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BY SALLY DUNAWAY

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

On Friday, May 22 island residents tapped their toes to thearm-swinging, heel-kicking musical extravaganza that wasthe Sullivan’s Island Elementary School’s Street Dedication

Annual May Day Celebration. In honor of the late Mayor Perkis,o was instrumental in bringing the new sea-side campus intotence, the street leading to the school grounds was named “Perkis

ce.” With three great “hoorahs,” prompted by Town Administratordy Benke, the students “let the Perkis family know how fun it [hasn] learning in this new school.”All future mayors of Sullivan’s Island will be measured for theirformance against the highest standard set by Mayor Mike Perkis,”ry Kaynard, councilmember and dedication ofciator, said in

mmemoration of Perkis’ dedication to the island. Mayor Perkis’dren Josh and Laurie Perkis, received the sign with a heartfelteptance, Josh adding that his father “would have been very muchbarrassed by all this, and very proud.”nd with one great blast from the speakers, and a leap from the

surprised audience, music bagan.Each grade of pageanteers introduced a nautical class theme

before singing and dancing to the various catchy tunes ranging from“Oceans of Fun,” “Under the Sea,” and “Here Come the Lobsters,”coordinated by music teacher, Julie Mathias.

Proud parents Beth and Randall Fleming gleamed at the sight

of their three boys, Harrison (5th Grade), Landon (4th Grade), and Tanner (kindergarten) grooving to the beach beats. “It’s always funseeing my 5th grader enjoying learning to dance,” Randall, a localbasketball and volleyball coach said, adding that he had imagined hisson more likely to “hold his breath” than perform before the crowd.

The performance closed with the traditional May Pole Dance.Partners linked arms, hopped, and spun with tethered streamers,weaving intricate patterns down the owered May Poles. Fifth graderAnna Grace Dyer beamed at the fth grade honor, saying she “lovedgetting to weave ribbons onto the pole.”

The new campus’ rst May Day Celebration and street dedicationwas an event to be “long remembered by everyone” present, saidKaynard. And, judging by the resounding ovations, the Sullivan’sIsland community agreed.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIAren celebrate May Day at SIES.

A May Day memorial for Mayor Perkis


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Sullivan's eyes property tax increase toaddress budget shortfall

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

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he Town of Sullivan's Island is grapplingwith a budget shortfall as it workstoward establishing a budget for the

5-16 scal year. The budget must beroved and in place by July 1.he Town is anticipating a 1.7 percentease in revenues (from $4,548,779 to24,550), but it projects expenditures

ncrease by 6.7 percent ($4,579.860 to84,704).he budget is out of balance by $324,154,"or Pat O'Neil said at the May Town Councilting. "We need to look at expendituresee where there are savings and we needook at revenues to see where we canease them, which is otherwise known asng taxes. The only one we can raise iserty taxes. And we need to look at therent scenarios based on different millage

eases".operty taxes are designated by a millage The Town is limited by state law in howh it can raise the millage. Factors that

w an increase include the Consumer Pricex, growth, which a barrier island doeshave much of—and for debt servicing,

ch, due to recent outlays on capitalrovements such as the new town hall andre truck, the Town does have.

the last council meeting the Townidered taking an allowed 2.8 percent

ease for CPI and population growth,ch translates to a 0.7 mil increase, andld bring in $42,000 annually. Every 1increase brings in roughly $60,000,translates to an approximate $40

increase on a million dollar piece oferty. Additionally Council discussed

choosing to fund the entire amount of debtservicing ($428,800), which would requireapproximately 7 mils (an increase in debt

service millage of 5.7 mils over 2014/15).If they decided not to do that, Council

could choose a lesser amount and use aportion of the operating revenue to pay forthe debt service. With that scenario, councilwould need to cut budget items or nd newrevenue sources.

Current revenue sources other thanproperty taxes, which makes up thebulk of the Town's revenue, are businesslicenses, which bring in close to $700,000,and hospitality and accommodations tax,totalling about $350,000. Other items suchas dog permits, application fees, and buildingpermits, contribute smaller amounts to the Town's income.

The bulk of the Town's expenditure isdue to salaries, $1,870,000, the remainingsubstantial expenditures are due to paymentsof two bonds, $200,000 annually for the WaterBond to cover repairs to the Town's waterand sewer system and $428,800 annuallyto service the capital improvements, such asthe new re truck and the new town hall.

Simply put, the Town is struggling to ndrevenue, and this is the price of the "nogrowth" policy.

"$232,000 of the decit is directlyattributable to the town hall," councilmember Jerry Kaynard said during the May meeting.

"To the payments we are making on thebond now, not due to operating budgetdecit," claried Mayor O'Neil. "We are paying$128,000 for debt service."

"If you vote to cover the decit by amillage increase, we candetermine what the mil rateis once we get the [property]assessments in. You needto vote how much of a debtservice do we want to coverthrough property taxes,"explained Jason Blanton,the Town's Comptroller.

"Right now in the budgetwe have $120,000 budgeted[from property taxes], if youwant to have $300,000 fromproperty taxes, then you

would be decreasing thedecit by another $180,000.it depends on how much

revenue do you want to generate throughproperty taxes to cover the debt service,"Blanton continued.

"This Town has matured and there is moredemand for services. We have to be willing asan island to understand we have to pay forthis friendly focus on the island," summarizedcouncilmember Chauncey Clark. "We madea decision to build a new town hall, to geta new re truck and now we have to followthrough."

Part of the maturation of the town hasbeen an increase in demand by residentsfor recreation. The Town does not have arecreation department, but it does own TheIsland Club, a members club located nearFort Moultrie that is managed for free byDiana Browder. The club is used extensivelyby residents for activities such as after school

programs, dance, art, camps, music lessons, yoga, theater, boy scouts, community socialsand rotary club.

"It gets used frequently and it gets usedby people who live here," Browder said. "Thisis the only recreation space we have. It getsused and everyone on the island could benetfrom improving what we have."

Currently there is a long list of maintenanceissues that need to be addressed for safetyreasons, but there was also a hope that theaging facility could be improved, it has nowindows and the plumbing is "original."

The $100,000 in the current budget forIsland Club was the rst item discussed to becut. This brought a chorus of disapproval fromoutgoing councilmembers Hartley Cooper,Mary Jane Watson and Jerry Kaynard.

"Many of these items are essential," Kaynardsaid. "If this building was next to your home you'd be accusing the owner of demolition byneglect. If you don't put it in the budget youwon't get to it later in the year."

"It's a town facility we have to make itsafe," said councilmember Hartley Cooper."We have to do the required maintenance. Weignored it at the old town hall and look wherewe are."

A special meeting was scheduled for thesecond reading and ratication of the budgeton Monday, June 1, 2015, after the pressdate of this paper. If it was not nalized atthat meeting it will be on the agenda for the

regularly scheduled June 16 Town Councilmeeting.


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F O R R E S I D E N T S U N H A P P Y W I T H B Z A R U L I N G S

BY JENNIFER TOUHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Alawsuit between longtimeisland resident Paul Boehmand the Town of Sullivan's

nd/Board of Zoning Appealsed as if it had come to an endmonth when Judge Markleynis ruled in favor of Boehm,plaintiff. In his written order,ge Dennis instructed then to grant Boehm's requests

mprove his property at 2720Bdbug, requests that hadn repeatedly denied by then and the BZA. According tohm's lawyer, the Town hasded to appeal this ruling.n asked to comment on theter, Andy Benke, the Town

ministrator, told Island Eyes that the Town is not allowedomment on current litigation.erein lies the rub. As soon aswsuit rears its head, the Townrced to close ranks. No onediscuss the issue, or work

ards any resolution until thee has worked its way throughlong and expensive legal

ess.hy do citizens feel compelledles suit against their electedials (there are currently sevens pending against the Town)?

In cases like Boehm's, which dealwith planning and zoning issues,Boehm contests it is becauseresidents have no choice. As itnow stands, a property ownerhas to le suit within 30 daysof getting an unfavorable rulingfrom the BZA. If they don't, theyautomatically forfeit the right tobring the matter back before theboard for 2 years.

