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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

A bridge
without a
name
By Blake Bunch

I
t was no small feat giving
the Sullivan’s Island bridge
(formerly known as the Ben
Sawyer bridge) a major facelift in
such a short period of time this
past winter. The new bridge is
now up and running smoothly,
but the name of this remodeled
structure still remains an issue.
A little over a month ago I
interviewed Fire Chief Anthony

Stith about the possible name
change, from the Ben Sawyer
Bridge to the Louis P. Stith
Memorial Bridge, and he, along
with a good number of other
long-time Sullivan’s Islanders,
supported the idea completely.
State representatives Mike
Sottile (R-Isle of Palms), and
Chip Campsen (R-Charleston)
helped to spearhead the idea
of renaming the new bridge,
bringing up the issue during
a Sullivan’s Island Town
Council last January through a
letter of recommendation. The
recommendation resulted in a
6-1 vote to name the structure
see bridge on page 3
Mayfest 2010
Even though it was a little short-
notice, this year's Mayfest parade
was a smashing success, thanks
in large part to the hard work of
Jean and George Kablick, co-chairs
of the Battery Gadsden Cultural
Committee. The Maybank family
claimed first prize for Best Float,
Isabel Hubbard for best bike and
Kyler Psenka won the fly casting
competition against runner-up,
William Rocco. Thanks also go to
the many volunteers, including
Mary Jane Watson and family, for
helping to keep Mayfest a fun family
tradition on the island. more Mayfest coverage on page 19

