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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island
Farmers
Market begins
on Sullivans
espite the deluge,

the Easter Bunny
made his way to Isle
of Palms Saturday,
March 26, to delight
island children who
were gathered in
the (dry) Recreation
Center, awaiting
his arrival. An egg
hunt, followed by
photo opps and face
painting rounded out
the festivities.
Earlier in the
week, in preparation
for the fluffy white
bunnys arrival,
children gathered at
the Rec. Center to
decorate eggs.
JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
Market continues on page 3
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
he first ever Sullivans Island

Farmers
Market
begins
Thursday, April 7, and
continues weekly through June
30. The much-anticipated event
will be held at 19201 IOn Avenue,
in the area in front of Poe Library
and Battery Gadsden.
The market offers a hand-picked
selection of 22 area-vendors,
offering
locally-grown,
fresh
produce, farm products, plants
specialty food, artisan crafts, live
entertainment and more. It will
run from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Town has been working on
the project since last fall, when
new councilmember Sarah Church
proposed the event and spearheaded
its creation. Recreation Committee
members selected the vendors
from an applicant pool of over 60.
There were strict criteria for each
category, including that farmers
must grow at least 50 percent of
the produce they sell, and anything
purchased elsewhere must be
disclosed.
The lineup for the first two
markets includes locally grown
plants
and
vegetables
from
Sullivans Island-based Plant The
Earth, blueberries from Blue Pearl
Farm in McClellanville and fresh
seafood from Salty Seafood. The
famed Rio Bertolinis will bring
its delicious fresh pasta to the
island and Charleston Artisan
Cheesehouse will have a selection
of local artisanal cheese products.
All of the vendors are local,
coming from Mt. Pleasant, Goose
Creek, Summerville, West Ashley
and Johns Island. For some
this is their first foray into the
Charleston-area farmers market
scene. Grace Newland is bringing
her fledgling tortilla company
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April 8, 2016
IOP council prepare for budget,

consider improvements
BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
he Isle of Palms City Council

met on March 22, 2016.
After formalities, Citizens
Comments, and a review of
pending
ordinances,
each
standing committee of Council
presented a detailed report on the

items discussed at its individual
monthly meetings.
Ordinance
2016-4,
the
refinancing the principle balance
on Fire Station II Bond, passed
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Overrun
Dear Editor,
The only things that outnumber the squirrels on Sullivans
Island are the BMWs and the whalers.
Lenny Branch
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unanimously. This will save

approximately $217,000, after
closing costs.
The Council has directed
each committee to review its 10year capital plans and budget
projections. This, according to
Mayor Dick Cronin, is to ensure
we can continue to do what were
doing with what weve got to do it
with.
Marty Bettelli, chairperson
of the Public Safety Committee,
reported that the fire departments
new rescue pumper truck has
arrived. The old rescue pumper
was sold to Awendaw, for the tidy
sum of $26,000.
Coyotes fall under Public
Safety, and Bettelli stated that the
city has hired a trapper, as has
Wild Dunes. Traps have thus far
yielded two raccoons. Thirty-three
coyote sightings were reported
since the last council meeting;
including a report of two coyotes
who presented themselves to a
mother and young child waiting
for the school bus at 21st and
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Waterway, on March 17. In

addition to the traps set on cityowned property, overgrown lots
are being addressed to eliminate
coyote habitat.
A painted pedestrian crosswalk
at Palm Boulevard and 31st
Avenue, with signage, has been
approved, the direct result of
numerous resident requests,
thereby increasing the total
number of crosswalks to six.
The SCDOT limits the number of
crosswalks permitted.
Bettelli concluded his report
by expressing sincere gratitude
to Bill Jenkins, retiring from
volunteer service to the Isle of
Palms Fire Department after 35
years.
Ways and Means, under
the leadership of Dick Cronin,
reported that with two-thirds
of fiscal year behind us, city
revenues and expenses are both
on target.
Council continues on page 4
April 8, 2016
Market continues from cover
The layout for the Sullivans Island Farmers Market.
Farmers & Vendors:
Farmers/Grower
Plant The Earth, Sullivans Island plants, vegetables, flowers
Blue Pearl Farms, McLellanville
- blueberries, honey & beeswax
products, farm-made blueberry
sauces.
Wishingbone Heritage Farms,
McLellanville - eggs, meats, honey,
cut herbs
Salty Seafood & Vegetable Barn,
Goose Creek - vegetables, salads,
fresh juices, seafood
Prepared Food
Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse,
Charleston - local artisanal cheese
products
Mitla Tortilleria, Charleston - organic
Mitla Tortilleria to the inaugural
tortillas
market Thursday. The 12-monthCulinary Creations, Summerville - prepared dinners: entrees, sides &
old business just opened its first
casseroles
wholesale facility in West Ashley,
Rio Bertolinis Fresh Pasta Co., Charleston - homemade pasta products
and Newland is excited to bring
ready to bake meals
her fresh, handmade tortillas to
Gelati Moto, Charleston - homemade gelato
Sullivans Islands residents and
Addie Maes Cakery, Charleston - specialty desserts, cakes and cupcakes
visitors.
Olinda Olives & Olive Oil, Charleston - Extra virgin olive oil, natural
The East Cooper area already
brine olives, dirty martini brine
has a lot of healthy lifestyle
Arts & Crafts
businesses and I think it will be
Katsview Photography, Sullivans Island - photography, note cards
a good market for me, she says.
The Charleston Soap Chef, Johns Island - bar soap, sugar scrub, honey
A lot of my customers are health
butter moisturizer, scrubs, body wash, balms
conscious individuals looking
Terez, Mt. Pleasant - upcycled coffee sacks and vintage cloth made bags
for products that use only fresh
Sea & Stone, Mt. Pleasant - handmade jewellry
ingredients, such as moms who
Belart, Sullivans Island - stained glass and wood art
like to serve their kids healthy
Copacetic Creations, Mt. Pleasant - original art by WRHS student
meals, and people who dont
Non-Profit
like bread or gluten. Newlands
Lowcountry Critter Rescue, Charleston - animal rescues and adoption
tortillas are made with non-GMO,
Audubon South Carolina, Sullivans Island - SI Environmental Education
organic ingredients and contain
and bird rescue program
only four or five ingredients, none
Clemson Extension, Tri-County - planting, soil and educational outreach
of which are preservatives. I make
the corn in the traditional way,
starting with whole kernel corn
that I boil in lime, rinse, grind and
make into fresh massa to press
into corn tortillas. She also offer
flour tortillas in different flavors,
including chipotle, roasted red
pepper, beet and truffle oil.
Alongside food, the market will
feature a selection of arts and crafts
vendors, live music from Sullivans
Island acoustic bluegrass musician
Marci Shore, and facepainting and
balloon art for the little ones.
To keep up with events

