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Volume 14 Issue 5 FREE June 22, 2018

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

Tourism
generates
over $54
million
LOCAL HISTORIC
SITE REPORTS

BY PAULA OGDEN-MUSE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
new National Park Service (NPS)
report shows that 950,700
visitors to Fort Sumter National
Monument and Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site in 2017 spent

Maritime Expo
$54,400,000 in communities near
the park. That spending supported
768 jobs in the local area and had

draws crowd
a cumulative benefit to the local
economy of $67,700,000.
“The Charleston area National
Park sites are national treasures that
provide tangible links to the history, B AT T E R Y G A D S D E N R A I S E S
culture, and resources important
to the development of both South F U N D S AT B O AT S H O W
Carolina and the United States,”
said Superintendent Tracy Stakely.
“We help visitors from across the BY RICK REED
nation and around the world gain an FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
appreciation and understanding of

the sites’ significance. As an added
benefit, visitors also make major
contributions to the national and
local economy through their travel to
the Lowcountry, with National Park
tourism returning more than $10
for every $1 invested in the National
Park Service. We are honored
to partner with our neighbors,
local communities, and tourism
professionals to preserve and interpret
our local resources while helping to
sustain local communities.”
Located in Charleston, Mount
Pleasant, and Sullivan’s Island,
South Carolina, the Charleston
area National Park sites are: Fort
D
espite rain and weather related travel
complications for many boat builders and
the public, the second annual SI Maritime
Expo on June 9 was successful and fun for all.
Over 300 people came and families were
able to enjoy activities at 2 sites while viewing
boat building, custom woodwork, a rowing
presentation (how to by Rando Blythe) and
ate well thanks to major sponsor, Boathouse
Restaurant.
A silent auction put together by sponsor,
Natalie Bluestein, did extremely well for Battery
Gadsden Cultural Center fundraising.
Nearly 40 boats of glowing wood colors caught
the eye of visitors and provided the backdrop for
education and conversation.

Parks continues on page 15 Expo continues on page 3

PHOTOS BY MARK HOWARD

TURTLE IOP CLEAN BIKE

TEAM UP CREW PLAN
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2 June 22, 2018
Sullivan’s Island Mayor’s message
Dear Island Neighbors,
I hope you are having a healthy and enjoyable summer despite the
traffic and crowds that come with our popularity.
Here are some reminders about upcoming events and opportunities,
and some facts you might not have known about our very dedicated
public safety staff and volunteers and the equipment that helps them
accomplish their goals.
FISH FRY
Don’t forget that this Saturday, June 23, 5-8 p.m., we’ll have our 69th
annual Fish Fry sponsored by and for our great Fire and Rescue Squad.
Great eats and family fun to support our wonderful volunteers. Takeout
is available. See bit.ly/2018SIFishFry .
Please read below to learn how this and related events provide
important support to the Town’s safety efforts.
LAST FARMER’S MARKET OF THE SEASON
Yes, it’s already almost over. The last 2018 market will be Thursday,
June 28, 2:30-6 p.m., next to the Poe Library/Battery Gadsden. Don’t
miss this last chance to get some great stuff and chat with some great
neighbors.
ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITIONS
On Wednesday, July 4, be sure to join in our traditional Island
celebrations of Independence Day. In the morning, at 9 a.m. (line-up at
8:30 a.m.) we will hold our annual Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, with
awards for decorations of each of those types of vehicles. Be creative! See
bit.ly/SIPARADE. In the evening beginning at 4:30 p.m., there will be the
usual party in Stith Park, featuring music by Permanent Vacation and
ending at dusk with a fireworks show. See bit.ly/SI4th. It seems like the
fireworks get better every year, so don’t miss the show. Stay tuned to
the Town’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, our emails, and website for
details. Full event information at bit.ly/SISPECIALEVENTS .
PLAY A ROLE IN TOWN MATTERS
It’s the time of year when some of the terms on our Town Boards
and Commissions expire and create opportunities for citizens who wish
to give back to the community by lending their wisdom and talents to
our Boards and Commissions. This year we are looking for volunteers
for our: 1) Board of Zoning Appeals, 2) Design Review Board, 3) Tree
Commission and 4) Municipal Election Commission.
Each of these bodies, composed of resident volunteers, performs
important services in the governance of the Town. Most significantly,
these boards evaluate and render decisions on individual property
owners’ land development requests, and, serve as advisors to Town
Council on historic preservation, tree preservation and other planning
and zoning related matters.
You can get more information and applications at bit.ly/SIBoards .
Service on any of these bodies is not only a valuable contribution to
your Town, but also a way for you to learn a bit more about how Town
government works and to get a taste of involvement in it. Give it a shot.
What are all those boats and things behind the Fire Station, and how
much did they cost us?
Those are questions I get from time to time, and the answer to the
latter one might surprise you.
As mentioned above, our Island Fish Fry is a very longstanding
tradition, as is the annual Oyster Roast. Both events are sponsored by
our Fire and Rescue Squad to support their efforts.
For six decades, the Town has been able to supplement the paid fire
department with a capable force of volunteer fire and rescue personnel.
Our fire department was started in 1948, when the Army moved out.
(Chief Anthony Stith’s father was the first chief, and Town Administrator
Andy Benke’s father was a later chief!)
In the early years of the Township of Sullivan’s Island the Fire
Department was staffed with only one firefighter on duty daily. The
volunteers are able to assist our regular paid firefighters during structure
fires, accidents, natural disasters and search and rescue operations.
They raise funds through the fish fry, oyster roast, boat landing dues
and grant applications submitted by the staff and volunteers.
WHERE DO THOSE FUNDS GO?
To purchase nearly all the vehicles, watercraft and other equipment
behind the Fire Station. Hardly any of it has been purchased with
taxpayer funds.
Why do we have all that gear? It is necessary equipment to keep the
town and beach safe for its residents and visitors. When someone is
in distress in the water off the beach, seconds really are a life-or-death
matter, and jet skis are usually the quickest way to get a rescuer out there.
We have inshore boats and the offshore-ready all-weather catamaran for
boaters in emergency situations farther offshore. Our folks are closer to
the jetties than anyone else, so they are in the best position to get there
or beyond when needed. That catamaran was purchased with funds
from a Homeland Security grant. The boathouse was also paid for and
actually built by the squad.
The Squad’s fundraising efforts also support other valuable Town
resources, including the boat landing and dock, and beach-compatible
wheelchairs. That latter item is available to any resident or visitor who
needs it; to request one call Town Hall at 843.883.3198 in advance to
assure availability. We have received some very heart-warming thanks
from folks who have used these chairs, or their family members, pointing
out how much joy they brought to someone who otherwise would never
have been able to get to the beach.
Our Police Department also makes important contributions to our
readiness without relying on Town taxes. Most recently, through the
government 10-33 Military Surplus program, the department has acquired
four high water vehicles (2 troop transports commonly called “deuce and
a half” and two HUMVs), two portable generators for emergency lighting
or external power sources, and other valuable police equipment at no
cost to the taxpayers. (Previously we have needed to rely on neighboring
communities for high-water vehicles to assist residents, as recently as
Irma last fall.) Additionally, the department regularly applies for grants
to supplement replacement of bulletproof vests.
So when you see any of that safety equipment around, you can feel
good that its purpose is important and the price was right.
See you around the island!
Pat O’Neil, Mayor
843.670.9266 | @oneilpm1
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June 22, 2018
Where have all the turtles gone?
L
ast year by mid June the Island Turtle
Team had recorded close to 30 nests - 24
on the Isle of Palms and 5 on Sullivan’s
Island. By July 1 there were 47 nests on
these two islands. But it is quite a different
story this season. There are only five on the
Isle of Palms, including our leatherback nest,
and one on Sullivan’s. You might think this
would be cause for alarm. Has the loggerhead
population suffered a catastrophic crash?
Fortunately this is not the case. Records
have been kept since the early 1980s on the
South Carolina beaches with the heaviest
turtle nesting. These index beaches include
Cape Island, Lighthouse Island, South Island,
Edisto Island, Edisto Beach State Park,
and Fripp Island. About 44% of the state’s
loggerhead nests are laid on them.
The population, measured by nest
numbers, has been slowly increasing in the
past 35 years but has still not recovered to
the levels of nests in the 1970s when there
were 2,000 nests being laid on Cape Island
alone. One reason for the recovery is likely
the introduction of TEDs (turtle excluder
devices) which allow turtles to escape from
trawler nets before they are drowned. Couple
this with the efforts of SCDNR nest protection
from projects such as ours where hatch
success has gone from around 10% to as
much as 90% to see a definite upward trend
in the population. Currently the average
on Cape Island is about 1,000 nests. This
TURTLE TEAM
5
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
season Cape has had about one fifth of their
usual number so far. Looking at a bar graph
of nest numbers on these six index beaches,
you would notice that approximately every
four years nest numbers take a noticeable
dip but then rebound to a normal high for
the next three seasons. This proves true not
only for South Carolina but happens all along
the Atlantic coast when it occurs.
We remember that in 2004 we were part
of a really low season statewide when we
had only 8 nests on Isle of Palms and 2 on
Sullivan’s. Then in 2014, another low nesting
year in SC, there were only 11 on IOP and 6
on Sullivan’s. Four years later it looks like
it is again one of those years. The genetics
research project we have participated in
for the last nine years shows us that most
loggerheads nest every other season with
some taking two or even three years off
between seasons to rebuild their physical and
nutritional reserves in order to produce up
to 800 protein rich eggs in one summer. So
every season we see a different set of females
PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
come ashore to lay eggs. Our best year ever
was 2012 when there were 61 nests on the
IOP and 6 on Sullivan’s for a total of 67.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 13: For these reasons we will try not to worry
Nests on IOP & SI - 6 about where our mother turtles are this
Nests in SC - 807 season. We hope they are taking a well-
Turtle Strandings on IOP & SI - 16 deserved rest and will return in full force to
Turtle Strandings in SC - 121 our beaches in 2019.
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CUSTOM MADE ICE CREAM, SHOP OPENS ON IOP
I scream, T
BY MIMI WOOD
STAFF WRITER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
he local kids were working their tails off.
YOU scream
The overstuffed tip jar stood as testimony
as patrons, including many notable
neighbors, showed their support. And across
the board, everyone was smiling from ear to
ear. Chills 360, IOP’s new ice cream shop, was
rocking and rolling upon opening its doors on
Friday, June 15.
Rolling being the operative word…as Chills
360 serves no ordinary ice cream. It’s rolled.
Each bowl contains a half-dozen or so insanely
delicious spirals of handmade ice cream. “It
doesn’t get any fresher than this,” states Al
Neve, the owner. “Each bowl is basically made
from scratch,” he explains.
His young employees, many working their
first job, pour a liquid base resembling pancake
batter, onto a “freeze station,” chop in selected
ingredients, and manipulate the slushy
concoction until it becomes dense, delectable
ice cream. Using a spatula, the ice cream is
then scraped off the freeze station into tight
rolls, which are tucked into a bowl and finished
with a myriad of toppings, including chopped
fruit, candy and nuts.
“It’s a work of art,” declared Isle of Palms
Mayor Jimmy Carroll, upon being presented
with his bowl of What the Fudge, one of 8 flavor
combinations that comprise Chills 360’s menu.
“But you can custom order anything you’d
like,” Neve says.
“Most ice cream shops start with pre-made
ice cream. We start with fresh cream and milk,”
continues Neve. Which can take a couple of
minutes…but there’s plenty of distraction as
you wait to be called up to watch your ice cream
Each ice cream order is hand made, on the spot.
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being made. Chalkboards hang on the wall
at kid-height. There’s a selfie station, perfect
for posting your visit on social media. There’s
even a “growth chart,” where you may measure
yourself and document your height on the day
of your visit.
The concept of rolled ice cream began in
Thailand. Chills 360, a franchise, started in
Dallas, Texas. Neve purchased the rights to North
and South Carolina, with the Isle of Palms store
being his first. With a wife and three children in
North Carolina, he’s made a temporary home in
the Lowcountry while he gets his baby up and
running. “It’s like I’m deployed,” he hesitates,
then jokes, “to paradise.”
Christiana Harsch, his neighbor to the
south at Long Island Cafe, witnessed the
transformation of the space, along with Neve’s
hard work, focus and dedication. “He did it all,
single-handedly. He was here some nights ’til 3
a.m., painting.”
Bright white tile, an industrial concrete
floor, and light fixtures resembling cylindrical
ice cubes helped Neve achieved the “cold” look
he wanted for his flagship store. Cold as it
may appear, there’s nothing but warmth and
conviviality in the atmosphere.
Because, as scrumptious as it is, it’s
definitely about more than the ice cream. It’s
social; an activity, a destination. Open until 11
p.m., seven days a week, flanked by the Long
Island Cafe and The Refuge in the Harris Teeter
Shopping Center, Neve sees Chills 360 as a
place where both local and vacationing kiddos
can roost. “It’s an ice cream place. If they can’t
hang out here, where can they go?” he says. Chills 360 owner, Al Neve, dishes up ice cream at the grand opening.
PHOTOS BY JASON OGDEN
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A twist on trash pickup

I S L E O F PA L M S C L E A N U P C R E W I N C L U D E S
A SOCIAL COMPONENT

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he newly created Isle of Palms Cleanup The first three sweeps
Crew is recruiting volunteers for a will end with gatherings
summer of weekly beach sweeps that at these Front Beach
also offer good, clean community fun. businesses:
The sweeps start Monday, June 25, with • June 25 - Coconut Joe’s
a total of 11 scheduled through Labor Day. • July 2 - The Windjammer
Each Monday evening, organizers will ask • July 9 - The Dinghy
volunteers to spend at least 30 minutes Banana Cabana and
collecting trash between 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Front Beach, from 9th Ave. to the pier. also plan to host later in the
As they finish, volunteers can gather summer.
together at a designated local restaurant and The June 25 kickoff
enjoy IOP Cleanup Crew specials. coincides with Coconut
Organizers hope for a strong showing from Joe’s Family Fun Days,
Isle of Palms residents, but you do not need which run from 5:30-8:30
to live on Isle of Palms to participate. All ages p.m. and include face
are welcome to pitch in. Kids 14 and under painting, balloon art and
must be supervised by an accompanying live music.
adult. Volunteers can help as many times as Swim
Residents Katrina Limbach and Susan Hill
they want. Those who sign in and clean up at Team last summer and
Smith are launching Isle of Palms Cleanup
least three weeks during summer 2018 will now serves on Isle of Palms City Council.
Crew because they see a growing desire in
get an IOP Cleanup Crew T-shirt. Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew is an
the community to protect beach and ocean
The sign-in for each sweep will be on the independent effort they hope will attract
ecosystems from trash, which is accumulating
beach near the walkover that leads to the strong volunteer support and continue for
at an alarming rate across the world.
public restrooms, next to Coconut Joe’s. Bags many summers.
It’s also an issue both women are personally
and gloves will be distributed with a limited passionate about. Limbach is already Follow Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew on
number of reusable burlap bags available incorporating environmental education Facebook for updates. The page includes
from South Carolina Department of Natural efforts into her work with Isle of Palms Beach a signup link for those who want to receive
Resources. Chair Company. Smith organized a post- news by email. However, advance registration
eclipse beach sweep by Wild Dunes Dolphins is not required to volunteer.

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O
nce again, Front
Beach on Isle of
Palms hosted the
Piccolo Spoleto Sand
Sculpting Contest on
June 9. Thirty-one teams
entered to compete in
7 categories including
Best of Family, Best of
Young Adults and Most
Creative. Best of Adults Best Architectural
Best Overall “Neptunes Trident” “30th Anniversary Surprise”
“The Pearl”  By Tim and Mary Whitsun By Doug Vogel and Geoff Stephen
By Jack Case

Most Creative
“Right on Cue”
“Eat More Shrimp” placed third in Best of Family. By the Smith Family
PHOTOS BY JASON OGDEN

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At the Rec...S U M M E R CA M P S I N F U L L SW I N G 843.886.8294 iop.net

Camp Summershine: Wee Camp:

Basketball Camp:
Rising Stars

Capture the Flag.

Planning for the win.

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SC Aquarium comes
to IOP
UNITED METHODIST CAMP
C E L E B R AT E S O C E A N

BY SMITH HILL SMITH

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

I
sle of Palms First United Methodist Church celebrated the
amazing oceans of God's creation during its 2018 Vacation Bible
School June 11-14. Activities included a visit from South Carolina
Aquarium educators who brought along their touch tanks so kids
could get a real feel for sea stars, hermit crabs and other creatures.
Youth volunteers helped make the fun happen for the elementary
school children with activities like wacky relay races, aquatic-
inspired crafts and snacks and a daily music session at the "coral
reef." The message: God's love for you is deeper than the ocean.

Participants in IOP’s United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, held June 11-14. 
PHOTOS BY SUSAN HILL SMITH AND KATHRYN M. FORSYTH

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Downtown bike plan

underway J U L Y 4 O N M T. P L E A S A N T P I E R
BY SAVANNAH BRENNAN BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

P C
eople Pedal CHS (the
downtown bike plan) has
begun implementation with
shared-lane markings (“sharrows”)
on select city-owned peninsular
streets. Sharrows remind users
that people on bicycles and
in motor vehicles alike are to
respectfully and safely share the
space. The City of Charleston’s
Traffic & Transportation
Department started on June 6
with Hester St., and will install
more on specific city streets
through mid-July. Charleston
County is also coordinating
sharrow installation this summer,
alongside resurfacing projects
that align with the plan.
In 2014, Charleston Moves
and the City of Charleston
began collaborating to develop
a "minimum grid" for moving
around the peninsula by bicycle.
As part of this process, over 1,300
constituents submitted their
preferred bicycle routes to inform
the network. With the plan now
complete, the network identifies
design treatments for different
types of downtown roadways.
While certain neighborhood
streets are safe for people on
bikes right now, other streets
will benefit from sharrows, and
high-trafficked streets require
protected bike lanes or even
separate paths. People Pedal CHS
is the first comprehensive bicycle
infrastructure study for downtown
Charleston and is vital to creating a
safe and connected transportation
system. Ensuring the highly-
populated peninsula is safe for
biking also ensures connections to
current and future public transit
projects and improving roadways
to be safer for motorists.
“Just getting paint on the
ground, even with something as
simple as sharrows, is a big deal,
because it is clear that people
on bikes belong,” says Katie
Zimmerman, Executive Director
of Charleston Moves. “In order to
minimize motor vehicle congestion,
improve health and public safety,
and provide more equitable modes
of transit in a dense environment
like the peninsula, we must have
appropriate bicycle infrastructure.
The city’s first steps with sharrows
show they mean business, laying
the groundwork for more types of
designs installed.”
City of Charleston Director
of Traffic & Transportation
Keith Benjamin said, “Safety,
connectivity and accessibility are
major transportation themes that
guide many of the city’s planning
efforts. As we push towards
implementation, it is important to
examine how bikes, pedestrians,
motor vehicles and other forms of
transit interact with each other.
The installation of these sharrow
markings is just one step toward
identifying the best ways for
residents to safely navigate our
city.”
Charleston Moves encourages
mobility by bicycle and on foot
for the improved health and well-
being of greater Charleston – our
people, neighborhoods, business
districts and overall economic
competitiveness.
Join the movement and
support our work by visiting
CharlestonMoves.org.
harleston County Parks invites the Lowcountry to
celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Mt. Pleasant
Pier. Known as Uncle Sam Jam, this annual event is the
perfect spot to enjoy a fantastic Independence Day party.
Dance to live music from the band Ellen Drive as they perform
at the end of the pier Wednesday, July 4. Gates open at 7 p.m.
and live music starts at 8 p.m. and continues throughout the
evening.
At the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, stretching 1250
feet out into Charleston Harbor, the scenic Mount Pleasant Pier
will be a great spot to watch the area’s best fireworks displays
and celebrate Independence Day.
Beverages will be available for purchase on site; treats and
snacks will also be on hand at the pier’s Riverwatch Cafe and
Gift Shop. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Food and
beverage fees are not included in ticket price.
Limited tickets will be sold for the Uncle Sam Jam, so reserve
your spot. Admission is $10, or $8 in advance. There will be
no refunds issued or rain dates scheduled for this event. Buy
tickets early, this event will sell out.
For details or to purchase tickets, call 843.795.4386, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com, or download the Charleston County
Parks app. These events are brought to you by Coca-Cola, Dasani
and your Charleston County Parks.
Other Upcoming Music Events on the Mount Pleasant Pier:
·  July 13 – Friday Night Boogie with DJ Jim Bowers
·  July 14 - Shaggin’ on the Cooper with The Sneakers
·  August 11 - Shaggin’ on the Cooper with Vinyl Daze
·  September 8 - Shaggin’ on the Cooper with Recollections

Parks continues from cover

Sumter, Fort Moultrie, Liberty followed by restaurants (22.7

Square Visitor Education Center,
and Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site. Combined, these
sites protect and preserve some of
the most iconic sites in American
history – from the Colonial era
through World War II.
This information comes from
a peer-reviewed visitor spending
analysis conducted by economists
Catherine Cullinane Thomas of
the U.S. Geological Survey and
Lynne Koontz of the National
Park Service. The report shows
$18.2 billion of direct spending
by 330 million park visitors in
communities within 60 miles of
the 417 National Park Service
units. This spending supported
306,000 jobs nationally; 255,900
of those jobs are found in these
gateway communities. The
cumulative benefit to the U.S.
economy was $ 35.8 billion.
According to the 2017 report,
most Fort Sumter National
Monument and Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site spending
was for lodging (31.3 percent),
percent), gas (13.3 percent),
retail (12.0 percent), costs
for recreational activities (8.9
percent), groceries (5.4 percent),
transportation (3.4 percent), and
camping (3.0 percent).
Report authors also produced
an interactive tool that enables
users to explore visitor spending,
jobs, labor income, value added,
and output effects by sector
for national, state, and local
economies. Users can also
view year-by-year trend data.
The interactive tool and report
are available at the NPS Social
Science Program webpage: nps.
gov/subjects/socialscience/vse.
htm.
To learn more about national
parks in South Carolina and how
the National Park Service works
with South Carolina communities
to help preserve local history,
conserve the environment, and
provide outdoor recreation, go to
nps.gov/SC.
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ONGOING
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
Service discourages the use of
outdoor lights when not required,
in order to protect nesting sea
turtles. When on the beach at
dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights
without filters are prohibited on
the beach at night. This includes
flashlights on phones as well.
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. We will write from
prompts and bring outside writing
to discuss what is good and
how to make it better. Limited
to 12 participants per session.
Call 843.883.3914 for space
availability.
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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.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Designed for
toddlers (18 months – 3 years)
and a parent, grandparent, or
friend to play and explore in
The Charleston Museum. With
a focus on developing fine motor
skills, each program includes four
craft projects as well as finger
paints, a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. $6 Members/$9
Non-Members. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
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.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
WHAT: Sullivan’s Island
Farmers Market
WHERE: 1921 I’on Ave.
WHEN: 2:30-6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Live music, vendors,
youth activities. For details
visit SullivansIsland-SC.com/
FARMERSMARKET.aspx.
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.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
for home schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
WHAT: Fourth of July Retreat
WHERE: St. Christopher Camp
and Conference Center
WHEN: June 29 – July 6
MORE INFO: A time for families
to enjoy quality time at the beach
and celebrate the Fourth of July
at St. Christopher. The rates are
all inclusive. Stay three or seven
nights. Enjoy swimming and
relaxing on the beach, hiking and
nature walks, movie night, arts
and crafts, campfire and s’mores,
a jump castle, Seabrook Island
fireworks and parade, great food
and cold watermelon, and more.
For info, contact Rhonda Myers at
rmyers@stchristopher.org.
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
music and stories. 843.883.3914.
Saturday, June 23
WHAT: The Battle of Sullivan’s
Island
WHERE: Fort Moultrie
WHEN: Sat, June 23 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. Sun, June 24 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.
WHAT: Sullivan’s Island Fire and
Rescue’s 69th Annual Fish Fry
WHERE: Under the big tin
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Live music from
the Shem Creek Boogie Band.
Proceeds benefit the Sullivan’s
Island Fire and Rescue.
WHAT: Mt. Pleasant Seafood
Fish Print Fun (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Make art for your
wall, or bring a t-shirt to print.
843.883.3914.
Tuesday, June 26
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. 843.883.3914.
Wednesday, June 27
WHAT: Bruce Hornsby & The
Noisemakers and the Wood
Brothers
WHERE: The Gaillard Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Gaillard Center
presents Bruce Hornsby & The
Noisemakers and the Wood
Brothers. Tickets $35-$88 at
gaillardcenter.org.
Thursday, June 28
WHAT: Lit After Dark: “Slaves
in the Family” (adult)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 6: 30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a
discussion of Edward Ball’s
“Slaves in the Family.”
843.883.3914.
Friday, June 29
WHAT: All Hands Productions:
“The Pied Picker” (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Watch a new puppet
show by award-winning puppeteer
David Stephens. 843.883.3914.
Saturday, June 30
WHAT: 2018 Farm to Table Supper
WHERE: 2414 Rockland Avenue,
Wadmalaw Island, SC
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join the Lowcountry
Land Trust for the Farm-to-
Table Supper hosted by the
Ambrose Family. The evening will
include live music, local drinks,
and a delicious meal served
fresh from the Ambrose Farm.
Tickets are $65 per person at
lowcountrylandtrust.org.
WHAT: Lego Fun (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Build with our Legos
and Mega Bloks. 843.883.3914.
Wednesday, July 4
WHAT: Uncle Sam Jam
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7 - 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the Fourth
of July on the Mt Pleasant Pier.
Dance to Carolina beach and
party music performed by Ellen
Drive, at an excellent venue
for viewing fireworks displays
July 7
throughout the Lowcountry.
Beverages will be available
for purchase. Outside alcohol,
beverages and coolers are strictly
prohibited. Tickets are $10 and
are limited; advance purchase is
recommended.
Friday, July 6
WHAT: Melvil Dewey, the Hip
Hop Librarian (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join a super duper
dance party. 843.883.3914.
Saturday, July 7
WHAT: "Music Under the Oaks"
Summer Concert Series: Ann Caldwell
WHERE: Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: The one-hour concert
will feature Ann Caldwell. Visitors
are encouraged to bring chairs or
a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and
insect repellent. Free.
WHAT: DIY Crafts (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:00 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Grace to
make fun seasonal paper crafts.
843.883.3914.

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
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
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
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
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee
shop serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
www.facebook.com/
cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Chills 360
Dallas based shop serving Thai
inspired rolled ice cream. $
242-8469
www.chills360.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joe’s next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
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
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
216-3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Vietnamese Cuisine. Sandwiches,
small plates, bowls. Vegetarian
options. $
388-7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
island eats
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this
Irish bar stages weekly live folk,
country & acoustic music. $-$$
883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
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
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
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
388-3654
eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of locally
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant.
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream. $
884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Not Just Franks
Quick and tasty breakfast and lunch
stand. Egg sandwiches, hot dogs,
salads, grilled and deli sandwiches. $
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
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
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. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Republic Ice Cream
Local ice cream shop serving
homemade ice cream and local
Charleston coffee. $
republicicecream.com
2120 Middle St., Sullivans Island
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical
touches serving a simple menu of
homestyle breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
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.$-$$
886-8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
971-8830
facebook.com/notjustfranksatace
3008 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American
eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak,
plus a bar & outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
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
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
June 22, 2018 19

Young craftsman building on islands

RAISING THE BAR FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

D
rew Baldrick is a chip off the old block. The young craftsman,
who grew up on Isle of Palms has been working with his dad,
building and remodeling custom Charleston homes, since he
was 12.
After graduating from Wando High School, Baldrick pursued a
business management degree. “I actually started out at Tri County
Tech with a plan to go to Clemson,” Baldrick said. But every summer
and school break he found himself working alongside his father with
TightLines Construction, perfecting his craft. After graduating from
Tri County Tech with honors, Baldrick decided to pursue building
full-time.
Baldrick’s father, Stephen, started working in construction in 1991.
Prior to that he was an electrical contractor specializing in outdoor
lighting. “We did a lot of big decks, patios with fireplaces,” remembers
Baldrick. The outdoor work eventually led to more construction
opportunities and Stephen eventually got his residential builder’s
license and began his home construction business. “That’s when I
started doing the interior trim work,” explains Drew.
Drew Baldrick is an old school woodworker. He specializes in custom
interior trim work, cabinetry, mantles and molding. He likes to work
with his hands, has the patience of an old master and an artist’s
passion to create. “I want customers to say ‘holy cow’ about what I’ve
done,” Baldrick boasts, because like any true artist, he takes his work
seriously. So seriously that he started his own business, TightLines
Carpentry, and those business classes have come in handy.
Though Baldrick specializes in the detail work, his skills aren’t
limited to the small stuff. “One of my favorite jobs was a remodel. We
ripped off the roof, added a third story, re-did the roof line and the
interior walls from the foundation up.” That was a home on Kiawah,
a place where TightLines has done quite a bit of work.
“Kiawah is a whole different world than Sullivan’s and IOP,”
contends Baldrick. He believes that Kiawah’s high-end residents
demand a quality of craftsmanship that isn’t found elsewhere. “All
the best trade workers are out there and we want to bring that quality
to Sullivan’s and IOP.”
So TightLines Construction is focusing its efforts on the local
market. Baldrick lives in Mount Pleasant and the commute to
Kiawah was a drain. He wants to bring a new, higher level of quality
construction to his own community.
Baldrick works on small homes, (2000-2400 sq. ft.) as well as
larger homes and historic, downtown residences, including a home
on Rutledge Ave. built in 1902.
“I’m meticulous about my work. I want it to be perfect,” says
Baldrick, which is exactly what every homeowner wants to hear from
their trim guy.
When Baldrick isn’t working, he’s still working: sawing and sanding
in his free time. It’s the artist’s way.
Drew and Stephen Baldrick’s work can be seen online at
TightLinesConstruction.squarespace.com and Facebook. Drew can be
reached through AndrewTightlinesSC@gmail.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Jun 22 3:53am/4:44pm 10:05am/10:44pm
Jun 23 4:46am/5:36pm 10:56am/11:39pm
Jun 24 5:36am/6:24pm 11:45am
Jun 25 6:25am/7:09pm 12:30am/12:30pm
Jun 26 7:11am/7:52pm 1:17am/11:14pm
Jun 27 7:55am/8:33pm 2:01am/1:55pm
Jun 28 8:38am/9:13pm 2:43am/2:34pm
Jun 29 9:20am/9:51pm 3:23am/3:12pm
Jun 30 10:00am/10:28pm 4:02am/3:50pm
Jul 1 10:39am/11:05pm 4:39am/4:27pm
Jul 2 11:19am/11:41pm 5:17am/5:07pm
Jul 3 12:00pm 5:55am/5:50pm
Jul 4 12:19am/12:44pm 6:35am/6:39pm
Jul 5 1:01am/1:32pm 7:19am/7:33pm

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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