T

he British were once again defeated

off the shores of Sullivans Island last
weekend, as Carolina Day celebrated
the historic victory by Carolina and Virginia
patriots on June 28, 1776. Revolutionary
War musket and artillery demonstrations, a
period medical program, and a look at the life
of a Revolutionary War soldier rounded out
the festivities.
The day remembers the frst decisive
victory by the American Colonies in their
fght for independence, when they prevented
the British from gaining a foothold into South
Carolina.
Just in time for the big day there was a new
slice of history on show at Fort Moultrie. In
the feld between the fort and the beach there
now stands a cannon produced between 1693
and 1722 and similar to the type of cannon
the English king sent to South Carolina while
it was still a British Colony. It is the frst
cannon produced before 1800 on permanent
display at the park.
The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriffs
Department discovered the cannon in a
vacant lot in 1988 and turned it over to
the National Park Service at Fort Caroline
National Memorial.
Since this type of cannon may have been
used at Fort Moultrie during the Revolutionary
War, the NPS transferred it to Fort Sumter
National Monument for exhibit at Fort
Moultrie. The gun has recently undergone
conservation treatment by Clemson
Universitys Warren Lasch Conservation
Center. It will eventually be permanently
housed on a reproduction carriage inside the
Fort Moultrie Visitor Center.
We are excited to have the cannon on exhibit
at Fort Moultrie in time for this years Carolina
Day observance, said Superintendent Tim
Stone. Although all the other guns in our
collection are original to their time periods,
until now reproductions were all we had to
represent the Revolutionary War.
For details on this weekends Independence
Day celebrations turn to page 14.
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CIVIC
I
sle of Palms City Council
ratifed its appropriately
named Sunshine budget on
June 24, 2014, despite some dark
clouds that almost prevented it
from passing. For the frst time in
recent memory, the budget failed
its frst vote. A 4 4 tie due to
councilmember Loftus absence
prompted some in depth, 11th
hour discussions, as a vote had
to be achieved by July 1

or the
government would shut down.
This was the moment the self-
described fscally conservative
section of the council had been
waiting for, and they pounced,
suggesting a variety of items to be
cut or reduced from the budget.
These included the new rescue
truck for the fre department,
funds for the re-nourishment
project at Wild Dunes, fencing
on Front Beach, the Marina
Development fund and the Stantec
parking project.
It was like they were trying to
winning a game, Councilmember
Barb Bergwerf said in an interview
following the meeting. Everyone
wants to cut the budget, but
putting things off to a worse
budget year next year doesnt
make sense. Just to say youve
won? The bottom line of bottom
lines is they shaved 1 percent
of the budget and really its just
putting things off.
After much discussion Council
passed the budget with the
following amendments:
The Marina Development
fund was reduced from
$175,000 to $75,000.
This fund was primarily
earmarked for a study and
implementation of parking
redevelopment at the
marina.
Money had been put aside
because parking is horrible
down there, Bergwerf
said. Now we dont have
money to start changing
the parking, we can do the
planning, but now actually
doing the work wont be
feasible under this budget.
Replacing the white fencing
in the Front Beach area was
deferred, saving $40,000.
The amount budgeted for a
parking decision based on
Stantec recommendations
was reduced from $150,000
to $100,000.
Island Eye News spoke with
some of the councilmembers who
initially voted against it to get
their perspective on what was
wrong with the proposed budget.
There were a lot of things
totally not necessary in that
budget, Councilmember Jimmy
Ward said. Every year Ive said
you got to cut spendingbut
they increase spending. They
are draining the tourism related
funds for police, fre and public
services. While thats fne, lets
not spend more than we take in.
This year we depleted those funds
over $600,000if they keep this
up in three years there wont be
anything left.
Were seeing a light at the
end of the tunnel and its not
daylight its another train
coming right at us.
IOP needs to learn that we
cant spend more than we bring
in, concurred Councilmember
Jimmy Carroll. We are using
these tourist dollars, and what if
we have another hurricane and
we dont get those tourism dollars
for three or four years? We will
be in trouble. We have to start
putting money aside. We cant
keep spending this way.
Carroll pointed out the big
expenses in this budget and on
the island in general are being
caused more and more not by
residents, not by vacationers,
but by day visitors. The issue of
day visitors and the impact they
have on the services provided for
by the city and paid for by IOP
taxpayers has been a recurring
theme throughout this budget
cycle. These tourists generally
come from nearby communities,
and dont spend money on the
island but put strain on public
services here.
The proposed parking initiative
was seen as one way of controlling
the infux of such visitors, however
due to state restrictions, any
parking solution would have to be
revenue neutral, and therefore no
help in contributing to the easing
the fnancial strain day visitors
are putting on the budget. As
an example, the largest increase
in the budget this year was the
operational budget for the fre
department, which increased
by 13 percent. Over half of this
increase was for the addition of
three new frefghters, an expense
deemed necessary because of the
rapid increase in the number and
severity of calls the department
deals with during the summer
months. More than 50 percent of
its calls during the summer are
attributed to visitors. Just over
$500,000 is being transferred
from the tourism fund to cover
personnel expenses for nine
frefghters.
The tourism fund is a fund
built up by accommodations and
hospitality taxes. It is projected to
increase 11 percent to $3,396,085
this budget year. But day visitors
dont contribute to this fund.
Our expenses are going
up because of the growth in
Charleston County and Mount
Pleasant, Jimmy Carroll said.
All those new homes, Oyster
Point over there on Rife Range
Road, Cainhoy Plantation, 9,000
acres, all that within 15 miles
of us. IOP is one of the easiest
beaches to get to, we have the
best water quality, the beach is
7 miles long, wide and sandy;
we have municipal parking lots,
a county park. We do a great
job of providing beach access
to peoplebut the traffc is just
getting worse and worse.
I grew up on IOP I used to
IOP passes budget, faces diffcult decisions
R E F E R E N D U M S L AT E D F O R N O V E MB E R
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
IOP Budget continues on page 5
July 4, 2014
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Isle of Palms
886.6428
www.iop.net
Monday, July 7
Real Property Committee
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, July 9
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, July 15
Ways and Means Committee
5:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Monday, July 7
Council Workshop
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, July 8
Municipal Court*
5:30 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 9
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with Police
Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30 a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Planning Commission
6:30 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Thursday, July 10
Special Council Meeting
9 a.m.
2050 Middle Street
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, July 15
Regular Council Meeting
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 16
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, July 9.
DRB Meeting
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
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Park (2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments
or questions.
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City Offces CLOSED
City administrative offces will
be closed for both islands.
T
ime change for remainder of 2014 schedule
of City of Isle of Palms City Council meetings.
By Ordinance 2014-06, Isle of Palms City
Council has changed the time of its regularly
scheduled City Council meetings to 6 p.m. The
following is a list of the meetings in 2014 that will
be held at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers of City
Hall located at 1207 Palm Boulevard.
July 22
August 26
September 30
October 28
November 18
December 2
Meetings may be rescheduled with proper
public notice.
IOP changes time of
City Council meetings
BY MARIE COPELAND
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
he 2014 Isle of Palms Beach Run takes place
July 19 at 8 a.m. All events are entirely on the
fat, wide, hard-packed beach (near low tide)
and begin and end behind the Windjammer, 1008,
Ocean Blvd. The day will go ahead rain or shine.
Events include:
5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
100 yard - 4 and under
1/2 mile - 5-8 years old
1 mile - 9-14 years old
All runners will be timed. Results will be posted
at the IOP Recreation Center. Participants may
enter only one event. Results will be posted at www.
rmssports.com.
An awards ceremony will be held on The
Windjammer deck following the Youth Fun Runs:
5K and 10K - Top overall M & F
Gift Certifcate awarded to 1st Place in each
category.
Top Two M & F, each age group: 12 & Under,
13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over.
Youth Fun Runs - Ribbons to all fnishers.
These are the fun runs and do not have
overall or age group awards.
Race Day Schedule:
Registration & Packet Pickup 7 a.m. behind
the Windjammer - Front Beach
5K and 10K Run/Walk 8 a.m.
Youth Fun Runs 9 a.m.
Awards for 5K and 10K Run Following Youth
Runs at the Windjammer
Registration Fees:
5K - $25/10K - $30/Youth Fun runs - $10.
Register online at www.iop.net/departments/
recreation_family_beachrun.aspx.
Run for the Beach
I O P B E A C H R U N TA K E S P L A C E J U L Y 1 9
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
skateboard down Palm Boulevard. Now I cant
even cross Palm Boulevard without taking my
life in my own hands.
Carroll is calling for Charleston County
to step in and realize that this is not just an
IOP problem. This is a county problem, he
said. We all need to wake up to this. I wish
Charleston County and the Tri County area
would realize the burden theyre putting on
the coastal communities. Our costs keep
going up and up.
Can IOP Control The Roads?
One issue Council will have to revisit
following passing the budget is parking. With
$50,000 cut out of the budget for the Stantec
parking plan, how to deal with the parking
issue is back on the table. Because the plan
currently being investigated by Stantec would
be revenue neutral, Councilmember Ferencz
suggested the City consider taking over the
roads. If the City owned the roads, it could
create parking fees and get revenue from the
beach-goers who come to the island just for
the day.
According to estimates from Stantec,
maintenance on the roads would cost
approximately one million dollars a year.
Under State control, any parking plan
would have to be implemented universally,
meaning those who live on the back of the
island would have to pay to park near the
beach. If the City took over the roads, it
would be able to implement a residents only
parking plan on all streets except Palm Blvd,
which is a State numbered road and would
have to remain under the control of the State.
From my understanding we would just
restrict parking 100 percent on all those side
streets, Jimmy Ward said. They could go to
our city parking lot and county parking lot.
There are plenty of days those lots arent full.
I think the question is too big for the council
and one mayor to make a decision, it needs to
be decided to by people.
If Council agrees the proposal will
likely appear on a referendum scheduled
for November, which will ask citizens to
implement the Beach Preservation Fee that
will allow the council to add a 1 percent
ATAX for beach renourishments projects.
An additional question proposed for the
referendum is a Fairness in Lodging Act,
allowing cities to levy fnes on those who rent
their property without proper licenses.
If all of these items were enacted it could
see increased revenue for the city in areas
where it is currently struggling to make ends
meet. However, taking over the roads would
be a huge expense.
It would increase the IOP portion of the
property taxes about 4 mills, Jimmy Ward
said. It would be an increase on property
tax every year. But the citizens will have a
lot more choices about what happens to their
community. But when you start looking at the
options youve got bad and youve got worse.
Whatever we do there are going to be
people who are happy and people who are
upset, Jimmy Carroll said. No matter what
we do its going to cost.
July 4, 2014 5
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D I G I TA L S I G N D I E S
A proposed digital sign to replace
the current message boards at the
two entrances to the Isle of Palms
has been scrapped, a savings of
$38,000 from the current budget.
Instead, the signs will be repaired
and either continue to be manually
updated or converted to simple
welcome signs with no information
or notices posted. The Councils
decision was infuenced by the large
volume of public feedback they
received opposed to anything that
might turn the island into Myrtle
Beach.
O
ne of the oldest sea ports on
the east coast, and located
only about an hour and a
half north of Charleston, is the
majestic town of Pawleys Island.
Famously known as paradise
with a location just this side of
heaven, Pawleys Island has been a
family beach vacation destination
for over 300 years.
The town is just off U.S.
Route 17, about 10 miles east of
Georgetown. The island itself is
a little over three miles long and
about a quarter of a mile wide.
There are two bridges for entry
onto the beach/island portion
of Pawleys Islandone on each
end. As much as the mainland
part of Pawleys has built-out,
the island portion is set apart,
and the homeowners strive to
keep it that way.
The water temperature is
comfortable from May to October,
and there is abundant fshing,
crabbing, shrimping, and bird
watching most months of the year.
It boasts world famous golf
courses, the All Saints Parish
Church, the Waccamaw School
cluster, the all new Fresh Market
Commons, and wonderful
restaurants. A must see is The
Hammock Shops, which Pawleys
Island is famous for. With over 24
shops and restaurants, it is best
to plan an entire day or weekend
to see everything. The shops
range from fne clothing, jewelry,
art, a Christmas store and great
beach souvenirs.
Pawleys Island is the alternative
to the Myrtle Beach vacation,
although it is only 30 minutes
south of the bright lights and
entertainment of Myrtle Beach.
The pure beauty of the ocean
offers a quiet walk or jog down the
beach, people of all ages, races,
shapes and size laid back soaking
up the sun. Stroll the beach
collecting seashells, enjoy the
sight of porpoises swimming in the
ocean waves. Rent a bikealong
with any other needed gearto
take advantage of spectacular
biking trails and beach cycling
that Pawleys has to offer.
Thinking about living here?
Pawleys Island lifestyle is
laid back. The people are
friendly, there are no high-rise
condominiums, big box stores,
heavy traffc. It has quaintness
and a relaxed pace which makes
it a rare island along the U.S. east
coast. The median home cost in
Pawleys Island is $254,900.
With warm Carolina sunshine,
beautiful secluded beaches,
award winning golf courses,
unique shops and boutiques,
great restaurants, and historic
landmarks, there is always
something to do. Arrogantly
shabby is the town motto and
the experience of being here is
intoxicating.
