles, tiny pictures and
your imagination into a oneof-a-kind necklace. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Thursday, July 16
Thursday Night Boogie
6 10 p.m. Mount Pleasant
Pier. The Mount Pleasant Pier
will be rockin' with the sounds
of DJ Jim Bowers as he plays
a variety of line dancing hits,
unforgettable oldies, and beach
music classics! For ages 21
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
PLAY: Turtle Team Heroes
10:30 a.m. Learn how local
volunteers patrol the beaches to
protect loggerhead turtles, and
enjoy fun turtle crafts. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Beach Lovers Book Club (adults)
10:30 a.m. Enjoy a lively
discussion of The Housemaids
Daughter by Barbara Mutch.
Light refreshments provided.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Friday, July 24
All Hands Productions

Puppet Show
10:30 a.m. Laugh at the fun
adventures of the Gingerbread
Man. CCPL Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Shaggin on the Cooper

Put on your shagging shoes Shaggin on the Cooper returns
Saturday, July 18! This popular
live beach music and shag dance
event series returns to the Mount
Pleasant Pier with live music by
The Sneakers.
Home Team BBQ

10 p.m. Trainwrecks. Home Team
BBQ Sullivans Island, 2209
Middle Street. Price: $5
More Info: www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.883.3131.
Fish Fry
6 - 8 p.m. Join us at the VFW
Post 3137 of Isle of Palms for a
2015 Annual IOP 5k/10k

Beach Run
The race begins at 8 a.m. The
Saturday, July 25
youth fun runs start at 9 a.m.

The Beach Run will take place
on the Front Beach behind the
Windjammer on the Isle of Palms.
Competitors can enter in the
following divisions; 5K Run/Walk
or 10K Run. Early Registration
fee is $30 for the 5K Run/Walk or
10K Run and $10.00 for the Youth
Fun Runs. Registration will also
be open at 7 a.m. the day of the
race. The first 200 contestants
to register are guaranteed a free
moisture wicking t-shirt. Register
at www.racesonline.com or at the
Isle of Palms Rec Dept, #24 28th
Avenue or call 843.886.8294.
PLAY: Fish Print Fun
10:30 a.m. Create a colorful fish
print with the help of our friends
from Mt. Pleasant Seafood. CCPL
Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Home Team BBQ
10 p.m. Larry Mitchell Band.
Home Team BBQ Sullivans
Island, 2209 Middle Street.Price:
$5. More Info: www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.225.7427.
Sunday, July 26
Charlestons Third Annual
Island Brews & Chews Craft
Beer Festival
3- 7 p.m. Wild Dunes Resort is
pleased to host a special culinary
and beer event at the Resorts
Palmetto Hall and Pool. Guests

are invited to sip a selection
of local, regional and national
craft beers and savor the flavors
of Charleston with a variety of
gourmet food pairing stations. A
relaxing afternoon awaits with
live music, outside pool and
lawn games and the comfort of
air-conditioning inside. Resort
casual. Rain or shine, the fun
will go on. $40 for adults, $25
for young adults, $15 for kids,
complimentary for kids under
3. Tickets include unlimited
beverages and food tasters. For
more information visit www.
wilddunes.com/brewsandchews or
call 843.886.2218.
Friday, July 31
PLAY: Fishing and Crabbing
Adventures
10:30 a.m. Be a hero by bringing
home dinner! Experience handson Lowcountry fishing fun with
the folks from Haddrells Point.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Home Team BBQ
10 p.m. Six Time Losers. Home
Team BBQ Sullivans Island, 2209
Middle Street. Price: $5.
More Info: www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.883.3131
20
island eats
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its beachfront
setting. Nibbles like peel and eat
shrimp and nachos alongside
heartier platters of seafood. $-$$
(843) 886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub

The islands only Irish Pub. Famous
burgers, Irish fare, favorite locals
hangout for over 20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood, tapas
on Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.
$$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
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
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from the
upper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
843.886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Caf Medley
Start your day, or end it with a wellrounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening. $
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
Coconut Joes & Island Joes
Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on
the rooftop bar and live music every
night during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joes next door featuring
coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
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The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, Sunday
Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
July 17, 2015
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers
and chicken sandwiches, this Poeinspired eatery also features great
deals on fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
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
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt

All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or organic.
Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches.. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf

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 Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on the
weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made from scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos, and
enchiladas, and quench your
thirst with one of several specialty
margaritas. $$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle St, Sullivans Island
Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach
volleyball court out back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
off-island eats
Charleston Harbor Fish House
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
in Charleston Harbor Resort &
Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.
$$-$$
284-7070
www.charlestonharborfishhouse.
com
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
Cinebarre Theater
Multiplex with first-run films, light
meals, beer & wine, plus indie
shorts by local filmmakers. $$
216-2690
www.cinebarre.com
963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.
Pleasant
Coleman Public House
Located on Coleman Blvd featuring
rotating craft brews on tap, plus
burgers, famous truffle fries,
flatbreads & inventive pub grub. $$
416-8833
www.colemanpublichouse.com
427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North, Mt.
Pleasant
Jacks Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream.
$-$$
884-7677
www. jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant
The Shelter
Brunch, burgers & draft beers in
a dog-friendly hangout with an
outdoors deck, live music, and
sports.$$
388-3625
www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com
202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner, and weekend brunch.
Boasts a fresh, seasonal menu
of contemporary cuisine with a
Southern flair. $$
416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.

Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt.
Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats from
around the world., chocolate, bonbons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wreck of the Richard
and Charlene
Lowcountry seafood dining on Shem
Creek in the historic Old Village of
Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:308:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri.
and Sat. $$-$$$
884-0052
www.wreckrc.com
106 Haddrell St.
Mt. Pleasant
.
FINANCIAL FOCUS
July 17, 2015
21
Keep your investments from going on vacation

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ts that time of year when many of us hit the road for a summer
vacation. If you are fortunate, you will be joining them after all,
all work and no play is a difficult way to live. But while you may
not think it beneficial to work all the time, the same cant be said of
your investments and your investment strategy because, ideally,
they should never stop laboring on your behalf.
How can you avoid taking a vacation as an investor? Here are
a few ideas:
Dont let your portfolio get lazy. Laziness is fine for vacations,
but its not so great for an investment portfolio. When you invest,
it can be easy to let things drift along and stay the same as theyve
always been. But over time, things can change: Your goals can
change somewhat, your family situation can certainly change and
even your investments themselves may change. Thats why its
important to review your portfolio and your investment choices
regularly, possibly with the help of a financial professional. You
may not need to make drastic changes, but even modest-seeming
adjustments may make a big difference down the road.
Dont choose an investment mix that just sits around. If you
were to put all your investment dollars in conservative vehicles,
such as certificates of deposit (CDs), your principal would likely
not experience much volatility which is good. But your money
almost certainly would not have the growth potential to help you
reach your long-term goals which is not so good. Thats why
you will need to own some investments, such as stocks and stockbased instruments, that offer growth potential. Its true these
investments will fluctuate in value, and theres no guarantee you
wont lose money on them. You can help address this risk by
focusing on the long term and by creating an investment mix that
is suitable for your situation.
Dont become a spend-happy investor. It can be pretty easy to
spend more on vacations than you had planned. For some reason,
perhaps the carefree nature of a vacation, the act of spending
money seems less grounded in reality until you get home and
see the bills. As an investor, you can also get carried away with
your transactions and it can cost you. To be specific, if you
are constantly buying and selling investments, youll be making
it harder for yourself to follow a unified, long-term investment
strategy. As mentioned, you will need to make changes as needed,
over time, to your portfolio, but making moves such as chasing
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Low Tide
Jul 17
Jul 18
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Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
9:34am/9:48pm
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12:26pm
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Jul 23
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1:05am/1:57pm
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5:28am/6:19pm
6:23am/7:10pm
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8:49am/9:46pm
9:43am/10:43pm
10:39am/11:38pm
11:35am
12:31am/12:29pm
1:22am/1:23pm
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
after hot investments, or giving up on other investments after one

bad period, will likely not benefit you and could prove detrimental
to your progress.
As someone who spends most of your life working, you may very
much appreciate your vacations. But as someone trying to achieve
important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you
shouldnt take a vacation from investing and you shouldnt let
your investments take one, either. As you know from your career and
your other activities, making a consistent effort may pay off and its
the same with investing.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward
Jones Financial Advisor.
22
July 17, 2015
Shark bite caps another busy weekend for IOP Fire Dept.
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
12 year-old boy suffered a

