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When the students on Tandy Moye’s inaugural FirstLego League team came together this year, theyknew they had to think big. Since October, the team

fourth and fth graders at Sullivan’s Island Elementaryool have worked with admirable zeal to prepare for arleston County schools competition; where they weregainst middle school teams. With Moye serving only aside, the group of SAIL students, part of the CCSD giftedtalented program, had to use imaginative thinking and

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T he Isle of Palms’ Exchange Club hosted its oyster roast fundraiser Jan.30. At the event—which raised over $13,000 for its Scholarship & Studentof the Month/Year programs—4,000 pounds of oysters were consumed,

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ullivan’s Island TownCouncil looks to be close toa compromise on the issue

hat should and should not behe transition zone between theitime forest on the accreted

d and the homes adjacent toforest.ouncil has been consideringplans, one put forward by

ncilmember Susan Middaughone by councilmember

uncey Clark, both of whichress how much forest willremoved from the 100-footsition zones established at

own Council meeting in May,4.lark proposed removing all

erbrush and shrubs in thesition zone and leaving 3cies of trees in the rst 40 feetk, magnolia and pine), and 6cies in the remaining zone.species must be 12 inches inmeter to stay in the rst part10 inches in the second part.iddaugh’s plan is less

ressive, but still requires theoval of all underbrush andubs in the entire 100 feet,

apart from where the transitionzone is adjacent to grasslandand shrubland instead of forest.

There, only two thirds of theunderbrush would be removed.In her plan, all trees of 6 inchesdiameter and larger wouldremain in the rst 40 feet, and allspecies of trees, no matter size,would remain in the next 60 feet.

At the last special councilmeeting on the accreted land,held Jan. 25, 2016, discussionson these two plans moved towardcombining them, with both“sides” making compromises.Clark conceded to allow treesof 9 inches instead of 12 inchesin the rst half of the zone, and

councilmember Bachman Smithproposed a 50/50 split in thezone instead of 40/60. Councilindicated it would continue thiscompromise discussion at itsnext special meeting, scheduledfor Feb. 25, 2016.

However, in an interview lastweek, Middaugh expressed herfrustration with this move towardcompromise, stating her plan isalready a signicant compromise.

“My plan is a very sincere andsubstantial compromise fromwhere things were left off in that

May, 2014 meeting,” Middaughsaid. Since that meeting a newcouncil has been elected.

“Those who were electedwere on the record as not goingalong with the proposed 100foot transition zone,” Middaughsaid. “The two councilmemberswho supported that were not re-elected.”

The election is being viewed asa mandate by council to protectthe maritime forest, despite a veryvocal minority who are calling forextensive cutting of the forest.

“I do think the election was as

close to a referendum as we’regoing to get,” Middaugh said.“Most of the people I spoke todon’t go to all the meetings, butthey’re a combination of prettyappalled at the 100 foot transitionzone and asking what was thiselection all about if we are stillhere talking about transitionzones. I’m getting a lot of pushback on that.”

Middaugh concedes that those

that live on the rst row by thebeach must be considered, butpoint out that they’re 10 to 12

percent of the island.“A lot of us really enjoy the

views of the accreted with theland as we walk across the dunes- it’s gorgeous out here, there’ssweetgrass, wetland areas, it’sa very diverse area that has itsbeauty. So we think of thoseviews as equally important. I canappreciate and can accommodatepreserving ocean views withinreason - but it think the otherviews that 85 to 90 percent ofthe island appreciate also needstrong consideration.

“I view my plan as a true

compromise to come up with agood sound land managementplan, not just a plan to justifycutting as much as we can.”

Clark agrees that her planis a compromise, he said in aninterview with Island Eye, but it’snot far enough.

“It’s been challenging,” Clark

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BY JENNIFER TUOHY

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Traps are Feckless,umane

r Editor,he Town of Sullivan's Islandn Council is authorizinguse of leg traps for catching

otes in undisclosed townperty locations. Townperties include beaches,reted forests and dunes, andsh lands throughout thend. This presents a seriousger to our pets, children,ors and other wildlife.eg trapping proponents argue

leg traps are humane andctive, and that trapping istly regulated, and necessarymanaging wildlife. These

ms, however, are far from theh.eg traps are notoriouslyscriminate, capturingost any animal that triggersm. Sometimes called "trash"

mals by trappers, non-targetcies that have been found ins include threatened andangered species, raptors,

mestic dogs and cats, andn humans. These animalssustain the same injuries aset species. Even if released,

y may perish later fromrnal injuries or reducedity to hunt or forage for food.ick Randall, a former federalper, told Congress, "Myping records show that for

h target animal I trapped,ut two unwanted individuals

e caught. Because of trapries, these non-target

mals had to be destroyed."ullivan's Island Town Councilds to concentrate on thential harm that a leg trapld bring to a child. In somees, measures outlaw leg-d traps within 1,500 feet ofhool, day care center, park,

yground, highway, publicd, campground or hiking trail.y also would require trappersnotify the state DepartmentNatural Resources each time

rap snares a "nontarget"mal, such as a dog or cat.se measures seem prudent,ecially considering the

mber of children visitors we

receive every year.Please contact Sullivan's

Island Town Council and urgethem to stop this extreme andfecklessly inhumane activity onour urban island, where visitorsand islanders alike will be at risk.

Joe ChurchSullivan's Island __________________________

The Concerns

Dear Editor,In the ongoing public debate

about a land management planbeing crafted by Sullivan’s Island Town Council some concernshave been expressed, by propertyowners living adjacent to thecoastal forest, about apparent“threats” that it poses forresidents and property.

As this debate continues wehave to apply some common

sense principles. This land,that is under protection by theLowcountry Open Land Trust,was saved from development forthe benet of all of the residentsof Sullivan’s Island. As a result,adjacent property owners havea beautiful mixture of maritimegrassland, myrtles and forestbetween their property and thebeach rather than two, three,or four rows of houses. I believethe overwhelming majority ofresidents are thankful for theforesight that led former councilsto conserve this accreted land

instead of developing it, andsupport protecting the diverseecosystem that has developedthere. However, concerns havebeen raised by some who seethe forest as a nuisance and adanger rather than the valuableIsland asset that it is.

Concerns about re are beingvery adequately addressed inthe land management plan byproposed removal of underbrushand thinning of shrublandvegetation - perhaps more thanis necessary - in a hundred foot

transition zone in front of housesadjacent to the forest. And thiswould be in addition to the front yards of these houses that provideanother 30 feet - and more - for

most homes. This more thanmeets the guidelines provided inthe S.C. Forestry Commission’sFirewise program. We also needto appreciate that, unlike pineforests, re is rare in a maritimeforest. We have not had a seriousre in our forested areas. The oneor two small shrubland res thathave occurred in the protectedland were quickly dealt with byour outstanding re department, just like all other res on ourIsland.

Concerns about mosquitoabatement are addressed byperiodic spraying island-wide.Widespread removal of maritimevegetation in the protected landwould not decrease the mosquitopopulation. More mosquitoesinhabit the marsh areas thanthe front beach areas, andthese mosquitoes travel widely.Removal of thirsty vegetationis likely to allow more standing

water - thus more mosquitoes.Concerns about smaller

wildlife, such as snakes androdents, are adequately addressedby proposed underbrush removalin the transition zone. This willallow our efcient hawks andowls an opportunity to controlthese animals, as they do all overour Island. On a barrier islandwe cannot completely eliminatethese small animals, nor wouldwe want to!