"The whole process is wrong,"Boehm said in an interview. "Aproperty owner should be givenmore time to resolve issues beforebeing forced to le suit. Oncethe suit is led nobody from the Town is supposed to talk to you

about the issues. If the Town'slitigation lawyers won't talk to you, then there is no other choicebut the courts. And of course, thenancial clock starts ticking forboth sides."

This catch 22 situation wasillustrated by a suit broughtby resident Hal Coste when hewas instructed to stop work ona treehouse he was building onhis property. In order to ght theBZA's ruling he had to le suitwithin 30 days, which put animmediate stop to work the Townhad been doing on reviewing the

ordinances in order to clarify therole of "treehouse," a processthat may have given Coste'streehouse project new life, had itbeen allowed to continue.

Boehm's case is an interestingone, as it covers a lengthy periodof time during which personnelchanges and BZA decisionseffectively altered the designationof his property.

In 2001 Boehm wanted topurchase a property at 2720BGoldbug. There were twodwellings on a single lot. Boehmwent to the Town to check on thestatus of the properties and was

told one was "conforming" andthe other "nonconforming." Anonconforming dwelling is onewhich does not t with currentzoning requirements, but hasbeen "grandfathered in" becauseit existed before the ordinancesthat make it illegal. In this casethe property was nonconformingbecause there were two dwellingson one lot. When the Town formedin 1977, it decided there shouldonly be one dwelling on each lot,to encourage the establishmentof a single family community.Subsequently, in circumstanceswhere there were two principaldwellings on a lot, the smaller

one became "nonconforming."Boehm purchased the property

and his son moved into thenonconforming dwelling, a 1,200sq foot, 2 bedroom home abovea storage/parking area. Theproperty is on the marsh andBoehm decided to add a deck. Hewent to the Town and was told hewas not allowed to build a deck,because it was a nonconformingstructure, and a nonconformingstructure cannot have its useexpanded. However, he was toldhe could build a slat house anduse it as a deck, as long as it was

freestanding and had no railingaround it. Despite believing thatadding a deck would not expandthe use of the property, which wasnow a rental property, Boehmfollowed the Town's directionand the slat house was used as adeck for 13 years.

In 2009 he again approachedthe Town, this time forpermission to screen-in the topof the slat house, as the bugswere unbearable on the marsh.He was turned down, but told he

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tect our oceans

r Editor,

ver the next month or two,are sure to hear a lot abouttic bags. The plastic bag

ustry is likely to oat arounda” out of context or collected

m non-scientic studies to tryerail ordinances like 15-08.pite their use of half-truthsry to convince us otherwise,know the small amount ofeived convenience is notth the detrimental effects oftic bags in our ocean. Theretwo scientic facts that dwarfther arguments:rst, plastic bags are killingine life.econd, we are eating plasticsur seafood. Plastic bags neverly go away but break downsmaller pieces, called micro-tics, which are ingested bylife and have been found incountry shrimp and oysters.addition, micro-plastics actmagnets for other chemicals,ing these toxins into our food

well.hile educating the publicugh litter prevention efforts is

ortant, reducing the amountlastic bags distributed will

e the greatest impact on thember of plastic bags in theh. While it’s not a cure-all, it’sep in the right direction.et’s be leaders in reducing theunt of plastic waste in thecountry because here on Isle

of Palms we care about the healthof our ocean. Let’s join otherswho have come to the same

realization—corporations likeAdidas, countries like Ireland,Australia and China, and nearly200 other communities acrossthe U.S.: and move away fromplastic bags.

Kathy KentIsle of Palms ____________________________

Plastic Bags Have Uses

Dear Editor,

After reading the front pagearticle on plastic bags as seen byfour young people, I would offerthe following thought.

First, plastic bags are veryuseful for isolating infectionsin body uids. The bags can bemade under regulated sterilemanufacturing conditions. Theyare lightweight and exible sothey be carried or laid next toa patient without making thepatient as uncomfortable as glassbottles.

Plastic bags can also beused to prevent water loss and

hypothermia in very prematurebabies.

This is just an example of one

valuable use of plastic bags.I would proffer that the problemwith store plastic bags (whichby the way are much easier andlighter for folks to carry) beingleft on the beach is not the plasticbag itself, but the hand holdingthe plastic bag. Those personsneed to be educated, even nedif they leave a plastic bag behind.In the end, our community andmost communities around thecountry have made recycle binsavailable to homes and also inpublic places.

Let us not disenfranchisea whole industry in our freeenterprise system because ofsome ignorant and thoughtlesspeople who don't take the time torecycle their plastic bags.

Diane OltorikIsle of Palms

Editor's note: Plastic bags canonly be recycled at grocerystores. DO NOT place them inthe blue recycling bins.

T he state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award

to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for

the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through

e 12, 2015.

he S.C. Environmental Awareness Award, now in its 20th year,

established by the S.C. General Assembly during the 1992slative session to recognize outstanding contributions made

ard the protection, conservation, and improvement of South

olina's natural resources.

ach year the public is invited to submit nominations that are then

ewed by an awards committee. In judging nominees, the committee

siders excellence in innovation, leadership, and accomplishments

inuence positive changes affecting the natural environment.

Members of the awards committee represent the S.C. Forestry

mmission, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental

trol, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, and S.C. Sea Grant

sortium.

The 2013 Environmental Awareness Award winner Joseph R.

milton was honored for his efforts in wildlife conservation. He is

founder of the Quality Deer Management Association.

ious winners of the Environmental Awareness Award include:

3 - Joseph R. Hamilton, Founder of the Quality Deer

Management Assoc

2 - Thomas Kester, Chairman and Treasurer for the Conestee Foundation

1 - Dr. Patricia J. DeCoursey, Professor of Biological Sciences at USC

2010 - Frank S. Holleman, III, President, Naturaland Trust

2009 - Dr. Fred Holland, Coastal Ecologist, Charleston

2008 - Benjamin Ziegler, Chairman, Pee Dee Land Trust

2007 - Dr. Richard Porcher, Jr., Professor Emeritus, The Citadel

2006 - Rick Huffman, Founder, South Carolina Native Plant Society

2004 - John L. Knott, Jr., President, Noisette Company, North Charleston2003 - Burris Family, Owners, Cypress Bay Plantation Tree Farm, Beaufort

2002 - Dr. Jack Turner, Director, Watershed Ecology Center, Univ. of SC

2001 - James D. Elliott, Jr., Founder, SC Center for Birds of Prey

2000 - Dr. Dave Hargett, Conservationist, Greenville

1999 - Kenneth Strickland, Environmentalist, Florence

1998 - Yancey A. McLeod, Jr., Environmental Educator, Eastover

1997 - Brad Wyche, President, Friends of the Reedy River, Greenville

1996 - Beaufort County Clean Water Task Force

1995 - Dr. Whiteld Gibbons, Senior Research Ecologist, Savannah

River Ecology Laboratory

1994 - Marion Burnside, Chairman, SC Dept of Natural Resources

1993 - Dana Beach, Executive Director, SC Coastal Conservation

League

1992 - Rudy Mancke, Naturalist, SC Educational Television

Nomination guidelines and application forms are available by calling

Barbara Neale, at 843.953.0245. A copy of the application form is

available here: www.scdhec.gov/agency/docs/newsreleasedocs/20

14SCEnvironmentalAwarenessAwardform.pdf.

Environmental award call for nominationsSTAFF REPORT

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On Memorial Day, Monday,May 25 at 3:47 p.m.ofcers from the City of

of Palms police departmentponded to reports of ashot victim at the Charleston

unty Park on Isle of Palms.cers found the victim,onio Quantico Davis of Northarleston, with a gunshotund to his left leg. Davisally stated that he had beent by another person, then later

nged his story, admitting thathad accidentally shot himself.nvestigators met with DavisMUSC where he admitted thathad arrived at the Countyk as a passenger in a vehicle.le inside the vehicle, he wasdling a pistol and accidentallyt himself in the leg. The vehicletaining the pistol ed thene prior to ofcers arriving.dence examination and

witness accounts corroboratedDavis' statement, the IOP PDsaid in a press release.

Almost simultaneously onSullivan's Island, re and policedepartments were dispatched toStation 24 to assist swimmers indistress.

First responders found oneunresponsive male that hadbeen assisted to shore by othersswimming nearby. A secondmale, who was also assisted

to shore had swallowed aconsiderable quantity of waterand was extremely exhausted.

The unresponsive man, lateridentied by the coroner's ofceas 23-year-old Santos Castillo,of Hanahan, was transported byCharleston County ambulanceto East Cooper hospital wherehe was pronounced dead, due todrowning.

Shooting, drowningmar Memorial Day

STAFF REPORT

ISLAND EYE NEWS

Australian Shepherd, answers to

"Journey" and is a sweet, loving

dog. She got out Saturday night/

early Sunday morning off Waterway

near the dog park. She has a puppy

cut right now so she looks somewhat

like a Blue Heeler.

I can be reached at

843-718-7578 for any

information on her

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Wednesday, April 1: The complainant reported that, whilebacking out a fenced area, he struck a gate, causing damage tothe right front quarter panel of his 2008 Saturn Aura. No damagewas done to the fence.

Wednesday, April 8: Ofcers responded to construction siteinterference during an assault that had taken place. On arrival,ofcers spoke to the subject and witnesses who stated that twosubjects had engaged in a physical altercation. Ofcers advisedthe subjects of their legal recourses and both subjects declinedprosecution.

Friday, April 17: A complainant reported that, when he went tole his income taxes, he was informed that taxes had already beenled under his social security number.

Sunday, April 19: Ofcers responded to a report of an intoxicateddriver. When they arrived, they located the vehicle parked with afemale sitting in the driver’s seat. As the ofcer approached thevehicle and confronted the female, she was very confused anddisoriented. The ofcers tried to have her contact someone to pickher up but she was unable to do so, therefore shewas arrested and lodged in the county jail.

Tuesday, April 21: A complainant reported thata subject had followed her while she was walkingon the beach and exposed himself to her. Thevictim remained on the beach, and, several hourslater, the subject returned and exposed himselfto her again. At this time, ofcers respondedand located that subject. He was arrested andplaced in county jail.

Saturday, April 25: While parked on the sideof the road, someone forced their way into thecomplainant’s vehicle and removed several itemsby breaking out the window.

Monday, April 27:Ofcer responded to an

alarm at Fort Moultrie. Onarrival, the ofcers locatedthe unsecured building, and akey holder was summoned to thescene. It was determined that everythingwas in place. The building was secured.

Sullivan’s PoliceReport - April

n 2014, during the completionan approved project (a roof

a walkway), he was issuedop work order by the Town

ause the work was expandingfootprint of the structure by. He was also told he couldlonger use the slat housea deck anymore, and thatmust remove the furniturehad placed there because it

acting as a railing. During

ubsequent BZA hearing onmatter, the BZA determinedhis property was in fact an

essory structure, a garageh an apartment on top. This

a reversal of the BZA'ssication of the property as aconforming dwelling in 2009.oehm appealed thisassication, and the BZAed his appeal based on itsings that the house lookeda garage and therefore was

arage. However the propertybeen used as a residence

years and has a certicate ofupancy. It also has its owntric meter and connection tosewer system, both of whichnot allowed for an accessorycture.f the BZA's reasoning waswed to its logical conclusion,

ould result in every residenceSullivan's Island with

king under the house beingsformed into an Accessory

ucture," wrote Boehm'syer, Alice Paylor, a Sullivan'snd resident, in her brief.n his written ruling, issuedl 29, Judge Dennis agreed

h Boehm, stating "The

rt concludes that 2720Ba principal building under

Town of Sullivan's Islanding Ordinance and that the's conclusion is arbitrary

ricious, not based on the law

and an abuse of discretion." The Judge goes on to

conclude that the property isnonconforming solely due tobeing the smaller of two dwellingson a single lot. "None of Mr.Boehm's requests will increasethe nonconformity, becausethey are merely improvementsto the existing one dwelling andwill not increase the extent ofnonconformity.

"The Court concludes that the Town should issue to Mr. Boehmthe permits needed to raise theroof and extend the roof overthe existing stairs and walkwayand should withdraw its orderto remove the furniture on theslat house roof, because thereis no provision of the ZoningOrdinance prohibiting furnitureon a slat house roof."

At the May 19, 2015 TownCouncil meeting, Council wentinto Executive Session to receivelegal advice regarding Boehm'scase, among others. TownAdministrator, Andy Benke toldIsland Eye News that a decisionon whether to appeal wasn'treached during that meeting.

On May 27, Paul Boehm'sattorney Alice Paylor, wasinformed by the Town's litigationattorney John Linton, that the Town plans to appeal the court'sorder.

The Town's BZA is comprisedof a 7 member board ofresidents, who are appointedby Town Council. Due to recentresignations, three are currently3 seats vacant on the board.Interested residents should visit

www.sullivansisland-sc.com formore details.

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Wednesday, April 1: The complainant reported that, whilebacking out a fenced area, he struck a gate, causing damage tothe right front quarter panel of his 2008 Saturn Aura. No damagewas done to the fence.

Wednesday, April 8: Ofcers responded to construction siteinterference during an assault that had taken place. On arrival,ofcers spoke to the subject and witnesses who stated that twosubjects had engaged in a physical altercation. Ofcers advisedthe subjects of their legal recourses and both subjects declinedprosecution.

Friday, April 17: A complainant reported that, when he went tole his income taxes, he was informed that taxes had already beenled under his social security number.

Sunday, April 19: Ofcers responded to a report of an intoxicateddriver. When they arrived, they located the vehicle parked with afemale sitting in the driver’s seat. As the ofcer approached thevehicle and confronted the female, she was very confused anddisoriented. The ofcers tried to have her contact someone to pickher up but she was unable to do so, therefore shewas arrested and lodged in the county jail.

Tuesday, April 21: A complainant reported thata subject had followed her while she was walkingon the beach and exposed himself to her. Thevictim remained on the beach, and, several hourslater, the subject returned and exposed himselfto her again. At this time, ofcers respondedand located that subject. He was arrested andplaced in county jail.

Saturday, April 25: While parked on the sideof the road, someone forced their way into thecomplainant’s vehicle and removed several itemsby breaking out the window.

Monday, April 27:Ofcer responded to an

alarm at Fort Moultrie. Onarrival, the ofcers locatedthe unsecured building, and akey holder was summoned to thescene. It was determined that everythingwas in place. The building was secured.

Sullivan’s PoliceReport - April

n 2014, during the completionan approved project (a roof

a walkway), he was issuedop work order by the Town

ause the work was expandingfootprint of the structure by. He was also told he couldlonger use the slat housea deck anymore, and thatmust remove the furniturehad placed there because it

acting as a railing. During

ubsequent BZA hearing onmatter, the BZA determinedhis property was in fact an

essory structure, a garageh an apartment on top. This

a reversal of the BZA'ssication of the property as aconforming dwelling in 2009.oehm appealed thisassication, and the BZAed his appeal based on itsings that the house lookeda garage and therefore was

arage. However the propertybeen used as a residence

years and has a certicate ofupancy. It also has its owntric meter and connection tosewer system, both of whichnot allowed for an accessorycture.f the BZA's reasoning waswed to its logical conclusion,

ould result in every residenceSullivan's Island with

king under the house beingsformed into an Accessory

ucture," wrote Boehm'syer, Alice Paylor, a Sullivan'snd resident, in her brief.n his written ruling, issuedl 29, Judge Dennis agreed

h Boehm, stating "The

rt concludes that 2720Ba principal building under

Town of Sullivan's Islanding Ordinance and that the's conclusion is arbitrary

ricious, not based on the law

and an abuse of discretion." The Judge goes on to

conclude that the property isnonconforming solely due tobeing the smaller of two dwellingson a single lot. "None of Mr.Boehm's requests will increasethe nonconformity, becausethey are merely improvementsto the existing one dwelling andwill not increase the extent ofnonconformity.

"The Court concludes that the Town should issue to Mr. Boehmthe permits needed to raise theroof and extend the roof overthe existing stairs and walkwayand should withdraw its orderto remove the furniture on theslat house roof, because thereis no provision of the ZoningOrdinance prohibiting furnitureon a slat house roof."

