Island Eye News - March 14, 2014

Since May 2005
March 14, 2014
FREE
Sullivans Island
PRESORT STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
CHARLESTON, SC
PERMIT NO 437
POSTAL PATRON
Volume 9 Issue 23
Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
Coastal Living
names IOP its
Dream Town
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
he March issue of Coastal Living

magazine features a two-page spread
on Isle of Palms. Splendidly isolated
from the South Carolina mainland, the
article begins, life on this barrier island
offers the perfect
mix of proximity
to
Charleston
and a carefree
lifestyle.
The
story,
written by Nora
Zelevansky,
showcases
the
areas
history, its 6
miles of sandy
beaches and its
commitment to The March issue
of Coastal Living magazine.
conservation.
City
councilmember
Sandy
Ferencz
was
interviewed for the article.
You can go to four-star hotels, restaurants,
and the symphony in Charleston, and within
minutes youre back on the beach, she said.
The article name-checks several local
businesses, including Morgan Creek Grill and
its signature crab cakes, The Windjammer,
named the islands staple watering hole,
and espouses Long Island Cafs she crab
soup as the star of lunchtime.
Zelevansky lists the four top reasons for
loving the Isle of Palms as the view, the
boating, the fishing and the conservation.
Of course, Coastal Living has only just
discovered something island residents have
known for years: The Isle of Palms is a dream
town.
For the insider take on life on this island
paradise, read Elizabeth Abels delightful
essay on page 7.
PHOTOS BY KAYLA JONES
Whacky wigs & stupendous staches

SIES FUNDRAISER PULLS IN OVER $100,000
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
he second annual Wig & Stache

Bash raised over $106,000 for
Sullivans
Island
Elementary
School programs, including art, Spanish,
music and guidance. The event, which
was held Friday, Feb. 28 at Cinebarre
in Mount Pleasant, featured a live and
silent auction to raise funds, music and
a Wig & Stache contest.
The evening went really well, Allison
Williamson, event co-chair, said. We
had amazing auction items. The items
painted by the students, cornholes and
clay pots, were very popular. It was fun
to see all the kids projects, the shark
cornhole was one of my favorites.
Other auction items included hotel
stays in Jackson Hole and Costa Rica,
and a diamond necklace. We made
Bash continues on page 7
Kerin Wright, Kathryn Smith, Allison Williamson and Katie Kegel

(top), and Krista and Greg Barnes (above) pose on the red carpet
at the Wig & Stache Bash.
INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

UP TO
BEACH
ISLAND
BELLE
FUN PG 2
TURNS 10
PG 6
MOB
DESCEND
ON IOP
PG 14
CIVIC
March 14, 2014
Message from the Mayor

BY DICK CRONIN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he City is always busy, even when the

island is quiet and peaceful. We are
gearing up for our summer season,
hoping that everyone will have fun and stay
safe. Personally, I am tired of all this cold.
Here are some updates on projects underway.
Expanding Use of Front Beach
By the time this article is published, we will
have enjoyed the islands first ever Island
Gras celebration on Front Beach. This family
event is part of the Citys efforts to encourage
patronage of our Front Beach business in the
off-season. New light displays over the holiday
season also brought folks to the businesses.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA
Barby Harrington offers up some treats from the

Exchange Club at Island Gras.
HURRICANE RE-ENTRY STICKERS

Residents
should
obtain
current
THIS FAMILY EVENT IS PART OF THE CITYS
hurricane re-entry stickers from a new
EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PATRONAGE OF OUR
location: the Public Safety Building at 30
FRONT BEACH BUSINESS IN THE OFF-SEASON.
J.C. Long Boulevard. Stickers are limited
~ Dick Cronin
to three per residence and, for the first time
this year, will allow residents free parking
Palms Marina. This addition means that
in the municipal parking lots from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. all year long. Contact hurricane@iop. both stations will have the same number
of personnel and can provide more effective
net or 843.886.6522 for more information.
responses and training. Saving lives is the
SCHEDULE OF CONNECTOR WORK
Charleston County is at work widening most important thing the City does.
the Connector on the Mount Pleasant side. PARKING IMPROVEMENT WORK THIS
This project is being funded by the Countys SEASON
During this beach season, the Citys
half cent sales tax, will only occur in Mount
parking
management consultant, Stantec,
Pleasant, and is designed to improve egress
will
be
hard
at work gathering data to make
during heavy beach traffic. The goal is to
complete the project before the peak of the recommendations in the fall. New traffic
season. More information is on the Citys counters will provide the City with accurate
numbers of vehicles coming on and off the
website at www.iop.net
island.
SCHEDULE FOR GROCERY STORE
The Beach Companys revitalization of the PALM BOULEVARD REPAVING IN FALL
Charleston County plans to repave Palm
Island Center shopping center is exciting to
watch. The new Harris Teeter grocery store is Boulevard from 41st to 57th avenues this
year, and the City is carefully coordinating
slated to open by late April or early May.
with the County and SCDOT for the best
Addition of Three Firefighters
City Council has approved the addition of timing. Due to drainage projects underway,
one firefighter per shift, for a total of three expect to see the paving crews on Palm in the
firefighters, to the Fire Station 2 crew, which fall.
is located on 41st Avenue near the Isle of
www.islandeyenews.com
March 14, 2014
IOP Council approves hiring of new

firefighters, awards new contracts
REPORT FROM FEB. 25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
$44,400 in this fiscal year.

The purchase of seven traffic
counters for $14,000 to better
monitor and track the numbers of
vehicles coming on to the island.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FEES
DISCUSSED
The council discussed a
proposed bill before the state
House of Representatives that
would prevent local governments
from charging customers credit/
debit card processing fees. The
city has appealed to elected
officials to prevent this bill, as the
city says it is not making money
or charging a fee it keeps for
the convenience of people using
credit/debit cards, but collecting
the fee that is charged to the city.
If this bill is passed the credit/

debit card fee would be passed to
taxpayers.
UPDATE ON STANTECS WORK
ON WAYFINDING SIGNS AND
BEACH ACCESS PARKING
Stantec has measured all
of the roads on the island to
determine the width, and the
next step is to superimpose the
map of obstruction in the rightsof-way over the map of the width
of rights-of-way. Contracts for
Phases 3 and 4 of the island-wide
wayfinding signs program have
been awarded, and Stantec plans
to present a proposal shortly.
UPCOMING CITY OF ISLE OF
PALMS RECREATION CENTER
EVENTS
Upcoming
events
at
the
Rec Center include the Eggcellent Craft on April 17 and
the annual Easter Egg Hunt
on Saturday, April 19. The
Recreation Committee reported
to council that it has discussed
increasing revenues at the Rec
Center by increasing fees for
program participation. In the
end, the committee agreed that
the Recreation Center is not a
money-making proposition, but a
benefit for island residents.
SEA CABINS PIER DISCUSSED
The Real Property Committee
IOP council continues on page 4
Civic Calendar
Recycle - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 19 - Recycle
Isle of Palms
886.6428
www.iop.net
Sullivan's Island
883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.

