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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Fort Moultrie
superintendent
retires
BY DAWN DAVIS
ISLAND EYE NEWS

F
ort Sumter National Monument
and Charles Pinckney National
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Historic Sites Superintendent

Timothy Stone retired on March 31
after more than 40 years with the
National Park Service. Tim served as
superintendent at Fort Sumter NM,
Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney
NHS for the last six years.
Tim Stone started his remarkable
career with the NPS as a seasonal
at Yellowstone National Park. His
first year in the wilds of Yellowstone
cemented his love of parks and
lifelong calling which never waned
even to this day. His career, which
spanned four decades, took him
north to The Gates of the Artic, west
to Golden Gate National Recreation
Area, east to Washington DC and
south to his final assignment at Fort
Sumter National Monument and
Charles Pinckney National Historic
Site-14 National Park sites in all.
He arrived at Fort Sumter just in
time to oversee the sesquicentennial
commemoration of the first shots
of the American Civil War. Over the
next four years the park, under his
leadership, planned and managed
numerous events commemorating
the 150th of the Civil War. The
final event for the sesquicentennial
highlighted the re-raising of the
same 33-star U.S. flag over Fort
Sumter that had been lowered on
the same day four years earlier
when the Civil War had begun. The
event historically coincided with the
assassination of President Abraham
Lincoln at Fords Theater.
Stone realigned many park
operations to improve efficiency,
reduce costs while protecting the
resources and providing a positive
visitor experience. Operations he
Stone continues on page 10
Captain Robert Hopkins of Barrier Island Eco Tours and Germaine Jenkins, Fresh Future Farm founder.
BY DIANN LYONS CLARK
ISLAND EYE NEWS
aturday, March 24, on Goat Island, the 8th
Annual Hope on Goat made a whopping
$17,000 for Fresh Future Farm in North
Charleston. 100 percent of the proceeds will be
funneled back directly into the neighborhoods
that need it most. Besides growing fresh vegetables
and fruits for resale, the farm also operates a
grocery store and stocks it with canned food and
non perishable items that the neighbors have
been denied access to for over 11 years, which
adds a dignified and independent quality of life
that all deserve.
It's tough to find funders that give you the
freedom to spend money on operational costs
(mainly because they're not all warm and fuzzy)
but as a working class woman of color who got
tired of waiting for authentic food justice, Hope Fresh Future Farm board member John Bukofser with farm
manager, LaToya Clement.
on Goat has been a godsend! We'll be able to put
gas in the van, keep the lights on and pay staff as her students how to cook the food they grow.
we become an oasis of self-sufficiency, healthier To learn more about Future Fresh Farm visit
lifestyles and entrepreneurship where it is needed futurefreshfarm.org.
the most, says Germain Jenkins Future Fresh Goat Island Gatherings and Barrier Island Eco
Farm CEO, Farm and Market Director. Tours host this annual event and are grateful
Jenkins plans to build a pavilion for education to the community for its generosity. Without
and lunch programs. She teaches classes to the donations to the silent auction and ticket
children and adults about growing healthy food purchases, none of this important work would be
and hopes to have a kitchen some day to teach possible.

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BY AMY MERCER
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

T
he Town council meeting opened with public
comments from Bill Harwell who has lived
on the Island for 27 years, and is frustrated
with traffic and parking on Ion at Station 17.
Its a narrow street and there is nowhere to pull
over, said Harwell who is sick and worried that
something will happen to my young children.
The mayor promised the Public Safety committee
would look into this issue.
The next item on the agenda was an ordinance
to amend zoning regulations regarding the Historic
Design Review Process. When residents want to
renovate a historic home they must apply for a
certificate of appropriateness, which is granted
by the towns Design Review Board (DRB). About
275-300 homes island-wide with an additional
100 historical military-type structures and sites
identified on the island are classified as historic.
A historical resources map can be found on the
Henderson said the main goal of the proposed
change is to provide staff, the DRB and property
owners with a set of standards and guidelines
that are used throughout the course of any Lynn Pierotti
historic projects.The nature of the project lynn@luckydognews.com
informs whetherpreservation, rehabilitation, publisher
restorationorreconstructiontechniques are
employed, the Board simply refers to the guidelines Amy Mercer
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The Planning Commission believes the current managing editor
ordinance language is inadequate due to its
Jennifer Tuohy
reference of only the rehabilitation treatment for
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historic preservation. The Planning Commission
contributing editor
has studied, discussed and received public
feedback related to historic design review process Swan Richards
during regular Commission meetings between senior graphic designer
September 14, 2016 and February 8, 2017. The
proposed amendment includes the entire title Alejandro Ferreyros
of the Secretary of the Interiors guidelines and graphic designer

Towns website atbit.ly/2pHAfGY. A historic
property is defined as having relative importance
in history. Is the building a nationally significant
resource a rare survivor or the work of a master
architect or craftsman? Did an important event
take place in it? National Historic Landmarks,
designated for their exceptional significance in
now references all four preservation strategies for Lori McGee 843-614-0901
historic buildings. This text change will provide Carla Foxworth 843-685-9211
clarity and consistency when town staff and DRB advertising executives
review historic projects. On March 8, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing for the text Christian LeBlanc
amendment and recommended unanimous christian@luckydognews.com
approval. The four treatment approaches are social media

American history, or many buildings individually Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration and Steve Rosamilia
listed in the National Register often warrant Reconstruction. photographer
Preservation or Restoration. Buildings that The first reading was unanimously approved.
contribute to the significance of a historic district The Planning Commission will hold a public Susan Smith
but are not individually listed in the National hearingat its regular meeting on Wednesday, May Mimi Wood
Register more frequently undergo Rehabilitation 10, at 6 p.m. to review potential zoning ordinance staff writers
for a compatible new use. text amendments addressing the elevation of
Zoning Administrator Joe Henderson explained historic homes and properties in the residential
that the ordinance references strategies for and community commercial districts.The public CONTRIBUTORS
renovations that will make the process more is encouraged to attend and share comments. Dawn Davis
consistent. Over the years the town has realized The town recently earned the title of Tree City Diann Lyons Clark
a more holistic approach is needed when USA. Part of this award includes the designation Colin McCandless
considering work treatments to historic homes. of an official Arbor Day, a plaque, and street Andy Sinwald
Inother words, it is possible that any given historic signage. The mayor then proclaimed Thursday, Carol Antman
Kim Sawyer
project being reviewed by the DRB could include Delores Schweitzer
all four treatments:preservation, rehabilitation, Elvira Beetstra
restorationand reconstruction. Council continues on page 10 Meredith Nelson
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 Message from the
mayor of Sullivans
Dear Island Neighbors,

Things to know in May

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE
This Tuesday, May 2, there will be an
important municipal election for the Town of
Sullivans Island. The election is to fill three
Council seats and one Mayoral seat. All are for
four year terms. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on that day at Sunrise Presbyterian Church
(3222 Middle Street). We are grateful to Rev.
Vance Polley and the members of Sunrise for
again providing their facility (with lots of easy Pat O'Neil
parking) for this important Town event.
You can get more info about this election at bit.ly/2017SIELECTION
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR POLICE
At the request of the Tri-County Fraternal Order of Police, by
proclamation we have formally designated May 14-20 as Police Week
in the Town of Sullivans Island, and declared that Council publicly
salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and
communities across the nation. What an easy decision.
This is in keeping with the national observance (since 1994) of May
15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which commemorates
the officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is one of
only two days each year when the Federal Government orders flags to
be flown at half-staff. (The other, of course, is Memorial Day.)
So please, when you have a chance, thank our Town police officers,
and those who assist during our busy season (our Beach Service
Officers and County Deputies). Thank them for what they do, and
let them know that their service and courage matterin all seasons.
POLICE CHIEF SEARCH UPDATE
Speaking of our police department and as mentioned previously,
I have appointed a Search Committee to help fill this important
position. Our initial tasks were to draw up the position description
and list of qualifications after consideration of the Towns current
and anticipated needs. We have accomplished that and are now
advertising the opening through appropriate means. We will consider
both internal and external candidates for this very important Town
position.
You may have read recently about the staffing difficulties experienced
by law enforcement agencies throughout the Lowcountry. For that
reason, we have not yet established a closing date for applications
for the Chief position. In the interim please rest assured that our law
enforcement efforts are in very good hands. Lt. Chris Griffin, our senior
officer, leads the department with our able Town Administrator, Andy
Benke, continuing to provide procedural guidance and administrative
oversight, and legal assistance from Town Attorney Larry Dodds.
ISLAND FARMERS MARKET IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN
Please check it out. This is a great chance to buy local food and
other products, and to visit with your Island neighbors. Thanks
to Recreation Committee Chair Sarah Church and her committee
members (Susan Middaugh and Rita Langley), and Town Market
Manager (among many other roles) Lisa Darrow for making this
happen and grow.
Enjoy it on Thursday afternoons, 2:30-7 p.m. at 1921 IOn Avenue,
next to Poe Library, off of the entry to the school (Mike Perkis Way).
GEE, BEES, AT BGCC?
No, Barry Gibb wont be at the next Battery Gadsden Cultural Center
(BGCC) offering. But there will be an informative and interesting
presentation about the secret and not-so-secret lives of bees, their
value to our lives, the threats to their lives, and more, all by Diana
Rouse of the Bee Cause Project. It will be on Thursday, May 18, 2017,
6-7 p.m. at Battery Gadsden.
Susan Middaugh of our Town Council Recreation Committee and
BGCC Board urges us to, Come out to learn about the Bee Cause
Project, a local and national effort that places honey bee hives in
schools, inspires an appreciation of the vital role of bees in our
natural environment, and educates potential beekeepers.
The admission price (free) is a honey of a deal, and there will no
doubt be a lot of buzz about this event, so even though it is none of
my beeswax whether you go or not OK, thats enough, just check
it out.

See you around the island!