and activites at the market
be sure to Like the markets
Facebook page facebook.com/
SIFARMERSMARKET.
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Council continues from page 2
Cronin reported the committee

has been engaged in an ongoing
conversation with the local
hospitality and food and beverage
industry, brainstorming ideas
of how the city can promote
itself more forcefully during the
post-Labor Day Secret Season.
As compared to FY 2015, the
accommodations and hospitality
taxes are up an average of
4.6 percent, and the Beach
Preservation Fee has accrued $1
million, to the benefit of island
residents.
The Council was alerted to
the fact that Charleston County
is planning on raising its storm

water management fee, currently
$36 on most property tax bills, to
$72. Concerned that the services
the island receives from the
county will not be commensurate
with the increase, Ways and
Means has asked Public Works
to examine alternative options
for storm water management,
including self-managing, and/
or potentially partnering with
neighboring
Mt.
Pleasant
and/or Sullivans Island. Mt.
Pleasant currently self-manages,
appearing at a cost of $60 on
most tax bills.
Also on the Public Works
radar is preliminary study of
underground power lines, and
ongoing discussions with SCDOT
for a golf cart path on the west
side of Palm Blvd, between 20th
Avenue and the Island Center.
The city is also continuing to
talk to the county regarding the
funding of new public restrooms
at Front Beach.
Jimmy Ward, chairperson of
Public Works, noted that the everpopular Hazard Mitigation Day
will be held on April 16. Paint and
other noxious substances may be
dropped off at the municipal lot
on Front Beach, from 9 a.m. until
noon. Also accepted that day is
paper material to be shredded;
with a limit of four boxes. The box
size, however, is not specified!
The Recreation Committee,
with Jimmy Carroll at the helm,
announced that the islands
Annual Yard Sale will be held
at the Rec. Center on Saturday,
April 23. Fifty spaces are available

at a bargain cost of $5 per spot;
contact The Rec to reserve yours.
Carroll additionally reported
that a Pickle Ball court has been
painted onto the existing tennis
court. Tennis and Pickle Ball are
now available on a first come,
first serve basis, with a courtesy
playing time-limit of an hour,
if others are waiting. Drainage
of the Dog Park continues, an
expenditure of $25,000 for
software that would enable
on-line team registration was
rejected, and the Isle of Palms
is being awarded a Municipal
Association Achievement Award
for Februarys wildly successful
Doggie Day at The Rec event.
Leading
the
Personnel
Committee, Patrick Harrington
moved that Friday, Nov. 11,
2016 be designated to replace
the former floating holiday
for municipal employees; that
motion passed. Tablets are being
acquired for council members
to increase efficiency, and
reduce copying, which generates
tremendous paper waste. There
are still five vacancies to be
filled for seasonal Beach Service
Officers.
Barb Bergwerf, Real Property
Committee chairperson, reviewed
numerous
short
and
long
term budget items, including
the FEMA dredging project,
scheduled for Fall, 2016. This is
a potential $15 million project;
with IOP participating to the tune
of approximately $1.2 million.
Improvements to Morgan Creek
Grill, including the addition of

an elevator, screening around
the dumpsters, and continuing
noise control measures are being
discussed, and need to be agreed
upon prior to the execution of a
new lease. The Master Plan for
the Marina is obviously front
and center; however, until some
decisions are made, specific
budget items are difficult to
project.
Passive
park
areas
for
hammocks,
potential
kayak
launches at 11th Avenue and
25th Avenue, and a possible
small, auxiliary boat launch
at 17th Avenue, on property
presently owned by The Beach
Company, are all items on the
Real Property Committees future
agenda.
Prior to adjourning to a closed
Executive Session, Ted Kinghorn
proposed that council hold one
meeting per year in Wild Dunes.
Sandy Ferencz pointed out that
there are several contradictions
between the new Signage Plan
and the actual Ordinance. City
Attorney, Stirling Halversen,
acknowledged
that
some
discrepancies do exist, but
advised council to wait until
the conclusion of the summer
season to review and address the
same; therefore making any and
all changes coincide.
Mayor
Cronin
concluded
the meeting with a Mayoral
Proclamation, setting forth March
as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month.
April 8, 2016
Mayors Council meets

on East Cooper land
conservation
CIVIC
Traffic cam goes live

on Connector
I O P P R E PA R E S F O R B E A C H PA R K I N G S E A S O N
BY DESIRE FRAGOSO
CATHERINE MAIN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
n March 21, 2016, East Cooper Land Trust hosted

the Mayors Council on Land Conservation in East
Cooper at the Cooper River Room of Waterfront
Park in Mount Pleasant. This included participation from
the mayors and top planning staff of six municipalities
and Charleston County. Specifically, the Mayors Council
includes Mayor Dick Cronin of the City of Isle of Palms,
Mayor Miriam C. Green of the Town of Awendaw, Mayor
Rutledge B. Leland, III, of the Town of McClellanville,
Mayor Patrick ONeil of the Town of Sullivans Island,
Mayor Linda Page of the Town of Mount Pleasant,
Chairman J. Elliott Summey of Charleston County
Council, and Mayor John Tecklenburg of the City of
Charleston.
The purpose of the Mayors Council is to encourage
informed decisions in municipalities and to keep land
conservation and the East Cooper Trail (the off-road
bike/pedestrian trail) a priority. East Cooper Land Trust
has now a signed Memorandum of Agreement between
these communities recognizing conservation to be of
vital importance to the future of the region.
At the meeting, the Trust detailed the Connected Land
Conservation Plan it is developing was detailed and
received input from the municipalities. When the project
is complete, in late 2016, the municipalities will be given
the GIS data and the application information for their
use, as well as maps and other information which can
be incorporated into comprehensive plans and planning
processes.
The Trust also proposed calling the East Cooper area
the Outdoor District where people will want to live and
visit to immerse themselves in a vast array of outdoor
activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, hunting and
fishing, kite boarding, birding, paddle boarding, surfing
and so much more.
In order to be the Outdoor District, the Trust
emphasised how essential it is to protect the areas
natural assets.
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he City of Isle of Palms is thrilled

to announce that the traffic
camera at the intersection of the
IOP Connector and Palm Boulevard is now
live on the SCDOT 511 system, Mayor
Cronin said in a press release. The City
has been working on this initiative for eight
months with the goal of helping residents
and visitors better plan their trips to and
from the beach during the high summer
season. The traffic camera will show what
the traffic is on the IOP Connector in realtime and through the SCDOT 511 system,
users are able to access that feed through
their mobile devices.
The SCDOT 511 mobile application
is very easy to use, Cronin said. People
just need to download the free application
on their phones, click on the Cameras
option on the main menu and then click on
Charleston Beaches.
The SCDOT 511 system is also available
online at www.511sc.org. Click on
Cameras at the top of the page or locate
the camera on the map shown on the home
page.
Thanks to the hard work of the Citys Police Department and the SCDOT
team, we can offer this new service to the public and assist in making their trip
to and from the beach a more enjoyable experience, Cronin said. Through this
exciting app, our residents and visitors will have a new tool at their fingertips
to make the most out of their trip to the Isle of Palms.
The City is pleased that Charleston County will be following Isle of Palms'
lead and will be funding additional
traffic cameras along the East
PICK YOUR SPOT
Cooper and Folly Beach routes
IOP has released two maps showing
which will help address some
where paid and free beach parking
beach related traffic issues most
can be found. View the maps at www.
beach communities face during
iop.net/beach-access-parking.
the summer season.
April 8, 2016
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R I O P R E C . S U M M E R C A M P S N O W O P E N F O R R E S I D E N T S
2016 CAMP SUMMERSHINE DATES AND THEMES
Camp Summershine offers a variety of fun and interactive
opportunities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities,
beach trips, and field trips. Children need to bring lunch; snacks are
provided.
Registration:
IOP Resident: April 4 - April 29
Non-Resident: April 11 - April 29
Age:
5-7 years, 5 by September 1, 2015
8-12 years, 8 by September 1, 2015
Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Supervision 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). $65
resident, $70 non-resident. Deposit due at time of registration: $25
per week.
Week 1: June 6 - 10 - Time Travellers: From dinosaurs to disco,
start the summer by traveling back in time!
Week 2: June 13 - 17 - Food Frenzy: Food isnt only used for
eating during this week of camp.
Week 3: June 20 - 24 - Camp Summershines Got Talent Campers prepare for a special talent show that will be held on
Friday, June 17th at 2 p.m.
Week 4: June 27 - July 1 - Wild Waters: Beat the heat of summer
with a week full of water games and activities.
Week 5: July 5 - 8 - Get out of Dodge: Welcome to the wonderful
world of Dodgeball! No Camp Monday, July
4.
Week 6: July 11 - 15 - Blockbuster Bonanza:
Camp games and activities will feature some
of the years biggest movie releases
Week 7: July 18 - 22 - Holidaze: From
Halloween to Independence Day, campers
will have a week of holiday fun.
Week 8: July 25 - 29 - Olympics: Camp
Summershine will hold its own Olympic
games to prepare for the Summer Olympics
in Rio.
2016 WEE CAMP DATES AND THEMES

Wee Camp gives participants a chance to socialize and interact
with others while enjoying opportunities such as arts and crafts,
games, outdoor activities and wet and wild days. Children need to
bring lunch; snacks are provided.
Age: 3-4 years, 3 by September 1, 2015. Must provide birth
certificate to verify participants age. Must be potty trained, no
exceptions.
Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Supervision 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). $65
resident, $70 non-resident. Deposit due at time of registration: $25
per week.
Week 1: June 6 - 10 - Fairy Tales: Knights and princesses are
welcome for a week of fairytale fun
Week 2: June 13 - 17 - Food Frenzy: Food isnt only used for
eating during this week of camp.
Week 3: June 20 - 24 - Its a Jungle Out There: Lions and tigers
and bears...oh my! Discover wildlife from the backyard to the
jungle
Week 4: June 27 - July 1 - Wild Waters: Beat the heat of summer
with a week full of water games and activities
Week 5: July 5 - 8 - Community Heroes: Campers will meet and
learn about the police, fire, and other people that help make IOP
awesome!
Week 6: July 11- 15 - Disney Week: A week full of Disney fun!
Week 7: July 18 - 22 - Under The Sea: Spend a week with the
fishes and all the ocean has to offer.
Week 8: July 25 - 29 - Hawaiian Hullabaloo: Campers travel to
another island and have some
Hawaiian fun.
To register for camps, visit

IOP Recreation Center at 24
Twenty-eighth Avenue, Isle of
Palms. View sports camps on
offer throughout the summer
at iop.net/camps-clinics.
April 8, 2016
Serving up eggs and smiles on Easter morning

BY RUTH THORNBURG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
n Sunday, March 27, 2016, in spite of

threatening clouds and drizzling rain,
more than 150 Lowcountry residents
and guests were treated to a hot breakfast
at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club after the
Easter Sunrise Service at Breach Inlet.
The breakfast of pancakes, sausage,
scrambled eggs, grits, coffee, orange juice
and milk is a long established, annual
tradition hosted by the IOP Exchange Club
that always brings smiles and laughter to
Easter morning. The event is made possible
by the collaborative efforts of Exchange Club
members and the event coordinator, John
Bushong.
Members start work early on Saturday
afternoon, arranging tables and chairs and

setting up the equipment for the next day.
At 5 a.m. Sunday morning, the pancake
crew arrives, followed by crews of sausage,
grits and egg cooks, as well as serving staff
who collectively have everything ready and
waiting by 7:50 a.m., when guests begin
to arrive. There is no charge for breakfast
but guests often fill the donation jars with
money that is used for the prevention of
child abuse. Leftovers are sent to the fire
department so nothing is ever wasted.
Club members say that it is fun to work
together early in the morning to serve the
community on such a joyous and happy
morning. And as for the guests, they just love
the tradition of Easter
morning with good food,
family and friends.
The Isle of Palms
Exchange Club is a service
organization,
whose
members raise money
through
numerous
community projects to
provide scholarships to
deserving students and
to support organizations
whose work is aimed at
the prevention of child
abuse.
For more information
about the Isle of Palms
Exchange Club or to
become a member, visit
www.iopexchange.org.
Fort Sumter hiring

youths for summer jobs
BY BILL MARTIN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
re you a teenager looking for a challenging summer job? If so,

you may be interested in working for the National Park Service
as a member of the Youth Conservation Corps at Fort Sumter
National Monument. The Youth Conservation Corps was established
by Public Law 93-408. It is a summer employment program for young
men and women age 15 to 18 who work, learn, and earn together on
projects that further the development and conservation of the natural
and cultural resources of the United States.
This job entails physical work outdoors in temperatures sometimes
above 90. The work this summer will be helping to maintain several
historic sites within the park. In addition to these tasks, the park will
provide environmental education and field trips to other parks.
Applications will be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Fort
Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square in Charleston and
the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center on Sullivans Island from March 10
May 6, or by sending a request for an application by email to fosu_
administration@nps.gov. The deadline for accepting applications will
be 3:30 p.m. on May 6, 2016. Applicants may return applications to
the park in person, mail them to Fort Sumter National Monument,
1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, or fax them to (843)
883-3910 to the attention of Will Salisbury.
The park will randomly draw the names of at least four young
people to work this summer, 40 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, paid at minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Applicants must
be available for work from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 40
hours per week beginning on June 13 and ending on August 5 with
no unexcused absences and no vacations.
Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States,
have a Social Security card, have a desire and willingness to work
outdoors and have no history of serious crime or anti-social behavior
that might create safety problems. In addition your parent or legal
guardian must consent to your working and be able to provide the
proper type of work clothing such as long sleeved shirts, jeans and
work boots. An orientation will be held Monday May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
to provide further details.
For more information please call Will Salisbury at (843) 883-3123
ext. 210.
Exclusively Sullivans
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HOUSEKEEPING
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843.593.4473
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April 8
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
843.883.3914.
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
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 is welcome and
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.
Shaggin on the Cooper
Celebrate the arrival of warmer
weather with some dancing at
Shaggin on the Cooper! Bands
from Charleston and throughout
the state will perform at the
end of the Mount Pleasant Pier

throughout the season and
the dance floor is open for all
ages. Gates for Shaggin on
the Cooper open at 7 p.m. and
music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for
each event are $10 per person
($8 in advance for Charleston
County residents). Space is
limited, so advance purchase is
recommended, call 843-795-4386
or visit CharlestonCountyParks.
com. Schedule: April 23 - Hot
Pepper Band, May 14 - Shem
Creek Boogie Band, June
11 The Sugarbees, July 16
- Recollections, August 13 Vinyl Daze, September 10 - The
Sneakers.
Friday, April 8
Sealand Adventure Sports

Grand Opening Party
6 - 9 p.m. 2120 Middle Street.
Festivities include a fashion show.
games and contests with winner
giveaways from companies such
as Nectar sunglasses. There will
also be plenty of music, food and
drink, followed by an after-party
at Poes Tavern.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Volvo Car Open
Catch the closing weekend
of the Volvo Car Open tennis
tournament on Daniel Island, play
continues Friday through Sunday.
Tickets are $35 and up for the
quarters, semis and finals in
singles and doubles at this WTA
event. www.volvocaropen.com.
Saturday, April 9
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Butcher & Bee Night Bazaar
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 654 King Street.
This night market features food
and goods vendors outside the
popular restaurant.
Volvo Cars Open: PowerShare
Series
7 p.m. Grand Slam champions
Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick
will play at the Volvo Cars
Open stadium as part of the
PowerShares Series tour that will
stop in Charleston and play at the
Volvo Cars Stadium after the WTA
tournaments semifinals.www.
volvocaropen.com.
Wednesday, April 13
Butterfly Conservations
4:30 - 5 p.m. IOP Rec. Center. $10
residents/non-residents. www.iop.
net/recreation.
Thursday, April 14
Crafternoon: Flying Saucers
3 p.m. Make a colorful flying
saucer and take it on a test flight.
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Brian Collins at The
Windjammer
Country music star stops on IOP
for two nights, April 14 and 15.
www.the-windjammer.com
Friday, April 15
Stargazing on Sullivans
8:30 p.m. Join the National Park
Service and the Lowcountry
Stargazers on an exciting journey
into space and learn about the
most beautiful wonders above.
This free program will take place
at the historic Lifesaving Station
located at 1815 IOn Avenue,
Sullivans Island. Rain date
Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Charleston Outdoor Festival
Runs through April 17, the event
celebrates the paddlesports and
outdoor recreation community
at James Island County Park.
Park admission starts at $2 per
person. To try out activities,
get the Try It pass for $10. Or,
register for the weekend for
classes, demos, competitions
and much more. For a full event
schedule and to register, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com or
call 843.795.4386.
May 14
Beach Lovers Book Club
10:30 a.m. Come for a lively
discussion of The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah. Light
refreshments provided. Email
darlingc@ccpl.orgfor details.
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Tae Kwon Do Tournament
10 a.m. Tae Kwon Do Tournament
at the IOP Rec. Center. $45
Tournament Fee. www.iop.net/
recreation.
Run For Adela
Race starts 8:30 a.m. Station
16, Sullivan's Island. Late
Registration and Packet Pickup
Friday, April 15, 10-6 p.m. at
Fleet Feet Sports, 881 Houston
Northcutt, Mt. Pleasant. Saturday,
April 16, 7-8 a.m., Station 16,
Sullivan's Island (top of beach
path). Race Day registration ends
at 8 a.m. For more information
visit www.runforadela.com.
Bird Songs
A Nashville Songwriters in the
Round fundraiser for the Avian
Conservation Center 5:30-9 p.m.,
The Center for Birds of Prey, 4719
North Highway 17, Awendaw. $125
per person; includes beer, wine,
Firefly spirits and a Lowcountry
buffet supper. The program will
feature songwriters performing in
the spirit of the famous Bluebird
Caf, sharing their songs and
the stories behind them while
celebrating good company with
a fine Lowcountry meal and
lively bar all accented with
beautiful birds of prey as your
hosts. Featured artists are Ruthie
Collins, Casey Beathard, Johnny
Mulford, and Phillip Lammonds.
www.zerve.com/BirdsofPrey/
BirdSong.
Saturday, April 16
Tuesday, April 19
PLAY: Flying Saucers

