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L ast week, June 11 through 14,Sullivan’s Island joined together tocelebrate our nation’s wounded war

rans with a four-day water sport retreat,d Sports for Wounded Warriors. This

gram, with branches in the Key West,den Isles, and Charleston, aims to helpred warriors “learn, cope, and heal”

offers personalized introductionsthe ocean’s rejuvenating powersugh kiteboarding. Across town, localinesses and individuals teamed upratitude for the ve visiting veterans, at the end of the retreat, returned

me fully equipped with not only news, but also brand new kiteboarding

r.cott Hyland, owner of Sealand

enture Sports, led the kiteboardingructions for the retreat alongsideiel Ware, Assistant Manager, whoed as kiteboarding instructor.andro Ferreyros, General Managered as business association liaison

h WS4WW, and world-renowneddle boarder Corey Taylor led a paddlerding seminar. Ferreyros described

therapeutic nature of the sport,ng, “the atmosphere of kiteboatingldwide is very uplifting and positive,we believe this is a great community

ntroduce our warriors to.”articipating warriors were Neilkel from Fort Walton Beach, Florida;

w Orr from Brunswick, Georgia; DJssle who has “lived all over the place,”uding Charleston, but is currentlying to Savannah, Georgia; and Davidrpe from Saint Simmons, Georgia.ting instructors were Carlos Poysky,

O of WS4WW, from Saint Simmons,rgia and Rob Van Wie who came up

m Brunswick, Georgia. Patrick Fetter,VP of WS4WW, and his wife Beverlyer, hosted these guys right here onivan’s Island’s.

magine a group of eight men sprawled

Wind Sports for

Wounded Warriors

eturns to Sullivan’s

BY SALLY DUNAWAY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

S P O L E T O S C U L P T O R S

T A K E T O T H E S A N D S

BY SALLY DUNAWAY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Astrange phenomenon occurredon Saturday, May 30. Beginningaround 9 a.m., dozens of sea

creatures, animated lm characters,buried treasures and various other wildobjects were reported sprawled across Isleof Palms’ sunny seaside. It was, it seems,Piccolo Spoleto’s 27th Annual Sand

Sculpting Contest. Hundreds of curiousspectators streamed onto the shore towatch the 47 competing teams pack andshape intricate sand masterpieces overtwo short hours.

Of the seven categories, each awardedthe top three contestants. Sand-loversDavid and Sandra (“no, not Sandy”)Errthum have been judges for nearlyseven years, and when asked to namethe biggest factor that sets winnersabove the rest, David said, “their idea,preparation, and explanation,” explaining

Sand sculptors and onlookers

admire Spoleto-worthy works.

Sea creatures and more on the shore

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T hree, two, one–aaandaction,” Lifeguardsupervisor Patrick

kins called at Isle of Palmsnty Park’s Lifeguard Rescue

monstration on Saturday,e 6th.nd with that, Chase Heffron,ing the part of the day’sm, lunged into the sea andited his mock rescue. On there, Safety Program Assistantnager Stephen Fernandez ande experienced guards Patrick

kins, Trace Hall, Katie Deitschveyed the waters, watching forswimmer’s distressed warnings. As soon as Heffron began

mbing the ladder,” which is,kins explained, the telltale-thrashing before swimmerst to “go under,” Hall dashed

m the guard stand, “dolphin-

d” through the waves, and promptlyd the victim’s head above the waves. After

wift but thorough assessment, the rescue-rd threw a fst into the air, signalingresuscitation assistance to the threeaining guards on the beach. In quickonse, the guards met the swimmers inwater, transported the victim to shore,nged him onto the prepared CPR mat,began resuscitation.

his mock rescue was performed toease situational awareness and to showctators on the beach just how Isle of Palms

Beach lifeguards go about ensuring safety in

emergency situations. The guards patrol thebeaches each day from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,practice rescue drills each morning beforeduty, and are always prepared to quicklyand confdently combat any emergency thatcomes their way. Five lifeguards, including asupervisor, are on duty each weekday, andsix guards, including a supervisor, work eachweekend.

As the guards’ medical knowledge andphysical capabilities are evaluated withrigorous weekly drills, these young menand women really know their business.

“We have weekly training,”Lifeguard Supervisor PatrickWilkins explained. “We’ve gottaswim a mile a week, we gottarun fve miles a week, we gottapaddleboard a mile a week. Andkayak – everyone has to kayak amile.”

Like Wilkins, who has workedas a lifeguard for eight summers,many of the island’s guards have years of experience keeping localand visiting beach-goers safefrom the elements.

“The funny thing about thebeach” is, as Wilkins put it, “it’sall seasonal. In August and Julywe have jelly fsh like crazy. Andin May, we have a lot of peoplewho are not used to going outhere – a lot of tourists and stuff – in May, June, and July. Andthen in September, it’s a whole

‘nother business: we have tropical storms.We actually get more rescues in Septemberworking only weekends than we do the wholerest of the season,” Wilkins said.

“It’s never like a one-split-moment sortof thing. If someone started drowning,it’s probably for a good reason,” Wilkinswarned. What he means by this is that whenemergencies arise, they’re almost alwaysavoidable. Smart beach-goers are safe beach-goers.

Stephen Fernandez, Patrick Wilkins, Trace Hall and Katie Deitsch resuscitate Chase

Heffron in IOP safety demonstration.

It’s beach safety week on Isle of PalmsBY SALLY DUNAWAY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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After receiving complaintsabout the right-of-wayparking at the beginning

he Public Safety meeting one 2 at 9:30 a.m., the Isle of

ms Public Safety Committeee many decisions regardingcoming parking plan. Williamanahan said that people whok in the right-of-way parkclose to residents’ drivewaysit becomes impossible to see

c when backing out of saideways. Jim Owens said thatperty owners should maintaind growth because it becomes a

lic safety hazard when plantsgrowing out over the right-ays. In addition to theseens’ complaints, accordingreports, the Isle of Palmsce force handed out 1,219king citations in the May,ch is up by 188% since last; 343 parking citations wereded out during Memorial Daykend alone. order to ease the congestion

und Front Beach duringbusy summer weekends,

Public Safety Committee isussing a new aspect of the

parking plan that would makeportions of 14th Avenue andOcean Blvd a one-way inboundoperation. If the City approvesthis proposal, Stantec willconduct a trial that will run for aminimum of one entire weekend.14th Avenue, starting at the topof the Park, would become a one-way inboundstreet owinginto Ocean Blvdand ending at10th Avenue. This idea hasbeen proposed

because ofprevious successthe city has seenwhen it has implemented one-way trafc for busy times of the year including July 4th. Duringthis trial, Stantec will have anengineer or engineer-in-trainingpresent to observe the conditionsin the downtown area and theeffectiveness of one-way streetsin decongesting trafc. Once thisplan has been conrmed by thePublic Safety Committee, Stantecwill prepare a concept plan forthe City to review and comment

on. The proposedbudget for this planis $13,560. Accordingto Captain Usry, thisplan could provide theIsland with “more roomto spread people outand ease congestion.” This proposed trialwas included in themost recent ChangeOrder from Stantec,but not approved bya vote from the PublicSafety Committee. TheCommittee will discussthis trial again at its next

meeting before voting onit.

Other ways the Isleof Palms Public SafetyCommittee is changingthe streets to keepresidents safe include

adding another crosswalk at thecorner of 38th Avenue and PalmBlvd. In addition to the addedcrosswalk, the Committee hasalso approved the addition ofGolf Cart Only Parking on theroad right-of-way on the cornerof 28th Ave and Palm Blvd and31st Ave and Palm Blvd. Another

improvement the City hopesto provide is making the FrontBeach and outbound trafccameras public for anyone toview. This would improve theIsland trafc by letting people athome view the trafc conditionsbefore deciding whether to headto the beach. The question thatthe staff is trying to answer isif they can allow the public toaccess these cameras withoutcompromising the Island’ssecurity.

The Residential ParkingDistrict Signing Plan presentedby Stantec to the Public SafetyCommittee has been approvedand will continue to Council fornal approval. This plan takesthe areas added from Concept Bto the Concept C plan and createsa signing plan for installation ofthe signs on the Island. “Stantecwill calculate constructionquantities and prepare apreliminary opinion of probableconstruction cost,” is statedwithin the Plan that Stantecproduced. “Stantec will submit

preliminary plans to SCDOTunder an SCDOT encroachmentpermit application.” Althoughthe signs will be installed muchsooner, the start date for the newresidents-only parking areas willstart next summer.

Parking and congestionprove hard to solve

O P P U B L I C S A F E T Y C O M M I T T E E C O N S I D E R S M A N Y P R O P O S A L S

BY KATHRYN CASEYFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

“THE ISLE OF PALMS POLICE FORCE HANDED OUT1,219 PARKING CITATIONS IN THE MAY; 343 PARKINGCITATIONS WERE HANDED OUT DURING MEMORIAL

DAY WEEKEND ALONE.”


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across three small Cafe Medleytables, all leaning comfortablyinto the conversation, their feetkicked-out below them. Betweenbeats, they send off play-punches, steal orange wedgesfrom one another’s plates, andtip back their heads in laughter.Now imagine that many of themmet for the rst time only the daybefore. These men are brothersin their experiences and now intheir new sport.

Hoessle served in the Army’sSpecial Forces, the GreenBerets, and later on a hostagerescue team for eight-and-a-half years. After his militaryservice, Hoessle didn’t wait to beintroduced to kiteboarding; hetaught himself.

“I bought a kite and said I wasgonna learn,” recalled Hoessle,

“I put the kite in the air andgot dragged.” And now, withWS4WW’s support, he’s “like anopen book” and is “ready to learnwhatever they teach” him. “Thisprogram was the rst thing I’dgotten into [that was] out of mycomfort zone,” he said.

Boekel talks about how histypical-military reaction the rsttime he got some “serious air”on a board. He was whipped upinto the wind and automaticallygrabbed for his parachute deploystrap before pausing, screamingon his drop back into the water,

“wait, that’s not what I’m doing!”But the WS4WW initiativeisn’t all about the sport; theteam believes in the curativepowers of the, as Carlos putsit, “soulful sessions” in thewater. There is a community inkiteboarding, an energy in thesea, and a brotherhood in theparticipants.

“At functions like this, eventhough we didn’t even servetogether, it’s just kinda neat.You had different experiences,traumatic injuries, whatever itis, but each one of us has a bondbecause we’ve been throughsimilar things. So we can talkabout things that someone whohas been in the military justknows,” Orr said. Until meetingCarlos, “nobody really took thetime to say, ’Hey, lemme show ya something new.’ No one tookthe time outta their day. So thisis pretty special,” said Orr.

“When I saw the amazingwork that Carlos and histeam at WS4WW has beendoing, I instantly wanted usto be a part of it,” President ofSportsInsurance.com, Mark DiPeron said, “Giving something

back to those who have givenso much is the least we can do.If this program helps just oneveteran enjoy the freedom ofbeing on the water, it is worth allthe hard work and dedication.”

The retreat’s premier sponsorsincluded Sealand AdventureSports with professionalinstructors, iKitesurf with ProMemberships and WeatherFlowWind Meter donations, andPoe’s Tavern with free meals.Many others embraced theopportunity to participate anddonate, such as Slingshot

Sports, Cafe Medley, Home TeamBBQ, Xenon Boards, CharlestonShirt Factory, Dakine, KiteZombies, Veterans UnitedHome Loans of Savannah,SportsInsurance.com, SpecialOperations Wounded Warriors,Paintball Charleston, RichardEllis Photography and the Fetterfamily.

nd so, with the help of the IOP County Park lifeguards and therleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s website oner safety, we’ve compiled a list to keep your next beach outingand fun.

Keep an eye on your kids and use the buddy-syste m.Children should always be under adult supervision, particularlywhen in the water, and should wear life jackets until they arestrong swimmers. It’s always a good idea to have a meeting spotn a central location should you get separated.

Keep within range of the nearest lifeguard stations. Thesland has an amazing staff of trained lifeguards dedicated to

keeping you and your loved ones safe. Enjoy the beach safelyand thank your local guards for their hard work.

