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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Breaking
Down
Plastics
Summit
salutes IOP
BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE STAFF WRITER

T
heres a special place in the
South Carolina Aquariums
heart for the Isle of Palms,
with good reason. IOP was the
first city in the state to institute
beachside recycling cans. IOP
was the first city in the state to
write a Proclamation against
Offshore Drilling.
Not a tree-hugger? Read on.
Even the most dubious would
probably agree with IOP resident PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Kathy Kent that protecting our
ocean and beaches is the right
decision. Kent was one of four
local women who initiated the
2015 ordinance banning single-
use plastic bags on the island,
making IOP the you guessed it
first city in the state to do so. 7 Y E A R O L D PA R T I C I PA N T S U M S U P R A C E F O R A D E L A
Kent, along with Rini Kosmos,
Jackie Kilroe, and Christy
Humphries, heard their praises
BY LAUREN COOK
sung on March 30 at the Gaillard FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Center, as the South Carolina
Aquarium hosted a Breaking
Down Plastics Summit. Kent &
Co. were lauded for their effective
grassroots campaign, as moms
with no history of activism,
who approached the IOP City
Council, and emerged victorious
just three months later, with
a unanimously-passed vote
prohibiting single-use plastic
bags on the island.
It is not the mission, or even
the intent of the Aquarium to
convert anyone into a tofu-eating,
Aquarium continues on page 13
O
n Saturday, April 8 runners participated in
the 8th Annual Run for Adela 5K/Walk the
only official 5K in Charleston thats on the
beach.
The race was established in 2010 in memory of
Adela Holmes Cook, a young Charleston native who
passed away in 2009 from injuries sustained in a
golf cart accident while vacationing in the Bahamas.
This was certainly our biggest race with over
700 registrants total. We have raised a gross of
over $56,000 (before expenses) so far with some
donation checks still trickling in (we will continue
to accept throughout the year). Highlights included
being led in prayer by Sandy Tecklenberg, honorary
5K and 1 mile race starter Mayor Tecklenberg, a
presence from Meeting St. Academy Run Buddies,
Camp Happy Days, the Ronald McDonald House,
Racers for Pacers, the Charleston Running Club
and Stephen Colbert was also in attendance (check
out his shout-out on Twitter to #runforadela).
A participant said her child looked up at her
as she neared the finish line of the One Mile Fun
Run and said Best. Race. Ever. in a dramatized
seven year old way, and I think that just sums it up
nicely. The incredible weather was definitely a sign
that we had good company in Heaven looking out
for us today.
A well-attended after-party was hosted at Triangle
Char & Bar in Mt. Pleasant with more fun including
live music by Derek Cribb, raffles and food and
drink specials.
We met our goal to raise one more dollar and have
one more person than last year and the feeling in
my heart makes me know both Adela Holmes Cook
and Dicksie Johnson are very, very proud. Race
results can be found at: runforadela.com.

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letter to the editor

Poe Park update
C
Dear Editor, ouncilmember Sarah Recreation Committee. We
Church, chair of the will talk with the equipment
Did you know that you can take out an ad in The Island Eye, fill Sullivan's Island Town vendor, and review the survey,
it with misinformation, inaccuracies, and untruths, not sign your Recreation Committee, recently to determine if the equipment
name, and call yourself Concerned Island Residents? Could it be provided an update on the status could shift to accommodate the
that these residents are concerned that the present council is not of the Poe Park playground 5 foot setback, or if we will need
leaning their way toward clearing the maritime forest and accreted and the replacement of aging to consider further setback relief.
land, and want to put people in place that would be more inclined to equipment. Keep an eye on the town website
see things in their favor? I have never written a letter to the editor. The Park Foundation for notice of upcoming meetings.
But when people circulate lies like the Concerned Island Residents generously offered to cover I am aiming to schedule one for
did in their ad, it makes me a little mad. the cost of new equipment for late April.
My wife is a council member with Susan Middaugh and Sarah the park, Church says. They Poe Park has been a wonderful
Church. They dont always agree but in the end they try to do what brought the design proposal to playground for many years and it
is best for the island and the majority of its residents within the Town Council, which was well- is our intention of finding a way
scope of their duties. Susan Middaugh is a long time island resident received by all. Greg Gress, our to ensure it remains a fun, safe
who has had nothing but the best interest of her community at towns Manager of Water and place for Island kids for years to
heart in her terms on council and BZA. The same can be said for Sewer, asked that the Water come.
Sarah Church. She is new on council and works hard to do the right and Sewer committee review the
thing for our island and community. I know how time- consuming specific placement because much
and stressful the position is, and they do it for free. of the playground area contains
Before you listen to people that obviously havent got a clue about underground water lines. The
the workings of council, talk to the candidates, come to the meetings, Water and Sewer Committee
and get the facts. Susan Middaugh and Sarah Church dont deserve were joined by two members of
to be abused by anonymous people with an agenda. the Park Foundation, and it was
agreed that equipment could be
Thanks you, placed within 5 feet of water and
Milton Langley wastewater lines (this is a relief
Sullivans Island from the usual 10 foot setback)
and that a survey would be
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, address completed to determine exact
and phone number for verification. Only the authors name and city will be location.
printed. Submissions are accepted via email to amy@luckydognews.com or mail At our April 4 meeting,
to PO. Box 837, Sullivans Island, SC 29482. I requested that the Poe
Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye News reserves Park matter be moved to the
the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly, not individually addressed
to The Island Eye News or that have been previously published elsewhere.
Sarah Church.

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BY AMY MERCER
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R
esidents of Sullivans Island will go to the
polls Tuesday, May 2 to vote for three open
seats on the Town Council. The council is
comprised of six councilmembers and the mayor.
Three incumbent councilmembers are running
for re-election, Susan Middaugh, Sarah Church
(write-in), and Chauncey Clark. New candidates
are Elizabeth Siegling and Tim Reece.
Island Eye News posed the following questions
to all the candidates running for Town Council.
Their responses are below.
1. Following the resignation of Daniel Howard
the Lowcountry Open Land Trust and other State
and federal agencies and the Town is working its way
through this process. Implementation also requires
a change in the Town Zoning Ordinances that limit
removal of vegetation in the Land Trust area. The
Town is being sued over this issue. Although the Lynn Pierotti
lawsuit was decided in favor of the Town, it is lynn@luckydognews.com
being appealed to the S.C. Supreme Court. Town publisher
lawyers have advised against any change to the
zoning ordinance in advance of the Supreme Court Amy Mercer
decision. By the end of 2017, the Town expects to amy@luckydognews.com
have the lawsuit decided in the Towns favor and managing editor

