Island Eye News - May 24, 2019
Island Eye News - May 24, 2019
Island Eye News - May 24, 2019
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Hail to the
Chief
K I M B E R LY U S R Y R E T I R E S
AFTER 25 YEARS OF
SERVICE
BY MIMI WOOD
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
IOP City Council, past and present, turned out in force for
Chief Usry’s farewell luncheon. PHOTO BY MIMI WOOD
A
fter 25 years in public service, most
spent in service to the Isle of Palms
Police Department, Interim Police Chief
Kimberly Usry bid adieu to a lively crowd of
well-wishers gathered in her honor on May 13,
at the IOP City Hall.
Having grown up on Hartnett Blvd., Chief
Congressman Joe Cunningham and IOP Mayor Jimmy Carroll opposing offshore drilling and seismic air gun
Usry began her career as a dispatcher with blasting at the May 18 rally. PHOTOS BY KATY CALLOWAY
the Town of Mount Pleasant, transferring to
O
Chief Usry is proud to have revamped the n Saturday, May 18, 17 locations organized by the Surfrider Foundation
IOPPD’s procedures for departmental hiring across South Carolina advocated Charleston Chapter, which was followed
and promotions. She was responsible for the by joining hands in protest against by a press conference that brought SC
installation of mobile data terminals in the offshore drilling. Local politicians, politicians from as far as Columbia and
patrol cars, and she implemented computer community leaders and activists gathered Washington DC.
software that linked officer-generated incident at the Folly Beach Pier for this 10th Alan Hancock, Energy and Climate
reports to the community crime map, accessible annual event, hosted by Oceana South Advocacy Director for the Coastal
to the general public. Carolina, Don’t Drill Lowcountry and the Conservation League welcomed
Coastal Conservation League.
Chief continues on page 4 The morning started with a beach sweep Conservation continues on page 5
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9 May 24, 2019 3
CIVIC Lucky Dog Publishing
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BY KATY CALLOWAY
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
S
ullivan’s Island welcomed municipal election. Out of a total as we begin to see the summer
two new councilmembers of 51 absentee ballots cast, Kaye crowds trickle in. Stormwater
on May 7 and saw one hold Smith again garnered the most management will continue to be
Lynn Pierotti
on to his seat. support, with 32 votes, while a concern for the barrier island,
[email protected]
In what turned out to be an Hammond secured his position as is sea level rise.
publisher
uncomfortably close election, over Howard with 30 absentee Second term councilmember
decided by only 38% of the 1,686 votes to Howard’s 23. Bachman Smith hopes to Katy Calloway
registered voters on the island, In total, the results were engage elected officials at the [email protected]
Kaye Smith topped the ballot as follows: Kaye Smith, 382; state and federal level to help managing editor
count at the polls by a total of Bachman Smith, 362; Greg address Sullivan’s stormwater
349 votes. In contrast, newcomer Hammond, 358; Rita Langley, management issues, as well Jennifer Tuohy
Greg Hammond was trailing after 357 and Mark Howard, 349. as other coastal municipalities [email protected]
the polls closed, one vote ahead With two new councilmembers, suggesting, “If we treat stormwater contributing editor
of Mark Howard, who finished Sullivan’s Island may have a as more than a Sullivan’s Island
Swan Richards
last with 325 votes. fresh perspective on unresolved specific issue and engage staff senior graphic designer
It was the absentee ballot issues. Parking and traffic will and elected officials from other
count that turned the tide for the be at the forefront of the agenda, coastal municipalities in a Alejandro Ferreyros
cooperative manner, we can get graphic designer
Remember that roll-out carts cannot be placed at the curb before CONTRIBUTORS
5 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled back to the
CAREY SULLIVAN
house or enclosure by 9 a.m. the morning following collection.
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ANNE HARRIS
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on the table every evening,” IOPPD and moving back home.
quips Julie Morton, her longtime Admittedly bittersweet, Chief
partner, now wife. “And footrubs, Usry stated, “I never imagined
lots of footrubs,” Morton, an being here this long. No two days
oncology nurse manager at were ever the same. I couldn’t
MUSC, grins. have asked for a better place to
“Hats off to you,” proclaimed call home…everyone here is a
IOP Mayor Jimmy Carroll, as he memory.”
called Chief Usry to the front of Of her replacement, Chief
the crowded Council Chamber. Kevin Cornett, she stated, “His
“City Hall loves you to infinity enthusiasm and energy will be a
and beyond!” Mayor Carroll positive thing for the department.
presented Chief Usry with a I’m looking forward to watching
Galaxy watch, along with a you grow,” speaking to the
sincere “Thank You” for her 20 numerous officers present. “If I
plus years of service to the Isle had it to do over,” she concluded,
of Palms. “I wouldn’t change a thing.”
“Chief Usry is the kindest,
May 24, 2019 5
Conservation continues from cover
EYE ON DEWEES
Making memories; building community
BY CAREY SULLIVAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
M
(left) The Dewees Island
Memory Garden established aking memories is what life overhead are all memories that are
in 2016. is all about. Dewees Island easily made on Dewees.
was thoughtfully designed, One of the most recent building
(below) Dock jumping on by both the developer and Mother projects on Dewees speaks to
Dewees.
Nature, to be a place where people the importance of memory and
(right) Docktails prepared to made memories. Around the island the richness of our community.
accompany an evening sunset. are intentionally placed wooden In 2016, after many years of
swings, encouraging “chance” conceptualizing, planning,
encounters with neighbors and and finally constructing, the
nature. The many docks invite Dewees Island Memory Garden
you to sit and observe or perhaps was dedicated as a community
be a more active participant and gathering spot to honor the
gather with friends to enjoy a memories of Deweesians who have
dock jump, catch your dinner of passed, record the memories of
fish, crab, or shrimp, or enjoy an the present, and provide a spot for
evening cocktail while you watch many future memories to come.
the sunset. This architecturally simple but
The memories made on Dewees stunning structure, with hand built
can seem like ‘once in a lifetime’ for oyster tabby walls, is a testament to
many people but for Deweesians, the true meaning of community. At
we know these to be part of the the dedication, architect Stephen
everyday magic of our home. From Anderson stated, “The root word
sunrise to sunset, across the of community is ‘mun,’ meaning
seasons and through the years, ‘gift,’ and by building this [Memory
the memories that can be made on Garden] we have given a gift to
Dewees will last forever. Coming those who come after us and those
across fresh tracks from a mother who came before us.”
loggerhead turtle nesting, the You don’t have to be on Dewees
amazing experience of a turtle nest to create memories or community,
hatching, catching a shark from but those of us who call Dewees
the ocean, watching dolphins race home have found the best of both
the ferry or seeing an eagle soar on our little island paradise.
Eaglet enjoying the community swing. PHOTOS BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
8 May 24, 2019
TURTLE TEAM
First three loggerhead nests
found by new volunteers
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
I
t’s an exciting time when our again up against two of the many
nesting sea turtles return to sets of wooden stairs crossing the
nest in the dunes on the Isle dunes in the 600 block of Ocean
of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Blvd. Nest #2 was found by Elaine
BY ANNE HARRIS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
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May 24, 2019 11
BY JENNY HIRSCH
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
U
niversity School of the Champion. Helferich also competed
Lowcountry (USL) emphasizes in the US National Elementary Chess
“learning by doing” in its Championships where he finished with
approach to education every day for five wins & two losses, which earned
students in third through 12th grade. him 27th place out of 347.
When the world is your classroom, you USL is grateful to chess coach Stuart
go forth every week from campus to Chagrin and faculty sponsor Nikki
see things for yourself. Brockman, for creating a program that
Students from the University School the students enjoy while improving
of the Lowcountry competed in the their chess skills. The school also
SCISA Elementary and Middle School wishes to thank to teacher Alauria
State Tournament in April in Sumter Corbin for leading the group to the
South Carolina, and the US National tournament with parent Joe Helferich.
Elementary Chess Championships.
University School of the Lowcountry
Congratulations to the students who
competed in the SCISA Elementary (USL) is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax-
and Middle School State Tournament: exempt independent school serving
Marcello Crowley, Ben Flessas, students from third through 12 th
Frank Gibbes, Oakley Halpern, grade. USL is a non-sectarian school
Lucas Helferich, Ada Kennelly, Foster for high-achieving, nice, curious
Kennelly, and Major Manchester. students emphasizing individualized
It was the third year of participation academics, experiential learning, and
for USL. The students had fun a strong sense of community. USL
and were terrific. Kudos to Lucas is accredited by the South Carolina
Helferich of Summerville. Helferich Independent School Association and
was the Elementary School State
is celebrating its 12th year of serving
Chess Runner-Up. Helferich was
undefeated, but this tournament children and families throughout the
included a strength of opponent greater Charleston area. For more
factor that distinguished him from the information visit USLowcountry.org or
call 843.884.0902. Sullivan’s Island resident and USL student Ada Kennelly at the SCISA
Chess Tournament in April. PHOTO COURTESY OF USL
www.islandeyenews.com
May 24, 2019 13
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Pat and Marty Viser, from Charlotte NC, hold up a giant cover of Dorothea Benton Frank’s newest novel Queen Bee.
The trip to Fan Fest was a Mother’s Day present.
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY
lunch was a true family-affair, catered by her presence. “He said it was the best thing ever.”
son-in-law, Carmine Paluso, a chef at Wild As he approaches, serving us cocktails
Olive, and featuring special appearances by in his Masters’ golf hat, he stands out
her daughter, Victoria, husband, Peter, and as one of maybe four men in the crowd of
baby grandson, Teddy. over 150 women. Women are traditionally
The Island Eye News was invited along to this Dottie’s audience, and generally those over a
exclusive soiree on a sumptuous Lowcountry certain age. “I just love how she writes older
Sunday. Guests arriving bedecked in Queen women,” says Diane Ramey, a librarian from
Bee paraphernalia (necklaces, sunglasses, Sandwich, MA. “Well I am one!” she says,
and even one set of bee-themed toenails) were succinctly explaining Dottie’s appeal to her
greeted with Queen Bee cocktails, whipped core group of fans.
up by the author herself as she welcomed Frank's novels expertly capture the highs
fans into her Sullivan’s Island beach home. and lows, joys and despairs of the lives of
“She just makes us feel like family,” said regular women. She takes what may seem
Fan Fest attendee Deborah Oertell, who had mundane and everyday and turns it into a
travelled here with her husband and her bitting, witty take on human nature and the
daughter, Whitney, for their second Dottie
Fan Fest. “He was the one who wanted to
Firing a cannon on Fort Sumter was part of festivities Frank continues on page 15
come back,” Deborah said of her husband’s
during lunch at Frank’s Sullivan’s Island home.
14 May 24, 2019
BY COLIN MCCANDLESS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
hey are still tallying final numbers for the
6th Annual Prostate Cancer Foundation
(PCF) charity golf tournament fundraiser
held May 11 at the Wild Dunes Links Course,
but it appears that it will nearly match if not
eclipse last year’s total of $60,000, to be used
toward funding prostate cancer research and
helping find a cure for this dreaded disease.
The event, coordinated by the Wild
Dunes Men’s Golf Association (WDMGA)
PCF committee, has now raised more than
$200,000 overall for the foundation through
the generous donations of individuals and
businesses in the Lowcountry.
There were 34 foursomes who registered for
the tournament and 220 people who attended
the dinner and live and silent auctions that
followed the golf.
The weather was beautiful and the golf
action was impressive, with the tournament
victors shooting a 49 - an astounding 21
under par - and the runners-up scoring a 57.
First and second place teams were awarded
$400 and $300 respectively, with both groups
generously donating their winnings to PCF.
Special guest Justin Moose, runner-up in
the 2018 World Long Drive Championship, Wild Dunes members Bobby and Beth Bumgardner (left) and Murray and Beth Small (right) posing with Justin Moose,
wowed tournament participants, powering runner up in the 2018 World Long-Drive Championship.
350-yard drives off a 4-foot high pole down
the middle of the fairway, and belting regular
drives of 400 yards.
For an additional donation of $100, golfers
could use Moose’s drive in lieu of their own,
or you could pay $200 to buy your way on to
the putting green.
“He was putting on a show,” remarked
WDMGA President Mike Gollobin of Moose.
“It was very entertaining.” Moose split his
long drive proceeds 50/50 with the PCF,
raising $1,600 for the cause.
Nobody won the $20,000 hole-in-one
contest, but David Jenkins came the closest
to a hole-in-one when he rimmed out a shot Winning foursome at the 6th Annual PCF charity golf tournament are (l-r) Justin Lee, Clay Hopkins, Will Greene and
on hole 8. Chris Worrell. The group generously donated their cash winnings to the fight against Prostate Cancer.
Mulligans and raffle tickets were also sold There were 60 silent auction items ranging Tommy Hartnett, a former three-term U.S.
and contributed to the money raised. from rounds of golf and beach packages to Congressman representing South Carolina’s
The live and silent auction were a smashing restaurant gift certificates, wine tastings and 1st District who also served two terms in the
success, with the most coveted item, a trip to a pub crawl. South Carolina Senate and four terms in the
play golf at Pebble Beach along California’s Featured guests at the dinner and auction South Carolina House of Representatives,
beautiful Monterrey Peninsula, selling for a entailed the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s emceed the event.
whopping $8,200. Other popular live auction Director of Golf, Sports & Special Events The WDMGA’s charity golf event committee
items included a week’s stay in a condo in Chris Conway, who provided the Pebble included Gollobin, Minton, Hartnett, WDMGA
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, donated by Beach auction package, and MUSC Prostate chairman John Cipkala, PCF event treasurer
a Wild Dunes family, and a five-night, four- Cancer Specialist Dr. Michael B. Lilly, who Mike Driscoll, Mike Muzzy, