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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Susan Hill Smith

runs for IOP Council
S T R E N G T H E N R E P R E S E N TAT I O N
O F R E S I D E N T S , FA M I L I E S

The great
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
fter living on Isle of Palms for nearly 23 years, Susan Hill

American
Smith has filed for election to City Council committed to
promote quality of life for residents and families.
By design, this island provides us with an idyllic place

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to live and raise children at the waters edge. I will work to
preserve and enhance this community for everyones benefit,
she said.
Smiths extensive professional experience in journalism
and communications includes writing about boards and BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
councils for South Carolina newspapers such as The Post
and Courier. In recent years, she has reported on the islands FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
for Lucky Dog Publishing, first as a SiP magazine contributor
PHOTO PROVIDED BY NASA

Smith continues on page 4

Rusty Williamson
runs for IOP Council
E
xpect a lot of jostling for
position as people consider
PROTECT THE BEACHES, viewing spots for the Aug.
MARSHES AND QUALITY OF LIFE 21 Great American Eclipse,
and dont be surprised if the
event draws some extra celestial
CONTRIBUTED BY RUSTY WILLIAMSON attention to Isle of Palms, the
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS final U.S. city the moons shadow
during daytime hours, will be
up to 168 miles wide and affect
portions of 12 states.
The umbra the moons
complete shadow will speed
across the country, starting in
Oregon and ending in South
Carolina, where it will run

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will touch before heading into the diagonally from the Upstates
y name is Rusty Williamson and I am announcing my
waves of the Atlantic. northwest corner to our eastern
intention to run for City Council for the Isle of Palms,
The last time the Southeastern shores, impacting 13 counties,
SC in the November 2017 election.
coast of the United States had including most of Charleston
I was born and raised in Aiken, SC and have family with ties
such prime viewing for a total County.
to Edisto Beach, SC. Spending Summers at Edisto since birth
solar eclipse was in 1970, making Even within the path of totality,
gave me my love for the beach, the island life, and everything
this a first-time event for many, the length of time viewers can
that went with it.
and one to remember for the ages. experience the eclipse will vary
I moved to North Charleston in 1996 with the intention of
Weather permitting, a partial based on location. In general, the
getting as close to the ocean as possible. The first place I came
eclipse will be visible to the entire closer you are to the center of
to when I settled in was the Isle of Palms. I was hooked. I finally
North American continent that the path, the longer you will be
got the opportunity to move to the island in November 2011
Monday. However, the path of in darkness, with the maximum
and have loved every day more than the one before. My intent
totality, within which people will
have a rare chance to experience
Williamson continues on page 3 the complete absence of sunlight Eclipse continues on page 5

INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

INTO THE NIGHT ... Pg 8 BUTCHERS OF AMERICA ... Pg 20 TURTLE PERKS ... Pg 23
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Message from the Mayor of Sullivans Island

P R E PA R E F O R T H E E C L I P S E

BY MAYOR PAT ONEILL

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Dear Island Neighbors,
We are on the brink of a once-in-
a-lifetime eventat least for those
of us of a certain age. Fortunately
(hopefully) I am not talking about
an earthquake or tsunami.
Yep, our eclipse of the sun
impends.Totally.
You have no doubt heard that
we will have a total solar eclipse
on Monday, Aug. 21. Much of the
country has also heard about it, Pat O'Neil
and many (about a million) of them
are heading for South Carolina for the event. Much of the state,
including our islands, is in the path of totality (area that will see the
sun totally covered).
Of course not all of them are coming to the Charleston area, but lots
and lots and lots of them are. When this was written, the occupancy
rates for Aug. 20 - 22 for Charleston area hotels (now with more rooms
than ever before) was 98-100%, and Airbnb.com and VRBO.com were
stating that only 3% or fewer of their properties were available for
those dates.
Yuge.
In addition to a spectacular celestial event, the huge influx of
visitors and potentially massive movement of area residents will
create impacts of great consequence for all of us living in the area
and especially on the Island. Please prepare for this event.
The Town is coordinating with the City of Charleston Emergency
Management Department efforts which in turn are coordinating with
appropriate local, regional, state and national agencies. This is a really
big deal and we should all get ready. Not to panic, but to prepare.
My take: Think of it as hurricane preparation, without the anxiety
and plywood, and with everyone coming rather than going. The other
fortunate difference is that we know exactly when the natural event
will transpire. (Partial eclipse begins at1:17 p.m. and ends at 4:10
p.m. with totality beginning at 2:46 p.m.)
However, in this case, the big unknowns are also in natures
hands: whether we will have clear or cloudy skies, and whether we
will have a rainy day or not. Clear weather here will increase the
crowds, especially if other areas in the path of totality are predicted
to be cloudy.
Heres what we know:
Traffic in the Charleston area will be exceedingly heavy. Given
that beaches are being promoted as great places to watch the
eclipse, we expect traffic to, on and from the Island on Monday,
Aug. 21 to be extremely heavythink July 4, except possibly
worse given that the show starts and stops at the same time for
everyone who comes here. The weekend traffic may also be like
a holiday weekend. Traffic management on Monday will be the
same as for holidays.
Your best bet will be to hunker down right here. Anticipate any
needs for off-Island trips and try to get them out of the way
Friday, or Saturday at the latest, certainly not Monday. If you
leave the Island on Monday before the eclipse you may not be
able to get back for it!
Dont forget that real-time video of traffic conditions can be viewed
at www.511sc.org or with the free SCDOT 511 app. In any of
these cases, click on Cameras and then Charleston Beaches.
Cameras 100, 101 and 102 show conditions on the causeway
(Hwy 703).
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With the influx of folks, the high volume of cellular usage
will likely impair cellular service. For non-emergency Publisher of the
needs, if possible, text rather than calling or using video
The Island Eye News
communication, as your odds of getting through will be
much greater and you will lessen the burden on your and The Island Connection
cellular network. But if you need 911, call 911and dont
forget your landline if you have one.
You would do well to gas up your vehicles and stock up
your fridge and pantry before the weekend. Beat the crowd
and avoid any potential shortages or hassles.
Because of heavy network usage, credit card terminals
may not all be functioning. Stash some cash.
On Monday, the Town will be marshaling its Public
Safety resources. Our Police Department will have extra Lynn Pierotti
staff including normally off-duty officers, Beach Services lynn@luckydognews.com
Officers and possibly other law enforcement personnel. publisher
Parking, alcohol and dog ordinances will be enforced as on
any other day. Rusty Williamson. Katy Calloway
Our Fire Department will likewise have extra staff with katy@luckydognews.com
normally off-duty firefighters and Fire and Rescue is to serve as a voice for protecting our managing editor
volunteers. An additional Charleston County EMS unit will greatest asset: our beaches, marshes
and quality of life for our residents Jennifer Tuohy
be positioned either on SI or IOP.
and tourists alike. I was appointed to jennifer@luckydognews.com
Please thank all our Public Safety folks when you see them,
it will not be a holiday for them. The Accommodations Tax Advisory contributing editor