Concerns about coyotes arereal. Pets have been attackedand killed. But coyotes are now

found in every county in SouthCarolina, including Isle of Palmswhich has no protected forestareas. Our council should bemuch more aggressive in coyotemanagement, but destroying theforest will not rid our island ofcoyotes.

My point is that the concernsnoted above are real, but do notdemand excessive destructionof vegetation in our protectedLand Trust area. Common senseapproaches, that include somemanipulation of the accreted

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hose of us that supportervation of the forest. Thee of this open green spaceides an education for our

dren and grandchildren, andexample of how to addressy concerns, while conserving

atural habitat in a balancedrational manner, should be aof that education.

Howard Holl M.D.van’s Island _____________________

Voters Have Spoken

r Editor, a long-time Sullivan’s

nd residents, my wife and Ied our children here and areeful for the natural beauty

surrounds us. We arengly in favor of preserving thetime Forest in the accretedic land that is protectedhe Lowcountry Open Land

t. My preference wouldo allow the forest to growdevelop naturally withouttree cutting, however out

onsideration for our fellownd residents who live adjacenthe Accreted Land, I supportTown Council’s efforts to

h a compromise that wouldw some limited cutting in ansition Zone” adjacent to thetime Forest.

ow that there is discussionlowing a Transition Zone, aority of residents are pushingmore and more cutting, and

discussion is occurringre any decision has beene about preservation of theof the forest beyond the

nsition Zone. I wish to pointthat, in the last electionMayor and Town Council,Mayor Pro Tem and all ther members of Council up forion who had voted in favorlarger Transition Zone wereated by large margins, andO’Neil, who had strongly

osed the move to create aer xed Transition Zone,

elected Mayor by a greater 2:1 margin. Let’s remember

that the island residents havespoken loud and clear aboutthe importance of preserving theMaritime Forest.

Michael MithoeferSullivan’s Island ___________________________

Fairness in the MaritimeForest Dear Editor,

In the ongoing discussion by the

Sullivan’s Island Town Councilabout the accreted land, I thinkone aspect of this debate has notbeen presented adequately.

The accreted land was placedunder a conservation easementin 1991. It was placed inthis Trust for the benet andenjoyment of all of the residentsof Sullivan’s Island. Yet it seemsthat the homes near the accretedland, whose owners are arguingfor heavy cutting of trees in theforest, have not acknowledged thebenet they already have, whichis that no houses can be builtbetween those properties and thebeach. Imagine the disappointingview there would be if there wererows of houses between themand the beach.

While the homeowners arguethat they lose home value becauseof a lesser view, I would answerthat they gain value becausetheir view does not include thebackyards of houses, but of aliving, green and protected forest.

Also, many of these homeswere purchased after the landwas placed in trust, so the owners

knew there was a permanentlyprotected green space alreadypresent.

What, then, is the benet tothe rest the island’s residents?It is the presence of a rich andthriving woodlands, which alongwith our beaches and dunes,provides a unique and valuablemaritime ecosystem. Anyonewalking along the pathways in theforest experiences not only thebeauty and lushness of the treesand vegetation, but the quiet andpeace of the surroundings.

I would hope that Town

Council acts wisely and does notallow excessive cutting of trees

and vegetation in our forest. Ihope they decide fairly and donot ignore the benet of thisprotected land to the majorityof island residents now and forfuture generations.

Hannah HeywardSullivan’s Island ___________________________

Supporting Harm Dear Editor,

Sullivan’s Island Town Councilis in the nal stages of developinga plan for the “Transition Zone”portion of an overall managementplan for the protected coastalforest. This zone was proposedas an accommodation to islandresidents living adjacent tothe forest who have expressedconcerns and who desire a moreopen area between the forestand their homes. The ecosystemof this successional maritimeforest, which includes wetlands,habitat for migrating birds,and an unparalleled learningenvironment for our childrenand the entire Lowcountry, isa treasure and an asset to ourisland. Conservation of theland has been overwhelminglysupported by local environmentalorganizations and by the citizensof Sullivan’s Island.

Those of us actively involvedin the effort to protect thiswonderful green space know thateach element of the successionalmaritime forest - the grasslands,the myrtles, and the growing trees- is essential to maintaining the

overall health of the ecosystem.One cannot over manipulateany one element of the forestwithout doing harm to all areasof the forest. The best strategy

for maintaining the forest wouldbe to leave the forest alone, otherthan removing harmful, invasiveplants! Any other manipulationcauses harm. As responsiblestewards of this protected Land Trust area, Town Council hasthe job of, at the very least,minimizing harm to our coastalmaritime forest - and theseproposals in a “Transition Zone”will cause harm. And yet, thoseof us who are most interested inconservation do support some

degree of harm in the desire tosee a long term agreement onthe management of the landand in recognition of the sincereconcerns of some of our fellowislanders.

The are two plans being lookedat by council - one proposedby Susan Middaugh and oneproposed by Chauncey Clark.Councilperson Clark’s plandoes signicant harm to this100 foot wide transition zone.Councilperson Middaugh’s plandoes less, but still signicantharm as well. As I stated abovewe can support some harm to theforest - but the harm done shouldbe minimized at each decision.As an example, we would suggestthat council consider preserving2/3 of the myrtles in the secondpart of the proposed transitionzone rather than the 1/3 proposedby Councilperson Middaugh,or the 0 percent proposed byCouncilperson Clark. Myrtlesprovide nutrients essential to thehealth of the surrounding trees!

Be involved, attend themeetings, study the issues and

be informed. We can have forestsand beaches! Norman Khoury Sullivan’s Island

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Discussions on both islandsabout concerns over

public safety, especiallyng the peak summer monthsn Sullivan's Island and Isle of

ms swell their numbers, haven come back to one issue:

to get more emergencyical coverage for the islands.hile both fre departments arepped with frst respondersIOP has emergency medicalnicians, neither is a

amedic level service nor asportation service. Over-longtimes for a paramedic levelulance has been a recurringtration for both islands, and

ymptom of an overstretchedrleston County EMS service,ch supplies the ambulanceshe entire county.he service's capacity has notwn in pace with the county'soding population. In the lastars call volume has doubled,the service has not had theurces to meet that demand,uty County Administratoristine DuRant said.

While both Sullivan’s and

Isle of Palms have requestedextra coverage on the islands,especially during the summer,an ambulance has not beenavailable to be stationed here,and the quick response vehicle(QRV), staffed with a paramedic,was only here on weekends.However, all that just changed.

DuRant attended the IOP PublicSafety Committee meeting Jan. 6

2016 to bring the good news that

the service is embarking on thelargest public safety expansion inthe history of the county, fundedby a millage increase. In additionto hiring 51 new employees, thecounty is expanding its QRVsystem, and will be placing aQRV on the islands during thepeak hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.seven days a week beginning Feb.8, 2016. This QRV will be staffed

with a paramedic capable of full,advanced life-saving response

and intervention. Beginningin July/August, the QRV willconvert to 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week. Additionally in July, thecounty will add more ambulancesto its eet, so the call volume per“truck” will decrease, meaningwait times should also go down.

“A QRV is a huge thing for theisland,” Mayor Cronin said.

A QRV has all the samecapabilities as an ambulance,minus the capability to transporta patient to a hospital. It will bestaffed by a paramedic who candeliver potentially life-saving

drugs while the ambulance is en-route. The vehicle will not have a

permanent home on IOP andwill likely move between IOP andSullivan’s, possibly stationing atthe IOP Public Safety facility oraround Breach Inlet.

Extra EMS coverage heading to IOPQ R V U N I T T O B E S T AT I O N E D O N I S L A N D S 2 4 H O U R S A D A Y T H I S S U M M E R

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arking plans move forward on IOP, Sullivan’sSIDENTS-ONLY ZONES IMPLEMENTED ON ONE ISLAND, ONE-SIDE OF THE STREET-ONLY ON OTHER

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

summer both Sullivan’sand Isle of Palms will be

menting brand new parkingaim to reduce resident

s with parking and increaseety, both for those peopleout the islands during themer months and for theand around the islands byvehicles.

Sullivan’s Island’s parkingressly designed around thet’s brand new re truck. It

argest vehicle on the island,nistrator Andy Benke usedions to determine whichroads on Sullivan’s Islandall parking under the newagreed to by council at its

orkshop.nderlying focus is public

ability for ambulance andto move around, and theitors walking to the beach,”ained at the workshop. “Theto remove parking from one

street and introduce ‘allthe street,’ parking island-

er portion of the plan will

require a new city ordinance, butthe former only requires the councilto approve the purchase of signs toenforce the new parking, which will bea year round regulation.

According the research by the townstaff and a study Stantec undertookthis past year, the island currently has4,969 parking spots. By eliminatingparking on one side of every street,other than Middle Street, that numberwill drop to 3,413. Based on Stantecreport there are 1,565 cars parked onthe island at peak times.

“So you can see supply exceedsdemand,” Benke said. “To reduce by1,500 you’re not going to inconveniencevisitors at all and it creates a saferenvironment for residents,” said Benke.

However those just under 5,000parking spaces are spread the

length and breadth of the island,whereas beach parking tends to beconcentrated in a 2 to 3 block radius tothe east of Middle Street from Station16 northwards. Therefore it is likelyvisitors to the beach will see a decreasein the spaces where they usually park,although not a huge number, as manyof those streets are already one side of

the street parking only.Council also pointed out that there

is a small town parking lot behind thePost Ofce for visitor parking, as wellas the school parking lot, which canbe used on weekends. Additionally,the new town hall will provide 52 newoff-street parking sites for commercialarea.

Chauncey Clark, chair of the PublicSafety committee which presented thisidea at the council workshop, believesthis is an effective, simple solution.

“Doing an island-wide plan ismuch easier than creating resident-only parking and districts and decalsetc.,” he said. “I understand we willneed signs to enforce this and otherlogistics.”

The only hurdles to clear to have theplan in place by June 1 are: passing

an ordinance to restrict parking to allwheel off the pavement; clearing theareas of right of way which have beenencroached upon by residents (“Therewill be some people who are not going tobe happy about that,” CouncilmemberSarah Church commented), andthe purchase and installation of thesigns to indicate where parking is notallowed.Much Ado About Signs

While purchasing and installingsigns may seem like a simple process,Isle of Palms has been running into afew roadblocks with this exact issue.Chief among these is public feedback.Numerous residents who live at theback of the island where there is littleto no beach parking were horried tolearn that there would suddenly be alarge number of signs installed on theirstreets as part of the new ManagedBeach Access Parking Plan. The inuxof signage prompted one audiencemember at the city’s January councilmeeting to dub the city “Isle of Signs.”

“I’m upset that we are now goingto be putting 444 signs on ourproperties,” said island resident Julia Tucker during public comments.“I personally consider that it lookstrashy. I’m not impressed with the wayto notify people where they are going topark. I have never seen a person park

in my street or my yard to go to thebeach, putting these signs up is goingto create a commotion, you are going tohave some very upset residents.”

The signs will be placed at everystreet corner to indicate the island’sresidential zones, where, from May15 through September 15 betweenthe hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., onlyresidents may park. This is part ofthe city’s new parking plan whichdesignates free, on-street beachparking zones along with the residents-only parking.

Tucker was one of ve members of thepublic who spoke out against the signsat the meeting, and several councilmembers reported hearing similarconcerns from their constituents.

However, council stood rm on theplan, despite some dissension from

members of council. Mayor Croninpointed out that you can’t enforcesomething without a sign and theparking plan that has been approvedby council was specically designed tobe island-wide. The plan which left theback side of the island unregulated, andwould therefore not have necessitatedsigns, was voted down by council last year.

Council went ahead and approved$58,900 to purchase and installsigns, with council members CarolRice, Sandy Ferencz and Jimmy Wardvoting no. Newly elected Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Bergwerf pointed outthat if they had failed to approve thepurchase then parking plan wouldhave been left dead in the water for thissummer. However, the numerous callsfor a phased roll out of the signs, orthe removal of the signs in the fall werenoted and tabled to be discussed at alater date.

“If we want to take them down in thefall and the feedback is that there is noparking problem then that’s somethingwe have to absorb,” Mayor Cronin said.

“If we go forward with buying thesesigns and we’ve heard our residentstalk about sign pollution I think weneed to take into account at a futuremeeting budgeting to take them down,”said councilmember Carroll.

T hree years ago coyotes startedmaking their presence knownon Sullivan’s Island. They

were generally spotted at duskroaming streets, or before dawnprowling through backyards. Atrst, interaction was minimal,other than a noticeable depletionof the local rat population andno more road kill. At the time,according to Isle of Palms CityAdministrator Linda Tucker, therewere little to no reported sightingsof the creature on the neighboringisland.

Today, while sightings onSullivan’s have stabilized andbecome cyclical - peaking duringthe canine’s mating and denningseason, December throughFebruary, and petering off during

the summer - on Isle of Palms it’s adifferent story. There the creaturesare being spotted at a rate thatis alarming many residents,additionally they appear to be farmore brazen, running through thestreets in broad daylight.

“It used to be you’d see one everyonce and a while late at night, nowthey’re everywhere,” said Isle ofPalms’ resident Karen Ward Linker.She started seeing them about eightmonths ago, in the summer. “It’sbecome very consistent. A group ofmy neighbors are on a group text,about 15 of us, we get texts about5 times a week.”

Residents on both islands aresounding the alarm, fearful for thesafety of their pets and in some casestheir children and themselves. Todate there have been no attackson humans on either island, andno conrmed attacks on pets,although many residents who havelost cats, and in one case a puppyon Sullivan’sIsland, are surethat coyotes arethe cause.

Ward Linkerbelieves her catwas eaten by acoyote and saysshe’s lost countof the numberof missing catposters she’sseen on Isle ofPalms. She isfrustrated atwhat she sees asa lack of action by local authorities.

Mike Maughon attended the January meeting of Isle of PalmsCity Council meeting to air hisconcerns and berate the city for notdoing more to educate residentsabout the dangers of the creatures. There is a co-existing with coyotesyer on the city’s website (www.iop.net/Data/Sites/1/media/news/co-existing-with-coyotes-2015.pdf), but to date that is the extentof the city’s public education onthe matter. However, at the samemeeting, Mayor Cronin directed

Administrator Tucker to puttogether a public forum on theissue to hear from experts andresidents.

On Sullivan’s Island, where thecanines are more established,a management plan has beenput in place. The plan, whichcan be viewed on the town’swebsite (sullivansisland-sc.com/Files/WILDLIFE/Coyote%20Management%20Plan-2%28nal%29.pdf), was approvedin Dec. 2014 and allows lethalcontrol when the interactionbetween “persons and coyotesescalates to the level of an incidentor attack.” Last year the town putout two box traps but was notsuccessful in trapping any animals.

At its January workshop council

discussed escalating to soft legtraps following the alleged death ofa puppy at the hands of a coyote.Almost half the council wereopposed or concerned about theuse of leg traps.

“If you put these leg traps out you don’t know what you’re goingto catch, imagine if a child gotcaught in one,” CouncilmemberSarah Church said. “This is ourthird year with coyotes, seasonallythe sightings decline in March. Iwonder if we’re just jumping thegun here to feel like there’s somemovement because of this puppy.”She went on to point out thatdogs, deer, and even raptors suchas eagles have been known to getcaught in these soft leg traps, oftenrequiring to be euthanized due tothe injuries sustained by the trap.

However, the town’s currentplan allows the move to soft legtraps if deemed necessary by thepolice chief, and does not require a

vote of council. To prevent themove to legtraps councilwould have tovote to rescindor modify thecurrent plan,accordingto TownAdministratorAndy Benke.

When acoyote istrapped it mustbe killed on site.

It is against state law to transport alive coyote and as they are deemednuisance animals they cannotbe relocated. While trapping andkilling coyotes gives the impressionof taking action, the conundrumboth municipalities are facing isthat science tells them trappingis not the best policy. SCDNR hasadvised Sullivan’s town councilthat you can never completelyeliminate the coyote, and that byculling them you may actuallyincrease their numbers in the longrun.

A representative from SCDNRspoke to the town last yearexplaining that when left alonecoyotes self-manage theirpopulation, establishing a hierarchyand a population large enoughonly to be supported by the localfood supply. When that populationis signicantly disturbed breedingescalates resulting in more coyotesthan the standard food supplycan support, which in turn canlead to coyotes searching for moredangerous food sources – such asdomestic animals in people’s back yards.

However, in suburban areasof Southern California, wherecoyote attacks are escalating,killing particularly aggressiveproblem animals has been shown

to modify the behavior of the localpopulation – making it regain itsfear of humans, according to theWashington Department of Fishand Wildlife.

“We’ve used box traps to zeroeffect so soft leg trap is next. Weare ready to put out traps and takesome coyotes. We don’t believe it

will have an overall impact on thepopulation however,” Andy Benkesaid. “Eventually those coyotes willcome back.”

Whatever solution to thecoyote conundrum the islandgovernments are able to come upwith, in the interim many residentsare taking matters into their ownhands. Sullivan’s Island reportsnumerous locals have employedprivate trapping rms and havesuccessfully disposed of problemanimals. On Isle of Palms, WardLinker is starting a letter writingcampaign to urge her city to dosomething about the creatures, butshe is also fortifying her backyard.

“The thing that’s so frustrating is you call the police and they say youneed to coexist this is their natural

habitat - but they’re predators!”she said. “I know of two dogs thathave been killed in Wild Dunes inthe last two years and one last weekon Forest Trail.” She is currentlyspending several thousand dollarsto raise the height of her fence tothe 6 feet recommended to keepthe coyotes out.

Islands consider coyote conundrum A S P E T AT TA C K S I N C R E A S E , S U L L I VA N ’ S M O V E S T O L E G T R A P S , I O P P L A N S P U B L I C F O R U M

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

For tips on how toprotect your pets fromcoyotes and what to

do if you see one visit

islandeyenews.comand click on “coyotes”

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March 5Is land Eye Calendarbruary 13G DAILY

Writing Circlenday at 10:30 a.m.te and share yourCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue. 843-

viam., Home Team BBQ,Island

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gg Nights (adults)ursday from 5:30 – 8:00n to play Americang. Join us for a couplethe whole evening.Branch Library, 1921

ue. 843 -883-3914.

hy Oyster Roastster Roasts at the IOPch hangout. 6-9 p.m.rsday. $7 buckets ofmed oysters and $6ue Point Toasted Lager.

Gadsden Cultural

hly meeting is held thersday of every monthat 1917 I'On Ave.,Island. A speakerg historically relevantypically scheduled or

there is a fun and interestinglesson on Sullivan's Islandhistory. Anyone who is interestedin becoming a member can signup at these meetings. Membershipis free!

Sullivan's Island Farmers'Market2:30 to 7 p.m., every Thursdaybeginning April 7 runningthrough June 30 at 1921 I'OnAvenue.Contact Farmers Market ManagerLisa Darrow at Town Hall formore information, 843.883.5744,[email protected] to apply to be a vendor.

Saturdays

Yoga10 a.m. at IOP Recreation Center,24 28th Ave., IOP. ContactKarrie Ferrell for more info.843.886.8294, [email protected].

ONGOING"A Midsummer Night's Dream"Crabpot Players presents thisShakespearean comedy forthree weekends, Friday throughSunday, on February 12, 13,19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. andFebruary 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.For more information andto purchase tickets, visitcrabpotplayers.com or call888.303.0763. The theater islocated at 1137 Johnnie Dodds

Blvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17 inMt. Pleasant.

The Seat of JusticeFeb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at theDock Street Theatre. Ticketsat www.charlestonstage.com. Julian Wiles's acclaimed playchronicles the courageous journey of the historic Briggs v.Elliott desegregation case fromrural Clarendon County, SouthCarolina to the halls of the UnitedStates Supreme Court.

Southeastern WildlifeExpositionSEWE returns the weekend ofFeb 12. 13 & 14, bringing with itan annual celebration of wildlifeand nature through ne art,conservation education, sportingdemonstrations, food and drink.For a full schedule visit sewe.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs

10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

South Carolina Ballet presentsAladdin5:30 p.m., North CharlestonPerforming Arts Center. Tickets atnorthcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

Butcher & Bee Night Market9 p.m.- 1 a.m., local artists andcraftsmen showcase their workwhile giving the public access toone of a kind art work, accessoriesand street food. Vendors, artistsand food trucks will transformthe parking lot of The Daily,High Wire Distilling, ObviousLeeMarketing, Hed Hi Media andButcher & Bee into a nightbazaar, celebrating the uniquecultural experiences. $5 entry feewith a portion of the proceeds tobenet Redux Contemporary ArtCenter.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14Valentine's Day

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15President's Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16Coastal Navigation: Level 16-8 p.m. This course introduces you to all aspects of coastalnavigation. The basics of mapsand charts, compasses, aids tonavigation, declination/variation,and rules of the nautical roadwill be covered. Pre-registrationrequired.Meets at: CCPRCHeadquarters. $18/$15 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18"Passion.Power.Purpose"Center for Women's AnnualConference. Feb. 18-19 inCharleston, visit www.c4women.org/2016conference for moredetails.

Crafternoon: National BirdFeeding Month3 p.m. Make a simple birdfeederto welcome feathered friends to your yard. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 843.883.3914.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19SIES Prom "Under The Sea"Live and Silent Auction fundraiserat The Sand Dunes Club onSullivan's Island. Break out your prom dress and tuxedo foran evening of dancing, fun andfundraising for Sullivan's IslandElementary School. Purchasetickets, $100, at http://bidr.co/events/siesprom. For more detailsemail [email protected].

AGING GRACEFULLY:Discussion of “Being Mortal:Medicine and What Matters inthe End”10:30 a.m. MUSC ProfessorEmeritus Dr. Anne Kilpatrickfacilitates a dialogue on AtulGawande’s powerful book aboutmedical options, larger truths,and having a personal plan tohonor your wishes and support your family in difcult ti mes.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843.883.3914.

Live Music: Balkun Brothers10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet. $5, www.hometeambbq.com or 843.883.3131.

Paddling Clinics: Local PaddlingDestinations6- 8 p.m. The Lowcountry iswell known for its salt marshes,cypress swamps, and inlandwaterways. Learn about many ofour great paddling destinationsand how to gain access to them.Pre-registration required. Course# 43003 Meets at: CCPRCHeadquarters Fee: $18/$15 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20PLAY: National Bird Feeding Month10:30 a.m. Ma ke a simple birdfeeder to welcome featheredfriends to your yard. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Dog Park Safety Workshop*Humans Only*10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25

residents/$30 non-residents.Instructor: C.C. Bourgeois. At theIOP Rec. Center.

Beach Lovers Book Club10:30 a.m. Come for a livelydiscussion of The Boys in theBoat by Daniel Brown. Lightrefreshments provided. ContactConnie at [email protected] details. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Home Team Showcase: KaleighBaker Blues Band “Pearl”10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5. hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25Photography Series: Sunset Session4.30 - 6:30 p.m. Awaken yoursenses to the natural and culturalworld while stretching yourphotographic eye. Bring yourcamera and let a park naturalist

lead you to inspirational locations.Registered chaperone is requiredfor ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required. Course #40853. Meets at: Palmetto IslandsCounty Park. Fee: $9/$7 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26Live Music: Cool John Ferguson10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5. hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27PLAY: Le ap Year Fun10:30 a.m. Celebrate Leap Year bymaking a frog paper bag puppet.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843.883.3914.

"The Chocolate Affair"6.30 p.m. The Chocolate Affairgala and auction supportsCommunities In Schools(CIS) of the Charleston Area,Inc. Held at 6:30 p.m. at theMemminger Auditorium, liveentertainment and over 200auction items are a featuredpart of this event. In addition tothese wonderful auction items,dozens of Charleston bakeriesand restaurants will vie for the6th annual competitive title of“Most Artistic” or “Most Delicious”dessert. Creations will be judgedby Chocolate Affair attendees. Tickets may be purchased bycalling 843.740.6793 or at www.thechocolateaffair.net.

Sunday, February 284th Annual 'South AtlanticBank' Oyster Roast & ChiliCook-Off 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw YachtClub in Mt. Pleasant. Thisfamily-friendly event will haveall you can eat oysters providedby Sticky Fingers, hot dogs andxins, a delicious chili cook-off and live music. Adults 21$35, Under 21 $15. Tickets canbe purchased by visiting www.FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5Where the Wild ThingsRun/Walk 5K8:30 a.m. race start at the CawCaw Interpretive Center. Walkers, joggers, and runners are invitedto explore their wild side on thescenic nature trails at Caw CawInterpretive Center. The 5K trailrun and walk starts at 8:30 a.m.,and an award ceremony with localfood and beverages will be heldimmediately afterward. Kids' yoga

and crafts for ages 6-12 will keepchildren entertained throughoutthe morning. Online registrationat www.ccprc.com.


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said. “I thought the forest itselfwould be the hard part and thetransition zone would be easy.

But we’re coming closer together.I’m pleased with what we’veachieved so far.”

“My plan is more open, becauseI believe that’s what we shoulddo,” he continued. “I want to seeall the brush and all the trees,but palm, magnolia and live oak,gone from the rst 50 feet. Inthe next 50 feet no underbrushand only 3 to 6 species of treesremaining, at least 10 inches indiameter.”

He sees this extensive removalas crucial in encouraging seabreezes and promoting a sense

of safety, two issues which manyfront beach residents have beenpressing council on.

“From my house I can see allthe way down to the beach - it’snot just the coyotes, it’s not justthe re that’s important, it’s theability to see,” he said. “It’s thatsense of life that’s what we’rethere for and if you take thataway that’s a heartbreaker.”

“I am also trying to createthe most safety that the islandcan produce. In the interest ofsafety I have to be convinced itabsolutely is necessary to havethat cedar tree there, when across

the line there are hundreds ofcedar trees. The transition zoneis not about ecology it’s aboutcompromise. Why do we haveto have something there that wedon’t need to have there? Youhave to convince me why wouldI need to have it there if it posesany re risk at all.”

Both Middaugh and Clarkagree that the transition zoneswill be applied island-wide andthat the town will be responsiblefor the management, andtherefore funding, of the removaland ongoing maintenance

required.However, Middaugh would

like to see each homeownerconsulted and a site plan beproduced that identies somepotentially valuable tree speciesto prevent them being destroyedbecause they’re smaller than 6inches in diameter.

The cost of this has not beenanalyzed, but Middaugh feelscondent that if her plan is

adopted the bill will be low.“If the plan was just preserving

a few species of large diameterthroughout the whole 100 acres,as in Chauncey’s plan, thatwould mean cutting 316 trees. Those however, would remainuntouched in my plan,” shesaid. “A plan with more relianceon underbrush clearance andless on tree removal will be morecost-effective.”

Middaugh is advocatingdoing the very minimumnecessary to accomplish thegoals in the original Principles

for Management of the Town’sAccreted Land, laid out in2009. Those goals state that theaccreted land belongs to everyresident and property owner,will be protected for its aesthetic,scientic, educational andecological and safety value forall residents, and that as ownerthe Town has responsibility tobe a good steward of the landand good neighbor to owners ofproperties that abut its land.

Clark also believes his planadheres to those principles,specically those that addressbeing a good neighbor, but

advocates doing the mostpossible.

“My plan is based on principlesin the management plan, whatwe’re supposed to do as stewardsand neighbors, provide views,breezes, promote safety,” he said.“Susan’s plan doesn’t removeenough, because we don’t knowwhat we’re doing with the restof the forest. As I understand it,they want a full mature forestisland-wide, if I have a view nowand it’s going to become a forest,and then I want my transitionzone. It’s hard to do one without

the other.”Once council has reached

a decision on what to do withthe 100-foot transition zone itwill turn its attention to how tomanage the rest of the maritimeforest.

ALM continues from page 2

This graphic illustrates how many trees would be cut in the transition zone. In

Middaugh’s plan red and blue stay in the rst 40 feet, all trees stay in the next 60

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nded out the evening.his year the roast was re-stened the “F.T Stack Memorialter Roast”, in memory of Francismas “Bud” Stack who passedy in February 2015—just a fewks before his 90th birthday. Bud,

h help from his wife Cecily, wasponsible for selling more than arter of all tickets for the roast. been credited with progressively

ulturating the event it and shaping

he tremendous success it enjoysay.art of that success is the oystersmselves. A urry of oyster steamingerts, including club membersn Bushong, Jimmy Carroll, Martyelli, and Chip Stehmeyer pointedthat what makes this oyster

st event so special is the oysterssingle select. That means thatbarnacled, gnarled branches

ysters you normally see at localsts are replaced by exquisitelshes that look as if they wouldjust as at home individuallycked raw and crowning a thronece. Also, unlike the petite meatsally extracted from smaller shells,e of these oysters (even afterming) are as big as the palmour hand. After many years of

nning the steamers, the crewe has learned how to cook theseerfection - not so underdone thaty’re still jiggling, not overcookedencil-eraser texture. What resultspoem to the oyster itself, a way

appreciate that signature punchrininess while marveling over its

velveteen texture.Guests mingled happily at long

wooden tables sipping beer andwine. Many brought their ownsauces and avorings from home— everything from avored vinegars tokicked-up cocktail sauces. (Ted andBarb McKnight even rolled in withhomemade spaghetti sauce. Hey— don’t knock it ‘til you rock it.) Andwhile attendees were happy to sharetheir condiments and their shuckingtools, when the crew came aroundwith fresh baskets of steamy goodnessand poured piles onto tables, the

dynamic shifted from a friendly groupto a pack of friendly piranhas.

The climate this year certainlydidn’t hurt, either. A balmy breezeblew up from the marsh as guestswere treated to a technicolor pinkand yellow sunset. George Miller hasbeen coming to the IOP roast for overa decade. “Some years have broughtfreezing rains and ankle-deep mud,”he says “but I come anyway for thesefabulous oysters and to visit with thischarming group of people.” He waspleasantly surprised when this year’sroast brought with it some killerweather.

As the Isle of Palms Exchange Clubcontinues those annual roasts, theyare quickly gaining popularity—manyof the guests this year were fromneighboring Mt. Pleasant and othernearby areas. The only problem is,will there be enough oysters in thefuture to satisfy the growing numberof smiling piranhas? Next year, youmight want to bring some bite-proofgloves for protection.

Councilmembers Marty Bettelli and Jimmy Carroll.

Tom Dunleavy, Tim Green, and a friend work the bar.

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PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY

T he Town of Sullivan’s Island is now acceptingvendor applications for its inaugural farmers’market slated to begin Thursday, April 7,2016. The market will be located on the groundsof 1921 I’On Avenue, in front of Battery Gadsden

and Edgar Allen Poe Library. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. for 13 weeks,from April 7 to June 30.

The Town seeks to offer a diverse marketopportunity for its patrons. The market willinclude a balance of vendors including farmers,nursery growers, artisans, prepared food vendors/food trucks, craftsmen/artisans, non-prot oreducational services, business or corporationinformation and a junior vendor.

The cost to rent a one-day space:• $10/space – Farmer, nursery grower, junior

vendor, artisan, craftsman• $25/space – Prepared/specialty food vendor• $50/space – Corporate/business• No fee – Non-prot/educational services

All vendors must provide proper licenses and permits, including a Sullivan’s Island businesslicense. For more information or to complete anapplication, visit the Town’s website. You may alsocontact Lisa Darrow at 843.883.5744 or ldarrow@ sullivansisland-sc.com.

Vendors wantedfor Sullivan’s Island

Farmers’ MarketBY LISA DARROW

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

When the Isle ofPalms executeda successful off-

shore dredging project in

2008, a 128lb civil warcannonball was dredgedonto the beach. This relicfrom the past created alot of excitement. Afterevaluation by SWATteam members anda historian from FortMoultrie the cannonballwas deemed safeand went through anextensive restorationprocess. City Councildecided that thisimportant part of historyshould be displayed as

a source of pride forresidents and visitors.Planning, research anddisplay case constructionwere initiated in 2015and the Cannonball wasplaced in the foyer Isle ofPalms Recreation Centerlast month, during theinaugural Isle of PalmsHistory Month.

Cannonball fnds

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eing in the gym all day, I am surrounded by people who take care of themselves.Most of the folks I know eat right, exercise, and do what is within their power

to be healthy. So I am always stunned to hear of the client who experiences amild heart attack, the member who is diagnosed with heart disease, or the friend whosuddenly loses a loved one too early.

As we head deeper into February, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Ithought it tting to remind everyone that February is known as National Heart Month.What a great time to take control over your risk factors for heart disease, familiarize yourself with your “heart-metrics,” and get to know the symptoms of a heart attack!

Some risk factors of heart disease are within your control, while others are not.Certain conditions that may contribute to heart disease include high blood pressure,high cholesterol, and diabetes. Knowing your “heart-metrics” – your cholesterol, yourblood pressure, and your blood sugar levels - can help you address those issues andthrough behavior change and/or medication, lower those numbers. Be sure to checkwith your doctor to know your own “heart-metrics” and discuss your risk factors!

Other risk factors that are within your control are behaviors such as smoking; eatingan unhealthy diet high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium; being sedentary;drinking too much alcohol; and being overweight.

There are, however, some risk factors that are not within your control. Genetics mayplay a role in blood pressure, heart disease, and other related conditions. Your age,sex, and race may also play a role in your chances of developing heart disease (the riskincreases as you get older; heart disease has become the number one killer of bothmen and women; and in the US, heart disease has been the number one cause of deathfor non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and American Indians).

Now that you know the risk factors (and hopefully, you don’t possess many of them!), you can do something about decreasing your chances of being hit with a diagnosis ofheart disease. It’s really easy ... exercise almost every day. Eat right by following adiet low in saturated fat and sodium, and be sure to load your plate with vegetables,lean protein, legumes, fruits, and small portions of grains and complex carbohydrates.Practice effective stress management techniques such as yoga or meditation. If yousmoke or drink, quit or cut back. I know ... this is all easier said than done, right?But once you have implemented these tips into your lifestyle, they become habit. Even

better – you begin to feel amazing, you sleep better, and you loseweight!

Sometimes, even those of us with no risk factors can develop

heart disease. Even if your risk factors are minimal, you should stillbe aware of the symptoms of a heart attack. Men and women mayexperience different symptoms.

For men, the ve major symptoms are:

• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back

• Feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder

• Shortness of breath

Women, however, often report the following:

• Chest pain or discomfort

• Upper back pain

• Indigestion

• Heartburn

• Nausea/vomiting

• Extreme fatigue

• Upper body discomfort

• Shortness of breath

It’s easy to overlook the symptoms of heart disease, as theycan often seem trivial or attributed to another cause. Should youexperience any occasional shortness of breath; chest pain; pain inthe neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or back; irregular heartbeat; faintingor dizziness; unusual weakness or fatigue; swelling of the ankles,feet, abdomen, or eyes; contact your doctor and discuss your riskfactors for developing heart disease.

Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, in Mt.Pleasant. Certied through AFAA in Group Fitness, ACE as a PersonalTrainer and Medical Exercise Specialist, and TPI as a golf tness

professional, Meredith has been bringing tness to the East Cooperarea for over twenty years. Now located just across the causeway at1558 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, PrimeTime Fitness caters to the matureexerciser and offers personal and small group training, indoor cycling,yoga, golf tness training, monthly gym membership, and more.Meredith can be reached with your tness questions at 843.883.0101,or [email protected].

Take care of your heart healththis Valentine’s Day

BY MEREDITH NELSON, M.EDFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

GET MOVING WITH MEREDITH

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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Fe ruary 12, 2016

Fancy riding a camel or watchinga red tailed hawk swoop down onits dinner? How about witnessing

orting dog leap through the air or

ng up close and personal with aern Diamondback Rattlesnake?his and more is possible as Theheastern Wildlife Exposition rollstown this weekend, beginning

ay, Feb. 12 and running throughday, Feb. 14.EWE is a three-day celebrationildlife and nature through neconservation education, sportingonstrations, food, drink andpeople who honor them all.largest event of its kind in the

ntry, SEWE began in 1983 as al event during the slow seasonbecome a kick off to Charleston’sh” season. The event plays hostundreds of artists and exhibitors,

experts in wildlife and nature

aturing events, presentations,onstrations, exhibits andpetitions across multiple venueswntown Charleston, and beyond,E’s common theme celebrates afor wildlife and nature and helpside the public with easy anddable access to conservationrams. With events for all ages

and interests, SEWE ably completesits mission of increasing awarenessabout the need to protect our naturalenvironment.

This year’s highlights includeexhibitions from over 100 wildlifeartists in the Charleston Place Hotel,of particular interest is a specialexhibit of Yellowstone NationalPark portraits by Jackson Holephotographer Taylor Glenn. Thenewly renovated Gaillard Center willhost local and regional artisans aswell as shows by The Busch WildlifeSanctuary and television personality Jack Hanna.

Alongside a host of VIP events andspecial exhibitions tied into SEWEat venues such as the CharlestonMuseum, Omar Shrine Temple,Caw Caw Interpretive Center andCharleston County Public Library,Marion Square sees the return ofight demonstrations with the Centerfor Birds of Prey and the ever-popularchef’s demonstrations. The sportingvillage, petting zoo and Dock Dogscompetition will once again set upshop at Brittlebank Park.

For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets starting at $15 visithttp://sewe.com.

Get set for SEWEW I L D L I F E E X P O S I T I O N E D U C A T E S A N D

E N T E R T A I N S A L L A G E S

BY JENNIFER TUOHY


PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY


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“It all adds up to tons of funwhile they learn to apply science,technology, engineering, andmath concepts (STEM), plusa big dose of imagination, tosolve a problem,” states theFirst Lego League website.“Along their discovery journey,they develop critical thinkingand team-building skills, basicSTEM applications, and evenpresentation skills, as they must

present their solutions with adash of creativity to judges.” The school’s team is comprised

of Ryan Lynch, Ella Jancewicz,Sam Henshaw, Finn O’Neill andPrescott Schoderbek from Isleof Palms, Ariana Lane, GrayHolland, Ryder Bishop and JoeyVirgillio from Sullivan’s Islandand Sam Dudley and AlanMuthard from Mount Pleasant.As they considered the trashproblem, their collective focusnaturally, for students who goto school on an island, shifted

to the way pollution affects ourwaterways. The students wereinitially interested in pollutantplastics like bottles and bags, butwhen a marine biologist came tospeak to them, they learned of alesser-known but very menacingsource of pollution—microbeads.

Microbeads are tiny plasticspheres, less than fvemillimeters, which are widelyused in cosmetics as exfoliating

agents and personal careproducts such as toothpaste andshower gels. When they washdown the drain, wastewatertreatment facilities aren’tequipped to catch such tinyparticles, so they end up in rivers,lakes, and oceans. Microbeadsact like sponges, sucking uppersistent organic pollutants(long-lasting toxic chemicalslike pesticides and motor oil)and other industrial chemicals.A single microbead can be up toa million times more toxic than


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water around it.hey also look like tastybles to sh, who gobble them

thus carrying the toxinsther to other waterways anduting both their spawn andfood chain. The sh we eat?, it can contain some of theseins too. Scarily, sh speciest humans harvest for foode been known to eat micro-stic particles at an alarming

e, and the toxins transfer tosh tissue. Yum.When the students’ eyes werened, they decided to comewith a solution to catch allse pesky little suckers beforey had a chance to hit theer. The team created a drain

achment made of planktonting (a material so well-knitt biologists use it to extracty organisms from water) thatin a sink and stops the beads.he students wouldn’t have

own it back in October wheny began planning, but theention couldn’t be timelier.the end of 2015, Presidentama signed a bipartisan

that prohibits selling andtributing products containingrobeads, intended to protect

nation’s waterways. Ofrse, there are still productscirculation in the US thaten’t been discarded yet, ander nations are still dealingh the microbead problem.If everyone had what these

kids invented, think of thepossibilities,” Moye said.

In the robotics division of thechallenge, the students foundthe small stuff fascinating too.

“They really enjoyed learningthe code and programming therobot,” Moye said. The team

named the robot Sully after astuffed turtle of Moye’s, who wasallowed to ride atop the robot asa makeshift mascot.

The regional qualiers for theFirst Lego League were held at theend of January at Fort JohnsonMiddle School in James Island. Though robot Sully wasn’t awinner because it missed a fewcues during its nal competitiverun, the team did take rst placeout of 24 teams in the Project

Division for their microbead-trapping invention. They didn’tmake it to State, but a run sosuccessful with a team so youngshows that the students showtremendous promise. This wasthe rst time the school hadengaged in this competition. It’s

safe to say that, as the studentsgrow older and continue workingtogether, those other teamsbetter watch out.

Aside from robots andprojects, there’s a third facet tothis competition: the kids mustpractice the program’s signatureCore Values: Teamwork,sportsmanship, and good, cleanfun are tenets the league operateson. Each child on Moye’s team

had to be interviewed separatelyby a panel of judges, who askedthem what they learned.

One child said he discoveredthe value of patience in workingin a group. Another noted thatthe team setting made him betterat sports. All of the students

said that they realized reallygreat results come from workingtogether.

As the First Lego Leaguecommandment states, “What wediscover is more important thanwhat we win.” That’s true, butwinning’s awfully nice too, sokeep an eye out for this team infuture competitions. Sully may just kick some serious butt.


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March 5Is land Eye Calendarbruary 13G DAILY

Writing Circlenday at 10:30 a.m.te and share yourCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue. 843-

viam., Home Team BBQ,Island

s

gg Nights (adults)ursday from 5:30 – 8:00n to play Americang. Join us for a couplethe whole evening.Branch Library, 1921

ue. 843 -883-3914.

hy Oyster Roastster Roasts at the IOPch hangout. 6-9 p.m.rsday. $7 buckets ofmed oysters and $6ue Point Toasted Lager.

Gadsden Cultural

hly meeting is held thersday of every monthat 1917 I'On Ave.,Island. A speakerg historically relevantypically scheduled or

there is a fun and interestinglesson on Sullivan's Islandhistory. Anyone who is interestedin becoming a member can signup at these meetings. Membershipis free!

Sullivan's Island Farmers'Market2:30 to 7 p.m., every Thursdaybeginning April 7 runningthrough June 30 at 1921 I'OnAvenue.Contact Farmers Market ManagerLisa Darrow at Town Hall formore information, 843.883.5744,[email protected] to apply to be a vendor.

Saturdays

Yoga10 a.m. at IOP Recreation Center,24 28th Ave., IOP. ContactKarrie Ferrell for more info.843.886.8294, [email protected].

ONGOING"A Midsummer Night's Dream"Crabpot Players presents thisShakespearean comedy forthree weekends, Friday throughSunday, on February 12, 13,19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. andFebruary 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.For more information andto purchase tickets, visitcrabpotplayers.com or call888.303.0763. The theater islocated at 1137 Johnnie Dodds

Blvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17 inMt. Pleasant.

The Seat of JusticeFeb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at theDock Street Theatre. Ticketsat www.charlestonstage.com. Julian Wiles's acclaimed playchronicles the courageous journey of the historic Briggs v.Elliott desegregation case fromrural Clarendon County, SouthCarolina to the halls of the UnitedStates Supreme Court.

Southeastern WildlifeExpositionSEWE returns the weekend ofFeb 12. 13 & 14, bringing with itan annual celebration of wildlifeand nature through ne art,conservation education, sportingdemonstrations, food and drink.For a full schedule visit sewe.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs

10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

South Carolina Ballet presentsAladdin5:30 p.m., North CharlestonPerforming Arts Center. Tickets atnorthcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

Butcher & Bee Night Market9 p.m.- 1 a.m., local artists andcraftsmen showcase their workwhile giving the public access toone of a kind art work, accessoriesand street food. Vendors, artistsand food trucks will transformthe parking lot of The Daily,High Wire Distilling, ObviousLeeMarketing, Hed Hi Media andButcher & Bee into a nightbazaar, celebrating the uniquecultural experiences. $5 entry feewith a portion of the proceeds tobenet Redux Contemporary Ar tCenter.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14Valentine's Day

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15President's Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16Coastal Navigation: Level 16-8 p.m. This course introduces you to all aspects of coastalnavigation. The basics of mapsand charts, compasses, aids tonavigation, declination/variation,and rules of the nautical roadwill be covered. Pre-registrationrequired.Meets at: CCPRCHeadquarters. $18/$15 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18"Passion.Power.Purpose"Center for Women's AnnualConference. Feb. 18-19 inCharleston, visit www.c4women.org/2016conference for moredetails.

Crafternoon: National BirdFeeding Month3 p.m. Make a simple birdfeederto welcome feathered friends to your yard. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 843.883.3914.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19SIES Prom "Under The Sea"Live and Silent Auction fundraiserat The Sand Dunes Club onSullivan's Island. Break out your prom dress and tuxedo foran evening of dancing, fun andfundraising for Sullivan's IslandElementary School. Purchasetickets, $100, at http://bidr.co/events/siesprom. For more detailsemail [email protected].

AGING GRACEFULLY:Discussion of “Being Mortal:Medicine and What Matters inthe End”10:30 a.m. MUSC ProfessorEmeritus Dr. Anne Kilpatrickfacilitates a dialogue on AtulGawande’s powerful book aboutmedical options, larger truths,and having a personal plan tohonor your wishes and support your family in difcult times.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843.883.3914.

Live Music: Balkun Brothers10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet. $5, www.hometeambbq.com or 843.883.3131.

Paddling Clinics: Local PaddlingDestinations6- 8 p.m. The Lowcountry iswell known for its salt marshes,cypress swamps, and inlandwaterways. Learn about many ofour great paddling destinationsand how to gain access to them.Pre-registration required. Course# 43003 Meets at: CCPRCHeadquarters Fee: $18/$15 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20PLAY: National Bird Feeding Month10:30 a.m. Ma ke a simple birdfeeder to welcome featheredfriends to your yard. CCPL PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Dog Park Safety Workshop*Humans Only*10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25

residents/$30 non-residents.Instructor: C.C. Bourgeois. At theIOP Rec. Center.

Beach Lovers Book Club10:30 a.m. Come for a livelydiscussion of The Boys in theBoat by Daniel Brown. Lightrefreshments provided. ContactConnie at [email protected] details. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.843.883.3914.

Home Team Showcase: KaleighBaker Blues Band “Pearl”10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5. hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25Photography Series: Sunset Session4.30 - 6:30 p.m. Awaken yoursenses to the natural and culturalworld while stretching yourphotographic eye. Bring yourcamera and let a park naturalist

lead you to inspirational locations.Registered chaperone is requiredfor ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required. Course #40853. Meets at: Palmetto IslandsCounty Park. Fee: $9/$7 CCRDiscount. For more information orto register, call 843.795.4386 orvisit charlestoncountyparks.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26Live Music: Cool John Ferguson10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5. hometeambbq.com or843.883.3131.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27PLAY: Le ap Year Fun10:30 a.m. Celebrate Leap Year bymaking a frog paper bag puppet.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843.883.3914.

"The Chocolate Affair"6.30 p.m. The Chocolate Affairgala and auction supportsCommunities In Schools(CIS) of the Charleston Area,Inc. Held at 6:30 p.m. at theMemminger Auditorium, liveentertainment and over 200auction items are a featuredpart of this event. In addition tothese wonderful auction items,dozens of Charleston bakeriesand restaurants will vie for the6th annual competitive title of“Most Artistic” or “Most Delicious”dessert. Creations will be judgedby Chocolate Affair attendees. Tickets may be purchased bycalling 843.740.6793 or at www.thechocolateaffair.net.

Sunday, February 284th Annual 'South AtlanticBank' Oyster Roast & ChiliCook-Off 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw YachtClub in Mt. Pleasant. Thisfamily-friendly event will haveall you can eat oysters providedby Sticky Fingers, hot dogs andxins, a delicious chili cook-off and live music. Adults 21$35, Under 21 $15. Tickets canbe purchased by visiting www.FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5Where the Wild ThingsRun/Walk 5K8:30 a.m. race start at the CawCaw Interpretive Center. Walkers, joggers, and runners are invitedto explore their wild side on thescenic nature trails at Caw CawInterpretive Center. The 5K trailrun and walk starts at 8:30 a.m.,and an award ceremony with localfood and beverages will be heldimmediately afterward. Kids' yoga

and crafts for ages 6-12 will keepchildren entertained throughoutthe morning. Online registrationat www.ccprc.com.


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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 Dogs

Kitschy 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 & Patio

Open 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-style

setting, 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 of

Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:30-8:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. andSat. $$-$$$884-0052www.wreckrc.com106 Haddrell St.Mt. Pleasant

off-island eats

2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island

883-9131

island eats

scuits are made from scratch every day using onlyst available ingredients. All of our breakfast meats

are HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC FREE.


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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.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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mericans spent nearly $19billion in Valentine’s Daygifts last year, according to

National Retail Federation.h of this money went forwith short shelf lives, such

andy, owers and restaurantls (and about $700 million

spent on gifts for pets).re’s certainly nothing wrong

giving chocolates or roses.this year, think about

g beyond the classic gifts.ead, use Valentine’s Day aspportunity to determine howcan make gifts with long-ng impact to your circle ofd ones.e are some suggestions:For your spouse or signifcantr… As long as your spouseignicant other has earnedme, he or she may be able toribute to a traditional or RothSo, consider giving a check

e used for that purpose. Aitional IRA can grow taxrred, while contributions areally tax-deductible. (Taxesdue upon withdrawal, anddrawals prior to 59½ mayubject to a 10% IRS penalty.)le Roth IRA contributionsnot deductible, any earnings

wth can be distributed taxprovided the account owner

sn’t take withdrawals until59½ and has had the accountast ve years. For 2015 and6, the IRA contribution limit

is $5,500, or $6,500 for those 50or older.

• For your children… You

don’t have to be rich to give your children a gift worth $1million – you just have to helpthem through school. Collegegraduates earn about $1 millionmore over their lifetimes thanthose without a degree, accordingto research from the FederalReserve Bank of New York. Still,college isn’t cheap: The averageannual cost – tuition, fees, roomand board – for a private four-yearcollege is more than $42,000,according to the College Board,while the comparable gure for apublic four-year school is about$19,000. Of course, if nancialaid is available, you could getsome help. Nonetheless, you maywant to start putting away moneyfor college. One popular collegesavings vehicle is a 529 plan. Your529 plan contributions may bedeductible from your state taxes,and any earnings growth canbe withdrawn tax-free, providedit is used for qualied highereducation expenses. (However, if you take withdrawals from your529 plan, and you don’t use themoney for these higher educationexpenses, you may be subjectto both income tax and a 10%

penalty on the earnings.)• For your parents… If youhave elderly parents, you maywant to nd out if they’ve got

their retirement and estate plansin place. If they’ve already takencare of everything, you may

not need to get involved – but ifthey’ve left some “loose ends,” your help could be a valuablegift. So, ask them if they havedrawn up the necessary legaldocuments. Do they each havea will? Have they created adurable power of attorney, whichallows them to name someoneto make nancial and healthcare decisions on their behalf if

they become incapacitated? If itappears they have much work todo in these areas, you may want

to offer to arrange a consultationfor them with a legal advisor anda nancial professional.

None of these ideas are“traditional” Valentine’s Day gifts – but all of them can prove ofgreat value to your loved ones.

This article was written byEdward Jones for use by yourlocal Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor.

Think about sending fnancial ‘Valentines’to loved ones this year

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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