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Eagle Scouts continues on page 7Half-rubber continues on page 6

Half-rubber:a game anyone

can playO U R N A M E N T O N I O P O N E O F

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Bringing nature back to schoolF O R M E R S I E S S T U D E N T S W O R K T O M A K E N A T U R ET R A I L , F O R E S T A C C E S S I B L E T O C U R R E N T S T U D E N T S

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

BY JOE WRIGHTFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T he physicality of many sports limits those whocan play. Most athletes lose ability while theyage. But the sport of Half-rubber is one you

play at almost any age, and one many play theirre lives.aturday, August 15,the Isle of Palms Recreationter hosted a Half-rubber tournament featuringers ranging from those in their early twenties

hose who had played for over 50 years. Teamseled from as far away as Sylvania, Georgia toicipate.

“T hank goodness for EagleScouts,” says Holly Blair,Coastal Programs Coordinator at

Sullivan's Island Elementary School. “It’shard to get things done otherwise.”

It's a Saturday afternoon in Augustand Blair is standing with an armful of

pizza boxes observing the grounds of theschool, which is teeming with teenageboys who will descend upon her as soonas they get a whiff of her lunch offering. This crew has been here all morningworking on projects around the groundsof the school that many of them attendedas children.

The boys, members of the Boy Scouts Troop 502, chartered by the First UnitedMethodist Church on the Isle of Palms,are working toward their Eagle Scoutcertification, and to achieve it each needsto devise and complete a project that willbenefit the community. The newly built

SIES is a natural target for their efforts,and today the boys are here to helpAndrew and Daniel Killough as they workon creating an outdoor classroom underthe oaks and bringing the nearby naturetrail into the digital age with fancy newsigns.

The SIES Interpretive Nature Trail,which winds its way from the schoolgrounds through the maritime forest andalong the beach, was originally created in1985 by then teacher Judith Reese, whoput together a detailed booklet on thetrail complete with her original pen andink illustrations. An Eagle Scout installedthe original signs on the trail for his Eagleproject in 1985. After Hurricane Hugoin 1989, the trail was neglected as theschool moved temporarily off island and

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

P H O T O S B Y S T E V E R O S A M I L I A

AJ Schmidt and Vance Powers drill the

new signs onto wooden posts.


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August 20, 2015 - Dear Island neighbors, thank you to the manyresidents who volunteered recently to serve on our Town boardsand commissions (Planning Commission, Board of Zoning

Appeals, Design Review Board, Tree Commission). We had the goodproblem of having far more volunteers than available positions, butwill ask those of you who were not appointed to consider offering your time and talents next round. The members of our boards andcommissions perform an invaluable service to the community and

are critical to making the Island the special place it is.

Hurricanes?

We are currently in the height of the hurricane season. All of us onor near the coast nd ourselves, at this time of year, asking “WhichBird Am I?”: the Ostrich (head in the sand, i.e., denial) or ChickenLittle (checking our favorite bookmarked tropical storm website orapp every hour any time there is any disturbance anywhere betweenus and Africa)? Having been through Hugo and Katrina, I see thedraw of both extremes! But neither is very adaptive.

A look at our voter rolls shows that only 28 percent of our currentvoters were registered here when Hugo struck in 1989, so most of ourresidents don’t have that unfortunate personal connection. If you areamong the majority who were not here, please ask some people whowere here what it was like.

Let’s be sure that when our number next pops up, we are ready,so we can minimize the damage and protect ourselves. What is yourhurricane plan?

Please, today, begin your family conversations about an emergencyevacuation plan (include college age children away at school andextended family members who may need assistance). Where will yougo, and how will you communicate with one another?

What items will you really, really need, if you are unable to returnto the Island for a week or more? Which items do you really want toretain in the unlikely event that everything you leave behind is lost? These are decisions best made well before any emergency.

If a storm threatens, in particular if you may have to evacuate,get more cash than you think you will need, and as much ice as you can t in your coolers. You might be surprised how far poweroutages extend beyond the coast. If there is no power, then credit/debit card machines are unlikely to be functioning. And forget aboutpaper checks if you are a stranger (and still have paper checks!).

Of course you can charge your cell phones from your car, but their

functioning depends on towers which may be downed by a severestorm, or relying on dwindling battery power if electricity is out. Andcellular bandwidth can get overrun in an emergency. Plan with yourfamily to text, rather than call, to conserve bandwidth and get yourcritical information conveyed. Turn off your background cellularconnections for your nonessential apps.

The Town has resources to help create your family action plan(www.sullivansisland-sc.com/EmergencyPreparedness.aspx).Please help the Town identify family members (or neighbors) whomay require special assistance in an emergency: contact Town Hall(843.883.3198) with relevant info.

More next month about other aspects of the Town’s preparednessefforts to address emergencies, including the valuable new re/rescueboat our Fire and Rescue Department has acquired via federal portsecurity grant funds. A very important safety resource for the Islandand for Charleston harbor!

Pat O'NeilMayor of Sullivan's Island

Message from the Mayorof Sullivan's Island

T he 12 p.m. deadline for ling for a seat on Isle of Palms' CityCouncil passed on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 with just fourpetitions submitted. Incumbents Jimmy Ward and Jimmy

rroll are stepping up to serve another 4 years, while currentuncilmembers Michael Loftus and Ryan Buckhannon will stepwn at the end of their current terms. Loftus and Buckhannon didk up petitions to le, but did not turn them in by the deadline.is makes way for newcomers Ted Kinghorn and Carol Rice whove submitted their petitions and, barring write-in candidates,l be elected to City Council in November.The Water and Sewer Commission similarly will see ancontested election, with Jay Leigh and Diann Phill stepping upserve on the commission's two open seats.The election takes place Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2015.

IOP heads towarduncontested election

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Monday, September 7ALL CITY OFFICES CLOSEDNo trash collection

Former

ouncilmembers

honored

Hartley Cooper receives acopy of the Resolution ofAppreciation dedicated to her

om the Town of Sullivan's Islandt the August 18, 2015 council

meeting. Cooper, Jerry Kaynard andary Jane Watson each received the

ecognition in honor of their serviceo the Town. They served 4, 8 and 8ears respectively.Cooper's achievement as the

riving force behind the town's efforto retain an elementary school onhe island and leadership in workingowards a new Town Hall werengled out.Kaynard's "dedicated, energetic

nd loyal service," was praised andWatson's contributions in renovatinghe island's parks and establishinghe island's Independence Day and

amily St. Patrick's Day celebrationsere recognized.


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Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan'sIsland Library holds its next

book club meeting to discussPopular: Vintage Wisdom for aModern Geek by breakout teenauthor Maya Van Wagenen at 10:30a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The publicis welcome to attend and enjoyconversation, coffee and treats.

Stuck at the bottom of thesocial ladder at school, MayaVan Wagenen decided to begin aunique social experiment: spendthe school year following a 1950spopularity guide written by formerteen model Betty Cornell. Cancurlers, girdles, Vaseline and astrand of pearls help Maya on her

quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful,funny and include a wonderfuland unexpected surprise-meeting and befriending Betty Cornell herself. Toldwith humor and grace, Maya's journey offers readers of all ages athoroughly contemporary example of kindness and self-condence.

Stop by the library to check out the book prior to the discussion.Interested attendees are invited to email Connie Darling for bookdiscussion questions. The Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library,located at 1921 I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island, is a branch of CharlestonCounty Public Library. For more information, call 883.3914.

Book Club features

Popular: Vintage Wisdom

for a Modern GeekBY CONNIE DARLING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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01/15 – A complainantorted that someone had goneugh his mailbox and openedtter addressed to him thenit back in the box.02/15 – A complainantorted that while parked atSunrise church parking lot

meone entered the vehiclebreaking the window and

oving several items.03/15 – Sullivan’s Island

cers assisted Mt. Pleasantcer in stopping a vehicleding to the island that wasolved in breaking into aicle. The vehicle was stoppedheld until Mt Pleasant PD

ve and took one subject intotody.03/15 – A complaintorted that while walking heron I’On Ave. her dog was

acked and bitten by anotherthat came from a yard, in

ng to separate the dog themplainant fell cutting herself.

owner of the dog came outis house rendered assistanceprovided his information for

mbursement.05/15 – A complainantorted that heard a car doort and when she looked saw aject walk from the area of hericle and get into a vehicle,complainant later notederal items missing from hericle.05/15 – A complainantorted a police badge was

en from the bedroom of these where he was staying.06/15 – The complainantorted that while driving abage truck a small importicle driven by older femalesed his truck and struck ther tire and continued to drivethere was no damage the

mplainant’s vehicle.14/15 – Two complainantsorted that a vehicle travelinghigh rate of speed ran offroad in the area of Station

damaging a street sign andn, a description of the vehicle

given and a search forvehicle produced negativeults.15/15 – A complainantorted that while walking heron the beach a larger dogup from behind and rolleddog causing injury to the

mplainant’s dog leg.17/15 – A complainantorted that he left hisfboard on the beach pathtation 18 and when he

urned the board was gone.18/15 – While on patrol an

cer observed two subjects onmound, the ofcer stoppedspoke to the subjects and

ing the encounter the ofcerned that one subject was insession of marijuana. Theject was cited and releasedis parents.19/15 – While on patrol an

ofcer located a subject sleepingin the observation tower onthe mound, the subject was inpossession of an open containerof alcohol, the subject wasuncooperative with ofcers whiletrying to identifying the subject. The subject stated he had beensleeping on the island for thepast several days; the subject

was arrested and lodged in thecounty jail.05/23/15 – Ofcers respondedto a report of an assault takingplace in the street at Station21, on arrival the ofcer locateda male and female involvedin a verbal argument but nophysical assault had takenplace, the argument was calmedthe subjects were assisted withgetting safe rides home.05/23/15 – Ofcers respondedto Sullivan’s Restaurant inreference to a subject on theawning of the business, onarrival the ofcer located thesubject who was intoxicatedand stated he wanted to lookat the stars from the location,the subject was identied andbecause no damage was donethe subject was given a ride towhere he was staying.05/25/15 – Ofcers assistedthe re department with adrowning at Station 23.05/28/15 – While conducting asecurity check an ofcer locatedan open door at the Holy CrossChurch, the door could not be

secured without a key and a keyholder could not be contacted.05/28/15 – Ofcers respondedto a residence in which therewas a rabbit the back yard thatappeared to be unable to move,the rabbit was transported to theemergency vet where it expired.06/03/15 – While on patrolan ofcer found a churchunsecured, trying to locate a keyholder was unsuccessful andtherefore the building was puton extra patrol for the night.06/04/15 – A subject wasstopped for a trafc violation,

during the stop it was learnedthat the subject had beendrinking that that there wereopen containers in the vehicle. The subject was arrested andlodged in the jail.06/05/15 – Ofcer respondedto a residence in reference to aloud party, on arrival they heardmusic coming from the back yard. The ofcers proceeded tothe music and located a numberof juveniles in possession ofalcohol and marijuana. Theparents who were upstairs were

summoned and cited for theviolation.06/06/15 – A complainantreported that his wife wasmissing and he could not locateher, after the search of theisland the missing person waslocated and returned home.06/08/15 – While conducting

a trafc stop it was learnedthat the driver’s license wassuspended, while processingthe scene it was learned thatthe driver was in possessionof marijuana. The subject wascharged and lodged in the jail.06/08/15 – Ofcers received acomplaint of a possible missingperson who may have been in

the business district, after asearch of the area it was learnedthat the subject was at herresidence on James Island.06/08/15 – Ofcers receiveda complaint of a subject whowas possible intoxicated atBreach Inlet, on arrival theofcers located a subject whowas intoxicated, a cab wassummoned to the scene totransport the subject but herefused to pay and therefore thesubject was arrested.06/10/15 – Ofcers respondedto assist the Isle of Palms policewith an incident in progressin which a woman was beingkidnapped by a man with a gun,on arrival with IOP ofcers thesubject surrendered and wasarrested by the IOP ofcers.06/10/15 – A complainantreported that someone hadapparently accessed her bankaccount and setup a joint MoneyMarket account and transferredmoney out of her account.06/11/15 – A complainantreported that a piece ofconstruction equipment had

been taken from a constructionsite.06/13/15 – A complainantreported that a subject kickedthe windshield from the golfcart while it was parked in thebusiness district.06/14/15 – Ofcers respondedto a report of an accident andthe vehicle involved left thescene, the vehicle involved waslocated in the Isle of Palms.06/14/15 – A complainantreported that his paddle boardhad been stolen from the side ofhis residence.

06/14 – A boat that hadbeen left on the side of theroadway was towed after proper

notication was applied.06/14/15 – A complainantreported that while he lefthis boat at the boat landingsomeone remove several itemsfrom the boat.06/16/15 – While on patrolan open door was found on thelibrary.06/16/15 – A vehicle was

stopped and during the trafcstop it was learned thatthe vehicle had an expiredregistration, the vehicle wastowed.06/18/15 – A complainantreported some information aboutthe Charleston Church shootingsubject, the information waspassed on to Charleston CityPolice Department.06/19/15 – Ofcers respondedto a vehicle in the ditch, onarrival the vehicle was locatedand no one was around, thevehicle was towed.06/19/15 – A complainantreported that some had stolenher purse out of her vehicle, awitness stated she had founda subject with the purse andretrieved the purse but had noinformation on the subject, thecomplainant did not want topursue the incident any further.06/26/15 – While on patrol anofcer located an unsecureddoor at one of the business, akey holder was unable to belocated and therefore extrapatrols of the business were

performed.

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SIGN UP FOR SCOUTING

School has started. Are you prepared?For 105 years the Boy Scouts of Americahas assisted boys to “Be prepared!” Thetime is now to join area Packs, Troopsand Crews to “Be prepared…for life.”Island families have three programsto consider for their boys (and girls14+): Cub Scouts for boys ages 7-10,Boy Scouts for boys ages 11-17 andVenturing for boys and girls ages 14-20. Each program meets the child onhis/her respective path to adulthoodwith friends, adventures, educationand values.

With fun and discovery at everyturn, Cub Scouting makes the most ofwhere you boy is in life right now. CubScouting provides a foundation they canstand upon to embrace opportunity,overcome obstacles and embracediscovery. To learn more or to sign upfor Cub Scouts (boys ages 7-10) on IOPor Sullivan's, visit Pack 59's Scout Nighton Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6.15 p.m. atSIES, or email [email protected] visit www.cubscout59.com.

There are two Boy Scout Troops(boys ages 11-17) on the islands Troop59, which meets at the Stella MarisCatholic Church on Sullivan's (contactRichard Dukes, [email protected], www.troopwebhost.org), and Troop 502, which meets at the FirstUnited Methodist on IOP (contact StanHuff, [email protected],troop502iop.com).

For boys and girls aged 14-20, Crew502 meets at First United MethodistChurch on IOP, contact Shelly andAlbert van Overeem, troop502info@ yahoo.com.

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ubber is a unique game which is mostin the Charleston and Savannah areas.nament on the Isle of Palms is one of foururnaments throughout the Southeast,tournament is one of the largest in the

nce sixteen teams participated, and gamesyed on multiple felds throughout the day.ass outside the Isl e of Palms’ Recreationerved as the home felds. Eight feldsthe complex were used, helping to

odate the large gathering of teams fromarolina and Georgia.ubber is a sport with small surroundings.nsist of three to four players. One pitchercatcher is on the feld at all times, whileplayers are felders. The distance between

ate and the pitcher is 60 feet, almost theprofessional baseball (60 feet, 6 inches).fferences are apparent though. Each gameof three innings. In any game that goesings, a hit constitutes a run. There is a“home run line” of 120 feet, and any ballline is a home run.ition, the only hits that can be achievedubber are singles and home runs. Anymakes it in the air or on the ground past

her’s line that is not caught is a single.n be recorded in three ways, includinger catching a ball which was swung anda batter hitting the ball, caught by the

team, and a double out can be recordedter tips the ball and the catcher catches ithits the ground.nner of this year’s IOP tournament wasmar’s team (“Pineapple Xpress”) fromh, Georgia, who won for the second yearThey beat Old School from Charleston in

nament championship.

ber continues from cover

Eagle Scouts continues from cover

all of the information on the signs was blownaway. In 2008, island-based Cub Scout Pack 59revitalized the trail, but since the school relocatedto Mount Pleasant during the demolition andconstruction of the new building, access tothe trail had been blocked and it was quicklyreclaimed by Mother Nature.

When the school re-opened last year the Townof Sullivan’s Island cleared the trail for use onceagain. However the interpretive signs were longgone, leaving only wooden posts in the ground.Andrew Killough was one of the Cub Sc outs whohelped clear the trail in 2008, and he decided tocome back to the trail behind his old school forhis Eagle Scout project.

A member of the last class to graduate fromthe original beachside school, Andrew is now17. The tall, gangly Wando junior is incrediblyfocused when I meet him at the trailhead on ahot August afternoon.

“Can you interview me at lunch?” he says when I introduce myself.“We’ve got a time crunch.” Hovering around him are boys of variousages—including AJ and Colin, both from IOP who also helped plant thesweetgrass on the trail in 2005—waiting for his instructions. MichaelSchaff, a sophomore at Wando who spent last weekend installing the10 benches and a demonstration table that he built under the school toprovide Mrs. Blair with a sheltered outdoor classroom, is back to helpAndrew.

“Mrs. Blair wanted to see a restoration of the trail, so I decided Iwould facilitate the project since I had previous knowledge of thetrail,” Andrew said. “My project allows Sullivan’s Island to have onemore unique attribute that many schools would otherwise not have theprivilege of having. It also encourages the study of different wildlife and

plant life on the island.”Using funds raised from friends and family, Andrew has designed andconstructed three brand new trailhead signs to welcome the childrenand visitors (the trail is accessible to the public from the beach side),and 15 small signs dotted along the trail at points of interest. Eachsign includes a QR code linking visitors to access the trail’s websitefor information about what they are seeing. He was able to reuse theoriginal posts, installed in 1985, so there was no need to dig in thisprotected area. He is especially proud of the technology component ofthe project.

“Students can use the camera on the school’s iPads to take a pictureof the QR code. This will redirect to a website made specifically for theschool’s nature trail.” This also means the information can be updatedwithout the need for new signs.

His brother, Daniel, a freshman at Academic Magnet and a 2012graduate of SIES, also took up the cause of revitalizing the natural areabehind his former school to make it more useful to the current students.He raised the funds to build three picnic tables made of recycled plasticthat will be placed in an outdoor classroom in the forest. Saturday, heled a group of volunteers in clearing out an area under the oak treeswhere the tables will go, which was knee deep in poison ivy.

When the SIES students roll back into school this month and finallyget to take full advantage of their school’s incredibly unique and frankly,amazing, location, they will have these former students to thank.

Andrew Killough, left of the

sign holding paper, at the

dedication ceremony for the

SIES Nature Trail in 2008.

Today Killough’s Eagle

Scout project is installing

new signs on the newly

revitalized trail.

One of Andrew Killough’s signs. The QR code can be

scanned to send the visitor to the trail’s website and more

information on the nature surrounding them.


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BY MARY PRINGLEFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Here is an update on thegenetics research projectfor which we have collected

NA sample from every nestthe last 6 seasons. Theseples taken from every nestd in North Carolina, South

olina, and Georgia, consist ofggshell taken at the time the

nest is found which is preservedin a labelled vial of ethanol andturned over to the SC Departmentof Natural Resources. We enterall of the other information abouteach nest in an online databaseat Seaturlte.org to be matched upwith the samples we turn in.

Dr. Brian Shamblin fromthe University of Georgia isdoing this very ambitious andgroundbreaking research and we

are thrilled to be part of it. It issafe to say that his research hasrevolutionized the tracking of theloggerhead population on theAtlantic Coast. Now almost everynest is being matched up with afemale turtle, telling researcherswhere and when she is nesting.

In prior years they placed tagson nesting females when theycame ashore. Satellite tagsare very expensive and have alimited life. Metal ipper tags andembedded chips only have valueif the turtle is seen again eithernesting, stranded on shore, oras part of an inwater trawl doneby SCDNR researchers studyingthe population. And any of theseoccurrences is not very likely.

The value of Dr. Shamblin’sproject is dependent on his beingable to collect this genetics datafor multiple years. Since eachturtle is likely to only nest inalternate seasons, it takes yearsto identify and track her habitsto give an accurate picture. Hehas been able to keep obtainingfunding for his work which isquite expensive and complex.

Reading DNA samples takesmany skilled people and anunbelievable amount of time,not to mention the supplies andgetting all of the turtle volunteersin three states on board to collectsamples.

We have only gotten resultsback from the rst half ofour nests and these guresare preliminary and notpublished. Other scientistsin the sea turtle eld areusing stable isotopes

to identify the foraginggrounds where sea turtlesare feeding in the hope ofprotecting those areas.

Since only nesting femaleloggerheads come ashore, themales are not included in thisstudy, but the informationgathered is very impressive.Some surprising facts havebeen revealed by this studyalready. Some turtles are notas faithful to their natal beacharea as people once thought. Inthe early years of this project, itwas found that a female nested

on the Isle of Palms, two weekslater on Hatteras Island NC, andthen a third time in two moreweeks at Cumberland Island GA.According to the SCDNR, thesequestions are being answered:

• How many clutches of eggsdoes each nesting female layin a year?

• Is the female nesting on morethan one beach?

Megamom is backG G E R H E A D C S I C O N T I N U E S O N S I A N D I O P

eggs and more eggs! It's been a successful season on the islands.

P H O T O B Y B A R B A R A B E R G WE R F

“NOW ALMOST EVERY NEST IS BEING

MATCHED UP WITH A FEMALE TURTLE,

TELLING RESEARCHERS WHERE AND

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IOP Rec Dept has packedslate of fall events

BY JOE WRIGHT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T he physicality of manysports limits those who canplay. Most athletes lose

ability while they age. But thesport of Half-rubber is one youcan play at almost any age, andone many play their entire lives.

Saturday, August 15,the Isle ofPalms Recreation Center hosteda Half-rubber tournamentfeaturing players ranging fromthose in their early twenties tothose who had played for over 50 years. Teams traveled from asfar away as Sylvania, Georgia toparticipate.

The Isle of Palms RecreationDepartment is preparing for thefall season and has a slate ofactivities to suit everyone.

This season the department is

offering youth soccer, basketballand volleyball during the fall. The department will offer youthsoccer to players between 3 and12 years old. Practice begins inSeptember. Youth basketball willalso be a part of the fall slate,with the sport being offered forthose between ve and fourteen.Registration begins October 12.

Youth volleyball league playbegins October 1 for those from4th-8th grades. The departmentis also offering leagues for adultsin 3 on 3 basketball, softball, 6on 6 soccer, table tennis, and co-

ed volleyball. The department has programsand activities to suit any family,whatever their child is interestedin, from ballet to gymnasticsto tennis, parents can nd aprogram to suit. The departmentis also running its beacheducation series throughoutthe fall, along with activities forHalloween, a craft workshopin November, and holidaycookie and gingerbread housedecorating in December.

There are also events foradults, ranging from exerciseprograms such as yoga andtness classes, to tennis, zumba,and personal training clinics.A digital photography course is

on offer, along with tai chi/tae-kwon-do. The department alsohas many programs for thosewith pets. The department hasclasses for dogs and puppies,along with walking clinics.

Seniors are also well servedby programs in the RecreationDepartment. There are coffeemeet-ups, mah jongg games,knitting courses, a senior socialmeet-up group that meets threeWednesdays a month, along withtness and walking programs.

The department has severalmajor events scheduled for thefall season too. On Thursday,September 24 the Isle of PalmsCommunity Wellness Fair from7-11 a.m. will provide freescreenings with local doctors,

free blood work provided by EastCooper Medical Center, and ushots.

The Annual Isle of PalmsConnector Run & Walk will beheld Saturday, October 3. The10K and 5K run/walk begins at8 a.m., and the Connector willclose at 7 a.m. Proceeds benetlocal prevention of child abusealong with other child relatedprograms.

On Friday, October 16 at the28th Avenue Beach Access,a pirate will tell local ghoststories via campre from 6:30-

7:30 p.m. Following that, onHalloween, Saturday, October31, the Halloween Carnival willbe held from 5-7 p.m. Activitieswill include costume contests,carnival games, jump castles,and tons of candy.

The IOP Holiday Street Festivalwill be held Saturday, December5 from 2-7 p.m. on the FrontBeach. It will include live music,carnival rides, an appearancefrom Santa Claus, and thelighting of the Christmas Tree at5:30 p.m.

For more about these programs,

and all other rograms visit iop.net/Departments/Recreation ordrop by the facility.

• How far apart are her nests?• How many turtles are nesting in more than one state?• Most individual females do not nest every year. How often

does each turtle nest: every two years, three years, four ormore years?

• How precisely does a daughter return to her hatching site tolay her eggs?

rly Results for SI & IOP1. Turtle #CC0005315 was known to us as The Turtle Who

Crawled Forever because of her long trek on the sandbar atSt. 23 on SI. You may remember a previous article about herpublished here on June 19. She nested 4 times on the IOP in2012. In 2015 she laid her rst nest near 3rd Ave on IOP on

5/23, then on the sandbar at St. 23 on 6/6 and then laid her3rd nest again on IOP at the 2A Access Path on 6/19.

2. Turtle #CC002992 loves the north end of the IOP. She hasa long history of nesting there – 5 nests in 2011, 4 in 2013,all on the IOP except one on Bull Island. Out of 13 nestsdocumented all but two were laid at Ocean Point or the CedarCreek Spit in Dewees Inlet. She’s very faithful to the northend.

3. We have at least two new girls in the nesting population this year not seen before in the previous 5 years. #CC007848 hasbeen identied twice on the IOP and #CC007909 has nestedon the IOP and then another nest at Ossabaw GA two weekslater. Maybe we will see them again.

4. #CC000545 really loves Folly Beach, nesting there 5 times in2012 and at least twice in 2015. But she had the misfortuneto have her nest dug up by coyotes after nesting at Station 26

on SI on June 30. She should have stayed on Folly!5. The biggest news is that one of our favorite turtles, whom

we called Megamom in 2013, is back this year. She is#CC001942. That low number tells us that she has beenaround since 2010, the rst year of the study and has nestedin 2010, 2011, 2013, and now 2015 with an impressivenumber of nests recorded so far. We called her Megamombecause her nests contained a huge number of eggs, usuallymore than 160. True to habit her nest laid at 9th Avenue on6/9 this season had 160 eggs!

We are looking forward to receiving the remainder of the resultssee where Megamom and her colleagues nested later in the

ason.


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BY PAMELA MARSH

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T he Isle of Palms Exchange Club and Garden Club combinedefforts to present the annual Lucky Day Yard Sale on August15, 2015. IOP Exchange Club christened the yard sale (which

is actually held inside in the air conditioning) as the Lucky Day YardSale due to the opportunity to nd a bounty of treasure and greatbuys.

By 8 a.m. Saturday morning, the Exchange building was a

beehive of activity, with shoppers lling both arms with gently usedfurniture, kitchen items, artwork and clothing. Where else can you nd a child's jogging stroller for $10, or a gently used cherryexecutive desk for $100? The mayhem was organized and friendly!

Deb Barr, member of the IOP Exchange Club Board of Directors,coordinated the yard sale this year. Proceeds help to support theExchange Club and a variety of community service projects. Allremaining yard sale items were donated to the National KidneyFoundation.

For more information on the IOP Exchange Club, go to www.iopexchange.org.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

Lucky Dog Yard Salea big success

Exchange Club Members Barby Harrington, Deb Barr, Elizabeth Grantham and

Pamela Marsh.

Judy Pezanowski shops at the IOP Exchange Club's Annual Event.


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Escapada Living, a women’s apparel and resort wear brandheadquartered on Isle of Palms, has been named to the2015 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing privatempanies. This is the brand’s second year in a row on the Inc.0/ 5000 list.Inc. magazine measured companies based on their growth

om 2012 through 2014. For this period, Escapada reported

3 percent growth and 15 new jobs. The company garnered.1 million in revenue for 2014, a distinction that rankscapada at #760 on the national list and #7 for South Carolina.her notable companies on the list include Ultra Mobile, Fitbit,wined Candles, Sky Zone, and PureCars.Escapada received similar honors last year, coming in at #387 the 2014 Inc. 500 list. Its collections are currently availablemore than 2,000 international retailers and resorts, online,

nd at the Escapada Signature Store in Mt. Pleasant. The brand,nown for its vibrant prints and island-inspired styles, wasunded by Natalia Castillo in 2009 and has 29 employees.“We are thrilled to be named to the Inc. 5000 list for the secondar in a row,” said Castillo, the company’s founder and CEO.

We’ve come a long way in a short time and couldn’t have done itthout the support of all our Escapada fans. I’m so grateful tor customers and the Escapada team for all their support and

ard work.”

For more information about Escapada Living, visit www.capadaliving.com.

Escapada Livingmakes list of fastest-

growing private

companiesI O P R E S I D E N T N A TA L I A C A S T I L L OS T A R T E D T H E B U S I N E S S I N 2 0 0 9

BY RACHEL COFFEY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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Bikinis and

Budweiser W I N D J A M M E R ' S E N D

O F S U M M E R B A S H

T he nals of The Windjammer hosted Budweiser BikiniBash took place August 9, 2015 on Isle of Palms. Thewinners from the summer-long competition returned to

compete for a cash prize of $2500 and $500 to the runner up.DJ Natty Heavy spun the tunes on the deck and Return of theMac performed on the inside stage.


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Connie Darling presentsCathy Curtis with theAdult Summer Reading

Poe Branch Grand Prize,a Lowcountry Boil for 20friends, generously donatedby Mt. Pleasant Seafood.Additional adult prizes for mostparticipation went to SarahSchweitzer, Judy Reese, MichelleMcCoy and Arlene Graham, andfeatured treats including specialgourmet oils from the CrescentOlive. Thanks to everyonewho participated in SummerReading, and for our wonderfulprize sponsors.

Summer readingwinners revealed

(above) Cathy Curtis. (right)

Tristan Fiveash celebrated

with his family as the

Children's Summer Reading

Poe Branch Grand Prize

Winner. Tristan will enjoy a

family party at the Carolina

Ice Palace, as well as a

box full of fun toys from the

sponsors of Charleston

County Public Library's

Summer Reading Program.


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Growing up in SouthCarolina it’s not oftenone has the opportunity

broaden his or her horizonsa rich new environment andure. Luckily one resident ofIsle of Palms found a way.immy Carroll III, the rst-bornof IOP councilmember Jimmyroll, joined the prestigiousce Corps Volunteer groupr graduation, giving him thence to live in Central Americale fullling the Peace Corpssion of becoming a globalzen and thus ambassador forU.S.

he College of Charlestonduate saw the opportunitya means to enrich himselfurally whilst being able tok and live in a completely

w region.t was a good way to bridge thebetween college and starting

areer,” says Carroll. “It was an opportunity to be able

work and live abroad [while]ng something to give back toral community.”or three years, he lived in

small town of Sal Caja,ated in the western highlands

Guatemala. Working as anicipal health coordinator,

Carroll’s goal was to helpimplement the healthy schoolsproject in each of the town’s 12elementary schools.

“My responsibilities [included]training teachers on how toteach health, project designmanagement, and promotinghealth to students,” Carroll adds,

“[as well as] working closely with[Sal Caja’s] local health center.”

Though being an Americanoutside of their comfort zoneand becoming integrated into adifferent community can be ratherdifcult, Carroll said that thetown’s (often indigenous) localswere very welcoming.

“Typically everyone [there]was interested in where I came

from and tried to get to know meor stop and talk to me,” Carrollsays. “I really enjoyed meetingnew people and I’d [often] getinvited to dinners.”

Returning to the Isle of Palmsin March, Carroll has beenreecting on the ideals the PeaceCorps taught him and thathe learned rsthand in a newenvironment.

“There are two main goals of thePeace Corps,” says Carroll. “Therst to meet the needs of othersand be qualied volunteers. Thesecond goal is to [incorporate]

cultural exchange, bringing UScustoms abroad and bringingdifferent cultural [knowledge]back to the United States.”

For now, Carroll plans onlooking into graduate school—thePeace Corps provides numerousscholarships, grants, andfellowships for its volunteers— whilst reconnecting with theCharleston community andspending time with family.

Since returning home fromGuatemala, he has had thechance to visit other parts ofSouth and Central America,including Columbia, Ecuador,and Peru, as well as parts of theGalapagos Islands.

For those interested involunteering with the Peace

Corps, Carroll recommendstalking with Peace Corpsrecruiters who often come tocampuses such as College ofCharleston and The Citadel.

For more information regardingthe Peace Corps and how tovolunteer or get involved, visit

peacecorps.gov.

IOP son and Peace Corps volunteerreturns from Guatemala

J I M M Y C A R R O L L I I I R E F L E C T S O N H I S T I M E A B R O A D

BY VIRAJ NAIK

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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The Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library co-sponsored an essayntest with the Island Eye, encouraging young adults to try theirnd at interviewing and “unmask” their heroes. Aylene McEntire

as chosen as the winner of the $25 Towne Center gift card ande are pleased to publish her award-winning essay.

John Heitman was born in Norton, Kansas. His life-savingexperience happened on January 1, 1999. It was a cold dayand John, his wife Carolyn, and his youngest daughter Leslie

re walking in their neighborhood when suddenly Carolyn fellwn! John and Leslie got very worried because Carolyn wasving a heart attack! Leslie ran to the nearest house to get help

d that neighbor was a nurse! While the nurse’s husband called1, John did CPR on Carolyn.The nurse pumped Carolyn’s chest so she could breathe.nally, the ambulance came, and they shocked Carolyn so herart would start pumping right and she could breathe again.ree weeks later she was out of the hospital! One week later, she

arned to walk again. John had learned CPR in the classes heok and in the Air Force. John is so happy that Carolyn is alived well today.And so am I, because if my grandpa didn’t save her, I wouldve never met my grandmother.

“Who’s your hero?”essay honors John

HeitmanW I N N E R O F I S L A N D E Y E N E W S A N D P O E

L I B R A R Y E S S A Y C O N T E S T P U B L I S H E D

BY DELORES SCHWEITZER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Aylene McEntire won the essay

contest with this essay about her

grandparents Carolyn and John

Heitman (pictured right).


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T he Mount Pleasant Artists Guildresumes its regular meetingsSeptember 14, 2015.

Meetings are held September throughMay on the rst Monday of each monthxcept for September when the meetings the second Monday due to Labor Day.

MPAG meetings are held at the Mountleasant Town Council Chamber, 100nn Edwards Lane. A social beginst 6:30 p.m. in the lobby, followed byhe meeting at 7 p.m. in the Councilhambers. The artist speaker for theeptember meeting is James Pratt, a

well-known palette painter. The MPAG has painting groups that

meet at the Miriam Brown Communityenter on Wednesday and Thursday

mornings throughout the year and offerspportunities to exhibit your artwork.ew members of all skill levels are always

welcome. For more information, visitwww.mtpleasantartistsguild.com.

Artistsʼ guildconvenes

againBY JEANNE JUHOS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

(above) Mount Pleasant

Artists Guild artists pose

by a summer art project

they prepared for childrenat the Miriam Brown

Community Center. (right)

Ginny Paternite and

Faye Sullivan encourage

children with their art

projects at the Miriam

Brown Community

Center.


15/22

BY ASHLEY PRENTICE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T he nal session of Crabpot Players musical theater summercamp saw campers performing selections from popular showslike Matilda, Hairspray, Cinderella, Les Miserables and more.

Campers worked independently and in small groups to focus ontheir talents. They also performed in larger group numbers and theinstructors helped choreograph for their nal performance.

The Players are offering a Hamlet workshop next, Shakespeare’s“Hamlet” Performance Workshop for Kids, costs $200 plus $25 forcostumes, props etc. and runs Mondays, September 14 throughNovember 2 from 4-6 p.m.. The workshop is for ages 7-14.

Students will get hooked on the Bard by performing creativelyedited, melodramatically funny Shakespeare, using actual lines fromhis script! Participants will be cast in principal roles and performunder the lights at the conclusion of the eight-week session. Noexperience necessary and a souvenir script is part of the registrationfee. The Player's education team will build on the fundamentals ofacting with theatre games that use body movement, role-playing,

and improvisation to help students become more knowledgeableabout themselves, build teamwork, and relate to others.

To be or not to be?C R A B P O T F O L L O W S U P S U M M E R C A M P S

W I T H A H A M L E T W O R K S H O P

Students rehearse during the Crabpot Players summer camp.


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September 24Is land Eye Calendargust 28G DAILY

Writing Circlem. Come, write and share

es. CCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue. Call914 for additionalon.

Twos. Join Mrs. Mac, songs and crafts.

d ages 24 - 36 months.h Library, 1921 I’onor more information,83.3914.

viast your tr ivial knowledgeday at Home Team BBQ.

oes Kids Yogaons at the Islandivan's Island startct. 13, and Nov. 10

ays 3:30-4:30 p.m..nformation visit

skidsyoga.com.

ays

ley Wine Tasting, $5, $13 with cheese3 Middle St. Middlellivan’s Island. Call055.

mm. The Awendaw Green

Barn. $5 at the door, all ageswelcome. Enjoy a night of diversemusic from around the globe onthe uniquely bohemian groundof the Sewee Outpost. Wood redpizza and fresh grilled oysters(while in season) will be availableas well as libations. Visit www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)6 p.m. Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg. Learn to play AmericanMah Jongg. No experiencenecessary. 1921 I’on Avenue. Call843.883.3914.

Wolfman RobRed wolf discussions & feedingsat 3 p.m. at the Sewee VisitorCenter. 5821 Hwy. 17 N.Awendaw, SC 29429. For moreinformation contact mwrenn@ fs.fed.us

Fridays

Moonlight Mixers7 - 11 p.m. Final event Sept.18. Rain dates for each eventare the next night (Saturday). The Moonlight Mixer series isback on the Folly Beach Pier!On select Friday evenings, DJ Jim Bowers will keep your feetmoving with the hottest oldiesand beach music. All ages areinvited to celebrate the arrival ofsummertime weather with someshagging on the Folly Beach

Fishing Pier. Tickets are $10 perperson ($8 for Charleston Countyresidents with advance ticketpurchase). For more information,call 843.795.4386 or visitCharlestonCountyParks.com.

Saturdays

Live Music at Home Team BBQEach event begins at 10 p.m. andcosts $5. For more information,visit www.hometeambbq.com orcall 843.883.3131.

Wolfman RobRed wolf discussions & feedingsat 11:30 a.m. at the SeweeVisitor Center. 5821 Hwy. 17 N.Awendaw, SC 29429. For moreinformation contact mwrenn@ fs.fed.us.

ONGOINGCharleston County WaterparksOpen WeekendsAug. 15 – Sept. 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Splash Zone Waterpark at JamesIsland County Park, Splash Island

at Mount Pleasant PalmettoIslands County Park, and Whirlin’Waters at Wannamaker CountyPark are now open weekendsonly through Labor Day. VisitSplashParks.com for details.

Lowcountry Celtic FiddlingGroup AuditionsOne of Charleston’s youngestgroups of performers willhold auditions for its 2015/16season on August 29. Studentsbetween the ages of 10 and 18who are trained in the ddle,pennywhistle, bodhran, andguitar are invited to audition forNa Fidléirí. Students who wouldlike to audition are encouragedto contact Mary Scott Taylor at843.819.6961.

Blackbeard's Cove 100 Days ofSummerDaily until September 7,10 - 12 a.m. At Blackbeard’sCove, 3255 Hwy. 17 N., MountPleasant. Starting on MemorialDay, Blackbeard’s Cove FamilyFun Park will host 100 Days ofSummer. The park will be open

until midnight. Midnight MutinyPasses will be available from10pm – Midnight every night,which entitles pass-holders tounlimited Golf, Climbing Wall, Jump Land, and Go Cartsduring that time. Visit www.blackbeardscove.net.

Mount Pleasant Artist GuiltLorie Merryman, JenyMcCullough, and GinnyVersteegen, members of theMount Pleasant Artists Guild, arefeatured artists at the Real EstateStudio located at 214 King Street. The paintings of these awardwinning artists will be on viewfrom July 31 - September 7.

Charleston Restaurant WeekSeptember 9 - 20 The event, executed by theGreater Charleston RestaurantAssociation, Inc (GCRA) is oneof the most highly anticipatedculinary events in the Charlestonarea. It is an opportunity to enjoythe world-renowned cuisine ofthe Lowcountry as participatingrestaurants offer prix xe lunchand dinner menus. For moreinformation about participatingrestaurants http://www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/charleston-restaurant-week/

Hamlet Performance WorkshopSee story on page 16.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28Home Team BBQ10 p.m. Live performance by Jimmy Landry Band. $5. MoreInfo: w ww.hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131

Crabpot Players MurderMystery DinnerSee story on page 23.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29Main Library Book SaleSaturday, August 29, Sunday,August 30, and Monday, August31 the rescheduled Main LibraryBook Sale takes place 9 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 - 4:30p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. - 4p.m. Monday. Admission is freeSaturday through Monday,special pricing on Monday. MainLibrary, 68 Calhoun Street,Charleston, SC 29401.

Back to School Blast!10 a.m. Before placing a pencilin the hand come and grab adipping net. Students will netaquatic pond life and identify thecreatures. Ages 6 and up. Registerby calling 843.928.3368. For moreinformation: mwrenn@ fs.fed.us,Sewee Visitor Center 5821 Hwy.17 N. Awendaw, SC 29429.

PLAY: Geometric Keychains10:30 a.m. Make a colorfulkeychain with brightly coloredfoam beads. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Home Team BBQ10 p.m. Live performanceby Marbin. $5. More Info:www.hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131.

The DinghyMidnight Live performance by Tom Buechi. More info www.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30Bulls Island Beach Drop11 a.m. - 4 p.m. No need to walkfrom the Bulls Island boat dock,Coastal Expeditions will drop you right on the beach. Formore information and bookingscall 843.884.7684. For moreinformation: [email protected] Visitor Center 5821 Hwy.17 N. Awendaw, SC 29429

MONDAY, AUGUST 31Fast Start Soccer & YouthSoccer Parent/Player Meetings6 p.m. at the IOP RecreationCenter

The DinghyMidnight Live performance by

Craig Lathey. More info www.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1The DinghyMidnight Live performance byFinnigan Bell. More info ww w.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2The DinghyMidnight Live performance by Jeff Bateman. More info www.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3The DinghyMidnight Live performance byDonnie Polk. More info www.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Cast Off Fishing Tournament

Series5, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mount PleasantPier. Prizes awarded for the threelargest catches in the Big Fishcategory as well as the Youthcategory. Tournament catcheswill also be included in the ReelIt In Weekly Challenge. Heldrain or shine. Adult chaperone isrequired for ages 15 and under.Fee: Ages 13 & up: $13/$10Charleston County Resident (CCR)Discount.

PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts withMs. Grace10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps younghands to create fun paper andfelt projects. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7LABOR DAY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TECH TUE SDAY:Discovering Zinio12 p.m. Learn to download 150+

popular magazines to your PC,MAC, Apple/Android/Windows 8device, or Kindle Fire HD using your library card. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Seabird Sanctuary Boat Cruise6 p.m. Coastal ConservationLeague will be hosting a secondSeabird Sanctuary Boat Cruise, asunset nature tour to Crab Bank,a State Seabird Sanctuary andEastern Brown Pelican Rookeryin the Charleston Harbor. $55per person. Register at coastal.bsd.net/page/contribute/seabird-sanctuary-boat-tour-2

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Barry Lopez The Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey is honoredto host the nation’s premiernatural history writer, Barry

Lopez, for the author’s rst visitto Charleston at The CharlestonMuseum. For more information,visit thecenterforbirdsofprey.org,call 843.971.7474.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11CRAFTERNOON: CD SpinnerMobiles3 p.m. Recyc le old, scratched-up CDs and DVDs into ashy,

colorful decorations. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Pleasant Family Dentistry 4thAnnual Free Dentistry Day8 a.m. Pleasant Family Dentistrywill host its Dentistry From TheHeart event. The rst 100 adultsto attend will be able to choose toreceive a free cleaning, lling, orextraction. For more informationvisit pleasantfamilydentistry.com.

PLAY: S TAR Therapy Dogs10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Jammin’ for Jammer7 - 10 p.m. Join Jammer to helpraise money for the Island Turtle Team and the SC Aquarium's new

Sea Turtle Hospital. Held At TheWindjammer on IOP, featuringlive music, food, cash bar, silentauction, jammer tees.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24The DinghyMidnight Live performance byDonnie Polk. More info www.dinghyiop.com or 843.242.8310.


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Banana CabanaA casual menu suits its beachfrontsetting. Nibbles like peel and eatshrimp and nachos alongsideheartier platters of seafood. $-$$(843) 886-4361www.thebananacabana.com1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Beard Cat’sGelato made from locally sourcedingredients, and coffee shop that sitsbelow Obstinate Daughter. $416-5020

www.beardcatsweetshop.com2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Ben & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy, to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms’ OceanBoulevard. $886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

The BoathouseFresh, local seafood, andphenomenal sunset views from theupper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$843.886.8000www.boathouserestaurants.com101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Café MedleyStart your day, or end it with a well-rounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in theevening. $793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Coconut Joe’s & Island Joe’s CoffeeSpectacular views of the Atlantic onthe rooftop bar and live music everynight during the summer. $-$$.Island Joe’s next door featuringcoffee and ice cream. $886-0046www.coconutjoes.biz1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

The DinghyLaid back Key West Vibe, greatfood options, unique beers on tap,spacious side porch, and live music.$-$$242-8310www.dinghyiop.com8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms

Dunleavy’s Irish Pub The islands’ only Irish Pub. Famousburgers, Irish fare, favorite localshangout for over 20 years. $$883-9646www.dunleavysonsullivans.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

High ThymeA small island bistro, with a widerange of dishes, from seafood, tapason Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.$$-$$$883-3536

www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, SundayBrunch. $$883-3131www.teamteambbq.com2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Island Ice Frozen YogurtAll organic frozen yogurt, with glutenfree and vegan options. Toppings areall natural or organic. Local coffeeand teas. $885-7079www.islandiceyogurt.com

1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Long Island CaféCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood, plus so much more at thisisland favorite. $$-$$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal Waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and southernhospitality. $$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Obstinate DaughterRestaurant serving contemporarySouthern cuisine, pizza & pasta in arustic, coastal-inspired space.$$-$$$416-5020www.theobstinatedaughter.com2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms

Pizza HutNow serving Isle of Palms in theHarris Teeter shopping center.Deliver right to your door or getcarryout. $886-5759www.order.pizzahut.com1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$

883-0083www.longislandcafesc.com2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, anda fresh, local raw bar. $$-$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Saltworks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoybreakfast, smoothies, andsandwiches.. $-$$883-3355www.saltworkscc.com

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere as well as lunch on theweekends. $$883-3222www.saltstation22.com2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

Taco MamacitaEnjoy made from scratch ‘Tex Mex’soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas. $$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

WindjammerLively spot with a bar menu, a deckoverlooking the water, and beachvolleyball court out back.$-$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Charleston Harbor Fish HouseStylish area-sourced seafood spot inCharleston Harbor Resort & Marina,with a deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$284-7070www.charlestonharborshhouse.com32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

Cinebarre TheaterMultiplex with rst-run lms, lightmeals, beer & wine, plus indie shortsby local lmmakers. $$216-2690www.cinebarre.com963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.Pleasant

Coleman Public HouseLocated on Coleman Blvd featuringrotating craft brews on tap, plusburgers, famous trufe fries,atbreads & inventive pub grub. $$416-8833www.colemanpublichouse.com427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Eggs Up GrillRelaxed chain serving a menu ofbreakfast, burgers & sandwiches in acolorful setting. $-$$388-3654

www.eggsupgrill.com2664 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant

Jack’s Cosmic DogsKitschy space-themed spot servinghot dogs topped with creativecondiments, plus sides & ice cream.$-$$884-7677www. jackscosmicdogs.com2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant

The ShelterBrunch, burgers & draft beers ina dog-friendly hangout with anoutdoors deck, live music, andsports.$$388-3625www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, anddinner, and weekend brunch.Boasts a fresh, seasonal menuof contemporary cuisine with aSouthern air. $$416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Stack’s Coastal Kitchen Join us for lunch, where we offerfresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-stylesetting, nice selection and outdoorseating. $$388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

The Wine BarWine, unique variety of 40 + cheesesand charcuterie meats from aroundthe world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$849-5185www.thewinebarmtp.com664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

The Wreck of the Richardand CharleneLowcountry seafood dining on ShemCreek in the historic Old Village ofMount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:30-8:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. andSat. $$-$$$884-0052www.wreckrc.com106 Haddrell St.Mt. Pleasant

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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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FINANCIAL FOCUS21ust 28, 2015

Summer is almost over,which means it’s “back-to-school” time. If you haveng children, you may bechasing backpacks, pencils,

books and similar items. Butday, you could be shoppingcolleges — and when you do,ll nd the bill is a little bit

her than the one you get fromr local school-supply store.t’s why it’s never too soon tot saving.ust how costly is college? For2014–2015 school year, theage expense — tuition, fees,

m and board — was $18,943public four-year school and419 at a four-year private

ool, according to the Collegerd. And if recent history isguide, these numbers will

y keep climbing.ut there’s no need to panic.one thing, your child may

eligible for loans, grants orolarships. Still, you will likelyup shouldering some of the

ncial load, and you mayyourself if it’s worth it. How

ch difference can a collegeree make in the lives of yourdren?ctually, college still seemse a pretty good investment:average college graduate willive about $1 million more inime earnings than the averageh school graduate, accordinghe U.S. Census Bureau. Son you assist your children

in getting to college, you can bereasonably sure that you’re atleast helping them start on thepath toward a rewarding career.

How should you put away

money for college? Unfortunately,more parents use a generalsavings account than any othermethod, according to Sallie Mae’sHow America Saves for College2015 study. These accounts paylittle or no interest and offer notax benets.

As an alternative, considerinvesting in a 529 plan.Contribution limits are quitehigh, and federal taxes won’tbe assessed on earnings usedfor qualied higher educationexpenses. (The earnings portionof withdrawals will be taxed,though, and can incur a 10%

penalty if the withdrawals aren’tused for qualied expenses.)Furthermore, your 529 plancontributions may be deductiblefrom your state taxes. But 529plans vary, so be sure to checkwith your tax advisor regardingdeductibility.

Another college funding optionis a Coverdell Education SavingsAccount, which, like a 529 plan,can generate tax-free earningsif the money is used for highereducation expenses. You cantypically only put in a maximumof $2,000 per year to a Coverdellaccount, but it offers moreexibility in investment choicesthan a 529 plan.

You could also consider acustodial account, known aseither UGMA or UTMA. You canput up to $14,000 per year intoa custodial account without

incurring gift taxes, and earningswould only be subject to the“kiddie tax” — that is, the rst$1,050 is tax-exempt, the next$1,050 will be taxed at the child’stax rate, and just the amount over$2,100 will be taxed at your tax

rate. However, once your childrenreach the age of majority (either18 or 21), they take control of themoney and can do whatever theywant with it — and their plans

may not include college.Don’t wait too long to beginfunding whichever savingsvehicle, or vehicles, you choose.Your children may be youngtoday, but before you know it,they’ll be college bound.

A college degree is still a smart investmentBY DIMI MATOUCHEV

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August 28, 2015

L ifeguards from CharlestonCounty Park and RecreationCommission recently

peted in the United Statessaving Association Nationalguard Championships ande their mark as one of the topuard teams in the country.event took place in Daytona

ch Aug. 6-8.verall, CCPRC’s teamed 11th in the country, out2 teams in their division,

ch consisted of the largesthes in the country (based

number of staff members).RC’s team consisted ofmembers, including four

men - Hannah Craig, Taylorbbs, Mary Stewart Wilson

Peyton Wilson; and seven- Bo Blythe, Stephen

nandez, Stephen Heyward,Hutton, Clark Noble, John

el and Anthony Tipton. Themen competitors took home

individual top 20 awards,two in the top 10, as well

as ve top 20 team awards, withone in the top 10. The men tookhome two top 20 team awards,and seven top 10 individual agegroup awards.

CCPRC team member HannahCraig also competed individuallyin two events in the Juniordivision (under 19) of the nationalcompetition and placed in the topthree in both events, the Run-

Swim-Run (2nd place) and theSurf Swim race (3rd place).

Next year, CCPRC will hostthe regional competition forUSLA lifeguards, the SouthAtlantic Lifesaving AssociationChampionships, on Folly Beachfor the rst time. CCPRC hasbeen stafng lifeguarded areassince 1976, when they beganlifeguarding the beach at Kiawah

Beachwalker Park. Today, CCPRCemploys about 150 lifeguards atthree water parks, and about 50lifeguards at three beach parks(Beachwalker, Isle of Palms, andFolly Beach County Parks) andthe Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Fordetails on CCPRC lifeguards andtheir training, visit www.ccprc.com/1247/Lifeguards-Safety.

The United States LifesavingAssociation is America'snonprot, professionalassociation of beach lifeguardsand open water rescuers. The

USLA works to reduce theincidence of death and injury inthe aquatic environment throughpublic education, nationallifeguard standards, trainingprograms, promotion of highlevels of lifeguard readiness,and other means. For moreinformation or for full resultsfrom the National LifeguardChampionship, visit usla.org.

Charleston County Lifeguards place 11thin National Championship

C C P R C L I F E G U A R D S M A K E I M P R E S S I V E R U N D U R I N G U N I T E D S T AT E S L I F E S A V I N G

A S S O C I A T I O N C H A M P I O N S H I P S

BY SARAH REYNOLDS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Kristine Ratner is launching WIggly Toes Kids Yoga onSullivan's Island. The island resident is certied by KidsYogaverse and has been teaching classes at The Island

Club and Sunrise Presbyterian. Her rst fall sessions begins atthe Island Club Sept. 8, Oct. 13, and Nov. 10 and run Tuesdaysfrom 3:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $60 ($50 for earlybirds). Visitwigglytoeskidsyoga.com for more information.

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T he Crabpot Playersannounced its Season 23kick-off fundraising eventbe an interactive murder

tery dinner. "Last WillTestament," an audience

icipation murder mysterycted by Jimmy Ward, will beed at the Crabpot Theatre onnights only.

xas was never this fun - ordeadly! Jonas Carmody,

ident and Founder ofmody Oil, is dead of naturales at the age of 78, leavingstate valued in excess of $30on. The heirs apparent are

or a big surprise when theyer together with his friendsbusiness associates for a

morial dinner in his honor.eknownst to his eccentricly, a surprise reading of theis on the menu, and murderertain to be a la mode! As

story unfolds and the familyavels, it seems everybodyts more than their fair share.who is willing to kill for

The prim and proper step-ghter? The greedy, ne'er-well brother? The hot-shoter? The underpaid securityd? Or the oozy girlfriend?

In this hilarious mystery/comedy, author Lisa Patrick-Wilkinson brings to life ahost of colorful charactersand interactive fun. Audiencemembers are encouraged to comein Texas attire, and will team upwith the detective to crack clues,obtain evidence and ultimatelyhelp solve the crime committed

before their very eyes.Performances are on August

28 and 29 and cost $30,including food, drink, and ticketto the show. The show begins at7 p.m. each night, but guestsshould arrive early for drinksand to assure they get a goodseat. Barbecue, nger foods andcocktail hors d'oeuvres will beserved during the intermissions. There will be a rafe both nights,with chances to win some excitingprizes.

For more information and

to purchase tickets, visit theCrabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or call at888.303.0763. The theatre islocated at 1137 Johnnie DoddsBlvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17in Mt. Pleasant.

ast of ‟Last Will and Testament,” from left to right, Daniel Jones, Mariana

rtson Hall, Jerry Squires, Kristin Irvin and Terry Koster.

Enjoy dinner with deathTCH THE CRABPOT FUNDRAISER THI S WEEKEND

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