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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Gateway gets
go-ahead
C O N T R O V E R S I A L AT L A N T I C
PROJECT TO PROCEED IN 2019

BY CHARLIE MORRISON
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

M
ount Pleasant Town Council voted last week to settle
a potential, multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed against
the Town in 2015 over the Town's blockage of "the
Atlantic Project," a 224-unit apartment complex slated to be
constructed at the foot of the Ben Sawyer Bridge, was once
called "the Gateway into Mount Pleasant from Sullivan's
Island."
The nine-member body voted by a tight, 4-3 margin (with
two Councilmen abstaining) to settle the lawsuit at their
Tuesday, July 11 meeting. Should they have voted against
the settlement, it would have gone to court and should
the Town have lost, it could have cost them more than $6
million, virtually wiping out the municipality's general fund
monies.
The Town voted on the project Tuesday night after an
executive session during which they discussed the issue, at
the end of a well-attended but exhaustive, nearly six-hour
meeting. Council members Bob Brimmer, Elton Carrier
and Mark Smith joined Mount Pleasant Mayor Linda Page
in voting for the settlement. Councilman Gary Santos

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Taking inventory
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

Volunteers count hatched turtle eggs
in front of a curious crowd.
L
oggerhead nests have begun to hatch on
the Isle of Palms. Nest #1 finally produced
hatchlings after 70 days of incubation at
56th Ave. This was longer than usual because the
average length is 45-60 days. These eggs depend
on constant heat in the sun-warmed sand to
develop and hatch. Since it was laid in April with
not much hot weather in May or June and sand
accreted on it burying them even deeper, we were
wondering if the hatchlings would ever appear.
The temperature also determines the sex of the
turtles cooler and longer time produces males
warmer and shorter times produce females. As
one of our members said, this was a nest of boys!
The South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources rules that we follow require that we wait
a minimum of 72 hours between the appearance
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INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

PHOTO BY BARB BERGWERF

GUARDING LIFE Pg 6 FUN FOURTH Pg 13 SAY WHAT? Pg 15

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Message from the Mayor
BY MAYOR PATRICK ONEILL
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Dear Island Neighbors,
I hope you and yours are enjoying the summer, on the Island and
in any travels you may have on your summer schedule.
Our Independence Day celebration was wonderful! Great turnout
for the golf cart and bike parade in the morning, a fine party in the
park late afternoon, and a phenomenal fireworks show once darkness
fell. Thanks to our dedicated Town staff and volunteers for their
invaluable contributions to the day: our Police, Maintenance, Fire
and Rescue, and Administrative staff all played key roles and gave up
a holiday with their families so that we and our visitors could have
an enjoyable and safe holiday here. Please thank any of them whom
you encounter.
Thanks also to our Town Council Recreation Committee for their
hard work on the days events: Chair Sarah Church, members Rita
Langley, Susan Middaugh (outgoing) and Tim Reese (incoming).
Now a few current and future items
BEACH TRAFFIC CAMERAS HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED
You may recall that a lonnnngggg time ago, I reported that
Charleston County Council had approved funding of traffic cameras
for beach traffic on the Causeway, the IOP Connector and Folly Road.
Well, nothing is ever as simple or quick as we anticipate, but as
of a few weeks ago, these cameras are now up and running with
real-time video of traffic conditions, via the SCDOT 511 network.
Thanks very much to County Council for their support of this great
information resource for beach community residents and visitors,
and the SCDOT network for including our cameras among their 326
statewide cameras of live traffic conditions. These are the same ones
you see on the local news.
On your computer, please go to 511sc.org to see the cameras. Even
better, on your smartphone, please download the free SCDOT 511
app from the App Store or Google Play. Do it now.
In any of these cases, click on Cameras and then Charleston
Beaches. For the Island, we have Camera 100 which with its back
toward the beach faces north toward the Ben Sawyer Bridge, and
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which is located across the causeway from our welcome sign. We also
have Cameras 101 and 102 located on the Mount Pleasant side of
the bridge, roughly across from Pages Thieves Market. Camera 102
looks back south toward the bridge, and Camera 101 looks north up
Coleman Blvd.
For traffic on the IOP Connector, you can check out Camera 1000
which was the first beach traffic cam, installed by the City of Isle of
Palms ahead of all of us, looking north toward the Connector bridge
from Palm Boulevard, and the new Camera 103 which shows traffic
on the Connector from the intersection of Rifle Range Road looking
south toward the beach.
Get your app and use it to help you plan your trips off and on the
Island. And please pass the word to everyone who visits us, to help
them decide when traffic conditions are best for a visit.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR TOWN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
You might be surprised how many of your neighbors are contributing
their time and talents to assisting the Town in its many missions.
Forget the mere seven of us on Town Councilwe have great folks
serving on our Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Tree
Commission, Municipal Election Commission, and Board of Zoning
Appeals.
There are a total of 29 members of these 5 important Boards and
Commissionsall of whom are our fellow residents.
Every year the terms of some of the seats on these bodies come
to an end. And while we always welcome applications from sitting
members who wish to re-up, we also always welcome applications
from residents who have not yet served.
You can learn more about our current opportunities for service at:
bit.ly/SIBoards.
Deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August
3. You can do it all online or via postal mail, but dont hesitate to
Mayor continues on page 3

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of the first hatchling until we
excavate the nest contents and
count the empty shells. If the nest
had been relocated, we would
already know the number of eggs
laid and would simply subtract
the unhatched number from the
total to get our final results. We
also record how many eggs failed
to develop and how many live
or dead hatchlings we find each
time. This information is part of
a central database at SeaTurtle.
org. Just as the DNA testing
occurs in the four Atlantic Coast
states where loggerheads nest,
on every nesting beach Turtle
Teams like ours keep track of
every egg laid and whether it
successfully hatches, and also
whether a turtle makes it out of
the nest successfully. You can
imagine how valuable this data
is to researchers and sea turtle
conservationists.
After the three day waiting
period, most of the turtles
are gone from the nest and
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birth defect, or may have gotten o f SC, LL C
tangled in roots, or have other
problems. On July 11 we found Publisher of the
four leftover hatchlings and two
The Island Eye News
of them had a front flipper that
was weak or nonfunctional. We and The Island Connection
give them a chance at survival
by releasing them to crawl to the
ocean, but those two obviously
had problems with crawling and
swimming so they had to have
help getting to the water.
People often ask why we cannot
take them to the Sea Turtle
Hospital at the SC Aquarium for Lynn Pierotti
rehabilitation. The answer is that lynn@luckydognews.com
they just cannot treat the many publisher
thousands of tiny turtles who
hatch out on the SC coast every Katy Calloway
nesting season. This is because katy@luckydognews.com
their limited resources must go managing editor
toward saving the very valuable
Jennifer Tuohy
adults who have survived bringing them back instead of out jennifer@luckydognews.com
over 25 or 30 years to reach
to sea to begin their migration, contributing editor
reproductive age. These adults which takes them across the
are the most valuable members
Atlantic ocean. Swan Richards
of the endangered loggerhead Later on July 11 we started senior graphic designer
population. Washbacks as they
getting calls about hatchlings Alejandro Ferreyros
are known, can happen en masse washed back on the beach on
in places like Florida where
graphic designer

sometimes, as in the case of the IOP at Grand Pavilion and at

thousands of nests are hatching if 21st Ave. And sure enough these Lori McGee 843-614-0901
Nest #1, there are a few left who the Gulf Stream current happens
may not be strong, may have were the ones with the defective advertising executives
to come onshore unexpectedly flippers who were unable to swim Christian LeBlanc
out to the Gulf Stream to begin christian@luckydognews.com
Mayor continues from page 2 their northeasterly migration. social media
Most hatchlings are eaten by
contact Lisa Darrow at 843.883.5744 or ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc. predators within the first few Steve Rosamilia
com if you have questions. hours of beginning this journey, photographer
Please check it out and consider applying. The involvement of our but ours managed to survive to be
citizens is key to the advancement of our community. rescued again. The one at Grand Meredith Poston
And dont worryif you arent picked your first time out we will Pavilion was taken out beyond the Mimi Wood
hold your application for the next time. breakers and released again. The Susan Smith
one at 21st Avenue was kept in a staff writers
GOODNIGHT SUN, BUT JUST FOR A FEW MINUTES bucket of wet sand and released
You have no doubt heard that we will be smack in the path of a that night at Breach Inlet in the
rare total eclipse of the sun, on the afternoon of Monday, August 21. strong current after the tide had CONTRIBUTORS
This will be a very big deal in these parts. For example, the County begun to go out. It is doubtful Charlie Morrison
school district has changed the start date for the school year so that they will survive, but we give Mary Pringle
that public schools will be closed that day. Thousands of additional them every chance possible and Patrick ONeill
visitors are projected to head for the Charleston area for the event. Sarah Reynolds
kind people on the beach love to Aaron Sweet
At least for the afternoon, it will be a good time to be off the roads. help them. If you find one washed Kathryn Douglas
And our beach may be a great spot for viewing this astronomical back, you can call the IOP police Julie Chapman
phenomenon. at 843.886.6522. If it is making Rick Reed
So be prepared! First and foremost, a safe way to view the event. it to the water, you can protect
Dimi Matouchev
Locally, at our Poe Branch Library, safety glasses will be available it from dogs or predators until it
to pick up August 14-19, or until they run out. And on Saturday,
swims away. As more nests hatch
August 19 at 10:30 AM, there will be a program about the eclipse and get inventoried, there may be
and a chance to make sun and moon crafts. For more on this and more hatchlings wandering the PUBLISHED BY
other eclipse-related offerings by the County Library system, go here: beach. Lucky Dog Publishing
bit.ly/ECLIPSE_SC. of South Carolina, LLC
And for more general info, heres a link to NASAs take on the NEST UPDATE: As of July 13 P.O. Box 837
eclipse: bit.ly/2017ECLIPSE. there were 36 nests on the Isle of Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Palms and 8 on Sullivans Island. 843.886.NEWS
See you around the island! Three had hatched and only one Submit your letters to the editor to:
had been inventoried. At this point info@luckydognews.com
Pat ONeil, Mayor statewide nesting is decreasing
Cell: 843.670.9266
since the season will soon end.
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abstained, stating conflict of
interest in the matter as his son
works for the Town's opponent
in the case, property developer
Middle Street Partners, LLC.
Councilman Paul Gawrych was
not present for the vote. With
only Councilmen Jim Owens, Joe
Bustos and Will Haynie voting in
dissent, voting, in effect to take
the case to court, the decision to
settle the suit passed by a slim,
4-3 vote.
As a result of the settlement,
Middle Street Partners will
proceed with a slimmed down
site plan for the Atlantic Project
in March of 2019, when a
temporary apartment complex
moratorium currently imposed
by the Town expires. Agreed
upon during court-ordered
mediation, changes to the project
plan included the elimination
of one building slated for the
site, 22 residential units and
all of the commercial space
in the development, including
a proposed restaurant many
including the Mayor believed
would exacerbate the traffic
impact.
"When I originally voted
against the project it was due
to concerns about mitigating
traffic," said Page at the meeting.
"If we had lost the lawsuit, the
Town could have faced a large
financial risk. Sometimes you
have to be a leader and protect
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the Town and the finances... it's
the right thing to do."
In the eyes of project developer
Middle Street Partners, Town
Council's vote to agree to the
terms of the court-mediated
settlement was for all parties, the
right thing to do.
"There was compromise on
both sides," said Middle Street
Partners co-founder Ryan Knapp
after the meeting. "The reason
this ended up being litigated was
that we really spent a couple
of years on it, a lot of time and
energy on it. We're a business
that makes decisions based on
what we know is permitted. We
pursued this site based on the
fact that it was zoned a certain
way and it's a great, great piece
of property."
The Atlantic Project was
originally a mixed-use project
that called for the construction
of 246 units along with 14,000
square feet of retail space to
be located in a multi-building
complex built on eight acres
of high ground where the old
Channel 4 News station is now
located. The project was quashed
back in April 2015 after Mount
Pleasant Town Council voted
to deny the concept plan and
impact statement for the project,
though the project plan showed
a design for the development that
was compliance with the Town's
zoning, density and height limits,
and according to traffic engineers
employed by the developer, would
actually alleviate some traffic on the litigation pending, Mount
Ben Sawyer Blvd. Pleasant voters went to the polls
Back in 2015, the project was and voted in a slate of candidates
one of several, potential, multi- backed by the preservation
unit residential projects to be group.
caught up in litigation with Meanwhile, the legal process,
the Town of Mount Pleasant. on its way ultimately to
The Councilmembers were, mediation, was ongoing.
and are, under pressure from "We felt like we had a strong
preservationist groups like Save case. They tried to get it
Shem Creek to address mounting dismissed, and the judge wouldn't
concerns over Mount Pleasant
and Sullivan's Island traffic.
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In November of that year, with
letter to the editor
Dear Editor
I would like to know who gave theIsle of Palms Beach Chair
Co permission to overnight there equipment in the dunes.I feel
a responsibility to protect and wish city government and city
council felt the same.
On another matter its time to give whoever empties trash
barrels another raise because the placement and scheduled
pick-up is deplorable.
John McMaster
Isle of Palms
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, address
and phone number for verification. Only the authors name and city will be
printed. Submissions are accepted via email to katy@luckydognews.com or
mail to PO. Box 837, Sullivans Island, SC 29482.
Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye News
reserves the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly, not individually
addressed to The Island Eye News or that have been previously published
elsewhere.

