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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

Streetman
to run for
council
LONGTIME IOP RESIDENT,
RUSTY STREETMAN, SET
TO RUN FOR COUNCIL

Residents gather in protest. PHOTOS BY ROB BYKO

Tree summit on Jasper

RESIDENTS ORGANIZE, MEET DOMINION ENERGY
W I T H G O A L O F S T O P P I N G D E VA S TAT I O N
Rusty Streetman. BY ROB BYKO
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
STAFF REPORT  

T
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
hings got hot quickly last week when “Nightmare on Elm Street”, as few of the

A
Sullivan’s Island residents returned home island’s beloved live oaks were left unscathed.
s a 35 year resident of the Isle
to find tree-trucks and wood chippers The gentle giants didn’t stand a chance. The
of Palms, Rusty Streetman
buzzing along Jasper Blvd. The unwelcome tree canopies were left drawn and quartered,
announces his run for Isle of Palms
guests took to the trees in elevated buckets many losing as much as a third of their
City Council.
with their chainsaws blazing. The long line of previous mass. 
Since his retirement from the
trucks worked in orchestration to prune the Local residents, and a few city council
corporate world a few years ago,
trees in accordance with ANSI-300 standards, members, were taken aback by the severity of
Streetman has become much more
assuring the overhead power lines were this year’s pruning, a task undertaken by the
involved in Isle of Palms community
unencumbered.  public service utility SC&EG (now Dominion
issues and opportunities. He’s attended
To the homeowners’ shock, however, Energy) every five years. Even though the work
many City Council and Committee
the resulting scene on Jasper resembled is routine, many long-time residents couldn’t
meetings over the past few years, and
recall a time when such drastic cutting left the
frequently goes on record during the
trees so decimated.
“Citizens Comments“ portion of the
Sullivan’s Island resident, Karen Byko
agenda for issues pertaining to public
(full disclosure, this writer’s spouse) was
safety, livability, and real property. 
so sickened by the scene that she lodged a
He now seeks an opportunity to be even
complaint with Dominion, and posted pictures
more involved by being a representative
and calls to action via social media and
of the IOP residents and their interests. 
email to her contacts. After repeated tweets,
Streetman brings his 40 plus years
Dominion sent representatives from Lewis
of business experience as a former
Tree Service, Dominion’s contractor, to her
executive of a major regional retailer
door. As they explained, Lewis is contracted
Streetman continues on page 3 Trees continues on page 7

MESSAGE FROM NIGHTS HYDRATION

THE MAYOR OUT STATIONS
page 2 page 5 page 9
www.islandeyenews.com
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CIVIC
Sullivan’s Island Mayors Message
Dear Island Neighbors,
Today we announce our new Town website, ask for your feedback
on our Farmers’ Market, and explain what on earth was going on with
that Middle Street project that caused the detour by Town Hall and
the Post Office.
NEW TOWN WEBSITE
If you haven’t been to our Town website in a couple of weeks, have
we got a surprise for you. First surprise: we’ve moved. But we did
leave a forwarding address.
Our Town website has been completely revamped, starting with
our new URL: sullivansisland.sc.gov . Please bookmark this on all
your devices, and delete your bookmarks to the old place.
We did more than just repaint the walls in this project. The entire
structure and organization of the website have been redesigned to
create a much more usable and user-friendly means of connecting
with your Town.
Please note that in the beginning of the previous paragraph, by “We;”
I meant dedicated and extremely tech-savvy Town staff member Mary
Poole. Mary stepped up from the very beginning to add this ambitious
project to her already considerable portfolio of Town responsibilities,
which includes processing our water and sewer bills and payments.
Mary committed to our overarching mission for the new website,
and says: “The first thing you see at our new website are the words
‘Welcome to Sullivan’s Island.’ When anyone visits the website, be
they resident, visitor, business person, or staff, we want them to feel
welcomed to this special place that we are so lucky to call home. We
want that welcome feeling to start with an easy, useful and productive
interactive experience. And we are also trying to convey our special
island feel with photos of our island’s natural beauty by former Town
Councilmember Mark Howard and Bridget Welch of our Town Staff. ”
The new website is very clean and intuitive. You can report service
issues, apply for business licenses and building permits, make
payments, and find Town meetings and agendas, all from the comfort
of your sofa at home, desk at work, table at your favorite coffee shop,
or hotel room in Prague.
The website features an improved navigation bar anchored on every
www.islandeyenews.com
page, where you can browse all of the site’s contents with minimal
mouse clicks. The navigation bar features 5 common areas of interest:
Government, Departments, Community Connections, Residents, and
Visitors.
Don’t forget to visit the Departments section. For each department
page, the “Meet the Staff” link on the lower right of the page will take
you to info and a pic for each great member of that department.
“Community Connections” offers a wealth of info on our numerous
cultural, recreational, religious and educational resources. Check
it out. On the homepage, you will see the “How Do I” drop down
menu that gets you answers to commonly asked questions in just one
click. Additionally, the homepage hosts a calendar of all town events,
meetings and important dates, even down to a recycling schedule.
As you know, any project like this is perennially growing, a work in
progress. Click the “Contact” link at the bottom right of any page to
submit feedback, suggestions, or report any website problems. Also,
if inclined, to thank Mary.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT OUR FARMERS’ MARKET
Our Farmers’ Market concluded another successful season earlier
this summer, its first season located at the Marshall Stith Park. 
However, we are always looking for ways to improve it. What did you
think about how it went this year? Please let us know, to help in
planning subsequent markets. The Farmers’ Market survey can be
found at http://bit.ly/2YEtDyb. 
DETOUR ON MIDDLE STREET
You no doubt noticed that we recently had to close off Middle Street
at Station 20½ for a project that ran along the Station roughly from
I’on to Central Avenue. A detour routed traffic to and from two blocks
of I’on. If, like me, you live (or visit) west of that site, you “noticed” it
several times a day, particularly on the weekends, and hopefully kept
your comments out of earshot of the kids.
OK, believe it or not, there is a logical explanation for this
inconvenience in the middle [sic] of summer.
The project was to replace a wastewater (i.e., sewer) main line
Mayor continues on page 3
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Mayor continues from page 2
that runs along Station 20 ½
back toward the wastewater
treatment plant. This main
receives wastewater from the
properties that are on Middle on
either side of the Station. The line
needed replacement for a variety
of reasons, not the least of which
is that it was inadequate to serve
several of those properties during
heavy rain events. (This is just
another example of numerous
ongoing and future projects
necessary to enhance our
resilience to weather, climate and
sea level changes.)
We had an opportunity
to replace this main using a
contractor who was already on
the Island, which would save on
costs, but had to get new approvals
from permitting agencies, which
precluded starting earlier than
we did. We also held off a few
days to avoid the Independence
Day holiday. And we also wanted
to avoid closing off Middle Street
later, when school was in session
at SIES. So there we were, stuck
in late July and early August.
Why close off Middle Street
entirely during this project? For
starters, note that our sewer
collection system relies on gravity
to move things along. As they
say, it rolls downhill. And when
you don’t have hills, you have to
be able to dig farther down the
farther it needs to roll.
This project required installing
a new sewer line across Middle
Street, as much as nine feet down,
without interrupting the service
in the old line, and especially
without damaging the WATER
main that runs along and beneath
Middle Street for its length from
Fort Moultrie to Breach Inlet and
that supplies all of our and much
of IOP’s drinking water! Not to
mention the stormwater mains
and phone cables that also lie
beneath Middle Street. And
CORRECTION
In the Aug.2 issue of Island
Eye News, “Preparing for
2019 Hurricane Season”
was credited to Sam
Schirmer Insurance Group.
Credit actually goes to
SCHIRMER INSURANCE
GROUP. Island Eye News
regrets the error.
CIVIC CALENDAR
RECYCLE - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 - RECYCLE
Isle of Palms
843.886.6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Ways and Means Committee
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, Aug. 27
City Council
6 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Pat O'Neil
where the new sewer line crossed
Middle Street, because of all the
traffic above it, SC DOT said it
had to be protected within a 20-
inch steel casing that runs for 50
feet! Finally, when you go down
that far anywhere on the Island,
you hit water, so the entire
trench had to be “de-watered”
just like when a swimming pool
is installed, with water pumped
out and away through that large
PVC pipe. That was going on
24/7 even when nothing else was
happening.
So all that required an open dig
to be sure the other utilities were
Streetman continues from cover
(Southeastern Grocers, BI-LO)
that operates in eight states
throughout the southeast. He
held various executive positions
during his career, including Vice
President of Store Operations,
Vice President of Human
Resources, Corporate Director
of Training and Development,
and several District Director
positions. Over the span of his
career, he received a number of
business achievement awards,
recognizing his business
acumen, and leadership of the
several thousand associates
under his area of responsibility.
Since his retirement from
the corporate world, Streetman
has engaged in retail business
consulting, and worked with
various law firms as an “expert
witness” in legal matters
pertaining to retail operations
and/or Human Resources.
He studied at both Anderson
University and Erskine College,
majoring in history.
He is passionate about giving
back to the great community
Sullivan’s Island
843.883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Design Review Board
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
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had we required the contractor
Laura Fogarty
to cover our dig with large steel
ieneditor@luckydognews.com
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managing editor
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have been much higher. Jennifer Tuohy
Thanks to all of you for your jennifer@luckydognews.com
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CIVIC
IOP council discusses tree trimming, says
farewell to longtime employee
BY GREGG BRAGG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
M
ayor Jimmy Carroll opened the July 23 Isle of Palms City
Council meeting saying, “This is a tough one, here. Isle of Palms
city clerk, Marie Copeland, her last time at bat calling the roll.
She’s given us twelve years of service here on Isle of Palms, and we
cannot thank her enough. She has to put up with all this… So anyway,
let’s give her a big round of applause.”
“If I could take a minute, I would like to tell y’all it’s been a pleasure,”
said Copeland. “I don’t know how many council members… I haven’t
tried to count up how many I’ve worked with, and three mayors. You
have all been wonderful; you’ve been very kind, and very thoughtful.
And at times a little bit difficult, but it has been an honor and a pleasure
and I do thank you.”
Mayor Carroll continued the meeting by addressing an emergency
call the city’s fire and police responded to the prior night. “Last night we
had an emergency call for a four month old baby in cardiac arrest. They
were there to save that baby, and the baby is alive with us today. So
again a big [round] of applause...,” said Carroll. It was difficult to hear
the rest because the room, full of attendees, erupted into a raucous
standing ovation. The applause-a-palooza didn’t end there either, as
the mayor moved to welcome a parade of new employees to the IOP
family.
Next, the mayor administered the Oath of Office to William “Liam”
Farrell - fire department, Andrea Harrison - recreation department,
Tharin Hamilton will be the newest CDL driver for public works, and
Joshua Anderson, Dylan Graham, and Christopher Sanders were
added as patrol officers in the police department.
Approving three sets of meeting minutes rounded out parliamentary
actions.
Mayor Carroll next opened citizens’ comments by saying council was
trying to be proactive and get the word out about Dominion Energy’s
planned tree trimming, coming soon to a neighborhood near you. He
then introduced a contingent from Dominion Energy (DE). Bill Turner,
vice president of electric operations, and Clay Chaplin, a forester and
arborist with DE, each took a turn at the microphone.
 
Turner said safety was the driving force behind the tree trimming.
He defined safety as both power outages from fallen trees, and the
potential for fires precipitated by the interplay of limbs and electricity.
Turner cited a number of statistics DE is constantly trying to improve,
and suggested they couldn’t combat threats to energy supplies without
the trimming. Turner then stepped aside for Chaplin’s overview.
Chaplin hop-scotched through a presentation, which ultimately
conveyed DE’s adherence to ISA best practices/ANSI-300 standards.
The technical terms mean DE will be trimming 10’ on every side, 20’
above the lines, and 10’ below.
Post cards and emails alerting residents to the work in their specific
neighborhoods will be sent to residents. The communiques will include
contact information, and people are encouraged to get in touch with
DE with any questions/concerns when their turn comes. However,
given the number of complaints received by Island Eye News following
some of DE’s work on Sullivan’s Island, residents may want to contact
DE prior to trimming in advance of receiving notification by calling
1.800.251.7234.
Katrina Limbock, an IOP resident and local business owner, said
her contribution to citizens’ comments was about “talking trash,” to
council. Appreciative chuckles followed as she proposed the “Put A Lid
On It” campaign to council members. She wowed council with a prop
for show-and-tell; a covered trash can she claimed is compatible with
the load capacity of IOP’s trash collection vehicles, while being heavy
enough it won’t blow over in a gale. “Yeah, I know, it’s my pride and
joy,” said Limbock, laughing along with council and attendees alike.
Limbock also addressed the prohibitive $350 per can cost in two
ways. She contacted the vendor and got the price down to $280 a can,
and added some detail to her “Put A Lid On It” campaign. Use social
media, where complaints about trash on the beach flourish, to solicit
donations from area businesses, as well as residents. She dropped the
mic to applause.
Council continues on page 6
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A night out
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
merica’s National Night Out Against Crime is an annual
event giving communities the opportunity to meet with
and celebrate local law enforcement and first responders.
This year’s celebration at the IOP Rec on 28th Avenue featured
our local fire department’s Sparky talking about fire safety.
Jump castles, face painting, games, food and fun were also
on the agenda for a most successful night out for the whole
family.

