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

Keeping kids
out of foster
care
CHARLESTON HALOS Alternative
PROVIDES GAP
SERVICES
transportation
IOP COUNCIL MEMBER
BY GREGG BRAGG MEETS CAR FREE WEEK
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
CHALLENGE HEAD ON

C
harleston Halos is the mixed bag of
Lowcountry charities. Since their BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
founding in 1997 by Dr. Eve Spratt, FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
their operations have been primarily
funded by grants from The Sisters of
Charity Foundation of SC, The Duke
Endowment, and a smidgen of individual
donations. The Medical University of
South Carolina (MUSC) child psychiatrist
found a hole in access to public assistance
for young victims of abuse/neglect in the
tri-county area she wanted to patch.
The term ‘Kinship Care’ wasn’t coined Bicycling the Isle of Palms connector - so much easier
by Charleston Halos (Halos) according than expected. PHOTOS PROVIDED
to Kim Clifton, Executive Director, but

it is the condition they work to improve.
Though it is not readily recognized, the
intuitive expression describes families
circling the wagons to care for their own
in hard times. The effort keeps kids out
of foster care at a rate of 25-1 with Halos’
help, with 57,000 SC kids currently living
with ‘kin’, meaning relatives or close
family friends.
All too often, this means they’re
living with grandparents or other family
members already living on social security
(SS) or otherwise living week-to-week.
These fractured families often bypass the
SC Department of Social Services with its
built-in access to social services. Halos’
fills the gap with its unique combination
of dedicated staff, and unique technology.
Benefit Bank Counseling is one
several tools in Halos’ arsenal, says
Clifton. The service includes the Benefit
Bank Software System (BBSS), which
enables Halos’ counselors to sift through
benefits families have earned. Temporary
Halos continues on page 10
I
sle of Palms City Council Member Susan Hill
Smith accepted a challenge issued by the non-
profit advocacy group Charleston Moves for
elected officials to take at least one trip a day by
foot, bike or bus for eight days in celebration of Car
Free Week. Here are excerpts from a journal of her
efforts to get out and move.
Saturday, Sept. 22
I stayed on Isle of Palms and did not drive or ride
in a motor vehicle all day.
In the morning, I walked to the beach and back
with our family's two dogs. We are fortunate to live
two and a half blocks away from the ocean, but my
husband and I usually golf cart to the access path
at the end of our street.
It was a brilliant day for a beach walk, and I
chatted with friends, including one resident who
wants the city to do more maintenance of our beach
access paths.
Midday, I ran errands by bike, visiting Delta
Pharmacy and Harris Teeter grocery store - and I
remembered to bring my reusable bags. The stores
are only about half a mile away from my house, Ellen Smith shows how she takes CARTA Express to
but I would usually drive over to shop. I used my her work at Hollings Cancer Center most weekdays.
friend’s pink beach cruiser, which had a basket
that helped me get my groceries back home, but I Transportation continues on page 8

IOP MAYOR'S MARINA ROADTRIPS

MESSAGE FEST CHARLESTON
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CIVIC
Isle of Palms
Mayor’s Message
D
espite the warm weather, fall is here! The City has great events
coming up this time of year you can’t miss.
The Ghostly Tide Tales will be held on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6:30-
7:30 p.m. at the 25th Ave. beach access path. Bring your friends and
neighbors to the beach to listen to local haunting stories as you sit by an
open campfire. Remember to bring a chair, blanket and a flashlight.
Also, don’t miss the all-time favorite Halloween Carnival from 5-7 p.m.
on Oct. 31 at the Rec. The City will have games for all ages, jump castles,
face painting, Halloween candy, prizes and more! The always entertaining
costume contest starts at 5:30 p.m.
Let me share some important updates related to City business. City
Council unanimously approved keeping the City’s millage rate at the current
rate of $24.70 per $1,000 of assessed value, which is sufficient to produce
tax revenue needed for the budget. The City of Isle of Palms has not raised
property taxes since tax year 2015.
City Council also approved a contract to Coastal Science and Engineering
to conduct post-project monitoring and surveying activities associated
with the 2018 beach nourishment project, as required by the permitting
agencies. The monitoring work is expected to begin in January 2019.
Improving and expanding the City’s drainage infrastructure remains one
of the City’s top priorities. The City received proposals for the comprehensive
redesign project of the drainage outfalls at 30th Ave., 3605 Waterway
Boulevard and 41st Ave. The Planning Commission is evaluating these
proposals and will make a recommendation to City Council for an award of
a contract to the most qualified firm that bests meet the City’s needs.
Instead of spending on our wants, this City Council is committed on
taking care of our needs first. Another top priority for this City Council is
repairing the Public Safety Building. The Real Property Committee is working
diligently to identify the best design-build team to tackle this restoration
project. Our Police and Fire Departments deserve only the best.
Please follow the City’s official Facebook and Twitter account and stay
connected with the most up-to-date City related information.
Jimmy Carroll, Mayor
www.islandeyenews.com
October 12, 2018
Sullivan’s Island
Town Council
M E E T I N G S E P T. 2 5
BY GREGG BRAGG
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
T
he pledge was recited and prayers were offered to open
the Sept. 25 meeting of the Town of Sullivan’s Island
Town Council (TOSI). Credit/blame goes to Hurricane
Florence for a week’s delay holding this month’s gathering,
normally scheduled for the third Tuesday each month. The
meeting was well attended, despite the forced reschedule and
a lengthy agenda. Reasons for the abundant participation
were quickly apparent.
Citizen’s comments led the way, and single use plastics
topped the list of concerns. Mayor O’Neil sent a letter to
constituents late last summer saying it was time for TOSI to
do something about the very complex issue. Councilmember
Rita Langley and the rest of TOSI defined the “something,”
and had a plastic banning ordinance on the agenda for its
first of three readings. Despite TOSI’s celebrated intent to
join a growing list of coastal communities to ban single use
plastics, residents weren’t taking any chances.
Island resident Sherry Coish has been living on the island
for 40 years. The avid walker says she picks up all the plastic
trash/bags she would ever want (for home use/recycling)
while touring the island. Her observation made the reason
for supporting ordinance 2018-06 crystal clear.
Allison Bourland showed up with the consummate 8"x10"
color glossy pictures with circles and arrows…” of plastic
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SI Council continues from page 2
trash littering Sullivan’s Island.
She didn’t bring enough for
everybody, so the stack had to be
passed amongst the crowd. Faces
twitched and noses wrinkled
in witness to the mess, as each
attendee took a turn with the
photographs. Bourland didn’t
need to say much else. However,
it seemed like nothing could stop
the next presentation.
Izzy Leitch is a young woman
with uncanny public speaking
skills. Accompanied but
unassisted by her parents, Leitch
towered at the podium. She cited
facts harvested from National
Geographic, the American
Chemistry Council, and others
to make the point; it isn’t just
litter her generation is worrying
about so much as the animals
poisoned by plastic waste.
“Single use plastic has a [useful]
life span of 12 seconds,” she
said, emphasizing the centuries
it takes that waste to degrade.
Council chambers were also
well stocked with friends, family,
and future co-workers of Robert
Tennant and Carlos Hernandez.
Both were sworn in as the
newest members of the island’s
11-member police force. Newly
minted police Chief Christopher
Griffin (sworn in on January 18,
2018) held the bible while Mayor
Pat O'Neil administered the oath
of office. A break for executive
session thinned the crowd.
