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

Ask the
candidates
COUNTY COUNCIL,
DISTRICT 2

T
he June 12 primary elections have
significance for the Lowcountry, as we
will be looking to fill seats at the national,
state and county levels in this year’s election
cycle. The Island Eye News posed six questions
to our two candidates for County Council,
District 2, which covers Sullivan’s Island, Isle
of Palms, Mount Pleasant south of 17 and east
to McClellanville.
Incumbent Dickie Schweers faces
conservative newcomer Joe Bowers. Reprinted
below are both candidates’ unedited answers
to our inquiries. The IEN encourages residents
to get out and vote.
1. What can Charleston County Council
do to proactively reduce the impact of the The leatherback tracks measured over 72 inches, loggerhead tracks are about 24-26 inches.
county’s growth on the beach communities
of IOP, SI and FB, especially during the
high season?
Bowers: County Council should better
Leatherback turtle
communicate and collaborate with not only IOP,
SI, and FB but also all other municipalities to
better manage growth across the county. Our
current Councilman has failed us in this regard
nests on IOP
- with out-of-control growth and infrastructure BY MARY PRINGLE
far behind current needs under his watch. We FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
need a Councilman committed to working with

and building consensus amongst his peers on
Council to put forth smart growth plans that
ensure proper infrastructure is in place before
growth, not just responding to problems.
Schweers: County Council can help manage
tourism impacts on island residents during
peak season by enhancing routes to and from
the beaches with a focus on island residents.
The IOP Connector intersections were
improved for this purpose, and improvements
to Ben Sawyer / Coleman Boulevard in Mount
Pleasant are in progress that could help. Also,
county EMS units are strategically staged
on the islands during high traffic congestion
periods, and additional sheriff’s deputies are
often dispatched.
The bike and pedestrian path on the Ben
Sawyer Causeway offers an alternative to
automobile travel to reduce traffic. Designs
have also been proposed to create a safe bike
and pedestrian path across the IOP Connector,
Candidates continues on page 5
F
or the first time in recorded history a leatherback
turtle nested on the Isle of Palms on May 29.
Every spring there are a few leatherback nests
in the state. So our Turtle Team has always hoped to
have one, and it finally happened at Ocean Club Villas.
Those on patrol were Cindy Bergstrom, Patti Horton
and Tristi Lowther who found huge tracks about six
feet wide on the beach. The eggs were moved to a safer
spot in the soft beach sand near Ocean Point along the
18th fairway of the Links Golf Course to incubate.
There has been one other leatherback nest reported
in SC this month on Lighthouse Island in the Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Of course we
normally have only loggerhead turtles here. The only
other species we have ever recorded was a green sea
turtle who laid eggs in 1999 not far from 30th Ave.
Loggerhead eggs are the size and shape of ping-pong
balls, but leatherbacks lay cue ball sized eggs along
with dozens of smaller “spacer” eggs with no yolks in
the nest with them. We are not sure of the reason for
these smaller eggs and they do not hatch.
Turtle Team volunteer, Tee Johannes
found the leatherback eggs.
Turtle Team continues on page 11
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF

WILD DUNES MIDDLE ST SAVE OUR

HOTEL MARKET BEACH
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IOP Mayors message

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BRING TRAFFIC DETOURS

SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE Beach is complete and turned

We have a couple of construction projects in the works that will out great. Please make sure you
affect traffic and create potential travel delays. The Phase II Drainage stop by to see the much needed
project has crossed on to Palm Blvd., which means that the contractor improvements.
will be installing drainage infrastructure on Palm Blvd. between 45th Also, the new beach access
and 52nd Aves. signs have been installed in some
Due to the weather from the past couple of weeks, SC DOT has of the city’s most heavily used
rescheduled the micro-surfacing project on Palm Blvd. between 21st beach access paths. The goal
and 41st Avenues for Tuesday, June 12, weather permitting. of the new signs is to educate
Micro-surfacing consists of the application of a thin, tough layer visitors about the beach rules
of asphalt meant to renew the road surface, seal minor cracks and and reduce the number of signs
extend the life of the pavement. and poles by consolidating them
A detour route will be in place during the day of construction to into one.
avoid traffic to be stopped at any time. The northeast-bound traffic City Council has appointed
on Palm Blvd. towards Wild Dunes will continue down on Palm Blvd. Desirée Fragoso as the Interim
The traffic exiting the Wild Dunes area towards Charleston will be City Administrator. She
directed right at the 41st Ave. stop sign towards Waterway Blvd., will manage the day-to-day
then directed to turn left on Waterway Blvd. towards the 21st Ave. operations of the city while it
intersection. Jimmy Carroll. conducts a national search to fill
Please use caution when driving through these construction areas, this vacancy, as well as the Chief
and allow extra time, as travel delays are possible. of Police and the newly created
City Council and the city staff continue to work hard towards position in the Public Works Department, Assistant Public Works
implementing the changes to the Managed Beach Parking Plan Director for Facilities and Maintenance.
recently approved by Council. These changes include year-round Do not miss the 30th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting
enforcement of the plan, parallel parking only on Palm Blvd.between Competition on Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. at the Front Beach. Come
21st and 40th Aves., no trailer parking on Waterway Blvd. between watch artists compete in six different categories as they take raw
41st Ave. and the intersection of Forest Trail, and additional resident sand and water and transform the beach into beautiful works of art.
only parking on areas of 41st Ave. that are not currently regulated. The popular IOP Beach Run will be on Saturday, July 21. Register
The next step in this process is for the SC DOT to evaluate and for the 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run on the City’s website at iop.net/
approve the city’s application for an encroachment permit. An iop-beach-run.
approved permit will allow the city to perform work on SC DOT road
Please visit the City’s website and follow the City’s official social
rights-of-way.
The renovation to the public restrooms and boardwalk in Front media accounts to stay up to date with all the latest news and events.