the town is seeking a new Police Chief, what
would you like to see in the candidate that
fills this position?
2. On Feb 25, 2016, after numerous meetings
and extensive public comment, council
approved a management plan for the accreted
land by a 6 to 1 vote. One year later, where
do we stand? What has been done?
3. Where do you stand on Water & Sewer
infrastructure improvements?
4. How do you feel about the new parking
regulations, are they effective, do you want to
see more. What are your thoughts on future
of parking?
5. Are you content with the size of the business
district as it is now, or do you see room for
growth?
6. What do you see as the biggest challenges for
the Town moving forward?
SUSAN MIDDAUGH
1. Most important is
leadership experience in
Community Policing. We
want our police officers
to be user friendly and
helpful to residents. A new
Police Chief also needs to
understand the critical
importance of enforcing
our parking ordinances
and managing traffic
flow in our beach town.
A new Chief also needs
strong management
skills to ensure that policing policies are carried
out effectively and efficiently.
2. The vote a year ago approved a 100 ft. Transition
Zone with selective removal of vegetation between
private property lines and the first 100 ft. of
protected land. The TZ was adopted as a good
neighbor policy for adjacent homeowners that
minimizes fire hazard, provides a buffer from
unwanted wildlife, and enhances breezes and sight
lines. Implementation requires approval by DHEC,
CIVIC CALENDAR
permits in hand. The TZ can then be implemented Jennifer Tuohy
and Council can proceed to develop a complete,190- jennifer@luckydognews.com
acre, management plan. The Town is continuing contributing editor
with allowed removal of invasive species, under the
direction of a horticulture professional. Swan Richards
3. As Chair of the Water & Sewer (W&S) Committee senior graphic designer
for the past four years, I know our infrastructure
Alejandro Ferreyros
needs. In 2002, the Town implemented a systematic graphic designer
replacement program for Towns rusting cast iron
water pipelines that produce red water problems. Lori McGee 843-614-0901
The current problem with our Water System is that Carla Foxworth 843-685-9211
we are being charged too much for water delivery advertising executives
by CWS compared with neighboring communities.
Christian LeBlanc
We are reviewing our CWS contract in an effort
christian@luckydognews.com
to reduce this cost. On the Sewer side, overdue
social media
infrastructure needs are being addressed with close
attention to cost. We are using innovative and low- Steve Rosamilia
cost Test & Seal technology to close leaky joints photographer
that currently allow inflow of groundwater into
our sewer pipelines. This overloads our pumping Susan Smith
stations and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Mimi Wood
and leads to high repair and wastewater processing staff writers
costs that we pay for in our monthly W&S bills.
To date, the Town has resealed 40 percent of the
leakiest pipelines and plans to reseal the rest in the CONTRIBUTORS
next few years. A second essential infrastructure Lauren Cook
need is a major upgrade of our aging Wastewater Dawn Davis
Treatment Plant (WWTP). The heart of the plant is a Marilyn Markel
50-year-old oxidation ditch that is 10 years past its Lisa Darrow
Sarah Vega
replacement date is not built to withstand even a Brent Petri
moderate earthquake. In October, 2015, the Town Dawn H. Davis
submitted a FEMA grant application for 75 percent Dimi Matouchev
funding for a substantial WWTP upgrade. The
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of it. With good enforcement this plan should meet
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the needs of residents and visitors well into the future, with tweaks
if needed.
5. The business district is a good fit for our small Island. We have
good restaurants to enjoy, bikes to rent, and a modest amount of
business and office space. This is enough and I am not in favor of
expansion.
6. The biggest short term challenge will be to fund essential
infrastructure projects. Council has been considering funding
options and with or without a FEMA grant these needs can be met
without undue burden on residents. For example, funds from past
lot sales have been saved to help pay for anticipated costs of a WWTP
upgrade. Long term, the biggest challenge is increasing pressures for
growth and development. We live on a valuable piece of real estate.
While progress is important, it has to be thoughtfully balanced with
preservation of our family-friendly, small-town way of life.
SARAH CHURCH
1. Id first like to take this opportunity to
thank Danny for his dedication to our Island.
We appreciate his many years of service,
and he will surely be missed. In looking to
our future, it is of the utmost importance
that we find a Chief who understands the
balance between enforcing the law as our
protector and being the public face of our
Island government. The police chief must
go above and beyond to interact with our
residents and guests, to be approachable,
and to be on-foot as often as possible. He
must be a leader for the department.
2. One year after Council agreed to a
management plan in a 100-foot transition
zone, we are waiting for the appeal on the lawsuit against the Town
to be resolved before any actual work can be completed. After the
underbrush, small trees, and invasive species are removed, and a
large portion of the myrtles are removed, we will be able to better
assess the next steps for the management of the remaining land. I can
provide a unique perspective for the development of this management
plan. I live at the edge of the thickest part of this land, between Station
16 and 17, yet I am conservation-minded. I appreciate watching the
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seasonal changes of the forest in front of me. I am grateful for the
natural habitat it provides our local wildlife, and the protection it
provides from a powerful ocean during a violent storm. But I also
understand the love so many have for that ocean view. I do believe we
can achieve it all. With the ecologically sound pruning of trees, and
removal of harmful invasive species, we can create view corridors that
do not cause damage to the land.
3. One of the most challenging situations current Council is facing
is that money has not been put aside yearly to cover big capital
projects, such as the replacement of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant and repairs to our wastewater pipes. I support the existing
plans to replace the Waste Water Treatment Plant. While we hope
to have FEMA cover 75 percent of the cost, we are still awaiting a
final award confirmation from them. We have a substantial portion
of the funds in the bank, and the Water and Sewer Committee has
already begun putting together several funding options to cover the
balance. If we do not receive the FEMA grant, we have options to
make a less expensive, yet just as effective, plant because we will not
be held to the strict 500-year flood proof criteria that FEMA requires.
These important decisions can be made in July, when we expect cost
assessments to arrive with current pricing. You may have heard the
rumors suggesting we move our sewage treatment to Mt. Pleasant.
Unfortunately, this is not a financially feasible option because of the
extremely high cost of the infrastructure. It would also result in very
high Water/Sewer bills because of the processing fees incurred from
Mt. Pleasant.
4. Hundreds of people visit our beaches every day of the summer.
They park in every possible spot they can find on the roads closest
to the beach paths. Often these cars were parked practically in
the middle of the road, making the passageway on the roads very
narrow. It is the Towns responsibility to keep visitors, along with
our residents, safe. The roads had become so congested that our
emergency vehicles often could not navigate through the streets. This
puts everyone at risk. The one-side only parking plan, along with
the requirement to have all wheels off the pavement (except Middle
Street), was a way to clear enough space for an ambulance or fire
truck to travel down every road in the unfortunate event that they
are needed. We will adjust the parking plan, and sign placement, as
needed. These areas of need will become self-evident as we move into
the busy summer traffic season.
5. The business district does not have any more room for growth.
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Siegling announces run for SI Council
H
ello Sullivans Island, my
name is Elizabeth Siegling.
I am running for a seat on
town council, and I would like to
tell you my story.
Being a sixth generation
Charlestonian, I have deep roots
here. My family began with John
Zacharias Siegling who came to
Charleston in 1819, married Maria
Regina Schierle, and opened The
Siegling Music house. It is the
oldest music house in America,
and was thriving for 150 years
when it finally closed in 1970.
I grew up in Mt. Pleasant
from my middle school days at
Whitesides, James B. Edwards
and Moultrie Middle School before
moving on to Wando High School.
After High School I attended the
College of Charleston. In 1994 I
found my passion for Massage
Therapy and studied at the Florida
School of Massage in Gainesville,
Florida. In 1998 I attended
Charleston Cosmetology Institute
for Esthetics. I was an adjunct
professor at Trident Technical
College from 1998 to 2015. I opened
my business The Body Garden on
Middle Street in 2001.
So, how does Sullivans Island
fit into my history? I live at
Squeeze Inn on Brooks Street.
Squeeze Inn has been a part
of my family since September 7,
OPINION-EDITORIAL
1944 through my grandparents
William A Siegling and Marguerite
I Siegling, and my Uncle Sunny (W.
Allison Siegling Jr.). My dad, Henry
Siegling, and Uncle Lanneau had
so many amazing times here.
The most beautiful gift my
grandparents left us was a book
they kept called the Record
of Squeeze Inn. In it they
documented every summer and
everything that took place from
family visits, to the annual fourth
of July celebration at Dr. Sieglings
house on the island, who won or
lost the softball game that year,
my father proposing to my mother,
the birth and accomplishments of
every grandchild, the devastation
of Hurricane Hugo right down to
how much grass seed and fertilizer
was put on the lawn. I will tell you
it is amazing to see pictures taped
on some pages and to read words
written by their own hands and
feel the pages that they touched.
Anyway, I hope you can see how
much this house and Island mean
to me.
I feel I have a unique perspective
of being a resident and a business
owner, for I have had the pleasure
of living and working out here for
16 years, and have clients who are
generational, those whove been
here for many years and the new
families who have moved here
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in the past decade. Houses may
have changed in size because they
have to be up to todays codes
and town ordinances. The places
they came from may be outside
South Carolina, but they moved
here because when they visited
Sullivans Island they fell in love
with the atmosphere, the school,
and the closeness of everyone who
lives here.
Whats even more remarkable
about our island is that all the
business owners are present on
site and take a hands on approach
to their business. They know
their Sullivans Island customers
by name, treat them like family
and everyone who walks through
the door is a friend. I have come
to realize over the years, when I
listen to residents old and new,
that the narrative is the same
but the vocabulary is different.
It is about family, children, and
grandchildren. Keeping Sullivans
Island Sullivans Island knowing
we cant stop progress and go back
to when no one knew we existed
but we can strive to improve things
to make the island better.
Being a massage therapist and
an esthetician, its all about the
client. I do what is in the best
interest of the client and listen
to what is bothering them, ask
questions to narrow down how,
what, when and where the issue
started and facilitate the best
treatment. Im always learning
from my clients.
If I am elected, I will bring this
experience to town council and
will listen as well as learn from
those who are more knowledgeable
than me. As a massage therapy
instructor, I loved educating every
student, being patient and flexible
in explaining a subject or modality
so that every student understood
before moving forward. I want
to understand each resident
and find the best way forward to
resolving an issue with clarity and
understanding in a timely fashion.
Its been fun telling you about
myself but Id much rather hear
from you. Its important to me that
you know I am running so I can
work for you. I want to hear your
ideas on how to keep Sullivans
Island special. Each section of the
island is just as important as the
other. Please reach out to me at any
time with your questions, thoughts
and ideas as they are welcome
(thebodygarden@belsouth.net,
843.819.3823).
We can do better to get things
done and keep our island the best
in South Carolina.
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Special Junior Ranger
visits Fort Sumter
BY DAWN DAVIS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
O
n Monday, March 27, Miss Aida Frey and her family visited Fort
Sumter. She has visited 265 National Parks in six years and many
other beautiful places in that time. Her goal is to reach 300 parks
in 2017. Aida is an accomplished National Park Junior Ranger, and
has been featured in multiple websites, park flyers, magazine articles
and two YouTube videos, one at Thomas Edison National Historic
Site and the other from Richmond National Battlefield. Aida has also
been featured on the following numerous television and radio stations
throughout the United States. Aida is featured in the Eastern National
Bookstores facebook and twitter
accounts and is a guest blogger
with the National Park Foundation.
Aida has also written her own
book named America, Can I Have
Your Autograph, the Story of Junior
Ranger Aida Frey.
Aida is 15 years old, and is a
student council member at school,
an altar server at church, a hockey
player and is a reading club member
at our library. Aida and her family
strongly believe in preserving the
past so that future generations can
visit these wonderful places. She is
inspiring children and their families
as she visits each national park site.
For more information on her
journey visit her facebook page at
facebook.com/aidaf reyjuniorranger.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
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However, we must continue to support our existing business district
to ensure it thrives. A healthy business district is economically good
for the residents because a successful business pays more taxes to
the town. I very much enjoy the assortment of our local restaurants
and shops, and I am glad they are there.
6. I see three major issues we face moving forward:
Our Wastewater Treatment Plant absolutely must be replaced.
This project has been underway for several years, and we are on
the verge of receiving final cost assessments including current-day
pricing. For the future of our toilets, its time to get to work.
The Protected Land has been at the crux of a heated debate for far
too long. We should not let this gift tear our community apart. It is
time to come up with a management plan that enables us to best
care for the land in an ecologically sound manner, and to also be
a good neighbor to adjacent residents. This land is a remarkable
asset and we are lucky to have it.
Our community must find ways to work together on controversial
issues with civility and respect. Unfortunately, the angry attack-
mode political climate of national politics has made its way to
our little Island. Negative campaigning of lies and half-truths will
ultimately hurt us all. Our community is better than this and
deserves open, honest discussion of the issues.
CHAUNCEY CLARK
1. We are in an active search for a
permanent Police Chief. In the interim,
Chris Griffen will act as a temporary chief
until final selection is made.
2. There have been many frustrating delays
in the management plan for the accreted
land over the years. The latest is a hold
placed on the town as a recommendation of
legal counsel. I would like to move forward
with the transition zone.
3. We need to replace the sewage treatment
plant as expeditiously as possible. Fund it
and finish it.
4. The new parking signage is in place.
Minor adjustments are being made. We
can already see that circulation and emergency access has improved.
This summer will be the test. Both parking and speed limits will be
enforced. Please drive and park responsibly.
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5. The business district is an important part of the fabric of our town.
Currently there is a good variety of businesses in the commercial
district. Many are locally owned. Restaurants are also a vital part of
our community. The number of restaurants is limited by ordinance.
6. Funding and finishing a replacement sewage treatment plant.
Park restoration (Now that the Town Hall is complete)
Parking and traffic control
Flooding control
ELIZABETH SIEGLING
1. Our police department provides a valuable
service in the protection of our island and
the safety of its inhabitants. I would like
to see a police chief, whoever is chosen,
who understands it is the local residents,
families and children and our way of island
life, that are being protected.
Lieutenant Chris Griffin has served the
island for 20 years he knows our Island and
the residents. He was second in command
to Chief Howard. He is currently the
acting Chief now and should be made our
permanent police chief.
2. The Accreted land, where do I stand? At
the same spot it started ten years ago. There
are so many egos and misinterpretations that this has taken on a life
of its own. No one on the side of cleaning up the accreted land that
I have spoken to has declared war and called for the leveling of the
entire maritime forest. A spring cleaning if you will, like my yard and
my plants I prune to clear out weeds so my plants have more blooms.
I clear away those vines that suffocate some trees, trim dead branches
so the trees grow taller, healthier and stronger. Everything comes
back greener and more beautiful. There is a place of compromise in all
this. An expert was hired and the original survey was done 10 years
ago which has so much valuable information. This is but one - that
dunes protect our coast more than vegetation. Certain vegetation like
wax myrtles that are clustered together actually hinders the growth of
dunes that would protect the island from rising water. The fire chief
- the expert on fire and safety - has spoken too. I would look to these
professionals for guidance on this and take their expertise and their
knowledge to make an educated decision and move forward. I am on
the side of getting it done.
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PATRICK ONEIL
1. We are very grateful to Chief Howard
3. I have heard talk about the state of our water and sewer, so I
for his many years of service to the Town.
met with Andy Benke who was incredibly gracious. He afforded me
I have appointed a Search Committee
his time for so many of my questions. It is something that needs to
for this important position, consisting
be addressed and should be number one on the to do list. This
of the Chairs of the Administration and
is a critical issue for our island and it must be addressed openly,
Public Safety committees (Mark Howard
honestly and swiftly. I hope that the Town Council will listen to and
and Chauncey Clark, respectively), Town
heed his advice immediately. Concerned residents should attend the
Administrator Andy Benke, and myself as
town council workshops where it is a more relaxed atmosphere where
mayor. We are almost finished drawing
you can ask the council questions that cant really be asked in the
up the qualifications that we will look for
formal setting of a town council meeting.
in our next chief. Then we can advertise
4. The No Parking signs on Middle Street are effective at giving
the position and evaluate candidates for
vehicles room to move out of the way of our emergency vehicles.
presentation to council. We will of course
Parking is an important issue and it should be addressed clearly
consider both internal and external
now and in the future, to strike a balance between beach goers and
candidates to ensure that we find the best person for the job.
residents.
2. We did approve a plan for the transition zone (first 100 feet of the
5. As for the business district, we do have business zoned empty
protected land seaward of the private property lines) after a number
lots in the business district that are available for new construction.
of meetings and much public comment. We wanted to be sure that
If the owners of these lots pass with the building, planning and
interested members of the public had ample opportunity to provide
zoning commissions and the business itself is an approved business
input and that our council debate was responsive to that input,
by Sullivans Island and they can create enough parking for their
rational, thorough and transparent. I believe our process was faithful
building, then okay. With the construction of new businesses parking
to those goals.
and congestion will grow. We have so many cars that loop around
The Town is responsible for implementation of that plan. We have
and around just to find a parking spot. I would like to see Im sorry
worked to obtain the necessary approvals from DHECs Office of
to say a couple of Public Parking signs at the stop sign and along
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (which has jurisdiction
Middle Street directing visitors away from the busiest area. We could
over much of the protected land) and the Lowcountry Open Land
perhaps charge in areas like downtown, five dollars a day. Lets just
Trust (which enforces the deed restrictions that have protected this
get traffic moving.
invaluable beachfront property from development). However, we are
6. Getting the Town Council to move forward could be our biggest
still in litigation about the protected land because of a lawsuit by some
challenge Like me I am sure some residents are tired of hearing
adjacent residents. In 2015 the Town prevailed in the local hearing,
and reading about the same questions that have been asked again
but the plaintiffs have appealed to the State Court of Appeals. Thus,
and again for the past 10 years. Id like to get things moving forward.
our lawyers have advised that until that appeal is settled, we should
not take additional action required to implement our plan.
TIM REESE 3. There are two main parts to this infrastructure, namely, the water
1. The new police chief needs to have a part and the sewer (wastewater) part. We get our water from Charleston
"Community Service First" mindset and Water System, but the distribution system belongs to the town. Since
it needs to be ingrained in the entire a professionally drafted long-term plan was commissioned in 2002,
department. I feel that the next chief should the Town has been replacing most of the old water mains to eliminate
also be someone who is either a current problems associated with them.
employee or someone in the local region
who understands a small-town island
community in which the police department Candidates continues on page 12
interacts with both its citizens and visitors.
I do not feel we should be spending Town
dollars to conduct a national search as has
been discussed by certain members of the
current council.
2. First of all, the Town Council has spent
too many years on this issue and it's time
to forward. Unfortunately, there still is a lawsuit that needs to be
resolved before any management plan can be implemented and moved
forward. I have followed this issue for many years and feel strongly
there is a compromise for those on the ocean-side of the island who
want some relief for their views and those who want to protect the
Island's landscape. It's about fair and equitable compromise.
3. We can't have a functioning island community if we can't flush our
toilets. If indeed the Sewer Plant could potentially become functionally
incapacitated at anytime, then we have a problem that needs to be
the foremost pressing issue moving forward. This current Council
has been too slow to acknowledge and address this issue and has not
prepared for it financially. Lets listen to the Experts and get it fixed.
4. It's not just about Parking but Traffic and Traffic Flow...we need to
look at the bottleneck through the commercial district and also take
out some of the confusion around the signage that has been placed
and dictated by the SCDOT. It needs improvement. We still do not
have the right balance and must constantly review it as more and
more people move to the area and want to visit our Island.
5. Our current zoning in place for the commercial district has been
well crafted and does not allow for additional growth concerning
restaurants/bars which the majority of residents agree with as their
largest concern. I would like to explore options for additional off-
street parking that would both alleviate some of the traffic congestion
on Middle Street and generate some revenue for both the Town and
residents who own the dual-zoned properties near the commercial
district.
6. As a 20-year resident of this magnificent place I call home, my
biggest priority as a council member will be ensuring that any position
or decision I make will be with how it affects the Quality of Life we
all expect to have as residents of this islandnot visitors or tourists,
but residents.
I also want to address the current council's "Us versus Them"
mentality that continues to divide our community instead of
moving things forward through ACTION. We need fewer studies or
consultants that cost the island's taxpayers too much money and
then are ignored by Council while our problems fester. It's time for a
Council that ACTS for Island residents and does what's right.
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Regarding the sewer system, under the leadership of Councilmember