Ordinance 2018-05
unanimously passed a second
reading (Reese recusal), when
council reconvened. The measure
grants Ward V.B. Lassoe a
temporary access easement
over a portion of town property
to build a dock. The agreement
results from legal action between
the two parties and stipulates
Lassoe must comply with all
state regulations.
Ordinance 2018-06 is the
“Plastics Ban.” The act passed
its first reading unanimously
and “…is adopted to improve
the environment of the Town of
Sullivan’s Island by requiring the
CORRECTION: The Sept. 28 issue of the Island Eye News
incorrectly stated that volunteers for the IOP Clean Up Crew could
take advantage of free city parking, which is available for all until
spring. In actuality, City parking will be free for all vehicles from
November to March, and is free year-round in city lots for vehicles
with an Isle of Palms resident decal. We apologize for the error.
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Tuesday, Oct. 23
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use of reusable checkout bags and
recyclable paper carryout bags
and food containers, banning
the use of single-use plastic bags
for retail checkout of purchased
goods, use of polystyrene food
containers, Polystyrene cups
and plastic straws. Further, to
improve and maintain the pristine
beach and ocean Environment
of the Town of Sullivan’s Island,
single-use plastic bags, plastic
straws, polystyrene coolers,
and polystyrene food containers
and cups will be prohibited…”
according to meeting materials.
TOSI’s exercise in leadership
could put pressure on Charleston,
Kiawah, Seabrook, and Edisto to
consider similar ordinances.
A first “title only” reading
of Ordinance 2018-07 passed
unanimously. The measure
clarifies “non-conforming use
of historic accessory dwelling
units.” Although the measure
includes a grandfather clause,
any future changes in height,
setback, yard, area and other
requirements can be done only at
the risk of losing their “historic
significance,” designation. The
legislation is still a work in
progress.
Council voted unanimously to
base utility fees on Residential
Equivalent Units (6,200 gallons)
instead of meter size. The
measure effectively raises utility
rates, if slightly, but enables
TOSI to keep up with the cost of
providing residents with water
and sewer services.
Applied Building Services won
a $34,500 contract to rehabilitate
the Town’s fire station with
unanimous support. Just as
council was about to approve a
separate $6 million contract with
Arcadis Design and Consultancy,
a hand shot up. Given the large
amount of the expense, resident
Bing Coish asked council to
elaborate.
Greg Gress, manager of the
Water and Sewer Department
was ready with an answer. He
said this was the second phase
of in-flight improvements to the
Town’s water, sewer and drainage
system, which could yield a 60-
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Sullivan's Island
843.883.3198
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Tuesday, Oct. 16
Regular Council Meeting
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Wednesday, October 10
DRB Meeting
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
70% improvement in efficiency.
The effort will take approximately
9 months to complete, he
concluded. The expense was
approved unanimously.
Mayor O’Neil opened his
remarks by thanking Gress, along
with all the Town’s departments
for a job well done in preparing for
Hurricane Florence (later echoed
by council member Clark). “It
didn’t hit us, but we were ready,”
he said. The mayor concluded by
reminding attendees October is
Breast Cancer Awareness month.
“A friend and co-worker, one of
the fittest people I know, was
[recently] diagnosed,” he said,
before the town administrator’s
report.
Andy Benke reported on
several items (discussed above),
along with several additional
announcements.
1. Although meeting materials
indicated there had been
no correspondence with
the Town, the rescheduled
meeting was enough time
for TOSI to receive 17 pieces
of mail, said Benke without
elaborating.
2. Old Bridge Assessment –
Chris Iser and Tara Allden of
Kimley Horn have rescheduled
their presentation on the
structural assessment and
rehabilitation findings for the
Town. The new date could
come as early as Oct. 16,
but may be delayed until
November.
3. CWS management and
engineers will give a brief
presentation during TOSI
October workshop on initial
plans for a water main
through Middle St.
4. State Senator Sandy Senn
has been asked to chair a new
ad hoc taskforce to address
countywide flood prevention.
The first meeting is scheduled
for Oct. 15.
Committee reports were a
patchwork of announcements,
which included news the
Town’s auditors would be in
town in November. Meeting
materials include granular
detail of the town’s finances
and can be reviewed by
visitingsullivansisland-sc.com.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned. The
next meeting of the Sullivan’s
Island Town Council is scheduled
for Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 22
Tree Commission
5 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Thursday, Oct. 25
Water & Sewer Committee
8:45 a.m.
2056 Middle Street
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letters to the editor
Maintain natural buffers
Dear Lucky Dogs aka residents
of Sullivan’s Island,
FEMA flood maps are the sine
qua non for every Sullivan’s
Islanders life and now we can
also add wax myrtles, trees and
other maritime habitat in the
accreted land to the list.
We pay our flood insurance
never realizing that our rates
are tied to what FEMA flood
risk mappers measure in our
accreted land. The beach and
dunes are obvious to all of us but
you might be surprised to find –
as I was – that all vegetation and
trees seaward of at least the front
beach homes are measured for
height, density and the amount
of land they cover. Why? Because
the simple physics of what
they represent: obstruction,
impediment and suppression of
storm surge, waves and flooding.
They protect us and they are free.
With storm damage costing
billions of dollars for major
hurricanes and National Flood
Insurance funds teetering,
harnessing Natural or Green
Hazard Protection is becoming
the future for all coastal
communities because it’s cost
efficient, sustainable and to
date nothing has been found to
surpass it. Some coastal states
have already legislated programs
to encourage Natural Green
Protection management plans.
We can work smarter not harder
Transition Zones and lessons
from Florence
between homeowners and the
ocean.
SI not only has an obligation to
in protecting ourselves. Maybe Dear Editor, not violate the terms of the Open
Chip Campsen and Mike Sottile All citizens on SI have a vested Land Trust easement placed
are working on this right now. interest in the outcomes of on accreted land but must not
Here is a small list of the many discussion of the management jeopardize likely increases in
organizations that are promoting of the so-called Transition Zones flood insurance by operating
not removing vegetation and trees and should let their Council outside FEMA guidelines. It
because of their importance: Representatives know their will be extremely important for
FEMA, The US Army Corps of concerns. This Zone space was citizens to read what FEMA has
Engineers, NASA, universities in arbitrarily constructed in an to say on alterations proposed by
Florida, Texas, and California. effort to provide some residents our current plans for managing
Louisiana is ahead of us on this. with better views of the ocean Transition Zones. Their capacity
An official in Louisiana who and to mitigate some fears to stabilize potentially prohibitive
sits on FEMA’s National Hazard of dangerous habitat. In the insurance rates far outweighs
Mitigation board said this when meantime, Storm Florence has property value concerns. The
I told him that Sullivan’s Island awakened our fear of the more prudent buyer may be more
would be removing a large pressing and most likely concern concerned with construction
section of wax myrtles and trees, – complete surge overrun of the where there should be coastal
“Ma’am, if you were in Louisiana entire island. Fortunately, there retreat, local management
that could never happen”. are preventative measures that related tax increases and flood
I have spent the last few weeks citizens and municipalities can insurance expense; particularly
speaking with coastal scientists, employ to be proactive. if they exceed appreciated equity.
planners, land managers and FEMA has established Unfortunately, we citizens
even a climatologist. It was guidelines that address the have focused on the less likely
tremendously encouraging to most important aspects of disaster scenario of fire that is
hear how lucky they thought management of natural barriers way down the list compiled by
Sullivan’s Island was to have already existing between property the 2017 Charleston Regional
natural storm surge protection owners and an ever-rising ocean Hazard Mitigation Plan. Here,
already in place, the only caveat and the increase in frequency hurricane, flood and sea level
being if we remove it. Call your and severity of storms. FEMA, rise topped the list and wildfire
council members and ask them who draws flood plains, elevation came after earthquake, tornado,
what their vote will be. requirements and provides relief hazardous materials (think
after the fact; clearly describes SI waste water and runoff) or
Cyndy Ewing what can’t be done in the land terrorist attack.
