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Isle of Palms
Goat Island Dewees Island
Island students
get a 'Lego up' on
the competition
S I E S T E A M TA K E S F I R S T P L A C E F O R
MICROBEAD TRAPPING INVENTION
BY JESSIE HAZARD
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
hen the students on Tandy Moyes inaugural First

Lego League team came together this year, they
knew they had to think big. Since October, the team
of 11 fourth and fifth graders at Sullivans Island Elementary
School have worked with admirable zeal to prepare for a
Charleston County schools competition; where they were
up against middle school teams. With Moye serving only as
a guide, the group of SAIL students, part of the CCSD gifted
and talented program, had to use imaginative thinking and
teamwork to come up with a real-world solution to the
trash epidemic. They also had to design and program a
robot using Lego Mindstorms technology, then compete
using the autonomous robot to score points on a themed
playing field.
First Lego League is a global initiative, boasting
participants in 80 countries, in which teams research a
real-world problem such as food safety, recycling and
energy and are challenged to develop a solution.
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Al and Linda Tucker tuck in.
IOP EXCHANGE CLUB RAISES $13,000 FOR STUDENTS

BY JESSIE HAZARD
Prescott Schoderbek, Joey Virgilio, Gray Holland and Sam Dudley.

PHOTOS BY KRISTEN VIRGILIO
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
he Isle of Palms Exchange Club hosted its oyster roast fundraiser Jan.
30. At the eventwhich raised over $13,000 for its Scholarship & Student
of the Month/Year programs4,000 pounds of oysters were consumed,
barrels of southern-style chili and too many hot dogs to count! A silent
auction, live music and spectacular sunset rounded out the evening.
Robotics continues on page 14
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February 12, 2016
Sullivans moves toward compromise on Accreted Land

T W O M O R E S P E C I A L C O U N C I L M E E T I N G S S L AT E D F O R F E B . 2 5 A N D M A R C H 2 1
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
ullivans
Island
Town
Council looks to be close to
a compromise on the issue
of what should and should not be
in the transition zone between the
maritime forest on the accreted
land and the homes adjacent to
the forest.
Council has been considering
two plans, one put forward by
councilmember Susan Middaugh
and one by councilmember
Chauncey Clark, both of which
address how much forest will
be removed from the 100-foot
transition zones established at
a Town Council meeting in May,
2014.
Clark proposed removing all
underbrush and shrubs in the
transition zone and leaving 3
species of trees in the first 40 feet
(oak, magnolia and pine), and 6
species in the remaining zone.
All species must be 12 inches in
diameter to stay in the first part
and 10 inches in the second part.
Middaughs
plan
is
less
aggressive, but still requires the
removal of all underbrush and
shrubs in the entire 100 feet,
apart from where the transition

zone is adjacent to grassland
and shrubland instead of forest.
There, only two thirds of the
underbrush would be removed.
In her plan, all trees of 6 inches
diameter and larger would
remain in the first 40 feet, and all
species of trees, no matter size,
would remain in the next 60 feet.
At the last special council
meeting on the accreted land,
held Jan. 25, 2016, discussions
on these two plans moved toward
combining them, with both
sides making compromises.
Clark conceded to allow trees
of 9 inches instead of 12 inches
in the first half of the zone, and
councilmember Bachman Smith
proposed a 50/50 split in the
zone instead of 40/60. Council
indicated it would continue this
compromise discussion at its
next special meeting, scheduled
for Feb. 25, 2016.
However, in an interview last
week, Middaugh expressed her
frustration with this move toward
compromise, stating her plan is
already a significant compromise.
My plan is a very sincere and

substantial compromise from
where things were left off in that
May, 2014 meeting, Middaugh
said. Since that meeting a new
council has been elected.
Those who were elected
were on the record as not going
along with the proposed 100
foot transition zone, Middaugh
said. The two councilmembers
who supported that were not reelected.
The election is being viewed as
a mandate by council to protect
the maritime forest, despite a very
vocal minority who are calling for
extensive cutting of the forest.
I do think the election was as
close to a referendum as were
going to get, Middaugh said.
Most of the people I spoke to
dont go to all the meetings, but
theyre a combination of pretty
appalled at the 100 foot transition
zone and asking what was this
election all about if we are still
here talking about transition
zones. Im getting a lot of push
back on that.
Middaugh concedes that those
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that live on the first row by the

beach must be considered, but
point out that theyre 10 to 12
percent of the island.
A lot of us really enjoy the
views of the accreted with the
land as we walk across the dunes
- its gorgeous out here, theres
sweetgrass, wetland areas, its
a very diverse area that has its
beauty. So we think of those
views as equally important. I can
appreciate and can accommodate
preserving ocean views within
reason - but it think the other
views that 85 to 90 percent of
the island appreciate also need
strong consideration.
I view my plan as a true
compromise to come up with a
good sound land management
plan, not just a plan to justify
cutting as much as we can.
Clark agrees that her plan
is a compromise, he said in an
interview with Island Eye, but its
not far enough.
Its been challenging, Clark
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February 12, 2016
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leg Traps are Feckless,
Inhumane
Dear Editor,
The Town of Sullivan's Island
Town Council is authorizing
the use of leg traps for catching
coyotes in undisclosed town
property
locations.
Town
properties
include
beaches,
accreted forests and dunes, and
marsh lands throughout the
island. This presents a serious
danger to our pets, children,
raptors and other wildlife.
Leg trapping proponents argue
that leg traps are humane and
selective, and that trapping is
tightly regulated, and necessary
for managing wildlife. These
claims, however, are far from the
truth.
Leg traps are notoriously
indiscriminate,
capturing
almost any animal that triggers
them. Sometimes called "trash"
animals by trappers, non-target
species that have been found in
traps include threatened and
endangered species, raptors,
domestic dogs and cats, and
even humans. These animals
can sustain the same injuries as
target species. Even if released,
they may perish later from
internal injuries or reduced
ability to hunt or forage for food.
Dick Randall, a former federal
trapper, told Congress, "My
trapping records show that for
each target animal I trapped,
about two unwanted individuals
were caught. Because of trap
injuries,
these
non-target
animals had to be destroyed."
Sullivan's Island Town Council
needs to concentrate on the
potential harm that a leg trap
could bring to a child. In some
states, measures outlaw leghold traps within 1,500 feet of
a school, day care center, park,
playground, highway, public
road, campground or hiking trail.
They also would require trappers
to notify the state Department
of Natural Resources each time
a trap snares a "nontarget"
animal, such as a dog or cat.
These measures seem prudent,
especially
considering
the
number of children visitors we
receive every year.

Please
contact
Sullivan's
Island Town Council and urge
them to stop this extreme and
fecklessly inhumane activity on
our urban island, where visitors
and islanders alike will be at risk.
Joe Church
Sullivan's Island
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The Concerns
Dear Editor,
In the ongoing public debate
about a land management plan
being crafted by Sullivans Island
Town Council some concerns
have been expressed, by property
owners living adjacent to the
coastal forest, about apparent
threats that it poses for
residents and property.
As this debate continues we
have to apply some common
sense principles. This land,
that is under protection by the
Lowcountry Open Land Trust,
was saved from development for
the benefit of all of the residents
of Sullivans Island. As a result,
adjacent property owners have
a beautiful mixture of maritime
grassland, myrtles and forest
between their property and the
beach rather than two, three,
or four rows of houses. I believe
the overwhelming majority of
residents are thankful for the
foresight that led former councils
to conserve this accreted land
instead of developing it, and
support protecting the diverse
ecosystem that has developed
there. However, concerns have
been raised by some who see
the forest as a nuisance and a
danger rather than the valuable
Island asset that it is.
Concerns about fire are being
very adequately addressed in
the land management plan by
proposed removal of underbrush
and thinning of shrubland
vegetation - perhaps more than
is necessary - in a hundred foot
transition zone in front of houses
adjacent to the forest. And this
would be in addition to the front
yards of these houses that provide
another 30 feet - and more - for
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most homes. This more than
meets the guidelines provided in
the S.C. Forestry Commissions
Firewise program. We also need
to appreciate that, unlike pine
forests, fire is rare in a maritime
forest. We have not had a serious
fire in our forested areas. The one
or two small shrubland fires that
have occurred in the protected
land were quickly dealt with by
our outstanding fire department,
just like all other fires on our
Island.
Concerns
about
mosquito
abatement are addressed by
periodic spraying island-wide.
Widespread removal of maritime
vegetation in the protected land
would not decrease the mosquito
population. More mosquitoes
inhabit the marsh areas than
the front beach areas, and
these mosquitoes travel widely.
Removal of thirsty vegetation
is likely to allow more standing
water - thus more mosquitoes.
Concerns
about
smaller
wildlife, such as snakes and
rodents, are adequately addressed
by proposed underbrush removal
in the transition zone. This will
allow our efficient hawks and
owls an opportunity to control
these animals, as they do all over
our Island. On a barrier island
we cannot completely eliminate
these small animals, nor would
we want to!
Concerns about coyotes are
real. Pets have been attacked
and killed. But coyotes are now
found in every county in South
Carolina, including Isle of Palms
which has no protected forest
areas. Our council should be
much more aggressive in coyote
management, but destroying the
forest will not rid our island of
coyotes.
My point is that the concerns
noted above are real, but do not
demand excessive destruction
of vegetation in our protected
Land Trust area. Common sense
approaches, that include some
manipulation of the accreted
land, in limited areas adjacent
to homes, have the support
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of those of us that support
conservation of the forest. The
value of this open green space
provides an education for our
children and grandchildren, and
the example of how to address
safety concerns, while conserving
a natural habitat in a balanced
and rational manner, should be a
part of that education.
W. Howard Holl M.D.
Sullivans Island
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The Voters Have Spoken
Dear Editor,
As a long-time Sullivans
Island residents, my wife and I
raised our children here and are
grateful for the natural beauty
that surrounds us. We are
strongly in favor of preserving the
Maritime Forest in the accreted
public land that is protected
by the Lowcountry Open Land
Trust. My preference would
be to allow the forest to grow
and develop naturally without
any tree cutting, however out
of consideration for our fellow
Island residents who live adjacent
to the Accreted Land, I support
the Town Councils efforts to
reach a compromise that would
allow some limited cutting in a
Transition Zone adjacent to the
Maritime Forest.
Now that there is discussion
of allowing a Transition Zone, a
minority of residents are pushing
for more and more cutting, and
this discussion is occurring
before any decision has been
made about preservation of the
rest of the forest beyond the
Transition Zone. I wish to point
out that, in the last election
for Mayor and Town Council,
the Mayor Pro Tem and all the
other members of Council up for
election who had voted in favor
of a larger Transition Zone were
defeated by large margins, and
Pat ONeil, who had strongly
opposed the move to create a
larger fixed Transition Zone,
was elected Mayor by a greater
than 2:1 margin. Lets remember
that the island residents have

spoken loud and clear about
the importance of preserving the
Maritime Forest.
Michael Mithoefer
Sullivans Island
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Fairness in the Maritime
Forest
Dear Editor,
In the ongoing discussion by the
Sullivans Island Town Council
about the accreted land, I think
one aspect of this debate has not
been presented adequately.
The accreted land was placed
under a conservation easement
in 1991. It was placed in
this Trust for the benefit and
enjoyment of all of the residents
of Sullivans Island. Yet it seems
that the homes near the accreted
land, whose owners are arguing
for heavy cutting of trees in the
forest, have not acknowledged the
benefit they already have, which
is that no houses can be built
between those properties and the
beach. Imagine the disappointing
view there would be if there were
rows of houses between them
and the beach.
While the homeowners argue
that they lose home value because
of a lesser view, I would answer
that they gain value because
their view does not include the
backyards of houses, but of a
living, green and protected forest.
Also, many of these homes
were purchased after the land
was placed in trust, so the owners
knew there was a permanently
protected green space already
present.
What, then, is the benefit to
the rest the islands residents?
It is the presence of a rich and
thriving woodlands, which along
with our beaches and dunes,
provides a unique and valuable
maritime ecosystem. Anyone
walking along the pathways in the
forest experiences not only the
beauty and lushness of the trees
and vegetation, but the quiet and
peace of the surroundings.
I would hope that Town
Council acts wisely and does not
allow excessive cutting of trees
and vegetation in our forest. I

hope they decide fairly and do
not ignore the benefit of this
protected land to the majority
of island residents now and for
future generations.
Hannah Heyward
Sullivans Island
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Supporting Harm
Dear Editor,
Sullivans Island Town Council
is in the final stages of developing
a plan for the Transition Zone
portion of an overall management
plan for the protected coastal
forest. This zone was proposed
as an accommodation to island
residents living adjacent to
the forest who have expressed
concerns and who desire a more
open area between the forest
and their homes. The ecosystem
of this successional maritime
forest, which includes wetlands,
habitat for migrating birds,
and an unparalleled learning
environment for our children
and the entire Lowcountry, is
a treasure and an asset to our
island. Conservation of the
land has been overwhelmingly
supported by local environmental
organizations and by the citizens
of Sullivans Island.
Those of us actively involved
in the effort to protect this
wonderful green space know that
each element of the successional
maritime forest - the grasslands,
the myrtles, and the growing trees
- is essential to maintaining the
overall health of the ecosystem.
One cannot over manipulate
any one element of the forest
without doing harm to all areas
of the forest. The best strategy
February 12, 2016

for maintaining the forest would
be to leave the forest alone, other
than removing harmful, invasive
plants! Any other manipulation
causes harm. As responsible
stewards of this protected Land
Trust area, Town Council has
the job of, at the very least,
minimizing harm to our coastal
maritime forest - and these
proposals in a Transition Zone
will cause harm. And yet, those
of us who are most interested in
conservation do support some
degree of harm in the desire to
see a long term agreement on
the management of the land
and in recognition of the sincere
concerns of some of our fellow
islanders.
The are two plans being looked
at by council - one proposed
by Susan Middaugh and one
proposed by Chauncey Clark.
Councilperson
Clarks
plan
does significant harm to this
100 foot wide transition zone.
Councilperson Middaughs plan
does less, but still significant
harm as well. As I stated above
we can support some harm to the
forest - but the harm done should
be minimized at each decision.
As an example, we would suggest
that council consider preserving
2/3 of the myrtles in the second
part of the proposed transition
zone rather than the 1/3 proposed
by Councilperson Middaugh,
or the 0 percent proposed by
Councilperson Clark. Myrtles
provide nutrients essential to the
health of the surrounding trees!
Be
involved,
attend
the
meetings, study the issues and
be informed. We can have forests
and beaches!
Norman Khoury
Sullivans Island
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Extra EMS coverage heading to IOP
Q R V U N I T T O B E S TAT I O N E D O N I S L A N D S 2 4 H O U R S A D AY T H I S S U M M E R
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
iscussions on both islands

about
concerns
over
public safety, especially
during the peak summer months
when Sullivan's Island and Isle of
Palms swell their numbers, have
often come back to one issue:
How to get more emergency
medical coverage for the islands.
While both fire departments are
equipped with first responders
and IOP has emergency medical
technicians,
neither
is
a
paramedic level service nor a
transportation service. Over-long
wait times for a paramedic level
ambulance has been a recurring
frustration for both islands, and
a symptom of an overstretched
Charleston County EMS service,
which supplies the ambulances
for the entire county.
The service's capacity has not
grown in pace with the county's
exploding population. In the last
5 years call volume has doubled,
and the service has not had the
resources to meet that demand,
Deputy County Administrator
Christine DuRant said.
A QRV unit, like this one, will now be stationed on IOP year-round.
While both Sullivans and