10:30 a.m. Make a colorful flying
saucer and take it on a test flight.
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Mah Jongg Challenge Accepted

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your
new 2016 NMJL card and have
fun trying out the new hands.
Call 843-883-3914 by April 16 to
reserve a spot. CCPL Poe Branch

Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
Saturday, April 23
PLAY: Going Buggy
10:30 a.m. Celebrate National
Poetry Month with insect poems,
stories and buggy crafts. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. 843-883-3914.
IOP Annual Yard Sale
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Maximum of 2
spaces per vendor. $5 resident/
non-resident. To register and for
more information call 843-8868294.
Thursday, April 18
Sullivans Island Arbor Day
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in conjunction
with the SI Farmers Market the
Town of Sullivans is hosting an
Arbor Day celebration featuring
educational activities, a scavenger
hunt and free tree saplings.
Monday, May 9
The Golf Ball
ECCOs two-day affair will
feature a Golf Tournament May
9 followed by the Gala May 13.
The Golf Tournament will begin
at 11 a.m. and registration

for the tournament includes a
box lunch and complimentary
beverages. Participants have the
opportunity to win a brand new
Lexus for a hole-in-one during
the tournament. Tickets for the
tournament are $250 per person,
$1,250 for a Foursome. Prices
for the foursome will increase
to $1,500 after April 22. Tickets
for the Gala are $125 per person
and sponsorship opportunities
and reserved tables are available.
For more information visit www.
ECCOcharleston.org/golfball.
Saturday, May 14
5th annual Charleston
Beer Garden
The areas largest pop-up beer
festival welcomes 20 breweries
from the Charleston area and
beyond. Noon to 7 p.m. at The
Grove at Patriots Point. All
proceeds benefit local nonprofit
Lowcountry AIDS Services.
Ticket prices are $25 for general
admission and $50 for VIP www.
charlestonbeergarden.com.
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GET MOVING WITH MEREDITH
April 8, 2016
Do you need a great reason for running?

ow that the Cooper River
Bridge Run has come and
gone once again, many who
got over it will put their running
shoes away for another year. One
goal down, check it off the bucket
list, boast about it to friends.
For some its a yearly ritual,
something to register for, train
for (or not) for a while, and show
up on race day with 30,000 other
runners, then heavily celebrate
the accomplishment afterwards at
the after-party in Marion Square.
Others make the CRBR an
A race--one of many that they
complete each year, but the
excitement and scale of this
particular race give it top priority
on the race calendar.
I myself have run for many
reasons for over thirty years;
camaraderie in group runs, to
stay in shape, and for the mental
escape. I enjoy the competition
and the feeling of accomplishment
that comes with racing. I have
volunteered at races, which
brings about an entirely different
perspective as an observer
and cheerleader. For several
years I served on the board of
the Charleston Running Club,
BY MEREDITH NELSON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
providing direction and leadership

for the club which promotes
running in our community. And
now I have taken on the task of
volunteering as a run buddy
for the Meeting Street Academys
Run Club.
As much as the whole MSA
experience is a little out of my box,
I love it. Running with the kids,
seeing them get excited about
running just one more block than
last the time, and watching them
head into the classroom with
enthusiasm at the end of Run
Club, ready for reading, writing,
and rithmatic, brings me a sense
of satisfaction and joy.
On Saturday, April 16, the
Meeting Street Academy Run Club
will be making an appearance at
the Run for Adela 5K on Sullivans
Island. Ill be right there in the
middle of them, running with
one or two of the runners. For
many of the kids, participating in
races is too costly for the family
to consider a priority or a regular
occurrence. But Lori LaFevre,
MSAs Run Club Coach, has made
it possible for these youngsters to
participate for free (with a paying
adult). And with the generosity of
the race organizers, the runners

companions may register at a
discounted price.
If the idea of running for
your own health and wellness
just doesnt appeal to you,
perhaps you could join me
and consider running for the
benefit of someone else. Another
opportunity is with R U Running.
The brainchild of island resident
Skipper Condon, R U Running is
a membership organization for
runners that promotes awareness
of the Disabilities Foundation of
Charleston County. For a $20
annual fee, R U Running provides
race discounts for signature
races, a VIP tent at which you can
store your gear, and a chance to
win prizes at each signature race
you attend.
Another organization, Racers
for Pacers, exists to bring running
to those who are unable to run.
Racers for Pacers is dedicated to
raising funds to provide running
chairs for disabled individuals
who cannot run on their own.
Under the direction of Sean
Glassberg, Racers for Pacers
provides these individuals with
the opportunity to run with an
able-bodied runner, or pacer, on

a regular basis at least once or
twice per week and in local 5ks,
10ks or longer competitive runs
throughout the Lowcountry. I
personally have yet to actually
run as a pacer, but PrimeTime
Fitness has helped purchase a
chair. I look forward to pushing a
runner in the PrimeTime chair
soon!
Whether you are running for
yourself or someone else, dont
let the Cooper River Bridge Run
make you a one and done for the
year. Consider putting forth your
efforts to help out someone less
fortunate, and reap the rewards
for yourself as an added bonus.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, began

her running career in college thirty
years and thirty pounds ago,
and is the owner of PrimeTime
Fitness, Inc, in Mt. Pleasant. She
still competes in 5Ks, 10Ks, half
marathons, and stair races, and
has completed six marathons.
Next on her bucket list is a 50K.
Meredith can be reached with your
fitness questions at 843-883-0101,
or Meredith@primetimefit.net.
April 8, 2016
Everyone for tennis
V O LV O C A R O P E N B R I N G S T H E S P O R T S B E S T A N D B R I G H T E S T
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
he premier sporting event