Pat ONeil, Mayor

843.670.9266
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8 April 14, 2017
IOP/PD Officer Louise Hardy builds community trust
Island Eye News Staff Writer
J I
ust when you think life on Isle of Palms couldnt
possibly get any better, you meet IOPPD Officer
Louise Hardy. Smart, approachable and engaging,
Hardy has been in law enforcement for nearly seven
years, with two years of active duty in the Navy and two
years as a reservist in her wake.
As the Community Relations Officer, Hardy is the
face of the police department. Her responsibilities
include building relationships with residents, as well as
addressing their concerns. We want to get to know you,
and reciprocally, Hardy emphasizes, we want you to get
to know us.
Hardy is an integral part of the planning process for the
myriad of community events the IOPPD sponsors. She
recently completed an islandwide series of local Meet and
Greets. Other programs include Lunch Buddies and Kids
& Cops, two mentoring programs with Sullivans Island
and IOP children. Coffee with a Cop, a more informal
meet and greet, is planned for later
this spring. National Night Out, the
Hurricane Expo, a Bike Rally, child
car seat installations and inspections,
snack driveswho knew?
Hardy has designed or refined all
these programs and others, each
intended to maintain and build upon
the trust between the community
and the IOPPD. This community is
amazing, exclaims Hardy, pretty
amazing herself. She knows islanders
by name. She occasionally visits
By Mimi Wood
perhaps summed it up best, proclaiming, Its a big team
(above) As a crime prevention specialist, Hardy
says the disposing of packaging is akin to having
a neon sign in front of your home for a thief. (left)
Officer Louise Hardy and Detective Sergeant
Sharon Baldrick who compares Hardys energy
level to a hummingbird on caffeine.
elderly residents. She stops to chat
with a local WWII vet, when she sees
him outside gardening. She's creative,
well-spoken, personable and energetic.
April 14, 2017 9
CYDC launches campaign
for abused children
By Colin McCandless
Island Eye News
n the absence of a wanted to come live in a group
But dont think for a moment shes not tough as steel Lowcountry Giving home.
when she needs to be. Day, Carolina Youth CYDC is grateful to be here
A recent Meet and Greet held at the Public Safety Building Development Center (CYDC) for children who are victims of
found 15 residents, along with Councilmen Marty Bettelli has secured a $45,000 abuse, neglect or abandonment
and Jimmy Carroll, listening to a presentation by Hardy challenge match to double the through our three residential
in her role as Crime Prevention Specialist. Attendance impact of the communitys group homes, Callen-Lacey
by Captains Kim Usry and Jeffery Swain, as well as a donations to support child Center for Children, Charleston
handful of other officers, and three new recruits, speaks victims of abuse and neglect Emergency Shelter and Ledford
to the cohesive environment of the IOPPD. Captain Usry now through May 2. Abuse House.
and neglect is pervasive. In Our homes deliver
effort. Everyone works together to get what needs to be 2015-16, there were 10,171 comprehensive care which
done, done. investigations with founded includes a secure and nurturing
Police involvement in the community is so important in cases of child abuse and environment, providing our
crime prevention, explained Hardy. Locking your doors neglect in South Carolina. youth with after-school academic
is the biggest deterrent, she continued, with Bettelli Although last year CYDC support and mentoring, job
echoing afterwards, Please, please lock your cars. served more than 1,200 readiness training and life skills
Know your neighbors, Hardy urged. Dont vulnerable children, youth development.
ever hesitate to call us, she added, it is never an and families through our six programs, in our region, These matching gifts will enable us to provide shelter,
inconvenience. While recent crime statistics, (available there are still thousands of other abused and neglected protection, healing and hope to even more children who
online at the iop.net/police) have actually declined children, and families on the verge of losing their children have been removed from their homes due to abuse and
slightly, rental property crimes tend to fluctuate, and, that we could not help because we lack the funding. neglect.
as the the empty shelves at Harris Teeter on Saturday
State funding only partially covers the basic costs of The last three years, the generous community
evenings attest, the season is upon us. our 24/7, 365-day a year care, and our children need contributions received through Lowcountry Giving Day
Hardy offered a variety of IOPPD services available
and deserve so much more to overcome the difficulties have provided a vital source of funding that helped
to residents, including special patrol requests, parking associated with the circumstances that brought them address needs in our budget, Hardin said.
permits (application available online); even a home
to CYDC, said Chief Executive Officer of CYDC Beverly While Lowcountry Giving Day will not be held this
evaluation, to suggest ways you may be pro-active in Hardin. spring the need remains great. Therefore we must
protecting your property. Our website offers a wealth Through no fault of their own our young people had seek alternative sources of funding to support our
of information, noted Hardy, re-iterating iop.net/police. to give up everything they knew: parents, home, pets, comprehensive programs and services for children of
Additionally, stay current with Facebook (Isle of Palms extended family, neighborhood, toys; everything that abuse, neglect and parental abandonment.
Police Department) and Twitter (@ioppd) accounts. was normal to them. No one asked them whether they Learn more or donate at cydc.org/giving-day.
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Council continues from page 3
April 27 as National Arbor Day
for the town of Sullivans Island.
The proclamation encourages all
residents to plant and care for
trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this
and future generations. The first
annual Arbor Day celebration
was held in conjunction with the
farmers market.
The mayor proclaimed May
14 20 as National Police Week
to commemorate and honor the
service and sacrifice of those law
enforcement officers killed in the
line of duty while protecting our
communities and safeguarding
our democracy.
Jeff Jackson of Lowcountry
Roots updated council on
Accreted Land invasive plant
management. He said they have
removed approximately 3,300
plants at Station 16 and are
Stone continues from cover
restructured included NPS boat
operations, maintenance on the
landscape, and streamlining
how to best staff multiple sites.
After June 2015 shootings at
the Emmanuel A.M.E. Church
in downtown Charleston, and
just blocks away from the
parks Liberty Square departure
point and museum. He made
the decision to relocate the
historic US and Confederate
flag display from its prominent
place above Fort Sumter to
the historic parade ground
where it could be interpreted
in context. This compromise
respected the changing public
opinion about the visibility and
symbolism of Confederate flags,
while maintaining the important
opportunity to interpret these
flags significance during the
Civil War.
Stone worked closely with
the parks friends groupthe
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Historical Trust (The Trust) to
develop two successful projects.
One is called Kids to the Parks.
The friends group raises money
to bring school children to the
parks from the local surrounding
communities. In most cases
these students would not be
working on bamboo removal on
the mound. Jackson reported
that a lot of miscellaneous trees
have been dying due to the rain
and salt and that he has placed
a rain gauge to collect data.
At Battery Logan there is an
invasive plant seed Elaeagnus
that the whole eastern U.S. is
battling and should be removed
according to Jackson.
Town Administrator Andy
Benke reported on several
construction projects in the
Town Hall and Police Station
building. The architect and
contractor continue to work
through the punch list that
includes the resolution of
HVAC and VAC noise in council
chambers. Benke said the
SCDOT have begun the paving
and resurfacing and that the
work is completed from Jasper
to Breach Inlet.
Chair of the Recreation
able to visit national park
sites in their own backyard.
Consequently, hundreds of
children have experienced the
park for the first time. The Trust
will continue the Kids to the
Parks program beyond Tims
retirement.
The other program that he
worked closely with the Trust to
establish is the Adopt a Cannon
program. The park has one of the
best collections of Civil War fort/
naval cannon in the country.
The friends group raised money
to help conserve the historic
guns of both Forts Sumter
and Moultrie. Park funding,
along with the Adopt a Cannon
program will result in the parks
entire historic cannon collection
being conserved using state-of-
art techniques and products by
the end of 2018.
His park service legacy will live
on with those whom he mentored
who will never forget some of his
most famous quotes: Go forth,
do good, avoid evil; remember
who you are and what you stand
for; and watch the company
you keep. Stones next great
adventure includes travelling
and exploring the world.
www.islandeyenews.com
Committee, Sarah Church,
reported that the farmers
market was going strong
and experiencing record sales.
The Island Club has changed
dramatically with the work that
has been done and looks great,
according to Church. Susan
Middaugh reminded council of
the April 20 event at Battery
Gadsden with author and island
resident, Josephine Humphreys.
Councilmember and Public
Facilities chair Bachman Smith
was not in attendance so Andy
Benke reported that the town
has been exploring options to
relieve stormwater that collects
in the area of Station 18 and
Atlantic Avenue. He said one
option is to add a submersible
pump in the collection basin at
Station 18.
In order to move the water to
the outfall, it will be necessary
to pump from the basin into the
force main installed by SCE&G
circa 2008. Coordination of
pump cycles is necessary
between the Town engineer
and the SCE&G engineer for
this project. In addition to this
short-term fix, the Town has
also applied for FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program
assistance under a Presidential
declaration following the
October 2015 rain disaster that
will allow relief in this area and
condition survey of the entire
island.
April 28, 2017
Benke also reported that
Charleston County recently
requested local jurisdictions
to provide a list of suitable
projects for the FY2018 County
Transportation Committee
funds. Previous projects on
Sullivans Island have included
stormwater improvements,
sidewalk installation and the
like. Approximately seven
crosswalks on the SCDOT streets
on Sullivans have extreme wear
to the point lines are no longer
visible to motorists. Re-striping
the pedestrian crossing areas
would be an appropriate project
for the funding.
The Land Use and Natural
Resources and Administration
committees reported on the
causeway palmetto tree planting
from the Ben Sawyer Bridge to
the SI entrance sign. Howard
said funds were set aside in
the Tree Fund (when trees are
removed residents pay into the
fund for replanting. The fund
currently has $57,000). The
trees will be planted 14 to 16 feet
off the right-away to mimic the
planting on the Mt. Pleasant side
of the bridge. Tree Commission
will review the request.
The Hon. Frank Cornely was
sworn in as the Towns Associate
Municipal Judge at the by Hon.
Larry Duffy and the meeting
adjourned for an Executive
Session.
 Take a trip
back in time
BY DAWN DAVIS
ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
ut of the Ashes: Rebirth of a Nation is a living history event to
be held at Fort Moultrie on April 29-30, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. each
day. Living history demonstrators in period dress will portray
life at Fort Moultrie in the years immediately after the American
Civil War through living history programs, musket and cannon
drills, and flag raising ceremonies.
While the Civil War era has been well studied, the time right after
the war is often overlooked. As families re-built their lives, and as the
country integrated four million freed enslaved African Americans,
United States soldiers rebuilt coastal forts for continued use for
defending the coastline from foreign invasion.
The schedule for both days is as follows:
Dress Parade
9 a.m. Raising of the flag and attention to orders
Demonstrations:
10 a.m. Small arms firing drill
11 a.m. Heavy gun drill
Medical impression (Informal table set-up the entire day in the
sally port)
Guard mount (Informal program once every hour)
Drum & fife (Informal program throughout the day)
12 p.m. Break for demonstrators
Demonstrations:
1 p.m. Small arms firing drill
2 p.m. Heavy gun drill
4 p.m. Lowering the flag and attention to orders
Medical impression (Informal table set-up the entire day in the
sally port)
Guard mount (Informal program once every hour)
Drum & fife (Informal program throughout the day)
Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
The site is administered by the National Park Service as a unit of
Fort Sumter National Monument. Fort Moultrie represents the entire
history of static seacoast defense in the United States, from the
American Revolution to the end of World War II. The site is open daily
from 9-5 p.m. and includes a visitor center with museum exhibits and
an orientation film. An entrance fee of $3 for adults and $1 for senior
citizens is charged for the park. For more information visit nps.gov/
fosu
14 April 28, 2017

On Saturday,
April 15, IOP
families hunted
for eggs, posed
with the Easter
Bunny, enjoyed
jump castles,
snow cones,
cotton candy, face
painting, photo
booth, and more!
7April 28, 2017 15

Wando Science Team IOP presents

heads to nationals Music in the Park
BY AMY MERCER BY ANDY SINWALD
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he Wando High
School Marine
Science Team
heads to the National
Ocean Sciences Bowl
Thursday, April, 20,
2017. The Wando
team will compete
against 25 other
regional winners at
the April 20 23
nationals at Oregon
State University in
Corvallis, Oregon. The team after their win at Regionals.(l to r) Coltan
The four member Green, Reese Alspector, Jessica Anderson (Coach),
team, Joseph Hartnett Ariel Lavender, and Joseph Hartnett (Captain).
(Captain), Reese
Alspector, Coltan Green and Isle of Palms resident Ariel Lavender,
handily won the regional competition in Savannah, Georgia in order to

advance to the national competition. Team Coach Jessica Anderson,
a marine science teacher at Wando, will accompany the team to
nationals. Ariel Lavender is a senior at Wando and says the team is
very excited about competing against teams from across the country.
Our coach, Mrs. Anderson, has been working with us on all of
the components of the competition. Were so lucky to have her in our
corner. We know that were facing some very strong teams, but we
hope to do well in Oregon! Lavender will attend College of Charleston
this fall, where she plans to major in marine biology.
The NOSB is a quiz-bowl style academic competition that tests
students knowledge of ocean-related topics, which include cross-
disciplines of biology, chemistry, policy, physics, and geology. The
NOSB is an interdisciplinary ocean science education program of the
Consortium for Ocean Leadership.
M
usic in the Park returns to the Isle of Palms Recreation
Department on Saturday, May 6 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone
is invited to bring their lawn chairs and appetites for an
afternoon of good music and good food in the park. There is no cost
to attend the event which features musical performances from local
bluegrass bands River Boy and Yeehaw Junction.
Food trucks Charleston Caribbean Creole and Miracle's Tasty
Express will be on site offering food specials along with popcorn and
Italian ice vendors.
In the event of inclement weather, all performances will be moved
inside the Recreation Center. The Isle of Palms Recreation Center is
located at #24 28 Avenue. For more information please visit iop.net or
call 843.886.8294. PROVIDED
April 28, 2017
Dolphins
ready to
SWIM TEAM PULLS
F A M I L I E S F R O M I O P,
S U L L I VA N S A N D
BEYOND
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
Head Coach Nick Tipling giving a pep talk.
W
ild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team will
hold new swimmer evaluations and
start 2017 practices in early May
as Head Coach Nick Tipling and Assistant
Coach Cason Brown return for their second
season leading the Dolphins.
Tipling said he is excited to build on what
the team accomplished in 2016.
Our swimmers who were fairly new
to the sport grew quickly while our more
experienced swimmers dropped time and
did fantastic at championships last year,
he said. The team came together and really
supported each other. We focused hard on
technique and became better swimmers for
it.
Tipling teaches second grade at Chicora
Elementary School. He grew up swimming
for Snee Farm and Wando High School in
Mount Pleasant, and rowed at the College
of Charleston. He has experience coaching
rowing as well as year-round and summer
swim.
Brown attends College of Charleston,
where he was a standout swimmer until
the college discontinued its competitive
swim team. He also has previous experience
coaching summer and year-round swim in
the Lowcountry.
Nick and Cason did an amazing job
coaching when they joined us last year. They
work really well together, and the swimmers
love their enthusiasm, said Susan Stabene,
who returns for her second year as president
of Wild Dunes Dolphin Parent Volunteer
Board.
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Stabene credited the teams families and
the sponsors for their support, and offered
a special thank you to the teams main
sponsor, Wild Dunes Resort, which has
hosted practices for many years. The team
and all the good things that come from it
in our community would not be possible
without a place to practice.
Wild Dunes Dolphins Swim Team gives
young athletes with a range of abilities the
opportunity to compete while becoming
stronger swimmers. The team welcomes
families from Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island
and other neighboring areas. You do not have
to live in Wild Dunes to participate.
Swimmers who are new to the team
are asked to do a swim evaluation at the
Wild Dunes Swim Center pool on either
Wednesday, May 3, or Thursday, May 4, from
6-7 p.m. Directions to the pool and passes
will be available at the Wild Dunes front gate.
To join, swimmers will have to be at least 5
years old by June 1 and able to swim the
length of the pool.
With a successful evaluation, a swimmer
who is new to the team can register to join in summer and compete in Wednesday night
starting May 5.
swim meets from early June into July. Wild
Parents of returning team members
can register them online now at Dunes Dolphins Swim Team participates in the
wilddunesdolphins.com. Practices will start East Cooper Swim League, which will hold a
for everyone Monday, May 8. Practices during championship meet at seasons end in Mount
the school year will be Monday through Pleasant the weekend of July 14-15. For more
Thursday evenings from6-7 p.m. for ages 8 information, go to wilddunesdolphins.com, or
and under, and7-8 p.m. for ages 9-18. email swim@wilddunesdolphins.com.
The team will continue with evening practices
PHOTOS BY MIC SMITH
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Charlestons first arts Renaissance
W
ith apologies to one of
my heartfelt heroes, Gian
Carlo Menotti, the artistic
revitalization of Charleston began
long before he got here. During
a walking tour led by Lee Ann
Bain for Piccolo Spoleto and the
Preservation Society, I learned
about some of the visionaries
that laid the groundwork for the
vibrant creative scene we enjoy
today. Pointing out places in the
historic district, she told us stories
of how the artistic community of
one hundred years ago used their
ingenuity to overcome poverty,
attract cultural tourists and form
institutions that infused the city
with creative energy.
When Mayor Joe Riley brought
us Spoleto, he was not the first
one to recognize the power of
the arts to create prosperity.
After Reconstruction, when the
devastating effects of civil war
were lingering and the First
World War loomed, Charlestons
economy was in shambles. The
Charleston Renaissance grew
from that necessity, inspiring
poets, writers, musicians and
artists to boot-strap themselves
and the city out of poverty.
Alice Ravenel Huger Smith
was a widowed mother of two
teenagers. With no income and
an aristocratic background, she
became a largely self-taught
artist who worked 12 hours
a day to support her family.
Experimenting in a variety of
media, she became noted for her
colorful etchings and later her
watercolors. Elizabeth ONeill
Verner, was one of her students.
Smith nostalgically depicted the
rural life of the vanishing rice
plantations, a past when families
like hers reaped prosperity
IF YOU GO:
walkcharlestonhistory.com
preservationsociety.org
Several Tours will be offered throughout Piccolo Spoleto, May 25
to June 10
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
BY CAROL ANTMAN
ISLAND EYE NEWS
(above) Fields Prepared for Planting
from the series A Carolina Rice
Plantation of the Fifties, ca. 1935, by
Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (American,
1876-1958); watercolor on paper; 17
x 21 7/8 inches; 1937.009.0010; Image
Courtesy of the Gibbes Museum of Art/
Carolina Art Association. (right) Boone
Hall Plantation, ca. 1925, by Edwin
Harleston (American, 1882-1931); oil on
canvas; 14 x 16 7/8 inches; 1997.009;
Image Courtesy of the Gibbes Museum
of Art/Carolina Art Association.
based upon slavery. Talk of
romanticizing the past follows
her work today but back then she
said,
It is useless to try and relive
the past just as it is unnecessary
to discard everything that came
before us.
Together with other women
artists, she began the precedent
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racial prejudice; Laura Bragg
for todays art walks by printing
maps of artists studios for
patrons to tour on Sunday strolls.
Their seductive depictions of the
Lowcountry drew tourists, just
as similar images do today. The
women served tea, entertained
the guests and gently sold art.
Our tour guide explained that
no money could be exchanged
on Sundays so patrons had to
return the next day to transact
the sales.
Innovative programs like
Engaging Creative Minds
provide arts infusion to schools
here today but they owe a debt of
gratitude to Laura Bragg. In 1920,
she became the first women to
run an American museum when
she was hired as the director of
the Charleston Museum. One
year later, against the directive
of the museums trustees, she
welcomed African Americans
into the museum. Another of
her innovative ideas was Braggy
Boxes, over five dozen hinged
crates that opened to display
dioramas. They travelled to
outlying schools along with
instructional materials. Today,
her inspiration is evident in the
thousands of students who come
to festival performances and
visit museums, well informed by
background information.
Today we celebrate artists like
Jonathan Greene who depict
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colorful Gullah life, but that road
was paved by African American
artist Edwin Harleston. A man of
illustrious background, he was
valedictorian at Avery Normal
Institute and earned degrees in
chemistry and sociology under
W. E. B. Du Bose at Atlanta
University. He was also the first
president of the Charleston
chapter of the NAACP. He chose
to study art rather than accepting
admission to Harvard University
but joined his familys funeral
home business in Charleston in
1913. Snatching what time he
could from his daily obligations,
he became a leading portrait
painter and portrayer of the rising
Black middle class. Despite his
talent, he was spurned by the
white arts community. DuBose
Heyward based a character on
him in Mambas Daughters
without ever meeting him; he
lost commissions because of
was thwarted when she tried to
stage an exhibition of his work.
But now he is recognized as a
cornerstone of the Charleston
Renaissance and his portraits
are on permanent display at
the Gibbes Museum, a change
that Bain calls reclaiming our
heritage.
Bains company began when
the Preservation Society asked
her to develop a tour about the
Grimke sisters three years ago.
The popularity of Sue Monk
Kidds novel The Invention of
Wings about these suffragists
made it quite popular, spurring
a company that includes a
variety of specialized one-mile
walking tours on subjects from
graveyards to ironwork to the
great earthquake. Theres even
an historical treasure hunt for
students. Before her extensive
research on the Charleston
Renaissance Bain
didnt know these people
existed and what they did for
Charleston and what they did to
get Charleston back on its feet.
There would be no Gibbes or
Spoleto without these people,
she pointed out.
Now, as I walk the quaint
streets of our city, especially
during the festival, I am grateful
for their contributions.
Roadtrips Charleston highlights
interesting destinations within a
few hours drive of Charleston, S.C.
as well as more far flung locales.
Carol Antmans wanderlust is
driven by a passion for outdoor
adventure, artistic experiences,
cultural insights and challenging
travel. For hot links, photographs
and previous columns or to
make comments please see
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
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A meal to remember
BY KIM SAWYER
ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he East Cooper Meals on Wheels
12 Annual Gala and Auction,
sponsored by Motley Rice, took
place on Thursday, March 30, at Wild
Dunes Resorts Isle of Palms. Over 300
guests enjoyed culinary creations from
local restaurants at nine signature chef
stations. These restaurants included;
Le Farfalle, The Obstinate Daughter,
Charleston Harbor Fish House, The
Islander, The Granary, Wild Dunes,
Coda del Pesce, Trattoria Lucca, Wando
Culinary Arts, Buckshots Restaurant, A
Southern Affair, On Forty-One and Pier
41. Chef April Mazyck with her parents.
The evening was emceed by Rob PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Fowler, Chief Meteorologist at News
2. Guests enjoyed live and silent personally deliver to over 300 homebound
auctions that included golf outings, neighbors in the East Cooper region.
beach vacations, paintings, a backyard The senior population is expected to
makeover and much more. An open bar double by 2050 and East Cooper Meals
and live music from The Dave Landeo on Wheels wants to ensure that they
Band added to the fun. By the end of the have the capacity in place to meet this
evening, more than 100 businesses, 50 growing demand for services. In addition
volunteers and 300 guests raised over to serving homebound residents of any
$120,000 to benefit East Cooper Meals age and income status, the organization
on Wheels. This is East Cooper Meals also serves patients after surgery or
on Wheels largest fundraising event of organ transplant. Through all of their
the year. The funds from that event will programs, East Cooper Meals on Wheels
provide 40,000 meals to homebound delivers more than meals; they offer social
neighbors in Mount Pleasant, Daniel connection, safety checks and support
Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, of a healthy lifestyle. Fundraising events
Cainhoy and Wando. To view a full list of like this one allow East Cooper Meals on Chef Michael Toscano and Caitlin Toscano.
sponsors, visit ecmow.org/gala. Wheels to remain privately funded and
Each day, volunteers help pack and to provide more than just a meal. PHOTO BY THE CLICK CHICK PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAMERON

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Mary Alice Monroe pursues CSO podium
BY AMY MERCER
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
E
very year the Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents The
Sunset Serenade, a free concert thats held on the steps of the
Custom House in downtown Charleston to kick off the Piccolo
Spoleto Festival. The concert is sponsored by The City of Charleston
and starts at sundown. This year the CSOL is adding a twist to the
concert:
Four notable Charlestonians have been asked to compete for the
opportunity to conduct a short piece during the Sunset Serenade.
The competitors will represent various dimensions of the community
including arts, sports, local television and business. The competitors
will ask friends, colleagues, and members of the general public to
vote for them. Voting will continue for 45 days (April 1 - May 15),
and the winner will be announced May 20 on the CSOL website.
The winner will conduct the short piece near the end of the Sunset
Serenade on May 26.
One of the notable Charlestonians is New York Times Best-Selling
author and long-time Isle of Palms resident, Mary Alice Monroe who
recently sat down to talk with us about her Pursuit of the Podium.
Q&A with Mary Alice Monroe
AM: What is your involvement with the CSO, or how
did you hear about this project?
MAM: believe a great city must have a symphony
orchestra and am so proud Charleston has one!
I was invited to join the project, delighted and
immediately responded YES.
AS: You are a prolific author, what is your
experience with music? Do you play an
instrument?
MAM: My father was a proficient piano player. I
grew up with classical music playing in my home
all the time. My father would listen to his records
with eyes closed and his arms waving as he
conducted. So this opportunity to conduct
an orchestra will be in his memory. I, too,
play the piano, but not nearly as well as
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my father. In high school I played the French Horn in the school
orchestra. When I drive and listen to music, you can catch me
waving an arm conducting, too!
AM: Writing is a mostly solitary process, will you be nervous
performing/conducting in front of an audience if you win the
Pursuit of the Podium contest?
MAM: I frequently speak to large audiences so I do not anticipate
nervousness about performing in front of a crowd. However, it will
be a new experience for me to conduct an orchestra. My respect for
both the musicians and the music will give me trepidations about
doing the best job I can.
AM: Your latest book, Beach House for Rent will be released in
June and you are preparing for book tour (and I'm sure you are
working on your next novel!). How do you manage to stay involved
with the local arts community?
MAM: All arts feed the soul and I connect with many forms of art.
Though I am not gifted in them, I am inspired. Many of my best
friends are poets and artists. We support each other. I try to go
to as many concerts, readings, book events and art shows as I
possibly can. My daughter, Gretta Kruesi, has moved home to
Charleston and youll see more of her murals appearing throughout
the city. Her work inspires me.
AM: Under the current administration budget cuts to the arts are
looming, can you tell readers why access to and support of the arts
(writing and music) is important for our country?
MAM: Arts in our culture is fundamental for society. Arts provide
inspiration and pleasure to residents, beautify public spaces and
strengthen the social fabric. Children especially benefit from arts
education. Studies show that students with arts education are
four times more likely to achieve academic success. Its short
sighted to think of arts as something only for the elite. The Arts
benefit all of us and our communities.
To learn more about the Pursuit of the Podium and to vote for your
favorite notable Charlestonian, visit csolinc.org/events/pursuit-of-
the-podium.html.
PROVIDED
April 28, 2017
Fort Sumter National Monument
celebrates Earth Day
I
n celebration of National Park
Week and Earth Day, Fort
Sumter National Monument
will open a newly landscaped area
at Liberty Square on Saturday
April 22, for the public to enjoy.
This green space is located
between the Fort Sumter Visitor
Education Center and the South
Carolina Aquarium, and is free
to visit. The area has been filled
with butterfly attracting flowers
and native plants characteristic
of the South Carolina Low
Country. The plot serves as a
habitat restoration site, as well
as a tranquil spot to reflect on
our nation's cultural and natural
history.
Over the past six months,
National Park Service employees
and volunteers have restored
the space with more than 300
plants of over 30 different native
species, particularly those found
in the South Carolina maritime
grassland, shrub thicket and
forest. The South Carolina
Aquarium, Roots and Shoots
Nursery, and the South Carolina
Native Plant Society contributed
significantly to this project.
Yellow, red, and purple flowers
BY DAWN DAVIS
ISLAND EYE NEWS
dot the landscape among familiar
evergreens such as palmettos and
yaupon hollies. Seaside classics
like sweetgrass and wax myrtle
are visible in the area. In addition
to plants and trees, visitors may
spot butterflies and birds which
have been attracted to the space
since planting began in October
2016. Native milkweed will be
added in the coming months
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to attract monarch butterflies
which have been in severe decline
over the last couple of decades.
Some monarch butterflies winter
along the immediate coast of
South Carolina. The milkweed
will provide nectar for these
butterflies, plus it is the only
plant on which they will lay their
eggs.
Fort Sumter National
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Monument manages Liberty
Square, located at 340 Concord
Street in downtown Charleston.
Here there is a National Park
Service visitor center which
serves as the principle departure
location for the ferry ride to Fort
Sumter. The visitor center houses
exhibits about Fort Sumter and
Charleston on the eve of the Civil
War. Liberty Square is situated at
historic Gadsdens Wharf where
it is estimated that 100,000
enslaved Africans arrived before
being sold into slavery.
Now entering its second
century, the National Park Service
continues to explore new ways
to help visitors connect and find
their parks. For more information
on park news, events and
programs, follow us on Facebook
at facebook.com/FtSumterNPS,
facebook.com/FtMoultrieNPS,
and facebook.com/PinckneyNPS.
Visit the park websites at nps.
gov/fosu and nps.gov/chpi, or
call 843.883.3123.
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 April 29
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30 -- 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: SI Farmers Market
WHEN: 2:30 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: 1921 Ion Avenue, in
front of Poe Library
MORE INFO: Enjoy tasty treats,
live music, kids activities and
more at Sullivans annual farmers
market. Visit sullivansisland.com
Fridays
WHAT: Knit the Wave Craft
Circle (all ages)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Knit or crochet
parts of the Enough Pie
Awakening V: King Tide yarn
bomb to raise awareness about
rising sea levels, or just come to
share your crafting enthusiasm.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, April 29
WHAT: Hope Jam IV
WHEN: 7 p.m. on the 29th
WHERE: The Windjammer, 1008
Ocean Boulevard
MORE INFO: Participate in the
fourth annual Hope Jam with
music from Weird Science and
the Muddy Kings. Two of the
Lowcountrys favorite on-air
personalities will be on hand to
help keep things rolling along.
The Meteorology Dream Team of
Rob Fowler and Josh Marthers.
There will be live music, auction
items, raffles and lots of free door
prizes. 100 percent of proceeds
go to their families. Tickets are
$20 in advance and $25 at the
door. Advance ticket purchases
are automatically entered into
drawings for awesome prizes.
windjammer.com.
WHAT: Sunrise Yard Sale
WHEN: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: 3222 Middle Street,
Sullivans Island
MORE INFO: All proceeds will
be used to cover travel expenses
for Sunrise Presbyterian
Church youth and chaperones
to participate in a Nicaraguan
mission trip this summer.
843.883.3888.
WHAT: Out of the Ashes:
Rebirth of a Nation
WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Fort Moultrie, 1214
Middle Street
MORE INFO: Living history
demonstrators in period dress
will portray life at Fort Moultrie
in the years immediately after the
American Civil War through living
history programs, musket and
cannon drills, and flag raising
ceremonies. Visit nps.gov/fosu.
WHAT: Shaggin on the Cooper
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Mount Pleasant Pier
MORE INFO: The Charleston
County Park and Recreation
Commission (CCPRC) invites
people of the Lowcountry to put
on their dancing shoes and get
ready for a summer of shagging
on the pier. The popular Shaggin
on the Cooper series kicks off
the season with live music by
The Sugarbees. Advance tickets
are $8 per person. Space is
limited, so advance purchase is
recommended. Call 843.795.4386
or visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com.
Sunday, April 30
WHAT: Blessing of the Fleet and
Seafood Festival
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Waterfront
Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr
Blvd., Mt Pleasant
MORE INFO: The 30th Annual
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood
Festival began in 1988 to support
and honor local shrimpers.
Participants are treated to a
boat parade and ceremonial
blessing of the shrimp/fishing
fleet, savory seafood samplings
sold by some of Mount Pleasants
favorite restaurants, live music,
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
an arts/crafts show, shag dancing
and shrimp-eating contests,
and family-friendly activities.
Free admission & parking.
Experiencemountpleasant.com.
WHAT: Red Cross Hosting
10th Annual Old Village Home,
Garden & Art Tour
WHEN: 1 - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Old Village, Mt. Pleasant
MORE INFO: While exploring the
eight properties, guests will be
treated to samples of Lowcountry
cuisine prepared by some of the
areas favorite restaurants, such
as Congress, MEX 1, GRAZE and
Post House. Throughout the tour,
view art created by Lowcountry
artists as well as historical
pieces dating back to the 1800s.
Tickets: $45/person, $35/person
for groups of eight or more. All
proceeds from this event benefit
the programs and services of
Red Cross. To purchase tickets
to the events, visit redcross.org/
schometour or call 843.480.4232.
Tuesday, May 2
WHAT: Municipal Election
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Sunrise Presbyterian
Church, 3222 Middle Street
MORE INFO: The following
candidates have
been approved
by Charleston
County
Board of
Elections
and Voter
Registration
to appear on
the ballot for
the Sullivans
Island municipal
election: Mayoral seat (4 year
term), Patrick ONeil Three
council seats (4 year terms),
Chauncey Clark (Incumbent),
Greg Hammond, Susan Middaugh
(Incumbent), Tim Reese and
Elizabeth Siegling. Contact
Charleston County Board of Voter
Registration 843.744.VOTE.
Wednesday, May 3
WHAT: World Affairs Council
of Charleston: Cold War in
the Middle East: Behind the
Headlines - Face-Off between
Iran and Saudi Arabia
WHEN: 5:15 p.m. Reception, 6
p.m. Speaker
WHERE: Buyer Auditorium in
Mark Clark Hall on The Citadel
campus
MORE INFO: Professor John
Creed, College of Charleston and
Al Thibault, WACC Program Chair
will address this very serious
dynamic pits Shia and Persian
Iran against Sunni and Arab
Saudi Arabia. It underlies much
tension and violence in the region.
Both countries have created
sectarian alliances behind
which the different Middle East
countries have lined up. Syria
is the most potent example. The
Saudi - Iranian confrontation
is not widely recognized and
understood by Americans but it
overlays much of the daily news
we witness and poses serious
dilemmas for the United States.
waccharleston.org.
Thursday, May 4
WHAT: Gibbes on the Street
Party
WHERE: 135 Meeting Street
WHEN: 7:30 - 10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Food is Art
seamlessly intertwines
Charlestons vibrant culinary
scene with its rich artistic
heritage. Menus from some of
Charlestons top restaurants
will be based on the inspiration
each chef gleans from his or
her chosen work of art. $150
for museum members/$175 for
nonmembers. 843.722.2706 x221
or gibbesstreetparty.wordpress.
com.
WHAT: Louie D Project
WHEN: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
WHERE: Windjammer, Front
Beach, IOP
MORE INFO: The Louie D Project
is a four piece band performing
funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop
music. They deliver everything
from smooth jazz instrumentals
suitable for the quiet moments all
the way to the latest pop tunes
perfect for packing the dance
floor. the-windjammer.com.
Saturday, May 6
WHAT: Sullivans Island
Stith Park Cleanup
WHEN: 9 -11 a.m.
WHERE: Stith Park, Middle Street
MORE INFO: Join fellow SI
residents to cleanup the park.
These SI park cleanups will
happen the 1st Saturday in May
and October. Bring gloves and a
smile.
WHAT: Music in the Park
WHEN: Isle of Palms Recreation
Center, 24 28th Avenue
WHERE: 1 - 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: An afternoon of live
bluegrass music and food trucks
in the park
Free Event. If interested in this
event, contact: 843.886.8294.
Tuesday, May 9
WHAT: A Conversation with
Tessa Tennant
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Charleston Library
Society, 164 King Street
MORE INFO: For her entire
career Tessa Tennant has
worked to green the financial
services industry. Tessa will be
interviewed by a special guest
of the Library Society and will
answer interesting questions in
a conversation format. To RSVP,
call 843.723.9912 or dreutter@
charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
Thursday, May 11
WHAT: Sally Bedell Smith to hold
lecture on Prince Charles at the
Charleston Library Society
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Charleston Library
Society, 164 King Street
MORE INFO: Join the Charleston
Library Society for an illustrated
lecture by Sally Bedell Smith,
based on her new book Prince
Charles: The Passions and
Paradoxes of an Improbable Life.
Ms. Smith will give unprecedented
insights into Prince Charles, a
man who possesses a fiercely
independent spirit, and yet has
spent his life in waiting for the
ultimate role of monarch. This is a
lecture not just about a man who
would be king, but also about the
duties that come with privilege.
Tickets $35-$45. For Tickets Call:
800.913.6565, x. 201 or visit:
charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
Friday, May 12
WHAT: Kids Chance of
SC presents 6th Annual
Lowcountry Golf Tournament
WHEN: 1 - 3 p.m.
WHERE: Patriots Point Links
Course, 1 Patriots Point Road, Mt
May 12
Pleasant
MORE INFO: Kids Chance of
South Carolina is a non-profit
organization that provides
scholarships and support to
dependents of South Carolina
workers who have been seriously
injured or killed on the job.
Awards will immediately follow
in the clubhouse. Format of
tournament: Four-person
Captains Choice with closest to
the pin and longest-drive prizes.
No handicaps required. Facebook.
com/kidschanceofsc.
WHAT: Friday Night Boogie
WHEN: 7 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
MORE INFO: For ages 21 and up.
The Mount Pleasant Pier will be
rockin with the sounds of DJ Jim
Bowers as he plays a variety of
line dancing hits, unforgettable
oldies, and beach music classics.
Beverages, food, and snacks will
be available for purchase on-site.
You must be 21 years of age to
gain entry into the event; photo
ID required. Advance purchase
is recommended. Fee: $8 in
advance/$10 on site (if available)
visit charlestoncountyparks.com.
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Circling Dutch Tall Ship celebrates

the Sun 100-year anniversary
BY ELVIRA BEETSTRA
BY DELORES SCHWEITZER ISLAND EYE NEWS
ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
all Ship Oosterschelde will be visiting of stories about exotic places and faraway

B
rought to Kenya from England as a
child and then abandoned by her
mother, Beryl is raised by both her
father and the native Kipsigis tribe who
share his estate. Her unconventional
upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold
young woman with a fierce love of all things
wild and an inherent understanding
of natures delicate balance. But even
the wild child must grow up, and when
everything Beryl knows and trusts
dissolves, she is catapulted into a string
of disastrous relationships.
Beryl forges her own path as a horse
trainer, and her uncommon style attracts
the eye of the Happy Valley set, a decadent,
bohemian community of European expats
who also live and love by their own set
of rules. But its the ruggedly charismatic
Denys Finch Hatton who ultimately helps
Beryl navigate the uncharted territory of
her own heart. The intensity of their love
reveals Beryls truest self and her fate: to
fly.
Come to the Edgar Allan Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue, Sullivans
Island, on Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.
for a lively discussion of Circling the Sun
by Paula McLain. Light refreshments will
be served. Email darlingc@ccpl.org or call
843.883.3914 for more details.
the city of Charleston for the maritime
festival Tall Ships Charleston from May
19 to 21. This year the ship turns 100 years
old and she still sails the world seas like never
before. Everyone is welcome on board during
the event and the crew will give regular tours
on the ship. Its even
possible to experience the
life of a sailor and join the
ship from Charleston to
Bermuda.
The three-masted
topsail schooner
Oosterschelde is named
after one of the biggest
rivers in The Netherlands.
The ship is the last
remaining representative
of the large fleet of
schooners that sailed
under the Dutch flag at the beginning of
the 20th century. As the largest restored
Dutch sailing ship the Oosterschelde is
a monument for Dutch shipbuilding and
maritime navigation under sail. In the early
90s the ship is fully restored with great
craftsmanship, passion and attention to
detail. This year the ship celebrates her 100-
year anniversary. It has been 25 years since
the restoration and from that moment the
ship has sailed all over the world, followed
and admired by a big group of supporters.
Oosterschelde sails the world's seas, from
Antarctica to the north pole and Australia to
Africa. The experienced crew can tell you tons
lands, but will also provide a listening ear.
In a typically Dutch casual atmosphere, you
will learn all there is to know about sailing
and navigation. And you will get a chance to
work alongside the crew to get some hands-
on experience. It can be a tough job because
the Oosterschelde does
not use any winches
to hoist the sails, but
after the work is done
there's lots of time to
relax, enjoy good food,
music and each others
company in the spacious
salon. Sailing experience
is not required and all
nationalities and ages
can participate. As one
team guests sail to new
horizons and experience
all aspects of a sailors life on board.
The classic charm of Charleston will be host
to a grand waterfront celebration of the sea.
TALL SHIPS Charleston will bring together
an amazing collection of maritime treasures -
past, present and future - for three days of fun
on and off the water. The event will feature
the classic beauty of sailing ships, along with
a large wooden boat display, sailing, a pirate
camp, family boat-building, maritime art,
music, and more. Tickets are onsale now at
TallShipsCharleston.com.

letter to the editor

Charleston County
Republican party
Dear Editor, ad there are personal attacks
aimed at council members,
In the days of the Founding Susan Middaugh and Sarah

elects officers
Fathers it was not unusual to
see scathing, personal attacks
on political rivals published
in major newspapers either
anonymously or using only
BY AMY MERCER pseudonyms to identify the
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR writer. Most Americans would
Church. More importantly there
are multiple false or misleading
statements which are corrected
in another location in this
same edition by Councilperson
Middaugh who apparently had
to purchase her own advertising

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say that fortunately those space to do so. Most importantly
ullivans Island resident Larry Kobrovsky was unanimously days are gone. Indeed, the this ad is cloaked in cowardly
re-elected as Chairman and Maurice Washington was elected publishers of The Island Eye anonymity. No individual, group
as First Vice Chairman of the Charleston County Republican News, Lucky Dog Publishing of of individuals, or organization
Party on Thursday, April 20 at the Charleston County Republican SC, state clearly that All letters have seen fit to link their names
Convention. submitted to The Island Eye to this scurrilous document. It
Chairman Kobrovsky touted the success of last year's record News must bear a full name, takes island politics to a new
turnout in the Republican Presidential Primary, in which over address and phone number for low. I call on all candidates for
55,000 people participated, which is 15,000 more people than verification. Ah, but there is a town council to either associate
those who voted in the Democratic Primary. Kobrovsky also talked loophole paid advertisements. themselves with this line of
about the enthusiasm generated by the Debate Watch Parties at In the April 14 edition of The negative assault or disavow it.
The Cinnebarre and on the Yorktowne. He said that the enthusiasm Island Eye News there appears There will be others who
carried over into the General Election in which the Republican Party a full page political ad under disagree with this viewpoint just
regained the Majority on Charleston County Council, and regained the heading Did You Know? as we all disagree at times with
a Charleston County State House Seat. It seemingly originates from some of the decisions made by
The party also now has a new team in place on Sullivans and the same individual or group our town council. Fine. Write
the Isle of Palms to build on local enthusiasm and involvement that responsible for the spate of your rebuttal. And sign it!
include: yard signs sprouting up around
Sullivans Island: the island with the provocative W. Michael Walsh, MD
County Committeeman - Andy Benke statement, Our sewers are Sullivan's Island
Precinct President - Elizabeth Siegling failing and falling apart. In the
Isle of Palms 1A:
County Committeeman - Stacey Johnson
Precinct President - Thomas Johnson ll All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, address
Isle of Palms 1B: and phone number for verification. Only the authors name and city will be
County Committeeman - Patricia Ryan printed. Submissions are accepted via email to amy@luckydognews.com or mail
to PO. Box 837, Sullivans Island, SC 29482.
Precinct President - Cathy Saucier
Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye News reserves
Isle of Palms 1C: the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly, not individually addressed
County Committeeman - Deborah Streetman to The Island Eye News or that have been previously published elsewhere.
Precinct President - John Overman
April 28, 2017
MOVING WITH MEREDITH
Want to get fit? Think quality vs. quantity
BY MEREDITH NELSON, M.ED, PRIMETIME FITNESS, INC.
C
alling all Fitbit, Apple Watch, and
other fitness tech device users, lovers,
and addicts you know who you
are, and you undoubtedly have goals to
reach. Perhaps its hitting 10,000 steps or
exercising a certain number of minutes. But
how valuable are those numbers?
Not very, if youre exercising at the same
intensity day after day, workout after workout.
Do you find yourself on the treadmill for
hours a week? Perhaps you enjoy reading
the newspaper on the elliptical to get your
news fix. Or do you get out and ride your bike
leisurely, cycling end-to-end on the island? If
that describes you, you are to be commended.
You know you need to exercise and you have
made fitness a priority. Now, lets talk.
Your body responds to stress. Your body
does not respond to the same things over and
over, time after time. So you have to shake
things up.
Its not hard High Intensity Interval
Training (HIIT), although it sounds frightful,
its really, well, dare I call it fun? It provides
a distraction (youre focused on the counting
short segments, or intervals, of seconds
instead of watching the minutes tick by). It
gives you small goals to accomplish, instead of
lofty ones to aspire to (30 seconds of working
hard sounds much more tolerable than 30
minutes on the treadmill). The good news
ISLAND EYE NEWS
is that one short interval-training session
can do more for you than an hour on an
exercise machine. So yes, sometimes less is
more. Just two or three such sessions a week
incorporated into your already established
regimen can take your routine from boring
to blast-off.
Not only does your body actually like and
respond to the stress of quality interval
training, but your body actually craves
variety. So if youre a treadmill guy, try the
elliptical. A barre girl? Try adding weight
training to your routine. Even if you like one
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particular workout, change something about
it perhaps the intensity or duration. Weight
lifting sessions can even be different once
you master a move, change it. Adding such
variety to your workouts also improves the
quality of your overall fitness program.
So if you are hitting a plateau and not
seeing results, or if you find yourself getting
bored with your workouts, it may be time
to add some quality to the quantity of your
workouts. Of course, if you need help revising
your routine, the professional staff of personal
trainers and group fitness instructors at
PrimeTime Fitness are here to help, and are
just a short trip off the island.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of
PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, in Mt. Pleasant.
Certified through AFAA in Group Fitness,
ACE as a Personal Trainer and Medical
Exercise Specialist, and TPI as a golf fitness
professional, Meredith has been bringing
fitness to the East Cooper area for over twenty
years. Since 2000, PrimeTime Fitness has
catered to the mature exerciser and offers
personal and small group training, indoor
cycling, yoga, golf fitness training, monthly
gym membership, and more. Meredith can
be reached with your fitness questions at
843.883.0101, or Meredith@primetimefit.net.

your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
 FINANCIAL FOCUS
April 28, 2017 27

Can you free yourself

of some investment-
related taxes?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
ax Freedom Day generally falls around this time each year.
This is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough
money to pay off its total tax bill for the year, according to the
calculations made by the Tax Foundation. So you may want to use
Tax Freedom Day to think about ways you can liberate yourself from
some of the investment-related taxes you may incur.
Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, in practical
terms, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year via
payroll deductions. Also, you may not mind paying your share of taxes,
because your tax dollars are used in many ways law enforcement,
food safety, road maintenance, public education, and so on that
benefit society. Still, you may be able to reduce those taxes associated
with your investments, leaving you more money available to help you
work toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement.
Here are some suggestions for making investing less taxing:
Contribute regularly to tax-advantaged retirement plans.
Contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k)
or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Traditional IRA
earnings grow tax deferred, and your contributions may be tax-
deductible, depending on your income. (Taxes will be due upon
withdrawal, however, and withdrawals made before you turn
59 may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty.) Your 401(k)
or similar plan also provides the opportunity for tax-deferred
earnings growth. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but
your earnings are distributed tax-free, provided you dont take
withdrawals until youre 59 and youve had your account at
least five years.
Follow a buy-and-hold strategy. If you sell investments youve
owned for less than a year, and their value has increased, you
will have to pay capital gains taxes at your personal income tax
rate, which, in early 2017, could be as high as 39.6%. But if you
hold investments for at least a year before selling them, youd be
assessed the long-term capital gains rate, which tops out at 20
percent. Be aware, though, that the Trump administration and
Congress seem likely to change the tax rates. Early plans call for
a maximum personal income tax rate of 33 percent, with the top
rate for capital gains and dividends either staying at 20 percent,
or possibly being reduced to 16.5 percent. In any case, youll
still come out ahead, tax-wise, by holding your investments long
enough to receive the long-term capital gains rate.
Consider municipal bonds. If you are in one of the higher
income brackets, you might benefit from investing in municipal
bonds, which are typically used to finance public projects, such
as roads, schools, airports and infrastructure-related repairs.
Interest payments from munis are typically exempt from federal
income taxes and may also be exempt from state and local taxes,
depending on the state in which the bond issuer is located.
Interest payments from some types of municipal bonds may be
subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Again, though,
watch for developments from Washington, as both the Trump
administration and some congressional leaders favor eliminating
the AMT.
When charting your investment strategy, consider your risk
tolerance, time horizon, family situation and estate plans. But
investment-related taxes should also be in your strategic mix so
look for opportunities to keep these taxes under control.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and
financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should
consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Apr 28 10:11am/10:31pm 3:59am/4:06pm
Apr 29 11:05am/11:26pm 4:53am/4:59pm
Apr 30 12:03pm 4:59am/5:55pm
May 1 12:24am/1:04pm 6:45am/6:54pm
May 2 1:25am/2:07pm 7:45am/7:57pm
May 3 2:27am/3:11pm 8:45am/9:02pm
May 4 3:28am/4:12pm 9:44am/10:05pm
May 5 4:26am/5:08pm 10:40am/11:04pm
May 6 5:20am/6:00pm 11:30am/11:58pm
May 7 6:09am/6:47pm 12:16pm
May 8 6:54am/7:30pm 12:48am/12:59pm
May 9 7:36am/8:10pm 1:33am/1:39pm
May 10 8:17am/8:49pm 2:16am/2:16pm
May 11 8:56am/9:26pm 2:57am/2:52pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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