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June 5, 2015
Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Children celebrate May Day at SIES.
A May Day memorial for Mayor Perkis

BY SALLY DUNAWAY
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
n Friday, May 22 island residents tapped their toes to the

arm-swinging, heel-kicking musical extravaganza that was
the Sullivans Island Elementary Schools Street Dedication
and Annual May Day Celebration. In honor of the late Mayor Perkis,
who was instrumental in bringing the new sea-side campus into
existence, the street leading to the school grounds was named Perkis
Place. With three great hoorahs, prompted by Town Administrator
Andy Benke, the students let the Perkis family know how fun it [has
been] learning in this new school.
All future mayors of Sullivans Island will be measured for their
performance against the highest standard set by Mayor Mike Perkis,
Jerry Kaynard, councilmember and dedication officiator, said in
commemoration of Perkis dedication to the island. Mayor Perkis
children Josh and Laurie Perkis, received the sign with a heartfelt
acceptance, Josh adding that his father would have been very much
embarrassed by all this, and very proud.
And with one great blast from the speakers, and a leap from the
surprised audience, music bagan.

Each grade of pageanteers introduced a nautical class theme
before singing and dancing to the various catchy tunes ranging from
Oceans of Fun, Under the Sea, and Here Come the Lobsters,
coordinated by music teacher, Julie Mathias.
Proud parents Beth and Randall Fleming gleamed at the sight
of their three boys, Harrison (5th Grade), Landon (4th Grade), and
Tanner (kindergarten) grooving to the beach beats. Its always fun
seeing my 5th grader enjoying learning to dance, Randall, a local
basketball and volleyball coach said, adding that he had imagined his
son more likely to hold his breath than perform before the crowd.
The performance closed with the traditional May Pole Dance.
Partners linked arms, hopped, and spun with tethered streamers,
weaving intricate patterns down the flowered May Poles. Fifth grader
Anna Grace Dyer beamed at the fifth grade honor, saying she loved
getting to weave ribbons onto the pole.
The new campus first May Day Celebration and street dedication
was an event to be long remembered by everyone present, said
Kaynard. And, judging by the resounding ovations, the Sullivans
Island community agreed.
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CIVIC
June 5, 2015
Sullivan's eyes property tax increase to

address budget shortfall
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
he Town of Sullivan's Island is grappling

with a budget shortfall as it works
toward establishing a budget for the
2015-16 fiscal year. The budget must be
approved and in place by July 1.
The Town is anticipating a 1.7 percent
increase in revenues (from $4,548,779 to
$4,624,550), but it projects expenditures
to increase by 6.7 percent ($4,579.860 to
$4,884,704).
"The budget is out of balance by $324,154,"
Mayor Pat O'Neil said at the May Town Council
meeting. "We need to look at expenditures
to see where there are savings and we need
to look at revenues to see where we can
increase them, which is otherwise known as
raising taxes. The only one we can raise is
property taxes. And we need to look at the
different scenarios based on different millage
increases".
Property taxes are designated by a millage
rate. The Town is limited by state law in how
much it can raise the millage. Factors that
allow an increase include the Consumer Price
Index, growth, which a barrier island does
not have much ofand for debt servicing,
which, due to recent outlays on capital
improvements such as the new town hall and
new fire truck, the Town does have.
At the last council meeting the Town
considered taking an allowed 2.8 percent
increase for CPI and population growth,
which translates to a 0.7 mil increase, and
would bring in $42,000 annually. Every 1
mill increase brings in roughly $60,000,
and translates to an approximate $40
tax increase on a million dollar piece of
property. Additionally Council discussed
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
choosing to fund the entire amount of debt

servicing ($428,800), which would require
approximately 7 mils (an increase in debt
service millage of 5.7 mils over 2014/15).
If they decided not to do that, Council
could choose a lesser amount and use a
portion of the operating revenue to pay for
the debt service. With that scenario, council
would need to cut budget items or find new
revenue sources.
Current revenue sources other than
property taxes, which makes up the
bulk of the Town's revenue, are business
licenses, which bring in close to $700,000,
and hospitality and accommodations tax,
totalling about $350,000. Other items such
as dog permits, application fees, and building
permits, contribute smaller amounts to the
Town's income.
The bulk of the Town's expenditure is
due to salaries, $1,870,000, the remaining
substantial expenditures are due to payments
of two bonds, $200,000 annually for the Water
Bond to cover repairs to the Town's water
and sewer system and $428,800 annually
to service the capital improvements, such as
the new fire truck and the new town hall.
Simply put, the Town is struggling to find
revenue, and this is the price of the "no
growth" policy.
"$232,000 of the deficit is directly
attributable to the town hall," councilmember
Jerry Kaynard said during the May meeting.
"To the payments we are making on the
bond now, not due to operating budget
deficit," clarified Mayor O'Neil. "We are paying
$128,000 for debt service."
"If you vote to cover the deficit by a
millage increase, we can
determine what the mil rate
is once we get the [property]
assessments in. You need
to vote how much of a debt
service do we want to cover
through property taxes,"
explained Jason Blanton,
the Town's Comptroller.
"Right now in the budget
we have $120,000 budgeted
[from property taxes], if you
want to have $300,000 from
property taxes, then you
would be decreasing the
deficit by another $180,000.
it depends on how much
revenue do you want to generate through

property taxes to cover the debt service,"
Blanton continued.
"This Town has matured and there is more
demand for services. We have to be willing as
an island to understand we have to pay for
this friendly focus on the island," summarized
councilmember Chauncey Clark. "We made
a decision to build a new town hall, to get
a new fire truck and now we have to follow
through."
Part of the maturation of the town has
been an increase in demand by residents
for recreation. The Town does not have a
recreation department, but it does own The
Island Club, a members club located near
Fort Moultrie that is managed for free by
Diana Browder. The club is used extensively
by residents for activities such as after school
programs, dance, art, camps, music lessons,
yoga, theater, boy scouts, community socials
and rotary club.
"It gets used frequently and it gets used
by people who live here," Browder said. "This
is the only recreation space we have. It gets
used and everyone on the island could benefit
from improving what we have."
Currently there is a long list of maintenance
issues that need to be addressed for safety
reasons, but there was also a hope that the
aging facility could be improved, it has no
windows and the plumbing is "original."
The $100,000 in the current budget for
Island Club was the first item discussed to be
cut. This brought a chorus of disapproval from
outgoing councilmembers Hartley Cooper,
Mary Jane Watson and Jerry Kaynard.
"Many of these items are essential," Kaynard
said. "If this building was next to your home
you'd be accusing the owner of demolition by
neglect. If you don't put it in the budget you
won't get to it later in the year."
"It's a town facility we have to make it
safe," said councilmember Hartley Cooper.
"We have to do the required maintenance. We
ignored it at the old town hall and look where
we are."
A special meeting was scheduled for the
second reading and ratification of the budget
on Monday, June 1, 2015, after the press
date of this paper. If it was not finalized at
that meeting it will be on the agenda for the
regularly scheduled June 16 Town Council
meeting.
CIVIC
June 5, 2015
Judge rules against Town in Boehm lawsuit

CONCLUSION OF SUIT REVEALS THERE IS LITTLE RECOURSE
FOR RESIDENTS UNHAPPY WITH BZA RULINGS
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BY JENNIFER TOUHY
lawsuit between longtime

island resident Paul Boehm
and the Town of Sullivan's
Island/Board of Zoning Appeals
looked as if it had come to an end
last month when Judge Markley
Dennis ruled in favor of Boehm,
the plaintiff. In his written order,
Judge Dennis instructed the
Town to grant Boehm's requests
to improve his property at 2720B
Goldbug, requests that had
been repeatedly denied by the
Town and the BZA. According to
Boehm's lawyer, the Town has
decided to appeal this ruling.
When asked to comment on the
matter, Andy Benke, the Town
Administrator, told Island Eye
News that the Town is not allowed
to comment on current litigation.
Herein lies the rub. As soon as
a lawsuit rears its head, the Town
is forced to close ranks. No one
can discuss the issue, or work
towards any resolution until the
issue has worked its way through
the long and expensive legal
process.
Why do citizens feel compelled
to files suit against their elected
officials (there are currently seven
cases pending against the Town)?
In cases like Boehm's, which deal

