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Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
Coastal communities
galvanize against
off-shore drilling
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
he City of Isle of Palms is leading what

looks likely to be a chorus of disapproval
from area coastal towns against the
governments proposal to lease waters offshore
of South Carolina for oil and gas development.
The draft proposal includes a plan for a five-year
lease starting in 2017, ending a 30-year ban in
the area. IOP passed a resolution opposing the
proposal at its February council meeting.
Patrick ONeil, the mayor of neighboring
Sullivans Island, told this newspaper that the
towns council had also discussed the issue.
We will have a resolution on the agenda for
our regular meeting on March 17 to express our
opposition to that project, assuming we have
a majority vote on council in support of the
resolution, which Im pretty sure we will, he
said.
The mayor grew up in south Louisiana and
says he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly
with oil drilling and exploration.
I can tell you theres just no way that kind
of an enterprise will fit in with what we have
here in terms of the development we have and
the environmental protections we think are so
important, he said.
The barrier island towns of Kiawah and
Seabrook have not yet considered their positions
on the matter publicly; however discussion of the
potential impacts of the proposal will likely be on
the agenda for Seabrook shortly.
At [our last] meeting I brought up the topic
of offshore drilling Mayor Terry Ahearn told
The Island Connection newspaper. Although it
would be an easy decision to say that we were
against it, it would not be a considered decision.
What are the local, regional, state and
national interests? How many (number and
percent per year) accidents have there been
when oil reached the shore? What are the short
term and long term effects of such accidents?
Where are the leased areas to be in relation to
our shores? We need answers to these questions
and more to make a considered decision, Mayor
Ahearn said. Therefore, we decided to talk to
Hands up for SIES!
he third annual Wig & Stache

Bash took place Feb. 20 at
Cinebarre in Mount Pleasant.
Featuring a live and silent auction the
event raised money for Sullivans Island
Elementary School programs, including
art, Spanish, music and guidance. The
evenings headliner act was The Village
People, who kept the crowd waving into
the wee hours of the night.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA
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March 13, 2015
Nine vie for four seats on Sullivans council

BY JENNIFER TUOHY
his May the Town of Sullivans Island will once again go to the
polls to choose the people who will help shape the future of their
town. Nine candidates are vying for four open seats, three for
the full 4 year term, and one for a 2 year term, the time remaining in
councilmember Patrick ONeils unexpired term, after he was elected
Mayor earlier this year.
Current councilmembers Jerry Kaynard and Mary Jane Watson
are running for re-election, Hartley Cooper will step down at the end
of her current term, councilmembers Chauncey Clark and Susan
Middaughs terms end in 2017.
Below are short biographies and political statements from each
candidate. Between now and the election The Island Eye News will run
a question and answer series with the candidates to determine their
positions on issues of importance to residents of Sullivans Island.
Paul Boehm
Sarah Church
Jennifer Holland
Mark Howard
Jerry Kaynard
Rita Langley
Bachman Smith IV
Dave Spurgin
Mary Jane Watson
CANDIDATES FOR THE FOUR YEAR TERM (3 open seats)

Jennifer Holland
Jennifer was born in Michigan and lived there until going to college
at the University of Alabama. There, she received an undergraduate
and masters degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then moved
to Atlanta, GA, joined Pfizer, Inc. where she was a peak performer.
For 10 years, Jennifer served the Buckhead area with physicians,
earning national awards in both sales and leadership. Jennifer is
married to Shawn Holland, and they have 2 children, Lillian, age 13,
attending Porter Gaud, and Gray, age 9, at SIES.
Upon their move to Sullivans Island nearly four years ago, Jennifer
became immediately involved with SIES, and has served as President
of FRIENDS, the parent foundation, for the past 2 and a half years.
Jennifers primary goal as a council member would be to leave a
legacy of transparency and reasonable solutions for the people of this
treasured island.
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March 13, 2015
Morgan Creek unveils proposal

for reducing noise
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he owner of Morgan Creek

Grill believes he has come
up with a solution to the
complaints from some neighbors
over
the
amplified
music
played on the patio outside the
restaurant. Music has been
banned there since November
of 2014, when the citys public
safety committee ordered the
outside music cease until a
solution to the complaints could
be reached.
We are working with engineers
and other professionals and we
are confident we can keep the
music within the confines of the
Morgan Creek Grill property,
owner Jay Clarke told the
February city council meeting.
We want to be very good
neighbors and we look forward
to working something out with
the city that is successful for
everybody.
Francis Lynch, one of the
residents who hears the music
from the Grill in his home on
Waterway Island, also spoke at
the meeting.
Now [that the music is
stopped] were all sleeping
like babies. Everythings fine,
he said. The existing noise
ordinance should be enforced.
The citys current noise
ordinance prohibits amplified
music in public places. However,
it also has a clause which restricts
amplified music outdoors on
public property before 10 a.m.
and after 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on
weekends), apparently allowing
it between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The city is currently reviewing its
noise ordinance.
At the March public safety
committee meeting Jay Clarke
put forward a detailed proposal
to mitigate the noise. He is
proposing to construct a sound
barrier around the outdoor stage
that would incorporate sound
absorption material, reducing
the sound to a level that he this road if we didnt think we