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Candidates continues from cover
Joe Bowers. Dickie Schweers.
but challenges for that route remain. If safe bike travel is ever
established on the James Island Connector, the county can pursue
a similar solution for the IOP Connector.
Parking management on the islands can mitigate both the volume
of tourists and the interface between tourists and residents. I believe
in a “residents first” approach, but those decisions are up to the
individual beach governments. The county’s Transportation Sales
Tax can be utilized to assist with the design and implementation of
parking solutions.
CARTA service can certainly be made available, but CARTA has
been largely ineffective during beach season when attempted in the
past. CARTA buses simply sit in the same traffic as everyone else.
2. What do you see as appropriate uses of Greenbelt (sales tax)
funds? As inappropriate?
Bowers: Greenbelt funds should be used for strategic sustainable
conservation and creating public parks, trails and corridors. They
should be used to ensure we protect the Lowcountry landscape that
we all love to call home. Greenbelt funds should not be used on
unsustainable projects like those involving extensive timbering and
dirt mining, which I believe are not entirely sustainable and not true
conservation.
Schweers: The 2004 Transportation Sales Tax was initially proposed
with a singular goal of building more roads in the county to alleviate
traffic congestion. Fortunately, some local leaders had the foresight
to realize that simply relieving congestion would lead to rampant
sprawl, and therefore, preservation of land in the outlying areas
would be necessary to sustain any gains in traffic flow. This concept
led to an emphasis on creating a greenbelt around the urban areas,
and that emphasis should remain today.
However, strategic opportunities for greenspace protection within
the municipalities were also recognized, and funding was designated
for municipal use based on population within each municipality.
Although this worked well for the large municipalities, it presented
challenges for the beach communities due to the low resident
population and the high cost of land. Case by case compromises
were established. For example, on Sullivan’s Island a more generous
interpretation of allowed improvements to greenspace parcels was
approved in order to utilize some additional allocated funding for
passive use improvements.
Inappropriate uses of Greenbelt funds have at times been requested
and include projects where the intent of the applicant failed to meet
a land preservation goal. Past proposals have included projects that
would lead to the construction of buildings on a large portion of the
property. The program is not intended to provide building lots for
development.
3. What is your takeaway from the current Wando Bridge I526
problem?
Bowers: We deserve better from our elected officials with infrastructure
improvements. As Councilman, I will focus endlessly and work
tirelessly to address the current infrastructure failures - first by
ensuring existing roads and drainage are functioning at maximum
capacity and then by offering and executing a long-term, proactive
plan that ensures a sustainable infrastructure network for the future.
Schweers: The temporary failure of the Wando River Bridge has
highlighted our inherent transportation vulnerabilities. Even grand,
state of the art structures such as 526 can fail. Repeatedly over
that last several decades development has expanded to consume
all newly constructed traffic capacity and then continued until that
capacity was far exceeded. This result introduces risks to residents.
On Johns Island recently, for example, there is an opportunity to
moderate growth to reduce risks to residents. Largely under the
control of the City of Charleston, it remains to be seen whether this
will occur.
Alternatively, IOP and SI have finite development potential due to
existing zoning and land use policies. These policies help mitigate
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the magnitude of infrastructure failures. In the event of hurricane
threats which pose enhanced risks to critical transportation
infrastructure, evacuation protocols, although a huge inconvenience
to residents, have proven effective at protecting life safety.
4. Is it time for the Tri-Counties to create better public
transportation? Especially in the East Cooper area?
Bowers: Yes, improvements must be made to make public
transportation in the Tri-Counties more effective in service and
efficient in management. As Councilman, I would work to tackle
the governance and funding sources of the transit system, which is
currently not functional or sustainable. When sustainability is had
in both governance and funding, I will work to expand services and
truly achieve optimal service across the region.
Schweers: Successful public transportation east of the Cooper will
require a culture change. I have always said, “I hate an empty CARTA
bus – but I love a full one!” Unfortunately, buses east of the Cooper
operate mostly empty. CARTA services can only be responsive to
sustained demand from the local citizens. As much as many citizens
wish CARTA was more successful east of the Cooper, until existing
buses can be filled with happy riders, there is no business model
argument for additional investment.
Biking, walking, and golf cart opportunities are widely utilized
within traditionally designed neighborhoods east of the Cooper.
Areas with grid street patterns such as the Old Village, most of
Sullivan’s Island, and some parts of IOP enjoy alternative modes of
transportation for local trips. Sidewalks and pavement markings
have enhanced these opportunities.
In more highly urbanized areas such as the interstate corridors
within the City of Charleston and the City of North Charleston,
mass transit can play a role. We are at a mass transit tipping point
along I-26, and I support the development of a Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) system to help relieve gridlock in that area. City zoning and
development along the immediate BRT route will likely contribute to
its success or failure.
5. We need to think again about the future, sea level rise
is happening, we are having more and more storm related
flooding events, what do you think we should start doing now
in preparation for 10 years, 20 years and longer?
Bowers: The county needs to better communicate and coordinate not
only with municipal elected officials but also and more importantly
with constituents on the proactive plans in place and changes
made in the future to ensure minimal impacts when such events
occur. As Councilman, I will do as I have done as a school board
member - communicate consistently with those I represent - on this
and all other issues. Further, I will work with the county's building
and zoning codes to determine what improvements may be made to
reduce impacts from such future events. 
Schweers: To mitigate flooding from rising seas in the next several
decades, I support an all-of-the-above approach depending on the
specific area. For the Charleston peninsula, I support a “perimeter
barrier and pump out” solution, parts of which are underway. For
the Old Village, I support property specific, individualized solutions
in conjunction with enhanced drainage systems. For the islands, I
support beach renourishment and enhanced drainage systems. All
will be very expensive.
If flooding continues to increase at the current rates over the next
century or more, retreat is probably the only option. Geological
surveys show evidence that the coast of South Carolina was once in
Columbia. We cannot protect against acts of God.
6. Do you support banning certain plastic items in coastal
communities? Should individual communities be able to
decide?
Bowers: I am a firm believer in Home Rule. Thus, I believe such
matters should be decided by each of the 17 municipalities in the
county for their individual communities.
Schweers: I am a supporter of Home Rule. I believe higher
governments should tread lightly in limiting the powers of the
governments that most closely represent the people – typically town
and city governments. I also believe in individual and property rights,
but these rights are not without limits. In my opinion individuals
have the right to do as they please as long as their actions do not
negatively impact others. In those circumstances where the actions
of individuals impact others, government has a responsibility and
obligation to protect the public. The best government to do that, for
better or for worse, is the most local government.
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Smith eyes SC Governor’s seat Fragoso made IOP Interim City Administrator
A R M Y V E T S E R V E D 11 T E R M S I N S C H O U S E T U C K E R B E C O M E S C I T Y A D M I N I S T R A T O R E M E R I T U S , D E P A R T S O C T. 8

BY GREGG BRAGG BY JENNIFER TUOHY

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS ISLAND EYE NEWS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

J T
ames Smith wants to be the next
governor of South Carolina. The
Columbia, South Carolina native
graduated from USC and later, the USC
School of Law. No stranger to public
service, he has served in the SC House of
Representatives for the past 22 years while
also serving in the SC Army National Guard.
He was working in the Judge Advocate
General’s office, and was due for promotion
to Captain when 9/11 occurred.
He already had a family trip to NY planned,
and visited ground zero in his capacity as
liaison for the JAG office. Smith told this
reporter he had a “moment of conscience,”
while visiting the site and felt compelled
“to serve a more active role in our nation’s
defense.” He subsequently resigned his NG
commission and enlisted in the infantry at
the age of 37. This meant basic training and
three years of classes before being deployed
to a combat role in Afghanistan.
SC law permits house members to
continue serving while in the military or
in combat and Smith qualified on both
counts. The house was in recess when he
was deployed, but he voted by proxy when
it was in session, and maintained a robust
constituent service office. Richland County
voters elected him to 11 consecutive terms.
Smith supports public education 100%,
and was among a handful of people who
voted against Act 388. The measure was
enacted in 2006 under the guise of easing
the tax burden on older SC residents by
shifting school funding from property taxes
to sales taxes.
“I warned that the temporary perception
of [tax] relief would create a lopsided,
inefficient, and unreliable system of revenue
for our schools, and it has. It’s a difficult
problem to fix, but we have to get back
to a more stable tax structure so we can
fulfill our constitutional obligation to public
education. The road out of the poor house
runs straight through the schoolhouse.
“We have a plan that will establish a
statewide millage phased in over time that
will spread out both the burden and the
resources statewide. All the major challenges
facing the state right now are things we
should have seen coming. Failed bridges?
We’re not doing the basic fundamentals of
government well, and this happens because
of years of neglect, and one party rule for
nearly 30 years.”
Asked about private schools/vouchers
Smith said, “I have a 22 year record of
opposing state funds going to private schools.
Public dollars are being sent to schools
that don’t have the same performance
standards. It just doesn’t work, and it’s
not like everyone wins a ticket to Porter-
Gaud, but we need to clear out some of the
bureaucracy, and let our teachers do their
jobs. Most teachers didn’t get into it for the
money, but we also need to raise their pay
at least to the average for our region.”
Smith had plenty to say about SC being
a “home rule” state, a moniker for the idea
that local governments should be allowed
to determine their own best interests. For
example, Smith says he would veto any
version of H.3529 (ban on local municipalities
banning plastics), that landed on his desk.
“That’s why I have the endorsement of so
many conservation voters in the state. There
is sometimes an antagonistic relationship
between local governments and the state.
There are a lot of innovations happening
in our cities and towns, and the governor
needs to be part of that process. It needs to
be a partnership, and if we work together,
we can build greater opportunities.”
He also opposes offshore drilling and
seismic testing.
“It’s not just about drilling. You can’t give
a ‘wink and nod’ to testing without paving
the way to drilling. It’s wholly inconsistent
with the way we’ve developed our 100 miles
of beaches across SC. There’s no place for
[drilling] or the onshore infrastructure and
factories it would require,” said Smith.
Smith’s website details his position on an
array of issues not covered here. For more
information, visit JamesSmith.com.
he City of Isle of Palms has
appointed a new interim city
administrator. Desirée Fragoso,
assistant city administrator since 2015,
assumed day to day management of the
city on June 1. Linda Lovvorn Tucker,
city administrator for 17 years, becomes
city administrator emeritus, and will
work from home on special projects
until her official departure date of Oct.
8. The decision was made Tuesday,
May 22 at the regular council meeting.
“Desirée will assume all the
responsibilities of the city administrator,
as outlined in the job description,”
councilmember and Personnel
Committee Chair Sandy Ferencz told
Island Eye News. “She basically is in
charge of all day to day operations as
of now. As city administrator emeritus,
Linda Tucker will work from home and
be assigned special projects by city
council. She will remain on the payroll
through October 8, but she will not be in
the office.” The city will pay Fragoso as
interim city administrator and continue
to pay Tucker her same compensation
package.
“If I were here at city hall, it might be
natural for the transition to be slowed
down as it would be natural for people
to turn to me,” Tucker told Island
Eye News. “This way the city will still
have the benefit of my knowledge and
the benefit of my work, but the day to
day person will be Desirée. It’s a way
to transition and I think a lot of good
things can happen this way… and I get
a whole new work wardrobe too, I get to
be a whole lot more casual!”
Tucker says she will continue to
work on the city’s major drainage
project, as well as facilitating ongoing
discussions with Isle of Palms Water
and Sewer Commission, and the
managed beach parking changes. Also,
“While we’ve finished the major beach
renourishment, there’s still activities
related to the monitoring of the project
and things of that nature,” she said.
“Then of course I’ll have plenty of time
to be out in the field and notice other
things that need to be fixed, that being
tethered to the office has limited my
ability to do.”
Fragoso said she will continue her
current role while moving into taking
over projects she has been working
on with Tucker, as well as starting to
tackle the newly adopted FY19 budget.
“It’s a very aggressive year, we have a
lot going on,” she said. “I will continue
to manage the day to day operations
and work on this new budget.”
According to Tucker, this transition
plan has been worked on collaboratively
with council, Fragoso, the city’s labor
attorney and Tucker and her own
attorney over the two months since she
submitted her resignation.
Tucker said her decision to leave was
based on multiple factors, but that she
is not retiring, yet.
“Whether or not I decide to retire is a
decision I will make at a later time,” she
said. “I really, really enjoy my work and
I’m hoping to continue it in some way
at some level after the October date.
I’ve been doing this for 35 years and
would like to still let communities and
local government be the benefit of that
cumulative knowledge.”
Asked if the recent changes in IOP
government prompted her decision she
said, “There has been a lot of change for
the city and I’m excited for the city for
the change. A lot of people are worried
about change – but I think what’s
happening now is the best thing for this
city.”
Asked why the decision was made to
remove Tucker from her position four
months early, Ferencz cited the need
for city staff “to move forward and get
used to the fact that Ms. Tucker is not
going to be the city administrator as of
October 8,” and, “To give the interim
city administrator the opportunity to
show us what’s she’s capable of during
the high season; after September 15
the city is a very different city,” Ferencz
said.
Ferencz said Fragoso is fully
qualified to lead the city during this
interim period, which will last until
the position is filled permanently. She
possesses a master’s degree in public
administration as well as two years’
experience working under Tucker.
“She’s a very capable young woman
and is very well respected by the staff,”
Ferencz said
“I feel really good about Desirée being
here,” said Tucker. “I’m really confident
in her work ethic, her practices and
her knowledge about the city that I’ve
worked hard to impart. I have a lot of
peace of mind about this.”
The city will hire a search firm to find
a permanent administrator, as well as
a new police chief and a newly created
position in Public Works - assistant
facilities and maintenance director.
“We have budgeted $75,000 for the
search, including the fee for the search
firm and other extraneous expenses
such as flying people in and other
things,” Ferencz said.
While Fragoso is interim city
administrator her previous duties will
be distributed among current staff,
Ferencz said.
“We have five department managers
that know I’m going to rely on them a
lot, during this interim period,” said
Fragoso.
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CIVIC
Cunningham runs against Sanford
J U N E 1 2 P R I M A R Y F O R C O N G R E S S I O N A L D 1 S E AT

BY GREGG BRAGG
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

J
oe Cunningham is a College
of Charleston graduate,
an ocean engineer, and
Charleston based attorney.
He’s also a candidate running
for South Carolina’s District
1 congressional seat. Upon
recent inquiry, campaign
manager Mariah Hill responded
to questions on behalf of Joe
Cunningham.
Asked about the incumbent’s
track record Hill responded,
“For the last quarter century,
Mark Sanford has put politics
ahead of common sense when
making important decisions
for the Lowcountry. From his
votes against the construction
of the Ravenel Bridge, the
deepening of the Charleston
harbor [and], hurricane relief, [to]
infrastructure funding or his vote
to repeal healthcare… without
even reading the bill, Sanford has
consistently voted against the
best interests of the Lowcountry.”
Asked if their position
on marijuana meant
decriminalization, legalization,
medical only, or recreational use,
Hill offered, “What we’ve been
doing for… decades in regard to
federal marijuana policy hasn’t
worked. The fact that marijuana
is classified as a Schedule I drug
alongside cocaine is absurd.
Outdated drug policies have sent
countless people… to prison for
non-violent offenses which make
it nearly impossible to get an
education, a good job, a mortgage,
[or] a fair shot at a successful
life. We need to take a hard look
at changes we can make to our
federal marijuana policies so we
can keep our eye on the bigger
problems - violent crime and the
opioid crisis.”
Cunningham posits the idea
of lowering the age for Medicare
eligibility to 55. Asked if this was
a gateway to ‘single payer’ Hill
shared this statement, “In the
richest country in the world, no
Joe Cunningham.
one should go bankrupt because
they get sick. While the Affordable
Care Act tackled the problem
of access to healthcare, it did
not go far enough in addressing
the costs. Middle-class families
are still paying thousands each
month for basic insurance. That’s
why we have to tackle the reasons
why insurance is so expensive.
First, I would allow Medicare to
negotiate with pharmaceutical
companies the same way the
[Veterans Administration does].
Second, I would look into
lowering the age of Medicare
to 55, decreasing the eligibility
age by one year over the course
of ten years. Third, I believe
we should look into a public
option that would compete with
private insurers and create more
competition in the marketplace.”
Asked about getting the White
House to go along with lowering
the age for Medicare eligibility,
Cunningham’s office stated,
“You’d be surprised what a little
bit of leadership can do. Mark
Sanford’s lack of leadership over
the past quarter of a century
proves he is part of the problem.”
Asked if vouchers for private
schools dilute funding for
public schools, Cunningham’s
statement declared, [he is] “proud
to be a product of public schools,
from Kindergarten through Law
School. My son, Boone, will attend
public schools too. I believe a
quality public education must
be the bedrock of our nation. I
don’t support private schools
taking away resources from our
public education system. We
should also raise teacher salaries
to retain the best and brightest
teachers in our state. I’ll fight to
protect our public schools and
deliver the resources they need
to provide a first class education
for our children.”
Cunningham has refused to
accept PAC money. However, that
means knocking on doors instead
of buying TV ads. Asked about
his refusal Cunningham stated,
“I’m not a career politician. I
work full-time to support my
family and I decided to run for
Congress because our country
is in desperate need of new
leadership. I believe in elections,
not auctions. I have refused to
accept any PAC money because I
think this district belongs to the
people, not corporations. Twenty-
five years ago a young candidate
named Mark Sanford pledged to
refuse PAC money. Today, that’s
where most of his money comes
from. I’ll never break my promise
on PAC money and I’ll never sell
out the people of the Lowcountry.”
Cunningham also pledges
action on the tax bill stating,
“The recent tax bill was anything
but fiscally responsible. While
it lowered the corporate tax
rate, something I supported,
it ballooned the deficit by $1.4
trillion... There are responsible
ways to cut taxes, but this was
not one of them.”
Cunningham doesn’t shy away
from any issue including gun
laws. “There are plenty of ways
we can bring some common sense
into the discussion of gun safety.
For starters, we can close the
Charleston loophole... Secondly,
we can make sure there are
universal background checks
for all gun purchases - including
gun shows. And third, we need to
leave the weapons of war, like the
AR-15 and other semi-automatic
assault-style weapons, on the
battlefield where they belong.”
For a schedule of appearances
and more information in general,
visit joecunninghamforcongress.
com.
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New hotel in Wild Dunes, 150 rooms,
event venue and spa
A
new hotel in Wild Dunes
has been the topic of
conversations on Isle of
Palms for many weeks now,
and representatives from Lowe,
the company that owns and
operates Wild Dunes, presented
information about the proposed
hotel to city council in May.
“Lowe is excited to complete
a long-awaited second phase of
the development for this site,
providing additional public space
and outlets to be enjoyed by all
Isle of Palms residents,” said Dan
Battista, Senior Vice President of
Lowe.
The hotel, which has yet to be
named, will have 153 rooms and
an event venue with a capacity of
250 guests. In addition, the new
hotel will house a full-service spa
and a new outdoor restaurant.
Lowe also plans to renovate some
of the pool area to add a kiddie-
pool.
Currently, Wild Dunes’
administrative building stands on
the site that Lowe plans to build
the hotel, so that building will be
demolished and the administrative
services moved to an off-island
location on Daniel Island.
Though Isle of Palms’
BY EMMA WOODHAM
STAFF WRITER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Planning, Building, and Licensing
department was first approached
about the hotel nearly three years
ago, official renderings of the
project have yet to be submitted.
Battista says that they should
be available sometime in June.
According to Douglas Kerr, director
of the department, Lowe’s next
step is to apply for the permits.
At the May city council meeting,
Kerr noted that in 1975, the city
amended its code to allow Wild
Dunes to construct a maximum of
350 inn rooms. The amended code
also provided certain stipulations
regarding the number of stories
that the buildings could have and
the height of the buildings.
One particular topic that many
island residents have expressed
concern over are the ancient Live
Oak trees that stand in the area
Lowe plans to build the new hotel.
Battista assured everyone present
and again in an interview, that
the company fully intends to save
the trees. A total of 12 trees are
located in the area of the planned
project; six of them will remain in
their current locations and six of
them will be relocated.
Lowe plans to engage the
services of Environmental Design,
www.islandeyenews.com
Inc. to relocate the trees. In the
past, Environmental Design,
Inc. has worked with tree
installations on projects such as
the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
in Manhattan and the Flight 93
Memorial in Pennsylvania.
“The tree relocation company,
Environmental Design, Inc. has
successfully relocated live oaks
in the past, including two recent
oak relocation projects on Isle of
Palms. We are confident in their
abilities,” Battista said.
Another area that Lowe has
focused on is minimizing the
impact that the project will have
on traffic flow in and around Wild
Dunes.
“Lowe has designed an
improved entry/arrival point that
more efficiently guides vehicles
from Palm Blvd. onto the Resort’s
property in order to alleviate
traffic on Palm Blvd. We also have
created a dedicated valet lane so
guests entering the hotel don’t
have to re-enter the community
onto Palmetto Dr.,” Battista said.
Battista stated that the Palm
Gate will be reconfigured into
one lane and will function as an
active barcode reader entrance
for community residents. The
9
Palm Gate will also accommodate
incoming construction traffic.
Battista and Frank Fredericks,
managing director of Wild Dunes,
are determined to keep open
lines of communications with
the residents of Wild Dunes and
with the community as the project
progresses.
“We will continue to keep open
lines of communication with Wild
Dunes residents and will keep
them up to date with each step of
this process,” Fredericks said.
Kerr stated that the city staff will
make technical judgements about
the compliance of the hotel with all
relevant codes and regulations. So
long as the proposal complies with
all existing regulations, the Wild
Dunes hotel project can progress.
“I do think that Lowe has spent
a lot of time and effort addressing
the concerns raised by the
residents inside the Wild Dunes
resort,” Kerr said.
If the project progresses
according to schedule, Lowe
hopes to begin demolition of the
Administrative Building by July.
Expected completion of the hotel
would be somewhere around
Summer or Fall of 2020.
J
ack Lurkin and Laura Sheppard see how they “Measure
Up” to our local sea turtles. This sign was created for
the SC Aquarium by island residents, Bev Ballow and
Barbara Bergwerf. The sign became available to take up
residence at the IOP Marina when the Aquarium created its
new Sea Turtle Rescue facility. Head on over and see how
you measure up.
PHOTO BY BARB BERGWERF
June 8, 2018 11