with planning and zoning issues,
Boehm contests it is because
residents have no choice. As it
now stands, a property owner
has to file suit within 30 days
of getting an unfavorable ruling
from the BZA. If they don't, they
automatically forfeit the right to
bring the matter back before the
board for 2 years.
"The whole process is wrong,"
Boehm said in an interview. "A
property owner should be given
more time to resolve issues before
being forced to file suit. Once
the suit is filed nobody from the
Town is supposed to talk to you
about the issues. If the Town's
litigation lawyers won't talk to
you, then there is no other choice
but the courts. And of course, the
financial clock starts ticking for
both sides."
This catch 22 situation was
illustrated by a suit brought
by resident Hal Coste when he
was instructed to stop work on
a treehouse he was building on
his property. In order to fight the
BZA's ruling he had to file suit
within 30 days, which put an
immediate stop to work the Town
had been doing on reviewing the
ordinances in order to clarify the
role of "treehouse," a process
that may have given Coste's
treehouse project new life, had it
been allowed to continue.
Boehm's case is an interesting
one, as it covers a lengthy period
of time during which personnel
changes and BZA decisions
effectively altered the designation
of his property.
In 2001 Boehm wanted to
purchase a property at 2720B
Goldbug.
There
were
two
dwellings on a single lot. Boehm
went to the Town to check on the
status of the properties and was
told one was "conforming" and

the other "nonconforming." A
nonconforming dwelling is one
which does not fit with current
zoning requirements, but has
been "grandfathered in" because
it existed before the ordinances
that make it illegal. In this case
the property was nonconforming
because there were two dwellings
on one lot. When the Town formed
in 1977, it decided there should
only be one dwelling on each lot,
to encourage the establishment
of a single family community.
Subsequently, in circumstances
where there were two principal
dwellings on a lot, the smaller
one became "nonconforming."
Boehm purchased the property
and his son moved into the
nonconforming dwelling, a 1,200
sq foot, 2 bedroom home above
a storage/parking area. The
property is on the marsh and
Boehm decided to add a deck. He
went to the Town and was told he
was not allowed to build a deck,
because it was a nonconforming
structure, and a nonconforming
structure cannot have its use
expanded. However, he was told
he could build a slat house and
use it as a deck, as long as it was
freestanding and had no railing
around it. Despite believing that
adding a deck would not expand
the use of the property, which was
now a rental property, Boehm
followed the Town's direction
and the slat house was used as a
deck for 13 years.
In 2009 he again approached
the
Town,
this
time
for
permission to screen-in the top
of the slat house, as the bugs
were unbearable on the marsh.
He was turned down, but told he
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June 5, 2015
Environmental award call for nominations

STAFF REPORT
ISLAND EYE NEWS
he state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award

to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for
the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through
June 12, 2015.
The S.C. Environmental Awareness Award, now in its 20th year,
was established by the S.C. General Assembly during the 1992
legislative session to recognize outstanding contributions made
toward the protection, conservation, and improvement of South
Carolina's natural resources.
Each year the public is invited to submit nominations that are then
reviewed by an awards committee. In judging nominees, the committee
considers excellence in innovation, leadership, and accomplishments
that influence positive changes affecting the natural environment.
Members of the awards committee represent the S.C. Forestry
Commission, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental
Control, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, and S.C. Sea Grant
Consortium.
The 2013 Environmental Awareness Award winner Joseph R.
Hamilton was honored for his efforts in wildlife conservation. He is
the founder of the Quality Deer Management Association.
Previous winners of the Environmental Awareness Award include:
2013 - Joseph R. Hamilton, Founder of the Quality Deer
Management Assoc
2012 - Thomas Kester, Chairman and Treasurer for the Conestee Foundation
2011 - Dr. Patricia J. DeCoursey, Professor of Biological Sciences at USC
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Protect our oceans
Dear Editor,
Over the next month or two,
we are sure to hear a lot about
plastic bags. The plastic bag
industry is likely to float around
data out of context or collected
from non-scientific studies to try
to derail ordinances like 15-08.
Despite their use of half-truths
to try to convince us otherwise,
we know the small amount of
perceived convenience is not
worth the detrimental effects of
plastic bags in our ocean. There
are two scientific facts that dwarf
all other arguments:
First, plastic bags are killing
marine life.
Second, we are eating plastics
via our seafood. Plastic bags never
really go away but break down
into smaller pieces, called microplastics, which are ingested by
sea life and have been found in
Lowcountry shrimp and oysters.
In addition, micro-plastics act
as magnets for other chemicals,
pulling these toxins into our food
as well.
While educating the public
through litter prevention efforts is
important, reducing the amount
of plastic bags distributed will
have the greatest impact on the
number of plastic bags in the
trash. While its not a cure-all, its
a step in the right direction.
Lets be leaders in reducing the
amount of plastic waste in the
Lowcountry because here on Isle
of Palms we care about the health

of our ocean. Lets join others
who have come to the same
realizationcorporations
like
Adidas, countries like Ireland,
Australia and China, and nearly
200 other communities across
the U.S.: and move away from
plastic bags.
Kathy Kent
Isle of Palms
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Plastic Bags Have Uses
Dear Editor,
After reading the front page
article on plastic bags as seen by
four young people, I would offer
the following thought.
First, plastic bags are very
useful for isolating infections
in body fluids. The bags can be
made under regulated sterile
manufacturing conditions. They
are lightweight and flexible so
they be carried or laid next to
a patient without making the
patient as uncomfortable as glass
bottles.
Plastic
bags can also be
used to prevent water loss and
2010 - Frank S. Holleman, III, President, Naturaland Trust

2009 - Dr. Fred Holland, Coastal Ecologist, Charleston
2008 - Benjamin Ziegler, Chairman, Pee Dee Land Trust
2007 - Dr. Richard Porcher, Jr., Professor Emeritus, The Citadel
2006 - Rick Huffman, Founder, South Carolina Native Plant Society
2004 - John L. Knott, Jr., President, Noisette Company, North Charleston
2003 - Burris Family, Owners, Cypress Bay Plantation Tree Farm, Beaufort
2002 - Dr. Jack Turner, Director, Watershed Ecology Center, Univ. of SC
2001 - James D. Elliott, Jr., Founder, SC Center for Birds of Prey
2000 - Dr. Dave Hargett, Conservationist, Greenville
1999 - Kenneth Strickland, Environmentalist, Florence
1998 - Yancey A. McLeod, Jr., Environmental Educator, Eastover
1997 - Brad Wyche, President, Friends of the Reedy River, Greenville
1996 - Beaufort County Clean Water Task Force
1995 - Dr. Whitfield Gibbons, Senior Research Ecologist, Savannah
River Ecology Laboratory
1994 - Marion Burnside, Chairman, SC Dept of Natural Resources
1993 - Dana Beach, Executive Director, SC Coastal Conservation
League
1992 - Rudy Mancke, Naturalist, SC Educational Television
Nomination guidelines and application forms are available by calling
Barbara Neale, at 843.953.0245. A copy of the application form is
available here: www.scdhec.gov/agency/docs/newsreleasedocs/20
14SCEnvironmentalAwarenessAwardform.pdf.
hypothermia in very premature

babies.
This is just an example of one
valuable use of plastic bags.
I would proffer that the problem
with store plastic bags (which
by the way are much easier and
lighter for folks to carry) being
left on the beach is not the plastic
bag itself, but the hand holding
the plastic bag. Those persons
need to be educated, even fined
if they leave a plastic bag behind.
In the end, our community and
most communities around the
country have made recycle bins
available to homes and also in
public places.
Let us not disenfranchise
a whole industry in our free
enterprise system because of
some ignorant and thoughtless
people who don't take the time to
recycle their plastic bags.
Diane Oltorik
Isle of Palms
Editor's note: Plastic bags can
only be recycled at grocery
stores. DO NOT place them in
the blue recycling bins.
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5June 5, 2015
Shooting, drowning
mar Memorial Day
STAFF REPORT
ISLAND EYE NEWS
n Memorial Day, Monday,

May 25 at 3:47 p.m.
officers from the City of
Isle of Palms police department
responded to reports of a
gunshot victim at the Charleston
County Park on Isle of Palms.
Officers
found
the
victim,
Antonio Quantico Davis of North
Charleston, with a gunshot
wound to his left leg. Davis
initially stated that he had been
shot by another person, then later
changed his story, admitting that
he had accidentally shot himself.
Investigators met with Davis
at MUSC where he admitted that
he had arrived at the County
Park as a passenger in a vehicle.
While inside the vehicle, he was
handling a pistol and accidentally
shot himself in the leg. The vehicle
containing the pistol fled the
scene prior to officers arriving.
Evidence
examination
and
witness accounts corroborated