Inside Island Eye

Home Exchange page 8 Island Boot Camp page 9 Gone fishin' page 18
2 May 28, 2010
Sullivan’s Island Council – May 18, 2010
Public Hearing: 2011 budget
A public hearing concerning
the new 2011 budget took
place just before the regular
council meeting. Council
member Mike Perkis pointed
out that revenues were fairly
consistent, and the biggest
expenditure items consist of
the 2% staff salary increases;
three new vehicles for the Police
Department; $50,000 for a
potential audible alert system
for the island; and the cost of
an additional officer to work
weekends during the summer.
“Expenses are basically flat,”
said Town Administrator
Andy Benke. As there were no
comments from the public, the
hearing was closed.
Citizen’s comments
Bill Dunleavy, owner of
Dunleavy’s Pub, addressed a
rash of tickets issued to several
restaurants on the island
roughly two weeks ago. “This
was my first ticket in more than
18 years,” said Dunleavy, noting
that the ticket was issued for
noise. However, he received a
continuance from Judge Duffy
due to the ambiguous nature
of the Town’s noise ordinance.
Civic
“The provision [14-16 (c)] says
‘No noise unless your windows
and doors are closed’,” said
Dunleavy. “We’ve been operating
daily for years in violation of
that, because the law says we
have to close our windows and
doors. What I would like is to
try to get you guys to create an
ordinance that we can all live
with – not only the restaurants,
but the police officers and
residents. If you can’t hear
a radio or TV while it’s on in
the building [and the windows
and doors are open], then it
shouldn’t be in violation.”
Mayor Carl Smith informed
Dunleavy that the Police
Committee resolved to review
the ordinance and clarify it if
needed, “But until then, the law
is what it is,” said Mayor Smith.
“I can understand if you have
live music, you should close
your windows and doors,” said
Dunleavy. “My thing is that
if it’s a regular Tuesday or
Wednesday night [and the TV is
on] and if you can’t hear it, is it
really noise?”
Supporting the Wild Dunes
swim team
Mayor Smith read a
www.islandeyenews.com
proclamation in recognition
and support of the Wild Dunes
Dolphins Swim Team. Council
approved the proclamation
unanimously.
Switching Town insurance
companies
The Council voted unanimously
to terminate its membership
with the South Carolina Local
Government Assurance Group
(SCLGAG) and replace it with
health and related benefit
services through the State
Budget and Control Board
Employee Insurance Program.
Keeping Suburban
Disposal services
Council unanimously approved
the renewal of a contract with
Suburban Disposal for island
refuse collection. The contract
includes a 3% increase base
rate for the duration of the
extended contract.
Keeping your identity safe
Council also agreed
unanimously to adopt and
implement an Identity Theft
Protection Program as per
the Fair and Accurate Credit
Transactions Act of 2003. “We
don’t take credit cards that
often, but we do want to make
sure we have a fire wall,” said
Town Administrator Benke.
Planning Commission to
study overlay districts
Andy Benke reviewed the
Planning Commission for Hal
Currey, who wasn’t able to
attend the meeting. Benke
stated that the Planning
Commission would like to meet
with another municipality, or
the Council of Governments,
concerning overlay districts
and how they function. The
Commission would also like
to consult with Urban Edge
Planning on their findings-
to-date in regards to the
Commercial District plan.
Filling in low area on
Bayonne Ave.
Attorney Bill Barr, representing
Patricia Manigault of 2429
Atlantic Avenue, brought
conceptual plans for filling
in a low-lying area in front of
her property. The issue with
filling in the low spot has to do
with its location, which is in a
see IOP Council on page 4
May 28, 2010
Bridge from cover
after Louis P. Stith, who was one
of the first voluntary fire chiefs
and magistrates on the island.
Neither Sottile nor Campsen
have endorsed any particular
name for the bridge, and have
resigned to leaving the issue up
Letters to the editor...
Dear Editor,
My wife and I own and
manage one of the largest
vacation rental houses on the
Isle of Palms.  We are also
full time residents.  Recently,
we have heard rumblings and
complaints from our colleagues
in the vacation rental business
about so-called over-zealous
enforcement of the noise
ordinances by the Isle of Palms
Police department.
Such sentiments are
misguided.  We urge our fellow
rental owners and managers
to join us in fully supporting
our police department in
its vigorous enforcement
of the Isle of Palms noise
ordinances.  We urge them to
educate their paying guests,
as we do, that there is zero
tolerance for violations of the
noise ordinances in residential
neighborhoods, and that there
are consequences when these
ordinances are violated.  We
urge them to use common
sense in screening their paying
guests.
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Isle of Palms
886-6428
www.iop.net
Monday, May 31
City Offices CLOSED for Holiday
Wednesday, June 2
Public Works Committee
4 p.m.
1303 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, June 3
Real Property Committee
8:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Livability Court
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, June 7
Garbage collection changes to
twice per week
to the Sullivan’s Island Town
Council and island residents.
The Ben Sawyer Bridge still
remains a possible title, as well
as the Louis P. Stith Memorial
Bridge. Nothing has been
permanently decided as the state
representatives simply wanted to
use public opinion as a tool to
There are two reasons for
this.  First, it is the right thing
to do.  My right to swing my
arm ends where my neighbor’s
face begins.  It is not right
for me to use my property to
make money when that use
has a negative impact on my
neighbor’s quality of life.  It
is not right for me to shirk
responsibility for my guests’
actions.
Second, if we and our guests
behave as if our neighbors’
quality of life is secondary to
our right to derive income from
our real estate, we are giving
ammunition to those who
would end or severely curtail
vacation rentals on the Isle of
Palms.  We are strangling the
goose that laid the golden egg.
  Ginny and I thank Chief
Buckhannon and the members
of the Isle of Palms Police
Department for their efforts.  of South Carolina, LLC
They are the first line of defense
for the quality of life on this
island.
 Very Truly Yours,
Dick  Watson
Civic Calendar
Tuesday, June 8
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30 p.m.
1301 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, June 9
Municipal Court
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1301 Palm Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883-3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, May 31
City Offices CLOSED for Holiday
www.islandeyenews.com
float the idea of a possible name
change. The name of the bridge
is really not the issue at hand,
in as much as Campsen, Sottile
and Council are simply looking
to see if there are any other
possibilities. It would be rather
difficult to find someone more
fitting to name the new bridge
after than Louis P. Stith due to
his long service and dedication to
this island, but it is quite logical
to provide everyone with an equal
voice on this issue.
A Bridge Dedication ceremony
and celebration will be held this
Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m.
on Ben Sawyer Boulevard on
the Sullivan’s Island side of the
Ben Sawyer Bridge. The road
will be closed for the ceremony.
Residents are invited to go to
Stith Park immediately following
the dedication ceremony for
food, fun activities, and live
patriotic music by the Charleston
Community 60 piece Band.
Tuesday, June 1 & 8
Municipal Court
10 a.m.
1610 Middle Street
Wed, June 2 & Sat, June 5
Household garbage collection
(holiday reschedule)
Thursday, June 3
Bulk/yard debris collection
(holiday reschedule)
Monday, June 7
Committees of Council
6 p.m.
1610 Middle Street
Wednesday, June 9
Planning Commission
6:30 p.m.
1610 Middle Street
Thursday, June 10
Board of Zoning Appeals
7 p.m.
1610 Middle Street
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SI Council from page 2
public right-of-way on Bayonne
Avenue.
Susan Middaugh asked if the
project was going to be “another
Station 16”, stating that she
didn’t want to see the area
around the Station 25 beach
path damaged.
John Maybank, who was also
in attendance representing the
Manigaults, stated that the
project would simply remove
debris in an existing drainage
ditch and add a foot or so the
back in order to increase the
slope.
As there would be no loss
of vegetation on the accreted
land area, and minimal
loss of vegetation on the
Bayonne Avenue side, Council
unanimously agreed to allow
the project.
Town staff wellness and
awards
Council member Jerry
Kaynard discussed a “wellness
preventative care program”
for the Town staff to replace
a similar program provided
by the Town’s previous health
insurers. The program would
consist of a $300 benefit
for each employee and each
employee spouse to go toward
a wellness program, preventive
care screening, lab work, and/
or an annual physical. “These
benefits mirror what’s under
the existing health plan,”
said Kaynard. “We are well
within the cost projected in
the budget.” The Town is
changing health insurers due
to the Town’s former insurer’s
implementation of a 21%
increase for the next fiscal year.
Council approved the motion
unanimously.
Kaynard also asked that
the Town approve, in concept
only, an Outstanding Employee
Award program which would
give quarterly and yearly
honorariums and awards to
exceptional Town employees.
The suggested amount would be
$250 awarded for the quarterly
award and $500 awarded for
the annual award. Council
approved the concept and will
discuss it in committee.
One fine Fire Department
Although there wasn’t much
to report from the Fire
Department, Mayor Smith noted
that the department received
three letters of thanks this past
month for their services.
Bridge dedication ceremony
June 5
Council member Mary Jane
Watson reported that plans for
the bridge dedication ceremony
are well underway and the event
will take place on Saturday,
June 5, at 10:30 a.m. The
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Town is discussing closing the
causeway for a short period of
time so that the ceremony can
be held in front of the bridge. A
celebration will be held in Stith
Park immediately following the
ceremony with food from local
restaurants on sale and several
fun community activities. The
Charleston Community 60 piece
Band will be playing patriotic
music during the celebration.
District plans and parallel
parking progress
Council member Pat O’Neil
reported that they are still in
general discussions regarding
the Certified Local Government
application process with the
SC Archives and History
department. “In a month or
two we should have a clear
direction,” said O’Neil. In terms
of the Commercial District Plan,
Town Administrator Benke
pointed out that he saw an
article about the Fountain Inn
commercial district, noting
that the SC Department of
Transportation would not allow
them to have angled parking,
something that the Sullivan’s
Island Town Council has been
considering. O’Neil stated that
he would sort out the issue with
Urban Edge Studios. Finally,
in terms of the Accreted Land
Management Plan, a draft report
should be ready within 60
days from Coastal Science and
Engineering, as per the agreed-
upon guidelines.
Noise, kite surfing and tasers
Mayor Smith first noted that
a letter of thanks to the Police
Department had been received
from resident Wayne Stelljes
for assistance received from
Island Information
Sullivan’s Island
Town Hall
843-883-3198
1610 Middle St.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Police: 883-3931
(non-emergency: 883-9636)
Fire: 883-9944
Dog Laws
May 1 – September 30:
5 a.m. – 10 a.m. off leash
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. no dogs
6 p.m. – 5 a.m. on leash
October 1 – April 30:
5 a.m. – noon, off leash;
noon – 5 p.m. on leash
Beach Laws
Permits needed for bonfires,
parties and boats on beach.
No alcohol, fireworks, glass
containers, golf carts or vehicles
allowed on beach. Litter fines
up to $500.
Officers Poole and Archer
on April 24, 2010. Smith
then reported that the Police
Committee will look into the
noise ordinance currently on
the books and will consider
revisions if necessary.
Next, Mayor Smith reported
that the Town had received
a letter from a concerned
parent on the issue of kite
surfers and the possibility of
children getting “clothes-lined”
by passing surfers. Benke
stated that he met with the
kite surfing group and feels
that they are very good at self-
policing. In fact, one of the kite
surf organizations is working
on purchasing portable signs
informing surfers of the laws at
Breach Inlet and the areas in
which they are allowed to surf.
Finally, Council member
O’Neil said that the Town
is looking into the use of
force policy and the use of
electronically controlled devices,
ie: tasers. “This would allow
officers to not put a finger on
a violent suspect,” said Benke,
an important point in light
of the Town’s current issues
with workman’s compensation.
Benke also pointed out that
each device comes with video
and audio recording so they can
document every incident.
Everywhere a beach sign
Council member Madeleine
McGee stated that they have
almost finished placing beach
sign posts at the major Station
access points on the beach.
However, the post at Station 22
½ will have to be replaced as
a car coming off of the bridge
see IOP Council on page 6
Isle of Palms
Town Hall
843-886-6428
1207 Palm Boulevard
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
www.iop.net
Police: 886-6522
Fire: 886-4410
Livability Officer: 886-8282
Dog Laws
April 1 – September 14:
5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
September 15 – March 31:
4 p.m. – 10 a.m.
Dog owners must have leash
in hand, have their dog under
voice command and must clean
up excrement.  At all other
times, dogs must be on leash
and under complete control,
even in the water.
Beach laws
No professional photography,
fireworks, vehicles, bonfires,
glass, or alcohol.
6 May 28, 2010
SI Council from page 4
knocked it over a few days
earlier.
Clarifying ordinances
The second reading of the
2010/2011 budget ( 2010-02)
was approved unanimously, and
the first reading of the Water
and Sewer 2010/2011 budget
(2010-03) was also approved
unanimously.
The first readings (by title only)
of the following ordinances
were all approved unanimously
by the Council: 2010-04:
amend section 3-2 regarding
animals (equine animals, swine
and cows are not allowed
within the Town); 2010-05:
amend section 14-8 regarding
disorderly conduct (definition of
disorderly conduct); 2010-06:
amend section 14-15 regarding
yelling and shouting (no yelling,
shouting, hooting, whistling,
or singing on public streets
between 11 p.m. and 7 a..m.);
2010-07: amend section 14
adding section 14-33 regarding
damaging and injuring property.
The next meeting of the Sullivan’s
Island Town Council will take place
on June 15, 2010, at 6 p.m. in
Town Hall, located at 1610 Middle
Street. For more information, visit
www.sullivansisland-sc.com or
call 883-3198.
When weddings
become art
N
ationally renowned Isle of Palms artist Carol McGill will again
be participating in Piccolo Spoleto this year, but her venue is all
new and quite unique.
Bella Vista Bridal will be hosting McGill’s show RHYTHMS of LIFE
along with a collection of wedding dresses-turned-canvases in an
artistic experiment that looks into whether fashion can also be art.
“I’ve always considered each and every one of our 600 wedding
gowns to be a work of art,” says Marcell Steely, Bella Vista’s Style
Director and Chief Designer.  “When you look at how each design uses
fabric, crystals, beading, and thread to create a different mood, feeling,
and look, it becomes clear that a wedding gown is a work of art,” says
Steely.
In this two day show, Bella Vista will provide artists with wedding
dresses from its large collection, asking them to use the dress as their
canvas and show off their own unique style in a way that harmonizes
with the make of the dress.
At the same time, Carol McGill’s collection RHYTHMS of LIFE will be
on display along the bridal shop walls.
“When I first saw Bella Vista Bridal’s
new Charleston boutique space, I
thought it would make a perfect venue
for showing my art,” says McGill.  “The
space is classic.”
The opening for McGill’s show will be
June 3 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., and
the Art on a Wedding Dress show will
take place on June 10 from 4:30 p.m. –
6:30 p.m. and June 11 from 5:30 p.m.
– 8 p.m. at the bridal boutique.
Bella Vista Bridal & Wedding Boutique
is located in Downtown Charleston in
the Market Street Suites directly behind
the former Saks Fifth Avenue, 211 King
Street. For more info, call 884-7191 or
visit www.bellavistabridal.com. McGill's
art is also on display at Karen's Korner,
located on Coleman Blvd in Mt. Pleasant. "Dreamer" by Carol McGilll.
 Kobrovsky gains Tea
Party endorsement
provided by the Myrtle Beach Tea Party