Protect your home from storm damage

BY HENRY HAY
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
ith recent hurricanes
Matthew and Irma and
another busy season
predicted, more people are
interested in protecting their
homes and businesses. After
Katrina in 2005, there was a huge
increase in demand for home
hurricane protection and inquires
into hurricane protection have
continued over the last two years,
as there is a higher awareness of
the potential threat and damage
to property.
The most important thing is
to protect your home but not
violate the integrity of your
moisture barrier or flashing when
installing the protection. Damage
done after several hurricanes, by
fasteners that were improperly
installed and caused water
infiltration and rot, led to a
change in the code requiring
specifically rated fasteners be
permanently installed on homes
to accept hurricane panels when
deployed.
The key to protecting your
home is to get the best protection
available that fits within your
budget. Starting at the least
expensive, 7/16” oriented strand
board (OSB) or plywood with
proper fasteners that have been
installed correctly will meet the
new code. OSB does not meet
the impact codes but is allowed
because it gives people a low
cost solution offering a level
Traditional shutters are always in place and offer some storm protection.
of common sense protection.
Moving up from OSB, steel or
aluminum corrugated panels
meet the impact code and are
reasonably priced.
There is a concern about
handling metal panels that have
sharp edges especially when
climbing a ladder and metal can
become a danger especially as
the wind picks up as you are
installing. A more manageable
option is a fabric panel. Fabric is
safer to deploy and can be rolled
up and stored more easily than
metal panels. Additionally fabric
PHOTOS PROVIDED
usually allows some light to enter
the home. Accordion shutters
and roll downs are the higher
cost option, but are more easily
deployed. They are always in
place and just need to be closed.
Disadvantages are usually the
appearance of the box on the
outside of the home that houses
the shutter. However, the boxes
can sometimes be hidden in the
soffit or some other manner to
conceal them.
The last option and one that is
a passive solution, (meaning that
the protection is always there
and you do not have to deploy
it) is hurricane rated windows
and doors. Your protection is
always in place, additionally the
laminated glass in the doors
and windows offers a high level
of security against break in and
work well for noise reduction.
A variation of the glass used
to achieve impact ratings is
often specified in apartments or
commercial buildings that front
highways or are close to airports.
We often find that customers
looking to invest in protecting
their home find the best solution
is to replace their older inefficient
windows and doors with new,
energy efficient impact rated
product. Again, impact rated
products are always in place and
ready to protect your home.
In the past several years we
have developed and patented
several common sense products
that help solve the challenges of
protecting your home on a budget
and without causing moisture or
water intrusion.

Turtle Team continues from cover

Leatherback turtles can be over 1000 lbs. and nest in the

Caribbean and on a few beaches in Florida in the spring. Then they
begin their northward migration to the North Atlantic. Each one can
eat over 400 lbs. of jellyfish each day – the weight of an African lion.
So their niche in the ecosystem is important in keeping the ocean’s
creatures in balance. They are vulnerable to strikes from boat and
ship propellers as they make their way through shipping channels
and near the shore on the US coast. We have already had five of
them wash up dead on our beach after being killed by this watercraft
interaction. Fortunately their numbers in the Atlantic Ocean are on
the increase, but this species is in real danger of extinction in the
Pacific.
We are happy that she was able to nest in the newly renourished
sand in Wild Dunes but sad that two of the large eggs appeared to
have been cut open by the coarse sand and sharp bits of sea shells
as they dropped into the deep hole dug by her rear flippers. These
were saved for our genetics research project, which is now in its
ninth year. We collect one eggshell from each nest and the female
is identified by her DNA. This gives very valuable information to
scientists studying sea turtles.
Leatherbacks are unique in that they have a layer of blubber under
their black leathery skin, which enables them to feed as far north as
the Arctic Circle. Even though they are cold-blooded reptiles, there
is a mechanism of heat transfer that allows their muscle action to
help keep them warm. It is rather amazing that they can grow to
this size with their diet of jellyfish consisting mostly of water. The
pointed hooks on their beaks help them grab their slippery prey,
and then the sharp pointed papillae in their esophagus and upper
GI tracts make it possible for their food to go only one way – down.
Unlike loggerheads who nest about every two weeks during the
summer, leatherbacks are known to lay eggs at ten day intervals. It
will be very interesting in August to see how many small leatherbacks
these huge eggs produce.
Mary Pringle has been the Project Leader for the Isle of Palms/
Sullivan’s Island Turtle Team since 2000. It is one of about thirty nest
protection projects under the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources. She is also on the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage
Network.
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BY MIMI WOOD
STAFF WRITER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

N
o one could be more
excited about Middle Street
Market, located next door
to Home Team BBQ on Sullivan’s
Island, than its new General
Manager, Lesley Fox. “She
was hand picked,” says Sean
Daniher, of Home Team, which
opened Middle Street Market
on Memorial Day weekend. It’s
already evident that Home Team
has another winner, not only
with Middle Street Market, but
even more so with Fox.
“Coming to the beach is all
about happiness,” exclaims Fox.
“Our happy little market is here to
serve the community, to enhance
Sullivan’s,” be ye a resident or a
visitor.
Packed into the 600 square foot
market is a vast array of gourmet
made-to-order sandwiches and
salads, wine and craft beer,
non-alcoholic beverages, and
candy in bulk. “Most of our
offerings are locally made. We
are a local business supporting
local businesses,” says Fox.
Adam Rothstein, Home Team’s Lesley Fox is the manager of the new Middle Street Market. PHOTOS BY KATY CALLOWAY
director of operations, echoes
that sentiment, “We are bringing Home Team was Bert’s. I also
what’s not here already. We are lived at The Officer’s Quarters on
not after anyone’s niche.” my own, years ago. I’m looking
Daniher, Rothstein and Fox forward to getting back to island
envision residents and visitors life.”
alike stopping in for lunch that Don’t forget to introduce
they can take to the beach, dinner yourself to the petite ginger as
they can whip up at home, or a you grab a great bite to eat at
bottle of wine they can take as a this sure-to-be neighborhood
hostess gift. hub, where some of the kiddos
“We are open to the community’s “are already coming in three and
needs. I expect we’ll tweak our four times a day,” stocking up on
offerings in the coming weeks and bulk candy. “I can’t wait to meet
months, as we’ll be asking our everyone else. I’ve been called
regulars ‘How can we better serve the ‘Rain Man’ of remembering
you?’” says Rothstein. To his names,” Fox jokingly brags. Does
point, Fox adds, “We’ve already anyone hear a challenge?
Bulk candy is just one of the enticing treats available at the new mercantile.
added bacon and New York strip Middle Street Market is located
steak to our refrigerated case, at doula for several years, after the much about them,” he says. So at 2213 Middle St., next to Home
the request of a customer.” birth of her son. But hospitality much so that as the concept of
was and is her first love. Team BBQ on Sullivan’s Island.
Fox is all about serving others. Middle Street Market developed,
Rothstein discovered Fox in he considered no one but Fox for Operating hours are 9 a.m. to
A single mom of red-headed,
freckle-faced, six-year old Jack, her most recent capacity as Cafe the managerial position. 9 p.m. seven days a week. The
she started in the hospitality Concierge at Mercantile and No stranger to Sullivan’s, Fox phone number is 843.416.5660;
industry at TBonz, when she was Mash, downtown. “She embodies spent a period of her adolescence call-ahead orders are encouraged.
15. A nurturing, “people” person hospitality. I was impressed at on the island, as her parents The menu may be viewed online
with a gregarious and engaging how well she knew her customers, owned a home “behind Poe’s, at middlestreetmarket.com.
personality, she also worked as a and how she remembered so when it was The Shanty, and