Discover Pawleys Island
BY LORI MCGEE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
I
sle of Palms hopes to walk in the
footsteps of Sullivans Island
and help the handicapped put
their toes in the sand.
IOP City councilmember
Patrick Harrington plans to
bring the issue before the Real
Property Committee for approval
to allocate funds for handicapped
access improvements. Currently
the access at 21st Ave. is the
only handicapped accessible
boardwalk on the
Isle Palms.
But even that
access isnt really
ADA compliant,
Harrington pointed
out. There is
handicapped
parking, and a
boardwalk, but the
sand on the beach side of the
access is much too soft.
Both Sullivans and Isle of Palms
each have wheelchairs designed
specifcally for the beach, which
can be checked out by visitors
through the city offces.
Over the past 20 years,
Sullivans Island has set aside
funds each budget year to
construct boardwalks at the 20
primary public access paths,
said Andy Benke, Sullivans
Island Town Administrator.
The issue of limited handicapped
beach access was recently brought
to the attention of the Isle of Palms
council by a resident of the island
Nels Bullock.
This issue is simply long
overdue, Bullock said.
Benke recently gave Harrington
a tour of the Sullivans Island
handicapped accesses to help
educate Isle of Palms on the
possibilities.
Isle of Palms is in good hands,
Benke said.
The Sullivans Island program
initially began when current IOP
City Administrator Linda Tucker,
was working in Sullivans Island
town administration.
Initially, boardwalks were
constructed to protect the fragile
dune system and also to help
residents and beach visitors over
food prone areas after heavy rain
events, Benke said. In later
years, boardwalk construction
focused on paths that might
assist residents and visitors
with mobility issues to varying
degrees, access and enjoy the
beach.
The paths at Station 18 and
26 were constructed with edge
guards, galvanized hand rails,
benches, and wheelchair parking,
circa 1979-1981. More recently, a
new handicap path was installed
at Station 21, with three handicap
parking spots. At all three
boardwalks, the ramp begins at
the edge of the pavement. In the
past eight years, paths have also
been added at Stations 18 1/2,
19, 22, 24, and 25.
Due to shifting sands and
accretion, the paths have to be
extended every 5 to 6 years,
Benke said.
Though the Isle of Palms
is a little behind Sullivans in
addressing this issue, Harrington
said this past due issue will
be addressed soon, and fnding
funds and grants to get the
improvements started will be a
priority for him.
Sullivans made a big
investment in helping those with
limited capabilities get to the
beach, Harrington said. We are
impressed with their initiative
July 4, 2014 9
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IOP councilmember looks to help the
handicapped enjoy the beach
H A R R I N G T O N WA N T S T H E I S L A N D T O E MU L AT E I T S N E I G H B O R I N E X T E N S I V E
A C C E S S I B I L I T Y F O R T H E D I S A B L E D
BY MARCI SHORE
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
"OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, SULLIVAN'S
ISLAND HAS SET ASIDE FUNDS EACH
BUDGET YEAR TO CONSTRUCT
BOARDWALKS AT THE 20 PRIMARY PUBLIC
ACCESS PATHS.."
~Andy Benke
A handicap accessible beach access on Sullivan's Island.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILLIA
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T
o have the freedom we had
as children: to explore, to
try new things, to dabble,
to be alright with not being good
at it, to immerse ourselves and
relinquish all responsibilities
for a while sound good? Since
1925, John C. Campbell Folk
School in Brasstown, NC has
been answering the call of adults
who want to have fun learning
about music, art, nature, crafts,
gardening, cooking, storytelling
and writing.
Its history is fascinating. The
schools namesake, John C.
Campbell was described by his
colleagues at Piedmont College
as the guy from up North that
you can get along with, when he
was president of the school. In
1903, he and his wife Olive Dame
outftted a covered wagon and set
out to explore Appalachia. John
interviewed farmers about their
agricultural practices and Olive
collected traditional ballads and
studied the handicrafts. They
aspired to improve the quality of
education in the region but they
were also studying the wonderful
crafts, music and tools that
mountain people used. Beyond
cruel stereotypes, not much
was known of this region at the
time. The book of ballads Olive
eventually published is still the
seminal work on the subject.
Familiar with the Danish
system of education that
combined fun with learning in
a non-competitive environment,
John and Olive hoped to bring
that model to Appalachia. After
John died in 1919, Olive and her
friend Marguerite Butler went to
Europe to investigate and came
back determined to begin a school.
They researched several locations
including tiny Brasstown, NC,
population 150. Its only about
200 now. A local shopkeeper,
Fred Scroggs, got enthusiastic
and a few weeks later 200 people
rallied in support. Townspeople
donated land and work to begin
what has become a huge campus
where each year 860 week- and
weekend-long classes are taught
in superbly appointed facilities
nestled in the valley.
My class was called Fiber
Fun. Seven of us women learned
sewing and embellishment
techniques from fabric artist
Martine House. Some of the
others were accomplished
seamstresses or quilters. I was
not. Not to worry. Once the daily
responsibilities of life were taken
off our shoulders, our meals were
abundantly prepared, enjoyable
entertainment was provided
and we were showered with
encouragement and resources
to do nothing but create, our
imaginations lit up like wildfres.
We burned with creative energy
all day, spending free time in the
studios or walking the beautiful
grounds gathering ideas.
The power of an art retreat is
described by Mark Salzman, a
novelist struggling to write his
second book. After throwing
away an attempt that had taken
fve years, he went on a retreat to
refresh himself.
I went without any particular
intention of writing. I just wanted
to existIt was like waking from
a bad dream. All of the sudden
everything was like a gift: the fall
colors, the soundsbut mainly
the removal of all the reminders
of art as a profession, as a way
of making money or gaining a
reputationI was in a community
of people who seemed dedicated to
art almost like a sacred pursuit.
While passing around a beautiful
tureen of soup in the dining hall,
my lunch mate explained, Only
25 percent of the experience
is about the art, the other 75
percent is the retreat.
Id been warned dont eat with
the blacksmiths, they have hardy
appetites so I joined a table in the
communal dining room and sat
next to Steve who was assisting
in the woodturning class. Hed
remembered the fun he and
his brother had had with their
fathers tools as children and had
rediscovered this passion as an
adult.
Its enriched my life beyond
anything I could have thought,
he said.
A woman at our table had
been here several times. First I
took weaving so I went home and
bought a loom but found that I
didnt like warping it. I made quilts
but I liked the design more than
fnishing them. I made jam and
I might continue to do that but
this week Im doing dyed fabric
which Ill never do at home.
Here you are free to dabble or
become a serious amateur, no
pressure. Many of the students
are retirees. Theyd asked
themselves What will I do when I
retire? Theyd answered, play.
John C. Campbell Folk School
was named one of the 100
Best Vacations to Enrich Your
Life by National Geographic.
