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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

IOP
launches
2017 beach
Experiencing the
parking plan
BY DESIREE FRAGOSO
Recovery
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he launch of the second year
of the City of Isle of Palms
Beach Season Parking
Management Plan was May 15.
Parking along the public rights-
of-way is regulated from May
15 through Sept 15 between
the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Providing safe and accessible
beach parking for both residents
and visitors is a top priority for
City Council. After many public
input sessions and numerous
working sessions between
Council, City staff and traffic
engineers, the beach parking
management plan was set into Z U C K E R FA M I LY S E A T U R T L E R E C O V E R Y O P E N S M AY 2 7
motion in 2016. At the end of the
inaugural year, City Council held
a Public Input Session for citizens BY MIMI WOOD
to share comments, concerns and FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

suggestions on the beach parking
management plan.
The feedback we received from
residents was overwhelmingly
positive. In general, residents
agreed that the beach parking plan
had improved their quality of life
during the busy summer months.
Most of the improvements and
changes made to the plan, came
from residents comments and
suggestions at this meeting, said
Mayor Dick Cronin.
Parking in the designated
Residential Parking Districts is
limited to vehicles displaying
a Resident Parking Permit or
Special Permit. Residents owners
and renters may apply online for a
residential parking permit or stop
by the Public Safety Building,
Parking continues on page 5
F
ew things say South Carolina like sea turtles.
After the Palmetto tree, its probably the
most iconic symbol of our state. Sea turtles
are pre-historic; the seven species that exist today
have been around for over 100 million years. All
are on the threatened/endangered list; four of
the seven species live and/or nest on our coast.
Its undoubtedly exciting to find evidence of turtle
populations on our beaches.
The South Carolina Aquarium is offering an
alternative option, guaranteeing a turtle sighting
with the long-awaited opening of the Zucker Family
Sea Turtle Recovery.
What started in 2000 with a plastic kiddie pool
and an injured 94-pound loggerhead affectionately
named Stinky, has exploded into a state-of-the-
art attraction at Charlestons most popular tourist
destination.
Investing in this transformational project is
deeply meaningful to us, said Jonathan Zucker,
of the eponymous Recovery. Having treated and
released over 200 sea turtles to date, the existing
hospital, in the aquariums basement, will still be
utilized and will remain a functioning hospital.
The new Recovery is both a hospital and a guest
experience. And with new tanks, the Recovery will
be able to serve a larger turtle population, both
in physical size and number of patients served.
Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery is critically
needed to care for more sea turtles, advises Beth
Nathan, Assistant Director of Marketing and Sales
for the SCA.
Interactive, mock medical stations enable visitors
to learn the causes of strandings, and diagnose
a sick patient. Tablets next to each tank detail
its occupants story, including name, history and
anticipated release date.
A 40-seat classroom/theater uses sound and
light effects to simulate a turtles underwater
world, chronicling their journey from rescue to
Turtles continues on page 8

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2 May 26, 2017
Message from the Mayor of Sullivan's Island
Dear Island Neighbors,
This is my first column since our Town election. The voters
returned two current Councilmembers to service, Sarah Church and
Chauncey Clark, and selected a new member, Tim Reese. Welcome
back, Sarah and Chauncey, and welcome aboard, Tim. Susan
Middaugh will leave after four dedicated, hardworking and valuable
years of service on Council, which followed ten years of work on the
Board of Zoning Appeals. And cheers to Elizabeth Siegling for putting
herself out there; please do stay involved.
In the mayors race, the people decided to stick with the devil they
know. Thank you so much to everyone who helped me during the
petition and campaign phases, and to everyone who voted for me in
this election. I am profoundly gratified, and feel a great responsibility
to live up to your trust. And to all residents, regardless of whom you
voted for: please reach out to me with your ideas and concerns.
If I could have one wish for Island politics going forward, it would
be this: Can we please have a community pact that anyone who
makes public statements about public officials or candidates will
have the common decency to give their name, and not hide behind a
cloak of anonymity? We are too small a place, and too good a place,
for anything less.
MEMORIAL DAY
Remember when Memorial Day marked the START of the busy
beach season, rather than the second or third month of the busy
season? Nonetheless, the holiday weekend will no doubt feature lots
and lots of visitors, and the start of an even busier time throughout
summer. As they say, thats the price of paradise.
For Memorial Day week, the Town follows a holiday collection
schedule: household garbage pick-up on Wednesday, May 31 and
Saturday, June 3, and yard/bulk debris collection on Thursday,
June 1st. Memorial Day holiday marks the beginning of our summer
twice-a-week garbage collection. You can get more information on
the Towns holiday schedule at: bit.ly/SIMEMORIALDAY2017 and
summer collection schedule at bit.ly/SISUMMERCOLLECTION2017.
And please remember the reason for the Memorial Day holiday: to
honor the brave men and women who have died while protecting us
in our military.
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PARKING, PARKING, PARKING
After some initial confusion, our visitors apparently are
understanding and usually following our new parking regulations
not that there still arent some who didnt get the memo.
After a month or so of issuing educational warning notices to folks
who violated the new parking regulations, we have now been issuing
real tickets for nearly two months. We have hired additional summer
services officers so that there will always be at least one person
dedicated to parking enforcement. In the month of April, we issued
550 tickets for parking violations. With the heaviest beach crunch
yet to come, it is likely that number will increase some in the next
few months. So those officers have been busy. The Town is always
in need of part-time employees to serve as public safety officers and
patrol for parking violations. It is a great opportunity for students
looking for summer work. Candidates need to be 18 years old and
have a valid SC drivers license. Anyone interested should contact
Chris Griffin at cgriffin@sullivansisland-sc.com.
However, they cant be everywhere at once. If you observe clear
parking violations and would like to report them, please call the
police NON-EMERGENCY number: 843.743.7200. These calls are
handled by the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch Center,
not someone on the Island, so be very clear with your description of
what and where (e.g., Gray 4Runner on Thompson between Stations
18 and 17)
FLOPPIN FLOUNDER
The 26th (!) Annual Floppin Flounder 5K Run/Walk will be
Saturday, June 3, at 8 a.m. Start and finish are, appropriately, at the
Fish Fry Shack. Its put on by the Charleston Running Club with help
from our Fire and Rescue Squad. This is a fun event with proceeds
going to both groups, both very deserving. You can get more info and
register at bit.ly/2017FLOPPINFLOUNDER5k. Take it from me, you
dont have to be fast to enjoy this event.
TURTLE TALK
The next Battery Gadsden Cultural Center event should be a very
interesting presentation about some of our beach visitors who DONT
create parking headaches: the turtles who nest here. Mary Pringle of
the Isle of Palms is the longstanding Project Leader with the Island
Turtle Team, which keeps track of all nesting, hatching and other
turtle-related activity on Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms. As
7May 26, 2017
a native Charlestonian who spent her
childhood summers on Sullivans Island,
she will bring a long and local view to her
presentation about the nesting and biology
of loggerheads and other sea turtles who
visit us. It will be on Thursday, June 15,
at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church,
3222 Middle Street.
FISH FRY AT THE FISH FRY SHACK
The annual Fish Fry, which benefits
our great Fire and Rescue Squad, will be
Saturday, June 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the
Fish Fry Shack. A lot of the equipment
used by the Squad in their critical work is
paid for by the volunteers through events
such as the Fish Fry. As just one example:
the jet skis which are so important in
water rescues when seconds are literally
a life or death matter. Come out to visit
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Beach access parking remains available in the designated Publisher of the
Beach Parking Zones, which are properly identified with
signs. The Island Eye News
Although no permit or parking fee is required to park on and The Island Connection
the public right-of-way in the Beach Parking Zones, vehicles
must obey state and local parking regulations, Mayor Cronin
reminds beachgoers. These regulations include not blocking
a driveway, not parking too close to an intersection or a fire
hydrant, not parking on a sidewalk or unauthorized use of
handicap parking.
Beach visitors should be aware of changes to the
regulations from last year to this year, states Mayor Cronin.
Responding to citizens safety concerns and suggestions and
City staffs input, City Council established a No Parking Lynn Pierotti
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zone on both sides of Palm Boulevard between 40th and 41st
Avenues. These are areas where beach visitors have parked publisher

