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BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

In 2013 Mike Perkis was elected to “the most thankless, zero paying job in the history of politics.” Or at least that is how his son, Josh

Perkis, saw his father’s role as Mayor of Sullivan’s Island. Judging by the laughter that accompanied Josh’s comment during his eulogy for his father, many islanders agree with that statement.

Perkis first took a seat on Sullivan’s Island Town Council in 2005, but his service to the island he loved was cut short on Oct. 7, 2014 when he lost his year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ask anyone who worked with Perkis in his role as mayor and they would tell you he was always willing and eager to hear from his constituents at any time of day, except between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on

weekdays. “Anyone who called Mike in the evening quickly

learned the Jeopardy Rule,” Pat O’Neil, town councilmember, said. “I had to start watching it when possible, because if I called him shortly after 8, instead of getting a ‘Hello,’ I was as likely to be greeted with something like ‘Can you believe they all missed that Final Jeopardy question?’, so preparation was required.”

“Mike was very willing to give up so much of his free time to respond to people,” fellow councilmember Jerry Kaynard said. “He spent

It's not the length but the depth

Mike Perkis was a very hands on mayor, pictured here helping break ground on the new Bike Path.

Rick Morse took his first load of passengers to Dewees Island, as a ferry boat

captain 21 years ago this fall. Onboard his first 20-minute

ferry trip to Dewees from the IOP Marina, were real estate agents, brokers, and their blueprints. There were only three houses on the island at that time, and construction after Hurricane Hugo was blossoming.

“That first trip, I took the agents and brokers to the Island, and we did some fishing. Afterward I thought, ‘Gosh, and I’m going to get paid for this?’”

Morse “grew up on the water.” The son of a son of a boat captain, he was born while his parents were living at the Breach Inlet Inn. He was raised on the Isle of Palms, and as a native son, likes to impart local knowledge to passengers on his ferry. A longtime friend, Paul, who was riding the ferry on this particular day, was quick to quip, “He’s not going to give away all his best fishing holes, though.”

Morse particularly enjoys advising fisherman who are new to saltwater fishing about their bait and tackle choices.

“Dad used to own Mount Pleasant Seafood. So I spent a lot of time in Shem Creek too. I used to work in the store, but Dad had a hard time keeping me off the dock,” Morse said as he was getting ready to take the 10 a.m. ferry, loaded with a few passengers, across to Dewees from the IOP ferry dock. My heart

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Surfers from the Carolina Coast Surf Club, including Hal Coste, Tommy Proctor, Nancy McGinley, Andy Benke, Jaime Maher and Josh Perkis, gather together in memory of their fellow surfer, Mayor Mike Perkis on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Thanks from the Veterans

On behalf of the Veterans’ of Foreign Wars, Isle of Palms Post, I’d like to thank all those who participated in our recent annual golf outing at Wild Dunes, organized by the Men’s Auxiliary. As a fund raising event, it was a huge success, which can only be attributed to those who spent lots of time, talent, hard work and planning.

There are too many to name here, but special thanks go to Larry Barrett for taking overall charge of the tournament, and to John Mingo, Larry House, and Darrin and Heather Voke for their assistance. They were joined by the VFW’s invaluable Ladies’ Auxiliary, who can always be counted on to pitch in, as well as the members who spent the leg-work finding sponsors.

And, as always, thanks to Wild Dunes golf management, Chris Orphey in particular, for their cooperation.

I’d also like to add a special note of appreciation to the local businesses, whose sponsorship of the event helped make the golf outing so successful.

Sincerely grateful,John Bauer, Commander, VFW Post 3137Isle of Palms

Is Council listening?

Having found myself on the opposite side of another unanimous Sullivan's Island Town Council vote, this time in regard to the coffee shop issue, I began to wonder. Do I simply not understand the factors that go into the decision making on the part of my elected representatives? Am I missing something? Misinformed? After all, if you attend a Town Council meeting you hear very little discussion from the council members on the topics being voted on. Sure, the public gets up and gives its input, but the council members generally are unresponsive to the input. So, I decided to ask.

On September 4 I wrote individual emails to each of the council members (except Mayor Perkis and Jerry Kaynard, who recused himself for obvious reasons) asking them to simply explain to me their thought processes, the pros and cons as they saw them and the benefit that would accrue to the citizens of Sullivan's Island from the recent coffee shop vote. The email was brief. It was respectful and non-confrontational. It didn't ask for much. As of the date of this writing, October 17, I have received exactly one response from the council members, that

being from Susan Middaugh who replied on the same day I wrote with a very clear and thoughtful explanation of her position on the issue. My thanks to her.

I don't write this letter to dig up the coffee shop discussion again. That's decided and done. I write to simply ask is this really the way communication should take place between elected representatives and their constituents? Are our Town Council members too busy to respond to simple questions? Threatened by merely being questioned? Unwilling to explain their decisions? Heck, if I write Lindsey Graham or Tim Scott I at least get a reply. It may be a form letter, but it's a reply, a recognition that I am a citizen who thinks and has concerns and votes. Should we not expect the same from Town Council?

I was fascinated by the recent Ken Burns mini-series on The Roosevelts. Teddy Roosevelt, that incredible bundle of energy, is said to have worn out shift after shift of stenographers personally dictating replies to letters he

received from the American public. It is estimated that during his time in office he responded to some 150,000 letters from every day citizens. Apparently, with the exception of Susan Middaugh, we have no T.R.'s among our council members.

In a larger sense I think this exemplifies the growing feeling on this Island of a certain nature of this Town Council: a lack of transparency, an unwillingness to communicate or be questioned about their decisions, indeed a very closed approach to governing. As election time looms I feel these impressions should all be kept in mind. We need Town Council members who are open and open-minded, willing to communicate, and sensitive to the needs and inquiries of all Islanders. When the inevitable candidate debates take place, I hope that concerned citizens will press the candidates on these topics.

Mike WalshSullivan's Island

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Tuesday, November 4Municipal Court*5:30 p.m.2050 Middle Street

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Not since 1986 have voters been asked to upgrade and improve Charleston County Libraries. That's when Whitney Houston was

at the top of the charts and Ronald Reagan was President. More importantly, it was before most people had ever heard of the Internet.

That's why a YES vote on the November 4 referendum is so important for the future of libraries in Charleston County. The plan calls for 5 new libraries and renovations at the remaining 13 libraries that will see improved technology at every location.

"Every part of Charleston County will benefit under the plan, including Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms," said Vote Yes for Charleston Libraries Committee Chairwoman Janet Segal.

The Edgar Allen Poe Library on Sullivan's Island will see renovations to the interior that will upgrade the wiring for 21st Century technology and give the library a fresh clean look inside. Because it is an historic structure, the exterior will not be impacted.

Also in the plan is a new 40,000 sq.ft. library that will be built in Carolina Park on Highway 17, just 6 miles north of the Isle of Palms Connector.

"This library will have all of the modern touches of a 21st century library, including new technology and specially-designed spaces for our teens, children and seniors," Segal said.

Mayors from almost every municipality in Charleston County have thrown their support behind the referendum including Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin and the late Sullivan's Island Mayor Mike Perkis.

"Mayor Perkis was an amazing leader and he was very passionate about his support of this library initiative. We miss him dearly and our thoughts are with the entire Perkis family," Segal said. With a YES vote, new libraries will go up in:

• Mt. Pleasant• North Charleston• West Ashley

• James Island• Hollywood-Ravenel

The need for improved libraries has never been greater as Charleston County Public Libraries continue to shatter attendance records:

• 2013 Circulation: 3.3-million• 2013 Visitors: 1.9-million• 2013 Library Card Holders: 260,000The $108-million referendum is spelled out in

detail at www.VoteYesforCharlestonLibraries.com. It will cost $11.20 per year on an owner-occupied home assessed at $100,000. That is 93-cents per month!

Please remember to look for the library referendum after your listing of candidates on the November Ballot. A pubic forum on the issue will be held in Mount Pleasant on Oct. 30 at Mount Pleasant Town Council Chambers, 100 Ann Edwards Lane at 6 p.m.

Library referendum will benefit Sullivan's, Isle of Palms

P L A N C A L L S F O R 5 N E W L I B R A R I E S , 1 3 R E N O V A T E D L I B R A R I E SBY DAN KROSSE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

CORRECTIONIn an article titled “Paying to Park in Paradise:

Citizens Weigh in on Proposed Parking Plan” published in the Oct. 10 edition of The Island Eye News, the following quote was misattributed to Susan McKay of Carolina Boulevard. In fact the comment was made by Beatrice Love of Sand Dollar Drive:

“I think it’s a waste of my tax payer money. I am totally opposed to having to pay to park my friends and my family in the right of way in front of my house. We’ve got a problem but I don’t think you know how to solve it. And this isn’t going to solve it.”

McKay’s actual comment at the meeting was a question regarding the logistics for monitoring the proposed parking plan.

The Island Eye News regrets the error.

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Beach renourshiment project begins Nov. 3R E S I D E N T S I N A F F E C T E D A R E A S C O N C E R N E D I T I S T O O L I T T L E , T O O L A T E

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

The 2015 Shoal Management Project to once again restore the beach on the

northeastern end of the Isle of Palms is slated to start Nov. 3.

The OCRM approved project is fully funded, with the $1,265,000

budget earmarked to pay for the restoration coming from the escrow fund from the first phase of the project (completed in 2012), $200,000 from the City’s Beach Management Fund and the remaining $442,000 provided

by the private parties involved with the beachfront specifically.

Engineering firm Coastal Science and Engineering put the plan together, and it will be executed by Baker Infrastructure Group, specialists in sand redistribution.

In 2012, 87,763 cubic yards of sand were moved from the “borrow area” (Beach Club Villas I to Shipwatch) to the “fill area” (from Port O'Call to the 18th fairway of the Links Golf Course.) The 2015 project will scoop sand from a 1 million cubic yard sand shoal that is slowly migrating onto the shore.

“The goal of this project is to manage that sand as it comes onshore,” Steven Traynum of CSE, said at an October meeting of interested parties, including residents on the affected beachfront, City officials and three OCRM representatives.

“We’re mimicking the natural process, helping speed it up a little and spread the sand out,” he said.

Based on recent surveys, approximately 80,000 to 100,000 cubic yards of sand can be harvested from the shoal and redistributed between 53rd Avenue and the 18th Fairway of Wild Dunes Golf Course (see graphic). Unfortunately, the area has lost more sand than was replaced in the major off-shore harvesting project conducted in 2008, which placed 885,000 cubic yards of dredged sand onto the badly eroded beach, said Traynum.

He warned however, that after the conclusion of this project “we’re not going to be fine and dandy for the next four years. We’re going to have to continue to monitor until the shoal fully attaches.”

However, Traynum is optimistic that this sand will last longer

than the 2012 project. “We’re in a much better

scenario now than we were in 2012,” he said.

Renourishment will start Nov. 3 and will take about 20 days. Two construction crews will move the sand from the shoal at low tide and bring it up on to the dry beach. It will then be dumped and spread. The beach will be closed during construction for safety reasons.

Traynum cautioned the assembled stakeholders that no sand will be placed in front of any erosion control devices, including sandbags, the wave dissipation wall or the illegally constructed sea wall in front of Ocean Club Villas.

“These devices must be removed before or during the project,” he said. In the past privately hired contractors worked alongside the city contractors to remove the sandbags, and empty the sand from them, as the new sand was brought up onto the beach.

City Administrator Linda Tucker pointed out that the City will not remove any sandbags or other devices and “in fact will be hindered if these are not removed.”

Property owners at the meeting, who are helping to fund the project, expressed concern at the low amount of sand being distributed, having been under the impression that 200,000 cubic yards was going to be harvested.

Traynum explained that there is a chance of harvesting more, but that the shoal is not yet close enough to garner as much as the permit allows for. There is the opportunity under the scope of the permit however, to harvest additional sand early next year.

“In the event that this doesn’t work however, your only option is another off-shore renourishment,” Trynum said. “We’re trying to manage this dynamic shoreline as best we can.”

Tucker had good news on that front however. As expensive as an off-shore renourishment is, the City is putting steps in place to be able to help fund one.

“We may need to think in terms of another major off-shore renourishment, and now may be the time to start planning for that. If the Beach Preservation Fee Referendum passes [see story on page 5], it will give us a continuous source of funds,” Tucker said. “We will likely still have to reach out to the stakeholders, but we’re projecting this will generate $800,000 a year specifically for beach renourishment.”

The orange areas represent the sand shoal currently migrating toward the Isle of Palms’ shoreline, from which the renourishment project will collect its sand.

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Special election for Mayor of Sullivan’s to be held Jan. 6T O W N B U S I N E S S C O N T I N U E S I N W A K E O F

M A Y O R P E R K I S ’ P A S S I N G BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

While the death of a mayor in office is a singular occurrence for the town of

Sullivan’s Island, the mechanisms are in place to deal with such a tragedy. Although it is a great personal loss to everyone at Town Hall, the daily business of the Town has been unaffected by the passing of Mayor Mike Perkis earlier this month.

As of now, Town Council sits at six elected members, with Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Kaynard, stepping in to fill any specific duties of the Mayor when necessary. Council will remain at six members until the special election for the position of mayor is held on Jan. 6, 2015. Until that time, if there are any tie votes on Council the motion proposed fails.

If a member of Council is elected mayor, the seat he or she vacates will not be filled until the next scheduled municipal general election on May 5, 2015.

Any Sullivan’s Island citizen interested in running for Mayor must file at Town Hall between Friday, October 24, 2014, and noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. All petition candidates must have their petitions and Statement of Economic Interest forms submitted to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Sullivan’s Island by that date and the petition must have signatures from at least five percent of the Town’s registered voters, which is approximately 80 signatures.

Kaynard has confirmed to The Island Eye News that he will run for mayor.