At the May 19, 2015 TownCouncil meeting, Council wentinto Executive Session to receivelegal advice regarding Boehm'scase, among others. TownAdministrator, Andy Benke toldIsland Eye News that a decisionon whether to appeal wasn'treached during that meeting.

On May 27, Paul Boehm'sattorney Alice Paylor, wasinformed by the Town's litigationattorney John Linton, that the Town plans to appeal the court'sorder.

The Town's BZA is comprisedof a 7 member board ofresidents, who are appointedby Town Council. Due to recentresignations, three are currently3 seats vacant on the board.Interested residents should visit

www.sullivansisland-sc.com formore details.

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Hal Coste is a “semi-retired”residential contractor,award-winning boat

builder, and loyal island local.Coste, 68, has lived on Sullivan’sIsland all his life and takespride in its rich history, servingas re-founder and president forthe Battery Gadsden CulturalAssociation. In 2014, Costecombined his two greatestpassions, sea boats and theisland’s military history,when he began workingon a Simmons Sea Skiff— named after his two

year old granddaughter,Charlotte-Claire.

Coste discovered hislove for the Simmons SeaSkiff when his brotherbought a treasured1955 model. Sturdy and light-weight, T.N. Simmons’ boatdesign is optimal for a shermanor Army engineer’s workboat, butits simple, sensible elegance hasgained remarkable esteem amongboat-lovers far and wide.

“Wooden boats have a wholecult following. It was like havingan old antique car, you know?”

Coste said.“The Simmons Sea Skiff,” he

further explained, is “an iconicboat. If you had a power boatin the 50s and 60s, this wasthe boat you’d have.” When afriend informed Coste of a freeEbay listing for an abandoned,partially-completed SimmonsSea Skiff, Coste hit the groundrunning. For six months, herented a workspace at BarrierIsland Boat Builders, “a realshort hop across the Causeway,”and quickly enlisted boat artistand mentor Teddy Huff, “one of

the guys who really knew hisbusiness.” Together, the teambuilt this 18 foot, green andwhite sea skiff with ne okoumeplywood, Douglas r, juniper andmahogany.

“Here’s the kicker,” Costegrinned, “a few weeks ago, I tookit up to the 16th Annual CapeFear Community College Boat

Show and won Best in Show andPeople’s Choice Award.” ThoughCoste insists he's "just an oldsquare-and-level carpenter," therecent accolades he has receivedindicate otherwise, as he wasawarded the top two honorsin Wilmington, home of theSimmons Sea Skiff.

It wasn’t long before he’dnished with the boat talk, and

he was ready to take it out fora spin. Shortly after steppinginto the sleek and sturdy craft,Coste had me behind the wheel,learning about Sullivan’s Island’sdramatic transformationsthroughout the years. As the bowplunged from wave to wave, Costerecalled his childhood, growingup on the island in the late 50s.Small beach shacks lined theresidential streets, and “it was just all fun and games, runningthrough the forts, no electricity.” The island may change, howeverCoste’s love for it stands strong.

Coste still rmly holds theSimmons Sea Skiff is historicallya workboat rather than a pleasurecraft, and yet I couldn’t help butdetect a certain sparkle in his eyeas the legendary boat cut throughthe surf and circled his belovedisland, our wild wake in tow.

Hal Coste with his award-winning, hand-made boat Simmons Sea Skiff.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Sullivan's resident winsCape Fear Boat Show

BY SALLY DUNAWAYISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

“WOODEN BOATS HAVE A WHOLE CULT

FOLLOWING. IT WAS LIKE HAVING AN OLD ANTIQUE CAR, YOU KNOW?”

~Hal Coste


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Tips for a betterbeach run

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

BY KATHRYN CASEY STAFF WRITER

Residents of Isle of Palmsand Sullivan’s Island suredo love running on their

utiful beaches. From thenleavy’s Polar Plunge on thet day of the year and the IslePalms Connector Run andlk for the child in October toIOP Beach Run in the spring,re are so many charitables and plunges that benet

nprots and get the residentsand exercising.he 24th annual Floppin’under 5k returns to Sullivan’snd on June 6. Beneting thelivan's Island Fire & Rescuepartment and the Charlestonnning Club's College ofarleston scholarship fund,

ny members of the club willw up with bells and sneakersHowever many people are dedicated to running along the beachsummer long in order to prepare themselves for events such as, there are some of us who want to participate in a charitablebut are not so keen on the running part. Here are some tips

keep your mind right while getting out there this weekend andning on behalf of the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue.

. Remember to breathe: While running, it is important to havea constant ow of oxygen coming in and out of your lungs.Many professional runners employ the 3-2 method. That is,breathe in for three steps, and out for two steps. Keep thisconstant rhythm going and it will keep your mind focusedaway from your negative thoughts.

. Think Positively: Your body can do this! It is only your mindthat is telling you to ‘slow down’ and ‘oh God, please stop,’ and‘when will this be over?’ Instead of dwelling on all the negativethings your mind is telling you, think positively. You are fullycapable of accomplishing this goal.

. Listen to music: Listening to music with a fast beat, close tothe rhythm at which you run, will keep you focused on movingforward. While running, keep in mind that you will be muchfurther along after the end of this next song.

. Pace yourself: Don't start out a race sprinting like a mad manonly to get half way through and be exhausted with cramps.Keep a steady pace throughout and you will keep yourself frombecoming exhausted too soon. Remember, slow and steadywins the race.

. Congratulate yourself when it’s over: You did it! You nishedthe race. Be proud of yourself and celebrate with a burgerfrom Poe’s.

The Floppin’ Flounder 5k run and walk will be held on June 6 at 8m. The race will begin at Sullivan’s Island Fish Fry Shack (Middle& Station 15). Registration is open through June 5 for $30 and $35race day. To register go to www.charlestonrunningclub.com.

The 2015 IOP Beach Runtakes place Saturday, July 25on Front Beach, behind the

Windjammer. Featuring a 5KRun/Walk or 10K Run, therace begins at 8 a.m. Youthfun runs start at 9 a.m. EarlyRegistration fee is $30 for the5K Run/Walk or 10K Run and$10 for the Youth Fun Runs.Registration will also be open7 a.m. the day of the race. Therst 200 contestants to registerare guaranteed a free moisturewicking t-shirt. Register atwww.racesonline.com or atthe Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment, #24 28th Ave or

call 843.886.8294.


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June 5, 2015


Making memories onMemorial Day

The beaches were packed

this Memorial Day as people

ocked to the island to

enjoy some fun in the sun


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June 14Is land Eye Calendare 4G

Writing Circlem. Come, write and share

es. CCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue. Call914 for additionalon.

Twos. Join Mrs. Mac, songs and crafts.

d ages 24 - 36 months.h Library, 1921 I’onor more information,83.3914.

viast your tr ivial knowledgeday at Home Team BBQ.

ays

ley Wine Tasting, $5, $13 with cheese3 Middle St. Middlellivan’s Island. Call055.

mm. The Awendaw Greenat the door, all agesEnjoy a night of diversem around the globe onely bohemian ground

wee Outpost. Wood redfresh gri lled oysterseason) will be availablelibations. Visit www.

com/awendawgreen.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)6 p.m. Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg. Learn to play AmericanMah Jongg. No experiencenecessary. 1921 I’on Avenue. Call843.883.3914.

Fridays

Party at the Point5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Charleston’spremier happy hour concertseries, At the Charleston HarborResort and Marina on Patriot’sPoint and features a full cashbar, including draft specials. Theweekly outdoor concert is backfor its 15th season, and the 2015summer season will run throughFriday, June 26. The PointConcert Series has extended itsschedule to include a show onFriday, July 3, due to a recentcancellation because of weather.Dead 27s, originally set toperform on May 8, will now beperforming on July 3.

Spoleto and Piccolo SpoletoArts Festivals Two weeks of exceptional arts andmusic events take over downtownCharleston and surroundingcommunities through June 7. Seespoletousa.org and piccolospoleto.com for more details.