T
he Myrtle Beach Tea Party of Kobrovsky’s speeches, and
has officially endorsed Kobrovky’s support of the Fair
Larry Kobrovsky for the first Tax and a self-imposed term
congressional district. Over the limit were popular with the
last six weeks, the non-partisan group. He concluded that, with
group hosted three events for this the June 8 primary election at
race, inviting all 12 candidates. hand, the candidate many are
In their straw poll for debate calling “Constitution Larry” may
attendees last week, Kobrovsky now also be known as “Tea Party
emerged as a commanding first Larry”.
place winner. For more information, visit
The group’s membership has www.mbTeaParty.net.
issued its own stamp of
approval for Kobrovsky Each straw poll ballot had three votes.
as the one candidate Participants were asked to mark their top
who most closely three favorite candidates. There were 196
promotes the core Tea ballots cast with a total of 588 votes.
Party principles. The Tea
Party’s president, Luke 18.7% (110) Larry Kobrovsky (R)
Towery, reports that each 15.6% (92) Mark Lutz (R)
time Kobrovsky answers 12.4% (73) Clark Parker (R)
a question, he validates 9.7% (57) Katherine Jennerette (R)
his response with the 7.7% (45) Stovall Witte (R)
U.S. Constitution. 6.1% (36) Benjamin Frazier (D)
Towery added that the 6.0% (35) Colonel Robert Burton (D)
Tea Party’s objectives 5.6% (33) Ken Glasson (R)
of limited government, 5.3% (31) Keith Blandford (Libertarian)
fiscal responsibility, 5.1% (30) Carroll Campbell (R)
and reduced taxation 4.6% (27) Paul Thurmond (R)
are key issues in each 3.2% (19) Tim Scott (R)
8 May 28, 2010

Another strike off the bucket list

by Jane McMackin

E
ver dream of going to Freshwater Beach. The house
Australia? We did. But we was within walking distance of
knew that for such a long grocery stores and restaurants,
trip, we would want to make and a longer, thirty-minute walk
it worth our while and stay for took us to the ferry which took us
more than a few weeks. But how into downtown Sydney.
to afford it? We found a solution The ferry ride into Sydney
by joining Home Exchange and was delightful as we slipped
exchanging our home on the Isle over the blue expanse of water
of Palms for another in the cities in and watched as sailboats tacked
Australia that we decided to visit. about. The entrance into the
We arranged three exchanges to harbor was breathtaking as the
cover a month-long trip. gleaming wings of the opera house
Our home exchange in Sydney came into view with the long arc
suited us well. We stayed in a of the harbor bridge stretching
three-level house overlooking an over the water. As the ferry came
alcove beach just north of the to berth at the quay, the air would
city in a neighborhood called be filled with the excited voices of
residents and tourists
making their way
through the city and
the exotic tones of
didgeridoo music from
the street musicians.
We stayed 11
nights at the home
in Freshwater Beach.
Our downstairs
neighbor came up to
introduce herself the
first day, inviting us
to accompany her to
the local pub for Trivia
Night on Tuesday
which we learned is
Jane and George McMackin in front of the Sydney Opera a custom at the pubs
House with the Island Eye News. throughout Australia.
We readily agreed, pleased to have
this opportunity to experience
some of the local culture.
Some of our other outings
while in Sydney included a drive
up the coast to the northern
beaches, each one prettier than
the last. Crescents of lovely, light
colored sand flanked the rocky
cliffs, and the surf was vigorous.
We enjoyed lunch at the wineries
in the Hunter Valley, just a few
hours from Sydney, where a
tasting menu would pair a small
glass of wine with small bites.
We were pleasantly surprised to
find a vineyard named Mount
Pleasant.
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney
introduced us to some of the
native animals, the most popular
of course being the kangaroo and
the koala. The kangaroo exhibit
was open with no barriers, but
the koala exhibit was open only
to those who paid extra to have
photos taken with the animals,
and you weren’t allowed to touch
them; in fact it is against the law
to touch a koala in the state of
New South Wales.
On to the Mornington Peninsula
On our drive down the coast to
the Mornington Peninsula in the
state of Victoria, we drove through
picturesque countryside dotted
with cattle farms, wandered
among wild kangaroos while
visiting , visited quaint seaside
towns and stopped at Phillip
Island to watch “Fairy” penguins
making their way out of the sea
at dusk, marching in parade
fashion up to their nests in the
sand dunes.
On the Mornington Peninsula
in a small town called Tootgarook,
we felt very much at home in a
ranch-style house situated just
a short walk from the beach. We
enjoyed more wineries here, good
seafood and Thai restaurants,
and relaxing beach time. We hiked
along the edge of the peninsula
at Point Nepean National Park,
formerly a quarantine station
and defense post (and where
Australian Prime Minister Harold
Holt walked into the ocean to take
a swim in 1967 and disappeared
forever).
To the west of the Mornington
Peninsula stretches the Great
Ocean Road, one of the world’s
most spectacular scenic drives.
We loaded our car on the ferry,
crossing the strait that took us
to the beginning of this coastal
road, and then motored through
pretty holiday towns linked by
curving roads with striking views
see Australia on page 10

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May 28, 2010
Boot Camp: a novice’s journey
A
s you read this, I’ll be walking off of
the Stith Park basketball court for
the last time, covered in sweat and a
few pounds lighter than when I started this
journey a month ago.
Before I began Boot Camp with Meredith
Nelson, owner of Prime Time Fitness on
Sullivan’s Island, I don’t believe I knew what
“exercise” really was. I know that I thought
I did. Every other day or so you could find
me at a chain fitness center near my home in
West Ashley, running three or four miles on
the treadmill followed by 80 or so ab crunches
and maybe a 20-rep set or two on the assisted
pull-up machine. I thought I was putting
myself through a pretty solid regimen, but
Meredith was about to show me otherwise.
A few weeks ago I was standing with a
little white machine grasped between my
outstretched hands as Meredith peered at a
dim LCD screen, shaking her head. “What is
it?” I asked. “It looks like you have about 30%
body fat,” she said. “That’s borderline for your
height and weight.”
I felt the color run out of my face. I’ve always
had issues with my weight. I was a round,
squishy little thing as a child and for a while
I dealt with it simply by not eating, dropping
down to 110 pounds on a 5 foot, 7 inch frame
in high school. But my confidence returned
after a year of college and a steady diet of Rice
Krispy bars, kettle corn and Ramen noodles
brought me back to a comfortable 135
pounds. A couple of years after graduation
I got married and settled down; perhaps a
little too comfortably. About a year ago I
wrote to Meredith asking exactly when your
metabolism went from a quick walk to sitting
on the couch and watching soap operas. I
was at 146 pounds and not happy about it.
At 28 years old she said I was too young, but
I didn’t think that much had changed in my
daily habits. Now I was standing in her office
at 29 years old, 152 pounds and considering
a diet of air and tap water for the next year or
so. But what she said next surprised me.
“Don’t change your diet,” she said. “At
least for the first week.” First week of what,
I thought? The first week of boot camp,
Meredith Nelson-style. Before I knew it, I was
walking sleepily to the basketball court at
Stith Park with a group of 16 recruits at 8
in the morning. We were the late class, and
Meredith was already sporting a sheen of
sweat from working with the 6:30 a.m. group.
9
By Kristin Hackler
As the clock hit eight on the dot she turned If you would like to read more about Boot
to us and said “let’s run,” and that’s what Camp at Prime Time Fitness, check out the
we did – for four weeks. By “running”, I do day-by-day blog of our last session at www.
mean the traditional mile or so down some primetimebootcamp.wordpress.com. There are
island back streets, but that was only a small tons of pictures, quotes of the day, and inside
part of it. We also ran obstacles, ran through looks into a day in the life of a boot camper.
bamboo poles on the beach, ran suicides, ran
high steps over ladders and back kick jogs
over the tennis courts. We also ran through
sets of reps; sometimes it was incremental
runs of strengthening exercises like push-
ups: do one, rest, do two, rest, do three, rest
– up to ten and then back down again for a
total of 110 push-ups. We ran H.I.I.T.s: High
Intensity Interval Training exercises such as
30 seconds each of mountain climbers, push-
ups, long squat jumps and jumping jacks.
Other days, it was running through lists: by
the end of class we would have to complete a
daunting task list consisting of 200 squats,
400 side planks, 30 pull-ups, 150 push-ups
and so on in whatever format we felt most
comfortable. Those were the days we didn’t
talk much; we were too busy counting. On
other days, however, the conversation made
the pain bearable. As Meredith often put it,
“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” We would
whine, complain, cry and more often than
not, encourage each other as we struggled
through our exercises, and in the end, we all
made it.
The class will conclude with a congratulatory
cocktail hour at Atlanticville, and right now,
I’m happy that I was able to make it all the The 6:30 a.m. boot camp does some final stretches on
way through, but to the beach. photo by meredith nelson
tell you the truth, I’m
really going to miss it.
The early hours, the
cramps, the searing
muscle pain – it was
all worth it because I
know that it has done
wonders for both my
figure and my health,
and it also brought
some new friends
into my life. Given the
opportunity, I would
sign up again for
Meredith’s boot camp
in a heart beat, but for
right now, I’m going to
go rest for a little bit.
Ouch …
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Australia from page 8
at every turn. We had arranged a
stay at a bed and breakfast about
one hundred miles into the drive.
The B & B proprietor had given
us some hints about what to see
on the way, including the Koala
Cafe, where we stopped to get
some coffee and ask about the
koalas. Not only did we see koalas
in the gum trees, but a laughing
kookaburra, as well.
Continuing along the Great
Ocean Road, we saw clusters of
giant stone monoliths jutting
from the ocean called The Twelve
Apostles, though some have
fallen into the sea since they were
named. One of the more famous
collapses was the formation called
London Bridge, an arch that could
be reached from the mainland by
a narrow strip of sandstone. The
connecting piece fell off in 1990
and two tourists were trapped
on the arch. Our B & B hostess,
a nurse, was there to help them
when they were rescued.
A short way inland at Otway
National Park we hiked into a
southern temperate rainforest
where tree-like ferns evoked
thoughts of prehistoric times.
We walked along a beautiful
brook with a waterfall where shy
platypuses could be seen in the
early morning hours if you were
lucky. These rainforests are among
the most ancient ecosystems on
earth with giant trees, some more
than 2,500 years old.
Our last two nights in Victoria
were spent in Melbourne, a
modern city with a European
feel. One of our most memorable
tours in Melbourne was the Old
City Gaol or Jail, where we were
“arrested” by a brusque lady cop
and shown what it would have
been like to be incarcerated in
the Watch House. Long rows of
cells line the two floors of the cell
block, with the original gallows
on the second floor. Stories of
individual prisoners are displayed
in many of the cells accompanied
by the executed prisoners’ death
masks.
Northern Queensland and the
Great Barrier Reef
We flew to Cairns for the last
leg of our trip and our final
home exchange, a lovely ocean-
view condo in the small resort
town of Palm Cove bordering the
Great Barrier Reef. In order to
be prepared to dive at the Great
Barrier Reef I had taken scuba
diving classes at home and done
the dives to get certified through
Charleston Scuba. When we
arrived in Palm Cove there was
a cyclone off the coast by the
name of Ului causing bad diving
conditions. “Darn our luck,” I
thought. “But we have a week,
it’s sure to be gone in a few days.”
There were other things to do; we
visited the crocodile adventure
park, rode the gondola over the
Daintree Rainforest, enjoyed a
hike along the Mossman River and
took a dip in the swimming hole.
And we waited for the cyclone to
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come ashore and dissipate. At one G’d on ya, mate. If you’ve been
point there was even a threat of dreaming of this trip, give it a try;
evacuation, but no! The cyclone it’s worth the distance!
just stayed off shore, stirring Jane McMackin is an Isle of
things up. Palms resident and world traveler.
We waited. Finally, two days If you’d like to pick her brain, you
before we were scheduled to may contact her via email at info@
leave, Ului came ashore south of luckydognews.com.
us. We booked our tour for the
next day which dawned clear
and calm, the best conditions
for diving that they had had for
several weeks. We wore lycra
suits to protect us from jellyfish,
but the water was very warm. I
joined a small group of certified
divers for the most splendid
swim I have ever had. Forests
of brightly-colored coral, purple
starfish, giant clams, waving
anemone with striped clownfish
peering out, a school of foot-long
barracuda and a three-foot-long,
black-tipped reef shark were
among our sightings.
George and I crossed off
a lot of bucket list items
with our trip to Australia,
from observing wild
kangaroos and koalas,
to diving at the Great
Barrier Reef. We enjoyed
home exchanging, giving
us a chance to absorb
the lifestyle and culture
of this country that feels
so much like our own,
and yet so different. The
people we met were the
friendliest we have met
anywhere. The beer is
cold, and the Australians (top) The Twelve Apostles. (above) Wild Kangaroos
really do say G’day and at the Murramarang National Park.
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Island art graces Spoleto

By Julie Sweat

E
dward Dare Gallery, located portraits such as “Francesco”, a brings to life images of shells “Start Your Collection” in their
at 31 Broad Street in classic face from Firenze, as well broken and worn by the sea, emerging artists issue.  Her work
downtown Charleston, will as narrative pieces such as “The scampering seabirds, dare-devil has been featured in other noted
feature a two person show during Deckhand,” inspired from his crustaceans and romantic boats.  publications such as American
the first annual Spoleto Stroll time spent on the Mississippi, Doberstein’s work has been Art Collector and International
- a collaboration of the creative and “Changing Flies,” inspired by included in many prominent Artist, with her work gracing the
energies of Spoleto Festival USA, days spent sport fishing.  These juried exhibitions with several cover of the latter in June 2010.  
Piccolo Spoleto, Gallery Row and pieces, ranging in size from 12” pieces receiving awards.  In 2006 For more info, contact Edward
King Street - on Friday, June 4, to life-size, will be displayed she was chosen for Southwest Dare Gallery at 853-5002 or at
from 5 – 8 p.m.  The event will throughout the gallery and in the Art Magazine’s annual “21 Under www.edwarddare.com.
feature exciting shows up and courtyard. A special preview of 31” article,  as well as the article
down both Broad Street and King this show with a presentation by
Street with roving musicians Player on the process of creating
and performers on both streets.  sculpture in stone and bronze will
The Edward Dare Gallery (sister take place on Thursday, June 3,
gallery to Sandpiper Gallery on from 5:30 – 7 p.m.  Please contact
Sullivan’s Island) will feature the gallery to attend this preview
works in bronze, limestone and as space will be limited. 
iron by sculptor Tom Player of Hailing from Owen Sound,
Sullivan’s Island and Atlanta, and Ontario, Sara Jane Doberstein
coastal inspired oils by painter moved to British Columbia in
Sara Jane Doberstein of Georgian 1996 to study at the Emily Carr
Bay, Ontario.  Institute of Art & Design, and has
Sculptor Tom Player has a young been a full time artist since 2000. 
eye and deep experience.  Raised From early childhood, Sara Jane’s
in a small town just outside of family frequently traveled south,
Charleston, Player worked on a instilling in her a passion for the
Mississippi tow boat, saw Korea American coastline that is evident
in the military and has traveled in her vibrantly rendered paintings
the world for sport.  His rich of all things coastal. With a vivid
background has provided him palette and frequent use of long,
with ideas for sculptured images dramatic shadows, Doberstein
without limits to subject,
style or medium. 
“Bronze is my favorite
medium,” said Player,
“maybe because of its
antiquity.  It intrigues
me that the process has
basically not changed since
Michelangelo.”  Some of that
love of antiquity was gained
during his study in Italy
under Robert Bodem, the
director of sculpture at the
Florence Academy of Art. 
In 2010, Player’s piece “The
ATL”, an Atlanta Rapper
Series, was selected to be
included in the 77th Annual (above) Moderation, 16x16, Oil on Canvas by Sara
Exhibit of the National Jane Doberstein. (top right) Cape Scape, 18x24, Oil
Sculpture Society held at on Canvas by Sara Jane Doberstein.(right)Boogie
Brookgreen Gardens.  In Woogie Blue, 6x8, Oil on Canvas by Sara Jane
his work, Player includes Doberstein.

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Your island center
for adventure
T
he old Wachovia building at
the base of the Isle of Palms
connector is receiving a face
lift and a total body transformation.
Starting this Memorial Day, the
former bank will now offer a
wealth of information for Isle of
Palms visitors and residents about
turning the Lowcountry into their
own center for adventure.
“If you’re not familiar with the
area, you might spend all day
looking for beach supplies and
places to visit,” said Ivie Parker,
Marketing Communications
Manager for Wild Dunes Resort.
“With Island Adventures Outfitters,
everything you need is right here at
the base of the bridge.”
And they mean “everything”. Not
only can you find all of your basic
(and not-so-basic) beach supplies
at Adventures Outfitters, you can
book a tour, discover attractions,
find a fishing charter, check out
nationally recognized golf courses
and tennis courts, sign up for
surfing lessons, reserve a jet ski
and find out more about the many
historical, educational and active
May 28, 2010
adventures available around the
Lowcountry.
“Our original concept was to have
a supply outfitter shop with beach
supplies, etc., but then we realized
that there really isn’t a place on the
island where you can find out about
all of the available activities in our
area,” said Jeff Minton, Director of
Golf at Wild Dunes.
Opportunities will be offered from
many local companies, including
Barrier Island Eco Tours, Coastal
Expeditions, Nature Adventures
Outfitters, Charleston Art Tours,
Charleston Harbor Tours, Bulldog
Tours, Palmetto Carriage Works,
IOP Marina, Aqua Safaris, Ocean
Sailing Academy, Tidal Wave and
Thriller Charleston.
Island Adventure Outfitters will
officially open this Memorial Day
(Monday, May 31) and will be open
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will
close again on Labor Day (Friday,
September 7) for the fall/winter
season. The shop is located at 1401
Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For
more information, call 886-9009.
  Island Adventures Outfitters will have booking opportunities as well as beach
supplies.
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Baseball champs

IOP Methodist Fish Fry

May 22, 2010

Isle of Palms Recreation Center Baseball champs, the Vista Construction Team.
Photo by steven suggs

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Friday, May 28
Surf Seining on the Isle of Palms
Anchovy, pompano, kingfish,
stingray, crabs, and even a squid
have shown up in our net.  Come
out to Isle of Palms County Park
and meet some of your wave-
bound neighbors.  Pre-registration
required. 5 - 6 p.m. Course #
22205. Fee: $8. For more info, call
795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.
Spoleto Festival USA
May 28 – June 13
Showcased disciplines include
opera, theater, dance, jazz, as
well as the visual arts. For more
information, please call (843) 722-
2764 or visit www.spoletousa.org.
 