with your neighbors, support the Fire and
Rescue Squad, and of course, enjoy some
tasty fish with beverages and music.
Tickets are available in advance at the
Fire Station, Town Hall, Sea Island Harris
Teeter, and Simmons Seafood. The price
will astonish you: $5 per dinner. (But feel
free to make an extra donation.)
LAST CALL FOR THE FARMERS
MARKET
Dont forget that our popular Farmers
Market only runs through June, so dont
miss a chance to check it out over the next
few weeks! Thursdays, 2:307 p.m. at
1921 IOn Avenue (next to Poe Library and
Sullivans Island Elementary School).
See you around the island!
Pat ONeil, Mayor
843.670.9266
oneilp@sullivansisland-sc.com
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in the past so the City wishes to alert visitors that due to the Amy Mercer
proximity of the curve on Palm and 41st, this area has been amy@luckydognews.com
made no parking both sides of street. Also,the City has now managing editor
included Waterway Boulevard and the residential area on
41st Avenue in the Residential Parking District. Therefore, Jennifer Tuohy
parkers who have traditionally used this area near the jennifer@luckydognews.com
marina, should be mindful that parking in these two areas contributing editor
are limited to those with properly credentialed vehicles.
In response to residents concerns, the City approved the Swan Richards
issuance of one free Visitor Parking Permit booklet for each senior graphic designer
residence per request. City Council also reduced the fine for
Alejandro Ferreyros
all metered parking violations at the Municipal Parking Lots graphic designer
and on-street parking between 10th and 14th Avenue and
Ocean Boulevard, from $50 to $25. Lori McGee 843-614-0901
Our goal with the inaugural year of the implementation advertising executives
of this plan was to analyzed what worked, what needed
tweaking, and make changes accordingly for the next year. Christian LeBlanc
City Council wants to ensure orderly parking and safe christian@luckydognews.com
conditions for both residents and visitors coming to enjoy social media
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Please visit the Citys website at iop.net for more detailed
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where you can legally park when coming to the beach and to Meredith Poston
apply for a Resident Parking Permit. Mimi Wood
staff writers