On Monday, Town Hall will be open 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., closed Committee in January 2017.
I have over 35 years sales Swan Richards
1 - 3 p.m., and then opened again 3 - 5 p.m. senior graphic designer
Given the likely very large beach crowds on Monday, many experience and previously worked as
of whom may not be attired foruhhswimming, there a purchasing agent for a nationally Alejandro Ferreyros
will be portable toilets near the entries to our most popular known disaster supply and logistics graphic designer

beach paths. They will be placed a few days in advance and business in North Charleston, SC.
Lori McGee 843-614-0901
removed within a couple of days of the event. We have also I am currently employed at Royall
advertising executive
scheduled a special collection of all beach path trashcans Ace Hardware on Ben Sawyer Blvd
on Sunday in anticipation of Monday crowds. in Mt Pleasant SC in the Service Christian LeBlanc
And of course, protect your eyes with safe eclipse Department. I enjoy helping people christian@luckydognews.com
glasses. Here are NASA recommendations: bit.ly/ find solutions to everyday problems social media
ECLIPSEEYESAFETY and I want to bring this skill to the
table on City Council. Steve Rosamilia
Lets make it fun!
As you can surmise, for those of us lucky enough to live in a When not working, I enjoy the photographer

place that everyone else wants to come to, we will have crowds beach, sharing pictures of our
Meredith Poston
and traffic and other challenges. Please be patient, and do paradise on Earth, being on the
Mimi Wood
what you can to make the day a pleasantly memorable one for water, and evening walks with my
staff writers
you, and yours, and everyone who is here during this event wife Kimberly and our two dogs,
Layla and Brody.
resident and visitor.
And to enhance the experience, here are some ideas for your My full contact information is
listed below. CONTRIBUTORS
eclipse music playlist from Island residents Peggy Schachte, Susan Hill Smith
Hal Currey and their family including granddaughter Oona Rusty Williamson Rusty Williamson
Warren: 605 Carolina Blvd. Pat ONeill
Eclipse (Pink Floyd) Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Randy Bell
Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler) 843.860.9367 Delores Schweitzer
Diann Lyons Clark
Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles) Judy Drew Fairchild
You Are My Sunshine (Late Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis; Mary Pringle
thanks, Oona) Cover photo of turtle
Soak Up the Sun (Sheryl Crow) by Barb Bergwerf
Little Fluffy Clouds (The Orb)
Let the Sunshine In (Hair
soundtrack)
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
(Stevie Wonder} PUBLISHED BY
Ain't No Sunshine When She's Lucky Dog Publishing
Gone (Bill Withers) of South Carolina, LLC
That Lucky Old Sun (Ray Charles P.O. Box 837
or Frankie Laine) Sullivans Island, SC 29482
You're So Vain (Carly Simon) 843.886.NEWS
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and then as a writer and editor
with Island Eye News. Over the
past year, until this spring, she
wrote about Isle of Palms City
Council for Island Eye.
Now that she has scaled back
her newspaper contributions
and no longer writes about local
politics, she intends to apply her
talents and knowledge of the
island as a leader on City Council.
Smith and her husband, Mic,
have three children: Jacquelyn,
18, Samantha, 16, and Tyson, 11.
Noting that none of the current
council members have school-age
children, Smith said she would
like to provide a stronger voice
for families in the citys decisions
and long-term vision.
My husband and I settled on
Isle of Palms in our 20s at the start
of our marriage. We have been
fortunate to raise our children in
this special community with the
bonus of living a few blocks from
the citys recreation center, she
said.
We just finished 13
consecutive years as parents at
Sullivans Island Elementary, and
have enjoyed our involvement
with Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim
Team for nearly as long. While
our youngest is heading to
Moultrie Middle School, we are
still connected to families with
younger children.
Smiths other focal points
include:
Promoting residents interests
in regard to the Isle of Palms
Susan Hill Smith.
Marina and quality-of-life
issues like traffic and parking.
Protecting the island and the
environment.
Building on our strong sense of
community.
Keeping residents and visitors
safe.
Open and transparent
government.
Smart spending and investing
on all counts.
Smith also specializes in
health care communications and
assists her husband with Mic
Smith Photography LLC. During
summer, they capture beach
memories for visiting families,
which gives them a window into
the islands tourism industry.
Her volunteer experience has
included serving on Sullivans
Island Elementary School PTA
Board, Laing Middle School
Improvement Council, Wild
Dunes Dolphins Parent Volunteer
Board, and as a Girl Scout troop
leader. Her family attends Isle
of Palms First United Methodist
Church.
Stay up to date on her campaign
at Facebook.com/SHS.for.IOP/.
letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
Thank you, Jimmy Carroll, Sandy Ferencz, and Jimmy Ward
for responding to my recent letter. You seem to be the only
members of the City Council and current Mayor who care how
our taxes are spent and what we get in return. I wrote concerning
Isle of Palms Beach Chair Co. placing their chairs in the dunes
overnight. They seem to have stopped for the present but I feel
this has been and will continue to be a problem until the City
Manager acts.The other concern was the emptying of beach
trash and recycle barrels and their placement.Nobody seems to
care where barrels are placed, frequency of pick-up, or whether
both types of barrels are emptied together (do we not want to
recycle?) Our past solution was to give the company a raise
because of poor service.
The way our monies are spent should be our concern: from
whose pockets are dollars pulled to allow unlawful or indifferent
service?
John McMaster
Isle of Palms
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What is the City of Isle of Palms Thinking?
Dear Editor,
Just when you thought you have heard every lame brain idea
we now hear the City of Isle of Palms council is considering
building a new cardio and fitness room to the Recreation
Center. Not all of us enjoy exercising daily outdoors during 90
+ degree temperatures with devilish humidity and the average
73 days of rain; many would prefer an alternative. What about
our citizens that have physical or respiratory ailments do they
deserve an alternative exercise and fitness center on the island?
Nah.
Dont take my word for it go see the Taj Mahal we currently
have. Stroll down to the Recreation Center and take a look at
the current stateof-the art facility and ask yourself why would
they want to improve this? It is an amazing 12 x 12 ft. facility
with no natural light, poor ventilation, low lighting, antiquated
equipment, and a ceiling so low the Munchkins from the Wizard
of Oz could touch it. Did I mention the views and accessibility?
Its one of a kind. Can you fathom why 60% of those surveyed
said they were dissatisfied with this facility?
Why on earth would we want to support a new facility with
quality air handling equipment, adequate space, natural
light and modern equipment to serve the 75%, of 245 people
recently surveyed, that said they would likely use a new
facility. Consider all the IOP residents who dont even know