Isle of Palms have requested
extra coverage on the islands,
especially during the summer,
an ambulance has not been
available 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 Public
Safety Committee meeting Jan. 6
2016 to bring the good news that

the service is embarking on the
largest public safety expansion in
the history of the county, funded
by a millage increase. In addition
to hiring 51 new employees, the
county is expanding its QRV
system, and will be placing a
QRV on the islands during the
peak 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.
Beginning
in July/August, the QRV will
convert to 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Additionally in July, the
county will add more ambulances
to its fleet, so the call volume per
truck will decrease, meaning
wait times should also go down.
A QRV is a huge thing for the
island, Mayor Cronin said.
A QRV has all the same
capabilities as an ambulance,
minus the capability to transport
a patient to a hospital. It will be
staffed by a paramedic who can
deliver potentially life-saving
drugs while the ambulance is enroute.
The vehicle will not have a
permanent home on IOP and
will likely move between IOP and
Sullivans, possibly stationing at
the IOP Public Safety facility or
around Breach Inlet.
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BY JENNIFER TUOHY
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
require a new city ordinance, but

the former only requires the council
to approve the purchase of signs to
enforce the new parking, which will be
a year round regulation.
According the research by the town
staff and a study Stantec undertook
this past year, the island currently has
4,969 parking spots. By eliminating
parking on one side of every street,
other than Middle Street, that number
will drop to 3,413. Based on Stantec
report there are 1,565 cars parked on
the island at peak times.
So you can see supply exceeds
demand, Benke said. To reduce by
1,500 youre not going to inconvenience
visitors at all and it creates a safer
environment for residents, said Benke.
However those just under 5,000
parking spaces are spread the
length and breadth of the island,
whereas beach parking tends to be
concentrated in a 2 to 3 block radius to
the east of Middle Street from Station
16 northwards. Therefore it is likely
visitors to the beach will see a decrease
in the spaces where they usually park,
although not a huge number, as many
of those streets are already one side of
the street parking only.

Council also pointed out that there
is a small town parking lot behind the
Post Office for visitor parking, as well
as the school parking lot, which can
be used on weekends. Additionally,
the new town hall will provide 52 new
off-street parking sites for commercial
area.
Chauncey Clark, chair of the Public
Safety committee which presented this
idea at the council workshop, believes
this is an effective, simple solution.
Doing an island-wide plan is
much easier than creating residentonly parking and districts and decals
etc., he said. I understand we will
need signs to enforce this and other
logistics.
The only hurdles to clear to have the
plan in place by June 1 are: passing
an ordinance to restrict parking to all
wheel off the pavement; clearing the
areas of right of way which have been
encroached upon by residents (There
will be some people who are not going to
be happy about that, Councilmember
Sarah Church commented), and
the purchase and installation of the
signs to indicate where parking is not
allowed.
Much Ado About Signs
While purchasing and installing
signs may seem like a simple process,
Isle of Palms has been running into a
few roadblocks with this exact issue.
Chief among these is public feedback.
Numerous residents who live at the
back of the island where there is little
to no beach parking were horrified to
learn that there would suddenly be a
large number of signs installed on their
streets as part of the new Managed
Beach Access Parking Plan. The influx
of signage prompted one audience
member at the citys January council
meeting to dub the city Isle of Signs.
Im upset that we are now going
to be putting 444 signs on our
properties, said island resident Julia
Tucker during public comments.
I personally consider that it looks
trashy. Im not impressed with the way
to notify people where they are going to
park. I have never seen a person park
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Parking plans move forward on IOP, Sullivans

his summer both Sullivans
Island and Isle of Palms will be
implementing brand new parking
plans that aim to reduce resident
frustrations with parking and increase
public safety, both for those people
moving about the islands during the
busy summer months and for the
access to and around the islands by
emergency vehicles.
In fact, Sullivans Islands parking
plan is expressly designed around the
departments brand new fire truck. It
being the largest vehicle on the island,
Town Administrator Andy Benke used
its dimensions to determine which
side of the roads on Sullivans Island
would lose all parking under the new
regulations agreed to by council at its
January workshop.
Our underlying focus is public
safety, the ability for ambulance and
fire trucks to move around, and the
safety of visitors walking to the beach,
Benke explained at the workshop. The
strategy is to remove parking from one
side of the street and introduce all
wheels off the street, parking islandwide.
The latter portion of the plan will
in my street or my yard to go to the

beach, putting these signs up is going
to create a commotion, you are going to
have some very upset residents.
The signs will be placed at every
street corner to indicate the islands
residential zones, where, from May
15 through September 15 between
the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., only
residents may park. This is part of
the citys new parking plan which
designates free, on-street beach
parking zones along with the residentsonly parking.
Tucker was one of five members of the
public who spoke out against the signs
at the meeting, and several council
members reported hearing similar
concerns from their constituents.
However, council stood firm on the
plan, despite some dissension from
members of council. Mayor Cronin
pointed out that you cant enforce
something without a sign and the
parking plan that has been approved
by council was specifically designed to
be island-wide. The plan which left the
back side of the island unregulated, and
would therefore not have necessitated
signs, was voted down by council last
year.
Council went ahead and approved
$58,900 to purchase and install
signs, with council members Carol
Rice, Sandy Ferencz and Jimmy Ward
voting no. Newly elected Mayor Pro
Tem Barbara Bergwerf pointed out
that if they had failed to approve the
purchase then parking plan would
have been left dead in the water for this
summer. However, the numerous calls
for a phased roll out of the signs, or
the removal of the signs in the fall were
noted and tabled to be discussed at a
later date.
If we want to take them down in the
fall and the feedback is that there is no
parking problem then thats something
we have to absorb, Mayor Cronin said.
If we go forward with buying these
signs and weve heard our residents
talk about sign pollution I think we
need to take into account at a future
meeting budgeting to take them down,
said councilmember Carroll.
hree years ago coyotes started Administrator Tucker to put

making their presence known together a public forum on the
on Sullivans Island. They issue to hear from experts and
were generally spotted at dusk residents.
roaming streets, or before dawn
On Sullivans Island, where the
prowling through backyards. At canines are more established,
first, interaction was minimal, a management plan has been
other than a noticeable depletion put in place. The plan, which
of the local rat population and can be viewed on the towns
no more road kill. At the time, website (sullivansisland-sc.com/
according to Isle of Palms City Files/WILDLIFE/Coyote%20
Administrator Linda Tucker, there Management%20Planwere little to no reported sightings 2%28final%29.pdf), was approved
of the creature on the neighboring in Dec. 2014 and allows lethal
island.
control when the interaction
Today, while sightings on between persons and coyotes
Sullivans have stabilized and escalates to the level of an incident
become cyclical - peaking during or attack. Last year the town put
the canines mating and denning out two box traps but was not
season,
December
through successful in trapping any animals.
February, and petering off during
At its January workshop council
the summer - on Isle of Palms its a discussed escalating to soft leg
different story. There the creatures traps following the alleged death of
are being spotted at a rate that a puppy at the hands of a coyote.
is alarming many residents, Almost half the council were
additionally they appear to be far opposed or concerned about the
more brazen, running through the use of leg traps.
streets in broad daylight.
If you put these leg traps out
It used to be youd see one every you dont know what youre going
once and a while late at night, now to catch, imagine if a child got
theyre everywhere, said Isle of caught in one, Councilmember
Palms resident Karen Ward Linker. Sarah Church said. This is our
She started seeing them about eight third year with coyotes, seasonally
months ago, in the summer. Its the sightings decline in March. I
become very consistent. A group of wonder if were just jumping the
my neighbors are on a group text, gun here to feel like theres some
about 15 of us, we get texts about movement because of this puppy.
5 times a week.
She went on to point out that
Residents on both islands are dogs, deer, and even raptors such
sounding the alarm, fearful for the as eagles have been known to get
safety of their pets and in some cases caught in these soft leg traps, often
their children and themselves. To requiring to be euthanized due to
date there have been no attacks the injuries sustained by the trap.
on humans on either island, and
However, the towns current
no confirmed attacks on pets, plan allows the move to soft leg
although many residents who have traps if deemed necessary by the
lost cats, and in one case a puppy police chief, and does not require a
on
Sullivans
vote of council.
Island, are sure
To prevent the
that coyotes are
move to leg
the cause.
traps
council
For tips on how to
Ward Linker
would have to
protect your pets from vote to rescind
believes her cat
was eaten by a
or modify the
coyotes and what to
coyote and says
current
plan,
do if you see one visit
shes lost count
according
islandeyenews.com
of the number
to
Town
of missing cat
Administrator
and click on coyotes Andy Benke.
posters
shes
in the menu bar.
seen on Isle of
When
a
Palms. She is
coyote
is
frustrated
at
trapped it must
what she sees as
be killed on site.
a lack of action by local authorities. It is against state law to transport a
Mike Maughon attended the live coyote and as they are deemed
January meeting of Isle of Palms nuisance animals they cannot
City Council meeting to air his be relocated. While trapping and
concerns and berate the city for not killing coyotes gives the impression
doing more to educate residents of taking action, the conundrum
about the dangers of the creatures. both municipalities are facing is
There is a co-existing with coyotes that science tells them trapping
flyer on the citys website (www.iop. is not the best policy. SCDNR has
net/Data/Sites/1/media/news/
advised Sullivans town council
co-existing-with-coyotes-2015.
that you can never completely
pdf), but to date that is the extent eliminate the coyote, and that by
of the citys public education on culling them you may actually
the matter. However, at the same increase their numbers in the long
meeting, Mayor Cronin directed run.
A representative from SCDNR

spoke to the town last year
explaining that when left alone
coyotes
self-manage
their
population, establishing a hierarchy
and a population large enough
only to be supported by the local
food supply. When that population
is significantly disturbed breeding
escalates resulting in more coyotes
than the standard food supply
can support, which in turn can
lead to coyotes searching for more
dangerous food sources such as
domestic animals in peoples back
yards.
However, in suburban areas
of Southern California, where
coyote attacks are escalating,
killing
particularly
aggressive
problem animals has been shown
to modify the behavior of the local
population making it regain its
fear of humans, according to the
Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife.
Weve used box traps to zero
effect so soft leg trap is next. We
are ready to put out traps and take
some coyotes. We dont believe it
will have an overall impact on the

population however, Andy Benke
said. Eventually those coyotes will
come back.
Whatever
solution
to
the
coyote conundrum the island
governments are able to come up
with, in the interim many residents
are taking matters into their own
hands. Sullivans Island reports
numerous locals have employed
private trapping firms and have
successfully disposed of problem
animals. On Isle of Palms, Ward
Linker is starting a letter writing
campaign to urge her city to do
something about the creatures, but
she is also fortifying her backyard.
The thing thats so frustrating is
you call the police and they say you
need to coexist this is their natural
habitat - but theyre predators!
she said. I know of two dogs that
have been killed in Wild Dunes in
the last two years and one last week
on Forest Trail. She is currently
spending several thousand dollars
to raise the height of her fence to
the 6 feet recommended to keep
the coyotes out.
February 13
ONGOING DAILY
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. 843883-3914.
Tuesdays
Team Trivia
8 to 10 p.m., Home Team BBQ,
Sullivan's Island
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Every Thursday from 5:30 8:00
p.m. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg. Join us for a couple
rounds or the whole evening.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
The Dinghy Oyster Roasts
Local Oyster Roasts at the IOP
Front Beach hangout. 6-9 p.m.
every Thursday. $7 buckets of
local steamed oysters and $6
Pints of Blue Point Toasted Lager.
Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center
The monthly meeting is held the
third Thursday of every month
at 6 p.m. at 1917 I'On Ave.,
Sullivan's Island. A speaker
discussing historically relevant
topics is typically scheduled or
there is a fun and interesting

lesson on Sullivan's Island
history. Anyone who is interested
in becoming a member can sign
up at these meetings. Membership
is free!
Sullivan's Island Farmers'
Market
2:30 to 7 p.m., every Thursday
beginning April 7 running
through June 30 at 1921 I'On
Avenue.
Contact Farmers Market Manager
Lisa Darrow at Town Hall for
more information, 843.883.5744,
ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com
and to apply to be a vendor.
Saturdays
Yoga
10 a.m. at IOP Recreation Center,
24 28th Ave., IOP. Contact
Karrie Ferrell for more info.
843.886.8294, kferrell@iop.net.
ONGOING
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Crabpot Players presents this
Shakespearean comedy for
three weekends, Friday through
Sunday, on February 12, 13,
19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and
February 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
For more information and
to purchase tickets, visit
crabpotplayers.com or call
888.303.0763. The theater is
located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture

shopping center off Highway 17 in
Mt. Pleasant.
Monday, February 15
Friday, February 19
President's Day
The Seat of Justice

Feb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at the
Dock Street Theatre. Tickets
at www.charlestonstage.com.
Julian Wiles's acclaimed play
chronicles the courageous
journey of the historic Briggs v.
Elliott desegregation case from
rural Clarendon County, South
Carolina to the halls of the United
States Supreme Court.
SIES Prom "Under The Sea"

Live and Silent Auction fundraiser
at The Sand Dunes Club on
Sullivan's Island. Break out
your prom dress and tuxedo for
an evening of dancing, fun and
fundraising for Sullivan's Island
Elementary School. Purchase
tickets, $100, at http://bidr.co/
events/siesprom. For more details
email siesprom@gmail.com.
Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
SEWE returns the weekend of
Feb 12. 13 & 14, bringing with it
an annual celebration of wildlife
and nature through fine art,
conservation education, sporting
demonstrations, food and drink.
For a full schedule visit sewe.com.
Saturday, February 13
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
South Carolina Ballet presents
Aladdin
5:30 p.m., North Charleston
Performing Arts Center. Tickets at
northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.
Butcher & Bee Night Market
9 p.m.- 1 a.m., local artists and
craftsmen showcase their work
while giving the public access to
one of a kind artwork, accessories
and street food. Vendors, artists
and food trucks will transform
the parking lot of The Daily,
High Wire Distilling, ObviousLee
Marketing, Hed Hi Media and
Butcher & Bee into a night
bazaar, celebrating the unique
cultural experiences. $5 entry fee
with a portion of the proceeds to
benefit Redux Contemporary Art
Center.
Sunday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Coastal Navigation: Level 1

6-8 p.m. This course introduces
you to all aspects of coastal
navigation. The basics of maps
and charts, compasses, aids to
navigation, declination/variation,
and rules of the nautical road
will be covered. Pre-registration
required.Meets at: CCPRC
Headquarters. $18/$15 CCR
Discount. For more information or
to register, call 843.795.4386 or
visit charlestoncountyparks.com.
"Passion.Power.Purpose"
Center for Women's Annual
Conference. Feb. 18-19 in
Charleston, visit www.c4women.
org/2016conference for more
details.
Crafternoon: National Bird
Feeding Month
3 p.m. Make a simple birdfeeder
to welcome feathered friends to
your yard. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 843.883.3914.
AGING GRACEFULLY:
Discussion of Being Mortal:
Medicine and What Matters in
the End
10:30 a.m. MUSC Professor
Emeritus Dr. Anne Kilpatrick
facilitates a dialogue on Atul
Gawandes powerful book about
medical options, larger truths,
and having a personal plan to
honor your wishes and support
your family in difficult times.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Live Music: Balkun Brothers
10 p.m., Home Team BBQ
Sullivans Island, 2209 Middle
Street. $5, www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.883.3131.
Paddling Clinics: Local Paddling
Destinations
6- 8 p.m. The Lowcountry is
well known for its salt marshes,
cypress swamps, and inland
waterways. Learn about many of
our great paddling destinations
and how to gain access to them.
Pre-registration required. Course
# 43003 Meets at: CCPRC
Headquarters Fee: $18/$15 CCR
PLAY: National Bird Feeding Month
10:30 a.m. Make a simple bird
feeder to welcome feathered
friends to your yard. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Dog Park Safety Workshop
*Humans Only*
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25
March 5
residents/$30 non-residents.
Instructor: C.C. Bourgeois. At the
IOP Rec. Center.
Beach Lovers Book Club
10:30 a.m. Come for a lively
discussion of The Boys in the
Boat by Daniel Brown. Light
refreshments provided. Contact
Connie at darlingc@ccpl.org
for details. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
Home Team Showcase: Kaleigh
Baker Blues Band Pearl
Street, $5. hometeambbq.com or
843.883.3131.
Photography Series: Sunset Session
4.30 - 6:30 p.m. Awaken your
senses to the natural and cultural
world while stretching your
photographic eye. Bring your
camera and let a park naturalist
lead you to inspirational locations.
Registered chaperone is required
for ages 15 and under. Preregistration required. Course #
40853. Meets at: Palmetto Islands
County Park. Fee: $9/$7 CCR
Friday, February 26
Live Music: Cool John Ferguson
843.883.3131.
PLAY: Leap Year Fun
10:30 a.m. Celebrate Leap Year by
making a frog paper bag puppet.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
"The Chocolate Affair"
6.30 p.m. The Chocolate Affair
gala and auction supports
Communities In Schools
(CIS) of the Charleston Area,
Inc. Held at 6:30 p.m. at the
Memminger Auditorium, live
entertainment and over 200
auction items are a featured
part of this event. In addition to
these wonderful auction items,
dozens of Charleston bakeries
and restaurants will vie for the
6th annual competitive title of
Most Artistic or Most Delicious
dessert. Creations will be judged
by Chocolate Affair attendees.
Tickets may be purchased by
calling 843.740.6793 or at www.
thechocolateaffair.net.
Sunday, February 28
4th Annual 'South Atlantic
Bank' Oyster Roast & Chili
Cook-Off
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw Yacht
Club in Mt. Pleasant. This
family-friendly event will have
all you can eat oysters provided
by Sticky Fingers, hot dogs and
fixins, a delicious chili cookoff and live music. Adults 21
$35, Under 21 $15. Tickets can
be purchased by visiting www.
FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.
Saturday, March 5
Where the Wild Things
Run/Walk 5K
8:30 a.m. race start at the Caw
Caw Interpretive Center. Walkers,
joggers, and runners are invited
to explore their wild side on the
scenic nature trails at Caw Caw
Interpretive Center. The 5K trail
run and walk starts at 8:30 a.m.,
and an award ceremony with local
food and beverages will be held
immediately afterward. Kids' yoga
and crafts for ages 6-12 will keep
children entertained throughout
the morning. Online registration
at www.ccprc.com.
ALM continues from page 2
This graphic illustrates how many trees would be cut in the transition zone. In
Middaughs plan red and blue stay in the first 40 feet, all trees stay in the next 60
feet. In Clarks plan only the red would stay in the entire 100 feet.
said. I thought the forest itself

would be the hard part and the
transition zone would be easy.
But were coming closer together.
Im pleased with what weve
achieved so far.
My plan is more open, because
I believe thats what we should
do, he continued. I want to see
all the brush and all the trees,
but palm, magnolia and live oak,
gone from the first 50 feet. In
the next 50 feet no underbrush
and only 3 to 6 species of trees
remaining, at least 10 inches in
diameter.
He sees this extensive removal
as crucial in encouraging sea
breezes and promoting a sense
of safety, two issues which many
front beach residents have been
pressing council on.
From my house I can see all
the way down to the beach - its
not just the coyotes, its not just
the fire thats important, its the
ability to see, he said. Its that
sense of life thats what were
there for and if you take that
away thats a heartbreaker.
I am also trying to create
the most safety that the island
can produce. In the interest of
safety I have to be convinced it
absolutely is necessary to have
that cedar tree there, when across
the line there are hundreds of
cedar trees. The transition zone
is not about ecology its about
compromise. Why do we have
to have something there that we
dont need to have there? You
have to convince me why would
I need to have it there if it poses
any fire risk at all.
Both Middaugh and Clark
agree that the transition zones
will be applied island-wide and
that the town will be responsible
for
the
management,
and
therefore funding, of the removal
and
ongoing
maintenance
required.
However, Middaugh would
like to see each homeowner
consulted and a site plan be
produced that identifies some
potentially valuable tree species
to prevent them being destroyed
because theyre smaller than 6
inches in diameter.
The cost of this has not been

analyzed, but Middaugh feels
confident that if her plan is
adopted the bill will be low.
If the plan was just preserving
a few species of large diameter
throughout the whole 100 acres,
as in Chaunceys plan, that
would mean cutting 316 trees.
Those however, would remain
untouched in my plan, she
said. A plan with more reliance
on underbrush clearance and
less on tree removal will be more
cost-effective.
Middaugh
is
advocating
doing
the
very
minimum
necessary to accomplish the
goals in the original Principles
for Management of the Towns
Accreted Land, laid out in
2009. Those goals state that the
accreted land belongs to every
resident and property owner,
will be protected for its aesthetic,
scientific,
educational
and
ecological and safety value for
all residents, and that as owner
the Town has responsibility to
be a good steward of the land
and good neighbor to owners of
properties that abut its land.
Clark also believes his plan
adheres to those principles,
specifically those that address
being a good neighbor, but
advocates
doing
the
most
possible.
My plan is based on principles
in the management plan, what
were supposed to do as stewards
and neighbors, provide views,
breezes, promote safety, he said.
Susans plan doesnt remove
enough, because we dont know
what were doing with the rest
of the forest. As I understand it,
they want a full mature forest
island-wide, if I have a view now
and its going to become a forest,
and then I want my transition
zone. Its hard to do one without
the other.
Once council has reached
a decision on what to do with
the 100-foot transition zone it
will turn its attention to how to
manage the rest of the maritime
forest.
February 12, 2016

Oyster Roast continues from cover
rounded out the evening.
This year the roast was rechristened the F.T Stack Memorial
Oyster Roast, in memory of Francis
Thomas Bud Stack who passed
away in February 2015just a few
weeks before his 90th birthday. Bud,
with help from his wife Cecily, was
responsible for selling more than a
quarter of all tickets for the roast.
Hes been credited with progressively
enculturating the event it and shaping
for the tremendous success it enjoys
today.
Part of that success is the oysters
themselves. A flurry of oyster steaming
experts, including club members
John Bushong, Jimmy Carroll, Marty
Bettelli, and Chip Stehmeyer pointed
out that what makes this oyster
roast event so special is the oysters
are single select. That means that
the barnacled, gnarled branches
of oysters you normally see at local
roasts are replaced by exquisite
shellfishes that look as if they would
be just as at home individually
shucked raw and crowning a throne
of ice. Also, unlike the petite meats
usually extracted from smaller shells,
some of these oysters (even after
steaming) are as big as the palm
of your hand. After many years of
manning the steamers, the crew
here has learned how to cook these
to perfection - not so underdone that
theyre still jiggling, not overcooked
to pencil-eraser texture. What results
is a poem to the oyster itself, a way
to appreciate that signature punch
of brininess while marveling over its
velveteen texture.
Guests mingled happily at long
wooden tables sipping beer and
wine. Many brought their own
sauces and flavorings from home
everything from flavored vinegars to
kicked-up cocktail sauces. (Ted and
Barb McKnight even rolled in with
homemade spaghetti sauce. Hey
dont knock it til you rock it.) And
while attendees were happy to share
their condiments and their shucking
tools, when the crew came around
with fresh baskets of steamy goodness
and poured piles onto tables, the
dynamic shifted from a friendly group
to a pack of friendly piranhas.
The climate this year certainly
didnt hurt, either. A balmy breeze
blew up from the marsh as guests
were treated to a technicolor pink
and yellow sunset. George Miller has
been coming to the IOP roast for over
a decade. Some years have brought
freezing rains and ankle-deep mud,
he says but I come anyway for these
fabulous oysters and to visit with this
charming group of people. He was
pleasantly surprised when this years
roast brought with it some killer
weather.
As the Isle of Palms Exchange Club
continues those annual roasts, they
are quickly gaining popularitymany
of the guests this year were from
neighboring Mt. Pleasant and other
nearby areas. The only problem is,
will there be enough oysters in the
future to satisfy the growing number
of smiling piranhas? Next year, you
might want to bring some bite-proof
gloves for protection.
Councilmembers Marty Bettelli and Jimmy Carroll.
Tom Dunleavy, Tim Green, and a friend work the bar.
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February 12, 2016
Cannonball finds
permanent home
on IOP
hen the Isle of

Palms executed
a successful offshore dredging project in
2008, a 128lb civil war
cannonball was dredged
onto the beach. This relic
from the past created a
lot of excitement. After
evaluation by SWAT
team members and
a historian from Fort
Moultrie the cannonball
was deemed safe
and went through an
extensive restoration
process. City Council
decided that this
important part of history
should be displayed as
a source of pride for
residents and visitors.
Planning, research and
display case construction
were initiated in 2015
and the Cannonball was
placed in the foyer Isle of
Palms Recreation Center
last month, during the
inaugural Isle of Palms
History Month.
Vendors wanted
for Sullivans Island
Farmers Market
BY LISA DARROW
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he Town of Sullivans Island is now accepting

vendor applications for its inaugural farmers
market slated to begin Thursday, April 7,
2016. The market will be located on the grounds
of 1921 IOn 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 market
opportunity for its patrons. The market will
include a balance of vendors including farmers,
nursery growers, artisans, prepared food vendors/
food trucks, craftsmen/artisans, non-profit or
educational services, business or corporation
PHOTO BY RALPH SECOY
information 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-profit/educational services
All vendors must provide proper licenses and
permits, including a Sullivans Island business
license. For more information or to complete an
application, visit the Towns website. You may also
contact Lisa Darrow at 843.883.5744 or ldarrow@
sullivansisland-sc.com.
February 12, 2016
GET MOVING WITH MEREDITH
11
Take care of your heart health

this Valentines Day
BY MEREDITH NELSON, M.ED
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
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 a
mild heart attack, the member who is diagnosed with heart disease, or the friend who
suddenly loses a loved one too early.
As we head deeper into February, with Valentines Day right around the corner, I
thought it fitting 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, your
blood pressure, and your blood sugar levels - can help you address those issues and
through behavior change and/or medication, lower those numbers. Be sure to check
with 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; eating
an 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 may
play 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 risk
increases as you get older; heart disease has become the number one killer of both
men and women; and in the US, heart disease has been the number one cause of death
for non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and American Indians).
Now that you know the risk factors (and hopefully, you dont possess many of them!),
you can do something about decreasing your chances of being hit with a diagnosis of
heart disease. Its really easy ... exercise almost every day. Eat right by following a
diet 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 you
smoke 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 lose
weight!
Sometimes, even those of us with no risk factors can develop
heart disease. Even if your risk factors are minimal, you should still
be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack. Men and women may
experience different symptoms.
For men, the five 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
Its easy to overlook the symptoms of heart disease, as they
can often seem trivial or attributed to another cause. Should you
experience any occasional shortness of breath; chest pain; pain in
the neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or back; irregular heartbeat; fainting
or dizziness; unusual weakness or fatigue; swelling of the ankles,
feet, abdomen, or eyes; contact your doctor and discuss your risk
factors for developing heart disease.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, in Mt.
Pleasant. Certified through AFAA in Group Fitness, ACE as a Personal
Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist, and TPI as a golf fitness
professional, Meredith has been bringing fitness to the East Cooper
area for over twenty years. Now located just across the causeway at
1558 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, PrimeTime Fitness caters to the mature
exerciser and offers personal and small group training, indoor cycling,
yoga, golf fitness training, monthly gym membership, and more.
Meredith can be reached with your fitness questions at 843.883.0101,
or Meredith@primetimefit.net.
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Get set for SEWE
February 12, 2016
W I L D L I F E E X P O S I T I O N E D U C AT E S A N D
E N T E R TA I N S A L L A G E S
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ancy riding a camel or watching

a red tailed hawk swoop down on
its dinner? How about witnessing
a sporting dog leap through the air or
getting up close and personal with a
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake?
All this and more is possible as The
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition rolls
into town this weekend, beginning
Friday, Feb. 12 and running through
Sunday, Feb. 14.
SEWE is a three-day celebration
of wildlife and nature through fine
art, conservation education, sporting
demonstrations, food, drink and
the people who honor them all.
The largest event of its kind in the
country, SEWE began in 1983 as a
small event during the slow season
has become a kick off to Charlestons
high season. The event plays host
to hundreds of artists and exhibitors,
plus experts in wildlife and nature
art.
Featuring events, presentations,
demonstrations,
exhibits
and
competitions across multiple venues
in downtown Charleston, and beyond,
SEWEs common theme celebrates a
love for wildlife and nature and helps
provide the public with easy and
affordable access to conservation
programs. With events for all ages
and interests, SEWE ably completes

its mission of increasing awareness
about the need to protect our natural
environment.
This years highlights include
exhibitions from over 100 wildlife
artists in the Charleston Place Hotel,
of particular interest is a special
exhibit of Yellowstone National
Park portraits by Jackson Hole
photographer Taylor Glenn. The
newly renovated Gaillard Center will
host local and regional artisans as
well as shows by The Busch Wildlife
Sanctuary and television personality
Jack Hanna.
Alongside a host of VIP events and
special exhibitions tied into SEWE
at venues such as the Charleston
Museum, Omar Shrine Temple,
Caw Caw Interpretive Center and
Charleston County Public Library,
Marion Square sees the return of
flight demonstrations with the Center
for Birds of Prey and the ever-popular
chefs demonstrations. The sporting
village, petting zoo and Dock Dogs
competition will once again set up
shop at Brittlebank Park.
For a full schedule of events and to
purchase tickets starting at $15 visit
http://sewe.com.
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY
February 12, 2016
Cheering on the Charlie Post
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C E L E B R AT I N G I T S 2 8 T H Y E A R
O N S U L L I VA N S I S L A N D T H I S
CLASSIC 5K/15K RUN TOOK
PLACE JAN. 30.
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February 12, 2016
Robotics continues from cover

It all adds up to tons of fun
while they learn to apply science,
technology, engineering, and
math concepts (STEM), plus
a big dose of imagination, to
solve a problem, states the
First Lego League website.
Along their discovery journey,
they develop critical thinking
and team-building skills, basic
STEM applications, and even
presentation skills, as they must
present their solutions with a
dash of creativity to judges.
The schools team is comprised
of Ryan Lynch, Ella Jancewicz,
Sam Henshaw, Finn ONeill and
Prescott Schoderbek from Isle
of Palms, Ariana Lane, Gray
Holland, Ryder Bishop and Joey
Virgillio from Sullivans Island
and Sam Dudley and Alan
Muthard from Mount Pleasant.
As they considered the trash
problem, their collective focus
naturally, for students who go
to school on an island, shifted
to the way pollution affects our

waterways. The students were
initially interested in pollutant
plastics like bottles and bags, but
when a marine biologist came to
speak to them, they learned of a
lesser-known but very menacing
source of pollutionmicrobeads.
Microbeads are tiny plastic
spheres,
less
than
five
millimeters, which are widely
used in cosmetics as exfoliating
agents
and
personal
care
products such as toothpaste and
shower gels. When they wash
down the drain, wastewater
treatment
facilities
arent
equipped to catch such tiny
particles, so they end up in rivers,
lakes, and oceans. Microbeads
act like sponges, sucking up
persistent organic pollutants
(long-lasting toxic chemicals
like pesticides and motor oil)
and other industrial chemicals.
A single microbead can be up to
a million times more toxic than
February 12, 2016

the water around it.
They also look like tasty
kibbles to fish, who gobble them
up, thus carrying the toxins
further to other waterways and
polluting both their spawn and
the food chain. The fish we eat?
Yep, it can contain some of these
toxins too. Scarily, fish species
that humans harvest for food
have been known to eat microplastic particles at an alarming
rate, and the toxins transfer to
the fish tissue. Yum.
When the students eyes were
opened, they decided to come
up with a solution to catch all
those pesky little suckers before
they had a chance to hit the
water. The team created a drain
attachment made of plankton
netting (a material so well-knit
that biologists use it to extract
tiny organisms from water) that
fits in a sink and stops the beads.
The students wouldnt have
known it back in October when
they began planning, but the
invention couldnt be timelier.
At the end of 2015, President
Obama signed a bipartisan
bill that prohibits selling and
distributing products containing
microbeads, intended to protect
the nations waterways. Of
course, there are still products
in circulation in the US that
havent been discarded yet, and
other nations are still dealing
with the microbead problem.
If everyone had what these
15
kids invented, think of the

possibilities, Moye said.
In the robotics division of the
challenge, the students found
the small stuff fascinating too.
They really enjoyed learning
the code and programming the
robot, Moye said. The team
named the robot Sully after a
stuffed turtle of Moyes, who was
allowed to ride atop the robot as
a makeshift mascot.
The regional qualifiers for the
First Lego League were held at the
end of January at Fort Johnson
Middle School in James Island.
Though robot Sully wasnt a
winner because it missed a few
cues during its final competitive
run, the team did take first place
out of 24 teams in the Project
Division for their microbeadtrapping invention. They didnt

make it to State, but a run so
successful with a team so young
shows that the students show
tremendous promise. This was
the first time the school had
engaged in this competition. Its
safe to say that, as the students
grow older and continue working
together, those other teams
better watch out.
Aside
from
robots
and
projects, theres a third facet to
this competition: the kids must
practice the programs signature
Core
Values:
Teamwork,
sportsmanship, and good, clean
fun are tenets the league operates
on. Each child on Moyes team
had to be interviewed separately

by a panel of judges, who asked
them what they learned.
One child said he discovered
the value of patience in working
in a group. Another noted that
the team setting made him better
at sports. All of the students
said that they realized really
great results come from working
together.
As the First Lego League
commandment states, What we
discover is more important than
what we win. Thats true, but
winnings awfully nice too, so
keep an eye out for this team in
future competitions. Sully may
just kick some serious butt.
February 13
ONGOING DAILY
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. 843883-3914.
Tuesdays
Team Trivia
8 to 10 p.m., Home Team BBQ,
Sullivan's Island
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Every Thursday from 5:30 8:00
p.m. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg. Join us for a couple
rounds or the whole evening.
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
The Dinghy Oyster Roasts
Local Oyster Roasts at the IOP
Front Beach hangout. 6-9 p.m.
every Thursday. $7 buckets of
local steamed oysters and $6
Pints of Blue Point Toasted Lager.
Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center
The monthly meeting is held the
third Thursday of every month
at 6 p.m. at 1917 I'On Ave.,
Sullivan's Island. A speaker
discussing historically relevant
topics is typically scheduled or
there is a fun and interesting

lesson on Sullivan's Island
history. Anyone who is interested
in becoming a member can sign
up at these meetings. Membership
is free!
Sullivan's Island Farmers'
Market
2:30 to 7 p.m., every Thursday
beginning April 7 running
through June 30 at 1921 I'On
Avenue.
Contact Farmers Market Manager
Lisa Darrow at Town Hall for
more information, 843.883.5744,
ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com
and to apply to be a vendor.
Saturdays
Yoga
10 a.m. at IOP Recreation Center,
24 28th Ave., IOP. Contact
Karrie Ferrell for more info.
843.886.8294, kferrell@iop.net.
ONGOING
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Crabpot Players presents this
Shakespearean comedy for
three weekends, Friday through
Sunday, on February 12, 13,
19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and
February 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
For more information and
to purchase tickets, visit
crabpotplayers.com or call
888.303.0763. The theater is
located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture

shopping center off Highway 17 in
Mt. Pleasant.
Monday, February 15
Friday, February 19
President's Day
The Seat of Justice

Feb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at the
Dock Street Theatre. Tickets
at www.charlestonstage.com.
Julian Wiles's acclaimed play
chronicles the courageous
journey of the historic Briggs v.
Elliott desegregation case from
rural Clarendon County, South
Carolina to the halls of the United
States Supreme Court.
SIES Prom "Under The Sea"

Live and Silent Auction fundraiser
at The Sand Dunes Club on
Sullivan's Island. Break out
your prom dress and tuxedo for
an evening of dancing, fun and
fundraising for Sullivan's Island
Elementary School. Purchase
tickets, $100, at http://bidr.co/
events/siesprom. For more details
email siesprom@gmail.com.
Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
SEWE returns the weekend of
Feb 12. 13 & 14, bringing with it
an annual celebration of wildlife
and nature through fine art,
conservation education, sporting
demonstrations, food and drink.
For a full schedule visit sewe.com.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
South Carolina Ballet presents
Aladdin
5:30 p.m., North Charleston
Performing Arts Center. Tickets at
northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.
Butcher & Bee Night Market
9 p.m.- 1 a.m., local artists and
craftsmen showcase their work
while giving the public access to
one of a kind artwork, accessories
and street food. Vendors, artists
and food trucks will transform
the parking lot of The Daily,
High Wire Distilling, ObviousLee
Marketing, Hed Hi Media and
Butcher & Bee into a night
bazaar, celebrating the unique
cultural experiences. $5 entry fee
with a portion of the proceeds to
benefit Redux Contemporary Art
Center.
Sunday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Coastal Navigation: Level 1

6-8 p.m. This course introduces
you to all aspects of coastal
navigation. The basics of maps
and charts, compasses, aids to
navigation, declination/variation,
and rules of the nautical road
will be covered. Pre-registration
required.Meets at: CCPRC
Headquarters. $18/$15 CCR
"Passion.Power.Purpose"
Center for Women's Annual
Conference. Feb. 18-19 in
Charleston, visit www.c4women.
org/2016conference for more
details.
Crafternoon: National Bird
Feeding Month
3 p.m. Make a simple birdfeeder
to welcome feathered friends to
your yard. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 843.883.3914.
AGING GRACEFULLY:
Discussion of Being Mortal:
Medicine and What Matters in
the End
10:30 a.m. MUSC Professor
Emeritus Dr. Anne Kilpatrick
facilitates a dialogue on Atul
Gawandes powerful book about
medical options, larger truths,
and having a personal plan to
honor your wishes and support
your family in difficult times.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Live Music: Balkun Brothers
Street. $5, www.hometeambbq.
com or 843.883.3131.
Paddling Clinics: Local Paddling
Destinations
6- 8 p.m. The Lowcountry is
well known for its salt marshes,
cypress swamps, and inland
waterways. Learn about many of
our great paddling destinations
and how to gain access to them.
Pre-registration required. Course
# 43003 Meets at: CCPRC
Headquarters Fee: $18/$15 CCR
PLAY: National Bird Feeding Month
10:30 a.m. Make a simple bird
feeder to welcome feathered
friends to your yard. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
Dog Park Safety Workshop
*Humans Only*
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25
March 5
residents/$30 non-residents.
Instructor: C.C. Bourgeois. At the
IOP Rec. Center.
Beach Lovers Book Club
10:30 a.m. Come for a lively
discussion of The Boys in the
Boat by Daniel Brown. Light
refreshments provided. Contact
Connie at darlingc@ccpl.org
for details. CCPL Poe Branch
843.883.3914.
Home Team Showcase: Kaleigh
Baker Blues Band Pearl
843.883.3131.
Photography Series: Sunset Session
4.30 - 6:30 p.m. Awaken your
senses to the natural and cultural
world while stretching your
photographic eye. Bring your
camera and let a park naturalist
lead you to inspirational locations.
Registered chaperone is required
for ages 15 and under. Preregistration required. Course #
40853. Meets at: Palmetto Islands
County Park. Fee: $9/$7 CCR
Friday, February 26
Live Music: Cool John Ferguson
843.883.3131.
PLAY: Leap Year Fun
10:30 a.m. Celebrate Leap Year by
making a frog paper bag puppet.
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.
"The Chocolate Affair"
6.30 p.m. The Chocolate Affair
gala and auction supports
Communities In Schools
(CIS) of the Charleston Area,
Inc. Held at 6:30 p.m. at the
Memminger Auditorium, live
entertainment and over 200
auction items are a featured
part of this event. In addition to
these wonderful auction items,
dozens of Charleston bakeries
and restaurants will vie for the
6th annual competitive title of
Most Artistic or Most Delicious
dessert. Creations will be judged
by Chocolate Affair attendees.
Tickets may be purchased by
calling 843.740.6793 or at www.
thechocolateaffair.net.
Sunday, February 28
4th Annual 'South Atlantic
Bank' Oyster Roast & Chili
Cook-Off
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw Yacht
Club in Mt. Pleasant. This
family-friendly event will have
all you can eat oysters provided
by Sticky Fingers, hot dogs and
fixins, a delicious chili cookoff and live music. Adults 21
$35, Under 21 $15. Tickets can
be purchased by visiting www.
FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.
Saturday, March 5
Where the Wild Things
Run/Walk 5K
8:30 a.m. race start at the Caw
Caw Interpretive Center. Walkers,
joggers, and runners are invited
to explore their wild side on the
scenic nature trails at Caw Caw
Interpretive Center. The 5K trail
run and walk starts at 8:30 a.m.,
and an award ceremony with local
food and beverages will be held
immediately afterward. Kids' yoga
and crafts for ages 6-12 will keep
children entertained throughout
the morning. Online registration
at www.ccprc.com.
island eats
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its beachfront
setting. Nibbles like peel and eat
shrimp and nachos alongside
heartier platters of seafood. $-$$
(843) 886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
883-9131
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood, tapas
on Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.
$$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
from Chocolate Therapy, to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean
Boulevard. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, Sunday
Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from the
upper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
843.886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt

All organic frozen yogurt, with gluten
free and vegan options. Toppings are
all natural or organic. Local coffee
and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches.. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf

Come in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday
brunch and enjoy all your favorite
seafood, plus so much more at this
island favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on the
weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made from scratch Tex Mex
soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,
and quench your thirst with one of
several specialty margaritas. $$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle St, Sullivans Island
Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a
rustic, coastal-inspired space.$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach
volleyball court out back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
Caf Medley
Start your day, or end it with a wellrounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening. $
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
Our biscuits are made from scratch every day using only
the best available ingredients. All of our breakfast meats
are HORMONE AND ANTIBIOTIC FREE.
Dunleavys Irish Pub

The islands only Irish Pub. Famous
burgers, Irish fare, favorite locals
hangout for over 20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
Coconut Joes & Island Joes Coffee

Spectacular views of the Atlantic on
the rooftop bar and live music every
night during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joes next door featuring
coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on tap,
spacious side porch, and live music.
$-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh
seafood and southern favorites, and
a fresh, local raw bar. $$-$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
off-island eats
Charleston Harbor Fish House
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina,
with a deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$
284-7070
www.charlestonharborfishhouse.com
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
Cinebarre Theater
Multiplex with first-run films, light
meals, beer & wine, plus indie shorts
by local filmmakers. $$
216-2690
www.cinebarre.com
963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.
Pleasant
Coleman Public House
Located on Coleman Blvd featuring
rotating craft brews on tap, plus
burgers, famous truffle fries,
flatbreads & inventive pub grub. $$
416-8833
www.colemanpublichouse.com
427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant
Jacks Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream.
$-$$
884-7677
www. jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant
The Shelter
Brunch, burgers & draft beers in
a dog-friendly hangout with an
outdoors deck, live music, and
sports.$$
388-3625
www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com
202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner, and weekend brunch.
Boasts a fresh, seasonal menu
of contemporary cuisine with a
Southern flair. $$
416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Stacks Coastal Kitchen

Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 + cheeses
and charcuterie meats from around
the world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wreck of the Richard
and Charlene
Lowcountry seafood dining on Shem
Creek in the historic Old Village of
Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:308:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. and
Sat. $$-$$$
884-0052
www.wreckrc.com
106 Haddrell St.
Mt. Pleasant
FINANCIAL FOCUS
February 12, 2016
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Think about sending financial Valentines

to loved ones this year
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
mericans spent nearly $19

billion in Valentines Day
gifts last year, according to
the National Retail Federation.
Much of this money went for
gifts with short shelf lives, such
as candy, flowers and restaurant
meals (and about $700 million
was spent on gifts for pets).
Theres certainly nothing wrong
with giving chocolates or roses.
But this year, think about
going beyond the classic gifts.
Instead, use Valentines Day as
an opportunity to determine how
you can make gifts with longlasting impact to your circle of
loved ones.
Here are some suggestions:
For your spouse or significant
other As long as your spouse
or significant other has earned
income, he or she may be able to
contribute to a traditional or Roth
IRA. So, consider giving a check
to be used for that purpose. A
traditional IRA can grow tax
deferred, while contributions are
usually tax-deductible. (Taxes
are due upon withdrawal, and
withdrawals prior to 59 may
be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)
While Roth IRA contributions
are not deductible, any earnings
growth can be distributed tax
free, provided the account owner
doesnt take withdrawals until
age 59 and has had the account
at least five years. For 2015 and
2016, the IRA contribution limit
is $5,500, or $6,500 for those 50

or older.
For your children You
dont have to be rich to give
your children a gift worth $1
million you just have to help
them through school. College
graduates earn about $1 million
more over their lifetimes than
those without a degree, according
to research from the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York. Still,
college isnt cheap: The average
annual cost tuition, fees, room
and board for a private four-year
college is more than $42,000,
according to the College Board,
while the comparable figure for a
public four-year school is about
$19,000. Of course, if financial
aid is available, you could get
some help. Nonetheless, you may
want to start putting away money
for college. One popular college
savings vehicle is a 529 plan. Your
529 plan contributions may be
deductible from your state taxes,
and any earnings growth can
be withdrawn tax-free, provided
it is used for qualified higher
education expenses. (However, if
you take withdrawals from your
529 plan, and you dont use the
money for these higher education
expenses, you may be subject
to both income tax and a 10%
penalty on the earnings.)
For your parents If you
have elderly parents, you may
want to find out if theyve got
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9:32am/9:41pm
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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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their retirement and estate plans

in place. If theyve already taken
care of everything, you may
not need to get involved but if
theyve left some loose ends,
your help could be a valuable
gift. So, ask them if they have
drawn up the necessary legal
documents. Do they each have
a will? Have they created a
durable power of attorney, which
allows them to name someone
to make financial and health
care decisions on their behalf if
they become incapacitated? If it

appears they have much work to
do in these areas, you may want
to offer to arrange a consultation
for them with a legal advisor and
a financial professional.
None of these ideas are
traditional Valentines Day gifts
but all of them can prove of
great value to your loved ones.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
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