The garden fourishes; everyone
sings together each morning and
applauds each others creations
at the art show at the end of the
week. Grateful students have
built a beautiful outdoor oven,
carved wooden totems along the
hiking trail, forged iron gates and
fences and call their experiences
transformative. Playing can be
that way.
Roadtrips Charleston! is a
feature of Lucky Dog Publishing.
Each month the column presents
adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours
drive of Charleston. Carol Antmans
passion for outdoor and artistic
experiences has led her to exotic
and nearby destinations far and
wide. For suggestions, comments
and to view more images please
see www.peaksandpotholes.
blogspot.com.
IF YOU GO:
John C. Campbell Folk School
is about two hours north
of Atlanta just over North
Carolina border: www.
folkschool.org
Playing all day
J O H N C . C A MP B E L L F O L K S C H O O L O F F E R S
E N R I C H ME N T A N D F U N F O R T H E Y O U N G AT H E A R T
BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
TAKE HOME A LUCKY DOG
Lucky Dog Club
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r
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I
'm Zara, a one-year-old bulldog mix,
with beautiful facial markings.
I'm sweet, spayed and
ready to play.
Come meet me at
Charleston Animal Society,
2455 Remount Road in
North Charleston. Free
adoptions on adult dogs are
being offered through the
July 4th weekend, so come
on out.
12 July 4, 2014
T
he Isle of Palms welcomes a new deli
to its assortment of eateries the Island.
Savor, a healthy, and chef oriented deli
has moved into the business district and is
starting its third month of operation.
Savor is a collaboration of Andrew Taylors
cuisine and Terri Tezzas brains. Taylor
and Tezza met while working under Sal
Parco at the Mustard Seed, one of Parcos
many restaurants in the Charleston area.
Both Taylor and Tezza are third generation
Charleston natives. Growing up in the
Charleston area has contributed to the
natural atmosphere of Savor, giving it the
same laid back, beach restaurant feel that
many of the other restaurants on the island
have achieved.
After working for years at other Charleston
restaurants as a chef, Taylor wanted to work
for himself.
A lot of the bosses and chefs have always
given me creative freedom anywhere Ive ever
worked but working for somebody else is
exactly that, working for somebody else, he
says. Working for yourself, I think, you kind
of fnd a little bit more motivation and drive
to always be better and be critical of your own
self.
Working with Tezza has given Taylor the
opportunity to create his own menu and focus
on using local ingredients.
I get most of my ingredients from South
Carolina or the South East. We try to keep as
much as we can local.
In addition, Taylor also works with local
suppliers, such as King of Pops, and works
hard to keep the ingredients local and their
supplies green and reusable. All of their food
comes in recycled and reusable containers.
Do not be fooled by its size. Although Savor
only has a patio and bench for restaurant
diners, it already has a growing clientele.
Savor is actually like taming a three headed
monster, Taylor says. Savor offers three
different culinary options, catering, take
home ready-to-make dinners, and an ever
changing menu of take out and in-restaurant
dining. For a year before the shop opened on
Carolina Boulevard, Taylor and Tezza were
catering for private parties.
I was fortunate enough that some of my
friends that own restaurants I was able to
use their kitchen at night time, Taylors says.
The people along the way have been super
helpful.
It took Savor a while to open, according to
Taylor. Both he and Tezza had full time jobs
while they were trying to get the business
going.
Amongst their many options of take home
meals are crab cakes and blackened pork
loins.
I developed a menu that was pretty
recognizable but the way I do things is more
culinary/chef oriented, Taylor says.
Savors menu includes wraps and salads
offered every day of the week, such as a turkey
wrap and hot roast beef wrap. Taylor prides
himself on hand cutting their meat daily for
sandwiches and everything is fresh and made
from scratch.
Savor has become so popular in its three
months on the island that they have now had
to expand their menu to include breakfasts.
People were coming in and I had coffee but
I thought we could do breakfasts for them,
not many people want a turkey wrap at 8 in
the morning, Taylor says. When we started
doing breakfasts it really took off, we have 5
or 6 items and I change them up every day.
A favorite amongst the current Savor
patrons is the breakfast burrito, which was
suggested to Taylor and subsequently added
to the menu.
Taylor and Tezza are excited to see who
their new clients will be. With beach season
coming up the two hope to see their business
expand to beach goers who need to pick up
sandwiches, to people that live right in Isle of
Palms.
Savor is located just off the connector on
Carolina Boulevard across from the Post Offce.
Savor is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday.
Savor the laidback, healthy and local
N E W R E S TA U R A N T C O ME S T O I S L E O F PA L MS
BY KATHRYN CASEY
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
I GET MOST OF MY INGREDIENTS FROM
SOUTH CAROLINA OR THE SOUTH EAST. WE
TRY TO KEEP AS MUCH AS WE CAN LOCAL "
~ Andrew Taylor
July 4, 2014 13
Seasons
South
of the
"JUST TOSS GRILLED OKRA WITH A LITTLE
OLIVE OIL, SALT, AND PEPPER AND YOU HAVE A
PERFECT SIDE DISH."
Grilled Okra with Jalapeo Goat Cheese
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
G
rilled, stewed, pickled, roasted or friedI love okra. Just
toss grilled okra with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and
you have a perfect side dish. In this recipe I stuffed grilled
and cooled okra with a little jalapeo goat cheese for a sassy
appetizer. You can also stuff with any cheese spread, including
pimento cheese. If the grill is not handy, they are equally delicious
roasted. Just preheat the oven to 375 degrees, toss with the oil, salt
and pepper and cook until tenderwhen a knife pierces easily. If
you slice okra on the bias and grill, you end up with more of
an okra chip. This appetizer is excellent paired with the 2012
Conde Villar Vinho Verde.
Ingredients
4 skewers
12 okra pods
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
pound jalapeo goat cheese
1 tablespoon spicy pepper relish, or mild if you prefer
Directions
1. If using wooden skewers, soak for several hours in water.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. Rub okra with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill okra, rolling frequently until tender, about 10 minutes.
5. In a bowl, combine goat cheese and relish. When cool enough
to handle, slit okra up side with paring knife.
6. Stuff okra with goat cheese mixture and serve at room
temperature.
Marilyn Markel, Culinary Director at Southern Season, developed
a lifelong passion for food while learning from her grandmother in
the kitchen as a child. In 2013, she was privileged to act as a judge
for the James Beard Cookbook Awards and attended the James
Beard Book and Broadcast Awards Ceremony in New York City.
Markel began developing Southern Seasons Cooking School over a
decade ago and has helped develop the store into a food destination
and nationally-recognized culinary center hosting over 300 classes
a year for seasoned and
novice cooks.
TUESDAYS
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
3:30-7 p.m. Corner of Coleman and
Simmons Street
WEDNESDAYS
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
Every Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., $5, $13
with cheese plate. 2213 Middle St.
Middle Street, Sullivans Island. Call
843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
The Awendaw Green Barn every
Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at the door, all
ages welcome. Enjoy a night of diverse
music from around the globe on the
uniquely bohemian ground of the Sewee
Outpost. Wood fred pizza and fresh grilled
oysters (while in season) will be available
as well as libations. www.facebook.com/
awendawgreen.
THURSDAYS
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg Thursdays
at 6 p.m. Learn to play American Mah
Jongg. No experience necessary. 1921 Ion
Avenue, 883.3914.
Nature Movie at SeeWee Visitor
Center
2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for more
information.
FRIDAYS
Acoustic Sunset Oyster Roast
The Wreckfsh, 7690 Northwoods
Blvd. Every Friday 5-8 p.m. on
the outdoor patio. There is $12
all you can eat oysters as well
as live music and drink specials.
Call 843.580.4040 for more
information.
SATURDAYS
Tae Kwon Do for Seniors
Must be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.
at the Isle of Palms Recreational
Center. $35 resident fee and $40
non-resident fee. There is a drop
in fee of $10 per class. For more
information call 843.886.8294
Charleston Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine
in Marion Square, 329 Meeting
Street. A variety of local produce,
plants, herbs and cut fowers
as well as breakfast and lunch
vendors, live entertainment and
an assortment of juried arts and
crafts from local artisans for
visitors to experience.
ONGOING
Unfurled: Flags from the
Collections of the Charleston
Museum
The Charleston Museum presents
an original exhibition, Unfurled:
Flags from the Collections of the
Charleston Museum, from May
5, 2014 to January 4, 2015. On
display in its Historic Textiles
Gallery, the Museums fag
collection spans from the early
19th century to the late 20th
century, with examples covering
a range of functions and styles.
Many fags are exhibited for the
frst time.
Live Music at Southerly
Every night 6 to 9 p.m. Southerly
Restaurant and Patio at Southern
Season offers Live Music on the
patio every evening from (11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Sundays). Make the
most of happy hour with appetizers
and craft beers and cocktails
from our Patio Bar and unwind to
the tune of local bands from the
Lowcountry. Southern Season, 730
Coleman Blvd, 843.416.3965.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Happy Fourth of July!
Sullivans Island Community
Bike/Golf Cart Parade
8:30 a.m. gather at the Fire Station
(2050 Middle St.) for a 9 a.m. start.
Patriots Point 4th of July Blast
Enjoy a professional freworks
display and shore side party with
a beach music band. Tickets on
the fight deck will be sold in a
limited quantity. For $20 per
person ($10 for children 11 and
under), guests on the Flight Deck
will enjoy special access to the
USS Yorktown starting at 6 p.m.,
with catered food and beverage
available for purchase, as well
as live musical performances
and activities. Details: www.
patriotspoint.org.
Independence Day Fireworks
Fireworks will be shot over the
Isle of Palms Front Beach area on
Friday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
Fourth of July Fireworks
9 p.m. Enjoy freworks on the
beach at IOP with family and
friends then make your way to
The Windjammer for live music
by Burning Bright post-freworks.
Tickets will be available at the door
$10/person, windjammeriop.com.
Fourth of July Fireworks
5:30 p.m. Stith Park on Sullivans
hosts a frework display at
dark to celebrate our countrys
independence. Sullivans Island
Fire Station, 2050 Middle St. Bring
a blanket or chair.
Independence Day Family Fun
Run/Walk
Join Wild Dunes at the Grand
Pavilion at 8 a.m. for a run on the
beach! Prizes will be awarded for
the top male and female fnisher.
Entry fee is $25 and includes a
T-shirt. Please pre-register at the
Fitness Center. 843.886.7008.
Duneys Watermelon Eating
Spectacular
Watch or compete in this holiday
favorite at the new Palm Cove in
Wild Dunes. Competitors must
register by 12 p.m. at Palm Cove.
843.886.2171.
4th of July Cook-Out
Join Wild Dunes on the Village
Plaza for an all American cookout
from 5:30 - 7 p.m. or 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Dinner includes hamburgers and
hot dogs with assorted cheeses,
caramelized onions, sweet pickle
and all appropriate condiments.
BBQ chicken, pulled pork, potato
salad and baked beans will also
be served along with a special July
4th dessert. Cost for Wild Dunes
Resort Guests is $40 for adults,
$15 for children ages 5-12. For
Non-Resort Guests, cost is $46 for
adults, and $17 for children ages
5-12. Complimentary for children
4 and under. Inclusive of tax and
gratuity. Reservations required.
843.886.2307.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with
Ms. Grace
10 a.m. Being crafty and creative
is easier than you think. At The
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivans Island
Branch.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Storytime with Mac
10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library.
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Fizz Kids
10:30 a.m. Be amazed by magical,
fzzy concoctions at the Edgar
Allan Poe Branch Library.
SATURDAY JULY 12
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. share books with a
furry friend at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library.
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Storytime with Mac
10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library
THURSDAY, JULY 17
East Cooper Medical Center
Linens Fair
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. sponsored by The
Volunteer Services Organization at
East Cooper Medical Center. Lobby
of The East Cooper Medical Center,
2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Sail Into A Good Book
10:30 a.m. The Charleston Sail
and Power Squadron share stories
and crafts at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library.
East Cooper Medical Center
Linens Fair
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. sponsored by The
Volunteer Services Organization at
East Cooper Medical Center. Lobby
of The East Cooper Medical Center,
2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Storytime with Mac
10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library
IOP Beach Run 5K Run/Walk
and 10K Run
8 a.m., Front Beach Isle of Palms.
Register at www.racesonline.
com or at the IOP Recreation
Department #24 28th Ave, Isle of
Palms.
Play: Fish Print Fun With Mt.
Pleasant Seafood
10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe
Branch Library. Create a fsh print
on paper, or bring your own t-shirt
to make wearable art.
Beach Lovers Book Club
10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan
Poe Branch Library, discussion of
Breaking Night by Liz Murray.
VFW Fish Fry
6-8 p.m., Isle of Palms VFW Post
3137 hosts a monthly Fish Fry.
$8 a plate including fsh, hush
puppies, baked beans, red rice,
coleslaw and home-made desserts.
Front Beach, Isle of Palms.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
The Center for Birds of Prey
Family Program
1 p.m. a fun day of interesting
activities for all ages, learning
about and enjoying birds and
nature together, including hands
on interaction with avian bio-
artifacts and arts and crafts
to fight demonstrations and
behind-the-scenes tours of the
restricted Avian Medical Clinic.