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allow that, they made a motion
for a summary judgment and
the judge would not allow that,"
Knapp continued. "If it wasn't a
strong case from our standpoint
that would not have happened.
I think once that happened the
opposing side probably realized,
they probably said to themselves
'if it went to trial we may end up
with an outcome they we want to
avoid, let's compromise and see if
we can come up with something
that works for the Middle Street
guys.'"
"We gave a lot. We're sensitive
to the things that they brought
up, and did our best," Knapp
continued. "In removing a
building, the one that's closest
to the marsh, in removing all of
the commercial space, in keeping
the heights lower...in doing that
it was our goal to satisfy even
the faction of Council that had
aligned with Save Shem Creek."
Sullivans Island Mayor Pat
ONeill expressed resolve for the
development. The project is
obviously completely within the
purview of the Town of Mount
Pleasant but the impact on us
remains to be seen, ONeill
told The IEN, adding, We
have already been increasingly
feeling the growing impact of the
Charleston area, this brings it
closer to home.
The mayor expressed concerns
about traffic and island access to
residents, visitors and emergency
vehicles, but stated he is, hopeful
that Mount Pleasant and the
South Carolina Department of
Transportation will work out
plans to ensure ongoing access
to/from the island will be affected
as little as possible. When asked
if theres a possibility that access
could be improved ONeill said
he hadnt considered that, But
anything is possible.
Middle Street Partners
remains steadfast in their plan
for progress and adherence
to local regulations. "I don't
have any problem whatsoever
with politicians changing laws
to prevent development," said
Knapp. "That's fine, as long as
we know what the laws are. What
you can't do is have laws, allow
businesses to make decisions
based on those laws, and then
change the goalposts on them.
We just need to know what the
rules are."

National Night Out

SUPPORT THE IOP PD AUG 1

BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE STAFF WRITER

M
ark your calendars: the Isle of Palms Police Department is
hosting its third annual National Night Out on Tuesday,
August 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Rec.
Were hoping for a great turnout exclaims Crime Prevention
Specialist and Community Relations Officer Louise Hardy, who is
planning the event on behalf of the department. She further notes,
The purpose of National Night Out is to bring the community together
to help create a stronger partnership and safer neighborhood.
The IOP Fire Department will be on hand as well, pitching in
the car seat installations and inspections, bicycle registrations and
inspections, and dog tag registrations. Fear not: theres plenty o fun
to be had with a jump castle and face painting on site.
The highlight of the evening will undoubtedly be the arrival, by
air, of a Charleston County helicopter, that the kids can sit in and
check out, enthuses Hardy.
You might even get away with dinner, as hot dogs, chips and
other snacks will be served. Dogs are welcome, so grab your leash,
lock your home and make your way up to The Rec on Tuesday,
August 1 for a fun-filled evening.
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IOP Junior
Lifeguard Camp
A
new class of Junior Lifeguards completed the
Charleston County Parks Junior Lifeguard camp at
Isle of Palms County Park. The program, for ages 12-
13, requires campers to swim continuously for 125 yards,
as well as a 10-foot under water swim. During their week-
long program, they participate in buoy swims, sand runs,
and other unique physical activities at the beach and in the
ocean, as well as a job shadow visit to one of the county
waterparks.
Junior Lifeguards, 2017.
Head guard winner. PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA. Cardale Bennett was a double award winner at this years camp.
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
R A C E 4 F E AT U R E S 6 0 0 - YA R D S W I M , 1 2 - M I L E B I K E ,
A N D 5 K R U N O N J U LY 3 0
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
The areas premier swim, bike and run
competition, the Charleston Sprint Triathlon
Series, kicked off its 27th year on May 21 at
James Island County Park. Race 4 of the series
is set for Sunday, July 30.
The Charleston Sprint Triathlon (CSTS) is a
five-race series that spans May
through August and is hosted
by the Charleston County Park
and Recreation Commission.
Athletes may sign up for one
race, or compete in multiple
or all of the five-race series.
Registration is now open at
CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Winners will be awarded from
each individual race as well as
the entire series. Over 30,000
athletes have raced in this swim-
bike-run series since it began in
1991.
The 2017 series is held on May 21, June 18,
July 9, and July 30, with the Championship
Race set for Aug. 13. Each race begins at 7:15
a.m. with a 600-yard freshwater swim in the
parks lake, continue with a 12-mile bike ride
through the park and out and back on Riverland
Drive, and finish with a flat 5K run. Participants
must be comfortable swimming the distance in
open water and riding a bicycle on roads open to
traffic.
At each CSTS race, awards will be presented to
the top five men and the top five women finishers
in the Open/Elite division. Awards are also
presented to the top three age group winners in
five-year increments, and the top male and female
finishers over the age of 40 (Masters division).
Awards will additionally be presented to the top
three competitors who register for the Clydesdale
(men over 200 pounds), Athena
(women over 150 pounds) or
Masters Clydesdales divisions.
The Championship race will
also award participants who
have earned the most points
throughout the five-race series.
New this year, 5 Race Club medals
will be distributed to anyone who
competes in all five races. Coed
Tri Club team competition will be
available during Race 4 on July
30.
A discounted rate is available
for athletes who register for more
than one race. Move IT! Pass holders also receive
a discount admission rate. A Sprint Triathlon
Tune-Up program is currently taking place for
athletes wanting training assistance.
they were further evaluated for injuries.
For more information or to register for
the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com/CSTS or call
843.795.4386. This event is made possible by
Blue Sky Endurance and the Charleston County
Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC).
storm, stated Chief Graham via email.
7
Lightening
strikes three
on IOP
BY KATY CALLOWAY
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
A
t12:44, on July 16, the Isle
of Palms Fire Department and
Charleston County EMS responded
to a call reporting eight people stuck by
lightning in Wild Dunes. At the scene,
three adults had been stuck while on an
open boardwalk at Ocean Point. One of
the adults was holding a child who hit
his head as a result of being dropped
when the adult was struck by lightning.
According to Fire Chief Ann Graham,
several others were "knocked off their
feet" upon impact, but uninjured. They
were ambulatory, Chief Graham told the
IEN. When they left here their injuries
did not appear to be life threatening.
Threevisitors who witnessed the event
from a house in Ocean Point, assisted
the injured group to shelter and provided
aid.
The three adults and one child were
transported to a local hospital where
Isle of Palms Fire Department,
Charleston County EMS, Charleston
County Sheriff's Deputy, Isle of Palms
Police and Wild Dunes Security personnel
along with the good Samaritansall did an
outstanding job during a violent lightning
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19th annual IOP Half Rubber

BY AARON SWEET
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he 2017 Half Rubber Tournament
will take place on Saturday,
August 12 at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Department at 8:00 a.m.
Teams can consist of 3 or 4 players and
costs $25 per person. Every participant
will receive a tournament t-shirt. The
Champion of the Tournament and
Runner Up will receive prizes from local
sponsors and businesses.
Sponsors currently involved in the
2017 tournament are East Cooper
Sporting Goods, Barrier Island Eco
Tours, Windjammer, Coconut Joes,
The Dinghy, Morgan Creek Grill, Home
Team BBQ, Banana Cabana and
Hymans Seafood.
Register a team today at iop.net or
for more information please contact the
Isle of Palms Recreation Department at
843.886.8294.

Half Rubber Tournament at the IOP Recreation Department. PHOTO COURTESY OF IOP REC. DEPT.

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PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

Jimmy Carol and Dudley Spangler cookout for the city employees working July 4.
PHOTO PROVIDED

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Lowcountry Food Bank announces veterans program

F E E D I N G A M E R I C A PA R T N E R S W I T H T H E U S D E PA R T M E N T O F V E T E R A N S A F FA I R S

BY KATHRYN DOUGLAS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

F
eeding America, the member who is a veteran or has families confront difficult Through VPP, the Lowcountry
nations largest hunger- served in the U.S. military. challenges daily and it is our Food bank will partner with the
relief organization, recently We are honored to be able to hope that through the Veteran Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center
announced a new partnership provide this Pantry Pilot, to coordinate mobile pantry
with the U.S. Department of pantry for putting food distributions.
Veterans Affairs that will help the brave on the table To build capacity and ensure
men and women who have served men and is not one of success of the VPP program,
this country. The new Veterans women of the them. Feeding America and the VA
Pantry Pilot program will provide military. The The host joint meetings with all
food assistance to veterans onsite harsh reality Feeding VPP participants to support
at VA Medical Centers. Locally, is that many America local partnerships and gather
the Lowcountry Food Bank, a veterans now network of key learnings. Additionally,
member of Feeding America, face hunger. 200 food individualized technical
is partnering with Ralph H. In fact, banks assistance has been provided for
Johnson Medical Center to open one in five provides food VPP sites.
the Veterans Pantry Pilot site in households that comes to us assistance to every county in Currently, ten VPP sites are
Charleston. for help has a member who the U.S. The Lowcountry Food active including the Ralph H.
Locally, 23 percent of the served our country, said Pat Bank serves 10 counties and Johnson Medical Center, with
households supported by the Walker, President and CEO of the provides food assistance to more additional pantries going live by
Lowcountry Food Bank have a Lowcountry Food Bank. Military than 200,000 people in the area. the end of the year.

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Our Community Listens

F R E E S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D S E M I N A R J U LY 2 5 - 2 7

BY JULIE CHAPMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
hink of your most challenging gearing up for Class 4. People from
relationship. What words all walks of life and professions find
come to mind? Frustration, value in the three-day seminar.
confusion, anger, thoughts of Therapists, clergy, real estate
giving up? These words represent agents, business leaders, police
the human struggle when we officers, firefighters, teachers,
neither understand one anothers nurses and other community
communication style or behavior members have used their skills to
that differs from ours. I personally impact others in their personal and
know how tricky that can be. My professional lives.
daughter and I have opposite The knowledge and skill from
communication styles. At eighteen OCL allowed me to absolutely
years of age, this mother/daughter rock a graduate school admissions
relationship has the potential of interview. I am so grateful for this
barely hanging on, so I am grateful free, yet invaluable opportunity,
for the knowledge, skills, and says one alumna.
practice I received through the Workshop instructor, Julie Chapman, in front of a Sullivans Island group at Holy Cross Another alumna stated, Very
nonprofit Our Community Listens. Episcopal Church. powerful course. (OCL has) changed
She and I exchange differing opinions PHOTO COURTESY OF OUR COMMUNITY LISTENS. the way I see myself and how I
and frustrations, yet we dont have connect with others.
the need to fight. We both feel heard, maybe not always, but definitely at This class is life changing is a statement that is said over and over.
the most crucial times. Classes are offered monthly, alternating between North Charleston
Many of our difficult relationships come from lack of knowledge. We get and Sullivans Island. The class curriculum covers communication styles,
along with people who are like us, yet we labor with individuals who come communication cycles, nonverbal body language, reflective listening,
from a different perspective. effective confrontation, and how to transition back into your busy life. The
Through the communication skills training class that I took five years cost is free. In the business world, a participant or their company would
ago, I approach all of my interactions in an altered way. I now understand pay $2200 to attend. Our nonprofit founders and our alumni across the
how and why people communicate the way they do. I seek to listen and United States believe this material can change the world, one conversation
attempt to see through their world view. at a time. We in the Charleston area are dedicated to creating a listening
Do I listen every time? No, but now I recognize when I am not doing it movement. Will you join us?
well. My kids know what it feels like to be heard so they remind me when I
For more information, email Charleston@OurCommunityListens.org. Check
am not listening intently.
Our Community Listens taught its first class in the Lowcountry three and out our national website OurCommunityListens.org and our local alumni
a half years ago. Since October of 2013, we have offered thirty-eight classes website CharlestonListens.com. You can find class dates on our websites
and have trained 584+ people. Our program at Joint Base Charleston is and our Facebook page, Charleston Listens.

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 July 22
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.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Saturday, July 22 360 Meeting St.
WHEN: July 24-28, 1 4 p.m.
WHAT: Bee Crazy with the Bee MORE INFO: Join the crew and
Cause (Children) build your very own pirate ship,
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch go fishing for treasure and work
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
together to create a delicious treat
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. that is more precious than gold.
MORE INFO: Learn simple ways
In this camp children explore
you can help the bees and taste industrial and marine engineering
some honey.
as they design their own boat and
WHEN: Tuesday, July 25
Thursday, July 27
MORE INFO: Free program
covers communication styles,
communication cycles, nonverbal
body language, reflective listening
and effective confrontation.
OurCommunityListens.org for
more details and to register.
light. You'll discover plants and
animals and learn about their
connections to the world around
them. A registered and paid
chaperone is required for all
participants ages 15 and under.
To register call 843.795.4386,
course # 51121.
August 1
display. This first ever expo will Music Hall Box Office.
promote fellowship of boat lovers
and the sharing of information
and experience and exchange Tuesday, August 1
of ideas between the public
WHAT: National Night Out
and those dedicated to boat WHERE: IOP Recreation
preservation and restoration.
Department
WHEN: 5 7 p.m.
WHAT: Stand Up Paddleboard
MORE INFO: The IOP Fire
Trips: Palmetto Islands Natural

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.
WHAT: Creekside Yoga
WHERE: Palmetto Islands County
Park, Mount Pleasant
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
in July and August: July 25, 27,
Aug. 1, 3 from 8:30 9:30 a.m.
MORE INFO:
Experience yoga with the sights
and sounds of Horlbeck Creek
in the background. Certified
yoga instructors will guide you
through a flowing series of yoga
postures that focus on alignment
and breath to build flexibility
and strength. Open to all levels.
Well-behaved leashed dogs and
children in strollers are welcome.
CCPRC.com.
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: PajamaFamily
Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 7:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Wind down with
Mrs. Maries bedtime poems and
stories. 843.883.3914.
WHAT:Sullivans
IslandScavenger Hunt (rising
6th-12thgraders)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: June 1-July 31, 2017
MORE INFO:Pick up a map at
the library, identify Sullivans
Islandtreasures based on clues,
and return your completed map
for fun Poe prizes and a chance
to win a $25 Towne Center gift
card.843.883.3914.
WHAT: Creekside Yoga
See Tuesday for more information.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(Adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a lively
discussion of The Rainbow Comes
and Goes by Anderson Cooper
and Gloria Vanderbilt. Light
refreshments provided.
Soccer Registration
WHAT: Jewelry Making (Teens
and Adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 12:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Create a pair
of wire earrings with local
artisan Barbara Lassiter using
basic jewelry-making tools.
Registration required call 843-
883-3914.
Monday, July 24
WHAT: Charleston Museum
Engineering for Pirates Camp
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
sails and devise ways to dive deep WHAT: Gibbes Museum Visiting
into the ocean and to retrieve Artist Series
buried treasure. Price includes WHERE: The Gibbes Museum,
crafts, activities, admission and a 135 Meeting St.
snack. WHEN: July 25 - 29, Tuesday,
Reservations required. Call Thursday, Friday: 11am
843.722.2996 ext .264 or register 3pm; Wednesday: 3pm 8pm;
online CharlestonMuseum.org. Saturday: 11am 2pm
MORE INFO: Becca Barnet
WHAT: Fast Start & Youth put her passion for replicating
textures and preserving animals
WHERE: IOP Recreation into the creation of an array
Department of museum displays including
WHEN: IOP/SI residents: July 24 creating work for the American
- Aug. 18 Museum of Natural History, the
Non-residents: July 31 - Aug. 18 SC Aquarium, and the Charleston
MORE INFO: Fast Start Soccer: Museum.
3-4yrs, Youth Soccer: 5-12yrs.
Mandatory Parent/Player Meeting:
Thursday, August 31, 2017at Thursday, July 27
5:15 p.m. Practice begins in
WHAT: Nature Rambles: Peeking
September. To register online visit Around Palmetto Islands
IOP.net/soccer.
WHERE: Palmetto Islands County
Park, Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, July 25 WHEN: 9 11 a.m.
MORE INFO:
WHAT: Our Community Listens Join a Master Naturalist
WHERE: Holy Cross Episcopal instructor to see the natural
Church, Sullivans Island wonders of our parks in a new
Friday, July 28
WHAT: Summer Reading Finale
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 12:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Turn in your last
summer reading entries, collect
your prizes and enjoy ice cream
sundaes. 843.883.3914.
a unique Charleston stroll on the
Saturday, July 29
WHAT: Bird Banding
Conservation (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Learn how SC
Audubon tracks and protects
migratory birds in the maritime
forest. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Sullivans Island
Maritime Expo
WHERE: Sullivans Island Town
Hall
WHEN: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Contemporary and
Late Classic Boats will be on
SUP Tour
Department will be installing car
seats and inspections, bicycle
WHERE: Palmetto Islands County
registrations and inspections, and
Park, Mount Pleasant dog tag registrations. Jump castle
WHEN: 1 3:30 p.m.
and facepainting for the kids.
MORE INFO: Mingle with the
locals - such as snowy egrets,
WHAT: Auldbrass Plantation
osprey, and more - while looking WHERE: Beaufort County, SC
back through time with a trained
WHEN: Tickets go on sale Aug 1
naturalist. This is a casual for tours in November
paddle with a historical twist for
MORE INFO: The main house,
stable complex and kennels
water. Pre-registration required. were built by Frank Lloyd
To register call 843.795.4386, Wright between 1940 and 1951.
course # 51460.
Auldbrass Plantation is only
open to the public one weekend
Sunday, July 30 every two years. This year those
dates areNovember 4 and 5,
WHAT: An Acoustic Evening so mark your calendars for
with Patty Griffin and Lee Ann
Womack
August 1 to purchase tickets.
For more information about the
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, Plantation visitBeaufort.com/
37 John Street auldbrass-plantation/or call
WHEN: Doors at 7 p.m., show at Beaufort County Open Land Trust
8 p.m. at843.521.2175.
MORE INFO: For tickets
information call 843.853.2252
or the Ticketfly Hotline at
877.987.6487. Tickets can also
be purchased at the Charleston