Piccolo Spoleto
May 28 – June 13, 2010
Like its parent festival, Spoleto
USA, Piccolo Spoleto showcases
the very best artists, writers and
performers. For more information,
please call (843) 724-7305 or visit
www.piccolospoleto.com.  Carolina Water Sports
Jazz Upstairs at McCrady’s
Jazz Artists of Charleston will
present the series Upstairs at
McCrady’s Restaurant May 28
through June 11. The series will
feature regular sets at 7pm and
10pm. Tickets: $20/$25 day of
show and may be purchased by
calling 641-0011 or www.thejac.
org .
Spirituali-TEA Garden at the
Daughters of St. Paul
The Daughters of St. Paul invite
you to join them in their convent
garden, St. Joseph’s Garden, at
the rear of The Pauline Books and
Media Center, 243 KIng Street,
Charleston, for complimentary iced
tea and sweet treats. 11 a.m. to
3 p.m., May 28 - June 12. Closed
on Sundays. For more info, call
Rosalea Donahue at 886-5611.
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Bishop Gadsden Pet Helpers
Wellness Expo
9am-12pm. Celebrate your
pet's good health in mind,
body, and spirit at this annual
event.  Contact Elizabeth Grimes
for details at (843) 406-6305.
3 Bishop Gadsden Way, James
Island.
Saturday, May 29
Wake Festival
On the last Saturday of every
month until Sept., come out
to Trophy Lakes and ride the
water, lay in the sun, listen to
live music, play beach volleyball,
enjoy our 18 hole disc golf course
and much more.  Wake Kite
and kneeboarding demos. Free
Parking, free admission. $30 to
ride the water all day. 3050 Marlin
Rd., Johns Island. For more
info, call 559-2520 or visit www.
CarolinaWaterSports.com.
Sunday, May 30
9th Annual IOP Memorial Day
Block Party
Live music by Lowcountry Jukebox
and a special musical guest to
entertain everyone into the night.
BBQ prepared by local favorites
Team Grill Porn. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Buckhannons, #23 27th Ave.
Isle of Palms. Everyone is invited!
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1
Start of hurricane season
Friday, June 4
Gullah Geechee Feast: The “Real
Taste” of Gullah
Browse sweetgrass baskets, hats
and flower vases, Gullah gospel
music, folklore and entertainment,
as well as food provided by four
of the Lowcountry’s finest chefs.
From 6 – 9 p.m. at Mount Pleasant
Waterfront Memorial Park Visitor
I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r
May 28 - June 13
Center in the Cooper River Room.
RSVP to 856-9732. Tickets are
$50.
“Seaside Journeys” gallery
opening
This new collection by Seabrook
artist Robert LeFevre includes
scenes of beautiful beaches with
expressive crashing waves, shrimp
boats a-glow in the late evening
light, expressive egrets in their
natural habitats, peaceful marsh
scenes and many more seaside
subjects. Join us for an Artist’s
reception between 5 and 8pm
at the Spencer Art Gallery, 55
Broad Street, Charleston, SC.  The
special exhibition will run until
June 12, 2010.
Saturday, June 5
19th Annual Floppin’
Flounder 5K
Starting at the Fish Fry Shack
(Station 14 ½) at 8 a.m, the course
is flat with a water stop at the half
way and finish; mile markers and
split-timers are provided. Walkers
are scored the same as runners.
Registration is $18 with t-shirt,
$13 without. Register at www.
active.com.
2010 Piccolo spoleto sand
sculpting competition
On the Front Beach on the Isle of
Palms at 9 a.m.. Competitors can
enter in the following divisions;
Children (ages 14 and under),
Young Adult (ages 15-20), Family
(at least one adult and one child)
and Adult (ages 21 and older).
Four to a team. Registration at
8:30 a.m. or register at the Isle of
Palms Rec Dept before June 5. For
more info, call 886-8294.
Sullivan’s Island
Bridge Dedication
Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Ben
Sawyer Blvd. in front of the Ben
Sawyer bridge. The road will
be closed temporarily for the
ceremony. A celebration will be
held in Stith Park afterwards with
food from local restaurants, fun
activities and patriotic music by
The Charleston Community 60
piece Band.
Carolina Lady Anglers 13th
Annual Inshore Tournament
Eligible species are King Mackerel,
Spanish Mackerel, Trout,
Flounder, Sheepshead, and
Ladyfish. Prizes: 1st place $250
and a rod and reel, 2nd place
$150 and a rod and reel, and 3rd
place $50 and a cooler. At the
Charleston Maritime Center with
a 4 p.m. weigh in. Entry fee: $30
per angler. Youth anglers: $10 per
angler. For more info, email info@
carolinaladyanglers.org or call
509-3405.
Master Naturalist sampler
training
The hummock islands and salt
marshes of Palmetto Island County
Park will let us study estuaries,
ecotones, edge biodiversity, as well
as flora and fauna identification.  hoops.  Learn proper passing
Pre-registration required. 9 a.m.-
12 p.m.  Course # 22969Fee:
$12/$10 CCR Discount. For more
info, call 795-4386 or visit www.
ccprc.com
Step & Steep:
A Tea Farm Tea Party
We’ll visit tea plants which were
once grown commercially at Caw
Caw Plantation and sample tea
made from them while discussing
South Carolina tea history and
cultivation. Pre-registration
required. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.  Course
# 22732. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount. For more info, call 795-
4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.
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Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Legare Farms Summer Day Sunday, June 13
Festival
Celebrating the rich
Camp
For children ages 6-8 and 9-11.
Gullah and Geechee Each day is a different learning 4th Annual IOPNA Neighborhood
cultures, the festival will experience. Learn about animals, Pig Pickin’ Party
showcase the widest variety vegetables, horticulture, fiber, and Food, fun and hear the latest on
of sweetgrass baskets in the on the last day, enjoy a hayride, IOPNA activities. Enjoy roast pig
Lowcountry area. Not only will pony ride, and picnic day. The and hot dogs for the kids. Cole
guests have the opportunity to children feed animals, gather eggs, slaw, baked beans and fabulous
watch live performances, but and pick vegetables. Dates are: mac n’ cheese compliments
traditional Gullah cuisine will June 12-18 and July 12-16 for 6-8 of Acme Cantina. Bring your
neighbor, a side dish or dessert,
also be available from Lowcountry year olds and June 21-25 and July
restaurants and food vendors. 19-23 for 9-11 year olds. For more BYOB and lawn chair. Donations
accepted. 3204 Hartnett Blvd. IOP
For more information, please info, visit www.legarefarms.org or
call 856-9732 or visit www. call 559-0788. from 4 – 8 p.m. Arrive by golf cart
or bike if possible.
sweetgrassfestival.org.
Sunday, June 6
National Garden Week: June 6-12
First United Methodist turns 60
Celebrate First United Methodist’s
60 years on the Isle of Palms with
Rev. Jim Correll and Dr. C. J.
Lupo. One service at 10:45 a.m.
with special music and a barbeque
dinner. For more info, visit www.
iopmethodist.com or call 886-
6610.
Friday, June 11
Friday Night Hoops
Girls and boys ages 7-12 can have
a safe, fun Friday night shooting
techniques and basic dribbling
skills during drills and games. 
The cost is $10 per athlete.  Call
The IOP Recreation Department
at 886-8294 to register.  Sessions
are from 6 - 8pm at the Rec.
Department.
Saturday, June 12
ALS H.O.P.E. 5K Run/Walk on
the Isle of Palms
Helping Other People Endure, this
race aims to raise funds for ALS
research. The race starts at the Isle
of Palms Fire Department at 6 p.m.
Registration is between 4 – 5:30
p.m. Fees: $22 by May 19; $25 up
until race day. For more info or to
register, visit
www.alshoperace.com.
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Gone fishin'
F
ishing season is starting to heat up and a group of our advertisers, along
with publisher Lynn Pierotti, took the opportunity to head out into the
deep blue on the charter boat, The Aggressor. The Aggressor,a custom
built 60 ft sportfishing boat by B and B Boatworks, fishes out of toler's cove
just over the Sullivan's Island bridge. Pictured are several images from the trip,
proving that they really did catch a fish "this big."

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Mayfest from cover
Courtesy boating inspections
Memorial Day weekend
by Sc Dept of Natural Resources

B
eginning Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer,
law enforcement officers with the S.C. Department of Natural
Resources will be patrolling the state’s waterways and
conducting courtesy boat inspections. DNR officers will be focused on
“saturation” patrols of lakes, rivers, reservoirs and coastal waters in
an effort to reduce boating accidents, injuries and fatalities.
The courtesy inspections are being offered to ensure that all
boaters have the required safety equipment on-board their vessel
before they launch their boat. During these scheduled courtesy safety
inspections, DNR officers will be available to talk with boaters and
answer enforcement and safety questions.
With more than 400,000 registered boaters in South Carolina and
increasing population density along coastal counties, it is extremely
important that boater education be a priority before heading out on
state waterways.

Courtesy watercraft inspections are scheduled for the following

locations over the Memorial Day weekend:
* May 29 - Limehouse Landing - Stono River/ICW - 10am-12:30pm
* May 30 - Paradise Landing - Wando River - 9am-Noon
* May 30 - Wappoo Cut Landing - Wappoo Creek - 9:30am-12:30pm
* May 31 - Leeds Ave/County Farm Landing - Ashley River - 10am-
12:30pm

For a listing of public boat landings, title and registration requirements,

boating laws, regulations and safety tips, visit www.dnr.sc.gov/boating.
You can also find out about boating safety courses and information on
how to obtain a free float plan form by contacting the DNR Boating
Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301.

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2nd Annual Big Chef / Little Chef event

provided by Louie’s Kids

N
ow in its second year,
Big Chef/Little Chef
has quickly become one
of Louie’s Kids’ most popular
fundraisers. Attracting top chefs
from the Charleston area, this
one-of-a-kind gastronomic event
invites guests to taste delicious
culinary creations courtesy of
the “big chefs” and their “little”
counterparts - all of whom are
Louie’s Kids participants. nominated television host, chef will also officially kick-off a new
“The participating chefs are and author; and finalists for initiative for Louie’s Kids called
some of the best in the country,” season six of The Biggest Loser, Run Buddies. This program will
said Louis Yuhasz, founder Heba Salama and Ed Brantley. bring athletic mentors to the
of Louie’s Kids. “There will be The teams’ preparations will be doors of children who need them
live music by the legendary judged on flavor, originality, and the most. Mentors and kids will
Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs nutritional value of the dish. join to run, walk, or pursue other
and, of course, the magic of Craig Deihl of Cypress athletic endeavors.
Lowndes Grove Plantation, this restaurant, a participant in last Chefs in this year’s competition
year’s venue. It’s going to be a year’s competition, had nothing include Craig Deihl of Cypress,
wonderful evening.” According to but good things to say about the Michelle Weaver of Charleston
Yuhasz, the main inaugural event. “My ‘little chef’ Grill, Marc Collins of Circa 1886,
goal of Big Chef/ and I took the Cutting Board Mike Lata of FIG, Sean Brock of
Little Chef is to prize last year,” smiled Deihl. McCrady’s, Nico Romo of FISH,
teach participants “That was a significant honor for and Fred Neuville of Fat Hen.
of Louie’s Kids that us both. It was also eye opening Tickets are $45 in advance, $50
local ingredients for us - he worked pretty hard day of the event and includes
paired with healthy during our day in the kitchen and wine and beer. Lowndes Grove
preparations can at the event. It’s clear to see that Plantation is located at 266
make cooking being part of this organization Margaret Street in downtown
delicious, fun and has made a real difference in his Charleston. For more information,
good for you. life.” visit www.louieskids.org.
Each Big Chef/ The Big Chef/Little Chef event
Little Chef team
will present their
creations “Iron
Chef” style from
6:30 to 9 p.m. with
samples of their
prepared dishes.
After guests weigh
in, the winners
will be chosen by
celebrity guests
Marvin Woods,
Emmy Award-

Eye Spy
Do you know what this is?
The first one to send in the correct answer for the
Eye Spy will receive a coupon for a free ice cream
at Café Medley on Sullivan's Island.Lauren Medich
guessed last issues Eye Spy, it was the roof of Sunrise
Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island.

Kids, send your guess for this week’s Eye

Spy to: info@luckydognews.com
or call 886-NEWS. Please include your
mailing address with your submission.

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Game On in the lead for Billfishing tournament

Provided by the SC Department of Natural Resources

T
he first tournament in
the 22nd South Carolina
Governor’s Cup Billfishing
series took place from May 12 – 15
at Bohicket Marina on Seabrook
Island, and the weather couldn’t
have been better. This year marks
the return of the Bohicket Marina
to the Governor’s Cup series, and
the catch over the weekend looks
to predict a plentiful return for
this year’s competing anglers.   sailfish.  My Time Out III, owned
“We were very excited to have
Bohicket return to the Series this
year,” said Wally Jenkins, Series
Program Director for the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources.
“As usual, the Bohicket Marina
staff was very hospitable, Red’s
Bohicket Marina
Ice House was a perfect venue,
and a great time was had by all.”
The tournament’s Outstanding
Billfish Boat and Outstanding
Billfish Conservationist award
were given to Game On, owned
by Sea Hunt Boats of Lexington,
SC, and captained by Victor
(Bubba) Roof. Game On earned
800 points for the catch and
release of one blue marlin and one
by Frank Gibson of Beaufort,
SC, and captained by Ty Cordray
earned second place Outstanding
Billfish Boat with 600 points for
the catch and release of one blue
marlin. Third place honors for
Outstanding Billfish Boat went
to Rascal, owned by Norman
Pulliam of Spartanburg, SC, and
captained by Mark Rodgers for
the catch and release of one blue
marlin to garner 600 points.
Petrel, owned by Harry
Johnson of Mount Pleasant, SC,
and captained by Thomas Wynne
was the Blue Water Conservation
winner with the tag and release
of eight dolphin over the course
of the tournament.
The Outstanding Billfish award
was given to Blue Sky, owned by
Greg Smith of Pawley’s Island,
SC, and captained by Steve
Crammer. Angler Bill Dial landed
the 515-pound billfish, which was
the only billfish landed during
the tournament.
Trust Me, owned by Jim
Foulke of Doylestown, PA, and
captained by Bob Ogden earned
the Outstanding Dolphin award
thorough angler David Petterson's
44.8-pound catch. Small Change,
owned and captained by Mike
Albenetios of Johns Island, SC,
took the Outstanding Tuna award
for a 21.0-pound Blackfin tuna
caught by Frazier Wilson.  The
Outstanding Wahoo award was
given to Miss Magnolia, owned
and captained by Tram Colket
of Hilton Head, SC.  Angler
Zach Lyman made the winning
35.0-pound catch.
Outstanding Youth Angler was
awarded to Caleb Teske (13) for
his catch of a 36.2-pound dolphin.
Caleb was aboard Middleton
58, owned by Frank Middleton
of Johns Island, SC . Kelli Ann
Roof of Lexington, SC, earned top
honors as Outstanding Female
Angler for the release of one blue
marlin and one sailfish aboard
Game On. 
For more information on the
South Carolina Governor’s Cup
Billfishing Series contact Amy
Dukes, Tournament Coordinator
for the Series by e-mail at
DukesA@dnr.sc.gov, or by phone
at 953-9365. 
First round results:
Game On (825)
My Time Out (625)
Rascal (625)
Trust Me (625)
Mary Agnus (625)
Blue Sky (540)
Reel Passion (425)
Major Motion (325)
5 o’clock Somewhere (325)
Caramba (225)
Points are awarded as follows:
600 points for a released
blue marlin, 300 points for a
released white marlin, and 200
points for a released sailfish.
In addition, boats are awarded
25 participation points for each
Series tournament entered up to
a maximum of three events.

Remaining tournament dates:

* May 26-29, 43rd Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament.
For more info, contact John Horton, PO Box 1704, Georgetown, SC
29442 at 546-1776 or email jhorton@georgetownlandingmarina.
com.
* June 23-26, Carolina Billfish Classic. For more info, contact
Deidre Menefee, 1625 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 at
345-0369 or email dm@fishCBC.com.
* July 7-10, HMY/Viking MEGADOCK Billfishing Tournament. For
more info, contact McKenzie Estes, PO Box 759, Charleston, SC,
29402 at 278-4920 or email mestes@megadock.com.
* July 28-31, Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament. For more info,
contact Becca Smith, 3702 Docksite Road Edisto Beach, SC,
29438 at (407) 463-2082 or email smithbeccae@gmail.com.

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Serving the
Charleston area

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First United Methodist turns 60

I
n 1950, a founding group of 25 Isle of Palms residents expressed
their faith by establishing a new church. A dream was realized,
prayers answered, and the First United Methodist Church has
been a beacon at the bend in the road for island residents and visitors
ever since.  On Sunday, June 6, the congregation will celebrate its
60th anniversary with the Rev. Jim Correll and Dr. C.J. Lupo.  A
single service will be held that day at 10:45 a.m. with special music
followed by a barbecue dinner on the grounds. If you attended First
Church in the past, were a pupil of the Nursery School, Boy Scouts, or
other activities, or if you’d just like to drop by and help us celebrate,
you are invited to join us for this momentous occasion. 
For additional information, visit www.iopmethodist.com or contact
the church office at 886-6610.

(above) Image of an early church service. (left) First United Methodist Church
founding member Clyde Dangerfield breaks ground on the new church on
November 4, 1951.
Photos provided by Bob Lang

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The following is a synopsis
of some of the activities of the
Sullivan’s Island Police Department
during the month of April 2010:
April 1, 2010: A complainant
reported that he believed
that his mother had taken an
overdose of medication and
alcohol. EMS evaluated the
mother and determined that she
was fine.
April 3, 2010: A complainant
reported that his ex-wife had
been calling his current wife and
making threats toward her and
the house. The complainant did
not wish for any enforcement
but only wanted to lodge the
complaint.
April 4, 2010: A complainant
reported that a man and woman
parked near the complainant’s
vacant lot that is for sale
were letting their dog run
throughout the property. When
the couple was confronted by
the complainant they became
belligerent and the complainant
threatened to call the police. The
couple then left the area.
April 4, 2010: A complainant
reported that she went outside
her residence and found a male
sitting on a brick wall outside
of her bedroom window. No
description could be given, and
a search of the area produced
negative results.
April 5, 2010: Officers
responded to a report of
a disturbance between a
mother and son. On arrival
it was learned that during an
argument, the son had hit and
pushed his mother down to the
ground causing injuries to her
arm and a lacerations above her
eye. The mother’s injuries were
treated and the son was arrested
and lodged into the Charleston
County jail.
April 7, 2010: A vehicle was
stopped for numerous traffic
violations. During the stop it
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was determined that the driver
should not be driving. The
driver’s mother was summoned
to the scene and the driver was
cited and released to the mother.
April 8, 2010: Officers
responded to a subject lying
down in the roadway of Jasper
Blvd. On arrival the officers
located the subject who
appeared disoriented and out-
of-touch. The subject ran away
and the officers caught up with
him. The subject was acting very
bizarre and when the officers
calmed him down they called
EMS to evaluate the subject. The
subject was transported to the
hospital where he was admitted
for mental problems.
April 9, 2010: Officers received
a report of a reckless driver in
the area of Station 22 ½ . The
vehicle was located and the
driver was observed driving
on the wrong side of the road.
The vehicle was stopped and it
was learned that the driver did
not have a driver’s license. The
driver was arrested and lodged
into the Charleston County jail.
April 9, 2010: A complainant
reported that someone had
driven though her yard and
struck a tree and a fence and
then fled the scene. Pieces of
the vehicle were collected at the
scene.
April 13, 2010: Officers
received a complaint of an
intoxicated person entering a
vehicle and possibility trying to
drive off. The vehicle was located
and the subject did appear to
be intoxicated. When asked
to step out of the vehicle, the
officer observed a small plastic
bag with a substance believed
to be marijuana. The subject
was arrested and lodged into the
Charleston County jail.
April 15, 2010: A complainant
reported that her ex-husband
has been entering her residence
without her permission. The
male party was contacted and
placed on trespass notice.
April 16, 2010: While on patrol,
an officer located a subject
sleeping in a vehicle at the
Breach Inlet parking lot. While
checking the subject it was
learned that the subject was
intoxicated. The subject was
cited, his vehicle was towed and
a friend was called to give the
subject a ride home.
April 18, 2010: A complainant
reported that a subject came
into her place of business and
began talking of sexual subjects
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to the complainant and another
customer. This made the
complainant nervous and after
the subject left, the complainant
wished to report the incident.
April 21, 2010: A complainant
reported that someone removed
her trash can from the edge of
her yard while it was out to be
emptied.
April 23, 2010: A complainant
reported that someone removed
two planters from in front of his
business.
April 25, 2010: Officers
assisted the Isle of Palm Police
with a large underage drinking
party. Officers stood by and kept
an eye on subjects while parents
were called and paper work was
completed.
April 27, 2010: Officers
responded to a report of a death.
Officers arrived and determined
that the death appeared to be
natural. The coroner was located
and on arrival, took control of
the deceased.
April 28, 2010: A complainant
reported that someone entered
her open garage and removed a
bicycle.
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Answering five questions can help you
pursue your goals
A
s you strive to achieve your
long-term goals, such as a
comfortable retirement, you
may feel frustrated at times over
events you can’t influence, such
as the up-and-down movements
of the financial markets. Yet there
is much you can control once you
determine the answers to just five
key questions:
Where am I today? Take stock
of all your assets: your IRA,
401(k) and other savings and
investment accounts. Then do
the same for your debts, such
as your mortgage and any other
financial obligations. On your
financial journey through life,
it’s essential that you know your
starting point.
Where would I like to be? Once
you’ve established where you
are today, you’ll need to identify
where you’d like to be tomorrow.
How much will you need to pay
for the retirement lifestyle you’ve
envisioned? Will you be able to
help pay for your children’s or
grandchildren’s college education?
Will you need to support any
other family members? At this
stage, you’ll want to write down
all your goals and put a price tag
on each one.
Can I get there? After you’ve
identified your goals, determine if
Financial
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they are, in fact, achievable. By
considering a variety of factors
— including your likely future
income stream and your family
situation — you should be able to
determine if you can attain your
goals or if you need to modify
them in some way.
How do I get there? Now it’s
time to put a strategy into action.
Specifically, you need to choose
those investments that can help
you pursue the goals you’ve
selected. Your ideal portfolio will
depend on your risk tolerance and
time horizon, but in general you’ll
want a diversified mix of quality
investments. While diversification
by itself cannot guarantee a
profit or protect against loss,
it can help reduce the effects of
volatility. As you put together
your holdings, make sure you
understand what you can expect
from your investments. For
example, growth stocks may offer
the highest potential returns, but
they also carry the greatest risk.
On the other hand, investment-
grade bonds can offer a steady
income stream and, barring the
default of the issuer, will repay
your principal when they mature.
How can I stay on track? Once
you’ve built your investment
portfolio, you’ll need to review it
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regularly (at least once a year) to the Isle of Palms. You can reach
help ensure it’s still meeting your them at 886-9229 or visit www.
needs. After all, many things can edwardjones.com.
and will change in your life such as
your family situation, your
goals, your employment
and your risk tolerance.
To address these changes,
you’ll need to adjust your
portfolio over time.
As you can see,
answering all these
questions will take both
work and expertise. That’s
why you may want to
work with a professional
financial advisor to help
you identify your goals
and create a strategy for
pursuing them. In any
case, start asking — and
answering — these five
key questions as soon
as you can. It’s easier to
reach your financial goals
if you put time on your
side.
This article was provided
by Edward Jones, located
at 1505 Palm Blvd on
May 28, 2010
Planting the seeds for the next Garden Club season
D
uring their final meeting for the
spring season, the Isle of Palms
Garden Club elected new officers
for the coming 2010/2011 season. Leading
the members to another year of fun and
education will be Janice Ashley as President,
Betsy Michaels as Vice-President, Coleen
Johnson as Secretary, and Pat Johnson as
Treasurer.
While the Garden Club will be following
the planting season and taking the summer
off, they are looking forward to flicking their
green thumbs back into gear with an exciting
fall program lineup. Among the topics of
(Above, right) The IOP Garden Club Garage Sale fundraiser was held at 883-9016 or email eugenia7@
on May 15 at 2870 I'on Ave., Sullivan's Island.
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discussion will be talks on growing orchids; bellsouth.net
fertilizer and pest control; sea shells; a Wild so that you
Birds Of Prey field trip; and herbs, herbs can receive all
and more herbs. Every meeting includes Isle of Palms
an horticulture and design discussion, Garden Club
and gives everyone from avid to amateur newsletters.
gardeners a chance to chat, learn and share Join us for a
about gardening in coastal South Carolina. visit. You are
Suggestions for discussions are welcomed welcome to
and encouraged. attend.
The Isle of Palms Garden Club was organized The Isle of
in 1948 as a Federated Garden Club. Its Palms Garden
purpose is to continue the development of Club supports
flower design knowledge and good gardening several
skills through monthly programs, projects every
special workshops and flower show year, and apart
participation; to increase member from contributing to keeping the Isle of
awareness and involvement in Palms beautiful through planting projects
conservation and environmental and the annual painting of the IOP beach
programs; to work with the trash barrels, the Garden Club works with
community in beautifying public Sandpiper Convalescent Center to provide
areas; and working with area youth Garden Therapy; maintains the Isle of Palms
and providing programs in garden Blue Star Memorial; and contributes to
therapy for our senior citizens. Camp Wildwood, The Land Trust, Memorial
Everyone is invited to join the IOP Gardens in Columbia, Teaching KATE; and
Garden Club no matter where you the Coastal Conservation League.
live, your age, or your gender. You
don’t have to live on Isle of Palms to
join The Isle of Palms Garden Club.
For more info, contact Janice Ashley Plant Tip: Basil repels insects. Rub it on
your skin.
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