Linda Lovvorn Tucker and Desiree Fragoso.

The Isle of Palms National Night Out was a tremendous success. Ryan Buckhannon and Rusty Streetman.

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Council continues from page 4
Tidal Wave Water Sports co-owner
Michael Fiem opened his remarks by
saying “...this [iteration] of council
was the most responsive they had ever
worked with.” He thanked council for
consistently reaching out and listening
to them, as he leafed through a
prolonged, prepared presentation. His
company is in trouble and he thinks
council’s decisions to not renew the
lease is partially responsible.
An accident to one of their boats
in early July necessitated $72,000 in
repair costs. Tidal Wave paid the costs
out of operating funds they can’t be
without, Fiem said. According to Fiem
the company was subsequently denied
loans by several long term banking
partners for the same reason. “Council
voted not to renew Tidal Wave’s lease
during the April city council meeting,”
he said. Fiem added that they still
have several extensions available to
their existing lease, no one likes the
one they have, and Tidal Wave has
capitulated to requests for changes in
the lease made by the city. Fiem noted
the April vote included the promise to
quick resolution by council, which to
this date, has not happened.
Stuart Coleman of 10 Live Oak Dr.
introduced himself as a representative
of the Wildwood subdivision. He was
there with no less than twelve of his
neighbors to express their opposition
to a proposed “emergency gate” that
would route traffic from Morgan’s
Cove Rd. onto Wildwood Road. “It
is a residential neighborhood with
children, pets, and people who
enjoy the quiet of our secluded
neighborhood,” he said. Coleman went
on to say he and his dozen floated the
idea of an alternative to Wildwood Rd.
with representatives of Wild Dunes,
but he wasn’t taking any chances.
Coleman asked council to deny any
request for a passage through his
neighborhood.
Gary Nessler of 17 22nd Ave.
stepped up as the peacemaker. He,
too, lauded this iteration of council
as the best, most transparent, and
most productive council he could
remember. He suggested, however,
that whenever there were contentious
debates involving council members,
both parties should recuse themselves
and allow others to make the decision.
“Whether it’s renewing a lease, or
putting in an emergency gate. Keep it
clean, keep it transparent, and, above
all, keep it friendly,” he advised.
Council got down to business
an hour and five minutes after the
start of its meeting. The exercise in
transparency may have streamlined
the rest of the meeting starting with
council member and Ways & Means
Committee Chair Jimmy Ward. He
presented council with a very positive
financial picture to close out the fiscal
year. He then moved for approval of a
little over $395,000 to complete phase
two of work on the Public Safety
building, and found unanimous
support.
Council member and Public Safety
chair Ryan Buckhannon moved for
approval of a mutual aid agreement
with the Town of Sullivan’s Island.
Police Chief Kevin Cornett stressed
that IOP currently has only two
active mutual aid agreements [Mount
Pleasant, and the City of Charleston]
after legislation invalidated previous
agreements, and was a matter of legal
housekeeping. The motion passed
with unanimous support.
Council member and Public
Works chair Randy Bell said local
developer Jeremy Graves talked to his
committee about purchasing 1100
Palm Boulevard. Bell said Graves
hopes to build a boutique hotel at the
location, and wanted to give council a
heads about the matter.
Council went through the remaining
agenda items in about ten minutes.
Ordinance 2019-12 was read for the
second time. The measure allows for
small unobtrusive movies/pictures
etc. to be made on IOP with only
staff approval. The measure passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 2019-14 was also read
for the second time. The regulation
requires all dogs to have both a free
written permit from the city and
also a tag issued by South Carolina
certifying they are free of rabies. The
ordinance passed with unanimous
support.
There was also a second reading of
Ordinance 2019-15. This ordinance
authorizes the city administrator to
execute the necessary documents to
execute a commercial lease agreement
between Isle of Palms and Barrier
Isles for work on the Morgan Creek
Grill dock. An amended version of the
ordinance passed unanimously.
Trees continues from cover
by Dominion solely to meet safety
standards, and not to cut the trees to meet
beauty standards. They said that it is the
homeowner’s responsibility to beautify
the tree after they leave, or to address any
safety concerns caused by sagging limbs
no longer supported by a strong core. They
claimed that they are required to cut the
trees so aggressively, as Dominion has the
island’s trees on a five year rotation.
Being wholly unsatisfied, Ms. Byko
continued to pressure Dominion for a
direct response. Representative Clay
Chaplin agreed to meet with her on Jasper
on Thursday, August 1st. In the meantime,
she went to work rallying her contacts
on Sullivan’s, Isle of Palms, and Mount
Pleasant, as well as elected officials.
Even with the last minute notice, over
20 concerned area residents and elected
officials assembled at the corner of Station
28 ½ and Jasper, including SC Rep. Mike
Sotille, Sullivan’s Island Councilman
and Mayor Pro Tem Chauncey Clark,
and Andy Benke, Sullivan’s Island Town
Administrator. SC Senator Chip Campsen
was unable to attend, but his office was in
contact after the meeting to report back to
the senator. Council members Bachman
Smith and Sarah Church were also unable
to attend, but expressed their support.
After the meeting, Ms. Byko also updated
Rep. Krystle Simmons who has been in
ongoing contact with Dominion on this
issue.
Ms. Byko kicked off the meeting by
expressing the collective concerns to
Dominion representative, Mr. Chaplin
(Mark Branham joined in progress). She
let him know that the group respected and
Youngest tree supporters.
supported their need to meet critical and
necessary safety standards, but that it
was the hope of the group that Dominion
would consider adopting a more frequent
cutting schedule, so that they could cut
less aggressively.
Concerned residents shared their
outrage over the devastation to trees
adjacent to their property, the overnight
change to the ecology in their garden from
deep shade to full sun, the impact to the
look and feel of our community and our
property values, and the impact to our
barrier island of losing the protection
of strong oak trees during a hurricane.
Residents who lived through Hugo
recounted how their homes survived in
part because they were protected by live
oaks.  to butcher that street. And, that should
Sallie Pritchard pointed out that cuts
made to a tree on the property she manages
at the corner of Sta. 28.5 & Jasper have
jeopardized the health of a major limb,
which now sags over the street corner. “A
truck may turn the corner too tightly and
tear the limb away entirely. This creates a
liability problem for me as property owner,
but Dominion Energy says this limb falls
outside their purview. How is that right?”  exception, although Mr. Benke directed
Tal Askins, who lives on Jasper, asked
why, he as a homeowner or in his capacity
as a builder, is being held to significantly
higher standards than Dominion. Mr.
Benke explained that the homeowner is
covered by local ordinances, while trees in
the right-of-way or that have grown into the
power lines are regulated by the SC Public
Service Commission. Mr. Askins said he
had an arborist friend stop by his house,
and after taking a look at Dominion’s work
to one of his trees, exclaimed, “Lord, have
mercy. Take that tree out. If that tree
makes it, it’ll be a miracle. You’ve killed it
basically.”
Andy Benbow commented to Mr.
Chaplin, “This five year schedule that
you’re on…that’s just because you don’t
want to spend the money of doing it
every two years or so. You’re making a
choice. Dominion is making a choice as a
corporation that is affecting us in a very
negative way.”
Karen Coste commented, “I would like
for everybody to go down Officer’s Row,
which is the most charming street on
Sullivan’s Island, and those oaks, every
one of them is a live oak. It is magnificent…
it impacts the value of those homes. And,
when you look at the wire and you look at
those wonderful trees. And you are going
not happen.” Mr. Chaplin, responded,
“Probably not.” He explained that ANSI-300
standards allow for exceptions to cutting
to minimum safety standards, including,
7
among other things, for “large leaders,”
which he defined as 8”, the species, and
how long a tree has been there. It was
unclear how a homeowner might get a tree
adjacent to their property labelled as an
residents to contact Dominion with any
specific concerns.
A local tree expert phoned in to Ms. Byko
near the close of the meeting. He explained,
“It’s past the time of year for hard pruning
of these live oaks as it is detrimental to the
trees’ health.” Continuing, he explained
“Trees go dormant during the long, hot
summer to conserve water. Severe cuts to
the canopy can deplete the tree of water
reserves stored in its limbs. The tree, in
a struggle to survive, responds by forcing
new growth. This stresses the tree and
the new foliage is susceptible to insect
infestation and disease. The consequences
can be devastating.” He concluded “The
holes and tunnels that are created also
make the tree unbalanced and susceptible
to damage from wind shear.”
In the end, Dominion representatives
remained unmoved by the residents’,
and their customers’, concerns over the
butchering of their majestic live oaks and
other trees, and indicated no willingness
to discuss making any modifications
to processes to address the SI group’s
requests to balance Dominion’s legitimate
safety objectives with island residents’
legitimate aesthetic and safety objectives.
There was another opportunity for
local residents of Sullivan’s Island and
Isle of Palms to address Dominion Energy
representatives directly on Wednesday,
Aug. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the IOP Rec Center.
The public was invited to attend.
8 August 16, 2019

Preparing your pets

for emergencies
BY SCEMD
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
ur pets are important members of our families. Just like all
members of a family, it is important to include them in our
disaster preparation plans. The likelihood of a pet surviving
a disaster depends largely on the planning done before a disaster
occurs. The following steps will help to ensure you and your pets are
ready if a disaster were to strike.
Assemble an animal emergency supply kit in the event you
have to evacuate your home for an emergency that includes:
• Water. At least three days of water specifically for your pets
• Food. Three days of food in an airtight, waterproof container
• Medications
• Pet first aid kit. Talk to your veterinarian about what is most
appropriate for your pet’s emergency medical needs
• Collar with ID tag, harness or leash
• Crate or other pet carrier
• Sanitation materials to provide for your pet’s sanitation needs-
litter box, newspapers, paper towels, garbage bags
• A picture of you and your pet together in case you should be
separated from your pet during an emergency
• Familiar items like toys or treats that may help reduce stress for
your pet
If you have to evacuate from your home, take your pet with you—
you are responsible for the care of your pet. Most emergency shelters
will not accept pets (with the exception of service animals) due to
health reasons. Know which hotels in the area you plan to evacuate
to. Choose a hotel that allows pets. If you plan to stay with family
members or friends, be sure they can accommodate pets.
Some counties are planning temporary emergency animal shelter
facilities, but not all are in place and should only be used as a last
resort. Call your local emergency management office, animal shelter
or veterinarian to get advice and information on boarding your pet.
Many of these facilities require your pet’s medical records. Make
sure all vaccinations are current.
Being a responsible pet owner requires including your pets in emergency planning.
Contact your county emergency manager if they need to be aware
of special needs you may have, such as assistance with evacuation
if you possess a guide dog or other service animal. Service animals
are allowed on all means of public transportation and in all human
shelters.
If you must leave your pet at home, provide access to someone
in advance so they can check in. Choose and use an ID method for
each animal- micro-chipping, ID tags on collar, photos of you with
your animal. This is extremely important if your animals become
lost. Confine your pet to a safe area inside—NEVER leave your pet
chained outside. Leave them loose inside your home with food and
plenty of water. Remove the toilet tank lid, raise the seat and brace
the bathroom door open so they can drink. Place a notice outside in
a visible area, advising what pets are in the house and where they
are located. Provide a phone number where you or a contact can be
reached as well as the name and number of your veterinarian.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division leads the
state emergency management program by supporting local authorities
to minimize the loss of life and property from all-hazard events. Learn
more at scemd.org.
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Hydration stations
on IOP
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
rganizers to help prevent
from Isle trash from
of Palms getting into the
Cleanup Crew environment. 
and Surfrider's Around 100
Charleston volunteers
Chapter took a turned out for
moment during the Super Sweep
their Aug. 5 to help collect
Super Sweep beach litter Isle of Palms Clean Up Crew takes a break at new Hydration Station.
to toast the and debris with
new hydration many gathering
station installed afterward at The
by the City of Windjammer
Isle of Palms at for fun and
Front Beach. giveaways
Located of reusable
on the beach Healthy Human
walkover by the products. 
city's outdoor
Isle of Palms
showers, the
hydration station includes a water Cleanup Crew
bottle filling component as well as will continue its weekly summer
a traditional water fountain and a sweeps each Monday through Labor
basin for pets to hydrate, too. The Day from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone
hope is that when people visit the is invited - no advance registration
beach and other natural places, is required. Follow Isle of Palms
they rely on reusables and limit Cleanup Crew on Facebook to learn
the packaging they bring with them more.
Bella says “Thank you!” PHOTO BY HUGH TANT

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 Change of command
ceremony
BY PAMELA MARSH
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

(l to r) Rick Bradley, Phyllis Bascomb, Jack Leber, Pamela Marsh, Jim Bunting, and
John Harris.

T
he Wild Dunes Yacht Club held their annual “Change of
Command” ceremony last month at the Property Owners'
Beach House on the Isle of Palms.
The 2019-20 Fleet Officers are Commodore Pamela Marsh,
Vice Commodore Jim Bunting, Rear Commodore John Harris,
Past Commodore Jack Leber, Membership Captain Rick
Bradley, and Treasurer Phyllis Bascomb.
The mission of the Wild Dunes Yacht Club is to promote and
encourage boating in all its forms, and to promote the skills of
seamanship and navigation.
Recent educational sessions have included diverse topics
as “The Health of the Coral in the Sea” presented by COC
professor Dr. Phil Dustan,  and  “Dredging of the Intracoastal
waterway"  presented by the Army Corp of Engineers. Upcoming
topic is the "Responsibilities of the Coast Guard - Charleston
Sector”.    The Coast Guard Auxiliary will also offer courtesy
inspection of members’ boats. 
Boating enthusiasts enjoy local day trips on the rivers, longer
cruises on the Intracoastal Waterway, raft - ups, and kayaking.
To contact Wild Dunes Yacht Club email WildDunesYachtClub@
outlook.com.
August 16, 2019
Nesting shorebirds need your help
A
vian biologists from S.C.
Department of Natural
Resources would like to
remind residents and visitors to
coastal South Carolina, if you are
boating to a barrier island in the
next few weeks, please take care
not to cause birds at the water’s
edge to fly. Give them space.
This time of year, most eggs
have hatched and young seabirds
are being fed by their parents on
the beach and stretching their
wings to prepare for their first
flight. Black Skimmers nest later
than the other seabirds and still
have eggs and chicks that can’t
fly. Black Skimmers, an elegant
seabird, get their name from
their unusual foraging behavior
and coloration. Skimmer’s long
wings are black above, and they
use their bicolored orange and
black bill to skim the surface of
the water for fish and shrimp.
You may see skimmers resting
on the beach with their head and
bill on the sand, to stay cool.
Black skimmers nest on islands,
shell rakes and remote beaches
that have little vegetation. They
lay their eggs directly on the sand
during the hot summer months
PROVIDED BY SCDNR
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
A black skimmer on a South Carolina beach.
from May to July. SCDNR coastal
bird staff survey the entire South
Carolina coast via a small plane
to locate and count nesting
colonies of seabirds such as
Black Skimmers. This year they
nested on islands in the Cape
Romain National Wildlife Refuge,
Shutes Folly and Deveaux Bank
Seabird Sanctuary. Nests are
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counted during peak incubation
periods to track population levels.
Black Skimmers may nest in the
same areas that people wish to
use for recreation, thus it may
be necessary to temporarily close
areas to people and boats until
the skimmers finish nesting.
Black Skimmers are extremely
sensitive and will abandon their
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nesting effort when too much
disturbance occurs. Black
Skimmers are in decline and
of high conservation concern.
In many states they are listed
as endangered. John James
Audubon, a famous ornithologist
and artist, recorded a colony of
20,000 skimmer nests in the
Cape Romain region of South
Carolina in 1844. There are
many other records from coastal
areas during the 1800s of
skimmer colonies totaling 10,000
pairs. This year we counted 881
skimmer nests, just a fraction of
what our coast once had. Cape
Romain NWR had 63% of the
state’s total nests and was the
only region in the state to have
successful nesting. We were
excited to see young birds almost
flighted last week on Cape Island,
a barrier island in the north part
of Cape Romain NWR. Thanks to
management of the colonies and
boater’s compliance this success
gives hope for the species.
For more information contact
David Lucas, Regional Public
Information Coordinator at
843.610.0096.
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Picture history
F O R T S U M T E R & F O R T M O U LT R I E N AT I O N A L H I S T O R I C A L PA R K
TO HOLD PHOTO CONTEST

STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

T
he public is invited
to participate in
a photo contest for the
2020 Fort Moultrie annual pass.
Individuals may submit up to
five photos of Fort Moultrie from
Aug. 18 through Sept. 8. The
Park Superintendent will select
the top four images and the
public will be able to vote on their
favorite image through social
media or in person at the park
between Sunday, September
15 and Sunday, Sept. 22. The
park will announce the winner
on Friday, Sept. 27.  The winner
will receive a free 2020 Fort
Moultrie annual pass, which
will feature the winning image.    entering its second century, the
Submitted images must be
high-resolution of 300 dpi or
higher and represent the natural
and/or cultural history of Fort
Moultrie. Both professional and
non-professional images will be
accepted. Images that do not meet
the use requirements will not be
considered. Photo submissions
should be emailed to ????? fosu_
Winning photo from the 2019 contest was ‘Moultrie Sunset’ by Gary Heaton.
information@nps.gov with the
subject line “2020 Fort Moultrie
Annual Pass Photo Contest.”
Please be sure to include your
name, contact phone, email,
and address. The winning
photographer must give the
National Park Service permission
to use the winning image on the
pass and promotion materials in
support of park programming.
The Fort Moultrie annual pass
allows the pass holder and up
to three adults with them free
entrance to the Fort Moultrie
site. The pass is valid for one
year from the month of issue.
The Fort Moultrie annual pass
is currently sold for $20, but
will increase to $35 on January
1, 2020. The pass does not cover
the cost of the ferry passage to
Fort Sumter; in order to visit
Fort Sumter, visitors must
purchase passage from the
park’s authorized concessioner,
Fort Sumter Tours.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
National Historical Park is a unit
of the National Park Service. Now
National Park Service continues
to explore new ways to help
visitors connect and find their
parks. For more information on
park news, events and programs,
follow us on Facebook.

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August 16, 2019 13
TURTLE TEAM
Advice to hatchlings
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
nce again we feel that it is time to give advice about survival
to the hundreds of loggerhead hatchlings who are now coming
out of nests on Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms. Even
though instinct has been telling them what to do for over 100 million
years, on our developed beaches with artificial lights, things are not
always suited to what the voice of instinct is teaching them.
Here is what the Turtle Team would like them to know:
SURVIVAL IN THE NEST
Use the sharp pointed “egg tooth” on the tip of your beak to cut out
of your leathery shell. You’ll know it’s time when your egg has been in
the warm sand for 45-60 days. There is just enough air underground
to breathe. If it was above 85 degrees during the middle two weeks of
your incubation, you are likely to be a girl. If it was below this, then
you could be a boy because the temperature determines your sex.
But there could be both in your nest depending on the position of
your egg in your clutch of over 100.
After hatching, wait about three days until your little hard shell
has straightened out and the yolk sac attached to your belly has been
absorbed and disappears. If you come out too soon, you probably will
not be strong and vigorous enough to make it through the difficult
migration ahead.
No sibling rivalry now! Remember to cooperate with all of your
nest mates for the good of all. As you and your brothers or sisters
come out of your eggs and become more active, it will stimulate you
all to move and to start digging upward toward the surface of the
sand, so don’t get mad at them for jostling you. All of you should dig
upward and then rest repeatedly in cycles because you might have
several feet to dig and it will take several days.
Once you arrive just below the surface, wait until the temperature
cools down. You really don’t want to come out in the hot sun where
dehydration, heat exhaustion, stinging ants, birds and other predators
await. Sometimes you can be fooled by an afternoon thunderstorm,
but nighttime is the safest time to make a break for the ocean.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU COME OUT OF THE NEST
Travel to the water in a large group and spread out on the beach.
Ghost crabs will be waiting to try to drag you away and down their
holes. There is safety in numbers. Move quickly and steadily as
possible as if you were an Energizer Bunny. There are also fish
waiting to eat you in the water.
Go downhill and follow the slope of the beach toward the ocean.
Look around and head toward the brightest light or lightest horizon
you see. For millions of years that was good advice before people built
houses and cities. However, that’s not always the case now because
of beach houses, street lights and the glow of lights in the sky over
Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, and North Charleston.
The best thing to do is look for the moon and follow it. Don’t be
fooled by the lighthouse on Sullivan’s. I know you may want to go
there. If you are lucky enough to make it to the ocean, swim against
the wave action at first. When you pass the breakers, you might be
able to use the earth’s magnetic field to navigate the latitudes as is
done by migrating birds. Scientists have found magnetic crystals in
sea turtle brains that might help you find your way.
Swim offshore and look for the floating beds of sargassum weed in
the Gulf Stream. Here you can take shelter, rest, hide from predators,
and find your first meal. For the first few days of your life you don’t
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF
need to eat because you
still have enough yolk
from your egg in your
body to give the energy
for this first swimming
frenzy – what a great
thing.
Float in the sargassum
in the circular current
across the Atlantic Ocean
as you begin to grow.
Avoid small plastics
which are also floating there. Your journey will be a solitary one, but
you might be in the presence of other small loggerheads from South
Carolina who have been found and identified by scientists sampling
DNA off the coast of Africa and near the Azores Islands. If you make
it to 12-15 years of age, you will be approaching 100 lbs and not so
vulnerable to predators who want to eat you. Then you can return to
the South Carolina coast as a juvenile. Here you will hang out and
forage not only offshore but also in bays, sounds, creeks and even
marinas. Watch out for boats whose propellers can chop you up.
You need to be 25 or 30 years old to be considered a mature adult.
If you are a male, you will never need to come onshore. If you are a
female, you may be able to leave your tracks here for the Turtle Team
volunteers to find when you lay your eggs and complete the life cycle.
NESTING UPDATE:
This is a record breaking year not only for the Island Turtle Team
with 71 nests, the most ever recorded, but also for the state of South
Carolina with 8,415 nests. As of Aug. 9, thirty-seven of these nests
had produced hatchlings with an average hatch success of 85.6% on
our two islands.
Mary Pringle has been the Project Leader for the Isle of Palms/
Sullivan’s Island Turtle Team since 2000. It is one of about thirty nest
protection projects under the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources. She is also on the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY ‘WHERE TO’ MAP ADVERTISERS
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $
886-6314
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
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
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1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee
and ice cream. $
886-0046
coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious
side porch, and live music. $-$$
242-8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
bar stages weekly live folk, country &
acoustic music. $-$$
883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
FOOD GUIDE
GO
EAT
island eats
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian
mainstays.
843-242-8121
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites,
including tacos & tortas, with an island
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a
rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted.
Located on the beautiful shores of the
Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the coffee
bar and dinner or lunch at the
restaurant along with signature
cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
and sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
serving a simple menu of homestyle
breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well
as lunch on the weekends. $$
883-3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back.$-$$
886-8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
August 16, 2019
Preparing for hurricane season inside a
retirement community
I
n Charleston, hurricane
season feels just as normal
as the other four seasons but
is just as unpredictable as the
rest of South Carolina’s weather.
Here at Bishop Gadsden,
hurricane season is nothing to
take lightly. With approximately
520 residents under our roof and
443 staff members, it means a lot
of moving parts, but also many
helping hands. Each year, Bishop
Gadsden develops a thorough
hurricane preparedness plan
that includes communication,
shelter-in-place, and evacuation
strategies. The first steps to take
in hurricane preparedness is
understanding the bandwidth
of your team, the intensity of
the storm and the complexity of
relocating hundreds of residents
and staff in the event of a
hurricane. Evacuating an entire
retirement community is a much
different task than evacuating
a home. One must consider a
location for residents and the
team members who care for
them. Also, there is a heightened
need for medical assistance as
residents navigate unfamiliar
accommodations. Our staff is
trained to care for vulnerable
individuals without immediate
family nearby for emotional
support. These are a few of the
many essential aspects Bishop
Gadsden is required to take
into consideration during
preparedness planning.
The preparedness planning
enlists directors of all departments
and C-level management.
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood
burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
216-3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls,
Noodles, Sandwiches, Small Plates,
Vegetarian Options $
388-7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Coorg
Indian cafe and coffee shop dedicated to
their native region “Coorg” also known as
“Kodagu” district.$-$$
Breakfast/Lunch 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. -9 p.m.
www.coorgindiancafe.com
(843) 936-3176
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
BY MAGGIE BROWN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Preparing for hurricane season at Bishop Gadsden.
This group of staff builds an
effective communication plan
for residents in each level of
care, staff, and family members
of residents. Each level of care
at Bishop Gadsden has its
specific communication plan
that requires different levels of
involvement for residents.
Preparation for a full
evacuation also involves hands-
on drills throughout the year, a
packing and organization plan
ready to go, as well as activities
calendars and programs
planned to reduce stress and
anxiety among residents once
they have reached the relocation
site. Having an evacuation site
set in place before the threat of
Fish Restaurant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
in Charleston Harbor Resort &
Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$
charlestonharborfishhouse.com
843.284.7070
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Flying Biscuit
Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
www.flyingbiscuit.com
(843) 352-9400
794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of locally
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant.
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken,
shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot
dogs topped with creative condiments, plus
sides & ice cream. $
884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
a hurricane allows for residents
to be aware of where they will be
going before a storm and gives
the evacuation site time to build
its own preparedness plan.
When Hurricane Florence
struck the Carolina coast in
September 2018, the Bishop
Gadsden hurricane preparedness
plan was fully put into action
with Kanuga Conferences, Inc.
in Hendersonville, NC, as the
evacuation site. For residents who
required a higher level of care,
seven ambulances transferred
residents to LMC Extended Care
in Lexington, SC.  While the
overall preparation takes months
of planning, the final preparation
process began 72 hours before
Kid Cashew
A place to have fun while enjoying food
you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
beauty of Charleston.$-$$
www.kidcashewcharleston.com
(843) 352-7585
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American eats
such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
& outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
in a casual joint with checkered tables &
homey decor. $$
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice
selection and outdoor seating. $$
843.388.6968
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
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residents evacuating to ensure
all aspects of the evacuation plan
were appropriately executed,
any extra food and supplies
were arranged for delivery and
confirming all residents and staff
involved were prepared.
“Extensive planning and
preparation are key to a
successful and safe evacuation
for everyone involved,” said
Sarah Tipton, Vice President
and COO of Bishop Gadsden.
“Our staff works tirelessly to
ensure the safety and comfort
of our residents during stressful
times, such as this, as well as
our relocation sites. Keeping
the conversation of hurricane
preparedness going and
implementing drills throughout
the year allows us to continue
to improve our process and have
an effective plan when (and if)
the time comes.”
Hurricane preparedness is
a year-long process and is in
continual development. Each
team member plays a role in the
process and is well aware and
prepared for when a disaster may
strike. Constant communication
between staff and residents
is imperative and helps make
preparedness and evacuation
efforts a success.
Bishop Gadsden prays for a
quiet season for not only our
coastlines, but all potentially
affected communities, but
should a storm set their sights
on the Charleston area, our
team, and partners, will be ready
to respond.
your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
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 Aug. 16
ONGOING
WHAT: Shorebird
Scavenger Hunt
Where: Poe Branch Library
When: Poe Library hours of
operation
MORE INFO: There are 16
signs designed by students at
Sullivan’s island elementary
to mark paths and nesting
areas for Wilson’s plover
shorebirds on the south end
of the island. The first person
to locate each sign gets a
prize. Gotta find ‘em all.
WHAT: Black Refractions:
Highlights from The Studio
Museum in Harlem
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art
WHEN: -Aug. 16-18
MORE INFO: Traveling
exhibition highlighting the
full breadth of The Studio
Museum in Harlem’s
permanent collection. Black
Refractions is a once-in-
a-lifetime opportunity to
share these incredible works
of art with the Charleston
community. For information
visit GibbesMuseum.org.
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: All seaward,
beachfront properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and
Wildlife Service discourages
the use of outdoor lights
when not required, in
order to protect nesting sea
turtles. When on the beach
at dark, use red filters on
flashlights. Artificial light
such as flashlights without
filters are prohibited on the
beach at night. This includes
flashlights on phones as well.
WHAT: Live Music at Wild
Dunes
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy live
entertainment daily at Wild
Dunes Resort. Tuesday-
Friday, 7-10 p.m. and
Saturday & Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
outside at the beachfront
Grand Pavilion area.
Visit DestinationHotels.com/
wild-dunes/events for full
schedule.
First Monday of the Month
WHAT: Blue Plate Special
Speaker Series
WHERE: Burton’s Grill, Mt.
Pleasant
WHEN: noon
MORE INFO: East Cooper
Democrats and Progressives
regular meetings held the
every month. $2/person at
the door. Attendees order
their own lunch. Attendance
limited to 40 people- first
come first served- no
reservations.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing
Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun,
sing-a-longs, poetry and
activities that encourage
language skills. (Ages 2-3
with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler
Day classes are designed
for toddlers (18 months
– 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to
play and explore in The
Charleston Museum. With
a focus on developing fine
motor skills, each program
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
includes four craft projects
as well as finger paints, a
puppet stage, a sandbox, and
more. $6 Members/$9 Non-
Members. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play
the fun and fast-paced
game of American Mah
Jongg. Beginners welcome.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd
Beals Trio hosts jazz every
Thursday night.Traditional
swing tunes, ballads and
bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game
Afternoon (family)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History
Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special
program for home-schooling
families. These programs
feature one of our field trip
classes, a chance to go
through the Museum, and
an activity. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Friday Aug. 16
WHAT: After Hours Beer
WHERE: SC Aquarium
WHEN: 7 - 10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Hops, habitats,
and a heaping amount of
animals await you at the
Carolina led craft beer
experience. Enjoy local brews
and local wildlife in one
setting. Sip on select beers at
tasting stations throughout
the aquarium.
WHAT: Summer STEM –
Strange New Planet
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Design your
own planet.
Saturday, Aug. 17
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book
Club
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Discuss The
Alice Network by Kate Quinn
WHAT: Summer Reading
Finale
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Turn in your
final Summer Reading
numbers, collect your prizes,
and enjoy an ice cream
sundae to celebrate summer
reading.
WHAT: Art Room Surprise
WHERE: Children’s Museum
of the Lowcountry
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join us in the
Art Room, we’re making our
very own shark hats, adding
to the Suncatcher Shark and
adding a special something to
add to the Shark Mural.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: The Dinghy on IOP
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Sunflowers and
Sin sing on the deck, while
wings are $3.50 for any 5.
Friday, Aug. 23
WHAT: Reggae Music
WHERE: James Island
County Park
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us for the
conclusion of the Reggae
Nights Summer Concert
Series. Mystic Vibrations
is known for its musical
message of love, unity,
and peace. Attendees are
encouraged to bring a chair or
blanket to sit on. Food will be
available on site.
Saturday, Aug. 31
WHAT: Haley Mae Campbell
and Jerry Jacobs
WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann
Street
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Charleston
native Jerry Jacobs and
Isle of Palms native Haley
Mae Campbell for an
unforgettable hometown show
at the legendary Music Farm.
Tickets on sale at etix.com
WHAT: Birds of Prey Flight
Demo
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Village Plaza
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Take a walk
on the wild side and watch
as falcons, owls, eagles, and
vultures fly above, and learn
about these special species.
Complimentary event.
WHAT: JDRF Kickoff Party
WHERE: Tradesman Brewing
Company 1647 King Street
Extension, Charleston
WHEN: 5-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us for an
afternoon of fun, food, and
festivity all to benefit the
JDRF Palmetto Chapter. Our
team of riders have been
preparing to pedal 100 miles
to raise funds and awareness
for Type 1 Diabetes research.
There will be games, music,
tasty beer, silent auction, and
Roti Rolls.
Monday Sept. 2
WHAT: Labor Day 5K
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Beachfront
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: End the
summer on a high note with a
fun run/walk on the beautiful
beach at Wild Dunes. $25/
person, t-shirt included.
Saturday, Sept. 7
WHAT: Dog Day Afternoon
WHERE: Splash Island
September 12
Waterpark at Palmetto
Islands County Park in Mount
Pleasant
WHEN: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and
1-3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Open for dogs
and their owners to enjoy fun
in the water. Tickets are $8
per dog in advance and $10 at
the door (if available). Owners
are free with their dogs;
regular park admission fee of
$2 per person still applies.
Thursday, Sept. 12
WHAT: Sunset Sonata
WHERE: Mount Pleasant
Waterfront Park, Cooper River
Room
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: “Senior
Prom” fundraiser to benefit
Alzheimers and Dementia
Services. Dance contests,
silent auction, hors d’oeuvres,
open bar. Tickets - $75 per
person. Prom attire.
18 August 16, 2019

Flood insurance and hurricane damage

BY HENRY LOWNDES, JR. C.T. LOWNDES & COMPANY
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

D
uring the hurricane building enclosure below the
seasons of 2016, 2017, lowest elevated floor of a POST
and 2018, many homes, Firm building in an A or V flood
particularly those on beaches, zone. These items are clothes
had flood waters (from ocean or washers and dryers, food freezers
rivers) come into the areas below and the food in them, and portable
the elevated floor of the dwelling. or window air conditioning units.
The waters rose, then fell, leaving See page 5 of 26 of the Dwelling
behind a mess. Casualties of Flood Policy.
the flooding include the drywall Flood policies do have a
in the enclosed space and any deductible that applies to all
appliances in the enclosure, such losses. The flood policy deductible
as freezers, clothes dryers, clothes is a little unusual in that there is
washer, water heaters, etc. a deductible for loss under the
So what coverage does the building section and a separate
FEMA flood insurance policy deductible for loss under the
provide for damages below the property section.
first floor of an elevated home? In preparing for the 2019
Under the Coverage A Building hurricane season, knowing what
Property section, certain items in is covered by the flood policy and
a building enclosure below the what is not covered is critical. If
lowest elevated floor of a POST a hurricane is approaching, your
Firm dwelling (a home built hurricane plan should consider
after about 1974) in an A or V moving some items that are
flood zone are covered. These stored below the first floor into
include drywall in a basement, the living area of the house itself.
elevators, fuel tanks, water Flood insurance is complicated
heaters, stairways attached to and the flood insurance policy is
the building, and other such unlike any other policy! Be sure
items as described on page 4 of to review your policy and consult
26 of the Dwelling Flood Policy. with your insurance agent.
Your insurance agent can go over
For more information go
these other items with you.
Under the Coverage B Personal to ctlowndes.com or call
Property section, coverage is 843.884.3519.
limited to certain items in a

www.islandeyenews.com
August 16, 2019 19

Free services to
Thirty and thriving
A R E A N O N P R O F I T E X PA N D S Lowcountry non-profits
OFFERINGS FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY BY TRIO SOLUTIONS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
BY MOLLY LEFF
rio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), TRIO’s chief operating officer and
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
a Mount Pleasant-based creative director. “While we are

E
ast Cooper Community
Outreach (ECCO) is
bringing awareness to
their organization and expanded
services in celebration of their
30th anniversary.  resource after Hurricane Hugo, it
“As times change, needs
change,” said Stephanie Kelley,
executive director. “We have gone
from providing an emergency
three-day supply of groceries
when ECCO first started, to
providing a two-week supply of
groceries in an effort to better
serve community members.” The
addition of a monthly seasonal
and fresh farmer’s market is
also something that clients
would not have seen when the
organization first started serving
the neighborhood in 1989.  “Each client we serve has
ECCO has also enhanced
financial services like its Asset
Development Program (ADP),
formerly known as the IDA
Program. This is the only asset
development program for adults
in the Lowcountry and is a
savings-match program that
generates up to $3,000 for a
client’s saved $1,000. These
funds can be used for starting
or developing a small business,
purchasing a home or attending
college. “There are currently
more than 50 individuals on the
waiting list for this program,”
said Kelley. “We hope to be able
to offer this to more of our low-
income neighbors in an effort
to help move more people into
financial stability.”  Lowcountry nonprofits during
While started as an emergency
has morphed into a permanent
resource for families living in
both generational and situational
poverty. Over half of those
serviced are senior citizens or
disabled community members
that are in need of wrap-around
resources that improve their
quality of life. ECCO also works
to serve those who are working
and have a need for resources
that help them meet a challenge
such as unemployment, death or
departure of a spouse.  submit a 60-second video on
an individual experience with
poverty and we work to help them
recover, manage or begin again,”
said Kelley. “We recognize that a
one-size program does not fit all.
That’s why we are excited about
continuing and expanding upon
our offered services with the help
of our community members and
businesses.”
Interested individuals can learn
more about ECCO’s programs
and how to donate by visiting
eccocharleston.org or contacting
givehope@eccocharleston.org. 
marketing communications
agency, will work nonstop for 24
hours to provide free advertising
and marketing services to
its 13th annual CreateAthon on
October 24-25, 2019.
CreateAthon is a 24-hour
creative marathon started by
Riggs Partners in Columbia
more than 20 years ago. TRIO
joined as the exclusive agency
serving the Lowcountry in 2007
and has supported more than 60
nonprofits along the S.C. coast
and has provided more than
$500,000 in pro bono services.
TRIO will be accepting
applications through Friday,
August 16. Applicants are
required to fill out a form and
why their organization should
be selected. Applications can
be found on the company’s
website at trio-solutions.com/
createathon.
“CreateAthon is fun and
creative way for our team to
help nonprofits that have limited
marketing budgets and could
use additional support in order
to continue the critical work
they are providing within our
community,” said Jenny Dennis,
honored to help our CreateAthon
recipients, we are really grateful
for the impact they have on our
team as we get to experience
what they do on a one-on-one
basis. That’s the gift CreateAthon
gives to us.”
Up to four organizations will
be selected to take part in TRIO’s
CreateAthon. An additional
“People’s Choice” organization
will also be chosen through
TRIO’s social media channels
beginning September 8. The
final “People’s Choice” winner,
along with the four other selected
organizations, will be announced
on September 16.
Selected organizations may
receive services that include
marketing and fundraising plans,
logos, websites, postcards,
banners, brand identity
packages, website assessments,
and social media plans. Project
scopes will vary based on the
capacity of the TRIO team as
well as the specific needs of
the organizations. For more
information about CreateAthon,
email createathon@trio-solutions.
com or call Stephanie Maples at
843.216.0442.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 16 9:06am/9:37pm 3:04am/3:05pm
Aug 17 9:45am/10:12pm 3:40am/3:43pm
Aug 18 10:23am/10:46pm 4:15am/4:20pm
Aug 19 10:59am/11:20pm 4:49am/4:58pm
Aug 20 11:37am/11:55pm 5:24am/5:39pm
Aug 21 12:17pm 6:01am/6:25pm
Aug 22 12:35am/1:03pm 6:43am/7:17pm
Aug 23 1:22am/1:56pm 7:32am/8:16pm
Aug 24 2:17am/2:55pm 8:26am/9:20pm
Aug 25 3:18am/3:57pm 9:27am/10:25pm
Aug 26 4:22am/5:00pm 10:29am/11:26pm
Aug 27 5:25am/6:00pm 11:30am
Aug 28 6:25am/6:58pm 12:23am/12:29pm
Aug 29 7:24am/7:53pm 1:17am/1:26pm

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