Davis' statement, the IOP PD
said in a press release.
Almost simultaneously on
Sullivan's Island, fire and police
departments were dispatched to
Station 24 to assist swimmers in
distress.
First responders found one
unresponsive male that had
been assisted to shore by others
swimming nearby. A second
male, who was also assisted
to shore had swallowed a
considerable quantity of water
and was extremely exhausted.
The unresponsive man, later
identified by the coroner's office
as 23-year-old Santos Castillo,
of Hanahan, was transported by
Charleston County ambulance
to East Cooper hospital where
he was pronounced dead, due to
drowning.
MISSING
Australian Shepherd, answers to

"Journey" and is a sweet, loving
dog. She got out Saturday night/
early Sunday morning off Waterway
near the dog park. She has a puppy
cut right now so she looks somewhat
like a Blue Heeler.
I can be reached at
843-718-7578 for any
information on her
June 5, 2015
Lawsuit continues from page 3
In 2014, during the completion

of an approved project (a roof
over a walkway), he was issued
a stop work order by the Town
because the work was expanding
the footprint of the structure by
5.5". He was also told he could
no longer use the slat house
as a deck anymore, and that
he must remove the furniture
he had placed there because it
was acting as a railing. During
a subsequent BZA hearing on
the matter, the BZA determined
that his property was in fact an
accessory structure, a garage
with an apartment on top. This
was a reversal of the BZA's
classification of the property as a
nonconforming dwelling in 2009.
Boehm
appealed
this
reclassification, and the BZA
denied his appeal based on its
findings that the house looked
like a garage and therefore was
a garage. However the property
has been used as a residence
for years and has a certificate of
occupancy. It also has its own
electric meter and connection to
the sewer system, both of which
are not allowed for an accessory
structure.
"If the BZA's reasoning was
followed to its logical conclusion,
it would result in every residence
on
Sullivan's
Island
with
parking under the house being
transformed into an Accessory
Structure,"
wrote
Boehm's
lawyer, Alice Paylor, a Sullivan's
Island resident, in her brief.
In his written ruling, issued
April 29, Judge Dennis agreed
with
Boehm,
stating
"The
Court concludes that 2720B
is a principal building under
the Town of Sullivan's Island
Zoning Ordinance and that the
BZA's conclusion is arbitrary
capricious, not based on the law
and an abuse of discretion."

The Judge goes on to
conclude that the property is
nonconforming solely due to
being the smaller of two dwellings
on a single lot. "None of Mr.
Boehm's requests will increase
the
nonconformity,
because
they are merely improvements
to the existing one dwelling and
will not increase the extent of
nonconformity.
"The Court concludes that the
Town should issue to Mr. Boehm
the permits needed to raise the
roof and extend the roof over
the existing stairs and walkway
and should withdraw its order
to remove the furniture on the
slat house roof, because there
is no provision of the Zoning
Ordinance prohibiting furniture
on a slat house roof."
At the May 19, 2015 Town
Council meeting, Council went
into Executive Session to receive
legal advice regarding Boehm's
case, among others. Town
Administrator, Andy Benke told
Island Eye News that a decision
on whether to appeal wasn't
reached during that meeting.
On May 27, Paul Boehm's
attorney Alice Paylor, was
informed by the Town's litigation
attorney John Linton, that the
Town plans to appeal the court's
order.
The Town's BZA is comprised
of a 7 member board of
residents, who are appointed
by Town Council. Due to recent
resignations, three are currently
3 seats vacant on the board.
Interested residents should visit
www.sullivansisland-sc.com for
more details.
Sullivans Police
Report - April
Wednesday, April 1: The complainant reported that, while
backing out a fenced area, he struck a gate, causing damage to
the right front quarter panel of his 2008 Saturn Aura. No damage
was done to the fence.
Wednesday, April 8: Officers responded to construction site
interference during an assault that had taken place. On arrival,
officers spoke to the subject and witnesses who stated that two
subjects had engaged in a physical altercation. Officers advised
the subjects of their legal recourses and both subjects declined
prosecution.
Friday, April 17: A complainant reported that, when he went to
file his income taxes, he was informed that taxes had already been
filed under his social security number.
Sunday, April 19: Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated
driver. When they arrived, they located the vehicle parked with a
female sitting in the drivers seat. As the officer approached the
vehicle and confronted the female, she was very confused and
disoriented. The officers tried to have her contact someone to pick
her up but she was unable to do so, therefore she
was arrested and lodged in the county jail.
Tuesday, April 21: A complainant reported that
a subject had followed her while she was walking
on the beach and exposed himself to her. The
victim remained on the beach, and, several hours
later, the subject returned and exposed himself
to her again. At this time, officers responded
and located that subject. He was arrested and
placed in county jail.
Saturday, April 25: While parked on the side
of the road, someone forced their way into the
complainants vehicle and removed several items
by breaking out the window.
Monday, April 27:
Officer responded to an
alarm at Fort Moultrie. On
arrival, the officers located
the unsecured building, and a
key holder was summoned to the
scene. It was determined that everything
was in place. The building was secured.
June 5, 2015
Lawsuit continues from page 3
In 2014, during the completion

of an approved project (a roof
over a walkway), he was issued
a stop work order by the Town
because the work was expanding
the footprint of the structure by
5.5". He was also told he could
no longer use the slat house
as a deck anymore, and that
he must remove the furniture
he had placed there because it
was acting as a railing. During
a subsequent BZA hearing on
the matter, the BZA determined
that his property was in fact an
accessory structure, a garage
with an apartment on top. This
was a reversal of the BZA's
classification of the property as a
nonconforming dwelling in 2009.
Boehm
appealed
this
reclassification, and the BZA
denied his appeal based on its
findings that the house looked
like a garage and therefore was
a garage. However the property
has been used as a residence
for years and has a certificate of
occupancy. It also has its own
electric meter and connection to
the sewer system, both of which
are not allowed for an accessory
structure.
"If the BZA's reasoning was
followed to its logical conclusion,
it would result in every residence
on
Sullivan's
Island
with
parking under the house being
transformed into an Accessory
Structure,"
wrote
Boehm's
lawyer, Alice Paylor, a Sullivan's
Island resident, in her brief.
In his written ruling, issued
April 29, Judge Dennis agreed
with
Boehm,
stating
"The
Court concludes that 2720B
is a principal building under
the Town of Sullivan's Island
Zoning Ordinance and that the
BZA's conclusion is arbitrary
capricious, not based on the law
and an abuse of discretion."

The Judge goes on to
conclude that the property is
nonconforming solely due to
being the smaller of two dwellings
on a single lot. "None of Mr.
Boehm's requests will increase
the
nonconformity,
because
they are merely improvements
to the existing one dwelling and
will not increase the extent of
nonconformity.
"The Court concludes that the
Town should issue to Mr. Boehm
the permits needed to raise the
roof and extend the roof over
the existing stairs and walkway
and should withdraw its order
to remove the furniture on the
slat house roof, because there
is no provision of the Zoning
Ordinance prohibiting furniture
on a slat house roof."
At the May 19, 2015 Town
Council meeting, Council went
into Executive Session to receive
legal advice regarding Boehm's
case, among others. Town
Administrator, Andy Benke told
Island Eye News that a decision
on whether to appeal wasn't
reached during that meeting.
On May 27, Paul Boehm's
attorney Alice Paylor, was
informed by the Town's litigation
attorney John Linton, that the
Town plans to appeal the court's
order.
The Town's BZA is comprised
of a 7 member board of
residents, who are appointed
by Town Council. Due to recent
resignations, three are currently
3 seats vacant on the board.
Interested residents should visit
www.sullivansisland-sc.com for
more details.
Sullivans Police
Report - April
Wednesday, April 1: The complainant reported that, while
backing out a fenced area, he struck a gate, causing damage to
the right front quarter panel of his 2008 Saturn Aura. No damage
was done to the fence.
Wednesday, April 8: Officers responded to construction site
interference during an assault that had taken place. On arrival,
officers spoke to the subject and witnesses who stated that two
subjects had engaged in a physical altercation. Officers advised
the subjects of their legal recourses and both subjects declined
prosecution.
Friday, April 17: A complainant reported that, when he went to
file his income taxes, he was informed that taxes had already been
filed under his social security number.
Sunday, April 19: Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated
driver. When they arrived, they located the vehicle parked with a
female sitting in the drivers seat. As the officer approached the
vehicle and confronted the female, she was very confused and
disoriented. The officers tried to have her contact someone to pick
her up but she was unable to do so, therefore she
was arrested and lodged in the county jail.
Tuesday, April 21: A complainant reported that
a subject had followed her while she was walking
on the beach and exposed himself to her. The
victim remained on the beach, and, several hours
later, the subject returned and exposed himself
to her again. At this time, officers responded
and located that subject. He was arrested and
placed in county jail.
Saturday, April 25: While parked on the side
of the road, someone forced their way into the
complainants vehicle and removed several items
by breaking out the window.
Monday, April 27:
Officer responded to an
alarm at Fort Moultrie. On
arrival, the officers located
the unsecured building, and a
key holder was summoned to the
scene. It was determined that everything
was in place. The building was secured.
Sullivan's resident wins