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Hurricane season 2018 blows in
F I R S T N A M E D S T O R M O F S E A S O N A H E A D O F J U N E 1 S TA R T
T
he easiest way to look
into the future is to take a
gander at the past. The last
two hurricane seasons in the
Lowcountry, have been impacted
by at least a few tropical systems,
the most notable of those being
Matthew (2016) and Irma (2017).
Matthew was a direct landfall
in the Lowcountry and the first
hurricane to make landfall in
South Carolina since Gaston in
2004, 12 years is a substantial
hurricane drought. Hurricane
Matthew had significant impacts
in South Carolina, but had no
direct loss of human life in the
Lowcountry. I attribute this to
the fact that evacuation orders
were issued early, and residents
heeded the warning. Thank you,
from me!
I am often asked, “When
should we evacuate?”
I always respond, when my
family leaves, yours should too.
Heather, my wife and Coco my
dog left for Matthew, and they
returned safely.
The center of Irma passed over
200 miles to the southwest of
Charleston, but the bite was felt
all around town. Even though
it was a Gulf of Mexico landfall
for Irma, it sent a swell up the
June 8, 2018
BY DAVE WILLIAMS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
east coast of Florida and due
to the coast of South Carolina
being shaped like a catcher’s
mitt, Charleston Harbor caught
a 4.87’ storm surge.
I’m not a huge proponent of the
preseason hurricane forecasts.
They can create a false sense
of hope, or conversely a bit of
anxiety.
The last two seasons, regardless
of the final numbers, were bad in
the Lowcountry, because we felt
the wrath of at least one tropical
system each year. I always say, it
only takes one.
The worst case scenario has
not happened along the coast of
South Carolina since 1989, and
with the steady and rapid influx
Dave Williams, Chief Meteorologist ABC News channel 4. PHOTO PROVIDED
of population, a storm like Hugo
could be even worse now.
That’s why the best strategy property during a storm. live, let’s keep it that way before,
moving forward through If you are going to stay, or it is a during and after a hurricane.
hurricane season is to be minor storm, major impacts can Help others out if and when you
prepared. still be felt, especially if the power can.
I would say first and foremost, goes out. If you have a generator, As far as this hurricane
if an evacuation order is issued, that is great, but be sure to have season, there has already been
go. Also know where you might fuel on hand to keep in running, one named storm and more may
be headed and notify family or gas stations may be out of power be coming soon. You will want to
friends of your travel plans. too. Have flashlights, fresh water, look to the First Warning Weather
Do some simple pruning of food and medication on hand for Team to always keep you abreast
trees, bushes and shrubs around at least 3-5 days. of the latest information.
your house; flying debris is a The Lowcountry is a very
leading cause of damage to your friendly and neighborly place to
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Local couple preserves beaches

through business
BY MIMI WOOD
STAFF WRITER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
rina Limbach’s brain is like a turtle vacationers and stay-cationers alike. “We’re educators, provided detailed information on
nest boil, idea after idea bubbling training our team to be ‘ambassadors’ for everything beach related, from the physical
up, tumbling out almost faster than the island.” geography and structure of a barrier island,
she can implement…the key word being Limbach’s “Save Our Beach” initiative to why the dunes are critically important,
‘almost.’ Limbach packs a lot of energy into stemmed from a single comment on social to shore bird and turtle habitat, to shark
that tiny frame of hers. She has a knack for media last year. “One of our employees migratory patterns, and, of course, plastic
making things happen, often to the benefit unwittingly left chairs in the dunes pollution. “I wanted our guys to be able to
of her neighbors on Isle of Palms. overnight. Of course we rectified the explain to visitors why they should stay off
Take for instance, her “Save Our Beach” isolated incident, but it ate at me. I decided the dunes, keep their dogs at the shoreline,
campaign. Limbach and be aware
and her husband shore bird nests,
Burke, along with camouflaged in the

DO DOn’t
their business ‛wrack,’ the line of
partner Mason Hux, 1. Pick up your trash. 1. Walk on the dunes. organic material and
have undertaken Leave only your footprints in the sand. T h e y p r o t e c t t h e b e a c h f r o m e r o s i o n . debris left by the
an educational 2. Fill in your holes in the sand. high tide.”
2.Bring glass on the beach.
campaign of Beach sweeps are
I t i s a h a z a r d f o r b e a c h - wa l k e r s . Our kids build sand castles here.
sorts, designed to next on Limbach’s
3. Pick up after your pets. 3.Disturb sea turtle nests.

SAVE OUR
enlighten seasonal agenda, she says,
visitors about beach We want them to continue to play here. T hey are our endangered neighbors. as is a nascent
preservation. “I plan for adopting
went on IOP’s social beach paths.
media pages, and Some ideas she’s

BE AC H
solicited suggestions able to implement
from residents about immediately, others
what they’d like our involve government
guests to know,” she agencies, therefore
says. taking a bit of time
Disregarding the to evolve. With her
numerous “Next time passion for the beach
try Folly” comments, and her drive to give
she translated back, there’s no
the results of her doubt Limbach will
informal survey into make “it” happen.
a friendly, easy-to- "We are trying
read graphic that
Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company to minimize plastic
w w w. i o p b e a c h c h a i r . c o m
©

will soon appear on and single-use

60% of the buggies beach chairs and
at Harris Teeter. umbrellas by offering
Additionally, each The signage will appear on grocery carts at Harris Teeter. a more sustainable
set of rented chairs product with our
and umbrellas placed on the beach by our guys should understand the ‘why’ of service. We’re out there everyday. It’s our
the Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company is the protecting the dunes, instead of just responsibility,” she says emphatically.
tagged with the same information. issuing a reprimand.” The Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company
Practicing what she preaches, Limbach Consequently, Wednesday, May 30 found may be reached at 843.670.1009 or online
is instructing her employees as well. “Our Limbach along with most of her crew in at iopbeachchair.com. A resident discount is
guys are out on the beach every day, from the DNR’s Outdoor Classroom on James offered with valid ID.
sun up ‘til sun down,” installing canvas Island, where Olivia Bueno and Jessica
umbrellas and wooden beach chairs for Tipton, Department of Natural Resources

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Former County ROD endorses Tom Hartnett Jr.

C H A R L E S T O N C O U N T Y R E G I S T E R O F D E E D S S E AT U P F O R G R A B S

BY CHRISTIAN LEBLANC
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

F
ormer Charleston County
Register of Deeds Charlie
Lybrand has endorsed the
Tom Hartnett Jr. for Register of
Deeds campaign.
“I am proud to endorse Tom
Hartnett Jr. for Charleston
County Register of Deeds. As the
former Register of Deeds (formerly
RMC), I know that Tom plans to
build on the improvements that
have been made and continue
the great service that our Office is
known for. Good luck Tom! You
have my vote and my family’s
vote.”
Lybrand was the head of the
Charleston County Register of
Deeds office from 1994 to 2017. 
Tom Hartnett Jr. is a native
and lifelong resident of the
Charleston area. He is married
to his wife Alison and they have
three children: Thomas Rhett,
and Nicholas.
He is the owner and president
of Hartnett Realty, where he has
over 20 years of experience in
appraisal work, consultation,
sales, and courtroom testimonies. 
 
Tom Harnett, Jr. with his wife Alison and three children, Thomas, Rhett and Nicholas. PHOTO PROVIDED

