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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

Walking with the ghosts Easter Egg Hunt coverage on pages 16 & 17

of Sullivan’s Island
By Kristin Hackler

S
hots echo across the shallow margin of water of
Breach Inlet between Sullivan’s Island and the
Isle of Palms. Of the two distant figures running
along the shore, one collapses onto the sand; the other
runs even faster, but he won’t make it. His pursuers
finally capture him and take him to trial, where the
last sunrise Stede Bonnett sees is from the gallows
erected along the oyster-covered banks of White Point
Gardens. Piracy, in Charleston, is not taken lightly.
Sullivan’s Island is thick with ghosts. They guide
horse-drawn trolleys along Middle Street and sing to
themselves as they seed their oyster beds between
the Sullivan’s Island Narrows and Shell Bank. They
whisper in the old beach houses and weep softly in
the lazaretto, the bones of which were used to build
Grace Church. On the beaches, turn-of-the-century
bathers dip their toes in salt water for the first time,
but most of their history had been lost; at least, until
recently.
Cindy Lee, an Isle of Palms resident and East Cooper
native, has spent her whole life enveloped in history.
From her high school days as a docent for Boone Hall
Plantation to her degree in American History from
the College of Charleston, Cindy has lived the past of
Charleston and its outlying barrier islands. Though
her studies have taken her many places, her heart
has always been drawn to Sullivan’s Island.
“We would visit the island and spend all afternoon
driving past the batteries and visiting old houses,”
Cindy smiled, “but we couldn’t talk about the history
because we didn’t know it.”
It was this curiosity and her innate historian’s
sense of preservation that led Cindy to research and
write her second book, A Tour of Historic Sullivan’s
Island.
Though it’s a short read at 110 pages, A Tour of
Historic Sullivan’s Island is an invaluable source of
local stories, legends and facts on everything from its
see ghosts on Sullivan's on page 9

Inside Island Eye

Run for Adela page 12 Starfish Academy page 20 Pizza on IOP page 23
2 April 16, 2010
Fighting for the island economy
A
ccording to their website,
the Isle of Palms Islanders
(also known as the Isle of
Palms Concerned Citizens) is “a
grassroots group keeping tabs
on the City Council, Planning
Commission, and other groups
that work with the of the local
government.” The group was
formed in response to several of
the laws passed recently by the
Isle of Palms Council, which the
group feels are “over-reaching,
unfair and will only unwisely
increase the role of government
in our lives,” pointing out that,
“many of these laws will not solve
the problems for which they are
intended.”
One law, in particular, has the
group scrambling for signatures
in protest. Known as ordinance
2010-08, the law basically
requires that all new rental
licenses on the island would not
be allowed to exceed an overnight
occupancy of 12 persons. “New”
rental licenses, according to the
ordinance, would be licenses
bought after the final passage of
the ordinance, which is expected
to pass during the next Council
meeting on April 27. Current rental
licenses would be grandfathered
in and would stay at their present
Civic
By Kristin Hackler
overnight occupancy until the
license is allowed to lapse. This
ordinance, The Islanders state,
is unacceptable.
“There are 22 places to eat
on the island,” said resident
Bill Casey during the last Isle
of Palms Council meeting. “Do
you think what you spent last
year could support one of them?
You could either drive a stake
through tourism’s heart, or
enjoy the spectacle it brings to
the island.”
The issue of tourism and how
much it fiscally supports the Isle
of Palms is of great concern to
The Islanders. In fact, they are
also petitioning the Council to
at least consider an economic
study of the island to determine
the impact of the ordinance in
the future.
“One third [of the residents of
Isle of Palms] pay 4% in property
taxes,” The Islanders state on
their website, “one third who
have a second home on the
island pay 6% in property taxes
and the last third who own
vacation rentals pay 6% property
tax. On top of this, the ones who
rent contribute over $2 million
in room accommodations taxes.
This represents the goose that
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lays the golden egg for us, the
residents and our children whose
recreation center is subsidized
by tourism dollars … The days
of stupid speculation are over,
those guys are gone and most
builders are gone. If people want
rental homes close to the beach,
they will not be building 7000
square foot mini hotels next to
you on Hartnett or beyond. It
just won’t happen.”
The Islanders currently meet on
the second and fourth Thursday
of the month at 11 a.m. in the
Acme Cantina, located at 31 J.C.
Long Blvd. Jimmy Ward, one of
the group’s founders, asserted
at the last meeting that The
Islanders is welcoming and open
to everyone. “This isn’t a closed
society,” said Ward. “We’re
open to everyone and everyone
is welcome, unlike some other
island organizations. In fact,
several of us were rejected from
the Isle of Palms Neighborhood
Association.”
“We want to compromise, not
pit against each other,” said
Sonya Buckhannon, another of
the group’s founding members.
“We just need to find a common
ground.”
Along with collecting signatures
from islanders to fight ordinance
2010-08, The Islanders are in
the process of organizing the
Support Dan Mills Fundraiser,
an island-wide event geared
toward raising money for Dan
Mills, an Isle of Palms firefighter
who was severely injured in a
motor vehicle accident while
off duty in February. The event
will be held on April 24 from
2 – 6 p.m. at the Public Safety
Building on J.C. Long Blvd. and
the group is currently looking for
donations for the silent auction.
Sandy Stone of Island Realty
was kind enough to offer not
only a weekend stay at one of
his company’s vacation rentals,
but he also contributed $1,000
toward the event to help print
t-shirts for the fundraiser, which
will also be on sale during the
event. If you have a silent auction
item you would like to contribute
to the fundraiser, please contact
Sonya Buckhannon at sonya@
buckhannonbrothers.com or visit
www.SupportFirefighterMills.
com.
For more info about the Support
Dan Mills Fundraiser, see page 5.
For more info about The Islanders,
visit www.iopislanders.com.
April 16, 2010
Letters to the editor...
Dear Editor,
“I want neighbors’ not short
term renters living next door to
me.” How often have we heard
this? I have to say, that I live
next to a short term rental and
over the last couple of years I
have had a chance to meet some
great people. None of which were
large or loud partying groups. On
occasion we have heard them out
late talking on the deck but what
a joy that families and friends
come here to reconnect and have
a great time here on our island. I
think we need to be a little more
tolerant. I know I have had a few
gatherings with other residents,
where we were up late swimming
and talking around a bon fire.
What great fun and memories that
we have been able to experience.
How could I not want others to
experience the same?
This past week we had a family
that was celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary with their
children and grandchildren.
They could not say enough about
how wonderful our island was
and what a great community in
which we live. I am so happy that
they didn’t feel the tensions going
on within our community about
short term rentals. I love the
idea that we CHOOSE to live and
raise our children where people
vacation to get away from it all.
We are all very, very fortunate to
have made the move and I am
not sure we should discourage
rentals anywhere on the Island.
I think we have a great balance
and in the past 13 years I feel like
the “community feel” has grown
not diminished in all areas of the
Island.
I thought that a few years ago
we had all come to a pretty good
agreement that tried to bridge
that gap between the two sides.
But I have discovered that a group
of people felt that it still wasn’t
enough, and find them trying to
continue their mission that they
had to limit short term rentals or
at the very least put additional
rules on them to make it more
difficult to have a rental.
I would love to see City Council
keep our current rental ordinances
on the books for now and if you are
having problems then please call
the livability number and report
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Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, April 20
Ways and Means Committee
Meeting
5:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, April 27
Public Hearing
6:30 p.m.
it. Let’s educate, not legislate.
Then we will truly see if there
is a large problem that needs to
be corrected, because currently
the numbers do NOT reflect that
there is a wide spread problem.
Sonya Buckhannon
23-27th Ave., Isle of Palms
_________________________
Dear Editor,
My family has been coming to
the Isle of Palms for over 20 years
for family get-togethers. There are
between 16-20 of us each visit,
and we either rent one large house
or 2 side by side. This island holds
so many cherished memories for
us. In fact, we have had two small
family weddings here, because it
is our favorite spot on earth.
I attended the Isle of Palms
City Council meeting March 23,
2010, and, as a businessperson,
was absolutely appalled. How
could the council even consider
such onerous changes to short
term rental properties? What
are they thinking? And to do
something this drastic without
an economic impact study is just
totally irresponsible.
Mayor Cronin’s comment that
the city “can’t afford” to do a
study is foolhardy. Short-term
rentals fund well over 70% of
the Isle of Palms $15 million
dollar budget, through property
taxes, accommodations taxes,
hospitality taxes, residential
rental licenses and even taxes on
the furniture in those rentals. It
is the solemn and sworn duty of
the mayor and council members
to be good stewards of the city’s
funds.
Approving an ordinance without
an economic impact study is, at
the very least, negligence, and it
might even be criminal. Surely a
city with a budget of $15 million
can find the funds to at least learn
what the impact of this ordinance
would be on future revenues.
I fear the mayor and 5 council
members who vote as a bloc
on everything are killing the
goose that laid the golden egg.
Families like mine will find other
beach communities, like Duck
and Corolla in North Carolina,
or Sandbridge in Virginia, that
understand the importance
of family gatherings and don’t
legislate against them. A vote
Civic Calendar
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, April 27
City Council Meeting
7 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Tuesday, April 20
Regular Council
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for this ordinance will hurt not
only the Isle of Palms, but also
Charleston County and the State
of South Carolina.
Let’s make sure we all
understand the financial impact
of this ordinance before any vote.
Just because I am not a registered
voter doesn’t mean I don’t have
a loving and sincere interest in
the Isle of Palms. Which of you
six bloc voters will represent my
interests?
Sincerely,
Anne Hazelwood Fortson
Mt. Pleasant SC
_____________________
Dear Editor,
The writer of Island Shift
makes the following points: the
Isle of Palms is insular and not
welcoming and there is no need for
more zoning laws. Interestingly,
I have experienced just the
opposite. For almost 20 years on
this island I did not know anyone
who lived in Wild Dunes or in
other neighborhoods around the
island. But now I know people
from one end of the island to the
other and this certainly leads to a
strong sense of community. This
is the result of residents becoming
more engaged with their city, their
neighbors and their business
community. The neighbors have
social events annually that
unofficially open and close the
high visitor season. Neighbors
are responding to neighbor’s
needs as well as to the needs of
the community. New residents
are welcomed to the community
with a gift bag containing useful
island information and discount
coupons donated by our island
businesses and restaurants.
For me as well as others, this
creates a sense of community
from one end of the island to
the other. Our new neighbors
say the gift bags make them feel
welcome and included in the life
of the island. Thus, I disagree
that our community is insular.
In fact, the only things insular
about this island are the large
walls of the mini-hotels blocking
vistas of the ocean and casting
shadows onto neighbor’s homes.
The coming together and feeling
of neighborliness with our social
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4 April 16, 2010
Owning bonds in today’s interest rate environment
I
f you own bonds, keep this in
mind: Bond prices typically
drop when interest rates rise.
If rates were to escalate and you
own a sizable amount of bonds,
particularly long-term bonds, the
value of your portfolio could show
a noticeable decline. Should you
be worried?
Actually, no matter where
interest rates go, you can gain
some key benefits from owning
bonds. Specifically, assuming
your bonds are not called, you’ll
receive the same amount of
income based on your bond’s
interest rate, and you’ll get
your principal back at maturity,
provided the bond issuer doesn’t
default. Still, you should expect
that the market value of your
bonds will move higher and lower
while you own them. As a result,
you should prepare your bond
portfolio for changes in interest
rates.
Of course, in the past few
years, interest rates have been
Financial
By Dimi Matouchev
at or near historic lows. With
short-term rates so low, many
people have poured almost all
their fixed-income investment
dollars into longer-term bonds,
which generally pay higher rates
than shorter-term bonds. This
could be a problem for these
investors because they will be
“locked in” to these longer-term
vehicles and won’t be able to
take advantage of higher interest
rates if they rise.
No one can really predict what
interest rates will do. However,
they can’t get much lower than
they are now. Furthermore, the
economy continues to show signs
of recovery — gross domestic
product (GDP) grew at a strong
5.7% in the final quarter of 2009,
according to initial estimates
from the Commerce Department
— and the Federal Reserve has
historically increased interest
rates to fight off the inflation that
often results from an “overheated”
economy.
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Nonetheless, with no real
threat of inflation on the
near-term horizon, and with
unemployment still high, the
Fed may not be raising short-
term rates any time soon. Still,
if inflation were to even appear
to pick up, interest rates could
rise without any action from the
Fed. In any case, the best time
for you to act is before interest
rates rise; after rates jump,
long-term bond prices usually
drop more than those of short-
term bonds. That’s particularly
true if inflation expectations
rise because long-term rates are
affected more by expectations
about inflation than by changes
in short-term rates by the Fed.
So, what can you do to prepare
your bond portfolio? One strategy
is to create a “ladder” of bonds
of varying maturities. A bond
ladder can provide advantages in
all interest-rate environments.
When market rates are low, you’ll
benefit from the typically higher
rates provided by your long-
term bonds. And when market
rates rise, you’ll be able to use
the proceeds from your maturing
short-term bonds to purchase
the new, higher-rate bonds.
Once you have the appropriate
amount of short-, intermediate-
and long-term bonds, strongly
consider holding them until
maturity. As mentioned above,
you’ll receive the same interest
payments throughout the lives
of your bonds, as long as the
issuers don’t default. Plus, you
won’t have to constantly worry
about where interest rates will
be heading next — and in the
investment world, the fewer
worries, the better.
This article was provided by
Edward Jones, located at 1505
Palm Blvd on the Isle of Palms.
You can reach them at 886-9229
or visit www.edwardjones.com.
April 16, 2010
T
he Acme Cantina on the Isle
of Palms has once again
graciously offered up their
location for another worthy cause.
On Saturday, April 24, from 2 – 6
p.m., locally renowned barbecue
team “Grill Porn” will prepare a
Lowcounty BBQ along with all
the fixings to support Dan Mills,
an Isle of Palms Firefighter. This
will be a fun family event with
live music and jump castles for
the kids. Tickets are a donation
of $15, which includes the meal.
Event drink specials will also
be available. All proceeds go to
“Support Firefighter Dan Mills”
fund.
Dan Mills was involved in a
near fatal motor vehicle accident
on the evening of January 29,
2010. Firefighter Mills was
off duty riding his motorcycle
in Columbia when a 23 year
old male driving a car made a
left hand turn in front of him.
Firefighter Mills was traveling
the posted speed limit and was
unable to avoid impacting the
vehicle. He was thrown from his
motorcycle, flipped, and landed
in a pool of gasoline. The driver
of the car tossed a gun out of his
window and took off running in
the woods. Police dogs were used
Dining for Dan Mills
By Ryan Buckhannon
to hunt down the driver. Luckily,
a police officer was behind
Firefighter Mills and witnessed
the entire incident, capturing it
on video.
Firefighter Mills was
transported to a level one trauma
center in Columbia where he was
treated for fractured ribs, burns,
a deep laceration to his back and
a pelvis injury. Firefighter Mills
sustained six broken ribs which
caused his left lung to fill with
blood, and second degree burns
to 100% of his back. He was
placed in intensive care with a
chest tube to remove the blood,
and a machine to force him
to breathe. Mills was released
from the hospital the evening of
February 5, 2010. Arrangements
were made for a home health care
provider to assist Firefighter Mills
two to three times each week.
On March 23, 2010, Firefighter
Mills was rushed back to the
emergency room for difficulty
breathing. He was immediately
transferred to MUSC in Charleston
where he was admitted to the
Surgical Trauma intensive care
unit. Mills’ left lung was again
full of blood and a chest tube
had to be reinserted. A breathing
machine was used to re-inflate
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his left lung. Firefighter Mills Please keep him in your thoughts
underwent surgery on March 26, and prayers.
2010, to repair his left lung and For more info on how you
to reconstruct all six ribs. He is can help Firefighter Mills, visit
currently recuperating at home. supportfirefightermills.com.
Carolina Wren
By Sarah Dargan Harper
T
he Carolina Wren is a local quite versatile. They will build
year-round resident and nests in vacant mailboxes, under
the largest wren in the awnings, and in gutters. I even
southeast (5.5in long). Males know of one pair that snuck in
sing about 40 different songs a garage and nested in an old
and male-female pairs will often rubber boot!
sing duets. House
wrens look similar
but are slightly
smaller and a duller
brown. Wrens are
easily recognizable
by their habit of
sharply cocking
their tails (like the
wren in my photo).
Now is the time
to put out your
nest boxes and/
or to clean them.
Carolina Wrens will
readily nest in bird
houses, but are Photos taken By Sarah Dargan Harper
6 April 16, 2010

Living Lowcountry history Kobrovsky wins

By Carlin Timmons
Miss Charleston 2010
C
elebrate National Park Charles Pinckney National

C
Week with two days of Historic Site preserves a 28-
ongratulations to in Communication Studies.
Lowcountry living history. acre remnant of Snee Farm,
Sullivan’s Island resident Valarie will also compete  this
Charles Pinckney National the Lowcountry plantation of
Valarie Kobrovsky November 19 and 20 at the
Historic Site in Mount Pleasant Charles Pinckney, a founding
on winning the 2010 Miss Performing Arts Center in North
presents Colonial Days from 10 father and framer of the United
Charleston Pageant this past Charleston. She will compete
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 23, States Constitution. Located at
Saturday, March 20. for the State title of Miss South
and Saturday, April 24, 2010. The 1254 Long Point Road in Mount
Valarie Kobrovsky, 25, works Carolina USA 2011.
programs include demonstrations Pleasant, the park is open daily
as a professional fashion model.
of period craftsmanship, domestic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for
She got her start as a finalist
arts, games and military drills. Thanksgiving, Christmas and
in Elite modeling agency’s Look
All programs are free and the New Year’s days.
of the Year contest. Since then,
park charges no admission. Large For more information, call 881- she has modeled all over of the
groups should call 881-5516 for 5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.
country with agencies in New
reservations.
York, LA and Miami. She spent
Watch craftsmen in period
the past two summers modeling
dress demonstrate rice-
in Italy and Barcelona, Spain,
pounding, indigo-dyeing, iron-
shooting for international
smithing and brick masonry.
fashion magazines and catalogs.
The Carolina Ladies Aide Society
Some of her American clients
will demonstrate domestic arts
include Wrangler jeans, Alberta
such as spinning, weaving and
Ferretti swimwear, Moschino
quilting. Visitors can participate
and Neiman Marcus.
in a game of historic cricket.
  In her spare time, Valarie
Also included are Revolutionary
enjoys competing in hunter/
War soldiers, musket drills
jumper horse shows with
and firings, sweet-grass basket
her horse, Maggie. She also
sewing, African drumming,
enjoys  baking, yoga  and is
Gullah story-telling and dramatic
active in community theater.
presentations on Eliza Lucas Recreationist Suzanne Collins demonstrates
Valarie graduated from College
Pinckney and Charles Pinckney. how to use a spinning wheel.
of Charleston in 2009 with a BA Miss Charleston 2010, Valerie Kobrovsky.

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April 16, 2010
Exchange Club announces Youth of the Year
O
n March 25, the Isle of
Palms Exchange Club
announced the winners
of their Student Scholarship
program.  The  students are
recognized for displaying
excellence in academics,
leadership and community
service activities.  Each student
also submitted an essay entitled
“Inspired by the Power of
Community” as part of their
application for the scholarship.
Eligible students must live on the
Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, or
in Mount Pleasant. The following
outstanding students, along with
their parents, were recognized at
the recent dinner meeting.
Youth of the Month winners:
(1) Margot Lally, a senior at Bishop
England. She plans to attend
the College of Charleston in the
fall.  She resides on Sullivan’s
Island with her parents, Joe and
Michelle Lally.
(2) Daniel Prentice, a senior at
the School or the Arts. He will
attend the College of Charleston
this fall. He is the son of Jack
Provided by the IOP Exchange Club
(l to r) Lucas Stelljes, Emily Cisewski, Margot Lally, Julianne Runey, Daniel Prentice
and Joanie Prentice of the Isle of
Palms.
(3) Emily Cisewski, a junior at
Wando High School.  She will
complete her senior year at
Wando and then plans to attend
the Savannah School of Arts and
Design. Her parents are Tom
and Patty Cisewski of the Isle of
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winners received a certificate and
$100.
Youth of the Year winner:
Lucas Stelljes is a senior
at Bishop England. He plans
to attend Mary Washington
University in Virginia this
fall. He resides on Sullivan’s
Island. His parents are Wayne
Stelljes of Sullivan’s Island and
Linda Hoover of Fredricksburg,
Virginia. Stelljes will also
represent the IOP Exchange
Club in the competition for the
S. C. Exchange Club Youth of
the Year. He received a plaque
and $200.
  Meeks / Sotille Scholarship
winners are Lucas Stelljes, Emily
Cisewski, and Julianne Runey. 
Each student will receive $2000
toward tuition at their respective
Palms.
college or university.
(4) Julianne Runey, a senior
  The Isle of Palms Exchange
at Bishop England who is
Club holds an annual oyster roast
looking forward to attending the
each January to raise money for
University of South Carolina in
this scholarship program. The
the fall. She is the daughter of
Club appreciates the support of
Leon and Renee Runey of Mount
the community to award these
Pleasant.
future leaders of tomorrow. 
Each of the Youth of the Month
8 April 16, 2010
A
s Earth Day approaches on April 22,
Charleston County is gearing up for its
chance to spread the word about eco-
awareness and making Charleston County
an even more sustainable and earth-friendly
community. This year, North Charleston will
host Charleston County’s Earth Day festival
at the circle in Park Circle from 11 a.m. –
3 p.m. on April 17. Enjoy food, music and
over 70 display tables featuring education,
nutrition, recycling, preservation, compost
and recycling. Listen to a poetry slam at 1
p.m. and enjoy an earth-friendly skit called
“Clean City Clara” at 11:30 a.m. The event
will encourage participants to learn about
sustainability through interactive displays
and opportunities to build lego cars, play with
water, plant a tree and much more. For more
information, visit charlestoncounty.org.
While Earth Day is an opportunity to
learn more about how we can protect our
environment and reduce our own ecological
footprint, we should be taking what we learn
and applying it year-round. To help encourage
365 days of recycling in your own home, check
out this list of ideas and see what you can do
to be more sustainable in your everyday life:
Office
• Always use both sides of a piece of paper
and always make double-sided copies.
• Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms and
always unplug appliances not in use.
• Recycle all electronics when you have
no use for them anymore and never
dispose of any hazardous material
without first finding out if that product
can be recycled (such as batteries).
Bathroom
• Turn off water while brushing your
teeth or shaving. Running the water
continuously for just two minutes can
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waste three gallons of water! Fill a cup
with water when brushing your teeth
and fill the sink bowl to rinse your razor
instead of running the water.
• Save old, tattered towels and t-shirts
for cleaning. Cut them into squares
and they become useful rags that can
replace store-bought rags and paper
towels.
Home
• Use your microwave. Cooking and
reheating with a microwave is faster and
more efficient than using the stovetop
or oven, thus reducing up to 70 percent
of energy use.
• Arrange furniture to take advantage of
natural light from windows. Place desks
and reading chairs next to windows
to cut down on the need and use of
supplement, artificial light during the
day.
• Switch to fluorescent bulbs in areas
where extended lighting is required.
Though the initial price is higher than
for incandescent bulbs, fluorescent
lights produce four times as much light
per watt, last up to ten times as long
and therefore cost one-third as much to
operate.   water for outside chores and protects
• Install ceiling fans to save money on
cooling and heating and reduce energy
waste. In the summer, use them in
place of a central AC. In the winter, a
ceiling fan with a motor that runs in
reverse can push warm air down from
the ceiling and thus conserve energy.
• Dispose of expired medicines by calling
your pharmacy or local hospital to find
out if they have a collection from which a
company picks up expired medicine and
sees to its safe disposal or destruction.
If not, contact your
local hazardous waste
disposal center for
instructions.
Eating
• Buy organic
foods. Organic farms
use natural growing
practices that
promote sustainable
agriculture and provide
healthy alternatives
to conventional crops
grown with pesticides
and genetically
modified organisms.
Ask your grocer’s
produce manager
to stock organic
produce.
• Seek out local
farmers’ markets and
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buy locally grown, seasonal produce
to cut down on environmental costs
associated with transporting produce to
your community from great distances.
• Buy several cloth napkins and use them
instead of paper at home and on the
go. Cloth napkins can be used several
times before washing. Give each family
member a unique napkin ring to store
their napkin between meals.
• Fill a bowl with cold water and wash
fruit and vegetables this way, instead
of letting water from a faucet run over
them.
• Always cover pots when cooking.
It speeds up cooking and uses less
energy.
In the Yard
• Don’t use a hose to clear dirt and leaves
out of the garage or off sidewalks,
driveways and patios. Use a broom to
conserve water.
• If it’s okay in your area, install rain
gutters and rain barrels to collect
rainwater from your roof for use in your
garden and for other chores like washing
the car. Using collected rainwater
eliminates the wasteful use of potable
waterways from excessive stormwater
runoff.
• Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds
by making sure there is no standing
water on your property. Check and
empty trays beneath flower pots, rain
gutters, barrels, pails, bird feeders, etc.
This will cut down on the need to use
repellants.
• Check the weather forecast before
automatically watering your lawn. There
could be rain in the forecast.
• Never water with a sprinkler on a windy
day. Wind will carry away much of the
water before it hits the ground.
• Plant native grasses, plants, trees
and shrubs in your yard. Since they
are adapted to local insect species
and weather, they won’t require extra
watering or pesticides. Your local nursery
can help you select the species.
• Water your yard or garden in the
early morning or evening when it is
cooler. This will discourage excessive
evaporation.
• Wash your car on the lawn, not in the
driveway or street. The rinse water will
water the lawn and be diverted from
storm drains. Make sure you use an
earth-friendly, biodegradable soap and
use it sparingly. Or, take your car to a
car wash that collects and recycles its
rinse water.
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ghosts on Sullivan's from cover
early settlement by the English
to Civil War skirmishes and the
tourists that later made up the
island’s year-round population
and built its eclectic range of
houses. It even has a record of
one of the island’s first noise
complaints in 1809:
“Its contiguousness to the
sea makes it easily audible to
[those] who may be passing it in
boats, & from them & many other
circumstances, it is much exposed
to disorder and deprivation,”
wrote Governor John Drayton
of the area along Middle Street
from Station 20 ½ to Station 18,
letters from page 3
functions and our connection
with island businesses is good
for the City. We still have
citizens raising families, retiring
and renting both long and short
term properties. And we will
continue to have them do so.
There is nothing in the proposed
ordinances that would stop that
from happening. The vision of
the City’s comprehensive plan is
being implemented: to make the
Isle of Palms a wonderful place
to live, work, and vacation.
Diane Oltorik
Ocean Park Court, IOP
_________________________
To IOP City Council:
In January the Planning
Commission presented
a very well thought out
recommendation that was
based on two components of
the direction that this council
had given them. One was that
the size of new homes would be
encouraged to be smaller and
more appropriate for the lot
so lot coverage was proposed
to change from 40% to 35%
floor to area ratio. The second
item requested was to reduce
occupancy in the neighborhoods
to no more than 12, yes that’s
right 12 is what you said.
The P.C. debated on how
to make a “one size fits all”
decision and determined that
it could not be done without
affecting property values and
future income. That is how
the recommendation of 24 on
front beach, 16 on the next two
rows and 12 thereafter came to
be. This was a reasoned, well
thought out decision that was
totally rejected by six of you.
Why?
Our current regulations are
working, why do you want to
“over regulate”? How many
rental homes have been visited
by our police department to
see if they were complying with
our current occupancy rules?
None, nada, zippo! Have they
investigated noise complaints,
yes. Our problems revolve
around behavior of our renters
formerly known as Moultrieville.
“It is well understood on Sullivan’s
Island that the commissioners
have no powers. The vicious &
disorderly feel no restraints … the
tipling & disorderly, and billiard
gaming tables are openly visited
to on Sundays, in defiance of the
commissioners & all encligned to
decorum.”
While digging through stacks
of old books, newspapers and
magazines for reference material,
Cindy came across two incredible
volumes, Father Abbot; or The
Home Tourist by William Gilmore
Simms, which is quoted often
throughout her book, and As I
Remember It, An Oral History of
the East Cooper Area by Betty
not occupancy – if twelve people
are too boisterous this can be far
more disrupting than a home of
twenty-four well behaved folks.
Larry Pierson
Isle of Palms
______________________
Dear Editor,
Last week, while at work, I
received a call that my 12 year
old yorkie was found running
in the middle of Palm Bvd on
Isle of Palms. I wish to thank
all the cars that stopped until
Laura, from Sullivan’s Island,
was able to rescue her. She
tracked down my info from
Dixie’s registration tag I had just
obtained while enjoying Pet Day
at the Recreation Department.
I am so thankful that everyone
took the time to slow down and
pull over when they realized the
danger she was in. Thanks also
to the town of Isle of Palms for
providing an inexpensive and
easy way to track lost pets.
Paula Urbano
Isle of Palms
___________________________
Dear Editor,
Before throwing the baby
out with the bath water, would
the city council please do a
factual study on what impact
the proposed change in rental
occupancy limits might do to
our taxes? How many rental
licenses renew each year? How
many file late and would miss
the ‘grandfathered’ status?
Look at this actual example:
two homes next door to each
other on Charleston Boulevard
are appraised for almost the
identical amount. The permanent
resident owner’s 2009 tax bill
was $3047; his next door renter
neighbor’s 2009 tax bill was
$10,499 – 345% MORE! With
what appears on the horizon at
the federal level, we sure don’t
want an increase on our city
taxes.
Jimmy Ward
2207 Hartnett Blvd.
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Lee Johnson which Johnson self-
published over 20 years ago.
“I found it in the Mount Pleasant
library,” said Cindy. “The book
was full of letters that people had
written to her and stories about
growing up on the island.”
Through Johnson’s book,
Cindy came across a very well-
written article by island resident,
Agatha Mueller and after a long
and informative conversation
with Red Wood, who is himself a
Sullivan’s Island icon, found out
that Ms. Mueller was not only
still alive, she was Red’s sister-
in-law.
“Of course, Red didn’t tell me
that she had been remarried for
several years, so when I called
her at home and asked for Ms.
Mueller, she and her husband
just laughed and laughed,” Cindy
smiled. After they got over the
awkward introduction, however,
Agatha Thomas proved to be an
invaluable addition to Cindy’s
research.
Names that have been familiar
to islanders for generations drift
throughout Cindy’s book like
sticks of marsh grass on the
tide. McGuires and McInerneys,
Stiths and Costes, Bruggemans
and Pearlstines, Sieglings and
Author, Cindy Lee.
1714 Middle Street was built in 1906 as the Fort Moultrie Post Exchange and used to
contain a gymnasium. In the summer of 1910 it was the sight of the brutal homicide of Pvt.
Henry Frye. (from A Tour of Historic Sullivan’s Island by Cindy Lee)
9
Kings all make their appearances
as early year-round residents,
builders of historic homes and,
temporarily, street names.
“I have to apologize to the Stith
family,” said Cindy. “The book
had already been sent to the
printers when the name of the Ben
Sawyer was switched to the Louis
P. Stith Memorial. It’s already out
of date,” she lamented. But she
knows that she shouldn’t be too
worried. Charlestonians still call
streets, bridges and homes by
their old names and it will be a
long time before anyone forgets
that the Stith Memorial used to
be the Ben Sawyer swing bridge.
Although the short, powerful
glimpses into Sullivan’s Island’s
past throughout the book are both
well-written and engaging, one
of the most intriguing aspects of
the volume is its format. Starting
at Breach Inlet, Cindy writes
as though she is taking you on
a personal tour of the island.
Between each section, short
instructions in italics tell you to
“bear left onto Middle Street” and
“to see the next few sites, you’ll
have to make a square.” She even
includes little tidbits about the
individual stopping points, such
as the area at the marsh end of
Station 26 which is “a good place
to bird watch. Ospreys are often
seen fishing these waters, and the
Red-Billed Oystercatcher builds
its home in the marsh.”
A Tour of Historic Sullivan’s
Island is for sale through The
History Press at HistoryPress.net
and at Barnes & Noble. Cindy has
two book signings coming up: one
at the Barnes & Noble in the Mount
Pleasant Town Centre from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 25,
and another at the Island Gallery
on Sullivan’s Island on Saturday,
May 1, from 6 – 10 p.m. The
Island Gallery book signing will
be held in conjunction with a new
art opening and will include live
mandolin music and opportunities
to peruse some remarkable art
work between the Gallery’s two
buildings.
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A fishy mystery plant
Spring is finally here, and this wildflower
is proof. It is one of the earliest-blooming
woodland species we have, and I think you’ll
agree that it’s one of the prettiest. Folks, this
spring seems to be one of the best in recent
history, as far as the numbers of flowers
popping out at the same. Make sure that
you take some time, soon, to investigate the
wildflowers of your own particular region.
This mystery plant is a perennial, North
American member of the lily family and
it belongs to a group (a genus) of about 25
species. All of them have a deeply buried,
slender bulb. Each mature plant produces
two leaves which are strongly mottled and
green with a sort of purplish “liver” color.
This plant would be perfect for botany class,
especially for a discussion of flower parts.
A slender flower stalk bears a single flower,
and there are six parts of the yellow perianth
- three sepals and three petals - beautifully
and daintily striped. Within the flower are six
stamens, each consisting of a long, slender
filament with a pollen-filled anther at the end
of each. The anthers are generally reddish
or purplish. The ovary at the bottom of the
flower doesn’t have any stamens, sepals or
petals attached to it, so we say that it is a
“superior” ovary. After blooming, the ovary
matures into a plump seed pod. While it is
developing, this seed pod becomes heavier
April 16, 2010
By Dr. John Nelson
and eventually rests directly on the ground, more information about the herbarium and
ultimately splitting open and letting the seeds submitting plants for identification, visit www.
out. herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.
You can find this species from West
Virginia and Maryland down to Alabama,
and just barely into northern Florida. In
South Carolina it is most commonly seen
in the piedmont and mountain counties.
It is frequently seen in patches within rich
woods and along creek banks, long before
the trees above them have unfolded their
leaves. The plants don’t stay above the
ground very long after they have produced
their fruits and seeds: by summer time,
all the plants have disappeared. This
early spring-blooming “strategy” makes
sense, because when the leaves on the
trees are fully expanded, there is much
less available light on the forest floor.
Seedlings or young plants tend to have
only one leaf, and these young plants
typically don’t bloom. If you find a patch
of this splendid wildflower, try to resist
the temptation of digging some up for
your garden. The bulbs tend to be very
deep. Besides, you can find it in the
catalogs.
John Nelson is the curator of the
Herbarium at the University of South
Carolina. As a public service, USC
offers free plant identifications. For Answer: “Trout lily,” “Fawn lily,” Erythronium umbilicatum
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Removing turf grass frustrations
S
pring has sprung, and turf grass has
already become a hassle. For most
people, the best thing to do is return to
the basics and don’t sweat the small stuff. All
living things are driven to live and will find
the easiest way to go about it. As long as we
provide the basics requirements, grass will
grow on its own and we don’t even have to
watch.
Taking care of your own lawn can
be accomplished with a few key pieces
of information. The following turf care
guidelines are listed in order of importance,
but remember: it’s just grass. Don’t make it
more complex than necessary.
Sunlight: If your turf receives less than four
hours of direct sunlight, look for other plant
material to cover the area or call a professional
that will write a plan for your specific micro-
climate. Warm season grasses can always
use more light for photosynthesis.
Water: Throughout the year, Charleston
receives a moderate amount of rainfall,
but the problem is consistency. Most of
the Lowcountry is sand that drains rather
quickly and does not hold on to enough water
between rainfalls. Unfortunately, this means
that rainfall must be supplemented with
an irrigation system. An irrigation system
might be very simple, but you should have
a professional design, install, and maintain
your system. In the long run you will save
money on water, repairs, and on new sod
and/or plants.
Fertility: Compared to the Midwest, the
soils here in the Lowcountry are poor. The
upside is that the majority of the soil is sand,
By Nick Strehle
which is easier to change. The cheapest way
to amend your soil is by taking a soil test and
adding only the necessary nutrients. Start
by adding the major nutrients and then
micro nutrients. After replacing these lost
nutrients, stop adding and allow the water
and soil microbes to break down the nutrients
that will become available to the turf. Adding
compost, snake-oils, and other materials will
not be worth the money until the soil can
accept them into its soil structure. Think of
it like your own body. You would not worry
about adding Boron before your protein
requirement was meet.
Cultural Practices: Cultural practices are
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everything that we do to the turf either by
hand or machine. This encompasses walking,
driving, mowing, aerification, verticutting, and
topdressing. All of these items will damage
the turf to some degree or another, and if they
are completed at the wrong time, the turf will
take longer to recover. As the turf grows,
we intervene with cultural practices to keep
the turf in its optimal growing conditions for
future growth.
Each species of turf has its own requirements
for height of cut, water requirements, nitrogen
requirements, thatch tolerance (layer of un-
decomposed rhizomes and stolons between
the soil and turf), and sun requirements.
Just about all of us mow our turf, but this
year, consider adding another type of practice.
The thatch layer on most properties does not
receive enough attention. Too much thatch
leads to lack of air exchange, reduced water
penetration, etc. In May, look for another
article on cultural practices. The turf needs
to be green and actively growing to tolerate the
extra wear or cutting, so June is normally the
best time to take care of your thatch layer.
By meeting the basic requirements for
growth, you will notice that your turf grass
will become more drought tolerant, recover
faster from damage (pest, disease, or human),
be a little more shade tolerant, and will take
on a much nicer appearance.
Nick Strehle is a Purdue University Agronomy
Major, certified irrigation contractor and EPA
WaterSense Partner for Sunburst Landscaping
Inc., leading Sunburst’s clients into the next
generation of water management. For more
information, contact Sunburst at 768-2434.
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Run for Adela Holmes Cook
O
n the sun-drenched morning
of April 10 the first annual
“Run for Adela” commenced,
teeming with enthusiasm,
organization, and amazing
community support. The 5K run,
held in honor of Adela Holmes
Cook, a Bishop England student
who passed away last year in the
Bahamas, took place near the beach
access on Station 16. More than
600 runners of all ages attended
the event, and the level of support
could be seen in the large number
of spectators and volunteers who
helped make the event happen. The
run was planned well from start
to finish, and runners enjoyed an
excellent post-run breakfast buffet
of granola bars, Gatorade, bananas,
bagels, cookies, orange slices and
fresh pastries. Since Adela was
a Charleston native, it was only
April 16, 2010
By Blake Bunch
fitting for this run to take place
on Sullivan’s Island. Unlike many
community beach gatherings, the
purpose of this event brought those
involved together in a way that words
cannot elaborate. “The wheels were
put into motion about six months
ago by Fran and Dicksie Johnson,”
says Adela’s brother, Charles Cook.
“They were really close with Adela,
and with them living out on the
island … it only seemed natural.”
To further the positive nature of this
event, all proceeds generated from
the run will go to the fundraisers of
Mrs. Jane Cook’s choosing. When
asked about plans to hold the run
again next year, Charles Cook replied
that “Everyone was really impressed
by the overall turnout and support.
We’re going to keep doing this for as
long as we can.”
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PrimeTime takes on the sugar challenge
A
t a time when most people
are cleaning out their
closets, straightening up
the garage, and freshening up
their flower beds, a few PrimeTime
members have decided to do some
spring cleaning of their own.
When member
and PrimeTime
Spin
instructor
Shannon
Cagle decided
it was time to
quit the junk food
and clean up her diet,
she realized that there
is power in numbers and
suggested that we form an
informal “Sugar Busters” group
of our own.
Opting to focus on one
nutritional evil for a month,
our focus so far has been on
eliminating hidden sugars from
our diets. A total of twenty-two
members signed on and agreed
to try a month with no sugar (or
perhaps the accurate term is less
sugar! This group refuses to give
By Meredith Nelson, M.eD
up their wine!). For four weeks
in March, the group received
handouts, links to websites,
articles, and helpful hints. We
relied heavily on Michael Pollan’s
book, Food Rules, to provide us
with tips on reducing foods with
added sugars. Not as easy as
it sounds, identifying the
hidden sugars was the
first step. Anything
that ends
in “ose” -
dextrose,
maltose, and
the forbidden fructose
- was taboo. Additionally, even
naturally occurring sugars, if
added in the production of the
food stuff, were considered foe.
According to Pollan, there are
now about 40 types of sugar:
brown rice syrup, cane syrup,
cane juice, barley malt, beet
sugar, corn sweetener, dextrin,
dextrose, fruit juice concentrate,
glucose, sucrose, invert sugar,
polydextrose, turbinado sugar, .
. . some may sound natural and
therefore healthy enough, but
to your body, they are sugar.
(True, some forms of sugar are
metabolized differently by your
body and are therefore worse
than others, but that’s a topic
unto itself.) In the end,
sugar in any form, if
not found naturally
in the food itself, is
added by man
and therefore
bad news. Keep
in mind, though, that
naturally occurring
sugars found in foods
(fruits, nuts, and even grains
have some sugars) are OK in
moderation. As Pollan says, “not
too much.”
Perhaps one of the most
shocking discoveries was
the amount of sugars in our
breakfast cereals. Think yours is
healthy? Take a look at the list
of ingredients on your favorite
bowl of morning goodness. If
one of the first three ingredients
is any type of sugar, I’d suggest
you find another option. (Food
ingredients are listed in the order
of prevalence in which they occur
in the food. The first
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ingredient is that which there
is the most of, the second is
the second highest, etc). One
memorable tip in Pollan’s book
is to avoid any breakfast cereal if
it changes the color of your milk.
Good point, Michael!
The results of our month
of sugar busting have been
astounding. Group participants
have reported not only higher
energy levels, but consistent
energy levels - no more surges of
energy followed by the afternoon
slumps - fewer hunger pangs,
and the most impressive . . .
some of our “Sugar Busters”
have enjoyed a weight loss of
anywhere from 4 to 10 pounds
over the last month, simply by
doing some spring cleaning in
the kitchen.
Want to learn more and do
some spring cleaning in your own
kitchen? If you are interested
in participating in the informal
Sugar Busters group, or would
like to schedule your own “pantry
raid” (yes, we will come clean out
your pantry while teaching you
how to do it yourself!), you may
contact Meredith at 883-0101,
or Meredith@primetimefit.net.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the
owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc,
on Sullivan’s Island. Offering
group fitness classes, PrimeTime
Spin, private yoga, personal
training, and monthly gym
membership, Meredith divides
her time between the gym on
Sullivan’s Island and limited in-
home training on Daniel Island,
where she resides along with her
husband Mark.
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Saturday, April 17
11th Annual Earth Day Festival
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the circle at
Park Circle, North Charleston.
Increase your awareness about
the Lowcountry’s environmental
issues, while celebrating
Charleston’s environmental
community.
Interpreting Sensitive History at
Civil War Sites: The Untold Stories
By Michael Allen and Carlin
Timmons. This presentation
will explore how the Charleston
National Park Service has
broadened its approach to sharing
an understanding of the Civil War
and its impact on the nation. 3
p.m. At the Fort Moultrie Visitor
Center, 1214 Middle Street,
Sullivan’s Island. For more info,
call 883-3123 or visit www.nps.
gov/fosu.
From Wags to Wishes
At the Shelmore Village in Mount
Pleasant from 4 – 7 p.m. If you
are thinking of opening your heart
and home to a new pet, this is the
perfect time to do it! Raffles, silent
auction, goodie bags for adopters,
and more! For more info, email
jennifercausby@hotmail.com.
Local Creations for Coastal
Conservation Craft Fair
April 17 & 18, drop by for
an excellent craft fair for an
environmental purpose. From 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. at Page’s Thieves
Market (1460 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464). Local
music and handmade crafts,
just in time for Mother’s Day!
Admission is free. For more info,
e-mail: primoduds@usa.com.
IOP Annual Yard Sale
From 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Isle of
Palms Recreation Center, located
on 28th Avenue. Neighbors will set
up more than 50 tables worth of
gently used treasures. For more
info or to register for a table, call
886-8294.
6th Annual Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Charleston is a Civil
War re-enactment held at Legare
Farms.Battles will be held on April
17 and 18. Tickets are $5/children
and $10/adults. For more info,
visit www.legarefarms.org or call
559-0788.
Habitat for HumaniTEA Party
Wear your best hat and join us
for an afternoon of sweet tea,
lemonade and tea foods sponsored
by the Hat Divas at Charleston Tea
Plantation.  Win door prizes and
bid on luxurious auction items.
2:30-4:30pm at the Charleston
Tea Plantation, Wadmalaw
Island. Tickets are $30 and
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may be purchased by calling
768-0998 or log-on to www.
seaislandhabitat.org
Sunday, April 18
Kidzymphony Benefit Concert
4 p.m. - 5p.m. at the historic St
Luke’s Chapel (MUSC) located on
181 Ashley Avenue. The concert
is free of admission with all
donations going towards funding
The Charleston Academy of
Music’s Kidzymphony. RSVP by
emailing cam746@yahoo.com or
call 805-7794.  Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner
2nd Annual Walk for Lupus
At the Park West Recreation
Center. Help raise essential funds
needed for medical research,
education programs and support
services provided by the Lupus
Foundation of America. Onsite
registration begins at 2 p.m. and
the walk begins at 3 p.m. Walkers
have the option of a one mile or
three mile route. For more info,
visit www.lupus.org/walk or call
877-910-9779.
 
Old Village Home, Garden
and Art Tour
The Old Village Home, Garden
& Art Tour is a self-guided
tour through some of the most
charming homes and gardens of
the Old Village from 1pm – 5pm.
Enjoy music, refreshments,
and works for sale by local
artists. Proceeds will benefit the
Lowcountry Red Cross. Tickets are
$45/each and $35 for groups of
10 or more. They are available at
lowcountryredcross.org, Abide-A-
While Nursery, GDC, Scratch Pad,
Morton James in West Ashley or
Edward Dare Gallery downtown.
Monday, April 19
Patriot’s Day
Sullivan’s Island Bicycle
Advocacy Committee  hands-on children’s activities and
Starting at 6 p.m. at Sullivan's
Town Hall (1610 Middle Street). To
I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r
April 17 - May 1
volunteer or get more info, contact
Committee Chairman Ward Lassoe
at bikesullivans@yahoo.com or
883-3667.  The cost is $10 per athlete.  Call
Thursday, April 22
Earth Day
South Carolina Aquarium’s
Starting at 6:30 p.m. at Wild
Dunes Resort’s Sea Island Grill
& Lounge (5757 Palm Blvd, IOP).
Enjoy a five-course dinner of
savory sustainable seafood. Tickets
are $60 per person (not including
tax and gratuity). For reservations,
call 886-2214.
Party for the Planet!
April 22 – 25. Included with
general admission or membership
to the SC Aquarium, learn cool
conservation lessons, see reusable
sculptures and have fun with
the whole family. For more info,
call 577-FISH (3474) or visit
scaquarium.org.
Earth Day After Work SUP (stand
up paddleboard) Trip
Palmetto Islands County Park
has a brand new boat launch and
perfect access to a dolphin-filled
tidal creek with plenty of salt
marsh channels to explore. We
recommend that you have some
experience with SUP’s, or have
a moderate to high level of
athleticism before signing up for a
3 hour SUP Tour.  Pre-registration
is required. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fee:
$36/$30 CCR Discount. For more
info, call 795-4386 or visit www.
ccprc.com.
Friday, April 23
Friday Night Hoops
Girls and boys ages 7-12 can have
a safe, fun Friday night shooting
hoops.  Learn proper passing
techniques and basic dribbling
skills during drills and games.  ask for a “divine blessing” for the
The IOP Recreation Department
at 886-8294 to register.  Sessions
are from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Rec
Deptartment.
Saturday, April 24
Paws for a Cause
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at James Island
County Park. Celebrate canine and
human cancer survivors and help
find hope for our loved ones! The
day will kick off with a one mile
dog walk around the park followed
by live entertainment, contests,
doggie activities, and much
more. For more info, visit main.
acsevents.org and search for “Paws
for a Cause”.
WakeFest Watersports Festival
Ride the water, lay in the
sun, play beach volleyball, listen
to music, swim in the freshwater
lakes, play the 18 hole Disc
Golf course, walk the beautiful
walking trails and hang from the
climbing wall. Free admission,
open to all. $30 to ride, $35 day-of.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. and
rides begin at 11 a.m. Catering
by Savory Sushi. For more info,
call 559-2520 or email matt@
CarolinaWatersports.com.
Bluegrass under the Bridge
7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Mount
Pleasant Pier. Enjoy some of the
best bluegrass music Charleston
has to offer.  Tickets ($10) will only
be available for purchase at the
event.  No refunds or exchanges.  regional and national artists within
For more info, call 795-4386 or
visit our website at www.ccprc.
com.
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Sunday, April 25 and street parties will also be
available. For more information,
Legare Farms Old Fashion Spring
Picnic
23rd Annual Blessing of please call 740-5854 or visit www. Enjoy Legare Farms hamburgers,
the Fleet Festival
Each year, folks in Mount
northcharleston.org. sausage dogs, potato salad, corn
on the cob, homemade ice cream,
Pleasant and nearby and much other food. Bring your
Charleston gather to celebrate the Saturday, May 1 musical instrument and jam with
thriving shrimping industry and May Day Ricky Rio. We base this on the
yard parties our Grandmother had
safety of those at sea and another St. Mark’s Spring Yard Sale in the 1930’s and 40’s. Tickets can
prosperous year. The event
7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s be purchased by calling the office
promises something for all festival-
goers with live music and a craft
Lutheran Church, 300 Palm (559-0788) or e-mail legarefarms@
Blvd. IOP. The church’s infamous bellsouth.net. The cost is $20 for
show. For more information, please breakfast sandwiches will also adults and $10 for children.
call (843) 884-8517 or visit www. be available! 1/4 of proceeds go
townofmountpleasant.com. towards the Boys & Girls Club. For
more info, call 886-8557.
Monday, April 26
Coastal Exploration Series:
Birding in The Beidler
Take the boardwalk deep into Four
Holes Swamp lead by Audubon
expert Jeff Mollenhauer to view
resident birds and wildlife. 9:00
a.m. to Noon at the Francis Beidler
National Forest. Register at:  www.
dnr.sc.gov/marine/NERR/
seminarseries.html. For more info,
call 953-9354.
Tuesday, April 27
County Roads and Drainage
public hearing
Charleston County Council will
hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
at the Lonnie Hamilton building
in Council Chambers to receive
public input regarding roads and
drainage issues being experienced
by citizens of Charleston county.
Public comments, written and oral,
are invited. For more info, visit
www.charlestoncounty.org.
Friday, April 30
North Charleston Arts Festival
April 30 – May 8, 2010. The art
celebration will feature local,
a variety of disciplines. Activities
will include 40 performances,
art and photography exhibitions,
craft booths. Ticketed events such
as plays, concerts, workshops
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Easter fun at IOP Rec Center

Saturday, April 3
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Easter at the Poe

Photos by Linda Rumph

S
tarting at noon on Saturday, April 4, several Sullivan’s Island kids leapt to
their feet and began searching the grounds outside of the Poe Library for their
share of elusive Easter eggs. The Poe Library has sponsored an Easter egg
hunt for the past several years and they always have a decent turnout: just enough
kids come by to make it fun, but not too crowded.
Parents stood by and watched as kids gathered up their
pastel treasures and smiled with surprise at the variety
of treats tucked inside.

Photos by Linda Rumph

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A rose in their name
A small bustle of activity could be seen just off of Station 22
1/2 in the African American cemetary on Monday, April 5. With
the help of Sarah Mae Ilderton of Ilderton Contractors, locally
renowned rosarian and Sullivan's Island resident Ruth Knopf
carefully planted eight rosebushes along the entrance drive. The
roses, donated by Ms. Knopf, are "Mrs. B. R. Cant" tea roses, first
introduced to the United States in 1901. The flowers, when they
bloom, will be silvery with a deep rose color on the reverse. They
are double blooms and cupped, with a fragrant scent.
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Supporting the
Special Olympics
"Look at that, we're still collecting money," grinned Dunleavy's
manager Jamie Maher. Just as The Island Eye News arrived to take
a picture of a giant check for $25,065.55 for the Special Olympics, a
diner at the restaurant donated an additional $200.
The funds for the Special Olympics were collected from this year's
Polar Bear Plunge on January 1. The Polar Bear Plunge has been a
tradition at Dunleavy's since the early 1980s and is now enjoyed by
thousands of participants every year.
"It was still a great collection, despite the economy," said Jaime.
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Spring at Starfish Academy

Studets; Luke Albarran, Colin Ambrose, Logan Aquino, Matthew Barber, Katie
Borden, Trevor Bragg, Sean Conrady, Braden Cook, Mick Cooper, Emma Cormack,
Cody Elkin, Owen Goble, Madelyn Ivy, Mia Leone, Tommy McDaniel, Gavin Moore,
Chaz Mulligan, Ryan Richardson, Ryan Villanueva, Kate Weston, Sandy Daniels,
Margaret Ann Currin, and Beth Lynch

The Unlucky Dog

is still missing!
Poor guy, the Unlucky Dog is still lost on
the Isle of Palms! But we did get a tip from a
visiting reader. She said that she saw Unlucky
walking down Palm Blvd, and he said he was
on his way to get some exercise and try out for
Friday Night Hoops. If you find Unlucky, let
us know immediatly by calling 886-6397 and
be sure to get a picture when you find him!

Eye Spy
Do you know what this is?
The first one to send in the correct answer for the Eye Spy
will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Café Medley on
Sullivan's Island. Alex Ulmer guessed last issues Eye Spy,
it was the Breach Inlet bridge.

Kids, send your guess for this week’s Eye

Spy to: info@luckydognews.com
or call 886-NEWS. Please include your
mailing address with your submission.

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Keys and horses  Pet Helpers

at the Poe Book Club Pets of the Week 
Luci: Luci is a four-year-
old mystery mix who was
By Connie Darling found emaciated with severe
I want to thank everyone who participated in our March discussion lacerations and a very bad
on Sarah’s Key.  We had a very good turnout. The participants case of mange.  She has
were:  Theresa Thomas, Mary Ann Frye, Mary Chiappardi, Bev put on a little weight and is
Genez, Elizabeth Glennon, healing nicely!  She’s very
Elizabeth Abel, Louise affectionate and gentle,
Rossell, Mary D. BoboBetty loves other dogs and adores
Driemeyer, Nancy Cook, carrying a toy around in her
Phillis Goldman, Juliet mouth. Please give Lucy a
Goldman, Gloria McDonald, chance to win your heart.
June deHart, Joan Whitback,
Ruth Cavanaugh, Gretchen
Keller, and Jane Welch.  Jack: Jack is a dashing black
We had a great discussion.  cat who was found in a fire
There were many different truck engine, badly burned and
opinions and views on the in need of medical treatment. 
book about that time and This handsome black cat is
situation in France. 2-years-old and his tail has a
Our next meeting will be totally white tip, which stands
on April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
out well against his shiny black
and we will be reading Half
coatMeet Jack today!
Broke Horse, By Janeatte
Walls. Anyone interested
please feel free to come
and discuss the book.  We Adoption fees Pet Helpers is located at 1447 Folly Rd
will have treats, coffee, and include spay, neuter, Hours: Mon. – Fri. from 11am – 6pm
discussion. vaccinations, testing, Sat from 11am - 5pm.
and microchip ID Pet Closed: Sundays and Holidays.
Helpers Low Cost Spay- For more information, call 795-1110
Neuter Clinic 302-0556, or go to www. pethelpers.org.
call for appointment.

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Inviting the bluebird to your back door
N
esting activities begin
early for the beautiful
and beneficial bluebird,
a voracious insect eater that
can bring a splash of color
and a lyrical song to many
homesteads.
“If you haven’t done it already,
now is the time to clean,
repair or put up new homes
for bluebirds, one of our most
beloved wildlife species,” said
Laurel Barnhill, wildlife biologist
with the S.C. Department of
Natural Resources (DNR). “Each
pair of bluebirds can produce
up to two or three broods per
year. Adults start looking for
a nesting cavity in February
or early March, so there’s no
time to waste in getting nest
boxes built and in place, or in
An example of a bluebird house in an open field.
cleaning out existing boxes.”
the
Bluebirds cannot construct their
decline which was likely caused in recent years. “During the past
own nesting cavities, as is the
by pesticides, the widespread 20 years, thousands of bluebird
practice of woodpeckers.
development of rural land after boxes have been put up across
In the mid-1960s, people
World War II, and competition the country, and this simple,
discovered that a simple bird box
from house (English) sparrows inexpensive and rewarding hobby
of proper dimensions in the right
and starlings.
habitat could aid in reversing
Bluebird numbers in the state for much of the turnaround in
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By the SC Dept. of Natural Resources
against other species of birds.”
The round entrance hole of the
bluebird box should be no larger
than 1.5 inches in diameter to
prevent starlings from entering.
When mounting bluebird
boxes, a smooth metal post such
as a galvanized pipe, rather than
a wooden post, offers better
protection from predators such
as cats, raccoons and snakes.
A galvanized pipe threaded at
one end can be obtained from a
hardware store and attached to
the bottom of the box with a pipe
flange.
Coating the post with soft
grease while bluebirds are nesting
may help to deter predators, but
attaching a predator guard below
the box is best. A 15- to 18-inch-
wide strip of aluminum flashing
wrapped around the post may
bluebird’s population and nation have been climbing
also work. Set boxes about four
feet above the ground or at eye
level, and about 25 to 100 feet
away from a tree, shrub or fence
to help young birds survive their
first flight by providing a safe
has probably been responsible
landing place.
One of the most rewarding
bluebird numbers,” Barnhill said.
aspects of maintaining bluebird
Grasslands and large open areas
houses is periodically inspecting
near forest edges are ideal for
them during the nesting season,
bluebird habitat. Since bluebirds
according to Barnhill. At least
do not nest in woods or deep
once a week, check each box for
shade, place boxes in open areas
nest building, eggs or young. Tap
with scattered trees, away from
on the side to allow the bluebird
buildings. Pastures, large lawns,
on the nest to exit before opening
cemeteries and golf courses are
the box. By taking notes on
good locations. Bluebirds prefer
the eggs and young, bluebird
close-cropped grasslands with
enthusiasts will learn how long
limbs, wires or other perches
it takes for the nest to be built,
from which to spot insects.
for eggs to hatch and for young
“Because bluebirds are
to grow large enough to leave the
territorial, bluebird boxes should
nest.
be placed at least 100 yards
After the young bluebirds have
apart,” Barnhill said. “Boxes can
left their nest for good, clear
be placed closer together if you
out the old nest to increase the
want to attract chickadees, wrens
chances for second and third
or titmice, because bluebirds
broods being raised in the same
won’t defend their territory
box. To discourage parasites that
live in nest material,
Eastern Bluebird.
spread on the bottom
of the box a layer of
diatomaceous earth, a
natural material that
is abrasive to insect
exoskeletons.
For more information
on bluebirds or for
nest box plans, write
Bluebirds, DNR Wildlife
Section, PO Box 167,
Columbia, SC 29202 or
call (803) 734-3886 in
Columbia.
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A new slice of island life

By Kristin Hackler

T
here’s new scent drifting down the
walkways at Front Beach. It’s warm, hot
and full of spicy tomatoes and a touch of
sizzling sausage. Follow your nose and it will
lead you to something that’s been a long time
coming on the Isle of Palms: Luke n’ Ollie’s
Pizzeria.
Taking up residence in the former Barefoot
Bistro location, Luke n’ Ollie’s is owner
Jonathan Swartz’s first official venture into
restaurant ownership, and he’s already
piquing the island’s culinary palate.
The menu seems to have something for
everyone without going overboard on the
selection. For starters, you could enjoy a light
hummus dip or a fried green caprese salad
which includes fried green tomatoes, fresh
mozzarella, basil, red onions and homemade
balsamic dressing. Salads are prepared in
a thin-crust bread bowl – not too thick, but
not cracker-thin – and feature everything
from gorgonzola, walnuts and chicken
to mixed greens with tomatoes, bacon,
mozzarella, red onion and avocados, as well
the clean, crisp house salad with carrots,
red cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, olives and
pepperoncini.
The main feature, pizza, is a delicious leap
away from the franchise pizzas that were
once the only slices available on the island.
The crust is made by a local baker following
Jonathan’s own secret recipe, and along
with the traditional choice of cheese and
pepperoni, Luke n’ Ollie’s offers several spins
on Italian classics. There’s the White pizza
with mozzarella, ricotta and pecorino romano
on an olive oil and garlic-rubbed crust; and the
Steak, which piles Philly cheese steak, garlic,
carmelized onions, sautéed green peppers
and mushrooms on a garlic and olive oil crust.
If you like your pizza sauce, Luke n' Ollie's
make their own in-house and offer it on their
Meat Lovers pizza as well as The Hypocrite: a
veggie pizza with sauce, generously covered
with thick slices of pepperoni.
If you’re not in the mood for pizza, there’s a
nice selection of wraps and subs, as well as a
personal favorite of Jonathan’s: the PB3.
“I tried this at a New Orleans restaurant
and loved it,” said Jonathan. “They used get your picture with the five foot tall Luke
Baco bits, which I thought were a little too statue on the front patio.
salty, so we use slices of regular bacon.” The Who are Luke n’ Ollie, you may ask?
sandwich, Jonathan noted, is a huge hit with “They’re my cats,” grinned Jonathan.
the ladies. “We have a girl who posted about
For more information about Luke n’ Ollie’s,
it on Facebook while she was eating here,”
Jonathan grinned. “She couldn’t get over how call 242-8121. Takeout is available, and
great it was!” special offers and discounts can be found on
Throw in a few classics like the Chicken or their Facebook page. Luke n’ Ollie’s Pizzeria is
Eggplant Parmesan Sub and a hearty Italian located at 1101-C Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms.
Sausage Sub, and you have the makings
of a one-size-fits-all casual family dining
restaurant on the water. However, Jonathan
wasn’t satisfied with simply pleasing his
diners’ palates: he also wants to offer them a
challenge.
“I’m a huge fan of the Food Network,” said
Jonathan. “I love to watch Man vs. Food, Iron
Chef, all of those, and the food challenges
always seemed to me to be just that; a
‘challenge’. There wasn’t too much talk about
the taste of the food.”
With that idea in mind, Jonathan decided
to offer one of the most delicious food
challenges in the area. He calls it the Steak
Bomb Challenge. A 16 inch Italian sub, loaded
with 10 oz. of Philly cheese steak, 8 oz. of
hamburger, 4 oz. of Italian sausage, sautéed
onions, peppers and mushrooms, topped with
a fourth of a pound of melted provolone and a
heaping portion of fries.
If you finish all of it, sandwich and fries,
within an hour, Luke n’ Ollie’s will put your
picture on their Steak Bomb Challenge Wall
of Winners and give you a $10 gift certificate
toward your next visit. And after only three
weeks of being open, 10 customers out of 25
have already gotten their pictures tacked to
the Wall. To sweeten the deal, Luke n’ Ollie’s
is offering another deal: beat the best time and
get a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant.
But the best time will already be pretty tough
to beat. “We already had a guy finish the
challenge in 13 minutes,” said Jonathan. “But
we haven’t had a woman beat the challenge
yet, so there’s still a good chance for a woman Can you handle the Steak Bomb Challenge? Drop by Luke
to win the $100 gift certificate.” n' Ollie's on Front Beach to find out!
Luke n’ Ollie’s also offers a full bar menu
and if you drop by during the day, be sure to

Getting back into the swing of golf

By Dr. Lucas Cole

S
pring has sprung and the
time has come for golfers
to hit the course. The
excitement and anticipation of
a full round of golf without rain
or below average temperatures
makes grown men act like kids on
Christmas morning. But before
you hit the links, remember that
you’re not as young as you were
the last time you played and
injuries on the course are two to
three times more likely to happen
within your first four rounds of
the season.
Before your outing, make sure
to stretch out well. You also need
to warm up properly before hitting
the first tee. Warming up, in my
book, is more important than
stretching before a round. The
ideal warm up is to walk 20-30
minutes, uninterrupted, before
making it to the practice tee.
Once at the practice tee, begin
to do some dynamic stretches
to get everything “loosened” up.
Now that you’re ready, hit some
balls by starting with 10 chip
shots, making sure not to go
past halfway (I like to keep my
feet together when I do this drill).
Next, spread you feet out a little
more and knock 10 balls down
range with a 75% swing. Lastly,
hit 10 balls by working up to your
full swing at ball 10. The rest
of the balls you can do with as
you wish. I like to work on shot
shaping and save my last three or
four balls to hit with the driver.
If you do get injured, apply ice
to the area as soon as possible. I
occasionally watch sports on TV
and I have never seen an athlete
wearing a heating pad after an
injury. The reason is because IT
IS THE WRONG THING TO DO.
Heat encourages inflammation
and ice reduces it.
If you think your injury is
serious, see a specialist. Specialists
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can not only diagnose your
injury, but they can also suggest
the proper type of treatment for
your injury. Being the official
chiropractor of the Nationwide
Tour Championship, I have been
given the opportunity to offer
K-Laser therapy to my patients.
This type of therapy has been a
part of professional level sports for
some time, but up until recently
you had to make seven figures
playing sports to experience this
type of therapy. Recent articles
suggest that K-Laser therapy can
cut healing and recovery times in
half. Our clinic has seen amazing
results with rotator cuff injuries,
elbow pain, knee injuries, plantar
fasciitis and back pain, to name
a few.
Follow these easy steps to help
prevent an injury on the links.
If you do get injured, take the
appropriate steps to ensure that
it doesn’t become chronic. Until
next time: tee it high, let it fly,
and above all ,keep it in the short
grass.
Dr. Lucas Cole is the Official
Chiropractor of the Nationwide
Tour Championship at Daniel
Island. He maintains a private
chiropractic practice in Mount
Pleasant, SC, and is a Titleist
Performance Institute® Certified
Golf Fitness Instructor. He
incorporates protocols that touring
professionals rely on weekly
into the care of his recreational,
amateur, and professional golfers. 
When he is not helping his patients
feel better and play better golf,
he enjoys spending time with his
wife and their three dogs, fishing,
and of course, golfing. You can
reach Dr. Cole at his office at 416-
8593 or visit his website at www.
ChiropracticCharleston.com
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Eat sustainably on Earth Day
T
his Earth Day, join the
South Carolina Aquarium’s
Sustainable Seafood
Initiative and Wild Dunes Resort’s
Sea Island Grill and Lounge for
a five-course dinner of savory
sustainable seafood. On April 22,
mingle with friends at 6:30 p.m.
on the Sea Island Grill Terrace,
then head into the restaurant
at 7 p.m. where the chefs at
Provided by Wild Dunes Resort
The Sea Island Grill will prepare
delectable dishes highlighting
local sustainable seafood.
Dinner will feature a local
shrimp ceviche comprised of
Silver Patron-cured white shrimp,
key lime, cilantro, and smoked
sea salt, paired with a Gazela
Vinho Verde (Portugal, 2007).
Second, taste a Seared Sea
Scallop made with cardamom-
roasted pineapple, micro arugula
and savory caramel, paired with
a Steele Shooting Star Aligote
(Washington, 2008). Next, enjoy
a tempura soft shell crab with
avocado, sweet rice and spicy
peanut-miso sauce paired with
a Helfrich Gewurztraminer
(Alsace, 2007), followed by the
main course: a pan seared
Pacific halibut with marinated
fennel, Maui onion, and citrus
fruit paired with a Perception
Chardonnay (Sonoma, 2007). For
dessert, enjoy a black pepper-
peach sorbet with candied Maine
lobster and a Riesling reduction
paired with a S.A. Prum Wehlener
Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
(Germany, 2008). This Earth
Day, think to the future and how
your wise seafood choices will
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help our planet in years to come.
Dinner reservations are $60
per person (not including tax and
gratuity). Ten percent of the total
will go towards the South Carolina
Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood
Spa offers
locals-only discount
Sand & Sea Salon and Spa
Services, located on the Village
Plaza at Wild Dunes Resort,
announces the launch of a spa
program just for locals. For the
month of April, residents of Isle of
Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Mount
Pleasant and the Peninsula
are qualified to receive a Sand
& Sea Salon and Spa Services
Rewards Card, redeemable for
25% off your first service. Locals
can choose from indulging spa
treatments like warm lava shell
massages, couples massages,
manicures, pedicures, and
seasonal offerings like our new
Chocolate Honey Cake Body Scrub.
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Initiative. Space is limited, and
reservations are required by April
20, 2010. For reservations and
a gate pass, please contact Wild
Dunes Resort at 886-2214.
Each time participants
spend $45 in spa services
(less gratuity), they’ll receive
a stamp on their card, which
accumulates to a complimentary
tenth service.  In addition to this
complimentary service, locals
will receive exclusive monthly
offers throughout the year to
use toward their rewards card
fulfillment.
   To sign up for the program
and start taking advantage of
offers, call Sand & Sea Salon
and Spa Services at Wild Dunes
Resort at 886.2555. 
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The following is a synopsis of
some of the activities of the Isle of
Palms Police Department during
the month of March 2010.
Patrol:
March 1, 2010: An Investigator
conducting a follow-up interview
at a residence on Hartnett
Boulevard determined that a
construction worker at that
location was wanted by the
Charleston County Sheriff’s
Office. The Investigator arranged
for a Deputy to respond and
assume custody of the subject.
March 1, 2010: Officers
responded to an accident at
14th Avenue & Ocean Boulevard
and upon their arrival found a
pickup truck occupied by an
elderly couple resting against
a condominium unit on Ocean
Boulevard. The driver stated
that his brakes failed while
coming down the Connector.
The car then crossed Palm
Boulevard onto 14th Avenue,
traveling over a curb and passing
through bushes before coming
to rest against a building. Both
occupants were transported
to the hospital and treated for
head and neck injuries and
the vehicle was towed from the
scene. The investigating officer
was informed several days later
that the female passenger had
expired in the hospital as a
result of her injuries. As a result
of the fatality, the investigating
officer, who is an accident re-
constructionist with the South
Carolina Highway Patrol,
obtained a Search Warrant
and inspected the vehicle and
circumstances surrounding the
accident. The driver was not
charged.
March 3, 2010: Just after
2 a.m., an officer on patrol
observed a vehicle traveling
on the Connector which as
weaving within the lane of
traffic and failing to dim high
beam headlights to approaching
traffic. Once stopped, the officer
immediately detected a strong
odor of alcohol emitting from
Police Blotter
the open window of the vehicle.
The driver submitted to several
Field Sobriety Tests, which she
failed. The driver was taken
into custody and transported
to the Detention Center for a
Datamaster Test. The driver
refused to provide a sample for
the Datamaster and was charged
with DUI. It was also determined
that the passenger was wanted
in the state of Colorado for
failure to appear in court, but
they declined to extradite and
she was released and given a ride
to her residence.
March 3, 2010: An officer
stopped a vehicle on 21st Avenue
with an expired license plate.
After speaking to the driver, it
was determined that the driver’s
license was suspended due to a
drug conviction. The subject was
charged with DUS and Expired
License Plate.
March 3, 2010: Just before
midnight, a male subject made
a request that officers check
on the welfare of his brother
who has a residence on Ocean
Boulevard. Officers responded
and reported that no one was at
the residence. Sometime before 1
a.m., the Charleston City Police
Department called and made
the same request and again
the residence in question was
found to be unoccupied. Just
after 4 a.m. the Isle of Palms
police were notified that the
subject was found deceased in
his vehicle at the Wappoo Cut
Boat Landing, which is being
investigated by the Charleston
Police Department.
March 4, 2010: An officer
stopped a vehicle on Palm
Boulevard for a seat belt
violation. While speaking to the
driver, the officer determined
that the driver did not have a
license to operate the vehicle due
to non-payment of three prior
traffic tickets. The driver was
taken into custody and charged
with DUS third offense and
NRVC x 3.
March 5, 2010: Narcotics
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Detectives from the Charleston
County Sheriff’s Office requested
that a female police officer
respond to a residence on 32nd
Avenue to conduct a search of
females detained while they were
executing a Search Warrant.
March 5, 2010: An officer
stopped a vehicle on the
Connector for an equipment
violation and while speaking to
the driver observed a quantity
of beer in the vehicle. Since
the driver was only nineteen
he was charged with Underage
Possession of Beer, Underage
Possession of Liquor, and
Transport of Liquor w/ Broken
Seal. The alcohol was seized and
the passenger was allowed to
drive the vehicle from the scene.
March 6, 2010: An officer on
patrol stopped a vehicle on Palm
Boulevard for an equipment
violation and while speaking
to the driver detected a strong
odor of alcohol from within
the vehicle. The officer then
observed a beer can spilled on
the rear floorboard behind the
driver. After taking the driver
into custody, the officer located
a quantity of marijuana and a
marijuana pipe in the center
console of the vehicle. The
driver was charged with Open
Container and Simple Possession
of Marijuana.
March 8, 2010: Just before 2
a.m., an officer on patrol of the
Connector observed a speeding
vehicle and followed it to Palm
Boulevard where the vehicle
failed to stop for the red traffic
signal and struck the cement
median while turning left onto
Palm Boulevard. The vehicle
was stopped and the driver was
charged with Reckless Driving.
March 9, 2010: While on
patrol of the Connector an
officer observed a vehicle in
front of his drifting in and out
of the lane of traffic. The officer
stopped to investigate and while
speaking to the driver detected
an odor of alcohol and observed
the driver to have glassy and
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bloodshot eyes. The officer then
observed an open can of beer
on top of clothing in the rear
seat, which was still cold. The
driver submitted to several Field
Sobriety Tests, which he failed,
and was taken into custody and
transported to the Charleston
County Detention Center for
a Datamaster Test where he
refused to provide a sample. The
driver was charged with DUI.
March 10, 2010: At the request
of the Sullivan’s Island Police
Department, an officer responded
to Sullivan’s Island Elementary
School to assist in clearing the
building after a door was found
unsecured.
March 10, 2010: Just before
midnight an officer on patrol
stopped a vehicle on Waterway
Boulevard for a turn signal and
equipment violation and after
running a computer check of the
driver, made the determination
that that he was wanted in
Kentucky by the Louisville Metro
Police Department. Contact
was made with that department
who advised that they would
extradite the subject for the
charge. The driver was taken into
custody and transported to the
Charleston County Detention
Center to await extradition.
March 11, 2010: An officer
responded to the Dorchester
County Jail to assume custody
of a male subject who was
wanted by this agency for two
outstanding Arrest Warrants
for a Burglary that occurred on
Palm Boulevard in 2008. The
subject was transported to the
Charleston County Detention
Center where warrants were
served for Burglary 1st degree
and Grand Larceny.
March 12, 2010: At the request
of a Sullivan’s Island police
officer, an officer responded
to Station 28 ½ and Atlantic
Avenue for assistance in
arresting an intoxicated subject
on a traffic stop.
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March 12, 2010: An officer
on patrol near Breach Inlet
observed an extremely slow
moving vehicle come across the
bridge onto the Isle of Palms.
The officer stopped the vehicle
to check on the welfare of the
driver and while speaking to
the driver detected an odor of
alcohol from within the vehicle.
The driver denied that he had
consumed any alcohol, but had
trouble rolling down his window
and providing the necessary
paperwork for the vehicle. After
failing several Field Sobriety
Tests, the driver was transported
to headquarters to be
administered a Datamaser Test.
After waiting for the required
twenty minutes, the driver stated
he would rather submit to a
blood test. He was transported
to East Cooper Hospital where
blood was taken. The driver was
charged with DUI and Open
Container and transported to the
Detention Center.
March 12, 2010: An officer
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responded to a residence on Oak
Harbor Boulevard where a boat
was reported almost completely
submerged at a dock behind the
residence on Hamlin Creek. The
officer immediately observed a
fuel spill hazard and notified
the fire department, which
responded to control the spill.
The Coast Guard was notified
and responded to supervise the
containment of the fuel and oil
spill and the safe salvage of the
34-foot boat.
March 13, 2010: Two officers
standing on Ocean Boulevard
near 10th Avenue observed a
couple exit a bar in an obvious
state of intoxication. They stated
“trust us, we aren’t driving,
just walking over there to wait
on a friend”. The officers then
observed both subjects quickly
walk to a parked vehicle, start
the vehicle and attempt to back
out of a parking space. The
vehicle was immediately stopped
and the male driver was taken
into custody and charged with
Public Intoxication. The vehicle
was towed for safekeeping.
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March 14, 2010: At 4:30 a.m.,
an officer responded to Lake
Village Lane in Wild Dunes
where a domestic dispute had
been reported. The officer
determined that the dispute was
verbal in nature with no evidence
that any physical assault had
occurred. The situation was
defused for the remainder of the
night.
March 14, 2010: Just after
4 a.m., an officer on patrol
stopped to investigate a vehicle
parked awkwardly in two
parking spaces in a shopping
center on Palm Boulevard.
The vehicle was running and
a male subject behind the
steering wheel appeared to be
unconscious. A second subject
was in the same state in the
rear seat of the vehicle. Both
subjects were awakened and
the driver submitted to several
Field Sobriety Tests and was
taken into custody. During the
Datamaster Test, the driver
refused to provide a sample and
was charged with DUI. Both
subjects in the vehicle were
also charged with No Overnight
Sleeping in Vehicle.
March 14, 2010: A Sullivan’s
Island police officer requested
assistance at a bar on Middle
Street to assist with two female
subjects that he had in custody.
Since the officer had to go to
MUSC as one of the two females
was injured, an Isle of Palms
officer transported the other
subject to the Detention Center.
March 15, 2010: The police
department was contacted by
the Dekalb County Medical
Examiners Office in Georgia
and advised by an Investigator
that the son of an Isle of Palms
resident had been discovered
deceased. It was requested that
notification be made so the
deceased mother would make
telephone contact with their
agency. An officer went to the
residence on Linkside Court
accompanied by two Chaplains
from Coastal Police Chaplaincy
to make appropriate death
notification.
April 16, 2010
March 17, 2010: Just before
2 a.m., an officer on patrol
observed a vehicle on Palm
Boulevard operating erratically
and stopped it on Palmetto Drive
after it entered Wild Dunes.
After speaking to the driver it
was determined that he was
operating with a suspended
license. He was charged with
Reckless Driving, DUS, No
Proof of Insurance, and Expired
Vehicle Registration.
March 17, 2010: Officers
responded to a noise complaint
at a residence on Carolina
Boulevard and while speaking
to the subject who answered the
door, observed several subjects
present drinking beer who
appeared to be under the age
of twenty-one. When an officer
asked the subject to gather up
the other subjects that he saw
drinking so he could check their
identification, he tried to slam
the door on the officer to prevent
entry. That subject was taken
into custody and charged with
Transferring Beer to Minors
and Hindering. Six additional
subjects were charged with
Underage Possession of Beer.
One of those subjects was found
hiding in a bedroom and was
also charged with Hindering.
March 19, 2010: An officer on
patrol of the 700 block of Ocean
Boulevard stopped to speak
with four visibly underage male
subjects in possession of beer.
The officer determined that all of
the subjects were either 18 or 19
years old and were all charged
with Underage Possession of
Beer and No Alcohol on Street.
March 19, 2010: Just after 3
a.m., a Sullivan’s Island police
officer requested assistance
in responding to a residential
alarm on Myrtle Avenue. Once
the residence was searched the
officer returned to the IOP.
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welcome in the dining room or on Sul- Island and the response so far has been positive. “The
livan’s only enclosed and heated deck! majority of the artists in our gallery are local,” said co-owner
Joanna White. “Lynne Hamontree, our newest artist, is from
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Other artists at the Island Gallery include two local marine
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the other creates real-life bronze and alabaster sculptures.
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There are works by some of the most unlikely artists
whose works are often breathtaking and full of love for the
Lowcountry. A recent exhibit of amber jewelry by a Polish
artist has surprised many visitors with the amazing size of
some of the pieces.
Since they opened, the Island Gallery has been featuring a Here to start your day
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