in the Charleston calendar
kicked off last weekend with
a fun-filled Family Festival. The
newly christened Volvo Car Open,
formerly the Family Circle Cup, is
the largest womens-only tennis
tournament in the world. It takes
place each April on Daniel Island,
and this year features a new title
sponsor in conjunction with Volvo
Cars first American plant in
Berkeley County.
Not much had changed on
the grounds as the doors to
the stadium opened Saturday
morning, welcoming fans and
players for a weekend of family
friendly
activities
alongside
qualifying
rounds
for
the
tournament. A preponderance of
shiny new Volvos appeared next
to the courts, announcing the
new sponsor, but demonstrating
that the tournament still retains
its small town, intimate feel.
While the qualifiers competed
for a spot in the main draw, the
tournament's top seeds took a
break from practice sessions
to sign autographs for fans
and participate in clinics with
Lowcountry Junior Team Tennis
players. Australian star and
former winner in Charleston, Sam
Stosur joined local girl Shelby
Rogers in front of the stadium on
Saturday to help with the draw
for the main event, which began
Monday, April 4.
Throughout the week the
players, including last years
champion
Angelique Kerber,
Americans Venus Williams, Sloane
Stephens and Madison Keys,
2014 champ Andrea Petkovic and
returning fan favorites Eugenie
Bouchard and Belinda Bencic,
battled it out on the green clay.
The quarterfinals of the WTA
event are scheduled for Friday,
April 8, semifinals Saturday, April
9 and the finals Sunday, April 10.
All singles matches on Billie Jean
King Stadium Court and Althea
Gibson Club Court are streamed

via ESPN3, and select matches
are broadcast live on ESPN2.
Tickets start at $35 for each
event, and kids under 15 are free.
Buy your tickets at the stadium
box office or call 800.677.2293.
Visit volvocaropen.com for more
details.
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14
ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
April 8, 2016
Searching for the food of the Gods

BY CAROL ANTMAN
ur driver came back to

the van to tell us that hed
been given Costa Rican
directions. In other words we
were still lost. Wed driven four
hours from San Jose towards the
Caribbean coast. The twelve of us
were weary and looking forward
to a pit stop but this sparsely
populated jungle did not look
promising.
I felt like I was heading to the
beginning of a story that I had
started in the middle. Two years
ago I visited the Chocolate Lounge
in Asheville, N.C. and toured
their French Broad Chocolate
factory where the long lines,
delicious treats and the story of
the founders had impressed me
tremendously. In Jael Rattigans
blog, she recounted her literal
follow your bliss experience
that occurred as she toyed with
making truffles during a dark
point in her life. My hands were
covered in melted chocolate (up
to my elbows, Dan remembers)
as I rolled the truffles into the
dark, molten liquid. Suddenly,
I distinctly felt my hands tingle;
I moved my gaze to them, held
them outstretched in front of my
face, and stared. I felt the guttwisting, dizzying feeling of pure
inspiration. With clarity, I said
to my hands: chocolate is the
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
thing that will make me happy.

She credits Dan with holding her
accountable for this revelation
which she might otherwise have
dismissed as frivolous. Instead
her notion became a hugely
successful
business
which
processes 4 and a half tons of
chocolate a year and ships to
over 100 retailers throughout
the country as well as serving
over 300 retail customers daily.
Now we were searching for the
provenance of their chocolate.
The van continued bouncing
down the rutted road. A man on
a bicycle emerged from a field
and signaled us to follow him.
He walked ahead of the van
very slowly and turned into a
small path between the banana
trees. Soon the bus couldnt
go any further so we got out to
walk up the steep hill. At the
top there were sheds, platforms,
machinery and long buildings
covered with tarps. Wed found
the once abandoned cacao farm
the Rattigans had purchased and
restored. It provides French Broad
Chocolate with some of the beans
to make truffles, confections and
pastries, making them one of
a handful of chocolatiers in the
world to be bean-to-bar-to-truffle
confectioners.
We were met by Mauricio, a
Mauricio breaks open a cacao fruit for us

to see and taste.
farm worker who explained the

methodical process required to
grow and prepare the product.
At first we plant the tree. We
get fruit in two to three years.
He plucked a cacao fruit off a
tree and broke it open. Its the
size and shape of a papaya.
We sucked white pulp from the
large seeds. It tasted vaguely like
lemon yogurt. Hard to believe
that this is related in any way

to chocolate truffles, I thought.
It was also a revelation to learn
from Mauricio how much work is
involved to turn this sticky mess
into the candy confection we love.
The pulpy seeds are fermented
in the sun for six days, growing
hot as they sit and are stirred.
Then theyre dried on racks 10 to
15 days, moving them each day.
Some processors use a shortcut
by cooking the seeds but I
think its not the same taste,
Mauricio says. Its forced. We
noticed that the equipment to
accomplish all of this looked
homemade: ingenious assemblies
of gears, convertible platforms,
covers moving on runners and
makeshift arrangements. They
were reminiscent of the Willy
Wonka-esque equipment at the
factory in Asheville that Dan built
from cast-off parts, saving them
significantly in start-up costs.
The farm ships the beans to
Asheville for roasting but for
our visit they were roasted in a
cast iron kettle over a fire. The
chaff was blown into the wind
similar to rice in a fanner basket.
The roasted beans were ground
into a coarse powder in a hand
cranked grinder. For our benefit,
our hosts had made some
brownies. Coconuts were picked,
April 8, 2016
cracked open with machetes
and equipped with straws. What
a treat! No wonder the Aztecs
called chocolate the food of the
Gods. Mauricio had his own
commentary. Chocolate keeps
you young and strong.
Our familiarity with chocolates
folklore was just beginning.
Later in the week we were going
to stay with the indigenous Bri
Bri people. There chocolate is
practically a sacrament and has
a deeply spiritual importance.
Babies are bathed in it when
theyre born. Deceased people
are embalmed with it. But thats
another story.
As we left the cacao farm
a
fellow
traveler,
Jennifer,
remarked about the investment
of time, energy, money and
attention thats required to grow
our craved confections and the
new found respect wed gained for
the process. This will make you
feel better about paying $7 for a
chocolate bar, she quipped.
Roadtrips Charleston highlights
interesting destinations within a
few hours drive of Charleston, S.C.
as well as more far flung locales.
Carol Antmans wanderlust is
driven by a passion for outdoor
adventure, artistic experiences,
cultural insights and challenging
travel. For hot links, photographs
and previous columns or to make
comments please see www.
peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.
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Driving to end poverty

BY STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ast Cooper Community

Outreach will hold it
annual Golf Ball fundraiser
at the Daniel Island Country
Club. The two-day affair features
a Golf Tournament May 9
followed by the Gala May 13. The
Golf Tournament will begin at
11 a.m. and registration for the
tournament includes a box lunch
and complimentary beverages.
Golfers will enjoy an exciting
day of golf hosted on the two
nationally ranked golf courses at
the Daniel Island Club. Activities
to take place that day include
a closest to the pin and longest
drive competitions. Participants
have the opportunity to win a
brand new Lexus for a holein-one during the tournament.