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 June 8, 2018
LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL EVENT
O
n Saturday, June 30 from
6 – 9 p.m., Lowcountry
Land Trust will hold
its 4th annual Farm-to-Table
Supper at the Ambrose family
home on Wadmalaw Island.
The 2018 Farm-to-Table-
Supper is presented by the
Ambrose Family Farm and
Anderson Insurance Associates.
The event is designed to
highlight and celebrate the
joys of the Sea Islands while
raising awareness and support
of the conservation challenges
facing the area. Guests will
enjoy a meal straight from the
Ambrose Farm, local libations,
and live music all set against
the backdrop of the Ambrose’s
beautiful Rockville home.
“Our Farm-to-Table Supper is
such a unique event,” says Rhett
Ambrite, Managing Director of
Philanthropy. “It gives people
the chance to gather on a
D
BY AMBER COOK
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
beautiful property and share
a meal with a community that
loves the Sea Islands. There’s
a strong sense of devotion to
17
the Lowcountry and it makes
for a fabulous evening.”
In addition to Ambrose
Family Farm and Anderson
Insurance Associates, other
sponsors of this year’s supper
include Baldwin and Associates,
Charleston Green, Ground Hog
Utlities, AgSouth Farm Credit,
and Three Oaks Contractors.
For any questions about this
event or for information regarding
sponsorship opportunities,
contact Amber Cook at acook@
lowcountrylandtrust.org.
Tickets are available online at LowcountryLandTrust.org/
news/event/2018-farm-to-table-dinner or by phone at
843.996.4601. The cost is $65 per ticket for adults and free of
charge for children 12 and under. All event proceeds benefit
the Lowcountry Land Trust and support their mission of
preserving land throughout the Lowcountry, including the Sea
Islands. This is a limited-seating event that sells out quickly, so
be sure to register early.
 June 8
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 or cell phones are
prohibited on the beach at
night.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Sullivan’s Island
$5 Gamechangers
10pm-12am
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Library, 1921 I’on Avenue Wednesdays
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHAT: Toddler Days
MORE INFO: Come
WHERE: Charleston
and share your stories. Museum, 360 Meeting St.
843.883.3914.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler
WHAT: Writers Rock!
Day classes are designed
(teen) for toddlers (18 mo –
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
3 yrs) and a parent,
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue grandparent, or friend to
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
play and explore in The
MORE INFO: Do you love Charleston Museum. With
creative writing? Come
to share your interest
a focus on developing fine
motor skills, each program
and work with a friendly
includes four craft projects
audience. We will write as well as finger paints, a
from prompts and bring
puppet stage, a sandbox,
outside writing to discuss and more. $6 Members/$9
what is good and how to
Non-Members. To register
make it better. Limited visit CharlestonMuseum.org.
to 12 participants
per session. Call
843.883.3914 for space Thursdays
availability. WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
Tuesdays WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHAT: Toddler
Storytime
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch play the fun and fast-
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue paced game of American
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
Mah Jongg. Beginners
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture welcome. 843.883.3914.
books, flannel board fun,
sing-a-longs, poetry and
WHAT: Jazz Night
activities that encourage WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
language skills. (Ages 2-3
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
with adult) 843.883.3914. MORE INFO: The Todd
Beals Trio hosts jazz every
West Ashley Downtown
Special Bar Menu Specials Every Night
10pm-12am 10pm-1am
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Thursday night.Traditional
swing tunes, ballads and
bossa novas. Singers &
horn players welcome.
Visit CharlestonJazz.com.
WHAT: Sullivan’s Island
Farmers Market
WHERE: 1921 I’on Ave.
WHEN: 2:30-6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Live
music, vendors, youth
activities. For details visit
SullivansIsland-SC.com/
FARMERSMARKET.aspx.
FRIDAYS
WHAT: Board Game
Afternoon (family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play
with our games or bring
your own. 843.883.3914.
Friday, June 8
WHAT: Friday Night
Boogie
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Pier
WHEN: Gates at 7 p.m.,
Music at 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: DJ Jim
Bowers spins beach music.
Advance tickets are $8 per
person. Space is limited,
advance purchase is
recommended. If available,
tickets sold on site are $10.
To purchase tickets, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.
com or call 843.795.4386.
WHAT: Porkchop
Productions: RAPunzel
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy
children’s theatre
with a musical twist.
843.883.3914.
WHAT:Friday Night
Boogie
WHERE: Mount Pleasant
Pier
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m.
MORE INFO: For ages
21 and up. The Mount
Pleasant Pier will be
rockin' with the sounds of
DJ Jim Bowers as he plays
a variety of line dancing
hits, unforgettable oldies,
and beach music classics!
Beverages, food, and
snacks will be available for
purchase on-site. Advance
purchase is recommended.
Photo ID is required.
Fee: $8/$10 on-site (if
available).
Saturday, June 9
WHAT: Shaggin on the
Cooper
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Pier
WHEN: Gates at 7 p.m.,
Music at 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: The
Coppertones, a five-
member, Charleston-based
band performs shag and
beach music. Advance
tickets are $8 per person.
Space is limited, advance
purchase is recommended.
If available, tickets
sold on site are $10. To
purchase tickets, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.
com or call 843.795.4386.
WHAT: Second Annual
Maritime Expo
WHERE: Battery Gadsden
WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Free
family event showcases
classic wooden boats of
all descriptions, view
and interact with a new
Maritime Museum at the
NPS Coast Guard Station
Boathouse and take
part in a silent auction.
Children may build and
race paper boats, see how
a real Bevin’s Skiff is built,
participate in National
Park Service and Coast
Guard activities and play
with “Coastie” the Robot.
WHAT: STAR Therapy
Dogs (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Read to a
furry friend. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Shaggin' on the
Cooper: The Coppertones
WHERE: Mt Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy scenic
views of the Charleston
Harbor while dancing
to live music performed
by The Coppertones.
Beverages and food will
be available for purchase.
Outside alcohol, beverages
and coolers are strictly
prohibited. Photo ID
required to gain entry. A
registered chaperone is
required for ages 15 and
under. Fee: $8/$10 on site
(if available).
Monday, June 11 - 17
WHAT: Charleston Pirate
Week
WHERE: Charleston Pirate
Tours, Children’s Museum
of the Lowcountry, The
Powder Magazine, The
Charleston Museum and
The Old Exchange and
Provost Dungeon
WHEN: June 11 - 17
MORE INFO: Charleston
remembers the 300th
anniversary of colonial
piracy through a series of
family friendly programs.
Museums, historic sites,
and others will offer
programming centered
on the Golden Age of
Piracy. Events include, live
theater, lectures, walking
tours, and adventures
for children. Visit
ColonialCharleston.com.
Tuesday, June 12
WHAT: POE-etry Writers
Group
WHERE: CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 I’on Ave
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Gather
with fellow poets to share
and improve your work.
843.883.3914.
Thursday, June 14
WHAT: Queen St.
Harmony Music Series
WHERE: Queen St.
Playhouse, (formerly
June 22
Footlight Players) Handmaid’s Tale (adult)
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
MORE INFO: Awendaw Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
Green announces the first WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
Queen Street Harmony MORE INFO: Come for a
2018 Music Series with discussion of Margaret
Ferdinand the Bull, Avi Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s
Jacob and HoneySmoke. Tale.” Light refreshments
Tickets $10 in advance at provided. 843.883.3914.
citypapertickets.com or
$12 at the door. WHAT: Cast Off Fishing
Tournament
WHERE: Mt Pleasant Pier
Friday, June 15 WHEN: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enter this
WHAT: Jungle Jim:
80s Rock the Library tournament with prizes
awarded for the three
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch largest catches in the
Big Fish category. On-
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. site registration begins
at 6 a.m. Tournaments
MORE INFO: Laugh aloud
to a 1980s-themed balloon held rain or shine. Adult
chaperone required for
show. 843.883.3914.
ages 15 and under. Fee:
$10/$8 Senior & ages
Saturday, June 16 3-12/$5 Fishing Pass
Holder
WHAT: Making Music
(children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Friday, June 22
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHAT: Gran’Daddy
MORE INFO: Create Junebug (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
rhythm instruments
from everyday objects. Library, 1921 I’on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
843.883.3914.
MORE INFO: Mitch Capel
shares music and stories.
WHAT: Beach Lovers
Book Club: The 843.883.3914.
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June 8, 2018
Local celeb hosts event at Aquarium
FA N S , F R I E N D S E N J O Y C O C K TA I L S A N D C A M A R A D E R I E W I T H M A R Y A L I C E M O N R O E
I
sle of Palms resident and New York Times
Bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe
recently launched her latest book, Beach
House Reunion, with an event at the South
Carolina Aquarium.
“I’m a little overwhelmed. This truly is a
turtle-lovers’ reunion,” Monroe said.
Dozens of guests lined up at the entrance
to the aquarium on Thursday night, despite
the light rain falling outside. When the doors
opened for the after-hours launch, each
guest received a signed copy of Monroe’s
latest book, the fourth in her well-known
Beach House series. Guests snacked on
sandwiches, dips, and slices of caramel cake
from Caroline’s Cakes while they meandered
throughout the aquarium. A special treat for
many was catching a glimpse into the Zucker
Family Sea Turtle Recovery area where
sick and injured sea turtles are brought for
treatment and rehabilitation, a topic familiar
to many of Monroe’s readers thanks to her
novel, Swimming Lessons.
Monroe addressed her fans—whom she
lovingly refers to as friends—and thanked the
Island Turtle Team and the South Carolina
Aquarium. While conducting research for
Swimming Lessons, Monroe volunteered her
time at the aquarium to learn more about the
process of treating sick and injured turtles
who are brought in. She added that when
the first turtle was brought in years ago, the
aquarium had to use a kiddie pool until they
figured out how to set up their hospital. Since
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was also instrumental in the creation and
implementation of many laws and regulations
designed to protect sea turtles. Murphy was
presented with an engraved Goat Island
Treasure Box, and a plaque will be erected in
her honor.
“South Carolina owes you a great deal,
Sally,” Monroe said.
Cassandra King Conroy, wife of the late
Pat Conroy, was in attendance, and Monroe
stated that Pat Conroy was one of her biggest
mentors. She also pointed out her husband,
daughter, and grandson who had come out to
support her.
Monroe’s daughter, Gretta Kruesi asked
the audience for a brief favor—to sing “Happy
(l-r) Biologist, Sally Murphy, Conservation Programs
Birthday” to her mother, who celebrated her
Manager, Kelly Thorvalson, and author Mary Alice Monroe birthday on May 25.
at the SC Aquarium. Following the presentation, Monroe signed
PHOTO BY BARB BERGWERF
books for her fans. Buxton Books was on
that time, donations have helped the sea hand with copies of Monroe’s latest book and
turtle hospital grow and flourish. her other works. While she signed, dozens of
“I cut my teeth on sea turtles not just at fish swam in the Great Ocean Tank behind
the beach, but also here, at the aquarium,” her, creating a truly unique backdrop for the
Monroe said. event. Fans lined up for a chance to speak
Monroe encouraged everyone to be with Monroe and have their signed copies of
guardians of the sea turtles. One very special Reunion personalized.
guardian, Sally Murphy, was honored at the A true representative of the Lowcountry
event. Murphy has been a dedicated advocate spirit, Monroe greeted each of her guests with
for sea turtles for over thirty years and worked a warm smile and a few genuine words before
tirelessly to see that Turtle Excluder Devices leaving a heartfelt inscription on the inside of
were used on shrimp boats, allowing turtles their book.
to escape from the shrimpers’ nets. She “Thank you to everyone who has read my
books,” Monroe said.