CONTRIBUTORS
Desiree Fragoso
Ruth Thornberg
Mary Pringle
Sarah Vega
Carol King
Carol Antman
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Island resident honored for act of bravery
T
he May 16, Sullivans Island
Town Council Meeting found
two local surfers, Rhiannon
Scarpa and Wesley Lear, in the
spotlight.
Ive been Mayor for two and a
half years, and havent enjoyed
doing anything as much as
that, pronounced Mayor Pat
ONeil, upon reading a Resolution
Recognizing and Commending
Wesley Lear for Heroic Action
Which Saved the Life of Rhiannon
Scarpa. Lear, 22, humbly
accepted the award, remarking
afterwards that, I dont feel like
a hero; it was the natural thing
to do.
On April 15, unknowingly
and severely dehydrated after
five consecutive days of surfing,
Scarpa was again atop her
short board in the waters off
Folly Beach, chatting with Lear,
awaiting the next big wave.
I remember his voice sounded
muffled, saying, I think Im going
to head back in, Scarpa recalls,
the next thing I knew, I was in an
ambulance.
We were in about seven feet
of water, expounded Lear, just
talking. All of a sudden, I saw her
eyes roll back into her head, and
she slipped off her board.
CIVIC
BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
Rhiannon Scarpa with hero Wesley
Lear after the presentation at the Council
meeting.
Instinct took over as Lear saw
Scarpas head bob up and then
down under the murky water, as
he dove to retrieve her from the
ocean floor. I smacked her cheeks
and kept shouting her name, he
recalls, with no response. So
I put her on my stomach, and
began to backstroke the 75 yards
to shore.
It was lucky for Scarpa that
Lear was even there; it was only at
the last minute that hed switched
his shift at the Daniel Island Golf
Club, and accompanied the group
of friends to Folly Beach. Lear,
who swims a mile just about
every day, has been surfing since
he was four years old.
Scarpa, who taught herself
to surf at 12 years old, with her
fathers old, discarded board,
is undeterred (and hydrating
on a regular basis). Earlier this
month she placed third in the
Mid-Atlantic Regional Womens
Shortboard Finals, held in Nags
Head, North Carolina. With Town
Administrator Andy Benke dryly
noting, Im going to surf next to
him, the meeting proceeded with
a presentation from Wes McAden,
a representative of Air MedCare
Network. McAdens company is
proposing a service which would
provide free airlift transport to
any insured, permanent resident,
property owner or long-term
tenant of Sullivans Island, in the
event that person suffers an injury
requiring air transportation,
providing the incident occurs in
Charleston County.
The average cost of a medical
airlift is between $25,000
and $40,000; most insurance
companies cover only a tiny
portion, if at all. The neighboring
communities of Kiawah, Edisto,
May 26, 2017
McClellanville, and most recently
Isle of Palms have signed on for
this service. The $7,600 cost
of the proposed Municipal Site
Plan is in the 2017-2018 budget,
therefore it appears likely that
Sullivans residents will soon
benefit from this program, in the
unfortunate event an airlift is
needed.
Think of us as a mobile ICU,
McArden explained, we can
administer procedures that a
ground unit cannot. Fire Chief
Anthony Stith stated, This is a
great thing for island residents.
Benke observed that the first
responder is the party that makes
the determination of whether or
not airlift transport is necessary.
The second reading of an
Ordinance to Amend Zoning
Regulations Regarding Historic
Design Review Process was
accepted without amendment,
as were the first readings of the
Water and Sewer Budget and the
town budget, both for FY 2017-
2018. Reports from the various
committees were brief.
The next town council meeting
will be held Tuesday, June 20 at
6 p.m.
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IOP Exchange Club awards scholarships
O
n March 23, eleven
outstanding, Lowcountry
high school students
were awarded over $15,000
in scholarships at the annual
scholarship awards dinner at the
Isle of Palms Exchange Club. Eleven
soon-to-be graduates received
Youth of the Month, Youth of the
Year, Meeks/Sotille Scholarships
and Accepting the Challenge of
Excellence (ACE) awards, which
is a scholarship awarded to
outstanding students who have
overcome lifes challenges. One of
the 11 students was awarded the
new ROTC scholarship, added just
this year.
In addition to demonstrating
leadership, community service,
and academic excellence, each
of the candidates was asked to
submit an essay that describes
how he or she has served the
community and plans for future
involvement. This years essay was
entitled Inspiring a Community to
Become a Better Place. Members
of the Exchange Club reviewed the
many essays and selected eleven
scholarship winners from the
many qualified applicants.
Ama Lincoln took home top
honors receiving the ACE award,
Meeks Sotille Scholarship, and
Student of the Month. Ama came
to the United States from Ghana
BY RUTH THORNBERG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
(l to r) Mariana Murray, Ama Lincoln, Joshua Simer, Julia Marino, Lia Hsu-Rodriquez,
Kathleen Tyler, Jasmine Allen, Morgan Simmons
when she was only 12- years- old.
She spoke little or no English
and in spite of adjusting to her
adoptive family, the new culture,
and new language, she managed
to rise to the challenge to become
an excellent student with plans
to become a history teacher. She
lives with her adoptive parents,
Fred and Peggy Lincoln on Daniel
Island and will graduate from
Bishop England High School.
Julia Marino, of Mt. Pleasant,
also accepted lifes extraordinary
challenges to rise to excellence
in both school and community.
She has the ability to recognize
a community need and respond
with a new and positive idea.
For example, Julie noticed that
teenagers had clothing hanging
in their closet that they were not
using and launched a website
where Wando High School teens
can exchange clothing. She now
has over a thousand followers and
that following continues to grow.
Julie will graduate from Wando
High School and plans to attend
Auburn University where she will
study interior design.
Lia Hsu-Rodriguez received top
honors as this years Youth of the
Year winner. She also took home
Youth of the Month and Meeks
Sotille scholarships. She will
graduate from Wando High School
and plans to attend Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in the fall.
Demonstrating both academic
excellence and leadership ability,
Cadet Katie Lewis wins the newly
created, Isle of Palms Exchange
Club, ROTC scholarship. Katie
lives in Mt. Pleasant with her
parents Lt. Commander Jamie
Lewis and Natalie Lewis.
Three students won Youth
of the Month and Meeks Sotille
scholarships. Elliott Joseph Suggs
lives on the Isle of Palms and plans
to attend Clemson University in the
fall. Joshua Simer of Mt. Pleasant
will graduate from Wando High
School and attend the University
of Alabama in the fall. Mariana
Murray of Mt. Pleasant also took
home both scholarship awards.
Four lowcountry students were
recognized as Youth of the Month
award winnersJasmine Allen,
Morgan Simmons, Kathleen Tyler,
and Elizabeth Worthy.
The Isle of Palms Exchange
Club is a service organization
whose members raise funds
for scholarships and other
youth programs as well as
for organizations dedicated to
the prevention of child abuse.
Scholarship awards are largely
the result of fundraising at the
annual, January Oyster Roast.
For additional information about
Exchange Club events or to become
a member of the exchange club,
please visit Facebook at facebook.
com/IOPExchangeClub or on the
Web at iopexchange.org.
Hundreds of Eggs
MARY PRINGLE, PROJECT LEADER ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
L
oggerhead turtles have begun to lay
their eggs on our beaches. Last season
seventeen different females laid 3,151
eggs on the Isle of Palms, and seven different
females laid 1,305 eggs on Sullivans Island. We
know this because of analysis of DNA samples
taken by the Turtle Team from each nest. An
individual turtle can lay up to six nests at two
week intervals from May until the beginning of
August. In our best year (2012) there were over
seven thousand loggerhead eggs laid on our
two islands. This fluctuation from year to year
is normal with sea turtles and is seen on the
whole Atlantic Coast.
How do these turtles find their way back
to the IOP and SI after being away in warmer
waters all winter? Its probably a combination of
cues such as the earths magnetic field and the
patterns of ocean currents. Some turtles return
to the same beach for each nesting season, but
others have been shown to travel to multiple
states between nests. Our DNA samples show
that one year a turtle nested on IOP, then two
weeks later on Hatteras Island in NC, and two
weeks after that on Cumberland Island, GA
while others nested five or six times on IOP.
A loggerhead almost always nests at night
have a higher hatch success
to reduce the probability of predation and also
than the ones left in their
to avoid overheating. It may be at any phase of
the moon or at any tide level. Of course at high