[title of show][title of show] will run for threeweekends from May 29 - June 14at The Crabpot Players Theatre. The theatre is located at 1137

Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in theStuckey Furniture shoppingcenter off Highway 17 in Mt.Pleasant. For more informationand to purchase tickets, visitwww.crabpotplayers.com or givethem a call at 888.303.0763.

2015 Summer Camps at theCrabpot PlayersCrabpot Players summer campsare a long-standing tradition.Over 6 weeks of fast paced campsis offered to actors of all ages.Please visit crabpotplayers.com forsessions, prices and times.

Rising Stars Basketball Camp June 15 - June 19 The camp willtake place at the IOP RecreationCenter and is intended for ages 5 -9 years & 10 - 14 years. Full daysare from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residentspay $180; non-residents pay $185.Half days are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Residents pay $125; non-residentspay $130.

Junior Lifeguard Program 1 June 22 - 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Isle of Palms County Park.Participants will become familiarwith aquatic environments,the hazards, and the demandsof the job of a lifeguard. Theywill be actively involved withCCPRC beach and waterparklifeguards, learning the basicsof aquatic rescue. This is a veryphysically-demanding programin which students are requiredto participate in running, oceanswimming, and lifeguardingdrills. First-time participantsmust pass a 75-yard swimtest prior to the rst day ofthe session. Pre-registration isrequired. Fee: $220; $200 withCCR Discount.

Junior Lifeguard Program 3 June 29 - July 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. at the Isle of Palms CountyPark. Ages 14-15. $220/$200CCR Discount. Participants willbecome familiar with aquaticenvironments, its hazards, andthe demands of the job of alifeguard. They will be activelyinvolved with CCPRC beach and

waterpark lifeguards, learningthe basics of aquatic rescue. Thisis a very physically demandingprogram where students arerequired to participate inrunning, ocean swimming,and lifeguarding drills First-time participants must pass a200-yard swim test prior to therst day of the session. Pre-registration required. Live Music at Home Team BBQEach event begins at 10 p.m. andcosts $5. May 22: Outervention.May 23: Leigh Glass and theHazards. May 24: The Home Team Album Showcase: SuperDeluxe, Fat Albert Rotunda. May29: Weigh Station. May 30: EricCulberson. For more information,visit w ww.hometeambbq.com orcall 843.883.3131.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4Top Gun Party at Patriot’s PointCharleston’s annual Top Gun

Party will take place on the USSYorktown at Patriots Point, locatedat 40 Patriots Point Road in MtPleasant. Grab your aviators andhead over to the ight deck. JoinA Snappy Event for Charleston’sannual ashback to the 80s withlive entertainment provided by The Spazmatics, Charleston’s own1980s tribute band. An open barwill be accessible and is includedin ticket purchase. Food providedby Top Shelf Catering will beavailable for separate purchase. Tickets are $45 and day of ticketsare $50 (if available).

FRIDAY, JUNE 5Summer Reading Kick-off withthe Wolfman10:30 a.m. Join Rob “TheWolfman” Johnson of the SEWEECenter to learn about red wolvesand coyotes in the Lowcountry.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. For more information,call 843.883.3914.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

24th Annual Floppin' Flounder5K Run/Walk8 a.m. at the Fire St ation on2050 Middle Street. The event issponsored by Charleston RunningClub. For more information, visitwww.charlestonrunningclub.com.

Play: DIY Arts and Crafts withMs. Grace10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps younghands create fun paper andfelt projects. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. Call843.883.3914 for additionalinformation.

Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run/Walk8 a.m. This community-widegroup run hosted by theCharleston Running Cluband the Sullivan’s Island Fireand Rescue Department hashad a faithful following for 24 years. The race starts in frontof the Sullivan’s Island FishFry Shack, 1459 HennessySt. For more information, visit

oppinounder2015.kimbia.com.

Bulls Island SunrisePhotography Expedition4:45 a.m. Join coastal expeditionsfor an early morning boat r ideto Boneyard Beach for greatphotography opportunities. Call843.884.7684.

National Trails DayPalmetto ConservationFoundation is our National Trails Day host. Visitpalmettoconservation.org, [email protected],or call 803.771.0870 for completedetails, schedules and registrationfor the two nature hi kes offeredon the Francis Marion NationalForest.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7Blackbeard’s Cove 9thAnniversary Celebration11 a.m. - 1 p.m. To celebratenine years of serving the localcommunity, Blackbeard’s CoveFamily Fun Park is invitingguests to enjoy an anniversarycelebration. The park will host

events and activities throughoutthe day, including balloonanimals, airbrush tattoos, magictricks, and live music. Attendeeswill also enjoy participating in“FUNdraising” opportunitiesto help raise money for localreghters and police ofcers. The anniversary event is freeto attend, and guests will alsoenjoy a free meal, while supplieslast. For more informationabout Blackbeard’s Cove’s9th Anniversary, visit www.BlackbeardsCove.net or nd us onFacebook.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10Dodgeball3 - 4 p.m. IOP Recreation Center,Free.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11Thursday Night Boogie6 p.m. Thursday Night Boogiewill be held on June 11, July 16,and Aug. 13. The Mount PleasantPier’s popular new Thursday nightdance series returns. Ages 21 andup are invited to do some shagdancing on the pier at ThursdayNight Boogie, a counterpart toShaggin’ on the Cooper. ThursdayNight Boogie is intended foradults ages 21 and up and willbe held the Thursday prior toeach Shaggin’ event. For moreinformation, call 843.795.4386 orvisit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Porkchop ProductionsPresents “Stone Soup“10:30 a.m. Enjoy a stage adaptionof this classic folk t ale aboutteamwork and sharing. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13Youth Fishing RodeoChildren 6 - 16 can have funshing in Sewee Pond and makea sh art t-shirt. Bait, prizes,

food and some assistance areprovided. There must be oneadult per 2 children and limitedto 85 youth. Sign up required by June 6. Registration is free. Call843.928.3368 for information.

1st Annual Charleston SeniorInformation Fair10 a.m. - 3 p.m. An event forseniors, their families, and serviceproviders with the focus of raisingawareness of essential services,resources, and informationintegral to the safety and well-being of older persons. Arthur W.Christopher Community Center,265 Fishburne St. Charleston.

5K FUN run/walkActivities begin at 8:30 a.m. Therun/walk begins at 9:30 a.m.Come run or walk to join in theght against childhood obesity.In collaboration with the TeamRichardson Foundation’s Hangingwith Pros program, part icipantswill get to meet NFL player Barry

Richardson. Before the run/walk,there will be a f un warm-up. The cost to participate is $20 forindividuals and $65 for groups of4 or more. To learn more aboutHeart Health, please visit www.MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health.

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. For

more information, please call843.883.3914.

Shaggin’ on the CooperGates open at 7 p.m. and musicby The Shem Creek Boogie Bandbegins at 8 p.m. Enjoy scenicviews of the Charleston Harborwhile dancing to live classic oldiesand beach music at the foot of theRavenel Bridge! Beverages, food,and snacks will be available forpurchase. Advance purchase isrecommended. Photo ID requiredto gain entry. Purchase theAll-Access Discount and save;call 843.795.4386 for details. Aregistered chaperone is requiredfor ages 15 and under. Fee:$10/$8. CCR Discount/$10 on-site(if available).

SUNDAY, JUNE 14Fishing on the Cooper:Father's Day Fishing1 - 2 p.m. A Lowcountry expertwill be on hand to share

techniques that will make shingthe pier a fun and rewardingexperience for you and your dad.Spend some quality time whilelearning new techniques to landa big one during this shingtutorial. Free.Registration is notrequired. Mount Pleasant Pier.Age: 3 & up. An adult chaperoneis required for participantsages 15 and under. For moreinformation visit www.ccprc.com.


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June 5, 2015


Seasons

Southof the

Grilled Peaches withBlue Cheese andBalsamic Glaze

Nothing says summer like grilling and peaches. Enjoy thesegems right off the grill!

gredients rves 6

6 peaches, peeled and halved2 tablespoons grapeseed oil4 ounces blue cheeseGood quality Balsamic vinegarLeaves from 3 sprigs of mint, juliennedCandied pecans, for garnish6 peaches, peeled and halved2 tablespoons grapeseed oil4 ounces blue cheeseGood quality Balsamic vinegarLeaves from 3 sprigs of mint, juliennedCandied pecans, for garnish

rections Combine peaches with oil. On medium high, grill untilsoftened. About 1 minute for each side.Divide among 6 plates.

Put a small amount of cheese in the well of each peach half.Drizzle with balsamic, sprinkle with mint and pecans.Serve.

BY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T he Edgar Allan Poe Library proved Poe is not always doomand gloom as they brought new life to the island during theirfrst Arbor Day celebration on April 22. Facilitating the frst

of many children-to-earth outreach programs, Rick Reed, helpedlocal kids Gianna and Anthony plant a cherry laurel recoveredfrom the top of the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center and relocatedto the library grounds. Reed is also currently working on a nativetree conservation project in Sullivan's Island, electronically taggingthe island’s various tree species. Cherry Laurels, in particular, arecritical for the understories of maritime forests, providing both foodand protection for many island birds and insects.

Arbor Day tradition takesroot for 'Evermore'

BY SALLY DUNAWAY


Rick Reed, helps local kids Gianna and Anthony plant a cherry laurel recovered from

the top of the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center and relocated to the library grounds.



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155, 2015


COMPUTER CORNER

“WITH THE WAY THE DATA IS STORED AND

HOW SSDS ACCESS THE DATA, ONCE IT FAILS

THE CHANCES OF RETRIEVING THE DATA CAN

BE PROBLEMATIC AT BEST..”

Nowadays, Solid StateDrives or SSDs are all therage. Many Apple laptops,

uding the very popularcbook Airs, come with themt in. They are fast hard drives, as prices have recentlypped for the 128GB andGB sizes, it can make senseeplace that aging hard driveour older laptop.ut be aware of somertcomings: one of them beingss of data. Unlike a "spinning"d disk drive, which can showns of becoming unstablech as noises or sluggishness),SSD can fail in an instant,

hout any notice. With the waydata is stored and how SSDsess the data once it fails, the

nces of retrieving the databe problematic at best. SSD

nufacturers have differentryption technologies andprietary controllers that makeifcult to use just one typeesource to recover the data.re are websites that offer

overy services, but be awareprices are high.he chances of this happening

are low and, in doing work onboth Macs and PC, I've onlyseen only a couple of SSDs anda handful of HDDsthat have stoppedcompletely. I wasable to recover datafrom all but one HDDbut could not recovereither of the SSDs. Thedata was not deemedworthy to send outfor "professional"recovery at a hefty price. In somecases it can cost as much as a $1a Megabyte. (There are 1000 MBin one GB.)

So what do I do to stop this fromhappening to me? Well, I backupmy data. Remember to backup,backup, and—oh yeah—back up!

You can do it locally in your homeor ofce simply with an externalhard drive or thumb drive,depending on how much you haveto backup, or you can also get anexternal HD such as Seagate orWestern Digital 1TB (terabyte)for around $60-70 locally orthrough Amazon. Carbonite andother similar programs (thereare plenty) are good options for

online backup. However, I alwaysadvise caution when putting dataon the Internet even though most

programs automatically encryptthe information. All are greatfor Windows-based laptops anddesktops.

If you are an Apple Mac kindof home/ofce, then you have achoice that you should be usingright out of the box. iMac's and

all types of Mac laptops comewith Time Machine softwarethat will backup all your data,software, 3rd party software,and operating software such asYosemite or Maverick (or evenSnow Leopard). Again, you canuse an external hard drive to dothis, and it's pretty simple to setup. With Mac products, this isessential; even if you upgrade or

the hard drive fails, you can bback to exactly where you werwith Time Machine. There isanother great option that Apploffers called Time Capsule,backup hard drive and WirelessRouter all in one. It will backup your machines wirelessly without you doing anything and providegreat wireless signal throughout your home or ofce. With youiPhones, iPads, and even iPods you can do wireless syncinthrough iTunes on a iMac or Maclaptop. It will be backed-up o your Time Capsule through TimMachine so that, in the eventthat all else fails, you can stilgrab a new phone and get back tobusiness by setting it up througiCloud once you get home.

Always, always backupregardless of what kind of harddrive you have—but especiallwith an SSD.

As always, if you have question or need help, you can call or emai Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 o [email protected].

SSD or HDD: Which hard drive is best?BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


15/23

Robert DaCosta ispresented with theannual Mount Pleasant

Art Guild art scholarship awardby scholarship committee co-chair, Katherine Bates at the

Guild's last meeting of the2014/15 season. DaCosta, asenior at Wando High School,shows artistic excellence andexpresses denite points of viewin his very creative artwork. Heplans to attend the College ofCharleston and major in art.Monthly meetings will resumein September.

For more information visitmtpleasantartistsguild.com.

Art Guild AwardsScholarship


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BY CHARLOTTE MEYER

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

Founded just three years ago, in May 2012, Bull's BaySaltworks was initially a passion project undertaken byRustin and Teresa Gooden. As amateur homesteaders living

n Bull's Bay, Rustin and Teresa sought both to reimagine howhey could have ready access to everyday staples—without drivingo town—and to harness that particular avor so inherent to aouth Carolinian's taste. Namely, a love of the distinct, mineral-yalt of the Lowcountry. This is their passion—to produce a domesticea salt sourced from clean resources, with the smallest carbonotprint.Harvesting from the pure waters of Bull's Bay, kept clean byourishing community of tasty bivalves, Teresa and Rustin

roduce a variety of salt-based products that are clearly rootedn the place in which they are made. But, just as importantly, theroducts themselves make it possible for folks across the country

o experience and understand that salty Lowcountry bite.I didn't grow up in the South, let alone the Lowcountry, so the

rst time I tasted the Carolina Flake Salt from Bull's Bay, it wasomething totally new to me, something pure and distinct. It has aavor of its own, but it also perfectly complements and accentuateshe avors of any dish, from crisp spring vegetables to BBQ ribs.erhaps the best avor pairing for Summer 2015 is to use the saltr your cocktail needs.The Carolina Margarita Salt they producethe best way to elevate the classic summer drink!Tastes of the South is a new column by Charlotte Myer, Specialty

ood Buyer at Southern Season, highlighting South Carolinaendor’s and their delicious local products, all available at Southerneason’s store in Mount Pleasant.


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ON THE WATERJune 5, 2015

island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms.$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café MedleyStart your day or end it with a wellrounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in the

evening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme CuisineA small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sundaymornings.$$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, as well asSunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Island Joe YogurtWe offer several gluten free optionsdaily and a vegan too! Toppings are allnatural or organic. Local coffee andteas served.$886-49901122 Ocean BlvdIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood plus so much more at thisisland favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke N Ollie'sEnjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,wings, salads and a full bar. Deliverydaily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.

$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

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

80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$883-0083www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, and afresh, local raw bar. $$$

883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoy freshbreakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.Open from 7AM-3PM daily.$www.saltworkscc.com50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried ounderor crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,as well as lunch on the weekends.

$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex”soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com 2213-B Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge from IOP,Crave's National Award Winning Chefproudly serves Low Country visitorsand residents a unique casual nedining experience!$$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan'sis the One! Patio and private diningavailable as well as daily and happyhour specials.$$

(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net1475 Long Grove Dr.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and weekend brunch, boasts a freshseasonal menu highlighting localingredients and contemporary cuisine,all with Southern air. Our scenicoutdoor patio is a lovely setting to savor

a meal, while our elegant indoor spacesare perfect for receptions, parties andmeetings.$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd,Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood,local farm to table veggies, sinfulhomemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17,Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offerfresh soup, salads and sandwiches.Enjoy dinner in a casualbistro-style setting with a nice wineselection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

O

ur shery has comealive as warmer water

temperatures usher insummer seasonal species.possibilities are endless asks, ladysh and bluesh are

ed to the mix. With so manyrent kinds of sh available,ers will have a great time onwater most any day.edsh are hungrily chasingcial lures. Jerk shad luresed with utter hooks are myo option. These lures, usually" in length, imitate the smallsh that have ooded ourers. Flutter hooks have aht on their shank that let you

a far distance and also puton on the lure. I use utterks in size 3/0 with a 1/8oz.ht. Make sure to cast to thes of the schools, if you castt into the middle you standod chance of spooking them.he trout bite has reallyoved over the last few weeks.

ping corks remain the way toprefer mud minnows as bait

hey are hardier than shrimpless likely to get decimated bysh. When shing in deeperrs, we've been using leaders asas ve or six feet. It can makeng a bit awkward but gets theright on the sh’s nose.

Sharks are becomingincreasingly more active. Try

shing along ledges where thereis a sudden drop in depth. Oftenthese predators will sit rightalong these areas. Bonnetheadshave been hitting blue crab whileSharpnose have favored strips ofbluesh. One of the advantagesof shing with bluesh is that you’ll occasionally hook intomassive bull redsh.

Flyshing for reds has beenmost productive at low tidewhen sight shing conditions areoptimal. Flies with lots of ashare working well, especially thecopperhead pattern. During the

big high tides in the evening, wehave been able to get up into thegrass and cast to tailing redsh.A good weed guard on your ycan really help. The Dupree'sspoon y is a perfect choice forthis setting.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operatesCharleston Charter Fishing

providing light tackle and y fshingcharters. For more information,call 843.324.3332, visit www.charlestoncharterfshing.com or email captain@ charlestoncharterfshing.com.

Summer's here and

the fsh are jumpingBY GEOFF BENNETT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


18/23


“THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ESTATE PLAN IN THE

WORLD MAY NOT BE OF MUCH VALUE IF NOBODY

KNOWS OF ITS EXISTENCE.”

195, 2015

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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.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

L ike many people, you may enjoy investing. After all, it canbe invigorating to put away money for your future, follow

the performance of your investments and track the progress’re making toward your long-term goals, such as a comfortablerement. However, you might be less excited about doing estatenning, dreading the perceived time, effort and cost. Yet, you canke the entire process more manageable by breaking it up intocic tasks.

at are these tasks? Everyone’s needs are different, but herea few suggestions that may be applicable to your situation:

Purchase life insurance. If something were to happen to you,would your family be able to stay in the house? Would yourchildren be able to go to college? You should have sufcient lifeinsurance to take care of these and other essential needs. Youmight hear about various “formulas” for how much insurance you should purchase, but you may be better off by working

with a nancial professional — someone who can evaluate yourassets, goals and family situation, and then recommend anappropriate level of coverage.Draw up your will. For most people, a will is probably themost essential estate-planning document. Regardless of thesize of your estate, you need a will to ensure that your assetsand personal belongings will be distributed according to yourwishes. If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings willbe distributed to your “heirs” as dened by state laws — andthese distributions may not be at all what you had in mind.Consider a living trust. Depending on your situation, you mayneed to go beyond a will when drawing up your estate plans.For example, you might want to create a living trust, whichcan allow your assets to go directly to your heirs, avoiding thepublic, time-consuming and expensive process of probate.A living trust offers other benets, too, so you may want to

consult with a legal professional to learn more about thisestate-planning tool.

• Check beneciary designations. The beneciary designationson your insurance policies and retirement accounts, such as

your IRA and 401(k), are powerful and can even supersede theinstructions left in your will. So it’s in your best interests to makesure you’ve got the right people listed as your beneciaries.Over time, you may need to update these designations to reect

changes in yourfamily situation.• Make nalarrangements.Whenever you passaway, it will be astressful time for your loved ones. To

ease their burden, consider establishing a “payable-on-death”account at your bank, and then funding this account to pay for your funeral and related expenses.

• Share your plans. The most comprehensive estate plan in theworld may not be of much value if nobody knows of its existence.Share your plans with your loved ones and heirs. It’s importantthat everyone knows their roles in carrying out your wishes.

When dealing with any estate-planning issues, you’ll want toconsult with your legal and tax professionals. And by taking a step-by-step approach, you can keep the process moving forward—withoutfeeling that you’re being overwhelmed.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your localEdward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and

fnancial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax orlegal advice.

Step-by-step approach can easeestate-planning process

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


19/23


June 5, 2015

T he Isle of Palms andSullivan’s Island TurtleTeam has been patrolling

beach since May 5 looking forrst nest of the season. Sincerst South Carolina nestfound on May 2 on Botany

Island in the Edisto area,South Carolina Departmentatural Resources asked the

nd Turtle Team to begincking the beach then fortwo foot wide tracks our

erheads leave behind. Aherback turtle has nested onon Head Island!

the spring meeting of allpermit holders for the nestection projects in Southolina, the teams were toldDr. Brian Shamblin of theversity of Georgia that thisd be a huge year for nestingg our coast. Dr. Shamblin is

ducting a multi-year researchect for which DNA samplescollected from every nestd in NC, SC, and GA. Thisbe the Island Team's 6thof participation. It is knownindividual sea turtles nest

tiple times in a season at twok intervals and then skip aor two before nesting again.

t of the turtles who nested

in 2012 when we had our record

high of 67 nests did not returnin 2013 or 2014. So chances aregood that they could be comingback again in 2015.

As of the last week of Maythere were already over 600loggerhead nests in the state withthe majority of these found in theCape Romain National WildlifeRefuge near McClellanville. Turtle Team volunteers are always upas the sun rises over the beach

looking for tracks, stranded

turtles, reporting deep holes thatthey nd, and even picking uptrash.

The rst to nd evidence ofa nest were Linda Daehn andDiane Mullins on May 22 inWild Dunes at Ocean Point. Itis interesting that just as eachturtle is different, each nestcan have different qualitiesand characteristics. This rstloggerhead was of averagesize with no distinguishingcharacteristics in the tracks sheleft behind, but she had crawledinto the dry at part of the beachnear the 17th tee of the Links

Golf Course to lay her eggs.During the night the heavy windobscured just about every signof where the nest was located.So even though the tracks wereobvious in the wet sand near thewater, it was a challenge to locatethe large clutch of 149 eggs, butthey were found.

The next day, May 23 ElaineSchupp and Beverly Blalockfound Nest #2 near the middleof the 500 block at the oppositeend of the Isle of Palms. Thatsection of beach is sufferingfrom extreme erosion with steep

6-10 foot escarpments of dunestowering over a at beach. Thisturtle kept bumping into the tallcliff of sand without being ableto climb higher before she nallygave up and laid her eggs at thebase of the dune. Fortunately the Turtle Team is out at dawn, soin this case Elaine and Beverlyreported the nest in plenty of timebefore the tide could come in andpossibly ood the nest, killingthe eggs.This second nest onlycontained 83 eggs to be relocatedto a safer place for incubation. Noone knows why some nests have

less than 100 eggs and othershave many more. The averagenumber is 120.

The third nest of the seasonwas also at the south end of theIsle of Palms at 2nd Avenue.Anne Royall and Cheryl Burnsdiscovered some very distinctivetracks on the morning of

Memorial Day, May 25. This wasa larger nesting female than therst two according to the tracks.She left a deep groove on the leftside of the crawl which we will besure to note if she comes backin two weeks to lay more eggs. Ifshe does, the DNA samples willconrm that this subsequentnest is indeed hers as well. Shelaid the largest clutch yet at 161

eggs. Nests #4 and #5 were foundon May 30 by Julie Engbring,Lori Roe, Sarah Castle, ChristinaWillson, and Kim Brower. Nest #4contained 119 eggs and #5 wasnot relocated from 24th Avenueso the egg count is unknown.

It is exciting that the seasonhas begun and the team is lookingforward to many more nests thatwill produce tiny turtles to addto the threatened population ofSouth Carolina loggerheads. Bythe time this is printed, I am surethat there will be additional nestsand we hope that some will haveappeared on Sullivan’s Island aswell.

To follow the season’snesting activity go to www.bergwerfgraphics.com or join theFacebook turtle page at IslandTurtle Team IOP & SI SouthCarolina.

HOW YOU CANHELP TURTLES

Lights Out: Turn off anylights that can be seen fromthe beach for nesting seasonfrom now until October. Theymight disorient turtles.

Fill in Hole: holes on thebeach can be a dangerto nesting turtles, tinyhatchlings, and to people onthe beach at night.