Always be on the lookout for rip currents. Make sure youand your children know the signs and are prepared toescape. According to CCPRC, 80% of beach rescues are relatedo rip currents, which are fast, strong water channels that pull

swimmers out into the ocean. They can be detected by churningand choppy water, different water color, foam or seaweed movingseaward, and breaks in wave patterns. So what do you do ifcaught in one? First, don’t panic. Calmly swim parallel to theshoreline until you have escaped the pull. It’s important thatyou do not try to swim against the current as it will only tire youout. And, as always, wave for help if you need assistance.

Keep track of the weather conditions. Check for any updatesor warnings to be sure your next beach excursion doesn’t clashwith the next big thunderstorm, ash ood or hurricane.

Stay hydrated. We all know South Carolina summers can beexcruciatingly hot. But what we may not know is that children,animals and energy-drink consumers are at signicantly higherrisk for heat exhaustion. Know the signs: headaches, dizziness,clammy skin and/or nausea – and be prepared to seek medicalhelp if needed.

Sunscreen is not just for the light of heart—or of skin. Children and beach-goers of all skin-types should protect theirskin from the sun’s UV radiation. Wear sunscreen and re-applyevery half-hour.

or more great tips for beach safety, check out www.ccprc.com.

ach safety continues from page 2 Wind Sports continues from cover

Daniel Ware, assistant manager at Sealand Adventure Sports, shows a veteran

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the depth of their planning was almostmportant as the sand display itself.efore announcing the winners, Volunteerrdinator Chris Tindal called for a roundpplause, saying, “I want to thank everyle person here who had anything to dopicking up some sand and picking up

e water.”racked Not Broken,” depicting the Libertyand American ag, placed rst in the

dren’s division. Alongside her teammatesly Irvin, Stihl Irvin, and Tierra Myers, all

Zanesville, Ohio, 12-year-old Sarah Irvinained that she and her family learned ofcontest that morning and spontaneouslyded to participate.

Well, we woke up this morning, and westarted, and we had just enough time toh the ag — and then we got 1st place,”Irvin.rst place in the Young Adults categoryawarded to local high school sophomores

hony Heiss and Michael Maddaloni. Theirpture’s theme underwent a series ofnges. What began as a campre quicklyme the Roman Coliseum and laterhed as a prize-winning sculpture entitledht-Sea.”icayla Bordallo, Alan Bordallo, Jack CaseJill Fluck with “Tammy the Two-Tonedle” took home the rst place medal forFamily category, and the winner of thet division was “40 Years of Jaws.” The top

ative winner was Chris Miller, Greg Smith,Haldrup and Clint Burdett’s “Piccolo

mante,” featuring an enormous vine ofes cascading above an appropriatelye bottle and glass of wine, and the cleverO rendition named “Where Are My Legs?”awarded rst place in the Architecturegory.verall Best in Show was awarded to the

West family’s “The Dock” which included alife-sized pelican resting on a dock detailedwith a collapsed plank in front of a small tidepool. “I’m the brains,” Meredith West Yatesfrom Mount Pleasant said, wearing Piccolo

Spoleto’s 2002 Sand Sculpting t-shirt, “andAllan, he’s the talent.” The West family, likemany other contestants, has competed in theannual sand sculpting competition for nearly20 years.

“We’ve done a dock before, many yearsbefore, on Folly Beach, and we just addeda pelican and the broken board. It’s adevelopment, you know. I kept doingsketches,“ Allan said.

For many, Piccolo Spoleto’s Sand SculptingContest isn’t just a single-day event. Becausethese elaborate sand sculptures demand

months of preparation, the more seriousout-of-state contestants often make specialtrips to Isle of Palms throughout the year topractice with the specic granulation andweight of the island sand.

“Chris (Tindal) does the best job ever,doesn’t he?” Linda said. “He’s such a niceguy. He comes by and he’ll say, ‘Allan, nopressure, 13 minutes.’ So it’s just fun.”

Though there was denite tension in thelast few minutes before “time’s up” was called,it’s precisely this fun and friendly atmospherecreated by dedicated team members, suchas Tindal and this year’s new recreationsupervisor Andy Sinwald, that keeps localsand visitors returning year after year.

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Sand sculptors and onlookers admire Spoleto-worthy works PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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Sometimes our loggerheads don’t crawlashore at the best place to nest. Thiswas illustrated when Helga Greim and

Madeleine McGee discovered what may bethe longest track in Turtle Team history. The turtle had wande red for hours on thesand between the inland pool of water fromStation 23 to Station 24 and the ocean.

Historically, nesting has been low onSullivan’s Island. We think this might bebecause of the wide beach made up of sandaccreted over the decades. I, and my fatherbefore me, always spent summers at Station25 on I’On Avenue. He told me that when hewas a boy in the 1910 era, that the oceanwas very close to I’On in that block. When Iwas growing up a generation later, AtlanticAvenue was still non-existent in front ofthe old beach house called Sleepy Hollow,owned by my Baker family. And the beachpath was not very long. In fact, during the23 summers I spent there, I never reme mberseeing a loggerhead nest. Maybe I just didn’tknow what to look for, but here were no nestprotection efforts in those days.

Sea turtles instinctively crawl until theycan nd an elevated surface to nest in orderto keep their eggs from being destroyed bytidal ooding. So, some parts of Sullivan’sIsland are a real challenge for them. Italso presents a challenge for hatchlings innding the ocean. Nesting females wouldmuch prefer an eroded beach where theydon’t have to expend so much energy before

they nd a safe and elevated place to nest. They do prefer Folly Beach.

The tracks that Madeleine and Helgareported between Station 23 and 24 on June 6th traveled back and forth betweenthe high tide wrack line and the inland poolof water. Every time the turtle reached thepool of water, she would turn around andhead back toward the ocean, only to decidethat she had to lay those eggs and sheneeded to nd a place right away.

Linda Rumph responded to the call sincewe were in Dewees Inlet with another nest.She found that there was a “body pit,”which indicates that the nesting female didnally stop and dig an egg chamber. ThenLinda found 130 ping pong ball-sized eggsthere. This was a dangerous place for anest because extra high tides do wash overthe sandy area between the ocean and thepool of enclosed saltwater. The eggs werecarefully relocated to a spot next to theStation 25 Access Path where there is nowater between the nest and the ocean.