Our Bee Cause will offer an
insiders view of a working bee
hive plus a honey harvest and
tasting. Wild Birds Unlimited
of Mt. Pleasant will provide an
exclusive offer on a special back
yard birding starter package, and
kid-friendly refreshments will be
available for purchase. Space is
limited and advance purchase
is recommended. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.the
centerforbirdsofprey.org.
July 27 Is l and Eye Cal endar
July 4
May 1: Thursday
Theft from motor vehicle: 32nd
Avenue. The complainant
reported unknown subject(s)
removed her prescription
medication from her purse that
was left inside her vehicle. The
victim was not sure if the vehicle
was locked or not at the time.
Burglary: Palm Blvd. The
complainant stated she was
missing two safety boxes of
jewelry valued at $200,000. The
complainant also stated she
recently had her locks changed
at her house at the same time
she noticed the jewelry was
missing.
May 4: Sunday
Grand Larceny: Summer Dunes
Lane. The complainant stated
that she set down her jewelry in
the bathroom of her rental house
and later discovered her diamond
ring was missing (value $3,000).
She stated they did not use a
cleaning service while staying at
the property, but housekeeping
did change out the towels on this
date.
May 7: Wednesday
Petit Larceny: 33rd Avenue.
The complainant reported she
returned home to Missouri after
renting a house on IOP and
realized she left her designer
dress valued at $619 in a
bedroom closet in the rental.
When they called back to advise
the property management
company, they were informed the
dress was gone.
May 9: Friday
Use of Motor Vehicle without
Owners Consent: Cameron
Boulevard. The complainant
reported unknown subject(s)
used his vehicle during the night
after he discovered his keys had
been moved and his vehicle was
not exactly where he had parked
it. Mud and sand were also
found inside the foorboard on
the drivers side.
Petit Larceny: Sea Horse
Court. The complainant stated
unknown subject(s) removed
$760 worth of alcoholic
beverages from unsecured
coolers on the dock.
May 12: Monday
Petit Larceny: Hidden Green
Lane. The complainant reported
he discovered his wallet missing
from his pants pocket inside
his bedroom closet. There were
Isle of Palms Police
Report, May 2014
IOP Police continues on page 17
island eats
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
favors, from Chocolate Therapy
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Ocean Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley
Start your day or end it with
a well rounded caf, serving
breakfast, lunch, and a glass of
wine in the evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
High Thyme Cuisine
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood,
tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch
on Sunday mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, as
well as Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Long Island Cafe
Come in for lunch, dinner, or
Sunday brunch and enjoy all your
favorite seafood plus so much
more at this island favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken
sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals
on fresh fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with
fresh seafood and southern
favorites, and a fresh, local
raw bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
SaltWorks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle
of Palms Marina Market,
come enjoy fresh breakfast,
smoothies, & sandwiches.
Open from 7AM-3PM daily.
$
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
founder or crab cakes in a
cozy atmosphere, as well as
lunch on the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex
Mex soups, salads, tacos,
and enchiladas, and quench
your thirst with one of several
specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
17 July 4, 2014
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Located just over the bridge from
IOP, Crave's National Award
Winning Chef proudly serves Low
Country visitors and residents
a unique casual fne dining
experience!
$$$
(843) 884-1177
www.cravekitchenandcocktails.
com
1968 Riviera Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
For Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's
is the One! Patio and private dining
available as well as daily and
happy hour specials.
$$
(843) 849-2344
www.gilligans.net
1475 Long Grove Dr.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and weekend brunch, boasts a
fresh seasonal menu highlighting
local ingredients and contemporary
cuisine, all with Southern fair.
Our scenic outdoor patio is a lovely
setting to savor a meal, while
our elegant indoor spaces are
perfect for receptions, parties
and meetings.
$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local
Seafood, local farm to table
veggies, sinful homemade
desserts.
$$
(843) 928-3609
www.seeweerestaurants.com/
4808 N Hwy 17,
Awendaw, SC 29429
Stack's Coastal Kitchen
Come join us for lunch where
we offer fresh soup, salads and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual
bistro-style setting with a nice
wine selection, full bar, and
outdoor dining.
$$-$$$
(843) 388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
off-island eats
E
dgar Allan Poe/Sullivans
Island Library holds its
next book club meeting to
discuss Breaking Night: A Memoir
of Forgiveness, Survival, and My
Journey from Homeless to Harvard
by Liz Murray at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, July 19. Refreshments
will be provided, and the public is
welcome to attend.
Breaking Night is the stunning
memoir of a young woman who
found herself homeless at age 15
and overcame obstacles to attend
Harvard.
Liz Murray was born to loving
but drug-addicted parents in the
Bronx. In school she was taunted
for her dirty clothing and lice-
infested hair, eventually skipping
so many classes that she was
put into a girls home. At age
ffteen, Liz found herself on the
streets when her family fnally
unraveled. She learned to scrape
by, foraging for food and riding
subways all night to have a warm
place to sleep.
When Lizs mother died of
AIDS, she decided to take control
of her own destiny and go back to
high school, often completing her
assignments in the hallways and
subway stations where she slept.
While homeless, Liz squeezed four
years of high school into two, won
a New York Times scholarship
and made it into the Ivy League.
Breaking Night is an unforgettable
and beautifully written story of
one young womans indomitable
spirit to survive and prevail,
against all odds.
Stop by the library to check out
the book prior to the discussion.
The Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivans
Island Library, located at 1921
IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island,
is a branch of Charleston
County Public Library. For more
information, call 883.3914.
Next library book
discussion features
Breaking Night
BY MAGGIE DIEBOLT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
05/02/14 A complainant
reported that her juvenile
daughter was hosting an
underage drinking party at her
ex-husbands residence. The
offcer arrived and spoke with
the complainant who had several
juveniles in her vehicle and had
already contacted their parents,
the complainant stated that
several subjects took off running
but the offcer could not located
them. The area was checked for
other juveniles with negative
results.
05/03/14 A vehicle was
stopped for a traffc violation,
while conducting the stop it was
learned that the subject did not
have a drivers license; the driver
was cited, the vehicle was towed
and the subject was released at
the scene.
05/03/14 A complainant
reported that someone entered
his unsecured vehicle and
removed several items.
05/04/14 A complainant
reported that he and his
neighbor had gotten in a dispute
about the property line and the
neighbor had pushed him, the
neighbor was located and stated
that the complainant pushed
him with a stick. Neither party
wished the pursue charges.
05/04/14 A complainant
reported that someone entered
his unsecured vehicle and
removed several items
05/07/14 Offcers responded
to a report of a verbal domestic
violence incident, on arrival the
offcers learned that the female
party and her husband were in
a verbal argument in reference
to him leaving the residence. On
the offcers arrival the husband
had left the residence.
05/08/14 A complainant
reported that someone had
broken her taillight and mirror
on her vehicle while it was legally
parked.