Tickets for the tournament
are $250 per person, $1,250
for a Foursome. Prices for the
foursome will increase to $1,500
after April 22.
The ECCO Gala will be held
Friday, May 13 at the Daniel
Island Club House. The evening
will include live music from
the Vistas, dancing, games,
fantastic lowcountry cuisine,
complimentary wine and beer
and a chance to win several
exclusive auction items. This
years auction items will include
vacation packages, autographed
memorabilia,
golf
outings,
local cultural events, artwork,
dining and more. Tickets for the
Gala are $125 per person and

sponsorship opportunities and
reserved tables are available.
The proceeds from both the
Golf Tournament and Gala will
go directly to supporting ECCOs
programs and mission to help
serve the low-income population
in the Lowcountry. ECCO assists
our clients in need by providing
food,
clothing,
prescription
assistance, financial assistance,
dental care, vision care and
empowerment programs. This
year ECCO has set a goal to
raise $200,000 to support these
programs.
For more information please
visit www. ECCOcharleston.org/
golfball.
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Beachlovers
Bookclub explore
The Nightingale
April 8, 2016
Improving the view
F O R T M O U LT R I E F I S H I N G P I E R T O C L O S E ,
A P R I L 1 8 T O M AY 6
BY BILL MARTIN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ome to the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library on Saturday, April

16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. for a lively discussion of The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Email darlingc@ccpl.org or call 843.883.3914 for more details.
In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to
her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesnt believe
that the Nazis will invade France...but invade they do, in droves of
marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that
fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When France is
overrun, Vianne is forced to take an enemy into her house, and
suddenly her every move is watched; her life and her childs life is at
constant risk. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates
around her, she must make one terrible choice after another.
Source: Goodreads.com
IOP Police Report, January 2016
January 5 Tuesday
Burglary: Seaside Cottage Lane.
The property manager for the
rental property reported two
televisions missing from inside
the residence upon inspection.
January 6 Wednesday
Burglary: 4000 block of Cameron
Boulevard. The complainant
reported aunknown subject(s)
entered her residence and
removed several pages out of a
book in her bedroom.
January 14 Thursday
Harassment: 1300 block
of Ocean Boulevard. The
complainant stated her daughter
along with her daughters
boyfriend have been harassing
her with unwanted visits and
placing mail into her mailbox.
January 20 Wednesday
Petit Larceny: 31st Avenue. The
complainant stated his son left
his bicycle near the mailbox at
this location while visiting and
later discovered it missing.
Petit Larceny: 1000 block of Palm
stated he mailed an iPhone 6
as a return after purchasing
it. The same package was later
returned to him empty with a
message it had been received

with no contents.
January 21 Thursday
Fraud: Beachside Drive. The
complainant was notified
that two unauthorized online
purchases had been made using
her credit card.
January 22 Friday
Fraud: 500 block of Palm
stated an unauthorized
purchase was made using her
credit card.
January 23 Saturday
Harassment: 3500 block
of Hartnett Boulevard. The
complainant stated she has
been receiving several unwanted
annoying phone calls from the
same unknown person.
January 25 Monday
Fraud: Commons Court. The
complainant stated unknown
subject(s) used her credit card
to make several unauthorized
purchases online.
January 31 Sunday
Petit Larceny: Live Oak Drive.
The complainant reported a
guitar was missing from inside
the residence after several
guests had left the house.
Fort Moultries fishing and wildlife viewing platform.
ort
Sumter
National
Monument will close the
fishing pier and wildlife
viewing platform behind the Fort
Moultrie Visitor Center to install
improved railings and a new gate
for accessibility. The closure
begins Monday, April 18, 2016
and is expected to last until
Friday, May 6.
We are excited about reinvesting
recreational
user
fees into a project to improve
a popular visitor feature of
the Fort Moultrie site. We are
committed to re-opening as soon
as the work is complete and
its safe to access, Acting Park
Superintendent Laura Segars
said.
Fort Moultrie is located at
1214 Middle Street on Sullivans
Island. The site is administered
by the National Park Service as
a unit of Fort Sumter National
Monument.
Fort
Moultrie
represents the entire history of
static seacoast defense in the
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY
United States, from the American

Revolution through World War
II. The site is open daily from 9
to 5 p.m. and includes a visitor
center with museum exhibits
and an orientation film. An
entrance fee of $3 for adults and
$1 for senior citizens is charged
to tour Fort Moultrie.
This year, 2016, marks the
Centennial of the National Park
Service's
establishment.
To
celebrate, the National Park
Service is working on new ways
to help connect visitors to parks
and help them find their parks.
Come find yours today!
For more information on park
news, events and programs
you can follow Fort Moultrie on
Facebook, visit the park website,
or call (843) 883-3123. You can
also share your park experience
with others by posting on
social media with the hashtag
#FindYourPark.
April 8, 2016
Beach run benefit
Fort offers
astronomy program
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BY BILL MARTIN
J
RUN FOR ADELA RETURNS FOR 7TH YEAR
BY HELEN DODDS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
unners and walkers from all

over the Lowcountry will gather
together April 16 to participate
in the 7th Annual Run for Adela 5K/
Walk. This is the only official 5K in
Charleston that takes place on the
beach.
The race was established in 2010 in
memory of Adela Holmes Cook, a young
Charleston native who passed away in
2009 from injuries sustained in a golf
cart accident while vacationing in the
Bahamas.
The Run for Adela 5K is symbolic
of Adelas passion for spending time
outdoors in her cherished hometown.
This year, proceeds from the race will
benefit Camp Happy Days, a non-profit
organization that provides a carefree
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
oin the National