Madeleine took her cell phone andfollowed the tracks. The turtle with her 25 0-300 pound body surely took several hoursto make the trip. You can see Madeleine’svideo on Facebook at Island Turtle TeamIOP & SI South Carolina. You can also seephotos of the 2015 season’s nests on bothSullivan’s and Isle of Palms at our websitewhich is bergwerfgraphics.com.

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The turtle who crawled forever A L O N G J O U R N E Y F O R A T U R T L E S E E K I N G S A F E S PA C E

BY MARY PRINGLE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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s carrying bucket with Madeleine McGee checking out the

hey were relocated to a safer place.

So we all have a PayPal account tobuy all those wonderful things onthe internet. They grab you and it's

the perfect object that ts in your homeor ofce, and PayPal is the easiest way tobuy it. It's all wonderful and so easy witheBay to just click and buy that item.

Ah, but PayPal will be separated laterthis summer from eBay and when it leavesit will take with it a little known caveatfrom eBay. I pulled this from the stuff wealways say "yes" to when agreeing to usea service, specically PayPal in this case:

"You consent to receive autodialed orprerecorded calls and text messages fromPayPal at any telephone number that you have provided us or that we haveotherwise obtained… (PayPal) may share your phone numbers with our Afliatesor with our service providers, such asbilling or collections companies, whowe have contracted with to assist us inpursuing our rights."

Well exactly what does that mean?

Hmmm...it's pretty simple, if you givethem a number or if they can gure outanother number by any means, they canrobo-call, real call, and text you to getmoney or just to advertise crap. It doesn’treally matter and the worst part is there isno way short of terminating the service tostop it. Either you quit PayPal or they cando this because you have "agreed" to it.

Some consumers’ rights groups,

including those on either side of thepolitical aisle, have jumped on this andare doing some serious work behind thescenes, but as of now it's still valid. Sowith no "opt-out" for this I would cautionusing the service. Personally, for now, Istill use them but I would not store anymoney there. PayPal can charge a "fee" torefund (what an oxymoron in this case) your own money to a checking account.

I am considering other alternativesfor online purchases and reluctantlybecoming aware that I must actually readthose dang things you agree to beforeusing a service. Sadly, the option is tonot participate if you do not agree. In themeantime, a credit card may be the way,at least you have recourse with them.

It seems that the small print is outto get us again; or rather this companyis. The bigger lesson is that onlinecompanies are adding more and more tothe statement you have to agree to beforeusing their product.

You still have the choice to disagree,but then you cannot use the product orservice you’re being offered. At least readand be aware of what you are agreeing to.

As always if you have questions or needhelp you can call or email me, Rent A Bobat 843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@ live.com.

PayPal can do what?BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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T his July 4th forget about the trafc nightmares, longfood lines and crowds and join the South CarolinaAquarium for the Sea Stars and Stripes celebration!

The all-inclusive tickets to this Good Catch event includethe Aquarium experience, a 4-D movie viewing, barbecue,sustainable seafood, local beer and spectacular views ofthe reworks show over the Charleston Harbor.

Start the one-of-a-kind evening off with an after-hoursAquarium experience. Explore more than 60 exhibits,including Madagascar Journey, the Blackwater Swamp,featuring a rare albino alligator, and the stunning GreatOcean Tank, the deepest tank in North America. Then, headto the Aquarium’s 4-D theater and enjoy a complimentaryscreening of either Coastal Predators 4-D Experience orIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4-D Experience. Dinnerselections include barbecue by Duvall Catering & EventDesign and a Lowcountry boil featuring local, sustainableshrimp from Good Catch partner Hiser Sea Farms. Award-winning Holy City Brewing will also be pouring their locallybrewed drafts. Complete the night by watching the dazzlingreworks show at dusk. Located right on the CharlestonHarbor, there’s not a bad seat in the house.

Sea Stars and Stripes kicks off at 7 p.m. and ends atthe conclusion of the reworks show. All-inclusive ticketsare $60 for adults, $30 for children ages 3-12 and free forchildren two and under.

To purchase tickets, visit www.scaquarium.org or call843.577-FISH (3474). Space is limited so be sure to reserveyour ticket today.

All-American partyat the aquarium

SPEND THE 4TH SUPPORTING GOOD CATCH

BY KATE DITTLOFF

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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ool fun awaits Lowcountryresidents and visitors at

Charleston County ParkRecreation Commission’se area waterparks - Splashe, Splash Island and Whirlin’ers Adventure Waterpark!three waterparks are now

n every day through Aug. 14.hirlin’ Waters Adventureerpark is located at Northrleston Wannamaker Countyk. The largest waterpark in

Charleston area, Whirlin’ers features unique activitiesall ages – from curious littles to thrill-seeking adults.dren enjoy the Otter Bay

area and The Big Splash House featuring slides,ays, interactive play elements

a giant bucket that dumps00 gallons of water. Lily Padoon, a toddler play area,vides hours of fun with alow pool and three sprayers. Adults can unwind whileing down the 870-foot-longin’ River, a lazy river. TheKahuna wave pool is a familyrite with 27,000 square feetave action. For thrill seekers,ular Twister guarantees ah of excitement.

plash Zone Waterpark,ted in James Island Countyk, brings the Caribbean torleston with island-style playctures and two 200-foot-long

es. Spend the day relaxing in

the large leisure pool or oatingendlessly on the lazy river.

Splash Island Waterparkat Mount Pleasant PalmettoIslands County Park is tuckeddeep within tropical vegetation

and provides hours of fun andrecreation for toddlers to pre-teenage children. Enjoy slides,sprays, geysers, waterfalls andmore.

The waterparks also offer afull range of amenities includingconcessions, lockers for securingitems, lounge chairs, showersand restrooms. Each waterparkis staffed with trained lifeguardsto provide a safe experience. Inan effort to support CharlestonCounty Parks’ stewardshipinitiatives to divert waste fromarea landflls, all three waterparks

offer on-site composting binsin addition to recycling bins atmain concession stands.

For all three waterparks, hoursof operation are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,

and operating dates are:• May 30 – Aug. 14 – All three

waterparks open daily.• Aug. 15 - Labor Day – All three

waterparks open weekendsonly.

Special event rentals are alsoavailable for all three waterparks.Additionally, people with special

needs and their caregivers areinvited to exclusive nights atWhirlin’ Waters this summer.Special Needs Swim Night will

be held June 20 and July 18at Whirlin’ Waters. For moreinformation on the waterparks orto purchase waterpark passes,visit CharlestonCountyParks.comor call 843.795.4386.

Splash into summer H A R L E S T O N ’ S T H R E E A R E A W A T E R P A R K S

O P E N D A I L Y T H R O U G H M I D - A U G U S T

BY SARAH REYNOLDS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

As promised, New York Times bestselling author andSullivan’s Island native, Dorothea Benton Frank, hasreleased her latest Lowcountry novel, "All the Single

Ladies." This already-cherished summer read hit the marketon Tuesday, June 9. Frank, (aka “the queen of sassy Southernfction” as the Charlotte Observer puts it), invites us to laughand cry with her character’s relatable journey and resilient heartas she follows Lisa St. Clair, a middle-aged divorcee, ex-yogainstructor, senior-care nurse who soldiers through Sullivan’sexcruciating summer heat and basks in the warm comforts ofSouthern friendship.

It’s clear that Sullivan’s Island sand runs steady throughFrank’s veins, as she once said, as she pays tribute to thewelcoming island, sprinkling in frequent allusions to the localcommunity, Mount Pleasant, and Charleston businesses,celebrates the sweet Southern life and, of course, bemoansSouth Carolina’s infamously insufferable summers.

"All the Single Ladies" is, as imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers William Marrow writes, “an emotionally resonantnovel that proves friendship is as powerful as the turning tideand that love is about more than just fnding the right person.Filled with Frank's trademark wit, poignant and timely themes,sassy, esh-and-blood characters, and the steamy Southernatmosphere and beauty of her beloved Carolina Lowcountry,this is a book that every reader will want in her beach bag thissummer."

And so, if you haven’t already, pick up your copy today,and lose yourself in Frank’s soon-to-be summer classic from aSullivan's Island local’s perspective.

Dorothea Benton Frank,you’ve done it again

BY SALLY DUNAWAY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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dnesday, April 1ud: Wild Dunes. Resortnagement reported thatral guests received phone

s from a subject identifyingself as a “night manager,”ng the guests that theirdit cards had been declined.subject requested new credit

d information, but only aguests actually provided

rmation.

sday, April 7or Vehicle Theft: J.C. Longlevard. The complainantovered her 1997 GMC

kup truck was stolen afterend told her it was spottedndoned along I-26. The trucklast seen parked in the

ployee parking lot with thes inside the vehicle in plain

w. The vehicle was recoveredhe owner.

dnesday, April 8ud: Duck Lane. The

plainant stated twouthorized charges were

de to one of his credit cards,ling just over $161. Bothrges originated from Beijing,na.

day, April 10t Larceny: 1200 block of Palmlevard. The complainanted while he was making aerage delivery at the store,nown subject(s) removed thettended hand truck from the

rear of his truck, valuing $75.

Sunday, April 12Theft From Motor Vehicle:Pavilion Drive (Gravel Lot). Thecomplainant stated unknownsubject(s) removed his cellphone from his unlocked vehicle,valuing $100.

Saturday, April 18Burglary: 4000 block ofCameron Boulevard. Thecomplainants stated they awokeand discovered that unknownsubject(s) had removed severalpersonal items from the rentalhouse, including cash from theirpurses.

Wednesday, April 22Fraud: 300 block of CharlestonBoulevard. The complainantstated she paid $2,400 for aweekend rental via Paypal for anonline listing on Craigslist. Whenshe arrived, she discovered thatthe house was already rented

legitimately through the actualproperty management company.

Monday, April 27Vandalism: 1100 OceanBoulevard. The complainantstated an unknown white femaleshopper in the store removeda mug from the shelf, urinatedinto the mug and placed it backon the shelf. This incident wascaptured on store video. Themug had to be destroyed, valuedat $5.

Saturday, May 2Assault: 4600 block of PalmBoulevard. Patrol ofcersarrested a male subject after heinappropriately placed his handson a female security guard andmade sexual comments to her.

Theft from a Motor Vehicle:21st Avenue, Palm Boulevard. The victim reported unknownsubject(s) broke the passengerwindow of her vehicle andremoved a wallet and contents. The victim’s credit card wasused shortly after at a nearbybusiness on Palm Boulevardfor a purchase totaling $60.15.Video of purchasing is beingreviewed.

Sunday, May 3Burglary: Grand PavilionBoulevard. The complainantreturned to his vacation homeafter three weeks and discoveredtwo televisions, a vacuum

cleaner and a toolbox weremissing. There were no signsof forced entry, but a hiddenspare key had been moved. Thetotal value of property missing is$1,225.

Thursday, May 7Grand Larceny: Morgan PlaceDrive. The complaint statedseveral pieces of jewelry weremissing from inside a bathroomdrawer. There was no forcedentry or any other items missing

from the house. The total valueof the jewelry is $3,460.

Tuesday, May 12Petit Larceny: Palm Blvd at26th Avenue. The complainantstated she left her 9-foot G&Ssurfboard unattended alongsidethe roadway for a few minutesto get her car. She returned tond it missing. The value of the

surfboard is $400.Saturday, May 16Petit Larceny: 700 block of OceanBoulevard. The complainantreported his mountain bikemissing from under the househe was renting. The bicycle isvalued at $400.

Petit Larceny: 200 GrandPavilion Boulevard. Thecomplainant reported her walletand contents missing after sheleft it unattended poolside. Petit Larceny: 1100 block

of Ocean Boulevard. Thecomplainant left her cellphoneinside the restroom and returnedshortly to nd it missing.

Sunday, May 17Theft From a Motor Vehicle: 14thAve. The two complainantsreturned to their parked vehicleand discovered several itemsmissing from their purses inside.No forced entry observed. It isunknown if the doors were leftunsecured.

ISLE OF PALMS POLICE REPORTS


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At IOP’s Front Beachon Saturday, June20 at 6 p.m., you

can support Veterans ofForeign Wars Post 3137.For $8, indulge in sh,hush puppies, tater tots,cole slaw, baked beansand desserts. Proceedssupport veteran andactive duty programs.