Susan Middaugh, Chair of our Water and Sewer Committee, we have
been addressing necessary improvements in a thoughtful, methodical
and responsible manner. There are two main components to our
sewer system: 1) the collection system (which takes our waste from
our homes to the wastewater treatment plant) and 2) the treatment
plant.
Our sewer collection system has a problem shared by most
municipalities of any age: inflow (rainwater entering the system via
manholes etc.) and infiltration (groundwater entering the system via
cracks and loose joints underground). Its called I & I. The problem
with I & I is that it greatly increases the volume of wastewater that
the treatment plant must handle.
We have implemented the first phase of a plan to reduce the amount
of I & I by an innovative method that seals the existing collection
pipes to avoid the much more expensive and disruptive option of
digging up and replacing them. The first phase took on the sections
with the worst I & I and the results have been very encouraging.
Our wastewater treatment plant is also in need of improvements
and we have submitted a comprehensive grant application for partial
federal support. The review process has been far slower than it
should have been but we are expecting to start our process in the
near future. In the meantime, residents should be confident that our
plant is meeting all DHEC and other environmental standards.
4. We had to take action, not necessarily because of current problems
but because the population of our Tri-County region will continue to
explode, while our beaches remain the same size. Over a number of
years, we considered a number of different plans to manage parking,
engaged consultants, and observed the actions of neighboring beach
communities to see how those worked.
Ultimately we focused on the primary issue of public safety,
namely, how many people and vehicles the Island can handle at
any time while assuring safety. The solution we chose was to limit
parking to only one side of nearly every street (except Middle which is
wider than most) and to require that all wheels be off the pavement
where parking is permitted. This has the effects of enhancing safe
and swift passage of emergency vehicles (where seconds really count)
and limiting the number of visitors to the Island at any time to a
volume that we can protect. And: No parking fees, no vehicle stickers
or permits needed!
We retained traffic and parking specialists to help us draw up this
plan, and had to get necessary approval by SC DOT of the plan and
the sign texts. Needless to say, as in most things, we learned that
things are often somewhat different in implementation than they are
on paper. As a result, based on evaluation of results and resident
feedback, we have made a considerable number of field edits to
adjust signage as appropriate, but are trying to remain faithful to the
original intent of the plan: one-side parking, no vehicles on the road.
5. Our commercial district is a vibrant center of our town life,
especially now that our fine new Town Hall is located there. Our
commercial district has been essentially the same size since our first
zoning ordinance was ratified in the 1970s. It should not be any
bigger.
However, it might surprise many folks to learn that the zoning
ordinance has always permitted commercial uses of several vacant
properties on the south (beach) side of Middle Street between Stations
21 and 22 (across from the park). At some point those properties may
host such uses, but only those that are currently permitted (which
does not include additional restaurants).
Because of vast population growth East of the Cooper and elsewhere
in the region, our challenge is to maintain a healthy business district
that residents and visitors value and enjoy, without it becoming
disruptive to our community.
Shortly after I was elected, regardless of the Islands and my
Irish heritage, I took on what was then a recent, major problem in
the commercial district: the prior years outsized and inadequately
controlled St. Patricks Day celebration. There had been excessive
drunkenness and illegal behavior. Enough was enough. In
consultation with the affected businesses, citizens and our public
safety officers, we reined in this event but allowed it to continue as
an enjoyable occasion for the Island and neighboring communities.
We must continue to find the right balance in our commercial
district. I think the above example shows how I will continue to
approach this challenge.
6. Going forward, we must:
Continue to address the impact on the Island of exploding growth
that surrounds us
Preserve our unique natural resources including marshes and
beachfront protected land
Improve stormwater management within the state-owned system
Commence major upgrades of our wastewater treatment facility
Develop a thoughtful, long-term resilience plan to address rising
sea level
Begin a long-term funding plan for maintenance and replacement
of major capital items
Polls will open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2 and close at 7 p.m. The
polling place for this district is Sunrise Presbyterian Church at 3222
Middle Street. For more information visit sullivansisland-sc.com.
April 14, 2017
Aquarium continues from cover
Birkenstock-wearing, regulation-
loving environmentalist. Rather,
we are about education, and
community outreach, states
Kevin Mills, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the South
Carolina Aquarium. We deliver
the science, Mills continues, its
incumbent upon each community
to figure it out.
Short of attending the daylong
summit, a lot of that science was
presented by Kelly Thorvalson,
Conservation Program Manager
for the SC Aquarium, on March
16 at The Rec. The crowd of
approximately 75 included
Mayor Dick Cronin, and Council
Members Barb Bergwerf and
Jimmy Carroll.
Thorvalson opened her
50-minute mini-summit
introducing her audience to The
Good Catch Program, which
Breaking Down Plastics summit.
13
encourages restaurants to serve,
and consumers to request locally
caught, sustainable seafood.
The Resilience Initiative for
Coastal Education, aka RICE,
arms coastal communities
with information to help them
develop strategies to become
more resilient.
Thorvalson elaborated, citing
thirty-eight events of nuisance
flooding, defined as flooding
when there is no rain, in 2016,
as compared to two days of
nuisance flooding recorded per
year in the 1970s.
She explained that there has
been a one-foot documented rise
in the Charleston Harbor sea
(l to r) Jimmy Carroll, IOP Councilman, Albert George, SCA Director of Conservation,
level over the past 80 years,
David Johnston, SCA Boardmember and IOP resident, and Kevin Mills, SCA President
emphatic that another one-
and CEO.
foot rise will happen in a much
PHOTOS BY MIMI WOOD
shorter time period if we dont
change anything. RICE seeks to Turtle Team, Thorvalson treated IOP Councilman Jimmy
by
help communities address these her audience to a sneak peek Carrolls takeaway, after the
issues preemptively. at the Zucker Family Sea Turtle eye-opening and exhilarating
Offering kudos to the islands Recovery. Slated to open Memorial daylong summit, was two-fold.
Day Weekend 2017, this state-of- I am so incredibly proud of our
the-art facility is truly amazing, island. We are on the cutting
with a revolutionary living edge. Additionally, All change is
exhibit, interactive triage station, local. It begins with us, moves up
and observation windows, where to our families, then neighbors,
the turtle rescue staff can be seen community, county, state and
in action. Dont let the tourists beyond. Start on a personal
beat you to it. level, refusing a plastic straw,
Adding refuse to the old or a plastic bag when you have
adage Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, one or two small items that might
Thorvalson foreshadowed a otherwise fit into your pocket or
major theme at the Breaking purse.
Down Plastics Summit held two We can all make a difference,
weeks later. Becoming aware Carroll continued, sipping
that convenience plastics are water from a reusable bottle.
everywhere, and trying to figure Recognition is the first step,
out changes is the starting point. Thorvalson concluded.
14
I see thy glory like a shooting star
Fall to the base earth from the firmament.
~William Shakespeare, King Richard II, Act 2, scene 4
I
ts a tragic story, after
all. (Its technically one of
Shakespeares History
plays.) The Earl of Salisbury
is basically thinking out loud
concerning the kingwho is
doomed. Im afraid that this sad
story finds a home, in a sense,
with our Mystery Plant. But first,
the good news.
MYSTERY PLANT
See the glory
BY JOHN NELSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Our marvelous plant has a
truly spectacular flower. The
five petals, which may be snowy
white to bright pink, are swept
back, like the tail of a comet. The
five golden stamens are united
into something of a cone, with
the thin style emerging just at
the tip of the flower. The flower
thus resembles a shooting star,
April 14, 2017
strongly declined and therefore
falling from the heavens. After
blooming, each flower will produce
a smooth capsule containing
a number of small seeds. This
plant is a perennial species, and
it arises from a small patch, or
rosette, of strap-shaped leaves,
narrowed toward the base. The
flowering stem is up to about
two feet tall, and at the top, the
flowers arise in a cluster of 6-12,
on slender stalks. It is recognized
by most botanists in eastern
North America as a variable
species, with several relatives in
western North America (and also
Siberia). There is considerable
controversy, though, concerning
the true number of species in
North America: they are quite
variable, and not always easy to
separate.
Its a member of the botanical
family Primulaceae, which most plenty of others, are declining
people will know as the cowslip in the wild, in part due to
or primrose family. (The indiscriminate digging by plant
family is widespread around the fanciers, but also by loss of
northern hemisphere, perhaps habitat. This one is easy to grow
most well known for garden as a garden plant, but care
primulas and cyclamens, and should be taken to insure that
the weedy cowslips of Europe.) purchased plants come only from
Por Mystery Plant occurs in reputable dealers, and never
native habitats in much of the from wild-collected populations.
eastern U.S., in fact, from the Fortunately there are still
prairie provinces of Canada plenty of places to see healthy
south through Georgia. It is at populations; in South Carolina,
home in shady woodlands here Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve,
in the South, and is a cheerful in McCormick County, provides
addition to the early spring suite such an opportunity. If youre
of blooms. I remember the first interested in seeing this species,
time I ever saw it, here in South check with your local Natural
Carolina, just north of Columbia, Heritage office, or investigate
in the spring of 1973. It was your states native plant society.
on a class field trip, with my John Nelson is the curator of
professor, Dr. Wade T. Batson, the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the
one of the patron saints of University of South Carolina, in the
southern botany. Ill never forget Department of Biological Sciences,
the scene: the dainty flowers of Columbia SC 29208. As a public
this native species, accompanied
service, the Herbarium offers free
by buttercups, atamasco lily, and
wild geranium, all dancing in the plant identifications. For more
light spring breeze. information, visitherbarium.org
So much for the good news. If or call 803.777.8196, or email
there is bad news, it is probably nelson@sc.edu.
that this species, along with
[Answer Shooting star, Primula meadia]
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7April 14, 2017 15