its there because they think its a broom closet. Im sure all
the island residents who traipse over to Mt. Pleasant for their
fitness and cardio programs look forward to growing traffic,
congestion, additional energy consumption and wasted time
in their vehicles. Given these factors why do some members
of council think our citizens would utilize a new cardio and
fitness room? Perhaps, in addition to the above, its because
47% of those surveyed said they would even be willing to pay
for the opportunity.
I was the initial advocate on council to improve the existing
facility within the footprint of the current building, hence
saving money and having an acceptable facility for our citizens.
This was shot down for a variety of reasons; some may have
actually been valid. My position is quite clear if we are going to
offer a service or program to our citizens it should be a quality
one. I believe they want and deserve this. Therefore, if we
dont do something we should shutter the Taj Mahal and let the
Munchkins work on their vertical leap elsewhere.
Ted Kinghorn
Councilman IOP
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Eclipse continues from cover
amount of possible total eclipse time in any spot being
about 2 minutes and 41 seconds, according to NASA.
On our islands, the partial eclipse will start just after
1:17 p.m. and end at around 4:10 p.m. The total eclipse
begins at 2:46 p.m. and ends at 2:48 p.m. Looking directly
at the sun and moon could cause eye damage, so be sure to
wear eclipse glasses with a filter that meets the ISO 12312-
2 standard.
Terry Richardson, a College of Charleston professor
of physics and astronomy, made some calculations that
showed the local range and impact. Richardson determined
that the total eclipse will last 1 minute, 30.6 seconds at
White Point Garden on peninsular Charleston; 1 minute,
50.5 seconds at Breach Inlet; 2 minutes, 8.2 seconds at Isle
of Palms northeastern tip; and 2 minutes, 12.4 seconds on
Dewees Islands front beach.
To get the maximum amount of total eclipse time in the
Lowcountry, you would need to go farther north along the
coast, closer to the village of McClellanville where it will
last 2 minutes, 32.9 seconds, according to Richardsons
calculations. McClellanville is also the last town or city
touched by the total eclipse, with the centrality of the
moons shadow completing its path across the country just
eight seconds short of 2:49 p.m.
However, the Isle of Palms will be the last U.S. municipality
in the partial shadow of the moon if you consider the time
the shadow leaves the northeastern tip of the island, at 4:10
p.m and 14 seconds. Wild Dunes gets the last view of the
moon taking a bite out of the sun before the moons shadow
moves offshore, Richardson says.
For those in the path of totality, it promises to be a
sensory treat, with something akin to a 360-degree sunset,
a noticeable temperature drop and a possible quieting
of animals tricked into thinking its night. Its really an
emotional experience that you experience not just with your
eyes, but your whole body, he says.
With all the traffic concerns, the professor encourages
folks with an easy beachfront view on Isle of Palms to take
advantage of their unique position. After all, South Carolina
wont be treated to another total eclipse until 2052.
This article originally appeared in the Summer 2017 edition
of SiP magazine. See the calendar on page 23 for details on
eclipse related events on the islands.
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SKY MAP
The total eclipse will give us a quick chance to stargaze. This map by College
of Charleston Professor Terry Richardson indicates the position of stars and
planets that should be visible to South Carolina viewers in the darkness when
looking southwest from the centerline of the eclipse. It shows stars brighter
than magnitude 1.6 unless they are so close to the horizon they cant be seen.
The size roughly indicates the stars brightness. Regulus is just over one
degree from the eclipsed sun and the suns corona may wash it out.
ECLIPSE TERMS EXPLAINED
Bailys beads: The effect seen just before and just after totality when
only a few points of sunlight are visible through valleys around the
edge of the moon.
Chromosphere: The lower atmosphere of the sun just above the
photosphere that appears as a thin crimson ring around the edge of
the sun during a total solar eclipse.
Corona: The upper atmosphere of the sun. It appears as a halo around
the sun during a total solar eclipse.
Diamond ring: The effect seen in the few seconds just before and after
totality of a total solar eclipse when there is a single point of sunlight
brilliantly shining through a valley on the limb of the
moon.
Path of totality: The 168-mile wide path that the
moons shadow traces on Earth during a total solar
eclipse.
Photosphere: The bright, visible surface of the sun.
Penumbra: The part of a shadow as of the moon or
Earth within which the source of light, such as the
sun, is only partially blocked.
Shadow bands: Faint ripples of light sometimes seen
on flat, light-colored surfaces just before and just after
totality.
Totality: During a solar eclipse, this is the period
when the suns photosphere is completely covered by
the moon.
Umbra: A complete shadow such as that of the
moon or Earth within which the source of light,
such as the sun, is totally hidden from view.
Source: NASA
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OPINION-EDITORIAL
IOP Marina Accounting
BY RANDY BELL
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
W
hile I personally dislike social media, I have recently leapt into that we can all understand your definition of small. I stand by this
the fray by opening an IOP only Facebook account. If you are prior posting comment and ask again if the citizens deserve a fact-based
not a resident, you are not my friend (humor intended). As a answer?
prior Vice President of Information Management for Hewlett-Packard, Under the S.C. Sunshine Laws (Freedom of Information Act) I
I am all too familiar with personal data usage, hence the disdain. With requested the following:
that marginally relevant opening statement, I have posted to several 1. Details of the current Marina lease payments
local social media outlets expressing concern for the current Isle 2. The ratios of resident versus non-resident marina usage and boat
of Palms City Councils lack of transparency regarding the pending launch
Marina referendum. Following recent publication of what I believe to 3. Marina slip rentals, resident versus non-resident
be misleading and an explicit endorsement of the proposal by Mayor The response to the above in an email dated Aug. 8 from Linda
Cronin, I posted the following: Lovvern Tucker, City Administrator reads: The City does not collect
Shame on Mayor Cronin for continuing the public deception data related to the number of boat launches reflecting resident vs. non-
regarding the pending Marina Referendum, and shame on the Isle of resident. However, this type of information may have been discussed in
Palms Magazine for (presumably unintentionally) not fact checkingthis Real Property Meetings and would be reflected in the minutes, which are
proposed taxpayer funded plan prior to publishing the complicit available on the Citys website at IOP.net/agendas-minutes. In addition,
endorsement of the plan. It is nonsense to think that the IOP Marina this type of information may be included in the ATM report which is also
lease income will pay off the bonds.Mayor Cronins quote: A small available on the Citys website at IOP.net/marina.
part of the Tourism Fund will be used to pay off the new bonds. In fact, Regarding Marina slip rentals, same answer. Please note that the
its reasonable to think that the lease income will pay off the bonds. wait list for Marina slip rentals is approximately at sixty, and with no
Excerpted from Isle of Palms Magazine Summer/Fall 2017 edition. The breakdown of resident versus non-resident information offered.
Citys 2018 budget calls for the transfer of $803,890 from Tourism Taxes The Isle of Palms Marina was purchased based on a Special
while receiving Marina lease revenues of $406,738. Municipal Election held Dec. 5, 1998 stating (Item 6. From the public
Per IOP public records and available on the IOP.net website, myself documentation) Benefit to Island residents. First and foremost, public
and other residents have stood before City Council multiple times access to the Intracoastal Waterway will be preserved. Shouldnt one
requesting the full disclosure of exactly how the proposed new debt be able to reasonably expect that the City will provide usage data to
will be paid. The City of Isle of Palms has a current debt limit of $9 our residents in advance of a $5.5 million request exceeding the original
million, and should this referendum pass the additional $5.5 million purchase price of the Marina?
will fall outside the current limit effectively raising it to $14.5 million. Lets review the current Marina lease information and financials:
The intent of the prior postings and public comment has been and will (from prior post).
continue to be raising public awareness allowing our voting residents an This IOP current sitting Council committed our city to a thirty-year
opportunity to understand facts and make an informed decision. Posted: lease with Marina Outpost (retail store operations) and Marina Joint
Mayor Cronin, please explain how with the terms of lease income Ventures (marina launch and related facilities).
dictated until 2045 by a ridiculous IOP Council approved thirty-year, The annual sum totals of all tenant leases contribute $406,738 per the
no bid lease, can the lease revenue cover future expense? At the current current 2018 budget
debt level, revenue does not come close to covering expense.Mayor Marina Store lease...........$75, 276
Cronin, please illustrate this publicly in the next Council meeting so Marina Operations...........$167,682
Morgan Creek Grill..........$138,940(not part of 30 yr. lease term)
Marina Waverunner.........$22,240(not part of 30 yr. lease term)
Interest Income................$2,605
Total................................$406,738
In consideration of anticipated future revenues from the Marina Store
and Marina Operations, the only future increase that we as taxpayers
can be expected to fund the current Marina and potential additional
debt, is IF the operation exceeds Gross Profit goals (immeasurable and
not auditable by the city) and to-date, have contributed ZERO dollars to
the city above the above stated amounts.
Now more troubling facts:
In 2017 the City of IOP transferred to the Marina:
From S.C. Accommodations Tax......... $233,845
From Hospitality Tax.......................... $34,155
2016Totals........................................ $268,000
Lets look at the 2018 budget: or municipality annually shall notify the oversight committee, establish
From S.C. Accommodations Tax..$232,830
(75% of total Marina debt service)
From Hospitality Tax...................$155,143
(2/3 of expense for the ATM plan)
From S.C. Accommodations Tax $237,667
(2/3 expense for Marina bulkhead)
From Hospitality Tax...................$178,250
(1/3 of the cost to replace
underground fuel storage)
Totals..........................................$803,890
So, what does this mean?It means for 2018 IOP has a Marina that
requires over $1,200,000 to operate while only taking in $406,000 in
lease revenue. With or without a referendum, IOP is obligated to maintain
the Marina, with redirected funds contrary to what this article would
lead one to believe, and we taxpayers are funding it with continued and
essential redirection of funds from tourism taxes.
The Citys response to my Freedom Of Information Act request
also states: Certified Financial Statements provided by Marina Joint
Ventures and Marina Outpost to the City under the terms of the leases is
confidential information pursuant to contractual agreements contained
in the leases and will be withheld from disclosure to the extent allowed by
South Carolina Freedom of Information Act Frankly, I did not expect
disclosure, but merely to state that without an IOP lease mandated
audit (which is not part of our terms), the financial details of our city
owned IOP Marina will never be disclosed. Most troubling with this lack
transparency, is the simple fact that if the City were not transferring
monies from our Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Fund, these
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funds would be available to sustain/maintain our beaches.Without our
beach, the house of cards falls down. In the event of a catastrophic
event, which by all accounts would cause the cessation of tourism related
revenue, IOP cannot sustain the marina without additional taxes.There
exists no currently funded IOP money in the 2018 budget to cover any
major or emergency event.There does exist $15,000,000 in speculative
monies (currently unfunded and dependent on outside assistance).
Previously not stated on social media post, current South Carolina
code states:
(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsubitem (i), upon two-thirds
affirmative vote of the membership the appropriate local governing body,
a county or municipality may carry forward unexpended allocations
to the special fund beyond two years provided that the county or
municipality commits use of the funds exclusively to the control and
repair of waterfront erosion, including beach renourishment. The county
pursuant to Section 6-4-35, of the basic activity of the committed
funds, including beginning balance, deposits, expenditures, and ending
balance.
The above S.C. code, if I am interpreting correctly, would allow for
S.C. Accommodations Taxes and Hospitality Taxes to be placed in an
emergency fund to protect our beaches. Instead, IOP City Council has
continued to offset Marina expense with these funds while placing the
future of our precious beaches at risk.
These facts should trouble any voting citizen. Any effort by Council
to not fully discuss and disclose in a transparent manner the financial
details of the referendum should be unacceptable to any citizen.Any
decisions without understanding the facts should be unacceptable to
all.
For the record, I am personally not against a fiscally responsible
Marina plan that supports the original intent of the Marinas purchase,
a marina to allow IOP residents access to the water. We as citizens
should not blame the current tenants for the condition of our leases,
as they are simply doing as our IOP Council permits and continuing
to operate their businesses. It is incumbent of our Council to ensure
that lease tenants comply with all applicable ordinances inclusive of
zoning. Unfortunately, this plan perpetuates the de facto benefits
established primarily for tenant commercial interest, while offering little
but additional future debt to IOP residents.
Please note this is my interpretation of the facts. As always, should I
be incorrect in any way I will stand corrected.
Op-Eds are the sole opinions of their contributors and do not reflect the
views of Island Eye News or Lucky Dog Publishing.
8 August 18, 2017

National Night Out

on IOP
BY MIMI WOOD
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

(l to r) IOP Residents John and Laura McMaster, IOP Councilman Jimmy Carroll, and
IOPPD Detective Sergeant Sharon Baldrick enjoying the festivities.

Isle of Palms Police Department represents.

T
uesday evening, Aug. 1 found approximately 275 neighbors at
The Rec, mingling with a cadre of the Islands finest, attending
the IOPs Third Annual National Night Out. Crime Prevention
Specialist and Community Relations Officer Louise Hardy ordered
up a picture-perfect night, which sought to promote police-
community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make
our neighborhoods safer, as stated on the National Association of
Town Watchs website.
Here are a few tidbits gleaned from the numerous island entities
represented at NNO.

Did you know

The Charleston County Sheriffs Office has the only AviationAsset
(aka helicopter) east of Columbia, SC? Its on call 24/7 and aids
in criminal investigations, as well as Project Lifesaver, a program
designed to located missing persons at risk; for instance, an
eloped Alzheimers patient.
Eclipse glasses are available gratis at City Hall, the Building and
(l-r) Nick Finneseth, Adam Beall and Brendan Lee with an IOP Eclipse T-shirt; get
Planning Department, and The Rec? It may be prudent to grab yours for just $15 at The Rec.
a pair sooner rather than later, as Andy Sinwald, IOP Recreation
Department Supervisor of Special Events approximates as
many as 25,000 could descend upon the IOP on Monday, Aug.
21. (Did you know its ok to pray for rain?)
To date, 323 dogs are registered and licensed with IOPs Animal
Control? Perhaps more importantly, the fine for a permanent
resident unlicensed dog starts at $133; the fine for a dog at
large also starts at $133consequently, your unlicensed pooch-
on-the-loose could cost you more than anxiety.
You may text an emergency call to 9-1-1? Call if you can, text
when you cant. Texting would be helpful for someone who is
deaf or speech impaired, or to a victim in a threatening situation,
where a voice call could increase the threat, such as a domestic
altercation.
IOP Fire Chief Ann Graham and IOP Police Department Det.
Sergeant Sharon Baldrick recently allowed themselves to
be tazed, in conjunction with a training exercise? Neither
recommends it.
Finally, did you know youd be hard pressed to find a more
dedicated, professional group of women and men serving and
protecting the citizens of any town? National Night Out provided
a mutual opportunity to become better acquainted with the Isle of
Palms Police and Fire Department personnel; to know them is to love
them.
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 Sullivan's Island lit up
National Lighthouse Day

(left) National Park Ranger, Paula Ogden-Muse, holds a copy of Standing Straight and
Tall, a story about the Sullivans Island Lighthouse. (right) Ariel Turner watches Joshua
and Emily build model boats.
PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

F
ort Sumter National Monument celebrated National
Lighthouse Day Sunday, Aug. 6 on the grounds of the
Sullivans Island Lighthouse. There were childrens
activities and officials from the US Coast Guard, Sullivans Island
Fire & Rescue and the Morris Island Lighthouse Save the Light
organization on hand to answer questions about the historic
landmark.
August 18, 2017
Wild Dunes Yacht Club
10th anniversary cruise
BY DELORES SCHWEITZER
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
E
nthusiastic greetings and easy
laughter enlivened the conversations
on the night of July 22 as the benches
of the Caretta and Delphinus Barrier Island
Eco Tours pontoon boats filled. Like children
on a field trip, the excitement of a maritime
getaway was infectious. Members chatted
about travel, life events and plans for golf
games and wine-and-painting outings, with
banter frequently trailing off as they came
Peggy Bradley, and Rick Bradley, Secretary.
Pamela Marsh, Vice Commodore, and Gayle
Lauderdale.
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upon pelicans, dolphins and gulls enjoying
their own communities along the Intracoastal
Waterway.
Members of the Wild Dunes Yacht Club Barrier Island Eco-Tours Captain Robert Hopkins, with
former Commodores of the Wild Dunes Yacht Club Phil
know these sea passages well. Says member Mullins, Mike McCall, Arlene Southerland, Rick Howell,
Myron Tucker, a retired maxillofacial and Gordy McDonald.
surgeon and past Commodore, Its the most
social group with the best knowledge of the
Intracoastal Waterway from Myrtle Beach
to Savannah. Chartered in 2007 with the
mission to promote water related activities,
boating safety, and conservation of marine
natural resources, fulfillment of that mission
has included day and week-long cruises,
kayak raft ups, participation in boat
parades and fishing tournaments and guest
speaker visits from the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, the Army Corps of Engineers and the
Maritime Association of South Carolina.
And then there is the social mission. Says Stuart Bascomb, and Phyllis Bascomb, Treasurer.
member Pamela Marsh, My favorite activities
of the Yacht Club are any of the water related
activities, from kayaking in Morgan Creek
behind Wild Dunes, an eco tour of Capers
Island, or a cruise down the Waterway to
Beaufort. We end each day with "docktails,
a group dinner and often dessert sitting on
the bridge/salon of a member's boat, sharing
tales of boating adventures and enjoying the
stars.
This evening commemorated the 10th
anniversary of the club, and 80 of its almost
Capers Island visit.
200 members turned out for the three-hour
cruise to Capers Island. Once there, members officers. Jack Leber replaced Fred Shinners
were welcomed with opening remarks about as Commodore, with Pamela Marsh stepping
the past year, followed by a brief history of up to Vice Commodore, and Mike McCall
the club by past Commodore and retired taking on Rear Commodore. Additional roles
Navy Captain Arlene Southerland. With included Phyllis Bascomb as Treasurer, Rick
much applause, eight past Commodores were Bradley as Secretary, and Marty Jackson as
recognized, as were the 54 charter members Membership Chair.
for the organization. As the sun began to dip toward the horizon,
Two-time former Commodore Tucker the pontoons headed back to the mainland,
gave special commendation and a plaque to with members sharing funny stories of
Southerland, who was Charter Member #1 calamities at sea running aground,
and had the original vision of creating a formal forgetting the tide, getting lost, and helping
group of sailing and boating enthusiasts at others in need. This is the continued value
Wild Dunes. We live in an amazing place, of this community: sharing knowledge and
but there was no way to be in community on resources keep them safe and informed, but
the water, said Tucker. Arlene made this fun keeps them together.
community. Shes amazing.
The evenings formalities concluded
with the Changing of Command and
presentation of bungee flags to senior PHOTOS BY SUE WIDHALM AND PAMELA MARSH OF WDYC
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Island swimmers collect medals
Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team brings together competitors from the islands and neighboring communities each summer.
W
ild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team
wrapped up its summer season
by winning multiple medals
at the 2017 East Cooper Swim League
Championship meet, which was held at
Park West in Mount Pleasant on July 14
and 15.
The following Dolphins received
medals for 1st (gold), 2nd (silver) and
3rd (bronze) places:
6 and under girls
Abby DiMatteo: Backstroke, Gold;
Freestyle, Silver; Free Relay, Silver
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Marley Moore: Free Relay, Silver
Iris Fritts: Free Relay, Silver
Ella Hurst: Free Relay, Silver
7-8 girls
Caroline Wilson: Free Relay, Silver
Tess Murray: Free Relay, Silver
Harper Kane: Free Relay, Silver
Nora Fritts: Free Relay, Silver
7-8 boys
Conrad Stabene: Freestyle, Gold;
Butterfly, Gold; Backstroke, Silver
9-10 boys
Owen Fritts: Freestyle, Gold; Breastroke,
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August 18, 2017
PHOTO BY MIC SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Gold; Butterfly, Gold; Free Relay, Gold
Andrew Rodgers: Free Relay, Gold
Burton Sloan: Free Relay, Gold
Jacob Mahoney: Free Relay, Gold
11-12 girls
Nell Cagle: Freestyle, Silver; Butterfly,
Silver; Backstroke, Silver; Free Relay,
Silver
Ellerbe Mendez: Free Relay, Silver
Cadence Heidenreich: Free Relay, Silver
Caroline Stabene: Free Relay, Silver
August 18, 2017
Get eclipsed - but dont get trashy
S W I M T E A M P L A N S B E A C H S W E E P, E N C O U R A G E S E V E R Y O N E T O K E E P I T C L E A N
W
ild Dunes Dolphins
Swim Team families will
sweep for trash along
Isle of Palms Front Beach as
the citys Get Eclipsed on IOP
party winds down the afternoon
of Monday, Aug. 21.
The swim team also calls on
other community members and
visitors who turn out to witness
the eclipse along our coast to
properly dispose of their trash
as well as litter they can safely
collect around their viewing
spots. While hydration will be
important in Augusts heat, one
way to create less garbage is to
come equipped with reusable
water bottles.
The goal is to prevent the
celebration from generating
pollution that enters natural
ecosystems including marshes,
ocean and other waterways.
Plastic items are a big target
because they do not biodegrade
and can harm wildlife in a variety
of ways.
With everyones help, we could
leave our island beaches cleaner
and safer than before the crowds
arrive for eclipse weekend.
Swim team families will start
their sweep around 4 p.m. as
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
the partial eclipse and the party
come to a close in order to
collect litter before water washes
back over Front Beach. Low tide
for Isle of Palms and Sullivans
Island will be close to 2 p.m.,
perfect timing for the total eclipse
at 2:46 p.m. High tide will be
around 8:15 p.m.
The City of Isle of Palms Public
Works Department will also
work the event and is providing
swim team volunteers with bags
and gloves for trash collection.
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The city plans to provide extra
recycling bins at Front Beach in
addition to the beach trashcans
it already has in place.
Sullivans Island Elementary
School will also incorporate a
cleanup message into its eclipse
lessons.
Each summer, Wild Dunes
Dolphins Swim Team brings
together swimmers from Isle of
Palms, Sullivan's Island and
neighboring communities and
gives them a chance to compete
and become better swimmers.
The team's families are glad to
help protect our home and our
planet and encourage others to
join them in cleaning up.
According to the 2017 report
The New Plastics Economy by
the World Economic Forum, each
year, at least 8 million metric tons
of plastics leak into the ocean
the equivalent to dumping the
contents of one garbage truck
into the ocean every minute.
The report also says that the
best research currently available
estimates that there are more
than 150 million metric tons of
plastics in the ocean today.
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ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing
Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Wine Tasting
WHERE: The Co-Op, 2019
Middle St., Sullivans Island
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Wine and
light hors doeuvres every
Wednesday evening at The
Co-Op. Representatives from
Curated Selections will provide
descriptions of the wine, and
our Chef Zach Woody will be
providing delicious snacks for
the evening. $5 to taste.
Thursdays
WHAT: IOP Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston County
Park at Front Beach
WHEN: 4 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Beginning Aug
29 and running through
October. The market is a City
sponsored event.
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play
the fun and fast-paced
game of American Mah
Jongg. Beginners welcome.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, August 19
WHAT: Eclipse Education
WHERE: The South Carolina
Aquarium
WHEN: Presentations
times: 11:30-12:15/1:00-
1:45/2:30-3:15 p.m.
MORE INFO: NASA Subject
Matter Experts will pass out
NASA goodie bags (glasses,
safety sheets, stickers, and
bookmarks) during the
presentations. Aquarium
Education staff will do a
special eclipse-themed Nature
Discovery program at 1:00 pm
in the Great Hall.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book
Club (Adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a lively
discussion of One Thousand
White Women by Jim
Fergus. Light Refreshments
provided. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Eclipse Fun
(Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Learn about the
upcoming solar eclipse and
make sun and moon crafts.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Family Fun Event:
The Great American Eclipse
WHERE: The Charleston
Museum
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
MORE INFO: Explore the
incredible coincidences that
contribute to this rare and
spectacular event in a portable
planetarium and through
hands-on activities using
a scale model of the Earth,
Moon and Sun.Free with
admission. 843.722.2996.
Monday, August 21
WHAT: SunShadow Yoga
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 1:30 2:30 p.m.
MORE IFNFO: Open to all
fitness levels, yoga will be
instructed by Beth Cosi and
feature live music by McKenzie
Eddy. $5 in advance, $8 at the
door (if available). CCPRC.com
for info and registration.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
WHAT: Sun and Salutations
yoga class
WHERE: Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site
WHEN: 1:30 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: A towel or yoga
mat is recommended for this
activity. nps.gov/chpi/index.
htm for details.
Saturday, August 26
WHAT: Build Big (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come play
with our oversized Lincoln
Logs, Legos and foam blocks.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, September 2
WHAT: CCRPC Cast Off
Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7 a.m. 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Prizes for the
three largest catches in the Big
Fish category. Registration fees
are $10 for ages 13 and up, $9
for members of the military,
$8 for seniors and ages 12 and
under, or $5 for fishing pass
holders. Register on-line at
CharlestonCountyParks.com/
fishing.
Monday, August 21 - Solar Eclipse Events
WHAT: Get Eclipsed on IOP
WHERE: Front Beach
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Music by DJ NattyHeavy. Plane
Jane will take the stage following the eclipse.
Childrens entertainment will be available
in the Isle of Palms County Park and eclipse
information will be provided throughout the
event. Details at iop.net/great-american-
eclipse.
Terrier, Chief Technologist at NASAs
WHAT: Total Eclipse of
the Art
WHERE: The Gibbes Museum
WHEN: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Viewing from the Lenhardt
Garden at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Two-
for-one museum admission for adults, and
children under 17 are free.Protective eclipse
glasses will be provided while supplies
last.843.722.2706 for more information.
WHAT: Eclipse programming
WHERE: The South Carolina Aquarium
WHEN: 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: NASA livestreams of the eclipse
as it happens across the country will play
in the Recovery Theater. Eclipse-themed
enrichments will happen up until its almost
go time. Basic eclipse info and fast facts will
be passed out to volunteers and staff so they
can engage with the public about it. Visit
scaquarium.org for details.
September 2
WHAT: Eclipse on a Warship
WHERE: Patriots Point
WHEN: 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Events throughout the day,
including presentations by Dr. Christian
Iliadis, Chair of the Department of Physics
and Astronomy at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; Dr. Douglas
Johnson Space Center; and other NASA
scientists. Space inspired childrens
activities will be offered throughout the
day.Tickets available day of on a first
come, first served basis. The first 3,000
visitors will receive free eclipse glasses.
Patriotspoint.org for details.
WHAT: Eclipse Across America activities
WHERE: Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site
WHEN: 1 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Activities for the public,
including an eclipse junior ranger activity
book and badge for children. Visitors
are encouraged to bring snacks. A water
fountain and bottle filling station are
available at all sites. Sunscreen and insect
repellent are recommended. nps.gov/chpi/
index.htm for details.
20
Goat Island Gatherings fundraiser
benefits Butchers of America
G
oat Island Gatherings
proudly presents Meat
on Goat a fundraiser
benefiting Butchers of America
including Charlestons own
charcuterie and sausage master,
Craig Deihl who will be competing
at The World Butchers Challenge
in Belfast, Ireland in March 2018.
The fundraiser will be held on
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 6 p.m.
on Goat Island, SC with boat
shuttles to and from the event
provided by Barrier Island Eco
Tours from the Isle of Palms
Marina. A limited amount of
tickets will be available for the
event and can be purchased
for $175 on eventbright.com
with all proceeds donated to
TICKETS ON SALE AUG 25
BY DIANN LYONS CLARK
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
the gofundme.com Butchers of
America Team USA|WBC page.
Funds raised directly support
travel expenses to Belfast,
Ireland and practice trials in
California. Guests will be treated
to meat centric plates crafted by
Deihl and 2 Butchers of America
teammates: Lothar Erbe, master
artisan butcher from Purcellville,
VA and John Fink of Whole Beast
in San Francisco, CA. Ticket
price includes live music by local
favorites Minimum Wage, beer,
wine and Isle of Palms Marina
parking.
The World Butchers Challenge
(WBC) was created as a platform
where butchers from across the
world can compete and showcase
their butchery skills and creative
uses of the beef, lamb and pork
products from their respective
countries. The current World
Champions, France, will be
a hard act to follow and the
competition will be a great
celebration of World Butchery
Skills. At the World Butchers
Challenge 2018 Headquarters in
Belfast, its expected that over ten
global teams will take part in the
2018 event, including teams from
Ireland, France, Germany, Spain,
England, Scotland, Australia, the
United States, and New Zealand.
Taking place Mar. 20 - 22 at
the Titanic Exhibition Centre
in Belfast, Ireland, the event is
expected to attract 250 butchers
August 18, 2017
from around the globe to compete
in the prestigious event.
The Butchers Guild Team
Butchers of America is led by
team captain, Danny Johnson
of Taylors Market (Sacramento).
Competing alongside are some of
the most experienced butchers
from around the country,
including Paul Carras of Taylors
Market (Sacramento), John Fink of
The Whole Beast (San Francisco),
James Beard Nominee & Award
Winning Charcutier Craig Deihl
(South Carolina), Lothar Erbe
of Lothars Sausages (Virginia)
and Bryan Butler of Salt & Time
(Austin) who was recently named
the Texas Beef Councils Best
Butcher in Texas.
August 18, 2017 21

