Since May 2005
PRESORT STANDARD
Volume 14 Issue 3
Sullivan’s Island
Bill would
improve
FEMA
practices
MOVE HOMEOWNERS
OUT OF DANGER
BY SANFORD PRESS OFFICE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
(l to r) Hal Coste, Founder of the Expo, Dr. Rick Reed, Expo Organizer, Paula Ogden-Muse, a NPS Ranger and Chief of
U
Interpretation, Bunky Wichmann, Boatmaster for the Expo and Prentice Brower, Director of the Family Boat Build.
.S. Senators Brian Schatz
(D-HI) and Tim Scott (R-SC)
and U.S. Representatives
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Mark
Sanford (R-SC) introduced legislation
that would help more vulnerable
homeowners move out of dangerous
flood zones. The bipartisan bill
calls for a comprehensive review of
the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA) program to reduce
flood risk and taxpayer exposure by
buying homes from property owners
in flood-prone areas. In addition to
lead sponsors Sens. Schatz and Scott,
and Reps. Blumenauer and Sanford,
original cosponsors of the House bill
include U.S. Representatives Peter
DeFazio (D-OR) and Sean Duffy (R-
WI).
“As severe weather becomes the new
reality, homeowners are increasingly
caught in a dangerous and costly
cycle of flooding and recovery,”  said
Sen. Schatz. “FEMA is working to
help homeowners through voluntary
buyouts, but that process can take
years, and it leaves homeowners and
taxpayers at risk. We have a fiscal
and a moral obligation to make sure
this program works efficiently and
helps as many people as possible,
and that’s what our bill will do.”  The Coast Guard Station Boathouse will
Legislation continues on page 10
SI MAYOR'S
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• Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island
2nd Annual Maritime Expo at
Battery Gadsden
G R O U P S PA R T N E R T O P R O V I D E E N R I C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
BY RICK REED
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
O
n June 9, the Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center will host a daylong Wooden Boat
Exhibition at the BGCC Grounds and
Maritime Museum Exposition on the National
Park Service’s Coast Guard Station Grounds.
The Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, the
National Park Service at Fort Moultrie and the
Boathouse at the Coast Guard Complex have
formed a partnership to host this event and
give the public a glimpse of the rich maritime
history related to Sullivan’s Island and the boat
building legacy of the region.
The goal of this event is to profile a rich
heritage of boat building and the role Sullivan’s
Island has played throughout maritime history.
Kids can enjoy crafts and games while parents
peruse nautical artifacts, ship models and art
in an “on loan” Maritime Museum at the NPS
Boathouse.
be the site of a temporary Maritime Museum
profiling the historical significance of Sullivan’s
Island as a gateway to Charleston Harbor. Paula
Ogden-Muse, NPS Chief of Interpretation, met
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with organizers of the Expo, including Bunky
Wichmann, Boatmaster and Sail Class Director,
Hal Coste, Founder and powerboat Captain,
Prentice Brower, Boat Build Instructor, Mark
Bayne, Professor of Small Boats and Rick
Reed, Founder and Operations Director. At the
meeting, organizers committed their support to
this project.
Local Lowcountry boat building talents
will be shown in an “armada” of hand crafted
vessels. The creators of these vessels will be
present to educate and share with the public. In
addition, a family rowboat build will be hosted
by the Lowcountry Maritime Society. One of the
sponsors, the Boathouse Restaurant, will be
selling food and drinks from their airstream.
Event sponsor, Bluestein and Douglas, has put
together a maritime silent auction. Additional
sponsors include Mediation Law and My Sign
Source.
The Maritime Expo will be held Saturday, June
9 at Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, from 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m. For more info visit BatteryGadsden.com.
TURTLE
TEAM
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Sullivan’s Island Mayor’s message
Dear Island Neighbors,
Well, it looks like our entry to summer will be marked with a bit
of traffic hassle thanks to the Wando I-526 bridge closure caused by
cable failure. (I wonder how many confused folks called Comcast to
complain?)
But right here on the Island, there’s a lot going on these days, so I’ll
try to give you the facts, just the facts.
SPEAKING OF TRAFFIC
The bridge problems and start of summer make this a great time to
equip yourself to monitor real-time traffic conditions in the area via
the state network of traffic cameras.
Online, go to 511sc.org. And if you do not already have the SCDOT
511 app on your phone, please get it from the App Store or Google
Play. (Search for “511 South Carolina Traffic”). The website and app
will get you to the same traffic video shots you see on TV, including
our area bridges and approaches.
You can see real-time conditions on the causeway by going to
Cameras > Charleston Beaches > “100 – 415 Ben Sawyer Blvd”,
which looks toward the Ben Sawyer Bridge from the Island. Also at
“Charleston Beaches” you can go to cameras 101 and 102, both at
1456 Ben Sawyer Blvd., showing views from Mt. P. toward the bridge
(SB) and up Coleman Blvd. (NB).
You can also see all the other traffic cams in the Charleston area
(Cameras > Charleston), including our other bridges (Ravenel Bridge-
related cams are # 62-71), and other cameras across the state.
And if you have not yet subscribed to our free Nixle alert service
for various (you pick) kinds of emergency notifications, please learn
about it and sign up at nixle.com.
OUR NEWEST CREDENTIALLED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
At our last Council meeting we were proud to recognize Patrol
Officer Sydney DeNett, who recently graduated from the demanding
SC Criminal Justice Academy. We are proud of Officer DeNett for
this achievement and look forward to her service to the Island as a
fully credentialed officer. The Island is so fortunate to have a Police
Department of highly skilled and caring law enforcement professionals,
under the leadership of Chief Chris Griffin. You would be happy to
know how many grateful shout-outs our officers get from residents
and visitors.
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BUSY DAYS FOR TOWN GOVERNMENT
Besides beach season, this is the budget time of year for your Town
government. We will hold public hearings on two very important Town
financial matters on Monday June 4 at 6 p.m., right before our usual
Council Workshop. One hearing is on the proposed budget for Fiscal
Year 2019 (which begins this July 1).
The other public hearing is on an ordinance to authorize the
Town to seek funding for necessary capital projects (primarily the
sewer collection and treatment system) via issuance of Installment
Purchase Revenue Bonds. These are very critical and substantial
projects, which will ensure that the Town can continue to provide
essential wastewater services by upgrading its aging infrastructure
and preparing for sea level rise. Members of our outside financial
team will be present to answer questions. Please come out to learn
about this very major undertaking.
Also, our Planning Commission continues to work diligently on
crafting the State-mandated decennial revision of our comprehensive
plan. Their next public workshop on this will focus on Land Use,
Natural Resources and Priority Investment, and will be on Wednesday,
June 9, at 5 p.m. You can follow the status of this project and comment
at bit.ly/SICOMPPLAN .
All of the above happens in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Free
parking in the rear.
SUMMER GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE
We start our summer twice-weekly garbage pickup schedule the
week of Memorial Day. And since that week of course starts with a
Monday holiday, things will be off by a day that week. Details for the
week and summer at bit.ly/2018MemorialHoliday .
And shame on you if you enjoyed seeing an item about garbage
immediately following items about your Town officials!
JUNE IS REALLY BUSTIN’ OUT ALL OVER
Here is a partial list of great events on the Island in June (another
summary at bit.ly/SISPECIALEVENTS):
Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m.: Floppin’ Flounder 5K Race, start and
finish at the Fish Fry Shack, 1423 Hennessy. Enjoy a 25-year
tradition with an early morning run hosted by the Charleston Running
Club and our Fire and Rescue Squad. Info and registration at bit.
ly/2018FloppinFlounder.
Mayor continues on page 3
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T
he May meeting of the proclamation was very relevant, rehabilitation is moving right
Sullivan’s Island Town given that Sullivan’s is an island. along smoothly. He also informed Lynn Pierotti
Council was unusually Next on the agenda was the those present that he participated lynn@luckydognews.com
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Howard and Tim Reese were
absent, leaving only five members
of the council present. Mayor Pat
O’Neil opened the meeting by
congratulating Sullivan’s Island
Police Officer Sydney DeNett on
her recent graduation from the
Police Academy in Columbia, SC.
After minutes from April’s
meeting were approved
unanimously, Mayor O’Neil read
the National Safe Boating Week
proclamation, adding that the
U.S. Coast Guard asked the
Town of Sullivan’s Island and
03. Mayor O’Neil read the entire
title of the ordinance, apologizing
for it’s length, before explaining
that the ordinance is part of the
process to obtain funding for the
updates to the Water Treatment
Facility on the island.
In his Mayor’s Report, O’Neil
had nothing new to add except
that the Wando Bridge issues
may lead to reduced traffic on the
island in the coming weekends, if
the bridge remains closed.
“We could see a thinner crowd
for Memorial Day,” O’Neil said.
Charleston County regarding the Katy Calloway
bridge closure and the impacts katy@luckydognews.com
it’s having on surrounding areas, managing editor
including Sullivan’s Island. He
recommended routes to use for Jennifer Tuohy
anyone commuting off the island jennifer@luckydognews.com
who would normally drive over contributing editor
the Wando River bridge.
The Finance committee had Swan Richards
senior graphic designer
nothing new to report, but Mayor
O’Neil reminded councilmembers Alejandro Ferreyros
that the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget graphic designer
deadline is approaching.
In the Water & Sewer report, Lori McGee 843-614-0901
Councilmember Bachman Smith advertising executive