Respect Marked Nests:the orange diamond shapedLoggerhead Nest signs statethat loggerhead adults,hatchlings, and eggs areprotected by state and federallaws. Do not allow dogsor children to dig there ordisturb the nest or sign.

Remove Debris: Tents,chairs, umbrellas, and otherobjects need to be removedfrom the beach at sunset toavoid discouraging turtlesfrom nesting.

Turtles in Trouble: If yousee a nesting female beingharassed or lost hatchlingson the beach, never shinelights on them or take ashphotography. Please alsoreport any stranded turtles,dead or alive. You can reportthem to the Turtle Team bycalling the police dispatch

number at 843.886.6522.

Loggerhead nesting has begunBY MARY PRINGLE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The tracks and "body pit" of Nest #2 near 5th Avenue. PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF


20/23


215, 2015

tudents embrace the benefts

of Spartina, pluff mudBY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

T hird grade students from Sullivan's Island Elementary

School gathered along the marsh at Station 26 lastmonth to plant the Spartina grass they had been

growing in their classroom. All year the students hadbeen nurturing this smooth cord grass from seed in orderto restore a mud-at area of salt marsh. The seeds were

harvested in the fall, potted in a greenhouse at school,then planted in the pluff mud to reduce erosion and createa living shoreline that provides valuable stabilization tothe marsh.

The school project is part of the Sea Grant Consortiumand Department of Natural Resources program "FromSeeds to Shoreline." South Carolina’s coastline has lostimportant natural buffers and critical habitat, includingthe salt marsh ecosystem, “From Seeds to Shoreline” aimsto engage students in restoring Spartina, the dominantplant in the salt marsh. The program simultaneously

benets the environment and educates the students in theimportance of salt marsh ecosystems and environmentalstewardship.

"We have 30 schools up and down the coast participatingin the program," Julie Binz, leader of the program and themorning's supervisor at Station 26, said. "There are 10 inCharleston alone, and the program encompasses grades 3through 12."

The students were clearly enjoying getting their feet wetin the pluff mud as they planted their grasses. They alsogot to participate in some seining, allowing them to get upclose and personal with the creatures who depend on thespartina and marshes.


21/23

June 5, 2015


With "The Summer’s End," the third novel in Mary Alice Monroe's New

York Times bestselling trilogy, the Isle of Palms resident brings herreaders back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan’s Island,

South Carolina. "The Summer's End" reveals how the pull of family bonds andtrue love is as strong and steady as the tides.

It is summer’s end and Sea Breeze, the family’s beloved estate on Sullivan’sIsland, must be sold. It is an emotional time oftransition as Mamaw and the three sisters eachmust face loss and nd a new place in the world.

The fate of Sea Breeze hinges on Harper’s courageto decide the course of her own life. To do so,she must release her insecurities, recognize hernewfound strengths, and accept love fully into herlife.

I had a chance to sit down and talk with MaryAlice Monroe at her home on the Isle of Palms.

LM: Tell us a little about the design of the cover. I

understand it is your daughter Greta?MAM: Yes, it’s my beautiful daughter Greta. Sheis a kite surfer, one of the rst ones here on theislands and is very well known. It just turned outI was in New York with my editors for a luncheon,and we were talking about Greta and kitesurng.I do want to stress that Greta is NOT Carson, butshe was my consultant for Carson. Greta was soset that readers know that is not her! I used her toteach me about kitesurng. The experience withthe shark and the dolphin in the book did happen

An end to summer, Mary Alice Monroeconcludes her trilogy

A N I N T E R V I E W W I T H T H E L O W C O U N T R Y ' S B E S T S E L L I N G A U T H O R

BY LORI MCGEE


y Alice Monroe.


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friend of Greta’s. She explains the experience of being on afboard in the water. When everyone saw the picture of Greta,ryone fell in love with it. She’s fearless, and like Carson, shes the water. She is a mermaid. Unlike Carson, Greta is veryched to relationships. She is all heart. I like to weave the cover

my books into the story, and this was when Carson was on here.

As a mother you seem at peace about what Greta does for ang.M: I’ve always taught my children to be passionate about whaty do. I think the peace comes from knowing that she has foundpassion. All of my children are where they want to be.

What you are working on now?M: It’s not the end! The trilogy is not over. The book I am

ing now is called “A Lowcountry Wedding.” At the end of “Themmer’s End” there are a lot of lives and love interests. Granniemes is the British grandmother who comes to visit and clashesh Mamaw. In the end, they become close, so I want to revisitt relationship. “A Lowcountry Wedding” is a thank you to myders. All the girls, Mamaw, Grannie James, come back together!ill be out next summer and promises to be fun, poignant andotional.

How do you relax?M: I think the problem is nothing! I know when I take on tooch. I’m close to it right now. I know I need to relax. So I amng to garden, get my hands in the soil. I have owers to plant.alk the beach. I push a delete button when I walk. I am goingtart meditation. For now I listen to music. I think nature isgreat relaxer. I go to the garden, the beach to walk. Search forvista. That is what I see at the beach. It can be the ocean, the

at expanse, the mountains. For as far as you can see you areking at innity. You are looking at a greater power. And when

connect to it, you feel small. But by feeling smaller you connect. You build an ironclad world around yourself, but when you goour vista all that is gone, because it is trivial. You are a part of

mething so much bigger. We all have the gift we just need to nddon’t need much more. And a good glass of wine. Find youra.

Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?M: Most writers just knew they wanted to be a writer and thereothers that come about it later in life. When I was young, I sangrees and believed in fairies. My sisters and I would constantlyke up stories. We built villages and became the characters. I

me from a very creative family, and as we got older, we wrotesicals and plays. I will never forget when we did the "Sound ofsic." In "The Summer Wind," Harper wanted to be a writer but

t it quiet. I can relate to that. In third grade, my teacher askedif I wanted to be a writer. I was stunned that you could be aer, that it could beb. From that pointknew I would be

riter. My adviceoung writers is tow that there willejection, fumbling,you have to justw you are a writer.have to have your

n story. Not copying another writer's work. I think you are bornriter. Be prepared to put in the blood, sweat and tears. I writeryday. If I’m not writing, I am doing the research for my books. Igetting tired, and would love to slow down a little to enjoy life. It

uires passion determination and hard work. I encourage peoplewrite. It’s another form of our voices. But if you want otherple to read it, study your craft.

What advice would you give your younger self?M: I was just thinking about this this morning. I would haved, be more fearless while you are young. When you are writing ael there is always a part of your heart and soul, your underbellyxposed. So many people told me I couldn’t make a living writing.ould tell my younger self to have fun now. If I could have donee adventures when I was younger, I might have been publishingner. I am very blessed that I am published and never take it fornted. My message to young people everywhere is: discover yournts, have condence in your talents and follow your bliss. Theye been told to follow their bliss, but they can’t nd a job. Inity, your job is only part of your life. Don’t get sucked into beingsive that you forget to be active in your own life. Discover yoursion. Find your joy. Remember to nd your vista.ll of Mary Alice Monroe’s novels take us to a special place withinselves, one we can escape to as we delve into her mind and heart,soak in the magic of the Lowcountry, as only she can tell us.

The Summer’s End” was released on May 19 and is availableerever good books are sold. For more information visit www.ryalicemonroe.com.

“MY MESSAGE TO YOUNG PEOPLE

EVERYWHERE IS: DISCOVER YOUR TALENTS,

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR TALENTS AND

FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.”~Mary Alice Monroe

June 8 to June 12 First United Methodist Church, on Isle ofPalms at 21st Avenue and Palm Blvd, is inviting children fromKindergarten through 5th grade to participate from 9 a.m. to

noon each day in this summer family event. The theme is Hometown Nazareth Where Jesus Was a Kid.

Children will step back in time, exploring what it was like to livein the town where Jesus grew up. Kids participate in a memorableBible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Jesus’ mom,Mary, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’sWord. Each day concludes at Celebration, a time of upbeat worshipthat gets everyone involved.

Children attending Hometown Nazareth are asked to donategently used books throughout the week that will be donated toBook Worm Angels/ Reading Partners.

Register online at iopmethodist.com or by callin 843.886.6610.Registration is also available Monday morning, June 8.

Methodist Church

offers VBSBY CAROL KING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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