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The Dinghy continues on page 7
Town Hall continues on
page 6
The Dinghy washes up
on Front Beach
Sullivans unveils design of Town Hall
$3.5 MILLION BUILDING WILL HOUSE TOWN STAFF, POLICE, COMMUNITY ROOM AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
BURGI S AND J ONES OPEN TAPROOM ON I OP
BY KATHRYN CASEY
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
B
y simply walking into The Dinghy, one can immediately
tell that this new taproom and kitchen on the Isle of
Palms is little bit different. Set across from the street
from the bars on Front Beach, The Dinghy is metaphorically
and literally an outlier. The atmosphere can best be summed
up in three words by one of its owners, Bret Jones, chill,
casual, hangout.
Owned by Bret Jones and Malcolm Burgis, The Dinghy has
been open since July 2. The design for the bar has been in
the works since last October. Despite only being open for two
months, there is already a great local crowd, say the owners.
No one is a stranger here, notes the general manager,
A
s one major town building project concludes, another one ramps
up. The Sullivans Island Elementary School dedication ceremony
took place Monday, Sept. 22, a week after the town of Sullivans
Island unveiled the fnal designs for the new Town Hall/
Police Station.
Its very nice, was the response of the majority
of the public assembled at a special Sullivans
Island Council meeting on Sept. 8, 2014 to get
the frst glimpse of the new building.
And indeed it is, in fact it is quite possibly
the most attractive Town Hall to be built this
century. In an age when civic buildings
are built purely from
practical standpoints and
less for aesthetic reasons,
the new Sullivans Islands
Town Hall stands out from
the crowd, looking more
like a Southern plantation
house than a place for police
and council business.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
The design of the new
Sullivans Island Town
Hall is intended to be
in keeping with the
character of the island.
2 September 26, 2014
Lawsuit continues on page 4
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A
common plea at Sullivans
Island Town Council
meetings over the past year
has been to the public to get
more involved in the Town. We
welcome and encourage the input
of our citizens, is a phrase often
repeated by Mayor Mike Perkis.
The Town certainly got what
it asked for when it comes to
the issue of the accreted land
along the southern and eastern
portions of the island. Two
council meetings this month
were standing room only due
to the volume of concerned
citizens anxious to express their
opinion over what will be done to
manage the fourishing maritime
forest that has sprouted since
Hurricane Hugo re-shaped the
geography of the island 25 years
ago this month.
By an informal estimate, 90
percent of the comments coming
from the assembled citizens were
against the idea of aggressively
managing the accreted land
through cutting or pruning the
growth there. However, Council
has remained largely silent
on the issue. At none of these
meetings was any comment made
or any indication given as to what
Council is considering doing with
the land. Why? Because the Town
is in the middle of court-ordered
mediation courtesy of a lawsuit
over the management of the
land, the contents of which must
remain behind closed doors until
it is resolved or goes back in front
of a judge.
This forced silence has
infuriated many island residents,
and raised the question of whether
the townspeople will have any say
in what happens to the accreted
land, which was bought and paid
for with $17,000 raised by island
residents.
I would like to see the mediation
stopped. Take it to trial, Larry
Middaugh, a Sullivans Island
resident, said at a special Town
Council meeting on Sept. 16.
The lawsuit was brought by
island residents Nathan and
Ettaleah Bluestein and Theodore
and Karen Albenesius, who live
on the front beach and want to be
able to cut the vegetation in front
of their homes down to 3 feet, as
was allowed by Town ordinance in
1991. Current ordinances restrict
cutting of vegetation to 5 feet
and restrict
what type of
vegetation may
be cut.
There were
sea oats and
wild fowers
which provide
a beautiful
vista for all to enjoy, states
the lawsuit. Now unchecked
overgrowth has completely
obstructed or imminently will
obstruct all views of the Atlantic
Ocean and beach...
Because of this the plaintiffs
claim their properties have been
reduced in value by at least
$1,000,000 to $1,500,000 and
that because the town will not let
them cut down the vegetation the
mosquito, bug, raccoon, snake,
rat, spider, coyote and varmint
populations have been allowed to
fourish. They are also concerned
that the forest which has grown
up in front of their homes is
providing "cover for criminals and
dangerous animals/varmints.
Recently the Council has
been working to develop new
ordinances for management of
the accreted land, including
bringing in experts to help it
understand the ecology of a
maritime forest and how best to
responsibly manage the land.
Many citizens had been involved
in this process, but progress
was abruptly halted this month
and Council stated no further
progress will be made until after
the lawsuit has concluded.
However, due to citizens
frustrations at the lack of
action and information, Council
CIVIC
Council silenced by lawsuit
S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D T O WN C O U N C I L H A S MA D E N O P R O G R E S S O N MA R I T I ME F O R E S T
I S S U E D U E T O R E S T R I C T I O N S O F L A WS U I T B R O U G H T B Y C I T I Z E N S
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
WE BELIEVE THE TOWN HAS UNLIMITED AUTHORITY
TO TRIM, PRUNE AND CONTROL AND PASS
ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE ACCRETED LAND,
AFTER ALL THE TOWN OWNS IT. ~ Brady Hair
September 26, 2014
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Isle of Palms
886.6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, September 30
City Council Meeting
NEW DATE and TIME
6 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, October 2
Public Hearing on Parking
6 p.m.
24 Twenty-eighth Avenue
Tuesday, October 7
Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Recreation Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, October 8
Personnel Committee
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Accommodations Tax
Advisory Committee
12 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Public Works Committee
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, October 9
Public Safety Committee
10 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Real Property Committee
5:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Saturday, September 27
SIES Community Open House
10 a.m.
2015 I'on Ave
September 29-October 1
Jury Trials
Island Club House
1453 Hennessy St
Coffee with the Chief!
Stop by for a chat about SI with Police
Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.
8:30 a.m.
2213 Middle Street
Monday, October 6
Council Workshop
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Tuesday, October 7
Municipal Court*
5:30 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, October 1.
Planning Commission
6:30 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Thursday, October 9
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
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* Bench Trials will be at a temporary Town Hall facility located behind the Fire Station, next to the Stith
Park (2050 Middle Street). Contact SI Clerk of Court directly at 883-5734 (Maria LoRusso) for payments
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F
ollowing months of
intensive deliberation and
study the City of Isle of
Palms is seeking public input on
its current proposal to implement
a beach parking permit program
for the 2015 beach season. (For
details on the program see the
article in Sept. 12 issue of Island
Eye News.) A public hearing is
scheduled for Thursday, Oct.
2 at 6 p.m. at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Center.
The idea of holding a public
hearing arose during the frst
vote on the program at the
August City Council meeting.
Some members of Council were
reticent to move forward with the
recommendations of consultant
frm Stantec without further
public input on the issue, so the
motion to accept the consultants
recommendation was made
contingent on a public hearing.
During the August 26 meeting
some members of Council
expressed concern over the
fnancial viability of the plan
and lack of time to explore other
alternatives.
There are so many questions,
councilmember Sandy Ferencz
said. I dont think weve answered
enough to go forward.
The issue of the right of way
encroachment repeatedly arose
as being one with no clear
solution in this current plan.
Whats to stop the other 49
percent of us from going out
and landscaping in their right
of way? councilmember Jimmy
Carrol asked.
But Council was in agreement
that something must be done,
and decided moving forward with
Stantecs recommendations was
a step in the right direction, even
if the fnal details of the plan are
yet to be decided upon.
Were at the point now where
weve got to do something,
councilmember Martin Bettelli
said. If we dont were letting
down the residents of the island.
We need to take the next step and
move forward. Yes there are a lot
of questions, but we cant just
sit here and say we need more
information. We need to move
forward.
To help citizens get a handle
on all of the issues surrounding
the parking permit program and
its implementation prior to the
public hearing, Island Eye News
asked councilmembers to answer
the following questions.
IOP holds public forum
on paid parking plan
C O U N C I L ME MB E R S O F F E R T H O U G H T S T O R E S I D E N T S
A H E A D O F C O MMU N I T Y ME E T I N G
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
Parking continues on page 10
convened a special meeting on
Sept. 16. At that meeting the
lawyer defending the town, Brady
Hair, laid out the progress of the
lawsuit.
The suit is currently with
Master in Equity for Charleston
County, Hair said. There are
no facts in dispute in this case.
The plaintiffs are challenging
the adoption of ordinances that
regulate accreted land on various
grounds.
Their argument is does the
Town of Sullivans Island have the
right to regulate what happens
on the accreted land, with regard
to the vegetation, through their
zoning ordinances, or are they
restricted by the covenants in
the contract between Sullivans
Island and the Lowcountry Open
Land Trust? If so, what do those
mean? The plaintiffs believe
passing a zoning ordinance that
prohibited them from cutting was
a breach of contract.
We believe the Town has
unlimited authority to trim,
prune and control and pass
ordinances to regulars accreted
land, after all the town owns it,
Hair continued.
The front beach property
owners in the suit believe the
deed restrictions gave them the
right to a view and ocean breezes.
Sullivans deeded the land to the
LOLT and then the LOLT deeded
it back with these restrictions
and covenants. Every year they
come out and check to make sure
Sullivans is in compliance with
those deed restrictions as they
interpret them. And we have been
every year.
We argued the motions in front
of the judge and, not unusually,
the judge didnt want to decide.
Instead he ordered an attempt at
mediation. The rules of mediation
prohibit me from talking about
what happens in the mediation,
Hair concluded.
However, once the mediation is
completed, successful or not, an
ordinance will have to be passed
to determine what happens to
the land and that will have to
be done in public, through the
usual channels. So citizens will
have another chance to have
their voices heard on this highly
charged issue.
Look for an article on the
benefts and concerns surrounding
the maritime forest that has
grown up on the accreted land
in the next edition of Island Eye
News. If you would like to submit
your comments on the issue for
inclusion in the article email
jennifer@luckydognews.com by
Wed. Oct. 1.
Lawsuit continues from page 2
CORRECTION
In the September 12, 2014 edition of the Island Eye News, an ar-
ticle titled Beach Preservation Referendum misattributed the name
of the homeowners association that is responsible for managing
the sandbags in front of Ocean Club Condos in Wild Dunes. It is
the Ocean Club HOA that is responsible for those sandbags.
The Island Eye News regrets the error
We were trying to make it ft the character
of the town, explained David Creech, of
Creech and Associates Architectural Design,
at the special presentation. We determined
that porches are nice.
The design picks up on public comments
from the two previous public meetings held to
discuss the design of the building, including
bringing the building closer to the street,
moving the footprint out of the adjoining Stith
Park completely, and including those quaint
wraparound porches to bring the character
more in line with the rest of the island.
According to the presentation by David
Creech the building will be situated about 25
feet from the back of the curb, between the
park and the fre station, just in front of the
entrance to the moundleaving full access
to the mound. The structure is about 75 feet
wide, 48 feet high and its total square footage
is 9,500. While it is a few feet higher than
the fre station, the ground under the
fre station was brought up, so both
buildings will appear to be of similar
height.
The frst foor will consist of Town
Administrative staff offces, a customer
service area with access to the Water
and Sewer department, Municipal
Court, Town Clerk and Building
Permits. A community room / council
chambers occupies a large portion of
the foor, and has been designated as
an emergency operations hub when
necessary.
The second foor is occupied by the
police department, although about a
third of the foor space is being left
unfnished for future expansion.
The ground foor holds public
restrooms for the park and storage
facilities. It also includes ground foor
access to an elevator. To see the foor
plans visit www.sullivansisland-sc.
com.
The consideration for a new town
hall/police station has been part of the
Towns strategic plan for over 15 years.
In 2011 health and environmental
concerns at the previous building,
1610 Middle Street, prompted council to
move staff into temporary trailers. The trailers
cost the town $4,000 a month in rent. The
estimated cost of the new building is $3.5
million.
The frst community meeting regarding
the design was held in Sept. 2013, a second
in November and, following design reviews
incorporating comments from those meetings,
the third public meeting, held on Sept. 8,
revealed the fnal design.
Comments from the crowd at the meeting
included I really like what youve done; its
very nice, and I think the design youre
showing here is much more harmonious with
the island architecture, I really like it.
Getting from where we started to
todaymaking the changes we have made
following your inputis a huge difference,
Hartley Cooper, chair of the Public Facilities
Committee, said.
The only major concern brought up during
the meeting was about the amount of parking.
There are 28 spaces designated for parking
behind the building, access to which will
be off Station 20 1/2. Staff and police cars
will occupy 20 spaces, leaving eight for the
public, however there will be some limited on
street parking available.
Following the largely positive reception
council voted unanimously to move forward
and voted to allow the architect to complete
the Design Documents phase of the project.
This is estimated to take four to six weeks
and will be followed by drawing up the
Construction Documents, a process that will
take two months. This puts the project on
track to break ground in January or early
February of 2015
Town Hall continues from cover
This graphic illustrates where the new building will be situated in
relation to the fre station and Stith Park.
September 26, 2014 7
Johnny Yaquinto, who calls this bar a fun,
beachy home.
Burgis, the owner of the nearby
Windjammer, met Jones there when he
was working as the night manager. When
The Dinghys property became available
the two considered opening a bar there.
We wanted to make a bar that we
wanted to go to, he said.
The name of The Dinghy is inspired by
the fact that it is the little taproom across
the street from the larger Windjammer.
Although the two are not affliated, they
compliment one another. The Dinghy has a
diverse past, having previously been a post
offce, an antique store, and a surf shop
before being converted to the taproom and
kitchen it is now. Remnants of its previous
businesses are still visible.
The Dinghy sets itself apart from the
rest of the bars on the island by having its
own parking lot. Patrons can park in the
spacious lot for free. In addition to having
its own parking, The Dinghy has a unique
menu with items such as alligator bites,
New England style clam strips, conch fries,
coconut shrimp, and their signature dirty
Elvis fries.
Jones and his wife came up with the ideas
for the menu, and then chef Matt made the
recipes. All menu options are under $12
and are the perfect size to accompany a
glass of beer. Patrons can order any one of
the twelve different brews on tap to go with
their bar style food.
Customers at The Dinghy are provided
with many amenities. As any casual bar
should, The Dinghy offers multiple games
including a video game screen with card
games and many more on the bar. They
also offer corn hole, giant Jenga, giant
connect four, and many more. The playful
atmosphere includes a gigantic gong and
a life size recreation of Han Solo frozen in
carbonite. The Dinghy does not affliate
itself with any team in particular but has
college game day and the NFL package.
All fans are welcome. During the summer
months The Dinghy had live music play
every night during happy hour.
The bands are what really brought the
local people in, says Bret. People would
hear the music and come to check it out.
The bar still has bands play on Fridays
and Saturdays during the off months,
outside on the patio under an actual
dinghy. Every day patrons are welcome to
select their favorite music from the juke box
and taste the $2 Dinghy Draft. The Dinghy
also offers complementary phone chargers,
unlike the average bar, instead of charging
your phone behind the bar and having to
ask the bar tender so you can check your
messages, The Dinghy has individual lock
boxes for your phone charging convince.
Simply trade your ID for a key to a lock
box with a charger for every type of phone.
You can even lock your phone away at The
Dinghy while you enjoy the beach for the
day.
The best way to get a feel for the Dinghy
is to go experience it yourself. Ask for
Malcolm, Bret or Johnny.
No ones a stranger here.
The Dinghy continues from cover
Johnny Yaquinto, general manager and bartender at the Mug
Shot Board.
T
he Charleston County Assessors Offce wants the public to be
aware of a recently amended South Carolina law that affects
the tax rate of homeowners with rental properties. The law
governs the four percent Legal Residence Exemption regarding owner
occupied property that is rented for part of the year.
The change is effective starting the tax year 2014 and allows
taxpayers to rent their properties for up to 72 days during the year
and still qualify for the four percent Legal Residence Exemption. Prior
to this change, the property could only be rented for 14 days during
the year to qualify for the exemption. Prior years are not affected
because the change is not retroactive.
Homeowners renting the property for all or part of the year must
promptly inform the Assessors Offce in writing. Failure to notify the
Assessors Offce of the rental will result in a six percent tax rate
billing and substantial penalties for each year of violation.
Homeowners who rent out their properties in 2014 must send a
letter to the Assessors Offce or they can fll out a special form. Using
the form will prevent delays in processing. However, citizens are not
required to use the form. Do not fax or email the letter or form. If the
homeowner writes a letter, it must include the following information:
Owners name
Owners original signature
Street address of the property
Parcel ID of the property
Daytime phone number
Per South Carolina law, homeowners who rent their properties
for 72 days or less must also provide the following documentation
annually beginning this year in order to qualify for the exemption:
Copies of the frst two pages of most recently fled Federal 1040
Copy of Schedule E from the owners most current federal tax
return
Copies of the frst three pages of the homeowners most recently
fled South Carolina or other states income tax return
Citizens with questions should contact the Assessors offce at
843.958.4100 and select Option #1.
Homeowners tax
rates to change
STATE EXTENDS NUMBER OF DAYS HOMES CAN BE
RENTED AND STI LL QUALI FY FOR 4 PERCENT RATE
BY NATALIE HAUFF
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
"THE CHANGE IS EFFECTIVE STARTING THE TAX
YEAR 2014 AND ALLOWS TAXPAYERS TO RENT
THEIR PROPERTIES FOR UP TO 72 DAYS."
W
ith special privilege,
comes special
responsibility, says Holly
Blair, Coastal Ecology Program
Manager at Sullivans Island
Elementary School. A magnet
school, SIES is uniquely located
beachfront, and appropriately
has the countys only Coastal
Ecology Systems class as part of
the curriculum, right alongside
Physical Education and Art.
Blair teaches six to seven
classes each day (Kindergarten
through ffth grade), and
students are encouraged to
make scientifc observations in
the lab. Activities are tied in with
common core standards.
Its important to teach the
importance of the delicate barrier
islands, how to live here and
leave a smaller footprint, enhance
rather than take away from it,
said Blair, who has a Bachelors in
Education, a Masters in Marine
Science, and 20 years experience
in educating the public, including
her work at the South Carolina
Aquarium in 1998.
The schools Coastal Ecology
Lab Room features four touch
tanks, three of which are
50 gallon tanks that can be
relocated throughout the school
for education purposes. The
touch tanks will bring various
marine species inside the
classroom. There is a freshwater
tank, a marsh estuary tank, and
saltwater tank.
Little hands will not be going
into the tanks, but rather the
kids will interact with the critters
being brought out of the tanks,
explained Blair. The 100 gallon
tank is located in the ecology lab
and will serve as a holding tank.
Right now, the tanks hold a few
species commonly found close to
shore, like the hermit crabs and
mullet Blair collected. When the
nature trail behind the school is
reclaimed, said Blair, she will
lead students into the surf and
shore to collect more species
themselves.
Blair wants to pass on her
passion and love for marine
science to her students, in the
hopes they will pass it along
to their parents, cousins and
friends.
I want them to learn things
like, dont pick up a jellyfsh on
the beach and throw it at their
friend. That jellyfsh is a food for
birds, she said. Dont collect
all the shells on the beach to be
put away in a garage somewhere.
Those shells eventually crumble
down and become sand. Dont
collect live sand dollars and
bleach them for Christmas
ornaments.
The food and creatures sustain
the beautiful island, she added,
and that if we lose one of them,
we could lose them all.
A lot of people know the
tropical rainforest holds more
species than any other place on
the planet. Most people dont
know that the salt marsh estuary
is second only to the rainforest in
biomass and number of species.
Blair wants students to put
down their electronics and slow
down, and when they ride across
the causeway, she wants them
to see more than just mud and
oysters.
Keeping students in touch with a delicate ecosystem
H O L L Y B L A I R P I O N E E R S C O A S TA L E C O L O G Y E D U C AT I O N AT S I E S
BY MARCI SHORE
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
PHOTO BY MARCI SHORE
Holly Blair and some of her students in front of a bulletin board they surprised her with.
The Board reads: "We love science and Miss Blair."
DICK CRONIN, MAYOR
1. Do you think IOP should implement a paid parking plan on
the island?
While the population continues to grow in the Lowcountry, our
beaches cannot grow. The proposed Parking Plan is a mechanism
to establish a control on the volume of visitors who can safely enjoy
our Island. Setting a specifc number of passes for yearly, weekly and
daily parking in the public rights-of-way will be a giant step. When all
the passes are sold for a day, visitors will need to park in the lots or
come another day. Signifcant details have yet to be worked out, we
are driving to have the plan implemented for 2015.
2. How did the results of Stantecs traffc fow and parking
study impact your opinion on the plan for paid parking?
Stantec's work captured the ebb and fow of traffc during our
summer months. On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the island
absorbed 8,566 vehicles. That is to say at 1:45 p.m., 8,566 more
vehicles had come onto the Island than had left on that day. Of that
number 7,522 were absorbed into the parking lots or onto private
property. The remaining 1,044 represent the peak of On-Street
Parking. With these numbers the proposed parking plan seems quite
viable.
3. What do you believe is the best long-term solution to the
issue of parking on the island? What is the main issue you see
parking addressing?
Our goal now and for the future is to make sure everyone on the
Island is safe and secure and respectful of the beautiful island that
we call home. While we will implement the proposed plan it will not be
perfect from the start. The City will be refning it in the years to come
as we learn.
4. What alternatives do you see for addressing this issue if
you do not proceed with a paid parking plan?
Council has unanimously decided that doing nothing is not a viable
option. In the past, the tools we plan to use to implement the sale and
administration of passes was not available. Using an Internet based
system, while new to our area, has been effective in other locals. Once
we obtain SCDOT approval for this approach, the greatest obstacle
will be communicating with all who enjoy our Island.
5. What do you believe should be done about the obstructions
that are currently blocking 60% of the state right of way?
I don't believe there has been a material change in the number of
obstructions in the rights of way over the past decade. While the City
works to keep new obstructions from being put in place, the State DOT
has the responsibility to enforce any action. To date their efforts have
been ineffective. As a principal, this Council and prior Councils have
felt everyone should be treated the same; how to make this happen
has been the issue. We have chosen to deal with the Parking Plan and
its implementation before working with the State on this issue.
6. Do you have any other comments about the public parking
issue you would like to share?
I would like to thank our Planning Commission, a dedicated group
of Island residents, who studied Traffc Congestion and Parking on the
Island for a number of years. This plan implements the heart of their
recommendations. I am also pleased that we are keeping Sullivan's
Island in the loop as we progress. Both islands face the same issues
when it comes to parking and traffc.
PATRICK HARRINGTON, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
the island?
I do. The visitors to the beach need to share in the cost of maintaining
the beach, trash collection, and security.
2. How did the results of Stantecs Traffc fow and parking
I am pleased with the pragmatic and professional study done by
Stantec. We now have data to support a plan that would limit the
number of vehicles on the Island. Our experience with vehicle gridlock
on some weekends and holidays has demonstrated a need to control
these unsafe situations. A paid parking system can help achieve this
goal.
issue of parking on the island?
As suggested above, I equate the parking issue (limitation) as being
analogous to a sporting arena. If a stadium can ft 75K people, thats
the number of tickets allowed for sale. For the Island, I believe our
study will eventually allow the city to determine the number of visitors
we can accommodate safely. As presented by Stantec, the paid
pass program, allows for the ability for us to adjust the program as
we gather data. Again, the goal is to provide a wholesome and safe
experience for both visitors and residents.
4. What is the main issue you see parking addressing? What
alternatives do you see for addressing this issue if you do not
proceed with a paid parking plan?
As stated in #1, I strongly believe that visitors need to share in
the expenses. Therefore, I will support a paid and limited parking
proposal.
This is a contentious issue for sure. The right of ways are enforced
by the SCDOT, not the City. SCDOT has demonstrated a reluctance to
uniformly enforce right of ways. However, as we progress in the plan
to reduce parking in certain areas and streets to achieve a balance to
assure a safe environment for all, I believe all residents should be held
to the same requirement.
It is incumbent that the City put in place a plan to limit parking
a.s.a.p. This has been an issue that has received considerable
attention and study for several years. We now have a blueprint to
refne and then enact with citizen input.
SANDY FERENCZ, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
the island?
On any given holiday or weekend, one need not look very far for safety
violations regarding parking on the Isle of Palms. Even though there
are two public parking lots, one City and one County, the historical
truth is that parking occurs on the side streets and boulevards of our
entire Island, with the exception of the Wild Dunes gated community.
Excited children jumping out of their cars onto the street, is a fatality
waiting to happen. Our issue on IOP is not just one of parking, but
one of safety. To date, no one has presented me an optimum solution.
The Stantec data presented what we already knew, but offered no
creative solution other than limiting parking through the distribution
of a fnite number of paid passes. Admittedly no matter what parking
plan is adopted, traffc fow and congestion will remain an issue when
our island of 4,000 plus residents must absorb 8,000 plus cars. The
critical faw for me regarding the paid parking pass option is the fact
that we, the tax-paying, full-time residents, will be penalized in order
to allow day visitors to have a place to park. Why should we have to
pay for guests to park on our street for a party? It has nothing to do
with beach access!
I believe we should fll up both public lots before on street parking
is allowed with strict enforcement. Create overlay residential areas
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where no on-street parking is allowed. Develop one side parking
only, to guarantee our emergency vehicles have clear access to all
roadways. Beach access is a right and we gladly provide that for the
majority of the visitors who seek a day at the beach. However, parking
is a privilege and may not continue exactly as it has been in the past.
Shuttles from the parking lots to other beach access paths may be an
alternative to roadside parking.
The main issue is safety! The safety of our residents, vacationers,
and day visitors is paramount! In my opinion we should take over our
roads from SCDOT, and create a plan designed to protect the safety
of our residents, welcome responsible day visitors, and not be held
to SCDOT approvals and restrictions for the plan we design. Other
seaside communities have successfully done so, and we can lead the
pack in innovation.
The obstruction problem is one we inherited because SCDOT did not
enforce its own regulations. Council has agreed that we will address
this issue once a parking plan is determined. For some, the law is
clear, and it should be enforced. A possible solution is to grandfather
current obstructions but disallow future permits for obstructions,
pursuant to our owning our roads.
To be sure, we must address parking and traffc fow now. For too
long it has been the "elephant in the room." No matter how unpopular
the outcome might be, as elected members of Council we must step
forward. I sincerely believe that we must expand our thinking to include
the Isle of Palms Marina, 41st Avenue and Waterway Boulevard. It is
not a matter of beach access but certainly one of safety. Trailer traffc
on Waterway Boulevard any given weekend boggles the mind. The
question being, where in the world will they all park? As a City owned
property, the Marina property is not only an eyesore, but a "hodge-
podge" of vehicle, boat, trailer and pedestrian traffc, screaming,
accident. In the coming off-season months, I intend to consider the
data, think creatively, act decisively and support a parking plan for
IOP which will encompass our needs for the next 10-20 years and
not simply be a Band-Aid for now. As we discuss and debate the
options, our residents deserve nothing less than a well thought out,
well executable, safety frst plan.
JIMMY WARD, IOP COUNCILMEMBER
I am withholding comments on the proposed parking plan until
after I have heard Isle of Palms residents' views at the Public Forum
on October 2. It is very important to me how they feel about it.
MICHAEL LOFTUS, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
the island?
Parking has been a major concern for residents for some time
and the situation is getting worse as the Tri-County population has
increased. I feel that we should implement a paid parking plan that
will allow the island to better manage parking while providing a
safer environment. An additional beneft is that it would encourage
carpooling, which would reduce traffc.
I have been a supporter of a paid parking plan for some time. The
Santec study validated the need to manage parking and traffc
I would like to see IOP have an ordinance to create a traffc overlay
district that would have the bulk of paid parking on Palm Boulevard
(19th Ave to 40th Ave). We need to have a small amount of additional
paid spots north of 41st Ave and on Ocean Boulevard to keep IOP
in compliance with the Beach Management Act. It is important to
understand that this plan will limit parking and once the designated
parking spaces are full, there will be no additional parking besides
the City and County lots.
IOP is a small barrier island and can only safely accommodate
a certain amount of people, cars and traffc. Safety of residents
and visitors are the main concern, as is the overall quality of life of
islanders. The recent and projected growth in Charleston has created
a critical breaking point for the island. Neighborhoods have been
overrun with people parking in residents yards, sometimes leaving
trash and behaving poorly. Understand that a vast of majority of
visitors are respectful but the sheer volume has created a challenging
situation that needs to be addressed. Having the visitors in a parking
district will allow the City to manage the situation and limit confusion
that visitors have about not knowing where and how to park.
By creating the Parking Overlay district on Palm Boulevard
(Ocean), I would grandfather any current obstruction and prohibit
new obstructions on Palm.
I feel parking is the most pressing issue we face on the island.
BARBARA BERGWERF, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
the island?
People have had many ideas on how to control parking; No parking
for day-trippers; Make them all park in city lots: Build a parking
garage... But in realistic terms none of these things are possible. After
studying this issue in planning commission and with City Council,
the one real way to control the problem is to limit the number of cars
coming on the island, and the way to do that is a pay to park system.
Day-trippers to the island clog our roads, park without regard to
driveways and leave their litter not only on the beach but on our
lawns and streets. With the increased population in the Charleston
area, the Island must come up with a systematic way to control the
infux of traffc. Paying to park encourages day-trippers to use our
City and County lots and controls the number of vehicles parking. If
we had over 8,000 day trippers coming on the island on one Saturday
in May, what will that number be 3, 5, 10 years from now? There
are too many cars right now, so now is the time to put a system in
place to cap the number of cars. We don't own the beach and we have
a responsibility to welcome guests to the beach, but our ultimate
responsibility is to our residents and that responsibility demands we
face this problem now and set a standard that can be improved as
time goes on. When is the island "full?" If people know they have to
buy a permit to park they will plan ahead and get to the parking lots
early or perhaps not come on the weekends. Establishing a program
now is crucial to the future.
I was for a pay to park program before the study and the study just
reinforced that belief. Parking and traffc are terrible now and will
only get worse over the coming years. If we don't put a plan in place
now it will be out of control in the future. We are a premier island
and a wonderful place to live. Will that remain true if we are buried in
traffc fve months of the year?
3. What do you believe the best long-term solution to the issue
of parking on the island?
See Number 1.
Now is time for our elected offcials to step up to the job at hand.
Past Mayors and Council have kicked the can down the road. We
have a chance to make a difference. No plan will be perfect and I'm
sure it will have to be adjusted as we learn more, but to do nothing
is unconscionable and in my mind will be a disaster for the quality
of life our citizens want and deserve. To put it in the simplest terms,
there are too many cars on the island and a paid parking plan can
and will limit the number of vehicles.
Right now we have a fnite number of spaces. If we implement a
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pay to park program we can reduce the number of cars parking on
the rights of way as they exist now. That will be an improvement.
These are SCDOT rights of way and they have the power to clear
them. They have ignored that problem. I am not going to vote to have
my neighbors remove obstructions in order to create more parking for
day-trippers. The frst step is to limit the number of cars parking on
the island where we go from there is open for discussion.
No plan is perfect and there will be many details to fgure out.
We can't be held hostage to these details. Some worry of the cost
of implementing a parking plan. I would ask what is the cost to our
Island if we do nothing?
RYAN BUCKHANNON, IOP COUNCILMEMBER
This Council has been working together to solve our parking
problems for the past few years. I have been on this City Council long
enough to experience my share of indifference, vitriol, spitefulness
and malevolence.
This year, for the frst time in many years, the City unanimously
passed its annual budget. Working together with the city's
administration and team of department heads, we were able to work
through problems, develop solutions and act as unifed governing
body. In that same light, we all realize that we need to work to develop
a parking management plan, and we are so close to fnalizing a
fnished product. We have accomplished this by working together,
working through problems and our differences and after thoughtful
candid discussions, we have voted unanimously to move forward on
a number of resolutions that will help us ultimately put together a
plan by the next beach season. I feel, and I may be the only one, but
this questionnaire was more of a candidate's forum with the intention
of trying to divide a Council that is already steadfast in solving this
problem.
Yes, we, as a Council still have things to work out, and we may
not always agree with each other, but recently we have shown that
our resolve to alleviating the parking problem for our residents is
paramount. To continue this work and deliver a sustainable parking
program, we will need to work together and not have the progress that
we have made be erased by creating a divisive Council.
Yes, we, as a Council still have things to work out and we may
not always agree with each other, but recently we have shown that
our resolve to alleviating the parking problem for our residents is
paramount and us to continue and deliver a sustainable parking
program, we will need to continue to work together and not have all
the progress that has been made be erased by a divisive questionnaire.
JIMMY CARROLL, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
the island?
I was elected by the residents of the Isle of Palms to help solve
the ever-increasing traffc and parking problems our island is
facing. As Charleston and the surrounding counties continue to
grow, the burdens associated with the increased traffc and parking
are negatively impacting the quality of life for our residents. We all
believe our beaches are there for everyone, but as our Islands vision
statement says, Measures that will enhance the existing character of
the island as a quality place to live, and to protect the environment
both on and around the island, must me taken to guide development
and preserve the quality of life for generations to come.
I was actually surprised that there were not more cars coming.
However, they are the professional traffc engineers we hired, they were
hired to help us review the years of public meetings with comments
and suggestions, to review the planning committee and Council
discussions to help come up with a plan. Im sure that there will be
a learning curve on whatever we do. It will be revised as we go along,
but we have to keep our Islands residents involved and informed with
what we do. Is this the perfect solution? I wish I could tell you. In
fact, I just got back from a vacation to an island the size of Manhattan
outside Portland, Oregon, it has about 1,200 residents, but in the
summer, they are overrun with townies, our version of day visitors
and they too had to do something because of traffc, pollution, and
safety. They instituted a parking pass system.
By starting with this plan, lets give it a chance and see how it goes.
I consider baby steps better than big bold moves that could back fre.
We also discussed taking over the roads and maintenance from the
SCDOT, but if we did that, taxes would go up, and we would assume
all liabilities associated with this. It was estimated that our annual
cost to do this was just under 1 million a year or about a 4 mill
increase. Its not to say we wont in the future, but we have to start
somewhere.
Residents put in these obstructions because people were parking up
in their yards, they were leaving trash and were going to the bathroom
under their homes and in their yards. No, they should not have done
this, but I understand why they did this.
I can hear some saying we are a bunch of elitist trying to keep people
off our island. This is far from the case. There are three public beach
communities, Folly Beach, Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms.
The rest of the beach communities are private. Of the three public
communities, the Isle of Palms has spent millions buying large tracts
of land for public parking; we have 56 beach accesses between Breach
Inlet and 57th Ave. We have public restrooms located at the Front
Beach commercial district where we have places to dine and shop.
The Isle of Palms has done an incredible job providing beach access,
however, because of the growth of the surrounding communities,
our taxes are increasing every year because of the burdens put on
our police, fre and public works departments by day visitors. Our
residents and vacationers all have places to park and who pay taxes
to help cover these cost, however, our day visitors pay a very minute
fraction of these cost. This is not just an Isle of Palms problem, but
one that should be shared by all the surrounding counties. Maybe it
is time to think outside the box and think about mass transit to help
get day visitors to the beaches. Thank you for reporting this, please
follow my website www.ioptoday.com or the citys website www.iop.
net. Thank you for allowing me to serve the residents of the Isle of
Palms.
MARTIN BETTELLI, IOP CITY COUNCILMEMBER
No response was received.
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(above) Captain Kim Usry
meets with a shopper at
Harris Teeter. (top right)
A visitor meets with IOP
Police Offcers at Harris
Teeter. (right) IOP Police
Chief Buckhannon meets
with residents at Harris
Teeter.
Coffee with Cops
comes to Harris Teeter
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
October 23 Is l and Eye Cal endar
Setpember 26
ONGOING EVENTS

Tuesdays
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
3:30-7 p.m. Corner of Coleman
and Simmons Street
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
Every Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., $5,
$13 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle
St. Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Call 843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
6 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green
Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.
$5 at the door, all ages welcome.
Enjoy a night of diverse music
from around the globe on the
uniquely bohemian ground of the
Sewee Outpost. Wood fred pizza
and fresh grilled oysters (while in
season) will be available as well
as libations. www.facebook.com/
awendawgreen.
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg
Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to play
American Mah Jongg. No experi-
ence necessary. 1921 Ion Avenue,
883.3914.
Nature Movie at SeeWee
Visitor Center
2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for more
information.
Saturdays
Paddle Boarding Social
All are welcome to join Sealand Ad-
venture Sport's SUP-social, every
other Saturday, starting this week-
end, Sat. 27. 10 a.m. at Breach
Inlet, call 843.330.8156 for exact
time. Free if you BYOB, or $15 to
rent a board.
Tae Kwon Do for Seniors
Must be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.
at the Isle of Palms Recreational
Center. $35 resident fee and $40
non-resident fee. There is a drop
in fee of $10 per class. For more
information call 843.886.8294
Charleston Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine
in Marion Square, 329 Meeting
Street. A variety of local produce,
plants, herbs and cut fowers as
well as breakfast and lunch ven-
dors, live entertainment and an as-
sortment of juried arts and crafts
from local artisans for visitors
to experience.
ONGOING
Live Music at Southerly
Every night 6 to 9 p.m. Southerly
Restaurant and Patio at Southern
Season offers Live Music on the
patio every evening from (11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Sundays). Make the
most of happy hour with appetiz-
ers and craft beers and cocktails
from our Patio Bar and unwind to
the tune of local bands from the
Lowcountry. Southern Season, 730
Coleman Blvd, 843.416.3965.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Friday Night Firepits
6:30 8:30 p.m. on the Village
Plaza of Wild Dunes with a din-
ner buffet and cash bar. Dining
package cost is $40 for adults
and $15 for children ages 5-12. .
Call 843.886.2307 for reservations.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Pet Adoption Event at
Morgan Creek Grill
12- 4 p.m. Come meet your new
best friend! Bring a donation of pet
food, bedding, or toys for $1 off a
signature cocktail. Help us reach
our $500 goal for the celebrity chili
cook off on November 22. For more
information email events@morgan-
creekgrill.com.
Tailgate Party on the
Village Plaza
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get the best seat
in the house to watch the prime-
time game on the large outdoor
infatable TV screen at Wild Dunes.
Fill up on all your favorite tailgate
foods at our casual, catered buf-
fet. Dinner package cost is $35 for
adults and $15 for kids. Compli-
mentary for children 4 and under.
Call 843.886.2307 for reservations.
East Cooper Habitat for
Humanity new home dedication
1 p.m. East Cooper Habitat for
Humanity dedicates a completed
home for new homeowner Barbara
Rivers just off Rife Range Road in
Mt. Pleasant.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Endangered Species!
11 a.m. Learn about local and
international endangered species
like the red wolf, elephant, and
turtles. See illegal wildlife products
and learn the difference between
illegal and legal wildlife items. Call
the Sewee Visitor Center to register
843.928.3368.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Charleston Academy of
Music Concert
7:30 p.m. The Charleston Music
Club will present faculty of the
Charleston Academy of Music in a
free concert in the chapel at Fran-
ke at Seaside, 1885 Rife Range
Rd. followed by refreshments. Mu-
sic will include a trio by Brahms.
Call 442-4835 for more informa-
tion.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
IOP Connector Run and Walk
for the Child
See story page 23.
Mount Pleasant Pier Fishing
Tournament: Cooper River
Challenge
6 a.m. 2 p.m. Enjoy fantastic
fshing at the foot of the Ravenel
Bridge. Pre-registration ends Oct.
2. On-site registration begins at
6 a.m. Tournaments held rain
or shine. For additional informa-
tion, call (843) 762-9946. An adult
chaperone is required for partici-
pants ages 15 and under. Fees:
$13/$10 CCR Discount; $8 for
seniors or youth ages 3-12. $5 for
Fishing Pass Holders.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
Mount Pleasant Art Guild
Meeting
See story page 24.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Walk-To-School Day
See story page 17.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
That Big Book Sale
Oct. 10 through 12, Friday, 9 a.m.
7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.,
Sunday 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
The Charleston Friends of the
Library are proud to present That
BIG Book Sale at the Omar Shrine
Auditorium. Over 60,000 books,
DVDs, CDs, books on CDs, sheet
music and maps will be on sale to
the public with prices starting at
just $.50.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Afternoon Oyster Roast at
Southerly Restaurant and Patio
3 6 p.m. Nothing says fall in the
Lowcountry like an oyster roast!
Join us on the fnal day of our an-
niversary celebration to enjoy the
whole shebang steamed oysters,
saltines, pickled vegetables and
plenty of hot sauce! $29. South-
erly Restaurant, in Southern
Seasons, Coleman Blvd, Mount
Pleasant.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend at the Edgar Allan
Poe Branch Library on Sullivans
Island.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Whole Foods Market Presents
the WHOLE WEDDING SHOW
1 4 p.m. Whole Foods Market Mt
Pleasant invites the public to taste
their way to the perfect wedding
during their Whole Wedding Show
that will take place at the Holiday
Inn in Mt Pleasant located at 250
Johnnie Dodds Blvd across the
street from the grocer. Limited to
the frst 100 people. Admission is
$10 at the door. To reserve your
space email: weddings.mtp@whole-
foods.com.

Belk Preview Party
5 8 p.m. Belk is ushering in a
new era of shopping at its renovat-
ed fagship store in Mount Pleas-
ant with a preview party beneft-
ing Lowcountry AIDS Services.
Celebrate the arrival of high-end
designers, an upgraded cosmetics
bar and an expanded housewares
selection at a sneak peek event
at Belk in Mount Pleasant Towne
Centre. A $20 donation gets spe-
cial savings throughout the store,
including a unique raffe table ben-
efting Lowcountry AIDS Services.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Book Club: The Invention of
Wings
Sue Monk Kidds book will be
discussed at the Edgar Allen Poe
Library Book Club. The club will
convene at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is
invited to the discussion. There will
be treats, coffee, conversation and
of course book discussion. Contact
Connie Darling at Darlingc@ccpl.
org or telephone 843.883.3914.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Tale of the Fish Culinary Event
4 7 p.m. Hoist the anchor and
begin your voyage to the Italian
coast and discover the rich culi-
nary history of the Mediterranean
and Adriatic coasts. Wild Dunes
Resort is thrilled to host the frst-
ever Tale of the Fish culinary
event, offering an unmatched
foodie experience.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Playground screening
6 p.m. The Junior League of
Charleston is hosting South Caro-
linian director Libby Spears and
offering a two-night screening and
discussion of Playground, her 2009
documentary. The eye opening flm
focuses on the rampant child sex
trade in the United States. Cine-
barre 963 Houston Northcutt Blvd,
Mt Pleasant.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Pups, Yups, and Food Trucks
5 8 p.m., Mount Pleasant Palmet-
to Islands County Park. Its a party
in the park with your dog! You
and your pup are invited to join us
after work for live music performed
by Dallas Baker and His Bluegrass
Friends, beverages, and food from
Charleston Choo! All dogs must
remain on leash. No outside alco-
hol or coolers permitted. Free event
with your regular park gate admis-
sion.
island eats
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream favors,
from Chocolate Therapy to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean
Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Caf Medley
Start your day or end it with a well
rounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
High Thyme Cuisine
A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood, tapas on
Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday
mornings.
$$$
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.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Long Island Cafe
Come in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday
brunch and enjoy all your favorite
seafood plus so much more at this
island favorite.
$$
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.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101 Ocean Boulevard
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality.
$$$
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 fsh tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh
seafood and southern favorites, and a
fresh, local raw bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
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 founder
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
2213-B Middle Street
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Located just over the bridge from IOP,
Crave's National Award Winning Chef
proudly serves Low Country visitors
and residents a unique casual fne
dining experience!
$$$
(843) 884-1177
www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com
1968 Riviera Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
For Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's
is the One! Patio and private dining
available as well as daily and happy
hour specials.
$$
(843) 849-2344
www.gilligans.net
1475 Long Grove Dr.
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh
seasonal menu highlighting local
ingredients and contemporary cuisine,
all with Southern fair. Our scenic
outdoor patio is a lovely setting to
savor a meal, while our elegant indoor
spaces are perfect for receptions,
parties and meetings.
$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local Seafood,
local farm to table veggies, sinful
homemade desserts.
$$
(843) 928-3609
www.seeweerestaurants.com/
4808 N Hwy 17,
Awendaw, SC 29429
Stack's Coastal Kitchen
Come join us for lunch where we offer
fresh soup, salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual
bistro-style setting with a nice wine
selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.
$$-$$$
(843) 388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
off-island eats
T
he Sullivans Island Fire and Rescue Department, along with the
Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue Department, are planning a Fire
Prevention Parade and Display between the two departments.
This years event will be held on October 8, 2014. The parade will
start at 4:30 p.m. on J.C. Long Blvd. at Isle of Palms Station 1. It will
proceed through the two islands and fnish at the Sullivans Island
Station where a display will be set up to begin around 5:30 p.m.
There will be activities for the kids, including a Smoke House,
Giant Slide and other entertainment. Refreshments will be served at
no cost, so bring the family.
Fire Prevention Parade
slated for Oct 8
BY CHIEF STITH
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
S
ullivans Island Elementary School is making the most of their new
neighborhood by celebrating National Walk-To-School day on October
8. Students who live close enough are encouraged to walk to school
with their parents, while those who dont live within walking distance are
invited to meet at PrimeTime Fitness, 2120 Middle Street, at 7 a.m. that
morning to walk together.
We will be greeted by members of the PrimeTime Fitness staff and Blue
Barn juices will be there to get your day started with a healthy and delicious
treat.
Parents, please join your children in celebrating National Walk-To-
School Day by making the trek to school on foot. For those of you meeting
at PrimeTime Fitness, the parking lot of SALT at Station 22 - across from
PrimeTime Fitness will be open for you to leave your car for the (approximately)
30 minutes you will be gone.
Some tips for walking safely to school
Cross the street at intersections or crosswalks.
Look left, right, and left again before crossing.
Walk in pairs or groups.
Form a walking school bus/bike train (supervised group of children
walking/biking to school).
Don't talk to or take rides from strangers.
Wear bright and/or refective clothing, especially in the early morning
or late afternoon.
KEEP IT UP!
Hit a ftness plateau? Getting bored with your
workouts? Primetime Fitness is launching its Fall
Fitness Frenzy, Monday through Friday, from
October 1 - October 31 at 8 a.m. Drop the kids off
at SIES and head down Middle Street to experience
a new and different workout every day, Call
Meredith at 843.883.0101 for details.
SIES celebrates National
Walk-to-School Day, October 8
BY MEREDITH NELSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
COMPUTER CORNER
The newest thing is here
BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
W
ith the availability of the
new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
comes the new iOS 8. As
with any new Operating System
make sure all your data is backed
up either to the iCloud or through
iTunes before you install it. When
you install the new iOS things
can happen and your pictures,
notes, purchases, songs could
disappear and we sure don't want
that to happen. Previous versions
of iPhones, including 4s and up,
can upgrade to iOS 8. Having
said that if you have a 4s you
might consider not upgrading,
as 8 has lots of features that
use the larger screen and faster
processor (the chip that makes
the phone work). You also need
at least 4 GB of memory available
to do the upgrade.
The iPhone 6 made a splash
and is all the rage right now, but
if you have an Android phone
don't worry your S5 is still a great
phone and in some ways it seems
like Apple is trying to catch up
rather than lead. The Galaxy
Note 4 is available for pre-order
as of Sept. 19, the same day the
iPhones went on sale and its
screen is a bit bigger than the 6
Plus. It can be bought on Oct. 17
or if you pre-order be delivered
on that day. The correct term for
the Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6
Plus is a Phablet, a phone and
tablet combined.
I remember "way back when"
that the idea was to have the
smallest phone to ft in the
tiny purse or in a man's pocket
without being noticeable. Now
the larger the phone the "better
to see you with" is the mantra. I
do have a larger phone (S3) and
most likely will upgrade to the
cheaper iPhone 5 or 5s but I'm
not sure I need to have such a
large screen. I have heard it said
that the older you get the larger
you need the screen, so you can
have REALLY BIG TEXT!
The iPhone will still be available,
Samsung (and other makers) are
coming out with the latest and
greatest Android phone, and you
can take your time to make a
decision on what's good for you
or even stay with what you have.
One thing I can guarantee you is
that the next iPhone or Android
is just a few months away. The
larger phone or phablet will most
likely stay around for a bit, but if
the smart watch concept catches
on we may see a decrease in size
again. The new Apple "watch"
is headed that way, but still
requires an iPhone to work it, not
sure I need another gadget that
only works with the help of my
phone.
Finally now is the
time to consider what
type of new laptop,
desktop, tablet, etc.
you are going to get
for your loved one
this Christmas.
Take some time
and check out
what their use of
the product will be,
i.e. just surfng the
net and email or
business intense
work.
If you have
questions or want
a pro to help with
selection, purchase
and setup please
call or email me,
Rent A Bob at
843.822.7794 or
email at rentabob@
live.com. And yes
my name really is
Bob!
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predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
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I
t probably doesnt happen as much as
youd like, but from time to time, you
have some extra disposable income.
When this happens, how should you use
the funds? Assuming you have adequate
emergency savings - typically, three to
six months worth of living expenses -
should you pay off debts, or fund your
IRA or another investment account?
Theres no one correct answer -
and the priority of these options may
change, depending on your fnancial
goals. However, your frst step may be
to consider what type of debt youre
thinking of paying down with your
extra money. For example, if you have a
consumer loan that charges a high rate
of interest - and you cant deduct the
interest payments from your taxes - you
might conclude that its a good idea to get rid
of this loan as quickly as possible.
Still, if the loan is relatively small, and the
payments arent really impinging on your
monthly cash fow that much, you might
want to consider putting any extra money
you have into an investment that has the
potential to offer longer-term benefts. For
instance, you might decide to fully fund your
IRA for the year before tackling minor debts.
(In 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to
a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if youre
50 or older.)
When it comes to making extra mortgage
payments, however, the picture is more
complicated. In the frst place, mortgage
interest is typically tax deductible, which
makes your loan less expensive. Even
beyond the issue of deductibility, you may
instinctively feel that its best to whittle away
your mortgage and build as much equity as
possible in your home. But is that always a
smart move?
Increasing your home equity is a goal of
many homeowners - after all, the more
equity you have in your home, the
more cash youll get when you sell it.
Yet, if your homes value rises - which,
admittedly,
doesnt always
happen - you
will still, in
effect, be
building equity
without having to
divert funds that could be placed
elsewhere, such as in an investment.
In this situation, its important to
weigh your options. Do you want
to lower your mortgage debts
and possibly save on cumulative
interest expenses? Or would you be
better served to invest that money
for potential growth or interest
payments?
Heres an additional consideration:
If you tied up most of your money in
home equity, you may well lose some
fexibility and liquidity. If you were
to fall ill or lose your job, could you
get money out of your home if your
emergency savings fund fell short?
Possibly, in the form of a home equity
line of credit or a second mortgage,
but if you were not bringing in any income,
a bank might not even approve such a loan -
no matter how much equity you have in your
house. You may more easily be able to sell
stocks, bonds or other investment vehicles to
gain access to needed cash.
Getting some extra money once in a while
is a nice problem to have. Still, you wont
want to waste the opportunity - so, when
choosing to pay down debts or put the money
into investments, think carefully.
This article was written by Edward Jones
for use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
Whats smarter-paying off debts or investing?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING EXTRA MORTGAGE
PAYMENTS, HOWEVER, THE PICTURE IS MORE
COMPLICATED."
F
lags outside Isle of Palms Public Safety Building few at half mast earlier this
month, honoring former IOP Fire Chief Larry Britton, 58, who passed away
September 8, 2014 while working for Charleston County as a Technology
Services and Radio Operator. The fags at Sullivans Island Fire Department were
also lowered in his honor.
Britton worked as fre chief on the island during and after Hurricane Hugo hit,
25 years ago this month. He is survived by his son Larry Jr., two grandchildren
and his wife Marsha.
People like Larry Britton are a shining example of what it means to be a good
person and a great employee, said Charleston County Administrator Kurt Taylor.
He lived his life to service the public in so many different ways and our thoughts
and prayers go out to his family.
IOP Honors Former Fire Chief
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
The Multiple Crises
in the Middle East
WO R L D A F F A I R S C O U N C I L
O F C H A R L E S T O N O P E N S S E A S O N
BY CHUCK BENSONHAVER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
D
r. Barbara Sude, Senior
Political Scientist for the
RAND Corporation, will
speak at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 8 at The Citadel Alumni
Center. Her topic, very relevant
to current events will be, The
Multiple Crises in the Middle
East: Where Are They Headed
and What Can Washington Do
About Them? She will answer
questions at the end.
Dr. Sude has extensive
experience working for our
federal government where she
specialized in the analysis of
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle
East, and counterterrorism.
She earned her B.S. in Arabic
Studies from Georgetown
University and graduated from
Princeton with a Ph.D. in Near
Eastern Studies. Her research
has been in Asymmetric Warfare,
Counterterrorism and Iraq.
In our world of expanding
globalization, understanding
and clarifcation of current
trends and events is increasingly
important to us all. The World
Affairs Council of Charleston,
in association with the national
organization the World Affairs
Councils of America, capably
serves this need. Many barrier
island citizens lead and serve as
active members.
Our connection with The
Citadel strengthens the mission
and provides us an outstanding
venue for our meetings, typically
six per year. The Alumni Center
is located at 69 Hagood Avenue,
just across from the stadium.
Parking is ample, close, and free.
Members and guests assemble
for the social hour, beginning at
5:15 p.m.
One can attend as a guest
once, for $20. Individual
membership is $100 and couple
membership (any two individuals
in a household) is $170.
One can join with a credit
card/Pay Pal at our website,
waccharleston.org or at the
meeting. Come join us on
October 8. You will be moved by
your enhanced understanding.
You will meet interesting people.
A
ugust 31 was not only the
end of a busy Labor Day
weekend, but a hectic
evening for the Sea Turtle
Rescue Program at the South
Carolina Aquariums Turtle
Hospital. Three new patients
were admitted. Very often holiday
weekends are a deadly time for
sea turtles because of increased
boat traffc and other recreational
activity and that Sunday before
the holiday was no exception.
The South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
is responsible for rescuing live
injured turtles along the coast
of our state, but sometimes their
staff needs extra help. For that
reason they have equipped and
trained several volunteers along
the coast, including three of us
on the Island Turtle Team, to help
with picking up and transporting
these cases to the Hospital.
The frst call was for a green
sea turtle, later named Bailey,
in the Beaufort area. Holly Blair,
science teacher at Sullivans
Island Elementary School was
in that area at Fish Creek near
Bailey Island collecting sea life for
her class to study and noticed a
turtle foating in the water. Barb
Gobien and Barbara Bergwerf
picked up and transported Bailey.
Even though adult green
turtles are larger than
our 200-300 lb nesting
loggerheads, most of the
green turtles found in our
area are juveniles and have
a shell length of about 12-
18 inches. This turtle is
the largest ever treated at
the Hospital at 23 inches
and 33 lbs, and had old
injuries, which included
having the top jaw cut off
and old wounds on the
head and fippers. But in
the case of green turtles,
they feed on grasses and
algae, and this turtle was
surviving and eating and
is still alive and under
treatment.
The second turtle was a
Kemps Ridley, the smallest
and rarest of sea turtles in
our area. Only loggerheads
nest here, but juvenile
greens and Kemps Ridleys
are often found stranded
because they migrate and
forage here. Kemps Ridleys are
often likened to dinner plates
because of the shape of their
shells, which are a little wider than
they are long. Jenna Cormany of
the SCDNR staff brought this one
to the hospital. A boat strike had
critically shattered its lower jaw
and it also suffered from severe
brain trauma. Severe facial
wounds such as this can make
survival in the wild impossible.
Even though everything possible
was done to save it, the wounds
proved to be fatal and it died
several days later.
Finally another Kemps Ridley,
this one only about 11 inches
in shell length, was reported
at Seabrook Island in the late
afternoon. Two members of the
Seabrook Island Turtle Team
met Mary Pringle and Barbara
Bergwerf partway and handed off
this small patient. It had bitten on
bait from someone fshing in the
North Edisto River that afternoon
and had a circle hook embedded
in the back of its mouth. It was
called Seabrook and was relatively
healthy with the only injury from
the hook, which was successfully
removed. Digital x-rays revealed
not only the hook, but that it
had dined on a large number of
periwinkle snails, which looked
like a string of pearls in its gut!
Seabrook passed the snails out
of his GI tract, and they are in
a jar in the hospital now. The
hook was successfully removed
and Seabrook is on a course of
antibiotics before release will be
authorized.
It is amazing how resilient
these sea turtles are, what they
can survive, and also what they
are able to eat. We are honored to
be trusted with the responsibility
of helping in the effort to save
these lives.
Labor Day Weekend proved dangerous for turtles
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Digital x-rays revealed a large number of
periwinkle snails in this Kemps Ridley named
Seabrook.
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF
T
he Isle of Palms Connector Run celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday,
October 4, 2014. The race offers a 5k run, 5k walk and a 10k run
with one of the most scenic views in the South. All funds raised go
directly to local organizations for the prevention of child abuse right here
in Charleston.
Come and support a great cause; then enjoy the entertainment the follows
including: live band, children's fun and beer garden.
Registration deadlines
$25 for all 10K Runners, 5K Runners & 5K Walkers who register by
4/25/2014
$35 for race registrations received 04/26/2014 to 10/2/2014
$40 for all race entries received between 10/3/2014 to 10/4/2014
Online registration closes October 2nd so late entries must be submitted
in-person during packet pick-up times.
Register at ioprun.com/register/
Packet Pickup and Late Registrations
Friday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Packet pickup will be held in
Mount Pleasant at East Cooper Medical Center
Race day, October 4 from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.: Race packets will also be
available for pickup at IOP Public Safety Building, 30 J.C. Long Blvd
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6 to 8 a.m.: Racers, runners, walkers, volun-
teers and fans arrive on the Isle of Palms for
the race.
6:30 a.m.: Race Day late registration and
packet pick up opens at the Public Safety
Building 30 J.C. Long Boulevard, Isle of
Palms, SC
7 a.m.: The Isle of Palms Connector closes to
all traffc. Use the Sullivans Island and Ben
Sawyer Bridge to access the race.
8 a.m.: RACE START is at the intersection of
J.C. Long Boulevard and Palm Boulevard.
9 a.m.: Post Race Celebration begins! Join us
for live music, beer garden, awards ceremo-
ny, sponsor tents and kids entertainment.
11:30 a.m.: Isle of Palms Connector opens to
traffc (after all participant have safely com-
pleted the race course).
12 p.m.: Enjoy the island and the wonderful
beach.
22nd Annual Isle of Palms Connector
Run and Walk for the Child
R A C E D AY I S S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 4
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
he Mount Pleasant Artists Guild launched
their frst meeting of the 2014/15 season
on September 8 with enthusiasm and a
fne demonstration
of pastel painting techniques presented by
Amelia Rose Smith.
The MPAG meets the frst Monday of each
month September through May. Our next
meeting will be held on October 6 at the Mount
Pleasant Council Chamber, 100 Ann Edwards
Lane, Building C/D. A social begins at 6:30
p.m. in the lobby followed by a meeting at 7
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The guest artist for the evening is Beth
Williams, a very accomplished artist whose
medium of choice is pastels. Her paintings show
an appreciation of natural beauty with a strong
atmospheric feel and a sense of place.
For more information and to see her paintings
go to her website at bethwilliamspastels.com.
The Guild has several goals for promoting the
arts in the community. Members are given many
opportunities to learn from other artists and to
exhibit their work. There are two art groups
that meet on Wednesday and/or Thursday
mornings at the Miriam Brown Community
Center. Artists of all skill levels and anyone with
an interest in art are welcome to join. For more
information visit www.mtpleasantartistsguild.
com or fnd the Guild on Facebook.
(top) Members of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild Board met at the home of Becky Taylor to plan for the
2014-15 season. Left to right; Kathy Bates, Mary Gair, Marilyn taylor, Faye Sullivan, Ginny Paternite, Jeny
McCullough, Barbara Smith, Gayle Lauderdale, Barbara Reddy, and Sandra Booker. (above) Amelia Rose
Smith, guest speaker at the September meeting of the MPAG, displays her work.
Artist Guild launches 2014/15 season
BY JEANNE KAY JUHOS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Seasons
South
of the
WINE PAIRING
For the blue cheese biscuits, were recommending
the El Circulo 2012 Rioja Tempranillo. Its got
bright acidity and young, vivacious cranberry, cherry,
and black pepper notes.
I
n the South, the humble biscuit is relegated to side status at
many meals and gatherings. Its time to let your biscuits shine
with this twist on a Southern classic! Makes 30 miniature biscuits
Ingredients
3 cups soft white four (Southern Biscuit or similar)
1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
12 tablespoons cold shortening, cubed
1 1/3 cups cold buttermilk
1/4 pound blue cheese, plus a little extra for putting inside the
biscuit
Softened butter
Fig chutney, for service
Prosciutto-style Johnston county country ham, for serving
Directions
1. Heat oven to 450
2. Sift dry ingredients
3. With a pastry blender, cut in cold shortening until coarse with
a few lumps. Add grated or fnely crumbled cheese.
4. Stir in buttermilk with a spatula until a loose ball forms.
5. Knead on a foured surface 4-6 times until dough is no longer
sticky.
6. Use a small biscuit cutter and cut out the biscuits, dipping the
cutter in four frequently.
7. Place biscuits close, but not touching, on a parchment-lined
sheet pan.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, turning halfway through baking.
9. Brush with soft butter and serve immediately with fg chutney
and country ham.
Blue Cheese Biscuits
with Fig Chutney
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Note: Not a fan of blue cheese? Not a problem. You can substitute
most medium textured cheeses. We made it with Somerdale Red Dragon
Mustard Seed and Ale cheese and it was delicious. You may also follow
the directions for your favorite biscuit mix and add the blue cheese
when rolling the dough, or add mild herbs such as chives, parsley or
dill. Let your creativity shine and create your own version.
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
M
y book club, The Venuses
of Willendorf, has been
together for 20 years.
Weve read hundreds of books,
classics to best sellers. So no
judgments please when I tell you
that our recent book, Keeper of
the House, is about a famous
Georgetown brothel The Sunset
Lodge. Open from 1930 to 1969,
it was described by Post and
Courier as perhaps the most
widely known site in South
Carolina, with the exception
of Fort Sumter. Sailors would
return to the port in Charleston
and immediately head up the
highway to Sunset Lodge by the
busload. After it closed, the
property was purchased by a
local couple who made it their
home. For years and years, wed
have ten cars a day asking for
Sunset, they reported.
A lot of visitors are also
dropping by another house just
up the road. The Beatties are
only the ffth family to own and
live at Hopsewee Plantation since
it was built between 1733 and
1740. Protected from developers
and now a National Historic
Landmark, the 70 acres sit grandly
on the banks of the North Santee
River. Centuries-old oaks drip
with Spanish moss. Flourishing
camellias and forsythia abound.
The plantation house has been
preserved throughout its life and
is not a restoration although
modernizing elements such as
plumbing and a practical kitchen
have been added. Eighteenth
century architectural elements
include hand-carved lighted-
candle molding and thick random-
width heart pine foors. The
houses durability is attributable
to its brick and scored tabby
foundation and black cypress
construction. As the daily tours
begin, modern conveniences are
carefully tucked behind antique
furniture since the home is still
occupied.
It was originally built as a
country get-away by Thomas
Lynch Sr. who owned seven
plantations in the area. In
the mid 1800s, Georgetown
plantations produced over 36
million pounds of rice a year,
second only to India. Hopsewee
and its 178 slaves were renowned
for Carolina Gold rice. Our tour
guide Jean Efrd explained, It
was slave knowledge
and slave expertise
that got this to be
as successful as it
was. They knew
how to make
marshes into
rice felds and
build trunks
to food
the felds.
Descendants
of these slave
families lived
in some of the
cabins until
the 1940s, two
cabins of which
remain today and
are on the Gullah
Geechee Corridor.
Thomas Lynch Sr.
was prominent in the
politics of our developing
nation and was appointed with
Benjamin Franklin to advise
General Washington in 1775.
Unfortunately, a year later he
suffered a paralyzing hemorrhage.
Unable to come to Philadelphia,
his son Thomas Lynch Jr. was
selected to serve the Continental
Congress creating the only
father/son pair to ever do so.
The younger Lynch was only 26
years old when he signed the
Declaration of Independence. A
replica of the document hangs
in the house with a space left for
the missing signature of Thomas
Lynch Sr.
We also heard romantic stories
of less famous inhabitants.
Clearly visible in the original
window glass is the inscription
MRL 1906. Charlotte Lucas was
showing
off her new
engagement ring
from George Lafaye by etching
initials and the date into the
window. Apparently that was
a tradition, especially if youd
received the plantation as a
wedding gift as she had.
The story of todays owners
began in 2000 when Frank
Beattie heard that the previous
owners of Hopsewee were
selling it to developers and
stopped by. He was told that
the owners were reluctant to
see the property developed and
hoped to fnd a buyer who would
care for the Plantation and its
legacy. Raejean Beattie fnishes
the story: He came home one
day and said Were buying
Hopsewee Plantation. I said
youve obviously gotten far away
The 70 acres are covered
with carefully maintained
historic buildings and
gardens.
High Tea at Hopsewee
BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
IF YOU GO:
Hopsewee Plantation is just south of Georgetown on Hwy. 17,
www.hopsewee.com
Keeper of the House by Rebecca Godwin
from the bill paying . But buy it
they did. They moved in and started to
give tours of the house and its historic
property. Then another serendipitous
meeting occurred. The Red Hat Ladies
wanted to bring a group for the tour
but they wanted Raejean to serve tea. It
was such a hit that it became another
business. Now a new sunny outbuilding
does double duty as the cafe and the
Beatties after-hours den.
Raejean supervises the
kitchen. On the day my
book club visited, several
tables of diners were
enjoying lunch as we
indulged in a beautifully
laid high tea complete
with little sandwiches,
ginger snaps, quiche,
salmon mousse, scones
and several favorful teas.
While we sipped,
our lively discussion
of the book recounted
the steamier episodes
of Mignon, the painted
ladies, their paramours
and Georgetowns citizens.
We noticed other diners
eavesdropping. One
woman asked for the
book title so she could
join the fun. But we just
were enjoying ourselves,
learning about the noble
and ignoble pasts that
weave together into
history.
Roadtrips Charleston!
is a feature of Lucky Dog
Publishing. Each month the
column presents adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours drive of
Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for
outdoor and artistic experiences has led
her to exotic and nearby destinations far
and wide. For suggestions, comments
and to view more images please see
www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
T
he Invention of
Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd will
be discussing the next
book discussed at the
Edgar Allen Poe Library
Book Club. The club
will convene October
18 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited
to the discussion.
There will be treats,
coffee, conversation
and of course book
discussion. Hetty
"Handful Grimke,
an urban slave in
early nineteenth
century Charleston,
yearns for life beyond
the suffocating
walls that enclose
her within the
wealthy Grimke
household. The
Grimkes daughter,
Sarah, has known
from an early age
she is meant to do
something large
in the world, but
she is hemmed in by
the limits imposed on
women.
For more information
contact Connie Darling at
Darlingc@ccpl.org or call
843.883.3914.
Invention of Wings
at Poe Book Club
BY CONNIE DARLING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Island Eye News - September 26, 2014

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