National Geographic photographer to lead

photo workshop on Dewees Island
BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

N
ational Geographic Photographer Peter Essick will be leading a Carolina; Humanitarian Documentary Grant in the WPGA Annual,
photography workshop on Dewees Island Oct. 12-15, brought Pollux Awards, juried by Philip Brookman, Chief Curator and Head of
to you bySxSE magazine.Photography workshops fill fast, so if Research at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Hines lives
this is on your bucket list, be sure to register in advance. near a swamp she photographs regularly in Southeast Georgia.
Recently named one of the 40 most influential nature photographers Thursday
in the world byOutdoor Photography Magazine, Peter Essickhas Welcome Lunch at the Clubhouse on Dewees
traveled extensively over the last two decades making photographs that Shooting in the afternoon with Peter and Jessica
move beyond mere documentation to reveal, in careful compositions, Cocktail hour presentation by Jessica
the human impact of development as well as the enduring power of Dinner at the Clubhouse
the land. Essick has photographed stories on many environmental After-dinner presentation by Peter
issues including climate change, high-tech trash, nuclear waste and Friday
freshwater. Sunrise Boat Ride
Essick has been a frequent contributor to National Geographic Lunch at the clubhouse
Magazine for 25 years. He has a bachelors degree in business Afternoon shooting and projections/critiques
from the University of Southern California and a masters degree in Late afternoon ferry to Isle of Palms
photojournalism from the University of Missouri. Essick has won Saturday
many journalistic awards and his photographs have been exhibited in Sunrise Shoot on Dewees
the United States and in Europe. He lives in Stone Mountain, GA with Brunch on Isle of Palms
his wife, Jackie and his son, Jalen. Afternoon on Dewees shooting and projections/critiques
Esseick will be assisted by Jessica Hines. Artist and storyteller, Hines Dinner at the Clubhouse
uses the cameras inherent quality as a recording device to explore Sunday
illusion and to suggest truths that underlie the visible world. At the core Brunch and last-minute Q&A
of Hines work lies an inquisitive nature inspired by personal memory, Whats not included:
experience and the unconscious mind. Hines began to cultivate her Travel expense from your home to the Dewees Ferry at Isle of
creative disposition early in life and her love of the arts led her to attend Palms dock
Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned a Bachelor of Housing on Dewees
Fine Arts degree. Continuing to pursue her interests, she studied Fridaybreakfast
photographyat the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where Fridaydinner
she received a Master of Fine Arts degree. Hines most recently won 1st Saturdaybreakfast
Place in theKuala Lumpur International PhotoAwards, Kuala Lumpur, Total $950 per person. Spouses and partners are invited to join us
Malaysia; 1st Place in NEXT: New Photographic Visions, Castell for meals and boat rides for a companion rate of $300. To register visit
Photography Gallery, curated by Elizabeth Avedon, Asheville, North buildsxsemagazine.com.

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843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
 TURTLE TEAM
August 18, 2017 23

How sea turtles help

our ocean and beach
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
e may not realize it but the
presence of sea turtles in
our world is important
to our marine ecosystem in
many ways. They have played
an important role for over 100
million years in maintaining the
health of the ocean and even
benefit animal and plant life
on our beaches. As the ocean
has become less healthy due
to pollution from plastics and
other debris, our turtles are still
helping to maintain the very
important ecosystems that are so
vitally linked together.
For example, green sea turtles
who are vegetarians as adults
graze on seagrass beds on the
ocean floor which would become
overgrown without this regular
harvesting. Currents would
be obstructed and slime mold,
algae and fungi would take over.
This would bring about harmful
impacts on reef fish that people
eat and other plant species.
Another species of Atlantic sea
turtle, the hawksbill, specializes
in eating sponges found in coral
reefs. We never have hawksbill
turtles in South Carolina because
they are found farther south in the
Caribbean Sea. They are adapted
with beaklike mouths to get into
crevices to reach these sponges
which compete with the corals
growing there and give the corals
a healthier space to colonize and
grow. This makes for a healthier
and more diverse reef.
Leatherback sea turtles pass
by our coast early in the season
on their northward migration
after nesting. These are the huge
black turtles that often get hit by
ship propellers offshore. In April
of this year we reported five of
them on our two islands. Four of
these died as victims of propellers
and one was entangled in a crab
trap rope behind Sullivans Island
and freed by the Fire & Rescue
Squad. They feed on jellyfish and
can consume as much as 440
lbs. (the weight of an African lion)
in jellyfish in one day. This is
another example of the balance
of nature. Without these turtles
populations of jellyfish would
spiral out of control.
Our beloved loggerhead
turtles who nest here are
called loggerheads because
their heads are the largest
in proportion to their bodies.
These strong jaws supported by
large muscles are able to crush
the heavy shells of blue crabs,
whelks, lobsters and other
crustaceans. These turtles move
along the ocean floor creating
paths which benefit other species
by aeration, compaction, and
feeding opportunities that are
beneficial. Our loggerheads also
feast on jellyfish.
Even though we hate to think of
it, turtle eggs laid on our beaches
help other animals to survive
Loggerhead turtles have very large and strong jaws for crushing hard shelled prey.
when they are eaten. Think of
the 266,293 plus loggerhead
eggs that have been laid in South
Carolina this season. Most of
these will not produce adult
turtles, but they will enable
other species on land to eat and
survive. Leatherbacks feed on
jellyfish near the Arctic Circle but
then lay eggs in the Caribbean
nourishing other creatures there.
When we conduct nest
inventories, we always deposit
the unhatched eggs and
eggshells back into the sand on
the dunes on the Isle of Palms.
This is very beneficial to the sea
oats and other dune vegetation
in sandy soil that has very few
other nutrients. Unfortunately
on Sullivans Island we must
follow the instructions of the SC
Department of Natural resources
and take the leftover contents of
the nests off the beach in order to
keep coyotes from digging them
PHOTO BY BARB BERGWERF
up. Coyotes are new here and we
do not want to teach them the
rewards of following the scent of
sea turtles and digging up nests
even nests where the hatchlings
have already hatched and gone
into the water. Sometimes in a
very dry summer, the roots of
dune plants will invade the egg
chamber and penetrate the eggs
in search of moisture. Fortunately
this summer has brought plenty
of rain and this doesnt seem to
be happening right now.
So these benefits that the
ocean and the beach receive
from sea turtles are important
in keeping the natural balance
in the ocean and on the beach.
These ideas were inspired by an
article published by Oceana, a
worldwide nonprofit organization
founded in 2001 which works to
protect the worlds oceans.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 18 5:11am/5:49pm 11:16am
Aug 19 6:14am/6:47pm 12:08am/12:15pm
Aug 20 7:13am/7:42pm 1:04am/1:12pm
Aug 21 8:08am/8:33pm 1:55am/2:05pm
Aug 22 9:01am/9:21pm 2:44am/2:56pm
Aug 23 9:51am/10:06pm 3:31am/3:46pm
Aug 24 10:39am/10:50pm 4:16am/4:35pm
Aug 25 11:26am/11:33pm 4:59am/5:23pm
Aug 26 12:13pm 5:42am/6:11pm
Aug 27 12:17am/1:01pm 6:25am/7:01pm
Aug 28 1:02am/1:51pm 7:09am/7:53pm
Aug 29 1:51am/2:42pm 7:56am/8:48pm
Aug 30 2:42am/3:36pm 8:47am/9:42pm
Aug 31 3:36am/4:28pm 9:40am/10:35pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com