Chauncey Clark announces

run for SI Council
Home: An island resident called me with an idea, and after a meeting or
Simply stated, we are home. For over 21 years now we have had to two, The Adopt a Beach Path program exploded. This was resident
pinch ourselves on a regular basis to realize that this is not a dream, generated. Many volunteers are actively engaged to make this a better
but a dream come true. place. Sign up and join the crowd.
Blessed: Let us as, friends and neighbors, pull together and count our
We are blessed with family, friends, and lifestyle. Our two childrens blessings. When you see me on by bike or driving around in my old
families live in Mt. Pleasant, and we often have five grandkids under Model A Henry, give me a wave. And on May 2, please give me your
foot. A blessing indeed. Our circles of friends revolve around our island vote.
community, the church, the Yorktown, Historic Charleston, and of
course my work and involvement with the town staff and council.
Track:
My experience as a combat veteran helicopter pilot taught me
discipline, teamwork and the desire to make every day count. My
years as a comptroller with the Tilt Rotor XV-15 program helped me
gain the tools necessary to define and purchase a new and much
needed fire truck and plan begin planning for the next one. My years
managing construction projects helped me work with the team on the
construction of the new Town Hall. My years running a management
company have helped me to understand budgets, payroll and long-
range planning.
Impact:
The new Town Hall/Police Station is open for business. The
Sullivans Island Fire and Rescue Department has an ISO Class 1
rating, one of 148 in the US. This should have a positive effect on
your fire insurance rates but, more importantly, better protect your
home and family. The police now have Tasers with cameras, to help
avoid the need for the ultimate weapon. We are now incorporating
body cameras. The parking plan evolution of ideas went from paid
parking with kiosks, to phone app, then to no charge. The parking
plan now provides safe, unimpeded travel for emergency vehicles,
with legal DOT approved signage for proper enforcement.
We are an island that is involved with, and cares for the environment.
April 14, 2017 17

Local artist transforms trash into treasure

BY AMY MERCER
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

T
hanks to local artist, Gretta colorful. Subtlety is key. The
Kruesi, the Isle of Palms inspiration for the content came
public restrooms have a partly from a turtle mural I did
whole new look. Council Member here at my parents house, and
Barbara Bergwerf says The city partly from old photos of the
had hoped to get Charleston island itself.
county to contribute to building AM: When did you first get
a new restroom since it is involved in large scale paintings?
predominately used by visitors to What are the challenges of this
IOP. When it became evident that medium? and what/who are your
we were going to be responsible influences?
for rehabilitating and improving GK: I first started painting large
the building, I suggested the style scale back in 2011. At the time,
(or lack there of) of the building I was obsessed with street art
was perfect for a mural. Knowing but didnt know how to approach
Gretta and more importantly it. I was also traveling a lot for
knowing the fantastic work she kitesurfing. Finally, I decided
has done, made the idea of putting to just go for it while I was
ocean wildlife-dolphins and sea connecting through London, a
turtles on the building an obvious mecca for street art. I went to
choice. The existing building had the Leake Street Tunnel, made
all the charm of a bomb shelter famous for legal tagging by street
and now with the mural, visitors BEFORE art legend Banksy. I bought a
will stop to pose for pictures bunch of spray paint, claimed a
on there way to the beach. We wall and went to work. In places
started with the outside mainly like that, you dont know if your
to fit into Grettas schedule, but piece will last a few weeks or a
her work inspired us to move to few days.
rehabilitate the inside before this After that, I was hooked. I've
beach season. painted murals almost exclusively
Kruesi is a mural artist and ever since.
professional kiteboarder. In Weather, is a big challenge
2011 she was named one of LAs painting outdoors in the
leading female street artists by Lowcountry. Besides the rain
the biggest street art gallery, Lab which is very difficult to predict
Art in Los Angeles. In December here you really shouldnt paint if
2014 she had her first solo show the weather gets below 50 degrees,
during Miami Art Basel, at Sense or humidity above 90 percent
Beach House. A new mom, she which seems to be most nights
has returned home where she can in the winter. Theres also wind
focus on family, art and surfing. and humidity. Spray paint blows
We spoke with Kruesi on a break everywhere in windy conditions,
from her work. so you really have to be careful.
AM: You were commissioned by The wall itself can have a number
the city to paint a mural on the of challenges as well. Brick and
Isle of Palms public restroom. Tell concrete drink a lot of paint, so
me about your inspiration for this AFTER I will end up using nearly twice
piece. as much paint. Outdoor walls
GK: I grew up here, so it PHOTOS BY AMY MERCER AND BARBARA BERGWERF typically have rougher surfaces
means a lot to me to return which can make getting those
home to do this. I wanted to make sure what I displayed would be cleans line tricky. Stucco is particularly difficult. Getting the proper
representative of the island, and appreciated by both residents and scale takes time, and figuring out how to reach the higher areas.
tourists alike. Style wise, I love painting in monochromatic color Scissor lifts are my method of choice, but they can be cost prohibitive,
schemes. It gives a timeless, classic feel to the image; it weathers and there has to be adequate room at the bottom for them. Balancing
nicely against the harsh elements you get at the beach so that on ladders and scaffolding can add a whole new challenge.
any fading over time just adds to the antiqued look. Plus, in such
a beautiful area, I felt it was too jarring to do anything bright and Mural continues on page 20

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Saving a majestic live oak
I
n contemplating the various
ways one might commemorate
Earth Day, relocating a huge,
125,000-pound tree probably
wouldnt top the list. Likewise,
in considering various ways to
spend $50,000 when building a
home, one would undoubtedly
envision innumerable options
before moving a tree popped
into mind.
However, thats exactly what
happened just about a year ago,
when a 100-year old live oak
was moved approximately 50 on
an oceanfront lot at 2602 Palm
Boulevard, at a cost exceeding
$50,000.
Plans for an L-shaped house,
built around the enormous
tree, were included in the sale of
the lot when the current owner,
Mel Miles, bought it in 2015. The
previous owner had begun to
prune the gorgeous oak; a legal
means of reducing its size to
accommodate a larger home on
the lot. And while Isle of Palms
city code provides that Miles
could have continued in this vein,
he began to explore the option of
moving the tree.
The prior method of
aggressively pruning up to 20
percent annually would have
reduced the mass of the tree by
over 50 percent, Miles calculates.
BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE STAFF WRITER
Although the cost of moving the
tree was nearly 10 times the cost
of pruning, Miles chose to move
the tree, because a majestic
live oak could be saved. The
increase in value by showcasing
such a beautiful tree in front of
the home was also considered in
Miles somewhat risky decision to
undertake the trees relocation.
Risky, because there was no
guarantee that the tree would
survive. In the event the tree does
die within two years of the initial
moving date, Miles is responsible
PHOTOS BY MIMI WOOD
to replace the biomass, no small
expense in addition to the whats
already been spent on both the
relocation and aftercare.
Environmental Design/Davey
executed the project, from hand-
pruning the gigantic 32 root
ball, to rolling the tree to its new
location, using a grid of pipes
and inflatable bladders. The
transplant is the first of its kind
on Isle of Palms or Sullivans,
according to Miles.
Miles offers kudos to the
IOP Building Department for
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having the foresight to allow this
process" to be tested. The process
allows the city to hold relocation
in a different light, remarked
Douglass Kerr, Director of
Building, Planning and Zoning for
IOP. Prior to this, Kerr explained,
tree spading, wherein a tree is
mechanically dug and ripped
from the soil, was employed, with
no good results.
The procedure employed by
Environmental Design/Davey
was so successful that a second
live oak was moved on IOP on
April 6.
This is a baby compared to
what we usually do, observed
Ray Pickett, working onsite at
2303 Waterway, as a similar,
albeit smaller tree was being
moved. Its the same process for
every tree, he continued, and
they all survive.
The tree at 2602 Palm is doing
far more than surviving, however.
Flourishing, this glorious
Southern live oak enhances the
island, as one of the few live oaks
fronting Palm Boulevard.
This process is a great example
of how environmentalists,
conservationists, and developers
can all achieve the same goal,
by gathering pertinent facts and
communicating, observes Miles.
April 14, 2017 19

Seasons The original

South
of the chocolate chip
cookies
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Makes 40 cookies
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 sticks (8 oz) soft butter
cup granulated sugar
cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
1 12-oz bag semisweet or milk chocolate chips, depending on
taste preference

Directions
1. In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
Whisk to remove any lumps.
2. In a medium, large bowl beat butter with a mixer until light
and fluffy.. Add sugars and vanilla and beat until smooth,
scraping down side with a spatula a couple of times. Add
eggs one at a time and beat in between each addition until
eggs are incorporated. Scrape down bowl.
3. Beat in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in nuts if
using and chocolate chips with a spatula.
4. Drop by rounded tablespoons on a parchment lined cookie
sheet at least 3 inches apart. Bake until cookies are
browned all over, about 12 14 minutes. Cool completely
and store in an airtight container.

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OPINION-EDITORIAL
AM: The town of Mt.

Reese announces
Pleasant recently
adjusted restrictions
on murals. As
an artist who has
painted murals around
the world, what do
you think of these
restrictions?
run for SI Council
M
GK: Im glad to see
theres a dialogue y name is Tim Reese and I've been a homeowner on
occurring. Many cities Sullivan's Island since 1996. My wife Frannie and I
are adopting new have enjoyed raising four wonderful kids on our island.
language to reflect the I have been a full-time real estate agent since 2000 primarily
public art movement focusing on Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms and prior to that
and Mt. Pleasant I was a naval officer for 10 years.
has been making I have long been involved in our community and have served
some awesome positive steps to embrace the art since the initial on the town's election commission for the eight years, and
conversation started. attended multiple town council and commission meetings over
Theres a difference between art and signage. A mural is one the years as a local and active member of the town's citizenry.
thing, advertisement is another. As an artist, I love seeing great I am running for town council so I can give back to our
work transform a blank wall, especially one thats an eyesore, into community by serving as a voice for all citizens of our magnificent
something beautiful. That said, cities have the right to put an approval island! My concerns and the issues where I feel I can help our
system in place for public art like any other building regulations. town as one of your elected officials are:
The people I've spoken to in Mt. Pleasant seem to be embracing the 1. I aim to focus on and modify, as needed, our recently
conversation and moving it forward. implemented parking regulations specifically as to how it
AM: You are also a professional kitesurfer and a new mom...how do affects the traffic and quality of life for our residents.
you find time for your art? 2. To assist all homeowners in understanding what the
GK: I believe you can have everything, you just cant do everything upcoming changes to the island's FEMA flood regulations
at once. As a new mom, time is very limited so I have to prioritize will be and how it will affect everyone's flood insurance
and make tough choices. Right now, Ive made the conscious costs moving forward
decision to focus on my art as my primary career. Im still active 3. To enhance the beautification of the island's parks and
in the kite scene and extremely grateful for understanding and open spaces. Focus on getting the park foundation back
support from my sponsors but right now, Im embracing this special into the fold so we can continue a great partnership with
time to lay roots. both private and public funds and community service.
4. To focus the council on better strategic planning for long-
IOP front-beach restaurant Coconut Joes stands next to the public term budget needs and resource allocation.
restrooms and has asked Kruesi to do a piece on the rooftop of their You have my promise I will give it my all and would be grateful
building, which she will start when the mural is complete. Plans for for your vote on May 2.
an unveiling celebration are in the works for later in the month. Visit
grettakruesi.com to learn more about her work.