tide she would not have to crawl as far to get
to a suitable dune. After digging approximately
two feet with her rear flippers and dropping
an average of 120 eggs, she will cover them
carefully with about a foot of sand to protect
them from drying out or being found and eaten
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to excavate the egg chamber, and have sand
that is porous enough to allow exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide during incubation.
These eggs have no air bubble as bird eggs do,
and the embryo attaches itself to the inside
of the shell and breathes directly through the
shell membrane. And unlike bird eggs, turtle
egg shells are soft and leathery instead of
brittle and fragile. When they are dropped two
feet into the egg chamber, they do not crack or
break.
Why lay so many eggs? We are told that only
one in every one thousand of them will survive
to adulthood to breed. With our efforts to
protect them, most of the eggs here do hatch.
But some eggs get destroyed by predators such
as coyotes, ghost crabs, or even fire ants. Some
hatchlings get disoriented by lights. But most
(above) Loggerhead eggs
of the hatchlings produced will be eaten by
are soft and leathery and
predators shortly after entering the ocean as
can be indented with a
they begin their migration to the Gulf Stream.
finger with no harm done.
With this glut of eggs and hatchlings, the
(right) Almost half of the
chance that some will survive becomes more
nests are carefully relocated
likely.
under SCDNR guidelines.
Statistically the nests that Mary Pringle is a resident of the Isle of Palms
the Turtle Team relocates and grew up in downtown Charleston. She has
been on the Turtle Team since 1998 and is now
Project Leader for Isle of Palms and Sullivans
original places.
Island for the South Carolina Department of
by predators and also to minimize temperature Natural Resources. Pringle is also a medical
fluctuation during incubation. clinic volunteer for the Center for Birds of Prey
What makes a good nest site? It must be where about 400 raptors and 200 shorebirds
accessible to the ocean, high enough so that the and nonraptors are treated annually.
high tide will not routinely inundate the eggs,
contain sand that is moist enough to allow her
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Turtles continues from cover
rehabilitation to release.
We wanted guests to
take the same journey
the turtles do, explains
Kelly Thorvalson, SCA
Conservation Programs
Manager.
And while guests
may view the turtles all
day long, even at times
witnessing a medical
procedure, the turtles are
behind one-way glass, so
as not to disrupt their
recuperation.
The entire project
was first and foremost
designed in the best
interest of the animals,
said Brain Brasher,
Director of Capital
Projects and Facilities
for the SCA, we wanted
to get it right. Even
if that meant delaying
the Recoverys opening
by a year, as one of the
biggest challenges was
discovered early on in the projects evolution: the existing floor needed
considerable structural reinforcement, in order to accommodate the
new tanks, the largest of which holds over 4200 gallons, weighing
approximately 17 tons.
The health and welfare of the animals is our top priority, that help sea turtles, including colleges, veterinary offices, public
continues Brasher, expounding that back-of-the-house hallways
were designed, enabling us to move sick animals without going
through public spaces.
A special endless pool with continuous current provides exercise our new exercise pool and CT scanner. The sharing of these findings
and therapy for turtles soon to be released back into the wild.
Recovery is believed to be the first sea turtle rehabilitation facility
in the US to implement this ground-breaking technology, states the
SCAs website.
Sea turtles help maintain the health of seagrass beds and coral
reefs, which in turn support commercially fished species, such as
lobster, shrimp and tuna. They are considered an indicator species
for the health of both land and sea ecosystems, according to the
website.
As plastic pollution is poses one of the greatest threats to sea
turtles, please consider your use of plastics, particularly convenience
plastics, such as single-use plastic bags and water bottles, drinking
straws, cup lids; refuse when possible.
Heres what to expect when Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery
opens on May 27:
Upgraded Tanks. The opening of Recovery nearly doubles our
patient capacity.
The floor of the tank area is elevated about 2 feet off the ground,
which not only helps you come face-to-face with the turtles but
also provides space for the plumbing and water filtration systems
for life support systems. Guests will be able to see the turtles
clearly through the one-way glass, but they will not be able to see
guests helping to ensure a minimum of stress as they recover.
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A special endless pool with a continuous current provides
exercise and therapy opportunities for turtles as they approach
their release back into the wild. Recovery is believed to be the
first sea turtle rehabilitation facility in the U.S. to implement this
ground breaking technology.
Improved Medical Facility. Behind the walls of Recovery lies
a fully renovated medical facility that enables our experts to
provide world-class animal care.
A new CT scanner provides superior diagnostic images, helping
our veterinary staff view not only a turtles skeleton, but also its
internal organs, to diagnose conditions in the lungs or intestines.
This technology on-site prevents staff from having to transport
the turtle patients to outside offices for scans and keeps their
stress at a minimum.
A modern operating room is the perfect space for our veterinarian
to perform surgical procedures, benefiting turtle patients as well
as the Aquariums permanent animal residents.
Interactive Mock Medical Stations. Augmented reality technology
enables guests to test their veterinary skills with mock sea turtle
patients. Guests may follow the same steps performed by our
triage team, taking vital signs and diagnosing the condition of
synthetic turtles modeled after the species and injuries that we
encounter most frequently in our hospital.
At another station, learn about eight of the most common
ailments that affect turtles in the hospital and discover how we
treat them with hands-on activities.
Classroom and Object Theater. A 40-seat classroom and theater
hosts daily programs and features video that showcases a sea
turtles journey from rescue to rehabilitation to release. To
immerse viewers in the sea turtles point of view, the space will
come to life using light and sound elements to accentuate the
context of the video.
McNair Center for Sea Turtle Research and Conservation
The McNair Center will enable us to partner with additional groups
research agencies, and other turtle rescue facilities. Working through
the McNair Center, we will publish research specifically highlighting
healing techniques used at the South Carolina Aquarium, such as
will empower our partners to provide better care too and improve the
overall health of sea turtles everywhere.
For more information visit scaquarium.org.
 First United
Methodist Church
cross is restored
BY CAROL KING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he cross atop the First United Methodist Church has long stood
watch over our island home. In 1995 a beautiful cross was
placed atop the Church steeple. On October 6, 2016, Hurricane
Matthew came barreling up the East Coast leaving a swath of
destruction in its path. The cross that was a symbol for so many
island residents and visitors was no longer in its place of beauty. It
was blown down by the high winds of the hurricane and was found
lying in the churchyard.
Repairing the steeple and returning the cross to its place turned out
to be a complicated process. As a result, repairs were not completed
until April 28. It took months of consideration and preparation to
place the cross back on the steeple. The First United Methodist
Church family is indebted to the IOP Fire Department who braved
a swarm of wasps, while using their equipment to photograph the
inside of the steeple, which included water and structural damage.
The cross had a unique anchor for the steeple and metal had been
carefully handcrafted to preserve its interior. The original craftsman
was located and with his assistance the cross was returned to the
perch where it was placed 22 years ago.
Many Island residents came to express the loss of the cross and
the First United Methodist Church is grateful to those who made
donations for repairs. A recent letter to the church sums up the
return of the cross to the steeple.
Thank you for replacing the cross on your church. For me and
many on the Island, the pause in front of your church before taking
a turn gives us a moment to focus our attention on the cross and all
that it represents.
Blessed be the name of the Lord and blessed be the cross that sits
gloriously atop the IOP FUMC.
May 26, 2017
SPOLETO PREVIEW 13