hopes will be acceptable to all the wouldnt be successful, Clarke
neighbors affected by the noise. said.
He is working with an acoustical
Following an executive session,
consultant to achieve this.
the committee requested Morgan
Clarke also proposed a testing Creek Grill write up a specific
period, initially running
no later than 8 p.m., and
conducted in consultation
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE CONTINUE
with neighbors. Clarke
OUR CREEKSIDE ENTERTAINMENT.
will test amplified music
~Jay Clarke
and document the decibel
levels at the Grill and
surrounding areas, with a
view to quickly resuming
the live entertainment.
proposal with a timeline for the
It is imperative that we dates and times it will be testing
continue
our
Creekside the music, and submit it to a
entertainment, Clarke wrote in special meeting of committee,
his proposal. To mitigate the scheduled for March 10.
substantial financial loses we
We need a written plan in
are incurring and to satisfy the advance of a special meeting
overwhelming customer requests we will review the plan and
that we have received for live potentially recommend to council
music.
that we have a test period. But
Its kind of like putting a cup we need some good dates on
over us, thats the theory behind that plan we need to be able to
[the barrier], said Carla Pope, monitor the events, committee
the manager of the Grill.
chairman Marty Bettelli said.
We wouldnt be going down
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Candidates Statement
I am running for a four-year term to serve on the Sullivans Island
Town Council. I am running because I believe that honesty, integrity,
transparency and reasonable compromise are the cornerstones of
building an effective local, state and national government.
Local politics directly affects a community every day, and I know
that Sullivans Islanders deserve representation that maximizes
their freedom while considering the impact of those choices on other
residents. I can assure that I will listen to both sides of every issue
and come to a reasonable decision when I cast my vote.
Mark Howard
As if having been raised and spending my youth on Sullivans
Island was not unique enough; I have also been lucky enough to
spend most of my adult life on the Island as well.
I did leave long enough to obtain a BS in Business Administration
at Belmont Abbey College and an AS degree in Horticulture from
Trident Technical College.
I have spent a lifetime in one very satisfying career with its many
facets within the green industry, in landscape and horticulture. I
currently own and operate a landscape business called Aqua-Terra
Company. It is currently experiencing its 22nd year.
I belong to and have served in various positions in a few of the
SC State trade associations. I am the co-founder and past president
of the local trade group with ten years of service with them. I am
an active member of Stella Maris Church and the Battery Gadsden
Cultural Center. Currently I am serving a 4 year term on the Sullivans
Island Design Review Board. I have followed island politics closely
and ran for this council seat 4 years ago. The natural resources of
our beautiful barrier island offers many opportunities for my favorite
pastime of wildlife and landscape photography.
I am motivated to seek a seat on Council because I have a profound
sense of duty to protect and preserve our community. Raised on
Sullivans Island I experienced an idyllic childhood that fostered
a deep love for our unique community. The natural resources the
island offers were the delightful assets of my youth, as they should
remain for todays children. The leaders of this community then were
the Founding Fathers of this town we so cherish today. It was their
service that has sparked my sense of duty to run for this office.
I have attended virtually all Town Council meetings for the
past 5 and a half years and have closely followed island politics.
This experience has formed my belief that our community is best
served with one critically unshakable, tenet: We are a single-family
residential community. This axiom will serve as my guidepost for
every issue coming before council. My anchoring commitment is
that we remain a quiet, family-oriented community. My promised
declaration is to serve our Island with this traditional conviction.
Jerry Kaynard
Born in Augusta, Georgia, I graduated from the University of
Georgia and New York University School of Law, then practiced law
for over 30 years. I am married to Cheryl McMurry Kaynard and we
have two daughters, Emily and Maggie, a golden doodle, Banjo, and
a cat, Hoover. I have lived on Sullivans Island for 37 years and loved
every day. If given a do-over, I would be playing trombone in a jazz
band and writing novels.
First elected to Town Council in 2007, then re-elected in 2011, I
am Chairman of the Administration (Personnel) Committee and cochairman of the Finance Committee which has obtained funding for
the new Town Hall. I supported a new health plan for town employees,
beach access path improvements, and championed the new Sullivans
Island Elementary School. I support Island Club community center
activities and facility improvements and preserving the residential
character of our island.
As a Council Member for the past eight years, I have welcomed
new ideas and approaches that improve the quality of our lives. I
am a candidate for Town Council because I believe all residents
should volunteer their services and their intellect. I have 20 years
of experience in municipal government finance, regulation and law.
Public service is a responsibility of citizenship. I believe in public
participation and governing by consensus. I will listen to every
residents point of view with respect. I believe that government can
be helpful, without being intrusive. Sometimes, less government is
the best government.
Rita Langley
I have been a resident of Sullivans Island since 1991. I moved to
the island for the small town community, a great school, and because
it is a wonderful place to raise children. My children range in age
from 16 to 37giving me a broad perspective on the Islandhow it
has changed and stayed the same. My children attended SIES and
as a parent and teacher I support SIES as a wonderful asset of our
town.
Candidates continues on page 6
March 13, 2015
CIVIC
IOP pushing ahead with residents only parking

C O U N CI L DE B ATE S PA R KING IMPLEMENTATION DURING FEBR UARY MEETING
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
espite having decided to delay the implementation of a

managed beach parking plan until the 2016 beach season,
Mayor Dick Cronin is hopeful the city will be able to implement
the residents-only parking restrictions during this beach season.
The paid portion of the parking plan has been pushed back due
to the time and expense required to find a software program to allow
people to purchase parking passes. This software is not necessary
for the residents-only parking areas. Cronin believes this would be
a good way to implement a soft-opening, in the face of some initial
resistance from citizens to the proposed parking plans.
A soft opening would be a great way to get people accustomed to
this, councilmember Michael Loftus said.
A soft opening could be a wise move as, according to two comments
from citizens present at the Feb. 24 council meeting, many islanders
may not know what is about to hit them.
Ive been asleep on the switch about this parking plan, Stewart
Coleman of the Wildwood Community said during citizens comments.
And I think a lot of people have been. When and if its implemented
youll be the brunt of a lot of ill-feelings. I dont understand how
someone who packs up his kids for a day at the beach and has no
idea about the parking pass system is going to find a way to park.
I envision a lot of extra traffic because people will be driving around
trying to find somewhere free to park, Coleman continued. There
was an article in Coastal Living about how this island is a dream. I
think youre going to see an end to that dream if you go ahead with
this.
Coleman was joined by another island resident expressing his
concerns about the plan, and council debated the plan briefly. The
delay until 2016 has been deemed necessary because of the amount
of work still needed to get the program up and running and this
pause has allowed members of council who still have concerns about
the program to push their questions further.
Weve got to find out how much the software program will cost,
that will make or break it in my mind, councilmember Jimmy Ward
said.
Thats the problem with Plan B, councilmember Michael Loftus
said, referring to the proposal council chose to move ahead with. We
are going to have people parking in neighborhoods that have never
had people parking in them before. If we went with Plan A we would
have a designated area and the rest of the island would be shut down,
there would be no need for all the signs.
When our residents see Plan B in action theyre going to be
devastated, he said. Plan B doesnt promote carpooling; were going
to have people driving down Palm Boulevard stopping to unload; then
were going to have people driving all over the neighborhoods looking
for [free] places to park. And people walking two to three blocks to the
ocean.
We need to monitor and adjust according to data, councilmember
Patrick Harrington said. I dont think the interior residents really
thought this out when we went to them. If we can keep the pedal to
the metal were going to have an opportunity to have a soft opening,
collect some of this data and make decisions based on data not just
what we think we know.
The biggest problem with Plan A is that is requires everyone on the
island being registered, pointed out Mayor Cronin.

Pushing this back does give us breathing room, I do think we
have time now to re-evaluate and make sure we can afford to do
this, councilman Ward said.
Other items of note from the Feb. 24 meeting:
Council approved the purchase of a new $352,528 rescue truck
with pump for the fire department, despite the price of the truck
coming in $123,000 over budget. The motion passed 6 to 3, with
councilmember Carrol, Ferencz and Ward voting against.
The beach renourishment project on the north east end of the island
is now complete and came in under budget. The recommendation
has been made that plans for another renourishment project
begin promptly.
The City has closed on refinancing of the Recreation Center bond.
A 1.68 percent rate saved the city $133,000 on the remaining
term.
Council approved $7,000 to replace the informational signs at the
two entrances to the island. The signs will be replaced with signs
of a similar design, not with electronic signs as was discussed
last year.
City Administrator Linda Tucker received a strong councilmember
approval rating during her performance evaluation and met every
goal, with the exception of being just a little off on her fiscal
management score.
Beach Access Shuttle: Councilmember Marty Bettelli reported
that Charleston Area Regional Transport Authority has no money
for additional buses as it is, and a Beach Access Shuttle would
take at least 2 busesat a cost of $350,000 for the both of them.
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Candidates continues from page 4
Before retiring, I was a dedicated educator for thirty plus years, the
majority of those in Gifted/Talented classrooms in SC public schools.
My husband, Milton and I were fortunate to purchase the Post
Quartermaster building, 1618 Middle Street, and make it a home for
our four children. Our renovation project has been on-going for twenty
plus years. Consequently, I have become knowledgeable in historic
preservation efforts, lead paint, load-bearing walls, and beadboard.
Sullivans Island is an extraordinary place thanks to fearless efforts
of active citizens before us. We must retain the friendly, neighborhood
atmosphere that other barrier islands have lost. Most recently, I led
the successful campaign opposing condos on Sullivans Island and
am working with residents of Mt. Pleasant to limit over-development
along Ben Sawyer. We must continue to respect the balance between
human impact and nature to ensure our unique quality of life. I will
be honored to serve as a council member and continue my work
preserving what is best for our community and growing in areas
where change is needed.
Bachman Smith
In 2011, my wife, Kathryn, and I purchased the house on Sullivans
Island in which we live with our three children: daughters Clayson
(8) and Celia (7), and weeks old son, Shirer. My daughters attend
Sullivans Island Elementary. I have the good fortune of having been
born in Charleston and raised between Charleston and Sullivans
where I have lived for much of my life. I am serving on Sullivans
Board of Zoning Appeals since November 2012. Prior to attending law
school I taught American Literature as a high school English teacher
for eight years. Now I practice in the area of construction defense
litigation at Haynsworth Sinker Boyd, PA, where I am a shareholder. I
recently stepped down as Chair of the state chapter of the U.S. Green
Building Council and Secretary of the Board of My Sisters House,
Inc., as my tenure had run full course in both non-profits.
I am running for a seat on Sullivans Island Town Council as a
bridge builder who believes everyone has a voice that deserves to
be heard. I often say the island speaks to me. Interestingly, this
statement generates knowing nods. This is interesting for the fact I
have difficulty expressing exactly what it means. Still, I cant help but
think those knowing nods truly are knowing. I am running because I
owe the island some years of service. It is my way of giving back to a
place that has given so much to me and now my family.
Dave Spurgin
I have lived on Sullivan's Island for the past 13 years. An
entrepreneur by trade I currently own Sign Source of Charleston. I
have spent my career looking at problems and figuring out how to
most efficiently solve them while empowering those around me to act
in a positive way.
I am passionate about maintaining strong personal relationships
with my family and friends; growing up in a large family I learned early
on to be self-sufficient and creative if I wanted to improve my position
in life. I can frequently be found walking my dog on the beach. I am
an avid traveler and have lived across the United States, Europe, and
Southwest Asia.
Giving back to my community is always something that I have
felt was key to my personal fulfillment. Whether it is something as
simple as picking up trash on the beach, mentoring troubled teens,
or opening my home to someone in need, giving back is something I
strongly believe in.
Sullivan's Island residents come first! It is clear to me that some
members of our current Town Council are more interested in serving
their own interests than those of the very people that they have
sworn to represent. The things that makes Sullivan's Island such a
wonderful place to live are under siege from the very people who we
have elected to protect it.
I will not support expanding our commercial district, multi-family
housing, or limiting resident's ability to have meaningful input on
issues that affect their lives. I will not support public policy decisions
made behind closed doors nor will I allow any ordinance to be passed
in 7 days without full public feedback. I believe in being open, honest,
and available to all islanders.
We should all be very concerned that without immediate action
the island that we love will become unrecognizable in coming years. I
hope to bring total transparency to the process of our local government
so ALL residents can have a say in decisions that will impact our lives
for years to come. Change to the island is inevitable, but residents
should be in charge of the process not the process in charge of the
residents.
Mary Jane Watson
We have lived on the Island for 25 years. I have been an elementary
school teacher for 27 years and have been at Sullivan's Island
Elementary for 25. I am a National Board Certified teacher and love my
job. I have always been very active in the community and have served
March 13, 2015

the last 8 years on Town Council. I have also been an active member
of many Island boards. I currently am on the board of the Sullivan's
Island Park Foundation, ex-officio member of Battery Gadsden, and
am Secretary of the Friends of Sullivan's Island School. Along with
my commitment to the Town and school, both my husband, Bill, and
I are very involved at our church, East Cooper Baptist. We serve as
community group leaders and have taught in the Children's ministry
for the last 7 years. I have enjoyed the responsibilities and have
learned a great deal by serving others. We have two daughters, Katie,
25 and Samantha, 21.
My husband Bill and I were blessed to have the opportunity to
move to Sullivans Island in 1990. I cannot think of a better place to
have raised our daughters than on the Island. While the Lowcountry
of Charleston offers so much for its families, there is just something
special about kids that are able to grow up with sand in their shoes!
Of particular interest to me over the past two terms on Council
are the Personnel and Recreation committees. While the Island it a
great place to live, the Town staff adds so much to that experience for
residents. Whether it is the Police Department returning a lost dog
to its family, the Fire Department helping an elderly resident up the
stairs, the Maintenance Department keeping the playground clean or
the Water Department restoring water after a hard freeze, employees
make this a special community. The Personnel Committee has worked
very hard to retain employees over the long term that understand our
sense of place. As a member of the Recreation Committee, I have
worked hard to improve the facilities available to residents such as
the tennis courts and basketball court. Additionally, the Committee
has been able to implement a number of programs for children in
conjunction with traditional Island celebrations such as St. Patricks
Day in the park, the Golf Cart Parade and Fireworks Show on
Independence Day and the Station Lighting Ceremony at Christmas.
CANDIDATES FOR TWO YEAR TEARM (One Council Seat)
Paul Boehm
We are originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to South
Carolina in 1984. We have lived in our home on Sullivan's Island,
at 3209 Middle Street, for almost 27 years. Our two sons, Ashley
and Bradley Haynes, grew up here, attended local schools, graduated
from USC, married in island churches and now work with me in our
family business.
After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1972, I returned
to Chattanooga and opened a popular restaurant, The Brass Register,
which was open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. It was there
I learned about hard work and the necessity for a good work ethic.
With over 40 employees under my supervision, I also learned about
managing people, schedules, budgets and payrolls.
In 1984, I entered the real estate business. We moved to our
Sullivan's Island home in August 1988 and I opened East Islands
Real Estate in 1992.
Thanks to our island friends and clients, we have made this our
home and our business has thrived. Now, it is time for me to give
back to our community.
If elected, my goal is to protect our way of life on the island, as well
as our property values. Over the next two years, there will be several
important issues confronting the town and I believe I can help in
dealing with them. These issues are paid parking, town projects,
fiscal responsibility, the commercial district and the protected land.
I don't have any experience with coyotes, but am willing to learn.
Sarah Church
Ive lived on Sullivans Island for 16 years: 11 years as a child and
5 years as an adult. As you can imagine, my memories of our closely
knit island community drew me back here and now I feel lucky to be
raising my own two kids in my hometown. While my education (BA
in Photography from Bard College, 1992) and career (15 years as a
photographer and film production assistant in NYC, Los Angeles,
and downtown Charleston) led me away, I always knew Id return to
raise my family on Sullivan's Island. Since my return 5 years ago,
I've been deeply involved in working to preserve and strengthen our
communityas a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the
Town of Sullivan's Island, 2 years as PTA President for SIES, 3 years
as SIES School Improvement Council member, vocal opponent of the
Atlantic development in Mount Pleasant and much more.
Candidate's Statement
Our upcoming election signals a new chapter for Sullivans Island.
Now is the time for collaborationfor our Town Council to involve
residents in complete evaluation of the important issues we face.
Im committed to working toward strategic and thorough solutions,
including:
a responsible management plan for the Accreted Land that protects
the integrity of this natural resource, yet is a true compromise
with those living adjacent to the land
a comprehensive parking plan that will not burden our residents
and will allow for public input prior to implementation
active opposition to both The Atlantic development in Mount
Pleasant and the proposed testing for oil off our coastboth would
have a negative impact on our waterways and community
As a councilmember, Ill put the needs of our residents first,
always with honesty, integrity, and a view toward preserving whats
best about our unique island community.
David Spurgin
Spurgin is running for both the two year and four year term. His
bio and statement can be found on page 6.
The election will be held Tuesday, May 5. The last day to register to
vote is April 5, 2015. Applications by mail to the County Board of Voter
Registration office must be postmarked no later than April 4, 2015.
The last day to register at the County Board of Voter Registration
office is Friday, April 3, 2015.
Absentee ballots may be requested and mailed from the Board
of Elections and Voter Registration Office of Charleston County. In
person absentee ballots may be cast at the Board of Elections and
Voter Registration Office, 4367 Headquarters Rd., N. Charleston until
5 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015.
CIVIC
March 13, 2015
Councilmember graduates from Municipal

Elected Officials Institute of Government
STAFF REPORT
ouncilmember
Sandy
Ferencz from the City of
Isle of Palms graduated
from the Municipal Elected
Officials Institute of Government
on Feb. 4. Graduates received
their certificates during the
Municipal Association of South
Carolinas Hometown Legislative
Action Day.
Established in 1986, the
Institute is a program of the
Municipal Association of South
Carolina that gives municipal
officials a strong foundation
in the operation of local
government. Participants learn
about the role of elected officials
and administrative staff and
the
relationships
municipal
officials have with other local
governments, the state and
federal government. The Institute
includes two daylong sessions
and three evening sessions.
For almost 30 years, the
Association has encouraged
local
elected
officials
to
participate in the Institute,
whether they are newly elected
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
or have served for a while, said

Miriam Hair, executive director
of the Municipal Association.
This Institute gives elected
leaders with diverse personal
and professional backgrounds
an understanding and overview
of the details of running a local
government.
Officials participate in more
than 25 hours of classroom
work in order to graduate
from the Institute. Highlights
of topics covered during the
sessions include the Freedom
of Information Act, ethics and
accountability,
budgeting,
planning and zoning, human
resources
and
economic
development.
The
Institute
draws
its
faculty from recognized local
government leaders in South
Carolina and other states, state
officials, faculty and staff of the
states colleges and universities,
and other guest lecturers.
Mayor Terence Roberts, Municipal Association president, and Councilmember Sandy
Ferencz.
March 13, 2015
Jasper summer home destroyed by winter heater

BY JENNIFER TUOHY
house fire destroyed a summer home on Sullivans

Islands Jasper Boulevard Wednesday morning, Feb. 25.
The call came in at 7:29 a.m. and Sullivans Island Fire
Department were on scene a minute later, however the home
was a total loss.
According to the subsequent fire investigation, the occupants,
a father and his teenage
daughter, had been using an
outdoor heater screwed on
to the top of a propane tank
THE HOUSE IS A TOTAL LOSS,
to keep warm after the main ITS GOING TO BE TORN DOWN.
gas supply had run out. In
~Chief Stith
addition there was a large
propane tank in the same
room which over-heated.
The combination resulted in a blow-torch like effect as the large
tank vented, igniting furnishings in the home, said Sullivans
Island Fire Chief, Anthony Stith.
One hundred foot flames were visible from across the island
as crews from Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant joined SIFD to
extinguish the fire in about 30 minutes. All the occupants of the
home got outside safely, suffering only minor burns. They were
treated and released at a local hospital.
The home, built in the early 1900s burned very quickly.
Once it gets going that old wood really burns, Stith said.
The house is a total loss, its going to be torn down.
We had a good 30 people on scene, Stith said. We asked
for two trucks from Mount Pleasant and two trucks from Isle of
Palms in addition to our truck. Initially we were worried about
the trees under the power lines igniting and spreading the fire,
but we were able to get it under control pretty quickly.
Heaters are one of the major causes of house fires, Stith
said. Only use approved heaters for inside use, this was more
of a patio/deck type heater.
Flames engulfed this home on Jasper Boulevard last month.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
March 13
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
883.3914.
Tuesdays
Time for Twos
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Join Mrs. Mac for stories, songs
and crafts. Suggested ages 2436 months. CCPL Poe Branch
883.3914.
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
Every Wednesdays, 6-8
p.m., $5, $13 with cheese
plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle
Street, Sullivans Island. Call
843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
6 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green
Barn 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 fired pizza
and fresh grilled oysters (while in
season) will be available as well
as libations. www.facebook.com/
awendawgreen.
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to
play American Mah Jongg. No
experience necessary. 1921 Ion
Avenue, 883.3914.
Saturdays
Tae Kwon Do for Seniors
Must be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.
at the Isle of Palms Recreational
Center. $35 resident fee and $40
non-resident fee. There is a dropin fee of $10 per class. For more
information call 843.886.8294.
Friday, March 13
Hogs
The Crabpot Players Theatre
presents Hogs, written by
PURE Theatre member Rodney
Lee Rogers and directed by
R.W. Smith. Based on Henrik
Ibsens classic An Enemy of the
People. Hogs will run for three
weekends, Thursday through
Saturday, from March 12 to
March 28. For more information
and to purchase tickets, visit the
Crabpot Players website at www.
crabpotplayers.com or give them a
call at 888.303.0763. The theatre
is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds
Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture
shopping center off Highway 17 in
Mt. Pleasant.
Charleston Tells
Storytelling Festival
March 13-14, mark your
calendars for the third annual
Charleston Tells Storytelling
Festival under the moss-draped

oaks of historic Wragg Square in
downtown Charleston. Whether
its folk tales, tall tales or ghost
tales, the Charleston Tells
Storytelling Festival is making
a name for itself and attracting
visitors from as far away as
Canada and New York State. To
learn more about the Festival, the
tellers and purchase tickets, visit
the Charleston Tells website or
check out the Festivals Facebook
page.
Saturday, March 14
Play: STAR therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. 843883-3914.
St. Paddys Day at Stith Park
See story page 19.
Sea Turtle Documentary
See story page 14.
Sunday, March 15
County Parks Customer
Appreciation Day
Come enjoy all the play with
none of the pay during Customer
Appreciation Day at Charleston
County Parks. The Charleston
County Park and Recreation
Commission says thank you
by offering free gate. Visit
charlestoncountyparks.com for
details on events and giveaways
at each park.
Monday, March 16
Harvard Glee Club Performance
7:30 p.m. As part of its
southeastern U.S. tour, the
Harvard Glee Club will perform
in Charleston at the Unitarian
Church, 4 Archdale Street. The
concert is sponsored jointly by the
Charleston Mens Chorus and the
Harvard Club of South Carolina.
Tickets are $10; admission is free
for students with ID and senior
citizens. All ticket proceeds go to
benefit the Community Outreach
Fund of the Unitarian Church in

Charleston. Tickets are available
online at www.CharlestonHGC.
brownpapertickets.com or at the
door.
Tuesday, March 17
Tech Tuesday:
Discovering Mango
12 p.m. From Arabic to Yiddish,
learning a foreign language is
fun and free with your CCPL
card and Mango. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Thursday, March 19
Hogs
See Friday, March 13.
Make Sierra Leone Ebola Free
5 p.m. Sierra Leones Refugee All
Stars will give a benefit concert at
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
to raise money for Doctors
Without Borders. The concert will
be held at the Pavilion. Tickets
are $15. They will go on sale the
day of the event at a temporary
ticket booth on the en-trance road
to Magnolia. For more information
about Doctors Without Borderss
efforts to contain the Ebola virus,
go to http://bit.ly/1oSVLVz.
Saturday, March 21
Hope on Goat
2 - 6 p.m. Annual music
celebration on Goat Island. One
hundred percent of ticket sales
and silent auction proceeds
support the kids of CallenLacey. Tickets are $45, and
can be purchased in advance
at www.cydc.org. Children 10
and under are free. The price
includes boat ferry all day, allyou-can eat hand-picked local
oysters steamed over an open fire,
locally-caught fresh fish stew, hot
dogs, desserts and water. Enjoy
live local music all day, a silent
auction filled with local art and
Lowcountry generosity and a
childrens station with games and
activities. BYOB, and people are
also permitted to bring their own

food. Coolers are welcome and
chairs are encouraged. Tickets
may also be purchased at the
welcome table at the Isle of Palms
Marina the day of the event.
April 11
Hogs
See Friday, March 13.
Friday, March 27
PLAY: Windsocks
10:30 a.m. Make a beautiful
windsock to catch the March
breezes. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
Weeki Wachee Mermaids

March 27 - April 5. This spring
break be sure to include the
World Famous Weeki Wachee
Mermaids in your plans. A total
of four mermaids will entertain
guests at the SC Aquarium.
During each show, the mermaids
will delight guests with a highly
technical and choreographed
routine to a musical number
inspiring visitors of all ages. The
shows take place at 11 a.m., 1
p.m., and 3 p.m. daily and are
included with general admission
to the Aquarium.
Sunday, March 22
Saturday, March 28
Beach Lovers Book Club (adults)

10:30 a.m. Come for a lively
discussion of Me Before You by
JoJo Moyes. Light refreshments
provided. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
Charleston Music Club

Awards Recital
3 p.m. The Charleston Music
Club will present its free annual
student awards recital in the
chapel at Franke at Seaside,1885
Rifle Range Rd. followed by
refreshments. Call 442.4835 for
addi-tional information. www.
charlestonmusicclub.org
Wednesday March 25
The 24th Annual Tea Room
First United Methodist Church,
Isle of Palms
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., March
25 through 27. All items are
homemade, and prepared fresh
each day. The Church is located
at the corner 21st Avenue and
Palm Blvd, IOP. Call 886.6610
for group reservations or takeout
orders. For sample menu and
additional information go to
iopmethodist.com.
Thursday, March 26
Crafternoon: Windsocks
3 p.m. Make a beautiful
windsock to catch the March
breezes. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
The Cooper River Bridge Run

This 10k race, one of the largest
in the Southeast, attracts tens of
thousands of runners and walkers and begin in Mount Pleasant,
spans the Ravenel Bridge and
ends downtown with post-race
festivities in Marion Square. For
more info go to bridgerun.com.
PLAY: How Does Your
Garden Grow?
10:30 a.m. Take a tour of the
Community Garden, and plant
some seeds to start your own garden. CCPL Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Local Living: Tips from the
Community Garden
12 p.m. Want to know what
grows best in island soil? Tour
the Community Garden and have
your questions answered by wise
botanical caretakers. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Sunday, March 29
The 24th Annual
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
12 6 p.m. Get ready for some
ragin Cajun fun right here in
Charleston! The 24th Annual
Low-country Cajun Festival

returns to James Island County
Park. A full-day of Zydeco music,
spicy Cajun and Creole foods,
childrens activities and lots of
entertainment straight from
the bayou! $15, free for ages 12
and under with a paying adult.
Current Gold Pass holders are
also admitted free. For more
information, call 795.4386 or visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Parish Church will gather for

an Easter Sunrise Service at
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
on the banks of the Ashley
River. Service will be held on
the lawn out-side The Carriage
House. Following the service,
attendees will be offered free
admission to the gardens. The
Peacock Caf will open at 8:30
a.m. For additional details, follow
#easteratmagnolia on Twitter.
Saturday, April 4
Monday, April 6
Magnolias Plantations Easter

Egg Hunt stuffed with prizes
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. More than
5,000 plastic eggs are being
stuffed with candy and prizes.
The first group children 2 and
under will start at 10:30 a.m.
3 to 5 year olds, 11 a.m. 6 to 7
year-olds 12 p.m. 8 to 12 year
olds 1 p.m. Please arrive 30 to
45 minutes before a hunt time.
The Easter Egg Hunt is free with
garden admission and for families
with annual memberships.
MPAG April Meeting

6:30 p.m. Deborah Palmer will be
the artist giving a presentation at
the Mount Pleasant Artist Guild
meeting. Meetings are held at the
Mount Pleasant Town Hall, Ann
Edwards Lane.
Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m. IOP Recreation Center.
Easter eggs, jump castles,
carnival food, balloon artist,
Easter bunny, and more.
Sunday, April 5
Easter Service At Magnolia
6:30 a.m. Old St. Andrews
Saturday, April 11
Fort Sumpter Commemorates
the End of the Civil War
April 11 to 14. Civil War reenactors will be stationed at Fort
Sumter, and the 8th Georgia
band will perform period music
at Fort Moultrie at 2 p.m. on April
11. Special evening excursions to
Fort Sumter will be offered from
April 10-12. Fort Sumter will also
be illuminated during this period,
and two spotlights at the fort
symbolizing the division of the
nation will come together as one.
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Cold pressed goodness
March 13, 2015
B L U E B A R N J U I C E C O . O P E N S F I R S T L O C AT I O N O N B E N S AW Y E R B LV D
BY KATHRYN CASEY
hen Moira Kucaba moved

to Mount Pleasant from
the West Coast 12 years
ago, people did not understand
what she did for a living. Some
people she met here had never
even heard of Pilates. They
asked me if I taught karate! she
said.
However, she slowly helped
spread the word about the
benefits the holistic exercises
Pilates and yoga hold, and now
she and her business partners
are introducing Charleston to
juice cleansing. In August 2014,
Kucaba, Amy Parr and Andy
Topka started Blue Barn Juice
Company and last month they
opened their first store, at 1537
Ben Sawyer Blvd, right before the
bridge to Sullivans Island.
Kucaba came to juice cleansing
after suffering from strep throat
for six straight months. She was
hospitalized, given six rounds
of steroids and antibiotics, but
nothing helped.
I thought, This thing is going
to kill me.
One day, Kucaba decided to
change her routine and start
juicing. Within three days of
starting her juice cleanse, she
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
What is a Juice Cleanse?

A juice cleanse isnt as intimidating as you may have thought.
There are three different levels, Stations 1, 2, and 3.
Station 1 includes juice blends that cleanse the body of
sugars and toxins while giving larger servings of protein.
Station 2 is for juicers looking to improve immunity and
digestion and increase the skins radiance.
Station 3 is for advanced juicers, and claims to provide a
deep detox experience.
During a cleanse you drink 6 juices per day and eat no food
(although salads can be incorporated). Cleanses can be for one
day, three days or five days.
Blue Barn Juice Company employee

Regina Ferguson offers up a six pack.
Photo by Steve Rosamilia
felt better than she had during

the entire six months.
Seventy percent of our energy
is spent breaking down food,
Kucaba said. If you dont have to
do that, imagine what your body
can do.
The team at Blue Barn Juice
believes your body is capable
of amazing things when your
stomach is given a break from

digestion. A juice cleanse is a
process in which the body detoxes
from the food we eat most of the
time by drinking only juice from
vegetables and fruit. Blue Barns
juices range from the sweeter
variety including a carrot, apple,
pineapple and papaya blend, for
people that are just getting into
juicing, to more green flavors,
such as cucumber, celery,
kale, romaine and spinach, for
advanced juicers.
Since launching last year,
Blue Barn Juice Co. has seen
rapid growth, spreading the
word primarily through hosting
pop-up stores at various events
and businesses. Many local

businesses have signed up for
subscriptions of juice for their
employees, getting 40 or so
bottles delivered for employees to
drink throughout the work day.
The new store on Ben Sawyer
Blvd allows people to come in
and try out the juices without
committing to a subscription,
but you can also order online
www.bluebarnjuice.com or check
out one of the Blue Barn Juice
mini fridges at Charleston Power
Yoga downtown and in Mount
Pleasant and Orange Theory
Fitness in West Ashley.
5 March 13, 2015
13
Seasons
of the
South
Cannellini
Bean Burgers
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Ingredients
2 15.5 oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
cup minced pickled carrot
1 stalk celery, minced
2 piquillo peppers, minced and drained (drying on paper towels
helps)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 pickled Thai chilies (or to taste)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Rice bran or other neutral oil as needed
Sweet or hot pepper relish or spicy seasoned mayonnaise, for
service
Serve with lettuce and assorted pickles such as pickled green
tomato and pickled jalapeno
Directions
1. Roughly mash beans in a large bowl with a potato masher or a
fork.
2. Add celery, peppers, garlic, onion, parsley, chilies, and egg.
Combine thoroughly.
3. Form into patties.
4. Heat oil in a medium large skillet. Sear patties on both sides
until nicely browned. Keep in a warm oven and continue cooking
in batches. Serve with assorted pickles and sauce.
WINE PAIRING
Lieu-dit Beauregard Bourgeuil - This wine, from the
Frances Loire Valley, is produced from 100% Cabernet
Franc by the requirements of the region Bourgeuil.
Cabernet Franc is known for producing wines of great
finesse and complexity, and this bottling certainly does
not disappoint. Flavors of juicy blackberry mingle with
hints of coffee and violet, and the finish is surprisingly
refreshing for a wine of this weight. This pairing focuses
on balancing the more delicate texture of the bean
burger with a wine that is not too heavy, but also highlighting the
complex flavors of the vegetables with an equally flavor-rich wine.
Sea Turtle documentary

has World Premiere at
Charleston Film Festival
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he long awaited documentary, Call of the Ancient Mariner,

chronicling man's longstanding love affair with sea turtles, will
have its world premiere at the Charleston Film Festival on March
14 and 15 at the Terrace Theater on James Island in Charleston.
Mariner, a film by award-winning director David Weintraub, was
filmed throughout the Southeast. Weintraub will discuss the results
of his fascinating journey during a discussion period after each film
screening. Much of the film production occurred on the islands
surrounding the Charleston area as well as on a sea turtle expedition
run under the auspices of the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources.
The film will screen at the Charleston Film Festival on Saturday,
March 14 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Both screenings are at the Terrace Theater located at 1956 Maybank
Highway, Charleston, SC 29412. For more information about Call of
the Ancient Mariner, contact the Center for Cultural Preservation at
828.692.8062 or www.saveculture.org. For more information about
the Charleston Film Festival or to order tickets, contact them at
843.762.4247 or www.terracetheater.com.
March 13, 2015
FINANCIAL FOCUS
15
Outlook for investors: Less certainty

but potential opportunities
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he world of today is vastly

different from the one
that existed in, say, 1974.
Innovations such as the Internet,
smartphones, tablets, Facebook,
Twitter and so on have made our
lives more enjoyable, efficient and
productive in many ways, and
have vastly improved our access
to the worlds knowledge. Yet
when it comes to one important
area of our lives, investing for the
future, many of us may actually
face more challenges today than
we might have in the past.
At least two main factors are
responsible for this apparent
regression. First, following a
quarter century during which
U.S. workers income rose
fairly steadily, real wages,
that is, wages after inflation
is considered, have been flat
or declining since about 1974,
according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Secondly, during this
same time period, weve seen a
large drop in the percentage of
private-sector workers covered
under a defined benefit plan
the traditional pension plan in
which retired employees receive
a specified monthly benefit, with
the amount determined by years

of service, earnings history and
age.
So unlike your counterparts in
the 1950s and 1960s, you may
not be able to count on a rise
in real wages, and you may not
have the promise of a regular
pension. What, then, can you
do to improve your prospects
for
eventually
achieving
a
comfortable retirement?
First of all, in the absence of
a formal pension, you will need
to create your own retirement
plan. That means you will need
to consider all the opportunities
available to you. If your employer
offers a 401(k) or similar account,
such as a 403(b), contribute
as much as you can afford. At
the very least, put in enough to
earn your employers matching
contribution, if one is offered.
And even if you participate in
your employers plan, you may
also be eligible to open an IRA.
If youre self-employed, you still
have options such as a SEP IRA
or a solo 401(k). While these
accounts may differ from each
other in terms of eligibility, income
restrictions and contribution
limits, they both offer the same

key benefit: the ability to defer
taxes on your earnings for many
years, typically until retirement.
As for your next main challenge,
the need to compensate for
stagnant real wages and the
subsequent difficulty of boosting
your savings, what can you do?
For one thing, you will need
a reasonable percentage of
your portfolio, both inside and
outside your IRA, 401(k) and
other retirement plans, devoted
to growth-oriented investments.
Its true that the value of growth
vehicles, such as stocks and
stock-based instruments, will
always fluctuate. But you can
help control this risk by owning
a mix of investments, including
stocks, bonds, Treasury bills,
certificates of deposit (CDs) and
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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
other securities. Keep in mind,

though, that while diversification
can reduce the impact of
volatility on your holdings, it
cant guarantee profit or always
protect against loss.
As far as attaining rising
wages and enjoying guaranteed
retirement payments, we dont
have the certainties that many
people had in the 1950s and
1960s. But you can still help
brighten your future through
diligence, discipline and the
determination to explore the
opportunities available to you.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
16
Drilling continues from cover
our neighbors at Kiawah Island and see if
they were interested in both of us sponsoring
some sort of seminar/debate conducted by
knowledgable people on both sides of the
issue in order to know more before we took
any action. Ahearn said he has scheduled a
meeting with Kiawahs mayor for March 23.
Charles Lipuma, mayor of Kiawah told The
Island Connection that his council has also
not discussed the matter yet.
In formulating a position, Town Council
would want to discuss this matter with
Community Association and other major
Kiawah organization and our neighbors on
Seabrook Island, he said in an email.
Other coastal South Carolina towns
including Edisto, Beaufort and Port Royal
have already passed resolutions similar to
that of the Isle of Palms, which was brought
forward by IOP councilmember Jimmy Ward.
The resolutions all oppose the concept of
offshore drilling and the use of seismic air
guns to explore for oil and natural gas and
are in direct response to the draft proposal
from the Bureau of Ocean and Energy
Management.
The proposal includes 14 potential lease
sales in eight areas, 10 in the Gulf of Mexico,
three off the coast of Alaska and one in a
portion of the mid and south Atlantic.
The safe and responsible development of
our nations domestic energy resources is a
key part of the Presidents efforts to support
American jobs and reduce our dependence
on foreign oil, Secretary of the Interior Sally
Jewell said in a press release. This is a
balanced proposal that would make available
nearly 80 percent of the undiscovered
technically recoverable resources, while
protecting areas that are simply too special
to develop.
The proposal for lease sale off the shore of
the Carolinas would require a 50-mile coastal
buffer to minimize multiple use conflicts,
such as those from Department of Defense
and NASA activities, renewable energy
activities, commercial and recreational
fishing, critical habitat needs for wildlife and
other environmental concerns.
Before the program is finalized the BOEM
is seeking public input, and representatives
and organizations across the Charleston
This graphic shows the area proposed for off shore oil
and gas exploration.
area have been expressing their opinions.

Governor Haley supports the plan because of
perceived economic benefits.
Governor Haley has always been a
strong supporter of offshore exploration
of oil and gasits good for jobsin a way
that preserves our local environment, our
ports, and our tourism industry, Haley
spokeswoman Chaney Adams told The Post
and Courier.
Representative Mike Sottile is concerned
however that there is not enough economic
benefit to outweigh the environmental risks.
The environmental issues are big, he
told The Island Eye News. Weve got some of
the most pristine beaches and marshes and
estuaries up and down the Carolina coast.
The last thing I want to do is disturb that.
I think there needs to be more studies
done. I think the revenues are exaggerated as
to what we would get from off shore drilling.
Theres not enough benefit that I know of
compared to what could happen if something
went wrong, he said. If we had a disaster
March 13, 2015

it would knock out the tourist industry for
years. You saw what happened in the Gulf
Coast. As a former mayor of Isle of Palms I
know how heavily it depends on its tourist
industry.
Environmental organizations including the
Coastal Conservation League and Oceana
are also concerned about the environmental
risks and the potential adverse effects on the
local economy.
Seismic blasting can displace fish stocks
putting fisheries at risk, and can be very
bad for marine mammals, Oceana South
Carolina representative Samantha Siegel told
Isle of Palms City Council. Without citizens
and elected officials like you standing up for
our coast we could see offshore oil rigs very
soon. The small amount of oil and gas located
off the coast of South Carolina is not worth
the amount of disruption it will cause.
Public input has historically been very
effective in influencing decisions regarding
offshore drilling, Seabrook Island resident
Richard Wildermann wrote in a blog post last
week. Wildermann worked for over 25 years
an environmental specialist and program
manager for the U.S. Department of the
Interiors Offshore Oil and Gas Program.
For example, public opposition to oil
and gas development offshore California
galvanized after the 1969 Santa Barbara oil
spill. That opposition was well organized,
well informed, articulate, tenacious, and
successful. Although development continued
from existing platforms offshore southern
California, no new leases were issued after
1981, and no new exploration has occurred,
he wrote.
Additionally, areas off the Pacific coast
have not been included in this draft proposal
because of the long-standing opposition
Pacific coast states have held to oil and gas
development off their coast.
BOEM is holding a public meeting in Mount
Pleasant on March 11, 3-7 p.m. at the Wyndham
Garden, 1330 Stuart Engals Boulevard. Public
comment can be made at BOEMOceanInfo.
com, BOEMs comment docket at regulations.
gov and via mail to Geoffrey L. Wikel, Acting
Chief, Division of Environmental Assessment,
Office of Environmental Programs (HM 3107),
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 381
Elden St. Herndon, VA 20170-4817.
March 13, 2015
17
IOP Rec announces summer camps

R E G I S T R AT I O N S TA R T S M A R C H 1 6
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he City of Isle of Palms has announced it dates for the Summer

Camps. Registration opens for IOP residents on March 16,
and on March 23 for non-residents. Call the IOP Recreation
Department for more information 843.886.8294.
2015 Summershine Wee Camp
Wee Camp gives participants a chance to socialize and interact
with others while enjoying opportunities such as arts and crafts,
games, outdoor activities and wet and wild days. Children need to
bring lunch; snacks are provided. 3-4 yrs as of Sept. 1, 2014. 9 a.m.
3 p.m. Supervision from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $65 resident/$70
non-resident.
Week 1: June 8 - 12: Barnyard PaloozaCampers will learn and
experience life at the barnyard.
Week 2: June 15 - 19: Disney WeekA week full of Disney Fun.
Week 3: June 22 - 26: Once Upon a TimeKnights and Princesses
will dominate this fairytale themed week
Week 4: June 29 - July 3: HolidazeBefore we celebrate America's
birthday campers will enjoy other holiday festivities.
Week 5: July 6 - 10: Splish Splash WeekBeat the heat of summer
with a week full of water games and activities.
Week 6: July 13 - 17: Under the Big TopTime to do some
clowning around, the circus is coming to town!
Week 7: July 20 - 24: Fun with FoodPlaying with your food is
encouraged during this week of camp.
Week 8: July 27 - July 31: Music MakersCampers will be
creating and enjoying all kinds of music throughout the week.
2015 Camp Summershine
Camp Summershine offers a variety of fun and interactive
opportunities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities,
beach trips, and field trips. Children need to bring lunch; snacks are
provided. 5-12 yrs as of Sept. 1, 2014. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Supervision

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., $65 resident, $70 non-resident.
Week 1: June 8 -12: Discover NatureAnimals, plants and
insects......Oh my!
Week 2: June 15 19: Life on the SeaPirate, Vikings, seacreatures and so much more to explore on the open seas.
Week 3: June 22 26: Space in the PlaceCampers will discover
space with games and crafts that are out of this world.
Week 4: June 29- July 3: Dodge ThisWelcome to the wonderful
world of Dodgeball
Week 5: July 6 10: Whirling Waters WeekBeat the heat of
summer with a week full of water games and activities.
Week 6: July 13 17: Game Show ManiaFrom Minute to Win it
to The Amazing Race, campers will show off their game show skills
Week 7: July 20 24: Fun with FoodPlaying with your food is
encouraged during this week of camp.
Week 8: July 27 - July 31: Island IdolTalent show will be on
Friday, July 31 at 2:00pm
Athletic Camps/Clinics
Generation Move Camp: 5-13 year olds, June 22 - 26, 2015
Girls Volleyball Camp: IOP Girls Volleyball Camp: July 6 - 10
(10-15 yrs), Get Your Spike On: August 10- 13, 2015 (10-16 yrs)
Lacrosse Camp: 7-18 year olds, Boys: July 20 - 24, 2015
Lacrosse Clinics Tots Lacrosse: (3-5 years) TBA
Rising Stars Basketball Camp: 5-14 year olds, June 15 - June 19,
2015
Soccer Camp 5-13 year olds, Suarez Camp: August 3 - August 7,
2015
Soccer Player/Coach Clinic: 5-12 year olds TBA
Sullivans celebrates
St. Paddys Day
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he Town of Sullivans Island is throwing its annual St.

Patricks Day family event at the Stith Park on Saturday,
March 14 from 10 a.m. to Noon. There will be plenty of
Irish fun during this celebration of Irish heritage including live
entertainment, contests with prizes, games, face painting, a balloon
artist, Irish dancers, an ice cream truck and magic show by No
Sleeves. Alcohol is strictly prohibited at the event.
On Tuesday, March 17, Dunleavys Pub on Middle Street will
hold its annual St. Paddys Day event featuring live Irish music with
Walter McDonough, corned beef & cabbage, Shepherds Pie and
Irish potato chowder. The street beside Dunleavys will be closed
for this family-friendly event. The pub will also host a Paddy's Day
Warmup inside the restaurant on Saturday, March 14.
Wear your green!

island eats
Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
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
Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Caf Medley
Start your day or end it with a well
rounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
High Thyme Cuisine

A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood, tapas on
Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday
mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh
seafood and southern favorites, and a
fresh, local raw bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
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
SaltWorks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy fresh
breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.
Open from 7AM-3PM daily.
$
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Avenue
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder
or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,
as well as lunch on the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex Mex
soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,
and quench your thirst with one of
several specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
off-island eats
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Located just over the bridge from IOP,
Crave's National Award Winning Chef
proudly serves Low Country visitors
and residents a unique casual fine
dining experience!
$$$
(843) 884-1177
www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com
1968 Riviera Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
For Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's
is the One! Patio and private dining
available as well as daily and happy
hour specials.
$$
(843) 849-2344
www.gilligans.net
1475 Long Grove Dr.
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh
seasonal menu highlighting local
ingredients and contemporary cuisine,
all with Southern flair. Our scenic
outdoor patio is a lovely setting to
savor a meal, while our elegant indoor
spaces are perfect for receptions,
parties and meetings.

$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local Seafood,
local farm to table veggies, sinful
homemade desserts.
$$
(843) 928-3609
www.seeweerestaurants.com/
4808 N Hwy 17,
Awendaw, SC 29429
Stack's Coastal Kitchen
Come join us for lunch where we offer
fresh soup, salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual
bistro-style setting with a nice wine
selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.
$$-$$$
(843) 388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
ON THE WATER
March 13, 2015
19
Warmer waters will herald

the coming of fishing season
BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
emperatures have been all

over the place this winter
with a string of nice days
followed by days in the 30s.
Throughout it all though, it
was possible to catch redfish
especially on the sunny days.
Expect the fishing to markedly
improve as the arrival of
spring brings warmer water
temperatures as well as the
emergence of bait fish.
Having laid low the last few
months to avoid dolphins,
redfish will transform from
simply surviving to becoming
predators.
With
schools
containing up to hundreds of
redfish, the best fishing will be at
low tide when they are exposed.
These fish will still be spooky so
stealth is of upmost importance
when approaching them. It pays
to anchor up when you find
a school and wait for them to
return to you instead of chasing
them down.
During this time of year
sometimes these big schools of
redfish don't want anything to
do with artificial lures. When
It's hard to be stealthier than

with a flyrod. This is one of the
times of year when fly fishing can
be a very effective way to target
redfish. When a fly is cast well,
it will make only the slightest
splash. Right now, we are using
smaller flies especially the tried
and
true
white/chartreuse
clouser minnow pattern. Cast
to the edges of the schools
and bring the fly slowly across
their noses. The redfish may be
somewhat sluggish but youll
still elicit some dramatic strikes!
See you on the water!
this happens, it's time to soak
some cut bait. I'll put chunks of
frozen mullet on size 3/0 circle
hooks and wait until the schools
of redfish swim over it. Put your
rod in the rod holder and leave
the rod alone when you see a fish
begin to eat. The circle hook will
do all the work for you and when
your reel starts to sing you are in
business.
With the end of February
being quite cold, well have to

see if the trout bite will start in
March. Working artificial lures
slowly across the bottom will
be your best bet. Plastic lures
that imitate small minnows are
a good choice. For color, stick
with grey and silver hues that
most resemble bait. Paired with
a 1/8oz. or 1/4oz. jighead, the
combination should work well
when the trout return.
A cup of tea makes

everything better
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTS TEA ROOM

STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Enjoy tea, treats and treasures at First United next week.
he First United Methodist

Church Tea Room will be
serving lunch from 11:30
a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, March 25 to 27.
Lunch features favorites such
as black bean and okra soups,
shrimp and chicken salad,
Greek salad plates served with
our traditional cheese straws,
as well as croissant sandwiches
with shrimp or chicken salad.
Homemade desserts including
strawberry shortcake, fudge
brownie
and
berry-glazed
cheesecake.
All
items
are
homemade and prepared fresh
each day.
Additionally
the
churchs
Crafty Ladies have been crafting

up a storm working on things
since September. They meet
every Wednesday, where they
take objects apart, glue on
embellishments, sew, paint,
refurbish furniture and beautify
things that are displayed for
sale during the Tea Room. All
proceeds go back into the East
Cooper community.
The Church is located at the
corner 21st Avenue and Palm
Blvd on Isle of Palms. Call
886.6610 for group reservations
or takeout orders. For a sample
menu and additional information
go to iopmethodist.com.
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates

Charleston
Charter
Fishing
providing fly fishing and light
tackle charters. Clients choose
from a full menu of fly rods,
artificial and live bait fishing
options with charters tailored
to their desires. For more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website at
www.charlestoncharterfishing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.

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