At the next general election the council seats up for re-election are those of Kaynard, Mary Jane Watson and Hartley Cooper. Mike Perkis won election for Mayor in 2013, and his term is good until 2017. Whoever is elected in January will fill Perkis’s unexpired term.

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IOP to vote on Beach Preservation Fee

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ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, alongside questions on school and library taxes, Isle of Palms’ residents will be asked to vote on a proposed “Beach Preservation

Fee.”The 1 percent fee will be added to the accommodations

tax, imposed on short-term accommodations; rental properties and hotels, and is estimated to generate $800,000 annually for the City. The money must be used exclusively for:

• Nourishment, re-nourishment, maintenance, erosion mitigation, monitoring of beaches.

• Maintenance of public beach accesses with the corporate limits of the City of Isle of Palms.

• Dune restoration and maintenance, including planting of grass, sea oats, or other vegetation useful in preserving the dune system.

• Maintenance of public beach accesses.The fee has been passionately pursued by Mayor Dick

Cronin, who was instrumental in bringing the law to state lawmakers, who created it in June of this year.

Currently Accommodations Tax on Isle of Palms is 5 percent, the city collects 1 percent, the county 2, and the state 2. This law will increase it to 6 percent, with the city receiving 2 percent.

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hours on the phone listening to people. He was a 24 hour mayor. Those of us close to him saw how much time he devoted to the job, he was selfless. We are very fortunate to have him as mayor.”

“Mike was a wonderful guy, upbeat, smart, determined, and fiercely devoted to his family, his friends, and his community,” O’Neil said. “For all the cynics who despair of finding good people for public service, Mike's record is cause for hope. He was a straight-shooter, never afraid to take a position that was best for the Town, regardless of its consequences for him personally... I visited him in the hospital just days before he passed, and even then he was discussing Town matters with great interest.”

“My first recollection of Mike was the amazing job he did in organizing a citizen's committee that crafted a ‘dogs-on-the-beach' policy that has something for everyone,” Susan Middaugh, town councilmember, said. “A study by the College of Charleston, carried out by interviews of beach-goers, reported that this was a public policy that ‘works.’

“In his tenure as council member, he lent his considerable financial management skills to revamping the Town's financial organization. This was a major reason that the Town came

through the recent great recession in excellent shape,” Middaugh said.

As for all island residents, the beach was a huge part of Perkis’ life. But in his case, the love for the sand actually prompted his involvement in town politics.

“He had a keen interest in the dog ordinance,” Andy Benke, Town Administrator and close friend of Perkis, said. “Council was looking at changing the number of hours dogs could be on the beach with or without the leash, and that’s what got

his interest. He spent a lot of time working on that and got a good look at how the government worked.”

Benke first met Perkis on the beach.

“It was a chilly November morning in 2001. We were standing on the beach with our surfboards just after sunrise, both holding our preferred liquid caffeine beverage of choice and looking out over the ocean. He called over to me and said ‘Do you want to go for it?’ I said “Yeah, I’ve just got to get something from my car.’ He replied. ‘You might consider leaving that Duke sweatshirt and Pepsi product in your car!’”

As a former VP of Coca-Cola in Charlotte, NC, neither appealed to him greatly, but that didn’t stop Benke and him from becoming fast friends.

“Not a lot of people take up surfing in their late 50s, but he did, and became an accomplished surfer,” Benke said. “It’s a testament to his determination. He was also a black belt in karate, spoke Spanish and Chinese, all things he took up in retirement.”

When asked what Perkis’ strongest quality as a leader for the Island was, Benke replied, “I think that his ability to listen to all points of view, and to come together and find some middle ground was definitely a very strong leadership quality.

“When he took the office of the mayor the two next challenges (by that time the school as well underway) were the protection and management of the maritime forest and healing the wounds of a community that was divided. The (construction of) Town Hall was really his way of helping heal those wounds,” Benke said.

During his short tenure as mayor, he achieved a lot.

“He really did accomplish quite a lot. The school is right there at the top; the financial status of the town; the capital projects at the water and sewer; the noise ordinance in the commercial district, finding that balance between residential and commercial interests; the leash

law; historic preservation. You can find his touch on all of those things, but he was most proud of the school," Benke said.

“He was a person who was passionate about living and being part of Sullivan’s Island, and his effort and goal was always to make the right decision for the island and for its residents,” Benke said. “I don’t know what more you would really want for a leader for the community.”

The only real disappointment for Perkis in his foray into politics was the lack of civility he encountered.

“Anything that was ever a personal attack he took very personally,” Jerry Kaynard said. “He was very concerned and distressed over the lack of civility in some of our meetings. He saw it as a lack of respect for neighbors.

“While there’s disagreement over issues those are just issues, neighbors are your friends. He really wanted everyone to participate and then go out and have dinner together,” Kaynard said. “When people would get so upset that it would damage friendships it distressed him. It was his deep hope that dissension would be over and that everybody would be friends again, he expressed that so often, it was his highest hope for the island.”

While the island will certainly miss Mayor Perkis and mourn his passing, it is always advisable at times such as these to reflect on the positives. For Benke one of those was getting to take a final swim with his friend.

“We surfed this summer and we got him to come out, he was weak at first, I remember pushing him out through the waves. But he came back the next day and rode three or four waves with the biggest smile on his face,” Benke recalled.

For Perkis' son, Josh, one positive is that his father was able to hang on long enough to appreciate his greatest political achievement.

“I am forever grateful he lived long enough to see the opening of Sullivan’s Island Elementary School,” he said.

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Perkis reading to local children at the Poe Library. Photo by Steven Rosamilia.

“The referendum has unanimous support by City Council to more forward,” Mayor Cronin said. “The City sees with the success of this referendum and the impact of a beach preservation fee, the ability to start planning for the future, financially, for beach management.

“What it means on a barrier island, all the changes that come forward and put our beaches in jeopardy, we want to be able to financially address those things. This is an effort to start that process. It’s a win for everybody; the people who stay here are the ones who pay the 1 percent, they’ll be paying the same fees and taxes as they do in the City of Charleston. This puts us on par with those communities, only in our case we’re dedicating it for a specific purpose.”

The law was in part inspired by the city of Hilton Head, who for 20 years has collected 2 percent of its accommodations taxes.

“They have spent whatever monies collected back into their beaches all up and down the island—they’ve restored beaches they’ve maintained beach walkovers, they’ve done a lot,” Cronin said. “They have had beach erosion issues and have collected something near $20 million so haven’t had to depend on the State.

“Hopefully we’ll be self-

sufficient too. We’ll be collecting probably over $800,000 a year devoted to beaches. We spend money on the beaches right now but the intent is to accumulate a fund,” Cronin said.

The referendum, which needs a majority of over 50 percent to pass, will go into effect as soon as possible, likely by Jan. 1. City Council has already passed the ordinance subject to the referendum

Folly Beach is also looking to enact the Beach Preservation Fee, however the City is going to hold its referendum in early December.

“It’s so important to them they didn’t want to have it confused with general election,” Cronin said.

“I’m pleased that the City Council and the citizens have all embraced this as something very worthwhile for the beach, to help preserve it for future generations,” Cronin said. “We are in a threatened condition almost all the time with any storm, not just hurricanes. Being able to collect funds from tourists to help manage the beach so that the beach will be there for themselves and future generations is a win/win.”

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The timeless fairy tale about a girl who is treated unfairly by her wicked

stepmother but finds true love and happiness with a handsome prince is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. The Crabpot Players Theatre opened their production of “Cinderella,” directed by Jennifer Proveaux, Thursday, October 16. The final performances are this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25. The musical is filled with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity. The hearts of children and adults alike will still soar when the slipper fits.

“Cinderella” will run for two weeks on Thursday through Saturday. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Crabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or give them a call at 888-303-0763. The theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture shopping center off Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

Madison Seabrook as Cinderella.

A crabby stepmom, and more...

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C R A B P O T P L A Y E R S T H E A T R EBY MINNA SCHUBERT

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As we mark the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo this fall, we realize

the progress that has been made in the tri-county area. After cleanup and rebuilding, people began resuming their day-to-day lives. The community rebounded, but Hugo had exposed shortfalls among our population that needed addressing.

The brunt of the storm hit the East Cooper area. Monsignor James Carter, who had just arrived at Christ Our King Catholic Church, toured East Cooper and saw poverty among the affluence.

“It looked like a Third World country,” he says. “People without houses, living in tents. It became apparent that even though the Mount Pleasant area was affluent, there were deep pockets of poverty. It was devastating.”

Carter responded by leading his congregation, joined by several other church groups later on to establish an emergency relief center that grew into East

Cooper Community Outreach.On Saturday, Sept. 20, ECCO

held a special birthday event to celebrate twenty-five years of serving the community. Sewee Outpost generously hosted more than five hundred guests for a day of live music at Awendaw Green with the Huger/Cainhoy Summer Enrichment Program Choir, New Hope UMC Praise Dancers, the Plantation Singers, Shem Creek Boogie Band and Shades of Plenty.

Families and friends enjoyed

the delicious food trucks, fresh oven fired pizza made, Kona Ice, and King of Pops, along with a range of activities and games including a massive climbing wall, bounce house, face painter, balloon artist, fire truck, police display, and the Art Bus. Additional exhibits offered hurricane preparedness and emergency response education, and information about ECCO’s services. News 2 captured video testimonials from attendees who shared their ECCO

stories and memories – visit ECCOcharleston.org to view the footage. We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for helping to make the day such a memorable celebration.

After 25 years, poverty still exists in East Cooper and ECCO remains a dependable resource to provide people in financial stress with emergency food, clothing, household furnishings, financial assistance, health and wellness programs, education and empowerment classes, and job training services. More than 250 volunteers work with staff

and partners to fill fundamental gaps in our community by serving those in need. The dental clinic and prescription assistance program alone reflect an impact of nearly $1.3 million per year in services provided to more than 3,000 uninsured adults. Among all programs ECCO helps more than 4,500 families each year—and only thanks to the ongoing support and dedication from the community.

ECCO’s 25th birthday celebration a big successBY ALANA MORRALL

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National charity, Wine, Women & Shoes, is proud to bring their signature fundraising

event back to the Lowcountry for an afternoon filled with Manolos and Merlot. On Nov. 2, an anticipated 350 well-heeled women will put their best foot forward to benefit local non-profit Florence Crittenton at the Daniel Island Club.

Guests are invited to sip wine from some of the country’s top winemakers while shopping the marketplace filled with top designer wares from local retailers such as

Bob Ellis & Rapport, try their hand at the “Keys to the Closet,” raffle and partake in the shoe competition. The afternoon will conclude with a live runway show featuring local celebrities and auction featuring unique international excursions and more.

“Great wines make every experience better, especially shopping…” said Florence Crittenton Board Director, Philipa Ward, “…you get to try wines that you have never heard of, from regions that you didn’t know anything about—it creates a bond between you and your friends.”

Over the past decade Wine Women & Shoes has become a shoe sensation, quickly taking a stance as the fastest-growing luxury event series created for women by women in the US. Now in its tenth year, the organization has produced events in over 50 cities boasting 25,000 attendees per year. WW&S has helped net $20 million for various women’s and family-related causes that host this annual fundraiser, which began in Napa Valley. The Nov. 2 event will benefit local non-profit Florence Crittention, which provides young, at-risk pregnant and parenting women comprehensive services to help them become self-sufficient and responsible mothers.

Tickets to Charleston’s Second Annual Wine, Women, & Shoes event are $95, VIP tables of 8 are available for $1,000 as well as individual VIP tickets for $150.

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W I N E , W O M E N & S H O E S E V E N T T O B E N E F I T F L O R E N C E C R I T T E N T O N

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wasn’t in retail, it was on the boat.”Morse did a brief stint as a “starving

musician,” playing the drums with various groups that traveled up down the coast. Highlights from his music career include opening for the Marshall Tucker Band and the Dixie Dregs at a College of Charleston concert.

At 66, Morse said his passengers and the wildlife have been the highlights of his 21 years as a ferry captain.

“Every day is different on the water,” he said. “Some days the dolphin put on a show, other days, sharks might be seen feeding in the shallows. Manta ray jump out of the water on occasion, and nesting bald eagles have become a fairly common sight.

“The manatee (or sea cows) are always popular. If someone sees one in the area, people will be asking about them all summer long.”

There are two ferry boats available to take passengers to Dewees. A smaller, 30-foot Island Hopper that holds 14 passengers plus two crew members; and also a 45 foot boat that will carry 49 passengers, plus two crew. There have been seven different boats during Morse’s tenure.

The change in the area during his lifetime has been “unbelievable” Morse said. He fished the Dewees Island area with his family as a child, and remembers the man and woman who lived on Goat Island. The couple, Henry and Blanche Holloway, lived a primitive existence among the palm fronds on Goat Island, and boaters on the Waterway would often stop and drop off groceries to them, he recalls.

“He (Henry) looked like an older Howard Hughes, with long, stringy hair, and long fingernails. He was a good storyteller. She was weathered looking too, and my sister used to have nightmares about her. She loved to hug the children when we stopped to drop off groceries,” Morse said. “They were both

nice though.”“Dewees reminds me a lot of what Isle

of Palms used to look like, with the shell pathways. One of the things that has changed the most is the boat traffic. So many boaters ignore the rules of the road out here. Consideration is the key. It can make it stressful for anyone on a boat.”

After a 20-minute ride to Dewees Island, a short stop to allow passengers off and new ones on, Morse and his crew make a u-turn and head back toward the IOP Marina. Life on Dewees Island is “special experience” he said. School mornings start out early for the

children who live there, and he’s there at 6:30 a.m. to pick them up to take them down the Intracoastal Waterway. “I feel like I’ve been a real part of their lives, and have seen these kids I help get to school, grow up.”

Morse left the Lowcountry only briefly, when he traveled with different bands up and down the East Coast, but the music of outboard engines and the tides were always calling him home. He said he feels lucky to have a job on the water, where he can be in his own house every night.

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Rick Morse has been providing a lifeline for the residents of Dewees for 21 years.PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

November 8Is land Eye CalendarOctober 24MondaysMemoir Writing CircleEvery Monday at 10:30 a.m. Come, write and share your stories. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

TuesdaysMount Pleasant Farmers Market3:30-7 p.m. Corner of Coleman and Simmons Street

Time for TwosEvery Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Mac for stories, songs and crafts. Suggested ages 24-36 months. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

WednesdaysCafe Medley Wine Tasting Every Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., $5, $13 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island. Call 843.793.4055.

Barn Jam6 – 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at the door, all ages welcome. Enjoy a night of diverse music from around the globe on the uniquely bohemian ground of the Sewee Outpost. Wood fired pizza and fresh grilled oysters (while in season) will be available as well as libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

ThursdaysMah Jongg Nights (adults)Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to play American Mah Jongg. No experience necessary. 1921 I’on Avenue, 883.3914.

Nature Movie at SeeWee Visitor Center2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for more information.

FridayFriday Night Firepits 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the Village Plaza of Wild Dunes with a dinner buffet and cash bar. Dining package cost is $40 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-12. Unlimited house wine and beer from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for an additional $17 (when purchased with the buffet) or $20 (when purchased independently). Call 843.886.2307 for reservations.

SaturdaysPaddle Boarding SocialAll are welcome to join Sealand Adventure Sport's SUP-social, every other Saturday, starting this weekend, Sat. 27. 10 a.m. at Breach Inlet, call 843.330.8156 for exact time. Free if you BYOB, or $15 to rent a board.

Tae Kwon Do for SeniorsMust be 50 or older. 9-10

a.m. at the Isle of Palms Recreational Center. $35 resident fee and $40 non-resident fee. There is a drop in fee of $10 per class. For more information call 843.886.8294

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street. A variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans for visitors to experience.

ONGOINGGiant Underwater Pumpkin CarvingFriday, October 24 and Friday, October 31, 11 a.m. Trained divers decorate the S.C. Aquarium Great Ocean Tank for Halloween as they carve real giant pumpkins underwater. Free with admission.

CinderellaOctober 16 – 25 “Cinderella” will run for two weeks on Thursday through Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins promptly at 7 p.m.. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Crabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or give them a call at 888-303-0763. The theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture shopping center off Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

Friday, OctOber 24Ghostly Tide Tales on IOP6:30 -7:30 p.m. Meet at 28th Ave Beach Access on Isle of Palms Bring your friends and join us on the beach for local ghost stories by the campfire. Bring chair, blanket, flashlight and s’mores.

PLAY: Crafternoon – Celebrate Bat Awareness Month4:00 p.m. Learn fun facts and go batty with arts and crafts. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

Spirituality for the 21st Century6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Dr. Reverend) Matthew Fox, the celebrated theologian and author of Original Blessing, will be in Charleston for the first time for his workshop, Spirituality for the 21st Century, at The Sophia Institute on Friday, Oct 24, 6:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturday, Oct 25, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Tickets are available to Fox's Friday night lecture only ($30), or to the full weekend ($250). Information about the event is available at: http://www.thesophiainstitute.org/events/spirituality-21st-century

Saturday, OctOber 25Local History: Sullivan’s Island’s Concrete BatteriesJoin NPS ranger Gary Alexander to learn about life at Ft. Moultrie in the early 1900s and tour Battery Gadsden. Children’s program at 10:30 a.m. Adult program at 12 p.m. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

Fall FestivalTrick or Treat at stores throughout Mt Pleasant Towne Centre this Halloween season. Activities include and animal pet costume contest benefitting Pet Helpers, a jump castle, face painting, a full market, trick or treating and much more For more information visit mtpleasanttownecentre.com.

Charleston Mac Off2 to 7 p.m. The 5th Annual Charleston MAC-OFF takes place at the Grove at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Come out and enjoy food, drink, mac & cheese, live music from Jared Blake and Adalya, performances by Miss Teen Mt. Pleasant and Miss Mt. Pleasant and our vendor village. $10 (Plus a $2.95 online processing fee. Only covers event entrance fee.) Food and Beverage tickets are $1. Mac & Cheese: $1 per sample. You can buy Mac & Cheese sample tickets online in the form of Savings Bundles.

Sunday, OctOber 26Time to Swing on King5 p.m. A showcase of some of Charleston’s best jazz musicians will perform during the Fifth Annual Charleston Jazz Jam – Time to Swing on King at Prohibition Charleston at 547 King St. in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.

Community Event For Kindergarten and Preschool Children And their families3 – 5 p.m. Wear your costumes to this safe, fun, and free event at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3222 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island. Come and enjoy face painting, games, a jump castle, and a pirate-led treasure hunt designed especially for preschoolers, from award winning Charleston Pirate Tours! We will be offering safe treats and candy in our decorated “trunks.”

MOnday, OctOber 27Diego Suarez7:30 p.m. The Charleston Music Club will present Diego Suarez in a free piano recital on Monday, October 27th at 7:30pm in the chapel at Franke at Seaside,1885 Rifle Range Rd. followed by refreshments. Call 422.4835 for additional information go to charlestonmusicclub.org

tueSday, OctOber 28Fish or Treat: A Members-only Event5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Beauty and beasts of all shapes and sizes will join the animals at the South Carolina Aquarium for this annual Halloween event. "Fish or Treat" through the Aquarium, enjoy divers of the deep lurking in the Great Ocean Tank, boogie at the monster mash dance party, and join in ghoulish games. Parents and children, dress in your most creative costumes and you could win the costume contest! Space is limited, and advance reservations are required. Reservations are $10

per member. Children 2 and under are free. To make a reservation, call 579-8518.

Friday, OctOber 31

IOP Halloween Carnival5 – 7 p.m. Costume Contest Starts at 5:30 p.m. Categories for all ages. Carnival games, jump castles, a balloon artist, a face painter, a photo booth, a haunted room and more will be free at the Annual Isle of Palms Halloween Carnival at 24 28th Avenue. A costume contest open to all ages will take place at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be offered by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. For more information contact Andy Sinwald at 843.886.8294 or visit iop.net.

The Dead 27s Home Team hosts southern rock band The Dead 27s, a local funk/fusion/jam trio. 2209 Middle St. For more info 883-3131.

Saturday, nOveMber 1Wild Dunes Resort Island Brews And Chews Craft Beer Festival3 – 7 p.m. Whether beer aficionados are planning a “daycation” to the Resort to enjoy the festival or retreating for a weekend long “beercation,” guests will enjoy a relaxing afternoon with favored fall outings for the entire family including bocce ball, corn hole, live music, inflatable archery, sandy candy stations, college football on an outdoor screen and perfectly paired bites and brews.

MOnday, nOveMber 3“1914-2014: The Strong, Continuing Relevance of World War I today.”6 p.m. The World Affairs Council of Charleston will present its second speaker of the season at the Citadel Alumni Center. Dr. Bryan Ganaway, Faculty Fellow and Director of the International Scholars Program at the College of Charleston. His 6 p.m. talk will be preceded by refreshments and a social reception beginning at 5:15. Membership is open to the general public. For more information and meeting locations can be found at wacharleston.org or by calling 843.729.6743.

tueSday, nOveMber 4National and State Election7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, nOveMber 7Aging Gracefully: Successfully Aging in Place10:30 a.m. Join Mary Peters of Care for Life to learn the five signs that you might need some additional help, and what you and your children can to do to adapt to these changes so you can live safely and happily at home. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

Saturday, nOveMber 8Whale of a Sale8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Junior League of Charleston, Inc. presents its Whale of a Sale- the Lowcountry’s largest annual garage sale to end hunger and homelessness in local communities. The sale will be held Nov. 8, 2014 at the Omar Shrine Temple in Mt. Pleasant. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The Whale of a Sale is great shopping for a great cause. All of the money raised at this event funds our projects with community partners, which work to combat hunger and homelessness in various ways throughout the tri-county area.

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It’s the last weekend to catch the fun at Legare Farms’ Maze and Pumpkin Patch

this fall. The farm will be open this weekend, 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. This is the 13th year

for Legare Farms to host the Pumpkin Patch and Maze,

located at 2620

Hanscombe Point Rd., Johns Island. Admission to the farm is just $1.

There are many activities for families including picking pumpkins and getting lost in the maze. Extra large pumpkins and white pumpkins are available as well as decorative gourds. There is a farm animal barnyard to feed the goats, sheep and many other animals, hayrides to feed the cows, horse rides, and playground with a pumpkin tic tac toe game. You can build your own scarecrow to take home. Feed the fish and turtles at the pond or shoot ears of corn from the corn cannon and search for gems at the gem mine. You can shop at the farm’s new store for jams, jellies, salsas, honey, relishes, pickles, and syrup. Sugar free jellies have been added to the farms product line. Legare Farms’ beef, pork, and eggs are also available.

A Haunted Maze and House takes place Friday Oct. 24 and Saturday Oct. 25, from 8 p.m. till 10 p.m.

Photos by Jennifer Tuohy

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Children pick their pumpkins from Legare Farm's pumpkin patch.

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You get your shiny new iPhone 6 or 5S and you decide to load some cool

apps on it, like a flashlight and some great games. You also want Twitter and Facebook along with Instagram. It all downloads and you agree to the "terms and conditions," which are about as long as that lease for the home was, but you either agree or can't use that app. So what the heck, let's get it going and do some pics, share things and join the crowd.

So what exactly did I just agree to? Well, along with allowing that "flashlight" to use the "flash" on your camera to help you see in the dark you also accepted that the same app could turn the camera and microphone on, anytime it wants! Yep you can be sitting around with your "homies" just chillin’ telling stories and your flashlight is recording you with video and sound. It can upload that file to a server somewhere in the world and all of the sudden that private conversation you were having with friends shows up online.

A new app (well somewhat new) from snoopwall.com called Privacy App available in the Google Play store shows you what apps can turn on the camera, microphone, check your contacts, view your text message and send one, etc. This app gives you the opportunity to either uninstall the offending app or disable it if it's part of the operating system. This is specifically for Android

based smartphones but the site does state that an iPhone app is in the works.

iPhones (and iPads) do have a wonderful option on them under settings. Go to privacy settings and select camera (then

microphone) and you will see what apps are requesting to turn on your camera and/or microphone. You can turn that request off and if the app needs it such as an app that uses the microphone to power it you can turn it back on when using that. A good example would be using "Square" to accept payments, which uses the microphone socket to power it and transmit data. After completing the transaction you should consider disabling (turning off) the apps permission to enable the microphone.

Sadly the options for doing this on Android based smartphones are non-existent unless you "root" it and that can void any guarantee. For now the best is to use an app like Privacy App to see what you have agreed to and whether to completely uninstall the offending app or live with the consequences.

If you want help or have questions don't hesitate to call Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.

That app does what?!BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

COMPUTER CORNER

"IT CAN UPLOAD THAT FILE TO A SERVER SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THAT PRIVATE CONVERSATION YOU

WERE HAVING WITH FRIENDS SHOWS UP ONLINE."The World Affairs Council of Charleston will present its second speaker of the

season on Monday, November 3, at 6 p.m. at the Citadel Alumni Center. The subject is “1914-2014: The Strong, Continuing Relevance of World War I today.”

The speaker is Dr. Bryan Ganaway, Faculty Fellow and Director of the International Scholars Program at the College of Charleston. His 6 p.m. talk will be preceded by refreshments and a social reception beginning at 5:15 p.m.

The World Affairs Council of Charleston is an organization that fosters a broad knowledge

of world affairs and international events. It hosts six speaking events each year featuring distinguished presenters from U.S. and foreign governments, academic organizations, and the business community.

Membership is open to the general public. Those wishing to join or attend as a first time guest may either pay for their membership or a guest fee at the door. Information regarding dues, guest policy, season programming, and meeting location can be found at www.wacharleston.org or by calling 843.729.6743.

World Affairs Council of Charleston hosts its speakers at the Citadel Alumni Center in Charleston.

1914-2014: The Strong, Continuing Relevance of World

War I todayBY DAVID BROWN

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island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from Chocolate Therapy to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’ Ocean Boulevard$886-6314 www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café Medley Start your day or end it with a well rounded café, serving breakfast, lunch, and a glass of wine in the evening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme Cuisine A small island bistro with a wide range of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday mornings. $$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casual eatery also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131 www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch and enjoy all your favorite seafood plus so much more at this island favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke N Ollie's Enjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers, wings, salads and a full bar. Delivery daily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill Relax with a front row seat on the Intracoastal waterway while enjoying fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$$ 886-8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Poe’s Tavern Famous for their gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features great deals on fresh fish tacos. $$ 883-0083 www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh seafood and southern favorites, and a fresh, local raw bar. $$$ 883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of Palms Marina Market, come enjoy fresh breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches. Open from 7AM-3PM daily. $www.saltworkscc.com50 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried flounder or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere, as well as lunch on the weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex” soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas, and quench your thirst with one of several specialty margaritas. $$ 789-4107 www.tacomamacita.com 2213-B Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge from IOP, Crave's National Award Winning Chef proudly serves Low Country visitors and residents a unique casual fine dining experience! $$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's is the One! Patio and private dining available as well as daily and happy hour specials.$$(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net1475 Long Grove Dr.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh seasonal menu highlighting local ingredients and contemporary cuisine, all with Southern flair. Our scenic outdoor patio is a lovely setting to savor a meal, while our elegant indoor spaces are perfect for receptions,

parties and meetings.$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood, local farm to table veggies, sinful homemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offer fresh soup, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a casualbistro-style setting with a nice wine selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

Marine animals come to life through recycled metal, tools and old engine parts

in the South Carolina Aquarium’s newest art installation, Salvage for our Seas. The exhibition, on display through January 15, 2015, features sculptures by Charleston artist Daniel Miner representing the Lowcountry’s diverse animals and landscapes.

Each piece is an original interpretation by Miner who transforms expired engine parts and shop equipment into detailed sculptures using a hand-held plasma cutter, which delivers 30,000 degrees of precision-cutting heat. Miner individually draws and handcrafts each piece, sealing them with a multi-stage powder coating. Miner’s work reflects his passion for preserving and protecting our natural world. His pieces include sea turtles, mahi, sailfish, and tarpon.

Charleston native and former automotive technician by trade, Miner brings his passion for industrial metals into each of his pieces using repurposed steel and engine parts. This transformation

from rejected metal into fine and functional art is accomplished with a hand-held plasma cutter, welder, torch and hand tools.

Each design is hand-drawn and hand-crafted; therefore, each piece is unique. For durability and weather resistance, Miner seals his work with a multi-stage powder coating technique.

Visitors to the Aquarium have the opportunity to reserve and later purchase Miner’s artwork displayed in Salvage for our Seas, with a portion of the proceeds directly supporting conservation and education programs at the Aquarium. Salvage for our Seas is included with general admission to the Aquarium. For more information visit scaquarium.org/art or call 843. 577.FISH (3474).

Salvage for our SeasN E W A Q U A R I U M E X H I B I T F E AT U R E S O N E - O F -

A - K I N D S C U L P T U R E S B Y C H A R L E S T O N A R T I S TBY KATE DITTLOFF

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"MINER’S WORK REFLECTS HIS PASSION FOR PRESERVING AND PROTECTING

OUR NATURAL WORLD."

Take home a Lucky Dog

Lucky Dog Club

LDCDennis

Hello! I'm Dennis and I am a 5 year old hound dog. Don't start thinking they named me that because I am a menace. I am actually the complete opposite! In fact,

I like to think of myself as more of a sweet, lifelong friend. Charleston Animal Society agrees, so they are letting me be your furry friend for FREE since I am an ADULT dog who needs your love. And that applies to all of my adult dog and cat friends! How could you say no to that?

Visit the Charleston Animal Society at 2455 Remount Road or go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/Help-Party for more information.

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Belk, the nation's largest family owned and operated department store company, re-opened its new flagship store in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The 140,000-square-

foot store went through a two-phase expansion with the first phase completed in November 2013. The $10.2 million renovation brings with it an increased assortment of premium brands, enhanced customer amenities including redesigned fitting rooms, restrooms and seating areas, the addition of a new men’s store building and a parking deck to accommodate additional shoppers.

Belk's grand re-opening

PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

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The Little School, a pre-school at Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, visited the Sullivan’s Island Fire Station as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Firefighter Steven Poole talks with the students.

Photos by Steve Rosamilia

(above) Parker Poole, Nyla Jenkins, Carmen Wood, Abbey Gonzalez, Fox Sellew, Wally Phillips, Mac McElroy and Leah King pose in front of the SI Fire Department’s rescue truck.(below) Alexander Peabody tries his hand at driving a fire truck.

Oliver, Wally, Nyla and Maddrey have some fun in the fire truck.

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The Mount Pleasant Artists Guild Fall Fundraiser is underway. Pumpkins painted and decorated by Guild members

were sold at the Abide- A-While Garden Center on Saturday, Oct. 11. All proceeds go to fund a scholarship to benefit a local graduating high school art senior in 2015. The next opportunity to buy painted and decorated pumpkin pals will be Saturday, Oct. 18, at

the Ace Hardware on 17N in Mount Pleasant just past the route 41 intersection.

The next meeting of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild will be held on Monday, November 3, at the Mount Pleasant Town Hall Council Chamber, Building C/D, located at 100 Ann Edwards, Lane. A social begins at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Our speaker for the evening will be Mila Garro, who will speak about a very unique art form known as Oshibana, the art of creating pictures with gathered pressed flowers and plant materials. To see samples of her artwork visit her website at www.paintingswithpetals.com or stop by the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery on 160 East Bay Street in Charleston.

The MPAG is a vibrant and growing organization with several goals for promoting the arts locally. Members are given opportunities to display and exhibit their artwork and to learn from other artists. New members of all skill levels are always welcome. For more information visit mtpleasantartistsguild.com.

(left) Susan Eisenhauer, Gayle Lauderdale, Susanne Frenzel, Jeny McCullough and Faye Sullivan participate in the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild Fall Fundraiser at Abide-A-While Garden Center. (above) A Happy Customer, Cate Leppard holds up her kitty pumpkin she purchase at the MPAG Fundraiser at Abide Awhile in Mount Pleasant.

Pumpkins for scholarshipsM P A G H O S T S F A L L F U N D R A I S E R

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Breach Inlet Tide Char tDate High Tide Low Tide

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

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Whether you have young children or not, you’re probably well aware that Halloween is almost here. However, despite the plethora of skeletons and ghosts you might see floating around

this week, you probably don’t have much to fear (except, possibly, running out of candy). But in real life, some things genuinely are frightening — such as “scary” investment moves.

Of course, investing, by its very nature, is not a risk-free endeavor. Ideally, though, these risks are also accompanied by the possibility of reward. Nonetheless, some investment moves carry very little in the way of “upside” potential and should be avoided. Here are a few to consider:

• Not investing — The scariest investment move you can make is to not invest at all — because if you don’t invest, you are highly unlikely to achieve a comfortable retirement or meet any other important financial goals. In a recent survey conducted by the National Council on Aging and other groups, 45% of the respondents who were 60 or older said they wished they had saved more money, and almost one-third said they wished they had made better investments. So make investing a priority — and choose some investments that have the potential to provide you with the growth you’ll need to meet your objectives.

• Overreacting to “scary” headlines — The financial markets like stability, not uncertainty. So the next time you see some news about domestic political squabbles or unsettling geopolitical events, such as conflicts in foreign lands, don’t be surprised if you see a drop, perhaps a sizable one, in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other market indices. But these declines are usually short-lived. Of course, the markets do not exist in isolation — they can and will be affected by what’s happening in the world. Yet, over the longer term, market movements are mostly governed by mundane, non-headline-grabbing factors, such as corporate earnings, interest rate movements, personal income levels, and so on. Here’s the point: Don’t overreact to those scary headlines, or even to short-term market drops. Instead, focus on the fundamentals driving your investments — and maintain a long-term perspective.

• Chasing hot investments— You can receive tips on “hot” investments from multiple sources: television, the Internet, your friends, your relatives — the list goes on and on. But by the time you get to

these investments, they may already have cooled off — and, in any case, may not be appropriate for your needs. Stick with investments that offer good prospects and are suitable for your risk tolerance.

• Failing to diversify — When it comes to investing, “too much of a good thing” is a relevant term. If your portfolio is dominated by one type of asset class, such as aggressive growth stocks, and we experience a downturn that is particularly hard on those stocks, you could face sizable losses. But if you spread your investment dollars among growth stocks, international stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs), you can lessen the impact of a market drop. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee a profit or prevent losses.

Halloween is over quickly. But scary investment moves can have a lasting effect — so stay away from them.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Avoid These Scary Investment MovesBY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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22 October 24, 2014

If You Go:For interesting attractions: roadsideamerica.comBlue Ridge Parkway Directory and Travel Planner: 828.670.1924Peaceful Heart Alpaca Farm peacefulheartalpacas.com

ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

A friend of ours used to take his wife and kids on long road trips and, no matter the distance, insisted on driving straight

through without even stopping for rest rooms. Don’t ask. I’m the opposite. Every road trip I plan has side trips: take a hike, visit a sight, stop and shop, scope out an artist or discover a local restaurant. Often they’re the best part.

Bookmark the website Roadside America and meet the country’s characters. Thousands of odd sights include an alien welcome center, topiary sculptures and a button museum just in South Carolina. Driving cross-country to Michigan, the website led my niece and me to the fascinating Temple of Tolerance in an unassuming suburban neighborhood in Ohio. Jim Bowsher has turned his oversized backyard into a “retreat where people could feel accepted, especially young people.”

“Beat” greeted us and introduced his scruffily dressed friends who were gathered in one of the massive rock enclosures that Jim made from the hundreds of tons of rocks and millstones, lintels, urns and foundation blocks that he painstakingly hauled from farm fields. Massive boulders became shrines and towers; some are buried upright like tombstones or formed into steps. A suburban Stonehenge. It inspires Beat to come at all hours to sit quietly and write. We were lucky to meet Jim himself who boasted that his house is the only one where Jehovah Witnesses say, “OK, we’ve got to go now.”

He excitedly asked, “What show would Shakespeare watch if he were alive? Jerry Springer! Dysfunction is where the drama is.” Jim has dedicated years to helping prisoners publish their stories. The Temple is his vision of a tolerant world. He’s particularly proud of a former Klu Klux Klan step. “I ask Black people to sit on the step so they can liberate it.”

Roadside America also led us to the “A Wiggle In Its Walk,” a 14-foot high, 200-foot long series of serpentine arches, alleys and tunnels constructed from four tractor trailers of twigs and vines by artist Patrick Dougherty and volunteers in Wegerzyn Gardens near Dayton, Ohio. It was a wonderful place to playfully wander, to stretch our legs and our imaginations.

Billboards for Berea, Kentucky attracted us off the highway to its small downtown chock full of artists’ studios. Ken Gastineau created a pewter julep cup on his lathe while he told us “instead of the idea that the town should support the arts, the arts should support us.” Founded as an integrated community by an abolitionist minister, the town has thrived by making the arts its foundation.

On an Appalachian adventure we used the free directory and travel planner from the Blue Ridge Parkway Association. If you’re driving near any of the Parkway’s 469 miles from North Carolina to West Virginia, you can get milepost by milepost ideas for nearby fishing, bicycling, camping, hiking, attractions and accommodations. In Virginia, the guidebook led us to Peaceful Heart Alpaca Farm near mile marker 204 where the field was full of the cavorting furry animals. In her workshop lined with blue ribbons, Sharla Willis told us how she and her parents had reinvented themselves from Ohioans to farmers by following Sharla’s love of knitting and the glimpse of an alpaca’s sweet face on television. We also stopped at Mabry Mill, one of the most picturesque spots on the parkway to learn about Appalachian history and farm life and to buy some souvenir grits. With

a little Google’ing we discovered that Grayson Highlands was on our route. A short hike led us to a beautiful herd of wild ponies that grazed peacefully while we took photos.

My most go-to travel resource is Tripadvisor where you’ll find

reviews by real people about every destination. Enliven a trip across the state by picking a small town on your route and putting it into their search engine. You’ll get great advice on restaurants or attractions. Going west? How about world-class BBQ at Sweatman’s in Eutawville? Or take a walk in the astonishing biodiversity of Congaree National Park. It’s only five miles off the interstate. Or tour the Newberry Opera House. Driving south? Share our favorite picnic spot under the Spanish moss-draped oaks at the Frampton Plantation House located right where you need a break before getting onto I-95 from Hwy. 17. Heading north? Take a breather at Brookgreen Gardens where the gorgeous flowers and sculpture will rejuvenate you. Surprise yourself with an exotic lunch at Redi-et Ethiopian Restaurant in Myrtle Beach.

The trip starts when you pull out of the driveway, not at your destination. You know the adage “the journey is the destination”? That’s about side trips.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each month the column presents adventurous, interesting destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antman’s passion for outdoor and artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. For suggestions, comments and to view more images please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.

In praise of sidetripsBY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

A shrine for Vietnam veterans at the Temple of Tolerance.

The wild ponies at Grayson Highlands.

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23October 24, 2014

WINE PAIRING

La Spigliatta Malvasia d’Asti is one of our favorite dessert wines. The slight fizz and initial sweetness that accompanies the frizzante style belies the complex and nuanced layers of flavour present in the wine. Look for the notes of pomegranate, raspberry, and blood orange that make this an active participant in such a fruit-oriented dessert, or a captivating experience on its own.

Seasons

Southof the

Fried PiesBY MARILYN MARKEL

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No tricks, just treats when you make these pies for hungry Halloweeners! Enjoy these fried pies from the recipe archives of my Grannie. I regularly burned my tongue because I could

not wait for these little morsels to cool a little before eating!

IngredientsFried Pies:• 1 Grannie’s Pie Crust• 1 1/4 cups of jam • 1/2 cup bacon grease, lard, duck fat or oil• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting• Egg wash

Grannie’s Pie Crust:• 1 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp salt• 1/3 cup Crisco • 2-4 Tbsp ice water

You'll Need: Jam, rolling pin, bench scraper, graduated cutters (round or round fluted), duck fat, flour, salt, pastry blender, bowl, cookie sheet/baking pan, parchment, mesh top shakers, cast iron skillet (or pan for frying) and canola/peanut/grapeseed oil.

DirectionsFried Pies1. Cut the dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. On a

floured surface, roll out each ball to about 4 inches in diameter. They do not have to be perfectly round or an exact size.

2. Combine jam and miso.3. Place 1-2 tablespoons filling in the center and fold over. Crimp the

edges with a fork. Dip fork in flour, if necessary. Cut a couple of small air holes with a knife.

4. Chill the pies until they are firm (at least half an hour). 5. Heat the bacon grease in a skillet on medium heat until very warm.

You don’t want this too hot or it will brown the pie before the dough is cooked through and filling is hot. Cook four of the pies about 5-7 minutes per side until done. Repeat with remaining three pies. The pies can also be deep-fried all at once turning occasionally for a slightly shorter period of cooking time. If the pies start getting too dark, remove and bake in a preheated 400-degree oven until the crust is cooked through.

6. Dust liberally with confectioners’ sugar.

Grannie's Pie Crust:1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. 2. Work in Crisco with a pastry blender. It will be coarser than

cornmeal.3. Add enough water to form a ball.4. Press into a disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.