Sullivans Island first

annual Maritime Expo
S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 2 9

BY RICK REED
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

B
attery Gadsden Cultural Center presents the first annual
Sullivans Island Maritime Expo on Saturday, July 29 from10
a.m. until 4 p.m.Contemporary and Late Classic Boats will be on
display behind the new Sullivans Island Town Hall. Restored Simmons
Sea Skiffs are featured and an array of preserved or restored designs
are being assembled tobring people together with a common interest
in historic, classic and late classic boats, powered or unpowered.
For more information, contact Hal Coste at843.568.4696, or Rick
2006 22-foot Sea Skiff built by Louis Klein.
Reed atfereed@bellsouth.net.
PHOTO COURTESY SIMMONSSEASKIFF.COM.

S O L D

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
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
July 21, 2017 19
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Empty nesters
BY DIMI MATOUCHEZ
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
hen your children leave home and you become an empty
nester, youll probably make several adjustments in your
lifestyle. But how will your empty nest status affect your
financial situation?
Everyones story is different, involving a range of variables. But
here are a few issues to consider:
Insurance If your kids are through school, your mortgage is
nearly paid off and your spouse has accumulated a reasonable
amount of money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you
may not need life insurance to replace income or pay off debts.
However, you might start thinking about other goals, such as
ensuring your savings will last your lifetime or leaving a legacy to
your loved ones or a charity. Life insurance may be able to help
in these areas.
Downsizing Deciding whether to downsize your living space
isnt just a financial decision, its also a highly personal one. Still,
downsizing can offer you some potential economic benefits. For
one thing, if you still are paying off your mortgage, a move to
a smaller place could free up some of your monthly cash flow,
which, again, you could use to boost your retirement accounts.
Furthermore, if your home has greatly appreciated in value, you
might make a sizable profit by selling. (If you are single, you
may be able to exclude $250,000 of the gain on the sale of your
home; married couples may have a $500,000 exemption. Some
restrictions exist on this exemption, though, so youll need to
consult with your tax advisor before selling.)
Estate plans Years ago, you might have made various
arrangements in a will or a living trust that dealt with taking
care of your children if something should happen to you and
your spouse. For example, you might have established a trust
and directed it to make payments to your children at certain
times and for certain purposes, such as education. But once
your children are grown and have left your home, you may need
to review and update your estate plans.
Keep in mind, though, that empty nester status is not always
permanent. Youve no doubt heard about boomerang kids who
return home after college and stay until they can afford a place of
their own.
If your children become boomerangers, even for a short while,
will it greatly affect your financial situation? Probably not. However,
if your children are going to drive your car, you may want to be sure
that they are listed on your car insurance. Also, if they are going to
bring guests to your home, you might want to consider an umbrella
insurance policy, which typically provides you with significantly
greater liability protection than your regular homeowners policy. (In
fact, it may be a good idea to purchase an umbrella policy even if
you dont have grown kids at home, as this coverage offers you wide-
ranging protection from potentially devastating lawsuits that could
arise from injuries on your property or through an auto accident in
which you are involved.)
You may have mixed feelings about becoming an empty nester, but,
like most people, you will adjust. And by making the right financial
moves, you can get off to a good start on this new phase of your life.
For more information??

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Jul 21 6:25am/7:01pm 12:25am/12:29pm
Jul 22 7:26am/7:58pm 1:22am/1:26pm
Jul 23 8:24am/8:52pm 2:16am/2:21pm
Jul 24 9:21am/9:44pm 3:08am/3:14pm
Jul 25 10:15am/10:34pm 3:58am/4:07pm
Jul 26 11:08am/11:22pm 4:47am/4:59pm
Jul 27 12:01pm 5:34am/5:51pm
Jul 28 12:09 am/12:52pm 6:21am/6:44pm
Jul 29 12:56am/1:44pm 7:08am/7:38pm
Jul 30 1:43am/2:35pm 7:56am/8:34pm
Jul 31 2:32am/3:26pm 8:44am/9:29pm
Aug 1 3:23am/4:17pm 9:33am/10:23pm
Aug 2 4:14am/5:07pm 10:23am/11:15pm
Aug 3 5:06am/5:56pm 11:11am

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

www.islandeyenews.com