shark bite Tuesday, June 30
at Isle of Palms County Park.
According to IOP Fire Chief Anne
Graham, the boy was in the ocean
near the pier when he was bitten
from the backside on his leg.
The injury was not life
threatening, Graham told Island
Eye News. He was treated on
scene by the Fire Department and
lifeguards from the County Park,
who did a wonderful job. He was
stable enough to where the family
choose to drive him to seek further
medical treatment.
Graham said they were told
that the shark was between four
and five feet-long.
"We are disheartened that a
child was bitten by a shark this
week at Isle of Palms County Park,"
said the Charleston County Parks
service in a statement following
the incident. "Shark sightings in
the ocean surrounding the county
park are generally uncommon, and
Tips for avoiding sharks

Swim in groups; avoid the water at dawn, dusk or nighttime;
don't enter the water if bleeding; avoid wearing shiny jewelry or
bright clothing; and use extra care near sandbars, drop-offs, far
away from shore, and waters that are being fished or contain bait
fishes. Many attacks appear to happen when people are mistaken
by the shark for their normal food, fish.
shark bites at our beach parks are
extremely rare. Prior to this week,
the last shark bite at Isle of Palms
County Park occurred in 2007
just outside the park swimming
area; that patient also suffered
minor injuries and was released."
The Parks service went on to
remind beach-goers that, as with
any natural environment, the
Atlantic Ocean is home to many
creatures,
including
sharks.
According to the United States
Lifeguard Association, 70 to 100
shark attacks happen worldwide
each year. However, only 6 shark
attack fatalities have taken place
in the U.S. since 2010. The odds
SC lifeguards
meet to compete
Casting with a purpose

FISHING TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY
FOR CANCER RESEARCH
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
vid outdoorsman from all over the Lowcountry will drop

their lines in the water on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at
the Fourth and Final Annual John von Lehe Memorial
Cast and Blast Fishing Tournament, which commemorates
the life of Dr. John von Lehe of Mount Pleasant.
Dr. von Lehe passed away in 2009 after a battle with
cancer. During his life, he was loved and admired by his
family, friends, co-workers, and patients. Dr. von Lehe was an
enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing
in his hometown. The John von Lehe Memorial Cast and
Blast Tournament Committees goal is to carry on his spirit
and continue his compassion of caring for others through
raising funds to further cancer research.
Over the past 3 years, the tournament has raised more
than $40,000 in contributions which have been donated to
Roper St. Francis Cancer Care and Hollings Cancer Center
at the Medical University of South Carolina to fund cancer
research.
The event includes an all-day inshore fishing tournament
followed by a tournament party from 6-10 p.m. on Goldbug
Island, Sullivans Island. Anglers and friends will also be able
to enjoy Southern cooking, live music, and a silent auction.
For more information or to register, visit castandblast.biz.
of being killed by fireworks or

drowning in the ocean are much
higher than the odds of being the
victim of a shark-related fatality (1
in 3.75 million).
The
shark
bite
incident
extended another busy weekend
for the fire department, which had
a record-busting 25 calls this past
Memorial Day weekend.
We had 12 calls yesterday,
one of them involved a person
swimming in the ocean at 3 a.m.,
Graham said. Its been pretty
busy and it seems like its not
going to slow down.
The IOP fire department has
been getting assistance from
a Charleston County quick