Cape Fear Boat Show
BY SALLY DUNAWAY
Hal Coste with his award-winning, hand-made boat Simmons Sea Skiff.
al Coste is a semi-retired
residential
contractor,
award-winning
boat
builder, and loyal island local.
Coste, 68, has lived on Sullivans
Island all his life and takes
pride in its rich history, serving
as re-founder and president for
the Battery Gadsden Cultural
Association. In 2014, Coste
combined his two greatest
passions, sea boats and the
islands military history,
when he began working
on a Simmons Sea Skiff
WOODEN BOATS HAVE A WHOLE CULT
named after his two
year old granddaughter,
FOLLOWING. IT WAS LIKE HAVING AN OLD
Charlotte-Claire.
ANTIQUE CAR, YOU KNOW?
Coste discovered his
~Hal Coste
love for the Simmons Sea
Skiff when his brother
bought
a
treasured
Show and won Best in Show and
1955 model. Sturdy and light- Peoples Choice Award. Though
weight, T.N. Simmons boat Coste insists he's "just an old
design is optimal for a fisherman square-and-level carpenter," the
or Army engineers workboat, but recent accolades he has received
its simple, sensible elegance has indicate otherwise, as he was
gained remarkable esteem among awarded the top two honors
boat-lovers far and wide.
in Wilmington, home of the
Wooden boats have a whole Simmons Sea Skiff.
cult following. It was like having
It wasnt long before hed
an old antique car, you know? finished with the boat talk, and
Coste said.
he was ready to take it out for
The Simmons Sea Skiff, he a spin. Shortly after stepping
further explained, is an iconic into the sleek and sturdy craft,
boat. If you had a power boat Coste had me behind the wheel,
in the 50s and 60s, this was learning about Sullivans Islands
the boat youd have. When a dramatic
transformations
friend informed Coste of a free throughout the years. As the bow
Ebay listing for an abandoned, plunged from wave to wave, Coste
partially-completed
Simmons recalled his childhood, growing
Sea Skiff, Coste hit the ground up on the island in the late 50s.
running. For six months, he Small beach shacks lined the
rented a workspace at Barrier residential streets, and it was
Island Boat Builders, a real just all fun and games, running
short hop across the Causeway, through the forts, no electricity.
and quickly enlisted boat artist The island may change, however
and mentor Teddy Huff, one of Costes love for it stands strong.
the guys who really knew his
Coste still firmly holds the
business. Together, the team Simmons Sea Skiff is historically
built this 18 foot, green and a workboat rather than a pleasure
white sea skiff with fine okoume craft, and yet I couldnt help but
plywood, Douglas fir, juniper and detect a certain sparkle in his eye
mahogany.
as the legendary boat cut through
Heres the kicker, Coste the surf and circled his beloved
grinned, a few weeks ago, I took island, our wild wake in tow.
it up to the 16th Annual Cape
Fear Community College Boat
Tips for a better

beach run
RACES ABOUND ON THE ISLANDS
BY KATHRYN CASEY STAFF WRITER
esidents of Isle of Palms

The 2015 IOP Beach Run
and Sullivans Island sure
do love running on their takes place Saturday, July 25
beautiful beaches. From the on Front Beach, behind the
Dunleavys Polar Plunge on the Windjammer. Featuring a 5K
first day of the year and the Isle Run/Walk or 10K Run, the
of Palms Connector Run and race begins at 8 a.m. Youth
Walk for the child in October to fun runs start at 9 a.m. Early
the IOP Beach Run in the spring, Registration fee is $30 for the
there are so many charitable 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run and
runs and plunges that benefit $10 for the Youth Fun Runs.
nonprofits and get the residents Registration will also be open
out and exercising.
7 a.m. the day of the race. The
The 24th annual Floppin
Flounder 5k returns to Sullivans first 200 contestants to register
Island on June 6. Benefiting the are guaranteed a free moisture
Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue wicking t-shirt. Register at
Department and the Charleston www.racesonline.com or at
Running
Club's
College
of the Isle of Palms Recreation
Charleston scholarship fund, Department, #24 28th Ave or
many members of the club will call 843.886.8294.
show up with bells and sneakers
on. However many people are dedicated to running along the beach
all summer long in order to prepare themselves for events such as
this, there are some of us who want to participate in a charitable
run but are not so keen on the running part. Here are some tips
to keep your mind right while getting out there this weekend and
running on behalf of the Sullivans Island Fire & Rescue.
1. Remember to breathe: While running, it is important to have
a constant flow of oxygen coming in and out of your lungs.
Many professional runners employ the 3-2 method. That is,
breathe in for three steps, and out for two steps. Keep this
constant rhythm going and it will keep your mind focused
away from your negative thoughts.
2. Think Positively: Your body can do this! It is only your mind
that is telling you to slow down and oh God, please stop, and
when will this be over? Instead of dwelling on all the negative
things your mind is telling you, think positively. You are fully
capable of accomplishing this goal.
3. Listen to music: Listening to music with a fast beat, close to
the rhythm at which you run, will keep you focused on moving
forward. While running, keep in mind that you will be much
further along after the end of this next song.
4. Pace yourself: Don't start out a race sprinting like a mad man
only to get half way through and be exhausted with cramps.
Keep a steady pace throughout and you will keep yourself from
becoming exhausted too soon. Remember, slow and steady
wins the race.
5. Congratulate yourself when its over: You did it! You finished
the race. Be proud of yourself and celebrate with a burger
from Poes.
The Floppin Flounder 5k run and walk will be held on June 6 at 8
a.m. The race will begin at Sullivans Island Fish Fry Shack (Middle
St. & Station 15). Registration is open through June 5 for $30 and $35
on race day. To register go to www.charlestonrunningclub.com.
10
June 5, 2015
Making memories on
Memorial Day
The beaches were packed

this Memorial Day as people
flocked to the island to
enjoy some fun in the sun
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
June 4
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
10:30 a.m. Come, write and share
your stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. Call
843.883.3914 for additional
information.
Tuesdays
Time for Twos
10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Mac
for stories, songs and crafts.
Suggested ages 24 - 36 months.
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. For more information,
call 843.883.3914.
Team Trivia
8 p.m. Test your trivial knowledge
each Tuesday at Home Team BBQ.
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
6 - 8 p.m., $5, $13 with cheese
plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle
Street, Sullivans Island. Call
843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
6 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green
Barn. $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 fired
pizza and fresh grilled oysters
(while in season) will be available
as well as libations. Visit www.
facebook.com/awendawgreen.
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
6 p.m. Poes Library hosts Mah
Jongg. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg. No experience
necessary. 1921 Ion Avenue. Call
843.883.3914.
Fridays
Party at the Point
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Charlestons
premier happy hour concert
series, At the Charleston Harbor
Resort and Marina on Patriots
Point and features a full cash
bar, including draft specials. The
weekly outdoor concert is back
for its 15th season, and the 2015
summer season will run through
Friday, June 26. The Point
Concert Series has extended its
schedule to include a show on
Friday, July 3, due to a recent
cancellation because of weather.
Dead 27s, originally set to
perform on May 8, will now be
performing on July 3.
Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto
Arts Festivals
Two weeks of exceptional arts and
music events take over downtown
Charleston and surrounding
communities through June 7. See
spoletousa.org and piccolospoleto.
com for more details.
[title of show]
[title of show] will run for three
weekends from May 29 - June 14
at The Crabpot Players Theatre.
The theatre is located at 1137
Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the

Stuckey Furniture shopping
center off Highway 17 in Mt.
Pleasant. For more information
and to purchase tickets, visit
www.crabpotplayers.com or give
them a call at 888.303.0763.
2015 Summer Camps at the
Crabpot Players
Crabpot Players summer camps
are a long-standing tradition.
Over 6 weeks of fast paced camps
is offered to actors of all ages.
Please visit crabpotplayers.com for
sessions, prices and times.
Rising Stars Basketball Camp
June 15 - June 19 The camp will
take place at the IOP Recreation
Center and is intended for ages 5 9 years & 10 - 14 years. Full days
are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents
pay $180; non-residents pay $185.
Half days are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Residents pay $125; non-residents
pay $130.
Junior Lifeguard Program 1
June 22 - 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. Isle of Palms County Park.
Participants will become familiar
with aquatic environments,
the hazards, and the demands
of the job of a lifeguard. They
will be actively involved with
CCPRC beach and waterpark
lifeguards, learning the basics
of aquatic rescue. This is a very
physically-demanding program
in which students are required
to participate in running, ocean
swimming, and lifeguarding
drills. First-time participants
must pass a 75-yard swim
test prior to the first day of
the session. Pre-registration is
required. Fee: $220; $200 with
CCR Discount.
Junior Lifeguard Program 3
June 29 - July 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. at the Isle of Palms County
Park. Ages 14-15. $220/$200
CCR Discount. Participants will
become familiar with aquatic
environments, its hazards, and
the demands of the job of a
lifeguard. They will be actively
involved with CCPRC beach and
waterpark lifeguards, learning

the basics of aquatic rescue. This
is a very physically demanding
program where students are
required to participate in
running, ocean swimming,
and lifeguarding drills Firsttime participants must pass a
200-yard swim test prior to the
first day of the session. Preregistration required.
Live Music at Home Team BBQ
Each event begins at 10 p.m. and
costs $5. May 22: Outervention.
May 23: Leigh Glass and the
Hazards. May 24: The Home
Team Album Showcase: Super
Deluxe, Fat Albert Rotunda. May
29: Weigh Station. May 30: Eric
Culberson. For more information,
visit www.hometeambbq.com or
call 843.883.3131.
Thursday, June 4
Top Gun Party at Patriots Point
Charlestons annual Top Gun
Party will take place on the USS
Yorktown at Patriots Point, located
at 40 Patriots Point Road in Mt
Pleasant. Grab your aviators and
head over to the flight deck. Join
A Snappy Event for Charlestons
annual flashback to the 80s with
live entertainment provided by
The Spazmatics, Charlestons own
1980s tribute band. An open bar
will be accessible and is included
in ticket purchase. Food provided
by Top Shelf Catering will be
available for separate purchase.
Tickets are $45 and day of tickets
are $50 (if available).
Friday, June 5
Summer Reading Kick-off with
the Wolfman
10:30 a.m. Join Rob The
Wolfman Johnson of the SEWEE
Center to learn about red wolves
and coyotes in the Lowcountry.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. For more information,
call 843.883.3914.
Saturday, June 6
24th Annual Floppin' Flounder

5K Run/Walk
8 a.m. at the Fire Station on
2050 Middle Street. The event is
sponsored by Charleston Running
Club. For more information, visit
www.charlestonrunningclub.com.
Play: DIY Arts and Crafts with
Ms. Grace
10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps young
hands create fun paper and
felt projects. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. Call
843.883.3914 for additional
information.
Floppin Flounder 5K Run/Walk
8 a.m. This community-wide
group run hosted by the
Charleston Running Club
and the Sullivans Island Fire
and Rescue Department has
had a faithful following for 24
years. The race starts in front
of the Sullivans Island Fish
Fry Shack, 1459 Hennessy
St. For more information, visit
floppinflounder2015.kimbia.com.
Bulls Island Sunrise
Photography Expedition
4:45 a.m. Join coastal expeditions
for an early morning boat ride
to Boneyard Beach for great
photography opportunities. Call
843.884.7684.
National Trails Day
Palmetto Conservation
Foundation is our National
Trails Day host. Visit
palmettoconservation.org, email
mroe@palmettoconservation.org,
or call 803.771.0870 for complete
details, schedules and registration
for the two nature hikes offered
on the Francis Marion National
Forest.
Sunday, June 7
Blackbeards Cove 9th
Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. To celebrate
nine years of serving the local
community, Blackbeards Cove
Family Fun Park is inviting
guests to enjoy an anniversary
celebration. The park will host
June 14
events and activities throughout
the day, including balloon
animals, airbrush tattoos, magic
tricks, and live music. Attendees
will also enjoy participating in
FUNdraising opportunities
to help raise money for local
firefighters and police officers.
The anniversary event is free
to attend, and guests will also
enjoy a free meal, while supplies
last. For more information
about Blackbeards Coves
9th Anniversary, visit www.
BlackbeardsCove.net or find us on
Facebook.
Wednesday, June 10
Dodgeball
3 - 4 p.m. IOP Recreation Center,
Free.
Thursday, June 11
Thursday Night Boogie
6 p.m. Thursday Night Boogie
will be held on June 11, July 16,
and Aug. 13. The Mount Pleasant
Piers popular new Thursday night
dance series returns. Ages 21 and
up are invited to do some shag
dancing on the pier at Thursday
Night Boogie, a counterpart to
Shaggin on the Cooper. Thursday
Night Boogie is intended for
adults ages 21 and up and will
be held the Thursday prior to
each Shaggin event. For more
information, call 843.795.4386 or
visit www.charlestoncountyparks.
com.
Friday, June 12
Porkchop Productions
Presents Stone Soup
10:30 a.m. Enjoy a stage adaption
of this classic folk tale about
teamwork and sharing. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, June 13
Youth Fishing Rodeo
Children 6 - 16 can have fun
fishing in Sewee Pond and make
a fish art t-shirt. Bait, prizes,
food and some assistance are

provided. There must be one
adult per 2 children and limited
to 85 youth. Sign up required by
June 6. Registration is free. Call
843.928.3368 for information.
1st Annual Charleston Senior
Information Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. An event for
seniors, their families, and service
providers with the focus of raising
awareness of essential services,
resources, and information
integral to the safety and wellbeing of older persons. Arthur W.
Christopher Community Center,
265 Fishburne St. Charleston.
5K FUN run/walk
Activities begin at 8:30 a.m. The
run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
Come run or walk to join in the
fight against childhood obesity.
In collaboration with the Team
Richardson Foundations Hanging
with Pros program, participants
will get to meet NFL player Barry
Richardson. Before the run/walk,
there will be a fun warm-up.
The cost to participate is $20 for
individuals and $65 for groups of
4 or more. To learn more about
Heart Health, please visit www.
MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. For
more information, please call

843.883.3914.
Shaggin on the Cooper
Gates open at 7 p.m. and music
by The Shem Creek Boogie Band
begins at 8 p.m. Enjoy scenic
views of the Charleston Harbor
while dancing to live classic oldies
and beach music at the foot of the
Ravenel Bridge! Beverages, food,
and snacks will be available for
purchase. Advance purchase is
recommended. Photo ID required
to gain entry. Purchase the
All-Access Discount and save;
call 843.795.4386 for details. A
registered chaperone is required
for ages 15 and under. Fee:
$10/$8. CCR Discount/$10 on-site
(if available).
Sunday, June 14
Fishing on the Cooper:
Father's Day Fishing
1 - 2 p.m. A Lowcountry expert
will be on hand to share
techniques that will make fishing
the pier a fun and rewarding
experience for you and your dad.
Spend some quality time while
learning new techniques to land
a big one during this fishing
tutorial. Free.Registration is not
required. Mount Pleasant Pier.
Age: 3 & up. An adult chaperone
is required for participants
ages 15 and under. For more
information visit www.ccprc.com.
14
June 5, 2015
Seasons
of the
South
Grilled Peaches with

Blue Cheese and
Balsamic Glaze
Rick Reed, helps local kids Gianna and Anthony plant a cherry laurel recovered from
the top of the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center and relocated to the library grounds.
Arbor Day tradition takes

root for 'Evermore'
BY SALLY DUNAWAY
T
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
othing says summer like grilling and peaches. Enjoy these

gems right off the grill!
he Edgar Allan Poe Library proved Poe is not always doom

and gloom as they brought new life to the island during their
first Arbor Day celebration on April 22. Facilitating the first
of many children-to-earth outreach programs, Rick Reed, helped
local kids Gianna and Anthony plant a cherry laurel recovered
from the top of the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center and relocated
to the library grounds. Reed is also currently working on a native
tree conservation project in Sullivan's Island, electronically tagging
the islands various tree species. Cherry Laurels, in particular, are
critical for the understories of maritime forests, providing both food
and protection for many island birds and insects.
Ingredients
Serves 6
6 peaches, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 ounces blue cheese
Good quality Balsamic vinegar
Leaves from 3 sprigs of mint, julienned
Candied pecans, for garnish
6 peaches, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 ounces blue cheese
Good quality Balsamic vinegar
Leaves from 3 sprigs of mint, julienned
Candied pecans, for garnish
Directions
1. Combine peaches with oil. On medium high, grill until
softened. About 1 minute for each side.
2. Divide among 6 plates.
3. Put a small amount of cheese in the well of each peach half.
Drizzle with balsamic, sprinkle with mint and pecans.
4. Serve.
5 June 5, 2015
COMPUTER CORNER
15
SSD or HDD: Which hard drive is best?

BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
owadays,
Solid
State
Drives or SSDs are all the
rage. Many Apple laptops,
including the very popular
Macbook Airs, come with them
built in. They are fast hard drives
and, as prices have recently
dropped for the 128GB and
256GB sizes, it can make sense
to replace that aging hard drive
in your older laptop.
But be aware of some
shortcomings: one of them being
a loss of data. Unlike a "spinning"
hard disk drive, which can show
signs of becoming unstable
(such as noises or sluggishness),
an SSD can fail in an instant,
without any notice. With the way
the data is stored and how SSDs
access the data once it fails, the
chances of retrieving the data
can be problematic at best. SSD
manufacturers have different
encryption
technologies
and
proprietary controllers that make
it difficult to use just one type
of resource to recover the data.
There are websites that offer
recovery services, but be aware
the prices are high.
The chances of this happening
are low and, in doing work on online backup. However, I always

both Macs and PC, I've only advise caution when putting data
seen only a couple of SSDs and on the Internet even though most
a handful of HDDs
that have stopped
completely.
I
was
WITH THE WAY THE DATA IS STORED AND
able to recover data
from all but one HDD HOW SSDS ACCESS THE DATA, ONCE IT FAILS
but could not recover THE CHANCES OF RETRIEVING THE DATA CAN
either of the SSDs. The
BE PROBLEMATIC AT BEST..
data was not deemed
worthy to send out
for
"professional"
recovery at a hefty price. In some programs automatically encrypt
cases it can cost as much as a $1 the information. All are great
a Megabyte. (There are 1000 MB for Windows-based laptops and
in one GB.)
desktops.
So what do I do to stop this from
If you are an Apple Mac kind
happening to me? Well, I backup of home/office, then you have a
my data. Remember to backup, choice that you should be using
backup, andoh yeahback up! right out of the box. iMac's and
You can do it locally in your home all types of Mac laptops come
or office simply with an external with Time Machine software
hard drive or thumb drive, that will backup all your data,
depending on how much you have software, 3rd party software,
to backup, or you can also get an and operating software such as
external HD such as Seagate or Yosemite or Maverick (or even
Western Digital 1TB (terabyte) Snow Leopard). Again, you can
for around $60-70 locally or use an external hard drive to do
through Amazon. Carbonite and this, and it's pretty simple to set
other similar programs (there up. With Mac products, this is
are plenty) are good options for essential; even if you upgrade or
the hard drive fails, you can be

back to exactly where you were
with Time Machine. There is
another great option that Apple
offers called Time Capsule, a
backup hard drive and Wireless
Router all in one. It will backup
your machines wirelessly without
you doing anything and provide a
great wireless signal throughout
your home or office. With your
iPhones, iPads, and even iPods,
you can do wireless syncing
through iTunes on a iMac or Mac
laptop. It will be backed-up on
your Time Capsule through Time
Machine so that, in the event
that all else fails, you can still
grab a new phone and get back to
business by setting it up through
iCloud once you get home.
Always,
always
backup
regardless of what kind of hard
drive you havebut especially
with an SSD.
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.
Art Guild Awards

Scholarship
obert
DaCosta
is
presented
with
the
annual Mount Pleasant
Art Guild art scholarship award
by scholarship committee cochair, Katherine Bates at the
Guild's last meeting of the
2014/15 season. DaCosta, a
senior at Wando High School,
shows artistic excellence and
expresses definite points of view
in his very creative artwork. He
plans to attend the College of
Charleston and major in art.
Monthly meetings will resume
in September.
For more information visit
mtpleasantartistsguild.com.
BY CHARLOTTE MEYER
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
ounded just three years ago, in May 2012, Bull's Bay

Saltworks was initially a passion project undertaken by
Rustin and Teresa Gooden. As amateur homesteaders living
on Bull's Bay, Rustin and Teresa sought both to reimagine how
they could have ready access to everyday stapleswithout driving
to townand to harness that particular flavor so inherent to a
South Carolinian's taste. Namely, a love of the distinct, mineral-y
salt of the Lowcountry. This is their passionto produce a domestic
sea salt sourced from clean resources, with the smallest carbon
footprint.
Harvesting from the pure waters of Bull's Bay, kept clean by
a flourishing community of tasty bivalves, Teresa and Rustin
produce a variety of salt-based products that are clearly rooted
in the place in which they are made. But, just as importantly, the
products themselves make it possible for folks across the country
to experience and understand that salty Lowcountry bite.
I didn't grow up in the South, let alone the Lowcountry, so the
first time I tasted the Carolina Flake Salt from Bull's Bay, it was
something totally new to me, something pure and distinct. It has a
flavor of its own, but it also perfectly complements and accentuates
the flavors of any dish, from crisp spring vegetables to BBQ ribs.
Perhaps the best flavor pairing for Summer 2015 is to use the salt
for your cocktail needs.The Carolina Margarita Salt they produce
is the best way to elevate the classic summer drink!
Tastes of the South is a new column by Charlotte Myer, Specialty
Food Buyer at Southern Season, highlighting South Carolina
vendors and their delicious local products, all available at Southern
Seasons store in Mount Pleasant.
18
ON THE WATER
Summer's here and

the fish are jumping
BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ur fishery has come

alive as warmer water
temperatures usher in
the summer seasonal species.
The possibilities are endless as
sharks, ladyfish and bluefish are
added to the mix. With so many
different kinds of fish available,
anglers will have a great time on
the water most any day.
Redfish are hungrily chasing
artificial lures. Jerk shad lures
paired with flutter hooks are my
go to option. These lures, usually
4"-5" in length, imitate the small
baitfish that have flooded our
waters. Flutter hooks have a
weight on their shank that let you
cast a far distance and also put
motion on the lure. I use flutter
hooks in size 3/0 with a 1/8oz.
weight. Make sure to cast to the
edges of the schools, if you cast
right into the middle you stand
a good chance of spooking them.
The trout bite has really
improved over the last few weeks.
Popping corks remain the way to
go. I prefer mud minnows as bait
as they are hardier than shrimp
and less likely to get decimated by
bait fish. When fishing in deeper
waters, we've been using leaders as
long as five or six feet. It can make
casting a bit awkward but gets the
bait right on the fishs nose.
Sharks
are
becoming
increasingly more active. Try
fishing along ledges where there
is a sudden drop in depth. Often
these predators will sit right
along these areas. Bonnetheads
have been hitting blue crab while
Sharpnose have favored strips of
bluefish. One of the advantages
of fishing with bluefish is that
youll occasionally hook into
massive bull redfish.
Flyfishing for reds has been
most productive at low tide
when sight fishing conditions are
optimal. Flies with lots of flash
are working well, especially the
copperhead pattern. During the
big high tides in the evening, we
have been able to get up into the
grass and cast to tailing redfish.
A good weed guard on your fly
can really help. The Dupree's
spoon fly is a perfect choice for
this setting.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston
Charter
Fishing
providing light tackle and fly fishing
charters. For more information,
call 843.324.3332, visit www.
charlestoncharterfishing.
com
or
email
captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
island eats
Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
from Chocolate Therapy to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms.
$
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
High Thyme Cuisine