others like it to assist in raising Town Administrator Andy said that letters will soon go out Christian LeBlanc
awareness of all safety measures Benke had nothing new to add to water and sewer customers christian@luckydognews.com
for boating. Mayor O’Neil felt the except that the fire station regarding the rate increase. The social media
increase is primarily due to a rise
Mayor continues from page 2 in the cost of living. Emma Woodham
The Public Safety, Recreation, Mimi Wood
Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Our second annual Maritime Land Use & Natural Resources, staff writers

Expo, at the Farmers’ Market site (Battery Gadsden, 1921 I’on, in and Administration committees
front of school and library; also at the Coast Guard Boathouse next had nothing new to report, and
to the lighthouse). Our Island has a very long and storied maritime Councilmember Howard was •
tradition. Come out to visit with Island and other local experts in not present to speak about the
traditional and modern boatbuilding and history. For more info, Public Facilities committee. CONTRIBUTORS
go to bit.ly/2018MaritimeExpo. This event had a great array of Councilmember Smith, also
a member of that committee, Sanford Press Office
beautiful and interesting boats last year. Rick Reed
Saturday, June 23, 5-8 p.m.: You do not want to miss our 69th provided an update on the Lyndi Bonnette
annual Fish Fry sponsored by and for our great Fire and Rescue fire station work. He had been Sarah Reynolds
Squad. Great eats and family fun to support our wonderful volunteers. reaching out to various engineers Patrick Fetter
who will provide a proposal for Leigh Thomas
As usual, for those of you who know my day job, consider this your Delores Schweitzer
annual dispensation to enjoy some great fried fish! the work based on the inspection Mary Pringle
Thursdays through June 28, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.: It seems like the report. Marilyn Markel
season just started, but our Farmers’ Market will only run through John Nelson
With no further business, the Gregg Bragg
June 28. Battery Gadsden; bit.ly/SIFARMERMARKET. meeting was adjourned. The next Dimi Matouchev
meeting of the Sullivan’s Island
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4 May 25, 2018
USL wins SCISA Lower School Quiz Bowl
L
arry Watt, executive
director of the South
Carolina Independent
School Association, announced
the winner of the SCISA Lower
School Quiz Bowl.
The team from University
School of the Lowcountry from Mt.
Pleasant finished the competition
with the top score, followed by the
team from Cathedral Academy
from Charleston. Finishing in
third place was the team from
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School
from Florence, and fourth place
was the team from St. Anne &
St. Jude Catholic School from
Sumter.
Members of the winning
team included Sean Murph,
Riley White, Ada Kennely, Kate
Paczkowski, Waverly Lansford,
and Henry Gilmore. Jason
Kreutner was the sponsor.
Following local and regional
competition, the teams vying for
the state title gathered recently
in Sumter on the campus of St.
Anne & St. Jude Catholic School
TOP TWO TEAMS FROM CHARLESTON
BY LYNDI BONNETTE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
The teams, consisting of four
students and alternates, had to
answer general-knowledge as
well as math questions. Team
members are fourth and fifth
graders.
The team captain could
answer some of the questions
after consultation among the
team members while others had
to be answered by an individual
member of the team.
The South Carolina
Independent School Association
is a non-profit, voluntary
association of over 120
independent schools serving
more than 37,000 teachers and
students.
Founded in 1965, the State
of South Carolina incorporated
University School of the Lowcountry students, seated (l-r): Sean Murph, Riley White, SCISA as an exclusively
Ada Kennely, Kate Paczkowski, and standing, from left,Waverly Lansford and Henry educational organization with the
Gilmore captured first place in the SCISA Lower School Quiz Bowl. responsibilities of establishing
PHOTO COURTESY OF SCISA accreditation standards,
coordinating academic and
to determine the winner. the state finals,” Watt said. “It is athletic competition and providing
“Each of the teams is to be quite an accomplishment to get professional development for
congratulated for making it to this far.” member organizations.
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May 25, 2018
Mayor wants efficient meetings
I O P FA R M E R S M A R K E T S T I L L I N T H E W O R K S
P
rior to the regularly
scheduled Isle of Palms
City Council meeting, a
public hearing was held to review
the amendments proposed for
the Flood Damage Prevention
ordinance. This amendment has
been discussed at prior meetings
and provides a definition for a
new minimum elevation for new
residential and non-residential
construction.
Building Director and Planner
Douglas Kerr spoke about the
proposed changes that would
eliminate the cumulative
provision of the fifty-percent
rule. Mayor Jimmy Carroll noted
that this is a result of Council
listening to the concerns of island
residents.
The regular meeting was called
to order. Mayor Carroll swore in
a new Isle of Palms firefighter,
and then asked for the committee
reports.
Councilmember Jimmy
Ward offered a brief overview
of the Ways & Means meeting,
stating that the committee
recommends approving the
sponsorship of the Turtle Trek
5K. They also recommend
utilizing funds for replacing
the white fencing adjacent to
Oceanside Condominiums.
City Administrator Linda
Tucker pointed out that this
fence is on public property and
not Oceanside’s. Lastly, the
committee recommended that
Council authorize the purchase
of a new ladder truck for the fire
department. Councilmember
John Moye confirmed that the
city is financing this purchase.
Mayor Carroll pointed out
to those in attendance of the
meetings that Council is trying
to cut the length of its meetings
significantly, by trying to be
more efficient. He hopes to avoid
meetings that last for two or even
three hours, as they have in the
past.
Councilmember Susan Hill
Smith reported on the discussion
regarding coyotes at the Public
Safety committee meeting. The
police department has applied
for a DNR permit for a new type
of trap. It also learned that a
special permit would be needed
if a hunt was to be held, and
Councilmember Smith noted
that the city’s insurance provider
stated that a hunt would most
likely be uninsurable. It was also
noted that the recent suggestion
of paying someone to trap on a
per-coyote basis may not work
because the city has been unable
to find someone willing to do this.
CIVIC
BY EMMA WOODHAM
STAFF WRITER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
The Phase II drainage project
is moving along well according
to Councilmember Carol Rice.
In her Public Works committee
report, she stated that she’s
hoping to organize a meeting to
discuss the 32nd St. drainage
issues. It would require a change
in elevation of the entire ditch,
and would likely be quite costly.
Councilmember Rice introduced
the topic of updating the
drainage study because the last
one was nearly thirty years ago,
and she wants Council to begin
to thinking about it.
Councilmember Ryan
Buckhannon reported from the
Recreation Committee that the
2018 Farmers Market is still
in the works and that it won’t
conflict with any of the other
area markets. He added that the
committee is allocating funds in
next year’s budget so that the Rec
Center can be open on Sundays.
Their biggest topic of discussion
was the message board, and
Councilmember Buckhannon
made a motion to approve a
new policy for the board that
would limit it to advertising city
meetings and sponsored events
only. Councilmember Rice
protested this recommendation,
but Councilmember Ward
pointed out that too many groups
request to advertise on the
message board and the city can’t
keep up with the demand.
“Not everyone’s included, and
that’s the problem. We picked
some non-profits and not others,”
Councilmember Ward said.
“It has to be all or nothing,”
Administrator Tucker added.
In her Personnel Committee
report, Councilmember Sandy
Ferencz said that the city needs
to look for a qualified recruiting
agency to facilitate the search
for a new police chief, city
administrator, and assistant
Public Works director. She
reported that the discussion
of changing names of standing
committees was deferred.
In the Real Property report,
Councilmember Randy Bell
stated that there was discussion
about parking at the marina in
the coming summer months,
which has been an issue for a
while. Bell said that the marina
tenants are also concerned about
parking because of the number of
business that are now operating
within the marina area—nearly
twenty, altogether. There was
discussion about using land that
belongs to Water & Sewer for
extra parking, but that idea that
has to be researched further.
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He noted that the city received
a grant for replacing the fuel
dock but that the city will have to
pay a portion of the costs. Brian
Barrigan, who runs the IOP
Marina, doesn’t believe that the
existing dock has much use left
in it. Funds for this project were
not allocated in the budget. Bell
stated that the bulkhead project
should be wrapping up soon and
that the beach renourishment
project is complete. The city has
also appealed the Charleston
County real estate bill that was
sent to the city for the marina.
Councilmember Rice stated
that she didn’t approve of a
councilmember working with the
marina tenants on the parking
issue because she feels that it’s
a gray area. She thinks that
city staff—not elected officials—
should be an intermediary for
this issue. Councilmember Ward
said he has lots of people who ask
to meet with him about issues,
but Rice argued that these are
the city’s tenants and she doesn’t
think it’s right. Councilmember
Kinghorn asked Bell if the tenants
requested someone on the
council facilitate this discussion,
and Councilmember Bell said
yes. Kinghorn said this is a big
distinction. Mayor Carroll asked
the city attorney to research this
matter further.
Once the committee reports
were wrapped up, a motion
was made to approve a non-
competitive search for a an agreement with SCDOT for
professional recruitment
company for hiring the city
administrator, chief of police, and
assistant Public Works director.
Next, Mayor Carroll
presented the second readings
of City Ordinances 2017-07.
He suggested that Council
5
defer the second readings of
ordinances 2017-08,09, and 10
indefinitely. After discussion, it
was determined that these need
to be sent back to the Planning
Committee but will also require
assistance from the Water &
Sewer Department. The last
second reading was of Ordinance
2018-04, which restricts the
hours that pile drivers and
other equipment that causes
loud noises can be operated on
the island. The second reading
of 2018-05 regarding parallel
parking was deferred until the
next meeting because there are
still many issues to iron out.
Mayor Carroll introduced the
first readings of several new
ordinances. Ordinance 2018-
06 to raise revenue and adopt
the budget for the city for the
coming fiscal year, 2018-07
which deals with vehicles parked
in loading zones and the fees
and consequences related to
that action, and 2018-08 which
authorizes the city to enter into a
commercial lease agreement with
Barrier Isles LLC.
Lastly, the council adopted
two resolutions, one of which
is a mutual aid agreement
with the Mount Pleasant Police
Department and the resolution to
adopt the policy for the message
board. Both resolutions were
approved. In miscellaneous
business, Council discussed
authorization for entering into
streaming video through the
Traffic Management Center.
The next meeting of the Isle
of Palms City Council will be on
Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m.
6 May 25, 2018 7

Veterans gear up for kiteboarding

Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series on Sullivan’s Island
K I C K S O F F J U N E 1 W I T H R A S B O N G H I R E G G A E A L L S TA R S
BY PATRICK FETTER
BY SARAH REYNOLDS FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

B
eachgoers to the east end of Sullivan’s with the physical and mental demands of Lodged by island residents, this year’s

G
et a taste of Jamaica with the kickoff of the Reggae
Nights Summer Concert Series on Friday, June
1. The Charleston County Park and Recreation
Commission will host Ras Bonghi Reggae All Stars
in the first performance of the series at James Island
County Park.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and music begins at 8:30
p.m. Event gates will close to incoming traffic at 10:30
p.m. and the event will end at 11 p.m.
The Ras Bonghi Reggae All Stars
are known as one of the foremost
reggae bands of the Southeast.
Formed in Ohio in 1987, the
band has included members
from all over the world and
opened for some of the
biggest bands in music.
This multicultural band is
known for its unique sound
and distinctive style.
Reggae Nights Summer
Concert Series is open to all
ages. Attendees are encouraged to
come out with a chair REGGAE NIGHTS SUMMER Island will soon see a small gathering learning a challenging water sport, these participants will once again be led by
or blanket and relax CONCERT SERIES LINEUP of armed forces veterans with service- men and women enjoy even more the certified kiteboard instructors from SeaLand
during an outdoor show related disabilities, facing new challenges chance to relax with fellow veterans who Adventure Sports on Sullivan’s Island.
at James Island County JUNE 22 with NDKA in the exciting and demanding sport of can provide affirmation, healing and hope SeaLand proprietor Scott Hyland, president
Park. Food is available JULY 20 with Amani Smith and the kiteboarding. with all lodging, meals, instruction, and of the WS4WW local chapter, promises a
on site. Crafters and Give Thanks Band Led by volunteer instructors, and other amenities provided at no cost to the full schedule of activities and relaxation
vendors will also be supported by local businesses and residents, participant. for our heroes, with generous support from
AUGUST 3 with Mystic Vibrations
on site with souvenirs these proud veterans are set for an extended This marks the 6th Annual Kiteboard many island businesses, including Mex One
available for purchase. weekend of challenges, camaraderie, Retreat on Sullivan’s, sponsored by Wind Coastal Cantina, Poe’s Tavern, and Home
Advance tickets are not relaxation, and fun as they work to learn the Sports for Wounded Warriors (WS4WW), Team BBQ for meals. Other businesses,
available, and admission is $10 per person at the gate. skills necessary to fly a large traction kite a 501(c)(3) charitable organization such as Hydrofly Watersports on the Ashley
Gold pass holders and kids 12 and under are free. while skimming across the water and slicing headquartered on Saint Simons Island, River, stand ready to offer activities to the
Concerts will take place rain or shine. through the surf at what is one of the best Georgia. Other retreats have been held at participants in the early part of the day before
Can’t get enough reggae in your life? Additional reggae kiteboarding beaches on the east coast. Tampa, Key West, and Saint Simons Island/ the wind kicks up to kite-flying speeds.
shows will take place throughout the summer. Seeking to advance their life skills Jekyll Island.
No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted into
the event. James Island County Park is located
at 871 Riverland Drive. For more information on
the Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com, call 843.795.4386, or
download the Charleston County Parks mobile app. The
Reggae Nights Concert Series is brought to you by Coca-
Cola and your Charleston County Parks. 

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8 May 25, 2018
Dawes Cooke leads SC Bar
C
harleston attorney Dawes
Cooke was installed as
the 2018-19 president
of the South Carolina Bar on
Thursday, May 24, during
the Bar’s House of Delegates
meeting at Wild Dunes on the
Isle of Palms. Judge Stephanie
P. McDonald of the S.C. Court of
Appeals administered the oath
of office, and Cooke addressed
the House on initiatives for the
coming year.  received
BY LEIGH THOMAS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Cooke is a member of
Barnwell, Whaley, Patterson
& Helms in Charleston, where
his practice focuses on civil
litigation, including professional
liability, products liability, and
commercial litigation. He is
a sought-after mediator and
arbitrator, frequently lecturing
on the subject of alternative
dispute resolution.
A native of Beaufort, Cooke
his undergraduate
degree from the University of
Virginia, where he graduated
with High Distinction. He earned
his J.D. from the University
of South Carolina cum laude,
and in 1993, he received an
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree
from The Citadel, The Military
College of South Carolina. Cooke
served as a law clerk for the
Hon. Sol Blatt Jr., U.S. District
Judge for South Carolina. He is
past president of the Charleston
chapter of the American Board of
Trial Advocates, past president
of the Charleston County Bar
Association, past president of the
James L. Petigru American Inn of
Court, and past chair of the South
Carolina Bar’s Commission on
Judicial Independence  and
Impartiality. He is also a member
of the Bar’s Dispute Resolution
Section Council and Professional
Liability Committee.  Community Outreach and has
Cooke is a Fellow in the
American College of Trial Lawyers.
He holds a Martindale-Hubbell
Preeminent rating, and The Best
Lawyers in America has named
him Mediation Lawyer of the Year,
Arbitration Lawyer of the Year,
Bet-the-Company Litigator of the
Year, and the Personal Injury
Litigation Litigator of the Year. He
is also recognized by Chambers
Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke.
PHOTO PROVIDED
USA and Benchmark Litigation,
and he is regularly listed in Super
Lawyers as one of the top 10
attorneys in South Carolina,
ranking first in 2014, 2015 and
2016. The S.C. Association for
Justice awarded him the Worthy
Adversary Award in 2013.
In addition to his leadership
roles in the legal community,
Cooke is past president of the
Board of Directors of East Cooper
served on that board since its
inception in 1989. He has been
honored with ECCO’s Stone Soup
Award for outstanding service.
Additionally, he has served as
president of the East Cooper
Breakfast Rotary Club and is a
former Rotarian of the Year. He
and his wife, Helen, have three
children and one grandchild.
May 25, 2018
IOP Exchange expands facility and programs
D O C K W I L L E N C O U R A G E PA R T N E R S H I P S W I T H S E R V I C E G R O U P S
T
he IOP Exchange Club is engaged in
an ambitious and transformative
project to access the waterfront
with a seawall, dock, boardwalk, and
other improvements. The new dock
will enhance the Club’s service to the
community including veterans groups
and at-risk children, by providing needed
access to island waterways.
The new dock marks the beginning
of a new direction for the Club. By
providing on-site programming, the
Club will be fulfilling its mission in a
hands-on way. Modeling the four pillars
of the National Exchange Club, programs
will be based on 1. Prevention of child abuse,
2. Americanism 3. Youth programs and 4.
Community service.
Partner organizations include the
Department of Veterans Affairs, whose Chief
of Community and Veteran Engagement, Fred
Lesinski said, “[Local] patients would benefit
from complimentary use of this facility for
recreational purposes.” The VFW Post 3137 is
also, “very supportive of this project.”
Partnerships with underprivileged youth
programs, such as the Carolina Youth
Development Center, will bring kids to the
waterfront, many of whom have never been to
the shore, for therapeutic experiences such as
fishing and kayaking.
Through the use of the new dock facility, the
existing building and ample, free parking, the
Exchange Club will be able to offer an all day
island experience to program participants.
9
BY KATY CALLOWAY
MANAGING EDITOR, THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
The capital improvement
project will run in excess of
$400,000 and fundraising
efforts are underway.
Successful events such as Paddle
to the Coast and the Front Beach Crawl,
committed donations and pledges from Club
members and grants and sponsorships have
provided a solid foundation for the projects
advancement, but there is more to be raised.
The next major fundraising event will
be the raffle of a signed guitar courtesy of
Audio Productions, Inc. in Nashville, TN. The
guitar will be in studio, collecting autographs
from major recording artists throughout the
summer. This one-of-a-kind item will be raffled
off in November, in conjunction with the IOP
Marina Festival. All proceeds will benefit the
IOP Exchange Club.
This Yamaha acoustic guitar has already been
For more information on the IOP Exchange signed by recording artists Trace Adkins, Dirks
Club and it’s programs and projects, visit Bentley, Dustin Lynch, and Kane Brown at Audio
IOPExchange.org and on Facebook at Facebook. Productions, Inc. in Nashville, TN and will be raffled
off in November to benefit the IOP Exchange Club’s
com/IOPExchangeClub. Water Access Program.
PHOTOS PROVIDED
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 Legislation continues from cover
“As a South Carolinian who
grew up on the coast, I know
well the devastation floods
can bring without warning.
Unfortunately, many of our
communities have flooded
repeatedly over the years,
leaving families facing the
constant fear of flooding and
rebuilding their homes over and
over again,” said Sen. Scott.
“The bipartisan Promoting
Flood Risk Mitigation Act will
create better ways of helping
people stuck in repeatedly
flooded areas while putting
the NFIP on stronger financial
footing so it’s around for future
generations.”
“Community after community
has been devastated by flooding,
and too many families continue
to be in harm’s way,” said
Rep. Blumenauer. “The federal
government must be proactive
to reduce flood risk. That
means ensuring those families
trapped in repeatedly flooded
properties have a way out.”
“Massively destructive storms
have become more common
in recent decades,” said Rep.
Sanford. “For example, in
Charleston, there were fewer
than five days of flooding
annually in the late 1950s, but
in 2016, there were a record 50
days of flooding. Accordingly,
flood insurance buyouts are
the ultimate form of mitigation.
Indeed, every dollar invested in
pre-disaster mitigation saves
$8 in avoided future damages.
The current process needs
improvement, and this bill will
help to streamline the system.”
According to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s National
Centers for Environmental
Information, in 2017 the
United States experienced 16
severe weather events that have
resulted in losses exceeding $1
billion. These events include
a record number of Category
4 hurricanes that have killed
dozens of people. Over the past
ten years, the U.S. government
has spent more than $350 billion
to help communities recover
from severe weather. Research
shows that in communities
subject to repeated flooding,
it is more cost-effective for the
federal government to work
with local communities to
purchase homes from willing
owners, rather than rebuilding
after each flood.
May 25, 2018
‟Libraries Rock”
this Summer
BY DELORES SCHWEITZER
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
A
re you ready to Rock and Roll this
summer? The Poe library is part of
the 16-branch Charleston County
Public Library system, connecting patrons
to great books, movies, and media of all
types, along with wonderful performers,
speakers and teachers. This year’s theme
is “Libraries Rock” and here are some of
the highlights at the Poe Branch:
Join the family programs on Fridays
and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. throughout
June and July, featuring storytellers,
musicians, jugglers, magicians and much
more. Check the Island Eye schedule or
visit ccpl.org for more details.
Kids sign up for summer reading and
pick from an assortment of prizes at 5-,
15- and 30-hour marks, including tickets
to the Riverdogs and a wide variety of
local attractions. Babies and toddlers
get in on the act by completing 20 pre-
reading activities to earn a board book
and special book bag. And don’t miss
Marie’s toddler storytime every Tuesday
at 10:30, because then you can check off
one of the activities!
Teens read 500 pages to earn a super-
soft T-shirt and a chance to win the
grand prize - a $50 Target gift card. Poe
is also hosting “Writers Rock” on Monday
afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m., giving
11
creative teens a chance to write and share
their work with a friendly audience. This
program is limited to 12 teen participants
per session, so be sure to call to reserve
a spot.
Adults can register what they are
reading this summer and compete with
other voracious readers to win gift cards.
They may also participate in the monthly
Beach Lovers, Lit After Dark, and Open
Book discussions. Parents are invited to
create family accounts to track their own
reading and keep up with their children’s
progress.
Last, but certainly not least, CCPL
wants to know where you are taking
them this summer, especially if you are
using downloadable ebooks, audiobooks,
magazines, music and more. Send a
postcard to Poe Branch Library, 1921
I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island and you will
be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift
certificate to 450˚ Pizza. Be sure to sign
your first and last name clearly.
Happy reading!
Find more details on all of these
programs by visiting ccpl.org, calling 843-
883-3914, or stopping by the Poe Library
at 1921 I’on Avenue on Sullivan’s Island.
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May 25, 2018 13

SC Aquarium’s first turtle

release of the season
H U N D R E D S O F W E L L W I S H E R S G AT H E R O N I O P

BY MIMI WOOD
STAFF WRITER, ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
crowd of 300 spectators, fans and well wishers gathered at
the Isle of Palms County Park on May 10 for the first turtle
release of 2018. Staff and volunteers from the South Carolina
Aquarium were on hand to facilitate the event. Using the opportunity
to help educate the masses, Kelsey Murdaugh, an educator with the
SC Aquarium, engaged with some of the crowd, sharing the skull of a
loggerhead turtle.
The two stars of the show were carried from the center van. Rhaegal,
a loggerhead turtle from Virginia was suffering from pneumonia when
he was brought into the SC Aquarium.
Coral, a sub-adult Kemp’s ridley turtle was found floating near
Edisto Island last July, the victim of a boat strike. Coral was ecstatic
to be returning home, evidenced by the vivacious flapping of her
flippers as she approached the surf line.
PHOTOS BY JASON OGDEN

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May 25, 2018
Turtle Season Has Begun
A
lthough they haven’t
started nesting on our
islands yet, sea turtles are
definitely here now. The first nest
in the state was laid on May 8
on Daufuskie Island. The next
day Kiawah Island had their first
nest. As of May 14 there were
three more – Cape Island, Fripp
Island, and Botany Bay Island.
Unlike last season when the Isle
of Palms had the first nest in the
state on April 30, this season is
off to a slower start due to colder
water temperatures from a colder
than normal winter. By mid May
last season we had five nests and
by the end of May there were 17
nests. We are hoping that the
Island Turtle Team will have
its first nest by the time this is
printed.
Our first stranded turtle was
reported on April 19 at 53rd
Ave. This was a portion of a very
large leatherback turtle that
appeared to have died from being
TURTLE TEAM
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
by boat propellers. The one that
was still alive when it washed up
at Fort Moultrie died overnight
due to a spinal injury from a
propeller strike after we got it to
the SC Aquarium’s Sea Turtle
Care Center. According to the
South Carolina Department of
Natural Resources, watercraft
interaction now accounts for 34%
of sea turtle strandings. This is
perhaps because there are so
many more turtles and boats in
our water now. Sullivan’s Island
is particularly prone to these
because the current from busy
Charleston Harbor tends to carry
them to the area around Fort
Moultrie.
Two more Kemp’s Ridleys have
been caught on fish hooks on
our two islands. They are the
15
turtle. On May 5 a Kemps was released. Sometimes a course of
hooked by a surf fisherman near antibiotics is required making an
the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse. immediate release not possible.
We took it to the Aquarium where Mary Pringle has been the
Dr. Boylan safely removed the Project Leader for the Isle of
hook. Then again on May 9 Kevin Palms/Sullivan’s Island Turtle
Brock hooked a Kemp’s Ridley Team since 2000. It is one of
on the fishing pier. He read about thirty nest protection
the posted sign and called the projects under the South
DNR hotline number. We took Carolina Department of Natural
this one in with the same good Resources. She is also on the Sea
result. Both are still in care there Turtle Stranding and Salvage
with a good prognosis for being Network.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HOOK A TURTLE:
• Do not lift the turtle by the hook or by pulling on the line.
• Use a net to lift the turtle to the pier, or land it by walking it
to the shore.
• Keep hands away from the turtle’s mouth and flippers to avoid
injuries. They do bite.
• Leave the hook in place with several feet of line attached as
removing it can further harm the turtle.
• Keep the turtle out of direct sunlight and cover with a damp
towel until responders arrive.
MOST IMPORTANT, CALL IMMEDIATELY:
struck in the shipping channel.  IOP/SI Police non-emergency number 843.886.6522
Leatherbacks, who can weigh  Turtle Team Responders 843.697.8733
over 1,000 pounds, migrate  Or SCDNR Emergency Number 1.800.922.5431
north on the Atlantic coast early
in the season. We are told that
each one eats over 400 pounds
of jellyfish every day. Since that
first one, we have had three more
leatherbacks, all killed by large
watercraft. We have also had two
loggerheads stranded dead on
the beach. One was a boat strike
victim at Station 13 and the
other was an adult female with
no obvious injuries.
However, the majority of our Kevin Brock on the pier with a hooked
strandings this season ironically Kemp’s Ridley turtle.
have been the most endangered PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
species of sea turtles, the Kemp’s
Ridley. These juvenile sea turtles only species who tend to bite
are usually 10-12 inches long on fishing lines more than any
when we see them. As adults of the other kinds of sea turtles
most of them nest in the Gulf of here. For this reason we have
Mexico. Of the five that we have posted a sign on the Sea Cabins
seen, three of them were rescued fishing pier with instructions on
alive, and the others were killed what to do if you “catch” a sea

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Seasons
South
of the Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt, to taste
2 Tbsp Fiesta Taco Blend
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, chopped

Stuffed peppers with

8 medium poblano peppers
2 eggs, slightly beaten
½ cup panko

avocado relish
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 large, ripe avocados
1 Roma tomato
A couple of pinches of salt
BY MARILYN MARKEL 1 Tbsp lime juice
Salsa, for service
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS Dollop of Crema or sour cream, for service (optional)
Directions
1. In a large skillet brown the meat with salt to taste over

M
y husband medium heat, breaking up as you brown. Add the Fiesta
made Blend, red pepper flakes and onion and sauté with the
this last meat until the onion is soft. Taste the beef for seasoning
night and it was and add more blend if needed.
delicious. He 2. Cut off the stem and remove the veins of the peppers
originally made the leaving most of the pepper intact. Bring water to boil in a
ground beef for a medium saucepan. Blanch peppers for five minutes until
taco salad and used slightly softened. Cool quickly in cold water, drain. At
the leftovers for this point you may refrigerate the beef and the peppers
this. The peppers overnight.
could also be stuffed 3. When beef is cool add the egg, panko and cheese. Stuff
a day ahead and just the peppers with the beef mixture.
reheated. There is 4. Place in a casserole and cover with foil.
no need to roast and 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes until heated through.
peel the peppers, 6. Remove pits and peels from avocados and chop. Dice
blanching them the tomato and add it to a bowl with the avocado. Add
worked great and sprinkling of salt and lime juice to taste.
the skins were very 7. Serve warm peppers with avocado relish, salsa and crema
soft and palatable. if desired.

PHOTO BY MARILYN MARKEL

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May 25, 2018
Swamp thing
BY JOHN NELSON
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
A
swamp is sort of like
Rodney Dangerfield: not
much respect, at least from
most people. Most folks tend to
think that a swamp is nothing
but scary wet place, dark and
gloomy, a den of nothing but
danger and the stuff of bad
dreams. All those critters and
mosquitoes. And quicksand.
Don’t forget the quicksand!
On the other hand, a swamp
from the eyes of an ecologist or
botanist, or even an interested
beginning natural historian, will
surely think that there’s hardly
any habitat that offers such a
myriad of fascinating things. I’ve
always thought that you can’t
go into a swamp without seeing
a lot of new stuff, and coming
away a better person because of
it. Of course, it’s the healthiest
swamps that offer the most. And
many forested wetlands have
declined in great numbers over
the years, so that there are few
good examples of swamps left,
that is, swamps of extensive
area and degree of “intactness”.
Perhaps there are examples of
publicly accessible swamps in
your area that you don’t know
much about. Here’s hoping that
MYSTERY PLANT
17
you can make a visit, and become
a long-standing fan.
This weeks’ Mystery Plant is
a denizen of southern swamps,
very much at home in the
shaded backwater sloughs
and depressions within a
floodplain. You can often find
it in a population of thousands
of individuals arising from the
muck, and bringing a special
kind of natural golden glow to the
surrounding shadows. This plant
is in full bloom right now in South
Carolina and points south all the
way to eastern Texas, and it will
PHOTO BY LINDA LEE
be soon be making a spectacle
of itself in North Carolina, and and toothy, with something of a formerly included our Mystery
in the interior through much of rounded lobe at the tip. Plant. However, for a variety of
Illinois and Indiana. Each tiny flower can produce good taxonomic reasons, our
Of course, it’s a member of a nutlet, or achene. Each nutlet Mystery Plant has been pulled
the sunflower family, with its is topped with a prominent fluff out of Senecio, and placed in a
tiny flowers arranged in compact of soft bristles, this fluff referred different genus. Vivat Linnaeus!
heads, and each head contains to as the “pappus”. Now, the John Nelson is the curator of
two types of flowers, ray and pappus is snowy white, and
the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the
disk. This is an annual species, reminded Carl Linnaeus of the
hair of an elderly person, which University of South Carolina, in the
and all the plants that you might
in Latin is “senex”, the same Department of Biological Sciences,
see now have come up in the
last few months, putting on a word that provides the basis for Columbia SC 29208. As a public
spectacular spurt of growth, and the word “senile”. Linnaeus also service, the Herbarium offers free
now blooming. The stems are used this word, in a derived form, plant identifications. For more
hollow, somewhat crisp/brittle, Senecio, for the genus name of a information, visit Herbarium.org
and prominently ridged. The group of plants, all of which have or call 803.777.8196, or email
leaves are alternate, bright green, a fluffy white pappus, this group nelson@sc.edu.
"Swamp butterweed," Packera glabella]
 May 26
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Writers Rock! (teen)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Do you love
creative writing? Come to share
your interest and work with a
friendly audience. Limited
to 12 participants per session.
Call 843.883.3914 for space
availability.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
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WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
(family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
Beginning June 2
WHAT: Splash Island and
Whirlin’ Waters Waterparks
WHERE: Splash Island at Mount
Pleasant Palmetto Islands County
Park
WHEN: TBD
MORE INFO: Splash Zone
waterpark’s operations schedule
is still being determined
while a new attraction
completes construction. Visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com for
hours, fees, and an operations
schedule for Splash Zone
waterpark.
Saturday, May 26
WHAT: Lowcountry Splash
WHERE: Daniel Island to Mt.
Pleasant
WHEN: all day
MORE INFO: Open water swim
includes 2.5 and 5 mile swims.
Proceeds benefit Lowcountry
Aquatic Project Swimming, which
teaches-1st grade students in
Charleston County how to swim.
For more information and to
register visit LowcountrySplash.
com.
WHAT: Mt. Pleasant Art Festival
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Town
Center
WHEN: Saturday, May 26 & 27,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Mt Pleasant Art
Festival with Craft Marketplace
will feature 100 national and local
artists spanning all mediums.
Admission is free.
Friday, June 1
WHAT: Reggae Nights
WHERE: James Island County
Park
WHEN: Gates 7:30 p.m., Show 8
p.m.
MORE INFO: The Ras Bonghi
Reggae All Stars open the
summer concert series. Bring
a chair or blanket. Food
available on-site. Tickets $10
at the gate. For details visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com.
WHAT: 13th Annual Hazelnut
Hang
WHERE: The Windjammer
WHEN: June 1-3
MORE INFO: The weekend event
with Sister Hazel returns with all
access VIP weekend tickets and a
$25 GA sunset beach concert on
Sunday. For info and tickets visit
WindJammerIOP.com.
Saturday, June 2
WHAT: "Music Under the Oaks"
Summer Concert Series: NIA
Production African Drumming
and Dance
WHERE: Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: The one-hour
concert will feature African
drumming and dance from
the Lowcountry artists of
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
NIA Productions. Visitors are
encouraged to bring chairs or a
picnic blanket, sunscreen, and
insect repellent. There is no cost
to the event.
Friday, June 8
WHAT: Friday Night Boogie
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Pier
WHEN: Gates at 7 p.m., Music at
8 p.m.
MORE INFO: DJ Jim Bowers
spins beach music. Advance
tickets are $8 per person.
Space is limited, advance
purchase is recommended. If
available, tickets sold on site
are $10. To purchase tickets,
visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com or call 843.795.4386.
WHAT: Porkchop Productions:
RAPunzel (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy children’s
theatre with a musical twist.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
(family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
WHAT:Friday Night Boogie
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: For ages 21 and
up. The Mount Pleasant Pier
will be rockin' with the sounds
of DJ Jim Bowers as he plays
a variety of line dancing hits,
unforgettable oldies, and beach
music classics. Beverages, food,
and snacks will be available
for purchase on-site. Advance
purchase is recommended. Photo
ID is required. Fee: $8/$10 on-site
(if available).
Saturday, June 9
WHAT: Shaggin on the Cooper
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Pier
WHEN: Gates at 7 p.m., Music at
8 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Coppertones,
a five-member, Charleston-based
band performs shag and beach
music. Advance tickets are $8 per
person. Space is limited, advance
purchase is recommended. If
available, tickets sold on site
are $10. To purchase tickets,
visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com or call 843.795.4386.
WHAT: Second Annual Maritime
Expo
WHERE: Battery Gadsden
WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Free family event
showcases classic wooden boats
of all descriptions, view and
interact with a new Maritime
Museum at the NPS Coast Guard
Station Boathouse and take part
in a silent auction. Children
may build and race paper boats,
see how a real Bevin’s Skiff is
built, participate in National
Park Service and Coast Guard
activities and play with “Coastie”
the Robot.
WHAT: STAR Therapy Dogs
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Read to a furry
friend. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Shaggin' on the Cooper:
The Coppertones
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us on the
Mount Pleasant Pier for some
Shaggin’ on the Cooper. Enjoy
scenic views of the Charleston
Harbor while dancing to live
classic oldies and beach music
performed by The Coppertones.
Beverages and food will be
available for purchase on-site.
Outside alcohol, beverages and
coolers are strictly prohibited.
Photo ID required to gain
entry. Advance purchase is
recommended. A registered
chaperone is required for ages 15
and under. Fee: $8/$10 on site (if
available).
Monday, June 11
WHAT: Charleston Pirate Week
WHERE: Charleston Pirate
Tours, Children’s Museum of
the Lowcountry, The Powder
Magazine, The Charleston
Museum and The Old Exchange
and Provost Dungeon
WHEN: June 11 - 17
MORE INFO: Charleston
remembers the 300th anniversary
of colonial piracy through a series
of family friendly programs.
Museums, historic sites, and
others will offer programming
centered on the Golden Age
of Piracy. Events include, live
theater, lectures, walking tours,
and adventures for children.
To see a complete list of the
venues and schedules, visit
ColonialCharleston.com.
Tuesday, June 12
WHAT: POE-etry Writers Group
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Gather with fellow
poets to share and improve your
work.Call for info 843.883.3914.
Thursday, June 14
WHAT: Queen St. Harmony
Music Series
WHERE: Queen St. Playhouse,
(formerly Footlight Players)
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Awendaw Green
announces the first Queen Street
Harmony 2018 Music Series with
Ferdinand the Bull, Avi Jacob
and HoneySmoke. Tickets $10 in
advance at citypapertickets.com
or $12 at the door.
Friday, June 15
WHAT: Jungle Jim: 80s Rock
the Library (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Laugh aloud to
a 1980s-themed balloon show.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, June 16
WHAT: Making Music (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Create rhythm
instruments from everyday
objects. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club:
The Handmaid’s Tale (adult)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a
discussion of Margaret Atwood’s
“The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Light refreshments provided.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Cast Off Fishing
Tournament
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enter this
tournament with prizes awarded
for the three largest catches in
the Big Fish category. On-site
registration begins at 6 a.m.
Tournaments held rain or shine.
Adult chaperon required for ages
15 and under. Fee: $10/$8 Senior
& ages 3-12/$5 Fishing Pass
Holder.
Friday, June 22
WHAT: Gran’Daddy Junebug
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Mitch Capel shares
June 23
music and stories. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Reggae Concert Series:
NDKA
WHERE: James Island County
Park
WHEN: 7:30 - 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax and enjoy
traditional live reggae from NDKA
in this beautiful outdoor setting.
Bring your chair or blanket
and rock the night away. Food,
beverages, and souvenirs will be
available for purchase. Outside
alcohol and coolers are prohibited.
Band is subject to change. Gates
open at 7:30 p.m. and music
begins at 8:30 pm. Admission:
$10; free for ages 12 and under
and Gold Pass holders.
Saturday, June 23
WHAT: The Battle of Sullivan’s
Island
WHERE: Fort Moultrie
WHEN: Saturday June 22 from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MORE INFO: The National
Park Service presents the 242
anniversary of the Battle of
Sullivan’s Island, one of the first
patriot victories in the American
Revolution. Free activities include
musket firing demos, artillery
firing demos and camp life
simulation.
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Bell seeks Registrar of Deeds office
ELECTRONIC FILING WILL BRING EASE OF ACCESS
P
atrick Bell has been one of Charleston
County’s leading commercial real estate
brokers for over 20 years. He won
coveted Certified Commercial Investment
Member (CCIM) status awarded by the CCIM
Institute, considered by many to be global
standard for professional achievement in
the industry. He has served on nearly every
related committee in the county including;
the Charleston County Planning Commission,
Affordable Housing Committee, and the
Short-term Rental Committee, as well as their
counterparts at the state level. He now finds
himself embroiled in a democratic primary
after deciding to run for Charleston County
Registrar of Deeds.
Charlestoncounty.org describes the office
this way; “The Register of Deeds…records land
titles, liens and other documents related to
property transactions in Charleston County.
The ROD, an elected official, must assure
that all recorded documents comply with the
requirements of federal and state recording
statutes and are available for public review.”
Bell’s website, PatrickBell.com is very easy
to use, an interesting example of practicing
what you preach because “ease of access” is
one of the things he hopes to change.
Bell stated that the county’s existing site
is cumbersome and not searchable in any
functional way. “If you’re looking for a 30,000
foot overview of [a property] you’re in good
shape,” but your search will yield hundreds
of pages of results you have to examine on
your own unless you already know exactly
what you’re looking for and exactly how to
find it. “You can hire someone, an attorney or
paralegal to do it for you, but that takes time
and costs residents money,” Bell said.
BY GREGG BRAGG
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Marlon Kimpson and Patrick Bell.
PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMITTEE TO ELECT PATRICK BELL
“There was an effort to digitize the
information housed at the ROD, but it only
went back 25 years and wasn’t indexed in
a way that facilitated searches,” he added.
He also wants to streamline entry of all new
information coming before the ROD, and says
the upgrade won’t cost taxpayers.
The example Bell used involved closing on
the purchase of a house while in an office in
North Charleston. Paperwork has to be filed
with the ROD office located in downtown
Charleston before you can officially close on
the purchase. The legal requirements mean
someone has to run the errand, file the
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May 25, 2018
papers, and come back before the seller can
accept your check. You can do this yourself
while your closing attorney is on the clock, or
pay them to do it while they’re on the clock,
but either choice costs money better saved.
Filing papers electronically has a number
of advantages, says Bell. His comments
suggest a savings of attorney’s fees, as well
as observing all new records coming into the
ROD would then already be indexed for easy
searching. Based on his long familiarity with
the sort of volume experienced in the busiest
county in the state, he also posits the notion
electronic filing could save 10-20 thousand
trips downtown, reducing traffic and parking
congestion.
The race itself is wide open, he says. There
are two candidates in the democratic primary
and two in the republican counterpart. The
field will narrow to one from each party after
the votes are counted on June 12, though
Bell can’t understand why party affiliation
matters for the ROD, and notes there is no
incumbent in the race. Charlie Lybrand
retired in 2017 after holding the ROD office
for 23 years and acting ROD Elaine Bozman
isn’t running. Consequently, this will be a
fresh start for Charleston County, and Bell
wants to provide long absent leadership to
existing, high quality staff.
Bell says he has been driving all of
Charleston County’s 90 mile length because
he prefers to actually shake hands during
what outsiders might view as an endless
series of “meet & greets.”
For more information and announcements
of the next meet & greet visit PatrickBell.com.
May 25, 2018
Beach House Reunion
to hit stands
BY LORI MCGEE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
B
ringing readers back to
the shores of Isle of Palms,
Mary Alice Monroe spins
a beautiful tale in her much
anticipated novel, Beach House
Reunion.
Beach House Reunion brings
three generations of the Rutledge
family together to find the strength,
love, and resilience to break
destructive family patterns and
forge new bonds.
Cara Rutledge, now 53, returns
to her childhood home on Isle of
Palms, mourning the death of her
beloved husband Brett 3 years
earlier. Cara brings her adopted
baby Hope, 1, with her as she feels
home is the best place to raise her.
Trying to work from home, Cara
realizes she needs help, so she hires
her niece Linnea to move in with
her at the beach house and help
care for Hope. Linnea, just recently
graduated from college, is excited
about the prospect of leaving her
family home in Charleston, with all
of it's problems, and spending time
at the beach figuring out what she
wants to do with her life.  South Carolina.
21
Linnea rejoins the turtle team
and she and Cara find a kindred
strength in caring for the turtles,
and the friendship among the
turtle team helps them both heal
and gives them the strength they
need to move forward with their
lives. Cara's mother, Lovie, comes
to her at times she needs her the
most, as she gets the sweet aroma
of jasmine in the air, her mother's
scent. 
Monroe always brings us
with her to the magic life on the
beautiful Isle of Palms as you are
swept away by the salty breezes,
the moonlight shining on the
ocean, the majestic aroma of pluff
mud. There is warmth and beauty
on every page as it deals with new
beginnings, family struggles, love,
and the beauty of the Lowcountry
and its surroundings. 
Mary Alice Monroe is the New
York Times and USA Today
bestselling author of twenty-one
novels and three children's books.
Monroe is an active conservationist
and lives in the Lowcountry of
  
We now
build
websites!
www.islandeyenews.com

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. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joe’s 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
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Calder’s Buffalo Pub
Friendly neighborhood pub that has
the best wings in Charleston,
maybe the coldest beer and of course
plenty of sports on TV. $$
843.881.0049
calderspub.com
1971 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant
Deroma’s Pizza
Square pizzas (specialty & create-
your-own) plus a few sandwiches &
salads in a simple eat-in space. $$
843.972.1780
deromaspizza.com
1948 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
island eats
www.thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
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, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican
favorites, including tacos & tortas,
with an island vibe. Live music,
outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in
a rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of
locally brewed beer made in Mount
Pleasant. Taproom, live music, food.
$$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American
eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak,
plus a bar & outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's
Island
450pizza.com
843.789.4107
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers
and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-
inspired eatery also features great
deals on fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s 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. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a
deck overlooking the water, and
beach volleyball court out back.$-
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried
fare in a casual joint with checkered
tables & homey decor. $$
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Stack’s 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. $$
843.388.6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 + cheeses
and charcuterie meats from around
the world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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May 25, 2018 23

What should you look for in an annual

financial review?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

G
iven the complexities of list can go on and on. And some,
the investment world, you if not all, of these moves could
might consider working certainly involve your financial
with a financial professional to and investment pictures, so it’s
help you move toward your goals, important to discuss them with
such as a comfortable retirement. your financial professional.
You’ll want to establish good Changes in your goals – Since
communication with whomever your last annual review, you may
you choose, and you should have decided to change some of
meet in person at least once a your long-term goals. Perhaps
year to discuss your situation. you no longer want to retire early,
At these annual reviews, you’ll or you’ve ruled out that vacation
want to cover a variety of topics, home. In any case, these choices
including these:   may well affect your investment
Your portfolio’s progress strategies, so it’s wise to discuss
– Obviously, you will want them.  
to discuss how well your Changes in the investment
investments are doing. Of environment – Generally
course, you can follow their performance from month to month, or speaking, it’s a good idea to establish a long-term investment strategy
even day to day, by reviewing your investment statements and online based on your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon,
information, but at your annual meeting, your financial professional and stick with this basic strategy regardless of the movements of
can sum up the past year’s results, highlight areas that have done the financial markets or changes in the economy. Still, this doesn’t
well or lagged, and show you how closely your portfolio is tracking mean you should never adjust your portfolio in response to external
the results you need to achieve your long-term goals. forces. For instance, if interest rates were to rise steadily over a year’s
Your investment mix – Your mix of investments – stocks, bonds, time, you might want to consider some changes to your fixed-income
government securities and so on – helps determine your success investments, such as bonds, whose value will be affected by rising
as an investor. But in looking at the various investments in your rates. In any case, it’s another thing to talk about during your annual
portfolio, you’ll want to go beyond individual gains and losses to see review. 
if your overall mix is still appropriate for your needs. For example, These aren’t the only elements you may want to bring up in your
is the ratio of stocks to bonds still suitable for your risk tolerance? yearly review with your financial professional, but they can prove to
Over time, and sometimes without you taking any action, this ratio be quite helpful as you chart your course toward the future. 
can shift, as often happens when stocks appreciate so much that
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
they now take up a larger percentage of your portfolio than you
intended, with a correspondingly higher risk level. If these unexpected at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
movements occur, your financial professional may recommend you 843.886.9229 or visit edwardjones.com.
rebalance your portfolio to align it more closely with your goals and
risk tolerance.
Changes in your family situation – A lot can happen in a single
year. You could have gotten married, divorced or remarried, added
a child to your family or moved to a new, more expensive house, the

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
May 25 5:16am/6:01pm 11:26am
May 26 6:07am/6:50pm 12:01am/12:14pm
May 27 6:55am/7:35pm 12:53am/12:59pm
May 28 7:40am/8:17pm 1:41am/1:42pm
May 29 8:23am/8:58pm 2:26am/2:23pm
May 30 9:05am/9:37pm 3:08am/3:01pm
May 31 9:46am/10:16pm 3:49am/3:39pm
Jun 1 10:26am/10:54pm 4:29am/4:16pm
Jun 2 11:07am/11:33pm 5:09am/4:54pm
Jun 3 11:49am 5:48am/5:35pm
Jun 4 12:13am/12:34pm 6:29am/6:19pm
Jun 5 12:56am/1:22pm 7:13am/7:11pm
Jun 6 1:44am/2:14pm 7:59am/8:08pm
Jun 7 2:34am/3:07pm 8:49am/9:10pm

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