Sullivan’s Island This is not to minimize Firewise
programs emphasizing how
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October 12, 2018
to advocate aggressively wide fire
lanes using our beach access
paths. This, plus property owner
management, could open up
vistas to the ocean without the
prohibitive expense involved
in continuous maintenance
of arbitrary selected portions
of our most valuable storm
buffer. In fact, a transition zone
represents the last homeowner
(here defined as all homeowners
on SI) defense in a storm flood
event. Any disturbance in these
areas invites opportunistic and
invasive species replacement,
which creates a more costly
nightmare. Friends, “First Do No
Harm!”
Rick Reed
Sullivan’s Island
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Commemorating the 11th
hour of the 11th day of the
11th month
Dear Editor,
Why would I care about World
War 1? As far as I know no one in
my family fought in that conflict.
History is a great passion of
mine in retirement but it was
not my profession. Indeed, for
the U.S. “The Great War” was
only an 18-month affair. We lost
more troops to illnesses than
in combat. None of the men we
see wearing those odd-looking
helmets in the silent films of that
era are even alive today. Why
should we care?
The answers to why are many.
The 1914-1918 conflagration was
called “the war to end all war”. It
was not. Nations continue their
wars. I believe historians would
agree that one of the direct and
precipitating causes of World
War II was World War I. Fascism,
Naziism, Hitler himself had
many of their roots in the '14-’18
conflict. Total war, indiscriminate
execution of civilians, slaughter
on an industrial scale, war in the
skies and under the seas, poison
gas, genocide all were part of this
dark chapter in world history
that we continue to contend with
today.
I sincerely hope that most
readers realize that we are in the
Centennial of The Great War. In
fact, we will soon come to the
end of this commemoration. On
November 11 we will reach the
100th anniversary of the signing
of the armistice that ended World
War I. In 1918, at the 11th hour
of the 11th day of the 11th month
the guns fell silent.
In 2013 the U.S. World War
I Centennial Commission,
created by an act of Congress,
began encouraging every
community in the country to
have appropriate events as
part of this commemoration.
Sad to say it does not appear
that South Carolina, including
Charleston, has answered that
call. If you go to the home page
of the Centennial Commission
(worldwar1centennial.org) one
finds no listing of commemorative
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events, either past or upcoming,
in our state. In fact, South
Carolina is one of only 10 states
with no state organization
supporting this centennial. That
is indeed a pity.
What can be done? It’s too
late to do much. I am aware of a
couple of events taking place that
are not listed on the Centennial
Commission website.
Fort Moultrie is presenting
Great War author, Mitch
Yockelson, in their Visitor Center
auditorium on Friday, Oct. 12.
Check their website for time. A
World War I symposium will take
place on the U.S.S. Yorktown on
Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Details are still
being worked out.
A small group of interested
Sullivan’s Islanders will take
part in a wreath laying ceremony
at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in the
small memorial park that is just
across the street from Stella
Maris church at the intersection
of Middle and Osceola Streets.
Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center, a non-profit based on
Sullivan’s Island, is hosting a
lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday,
Nov. 15, in the Fort Moultrie
auditorium. Marina Conner,
one of the Fort Moultrie staff,
will present the story of the
Sullivan’s Islanders who lost
their lives during The Great War.
There may be more. If there are,
publicize them! Add them to this
list. Let people know how they
can learn more.
There is one other way
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to participate. It’s through
your church. On the WWI
Centennial Commission website
(worldwar1centennial.org) there
is a link to an initiative called
Bells of Peace. The commission
is asking as many churches in
the country as possible to toll
their bells at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
That will be the centennial of the
armistice that was signed at the
11th hour of the 11th day of the
11th month ending the war. That
is a Sunday this year. It’s the day
we call Veteran’s Day but was
once called Armistice Day. I am
aware of several churches who
have signed up to take part in the
Bells of Peace including Stella
Maris, Holy Cross Episcopal,
St. Mary of the Annunciation,
St. Philip’s, and Grace Church
Cathedral. Ask about this at
your place of worship. Tell them
about the Bells of Peace. Give
them the link to the Centennial
Commission website where they
can register as a participating
church. It would be altogether
fitting and lovely to have the
greater Charleston area ring
from end to end on that day.
In his famous poem, In Flanders
Fields, Canadian physician John
McCrae penned the lines, “If ye
break faith with us who die, We
shall not sleep, though poppies
grow, in Flanders fields.” Let us
not break faith.
Mike Walsh, MD
Sullivan’s Island
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M IOP City Council
ayor Jimmy Carroll
welcomed attendees,
including the press, to
the Sept. 25 meeting of the Isle of
Palms town council (IOPTC). The
well-attended meeting opened
with a prayer and the Pledge.
Parliamentary procedures were
quickly dispatched with just one
hiccup during the reading of
last month’s meeting minutes.
Councilmember Jimmy Ward
took note of the fact the account
mentioned only one [staff] opening,
and should also include the
administrator, and public works,”
he said. There was some back
and forth before the minutes were
approved, and citizen’s comments
were teed up.
IOP resident Rusty Streetman
spoke to council’s agenda item; to
consider rejecting the proposed
Morgan Creek Grill lease extension,
and consideration of an RFP to lease
the space in the marina. Streetman
said it wasn’t personal, numbering
himself among the restaurant’s
patrons, “but as a citizen of IOP, I
voted for change, not business as
usual.” His take on the proposal to
renew the lease suggested the City
would actually lose money in the
near term, and be subject to the
possibility of renewals for over 30
years. Going to bid is the best way
for the City to determine fair market
value, he concluded.
Harold Timmerman introduced
himself to attendees and said he’s
lived on IOP for 52 years. He had
nothing but praise for the Morgan
Creek Grill and its owners. “I have
been there since there was nothing,
I’ve been there to the BBQ Shack,
been there with Henry J… Morgan
Creek Grill is something we can
be proud of… They’ve made a lot
of improvements… the City didn’t
pay for. I would like to see the lease
extended,” he said.
Jay Lee strode to the podium,
and his “that’s what he said”
rejoinder drew chuckles, as he
echoed Timmerman’s comments.
He deferred to Streetman’s grasp
of the details, but seemed to
prefer thinking the devil could be
exorcised from the details as a new
lease agreement is hashed out.
He pitched the establishment as
a part of the community, as they
recently played host to a “Locks
of Love” fundraiser, among other
things. “Save the time, save the
money and keep what you’ve got,”
He concluded.
Fifteen year IOP resident and
10-year Morgan Creek employee
Bob Wilder thanked Council for
its support, “especially of late. I
see kids come in there and apply
for their first job that doesn’t
involve a lawnmower or baby-
sitting, and they never have a pen,”
he recounted to open laughter.