The following weekend,Saturday, June 27 at5 p.m., head out to theFish Fry Shack at 1459Hennessy Street, for $5plates of fried sh, hushpuppies and more xins.Proceeds support theSullivan’s Island Fire &Rescue Fish Fry. Ticketsare available at the FireDepartment, Town Hall,Simmons Seafood, ExitRealty and Harris-Teeter(Sea Island ShoppingCenter, Ben SawyerBoulevard).


Try a sh fryT W O F I S H F R Y F U N D R A I S E R S

S U P P O R T L O C A L C O M M U N I T Y

STAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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IOP Water andSewer Plant

ribbon cutting

T he ribbon cutting ceremony for the Forest Trails Wastewater Treatment Facility for the Isle of Palms was held on May29. From left to right: IOP Mayor Dick Cronin, IOPWSC

ommissioner Jay Leigh, IOPWSC Commissioner Nicholas Stroud,OP City Councilmember Sandy Ferencz, IOPWSC Commissionhairman Dana Love, IOP City Councilmember Martin Betelli,

OPWSC Commissioner John Ferrell, IOP City Councilmemberichael Loftus, SC Representative Mike Sottile and IOPWSCommissioner Curtis Helfric.


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June 19, 2015


Sullivan’s cuts the ribbon for new nature trailBY SALLY DUNAWAY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Sullivan’s Island residents welcomed thenew Station 16 Nature Trail at its grandopening on Friday, June 12. Town

ministrator Andy Benke and Assistantministrator Lisa Darrow organized theemony. The underlying objective of the

nstruction of this boardwalk trail is to

ucate residents about the native plantd animal species and to encourage non-rusive appreciation and utilization of thedant maritime forest lining the Atlanticores.Featuring nearly 650 feet of native islanddlife vegetation, this scenic boardwalk trailnds across the ocean’s shoreline, invitingidents to embrace the vast aestheticsthe island’s maritime forests on the

proximately 90 acres of beachfront, deed-otected plot. The path is accessible to theblic via Atlantic Street and is open dailyween dawn and dusk. While vehicles aretricted from the trail itself, the park offers

nvenient parking at the trail’s entrance

d residential roadsides.This $54,000 trail, built with grant fundseived from the Urban Greenbelt Grant

oject and Town nances, was carefullysigned by Jeff Jackson and was supportedough collective efforts by the Charlestonunty, Charleston County Parks andcreation, Lowcountry Open Land Trust,wn Council, and residents of Sullivan’sand.

Mayor Pat O'Neil stands at the foot of SI's new nature walk.

FEATURING NEARLY 650 FEET OF NATIVE ISLAND

WILDLIFE VEGETATION, THIS SCENIC BOARDWALK TRAIL

WINDS ACROSS THE OCEAN’S SHORELINE, INVITING

RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE THE VAST AESTHETICS OF THE

ISLAND’S MARITIME FORESTS ON THE APPROXIMATELY 90

ACRES OF BEACHFRONT, DEED-PROTECTED PLOT.


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Women's Champion Elyse Borisko. (above) Racers were off at 8 a.m. for the 24th

al 5K on Sullivan’s Island.

Men's champion Eric Ashton crosses the fnish line.

Youth champion Marshall Hodges. PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

24th Annual Floppin'Flounder 5K Run/Walk

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June 19, 2015


Seasons

Southof the Field Pea Hummus

BY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

M

ake the most of the bounty of our greatfarmers’ markets. Fresh summer peas areabundant and can be prepared in so many

ways.Prep time: 15 minutes active, length of time to cook

peas.

Ingredients Makes 2 1/2 cups

• 2 cups peas, cooked and drained• 2 tbsp agave nectar• 2 tbsp soy sauce• 2 tbsp white miso• 2 tsp sriracha, or to taste• 2 tbsp sh sauce• Juice of 1 lime• 1 tsp sesame oil• 1/3 cup canola oil, or more• Fried wontons•

Pulled duck cont, for garnishDirections 1. Combine peas, agave, soy sauce, miso, sriracha,

sh sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and half of thecanola oil in a blender. Process until smooth,scraping down several times. Add additional oilas needed. Serve atop wontons and garnish withduck cont.


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Fort Sumter National Monument celebrates Carolina Day atFort Moultrie from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2015.Carolina Day, observed every June 28th throughout South

rolina, commemorates the successful defeat of British land andval forces by Carolina and Virginia patriots on June 28, 1776.is was the rst decisive victory of the American Colonies in theirht for independence and prevented the British from gaining athold into South Carolina for another four years.

The weekend of celebration will commence on Friday evening7:00 p.m., with a band concert featuring the 282nd Army Bandm Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Living history featuring the lifea Revolutionary War soldier and musket demonstrations will beesented Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on Sunday

m 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to Fort Moultrie is free for thetire weekend.Fort Moultrie is administered by the National Park Service as ait of Fort Sumter National Monument. Located at 1214 Middleeet, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, the fort and visitor

nter are open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. except for New Year’s,anksgiving, and Christmas Days. An entrance fee to tour Fortultrie is normally charged.

For more information, call 843.883.3123 or visit nps.gov/fosu.

Fort Moultrie offers freeevents during Carolina

Day celebrationBY BILL MARTIN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

S

uzette Head, a ve-year-old Isle of Palms resident, addressedIOP City Council at their May 26, 2015 meeting and askedfor support of an ordinance that would stop the use of plastic

ags at check-outs on IOP. The following week the South Carolinaquarium asked Suzette to carry the sign for Bohicket, a turtleing released after its rehabilitation from ingesting plastic bags,

hich took place on June 8, 2015.PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF

tte stands on a chair to read her

ment. (right) Suzette’s written

ment that she read to IOP City

ncil.

Suzette saves the dayP A C T I V I S T - I N - T R A I N I N G U R G E S C O U N C I L

A N D P U B L I C T O R E T H I N K P L A S T I C B A G S


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July 8Is land Eye Calendare 19G

Writing Circle. Every Monday, comeshare your stories at theBranch Library, 1921

ue. Call 843.883.3914 for

ppyp.m. Through July 6.r puppy with the Isle ofcreation Center at 24Puppies will learn basics such as “sit,” “stay”e.” Owners must provideHLPP and Kennel Coughon. Do not bring your

rst class. This coursed for puppies ages 12-To learn more, call

294.

nior High0 p.m. Through Julyour puppy with thems Recreation Centerh Ave. Class is for

ho have completedrpuppy program andon helping dogs work

istractions, come whend master good manners.5 for residents; $120 forents. To learn more, call294.

Twos. Tuesday, join Mrs. Mac

for stories, songs and crafts at theCCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. Call 843.883.3914 formore information.

Team Trivia8 p.m. Each Tuesday, joinFiery Ron’s Home Team BBQand test your trivia knowledgeeach Tuesday. 2209 MiddleStreet, Sullivan’s Island. Call843.883.3131 for details.

Wednesdays

Cafe Medley Wine TastingEvery Wednesdays, 6-8p.m., $5, $13 with cheeseplate. 2213 Middle St. MiddleStreet, Sullivan’s Island. Call843.793.4055.

Barn Jam6 – 10 p.m. The Awendaw GreenBarn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.$5 at the door, all ages welcome.Enjoy a night of diverse musicfrom around the globe on theuniquely bohemian ground of the

Sewee Outpost. Wood red pizzaand fresh grilled oysters (while inseason) will be available as wellas libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)5:30 - 8 p.m. Every Thursday,learn to play American Mah Jongg. Join us for a couple roundsor the whole evening. CCPL Poe

Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.Call 843.883.3914 for details.

Fridays

Party at the PointCharleston’s premier happy hourconcert series, Party at the Point,is back for its 15th season. Theweekly outdoor concert takesplace every Friday afternoon from5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at theCharleston Harbor Resort andMarina on Patriot’s Point andfeatures a full cash bar, includingdraft specials. The 2015 summerseason will run through Friday, June 26.

DAILYBlackbeard’s Cove 100 Daysof Summer

10 - 12 a.m. At Blackbeard’sCove, 3255 Hwy. 17 N., MountPleasant. Starting on MemorialDay, Blackbeard’s Cove FamilyFun Park will host 100 Days ofSummer. Through September7, the park will be open untilmidnight. Midnight Mutiny Passeswill be available from 10pm –Midnight every night, whichentitles pass-holders to unlimitedGolf, Climbing Wall, Jump Landand Go Carts during that time.Visit www.blackbeardscove.net,email [email protected],or call 843.856.9201 for moredetails.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19Flow Circus: Every HeroHas a Story10:30 a.m. Enjoy animatedstorytelling by an inspiring juggler. CCPL Poe Branch Library,1921 I’on Avenue. For moreinformation, call 843.883.3914.Shonuff at Home Team BBQ10 p.m. $5. To learn more, visit

www.hometeambbq.com or call843.883.3131.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20PLAY: Hero Dogs10:30 a.m. Listen to stories aboutman’s best friend, and then create your own hero dog puppet anda matching mask for yourself.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. Call 843.883.3914 formore information.

Beach Lovers Book Club(Adults)10:30 a.m. Come for a livelydiscussion of bestseller All theLight We Cannot See by AnthonyDoerr. Light refreshmentsprovided. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. Call843.883.3914 for details.

Matt Mackelcan Band at HomeTeam BBQ10 p.m. $5. For more information,visit w ww.hometeambbq.com or

call 843.883.3131.

IOP Fish Fry The next Fish Fry will takeplace at the Veterans of ForeignWars Post 3137 next to theWindjammer. F ish, puppies,tater tots, cole slaw, baked beansand distress are $8. Open houseproceeds support Veteran andActive Duty Programs.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25Summer Entertainment Series:Pirate Storytelling10 - 11 a.m. Wannamaker CountyPark, 8888 University Blvd.Dressed in period apparel andaccompanied by his trusty parrotmate, noted pirate historianEric Lavender brings CharlestonGolden Age of Piracy to life withexciting, true tales of t he pirateswho made Charleston a portof call! Seating begins at 9:30a.m. Show starts at 10. Due tolimited seating, pre-registrationis strongly encouraged. Call toreceive a group discount for 10 ormore people. Call 843.795.4386

for more information. Price:$5/ person, $4 CCR Discount,Children 2 & under Free. VisitCharlestonCountyParks.com formore information.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26Hampstead Stage presents“Robin Hood”10:30 a.m. Revel in this heroictale set in Sherwood Forest. CCPLPoe Branch Library, 1921 I’onAvenue. Call 843.883.3914 formore information.

Fustics at Home Team BBQ10 p.m. $5. For more information,visit www.hometeambbq.com orcall 843.883.3131.

Fort Moultrie CelebratesCarolina Day Through Sunday, June 287 p.m. Celebrations willcommence with a band concertfeaturing the 282nd Army Bandfrom Fort Jackson, SC. A Living

history featuring the life of arevolutionary War soldier andmusket demonstrations will bepresented Saturday from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and again on Sunday f rom10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission toFort Moultrie is free for the entireweekend. For more information,call 843.883.3123 or visit ww w.nps.gov/fosu.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Cast Off FishingTournament Series6 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the MountPleasant Pier. Enter this shingtournament with prizes awardedfor the top three biggest shcaught during the tournamentand the biggest sh caught inthe youth category (age 12 andunder). Tournament catcheswill also be included in theReel It In Weekly Challenge. Tournaments held rain or shine.An adult chaperone is requiredfor participants ages 15 andunder. Open to ages 3 and up.Registration available onlinethrough June 25 or on site the

morning of the tournament.Fee: $13/$10 CCR Discount/$8Youth/$5 Fishing Pass Holder.For additional information, call843.795.4386.

Nation of Patriots Tour8 a.m. Be a part of the Nation ofPatriots 2015 tour that moves anAmerican Flag across the countryas it will depart Low CountryHarley Davidson. Free event. Call843.554.1847 or email kelly@ lowcountryharley.com for moreinformation.

PLAY: The Bee Cause Heroes10:30 a.m. Learn about bees,make crafts and taste differentkinds of honey at the CCPL PoeBranch Library at 1921 I’onAvenue. Call 843.883.3914 formore details.

Local History: William Jasper,an Enigmatic Hero10:30 a.m. The legendaryexploits of Sgt. William Jasper

began at the battle for Sullivan’sIsland in June 1776 and endedwith his death at the siege ofSavannah in October 1779, butfew facts are known about hisorigins and family. Celebrate“Carolina Day” by joining CCPL’shistorian, Dr. Nic Butler, fora prole of the enigmatic Sgt. Jasper and some new insightinto his family’s legacy. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.Call 843.883.3914 for moreinformation.