8:30 a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Tuesday, March 18
Ways and Means Committee
5:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Friday, March 14
Land Use Natural
Resources Committee
3 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
DRB-CANCELLED
Meeting cancelled due to lack
of applications.
City Council Meeting

6:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, March 19
Muncipal Court
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, March 18
Regular Council Meeting
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 19
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with
Publisher of the Island Eye News

and the Island Connection
Lynn Pierotti
publisher
lynn@luckydognews.com
STAFF REPORT
t the February 25 City

Council meeting the Isle of
Palms council unanimously
approved the following:
The hiring of Liollio Architects,
at a cost of for $11,764 to complete
the first phase of the design of
new public restrooms at Front
Beach. The money will come from
municipal accommodations tax.
According to Mayor Cronin, the
plan is to recuperate these funds
from Charleston County.
The award of a contract to
Salmons Dredging in the amount
of $62,800 for the rehabilitation of
the Tidal Wave watersports dock
with the aluminum gangway.
Approved the hiring of three
additional firefighters for Station
2, at the cost of approximately
Lucky Dog Publishing

o f SC , LL C
Monday, March 24
Tree Commission
5 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, March 26
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, March 19.
Jennifer Tuohy
managing editor
jennifer@luckydognews.com
Swan Richards
graphic designer
swan@luckydognews.com
Lori McGee 614.0901
Catherine Lambert 452.9903
advertising executives
Christian LeBlanc
social media
christian@luckydognews.com
Steve Rosamilia
photographer
Contributors:
Dick Cronin
Bill Martin
Sarah Reynolds
Herb Frazier
Elizabeth Abel
Mollie Williams
Carol King
Lorrie Dixson
Geoff Bennett
Bob Hooper
Published by:
Lucky Dog Publishing
of South Carolina, LLC
P.O. Box 837
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
843-886-NEWS
Submit your letters to the editor to:
info@luckydognews.com
Future deadline: March 19 for
our March 28 issue
The Island Eye News, a wholly owned subsidiary

of Lucky Dog Publishing of SC LLC, is a free,
independent newspaper published every two
weeks and is for and about the Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Goat Island and Dewees Island.
Copies are mailed free of charge to every active
mailbox in our coverage area and are also available at area businesses. Contributions of information, pictures and articles are welcomed and are
used according to space limitations and news
value and cannot be returned except by special
request. Op-ed articles and letters to the editor do
not necessarily reflect the opinion of Lucky Dog
News, or its writers.
All advertising rates are listed at:
www.islandeyenews.com under advertising.
House of Representatives approves

Flood Insurance Reform Act
March 14, 2014
BILL LIMITS ANNUAL INCREASES TO 18 PERCENT

BY JENNIFER TUOHY
arlier this month the U.S.

House of Representatives
overwhelmingly
passed
a bipartisan bill to help those
adversely impacted by the Biggert
Waters Flood Insurance Reform
act.
The Flood Insurance Reform
Act, which went into effect last
year, effectively removed all
subsidy from the National Flood
Insurance Program, meaning that
anyone who lives in a flood zone
would see dramatic increases in
their flood insurance premium.
However, after realizing the extent
of the devastating economic
impact this would have on coastal
communities, lawmakers have
been busily trying to scale back
the reforms and find other ways
of funding the NFIP.
The
Homeowners
Flood
Insurance
Affordability
Act
passed the House on a vote of 30691. It will now go to the Senate
for likely final approval. The bill
will limit annual increases of any built according to code at the

individual policy to no more than time and then FEMA changed
18 percent. It also instructs FEMA the flood maps. They had been
to have an affordability target charging those properties as if
for limiting the cost of a flood they were still complying with
insurance policy to 1 percent of code, Biggert Waters was going
a homes total coverage amount.
to remove that, but the House bill
The 18 percent cap and reinstates that.
affordability
target
were
among
the
ITS CERTAINLY A STEP IN THE RIGHT
changes Democrats and
Republicans agreed to DIRECTION. IF YOU LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE
in revamping the bill,
NOW, WE ARE A LOT BETTER OFF.
initially approved by the
~ Patrick ONeil
Senate earlier this year.
The
House
bill
passed very definitively, said
While the Affordability Act puts
Patrick ONeil, a Sullivans Island a cap on annual increases in
councilmember who has been premium, it does not put a cap on
following the nations lawmakers the ultimate final premium, said
closely on this issue. Its a ONeil. So they could keep rising
different bill from the Senate bill, for quite some time.
in many ways it has more relief
I think its certainly a step in
than the Senate bill.
the right direction, he said. If
It calls for a permanent removal you look at where we are now,
of Biggert Waters regulations for we are a lot better off. But thats
post-firm properties, the ones largely a function of how bad off we
Lowco Surf Jam benefits

Surfers Healing
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ex 1 Coastal Cantina and

Dangermuffin have teamed up to
present Lowco Surf Jam (think
Loco meets Lowcountry) on Saturday,
March 22. This event will benefit a
wonderful organization: Surfers Healing.
In a fun and family-friendly environment,
seven bands will perform between2 p.m.

and 11 p.m.outside of Mex 1Coastal
Cantina, at 817 Saint Andrews Blvd,
Charleston.
Bands
performing
include:
Dangermuffin, Pick N Roll, Post Cobra,
Fowlers Mustache, Dallas Baker and
Friends, Dave Grunstra and Barrett
Beeson, and Members of the Dubplates.
Surfers Healing, A Foundation for
Autism was founded by Israel and Danielle
Paskowitz, parents of three children, one
of whom was diagnosed with autism at
the age of three. The Surfers Healing Team
travels the USA coasts, Mexico, Hawaii &
Puerto Rico bringing a safe, rewarding
surf camp, an unforgettable experience,
to children with autism and their families.
More information on Surfers Healing may
be found atwww.surfershealing.org
were with Biggert Waters, ONeil

said. Theres still a lot of people
facing both rising premiums and
uncertainty. We can only hope
that whatever they come up with
eventually will provide a little
more relief. It does buy some time
at least.
A particularly promising aspect
of the bill is that not only does
it require an affordability study
of the insurance program, but
it also provides funding for it,
something Biggert Waters did not
do.
Without knowing how high
premiums could go this is all still
very unsettling to the real estate
market and the people who own
those properties, ONeil said.
Were expecting that when the
(Affordability) study gets done,
they will have to restructure their
approach to premiums so some of
this will get changed.
IOP council continues from page 3

reported that at its Feb. 4 meeting Councilmember
Loftus relayed Jay Clarke of Morgan Creek Grills
request that the city hire engineers to generate
preliminary plans for parking lot improvements and
entrance enhancements. Administrator Tacker was
to review the information and report at the next
meeting. She said she has reached out to the Sea
Cabins to determine if there is any interest on their
part to sell the pier. Councilmember Carroll pointed
that there is little to no real estate involved, no parking
available and dock maintenance is very expensive;
he questioned why the City would be considering
this action. Councilmember Loftus explained that
Councilmember Ward had requested that the subject
be discussed; the Mayor stated that the concerns
voiced by Councilmember Carroll would have to be
satisfied before the City would proceed.
Councilmember Ward stated that he had
communicated with Tom ORourke of the Charleston
County Parks and Recreation Committee about the
piers at Folly Beach and Sea Cabins; he stated that
thought the Sea Cabins pier would be more successful
than the one at Folly Beach which generated
$400,000 in revenue after expenses for the County.
ORourke explained that there are salt water worms
that bore into the pilings, and that Charleston County
spends $30,000 each year to have the Folly Beach
pier inspected. Thirty-eight pilings were replaced last
year at a cost of approximately $400,000. ORourke
said he would not want to walk on the Sea Cabins
pier because he believes that it has never been
inspected. Councilmember Ward indicated that he
would like the Real Property Committee to look into
the inspections of the Sea Cabins pier since the City
uses the pier every year as a staging area for the July
4th fireworks display.
March 14, 2014
Police stop burglary in

progress, firefighters
save homes
Whos That
Cat in The Hat?
I O P P U B L I C S A F E T Y D E PA R T M E N T S
R E C E I V E K U D O S F R O M C I T Y, C I T I Z E N S
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
n November 4, 2013, received kudos recently from

just after midnight, Isle island residents for its quick
of Palms police officer action.
Matt Storen saw a car parked
Judge Michael Molony penned
in the driveway of a home on a letter to the city expressing his
Forest Trail. Knowing the owner appreciation to Battalion Chief
wasnt there he
called for backup.
THEIR SWIFT ACTION PREVENTED MORE
Once three officers
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OUR HOUSE.
were
on
scene
~ Judge Molony
they established a
perimeter around
the residence.
Within minutes
they heard noise and saw light Smith and his crew for their work
coming for inside the home. at a fire at his home.
Footsteps came down the back
Their swift action prevented
stairs and the officers saw a man more significant damage to our
walking towards the back fence. house, wrote Molony. I am
After calling out for him to stop, also thankful that Battalion
the officers detained the man Chief Smith followed up with me
and found a painting sticking out regarding the fire and took the
from his pants pocket.
time to offer some assistance [the
After arresting the suspect day after the fire].
they discovered a box of items
The neighbor of a family who
which the suspect had collected, experienced a house fire also
intending to steal.
expressed their appreciation for
Storens attention to detail the departments efforts.
and
vigilant
patrolling
of
Their quick actions certainly
the neighborhood led to the helped to avoid a major house
interruption of this burglary fire, the letter stated. I watched
and, with the aid of officers the firemen team work very
Maloney and Thompson, the hard and professionally on an
arrest of a suspect. As a result extremely cold winter night
of their excellent work the trio keeping the fire from spreading.
was recommended by Isle of
The residents of the Isle of
Palms Police Captain Usry for Palms should be very pleased
recognition as Employees of the knowing that we have a great
Month.
fire department protecting our
The citys fire department also community.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA.
ou're never too old, too wacky,

too wild, to pick up a book and
read to a child. In honor of Dr.
Seuss birthday, and Read Across America
Day last week, Sullivans Island Mayor
Mike Perkis stopped in on Edgar Allen Poe
Sullivans Island Branch Library and read
to some of the local children.
March 14, 2014
Tourism to area National Park sites

brings $48 million benefit
REPORT SHOWS VISITOR SPENDING SUPPORTS 684 JOBS IN LOCAL ECONOMY

BY BILL MARTIN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
new National Park Service report shows

that 886,341 visitors to Fort Sumter
National Monument and Charles
Pinckney National Historic Site in 2012 spent
nearly $48 million in communities near the
parks. That spending supported 684 jobs in
the local area.
Fort Sumter National Monument and
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
are proud to welcome visitors from across
the country and around the world, said
Superintendent Tim Stone. We are delighted
to share the story of these places and the
experiences they provide and to use the
parks as a way to introduce our visitors to
this part of the country and all that it offers.
National park tourism is a significant driver
in the national economy returning $10 for
every $1 invested in the National Park Service
- and its a big factor in our local economy
as well. We appreciate the partnership and
support of our neighbors and are glad to be
able to give back by helping to sustain local
communities.
The Charleston area National Park sites
are located in Charleston, Mount Pleasant,
and Sullivans Island, South Carolina. They
protect and preserve some of the most historic
sites in American history dating from the
Colonial era through World War II.
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis
was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey
economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and
Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz for
the National Park Service. The report shows
$14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million
park visitors in communities within 60 miles

of a national park. This spending supported
243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobs
found in these gateway communities, and
had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy
of $26.75 billion.
According to the report most visitor
spending supports jobs in restaurants,
grocery and convenience stores (39 percent),
hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), and
other amusement and recreation (20 percent).
To download the report visit http://www.
nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.
cfm. The report includes information for
visitor spending at individual parks and by
state.
To learn more about national parks in South
Carolina and how the National Park Service
works with South Carolina communities to
help preserve local history, conserve the
environment, and provide outdoor recreation,
go to www.nps.gov/state/sc.
March 14, 2014

Bash continues from cover
about $43,000 in the silent auction. One
of the cool items in the live auction was
the opportunity for somebodys child to
design a flag for the new school, which
will be raised on the first day of school.
Sullivans Island resident Manda
Poletti won this honor for her twins who
attend SIES.
Also during the live auction, there
was a plea for funds to go towards
purchasing portable touch tanks for the
new school.
They cost about $10,000 each,
stocked with fish, Williamson said. By
the end of the auction three donors had
pledged enough to buy two of the tanks.
To me that really showed the spirit
of the school, she said. People bidding
(above) Paul Roof from the Holy City Mustache Society judged the
evenings costume competition. (right) Mindele and Loren Ziff. (far
right) Revelers at the Wig & Stache Bash.
on things that were directly helping

the school, and not to take home with
them.
The event attracted twice as many
attendees as last year, to the surprise of
the organizers.
On the day of the event we found
out we actually doubled our numbers,
Williamson said. We had a huge surge
in last minute tickets sales and so
Cinebarre decided to rent us a tent.
They put a screen out there, sofas and
a wine and beer bar. They went through
hoops to accommodate us.
To see more images from the event,
and to purchase photographs visit
kaylajonesphotography.shootproof.com/
sies and enter the password sies.
Explore Your County

Parks For Free
C U S T O M E R A P P R E C I A T I O N D A Y, M A R C H 1 6
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
rea residents and visitors

are invited to enjoy all of the
play with none of the pay
duringCustomer Appreciation
Day at Charleston County
Parks.OnSunday,March 16,
Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission says
thank you by offering free
gate admission to Ravenel Caw
Caw Interpretive Center, North
Charleston Wannamaker, Mount
Pleasant Palmetto Islands and
James Island County Parks.
Plus, delight in free parking at
Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Isle
of Palms County Park and Folly
Beach County Park, and free
fishing at the Folly Beach Fishing
Pier and the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Old Towne Creek County Park,
which is not yet regularly open to
the public, will also be accepting
visitors for free fromnoon-5 p.m.
on March 16.
Whisk the family away to

palmetto-lined vistas, savor a
picnic lunch along tidal creeks,
or stroll leisurely on self-guided
nature trails.
Whilein the parks onMarch
16, visitors can alsoregister
for a chance to winwaterpark
passes, fishing passes, and the
CCPRC Gold Pass membership.
(Register on site at the parks, or
at the Cooper River Marina.) A
great family value, CCPRCs Gold
Pass affords unlimited vehicle
gate admission into nine park
facilities and many special events
for one year.
New free events continue to
be added. For the most up-todate event schedules, visitwww.
charlestoncountyparks.com/
CAD. For directions to the parks,
call843.795.4386or visitwww.
charlestoncountyparks.com.
March 14, 2014
Take home a Lucky Dog

Pilot
LDC
his stunning dog is Pilot

who is currently living
at Charleston Animal
Society. He is a 3-year old
Mastiff/American-Staffie.
He is a big boy and as sweet
as they come. Can you make
room for Pilot?Charleston Animal
Society is South Carolina's largest
Animal Rescue, caring for 90% of Charleston County's homeless
animals. Visit us today at 2455 Remount Road. And
If you are interested in Pilot, or any of the other animals looking
for a new home, please visit www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org, or
visit them at 2455 Remount Road in North Charleston.
Charleston Animal Society led the way to making Charleston
the first No Kill Community in the Southeast in 2013. It is South
Carolinas largest animal rescue organization, taking in 90 percent
of Charlestons homeless animals.
OnMarch 27, you're invited to the "Help! Party" at Hibernian
Hall. It will celebrate Charleston becoming a No Kill Community
while we dance the night away to the Beatles greatest hits with a live
tribute band.
Lucky Dog Club
Go towww.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/Help-Partyfor more
information.
Azalea Society of America

meeting in Charleston
BY HERB FRAIZER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
our
of
the
nations
leading azalea experts are
scheduled to speak during
the Azalea Society of Americas
annual convention March 26-30
at the Charleston Marriott on
Lockwood Boulevard.
About 150 gardeners from
around the United States are
expected to attend the convention,
organized by the Rev. John
Drayton Chapter of the ASA,
based at Magnolia Plantation and
Gardens.
Convention co-chair Lynda
Creek said, If you love azaleas
you should see azaleas in the
springtime in Charleston where
the Rev. John Grimk Drayton
first planted them outside.
Drayton owned Magnolia from
1836 to 1891.
Draytons
contribution
to
spreading the azaleas popularity
will be the first of two addresses
during
the
associations
membership meeting at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 28. When Azaleas
Moved Outside, is the title of
Magnolias executive director
Tom Johnsons presentation.
He will be followed by Ernest
F. Koone III, owner of Lazy K
Nursery in Pine Mountain, Ga.
Koones presentation is titled:
The State of the

Industry: Tragedy
& Triumph.
Mary Roper
and Robert
E. Buddy
Lee are the
speakers
slated for
the 7 p.m.
annual
meeting and
banquet. Roper,
manager
at
Asticou
Azalea Garden
in
Acadia, Maine, will discuss
Growing Azaleas in the Cold.
Lee is director of Plant Innovation
and
Plant
Development
Services in Loxley, Ala. He will
review the latest encore azalea
developments.
The
convention
schedule
includes plant sales, plant and
photo competitions, city and
harbor tours, garden tours at
Magnolia,
Cypress
Gardens
and Middleton Place and shag
lessons led by Eliza Lucas
Pinckney and Christy Pleasant.
For more details, go to: www.
nationalazaleaconvention2014.
org. The ASA board of directors
meets Sunday, March 30. Next
year, ASAs convention will be
held in Nacogdoches, Texas.
10
Living a charming life on the island
March 14, 2014
I S L A N D E S S AY
BY ELIZABETH ABEL
here are a number of

unexpected things that
have surprised my husband
and I living on the Isle of Palms.
Our
children,
now
grown,
experienced a Huckleberry Finnlike childhood. Years later; we
continue to love the easygoing
ambiance of Island time.
Despite progressa traffic light,
big modern houses, and a soonto-be new shopping center, there
is a specialness to living on the
Island. Accepting the relaxed
lifestyle and being open to bits of
quirkiness are part of the Islands
charm.
Quirky events
There were eleven of us who
brought lawn chairs and a covered
dish to the annual Fourth of July
party. The invitees congregated in
the backyard under the shade of
our neighbors big old oak tree.
It was a respite from the heat
and the crowds on the beach,
and this little party was always
fun. Three more people joined
our group, chatting, eating and
drinking. We all joyously sang the
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
One of Elizabeth's neighbors painted this sign on her house following Hugo's
visit to the island.
National Anthem. Near dark, we

loaded up our chairs and trekked
the block to the beach for the
fireworks. As it was high tide with
limited beach space we joined the
rest of the islanders and guests
clustering our chairs to face the
pier. The three people who had
partied with us all afternoon had
disappeared.
We queried each other, Who
were those folk? No one knew.
Waving is a quirky mannerism
on the island
Island people wave to everyone!
People who regularly come onto
the Island for business wave. As
we walk by neighbors sitting on
their porches, they wave. The
UPS guy saw me two streets over
the other day and waved. The
mailman always waves. Initially a
crew who were building a house
across the street seemed shy
about waving. Two weeks later
they were waving. We smile and
wave back. Summer folk and
those who escape south for the
winter seem to be the most shy
with the mannerism of waving.
Heres another peculiar
happening
Before his hip replacement
Paddington had to sometimes
stop and rest no matter the
location. Ms. Betty accompanied
him and patiently waited until he
could get up and walk. Often his
stopping point would be in the
middle of the intersection a block
off Palm Boulevard. We slowed
and drove around them with a
smile and a wave. Betty waved as
Paddington, a cute terrier-mix,
calmly sat.
You just never know
One gorgeous sunny quiet day
in the neighborhood I was sitting
on our driveway surrounded
by my watercolor equipment
painting our neighbors house.
Suddenly the garbage truck
pulled up, a guy jumped off the
back of the truck emptied our
garbage can and set it roughly by
the side of the road.
He asked. What are you
doing?
Painting their house.

I pointed with my paintbrush.
I see I have piqued his interest
as he walks toward me. Oh no he
is going to look at my painting.
I wasnt expecting anyone to see
this, I worried.
He looked at the painting and
with surprise in his voice he
exclaimed, Hey, thats good. I
smiled. Thanks.
The truck slowly departed,
without my art critic; he ran,
jumped on the back and waved
as the truck clamored down the
street. I waved my brush.
Addresses on the island
provide unexpected events
Everyone enters our house
through the back door on the
cross street. Despite the fact it
is in clear view and distinctively
painted I often give detailed
instructions on how to find our
house.
Its the green house on the
corner, no, no, dont come to the
front, come around the corner to
the back door. Well, you get the
idea.
Our mail delivery is the easiest
as it is dropped in the mailbox at
the front of the house. The UPS
guy drops off packages on the
screen porch by the back door.
The other day a UPS package was
addressed to me on Dewees Island
rather than the Isle of Palms. A
block over from our house he
yelled out of his delivery truck
at my husband, I dropped off a
package for you! He laughed and
as he drove off he waved.
Neighbors add to the Island
surprises
After hurricane Hugo we were
unable return to the Island as
quickly as we wanted. There was
devastation all around us. The
Ben Sawyer Bridge was knocked
off its pedestal. We didnt know if
our house had survived the storm.
Our neighbor had returned to
the Island well ahead of us and
nailed a piece of plywood over a
large hole on the front side of the
house. He had painted, OUCH, in
huge letters. Later we recognized
our house on a local televised
newscast. We were stressed yet
caught off guard by the silliness
of itwe laughed.
The other day, I was outdoors
visiting with my neighbor. It was
a lovely September weekday, with
sunshine, and a light breeze. A
Merry Maids car whizzed by, we
waved.
Celebrities almost
gone with the wind
DRAFT A CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT BATTLES THE ELEMENTS

TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOWCOUNTRY CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ind, snow and

more
wind
conspired
to
prevent the organizers of
the first annual Draft a
Celebrity golf tournament
from pulling off their
objective to raise money
for
Lowcountry
Food
Bank and Dee Nortons
Lowcountry
Childrens
Center. But pull it off they
did, in spite of Mother
Natures plans.
Were still tallying up
the donations, but we did
good for our first year,
Catherine Johnson, wife
of former Vanderbilt head
coach, Bobby, and driving
force behind the event,
said.
The
Johnsons
and fellow Isle of Palms
resident Laura Fogarty,
an
author
and
advocate for victims
of child abuse, were
looking for a way to INONE OF THE CELEBRITIES WERE COMPENSATED.
help children in need THEY ALL DONATED THEIR TIME AND EXPENSES, SO
in the Lowcountry THE MONEY RAISED COULD GO DIRECTLY TO THE
and devised a unique CHILDREN..
~ Kekoa Lee
formula
for
the
traditional celebrity
On the morning of the event, at
golf tournament. Participants bid a well and truly windswept Ocean
online to secure their number in Course on Kiawah Island (guests
the draft, then at a pre-tournament had to hold firmly on to their
draft party held at Cinebarre in bacon and biscuits at the outdoor
Mount Pleasant, were able to select buffet), Bill Murray arrived in the
which celebrity they played with.
nick of time. Sean Fister graciously

Unfortunately, due to the acquiesced his top spot and
snow thats been pounding the allowed Murray to join the topEast Coast all winter, top draft pick bidding team, The Longest Yard.
Bill Murray looked like he wouldnt
Bill was so gracious, he stayed
make it to the event. He was well a long time and had a ball,
(top) Eric Bass, guitarist for Shinedown, takes a swing at Kiawahs Ocean
and truly stuck in New York. So Catherine Johnson said. He was
Course. (top left) Former Vanderbilt Head Coach and Isle of Palms resident
first pick honors went to Sean The snowed-in in New York and went
Bobby Johnson, with his wife, Catherine, and neighbor Laura Fogarty.
Beast Fister, followed by Steve to extra lengths to get here.
(middle) Cameran Eubanks, of Bravos Southern Charm, with George
Rogers' and his Heisman Trophy. (above) Island Eye News editor Jennifer
Spurrier, Gamecocks head football
The day was won by Team Turner
Tuohy with Steve Spurrier, Gamecocks Head Coach outside Kiawahs
coach; Chelsea Meissner, reality with the help of Mark Bryan from
Ocean Course clubhouse.
TV star; Sterling Sharpe, former Hootie and the Blowfish.
Gamecock and Green Bay Packers
It was a huge success, Lee
player; Brian Dawkins, former said. Everybody had a great time
Clemson Tiger and Philadelphia and we raised money for both
Eagle; George Rogers, former organizations. Were really excited
Gamecocks Heisman Trophy and about building for next year.
Super Bowl winner; Chad Morris,

Catherine needs a little
Clemson Offensive Coordinator, time to recover however. Its like
and so on until all 22 teams had childbirth, once we forget how
their celebrity. The remaining painful it is well evaluate and
stars formed their own celebrity see!
team.
Watch a video of the celebrities
None of the celebrities were
enjoying
the
Ocean
Course
compensated, organizer Kekoa
and
discussing
their
efforts
to
Lee said. They all donated their
raise
money
for
the
children
of
time and expenses, so the money
raised could go directly to the Charleston and the Lowcountry at
this link vimeo.com/87803539.
children.
PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
March 14
ONGOING EVENTS
MONDAYS
Core and More
10:30-11:30 a.m. Isle of Palms
Recreation Center. Build core
muscles and a sculpted body with
this $10 class every Monday. For
more information visit www.iop.net
or call 843.886.8294
Ballet (2-5 yrs)
Mondays 4/21-5/12, 12:30 p.m.1 p.m., Isle of Palms Recreation
Center. $50 residents fee and
$55 non-residential fee. For more
information call 843.886.8294 or
visit www.iop.net
TUESDAYS
Gymnastics at IOP Rec (3+ years)
Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.,
February 18 March 25, $70
residents/$75 non-residents.
Instructor: Tricha Tapio. Register
www.iop.net. Call 843.886.8294
for more information and to
register.
Tai Chi/Qigong
11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Isle of
Palms Recreation Center. $10 per
class. For more information call
843.886.8294
Spike Nights Beginners
Isle of Palms Recreation Center,
5-6:30 p.m. 4/1-4/29, 10-14 years
of age welcome. $40 residents
and $45 non-residents. For more
information call 843.886.8294 or

visit www.iop.net
WEDNESDAYS
Little Lotus Yoga (3-5 Yrs)
Wednesdays, 12:30 1:15 p.m.,
April 2 through May 14. $60
residents/$65 non-residents.
Register www.iop.net. Call
843.886.8294 for more information
and to register.
Barn Jam
The Awendaw Green Barn every
Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at the
door, all ages welcome. Enjoy a
night of diverse music from around
the globe. Wood fired pizza and
fresh grilled oysters (while in
season) will be available as well
as libations. www.facebook.com/
awendawgreen
THURSDAYS
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg
Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to
play American Mah Jongg. No
experience necessary. 1921 Ion
Avenue, 883.3914.
Spike Nights Advanced
Isle of Palms Recreation Center
5-6:30 p.m., 4/1-4/29. $40
residents fee and $45 for nonresidents. For more information
call 843.886.8294 or visit www.
iop.net
Acoustic Sunset Oyster Roast

The Wreckfish, 7690 Northwoods
Blvd. Every Friday 5-8 p.m. on
the outdoor patio. There is $12
all you can eat oysters as well
as live music and drink specials.
Call 843.580.4040 for more
information.
SATURDAYS
Celebrate Gullah Heritage with
Free Saturday Programs
2 p.m., 1254 Long Point Road.
Celebrate Gullah heritage!
The National Park Service, in
partnership with the Town of
Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a
series of free cultural programs
at Charles Pinckney National
Historic site every Saturday during
March. For more information, call
843.881.5516 or visit www.nps.
gov/chpi.
Tae Kwon Do for Seniors
Must be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.
at the Isle of Palms Recreational
Center. $35 resident fee and $40
non-resident fee. There is a drop
in fee of $10 per class. For more
information call 843.886.8294
Friday, March 14
Charleston Tells
Storytelling Festival
7-10 p.m., Wragg Square-342
Meeting Street. Set under
magnificent moss-draped oaks,
the second annual Charleston
Tells Storytelling Festival offers
the opportunity to see some of
the best storytelling performers
in the country while enjoying
the magic of historic downtown
Charleston. Please visit www.
ccpl.org/charlestontells for ticket
information.
Saturday, March 15
Sullivans Island Community
Commercial District St.
Patrick's Day Celebrations
Local businesses in the
Commercial District will celebrate
the holiday outdoors from 10 a.m.
6 p.m. For public safety, portions
of roads will be closed
Family Patrick's Celebration
in the Park
10 a.m. 12 p.m., Town of Sullivans
sponsors a non-alcoholic, familyfriendly celebration in Stith Park.
Charleston Tells
Storytelling Festival
10 a.m.-10 p.m., Wragg
Square-342 Meeting Street. Visit
www.ccpl.org/charlestontells for
ticket information.
Book Club The Dressmaker
10:30 a.m., Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library 1921 I'On
AvenueSullivan's Island. For more
information email Darlingc@ccpl.
org or call 843.883.3914.
FRIDAYS
Pon Swamp Nature Walk

10 a.m. Sewee Center presents a
2.5 walk in the past along the rice
dikes and new look to the restored
green tree reservoir. Call the center
to register 843.928.3368.
FEATURING
MAR 14 - $5
THE LAW
MAR 21 - $5
SIX TIME LOSERS
c
i
s
u
M
Li v e
EVERY WEEK!
MAR 22 - $5
DANIELLE HOWLE &
FIREWORK SHOW
MAR 29 - $5
KENNY GEORGE BAND
nd
ns Isla
a
v
i
l
l
u
S
happy saint
patricks day
TEAM
TRIVIA
ROUND 1: MAR 15
ROUND 2: MAR 17
EVERY TUESDAY
@ 7PM
WEST ASHLEY
843.225.7427
OPEN 11AM-2AM
HOMETEAMBBQ.COM
SULLIVANS ISLAND
843.883.3131
OPEN 11AM-2AM
Tae Kwon Do Tournament

10 a.m. at the Isle of Palms
Recreational Center. Tickets are
$45. For more information call
843.886.8294
Sunday, March 16
Customer Appreciation Day
See page 8 for story.
Hope on Goat
The 5th Annual Hope on Goat is
set for March 15 from 2 p.m. until
6 p.m. at Goat Island Gatherings.
Tickets are $45 each, but children
under 12 are free. They may
be purchased in advance at
LouiesKids.org or at the welcome
table at the Isle of Palms Marina
the day of the event.
Cape Romain Lighthouses Tour
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tours
begin at Sewee Cener. Following
the presentation, participants
meet at the public landing in
McClellanville for the boat tour to
Lighthouse Island. To reserve call
843.884.7684.
Celebrate Daylight Savings with Yoga
Cannon Park, 131 Rutledge
Ave. Chelsea Atilla and Natalie
Halt of Gather Yoga, are hosting
a 60-minute yoga session to
celebrate a full week of daylight
savings and showcase the
potential for community events
in Charleston. There will be a DJ,
food and drinks. A $10 donation
is asked of those wanting to
participate. For tickets or more
information visit www.sola-yoga.
com/event/yoga-in-the-park/
Monday, March 17
SAINT PATRICKS DAY!
Tuesday, March 18
Mommy and Me Yoga
9:30-10 a.m. Held at the Isle of
Palms Recreational Center. $8
resident/non-resident. For more
Charleston Fashion Week
March 18-22, downtown
Charleston. Charleston magazine
presents the third annual
Charleston Fashion week, a fivenight celebration of fashion and
Charleston burgeoning retail
March 29
and design communities. Call
843.971.9811 ext. 331 or visit
www.charlestonfashionweek.com
Wednesday, March 19
IOP Garden Club Meeting
Social starts at 6 p.m. and Jeff
Jeter will start speaking about
Creating Bonsai at 6:30. The
meeting will be held in the
Exchange Club building.
Friday, March 21
Middle School Dance
7-9:30 p.m. at the Isle of Palms
Recreational Center. $5 at the
door. For more information call
843.886.8294
Charleston International
Antiques Show: Classic Design,
Timeless Style
3/21-23, Memminger Auditorium,
56 Beaufain Street. Presented by
Historic Charleston Foundation,
the Antiques Show will features
some of the nations top dealers
with a diverse range of 17th20th century antiques. For more
Saturday, March 22
Paper Making with Ranger
Randy at Sewee
10 a.m., Re-use, reduce and
recycle. Call the center to register
for this free program 843.928.3368
Shell Ring Salt Water
Marsh Paddle
Meet at Sewee and drive seven
minutes to launch site. Paddle to
sacred and mysterious ceremonial
rings built by the Coastal Plain
Indians 4000 years ago. Call
843.568.3222 for more info or visit
natureadventuresoutfitters.com.
Pet Fest
See page 23 for story.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina and
Dangermuffin Present Lowco
Surf Jam
See story on page 4.
Sunday, March 23
Barbecue on the Green
3-7 p.m. Awendaw Green, Sewee
Outpost 4853 Highway 17 N.
Awendaw Green and East Cooper
Meals on Wheels are having their
first annual barbecue. Enjoy great
food and a barbecue competition,
live music, childrens play area,
and the disc golf course. Proceeds
will go to the Meals on Wheels
foundation. Please bring your
own chairs, pets on a leash are
welcome. 15 and under are free,
including a sampling of barbecue.
Tickets are $10. This event
is BYOB. For tickets or more
Monday, March 24
Play: CrafternoonWind Socks
4 p.m., Edgar Allan Poe Sullivans
Island Branch Library, make a
beautiful wind sock to match the
March breezes.
Wednesday, March 26
24th Annual Tea Room
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The First
United Methodist ChurchIsle
of Palms is holding this yearly
event from March 26-29. For more
Thursday, March 27
Help! Party
Celebrate the Charleston Animal
Societys No Kill Community
while dancing the night away to
a Beatles live tribute band at the
Hibernian Hall. For more info visit
www.charlestonanimalsociety.org/
help-party.
Saturday, March 29
Play: Clay Craft
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Edgar Allan Poe
Sullivans Island Branch Library.
Mold and decorate your own
pottery masterpiece.
Wilderness Explorer Jr.
Ranger Program
10 a.m. Learn about wilderness
and wilderness safety, go on a
wilderness outing and journal the
journal in the program booklets.
Call the Center at 843.928.3368
The Holy Cross Island School
Open House
10 a.m.-12 p.m. 2520 Middle
Street, Sullivan's Island. The
Garden School and HIS School
from the Daniel Island campus
have merged to create The Holy
Cross Island School. This will be a
Celebration of Spring. For more
15
March 14, 2014

light streaming in through four large windows.
Sitting in Ginas chair, taking in prime views of
Middle Street, youre truly in the heart of Sullivans
Island.
Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Gina has been
a hairdresser for 30 years. She and her husband,
Andy, moved to Mount Pleasant two decades ago.
After working for other people for most of her career,
Gina decided to strike out on her own.
There wasnt a hair salon out here on Sullivans
then, she said. Im the only one and have been for
10 years.
The last decade has largely been smooth sailing.
The biggest challenge, according to Gina, has been
finding parking for her customers outside her
storefront in Sullivans Islands small commercial
district.
Other than that it pretty much runs itself, she
said.
The best thing about owning her own business is
the freedom.
Being able to come and go as I want, she said.
Plus, its always fun here. You have a bad day and
you come in and somebody sits in your chair and
everybodys happy.
She also loves the camaraderie of life on the
island.
People will pop in the door to say hey, or bring
me a snack. Its just like a little neighborhood.
Of course, it is a little neighborhood, and Gina
is at its heart. In the long tradition of village
hairdressers, she is the conduit through which all
information flows. Need a recommendation for a
painter? Home builder? Restaurant?
Ill
hook
them up with
somebody, she
HAIRDRESSERS KNOW EVERYTHING, BUT WE
said. I market
DONT TELL ANYTHING!
~ Gina Rowe
everybody.
As for the
traditional role
of a hairdresser
that of a confidant and friend - its here that Gina really excels.
All my customers are considered friends. I have a relationship
with everybody. And yes, hairdressers know everything, but we
dont tell anything!
After a decade by the beach, Gina is looking forward to many
more years here, but perhaps not another ten.
I dont know if Ill be here for 10 more years, she said. Im
hoping to pass it along to Brooker, if Im lucky enough to retire.
A licensed cosmetologist, Stolte is Ginas assistant and
protge.
I would really like to say thanks to everybody for the support
and all the good times, Gina said. And, please, keep coming!
Beauty and the Beach celebrates 10 years in business on Sullivans Island.
Louies Kids named

beneficiary of 2014
Hope on Goat Benefit
P R O C E E D S W I L L D I R E C T LY B E N E F I T T H E
CHILDREN IN THE LOUIES KIDS PROGRAMS
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he 5thannualHope on We are honored and thankful to

Goatis set forMarch 15, have the support of theHope on
from2-6 p.m.at Goat Island Goat benefit this year and look
Gatherings. Funds raised at this forward to a day of fun, food and
years event will benefit Louies good music.
Kids, a national nonprofit that
Tickets are $45 each;
helps treat childhood obesity as children under 12 are free, and
well as promotes a healthier more can be purchased in advance
productive life through programs at LouiesKids.org. Ticket sales
likeRunBuddies.
are limited to 200 and advanced
Hope
on
Goatbegan in
IWE ARE HONORED AND THANKFUL TO HAVE THE
2010 in the wake
of the devastating
SUPPORT OF THEHOPE ON GOATBENEFIT THIS
earthquake
in YEAR AND LOOK FORWARD TO A DAY OF FUN, FOOD
Haiti,
when
AND GOOD MUSIC..
~ Louis Yuhasz
island residents
Dennis
and
Diann Clark partnered with tickets are encouraged. Tickets
Barrier Island Eco Tours to form may also be purchased at the
the unique fundraiser. Each welcome table at the Isle of Palms
year,Hope on Goatselects a local Marina the day of the event.
The ticket price includes boat
charity as the beneficiary of the
fundraiser. To date the event shuttles provided by Barrier
has raised more than $34,000 in Island Eco Tours, running
contributions, yet maintains its to and from the Isle of Palms
grassroots spirit. Barrier Island Marina throughout the entire
Eco Tours, Goat Island residents event, as well as fresh local
as well as a dedicated group of oysters steamed over an open
volunteers harvest all the oysters fire, homemade locally caught
and shrimp for the event, prepare fish stew, hot dogs, desserts and
the food themselves and recruit water. The family friendly event
a lineup of bands to entertain also includes a childrens area
and local live music opening with
guests for the day.
What started as a single Scottie Frier, Southern Flavor
fundraiser for Haitian relief Bluegrass Band, Derek Cribb and
has grown and evolved into the Ramblers with Ben Edwards
something helping the local and Kevin Austin.Coolers are
community in a really profound welcome and chairs encouraged.
way. Its amazing to see just how A silent auction will include
much a community can do when donated items from local artists,
restaurants
and
its residents all rally together in craftsmen,
support of a cause, said Louis vacation rentals to name a few.
Yuhasz, founder of Louies Kids.
island eats
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen:
Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,
casual Americana dining,
and fresh-catch seafood for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
$$
886-0024
www.acmecantina.com
31 J.C. Long Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Ben & Jerrys:
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of
Palms Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Caf Medley:
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
The CO-OP:
Sullivans Islands own Gourmet
Grocery and Deli. Enjoy madeto-order sandwiches and salads
that are perfect for everything
from quick lunches to a long
day on the beach! Patio dining
available.
$
882-8088
www.thecoopsullivans.com
2019 Middle Street,
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine:
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood,
tapas on Tuesdays, and a
brunch on Sunday mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Home Team BBQ:
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
as well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Long Island Cafe:
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 Boulevard
Luke 'n Ollie's:

Come and enjoy made-to-order
pizzas made from the finest
ingredients.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101-C Ocean Boulevard
Morgan Creek Grill:
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Poes Tavern:
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fish tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22:
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local raw
bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans:
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere, as well as lunch on
the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Taco Mamacita:
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
The Windjammer:
Isle of Palms home to live
music, this fun beach club
features unbeatable prices
on sandwiches, burgers, and
seafood.
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Boulevard
18
March 14, 2014
EscapadaLiving launches
first signature store
IOP-FOUNDED RESORTWEARBRAND
B E G I N S R E TA I L V E N T U R E
BY MOLLIE WILLIAMS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he first-ever retail store

for internationally known
resort
and
beachwear
brand Escapada Living is now
open in Mount Pleasant.
Charleston is the perfect
location
to
launch
the
first Escapada Living Signature
Store, said Natalia Castillo,
founder and creative director

ofEscapadaLiving. This is where
the brand first got its start and
the community has embraced
our clothing in such an inspiring
way. We have great plans for
expanding the company, and it
only makes sense to start in our
hometown.
The Escapada Signature
Store invites customers to
experience Escapada Living
in a gorgeous retail setting
that reflects the essence of the
brand - easy luxe-for-less pieces
that exude femininity and that
effortlessly transition from beach
days to city nights, allowing
women to embrace the versatility
of their lifestyle.
The store offers a broad range
of items for women comprised of
pieces from Escapada Livings
latest collections, fun accessories
and gift items, and apparel
from a variety of other brands,
Isle of Palms resident Natalia Castillos first retail store for her hugely successful
resort-wear company Escapada is located in the Belle Hall shopping center.
including Julie Brown, Tara

Michelle, NYDJ, Before and
Again, Level 99 andLoloBags.
Being able to interact with our
customers in the store on a daily
basis also ensures our pieces
relate to the Escapada woman.
Were thrilled to get to know our
Charleston customers on an even
more personal level and provide
them with fun, vibrant clothing
that reflects their lifestyle, said
Castillo, who founded the brand
in 2009 from her home on the
Isle of Palms.
The Mount Pleasant store is

the first of several anticipated
signature retail locations in key
resort destinations, including
Palm Beach and Naples, Florida.
Pop-up shops to expand the
brands international presence
are also planned for the Caribbean
and Australia.
Customers
can
visit
theEscapadaLiving Signature
Store in Belle Hall Shopping
Center located at 644F Long Point
Road, Mount Pleasant.
19
March 14, 2014
Crafty ladies and

a baked goods
bonanza
BY CAROL KING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he First United Methodist Church

on Isle of Palms hosts the 24th
annual Tea Room and Boutique
Wed., March 26 through Sat., March
29. Lunch will be served from 11:30
a.m. until 2 p.m. each day, featuring
black bean and okra soups, shrimp
and chicken salad plates, Greek salad,
croissant sandwiches with shrimp or
chicken salad served with traditional
cheese straws.
Desserts include old fashioned
strawberry shortcake, fudge brownie
with whipped cream and berry-glazed
cheesecake.
All items homemade,
prepared fresh each day.
Additionally The Crafty Ladies, who
have been crafting up a storm for more
than 20 years, will be offering a wide
selection of unusual items perfect for
the home or as gifts. Meeting weekly to
pursue their artistic abilities, they take
things apart, glue on embellishments,
sew, paint and beautify things.
Among the
treasures
there will be
birdhouses,
wreaths, floral
arrangements,
painted
(above) Ann Emery, Martha Lammey and Mary Lou Gossett prepare Southern delicacies. (below)
furniture
Beautiful items such as this lovely wreath designed by (from left) Joan Harvey, Ann McLeod and
and
childrens Lindajean Robinson is just one example of the goods on offer at the Tea Room & Boutique later this
clothes.
Each month.
year they display
the fruits of their
work for sale. All proceeds from the
Tea Room as well as the Crafty Ladies
Boutique go back into the community.
The First United Methodist Church
is located at the corner of 21st Street
and Palm Boulevard. For additional
information please visit website: www.
iopmethodist.com or call the church
office 843.886.6610. Reservations for
groups are encouraged. Takeout orders
are also accepted.
WTF debuts in Awendaw
NEW FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HEADLINED BY TODD SNIDER

BY LORRIE DIXSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he inaugural What The Folk

music festival debuts April
11 and 12, from 5 p.m. -10
p.m. Fridayand 11 a.m. 10
p.m. Saturdayat Sewee Outpost
in Awendaw, SC.
The
two
day
music
festival features Todd Snider
headliningboth nights as well
as other bands including Kevin
Kinney of Drivin' and Cryin',
The Bottle Rockets, Charlie
Mars, Pierce Edens & the Dirty
Work, Megan Jean & the KFB,
Swamp Candy, Vinegar Creek
Constituency, Sierra Elizabeth
Ferrell, Doug Jones, Ryan
Bonner and a few more surprise
guests.
Food
trucks
on
hand
include The Big Southern
andLowcountry Creole along with
two beer trucks with local brews
including Palmetto Brewery.
Tickets can be purchased online
at whatthefolk.strangertickets.
com for $25 on Friday, $35 on
Saturday or $50 for a two-day
pass. Additionally, camping is
available for $20.

What the Folk Festival was
formed through a friendship
with Todd Snider and his loveof
playing inthis area, said
festival organizer Brett Ford.
The lineupincludes musicians
that come close to emulating
what Todd does as a singer/
songwriter.
As we plan to make this
an annual event, my goal is to
continue to have Americana-type
groups play and get recognized
for what they do, since the
majority of them don'treceive the
radio play or media recognition
that they deserve.
A portion of proceeds will
benefit Carolina Studios, a
non-profit that provides at-risk
students with a safe environment
to foster creative, educational
and career-focused initiatives
through music technology and
media arts.
For additional information,
visitwww.whatthefolkfest.org.
March 14, 2014
ON THE WATER
Redfish are rampant in March

BY CAPT. GEOFF BENNETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
t has been a long cold winter,

but warmer times have started
to come around. During many
charters, it never got much out
of the 30s and those were hard
earned fish. After a run of days
with highs in the 70s, its easy to
get excited about fishing again.
Rising water temperatures and
the return of bait should provide
plenty of action.
Redfish remain in massive
schools
numbering
in
the
hundreds as they try to avoid
dolphins and stay warm. Youll
find these schools on mud flats
as well as shallow banks that
provide cover. On sunny days,
redfish are especially drawn to
the flats as the mud retains an
extra few degrees of warmth.
You'll find the best fishing tends
to be around low tide when these
reds are balled up tight together.
During this time of year, these
big schools of redfish can be wary
and spook when a lure hits the
water. When this happens, it's
best to soak some cut bait. I'll
put chunks of frozen mullet on
size 3/0 circle hooks and just
let it sit on the bottom until the
redfish swim over it. Put your rod
in the rod holder and resist the
urge (if at all possible!) to set the
hook when you see a fish begin to
eat. The circle hook will do all the
work for you and when your reel
starts to sing you are in business.
It will be interesting to see if the

trout bite starts in March based
on how cold the past two months
have been. Working artificial
lures slowly across the bottom
will be your best bet. Plastic lures
that are 3"-4" long and imitate
small minnows are a good choice.
For color, stick with grey and
silver hues that most resemble
bait. Paired with a 1/4oz. jighead,
the combination should be very
effective when the trout return.
This a great time of year for
fly-fishing as a softly presented
fly won't send a school of redfish
fleeing for cover. Sight fishing
abounds and stalking a school
of a hundred plus redfish is so
exciting you almost fall off the
bow with anticipation. Smaller
flies in lighter colors are working
best and a clouser minnow is a
fine example. Remember when
the fish hits, resist the temptation
to lift your rod tip and strip strike
instead.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston
Charter
Fishing
providing fly-fishing and light
tackle charters. For more info
visit
charlestoncharterfishing.
com
or
email
captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Low Tide
Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 22
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 25
Mar 26
Mar 27
7:11am/7:38pm
7:51am/8:17pm
8:28am/8:54pm
9:04am/9:29pm
9:38am/10:03pm
10:14am/10:39pm
10:52am/11:21pm
11:37am
12:10am/12:28pm
1:08am/1:29pm
2:16am/2:37pm
3:27am/3:48pm
4:37am/4:56pm
5:40am/5:59pm
12:50am/1:16pm
1:32am/1:53pm
2:13am/2:28pm
2:53am/3:03pm
3:33am/3:39pm
4:14am/4:17pm
4:57am/4:59pm
5:45am/5:46pm
6:37am/6:39pm
7:36am/7:41pm
8:40am/8:51pm
9:45am/10:02pm
10:48am/11:09pm
11:46am
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
21
22
COMPUTER CORNER
March 14, 2014
I was waiting to back up and now I have no data

BY BOB HOOPER
ep, I bought me an external hard drive,

plugged it into my laptop (once) and
all of the sudden my computer quit
working. Where is that dang hard drive and
when did I last back up?
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Sound familiar? We all mean to back up

our data and we all seem to forget to do it.
Your best bet for data backup is an external
hard drive that you own and can touch, but
in many cases doing an online backup is
something to consider in addition.
Losing data can be more than an
inconvenience, it can be costly. When using the
local backup (external hard drive) you need to
make sure the hard drive is actually attached
to the computer you want to backup, that you
are using either the software provided with it,
a third party backup software and Windows
backup and restore software. If using Apple
products please use the Time Machine
software that comes with you computer, its
perfect for Macs.
There are all sorts of online backup
companies including Carbonite, one of the
largest as far as advertising is concerned.
Not a bad product, but there are all kinds of
similar products that are cheaper and do the
same, just Google online backup and you
will see all kinds including Mozy, Barracuda,
iDrive, etc. You also have iCloud from Apple,
OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) from Microsoft
and Google offers several ways to backup
data including Google Cloud storage, Google
Docs and Gmail. All have good points and
can restore your data in case of catastrophic
problems onsite. I have in the past been
hesitant to endorse online backup but better
encryption of data, price and chances of
disaster at the office or home have made me
a believer in both online and in-house data
backup.
There are some whole house/small
business options for local backup such as
Seagates Central, which is available in sizes
up to 4TB. It allows you to backup multiple
computers and/or servers to one central
location. It also allows you to access the data
from anywhere with a website based service
which means you can copy that spreadsheet
or PowerPoint presentation that you forgot
when you get to Topeka. Its like your own
personal Cloud, and in fact they advertise
just that.
Local and cloud based backup is your best
bet to preserve that important data, both will
save you big bucks when your primary hard
drive fails. Notice I say when, only thing I can
guarantee about a hard drive, it is going to
fail sometime. Setting up a comprehensive
backup plan is important and as always
professional help is available either through
me or your IT person.
Remember that plugging in the external
hard drive once will not do it; you need to
have it attached every time you are using
it in the home or office. Cloud backup does
NOT work if you have no internet connection
and both types of backup need to be checked
frequently. Both together can help when
disaster strikes.
As always if you have questions or need
help you can call or email me, Rent A Bob at
843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.
March 14, 2014
Polar Plunge raises $37,000 Calling all furry friends

PET FEST 2014 FULL OF EXHIBITS,
for Special Olympics
E X P E R T S , A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T.
STAFF REPORT
BY STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
BillDunleavyand Jamie Maher present a check to the Special Olympics South Carolina.
ts been a New Years Day

tradition for 19 years. The
Dunleavys New Years Day
Polar Plunge began with a
few hundred people and now
thousands take the plunge every
year. For the past 10 years, the
event has raised thousands of
dollars in support of Special
Olympics South Carolina, and
the 2014 event was no different.
Over $37,000 was raised for the
organization that offers yearround athletic training and
competitions for over 22,000
children
and
adults
with
intellectual disabilities.
Special
Olympics
South
Carolina focuses on keeping
athletes
healthy
and
fit,
provide
leadership
training
and opportunities, and create
inclusive environments in schools
and communities through Project
Unify and Unified Sports.
Dunleavys Pub has been a
staple on Sullivans Island for
the past 20 years. Started by
brother and sister, Bill and Patti
Dunleavy, the pub is a little slice
of New England. Patti is now
retired and her son Jamie along
with, Bill, now run the pub.
23
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
harleston County Parks is

holding the premiere pet
festival of the Lowcountry.
Pet Fest takes place on Saturday,
March 22 and Sunday, March 23
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
at the Mount Pleasant Palmetto
Islands County Park.
Charleston County Parks
want to reward Lowcountry
pets for their unconditional love
while also providing a good time
for pet owners. For those in the
community who do not have a
pet, but are looking for one, there
will be adoption opportunities
from rescue groups on both
days. There will also be exhibits,
demonstrations,
experts,
entertainment and more. Pet
Fest is a way for local pet
organizations and businesses to
showcases their products and
causes in a fun, pet-friendly
environment.
There will be several ongoing
events on both March 22 and
23. Lowcountry Dog Magazine
will hold a cover model contest.
With a $10 donation a dog can
race in the Swift Paws Lure
Chasing. There will be nutrition,
education and training tents
on the grounds as well as a

dog washing station. Childrens
activities will be provided,
including jump castles. Food,
beverages and beer will also be
for sale.
In addition to those activities
there will be a K9s in Flight
Frisbee Dogs and Dock Diving
at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. daily. Dogs
can dive for a $5 donation.
Charleston Kennel Clubs Meet
the Breed and Family Dog
Show will be hosted on Sunday
at 1 p.m. Pet Contests including
Best Trick, Owner Pet LookAlike, Face Only a Mother Could
Love, Musical Sit, and Best Dog
Costume will be held. There is
going to be live music by Return
of the MAC on Sunday at 3 p.m.
STARR (Search, Tactics and
Rescue/Recovery) Team will
provide demonstrations and K-9
Good Citizens Test will be held
on Saturday.
For more info or to volunteer at
Pet Fest 2014 call 843.795.4386
or
visitcharlestoncountyparks.
com/petfest Mount Pleasant
Palmetto
Islands
County
Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy.
Admissions are $8 a day.
Isle of Palms $700,000

Charming elevated Beach Cottage
built after "HUGO". It sits on a very
large corner lot in a quiet residential
neighborhood with a beautifully
manicured yard, just a short walk
to the beach. The home has been
meticulously maintained by the current
owner of the past 12 years. Call
Charles Riley today. 843.729.8077
2205 Middle Street Suite 203 Sullivans Island, South Carolina 29482

Island Eye News - March 14, 2014

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Island Eye News - March 14, 2014

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Since May 2005

March 14, 2014

Goat Island Dewees Island

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

he March issue of Coastal Living

PHOTOS BY KAYLA JONES

Whacky wigs & stupendous staches

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

he second annual Wig & Stache

Kerin Wright, Kathryn Smith, Allison Williamson and Katie Kegel

INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

March 14, 2014

Message from the Mayor

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he City is always busy, even when the

PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

Barby Harrington offers up some treats from the

HURRICANE RE-ENTRY STICKERS

March 14, 2014

IOP Council approves hiring of new

$44,400 in this fiscal year.

If this bill is passed the credit/

Recycle - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 19 - Recycle

Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.

City Council Meeting

Publisher of the Island Eye News

t the February 25 City

Lucky Dog Publishing

The Island Eye News, a wholly owned subsidiary

House of Representatives approves

March 14, 2014

BILL LIMITS ANNUAL INCREASES TO 18 PERCENT

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

arlier this month the U.S.

will limit annual increases of any built according to code at the

Lowco Surf Jam benefits

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ex 1 Coastal Cantina and

seven bands will perform between2 p.m.

were with Biggert Waters, ONeil

IOP council continues from page 3

March 14, 2014

Police stop burglary in

n November 4, 2013, received kudos recently from

PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA.

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

ou're never too old, too wacky,

March 14, 2014

Tourism to area National Park sites

REPORT SHOWS VISITOR SPENDING SUPPORTS 684 JOBS IN LOCAL ECONOMY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

new National Park Service report shows

park visitors in communities within 60 miles

March 14, 2014

on things that were directly helping

Explore Your County

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

rea residents and visitors

Whisk the family away to

March 14, 2014

Take home a Lucky Dog

his stunning dog is Pilot

Lucky Dog Club

Azalea Society of America