05/08/14 Offcers responded
to domestic dispute between a
stepmother and grandmother
about the children, the
stepmother was claiming that
the grandmother had assaulted
her. The stepmother was advised
of her legal recourses.
05/09/14 A complainant
reported that she had left her
phone on the table at Poes
and when she returned to
the restaurant the phone was
missing.
05/11/14 - A complainant
reported that someone removed
his golf cart and charger from his
driveway while he was away from
his residence.
05/13/14 While on patrol
an offcer located a suspicious
vehicle parked with the window
down, the offcer checked the
vehicle and observed an open
bottle of vodka on the seat. While
checking the vehicle the owner
returned who appeared to be
intoxicated, the offcer cited the
owner for several violation of
registration and tax violation and
had the owner picked up by a
cab. The vehicle was towed.
05/14/14 An offcer observed
three subjects sitting in a
vehicle, the offcer approached
the vehicle and could smell
burning marijuana. The offcer
spoke to the subjects and the
driver turned over marijuana
that she was in possession of.
The driver was cited, the vehicle
and the subject were released to
a capable driver.
05/18/14 The manager at the
Sand Dunes Club reported that
someone had damaged the tables
on the side of the building.
05/22/14 - Offcer responded
to report of a vehicle in the
ditch, when the offcer arrived
he observed a female trying to
back the vehicle out of the ditch.
During the investigation it was
determined that the subject was
unable to drive; she was arrested
and lodged into the county jail.
05/23/14 An offcer located
a vehicle parked at the Sta. 26
boat landing, as he approached
the vehicle he observed drug
paraphernalia inside the vehicle,
while speaking to the driver he
admitted to having marijuana
inside the vehicle. The marijuana
was retrieved and the driver was
cited and released.
05/24/14 A subject was
located sleeping in a vehicle on
Star of the West, while checking
the subject it was learned that
the subjects drivers license
was suspended, the vehicle was
towed and a taxi was call for the
subject.
05/25/14 A vehicle was
located at Sta. 22 and Jasper
Blvd. parked in the roadway, to
maintain traffc fow the vehicle
was towed.
05/25/14 A complainant
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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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reported that someone entered
her unsecured vehicle and
removed her purse containing
several items.
05/26/14 A vehicle was
observed parked in the yard of a
Special Patrol Request location,
as the offcer approach the
vehicle the offcer observed an
open container and marijuana
inside the vehicle. The subject
was cited and released to a
sober driver.
05/30/14 While on
patrol and offcer observed
two subjects working at a
construction site after hours,
in checking into the situation
it was learned that neither
subject had a drivers license
but had a company truck at the
site. The owner of the company
was summoned to the site and
he was cited for the violation
and the vehicle was towed.
COMPUTER CORNER
W
e are celebrating the
beginning of our great
nation this Friday.
What a wonderful place to live,
especially in the LowCountry on
a barrier island.
I have been forced in recent
columns to speak about viruses,
bad people either stealing your
data or ransoming it for large
sums of money but not this
column. I want to share some
wonderful stories about our little
piece of heaven.
Did you know that on the
Isle of Palms is VFW Post 3137
located Beachfront right next
door to the Windjammer? If you
a veteran of a foreign war please
consider joining our wonderful
post, we have members from all
over our great country. Active
duty are always welcome (with
ID) and we have lots of events
open to the public. Every Friday
night we have burn your own
steaks which includes a great
steak (which you cook on our
deck overlooking the ocean),
salad and baked potato, all for
$14. We also have monthly Fish
Frys, next one is Sat. July 19
from 6-8 p.m. $8 a plate and
includes fsh, hush puppies,
baked beans, red rice, coleslaw
and home-made desserts. We
also have a very active Ladies
and Mens Auxiliary.
All the barrier islands will
be busy on the 4th and lots
of freworks to view. Please
remember that personal freworks
are not permitted on many of the
barrier islands so just go and
enjoy the HUGE free freworks.
As a proud American I enjoy the
traditional backyard gatherings
on the 4th and with it being a
Friday we all will have a long
weekend to share with friends
and family. I hope your 4th
brings all you want and that we
all refect on our great heritage
and continue forward.
Finally, I do have to remind
you that anti-malware or virus
protection does not help you
when its out of date or not
paid for. If using a paid version,
consider the many free versions,
just Google free virus protection
or you can email me and I will
help. Also dont put your laptop
directly on the comforter in bed,
use a solid surface to help with
the airfow.
Again Happy 4th of July to all
and enjoy the rest of the summer!
As always if you have questions
or need help you can call or email
Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or
rentabob@live.com.
Have a happy, virus-free Fourth
BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
21 July 4, 2014
S
tudents from the Japan Karate Institute on
Daniel Island practice their craft at sunrise on
Sullivans Island.
Beach Dojo
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
contactors working inside his
residence just prior to the theft.
May 15: Friday
Grand Larceny: Seaside Cottage
Lane. The complainant reported
she may have left her diamond
ring in the residence upon
leaving for a medical emergency.
When she returned, she was
unable to locate the ring (valued
at $10,000).
May 16: Saturday
Petit Larceny: Seaside Inn. The
complainant stated unknown
subject(s) removed two nail
guns and siding shears from
a construction site tool bin.
Several workers on the site have
access to the tool bin during the
day. (Value $820)
Grand Larceny: Marina. The
complainant reported that two
water heaters were delivered
dockside at the marina on IOP
instead of the correct location
dockside on Dewees Island.
When the supply company
returned to the location they
dropped them off, the water
heaters were discovered missing.
(Value $3,200).
Petit Larceny: Pelican Reach.
The property manager reported a
missing Bose radio from inside a
rental property (value $300).
Petit Larceny: Front Beach. The
complainant picked up his wallet
from the Public Safety Building
that had been turned in as found
property. He stated at the time
of the loss there was $300 cash
inside. The wallet had no cash
inside when it was turned in to
the Public Safety Building.
May 20: Tuesday
Vandalism: Palm Blvd. The
complainant reported he
discovered his sliding glass door
to his outside shed was broken
by unknown means (Total value
$1,000). Two weeks earlier the
same victim reported their rear
glass door to the residence had
been broken, possibly by a BB
or pellet.
May 21: Wednesday
Petit Larceny: Front Beach. The
complainant reported additional
tools were stolen from a locked
construction site tool bin with
no forced entry (Total value
$1,000). The tools were found
to have been sold at a local
pawn shop and were returned
to the owner. A suspect has
been developed and an arrest
is expected in this case. This
larceny is related to the one
reported on May 16.
May 25: Sunday
Burglary / Grand Larceny:
Front Beach. Offcers observed a
moped driving recklessly on the
sidewalk and arrested the driver.
A subsequent investigation
revealed the driver had just
stolen the moped from a storage
area beneath a nearby business,
and he was charged accordingly.