Sullivan’s Island Fire &Rescue Fish Fry5 - 8 p.m. The 66th AnnualBenet will have live music fromYesterday’s Wine. L ocated “underthe big tin.”

Henry’s Attic at Home TeamBBQ10 p.m. $5. For more information,visit www.hometeambbq.com orcall 843.883.3131.

FRIDAY, JULY 3City Holiday - RecreationCenter is Closed

SATURDAY, JULY 4

Independence Day Celebrationin the Park J. Marshall Stith Park, 2050Middle Street. Music beginsapproximately 5 p.m. at dusk/dark. Bring a blanket, chair andbug spray.

IOP Fireworks on Front BeachFireworks start after dark. Noalcoholic beverages on thebeach. Individual reworks areprohibited. Patriots Point4th of July Celebration

Watch a dazzling reworksdisplay launched from the deck ofthe aircraft carr ier YORKTOWN.Listen to terric live bands,enjoy a Kidz Zone, and summerholiday food. With PatriotsPoint and its partners makingtheir largest investment ever inpyrotechnics, this year’s reworksdisplay should rate as the mostspectacular ever to be For moreinformation call 866.831.1720.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8Island and Beach Clean-up8 a.m. Come out and joinSullivan’s Island BusinessAssociation with their 3rd islandclean-up of the season. Generoussponsors will include Sealand

Adventure Sports who will beoffering 10% off any item day ofto all volunteers; Poe’s Tavernwho will be providing bags andgloves; Cafe Medley who will bedonating donut-hole mufns andcoffee; and PrimeTime Fitness

who will be donating free day-passes for guest workouts--callin advance to schedule yourguest-pass workouts. Bring yourkids, friends, and golf carts andhelp keep the island and beachesclean. See the event ad on page 4for more details.


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June 19, 2015

island eatsBanana CabanaA casual menu suits its beachfrontsetting. Nibbles like peel and eatshrimp and nachos alongsideheartier platters of seafood. $-$$(843) 886-4361www.thebananacabana.com1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Beard Cat’sGelato made from locally sourcedingredients, and coffee shop thatsits below 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

Café MedleyStart your day, or end it with a well-rounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in theevening. $793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Coconut Joe’s & Island Joe’sCoffeeSpectacular 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 ontap, spacious side porch, and livemusic. $-$$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.$$-$$$

883-3536www.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, withgluten free and vegan options.

Toppings are all natural or organic.Local coffee and teas. $885-7079www.islandiceyogurt.com1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Long Island CaféCome in for lunch, dinner, orSunday brunch and enjoy all yourfavorite seafood, plus so much moreat this island 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 andsouthern hospitality. $$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Obstinate DaughterRestaurant serving contemporarySouthern cuisine, pizza & pastain a rustic, coastal-inspiredspace.$$-$$$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 burgersand chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features great

deals on fresh 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.. $-$$883-3355www.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 ‘TexMex’ soups, salads, tacos, andenchiladas, and quench yourthirst with one of several specialtymargaritas. $$789-4107www.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

in Charleston 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 indieshorts by local lmmakers. $$216-2690www.cinebarre.com963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.Pleasant

Coleman Public HouseLocated on Coleman Blvd featuringrotating craft brews on tap, plus

burgers, 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 ina colorful setting. $-$$388-3654

www.eggsupgrill.com2664 Highway 17 North, Mt.

PleasantJack’s Cosmic DogsKitschy 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 & PatioOpen 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 offer

fresh 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 +cheeses and charcuterie meats fromaround the 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.and Sat. $$-$$$884-0052www.wreckrc.com106 Haddrell St.Mt. Pleasant.

off-island eatsSiPMagazineSC.com


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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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We all make excuses. Most of the time, they’re pretty harmless.But you could be hurting yourself if you make excuses fornot taking action in some areas, and one of those areas is

sting.ot investing, or not investing enough, can have serious

sequences. In fact, a lot of people are poorly preparedncially for retirement. Consider these gures from theeral Reserve: The median retirement account valuendividuals between 35 and 44 is just $42,700; forple 55 to 64, the corresponding gure is $103,000.se gures are frighteningly low, especially whenement can easily last two or three decades.short, you need to invest. So, what’s stopping

? Here are some common excuses:

“I’ll do it later.” The longer you wait before you start investing, the less time you have toaccumulate money, and the less likely it maybe that you’ll achieve your goals, such as acomfortable retirement lifestyle. If you haven’tbegun investing, do it today.“I don’t have enough money to invest.” The costof living is unquestionably high, and you may feelthat you have just enough money to pay your billsbefore your next paycheck. But if you look for ways toeconomize, you may well be able to free up even a little moneyto invest each month. And then, when your salary goes up, youcan increase the amount you invest.“I’ll have Social Security.” Social Security benets generallyaccount for only about 40% of an individual’s pre-retirementincome, according to the Social Security Administration.Unless you want to scale back your lifestyle greatly during yourretirement years, you’ll need to supplement Social Security with your employer-backed retirement account, such as a 401(k),plus your own investments, such as those that go inside an IRA.“Can I really invest enough money for my retirement?”Consider this: Going back to 1990, if you had invested $10,000in the stocks that make up the S&P 500, and simply held on to

these stocks, you would have amassed more than $76,000 aftertaxes by the end of 2013. Of course, past performance of themarket is not a guarantee of how it will perform in the future,

and the S&P 500 is an unmanaged index and is not meant todepict an actual investment — but this illustration still showsthat patient, diligent, long-term investing can produce positive

results.• “I don’t know where to begin.” If you work for a

company that provides a retirement plan such as a401(k) or something similar, you’ve already got a greatplace to begin. You only need to sign up for the planand start deferring a part of your salary, and you’rean investor. It’s also quite easy to open an IRA,another popular retirement savings account. In anycase, if you have doubts about how to get startedinvesting, you will nd it valuable to meet with aqualied investment professional.

Don’t let excuses get in the way of developinggood investment habits. With time, determinationand effort, you can overcome many of the obstacles

you thought prevented you from becoming a full-edged investor.

This article was written by Edward Jones for useby your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward

Jones, its employees and fnancial advisors are notestate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice.

What are your excuses for not investing?BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

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