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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Mayor #StrawlessSummer urging

announces Lowcountry to #stopsucking
run for office
BY DICK CRONIN
SPECIAL TO THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
ith the Isle of Palms having just
completed another successful
fiscal year, it is time for me to
look to the future. I have decided to seek
reelection this November. While much
has been accomplished there is more to
be done and I look forward to continue
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

to make things happen. It has been an

honor to serve the Island as Mayor for
the past 9 years; we have weathered the
recession with our finances in good order
without raising our property taxes. We
have the lowest mileage in Charleston
County and have been retiring debt
early.
Balancing the needs of our residents
with those of our many visitors has been
and will continue to be an imperative for Plastic-Free Lowcountry kicked off the initiative at Redux, guests included (l-r): Laurie Taylor, Rep. Mark Sanford's
me as Mayor and all members of City office; Jana Davis, Surfrider/ Manager, Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program; Kate Dittloff, Surfrider/Chairwoman,
Council. The Parking Management Plan Charleston Chapter; Brian and Beth Berrigan, IOP Marina and Andrew Wunderley, Charleston Waterkeepers.
implemented last year has positioned us
to minimize the impact on the City of the BY MIMI WOOD
growing population in the low country. THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
Whether it is getting roads repaved,

storm drains repaired or preparing for
and recovering from storms like Matthew,
the City must continue to move forward
providing outstanding services to our
residents. Fortunately we are blessed
with an outstanding staff of dedicated
employees.
Protecting our Islands environment is
another imperative. Our ban on plastic
bags and our opposition to offshore
drilling shows the length the City will
go to protect the island for future
generations. The beach preservation fee,
paid by tourists, is now in place and will
be used to fund our beach initiatives.
Having recently served as the
President of the Association of South
Carolina Mayors, I am pleased with the
relationship and support we receive from
our State legislators. They need to keep
hearing from us on matters of State
which impact the South Carolina beach
communities.
We have achieved a great deal during
my term and with your continued
support we can do more. I look forward to
providing the leadership for our future.
W
hen presented with the fact that over
500 million plastic straws are used
per day in the United States one might
think, So, how is me giving up my one little
straw going to have any impact at all? Give me
my straw, please!
#StrawlessSummer is a local initiative, part
of a nascent national movement, intent on
curtailing the use of plastic straws throughout
the Lowcountry from July 1 through August 31.
Why straws? Jana Davis, Ocean Friendly
Restaurant Manager for the Charleston Chapter
of The Surfrider Foundation explains, Straws
are one of the items we find most often on our
beach sweeps. They are a major contributor
to plastic pollution. They are not recyclable.
Compostable straws are just as concerning.
They have to be in an industrial compost facility
to properly degrade.
Five hundred million per daythats enough
to circle the earth 2.5 times, every day. Or,
perhaps easier to visualize, fill 125 school
buses. Every day. The answer, perhaps, is
to #stopsucking, another initiative aimed at
eliminating straws.
Plastic-Free Lowcountry, a coalition of 5 local
businesses, kicked off #StrawlessSummer on
June20 with a lively party at Redux, a hip art
gallery on upper King St. Approximately 300
supporters, including Laurie Taylor, standing
in for Representative Mark Sanford, strawlessly
sipped libations as members of Surfrider
Charleston, the Charleston Restaurant
Association, 5 Gyres and others screened a
documentary by Jack Johnson entitled Smog
of the Sea.
While massive plastic islands, such as
the Great Pacific Garbage Patch do exist, the
documentary presented the problem as far
worse. Scientifically called photodegradation,
the sun breaks plastic bags, bottles, and
styrofoam into microscopic, plankton-sized
particles. By trolling an ultra-fine mesh net,
researchers collect an overwhelming amount of
micro-plastic, from seemingly pristine, crystal-
clear ocean waters, hundreds of miles offshore.
Ultimately, these micro-plastics work
Straws continues on page 4

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Sullivans Island Town Council report for June 20
T
he June Sullivans Island
Town Council meeting was
a notable one, as Council
bid farewell to resigning member
Susan Middaugh. Middaugh,
who has been a Sullivans Island
resident for the past 39 years,
was first elected to council in
2013, and was re-elected in
May of this year. In addition to
serving on council, Middaugh
has served as Chair of the
Water & Sewer Committee, as a
member of the Recreation and
Administration Committees, and
on the Sullivans Island Board of
Zoning Appeals.
As the meeting began with
public comments, thanks
to Middaugh were made by
attending residents for her
hard, hard work and service to
the island. Later in the meeting,
Middaugh was awarded a crimes. In addition to approving
resolution by the Town Council
for her service and commitment
to the town.
In addition to the public
commentary concerning
Middaughs resignation, a and Treatment Center.
long-residing islander spoke
of persisting drainage issues,
asking for assistance from
the town in coordinating with
the appropriate public service
committees to investigate the
problem and, see if we cant get
something accomplished.
A resident raised concern
regarding an increase in coyote
sightings. This issue was later
discussed by council, who
has received letters from both
vacationers and residents
expressing gratitude for quick
response when making report of
animal sightings.
Following general comments,
minutes from May and June
meetings were approved. Next on
the agenda was the third reading
and ratification for several
ordinances. These included
an ordinance to amend zoning
CIVIC
BY MEREDITH POSTON
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
regulations regarding Certificates
of Appropriateness for the
historic design review process;
an ordinance to adopt the water
and sewer utility budget which
went into effect on July 1 through
June 30, 2018; and an ordinance
to adopt the proposed budget for
the next fiscal year, beginning
July 1 through June 30, 2018.
There were several other
proposals that came to final
resolution during the June
meeting. The resolution to
increase water and sewer fees was
passed unanimously, in a motion
to raise rates to more accurately
reflect said expenses. Next was
the resolution for the People
Against Rape organization, which
is dedicated to providing support
to organizations that provide Mayor Patrick O'Neill gets sworn in for his first full term.
assistance to victims of rape PHOTO CREDIT KATY CALLOWAY.
energy firm working with SCE&G decision on what advancements
proposed funding for the People on this project, spoke about the are necessary is estimated to be
Against Rape, the Town of upcoming solar utilities that will made by October of this year.
Sullivans Island also approved a be offered. The next Town Council meeting
similar funding proposal for the The Council then spoke will be held on Tuesday, July 18,
National Crime Victims Research about the ongoing Town at 6 p.m. at the Sullivans Island
drainage issues, determining Town Hall.
Next on the agenda was the that improvements are to be
swearing in of Council members, made concerning flooding and
as well as appointing members standing water problems. A
to the various Town Committees.
Council members Chauncey
Clark, Sarah Church, and Tim
Reese were officially sworn into
their seats on Sullivans Island
Town Council. Councilman
Chauncey Clark was appointed
the Mayor Pro Tempore, to serve
in the absence of the Town Mayor
Patrick ONeil. Mayor ONeil was
re-elected in May.
Discussion was made regarding
possible South Carolina Electric
and Gas supported solar energy
advancements. In August, the
SCE&G will begin a solar panel
option, termed community
solar, which allows customers
to select solar panels over
traditional electric alternatives.
Clean Energy Collective, the solar
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THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER and The Island Connection

T
he June 20 Isle of Palms City
Council monthly meeting
opened with Mayor Dick
Cronin speaking of the Citys
intent to open a Farmers market.
Mayor Cronin explained that
the idea is still in the works; the
County Park will serve a major role
in the market project, and it will be
a City sponsored event.
Moving on to the scheduled
public commentary, an island
resident spoke out against sound
disturbances in his neighborhood,
located near the Boathouse
at Breach Inlet. Mayor Cronin
advised the resident to attend a
Public Safety Committee meeting,
assuring him that we want you to
in $85,000 in revenue during the
month of May.
Council unanimously passed a
recommendation from the Public
Safety Committee for a sole source
contract award for a new rescue
boat, motor, and trailer, as well as
a motion to hire Berkeley Heating
and Air to replace the HVAC in
the Citys recreation facility. The
next bill on the agenda was for the
contracting of architecture and
engineering services for a proposed
fitness center; this passed, with
three members of Council voting
against hiring architecture firm
LS3P for the development.
A motion for phase II drainage
system development carried, with
know what the results of a possible
collision could be, stated Bettelli.
Golf carts cannot be driven after
dark, and the same laws apply
to golf carts as to traditional
motor vehicles; operators must
be a licensed driver with valid car
insurance.
Councilwoman Sandy Fernecz Lynn Pierotti
reported on the June 7 Public lynn@luckydognews.com
Works meeting. She highlighted publisher
complaints regarding a dumpster
located behind the IOP dinghy. A Katy Calloway
meeting will be held on July 17 to katy@luckydognews.com
discuss relocating the dumpster so managing editor
it is less of a negative impact on
Jennifer Tuohy
the dinghy and the City itself. Also
reported was concern that beach jennifer@luckydognews.com
debris is mounting, as is garbage contributing editor

be satisfied. Thanks for coming.
Next to speak was a former Navy
SEAL who was there on behalf of
SEALkids, a nonprofit dedicated
to helping the children of the Navy
SEAL community. SEALkids is
organizing a fundraising event to
be held later this summer in front
Mayor Cronin saying that he is
hopeful for good bid results. Next
was the passing of proposed marina
enhancements; Council will move
to the next stage of development,
preparing for tier II preparation
and possible public awareness
meetings. Funding proposals were
compared with lower debris in the
Swan Richards
residential areas. Mayor Cronin senior graphic designer
thanked the Island Turtle Team for
not only their care for turtles, but Alejandro Ferreyros
also for picking up trash. graphic designer
The Real Property Committee
report was given by Councilwoman Lori McGee 843-614-0901
Barbara Bergwef, who spoke of advertising executives

of the Windjammer. The V.F.W.
Post 3137, located next to the
Windjammer, is in favor of the
event, with a Post Commander
attending to vocalize their support.
Council decided the request
should be reviewed by the Public
Safety Committee, to determine
appropriate permits and possible
impact on the area. I just dont
have enough information, said
Mayor Cronin. Council then
decided to schedule a special
meeting to review this request.
Next on the agenda was the Ways
and Means report; Mayor Cronin
stated that all areas are looking
strong, and that the City is well
below their expenditures and is
expected to be available to execute
a budget that is very aggressive
for the next year. Mayor Cronin
reported that tourism funds and
accommodation receipts are up,
placing the City at a two percent
increase over the prior fiscal year.
It was also reported that the Citys
food and beverage facilities brought
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Real Property Committee
9:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, July 12
Accommodations Tax
Advisory Committee
11 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, July 17
Public Works Committee
9:30 a.m.
also passed regarding a sand re-
nourishment project. The City was
only able to allocate funds received
from the state to re-nourish areas
south of 57th beach access, which
moves into Wild Dunes. Council
hopes for future funding to re-
nourish the sand on the northern
end of the island.
The Public Safety Committee
report was given by Councilman
Marty Bettelli. There have been
considerable issues with parking
near the Wild Dunes beach access,
with Bettelli reporting that it
is a vision problem, an unsafe
situation, and police will be looking
into it and seeing what can be done
to rectify it. The Public Safety
Committee is also considering
banning balloons from the beach,
as well as other ordinances that
will work best for the Isle of
Palms. Golf cart regulations were
discussed. It was reported that
there are many sightings of adults
driving with children in their laps,
which is not illegal, however we all
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Tuesday, July 18
Ways and Means Committee
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
City Council
6 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
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Monday, July 10
Tree Commission
5 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Tuesday, July 11
Municipal Court
proposed, off-season revenue
projects. The committee opposed
overnight camping on front beach,
and is investigating possible boat
storage for Wild Dunes residents,
who cannot store boats on their
lots. There was disagreement
over parking for the public at
the marina, with Councilwoman
Fernecz arguing that if someone
wants to go to the marina but is
not participating in typical events,
they do not have adequate parking,
stating that people need more than
the allotted spaces that currently
are limited and only offer thirty
minute timeslots.
The meeting wrapped up
with Council discussing local
government funds, which will
not be increasing, as there is
underfunding throughout the
state, as well as the gas tax
increase that will go into effect
later this year.
The next City Council meeting
will be held on Tuesday, July 18
at 6 p.m.
3 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 12
Planning Commission
3 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Thursday, July 13
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Tuesday, July 18
Regular Council Meeting
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
Wednesday, July 19
DRB Meeting
6 p.m.
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4 July 7, 2017
Straws continues from cover
their way into our food chain,
elaborates Davis, a registered
dietitian. Were eating the
fish that eat the plastic, she
continues. Circling back to
straws, Davis notes, They can
contain harmful chemicals such
as BPA, which present health
risks for people using them.
Whether as micro-plastic or
wholly intact, plastic pollution
has a devastating effect on marine
life. Albatross confuse tiny resin
particles for fish eggs, which they
feed to their young, who then die of
starvation, or from the rupture of
their internal organs.Sea turtles
ingest plastic bags, mistaking
them for jellyfish, a staple of
their diet. Their digestive tracts
become blocked, and they perish.
With specific regard to straws, an
extremely disturbing graphic on
YouTube shows a plastic straw
being removed from the nostril of
a loggerheadnot recommended
for the faint- of-heart.
Locally, the Isle of Palms Marina
Market was likely the first to
embrace the #StrawlessSummer
initiative. We removed all of our
straws on demand; straws are
now available upon request at
the register. No judgement if you
need a straw, were just trying
to do our part to cut down on
the excess plastic, stated Brian
Berrigan, owner of the Marina
Market. In addition to replacing
plastic straws with paper straws,
the Marina is in the process of
eliminating all styrofoam cups had problems, their parents proclaimed Straw Nazi agrees.
for coffee and cold drinks. had problems; this is my kids You dont use a straw at home;
Customer reaction is generally problem, he persisted when why do you need one when you
positive. Seasonal visitors seem presented with a respectful go out?
to embrace the idea, hopefully query. The thought of eliminating
taking it home with them. Most of Make mini-choices every plastics can be overwhelming.
the locals are on board too, once day, urges Megan McShane, Mindfulness in daily life, such
#StrawlessSummer is explained. locally renowned bartender, and as refusing a straw or plastic bag
Real men dont need a straw, president of the local chapter of when not a necessity, is one way
opined a hardy, local regular. the US Bartenders Guild. The to start. Think a small thing cant
However, there are some combined efforts of small choices make a difference? Try falling
holdouts. Not my problem, do add up. Skipping a straw does asleep with a mosquito in the
grumped one old curmudgeon, make a difference, she insists. room.
attitudinal about having to Sean Andrew Weeks,
ask for a straw. My parents Dunleavys barkeep and self-
Island restaurants participating
in #S trawless S ummer
ISLE OF PALMS
The Refuge
Isle of Palms Marina Market
Morgan Creek Grill
SULLIVANS ISLAND
Dunleavys
High Thyme
450 Pizza Joint
Poes
Mex 1 Representing the Surfrider Foundation at
the event were (l-r): Jana Davis, Surfrider/
Obstinate Daughter/Beardcats Manager, Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program;
Marlo Shedlock, Surfrider/Vice-Chairwoman,
Charleston Chapter and Melinda Matthews,
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA Surfrider Volunteer.
letter to the editor
Conservatives, Moderates Speak Up

Dear Editor,

When you see a wrong oppose it. This was a core value we
were all taught while growing up at home, in Sunday school, in
youth sports and in civic organizations. During a tumultuous
Presidential primary campaign my siblings reminded me that
The Donalds behavior, language, manners and demeanor
were contrary to everything our parents taught us. Amazingly
it has gotten worse. Words and deeds matter, neither are being
effectively used by this President and his administration.
As a long time Republican, I had the privilege of serving with
Senator Strom Thurmond. I supported the Senator as well as
President Reagan and others in numerous successful campaigns.
These two men would be aghast at the current behavior and
language of the leader of our country and I believe they would be
outspoken critics.
Where are the rest of the critics? It is ok to support and debate
the policies we each believe in, but at the same time we should
loudly speak up against inappropriate behavior by our President
or anyone else. Our community, region and state helped vote this
President into office. I did not and could not. Granted, we didnt
have the best options in the general election, but as I tell my
friends, but for Aleppo, Gary Johnson could have been our man.
One may find it humorous, if it wasnt so serious; to hear some
conservative southerners defend what some would say is a rude,
ill-tempered, self-absorbed New York political chameleon. We as
independent South Carolinians deserve wholesale change in our
broken political system, but its time to recognize and speak out
against our chosen leader and his ineffective administration. As
a local mentor recently reminded me, A wise mind changes his
mind, a fool never does. We all make mistakes, I certainly have,
but this one is a doozy!
Having served in every level of government and in two of our
three branches I know the potential of governing well and working
hard to succeed. If our elected officials are doing anything less,
and we allow them to, it is wasteful and shameful. Senator
Thurmond was a practical and hard working public servant. Two
phrases he often shared and practiced were: You will catch more
flies with honey than vinegar and his departing words to me
while under his employ, Dont let any grass grow under your
feet Clearly the former is not the approach of this government
and it is draining the energy in which to govern.
Lets all hold ourselves to a higher standard of public discourse
and our elected officials to a better, more civil form of governance.
At minimum, lets insist on courtesy and decorum that would befit
our children and reduce the trivial and vitriol so our government
may address critical issues at home and abroad.

Ted Kinghorn
Isle of Palms

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6 June 23, 2017
M
y best travel memories are the
times Ive connected with locals:
tea at an Arab home in Jerusalem,
being a houseguest in Peru, joining a
camping group in France. Making friends,
not just photographs. The burgeoning
sharing economy has made these sorts of
opportunities as easy as a mouse click.
Launched in 2012, EatWith is now the
largest global marketplace of communal
dining. In just five years, over 80,000
travelers have dined at over 11,000 homes
all over the world. Their colorful website
profiles over five hundred home chefs in
150 cities eager to share a seat at their
kitchen table. Susan Kim, EatWiths CEO,
describes, Through communal dining,
were facilitating meaningful human
connections for locals and travelers, while
creating economic impact on the lives of
the chefs
Ive made the website part of my travel
planning whenever Im going to a big city.
Even arm-chair travelling their menus is
fun: how about an Argentine BBQ with
Malbec in Buenos Aires, an 8-course
Drunken Vegan Feast in Montreal,
homemade bacon and prosciutto in
Croatia, a traditional Sabbath dinner in
Jerusalem or a seven-course Cambodian
feast in Hong Kong starring banana
blossom salad?
Im eager to try them all after the
impressive dinner that my mom, sisters
and I had in Washington, D.C. at the
Watching Catherine cook in her artistic, Washington D.C. apartment. home of Catherine Nissen. She describes
PHOTOS BY CAROL ANTMAN
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
her life as socializing around food gained
from her cosmopolitan travels and living
in Laos where her family owns a farm.
When I cook, I strive to fuse the original
four culinary pillars (Chinese, Indian,
Ottoman and Italian) into an alluring,
delightful meal.
The menu we booked, Summer on the
Silk Road, is her most popular although
she happily made a few adjustments to
accommodate my sisters gluten-free diet.
We were immediately entranced by her
light filled, artistic apartment where she
also creates commissioned portraits. A
nearly finished one rested on an easel. An
array of dignitary-filled travel photos filled
a wall. My philosophy when it comes to
food is the fewer ingredients the better,
she explained as she began the four
courses and poured us each wine. We
perched on stools to watch her confidently
cook.
All the EatWith hosts have to adhere to
safety and cleanliness standards and pass
a review process and demonstration before
theyre accepted. We began with what she
calls a Faux Caesar Salad anointed with
her Elixir of Life special olive oil. As
we munched and chatted, she expertly
molded lentil and feta cheese topped with
shitake mushrooms, pomegranate vinegar
and walnut oil inside round metal rings. A
beautiful presentation resulted when she
deftly lifted off the rings to reveal colorful
round layers of complex tastes and
textures. As she seared the fresh salmon,
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we noticed that she oiled the fish, not the
pan and added the glazed sauce after the
fish was cooked. Were all good cooks but
we all learned something, my mom later
commented. After an almond cake dessert,
amuse-bouche candies and plenty more
wine, we were satiated. We all agreed it
was a fun way to spend the evening, so
much better than a restaurant.
Another meal sharing website, Traveling
Spoon, provided Jeff, Meryl and their
children with a travel highlight in Bali. The
patriarch of their host family is a master
gardener and began their day by pointing
out the provenance of the ingredients as
he drove them to his familys compound.
They spent hours around an open fire
with generations of family members who Catherine reveals the layered lentil salad.
live there together. As logs were fed into
the flames, they ground, chopped and also request a date to suit your schedule, in the world where strangers become
grated to create an expansive meal. All as we did. The menus are the allure but the friendsdistances between cultures and
the while, they chatted with their hosts experiences transcend the food. Travelers countries get reduced across a 28-inch
and learned about their daily lives. Family get an inside glimpse into the hosts lives, table.
members dont typically eat together in meet interesting people, share stories and Roadtrips Charleston highlights
the evening, they were told. When they learn foodie wisdom. Jos, a chef in Mexico,
interesting destinations within a few
get home from work, theyre too stressed describes the encounters beautifully:
so they eat whenever theyd like and Every time we have an EatWith dinner, hours drive of Charleston as well as
then join together as a family later in the our table turns into that very special place more far flung locales. Carol Antmans
evening. It was a lot of enjoyable work, wanderlust is driven by a passion for
Meryl said, particularly since one of the outdoor adventure, artistic experiences,
family members who was expected to help IF YOU GO: cultural insights and challenging travel.
was away at a tooth pulling ceremony. For hot links, photographs and previous
These authentic experiences are the eatwith.com columns or to make comments please see
hidden gems of traveling. travelingspoon.com peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com
Most EatWith meals are communal and
available on advertised dates but you can
8 July 7, 2017

Swim for it
Patriotic dedication I N I T I AT I V E R A I S I N G F U N D S F O R
DROWNING PREVENTION
J U N E 2 8 R E - D E D I C AT O N O F
SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
MEMORIAL FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
(CCPRC) and the Parklands Foundation have created a new
campaign to raise money for drowning prevention, which
includes swimming instruction, construction and maintenance of
pools in three rural areas of Charleston County.
The Parklands Foundation, a non-profit component of CCPRC,
is launching a campaign called Swim For It to raise funds for
its Genesis Project. The Parklands Foundation is setting up
voluntary donation sites at Charleston County waterparks this
summer, which include Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark at
Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston; Splash Zone at
James Island County Park; and Splash Island at Palmetto Islands
County Park in Mount Pleasant. Donations will be used in the
construction, maintenance, and ongoing pool operational expenses
in each of the rural areas of Johns Island, McClellanville and
Hollywood/Ravenel.
A nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, The Parklands Foundation
was created in May 1990 by CCPRC to generate funding for the
continued growth and development of the county park system, and
to support increased leisure opportunities for residents. The Swim
For It campaign is a part of the Genesis Project, established in
2014 after the tragic drowning of a 13-year-old boy named Genesis
Holmes. The projects vision is to eliminate the number of drowning
victims in Charleston County by providing the community with
access to pools for swimming lessons, water safety classes,

R
ev. Msgr. McInerny and Mayor Pat ONeill are flanked
by patriots at the rededication ceremony for the Sgt.
Jasper monument placed in front of the new Sullivans
Island Town Hall on June 28.
PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA.
recreational programing and leisure activities.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 10 people die
every day from unintentional drowning; of those, two are children
ages 14 or younger. Fatal drowning is the fifth-leading cause of
unintentional injury-related deaths for children 14 and younger.
For more information or to make a donation to the Genesis Project,
visitTheParklandsFoundation.org.
 S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D F I S H F R Y
RAISED OVER $10,000

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
his years annual Fish Fry provided approximately 2500
dinners to residents and guests. After ticket sales and
t-shirts were sold out, the event brought in over $10,000
for local fire and rescue teams.
Fire Chief Anthony Stith was thrilled with the results telling
IEN, We could not have been this successful without the help
of Simmons Seafood, Harris Teeter and Island Eye News and
channels 2,4 and 5 for getting the word out. Thanks to all that
supported our cause and especially my fire department and all
our volunteers, the ones on the roster and the ones that help us
with everything. What a GREAT bunch of hard working people.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

July 7, 2017
I
n the last part of June there
were three incidents that were
troubling for the Turtle Team.
First on June 21 we received
a call from the South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
(SCDNR) that someone had dug
into Nest #7 laid on May 19 at
43rd Ave. There was concern
that the eggs had been damaged.
When we went to investigate, we
found a hole about 6-8 inches
deep dug by a shovel inside the
marked off triangle and right
over the egg chamber. The turtle
had buried the eggs about two
feet deep and the top egg was
probably about 12 inches down,
so no damage was done.
The penalty for taking, killing
or damaging a loggerhead egg,
hatchling or adult can be $1,000
per turtle or egg. According to
Michelle Pate, State Coordinator
for the Marine Turtle Program
under SCDNR, a person can
also be fined $25,000 under
the Endangered Species Act.
The person who reported this
incident was able to write down
the Georgia license plate number
on the car of the family who
were seen digging into the nest.
SCDNR is investigating the
incident at this time.
Then the next day Sullivans
Island Animal Control Officer,
Tom McLellan called to say that
a turtle was washing up in the
surf near Station 18. When we
arrived, we saw that this was
a juvenile loggerhead who was
severely emaciated and lethargic.
Because of its fragile condition we
had to use a body board and sling
to carry it to the car for transport
to the Aquariums Sea Turtle
Care Center. It was suffering
from a chronic condition known
as Debilitated Turtle Syndrome
or DTS. This is a serious
degenerative state in which a
turtle stops eating and begins to
float instead of swimming and
feeding. It is also characterized
by multiple infections. A normally
TURTLE TEAM
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Mary Pringle, Sullivans Island Beach Services Officer Walter Sherrill, and Sullivans
Island Animal Control Officer Tom McLellan prepare the debilitated loggerhead for
transport to the SC Aquarium.
healthy condition will downward
spiral as organ systems begin to
shut down.
According to Willow Melamet,
Manager for the Aquariums
hospital, of the two-dozen turtles
admitted this season, nine were
suffering from DTS. Even more
have suffered boat strike wounds
or been caught on fish hooks this
year, but in the past DTS has been
www.islandeyenews.com
left the hook in before throwing
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF.
seen frequently. Scientists are
studying possible causes of this
condition and one theory is that
it could be related to pollutants
in the ocean. Our turtle was
still alive when we started the
trip to the Aquarium but by the
time we got her downtown, she
had died. A necropsy was done
soon afterwards and according
to Michelle Pate, nothing
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inflammatory was found to
explain the cataracts that were
in both eyes, but the eyes were
sent to Dr. Brian Stacey for
further analysis. If these cases
are caught in time, they can be
saved with antibiotics, fluids and
supportive care. But this time it
was too late.
The final incident was that the
landing net for hooked sea turtles
was stolen from the Sea Cabins
Pier at 14th Avenue. In the last
few years recreational fishermen
on piers all along the SC coast
have been hooking the small,
very endangered Kemps Ridley
sea turtles who are about 12 to
20 inches in shell length. For this
reason we had installed a DNR
supplied sign with instructions to
leave a foot or two of line when it
is cut and a phone number to call
so that we can respond quickly
and transport hooked turtles to
the Aquarium. The landing net
was put there to prevent people
from pulling the turtle up to the
pier by the hook and doing more
damage to it. The people fishing
on the pier and the Sea Cabins
security guard said that a man
and a boy had been seen taking
the landing net off the pier and it
is now missing. We are working
on getting a replacement net.
We keep hearing stories that
someone hooked a turtle on this
pier. When I ask what they did,
I am told that they just ripped
the hook out or cut the line and
it back. This might condemn the
turtle to a slow and painful death
from infection or starvation from
not being able to eat. If people
would only read the sign and call
the number, we could easily take
these turtles for proper medical
care. Good examples of this
are three Kemps Ridley turtles
named Chum, Ucee and Violet
from Horry County who were all
admitted in June with fish hook
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injuries. These rescues happened because of the

signs and landing nets on public piers in the
Myrtle Beach area, and these turtles are receiving
needed care.
Our sea turtles have so many difficulties
to overcome with lights disorienting them as
hatchlings, boats hitting them with propellers
and loss of nesting habitat to erosion, it is indeed
sad to see even more problems affecting their
survival caused by people.

Nest #7 at 43rdAvenue after it was vandalized.

Rescue workers carried turtle by body board and sling due to
its extremely fragile condition.

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Sullivans Island homes

receive international
design awards
S WA L L O W TA I L A R C H I T E C T U R E R E C O G N I Z E D
B Y A R C H I T E C T S C R E AT I N G H O M E S

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
hree Sullivans Island
homeowners will receive
certificates following awards
by Architects Creating Homes
to Swallowtail Architecture for
residential design in ArCHs 2017
international competition.
With prices going up on Sullivans
Island, here are three examples that
show how being brave and taking
the risk to do high-quality design
and construction can pay off,
says Swallowtail owner and chief
architect Rachel Burton.A home
with international recognition of its
design has affirmation of its value
and its livability. Kiawah Island and the Lowcountry
Sullivans Islandsettlement
dates back at least to the 1600s,
and todays sought after beaches
and amiable atmosphere are
a testament to the slow-paced
life that is still attainable here.
Burtons winning designs include
a coastal island renovation, two
marshfront homes and a fourth
award, in Summerville, for The
Blue Kitchen. ArCH announced
the Design Excellence wins
June 1. ArCH is an American-
based international organization
of licensed architects focusing
on residential architecture,
professional excellence,
achievement, client value and
service.
Swallowtail specializes in custom
home architecture on barrier islands
like Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms,
around Charleston, South
Carolina. For more information visit
SwallowtailArchitecture.com.
Award winning marshfront homes
designed by Swallowtail Architecture.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SWALLOWTAIL ARCHITECTURE

www.islandeyenews.com
 July 8
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
Thursdays
WHAT:Sullivans
IslandScavenger Hunt (rising
6th-12thgraders)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: June 1-July 31, 2017
MORE INFO:Pick up a map at
the library, identify Sullivans
Islandtreasures based on clues,
and return your completed map
for fun Poe prizes and a chance
to win a $25 Towne Center gift
card.843.883.3914.
Saturday, July 8
WHAT: STAR Dogs (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Animated
storytelling by a world-class
juggler. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Surf in the City: A Night
of Surf Films
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall,
37 John St.
WHEN: Doors at 7 p.m., films at
8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Two feature films,
Proximity and Fish People and
four shorts will be shown. Tickets
$10. CharlestonMusicHall.com.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
WHAT: Friday Night Boogie
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier at
Memorial Waterfront Park
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Adults ages 21 and
up. The third and last scheduled
Friday Night Boogie dance of
the season. The event features
DJ Jim Bowers spinning a
variety of unforgettable oldies,
beach music classics, and line
dancing hits. Tickets are $10
per person, or $8 in advance.
Space is limited, so advance
purchase is recommended. To
purchase advance tickets or
for more information on these
events, call843.795.4386or music starts at 8 p.m.
visitCharlestonCountyParks.com. MORE INFO: The fourth
scheduled event of the season
has local beach music groupThe
Saturday, July 15 Counts performing oldies and
other tunes. Tickets are $10
WHAT: IOP Beach Run
WHERE: Front Beach, 1008 per person, or $8 in advance.
Space is limited, so advance
Ocean Blvd.
WHEN: 8 a.m. purchase is recommended. To
purchase advance tickets or
MORE INFO: 5k run/walk or
10k run. $30 entry. Register on for more information on these
events, call843.795.4386or
line racesonline.com/events/
iop-beach-run before July 12, or visitCharlestonCountyParks.com.
in person at the IOP recreation
Center. For details visit iop.net. Monday, July 17
WHAT: Kendamas, Yoyos, WHAT: CD Scratch Art (Teens)
Diablos, and Jacks (Children) WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Experience beloved
tales with fun, fuzzy puppets.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, July 22
WHAT: Bee Crazy with the Bee
Cause (Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Learn simple ways
you can help the bees and taste
some honey.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(Adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
July 29
Monday, July 24
WHAT: Charleston Museum
Engineering for Pirates Camp
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: July 24-28, 1 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join the crew and
build your very own pirate ship,
go fishing for treasure and work
together to create a delicious treat
that is more precious than gold.
In this camp children explore
industrial and marine engineering
as they design their own boat and
sails and devise ways to dive deep
into the ocean and to retrieve
buried treasure. Price includes
crafts, activities, admission and a
snack. Reservations required. Call

WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
Sullivans Island
843.722.2996 ext .264 or register
MORE INFO: Read a book to a WHEN: 10:30 a.m. MORE INFO: Create suncatching WHEN: 10:30 a.m. online CharlestonMuseum.org.
furry friend. 843.883.3914. MORE INFO: Play with toys from dcor using recycled CDs. MORE INFO: Come for a lively
around the world to increase 843.883.3914. discussion of The Rainbow Comes

WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
first annual
Thursday, July 13 coordination and balance. and Goes by Anderson Cooper Saturday, July 29
843.883.3914. and Gloria Vanderbilt. Light
WHAT: Steve Earle in Concert
Friday, July 21 refreshments provided. WHAT: Sullivans Island
Maritime Expo

American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
Thursdays
WHAT: PajamaFamily
Maritime Expo
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, WHAT: Shaggin on the Cooper WHAT: Otranto Puppet Show
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier at WHAT: Jewelry Making (Teens WHERE: Sullivans Island Town
37 John St. (Children) Hall
WHEN: Doors at 6:30 p.m., show Memorial Waterfront Park WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch and Adults)
WHEN: Gate opens at 7 p.m., WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch WHEN: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
at 7:30 p.m. Library, 1921 Ion Avenue MORE INFO: Contemporary and
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
MORE INFO: For tickets S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 2 9 WHEN: 12:00 p.m. Late Classic Boats will be on

Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 7:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Wind down with
Wild at Wingswood
and information visit display. This first ever expo will
CharlestonMusicHall.com. MORE INFO: Create a pair
of wire earrings with local promote fellowship of boat lovers
BY RICK REED and the sharing of information
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS artisan Barbara Lassiter using
Friday, July 14 basic jewelry-making tools. and experience and exchange
of ideas between the public
BY KARA BALE

Mrs. Maries bedtime poems and
stories. 843.883.3914.
B
Registration required call 843-
WHAT: Flow Circus: Build a attery Gadsden Cultural Center is sponsoring the 883-3914. and those dedicated to boat
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Better World Sullivans Island Maritime Expo on Saturday, July preservation and restoration.

WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch 29 from10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Contemporary and Late
Classic Boats will be on display behind the new Sullivans
Island Town Hall. Restored Simmons Sea Skiffs are
featured but an array of preserved or restored designs are
being assembled tobring people together with a common
interest in historic, classic and late classic boats, powered
or unpowered.
This first ever Expo will promote fellowship of boat
lovers and the sharing of information and experience, and
exchange of ideas between the public and those dedicated
to boat preservation and restoration.The show will climax
a week-long rowboat building camp for kids sponsored by
Lowcountry Maritime Society.
Hal Coste and Tripp Brower of the Lowcountry Maritime
Society agree, We are passionate about preserving,
restoring and educating kids and the public about classic
and vintage boats.
For more information call Hal Coste at 843.568.4696, or
email Rick Reed at fereed@bellsouth.net.
T
he Avian Conservation Center is pleased to announce the date
for their distinctive annual fundraising gala, Wild at Wingswood,
Saturday, October 21 at the Center for Birds of Prey.
Under a sky filled with stars and with the sound of owls in the night,
the Wild at Wingswood fundraising gala offers guests an exclusive
and intimate encounter with the Centers resident collection of birds
of prey from around the world. Unique raffle and silent auction items
and an unparalleled live auction will raise funds to advance the future
of avian conservation in the region. This special evening of exquisite
food, expansive bar and exciting birds in flight will most likely sell
out, so advance reservations are suggested.
Priced at $135 per attendee, tickets will go on sale in August. To put
your name on a waitlist for reservations, contact the office staff at the
Avian Conservation Center by calling 843.971.7474 or by email: info@
thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

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Mary Alice Monroe launches latest novel
BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT SHOREBIRDS
N
ew York Timesbestselling
author Mary Alice Monroe held
a book launch party at Wild
Dunes Resort's Palmetto Hall on
Saturday, June 24 to celebrate the
release of her latest novel, BEACH
HOUSE FOR RENT.More than 130
people attended the booksigning
event.
A portion of proceeds from the event
benefited Audubon South Carolina
and raised awareness about the
importance of Audubon's Shorebird
Stewards Program. The event raised
more than $800 for Audubon.
Monroe, who resides on the Isle of
Palms, is known for writing stories set
in the south that are rooted in nature
with a message of conservation. Her
new book, BEACH HOUSE FOR
RENT,is set on the Isle of Palms
July 7, 2017
BY ANGELA MAY
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
and opens readers up to the world of
shorebirds and pelicans.
Monroe told the crowd during
the book event that the spark of
inspiration for the novel came after
she learned from a national Audubon
report that nearly seventy percent of
the shorebird population is in decline.
Monroe's message to attendees was
to "light one candle". She went on to
explain that if each person focused on
doing one small thing - like picking
up trash on the beach, or not letting
dogs or children chase shorebirds -
it will make a positive difference at
our beaches for all creatures and
beachgoers.
Monroe's book signing event
was one stop on her coast-to-coast
summer book tour. Learn more Event attendees include (l-r): Mary Alice Monroe, Anna Lee Kemp, Nancy
Key, Sarah Gullick and Angela May.
atMaryAliceMonroe.com.
PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA
July 7, 2017
Warmer waters bring seasonal species
I
t's a fantastic time to be fishing
here in Charleston! The usual
suspects, redfish and trout,
are now complimented by a host
of seasonal species including
Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and
sharks. Combined with warmer
temperatures, the fishing
conditions are now excellent.
Redfish have been making
quick work of any well-placed
bait. Make sure to carry your
cast net and try catching some
menhaden or finger mullet. Weve
been having the most success
around rock walls, docks and
other structures while fishing
live bait on a Carolina rig. Use a
weight heavy enough to hold the
bait stationary, otherwise your
rig will slide along the bottom
until it snags.
As for trout, not much new here.
Popping corks remain the way to
go. Surprisingly, mud minnows
have been outperforming live
shrimp under corks. Usually, it
is the other way around. If little
fish keep picking at your live
shrimp, switch over to a D.O.A.
3 artificial shrimp. Their Glow/
Gold Rush Belly color has been
quite productive.
ON THE WATER
BY CAPT. GEOFF BENNETT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Capt. Geoff Bennett with fresh catch.
Anglers focused on flounder
have been reporting good
numbers being caught. Work
finger mullet along the bottom
around structures. Move the
make these fish so entertaining.
providing a safe and enjoyable
bait slowly along and when you
think you have a bite wait a few
seconds before setting the hook.
Weve been picking up quite a
few flounder with mud minnows
We now
build
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under a popping cork as well.
My favorite summer time fish
is the ladyfish. With the warmer
weather, ladyfish will flood our
waters. These exciting fish will
smack bait under a popping cork
and make your drag zing. Their
acrobatic jumps and hard runs
Youll find them in some of the
same spots that you find trout.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston Charter Fishing
providing light tackle fishing
charters. Clients choose from
a full menu of options with
charters tailored to their desires.
USCG licensed and insured,
Capt. Bennett is committed to
charter to anglers of all skill
levels and ages. For more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website
at charlestoncharterfishing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
PHOTO COURTESY OF GEOFF BENNETT

your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we
offer fresh soup, salads, and
sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a
casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEZ
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

J
uly is Independent Retailer Month. As you know, local stores bring
vitality, creativity and economic growth to their communities,
so its worth celebrating those mom and pop shops. But they
arent the only entrepreneurs in the country about ten percent of
workers in the U.S. are self-employed, according to the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics. If youre thinking of joining these ranks, you may
want to prepare yourself financially.
For one thing, you may need to pay more in taxes, depending on
your income. Self-employed individuals typically have to pay twice
the amount in Social Security and Medicare taxes because they have
to cover the portion that employers normally pay.
Also, unless youre fortunate enough to have a spouse who can
put you on their employer-based health insurance, youll need to find
, your own, at least until youre eligible for Medicare.
Furthermore, you will need to take charge of your own retirement
savings. Fortunately, several retirement plans are available to the self-
employed. These plans typically offer tax-deferred growth potential
and tax-deductible contributions.
Here are a few options to consider:
Owner-only 401(k) This plan, which is also known as an
individual 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals
and business owners with no full-time employees other than
themselves or a spouse. For 2017, you can put in up to twenty-
five percent of your annual income as an employer contribution,
and you can defer up to $18,000 (or $24,000 if youre 50 or older).
The sum of your employer contribution and your salary deferrals
cannot exceed $54,000, or $60,000 if youre 50 or older.
SEP IRA If you have just a few employees or are self-employed
with no employees, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. Youll
fund the plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must
cover all eligible employees. As an employer, you can contribute
the lesser of twenty-five percent of your compensation (if youre
also an employee of your own business) or $54,000.
Solo defined benefit plan Pension plans, also known as
defined benefit plans, are still around and you can set one up
for yourself if youre self-employed or own your own business.
This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by
an actuarial calculation, and, as is the case with other retirement
plans, your contributions are typically tax-deductible.
SIMPLE IRA A SIMPLE IRA, as its name suggests, is easy to
set up and maintain, and it can be a good plan if your business
has fewer than ten employees.
Although planning for your retirement is important, you also need
to prepare for unanticipated short-term expenses, such as a major
car repair or a new furnace. While everyone should be ready to meet
these needs, its especially important if youre self-employed and have
a variable income. So, work to build an emergency fund containing
three to six months worth of living expenses, with the money kept in
a liquid, low-risk account.
You may find self-employment to be quite rewarding - but youll
likely enjoy it even more if you make the right financial moves.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide
tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax
advisor regarding your situation.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Jul 7 7:14am/7:55pm 1:21am/1:13pm
Jul 8 7:59am/8:36pm 2:03am/1:53pm
Jul 9 8:41am/9:14pm 2:43am/2:33pm
Jul 10 9:21am/9:51pm 3:21am/3:12pm
Jul 11 9:59am/10:26pm 4:00am/3:51pm
Jul 12 10:38am/11:02pm 4:38am/4:33pm
Jul 13 11:19am/11:41pm 5:18am/5:18pm
Jul 14 12:05pm 6:01am/6:09pm
Jul 15 12:25am/12:56pm 6:47am/7:05pm
Jul 16 1:16am/1:53pm 7:37am/8:07pm
Jul 17 2:13am/2:53pm 8:32am/9:13pm
Jul 18 3:15am/3:56pm 9:30am/10:20pm
Jul 19 4:19am/4:59pm 10:31am/ 11:24pm
Jul 20 5:23am/6:01pm 11:31am

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