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April 14, 2017
USL students explore impacts of erosion and
accretion on IOP & Sullivans Island
BY SARAH VEGA, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
T
he chilling wind on March
15 wasnt exactly pleasant,
but the waves and blowing
sand it caused showed students
from University School of the
Lowcountry (USL) exactly how
erosion and accretion happen.
Students explored various
areas across Isle of Palms and
Sullivans Island, but before
arriving they did quite a bit of
research, as is customary when
preparing for these weekly
Learning Outside the Classroom
(LOTC) experiences.
Before our excursion, we
talked about everything from
Hurricane Hugos impact on
land values, demographics, and
insurance, to news articles and
briefs from Sullivans Island that
document a legal fight begun in
2010 over accreted land on the
island, says Jason Kreutner,
Head of School.
Driving over the Isle of Palms
Connector and the Ben Sawyer
Bridge allowed the students
to compare the two bridge
structures to one another and
fully understand the pros and
cons of each design. At Wild
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Dunes, they saw how beaches
are renourished, while at Breach
Inlet they examined how houses
are constructed to withstand
wind, flooding, and storm surges.
The students also walked
the boardwalk at Station 24 to
see the maritime forest. They
saw first hand how accreted
areas have grown into thriving
habitats since their last visit in
2013, allowing them to discuss
both the benefits a more
vibrant ecosystem and storm
protection and disadvantages
decreasing ocean views and
habitat for coyotes and rats
that result from this natural
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movement of sand.
While at Fort Moultrie, the
students learned that the Army
built Charlestons first jetty there
in the 1830s to keep the fort
from washing away. By 1883, the
shoreline had increased by 500
feet, achieving the Armys goal of
saving the fort.
USL teaches science through
an interdisciplinary approach
on a three-year theme cycle, and
the 2016-2017 academic year is
the Water Year. In addition to
learning about various concepts
in the classroom, students
partake in more than 30 field
trips each year, many of which
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have reinforced these water
lessons. This year students
have also kayaked Shem Creek,
met with The Post & Couriers
environmental reporter Bo
Petersen, grown Spartina marsh
grass through the Seeds to
Shoreline program, talked about
water quality with Charleston
Waterkeeper, toured Water
Missions International, explored
Santee Coopers Lake Moultrie
Water Treatment Plant, and so
much more.
Rising 3rd -5th graders who
are high achieving, kind, curious,
and interested in learning through
hands-on experiences like these
field trips are invited to register
for USLs Young Explorers Day
Camp. The camp is June 12-16
and will be held from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. daily. Students will learn
through a daily field trip, as well
as exposure to other hallmarks
of USL like language immersion
and leadership & life skills. The
cost is $200. More information is
available at uslowcountry.org.
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ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Ave
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHEN: 5:30 -- 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
Fridays
WHAT: Knit the Wave Craft
Circle (all ages)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHEN: 10:30 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Knit or crochet
parts of the Enough Pie
"Awakening V: King Tide" yarn
bomb to raise awareness about
rising sea levels, or just come to
share your crafting enthusiasm.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, April 15
WHAT: Raindrop Suncatcher
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Create a suncatcher
using crayons and wax paper.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(adults)
WHERE:CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a lively
discussion of The Swans of Fifth
Avenue by Melanie Benjamin.
Light refreshments provided.
843.883.3914
POE ETRY CAFE
WHEN: 12 2 p.m.
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
MORE INFO: Discover talented
local poets as they share their
works in celebration of National
Poetry Month.If you would like to
participate, call 843.883.3914.
Wednesday, April 19
WHAT: The Visual Blues of
Jacob Lawrence
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Gibbes Museum,
135 Meeting St
MORE INFO: Join musicians Leah
Surez & Friends for a specially-
curated performance of jazz and
blues standards inspired by the
works of Jacob Lawrence on view
in History, Labor, Life. Tickets
includes a complimentary glass of
wine. Visit: gibbesmuseum.org.
Thursday, April 20
WHAT: Crafternoon: Poet-trees
(children)
WHEN: 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
MORE INFO: Celebrate National
Poetry Month, and create a tree
from paint and tissue paper.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, April 22
WHAT: Tillman Honor Run
WHEN: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: MUSC Health Stadium,
1990 Daniel Island Dr
MORE INFO: The 13th
anniversary of Pat Tillman's
death, the Arizona State
University Alumni South Carolina
Club will hold a 4.2 mile run-
or-walk race as a fundraiser to
support the Tillman Scholar
Thursday, April 20
WHAT: Sullivans Island Award-
Winning Author Josephine
Humphreys on Island Time
WHEN: 6 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center, 1917 IOn Ave,
Sullivans Island
MORE INFO: Humphreys grew up
spending summers on Sullivans
Island and, since 1990, lives here
year-round. She will talk about her
Island Time on Sullivans and how
the Island inspired and nourished
her as a writer. Humphries, a
Charleston native, is the author
of four novels: Dreams of Sleep,
Rich in Love, The Firemans Fair,
and Nowhere Else on Earth. She
has won the PEN/Hemingway Prize, a Guggenheim Foundation
fellowship, the Literature Award of the American Academy of Arts
and Letters, and the Southern Book Award. She lives on Sullivans
Island with her husband, Tom Hutcheson, and their dog, Archie.
Batterygadsden.com.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
program. All are welcome to come
together with ASU alumni, fans,
and members of the military
community to remember and
honor the legacy of Pat Tillman.
For questions contact Joel
Jackson, jjackson@redhat.com.
WHAT: National Junior
Rangers Day
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site, 1254 Long
Point Rd
MORE INFO: Kids of all ages
are invited to explore and learn
about a variety of nature and
history topics with a chance
to earn up to five Jr. Ranger
badges. Discovery topics include
Charles Pinckney and Snee Farm,
the National Park Service, the
Underground Railroad, historic
preservation, and green practices
for a sustainable future. Visitors
are encouraged to bring water,
sunscreen and insect repellent,
and a picnic lunch with blanket.
Visit nps.gov/chpi or call
843.881.5516.
WHAT: Carolina Childrens
Charity Benefit
WHEN: 1 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Windjammer, IOP
MORE INFO: Event will include
6th Annual Cornhole Tournament
9 a.m. Mass
11 a.m. Traditional Service
and Beach Band Blast. The
Cornhole Tournament costs $40
per team with registration 12:30
- 1:30 p.m. The tournament
begins at 2 p.m. The Beach Band
Blast will include bands: King
Tide Rising, The Shakin Martinis,
The Cubes, Jamison Alley,
Headrush and South Strand
Band. All proceeds go to help
making a difference in the life
of a Lowcountry child. Visit the-
windjammer.com for more info.
Easter Services
SULLIVANS ISLAND
WHERE: In front of the Edgar
Church of the Holy Cross
Good Friday:
12 p.m. Mass
Easter Sunday:
8 a.m. Traditional Mass
9 a.m. Contemporary Mass
9:30 a.m. Childrens Service
11 a.m. Traditional Mass
2520 Middle St. | 843.883.3586
Stella Maris Roman Catholic
Church
Holy Saturday:
WHAT: Sunrise Yard Sale
8 p.m. Vigil
Easter Sunday:
8 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Mass
5:30 p.m. Latin Mass
1204 Middle St. | 843.883.3108
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday:
6:30 a.m. Mass
11 a.m. Mass
3222 Middle St. | 843.883.3888
ISLE OF PALMS
First United Methodist Church
Easter Sunday:
8:30 a.m. Traditional Service
9:15 a.m. Contemporary Service
the Gibbes Museum of Art will
12 21st Ave. | 843.886.6610
St Marks Lutheran Church
Maundy Thursday:
6:30 p.m. Mass
Good Friday:
6:30 p.m. Mass
Easter Sunday:
9 a.m. Brunch
10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
300 Palm Blvd. | 843.886.8557
May 6
Monday, April 24 nonmembers call 843.722.2706 or WHEN: 1 - 5 p.m.
gibbesstreetparty.wordpress.com WHERE: Old Village, Mt. Pleasant
WHAT: Moms Afternoon Meet MORE INFO: While exploring the
and Greet (Children)
WHAT: Hope Jam IV eight properties, guests will be
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHEN: April 29-30, 7 p.m. on the treated to samples of Lowcountry
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch 29th, 12 p.m. on the 30th cuisine prepared by some of the
Library, 1921 Ion Ave
WHERE: The Windjammer, IOP areas favorite restaurants, such
MORE INFO: Stop by with MORE INFO: Participate in the as Congress, MEX 1, GRAZE and
your little ones for a little
fourth annual Hope Jam with Post House. Throughout the tour,
playtime, coffee and socializing. music from Weird Science and view art created by Lowcountry
843.883.3914. the Muddy Kings. Two of the artists as well as historical
Lowcountrys favorite on-air pieces dating back to the 1800s.
Thursday, April 27 personalities will be on hand to
help keep things rolling along,
Tickets: $45/person, $35/person
for groups of eight or more. All
WHAT: Tree City USA Town Rob Fowler and Josh Marthers. proceeds benefit the Red Cross.
of Sullivans Island Arbor Day
Celebration
There will be live music, auction
items, raffles and lots of free door
To purchase tickets to the events,
visit redcross.org/schometour or
WHEN: 2 - 6 p.m. prizes. 100 percent of proceeds call 843.480.4232.
go to their families. Tickets are
Allan Poe Library, 1921 IOn Ave $20 in advance and $25 at the
Sullivans Island door. Advance ticket purchases Saturday, May 6
MORE INFO: Celebrate Arbor
are automatically entered into WHAT: Music in the Park
Day at the Town of Sullivans
drawings for awesome prizes the- WHERE: 1 - 4 p.m.
Island Farmers Market with windjammer.com. WHEN: Isle of Palms Recreation
free sapling giveaways, tree
planting and maintenance advice.
Center, 24 28th Ave
843.883.5731 Sunday, April 30 MORE INFO: An afternoon of live
bluegrass music and food trucks
WHAT: Red Cross Hosting in the park
Saturday, April 29 10th Annual Old Village Home,
Garden & Art Tour
Free Event. If interested in this
event, contact: 843.886.8294.
WHEN: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: 3222 Middle St,
Sullivans Island
MORE INFO: All proceeds will
be used to cover travel expenses
for Sunrise Presbyterian
Church youth and chaperones
to participate in a Nicaraguan
mission trip this summer
843.883.3888.
Thursday, May 4
WHAT: 8th Annual Gibbes on
the Street Party
WHEN: 7:30 10 p.m.
WHERE: 135 Meeting St
MORE INFO: After a two-year,
multi-million dollar renovation,
host its Annual Street Party in
celebration of its newly restored
112-year-old stately Beaux Arts
home. This year, chefs from
Charlestons top restaurants
will be challenged to create a
dish inspired by one or more
works from the museums
permanent collection exclusively
for the Street Party. $150 for
museum members/$175 for
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Sullivans Island resident making a tangible impact
BY BRENT PETRI
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
S
ince its conception four years ago, the Lowcountry based non-
profit organization, Walk Nicaragua, has provided much needed
assistance to a country that lacks the resources to help itself.
Walk Nicaragua is a cooperative effort between Dr. H. Del Schutte of
the Charleston Institute of Advanced Orthopedics, and the OneWorld
Health organization. Dr. Schutte graduated from Loma Linda
university in 1984, which is widely known as a very mission oriented
medical school. Dr. Schutte completed his residency in 1989, and
moved to Sullivans Island in 1991.
Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the northern hemisphere
with a population of over six-million people, thirty percent of which
live in poverty. Seventy percent of the population work agriculturally
related jobs, most of which demand manual labor. Since April of
2015, the Walk Nicaragua team has been making bi-annual trips to
Esteli, Nicaragua to perform knee replacement surgeries, and have
performed ninety-five surgeries since. In a country where healthcare
is sparse and labor intensive jobs are a necessity, Walk Nicaragua's
contributions are making a tangible impact on the community.
Island Eye recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr.
Schutte and inquire about some of the details of their work and his
experiences abroad.
Our efforts so far have been entirely in the city of Esteli, but we're
hoping to expand our work into Rivas as well in the future.
Dr. Schutte and his team at Walk Nicaragua collaborated with
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April 14, 2017
Dr. Uriel Diaz at the Hospital
San Juan de Dios in Esteli to
organize and implement their
surgical mission trips. "[the most
rewarding part of the missions]
is seeing patients on our return
trips and seeing their results.
Hip and knee replacements are
highly cost effective surgeries as
they often last upwards of thirty
years. We utilize the same muscle
sparing recovery techniques used
Dr. Del Schutte in Nicaragua.
in the U.S., and most patients
are able to leave [the hospital] the
following day. We haven't had any cases of infection or need for
transfusion to date."
The program has shown steady and consistent growth since its
start four years ago.
There's a lot of demand (in terms of volunteers) for the trip, people
really love the experience (aside from helping the local populace). The
other really great part is seeing the effect it has on the volunteers who
attend. Everyone is just really thankful to be giving.
In their most recent stint the volunteer team of doctors, nurses,
physical therapists and translators cooperated to complete thirty-five
surgeries. These efforts have been life changing for many families
in Esteli. Without them many of these patients would be unable to
walk, much less perform the very labor intensive jobs that are the
central means of income for the majority of the population. Eight
percent of Nicaragua's population live in extreme poverty, surviving
off of downwards of $1.25 USD per day. Dr. Schutte and the Walk
Nicaragua team are doing something truly altruistic; providing
aid where it is most needed, and giving hope to families that may
otherwise end up destitute.
Our trips are a week long and we stay in a motel. Meals consist of
a lot of beans and rice, Dr. Schutte said, laughing lightly. We have
to bring lots of equipment though, and the average knee replacement
runs about three-thousand dollars.
A lot of preparation and equipment goes into these trips, accruing
an average overhead of roughly $100,000. Being a non-profit, Walk
Nicaragua greatly appreciates volunteers and donations. A meeting
will be held on May 17th (location and time TBD) for anyone interested
in learning more about their mission, or getting involved themselves.
For more information about Walk Nicaragua or how to support their
cause, visit their website at walknicaragua.org.
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Parking it Providing healthy fun

BY LISA DARROW
BY DAWN H. DAVIS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
FORT SUMTER NM & CHARLES PINCKNEY NHS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

F
ort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site welcomed over 940,000 visitors in 2016. This year
also marked the National Park Service Centennial. In 2016,
888,330 people came to Fort Sumter, an increase of 5.66 percent
over 2015. For Charles Pinckney NHS, 53,184 visitors explored the
park, which is an amazing 13.17 percent increase over the previous
year.
We anticipated more visitors in 2016 as the NPS celebrated its
centennial, and the final numbers were remarkable. While visitors
came to the parks for a variety of reasons, all had an opportunity to
be immersed in the history of this nation and gain an understanding
of how we have been shaped by significant, historical events, stated
Superintendent Tim Stone.
The park planned a wide array of programs and events to
attract diverse audiences of all ages. Centennial programs and
events included: the release of South Carolinas America the
Beautiful quarter, featuring Fort Moultrie; numerous black powder
demonstrations at Fort Sumter; a celebration of George Washingtons

visit to Snee Farm; a Naturalization Ceremony on the grounds of
the Charles Pinckney NHS; the Wings Across South Carolina Bird
BioBlitz held at both Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney NHS; star-
gazing programs at Fort Moultrie, and the 100 birthday celebration
held in August at all sites. All of these special programs and the
launch of the FindYourPark/EncuentraTuParque with the National
Park Foundation, helped increased visitor connections with their
National Park sites during the NPS Centennial year.
For more information visit the park websites at www.nps.gov/fosu
and nps.gov/chpi, or call 843.883.3123.
W
e had a terrific launch to the 2017 Sullivan's Island Farmers
Market on Thursday, April 6th. The storm weather cleared
to provide a brilliant but blustery day. A little breeze did
not deter our hearty Islanders and vendors. Twenty-five vendors
offered everything from picked-today farm fresh produce to hand-
crafted vintage hand bags. Our young market patrons enjoyed
"yoga for youth" with Wiggly Toes and balloon art from Island
Paradise Balloon Art. Marci Shore and friends provided our live
festival music, enjoyed by all.
Next week's market will be terrific, too. Visit our website and
social media pages for next week's vendor list and highlights.
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your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
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. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. 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
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
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
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
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
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
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
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
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
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
Dont get swayed by these
investment myths
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
ver time, you will run into various suggestions for investing
successfully. Yet upon closer inspection, many of these ideas
turn out to be myths which could cause you trouble if you
treat them as solid advice. Here are five of these myths, along with
some reasons for ignoring them:
You can find the next big thing. All of us probably wish we
could have gotten in on the ground floor of Apple or Microsoft or
some other tremendously profitable company. And who knows?
There may indeed be a similar other business out there, waiting
to take off. But its almost impossible for anyone to identify these
potential blockbusters. Theres really no shortcut to investment
success you need the patience and discipline to invest for the
long term, and you need to build a portfolio thats appropriate
for your goals and risk tolerance.
Investors should always seek to buy low and sell high.
This is actually good advice or it would be, if were possible to
consistently follow it. But how can you know when the market
is high enough to sell or low enough to buy? You cant and
neither can anyone else. Trying to time the market rarely works.
A more appropriate strategy is to invest regularly and to diversify
your holdings among stocks, bonds, government securities
and other vehicles, based on your goals and risk tolerance.
Diversification can help protect you against market downturns
that primarily affect just one asset class. Keep in mind, though,
that diversification cant guarantee profits or protect against all
losses.
Its always smart to buy investments that have performed
well recently. You may have read, in investment prospectuses,
that past performance is no guarantee of future results. These
words are certainly true; just because an investment has had
a good run recently, it doesnt mean its success will continue
indefinitely. You need to evaluate each investment on its own
merits and on how well it fits into your overall portfolio.
International investing is too risky. In todays global economy,
it may be more risky not to invest some of your portfolio
internationally. U.S. stocks represent less than half of global
stock market capitalization so by stopping at our borders, you
are depriving yourself of a world of opportunities. Its true that
foreign investments carry some special risks relating to currency
fluctuations and political and economic events, but you can
help contain this risk by confining your international holdings
to a relatively small percentage of your portfolio. A financial
professional can suggest the best ways for you to add a global
element to your investments.
You need a lot of money to make a lot of money. Of course,
it doesnt hurt to have a sizable amount of money to invest right
away. But the world is full of people who started investing with
small sums and ended up having enough money to enjoy the
retirement lifestyle they had envisioned. If youre just beginning
to invest, put in as much as you can afford each month; as your
income goes up, increase your investments. As an investor, time
is your greatest ally.
Sticking to a consistent investment strategy can help you write your
own investment tale and you can leave the myths to the storybooks.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
843.886.9229 or visit edwardjones.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Apr 14 10:39am/11:05pm 4:39am/4:32pm
Apr 15 11:16am/11:42pm 5:18am/5:07pm
Apr 16 11:56am 5:58am/5:45pm
Apr 17 12:22am/12:40pm 6:41am/6:30pm
Apr 18 1:09am/1:30pm 7:30am/7:22pm
Apr 19 2:03am/2:27pm 8:23am/8:23pm
Apr 20 3:02am/3:26pm 9:19am9:28pm
Apr 21 4:02am/4:25pm 10:15 am/10:33pm
Apr 22 5:00am/5:21pm 11:09am/11:33pm
Apr 23 5:54am/6:15pm 12:00pm
Apr 24 6:47am/7:06pm 12:29am/12:50pm
Apr 25 7:38am/7:57pm 1:23am/1:38pm
Apr 26 8:28am/8:48pm 2:15am/2:27pm
Apr 27 9:19am/9:39pm 3:07am/3:16pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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