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. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joe’s next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
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
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Calder’s Buffalo Pub
Friendly neighborhood pub that has
the best wings in Charleston,
maybe the coldest beer and of course
plenty of sports on TV. $$
843.881.0049
calderspub.com
1971 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant
Deroma’s Pizza
Square pizzas (specialty & create-
your-own) plus a few sandwiches &
salads in a simple eat-in space. $$
843.972.1780
deromaspizza.com
1948 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
island eats
www.thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
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, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican
favorites, including tacos & tortas,
with an island vibe. Live music,
outdoor seating. $$
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. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in
a rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of
locally brewed beer made in Mount
Pleasant. Taproom, live music, food.
$$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American
eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak,
plus a bar & outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's
Island
450pizza.com
843.789.4107
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers
and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-
inspired eatery also features great
deals on fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s 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. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.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.$-
$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried
fare in a casual joint with checkered
tables & homey decor. $$
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. $$
843.388.6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 + cheeses
and charcuterie meats from around
the world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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June 8, 2018 23

Father's Day - lessons can be priceless

gifts to children
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

F
ather’s Day is almost upon us. If you’re
a dad, you certainly may enjoy getting
cards and gifts, of course. But, over
time, you will gain even greater satisfaction
by what you can give your children, such as
some valuable financial lessons.
These lessons can include the following:
Setting goals – If you are contributing
to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar employer-
sponsored plan, explain how you build
these accounts now, while you are working,
so you’ll have enough money to enjoy a
comfortable retirement someday. And you
can bring your children into the picture, too,
by telling them that another financial goal is
saving enough to help send them to college
or to further their education in other ways.
Value of understanding the financial
markets – You may actually be quite
surprised at how interested your kids are in
investing, especially the concept of “owning”
companies through stocks and stock-based
vehicles. Depending on their ages, you
might even want to show them the progress
of your own investments and describe, in
general terms, how different events can
cause the markets to rise and fall, especially
in the short term. You could even discuss
the difference between the basic types of
investments, such as stocks and bonds.
Putting time on your side – You might
want to emphasize the importance of
patience, and how investing is not a “get-rich-quick” scheme, but a
process that requires decades of diligence and persistence. Let your
children know that it’s of great value to start investing as early as
possible, so you can put time on your side, giving investments a chance
to grow.
Living within your means – We all know that you can’t always
get what you want. Stress to your children
that you can’t just splurge on big purchases
whenever you feel like it, because such
behavior can lead to bad outcomes. Use
concrete examples, if you have a car that’s
several years old, tell your children that it
would be nice to have a new one, but you
simply must wait until you can afford it.
Paying debts on time – Tell your children
that, no matter how good a saver you are,
or how thrifty you try to be, you still have
debts, such as your mortgage payment, and
it’s important to pay these debts on time.
You may not want to get too detailed about
the consequences of missing debt payments
– bad credit scores may not be that easy
for children to understand – but you can
certainly mention that if you’re always late
on payments, you might find it harder to
borrow money when you really need it.
By sharing these principles with your
children, you will, at the least, give them
something to think about, and you may well
find that you’ve helped start them on the
path to a lifetime of making solid financial
moves. And who knows? If they truly master
the ideas you’ve taught them, one day they
might give you some really nice Father’s
Day gifts.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor
with Edward Jones, locatedat 1505 Palm
Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call 843.886.9229 or
visit edwardjones.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Jun 8 3:28am/4:02pm 9:40am/10:13pm
Jun 9 4:23am/4:56pm 10:32am/11:13pm
Jun 10 5:18am/5:49pm 11:24am
Jun 11 6:13am/6:42pm 12:11am/12:16pm
Jun 12 7:07am/7:35pm 1:06am/1:08pm
Jun 13 8:02am/8:28pm 1:59am/2:00pm
Jun 14 8:57am/9:22pm 2:52am/2:53pm
Jun 15 9:53am/10:17pm 3:45am/3:47pm
Jun 16 10:51am/11:12pm 4:37am/4:42pm
Jun 17 11:50am 5:31am/5:39pm
Jun 18 12:09am/12:50pm 6:26am/6:38pm
Jun 19 1:05am/1:51pm 7:21am/7:40pm
Jun 20 2:02am/2:51pm 8:17am/8:43pm
Jun 21 2:58am/3:49pm 9:12am/9:45pm

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