response vehicle, a small SUV
operated by a paramedic that
stages on the islands during
busy periods, specifically over the
weekends. The QRV covers both
IOP and Sullivans Island, when
its available.
If they have a life-threatening
call in Mount Pleasant theyll go
there, Graham said.
The City of IOP has requested
that the County provide an
ambulance to the islands during
the summeran ambulance can
transport patients to nearby
hospitals, a QRV cannotbut there
has not been confirmation as to
whether this request has been
approved yet.
Our data proves Friday through
Monday are the busiest here.
[The addition of 3 new firefighting
positions] has helped immensely,
Graham said. But we still have
to bring in additional staff on the
weekends.
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
BY SALLY DUNAWAY
he beaches of Isle of Palms intense round of tug-of-war.
County Park was a little
Festivities resumed at the L. Jones
more heated on Friday, June Center pool in Mount Pleasant at
26 as lifeguards from all across 2 p.m. for a 50 meter free-style, an
the state gathered to compete obstacle course relay, a spinal-injury
in South Carolina Recreation scenario, a deep-water passive CPR
and Park Associations summer resuscitation, and a medical mystery
Lifeguard Competition. Participating identification which contestants
contestants, ranging from beach, were able to identify as a stroke.
pool, and waterpark lifeguards,
Mount Pleasant Whirling Waters
competed in high-intensity fitness lifeguards, Melissa Williams and
and life-saving events.
Julie Masciale, agreed that, though
Around 10 a.m., the competition the events were lightly competitive,
kicked off with a one mile shoreline they primarily aimed to give the
run. Shortly after, a coach blew the guards an exciting event to practice
whistle for the open water swim and enjoy their skills.
in which guards sprinted into the
Our jobs are normally so
ocean, swam to designated kayaks in stressful, so this is just fun, said
the water, and returned to the shore. first-year competitor, William.
Next was a surf and rescue race
Masciale, who has participated
followed by a run-swim-swim-run in the contests for three years,
relay in teams of four. After a short added, its a really good way for all
break, the teams competed in Beach of us to get together and meet other
Flags, a contest organized a bit like lifeguards.
musical chairs, and, of course, an
July 17, 2015
23
BY CHARLOTTE MYER
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
n 1939, in the backwoods of Holly Hill, South Carolina, "Big Joe"

Bessinger traded a cow and a mule for a diner in the Lowcountry,
from which he would serve South Carolina barbecue featuring his
mustard-based barbecue sauce. He called his restaurant the Holly
Hill Cafe. The originator of the now famous mustard-based sauce, Big
Joe kept his recipe close to the vest, sharing it only with his children.
Imbued with a love of barbecue, six of his eight sons went into the
barbecue business, and the Bessinger name became forever associated
with that iconic South Carolina barbecue style.
One of those sons was named Melvin, who returned from World War
II to help with the family barbecue business, before eventually attending
The Citadel, and making the decision to open a barbecue restaurant of
his own. He opened it down in Charleston in 1961, and called it Melvin's
Piggie Park Drive-In. Since then, Melvin's has been a local institution,
renowned as much for its barbecue as it is for its huge, donut-like onion
rings and its juicy cheeseburgers, once named Best Cheeseburger in
the country by Emeril Lagasse. Luckily for those who don't live in the
Charleston area, Melvin's now bottles and sells their entire range of
sauces, as well as the mix they use for those sinfully delicious onion
rings. I like my barbecue with a kick, so my personal favorite is the
Spicy Original, which gets its warm heat from hot habanero peppers.
These are perfect items to pick up for a backyard barbecue this summer.
Tastes of the South is a column by Charlotte Myer, Specialty Food
Buyer at Southern Season, highlighting South Carolina vendors and
their delicious local products, all available at Southern Seasons store in
Mount Pleasant.
Chuck & Edy Mimms
Serving Mt. Pleasant, Sullivans and Isle of Palm
Sand D llar
Sullivans Island
843.530.8100
SanddollarSC.com

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ullivan's Island's longest running,

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IOP parking plan receives

After eight years, Emily

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fter revising the concept 8th, and 9th avenues between

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Former councilwoman gives back

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ith so many dedicated

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The summer season is here and the daytrippers are performing

Emily continues from page 2

in development, and Dziuban

won so many awards for her

department for nine years as well

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IOP children deliver proceeds of

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

n Friday, July 3, Henry

nine envelopes, which included a

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Islands kick off holiday weekend with a bang

n Friday, July 4 Sullivans Island and

WILD DUNES' WATERMELON CONTEST A JUICY AFFAIR

aturday, July 4 Wild Dunes played host to a

Mimi OGeen shows how its done.

The competition was fierce.

Roman Orsinelli goes against an impressive line-up.

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FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

was better than Halloween, said Island Eye

Another innovative golf cart and winner of

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was a big need to reach out to people who

do it anywhere else. The members take

Meredith Nelson working out at her treadmill desk.

False bomb threat called

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onfusion spread quickly

Parts of Front Beach were closed off for

were made at the scene.

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Plastic ingestion just one more hurdle

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lot has been said and

northward off our coast. This

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they can find and do not know the

45.5 percent had tar ingestion

Famed artist, joins