A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood, tapas on
Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday
mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, as well as
Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Island Joe Yogurt
We offer several gluten free options
daily and a vegan too! Toppings are all
natural or organic. Local coffee and
teas served.
$
886-4990
1122 Ocean Blvd
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.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Luke N Ollie's
Enjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,
wings, salads and a full bar. Delivery
daily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.
June 5, 2015
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101 Ocean Boulevard
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.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.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
SaltWorks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy fresh
breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.
Open from 7AM-3PM daily.
$
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Avenue
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder
or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,
as well as lunch on the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
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
off-island eats
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 fine
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.
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 flair. Our scenic
outdoor patio is a lovely setting to savor
a meal, while our elegant indoor spaces

are perfect for receptions, parties and
meetings.
$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local Seafood,
local farm to table veggies, sinful
homemade desserts.
$$
(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
FINANCIAL FOCUS
June 5, 2015
19
Step-by-step approach can ease

estate-planning process
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ike many people, you may enjoy investing. After all, it can
be invigorating to put away money for your future, follow
the performance of your investments and track the progress
youre making toward your long-term goals, such as a comfortable
retirement. However, you might be less excited about doing estate
planning, dreading the perceived time, effort and cost. Yet, you can
make the entire process more manageable by breaking it up into
specific tasks.
What are these tasks? Everyones needs are different, but here
are a few suggestions that may be applicable to your situation:
Purchase life insurance. If something were to happen to you,
would your family be able to stay in the house? Would your
children be able to go to college? You should have sufficient life
insurance to take care of these and other essential needs. You
might hear about various formulas for how much insurance
you should purchase, but you may be better off by working
with a financial professional someone who can evaluate your
assets, goals and family situation, and then recommend an
appropriate level of coverage.
Draw up your will. For most people, a will is probably the
most essential estate-planning document. Regardless of the
size of your estate, you need a will to ensure that your assets
and personal belongings will be distributed according to your
wishes. If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings will
be distributed to your heirs as defined by state laws and
these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind.
Consider a living trust. Depending on your situation, you may
need to go beyond a will when drawing up your estate plans.
For example, you might want to create a living trust, which
can allow your assets to go directly to your heirs, avoiding the
public, time-consuming and expensive process of probate.
A living trust offers other benefits, too, so you may want to
consult with a legal professional to learn more about this
estate-planning tool.
Check beneficiary designations. The beneficiary designations

on your insurance policies and retirement accounts, such as
your IRA and 401(k), are powerful and can even supersede the
instructions left in your will. So its in your best interests to make
sure youve got the right people listed as your beneficiaries.
Over time, you may need to update these designations to reflect
changes in your
family situation.

Make final
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ESTATE PLAN IN THE arrangements.
WORLD MAY NOT BE OF MUCH VALUE IF NOBODY Whenever you pass
KNOWS OF ITS EXISTENCE. away, it will be a
stressful time for
your loved ones. To
ease their burden, consider establishing a payable-on-death
account at your bank, and then funding this account to pay for
your funeral and related expenses.
Share your plans. The most comprehensive estate plan in the
world may not be of much value if nobody knows of its existence.
Share your plans with your loved ones and heirs. Its important
that everyone knows their roles in carrying out your wishes.
When dealing with any estate-planning issues, youll want to
consult with your legal and tax professionals. And by taking a stepby-step approach, you can keep the process moving forwardwithout
feeling that youre being overwhelmed.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and
financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or
legal advice.
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Low Tide
Jun 5
Jun 6
Jun 7
Jun 8
Jun 9
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
10:28am/10:59pm
11:18am/11:49pm
12:13pm
12:43am/1:12pm
1:40am/2:14pm
2:40am/3:17pm
3:42am/4:19pm
4:42am/5:18pm
5:41am/6:15pm
6:37am/7:08pm
7:31am/7:58pm
8:23am/8:46pm
9:12am/9:32pm
10:00am/10:15pm
4:31am/4:27pm
5:18am/5:19pm
6:08am/6:15m
7:01am/7:16pm
7:56am/8:21pm
8:53am/9:28pm
9:51am/10:33pm
10:48am/11:35pm
11:43am
12:32am/12:36pm
1:26am/1:27pm
2:16am/2:16pm
3:04am/3:03pm
3:50am/3:49pm
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
20
Loggerhead nesting has begun
June 5, 2015
BY MARY PRINGLE
he Isle of Palms and

Sullivans Island Turtle
Team has been patrolling
the beach since May 5 looking for
the first nest of the season. Since
the first South Carolina nest
was found on May 2 on Botany
Bay Island in the Edisto area,
the South Carolina Department
of Natural Resources asked the
Island Turtle Team to begin
checking the beach then for
the two foot wide tracks our
loggerheads leave behind. A
leatherback turtle has nested on
Hilton Head Island!
At the spring meeting of all
the permit holders for the nest
protection projects in South
Carolina, the teams were told
by Dr. Brian Shamblin of the
University of Georgia that this
could be a huge year for nesting
along our coast. Dr. Shamblin is
conducting a multi-year research
project for which DNA samples
are collected from every nest
found in NC, SC, and GA. This
will be the Island Team's 6th
year of participation. It is known
that individual sea turtles nest
multiple times in a season at two
week intervals and then skip a
year or two before nesting again.
Most of the turtles who nested
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
HOW YOU CAN

HELP TURTLES
The tracks and "body pit" of Nest #2 near 5th Avenue.
in 2012 when we had our record

high of 67 nests did not return
in 2013 or 2014. So chances are
good that they could be coming
back again in 2015.
As of the last week of May
there were already over 600
loggerhead nests in the state with
the majority of these found in the
Cape Romain National Wildlife
Refuge near McClellanville. Turtle
Team volunteers are always up
as the sun rises over the beach
PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF
looking for tracks, stranded

turtles, reporting deep holes that
they find, and even picking up
trash.
The first to find evidence of
a nest were Linda Daehn and
Diane Mullins on May 22 in
Wild Dunes at Ocean Point. It
is interesting that just as each
turtle is different, each nest
can have different qualities
and characteristics. This first
loggerhead was of average
size with no distinguishing
characteristics in the tracks she
left behind, but she had crawled
into the dry flat part of the beach
near the 17th tee of the Links
Golf Course to lay her eggs.
During the night the heavy wind
obscured just about every sign
of where the nest was located.
So even though the tracks were
obvious in the wet sand near the
water, it was a challenge to locate
the large clutch of 149 eggs, but
they were found.
The next day, May 23 Elaine
Schupp and Beverly Blalock
found Nest #2 near the middle
of the 500 block at the opposite
end of the Isle of Palms. That
section of beach is suffering
from extreme erosion with steep
6-10 foot escarpments of dunes
towering over a flat beach. This
turtle kept bumping into the tall
cliff of sand without being able
to climb higher before she finally
gave up and laid her eggs at the
base of the dune. Fortunately the
Turtle Team is out at dawn, so
in this case Elaine and Beverly
reported the nest in plenty of time
before the tide could come in and
possibly flood the nest, killing
the eggs.This second nest only
contained 83 eggs to be relocated
to a safer place for incubation. No
one knows why some nests have
less than 100 eggs and others
have many more. The average
number is 120.
The third nest of the season
was also at the south end of the
Isle of Palms at 2nd Avenue.
Anne Royall and Cheryl Burns
discovered some very distinctive
tracks on the morning of
Lights Out: Turn off any

lights that can be seen from
the beach for nesting season
from now until October. They
might disorient turtles.
Fill in Hole: holes on the
beach can be a danger
to nesting turtles, tiny
hatchlings, and to people on
the beach at night.
Respect Marked Nests:
the orange diamond shaped
Loggerhead Nest signs state
that loggerhead adults,
hatchlings, and eggs are
protected by state and federal
laws. Do not allow dogs
or children to dig there or
disturb the nest or sign.
Remove Debris: Tents,
chairs, umbrellas, and other
objects need to be removed
from the beach at sunset to
avoid discouraging turtles
from nesting.
Turtles in Trouble: If you
see a nesting female being
harassed or lost hatchlings
on the beach, never shine
lights on them or take flash
photography. Please also
report any stranded turtles,
dead or alive. You can report
them to the Turtle Team by
calling the police dispatch
number at 843.886.6522.
Memorial Day, May 25. This was

a larger nesting female than the
first two according to the tracks.
She left a deep groove on the left
side of the crawl which we will be
sure to note if she comes back
in two weeks to lay more eggs. If
she does, the DNA samples will
confirm that this subsequent
nest is indeed hers as well. She
laid the largest clutch yet at 161
eggs. Nests #4 and #5 were found
on May 30 by Julie Engbring,
Lori Roe, Sarah Castle, Christina
Willson, and Kim Brower. Nest #4
contained 119 eggs and #5 was
not relocated from 24th Avenue
so the egg count is unknown.
It is exciting that the season
has begun and the team is looking
forward to many more nests that
will produce tiny turtles to add
to the threatened population of
South Carolina loggerheads. By
the time this is printed, I am sure
that there will be additional nests
and we hope that some will have
appeared on Sullivans Island as
well.
To
follow
the
seasons
nesting activity go to www.
bergwerfgraphics.com or join the
Facebook turtle page at Island
Turtle Team IOP & SI South
Carolina.
June 5, 2015
21
Students embrace the benefits

of Spartina, pluff mud
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
hird grade students from Sullivan's Island Elementary