Where did they come up with that?

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

BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
hen Thomas Edison
needed ideas for his
brilliant inventions, he
dozed with ball bearings in each
hand and pie plates at his feet.
As his fists unclenched, the balls
crashed, awakening him to write
down what he was thinking at
that instant. How do artists
come up with their strange and
wonderful ideas? In fascinating
interviews, I learned some of
their secrets.
The world is full of ideas, they
told me. Picking the right ones is
the hard part.
I have more ideas then I
can do in a lifetime. I wish I
could stop it sometimes, said
Mary Edna Fraser, Charlestons
premier batik artist and painter.
She takes hundreds of aerial
photographs and might choose
just one. Mark Down, whose
company Blind Summit Theatre
is bringing the show The Table
to Spoleto this year said,
Inspiration for a puppet can
come from anywherea book,
a commission, television, in our
sleep. Once it came from a magic
tree. Sometimes you have this big
puppet and you dont know why David Boatwrights mural Wine.
you made it so then you start a
journey of discovering what to Usually I do have an idea Humor is my language. homage to the Charlestons
use it for. That was actually the before I start the creation. After the Mother Emanuel culinary community was the
genesis for The Table. The main Through improvisation I discover tragedy, local artists called creative result.
puppet character was created for the way to talk through the body. Cookie Washington helplessly Ideas are elusive so the artists
an earlier commission. Later, it His piece is a depiction of how asking, What should we do? Go need systems to capture them.
led Marks curious mind along a Jews see Arabs and the social make art, she replied. She sewed Hillel Kogan decries videotaping
path that meandered from Moses codes in Israel. But artistry made her grief into a provocative quilt. as he improvises because
to Samuel Beckett and eventually it approachable. Regarding Sometimes commercial interests it destroys something. He
to this show. ethnic conflict, especially in the initiate the project as in many of trusts what feels right and uses
Sometimes a compelling Middle East, the approach is very the commissioned murals David assistants to give feedback.
message is translated through serious, melancholic. Humor is Boatwright has created. Charlestons poet laureate
their genre such as in Hillel a tool to enable us to take some My responsibility is to come Marcus Amaker always carries
Kogans dance piece We Love distance. The effect is that it up with an image thats not a notebook of unfinished poems;
Arabs at the Spoleto Festival. holds down the hard feeling. aggressive marketing. On Blind Summit puppet theater
Queen Street, the mural Wine uses workshops of brainstormy,
FOR MORE INFORMATION: began as an advertisement for a anything goes, chaos to get
Spoleto Festival: May 26 to June 11 spoletousa.org wine distributor but the finished feedback from colleagues.
Marcus Amaker, poet: marcusamaker.com/poems image, a mural David is most Despite her excellent visual
Mary Edna Fraser: studio open by appointment maryedna.com proud of, is the result of being memory, Mary Edna catalogues
David Boatwright: luckyboyart.com hemmed in by good taste, the every photo and location she
Susan Altman: susanaltmanfineart.com wall backed up to the Gibbes
The Have Nots: theatre99.com Museum of Art. A parody of
Renoirs Boat Party and an Spoleto continues on page 14

S O L D
 MOVING WITH MEREDITH
14
Ice is nice when it
comes to recovery
BY MEREDITH NELSON, M.ED., PRIMETIME FITNESS, INC.
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
A
nyone who knows me, knows that
I do not like to be cold. Id rather
sweat profusely in 100 degrees
with 95 percent humidity than be
subjected to a cold room, drink a glass
of water with ice, or step outdoors in
February. If my car had seat warmers
and a heated steering wheel, Id
probably leave them on year-round.
So when I recently sprained my
ankle (during a PrimeTime Fitness Boot
Camp, no less), the thought of icing my
injury was not appealing. I knew the
immediate remedy was RICE: Rest,
Ice, Compression, and Elevation. The
sprain felt pretty bad I thought it was
broken. But the prescribed remedy
was easy enough, and one I have been
recommending for years.
Rest? No problem. I can stay off my
foot a day or two...or three...or, OK,
maybe four...
Compression? Of course. What
better way to control swelling and
direct blood flow to the injured area to
carry nutrients for healing!
Elevation? Easy enough. Keep your
foot up, elevated at a level above the
heart, to avoid bruising and blood
pooling in the extremities.
But ice, however, is a different story.
Coming from someone who hates to be
cold, I was almost willing to forgo this
part of the treatment plan. However,
within an hour I did have an ice pack on
my foot. And it helped. Some. Maybe.
I knew, deep down, that an ice pack
isnt really what is meant by the Ice in
RICE. Although an ice pack is better
than no ice at all, a better remedy for
an injury is total submersion in an ice
bath a bucket or tub of water and ice.
Many athletes take ice baths and not
just for isolated injuries, but full-body
ice baths as part of their post-workout
recovery. Pro-athletes do it. Marathon
runners do it. Elite athletes do it. After
all, ice is a natural anti-inflammatory
and pain reliever.
Im not implying that I am an elite
athlete or professional runner. But
if the elites do it just as a recovery
technique, it must be beneficial. I do
depend on being able to push my body
to make a living, and being unable
to do so would significantly affect my
lifestyle, not to mention my mood. So
I chose to bite the bullet and stick my
foot in a bucket of ice water.
Im not quite healed yet, but Im a
believer. Two days after my stumble,
my two-a-day ice baths have me
maneuvering much better than anyone
expected. So you didnt hear it from
me, but ice is nice.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of
PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, in Mt. Pleasant.
Certified through AFAA in Group
Fitness, ACE as a Personal Trainer and
Medical Exercise Specialist, and TPI as
a golf fitness professional, Meredith has
been bringing fitness to the East Cooper
area for over twenty years. Since 2000,
PrimeTime Fitness has catered to the
mature exerciser and offers personal
and small group training, indoor cycling,
yoga, golf fitness training, monthly gym
membership, and more. Meredith can
be reached with your fitness questions
at 843.883.0101, or Meredith@
primetimefit.net.
May 26, 2017
Spoleto continues from page 13
The Table by Blind Summit Theater.
shoots.
And then theres the hard won element of artistic
intuition. Sometimes too much time is spent on what
turns out to be a bad idea.
My whole life is like that, quipped Mark Down of Blind
Summit Theatre. Cookie Washington calls these UFOs:
Unfinished Objects under the bed.
Hillel Kogan describes the culling process:
The largest part is the unused parts. Very little of it
will stay. Its all about looking for something you dont
know what it is, like fishing. There is more water than
fish.
As Marcus Amaker edits his poems hes learned to
keep those scraps. Theres beauty in that process.
Impressionist painter Susan Altman said, I live in
a dream state. A lot of art is not making it happen but
recognizing when it does. I let the painting direct me.
Success often comes from combining ideas.
The big work is to connect, to link the ideas said Hillel
Kogan. The search for unity is much more demanding
than the search for good ideas. Mark Down agreed,
I always know something is good when ideas are
kaleidoscoping into each other.
Marcus Amakers poem The New Foundation was
birthed when I saw a direct parallel between architecture
and personal growth. Sometimes a poem will take me
where it wants me to go and I just have to be open and
listen.
Its a discipline, Greg Tavares of the The Have Nots
said of his quick-fire ability to instantaneously come up
with improv skits. What audiences enjoy is the result
of years spent acquiring skills and honing intuition:
competency. Greg describes it as The difference between
learning the steps and waltzing.
7 May 26, 2017 15

Sullivan's Island native to release

innovative travel app
BY BRENT PETRI
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

L
andon Sanford, a Charleston
resident raised on Sullivan's
Island, is the founder
and developer of a new travel
application soon to be available
for both the iOS and Android
operating systems. Rayka,
referring to the Icelandic word for
wander, is a unique service that
knee injury breaking parts of his
patella and femur, and as a result
was confined to a bed for over six
months in order to regrow lost
cartilage between two surgeries.
Unfortunately even with the
surgeries, he was informed he
would be unable to run anymore.
Despite being frustrated with his
places to go, all around the world.
We hope to tap into this theme of
wanderlust by allowing people to
explore the world in a better way.
We make it more convenient for
users to find the best a city has
to offer by searching for favorite
bars, restaurants, and more,
based on the opinions of their
friends, or the public.
Rayka is scheduled for release
on iOS by the end of May, and
will reach Android devices by
the end of the summer. To learn
more visit rayka-app.com.

allows the user explore a new city
through a social platform, using
the suggestions of either their
friends, or the public opinions
of other users. The app suggests
various restaurants, bars, and
nature highlights within your city
of interest, all available with user
reviews. For further specificity,
Rayka also allows the user to
sort proposed public suggestions
through several demographical
characteristics such as age,
A jazzy history
predicament, Sanford dedicated
himself channeling his situation
into something positive and
productive.
Rayka is sure to be especially N AT I O N A L PA R K S I T E S H O S T N E W
appealing for students while
abroad, but could be practical O R L E A N S J A Z Z N AT I O N A L H I S T O R I C
for anyone traveling, particularly
internationally. Sanford is SITES ARROWHEAD BAND
considerably well traveled, having
been to thirty-eight countries to BY DAWN DAVIS
date. As such, peers frequently FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
sought his recommendations

gender, travel experience, locals
only, etc. Better yet, information
and content available on the app
will increase rapidly as users
increase, as it is largely based on
user submissions.
Just prior to his graduation
from Vanderbilt University,
Sanford suffered a devastating
for destinations to visit while
abroad. Realizing a platform
could be developed that would
make sharing this information
infinitely more convenient,
Sanford's inspiration was born.
Our goal with Rayka has
been to create a travel app where
friends could share their favorite
A
udiences of all ages are invited to come out on Sunday, May
28 at 11 a.m. to the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at
Liberty Square, and at 2 p.m. to the Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site for a special concert featuring the Arrowhead Band.
Their performances will highlight the development and history
of Jazz through music and vocal description. This interactive
program follows the progression of Jazz from the rhythm of Africa
to the melodic lines of the Irish. The show will last approximately
one-hour and is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring water,
sunscreen, insect repellent, and a chair or blanket.
The Arrowhead Band is based at the New Orleans Jazz National
Historic Site. The band is comprised of National Park Service
musicians who travel around the country to enhance and instill
a public appreciation and understanding of a uniquely American
music art form-jazz. During the National Park Service centennial
year, 2016, the band travelled over 10,000 miles, visiting 12
states, and performing for over 27,000 people. To learn more
about the Arrowhead Band, visit nps.gov/jazz or facebook.com/
NewOrleansJazzPark.
The Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square
is located at 340 Concord Street, Charleston. This site serves as
the principle departure site for the concession-operated ferry for
Fort Sumter. The Center also serves as a museum with exhibits
focusing on causation of the Civil War, Charleston during the
Antebellum Period, and Fort Sumter on the eve of war.
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is located at 1254 Long
Point Road, Mount Pleasant. This historic site is a 28-acre remnant
of Charles Pinckneys Snee Farm plantation. Today, an 1828 low
country cottage serves as the parks visitor center and museum
which feature exhibits and a film about Charles Pinckneys role as
a drafter and signer of the US Constitution, and his leading role in
the early development of South Carolina. For more information visit
nps.gov.

We now
build
websites!

www.islandeyenews.com
 May 28
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914. ccpl.
org
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
ccpl.org
of the Town's website, and on our
social media sites.
Saturday, May 27
WHAT: Piccolo Spoleto Concert
Series presents: Women &
Parsons: A Tribute to Gram
Parsons
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall
Box Office - 37 John St.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Women & Parsons is
a tribute show to Gram Parsons
featuring some of Charlestons
best female vocalists. The
series is the brainchild of local
musicians Lindsay Holler and
Hazel Ketchum who thought
it would be interesting to have
WHAT: Sidewalk Art (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Use sidewalk chalk
to decorate Battery Gadsden for
the summer. ccpl.org.
Sunday, May 28
WHAT: A special concert
featuring the Arrowhead Band
WHERE: Fort Sumter Visitor
Education Center at Liberty
Square
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Their performances
will highlight the development
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
and history of Jazz through
music and vocal description.
This interactive program follows
the progression of Jazz from the
rhythm of Africa to the melodic
lines of the Irish. nps.gov/fosu.
Thursday, June 1
WHAT: Perfectly Fit Open House
WHERE: 1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd.
#10 Mt. Pleasant
WHEN: 5 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Perfectly Fit fitness
studio hosting an open house
style party on Thursday June
1st from 5-8pm. We will be
partnering up with Trailer Fash,
Charlestons newest traveling
clothing and accessories boutique
perfectlyfitcharleston.com.
Saturday, June 3
WHAT: Floppin Flounder 5k
WHERE: Sullivans Island Fish
Fry Shack (Middle St. & Station
15)
WHEN: 8 a.m. Start
MORE INFO: Half of the proceeds
from the Floppin Flounder benefit
the Sullivans Island Fire And
Rescue Dept. and half also goes
to the Charleston Running Club
(CRC). The CRC gives funds to a
College of Charleston scholarship
along with hosting member events
throughout the year. Please
WHAT: DIY Crafts with Ms.
Grace (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Ms. Grace helps
young hands make fun paper and
felt projects. ccpl.org.
WHAT: Sand Sculpting contest
WHERE: Front Beach, Isle of
Palms
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Sign up for the
29th Annual Piccolo Spoleto
Sand Sculpting Competition for a
chance to win some great prizes
donated by local sponsors. Up to
4 people can compete as a team.
iop.net/sand-sculpting-contest.
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
ccpl.org.
Friday, June 9
WHAT: Porkchop Productions
Presents: The Three Pigs
(Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: A fun, fractured
adaptation of a timeless tale. ccpl.
org.
WHAT: Friday Night Boogie
June 10
rockin' with the sounds of DJ Jim
Bowers as he plays a variety of
line dancing hits, unforgettable
oldies, and beach music classics.
Beverages, food, and snacks will
be available for purchase on site.
You must be 21 years of age to
gain entry into the event; photo
ID required. Advance purchase
is recommended. Fee: $8 in
advance, $10 on site (if available).
Charlestoncountyparks.com.
Saturday, June 10
WHAT: STAR Therapy Dogs
(Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.

Book Club discusses

WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
Thursdays women interpret the songs of watch for runners along Middle WHEN: 7 11 p.m. MORE INFO: Share a book with a
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights Tom Waits back in 2015. It was Street toward Fish Fry Shack Monday, June 5 MORE INFO: For ages 21 and up. furry friend. ccpl.org.

Strength in What Remains

(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30 -- 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
a magical evening indeed. So and use caution when driving. The Mount Pleasant Pier will be
Charlestonrunningclub.com.
magical, that we decided to keep WHAT: Summer Reading
the series rolling through 2016 Kickoff
with Women & Young, Women & WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Bowie, Women & Dylan, Women DELORES SCHWEITZER Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
June 12 - June 16
& Radiohead. The series kicked FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS WHEN: 12:30 a.m.
off in 2017 with Women & The MORE INFO: Register for our

American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914. ccpl.org
WHAT: Sullivans Island
Farmers Market
WHERE: 1921 I'On Avenue (in
front of Poe Library)
WHEN: 2:30 - 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Full market
information is on the Market page
Rolling Stones. We will present
four Women & shows in 2017.
We are only announcing one
show at a time, and people who
come to the shows will have the
first opportunity to buy tickets.
$17 Students and groups 6+, $22
individual. Charlestonmusichall.
com.
I
Vacation Bible School Rome, Paul and the underground
n Strength in What Remains, Build a Better World reading
Pulitzer Prize-winning author program, pick out your first book church
Tracy Kidder gives us the of the summer, and make your First United Methodist Church, Isle of Palms at 21st Avenue
story of one mans inspiring own bookmark. ccpl.org. and Palm Blvd is inviting children from Kindergarten thru 5th
American journey and of the grade to participate from 9AM to noon, Monday thru Friday. The
ordinary people who helped him, theme is Rome and children will step back in time, exploring
providing brilliant testament to Tuesday, June 6 the life of the Apostle Paul and experience what life was like in
the power of second chances. the first century. You can register online at iopmethodist.com/
WHAT: Toddler Storytime connect-with-first-church/vacation-bible-school or contact the
Deo arrives in the United
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Church Office 843.886.6610. You may also register Monday
States from Burundi in search
of a new life. Having survived morning June 12.
a civil war and genocide, he
lands at JFK airport with two
hundred dollars, no English,
and no contacts. He ekes out a
precarious existence delivering
groceries, living in Central
Park, and learning English
by reading dictionaries in
bookstores. Then Deo begins
to meet the strangers who will
change his life, pointing him
eventually in the direction of
Columbia University, medical
school, and a life devoted
to healing. Kidder breaks new ground in telling this
unforgettable story as he travels with Deo back over a turbulent life
and shows us what it means to be fully human.
Come to the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue,
Sullivans Island, on Saturday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. for a lively
discussion of Strength in What Remains. Light refreshments will be
served. Email darlingc@ccpl.org or call 843.883.3914 for more details.

your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
 May 26, 2017
FINANCIAL FOCUS 19

y
Financial gifts and tips for new graduates
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

I
ts graduation season again. If your child
is graduating from high school or college,
you have reason to celebrate. But what
should you give to your newly minted diploma
holder? You might want to consider offering a
combination of financial gifts and tips, which,
taken together, could set your graduate on a
path toward a successful, independent life.
What sort of gifts and tips should you
consider? Here are a few ideas:
Give a few shares of stock. Everyone
, should understand the financial markets
and how they work. One great way to
encourage this interest is to give your child
a few shares of stock. Young people enjoy
owning a piece of a company that makes
the products and services they like and
the very act of ownership can inspire them
to learn more about investing and to ask
questions: What causes the stock price to
go up or down? How long should I hold
this stock? Should I own several stocks
like this one, or is it better to branch out
to find new opportunities? Over time, in
learning the answers to these and other
questions, your child can become familiar
with investing and how to make the best
choices.
Encourage your graduate to open an
IRA. Your child can open an IRA as long as he or she has some
earned income. You might want to suggest that your child
consider a Roth IRA, which, at the childs age and income level,
may be a good choice. With a Roth IRA, children can access
their contributions at any time, tax-and penalty-free. They cant
touch the earnings without incurring both taxes and penalties,
however, until they reach 59. But you will want to encourage
them to keep the money in their IRA intact, giving it the chance
to grow.
Provide some financial education. Unfortunately, most young
people dont really receive any kind of formal financial education.
Of course, you can try to provide some of this
knowledge to your own children, but, as you
know, advice from Mom and Dad sometimes
gets ignored. However, you might get better
results if you arrange for your recent graduate
to meet with a financial professional. As
mentioned above, owning stocks, and following
their progress, can teach your children a
great deal about investing, but a financial
professional can paint the big picture and
explain how all aspects of money management
such as borrowing, budgeting, saving and
investing fit together to help individuals stay
in control of their finances and make progress
toward their important financial goals, such
as buying a house and retiring in comfort.
Recent graduates, whether leaving high school
or college, are at turning points in their lives
and can benefit greatly from understanding
the importance of developing good, lifelong
financial habits.
Most of us can think of several money-
related mistakes weve made over the course of
many years. And your children will make some
errors, too. But by providing them with some
appropriate financial gifts and valuable advice
upon their graduation, they may well be better
prepared to keep those mistakes to a minimum
while maximizing their ability to make good
decisions.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
843.886.9229 or visit edwardjones.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
May 26 8:59am/9:23pm 2:51am/2:55pm
May 27 9:55am/10:18pm 3:45am/3:48pm
May 28 10:52am/11:14pm 4:38am/4:43pm
May 29 11:51am 5:32am/5:39pm
May 30 12:10am/12:50pm 6:27am/6:37pm
May 31 1:07am/1:50pm 7:23am/7:38pm
Jun 1 2:03am/2:50pm 8:19am/8:40pm
Jun 2 2:58am/3:47pm 9:14am/9:40pm
Jun 3 3:52am/4:40pm 10:06am/10:38pm
Jun 4 4:43am/5:30pm 10:55am/11:32pm
Jun 5 5:31am/6:17pm 11:41am
Jun 6 6:18am/7:00pm 12:21am/12:24pm
Jun 7 7:02am/7:42pm 1:07am/1:05pm
Jun 8 7:45am/8:22pm 1:50am/1:44pm

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

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