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October 21, 2016

Goat Island Dewees Island

Isle of Palms

Recovering from
Hurricane Matthew

The day before the eye of Hurricane Matthew passed by Isle of Palms, a surfer checks out the waves at the Ocean Club in Wild Dunes,
where a novel wave dissipation system has been put in place to protect the condominium complex.

I S L A N D S TA K E E M E R G E N C Y
MEASURES TO REBUILD DUNES
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

urricane Matthew, once a powerful category 5 storm, arrived

on our shores the evening of Friday, Oct. 7. The second major
hurricane of the active 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, Matthew
was a category 1 by the time it hit South Carolina, but its erratic path
and earlier strength was enough to prompt Gov. Nikki Haley to ask
every resident within 100 miles of the coastline to evacuate.
The strongest Atlantic hurricane since Felix in 2007, Matthew
delivered some hard hits to coastal communities in the Southeast in
terms of property damage. While structural damage was minimal here,
East Coopers barrier islands still saw an impact along their beaches
with the storm eating into protective dunes and further compromising

PHOTO BY MIC SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

already existing hotspots on Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island.

During the storm, ocean water flowed underneath several raised
beachfront homes along Beachwood East and adjacent Dunecrest
Lane in Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin said. One of
the first things that Public Works had to do after the storm was clear
the road of all the debris that had washed out of the ocean under the
properties into the streets. You couldnt even go down those streets.
City Administrator Linda Lovvorn Tucker also cited three other
locations in Wild Dunes where the dune damage is critical and as a
result, structures have no protection and are significantly threatened.
They include the Grand Pavilion at the resorts Boardwalk Inn, as well
as Seascape Villas and Building 1 of the Ocean Club condominiums,
both of which had seawater run underneath, Cronin said.
As a result, the city executed an emergency contract immediately
after the storm to perform emergency berm repair by pushing sand
back up to vulnerable structures at these locations, Tucker said.

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GROWING
CANINES
LOCAL
AND
Pg 6-7
CHRISTMAS
Pg 14

Matthew continues on page 6

A GHOSTLY
GATHERING
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Message from the Mayor of Sullivans Island

Dear Island Neighbors,
Writing this a few days after Matthew, and seeing how people
elsewhere in South Carolina and our neighboring states were affected,
I am ready to declare that this year, Thanksgiving Day on Sullivans
Island should have been Sunday, Oct. 9, the day we got out and
about after Matthew had come and gone from our lucky place.
Of course we did have some damage on the Island, some flooding
of ground-level living spaces and scary beach erosion close to some
structures. We should all try to help our neighbors who experienced
those consequences. But if you look around at other places that really
took it on the chin, from storm surge (like Edisto Beach) or from
rain-related flooding with injuries and deaths (like Horry County or
North Carolina) it is easy to see how much worse things could have
been for us. And then theres Haiti, whose people, already in perilous
circumstances, suffered yet another devastating hit that most of us
cant imagine.
I am very thankful for our great good fortune. But not only did we
fare well, we had the chance to learn some very important lessons for
possible similar events in the future.
LESSONS FROM MATTHEW
Here is my admittedly incomplete list, including some contributions
from our Town staff:
1. In fact, the first lesson is that we have a truly phenomenal
team of Town employees who serve and protect us. I had occasion to
observe them up close before, during and after Matthewand was
deeply impressed by their dedication, knowledge, energy, intelligence,
planning and discipline.
At the top: our Town Administrator Andy Benke, who not only
showed his deft leadership with his orchestration of the Towns
preparations and responses, but simultaneously filled the role of Chief
Town e-mailer, texter and tweeter, keeping our residents informed.
All of the staff of all our Town Departments performed admirably.
Certainly we are all extremely grateful to our police officers, firefighters,
and fire and rescue volunteers who kept us safe. But please dont
forget our other very important folks who might not be so visible:
a) our Water and Sewer staff who kept the sewer plant functioning
and monitored our water system;

b) our Public Works staff who

cleared the streets as much as
possible before the storm to
keep the storm drains open and
remove hazards, and who were
out clearing roads before the
winds had died down;
c) and all our Town Hall staff
who not only had to handle a flood
of last-minute car decal and other
requests but also had to do what
it took to ensure they could be up
and running after the stormin Pat O'Neil
aging temporary trailers, as we
found ourselves about two weeks on the wrong side of moving in to
the new Town Hall.
2. We got new evidence of the importance of communication
through as many channels as possible. Please follow us on Twitter
at @townofsi, sign up for our Nixle emergency info system at http://
www.nixle.com, and subscribe to our Town newsletter, ably produced
by Lisa Darrow, at http://bit.ly/SINEWSLETTER
3. As we learned from a number of other island communities
when you leave, you should prepare for the possibility you will not
be able to re-enter the Island for several days. Pack accordingly, and
prepare your home accordingly.
4. Speaking of re-entry, if you are a recently arrived resident, please
NOW get your drivers license changed to reflect your Island address.
The cars decal alone is not enough to establish residency when you
want to return home, if access is limited to residents.
5. Town Building Official Randy Robinson advises: If you have a
propane gas tank, please shut it off before you leave or before the
storm if you stay (turning off whatever it fuels). Winds and flooding
can tear these tanks away and if they are not shut off, they can spew
potentially explosive gases wherever they land. It happened during
Hugo.
6. Dont call 911 to ask where you can buy gas for your car
(apparently, this actually happened).
7. Dont think hurricane prep only when the Weather Channel

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folks are getting agitated. It should be part of our annual routine.

When it comes to our trees, Town Zoning Administrator and
certified arborist Joe Henderson advises: Conduct annual canopy
cleaning by removing deadwood and selective tip pruning every two
to three years by an ISA arborist (or experienced tree maintenance
company), to reduce wind-sail which can blow a tree down. The
goal is to develop and maintain a structurally sound trunk and
branch architecture that will withstand these pesky storms. (If your
Mayor had heeded this advice, perhaps he wouldnt have had to
pay for a crane to lift up his blown-down marsh-side oak trees to
their previous upright positions to try to save them!)
8. Speaking of treesMatthew showed that preventive treetrimming by SCEG around power lines can make for some trees
that are, well, so ugly the power lines dont want anything to do
with them. While I am a definite tree-lover, I will look at that work a
little differently in the future. When viewing those disturbing cuts,
I will also see air conditioning, hot water, a functioning fridge and
working cable.
CONGRATS TO A VERY HEALTHY SIES
From the Charleston County School District: The Healthy Schools
Program and the Alliance for Healthier Generation recognized
Sullivans Island Elementary School for creating a healthy school
environment and have awarded the school with the Bronze Award.
Congratulations, Principal Susan King, staff and parents!
COME OUT TO HEAR THE NATIONS BEST MAYOR
Needless to say, that means were importing one. The next event
in the Battery Gadsden Cultural Centers series of highly interesting
and stimulating programs will be at Sunrise Presbyterian Church,
on Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7 p.m. The speaker will be
Charlestons former Mayor Joe Riley, Jr., who served the City and
all of the Lowcountry for 40 years.
We all know what incredible leadership Mayor Riley graced us
with over that time, and the difference it made in all our lives. But
you may know less about his deep connections with Sullivans
Island over the years, some of which took place long before he was
born. Come out to learn more about how Joes remarkable life story
includes Sullivans Island.
See you around the Island!
Pat ONeil
(843) 670 9266, @oneilpm1

letter to
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Kudos to SI FD

Lucky Dog Publishing

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

Lynn Pierotti
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Jennifer Tuohy
jennifer@luckydognews.com
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Dear Editor,
The Poe Branch Library
staff and management of the
Charleston
County
Public
Library system would like to
thank the Sullivan's Island
Fire and Rescue Department
for closing our super-heavy
iron doors and shutters and
providing an essential barrier
of sandbags at our entry doors
in preparation for Hurricane
Matthew. Your response made
all the difference in the world.
The sandbags did their job,
and the Library did not have a
repeat performance of last year's
flood because of your efforts.
On behalf of all our library
patrons, Thank You. Thank
You. Thank You.
Staff at the Poe Library

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Tuesday, October 25
Public Hearing
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October 21, 2016

Fundraiser started for

Sea Biscuit chef
PHILLIP WALLACE DIED IN A
T R A F F I C A C C I D E N T O N O C T. 1 3

Post-Matthew free
for all at Acme

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

memorial fund to help the

wife and stepson of Sea
Biscuit Cafe chef Phillip
Wallace, 51, has been started
by Mount Pleasant resident
Lisa Thomas. In three days,
the gofundme page had already
raised over half of its $10,000
goal.
Wallace, a chef at the popular
Isle of Palms restaurant Sea
Biscuit Cafe and The Obstinate
Daughter on Sullivans Island,
died in a traffic accident in the
early hours of Thursday, Oct.
13. He was driving his moped
across the Connector from his
home in Mount Pleasant when
the accident occurred.
Phil was so great, we loved
him,
Wendi
Szymanski,
manager of Sea Biscuit, said in
an interview with Island Eye.
He was so reliable and its
just really, really sad. He was a
really hard worker, always doing

something, always had a great

attitude. He was a trooper.
A memorial service has been
planned for Monday, Oct. 24 at
Palmetto Island County Park in
Mount Pleasant, a favorite spot
of Wallaces.
According to local media
reports, the accident that took
Wallaces life involved an IOP
Police Department patrol car
and a 1998 Mazda. The SC
Highway Patrols investigation
into the crash, which shut
down the connector for almost
6 hours, is ongoing. The IOP
Police Department said it was
unable to provide comment to
The Island Eye as the incident is
still under investigation.
To contribute to Wallaces
Memorial Fund visit gofundme.
com/phil-wallace-memorialfund-2u79248s

ary Grace Epps, left, Mavis Love Epps, Ivy Rose Iwinski
and Ella Byrd Epps relax after a free breakfast at Acme
Cantina the morning after Hurricane Matthew. We
were fortunate enough not to have any damage or lose power
at Acme, co-owner Rodger Tully said. We knew there were a
lot of folks out on the islands who did lose power. These are
same people who support us year round so we wanted to give
back. It's the least we could do.

October 21, 2016

Help
Edisto
Beach

ast Sunday, Oct. 16, IOP

resident Ann Graham took
a truck full of donated
supplies to Edisto Beach and will
be doing so again this Sunday.
Many there are still without
power or fresh water following
the
devastation
Hurricane
Matthew wrought on the area
earlier this month. If you would
like to donate any of the needed
items please drop them off at the
IOP Public Safety Building, 2nd
floor, or at station 2, 1st floor,
by 11 a.m. this Sunday.
ITEMS NEEDED
Diapers
Feminine hygiene products
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Toilet paper / kitchen towel
rolls
Pet food
Charcoal
Bread
Easy to use non-perishable
foods
Cleaning supplies
Tarps
Pet food
Work gloves
Walmart gift cards

A supply drive for Edisto Beach residents helped fill this truck with donations for the stricken the beach community.

Isle of Palms officials arranged for bulldozers and front-loaders to push up sand to protect homes from high tides and storm surges.

Matthew continues from cover

Tree damage on both islands was extensive.

October 21, 2016

PHOTO BY ASHLEY SHEPPARD

The city was pursuing beach

renourishment
plans
before
Hurricane Matthew blew in, not
only for those problem points
in Wild Dunes but also much of
island, which has been losing
sand with a series of king tides
and lesser storms. The project
has been slowed by challenges
in securing replacement sand
thats a good match. A dredging
site at Maffitts Channel leading
into Charleston Harbor showed
promise but was placed off limits
this summer because of its
archaeological significance related
to Civil War shipwrecks.
Post-Matthew, the National
Guard surveyed damage to area
beaches, and Isle of Palms officials
thought the Army Reserve could
provide heavy equipment to assist
in pushing up protective sand to
repair dunes, but Cronin said they
were later informed that the Army
Reserve could not use its resources
to protect private property.
The citys emergency contract
for
berm
repair
pulled
in
bulldozers and front loaders that
were immediately put to work on
the Wild Dunes end, with plans

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to do similar work at the opposite

end of the island, on the Breach
Inlet side, where Cronin said
beachfront homes have lost their
primary dunes. Without them, the
mayor predicted, the next storm
is in their backyard, up to their
back door.
Isle of Palms city officials
also executed an emergency
contract with Coastal Science
and Engineering to perform a
post-storm survey of the entire
beach and to supervise the berm
restoration project. The poststorm surveys are invaluable and
necessary when applying for FEMA
assistance, Tucker said.
On Sullivans Island, Town
Administrator
Andy
Benke
reported
some
sand
dunes
sustained severe punishment
from the north-northeast wind,
waves and rising water, but said
the ocean surge only occurred in
a few locations, including beach
paths at Stations 9 and 10,
Marshall between Stations 30 to
32 and several locations along the
islands back side.
Like Isle of Palms, the Town
of Sullivans Island intends to
shore up dunes along the worst
hit areas in coming weeks with

sand scraping, a common term

for bulldozing sand to create
temporary dunes.
On
Oct.
8,
the
states
Department
of
Health
and
Environmental Control issued
a blanket emergency order for
local governments to allow minor
renourishment, sand scraping and
installation of sandbags to provide
temporary protection to beachfront
structures from wave uprush.
Issued through DHECs office
of Ocean & Coastal Resource
Management, the emergency order
requires that the state be notified
of all activities performed under
the orders within 72 hours. The
order stays in effect for 30 days.
After that time, if a structure is still
considered in imminent danger
property owners may request an
individual emergency order to
extend the time for protection.
On the whole, local leaders on
Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms
expressed relief that Hurricane
Matthew did not wreak havoc on
island structures, noting that
had some of the storm variables
played out differently, the impact
here could have been much
more intense. They also praised
municipal employees who worked

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CITY OF ISLE OF PALMS

the storm with success.

On Isle of Palms, the evacuation
went
seamlessly,
Tucker
reported, with fire officials visiting
every street to encourage people
to leave ahead of the storm and
taking care to visit residents
known to have special needs. An
estimated 160 residents stayed
through the storm.
The Monday after the storm,
city offices opened and were able
to help residents with questions,
while public works officials focused
on debris removal. Meanwhile,
Cronin said Isle of Palms Fire
Department Chief Ann Graham
took a volunteer team to help
with the recovery at Edisto Beach,
which suffered extensive property
damage. I would call it paying it
forward, the Isle of Palms mayor
said. You never know when were
going to need help.

Flooding at Station 18.

You can follow and provide

updates on beachfront issues,
including the impact of
Hurricane Matthew and king
tides, at the state website
mycoast.org/sc.

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PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILLIA

October 21, 2016

Volunteers worked
hard to help before
Matthews arrival
STAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ast Cooper Meals on

Wheels
dedicated
volunteers stepped up
before Hurricane Matthew to
support their clients. On the
Wednesday before Hurricane
Matthew they delivered extra
meals and extra water bottles to
recipients to make sure that they
had necessities such as food and
water to make it through the
storm.
With Hurricane Matthew gone
from our coast, we want to thank
all of our dedicated volunteers,
staff and community partners
for your continued support,
said Kim Sawyer, Marketing and
Communications Manager for
ECMOW.
Hurricane Matthew made
us all realize how important
access to food, water and shelter
is. Many of us may even take
those things for granted. These
are challenges that we help our
recipients with each and every
day throughout the year.
Because of people like you,
our recipients did not go without
during the storm. This would
not have been possible without
our passionate volunteers and

ECMOW Volunteer, Eddie Truesdale,

during Hurricane Hermine in September.

amazing donors. Your help allows

us to provide our community
with hot meals, a friendly smile
and a safety check, without a
wait list, and regardless of age or
income, even in times of crisis.

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MOVING WITH MEREDITH

October 21, 2016

Year-end resolutions, start now!

BY MEREDITH NELSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ccording to a recent study by a Cornell University professor,

the average American is now at their lowest weight of the year.
However, thats all about to change, as the study showed that
its highly likely for numbers on the scale to begin to creep upwards
around the end of this month. Continuing to climb throughout the
holidays, your weight will probably peak, and be at its highest,
around New Years. Even more disheartening than that
is that those extra pounds tend to stick around for
an average of five months.
However, it doesnt have to be this way - it
is possible to take matters into your own
hands right now, avoid those holiday
pounds, and prove the study researchers
wrong! Although we traditionally make
resolutions to establish new behaviors
in the new year, perhaps we should
make those resolutions now, so that we
get 2017 started off on the right foot!
Thats right now is the time to
establish a goal to make it successfully
through the holidays without extra
weight and added stress. Its time to
make Year-End Resolutions to eat
right, exercise, get enough sleep, and
manage stress over the next ten weeks!
Here are some helpful tips on how you
can take small steps towards achieving your
Year-End Resolutions:
EAT RIGHT
Take an extra hour over the weekend, or whenever
you have (or can make) some extra time, to plan your meals for
the week. Prepare a weeks worth of ready-made breakfasts (ask me
about my overnight oatmeal-in-a-jar!), stock up on healthy snacks like
cut up fruit or veggies and hummus, and make a list of ingredients
to prepare 3 or 4 easy-to-make meals that you can double and have
enough for leftovers. Make sure you drink lots of water especially at
parties when it becomes easy to forgo water for alcoholic beverages.
EXERCISE
Put at least five days of exercise appointments in your day planner,
Google calendar, or reminders every week. Keep those appointments
just like you would with your hair stylist or physician. Visually seeing
your workout plan allows you to see where there are any holes or
gaps of time without exercise. Be sure to specify your workout for the
day for example run, gym workout, or yoga. This also helps
you see if your workouts are lacking in variety!

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

I just discovered Bedtime on my iPhone 6S. After setting my wakeup time usually 5:00 a.m. my IPhone establishes a bedtime
based on how many hours of sleep I want to get (I try for at least
seven hours nightly). A reminder is set to go off 15, 30, or 60 minutes
prior to bedtime, letting me know its time to wind down.
MANAGE STRESS
Start your holiday shopping now and get a head
start on the rush. At the very least, make a list of
people you want to buy gifts for. Chances are
you will add to it before the holidays arrive,
and decrease your chances of forgetting
someone until the last minute.
Despite your best efforts, the holidays
are sure to bring on stress at some point.
Have a plan to manage your anxieties,
whether its scheduling down-time with
family, getting a massage, or making
sure you get to that yoga class you
love. (Ive discovered the site www.
doyogawithme.com for those times I just
cant make it to a class or dont want to
spend over an hour in the studio).
AN EXTRA TIP
I dont usually encourage weighing
yourself every day, but if you are serious
about avoiding the average holiday weight gain
of 7 10 pounds, start to weigh yourself regularly,
or at least three or four times a week until the first of
the year. You will see small changes as they occur and can
take immediate steps to do better. No surprises come January 1!
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, in Mt.
Pleasant. Certified through AFAA in Group Fitness, ACE as a Personal
Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist, and TPI as a golf fitness
professional, Meredith has been bringing fitness to the East Cooper
area for over twenty years. Now located just across the causeway at
1558 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, PrimeTime Fitness caters to the mature
exerciser and offers personal and small group training, indoor cycling,
yoga, golf fitness training, monthly gym membership, and more.
Meredith can be reached with your fitness questions at 843-883-0101,
or Meredith@primetimefit.net.

October 21, 2016

SIES receives
National Healthy
Schools Bronze Award
BY STAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he Healthy Schools Program

and the Alliance for Healthier
Generation founded by The
American
Heart
Association
and the Clinton Foundation
has recognized Sullivans Island
Elementary School for creating a
healthy school environment and
has awarded the school with the
Bronze Award.
The
HealthierUS
School
Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms
(HUSSC: SL) is a voluntary
certification initiative recognizing
schools enrolled in Team Nutrition
that have created healthier
school environmentsthrough
promotion of nutrition and
physical activity.

To date, HUSSC: SL awards

have been given to schools in
50 states and the District of
Columbia. As of August 31, 2016,
there are 4,661 schools certified
(3,234 Bronze, 908 Silver, 330
Gold, and 189 Gold Award of
Distinction). Sullivans Island
Elementary is the only school
in Charleston County School
District to receive an award.
Sullivans Island Elementary
School faculty, staff, students
and the schools Wellness Team
were recognized during SIES
Oct. 18 PTA meeting, held in the
schools multipurpose room.

COMPUTER CORNER

Latest Windows 10 update

could be a Killdate
BY BOB HOOPER

11

University School
welcomes curious,
high-achieving
students
BY SARAH VEGA

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

niversity School of the Lowcountry (USL) will host

an open house for prospective students on Monday,
Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. USL provides an educational
environment focused on learning by doing for highachieving third through 12th grade students. Prospective
students and their families will participate in a formal
presentation from 6:15-7 p.m., as well as have the
opportunity to interact with current students, parents,
and faculty.
Please RSVP to (843) 884-0902 or jhubbard@
uslowcountry.org. The USL campus is located at 690
Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant.
University School of the Lowcountry (USL) is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt independent school serving
students from third through 12th grade. USL is a nonsectarian school for high-achieving, nice, curious students
emphasizing individualized academics, experiential
learning, and a strong sense of community. USL is
accredited by the South Carolina Independent School
Association and is celebrating its 10th year of serving
children and families throughout the greater Charleston
area.
For more information please visit www.uslowcountry.org
or call (843) 884-0902.

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

indows/Microsoft recently came out with a major Windows

10 update called Windows Anniversary update. It started
showing in some computers late August and has continued
to roll out to all Windows 10 home editions and most Pro versions
since. But if you are running 10 on an older laptop/desktop or in a
dual boot Mac it may very well come with some nasty surprises. It
has had what seems like almost daily updates to it to fix a myriad of
problems, some I think have compounded the whole thing.
It seems that the new 10 update can brick some older models,
i.e. make them unusable. In other cases the software seems to be
very sluggish and has a tendency to become corrupt or always want
to refresh or fix the software because of start-up problems. It
makes you think that Microsoft is trying to get you to buy a new(er)
model computer, nah they wouldnt do that, would they?
If the software just seems to be dogging or not quite right you
do have an option of going back to an earlier version (fall update
1511). With some, the date to roll back may have already passed,
although Windows has seemed to extend it some because of all the
problems. If wanting to go back follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows 10 settings app
2. Select Updates & Security and then Recovery from the submenu
3. Click on Get Started underneath the Go back to an earlier
build heading
4. Answer the feedback question with whichever reason is
appropriate and click Next
5. Cycle through the confirmations and alerts until the process
begins
6. Wait for a bit and when finished you will be back to Windows
10 version 1511
One note, if you do not see the option, then the time has elapsed
that you could do the roll back. Thanks ibtimes.co.uk for the handy
list.
A bit about Windows 7 and its updates, starting Oct. 7, it will
be updated similar to 10, in that it will be cumulative block of
updates that you either accept or not. Right now I am checking but
personally with some great anti-virus software I might just stop my
updates.
Speaking of great AV software I have recently changed to Eset
(eset.com/us/) as my choice for anti-virus software. It's a great
product, does not steal all your memory and I have no contract
with them other than I do put it on many of my customers products.
If you need help or have questions don't hesitate to call Rent A Bob
at 843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.
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October 21, 2016

Art on the Beach and Chefs in the

Kitchen returns to Sullivan's

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ANNUAL EVENT BENEFITS CHARLESTON

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES

BY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ntil a few months ago, the

desperate population of
homeless folks camped
under the bridge was the first
thing we each saw when we
drove downtown. All we could do
was reach through our window
and give a buck or two and hope
that somehow the recipients
found solutions to their complex
problems. But behind the scenes
Charleston Pro Bono Legal
Services was bringing lawyers
onto the scene. They worked with
the City of Charleston Homeless
Task Force to provide legal advice
and helped find housing for the
entire population. Its just one
example of the over 800 cases in
our area for which the non-profit
organization provides free legal
help every year.
In addition to advice, counsel,
and document preparation, CPB
matches low-income clients with
local attorneys to help solve
legal problems ranging from
custody and adoption to estate
planning and landlord/tenant
issues. For example, they helped
Mr. J maintain a consistent
relationship with his son after
being denied visitation due to
false reports and harassment
by the childs mother. When Ms.
O needed a simple will as she
approached the end of her life,
CPB preserved her estate for
her children and ensured their
guardianship according to her
wishes instead of the children
being forced to live with their
estranged father.
CPB assisted Mr. A. navigating
the labyrinthine appeals process
with Veterans Medical Care after
he was permanently disabled
during a routine operation.
What may be a simple case for

the volunteer lawyers is often

critically important for the
hundreds of clients who seek aid
each year since the complexities
of the legal system can often be
confusing and frustrating.
Art on the Beach and Chefs in
the Kitchen will be on Sunday,
Nov. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. and will
help Charleston Pro Bono Legal
Services raise needed funding.
For 17 years the popular
fundraiser has drawn hundreds
of visitors to Sullivans Island
for an afternoon house tour
replete with over twenty-five
artists selling their creations
and restaurants offering tasty
treats.
This years poster artist,
Briahna Wenke, sets the mood
with her colorful image Beach
Salt. Chefs from Five Loaves,
Roti Rolls, Wild Flour Bakery
Salthouse Catering, Tristans,
Cafe Catering, Twenty Six
Divine as well as a curated
selection of packaged local
food products from Bulls Bay
Salt, Pure Fluff and SnoBar
will add their delectable
delights.
Large contingents of local
fans as well as those from
afar come every year to enjoy
an afternoon bicycling or
driving around the beautiful
island visiting historic and
interesting properties, sampling Artist, Briahna Wenke, sets the mood for
cuisine and buying art.
this years Art on the Beach with her colorful
Art on the Beach and Chefs image Beach Salt
in the Kitchen is an enjoyable
way to help our neighbors of income.
while supporting the artistic
Tickets are $40 in advance
community. With so many
and
available on line at www.
situations requiring a lawyer,
charlestonprobono.org
or directly
Charleston Pro Bono Legal
Services ensures that the doors of from Brown Paper Tickets at:
justice are open to all, regardless http://artonthebeach.bpt.me. On

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the day of the tour, Sandpiper

Gallery at 2201 Middle Street will
have a ticket booth ($45 tickets
the day-of) outside where plein
aire artists will set the mood for a
creatively inspiring day.

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holiday novel, A Lowcountry
Christmas, on Oct. 25 with a
book launch event in Charleston.
Monroe, who has written more
than 20 books, tackles the
complex issue of post-traumatic
stress disorder among military
veterans.
Monroe, whose son is a Marine,
said A Lowcountry Christmas
is a timely book because of the
growing national attention about
veteran suicide awareness and
prevention.
Monroe is the featured speaker
at the Blue Bicycle Books Author
Series Luncheon on Oct. 25, 11:30
a.m., at High Cotton Restaurant
on East Bay St. The event will
benefit Pets for Vets of Charleston,
a nonprofit organization that
supports veterans with PTSD
by
locating,
adopting
and
training shelter dogs as lifelong
companions.
In A Lowcountry Christmas,
Marine Taylor McClellan returns
home from Afghanistan with PTSD
to his financially-stressed family.
Taylors struggle with PTSD and
his familys lack of understanding

further strain the holiday spirit.

Through the miraculous gift of a
service dog, Taylor and his family
are lead on a journey to rediscover
their strengths, family bond and
the true meaning of Christmas.
The books main character is
inspired by a veteran and service
dog Monroe met in the Wounded
Warrior Odyssey Program at
Floridas
Dolphin
Research
Center where she was doing
book research. Monroe said, You
would never know he had PTSD
just by looking at him, but as we
talked, I noticed he was constantly
stroking his dog. He told me why
his service dog meant so much to
him. One thing he said that struck
me was I love my wife but I need
my dog.
Monroe is an award-winning,
bestselling author known for
writing books that delve into the
complexities
of
interpersonal
relationships and the connections
people have to nature and animals.
She lives on the Isle of Palms and is
an active conservationist. Monroes
books are published worldwide.
Learn more at maryalicemonroe.
com. For tickets to the launch
event visit brownpapertickets.
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October 21, 2016

Crafting fun
at the library

I T S H A L L O W E E N C A R N I VA L T I M E
BY ANDY SINWALD

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he Isle of Palms Recreation

Department is calling all
ghouls and goblins, witches
and warlocks, superheroes and
princesses to head down to the
Recreation Center for a night
of spooky fun. The annual IOP
Halloween Carnival takes place on
Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 7 p.m.
at 24, 28th Ave., IOP.
Children of all ages are invited
to the free event that includes
carnival games, jump castles,
face painter, balloon artist, photo
booth and of course candy for all.
Those that are brave enough can
take a walk through the haunted
house and dont forget to enter
the costume contest that begins at
5:30pm for a chance to win special
prizes.
For anyone looking something
other than a sweet treat, Miracles
Tasty Express will be on site
serving up food for all hungry
trick-or-treaters.
For more information visit www.
iop.net or call (843)886-8294.

ylan and Vivienne Roedema create beautiful crafts with

their grandmother Karen Petersen at the Poe Librarys
stained glass craft workshop last Saturday morning. See
the calendar for future events at the Sullivans Island library.

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PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

October 21, 2016

Water, water everywhere

BY WENDY SANG

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

reparing to evacuate for a hurricane

does, and even a minor earthquake. Asis never easy. In fact, its a freakin
sistance in any form is a godsend. But
pain in the neck. Because, on top of
what showed up in my driveway that
all the time and planning, there are always
night was a literal rescue party.
the lingering doubts: Do we really need to
Wading out of my new laundry grotto, I
go? Do you think its going to hit us? How
encountered what appeared to be a conbad do you think itll be? No one wants to
voy of fun. Andy in his truck, followed by
go through all the motions for nothing, but
a golf cart carrying Marlene, Dave and
theres just no way of knowing what to exTerri Sword, and assorted adult beveragpect.
es. Andy and Dave immediately located
Ill tell you one thing I definitely didnt exthe water shut off, and got the shop vac
pect: six inches of water in my garage begoing. Marlene and Terri had a slightly
fore the first drop of rain even fell.
different tactic: behaving as if there was
Yep. In the most ironic of twists, my gano emergency whatsoever and they had
rage floodedbadlya solid 48 hours bejust stopped over to chat and have a
fore Matthew even got here. Almost as an
drink. (Im still not sure if this was an inafterthought, I had gone out to make sure Remnants of Matthew, succulents planted in washed-up shells.
tentional diversion, or a merely contineverything in my little garage was up off the
uation of their evening, but it worked.)
PHOTO BY WENDY SANG
ground, just in case the worst happened.
A little later, Josh the plumber arrived,
I sure didnt expect it to have already happened. Your mind goes a and it wasnt long before the situation was completely handled.
little haywire when water is spraying out from behind your washing
I appreciated the gesture even more a couple of days later when I
machine with enough force to take your skin off.
realized how extensive the Hagers evacuation really was; two adults,
But mostly, you panic.
two kids, a giant dog, and a practically brand-new boat, stuffed with
After trying unsuccessfully to turn the water off, the first call I everything of any importance. Picture a combination of Captain Ahab
made, even before I called my landlord, was to my friend and neigh- and Jed Clampett chugging up and over the connector. As Marlene
bor Marlene, who just so happens to be married to builder extraordi- put it, If our house had wheels, Andy wouldve dragged it across the
naire and all around good guy, Andy Hager.
connector.
OhmygoshMarleneisAndyhometheresamilliongallonsofwaterpour
Andy was also one of the first people back on the island after Matingintomygaragerightnow! is pretty much what I said, minus a few thew moved up the coast, and made sure I knew everything looked
f-bombs. Lets take a pause here to remember that they were, like okay at my place. Then came Ryan Buckhannon, who drove the whole
everyone else, waist deep in hurricane preparation. But did she even island taking live requests for damage assessment while broadcasthesitate? Nope. She said the best four words Ive ever heard: Andys ing on Facebook. And those are just a few of the many people who
on the way.
were more than willing to lend a hand to someone in need. How lucky
Having lived in the south, the mid-west and the northeast, Ive we are, not only to have been spared the worst of a terrible storm, but
been through my share of hurricanes, blizzards, ice storms, torna- also to have the good fortune to share this beautiful island with such

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Garden continues from page 16

stellar people.
We are at a place as a society,
whenlets face itit can be awfully difficult to see the inherent
good in our fellow humans. We
hear almost daily about shootings, bombings, and the fallout
from drugs. The current political climate alone makes finding
common ground fairly challenging; some of us cant even remain
friends on social media, let alone
in real life. The fact that our island neighbors are so willing to
interrupt their own lives and
help one another is pretty much
the epitome of whats good and
kind and decent in this world.
This was not the first time this
clan has come to my rescue, and
I am 100 percent certain it wont
be the last (sorry guys). Over
the years there have been lots
of stormssome meteorological; many more emotionaland
these guys have been there for
every single one of them. I hope I
get the chance repay their many
kindnesses one day. Lots of us
are lucky enough to count on
our neighbors in times of need.
But only the luckiest among us
can count on our neighbors as
friends.
Wendy Sang is owner of
Garden Pixies. Find her online
at www.gardenpixies.com or call
843.822.1044.

Grow citrus, buy

holiday wreaths

I O P G A R D E N C L U B M E E T S N O V. 1 7
STAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he Thursday, Nov. 17 meeting of the Isle

of Palms Garden Club will feature guest
speaker Darren Sheriff, The Citrus
Guy He will discuss Growing Citrus in the
LowCountry. The club meetings are open to
the public and are held at 6:30 p.m. at The
Exchange Club on Palm Boulevard, Isle of
Palms.
The club is also again holding its Annual
Holiday Wreath sale. This year members are
hand-crafting elaborate free Red Bows for
the wreaths. Please contact Janice Ashley to
reserve your wreath at 843-696-5671 or at
the meeting. Prospective new members from
the East Cooper area are invited to attend.

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

October 21
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come and share your stories.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.

Tuesdays
Toddler Storytime
10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 I'on Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Team Trivia
8 to 10 p.m., Home Team BBQ,
Sullivan's Island

Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 8
p.m. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg.Join us for a couple
rounds or the whole evening.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue.843.883.3914.
Fridays
VFW Post 3137 Steak Night
Open House Steak Night every
Friday, 6 p.m. Claim your steak
(we only do 30 each week), season
to your liking, then you have
until 8 p.m. to cook it yourself on
Ocean Deck grills.
Choice Ribeye, Baked Potato &
Salad, $15.

Saturdays
VFW Post 3137 Fish Fry
Every 3rd Sat. of each month
June through Oct. 2016. Whiting
fillets, hush puppies, tater tots,
cole slaw, baked beans and
desserts $8 plate. Proceeds go
to VFW and Veteran programs,
and local community and youth
programs.
New Junior Ranger Program
The National Park Service will
be offering a special Junior
Ranger program commemorating
the 50th anniversary of the
National Historic Preservation
Act at Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site and Fort Moultrie
starting October 1st. The activity
book is geared for children ages
7 and up. Call 843.732.5013 for
more information.

Friday, October 21
Ghostly Tide Tales
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Local ghost
stories told by campfire on the
beach. Meet at 28th Ave. Beach
Access. Free. Offered by Isle of
Palms Recreation Department,
843.886.8294, iop.net/recreation.
Sunset Cruise to Fort Sumter
Departs 5:30 p.m. from Liberty
Square in downtown Charleston
to Fort Sumter National

Monument. $100 per person.

Includes food and beverages,
historical presentations. Cash bar
also available. Supports Kids to
the Parks, an education outreach
program of the Fort Sumter Fort
Moultrie Historical Trust. Visit
fortsumtertrust.org.
Aging Gracefully: Brain Care
10:30 a.m. Geriatrician Dr. Bill
Simpson shares strategies for
preserving brain function and
improving overall health as a
result. Reservations requested.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Rescheduled Classics on the Creek
8 p.m., Isle of Palms Exchange
Club to host free showing
of the beloved 1980s movie,
Ghostbusters on a projector
screen at the club, located at
201 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms,
as it launches Classics on the
Creek - a new annual event.
Refreshments, candy, and fresh
popcorn available for purchase.
Bring your own lawn/beach chair.
Seating will not be provided.
The Nuovo Cinema Italiano
Rescheduled Dates
The 10th Annual Nuovo Cinema
Italiano has been rescheduled
for October 20-23 as a result of
Hurricane Matthew. Performances
are at The Sottile Theatre, 44
George Street, Charleston.
nuovocinemaitaliano.com.

Saturday, October 22
Paper Pumpkins at Poe Library
10:30 a.m. Make cool and creative
3-D paper pumpkins. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Barre on a Boat
10 a.m. on the deck of the
Carolina Girl. Boarding will
take place at 33 Lockwood at
Harborage of Ashley Marina.
The Carolina Girl's dock at 95
Ripley's Point sustained hurricane
damage. $10 class includes postclass bubbly mingling. Register
via email asdavis7465@gmail.
com.

65th Annual Christ Our King

Fall Bazaar
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Christ Our King
- Stella Maris School presents
the 65th Annual Fall Bazaar, a
day of fun for the whole family
featuring games, prizes, confetti
eggs, face painting, jump castles,
cake booth, entertainment, crafts,
book fair, Halloween costumes.
Free admission. Tickets available
for purchase for games and food.
Parking available behind the
school, 1183 Russell Dr., Mount
Pleasant. For more information
visit Bazaar.COKSM.com.
Surf Competition Rescheduled
The 2016 Joe Hiller Longboard
Classic has been rescheduled for
October 22 at the Isle of Palms
Pier located in front of the IOP
County Park. Start at 8 a.m..
Sponsors included Sealand
Adventure Sports and Mex 1
hosting the after-party starting
at 4:45 p.m. at the new Mex 1 on
Sullivans Island. Pizza, snacks
and drinks for all competitors
as well as a limited edition longsleeve t-shirt. More information at
ssc.surfesa.org.

Sunday, October 23
Benefit for Ohm Radio
The 7th Annual Charleston Jazz
Jam will be held from 4 - 8pm,
at the Dock House on Bowens
Island. Special Guest appearance
by nationally known saxophonist,
Richie Cole.

Monday, October 24
A Centennial CelebrationFriends Honoring Emily
Remington
Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle
Range Rd, 7:30 pm in the chapel.
The Charleston Music Club will
present A Centennial CelebrationFriends Honoring Emily
Remington featuring pianists:
Dr. Irina Pevzner, Chee-Hang
See and Caleb Borick performing
Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff,
Gershwin and Scriabin. Micah
McLaurin will also perform via
Skype from the Curtis Institute
of Music. The free concert will be

followed by refreshments. More at

charlestonmusicclub.org.
Open House for Prospective
Students
University School of the
Lowcountry (USL) will host
an open house for prospective
students at 6 p.m. at the USL
campus located at 690 Coleman
Boulevard in Mount Pleasant.
RSVP to 843. 884.0902 or
jhubbard@uslowcountry.org.
For more information visit
uslowcountry.org.

Tuesday, October 25
Launch and Lunch Tuesday
featuring Mary Alice Monroe
Blue Bicycle Books Charleston
Author Series luncheon at High
Cotton, with Mary Alice Monroe on
the launch day of her new novel,
A Lowcountry Christmas. Noon.
Tickets are $61 to meet Mary Alice,
enjoy a three-course luncheon at
High Cotton, plus receive a signed
copy of A Lowcountry Christmas.
A portion of ticket sales benefit
Pets for Vets.

Thursday, Oct. 27
Pumpkin Painting
4 p.m. Ages 5 to 14 years paint
pumpkins with staff at the Isle
of Palms Recreation Center. $
5.
All materials provided. Register
through the Recreation Center
by Wednesday, Oct. 19. Call
843.886.8294, or visit iop.net/
recreation.
Four Nights at Fill Piano Bar
Starting Thursday, October 27,
Fill Restaurant & Piano Bar
will host four nights of dinner
and dueling piano shows with
a Halloween Bash on Saturday
night and a Halloween Family
Friendly show on Sunday. On
Saturday, October 29 FILL will
have a Halloween dueling piano
show at 6:30, followed by an adult
Halloween Party starting at 9
p.m. VIP and General admission
for the 9:00 show include a hors
d'oeuvre buffet, entry into a
costume contest, drink specials
and an all night dueling piano

November 4
show. Hundreds in cash and
prizes will be given away. FILL
is currently taking reservations
for VIP seats and tables. The
VIP ticket is priced at $25 per
person. General admission is
$10. Sunday, October 30, A
family-friendly Halloween themed
dueling piano show will begin at
5:30 p.m. For additional details
or reservations, visit fillbar.com/
halloween or call 843.800.3042.

Friday, October 28

Sunday, October 30
Trunk or Treat Halloween
Carnival
IOP Methodist Youth invite
community children from 3
years to 5th grade for Halloween
festivities, from 2-4 p.m. All
activities are free. Food available
for a small donation. First United
Methodist Church is located at
21st Avenue and Palm Blvd, Isle
of Palms. More information at
iopmethodist.com.

Sullivans Island Trunk or Treat

Halloween festivities in the
Sullivans Island Elementary
Parking Lot from 6-8 p.m.
Costume parade, trunk
decorating contest, face painting,
food trucks, games, food and
drinks available. Free admission.
Register vehicle by Monday,
October 17. For more information
contact Allyson at amfralish@
yahoo.com or 843.412.3725.

Barre and Brew

11:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at Ghost
Monkey Brewery in Mount
Pleasant. Grab your mat as we
take our barre to the bar. Enjoy
an open level class Mt. Pleasant's
new Longpoint Road brewery
district. $15 includes Open Level
Barre Evolution class, snacks and
a beer ticket. Space is limited:
Email support@barreevolution.
com for more information.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

at Pure Theater
Runs through Saturday,
November 19 at The Pure Theatre,
477 King Street. Performance
times are Thursday through
Saturday at 7:30 pm with an
added matinee PURE will offer
pay-what-you-will performances
on Thursday, October 27, 2016,
and Wednesday, November
2, 2016. More information
at puretheatre.org or at
843.723.4444.

Monday, October 31

Cranford Hollow at Sullivans

Island Home Team BBQ
Music begins at 10 p.m. at Home
Team BBQ Sullivans Island, 2209
Middle Street
Price: $5. More info at
hometeambbq.com or 843-8833131.

Saturday, October 29
Spooky Stories at Poe Library
10:30 a.m. Get in the Halloween
spirit with a special spooky
family storytime. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.

happy HALLOWEEN
Halloween Carnival at IOP
Recreation Center
5-7 p.m. Free event that includes
carnival games, jump castles,
face painter, balloon artist, photo
booth and candy at Isle of Palms

Recreation Department, 28th

Avenue. Costume Contest starts
at 5:30 p.m. sharp. iop.net/
recreation. More information at
843.886.8294.

Friday, November 4
Camp Happy Days Heroes
of Hope Gala
Memminger Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Camp Happy Days Gala is a
fundraiser and celebration of the
27th Anniversary of the Cabooty
Party. The evening is the biggest
fundraiser of the year for CHD,
and includes a dinner, open bar,
live band, and a silent and live
auction. Tickets will be $100 per
person until October 21st. Go to
camphappydays.org/gala/ for
additional details.
Aging Gracefully: From Sit to Fit
10:30 a.m. Meredith Nelson and
Darragh Dunleavy of PrimeTime
Fitness return to demonstrate
easy, at-home stretches, exercises
and yoga positions to build
strength, increase circulation
and improve balance. Wear
comfortable clothes and be
prepared to participate. Space is
limited. rsvp at 843.883.3914 or
email poe@ccpl.org. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.

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Stella Maris Men's

Club celebrates

October 21, 2016

Pictured right,
Jason Vaughan
and son Dominic
and below the
Zimmerman
family, enjoy the
festivities.

Emily Mahnken and her grandfather

Richard Clark at the Stella Maris
Oktoberfest Celebration.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

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October 21, 2016

First United Methodist

Mens Club Host Barbecue

Johnny McAllister, David Kipp, Will McCombs and Mike

Pierce work the outdoor tables.

Bill Meehan, Mike McCall, Joe Culp, Arnold Karig are ready to serve hungry guests.

he First United Methodist Church on Isle of Palms, hosted its semi-annual

barbecue Sept. 17, 2016. The men served up freshly cooked pulled pork BBQ,
baked beans alongside slaw and pickles, and drink included. Homemade
desserts prepared by the Ladies of the church, finished off teh treat, which was
offered as dine-in, carry out or drive-thru. About $6,000 was raised, all proceeds go
towards local charities.
Mary Chasen serves up some biscuits.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen

Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

your island hair salon

843-883-9101

2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island

Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com

island eats
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island

The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island

The Obstinate Daughter

Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island

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

Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island

Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms

Island Ice Frozen Yogurt

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

Saltworks Dockside Deli

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

Long Island Caf

Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island

Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms

Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

off-island eats

Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant

Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com

Stacks Coastal Kitchen

Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

FINANCIAL FOCUS

October 21, 2016

23

Stay away from frightful investment moves

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

alloween is almost here. When youre passing

out candy, youll see many scary costumes
that will probably just make you smile.
But in real life, you can easily find some things
that truly are frightening such as bad
investment moves.
Here are a few that youll want to avoid:
Chasing after hot stocks Many
so-called experts not to mention
your friends, neighbors, relatives and
co-workers are more than willing
to provide you with tips on hot
stocks. But by the time you hear
about these stocks, they may already
be cooling off and, in any case, they
may not have been appropriate for
your needs in the first place.
Investing too aggressively or too
conservatively If you constantly worry
about the value of your investment portfolio,
and you lose sleep whenever the market drops
sharply, you might be taking on too much risk
for your own comfort so you may need to invest
somewhat less aggressively. Conversely, if you invest primarily
in conservative, low-yielding investments because you think
they will help you avoid losses, you might not achieve the longterm growth potential you need to help you reach your important
financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. When you
invest, try to balance your need for growth with your personal
tolerance for risk.
Failing to diversify If you only own one type of financial
asset, and a market downturn hits that asset class strongly,
your portfolio will likely take a big hit. You can greatly reduce
the effects of market volatility and give yourself more chances
for success by spreading your money among a range of
investments. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cant
always guarantee profits or protect against all losses.)
Paying too much attention to todays news Unfortunately,
many of the news items of today or of any day are more

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negative than positive. But as an investor, you

dont want to be forced into a sky-is-falling
mentality, because such a mind-set could lead
you to make rash, unwise decisions, such
as selling quality investments too soon
or staying out of the market altogether.
Generally, no single event has truly
long-term consequences for investors.
Consider the recent Brexit vote in the
immediate aftermath, the markets fell
sharply, but just a few weeks later, they
hit all-time highs. That wont happen
with every newsworthy occurrence, but
historically, the markets have shown
resilience. So stay invested and follow
a smart, long-term investment strategy
thats suitable for your situation and
look beyond todays headlines.
Ignoring opportunities Are you
taking full advantage of all the investment
opportunities available to you? For example,
are you contributing as much as you can afford
to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored
retirement plan? If not, you are underutilizing one of the
best retirement savings vehicles around. At a minimum, put in
enough to earn your employers matching contribution, if one is
offered. You wont always have the chance to participate in this
type of tax-advantaged retirement plan so make the most of it
while its available.
Halloween usually ends with few tricks and many treats. Steering
clear of the scary investment moves described above can help you
make steady progress toward your financial objectives.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.