School gathered along the marsh at Station 26 last
month to plant the Spartina grass they had been
growing in their classroom. All year the students had
been nurturing this smooth cord grass from seed in order
to restore a mud-flat area of salt marsh. The seeds were
harvested in the fall, potted in a greenhouse at school,
then planted in the pluff mud to reduce erosion and create
a living shoreline that provides valuable stabilization to
the marsh.
The school project is part of the Sea Grant Consortium
and Department of Natural Resources program "From
Seeds to Shoreline." South Carolinas coastline has lost
important natural buffers and critical habitat, including
the salt marsh ecosystem, From Seeds to Shoreline aims
to engage students in restoring Spartina, the dominant
plant in the salt marsh. The program simultaneously
benefits the environment and educates the students in the
importance of salt marsh ecosystems and environmental
stewardship.
"We have 30 schools up and down the coast participating
in the program," Julie Binz, leader of the program and the
morning's supervisor at Station 26, said. "There are 10 in
Charleston alone, and the program encompasses grades 3
through 12."
The students were clearly enjoying getting their feet wet
in the pluff mud as they planted their grasses. They also
got to participate in some seining, allowing them to get up
close and personal with the creatures who depend on the
spartina and marshes.
22
An end to summer, Mary Alice Monroe

concludes her trilogy
June 5, 2015
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LOWCOUNTRY'S BESTSELLING AUTHOR

BY LORI MCGEE
ith "The Summers End," the third novel in Mary Alice Monroe's New
York Times bestselling trilogy, the Isle of Palms resident brings her
readers back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivans Island,
South Carolina. "The Summer's End" reveals how the pull of family bonds and
true love is as strong and steady as the tides.
It is summers end and Sea Breeze, the familys beloved estate on Sullivans
Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of
transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each
must face loss and find a new place in the world.
The fate of Sea Breeze hinges on Harpers courage
to decide the course of her own life. To do so,
she must release her insecurities, recognize her
newfound strengths, and accept love fully into her
life.
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Mary
Alice Monroe at her home on the Isle of Palms.
LM: Tell us a little about the design of the cover. I
understand it is your daughter Greta?
MAM: Yes, its my beautiful daughter Greta. She
is a kite surfer, one of the first ones here on the
islands and is very well known. It just turned out
I was in New York with my editors for a luncheon,
and we were talking about Greta and kitesurfing.
I do want to stress that Greta is NOT Carson, but
she was my consultant for Carson. Greta was so
set that readers know that is not her! I used her to
teach me about kitesurfing. The experience with
the shark and the dolphin in the book did happen
Mary Alice Monroe.
June 5, 2015
to a friend of Gretas. She explains the experience of being on a
surfboard in the water. When everyone saw the picture of Greta,
everyone fell in love with it. Shes fearless, and like Carson, she
loves the water. She is a mermaid. Unlike Carson, Greta is very
attached to relationships. She is all heart. I like to weave the cover
of my books into the story, and this was when Carson was on her
bike.
LM: As a mother you seem at peace about what Greta does for a
living.
MAM: Ive always taught my children to be passionate about what
they do. I think the peace comes from knowing that she has found
her passion. All of my children are where they want to be.
LM: What you are working on now?
MAM: Its not the end! The trilogy is not over. The book I am
writing now is called A Lowcountry Wedding. At the end of The
Summers End there are a lot of lives and love interests. Grannie
James is the British grandmother who comes to visit and clashes
with Mamaw. In the end, they become close, so I want to revisit
that relationship. A Lowcountry Wedding is a thank you to my
readers. All the girls, Mamaw, Grannie James, come back together!
It will be out next summer and promises to be fun, poignant and
emotional.
LM: How do you relax?
MAM: I think the problem is nothing! I know when I take on too
much. Im close to it right now. I know I need to relax. So I am
going to garden, get my hands in the soil. I have flowers to plant.
I walk the beach. I push a delete button when I walk. I am going
to start meditation. For now I listen to music. I think nature is
the great relaxer. I go to the garden, the beach to walk. Search for
my vista. That is what I see at the beach. It can be the ocean, the
great expanse, the mountains. For as far as you can see you are
looking at infinity. You are looking at a greater power. And when
you connect to it, you feel small. But by feeling smaller you connect
to it. You build an ironclad world around yourself, but when you go
to your vista all that is gone, because it is trivial. You are a part of
something so much bigger. We all have the gift we just need to find
it. I dont need much more. And a good glass of wine. Find your
vista.
LM: Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?
MAM: Most writers just knew they wanted to be a writer and there
are others that come about it later in life. When I was young, I sang
to trees and believed in fairies. My sisters and I would constantly
make up stories. We built villages and became the characters. I
come from a very creative family, and as we got older, we wrote
musicals and plays. I will never forget when we did the "Sound of
Music." In "The Summer Wind," Harper wanted to be a writer but
kept it quiet. I can relate to that. In third grade, my teacher asked
me if I wanted to be a writer. I was stunned that you could be a
writer, that it could be
a job. From that point
on I knew I would be
MY MESSAGE TO YOUNG PEOPLE
a writer. My advice
EVERYWHERE
IS: DISCOVER YOUR TALENTS,
to young writers is to
HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR TALENTS AND
know that there will
be rejection, fumbling,
FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.
but you have to just
~Mary Alice Monroe
know you are a writer.
You have to have your
own story. Not copying another writer's work. I think you are born
a writer. Be prepared to put in the blood, sweat and tears. I write
everyday. If Im not writing, I am doing the research for my books. I
am getting tired, and would love to slow down a little to enjoy life. It
requires passion determination and hard work. I encourage people
to write. Its another form of our voices. But if you want other
people to read it, study your craft.
LM: What advice would you give your younger self?
MAM: I was just thinking about this this morning. I would have
said, be more fearless while you are young. When you are writing a
novel there is always a part of your heart and soul, your underbelly
is exposed. So many people told me I couldnt make a living writing.
I would tell my younger self to have fun now. If I could have done
more adventures when I was younger, I might have been publishing
sooner. I am very blessed that I am published and never take it for
granted. My message to young people everywhere is: discover your
talents, have confidence in your talents and follow your bliss. They
have been told to follow their bliss, but they cant find a job. In
reality, your job is only part of your life. Dont get sucked into being
passive that you forget to be active in your own life. Discover your
passion. Find your joy. Remember to find your vista.
All of Mary Alice Monroes novels take us to a special place within
ourselves, one we can escape to as we delve into her mind and heart,
and soak in the magic of the Lowcountry, as only she can tell us.
Methodist Church
offers VBS
23
BY CAROL KING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
une 8 to June 12 First United Methodist Church, on Isle of

Palms at 21st Avenue and Palm Blvd, is inviting children from
Kindergarten through 5th grade to participate from 9 a.m. to
noon each day in this summer family event.
The theme is Hometown Nazareth Where Jesus Was a Kid.
Children will step back in time, exploring what it was like to live
in the town where Jesus grew up. Kids participate in a memorable
Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamworkbuilding games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Jesus mom,
Mary, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of Gods
Word. Each day concludes at Celebration, a time of upbeat worship
that gets everyone involved.
Children attending Hometown Nazareth are asked to donate
gently used books throughout the week that will be donated to
Book Worm Angels/ Reading Partners.
Register online at iopmethodist.com or by callin 843.886.6610.
Registration is also available Monday morning, June 8.
The Summers End was released on May 19 and is available

wherever good books are sold. For more information visit www.
maryalicemonroe.com.
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Sullivan's eyes property tax increase to

he Town of Sullivan's Island is grappling

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choosing to fund the entire amount of debt

revenue do you want to generate through

Judge rules against Town in Boehm lawsuit

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lawsuit between longtime

In cases like Boehm's, which deal

told one was "conforming" and

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Environmental award call for nominations

he state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

of Palms we care about the health

2010 - Frank S. Holleman, III, President, Naturaland Trust

hypothermia in very premature

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n Memorial Day, Monday,

witness accounts corroborated

Australian Shepherd, answers to

In 2014, during the completion

and an abuse of discretion."

In 2014, during the completion

and an abuse of discretion."

Sullivan's resident wins

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PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Tips for a better

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esidents of Isle of Palms

The beaches were packed

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Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the

waterpark lifeguards, learning

24th Annual Floppin' Flounder

food and some assistance are

more information, please call

Grilled Peaches with

Arbor Day tradition takes

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othing says summer like grilling and peaches. Enjoy these

he Edgar Allan Poe Library proved Poe is not always doom

SSD or HDD: Which hard drive is best?

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are low and, in doing work on online backup. However, I always

the hard drive fails, you can be

As always, if you have questions

Art Guild Awards

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ounded just three years ago, in May 2012, Bull's Bay

Summer's here and