“They come in and they have no
social skills, they’re shy, LAZY
[emphasis his]… and I watch their
transformation over the summer.
They come out with confidence, a
work ethic… and an understanding
of how hard you have to work [to
pay the bills],” said Wilder. He
related several anecdotes, that had
attendees in stitches as he painted
Morgan Creek as an integral part
of IOP’s quilt you can’t get from a
franchise like Hooters.
Morgan Creek Grill owners Carla
Pope and Jay Clark made their way
to the podium with frequent stops
for hugs and well wishes. Deferring
to Streetman’s facts, she said the
proposed lease wasn’t necessarily
what they wanted. “Everything’s
negotiable, just give us a chance,”
Pope entreated. None of the other
businesses at the marina have
been subjected to the RFP process
to extend their leases she said, and
asked that the same process be
applied to Morgan Creek. “50% of
the revenues the marina contributes
to the City are from Morgan Creek,
and yet we only occupy 1/6th of
the footprint,” she added. Jay Clark
simply thanked Council for its time
and consideration.
Pope acknowledged starting a
petition to save Morgan Creek from
the RFP process. She gave a nod to
Council before telling the audience
“I love petitions,” harvesting any
chuckles Wilder left on the table.
Pope has 1,700 signatures so far,
and 200 of them are from IOP
residents. “Please understand
that if you go through the RFP
process, time is of the essence.
Our livelihoods and those of all
the people who work with us will
remain uncertain [while this plays
out],” she concluded.
Jim Rye had a different perspective
on the Morgan Creek situation. Rye
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described the RFP process as a suggesting the issue be broken into
necessary legal requirement, which two parts; the lease as proposed,
should be satisfied, and a win/win and the decision to go to bid for the
for the city. “We’ve had some losers space. Councilmember Randy Bell
in there that are long forgotten. We stepped in to say the vote was only
have a winner in there now, and we on the lease extension as presented
should have nothing to fear from first to Ways and Means, and now
the RFP process,” he said. to Council.
The Mayor kicked off the Ways and Bell validated Streetman’s
Means Committee report by saying interpretation of the details;
the City’s finances are on solid extensions totaling up to 33 years,
ground. Revenues are slightly ahead $135,000 in rent, but closer to
of projections, and expenditures $285,000 in total taxes collected
are on target, while attributing any through Morgan Creek. He also
fluctuations to timing issues, he warned that the lease didn’t come
said. Accommodations tax numbers up for renewal until 2020, that
are up over last year, as are the the current debate is an effort to
City’s hospitality tax numbers. get ahead of the issue, that a vote
While parking revenues are down is not a comment on the fate of
over last year, he was pleased to ultimate renewal, and responses to
report an increase in activity, which the RFP are not binding. The City’s
means fewer people parking where legal counsel weighed in suggesting
they shouldn’t. Mayor Carroll state procurement laws favored the
concluded his financial report by RFP process. Council subsequently
announcing there would be no voted unanimously against the
increase in millage rates from IOP current iteration of the renewal, and
this year (belatedly confirmed by a unanimously in favor of initiating
vote of Council), though he struck a the RFP process.
cautionary tone about the prospects Interestingly, the next issue
for 2019. before Council was the award of
The Mayor broached the thorny a sole source contract to Coastal
issue of the Morgan Creek Grill by Science and Engineering (CSE).
Several councilmembers took
a moment to explain the new
contract with CSE is eligible to
by-pass the RFP process because
it was part of IOP’s existing beach
re-nourishment efforts. Council
voted to approve $118,000 for
post-project monitoring services,
professional services and ongoing
monitoring of the entire beach.
The pace of the meeting picked
up at this point. $11,000 was
approved for IOP staff appreciation,
and up to $50,000 was approved to
hire McCay, Kiddy and Associates
to review the financial statements of
marina tenants. Council concluded
the Ways and Means report by
approving an additional $1,500 for
the in-car cameras of police vehicles
(the vendor miscalculated the tax,
but the total was still “in” budget).
Councilmember and chair of the
Public Safety Committee, Susan Hill
Smith reported her committee met
on Sept. 5. She said the IOP Coyote
Coalition reported concerns about
sightings, pups and food waste
from homes, construction sites and
restaurants attracting the varmints.
Hill Smith said Jim Rye addressed
the committee about improving
handicapped access to the beach.
She said the topics of parking and
traffic issues are planned for the
October meeting of the committee,
and included expansion of paid
parking beyond the front beach.
Coyote management has been
having trouble confirming stories
of the animals harassing residents
and pets, and the City is talking
to a second trapper to see if it can
improve its capture rate, Smith
continued. She concluded her
report by saying the committee will
be looking at ways to restructure the
City’s parking pass management.
Miscellaneous items reported by
Smith include potential changes
to the City’s dog leash ordinance,
golf carts on the beach for the
handicapped and more. For details,
read the Public Safety Committee
meeting minutes available at IOP.
net.
The Public Works Committee
reported less solid waste, but more
yard debris than last year. The idea
was floated for Public Works to
handle dog waste containers instead
of animal control, which should
free up some time. The committee
also reported pumping water out of
streets from 46th to 51st, which is a
problem every time it rains.
The Personnel Committee is
dealing with a number of vacancies,
and has hired the Mercer Group to
assist with finding talent. Council
voted in favor of issuing an RFP to
aid in the search for an attorney,
and for an assistant attorney. The
committee is also looking for ways
to compensate employees who have
qualified for merit increases, but
have reached the top of their salary
range.
Turning to new business, the
Mayor said, “we used to read new
bills in title only, but tonight we’re
going to change all that by making a
motion to approve with discussion,”
as he introduced ordinance 2018-
7
16. IOP currently requires residents
and visitors to have a written permit
proving their dog is vaccinated
against rabies. Residents pay $5
and visitors pay $10 for the permit,
which includes a tag confirming
compliance. There was quite a bit
of debate about changes to the
motion; exceptions for dogs on/
off leash, in/outside the dog park,
visitor/non-visitor, etc. However,
the motion to send the measure
back to committee won the day.
The same new “motion to approve
with discussion” was applied to the
first reading of ordinance 2018-17,
except there was no discussion.
The measure passed unanimously
and changes visitor daily parking
passes to annual passes by
replacing the expiration and tag
number with a link to the number
on the pass booklet. It also provides
2 free visitors pass booklets to each
household per year.
Mayor Carroll announced the
formation of and his participation
in the Lowcountry Mayor’s Disaster
Relief Fund. He asked for $5,000
in seed money from the City to
benefit SC townships, but possibly
even some locations in North
Carolina. The motion was approved
unanimously.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned. The
next meeting of the IOP City Council
will be Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
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still felt limited in what I could purchase. This prevented me from over-
buying ice cream on sale, so maybe for the best.
Sunday, Sept. 23
We wound up golf-carting over to Isle of Palms First United Methodist
Church Sunday morning, like usual, and I wondered if I get partial
credit for using a battery-powered golf cart.
My son had a sleepover Saturday, and after the Praise Service, the
four boys I brought stayed for Coffee House, a new church program for
teens, as I went back to the house to make breakfast. I purposefully
neglected to pick the boys up so they had to walk back. More partial
credit for me?
During the afternoon, I biked 12 blocks on Waterway Blvd. to attend
a birthday party for a favorite friend’s 2-year-old son. Bumps and wear
related to tree roots and other factors make it difficult for bicyclists to
use the multi-use path on Waterway successfully, so I stayed on the
two-lane road like many cyclists do.
City Council budgeted money to determine a better long-term solution
for improving that multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, and we
have talked about adding paved bike lanes along the road. We're hoping
to get county transportation funds to help make improvements a reality
because they won't be an easy fix.
After the party, I cycled through interior neighborhood streets and
stopped to talk to a friend on Forest Trail. It probably goes without saying,
but traveling by bike and on foot clearly opens up more possibilities for
interacting with people on the island.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
I walked to our City Council meeting tonight - 4,231 steps there and
back. My route to Isle of Palms City Hall took me past the Palm Blvd.
shops and through our island's busy traffic light intersection at the Isle
of Palms Connector.
City Council recently heard we will receive county transportation
funds to make this intersection more pedestrian and bike friendly, with
particular care for those entering the island off the connector, where
cyclists turning right get squeezed.
Honestly, you don't see a lot of pedestrians trying to cross any of these
multi-lane crosswalks here. But I was surprised on the return trip that
the button I pushed to trigger a crosswalk signal actually worked for me
in as little as 30 seconds.
Another return trip bonus: Seeing our church at the S curve lit up at
night from a pedestrian point of view.
Yesterday, I biked over to church for a Monday morning meeting. I
can't say that I have been entirely car-free this week, but I am on track
to fulfill my pledge.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
My husband, Mic, and I took our dogs for a beach walk during morning
off-leash hours, which I try to do as many times a week as possible. Like
many others, I love the freedom off-leash time allows people and dogs to
exercise and socialize by the ocean.
City Council recently attracted attention with an initial vote to require
all visiting dogs to register with the city. We have since discussed scaling
that back so city registration is only required for dogs in off-leash
situations at the beach and our Bark Park, where that added layer of
accountability and assurance of rabies inoculation would help most, for
the sake of everyone in the mix.
To make it enforceable, we’ve talked about a switch from a metal tag to
a colored collar to show a dog has been registered with the city, similar
to the setup Sullivan's Island has had for several years, but with a less
expensive registration fee of $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
To me, that's very reasonable for the off-leash opportunities the city
provides and the related costs of our Bark Park, animal control officers
- and even poop bags. However, the future of the proposed ordinance
changes appear uncertain.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Mic and I biked over to the Isle of Palms Farmers’ Market - held from
3-7 p.m. Thursdays through October. This is the market's second year,
and they made some changes to the setup at Isle of Palms County Park
that make it even more comfortable and inviting - for example pushing
it closer to the ocean and park facilities - with the city covering free
parking on site.
I enjoyed Snickerdoodle gelato, caught up with my IOP friend at her
booth, Suzi's Creations, purchased some local honey from R&R Acres
in a reusable bottle and loaded up on vegetables from the sweet folks
at Freeman Produce, where they always seem to throw in something for
free.
How lucky are we to have a Farmers' Market a few steps from the
beach? Feeling blessed at all the opportunities we have on the island.
Friday, Sept. 28
My friend Ellen Smith usually takes CARTA to her work as a nurse at
Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC in Charleston, and I joined her Friday
morning for my first CARTA bus ride ever.
At 7:30 a.m., Ellen picked me up and drove us from Isle of Palms
to her stop by the “old” Walmart at Wando Crossing Center in Mount
Pleasant. She picks up the Express 2, which has minimal stops and
usually gets her to Hollings by 8:15 a.m.
Ellen balances a busy life that includes two children and involvement
at IOP First United Methodist Church, where her husband is pastor.
When she's on the bus, she gets stuff done like work on church projects.
For other regulars on the route, the ride is more social.
Many are headed to MUSC and College of Charleston, and with their
ID's they ride CARTA for free. While I had to pay $3.50 one way for the
Express ride - in cash with exact change - passes are available to reduce
the overall costs.
Even though Ellen was named Cancer Nurse of the Year at Hollings
this spring, it could take as many as five to eight years for her to move
up the waiting list for a preferred MUSC parking spot, and while she has
other options, CARTA Express is the one that makes the most sense for
her. Her CARTA routine also results in reduced gas costs and less vehicle
wear and tear, with the silver lining that it's better for the environment.
If she could start her bus ride from Isle of Palms, she says that could
be even better. Right now, CARTA does not have any routes to the island,
but that looks like it could change.
IOP City Council's representative to CARTA, Jimmy Ward, and our
city staff have been talking with CARTA folks about establishing an
Isle of Palms route that could help us with seasonal traffic issues. That
sounded like a good idea to Candice, the bus driver on my return trip,
who said she fields questions from folks who want to ride CARTA to the
beach but have no mass transit options.
Saturday, Sept. 29
As the challenge came to a close, I scored another personal first by
bicycling the entire Isle of Palms Connector bridge with my husband.
The ride was much easier than I expected, and with the 10-speed Mic
rehabbed from our neighbor's trash pile, I didn't have to get off and walk
to get up the hill, coming or going. Altogether, our 7.8-mile round trip,
which took us past Target band back, took 44 minutes and 12 seconds.
While each side of the bridge includes space that walkers and bicyclists
can use, I would have enjoyed the ride more without vehicles whizzing
past us doing 55 MPH and up. In a better world, there would be some
kind of barricade for greater protection, like they have on the Cooper
River bridge, and as I enjoyed views of Gray Bay I wondered if we can
work with S.C. Department of Transportation to do something more.
Conclusions
Clearly, the Car Free Week challenge was designed to get us moving
and thinking. For that, I would like to thank Charleston Moves and
encourage others to challenge themselves to become less dependent on
vehicles to get around.
Over the course of the eight-day week, I gained valuable perspective,
connected on a different level with my community and was reminded
several times over that we live in a fantastic place. I also feel good about
the calories I burned - and the gas I didn't.
Learn more about Charleston Moves at charlestonmoves.org.
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Stella Maris hosts

Fall Fest
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence B. McInerny celebrates

with parishioners.

T
he Stella Maris Church
Fall Festival held Sept. 28
welcomed new parishioners
and families to the church
grounds with live music, face
painting, games, food and fun!
Over 600 tickets were sold and
Rev. Antony Gaspar greets guest at the festival.
the event was blessed with
beautiful weather.
PHOTOS PROVIDED

www.islandeyenews.com
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Aid to Needy Families (TANS)
sometimes provides as much
as $184/month/household,
for example. The software can
also test eligibility for veteran’s
benefits people didn’t know
they had earned, increases in
Supplemental Security Income,
and access to the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP).
“Our staff and volunteers will
also provide personal counseling
for 6 – 18 months depending on
how extensive or complex the
situation is,” says Clifton, who is
no stranger to good works.
The Savannah native is
a graduate of the College of
Charleston. She also has a
Master of Social Work from
Boston University with a (nyre@charlestonhalos.org).
spotlight on program planning
and development, community
organizing, and nonprofit
administration. Clifton has served
as an AmeriCorps VISTA member
on Whidbey Island, Washington
and was a fundraising specialist
in Guatemala, among other posts.
Fundraising is integral to any
non-profit, and Clifton is good
at it. Charleston Halos received
a new grant in 2017 from the
Victims of Crime Act to keep
them going, and individual
donations are always welcome.
However, Halos is willing to work
for everything, and manage to
have fun in the process. The 7th
annual Charleston Halos Oyster
roast is one way you can help.
It is scheduled for Oct. 14 from
4–7 p.m. at Bridgeside Blvd. in
Mount Pleasant, rain or shine.
Tickets are $45 in advance/$55
at the door. You can register by
visitingeventbrite.com/e/7th-
annual-halos-oyster-roast-
tickets-48407920393.
December will see Halos
annual Holiday Drive, which
their website says is already in
full swing. Halos reports 2,500 of
their children have sponsors, but
there is a general call for holiday
gifts for these children. You can
also sponsor a child entering the
Kinship Care program toward
the end of the year, which would
mean a lot to someone going
through so much change during
the holidays. To find out more,
send an email to NyRe Taylor
Early next year, Halos will
host an appearance by The
Duke Pitchforks scheduled
tentatively for February 3 from
6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Circular
Congregational Church,150
Meeting St. The Pitchforks are an
award winning a capella group
specializing in both contemporary
hits and old favorites. The “Forks”
will be joined by The Plantation
Singers, another a capella/
percussion group with roots in
the Lowcountry, specializing in
gospel music.
Charleston Halos has helped
50,000 Berkeley, Charleston,
and Dorchester county kids since
1997. For more information, visit
CharlestonHalos.org.
October 12, 2018
Marina Fest hosts
local mascots
BY IOP EXCHANGE CLUB
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
C
harlie the RiverDogs
mascot will be making a
much-anticipated visit
to the IOP Marina Festival on
Sunday, Nov. 4. The highly
sought after Lowcountry mascot
is always a crowd pleaser with
children and adults of all ages.
This cuddly overstuffed all
around fun loving dude will be a
huge hit. Taking Charlie out of
his environment from the Joe and
to the IOP Marina may be a once
in a lifetime opportunity you will
not want to miss. Never known
for his shyness Charlie will be
available for picture taking, hugs
and the occasional selfie.
Once Cool Ray heard this he
said ice or not I’m skating over
there to join the fun. One of the
most popular mascots in the
league Cool Ray may even take
his luck on a Jet Ski or join in an
Eco Tour. Families are welcome
to enjoy these activities with
Cool Ray as well as kayaking,
paddle boarding, the jump castle
and more. Cool Ray thanks the
sponsors for making all these
activities available to attendees
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and the Exchange Club for their
support of Veterans, families and
the community.
Our first responders and those
that ensure our safety on and off
the water are happy to announce
that Sparky will be in attendance.
Find him at the first responders
exhibit tables and around the RiverDog will be supporting
marina ensuring safety and veterans at the IOP Marina
answering your questions. Fest Nov. 4. Pictured here with
The Exchange Club promotes Staff Sergeant Andrew Maxon,
water safety wherever people a reservist with the 315th
are engaged in water activities Maintenance Squadron.
and we hope with the support of PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 315TH
AIRLIFT WING
our members, friends, business
sponsors and community that
will be at the Exchange Club
in the near future. With an
addition of a dock for personal
craft and recreation and facility
improvements we look forward
to serving for at least another 70
years.
To support the Exchange
Club’s vision of waterfront access
for all, go to GoFundMe.com/ Cool Ray, mascot for the South
embrace-the-waterfront-project. Carolina Stingrays, will be in
All proceeds go to the IOPCC a attendance at the Marina Fest.
nonprofit organization. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOINT BASE
CHARLESTON
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October 12, 2018
BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
The Depression Years Tour illustrates the actual conditions of immigrants in NYC in the
1930s.
N
umb from the ceaseless
clamor of news about
immigrant bans, terrorism,
border walls and fear, my husband
and I visited the Tenement
Museum in New York hoping for
some perspective. We are both
second generation Americans; all
of our grandparents emigrated
from Eastern Europe in the early
20th century. Here they lived
the epitome of the American
Dream; they arrived virtually
penniless and left behind thriving
Americanized families that have
continued to excel. We came
with the conviction that new
immigration policies are an
abrogation of American ideals. We
left with a much more complex
understanding.
The mission of the museum
is to “tell stories of immigrants
who started their lives anew on
Manhattan’s Lower East Side
between the 19th and 21st
centuries through the recreated
apartment and businesses of real
families…” Unlike museums that
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are housed in grand buildings,
this one consists of two historic
tenement apartments.
When the founders, Ruth Abram
and Anita Jacobson stumbled
upon the buildings in 1988, they
were like time capsules. “It was
like the people had just picked up
and left,” Jacobson recalls. Today,
eight different tours take visitors
into the buildings that are set up
as if the occupants still lived and
worked there. One tour highlights The Tenement Museum on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
sweatshops; Under One Roof
shows the diverse lives of Jewish, Raj Varma, gave us each a bio of of New York was the most densely
Chinese and Hispanic neighbors; someone who actually lived in the populated place in the world. It
one highlights the Depression neighborhood and prompted us was the first area in the country
years; Irish Outsiders shows to stay in character and playact where people spoke a different
their struggle against prejudice. an evening in the neighborhood language, German. It also housed
Opportunities to extend the tavern which was once one of the largest number of families
experiences include workshops, the 720 bars within the 15 block with the worst amenities: few
discussions and behind the neighborhood. windows and no running water or
scenes tours and even a tasting The immigrant experience, gas. Eighty percent of babies born
tour of the neighborhood. Raj stressed, is of equivalent in hospitals died. Immigrants who
Our tour, Shop Life, took us importance to the Civil War in came to this crowded, smelly,
through the apartment and saloon defining who we are as a nation. noisy, dirty destination may have
of John and Caroline Schneider. In the 1840’s, the Lower East Side asked themselves, “Is this the
Interactive elements brought
the experience alive. Our guide, Roadtrip continues on page 15
www.islandeyenews.com
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CofC Theater and Dance
staging of
PORTRAYS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
NAVIGATING PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE
BY NANDINI MCCAULEY
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
L
eft quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girl’s indoor soccer team warms
up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team
navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim
and vigor of a pack of warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals,
Sarah DeLappe's 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Wolves, is a high
energy ensemble play examining ambition, fear, and loss with humor
and truth in a tightly packed 90 minutes. Presented by the College of
Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance, The Wolves is one of
seven shows in the 2018-19 season that portray the department's "year
of social justice" theme.
“I wanted to see a portrait of teenage girls as human beings,” says
playwright Sarah DeLappe. “As complicated, nuanced, very idiosyncratic
people who weren’t just girlfriends or sex objects or manic pixie dream
girls but who were athletes and daughters and students and scholars
and people who were trying to figure out who they were in this changing
world around them.”
The College’s production of The Wolves is directed by Glenda Byars,
a senior adjunct lecturer in the College’s Department of Theatre and
Dance. “Sarah DeLappe has crafted a play that challenges the ensemble
and is certain to please an audience. It is a privilege to premier this play
in Charleston here at the College,” says Byars, a graduate of College of
Charleston.
The design team includes Padgett Skardon, Costume Designer;
Jay Olvera, Scenic Designer; Mark Landis, Sound Designer; and
Madison Mahrlig, Lighting Designer. The acting company includes
students Madison Bailey, Paige Bergen, Olivia Levins, Dorie Magowan,
Abbi Perry, Brittany Pfeiffer, Laney Pound, Macy Scarborough, Kara
Shannon and Frankie Stofan. Kenya Gadsden is Stage Manager and
Mary Beth Berry is Assistant Director. Former College of Charleston
soccer player, Donnie Exelbierd, is the soccer consultant.
The production will run Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct.
21, with a second run Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 28.
Curtain times will be 7:30 p.m., except for Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m.
A talkback will occur after the show on opening night. Performances
will take place at the Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St. Tickets can be
purchased online at theatre.cofc.edu or by calling 843.953.6306. The
show contains mature language and explores sensitive topics.
October 12, 2018
Registration Open
for Festival of Lights
TICKETS LIMITED FOR FUN RUN
A N D W A L K N O V. 7 & 8
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
R
unners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to
traverse through hundreds of spectacular light displays that
fascinate thousands every holiday season. This year’s Holiday
Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk takes place on Nov. 7 and 8 at
James Island County Park.
This unique event offers participants an extraordinary opportunity
to see the lights on foot before the festival opens to the general public
and vehicular traffic. This two-mile, non-competitive run/walk is
offered on two evenings before the festival’s opening – Wednesday,
Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8.
Much of the Holiday Festival of Lights is normally seen from a
vehicle, so the Fun Run and Walk offers a leisurely opportunity
to explore the displays up close. Participants will get a preview
of the festival’s 700+ illuminated displays during the run/walk.
Then, families can enjoy all of the very merry amenities that the
festival offers, including gift shops, marshmallow roasting, train and
carousel rides, and much more.
Advance registration is required for the Fun Run and Walk.
Interested participants are encouraged to register now before
it sells out. Register by phone at 843.795.4386 or online at
CharlestonCountyParks.com by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Race
fees are $12. Rates increase to $15 per person after Nov. 7. Move It
Pass holders receive a discounted rate of $10 per ticket. Ages 2 and
under are free, but will still need a ticket to gain entry into the park.
This is a wheelchair and stroller-friendly course. Socialized dogs on
short, non-retractable leashes are welcome. Retractable leashes,
bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters are not permitted.
All participants must be pre-registered and have an admission
ticket to enter the park. There will be no on-site ticket sales. James
Island County Park will close to traffic at 6:30 p.m.; participants are
encouraged to arrive early. Flashlights are recommended for optimal
visibility. The park will reopen to traffic at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The Holiday Festival of Lights opens to the general public on Nov.
9 and will be open nightly through Jan. 1, 2019, at James Island
County Park.
Registration is now open or for more information on the festival
visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
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America I was dreaming of?” taking our jobs. You’ll hear … comments
Throughout the tour, Raj gave us
examples of the disconnect in our country’s
attitude towards immigrants. On the one
hand we celebrate and encourage them
and on the other hand we pass laws to
subjugate them.
“The American Dream is a narrative to
make us feel good,” Raj said. “But it’s a
narrative.”
The museum shows the lives of typical
people who worked hard to build the
factories and buildings only to die forgotten
and poor while the lives of rich people
are memorialized. In fact, “We’ve always
been anti-immigration in this country,”
he reasoned as he cited laws that barred
certain “undesirables,” set unreasonable
barriers or quotas and turned a blind eye
to genocide. I’d always taken the Statue of
Liberty’s inscription as a shining example
of our country’s fundamental truth but
my perspective shifted. “Every citizen of
our country has to reconcile themselves
to this duality,” Raj concluded.
In today’s highly charged political
climate, I was interested to learn that
tours at the museum are often disrupted
by controversy. In an article written
by Sebastien Malo for Reuters, the
museum’s director of education Miriam
Bader says, “People will now share
stronger opinions about whether or not
they think immigrants are sort of bleeding
If You Go:
For more info on the Tenement Museum
visit: tenement.org
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the country, they’re taking too much
that other people should have, or they’re
like ‘You know the immigrants of the
past aren’t like those of today’.” The
museum has added training for its guides
who have always encouraged interaction
and discussion but are now frequently
confronted by antagonistic opinions.
“The political climate has created a
need for new skills or superpowers to
facilitate the conversation,” Ms. Bader
explained.
It was an eye-opening experience
that left us with increased admiration
for our grandparents who overcame
immense obstacles: escaping murderous
hordes, travelling across Europe alone as
teenagers, arriving destitute in a country
and then scraping together a livelihood
amidst degrading conditions. We felt
gratitude for their fortitude and for this
country that gave them opportunities. But
also, our disdain of recent immigration
policy changes shifted. As Raj stated,
“People who criticize our president for
immigration laws have never studied our
immigration laws. Our laws have never
been about who is let in, they’re about
who to exclude.”
Roadtrips Charleston highlights
interesting destinations within a few
hours drive of Charleston, S.C. as well
as more far flung locales. Carol Antman’s
wanderlust is driven by a passion for
outdoor adventure, artistic experiences,
cultural insights and challenging travel.
For hot links, photographs and previous Under One Roof highlights diverse living conditions of different
columns or to make comments please see ethnic immigrant groups.
PeaksAndPotholes.blogspot.com.
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE TENEMENT MUSEUM IN NEW YORK
www.islandeyenews.com
 October 13
ONGOING
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and
Wildlife Service discourages
the use of outdoor lights when
not required, in order to protect
nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on
flashlights. Artificial light such
as flashlights without filters and
includes flashlights on phones are
prohibited on the beach at night.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle  WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
 
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
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WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to play
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg.  Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
(family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Saturday, Oct. 13
WHAT: Lowcountry Trail Half
Marathon
WHERE: Johns Island County Park
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Half marathon and
a 5K, spectators are welcome.
To register or for more info visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com or
call 843.795.4386.
Sunday, Oct. 14
WHAT: Tale of the Fish
WHERE: Wild Dunes Pavilion
WHEN: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a coastal
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
culinary experience oceanside
with lavish dishes provided by
Charleston’s own celebrated chef,
Ken Vedrinkski and friends.
Tickets are $95 (21+ only). For
info visit OW.ly/pdIy30lwLga.
WHAT: Charleston Halos
Oyster Roast
WHERE: Bridgeside Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
WHEN: 4-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: 7th annual event
raises money to assist young
victims of abuse/neglect in
the tri-county. For info visit
CharlestonHalos.org.
Monday, Oct. 15
WHAT: Concert Choir Alumni
Celebration Concert
WHERE: Circular Congregational
Church, 150 Meeting St.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: College of
Charleston Concert Choir and
Madrigal Singers perform
repertoire stemming from the
past 20 years, and will be joined
by alumni in performing Ralph
Vaughan William’s monumental
motet “Lord thou hast been our
refuge.” $10 at the door; students
are free. For more info call
843.953.5927.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
WHAT: Queen St. Harmony
Music Series
WHERE: Queen St. Playhouse
WHEN: Doors/6:30, show/7 p.m.
MORE INFO: 2018 music series
featuring some of our favorite
Barn Jam artists and many
others you need to get to know.
This Tuesday: Doug Jones
Everybody Doug Jones, Forty Mile
Detour and Wild Ponies. Tickets
$10 advance/$15 day of, available
at AwendawGreen.com.
Saturday, Oct. 20
WHAT: VFW Fish Fry
WHERE: VFW Post 3137 on IOP
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Dinners are $10/plate
and feature whiting fish, hush
puppies, tator tots, baked beans,
cole slaw and homemade desserts.
Drinks available at the bar.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club:
“The Stranger in the Woods: the
Extraordinary Story of the Last
True Hermit” (adult)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come for a
discussion of Michael Finkel’s
“The Stranger in the Woods.”
Light refreshments provided.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Apple Printed Pumpkins
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Use apples to
make a colorful pumpkin craft.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Manners Matter
(children)
WHERE: Charleston Museum
WHEN: 9-11 a.m. for ages 4-8;
noon-2 p.m. for tweens
MORE INFO: One-time program
covers the basic principles
of modern etiquette.. Led
by International Etiquette
Consultant and owner of
Murphy’s Manners, Aly Murphy.
$30 Museum Members, $40
Non-members. For more info visit
charlestonmuseum.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
WHAT: POE-etry Writers Group
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Gather with fellow
poets to share and improve your
work. 843.883.3914.
Thursday, Oct. 25
WHAT: Wide Angle Lunch
WHERE: Charleston Library
Society, Main Reading Room
WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Steve Stegelin,
“Sketchy Politics: The Life of an
Editorial Cartoonist in the Trump
Era.” Part career retrospective,
part philosophical discussion,
Steve’s talk delves into the
importance of social commentary,
and how that political discourse
has evolved during the current
American political administration.
Lunch will be available from 12:15
p.m., and talks begin at 12:30
p.m. Seating is limited. For more
information call 843.723.9912 or
visit charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
WHAT: Read for the Record
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate Read
for the Record, listen to "Maybe
Something Beautiful: How Art
Transformed a Neighborhood" by
F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa
Howell, and help make a beautiful
chalk mural on Battery Gadsden.
843.883.3914.
Friday, Oct. 26
WHAT: College of Charleston
Opera
WHERE: Simons Center for the
Arts, 54 Saint Philip St.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: An evening of opera
scenes and musical favorites
October 27
directed by lyric soprano Saundra
DeAthos-Meers, Assistant
Professor of Voice/Opera, and
Amanda Castellone, Assistant
Director of the Opera Program.
Tickets online at music.cofc.edu/
concerts/cofc-ensembles or cash/
check at the door. $15 general;
$10 for students. For more info
call 843.953.5927.
Saturday, Oct.27
WHAT: Creative Writing Club
(children 6-11)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Do you love to
write? Join our monthly writing
club to write and share your work
with friends. Call 843.883.3914 or
email poe@ccpl.org to get our first
spooky writing prompt.
WHAT: “Poe in Charleston” with
Dr. Scott Peeples
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Just in time for
Halloween, join Dr. Scott Peeples
of the College of Charleston to
investigate some of the legends
and mysteries of Edgar Allan
Poe’s time in Charleston.
843.883.3914.

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
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’
Front Beach. $
886-6314
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
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee
shop serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
www.facebook.com/
cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Chills 360
Dallas based shop serving Thai
inspired rolled ice cream. $
242-8469
www.chills360.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joe’s next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
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
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
216-3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls,
Noodles, Sandwiches, Small Plates,
Vegetarian Options $
388-7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
island eats
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this
Irish bar stages weekly live folk,
country & acoustic music. $-$$
883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican
favorites, including tacos & tortas,
with an island vibe. Live music,
outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in
a rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of locally
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant.
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream. $
884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Not Just Franks
Quick and tasty breakfast and lunch
stand. Egg sandwiches, hot dogs,
salads, grilled and deli sandwiches. $
971-8830
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's
Island
450pizza.com
843.789.4107
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers
and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-
inspired eatery also features great
deals on fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Republic Ice Cream
Local ice cream shop serving
homemade ice cream and local
Charleston coffee. $
republicicecream.com
2120 Middle St., Sullivans Island
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical
touches serving a simple menu of
homestyle breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach
volleyball court out back.$-$$
886-8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
facebook.com/notjustfranksatace
3008 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American
eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak,
plus a bar & outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried
fare in a casual joint with checkered
tables & homey decor. $$
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
843.388.6968
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
October 12, 2018 19
FINANCIAL FOCUS
When should you see a financial professional?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

I
t can be challenging to achieve you also should prepare for education
your financial objectives. costs as if you will be around. So you
Fortunately, you don’t have to go may want to consider an education
it alone, but when should you seek savings investment such as a 529
help? plan. A financial professional can
Here are some of the key life events help you with your insurance and
in which you might be able to benefit education-funding needs.
from the services of a financial Retirement
professional: Once you retire, you will face a
First professional job variety of financial decisions, but
Eventually, you will land that first here’s one of the most important
job, which will offer benefits and a ones: How much money should
401(k) or similar employer-sponsored you withdraw each year from your
retirement plan. Since you may not retirement accounts? To choose
have any experience with a 401(k), an annual withdrawal rate that’s
you may have several questions: appropriate for your needs, you
How much should I contribute? should consider several factors: how
What sorts of investments should I much you have in your retirement
choose? When should I change my accounts, how much Social Security
investment selections? A financial you’ll receive, what other sources
professional can help you review your plan and explain the aspects of income (such as part-time work or consulting) you might have,
that may affect your investment choices. your age at retirement, your spouse’s projected retirement assets,
Marriage your retirement lifestyle, and so on. It might not be easy for you to
When you get married, you and your spouse may decide to merge consider all these elements and then arrive at a suitable withdrawal
your finances, including your investments. But if each of you brings rate, but a financial professional has the experience, training and
similar investments to the table, you might create some redundancies. technology to help determine a figure that could work for you.
A financial professional can look at your respective portfolios and These aren’t all the life events that may lead you to contact a
recommend ways to diversify. Generally, the more diversified you are, financial professional, but they should give you a pretty good idea
the greater your protection against market downturns that primarily of the type of assistance you could expect over time. So, consider
hit one type of asset class. (However, while diversification can help reaching out for the help you need, when you need it. Doing so could
reduce the impact of market volatility, it can’t guarantee profits or help make your life easier as you move toward your financial goals.
protect against all losses.) Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
Children
at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
Once you have children, you’ll have new responsibilities and
you’ll have some new financial issues that should be addressed. If 843.886.9229 or visit EdwardJones.com.
something happened to you, could your children still have the same
lifestyle and educational opportunities? Would they even be able to
stay in the same home? To help ensure your children’s security, you
may need to add more life and disability insurance.
While life insurance could help pay for your children’s education,

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Oct 12 11:00am/11:08pm 4:27am/5:07pm
Oct 13 11:46am/11:54pm 5:10am/5:55pm
Oct 14 12:34pm 5:54am/6:44pm
Oct 15 12:42am/1:26pm 6:41am/7:36pm
Oct 16 1:34am/2:20pm 7:33am/8:29pm
Oct 17 2:29am/3:15pm 8:29am/9:23pm
Oct 18 3:26am/4:08pm 9:28am/10:14pm
Oct 19 4:21am/4:59pm 10:24am/11:02pm
Oct 20 5:12am/5:46pm 11:16am/11:47pm
Oct 21 6:00am/6:30pm 12:05pm
Oct 22 6:44am/7:12pm 12:29am/12:50pm
Oct 23 7:26am/7:52pm 1:09am/1:34pm
Oct 24 8:06am/8:31pm 1:49am/2:18pm
Oct 25 8:46am/9:11pm 2:29am/3:02pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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