IOP police continues from page 16
J
im Strohm with Charleston Community Bee Gardens visited the Poe
Library to show how bee colonies work and to talk about the importance
of bees for our environmental health. Visitors enjoyed fun bee crafts and
honey tasting was provided by the Bee Cause, an organization that works
to increase bee awareness by
placing observation hives in
schools and other public places.
Bees on me
Bee-utiful Arts and Crafts!
Kathi McGregor helps children sample varieties of honey
Kids pose with their
new bee friends
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
WWW.ISLANDEYENEWS.COM
25 July 4, 2014
I
ts summertime, the season of sand and
surf. Its also that wonderful time of year
that so many great authors release new
novels just in time for those long days relaxing
by the beach, pool or in your own backyard.
I just fnished The Summer Wind, which
is the second book in Mary Alice Monroes
Lowcountry Summer trilogy, following the
New York Times bestselling The Summer Girls.
Even though this is book two of a trilogy, it
really stands very well on its own. So dont
worry if you havent read the frst one yet....
she makes it easy to pick up on the storyline.
The story is once again set on the beautiful
Sullivans Island, South Carolina, where we
pick up the tale of sisterhood, second chances,
and lifelong bonds. A heartwarming story
of three half-sisters and their grandmother,
Mamaw, who is determined to help them
rediscover their southern roots and family
bonds.
I was especially drawn into this book, by
the characters Monroe has conjured, who
you keep thinking about long after you are
fnished. Dora, Carson and Harper are
discovering themselves at the same time they
are rediscovering the bonds of sisterhood
they shared for so many years at Sea Breeze,
Mamaws ancestral home on Sullivans Island.
As Dora struggles with a very unhappy time
in her life, the girls realize they must band
together and help her get through it. In doing
so, they all discover things about themselves,
and their lives, that were unclear until they
were able to spend time at Sea Breeze, and
discover what truly matters in life. It also
continues the saga of Delphine, an enigmatic
Atlantic bottlenose dolphin whose perilous
life serves as the trilogys keystone.
Monroe beautifully weaves romance,
friendships and family issues with storms,
the Lowcountry landscape and dolphins. The
story transports you to a slower way of life,
warm sea breezes, running barefoot through
pluff mud, the beauty of a sunrise over the
ocean, and drinking iced tea under an oak
tree. You can almost smell the marshy
Lowcountry scent.
Mary Alice Monroe lives on the Isle of Palms
and is a member of the Island Turtle Team. To
learn more about The Summer Wind and her
other books, visit www.maryalicemonroe.com.
Book Review
T H E S U MME R WI N D B Y MA R Y A L I C E MO N R O E
BY LORI MCGEE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
"I WAS ESPECIALLY DRAWN INTO THIS BOOK, B0Y
THE CHARACTERS MONROE HAS CONJURED,
WHO YOU KEEP THINKING ABOUT LONG AFTER
YOU ARE FINISHED."
Mary Alice Monroe (second from right) poses with
members of the local art community at her book signing at
The Sandpiper Gallery last month.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA
WWW.ISLANDEYENEWS.COM
26 July 4, 2014
I
n what is proving to be a low
year for loggerhead nesting,
we were concerned when there
were no nests laid on Sullivans
Island by mid-June. But on
Friday, June 20, two turtle
nests were discovered there.
Historically, there have been
fewer nests on Sullivans than on
the Isle of Palms. Perhaps this is
because of the wide fat accreted
beach where turtles have to
crawl farther before reaching an
elevated dune. Other reasons
could be the many sandbars
offshore and tidal lagoons at the
northeast half of the island.
One turtle came ashore near
Fort Moultrie at Station 14
and laid a nest at the foot of a
chopped off dune. Her tracks
and nest were discovered there
by Turtle Team members, Kristin
Zeaser-Sydow and Karen Britton.
When an escarpment is created
by tidal erosion, a nest is likely
to be fooded causing the death
of developing embryos since
air exchange through the egg
shells is interrupted. So it had
to be relocated. Linda Rumph
carefully probed the nest until
she found the eggs. There were
101 in all, less than the average
number of 120. In searching
for a good relocation area, we
considered the dunes close
to the Sand Dunes Club near
Station 17, but signs of coyotes
and excessively vegetated dunes
there were discouraging. This
season Kiawah Island has had
quite a few nests destroyed by
coyotes on the night they were
laid and before their turtle
patrol could get to them. Coyote
predation of loggerhead nests is
a relatively new thing in South
Carolina and a real concern.
On the same night another
turtle came ashore around high
tide near Station 29. If the tide
had been low, she might have
encountered exposed sandbars
offshore and turned around.
Despite what people think, sea
turtle nesting is not infuenced
by the tide cycle or the moon
phase. But in this case a low
tide might have discouraged her.
Helga Greim discovered these
tracks which were not far from a
volleyball net that had been set
upremember the nest in the
court at the Windjammer? This
nest was a little below the spring
tide line in a fat area that had
been washed over in the past
and was subject to Breach Inlet
currents. Those are concerns and
another reason for relocation.
There were 118 eggs in this one.
The decision was made to put
both nests close to Station 19. We
kept the eggs
separated and
the nests are
about twenty
feet apart. The
new school is
nearby, but it
is not visible
from the beach
because of tall trees there, and the
slope of the beach is very good for
turtle nests. We are hoping that
both nests will do well and that
they will produce hatchlings close
to the same time in August since
they were laid on the same night.
Some good news is that the
number of turtle strandings is also
low. In past years we have had as
many as twenty by the middle of
June. Only three dead turtles had
been documented by us by June
24, one adult loggerhead in May,
as well as one juvenile Kemps
Ridley and one juvenile green
turtle in June. Two had obvious
propeller wounds and the thirds
shell was crushed, perhaps by
a boat hull. This might be an
indication that there just arent
very many turtles around. But as
we have said before, overall the
population appears to be healthy
and a low nesting year is normal
and to be expected after several
very high years. Perhaps those
girls just need a rest and will be
back next year!
27 July 4, 2014
A double for Sullivans Island
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
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Linda Rumph with an egg from a nest.
Statewide Nesting Update
from SCDNR
Nest numbers are running
well below the mid June level
for every year since 2009. Low
numbers are also occurring
in North Carolina and Georgia
this season. As of June 16
there were 719 nests in SC
whereas there were 1,792 by
this date in 2013 and 2,000
in 2012. Last years record
total of 5,198 was not only the
highest ever recorded but was
also the ffth year in a row of
steadily increasing numbers.
"COYOTE PREDATION OF LOGGERHEAD NESTS
IS A RELATIVELY NEW THING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
AND A REAL CONCERN."
Sullivan's Island
Fish Fry
Bob Metcalf handles a host of trays at the 65th annual SI Fish Fry.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA