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espite the deluge,the Easter Bunny

made his way to Isleof Palms Saturday,March 26, to delightisland children whowere gathered inthe (dry) RecreationCenter, awaitinghis arrival. An egg

hunt, followed byphoto opps and facepainting rounded outthe festivities.

Earlier in theweek, in preparationfor the uffy whitebunny’s arrival,children gathered atthe Rec. Center todecorate eggs.

Farmers’arket begins

on Sullivan’sJENNIFER TUOHY

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he rst ever Sullivan’s IslandFarmers’ Market begins

Thursday, April 7, andinues weekly through JuneThe much-anticipated event

be held at 19201 I’On Avenue,he area in front of Poe LibraryBattery Gadsden.

he market offers a hand-pickedction of 22 area-vendors,ing locally-grown, freshuce, farm products, plantsialty food, artisan crafts, livertainment and more. It willfrom 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.he Town has been working onproject since last fall, whencouncilmember Sarah Churchosed the event and spearheadedreation. Recreation Committee

mbers selected the vendorsan applicant pool of over 60.

e were strict criteria for eachgory, including that farmerst grow at least 50 percent of

produce they sell, and anythinghased elsewhere must beosed.

he lineup for the rst twokets includes locally grownts and vegetables fromvan’s Island-based Plant Theh, blueberries from Blue Pearl

m in McClellanville and freshood from Salty Seafood. The

d Rio Bertolinis will bringdelicious fresh pasta to thed and Charleston Artisan

esehouse will have a selectioncal artisanal cheese products.l of the vendors are local,ng from Mt. Pleasant, Goosek, Summerville, West Ashley

John’s Island. For someis their rst foray into the

rleston-area farmers’ markete. Grace Newland is bringingedgling tortilla company


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ll letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name,ress and phone number for verication. Only the author’s name andwill be printed. Submissions are accepted via email to jennifer@ ydognews.com or mail to PO. Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482.etters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eyes reserves the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly,individually addressed to The Island Eye News or that have been

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he only things that outnumber the squirrels on Sullivan’snd are the BMWs and the whalers.

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T he Isle of Palms City Councilmet on March 22, 2016.After formalities, Citizens’ments, and a review ofing ordinances, eachding committee of Council

presented a detailed report on theitems discussed at its individualmonthly meetings.

Ordinance 2016-4, therenancing the principle balanceon Fire Station II Bond, passed

unanimously. This will saveapproximately $217,000, afterclosing costs.

The Council has directedeach committee to review its 10- year capital plans and budgetprojections. This, according toMayor Dick Cronin, is to ensure“we can continue to do what we’redoing with what we’ve got to do itwith.”

Marty Bettelli, chairpersonof the Public Safety Committee,reported that the re department’snew rescue pumper truck hasarrived. The old rescue pumperwas sold to Awendaw, for the tidysum of $26,000.

Coyotes fall under PublicSafety, and Bettelli stated that thecity has hired a trapper, as hasWild Dunes. Traps have thus far yielded two raccoons. Thirty-threecoyote sightings were reportedsince the last council meeting;including a report of two coyoteswho presented themselves to amother and young child waitingfor the school bus at 21st and

Waterway, on March 17. Inaddition to the traps set on city-owned property, overgrown lotsare being addressed to eliminatecoyote habitat.

A painted pedestrian crosswalkat Palm Boulevard and 31stAvenue, with signage, has beenapproved, the direct result ofnumerous resident requests,thereby increasing the totalnumber of crosswalks to six. The SCDOT limits the number ofcrosswalks permitted.

Bettelli concluded his reportby expressing sincere gratitudeto Bill Jenkins, retiring fromvolunteer service to the Isle of

Palms Fire Department after 35 years.

Ways and Means, underthe leadership of Dick Cronin,reported that with two-thirdsof scal year behind us, cityrevenues and expenses are bothon target.

IOP council prepare for budget,consider improvements

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rmers & Vendors:rmers/Grower NT T HE EARTH, Sullivan’s Island -nts, vegetables, owersE PEARL FARMS, McLellanvilleueberries, honey & beeswaxducts, farm-made blueberry

uces.HINGBONE HERITAGE FARMS,Lellanville - eggs, meats, honey,herbs

TY SEAFOOD & VEGETABLE BARN,

ose Creek - vegetables, salads,h juices, seafoodpared Food

ARLESTON ARTISAN CHEESEHOUSE,arleston - local artisanal cheeseductsLA T ORTILLERIA, Charleston - organicillasINARY CREATIONS, Summerville - prepared dinners: entrees, sides &serolesBERTOLINIS FRESH PASTA CO., Charleston - homemade pasta productsdy to bake mealsATI MOTO, Charleston - homemade gelato

DIE MAE’ S CAKERY, Charleston - specialty desserts, cakes and cupcakesNDA OLIVES & OLIVE OIL , Charleston - Extra virgin olive oil, naturalne olives, dirty martini brine

s & Crafts SVIEW PHOTOGRAPHY, Sullivan’s Island - photography, note cardsCHARLESTON SOAP CHEF, John’s Island - bar soap, sugar scrub, honey

ter moisturizer, scrubs, body wash, balmsEZ, Mt. Pleasant - upcycled coffee sacks and vintage cloth made bags& S TONE, Mt. Pleasant - handmade jewellry

ART , Sullivan’s Island - stained glass and wood artpacetic Creations, Mt. Pleasant - original art by WRHS studentn-Proft WCOUNTRY CRITTER RESCUE, Charleston - animal rescues and adoptionDUBON SOUTH CAROLINA, Sullivan’s Island - SI Environmental Educationd bird rescue programMSON EXTENSION, Tri-County - planting, soil and educational outreach

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nch Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stithk (2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for paymentsuestions.

Mitla Tortilleria to the inauguralmarket Thursday. The 12-month-old business just opened its rstwholesale facility in West Ashley,and Newland is excited to bringher fresh, handmade tortillas toSullivan’s Island’s residents andvisitors.

“The East Cooper area alreadyhas a lot of healthy lifestyle

businesses and I think it will bea good market for me,” she says.“A lot of my customers are healthconscious individuals lookingfor products that use only freshingredients, such as moms wholike to serve their kids healthymeals, and people who don’tlike bread or gluten.” Newland’stortillas are made with non-GMO,organic ingredients and containonly four or ve ingredients, noneof which are preservatives. “I makethe corn in the traditional way,starting with whole kernel cornthat I boil in lime, rinse, grind andmake into fresh massa to pressinto corn tortillas.” She also offerour tortillas in different avors,including chipotle, roasted redpepper, beet and trufe oil.

Alongside food, the market willfeature a selection of arts and craftsvendors, live music from Sullivan’sIsland acoustic bluegrass musicianMarci Shore, and facepainting andballoon art for the little ones.

To keep up with eventsand activites at the marketbe sure to Like the market’sFacebook page facebook.com/SIFARMERSMARKET.

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ronin reported the committeebeen engaged in an ongoing

versation with the localpitality and food and beverageustry, brainstorming ideashow the city can “promotef more forcefully” during the-Labor Day “Secret Season.”compared to FY 2015, themmodations and hospitalitys are up an average ofpercent, and the Beach

ervation Fee has accrued $1on, to the benet of island

dents.he Council was alerted tofact that Charleston County

is planning on raising its stormwater management fee, currently$36 on most property tax bills, to$72. Concerned that the servicesthe island receives from thecounty will not be commensuratewith the increase, Ways andMeans has asked Public Worksto examine alternative optionsfor storm water management,including self-managing, and/or potentially partnering withneighboring Mt. Pleasantand/or Sullivan’s Island. Mt.

Pleasant currently self-manages,appearing at a cost of $60 onmost tax bills.

Also on the Public Worksradar is preliminary study ofunderground power lines, andongoing discussions with SCDOTfor a golf cart path on the westside of Palm Blvd, between 20thAvenue and the Island Center. The city is also continuing totalk to the county regarding thefunding of new public restroomsat Front Beach.

Jimmy Ward, chairperson ofPublic Works, noted that the ever-

popular Hazard Mitigation Daywill be held on April 16. Paint andother noxious substances may bedropped off at the municipal loton Front Beach, from 9 a.m. untilnoon. Also accepted that day ispaper material to be shredded;with a limit of four boxes. The boxsize, however, is not specied!

The Recreation Committee,with Jimmy Carroll at the helm,announced that the island’sAnnual Yard Sale will be heldat the Rec. Center on Saturday,

April 23. Fifty spaces are availableat a bargain cost of $5 per spot;contact The Rec to reserve yours.

Carroll additionally reportedthat a Pickle Ball court has beenpainted onto the existing tenniscourt. Tennis and Pickle Ball arenow available on a rst come,rst serve basis, with a courtesyplaying time-limit of an hour,if others are waiting. Drainageof the Dog Park continues, anexpenditure of $25,000 forsoftware that would enable

on-line team registration wasrejected, and the Isle of Palmsis being awarded a MunicipalAssociation Achievement Awardfor February’s wildly successful“Doggie Day at The Rec” event.

Leading the PersonnelCommittee, Patrick Harringtonmoved that Friday, Nov. 11,2016 be designated to replacethe former oating holidayfor municipal employees; thatmotion passed. Tablets are beingacquired for council membersto increase efciency, andreduce copying, which generates

tremendous paper waste. Thereare still ve vacancies to belled for seasonal Beach ServiceOfcers.

Barb Bergwerf, Real PropertyCommittee chairperson, reviewednumerous short and longterm budget items, includingthe FEMA dredging project,scheduled for Fall, 2016. This isa potential $15 million project;with IOP participating to the tuneof approximately $1.2 million.

Improvements to Morgan Creek

Grill, including the addition ofan elevator, screening aroundthe dumpsters, and continuingnoise control measures are beingdiscussed, and need to be agreedupon prior to the execution of anew lease. The Master Plan forthe Marina is obviously frontand center; however, until somedecisions are made, specicbudget items are difcult toproject.

Passive park areas forhammocks, potential kayak

launches at 11th Avenue and25th Avenue, and a possiblesmall, auxiliary boat launchat 17th Avenue, on propertypresently owned by The BeachCompany, are all items on theReal Property Committee’s futureagenda.

Prior to adjourning to a closedExecutive Session, Ted Kinghornproposed that council hold onemeeting per year in Wild Dunes.Sandy Ferencz pointed out thatthere are several contradictionsbetween the new Signage Planand the actual Ordinance. City

Attorney, Stirling Halversen,acknowledged that somediscrepancies do exist, butadvised council to wait untilthe conclusion of the summerseason to review and address thesame; therefore making any andall changes coincide.

Mayor Cronin concludedthe meeting with a MayoralProclamation, setting forth Marchas Sexual Assault AwarenessMonth.


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“T he City of Isle of Palms is thrilledto announce that the trafccamera at the intersection of the

IOP Connector and Palm Boulevard is nowlive on the SCDOT 511 system,” MayorCronin said in a press release. The Cityhas been working on this initiative for eightmonths with the goal of helping residentsand visitors better plan their trips to andfrom the beach during the high summerseason. The trafc camera will show whatthe trafc is on the IOP Connector in real-time and through the SCDOT 511 system,users are able to access that feed throughtheir mobile devices.

“The SCDOT 511 mobile applicationis very easy to use,” Cronin said. “People just need to download the free applicationon their phones, click on the ‘Cameras’option on the main menu and then click on‘Charleston Beaches.’”

The SCDOT 511 system is also availableonline at www.511sc.org. Click on“Cameras” at the top of the page or locatethe camera on the map shown on the homepage.

“Thanks to the hard work of the City’s Police Department and the SCDOT team, we can offer this new service to the public and assist in making their tripto and from the beach a more enjoyable experience,” Cronin said. “Through thisexciting app, our residents and visitors will have a new tool at their ngertipsto make the most out of their trip to the Isle of Palms.”

The City is pleased that Charleston County will be following Isle of Palms'

lead and will be funding additionaltrafc cameras along the EastCooper and Folly Beach routeswhich will help address somebeach related trafc issues mostbeach communities face duringthe summer season.

PICK YOUR SPOT

IOP has released two maps showingwhere paid and free beach parkingcan be found. View the maps at www.iop.net/beach-access-parking.

Trafc cam goes liveon Connector

I O P P R E P A R E S F O R B E A C H P A R K I N G S E A S O N

BY DESIRÉE FRAGOSOFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

On March 21, 2016, East Cooper Land Trust hostedthe Mayors Council on Land Conservation in EastCooper at the Cooper River Room of Waterfront

k in Mount Pleasant. This included participation frommayors and top planning staff of six municipalitiesCharleston County. Specically, the Mayors Counciludes Mayor Dick Cronin of the City of Isle of Palms,yor Miriam C. Green of the Town of Awendaw, Mayorledge B. Leland, III, of the Town of McClellanville,yor Patrick O’Neil of the Town of Sullivan’s Island,yor Linda Page of the Town of Mount Pleasant,airman J. Elliott Summey of Charleston Countyncil, and Mayor John Tecklenburg of the City of

arleston.he purpose of the Mayors Council is to encourage

rmed decisions in municipalities and to keep landservation and the East Cooper Trail (the off-roade/pedestrian trail) a priority. East Cooper Land Trust

now a signed Memorandum of Agreement betweense communities recognizing conservation to be ofl importance to the future of the region.t the meeting, the Trust detailed the Connected Landservation Plan it is developing was detailed and

eived input from the municipalities. When the projectomplete, in late 2016, the municipalities will be givenGIS data and the application information for their as well as maps and other information which canncorporated into comprehensive plans and planningcesses.he Trust also proposed calling the East Cooper area“Outdoor District” where people will want to live and

t to immerse themselves in a vast array of outdoorvities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, hunting anding, kite boarding, birding, paddle boarding, surngso much more.

n order to be the “Outdoor District,” the Trustphasised how essential it is to protect the area’sural assets.

Mayors Council meetson East Cooper land

conservationCATHERINE MAIN

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amp Summershine offers a variety of fun and interactiveortunities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities,ch trips, and eld trips. Children need to bring lunch; snacks areided.istration:

OP Resident: April 4 - April 29on-Resident: April 11 - April 29

:7 years, 5 by September 1, 201512 years, 8 by September 1, 2015es: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Supervision 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). $65dent, $70 non-resident. Deposit due at time of registration: $25week.eek 1: June 6 - 10 - Time Travellers: From dinosaurs to disco,art the summer by traveling back in time!eek 2: June 13 - 17 - Food Frenzy: Food isn’t only used forting during this week of camp.eek 3: June 20 - 24 - Camp Summershine’s Got Talent -ampers prepare for a special talent show that will be held oniday, June 17th at 2 p.m.eek 4: June 27 - July 1 - Wild Waters: Beat the heat of summerth a week full of water games and activities.eek 5: July 5 - 8 - Get out of Dodge: Welcome to the wonderful

orld of Dodgeball! No Camp Monday, July 4.eek 6: July 11 - 15 - Blockbuster Bonanza:amp games and activities will feature somethe years biggest movie releaseseek 7: July 18 - 22 - Holidaze: Fromalloween to Independence Day, campersll have a week of holiday fun.eek 8: July 25 - 29 - Olympics: Campummershine will hold it’s own Olympicmes to prepare for the Summer OlympicsRio.

2016 WEE CAMP DATES AND THEMES

Wee Camp gives participants a chance to socialize and interactwith others while enjoying opportunities such as arts and crafts,games, outdoor activities and wet and wild days. Children need tobring lunch; snacks are provided.Age: 3-4 years, 3 by September 1, 2015. Must provide birthcerticate to verify participants age. Must be potty trained, noexceptions.

Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Supervision 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). $65resident, $70 non-resident. Deposit due at time of registration: $25per week.

Week 1: June 6 - 10 - Fairy Tales: Knights and princesses arewelcome for a week of fairytale funWeek 2: June 13 - 17 - Food Frenzy: Food isn’t only used foreating during this week of camp.Week 3: June 20 - 24 - It’s a Jungle Out There: Lions and tigersand bears...oh my! Discover wildlife from the backyard to the jungleWeek 4: June 27 - July 1 - Wild Waters: Beat the heat of summerwith a week full of water games and activitiesWeek 5: July 5 - 8 - Community Heroes: Campers will meet andlearn about the police, re, and other people that help make IOPawesome!Week 6: July 11- 15 - Disney Week: A week full of Disney fun!

Week 7: July 18 - 22 - Under The Sea: Spend a week with theshes and all the ocean has to offer.Week 8: July 25 - 29 - Hawaiian Hullabaloo: Campers travel to

another island and have someHawaiian fun.

To register for camps, visitIOP Recreation Center at 24Twenty-eighth Avenue, Isle ofPalms. View sports camps onoffer throughout the summerat iop.net/camps-clinics.

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On Sunday, March 27, 2016, in spite ofthreatening clouds and drizzling rain,more than 150 Lowcountry residents

guests were treated to a hot breakfasthe Isle of Palms Exchange Club after theter Sunrise Service at Breach Inlet.he breakfast of pancakes, sausage,

ambled eggs, grits, coffee, orange juicemilk is a long established, annualdition hosted by the IOP Exchange Clubt always brings smiles and laughter toter morning. The event is made possiblehe collaborative efforts of Exchange Clubmbers and the event coordinator, Johnhong.

Members start work early on Saturday

afternoon, arranging tables and chairs andsetting up the equipment for the next day.At 5 a.m. Sunday morning, the pancakecrew arrives, followed by crews of sausage,grits and egg cooks, as well as serving staffwho collectively have everything ready andwaiting by 7:50 a.m., when guests begin

to arrive. There is no charge for breakfastbut guests often ll the donation jars withmoney that is used for the prevention ofchild abuse. Leftovers are sent to the redepartment so nothing is ever wasted.

Club members say that it is fun to worktogether early in the morning to serve thecommunity on such a joyous and happymorning. And as for the guests, they just love

the tradition of Eastermorning with good food,family and friends.

The Isle of PalmsExchange Club is a serviceorganization, whosemembers raise moneythrough numerouscommunity projects toprovide scholarships todeserving students andto support organizationswhose work is aimed atthe prevention of childabuse.

For more informationabout the Isle of PalmsExchange Club or tobecome a member, visitwww.iopexchange.org.

Serving up eggs and smiles on Easter morningBY RUTH THORNBURG

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Fort Sumter hiringyouths for summer jobs

BY BILL MARTIN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Are you a teenager looking for a challenging summer job? If so, you may be interested in working for the National Park Serviceas a member of the Youth Conservation Corps at Fort Sumter

National Monument. The Youth Conservation Corps was establishedby Public Law 93-408. It is a summer employment program for young

men and women age 15 to 18 who work, learn, and earn together onprojects that further the development and conservation of the naturaland cultural resources of the United States.

This job entails physical work outdoors in temperatures sometimesabove 90°. The work this summer will be helping to maintain severalhistoric sites within the park. In addition to these tasks, the park willprovide environmental education and feld trips to other parks.

Applications will be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the FortSumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square in Charleston andthe Fort Moultrie Visitor Center on Sullivan’s Island from March 10— May 6, or by sending a request for an application by email to fosu_ [email protected]. The deadline for accepting applications willbe 3:30 p.m. on May 6, 2016. Applicants may return applications tothe park in person, mail them to Fort Sumter National Monument,1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, or fax them to (843)883-3910 to the attention of Will Salisbury.

The park will randomly draw the names of at least four youngpeople to work this summer, 40 hours per week, Monday throughFriday, paid at minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Applicants mustbe available for work from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 40hours per week beginning on June 13 and ending on August 5 withno unexcused absences and no vacations.

Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States,have a Social Security card, have a desire and willingness to workoutdoors and have no history of serious crime or anti-social behaviorthat might create safety problems. In addition your parent or legalguardian must consent to your working and be able to provide theproper type of work clothing such as long sleeved shirts, jeans andwork boots. An orientation will be held Monday May 16 at 6:30 p.m.to provide further details.

For more information please call Will Salisbury at (843) 883-3123ext. 210.


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Writing Circlenday at 10:30 a.m.te and share yourCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue.914.

viam., Home Team BBQ,Island

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gg Nights (adults)ursday from 5:30 – 8n to play Americang. Join us for a couplethe whole evening.Branch Library, 1921

ue. 843-883-3914.

hy Oyster Roastster Roasts at the IOPch hangout. 6-9 p.m.

rsday. $7 buckets ofmed oysters and $6ue Point Toasted Lager.

Gadsden Cultural

hly meeting is held thersday of every monthat 1917 I'On Ave.,

Sullivan's Island. A speakerdiscussing historically relevanttopics is typically scheduled orthere is a fun and interestinglesson on Sullivan's Islandhistory. Anyone is welcome andanyone who is interested inbecoming a member can sign upat these meetings. Membership isfree!

Sullivan's Island Farmers'Market2:30 to 7 p.m., every Thursdaybeginning April 7 runningthrough June 30 at 1921 I'OnAvenue.Contact Farmers Market ManagerLisa Darrow at Town Hall formore information, 843.883.5744,[email protected] to apply to be a vendor.

Saturdays

Yoga10 a.m. at IOP Recreation Center,24 28th Ave., IOP. ContactKarrie Ferrell for more info.843.886.8294, [email protected].

Shaggin’ on the CooperCelebrate the arrival of warmerweather with some dancing atShaggin’ on the Cooper! Bandsfrom Charleston and t hroughoutthe state will perform at t he

end of the Mount Pleasant Pierthroughout the season andthe dance oor is open for allages. Gates for Shaggin’ onthe Cooper open at 7 p.m. andmusic starts at 8 p.m. Tickets foreach event are $10 per person($8 in advance for CharlestonCounty residents). Space islimited, so advance purchase isrecommended, call 843-795-4386or v isit CharlestonCountyParks.com. Schedule: April 23 - HotPepper Band, May 14 - ShemCreek Boogie Band, June11 – The Sugarbees, July 16- Recollections, August 13 -Vinyl Daze, September 10 - TheSneakers.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Sealand Adventure SportsGrand Opening Party6 - 9 p.m. 2120 Middle Street.Festivities include a fashion show.games and contests with winnergiveaways from companies suchas Nectar sunglasses. There willalso be plenty of music, food anddrink, followed by an after-partyat Poe’s Tavern.

Volvo Car OpenCatch the closing weekendof the Volvo Car Open tennistournament on Daniel Island, playcontinues Friday through Sunday. Tickets are $35 and up for thequarters, semis and nals insingles and doubles at this WTAevent. www.volvocaropen.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. Poe Branch Library,1921 I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.

Butcher & Bee Night Bazaar9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 654 King Street. This night market features foodand goods vendors outside thepopular restaurant.

Volvo Cars Open: PowerShareSeries7 p.m. Grand Slam champions

Andre Agassi and Andy Roddickwill play at the Volvo CarsOpen stadium as part of thePowerShares Series tour that willstop in Charleston and play at theVolvo Cars Stadium after the WTAtournament’s seminals.www.volvocaropen.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Butterfy Conservations4:30 - 5 p.m. IOP Rec. Center. $10residents/non-residents. www.iop.net/recreation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Crafternoon: Flying Saucers3 p.m. Make a colorful yingsaucer and take it on a test ight.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914. CCPLPoe Branch Library, 1921 I’onAvenue. 843-883-3914.

Brian Collins at TheWindjammerCountry music star stops on IOPfor two nights, April 14 and 15.www.the-windjammer.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Stargazing on Sullivan’s8:30 p.m. Join the National ParkService and the Lowcountry

Stargazers on an exciting journeyinto space and learn about t hemost beautiful wonders above. This free program will take placeat the historic Lifesaving Stationlocated at 1815 I’On Avenue,Sullivan’s Island. Rain dateSaturday, April 16, 2016.

Charleston Outdoor FestivalRuns through April 17, the eventcelebrates the paddlesports andoutdoor recreation communityat James Island County Park.Park admission starts at $2 perperson. To try out activities,get the Try It pass for $10. Or,register for the weekend forclasses, demos, competitionsand much more. For a full eventschedule and to register, visitCharlestonCountyParks.com orcall 843.795.4386.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

PLAY: Flying Saucers10:30 a.m. Make a colorful yingsaucer and take it on a test ight.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.

Beach Lovers Book Club10:30 a.m. Come for a livelydiscussion of The Nightingaleby Kristin Hannah. Lightrefreshments provided. [email protected] details.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.

Tae Kwon Do Tournament10 a.m. Tae Kwon Do Tournamentat the IOP Rec. Center. $45 Tournament Fee. www.iop.net/recreation.

Run For AdelaRace starts 8:30 a.m. Station16, Sullivan's Island. LateRegistration and Packet PickupFriday, April 15, 10-6 p.m. atFleet Feet Sports, 881 HoustonNorthcutt, Mt. Pleasant. Saturday,April 16, 7-8 a.m., Station 16,Sullivan's Island (top of beachpath). Race Day registration endsat 8 a.m. For more informationvisit www.runforadela.com.

Bird SongsA Nashville Songwriters in theRound fundraiser for the AvianConservation Center 5:30-9 p.m., The Center for Birds of Prey, 4719North Highway 17, Awendaw. $125per person; includes beer, wine,Firey spirits and a Lowcountrybuffet supper. The program willfeature songwriters performing inthe spirit of t he famous BluebirdCafé, sharing their songs andthe stories behind them whilecelebrating good company witha ne Lowcountry meal andlively bar… all accented withbeautiful birds of prey as yourhosts. Featured artists are RuthieCollins, Casey Beathard, JohnnyMulford, and Phillip Lammonds.www.zerve.com/BirdsofPrey/BirdSong. TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Mah Jongg Challenge Accepted11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring yournew 2016 NMJL card and havefun trying out the new hands.Call 843-883-3914 by April 16 to

reserve a spot. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

PLAY: Going Buggy10:30 a.m. Celebrate NationalPoetry Month with insect poems,stories and buggy crafts. CCPLPoe Branch Library, 1921 I’onAvenue. 843-883-3914.

IOP Annual Yard Sale8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Maximum of 2spaces per vendor. $5 resident/non-resident. To register and formore information call 843-886-8294.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Sullivan’s Island Arbor Day2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in conjunctionwith the SI Farmers’ Market the Town of Sullivan’s is hosting anArbor Day celebration featuringeducational activities, a scavengerhunt and free tree saplings.

MONDAY, MAY 9

The Golf BallECCO’s two-day affair willfeature a Golf Tournament May9 followed by the Gala May 13. The Golf Tournament will begin

at 11 a.m. and reg istrationfor the tournament includes abox lunch and complimentarybeverages. Participants have theopportunity to win a brand newLexus for a hole-in-one duringthe tournament. Tickets for thetournament are $250 per person,$1,250 for a Foursome. Pricesfor the foursome will increaseto $1,500 after April 22. Ticketsfor the Gala are $125 per personand sponsorship opportunitiesand reserved tables are available.For more information visit www.ECCOcharleston.org/golfball.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

5th annual CharlestonBeer Garden The area’s largest pop-up beerfestival welcomes 20 breweriesfrom the Charleston area andbeyond. Noon to 7 p.m. at TheGrove at Patriots Point. Allproceeds benet local nonprot

Lowcountry AIDS Services. Ticket prices are $25 for generaladmission and $50 for VIP www.charlestonbeergarden.com.


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GET MOVING WITH MEREDITH

Now that the Cooper RiverBridge Run has come andgone once again, many who

over it” will put their runnings away for another year. Onedown, check it off the bucket

boast about it to friends.some it’s a yearly ritual,

ething to register for, trainor not) for a while, and shown race day with 30,000 otherers, then heavily celebrateccomplishment afterwards at

after-party in Marion Square.hers make the CRBR anrace--one of many that theyplete each year, but theement and scale of thiscular race give it top priority

he race calendar.myself have run for manyons for over thirty years;

araderie in group runs, toin shape, and for the mentalpe. I enjoy the competitionthe feeling of accomplishmentcomes with racing. I have

nteered at races, whichgs about an entirely differentpective as an observer

cheerleader. For severals I served on the board ofCharleston Running Club,

providing direction and leadershipfor the club which promotesrunning in our community. Andnow I have taken on the task ofvolunteering as a “run buddy”for the Meeting Street Academy’s

Run Club.As much as the whole MSA

experience is a little out of my box,I love it. Running with the kids,seeing them get excited aboutrunning just one more block thanlast the time, and watching themhead into the classroom withenthusiasm at the end of RunClub, ready for reading, writing,and ‘rithmatic, brings me a senseof satisfaction and joy.

On Saturday, April 16, theMeeting Street Academy Run Clubwill be making an appearance atthe Run for Adela 5K on Sullivan’s

Island. I’ll be right there in themiddle of them, running withone or two of the runners. Formany of the kids, participating inraces is too costly for the familyto consider a priority or a regularoccurrence. But Lori LaFevre,MSA’s Run Club Coach, has madeit possible for these youngsters toparticipate for free (with a payingadult). And with the generosity of

the race organizers, the runners’companions may register at adiscounted price.

If the idea of running for your own health and wellness just doesn’t appeal to you,

perhaps you could join meand consider running for thebenet of someone else. Another

opportunity is with R U Running. The brainchild of island residentSkipper Condon, R U Running isa membership organization forrunners that promotes awarenessof the Disabilities Foundation ofCharleston County. For a $20annual fee, R U Running providesrace discounts for signatureraces, a VIP tent at which you canstore your gear, and a chance towin prizes at each signature race you attend.

Another organization, Racersfor Pacers, exists to bring runningto those who are unable to run.Racers for Pacers is dedicated toraising funds to provide runningchairs for disabled individualswho cannot run on their own.Under the direction of SeanGlassberg, Racers for Pacersprovides these individuals withthe opportunity to “run” with an

able-bodied runner, or pacer, ona regular basis at least once ortwice per week and in local 5ks,10ks or longer competitive runsthroughout the Lowcountry. Ipersonally have yet to actually

run as a pacer, but PrimeTimeFitness has helped purchase achair. I look forward to pushing a“runner” in the PrimeTime chairsoon!

Whether you are running for yourself or someone else, don’tlet the Cooper River Bridge Runmake you a “one and done” for the year. Consider putting forth yourefforts to help out someone lessfortunate, and reap the rewardsfor yourself as an added bonus.

Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, beganher running career in college thirtyyears and thirty pounds ago,and is the owner of PrimeTimeFitness, Inc, in Mt. Pleasant. Shestill competes in 5K’s, 10K’s, halmarathons, and stair races, andhas completed six marathons.Next on her bucket list is a 50K.Meredith can be reached with your

ftness questions at 843-883-0101,or [email protected].

Do you need a great reason for running?BY MEREDITH NELSON

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T he premier sporting eventin the Charleston calendarkicked off last weekend with

un-lled Family Festival. The

wly christened Volvo Car Open,merly the Family Circle Cup, is

largest women’s-only tennisrnament in the world. It takesce each April on Daniel Island,

this year features a new titlensor in conjunction with Volvo’s rst American plant inkeley County.ot much had changed ongrounds as the doors tostadium opened Saturday

ning, welcoming fans andyers for a weekend of familyndly activities alongsidelifying rounds for the

rnament. A preponderance ofny new Volvos appeared nextthe courts, announcing the

w sponsor, but demonstratingt the tournament still retainsmall town, intimate feel.

While the qualiers competeda spot in the main draw, thernament's top seeds took aak from practice sessionssign autographs for fansparticipate in clinics with

country Junior Team Tennisyers. Australian star andmer winner in Charleston, Samsur joined local girl Shelbyers in front of the stadium on

urday to help with the drawthe main event, which begannday, April 4.hroughout the week theyers, including last year’smpion Angelique Kerber,ericans Venus Williams, Sloanephens and Madison Keys,4 champ Andrea Petkovic and

urning fan favorites Eugeniechard and Belinda Bencic,led it out on the green clay.he quarternals of the WTAnt are scheduled for Friday,il 8, seminals Saturday, Aprilnd the nals Sunday, April 10.

singles matches on Billie Jeang Stadium Court and Althea

Gibson Club Court are streamedvia ESPN3, and select matchesare broadcast live on ESPN2. Tickets start at $35 for eachevent, and kids under 15 are free.Buy your tickets at the stadiumbox ofce or call 800.677.2293.

Visit volvocaropen.com for moredetails.

Everyone for tennisV O L V O C A R O P E N B R I N G S T H E S P O R T ’ S B E S T A N D B R I G H T E S T

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR


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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

Our driver came back tothe van to tell us that he’dbeen given “Costa Rican

ctions.” In other words wee still lost. We’d driven fourrs from San Jose towards the

bbean coast. The twelve of use weary and looking forward

pit stop but this sparselyulated jungle did not lookmising.felt like I was heading to thenning of a story that I hadted in the middle. Two years visited the Chocolate Lounge

Asheville, N.C. and touredr French Broad Chocolateory where the long lines,cious treats and the story offounders had impressed me

mendously. In Jael Rattigan’s, she recounted her literal

ow your bliss” experienceoccurred as she toyed withing trufes during a darkt in her life. “My hands werered in melted chocolate (up

my elbows, Dan remembers)rolled the trufes into the

k, molten liquid. Suddenly,tinctly felt my hands tingle;

oved my gaze to them, heldm outstretched in front of my, and stared. I felt the gut-ting, dizzying feeling of pureiration. With clarity, I said

my hands: chocolate is the

thing that will make me happy.”She credits Dan with holding heraccountable for this revelationwhich she might otherwise havedismissed as frivolous. Insteadher notion became a hugely

successful business whichprocesses 4 and a half tons ofchocolate a year and ships toover 100 retailers throughoutthe country as well as servingover 300 retail customers daily.Now we were searching for theprovenance of their chocolate.

The van continued bouncingdown the rutted road. A man ona bicycle emerged from a eldand signaled us to follow him.He walked ahead of the vanvery slowly and turned into asmall path between the bananatrees. Soon the bus couldn’t

go any further so we got out towalk up the steep hill. At thetop there were sheds, platforms,machinery and long buildingscovered with tarps. We’d foundthe once abandoned cacao farmthe Rattigans had purchased andrestored. It provides French BroadChocolate with some of the beansto make trufes, confections andpastries, making them one ofa handful of chocolatiers in theworld to be bean-to-bar-to-trufeconfectioners.

We were met by Mauricio, a

farm worker who explained themethodical process required togrow and prepare the product.“At rst we plant the tree. Weget fruit in two to three years.”He plucked a cacao fruit off atree and broke it open. It’s thesize and shape of a papaya.We sucked white pulp from thelarge seeds. It tasted vaguely likelemon yogurt. Hard to believe

that this is related in any wayto chocolate trufes, I thought.It was also a revelation to learnfrom Mauricio how much work isinvolved to turn this sticky messinto the candy confection we love.

The pulpy seeds are fermentedin the sun for six days, growinghot as they sit and are stirred. Then they’re dried on racks 10 to15 days, moving them each day.Some processors use a shortcutby cooking the seeds “but Ithink it’s not the same taste,”Mauricio says. “It’s forced.” Wenoticed that the equipment toaccomplish all of this lookedhomemade: ingenious assembliesof gears, convertible platforms,covers moving on runners andmakeshift arrangements. Theywere reminiscent of the Willy

Wonka-esque equipment at thefactory in Asheville that Dan builtfrom cast-off parts, saving themsignicantly in start-up costs.

The farm ships the beans toAsheville for roasting but forour visit they were roasted in acast iron kettle over a re. Thechaff was blown into the windsimilar to rice in a fanner basket. The roasted beans were groundinto a coarse powder in a handcranked grinder. For our benet,our hosts had made somebrownies. Coconuts were picked,

Searching for the food of the GodsBY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Mauricio breaks open a cacao fruit for us

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ked open with machetesequipped with straws. Whateat! No wonder the Aztecsd chocolate the “food of thes.” Mauricio had his ownmentary. “Chocolate keepsyoung and strong.”ur familiarity with chocolate’sore was just beginning.r in the week we were goingay with the indigenous Bripeople. There chocolate istically a sacrament and haseeply spiritual importance.es are bathed in it whenre born. Deceased people

embalmed with it. But that’sher story.

we left the cacao farmfellow traveler, Jennifer,arked about the investmentime, energy, money and

ntion that’s required to growcraved confections and thefound respect we’d gained forprocess. “This will make youbetter about paying $7 for aolate bar,” she quipped.

oadtrips Charleston highlightsesting destinations within a

hours drive of Charleston, S.C.well as more far ung locales.

l Antman’s wanderlust isen by a passion for outdoorenture, artistic experiences,ural insights and challengingel. For hot links, photographsprevious columns or to make

ments please see www.ksandpotholes.blogspot.com.

East Cooper CommunityOutreach will hold itannual Golf Ball fundraiser

at the Daniel Island CountryClub. The two-day affair featuresa Golf Tournament May 9followed by the Gala May 13. TheGolf Tournament will begin at11 a.m. and registration for the

tournament includes a box lunchand complimentary beverages.

Golfers will enjoy an excitingday of golf hosted on the twonationally ranked golf courses atthe Daniel Island Club. Activitiesto take place that day includea closest to the pin and longestdrive competitions. Participantshave the opportunity to win a

brand new Lexus for a hole-in-one during the tournament. Tickets for the tournamentare $250 per person, $1,250for a Foursome. Prices for thefoursome will increase to $1,500after April 22.

The ECCO Gala will be heldFriday, May 13 at the Daniel

Island Club House. The eveningwill include live music fromthe Vistas, dancing, games,fantastic lowcountry cuisine,complimentary wine and beerand a chance to win severalexclusive auction items. This year’s auction items will includevacation packages, autographedmemorabilia, golf outings,local cultural events, artwork,dining and more. Tickets for the

Gala are $125 per person andsponsorship opportunities andreserved tables are available.

The proceeds from both theGolf Tournament and Gala willgo directly to supporting ECCO’sprograms and mission to helpserve the low-income populationin the Lowcountry. ECCO assists

our clients in need by providingfood, clothing, prescriptionassistance, fnancial assistance,dental care, vision care andempowerment programs. This year ECCO has set a goal toraise $200,000 to support theseprograms.

For more information pleasevisit www. ECCOcharleston.org/golfball.

Driving to end povertyBY STAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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nuary 5 – Tuesdayrglary: Seaside Cottage Lane. e property manager for thetal property reported twovisions missing from insideresidence upon inspection.

nuary 6 – Wednesdayrglary: 4000 block of Cameronulevard. The complainantorted aunknown subject(s)ered her residence and

moved several pages out of aok in her bedroom.

nuary 14 – Thursdayrassment: 1300 blockOcean Boulevard. Themplainant stated her daughterng with her daughter’sfriend have been harassingwith unwanted visits and

cing mail into her mailbox.

nuary 20 – Wednesdayit Larceny: 31st Avenue. The

mplainant stated his son leftbicycle near the mailbox at

s location while visiting ander discovered it missing.it Larceny: 1000 block of Palmulevard. The complainantted he mailed an iPhone 6a return after purchasingThe same package was laterurned to him empty with a

message it had been receivedwith no contents.January 21 – ThursdayFraud: Beachside Drive. Thecomplainant was notiedthat two unauthorized onlinepurchases had been made usingher credit card.

January 22 – FridayFraud: 500 block of PalmBoulevard. The complainantstated an unauthorizedpurchase was made using hercredit card.

January 23 – SaturdayHarassment: 3500 blockof Hartnett Boulevard. Thecomplainant stated she hasbeen receiving several unwantedannoying phone calls from thesame unknown person.

January 25 – MondayFraud: Commons Court. Thecomplainant stated unknownsubject(s) used her credit cardto make several unauthorizedpurchases online.

January 31 – SundayPetit Larceny: Live Oak Drive. The complainant reported a

guitar was missing from insidethe residence after severalguests had left the house.

OP Police Report, January 2016

Fort Sumter NationalMonument will close theshing pier and wildlife

viewing platform behind the FortMoultrie Visitor Center to installimproved railings and a new gatefor accessibility. The closurebegins Monday, April 18, 2016and is expected to last until

Friday, May 6.“We are excited about re-

investing recreational userfees into a project to improvea popular visitor feature ofthe Fort Moultrie site. We arecommitted to re-opening as soonas the work is complete andit’s safe to access,” Acting ParkSuperintendent Laura Segarssaid.

Fort Moultrie is located at1214 Middle Street on Sullivan’sIsland. The site is administeredby the National Park Service asa unit of Fort Sumter National

Monument. Fort Moultrierepresents the entire history ofstatic seacoast defense in the

United States, from the AmericanRevolution through World WarII. The site is open daily from 9to 5 p.m. and includes a visitorcenter with museum exhibitsand an orientation lm. Anentrance fee of $3 for adults and$1 for senior citizens is chargedto tour Fort Moultrie.

This year, 2016, marks theCentennial of the National ParkService's establishment. Tocelebrate, the National ParkService is working on new waysto help connect visitors to parksand help them nd their parks.Come nd yours today!

For more information on parknews, events and programsyou can follow Fort Moultrie onFacebook, visit the park website,or call (843) 883-3123. You canalso share your park experiencewith others by posting on

social media with the hashtag#FindYourPark.

Improving the viewF O R T M O U L T R I E F I S H I N G P I E R T O C L O S E ,

A P R I L 1 8 T O M A Y 6

BY BILL MARTINFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Fort Moultrie’s shing and wildlife viewing platform.

PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY

Beachlovers’Bookclub explore‘The Nightingale’

ome to the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library on Saturday, April16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. for a lively discussion of “The Nightingale”

by Kristin Hannah. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.ail [email protected] or call 843.883.3914 for more details.n the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye tohusband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn’t believet the Nazis will invade France...but invade they do, in droves ofrching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes thatthe skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When France isrrun, Vianne is forced to take an enemy into her house, anddenly her every move is watched; her life and her child’s life is atstant risk. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalatesund her, she must make one terrible choice after another.”

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Runners and walkers from allover the Lowcountry will gathertogether April 16 to participate

he 7th Annual Run for Adela 5K/k. This is the only ofcial 5K inrleston that takes place on theh.

he race was established in 2010 inmory of Adela Holmes Cook, a youngrleston native who passed away in9 from injuries sustained in a golfaccident while vacationing in the

amas.he Run for Adela 5K is symbolicdela’s passion for spending timeoors in her cherished hometown.

his year, proceeds from the race willt Camp Happy Days, a non-protnization that provides a carefree

environment for kids and teens battlingcancer and the Ronald McDonald Houseof Charleston. Additionally, proceedswill fund an academic scholarshipfor one fth grade student at MeetingStreet Academy to continue furtheringhis/her education at Charleston Day

School, Adela’s Alma Mater. The race will start and nish at

Station 16 and will begin at 8 AM.Prizes will include bicycles, a weekendgetaway at Wild Dunes Resort and giftcerticates to restaurants, spas, shopsand other local businesses.

For more information or to register, please visit the ofcial Run for Adela 5Kwebsite: www.runforadela.com

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Join the NationalPark Service andthe Lowcountry

Stargazers on an

exciting journey intospace and learn aboutthe most beautifulwonders above! Thisfree program will takeplace at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the historic LifesavingStation located at 1815 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island. There will be a brief presentation inside the LifesavingStation before visitors are escorted to the stargazingeld. In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled forSaturday, April 16, 2016.

For generations the stars have served a purpose innavigation, art, and most importantly enticing eachindividual to enjoy the many constellations above.President Abraham Lincoln stated, “Looking back at themin the heavens I saw the grand old constellations with

which I was so well acquainted, xed and true in theirplaces. Gentlemen, the world did not come to an end then,nor will the Union now.”

Fort Moultrie, located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’sIsland, is administered by the National Park Service asa unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. Fort Moultrierepresents the entire history of static seacoast defense inthe United States, from the American Revolution to the endof World War II. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.An entrance fee of $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizensis charged to tour the fort.

Fort offersastronomy program

BY BILL MARTIN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Beach run beneft

R U N F O R A D E L A R E T U R N S F O R 7 T H Y E A R

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Acme Lowcountry KitchenSpecializing in local and sustainableseafood. All Altantic Ocean sourcedSeafood. $$-$$$843-886-FISH (3474)31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms

Banana CabanaA casual menu suits its beachfrontsetting. Nibbles like peel and eatshrimp and nachos alongsideheartier platters of seafood. $-$$(843) 886-4361www.thebananacabana.com

1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Beard Cat’sGelato made from locally sourcedingredients, and coffee shop that sitsbelow Obstinate Daughter. $416-5020www.beardcatsweetshop.com2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Ben & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy, to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms’ OceanBoulevard. $886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

The BoathouseFresh, local seafood, andphenomenal sunset views from theupper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$843.886.8000www.boathouserestaurants.com101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Coconut Joe’s & Island Joe’s CoffeeSpectacular views of the Atlantic onthe rooftop bar and live music everynight during the summer. $-$$.Island Joe’s next door featuringcoffee and ice cream. $886-0046www.coconutjoes.biz1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

The DinghyLaid back Key West Vibe, greatfood options, unique beers on tap,spacious side porch, and live music.$-$$242-8310www.dinghyiop.com8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms

Dunleavy’s Irish Pub The islands’ only Irish Pub. Famousburgers, Irish fare, favorite localshangout for over 20 years. $$883-9646www.dunleavysonsullivans.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

High ThymeA small island bistro, with a widerange of dishes, from seafood, tapason Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.$$-$$$883-3536

www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, SundayBrunch. $$883-3131www.teamteambbq.com2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Island Ice Frozen YogurtAll organic frozen yogurt, with glutenfree and vegan options. Toppings areall natural or organic. Local coffeeand teas. $885-7079

www.islandiceyogurt.com1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Long Island CaféCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood, plus so much more at thisisland favorite. $$-$$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal Waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and southernhospitality. $$886-8980

www.morgancreekgrill.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Obstinate DaughterRestaurant serving contemporarySouthern cuisine, pizza & pasta in arustic, coastal-inspired space.$$-$$$416-5020www.theobstinatedaughter.com2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms

Pizza HutNow serving Isle of Palms in theHarris Teeter shopping center.Deliver right to your door or getcarryout. $886-5759www.order.pizzahut.com1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$

883-0083www.longislandcafesc.com2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, anda fresh, local raw bar. $$-$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Saltworks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoybreakfast, smoothies, andsandwiches.. $-$$883-3355

www.saltworkscc.com50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere as well as lunch on theweekends. $$883-3222www.saltstation22.com2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Taco MamacitaEnjoy made from scratch ‘Tex Mex’soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas. $$789-4107

www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

WindjammerLively spot with a bar menu, a deckoverlooking the water, and beachvolleyball court out back.$-$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Charleston Harbor Fish HouseStylish area-sourced seafood spot inCharleston Harbor Resort & Marina,with a deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$

284-7070www.charlestonharborshhouse.com32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

Cinebarre TheaterMultiplex with rst-run lms, lightmeals, beer & wine, plus indie shortsby local lmmakers. $$216-2690www.cinebarre.com963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.Pleasant

Coleman Public HouseLocated on Coleman Blvd featuringrotating craft brews on tap, plusburgers, famous trufe fries,atbreads & inventive pub grub. $$

416-8833www.colemanpublichouse.com427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Eggs Up GrillRelaxed chain serving a menu ofbreakfast, burgers & sandwiches in acolorful setting. $-$$388-3654

www.eggsupgrill.com2664 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs

Kitschy space-themed spot servinghot dogs topped with creativecondiments, plus sides & ice cream.$-$$884-7677www. jackscosmicdogs.com2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant

The ShelterBrunch, burgers & draft beers ina dog-friendly hangout with anoutdoors deck, live music, andsports.$$388-3625www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Southerly Restaurant & Patio

Open for breakfast, lunch, anddinner, and weekend brunch.Boasts a fresh, seasonal menuof contemporary cuisine with aSouthern air. $$416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Stack’s Coastal Kitchen Join us for lunch, where we offerfresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style

setting, nice selection and outdoorseating. $$388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

The Wine BarWine, unique variety of 40 + cheesesand charcuterie meats from aroundthe world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$849-5185www.thewinebarmtp.com664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

The Wreck of the Richardand CharleneLowcountry seafood dining on ShemCreek in the historic Old Village of

Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:30-8:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. andSat. $$-$$$884-0052www.wreckrc.com106 Haddrell St.Mt. Pleasant

2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

883-9131

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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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C K C R O N I N H E A D S O U T T O

E L P N E I G H B O R S I N N E E D

BY JOE STUBEL

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

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n March 22, 2016 Island Eye News joined Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin

and Pat Wicevic, a volunteer for Eastper Meals on Wheels, to deliver food toe in need on our islands.eal on Wheels has long been a mainstaythe Lowcountry, delivering meals andviding a friendly point of contact to the

mebound. East Cooper Meals on Wheelses over 400 meals a day, 365 days ofyear. This service will certainly grow assenior population in South Carolina isected to double over the next 15 years. Nogoes without a meal, regardless of age,me or disability.ridget Johnson, Communications andnt Manager for ECMOW, acted as our hosthe day we visited and spoke with passionut the work she and the organizationorm in helping those in need.

The program works because thenteers, the staff, the community and

anizations that support Meals on Wheelsaborate effectively in providing a criticalice for hundreds of individuals in our

a,” she said. She briey spoke to thecept of “food as medicine” and the pilotinghealthy meals initiative which features

uced salt/fat, and increased fresh fruitvegetables. In addition, they now offer a

ue Apron Meals” program to accommodatee who have recently been discharged

m the hospital after illness, surgery and/rgan transplant.ayor Dick Cronin has been a long time

porter of the program and has frequentlyed the volunteers on their routes. It wasr he enjoyed his time during our visits

as he took an active part in delivering themeals and conversed easily with everyone weencountered.

Pat Wicevic, our volunteer delivery driver,cheerfully embraces the concept that thisservice is much more than delivery of food. It

also serves an equally important role as a face-to-face contact point for both social interactionand a safety check for the individuals served.If an issue is evident, Meals on Wheelsworks with other organizations to help nd asolution. More than 440 dedicated volunteerswork every day in coordinating schedules,packaging meals, making deliveries andhelping bring food to those who can’t leavetheir homes.

Seeing this program work “up close andpersonal” with the recipients in their homeswas both gratifying and at times, emotionallychallenging. As Wicevic views it, “these areour parents, our grandparents, our auntsand uncles, neighbors and friends who nolonger can do this for themselves. Helpingthem stay in place in their homes, taking afew minutes to check on them and lending an

ear and a smile is theleast I can do.”

Wicevic devotes each Tuesday morning tomaking her deliveriesand knows each ofher clients well. Therecipients we spoketo were universallycomplimentary toher and the overallprogram. Leola, a 30 year plus resident ofIOP, called Wicevic

“a life saver” and “awonderful pick-me-

up for my day.” Mary, 95 years young andoriginally from New York, moved to IOP ove34 years ago. She readily acknowledges hephysical challenges, but there clearly wanothing wrong with her spirit and sense ohumor. She also praised Pat for her kind spiri

and smile and soon had all of us laughinas she recounted a recent experience bakinapple pies with friends from the clergy.

We also delivered food to Tom on Sullivan’ Island. Tom is a bright, middle-aged man whostill works hard as an entrepreneur. Whil Tom is unable to drive, it has not reducedhis energy or outlook and he greeted uenthusiastically when we arrived. Like manin the program, he contributes nancially tothe Meals on Wheels program and called ia “godsend’ for him. The positive effect thesbrief visits have for both the recipients as welas the delivery ‘team’ was evident over andover again.

This is but a very small cross section of thpeople whose lives are positively impacted oa daily basis by the work of volunteers likPat and hundreds of others like her. As wconcluded our route that morning, I thoughof my sister who has worked as a volunteefor Meals on Wheels for the last seven yearin central Pennsylvania. I now have a mucgreater appreciation for the signicant positivcontribution she makes to her communitevery week. I promise I will let her know that.

Aging is a natural but often difculprocess for millions of people across thcountry. Disability, isolation and uncertaintoften accompany our transition to seniors.Organizations like Meals on Wheels helps ia very real way to make that journey a littleasier.

Mayor on Wheels

PHOTO BY BRIDGET JOHNSON

Writer Cornelus Postell, Charleston County Councilperson Herb Sass, Island Eye reporter Joe Stubel, IOP

councilmember Jimmy Carroll, IOP Mayor Dick Cronin and Chris Brooks prepare to deliver food to ECMOW clients.


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