Park Service and
the
Lowcountry
Stargazers
on
an
exciting journey into
space and learn about
the
most
beautiful
wonders above! This
free program will take
place at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the historic Lifesaving
Station located at 1815 IOn Avenue, Sullivans Island.
There will be a brief presentation inside the Lifesaving
Station before visitors are escorted to the stargazing
field. In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled for
Saturday, April 16, 2016.
For generations the stars have served a purpose in
navigation, art, and most importantly enticing each
individual to enjoy the many constellations above.
President Abraham Lincoln stated, Looking back at them
in the heavens I saw the grand old constellations with
which I was so well acquainted, fixed and true in their
places. Gentlemen, the world did not come to an end then,
nor will the Union now.
environment for kids and teens battling

cancer and the Ronald McDonald House
of Charleston. Additionally, proceeds
will fund an academic scholarship
for one fifth grade student at Meeting
Street Academy to continue furthering
his/her education at Charleston Day
School, Adelas Alma Mater.
The race will start and finish at
Station 16 and will begin at 8 AM.
Prizes will include bicycles, a weekend
Fort Moultrie, located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivans
getaway at Wild Dunes Resort and gift Island, is administered by the National Park Service as
certificates to restaurants, spas, shops a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. Fort Moultrie
and other local businesses.
represents the entire history of static seacoast defense in
For more information or to register, the United States, from the American Revolution to the end
please visit the official Run for Adela 5K of World War II. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
website: www.runforadela.com
An entrance fee of $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizens
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA is charged to tour the fort.
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen

Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
843-886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its beachfront
setting. Nibbles like peel and eat
shrimp and nachos alongside
heartier platters of seafood. $-$$
(843) 886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
883-9131
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
from Chocolate Therapy, to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean
Boulevard. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from the
upper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
843.886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes & Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on
the rooftop bar and live music every
night during the summer. $-$$.
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.
$-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
island eats
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub. Famous
burgers, Irish fare, favorite locals
hangout for over 20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.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
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, Sunday
Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos. $$
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
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
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
April 8, 2016
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Mayor on Wheels
DICK CRONIN HEADS OUT TO

HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED
BY JOE STUBEL
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
n March 22, 2016 Island Eye News

joined Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin
and Pat Wicevic, a volunteer for East
Cooper Meals on Wheels, to deliver food to
those in need on our islands.
Meal on Wheels has long been a mainstay
in the Lowcountry, delivering meals and
providing a friendly point of contact to the
homebound. East Cooper Meals on Wheels
serves over 400 meals a day, 365 days of
the year. This service will certainly grow as
the senior population in South Carolina is
projected to double over the next 15 years. No
one goes without a meal, regardless of age,
income or disability.
Bridget Johnson, Communications and
Event Manager for ECMOW, acted as our host
on the day we visited and spoke with passion
about the work she and the organization
perform in helping those in need.
The
program
works
because
the
volunteers, the staff, the community and
organizations that support Meals on Wheels
collaborate effectively in providing a critical
service for hundreds of individuals in our
area, she said. She briefly spoke to the
concept of food as medicine and the piloting
of a healthy meals initiative which features
reduced salt/fat, and increased fresh fruit
and vegetables. In addition, they now offer a
Blue Apron Meals program to accommodate
those who have recently been discharged
from the hospital after illness, surgery and/
or organ transplant.
Mayor Dick Cronin has been a long time
supporter of the program and has frequently
joined the volunteers on their routes. It was
clear he enjoyed his time during our visits
Writer Cornelus Postell, Charleston County Councilperson Herb Sass, Island Eye reporter Joe Stubel, IOP
councilmember Jimmy Carroll, IOP Mayor Dick Cronin and Chris Brooks prepare to deliver food to ECMOW clients.
as he took an active part in delivering the

meals and conversed easily with everyone we
encountered.
Pat Wicevic, our volunteer delivery driver,
cheerfully embraces the concept that this
service is much more than delivery of food. It
also serves an equally important role as a faceto-face contact point for both social interaction
and a safety check for the individuals served.
If an issue is evident, Meals on Wheels
works with other organizations to help find a
solution. More than 440 dedicated volunteers
work every day in coordinating schedules,
packaging meals, making deliveries and
helping bring food to those who cant leave
their homes.
Seeing this program work up close and
personal with the recipients in their homes
was both gratifying and at times, emotionally
challenging. As Wicevic views it, these are
our parents, our grandparents, our aunts
and uncles, neighbors and friends who no
longer can do this for themselves. Helping
them stay in place in their homes, taking a
few minutes to check on them and lending an
ear and a smile is the
least I can do.
Wicevic devotes each
Tuesday morning to
making her deliveries
and knows each of
Low Tide
her clients well. The
recipients we spoke
3:07am/3:21pm
to were universally
complimentary
to
4:00am/4:11pm
her and the overall
4:53am/5:02pm
program. Leola, a 30
year plus resident of
5:47am/5:56pm
IOP, called Wicevic
a life saver and a
6:44am/6:53pm
wonderful
pick-me-
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Apr 8
Apr 9
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
9:24am/9:43pm
10:15am/10:35pm
11:08am/11:29pm
12:04pm
12:25am/1:02pm
1:24am/2:03pm
2:25am/3:05pm
3:25am/4:05pm
4:23am/5:01pm
5:16am/5:52pm
6:04am/6:38pm
6:49am/7:21pm
7:30am/8:01pm
8:09am/8:39pm
7:43am/7:54pm
8:44am/8:57pm
9:43am/9:59pm
10:38am/10:57pm
11:28am/11:50pm
12:14pm
12:38am/12:55pm
1:22am/1:33pm
2:04am/2:09pm
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
up for my day. Mary, 95 years young and

originally from New York, moved to IOP over
34 years ago. She readily acknowledges her
physical challenges, but there clearly was
nothing wrong with her spirit and sense of
humor. She also praised Pat for her kind spirit
and smile and soon had all of us laughing
as she recounted a recent experience baking
apple pies with friends from the clergy.
We also delivered food to Tom on Sullivans
Island. Tom is a bright, middle-aged man who
still works hard as an entrepreneur. While
Tom is unable to drive, it has not reduced
his energy or outlook and he greeted us
enthusiastically when we arrived. Like many
in the program, he contributes financially to
the Meals on Wheels program and called it
a godsend for him. The positive effect these
brief visits have for both the recipients as well
as the delivery team was evident over and
over again.
This is but a very small cross section of the
people whose lives are positively impacted on
a daily basis by the work of volunteers like
Pat and hundreds of others like her. As we
concluded our route that morning, I thought
of my sister who has worked as a volunteer
for Meals on Wheels for the last seven years
in central Pennsylvania. I now have a much
greater appreciation for the significant positive
contribution she makes to her community
every week. I promise I will let her know that.
Aging is a natural but often difficult
process for millions of people across the
country. Disability, isolation and uncertainty
often accompany our transition to seniors.
Organizations like Meals on Wheels helps in
a very real way to make that journey a little
easier.
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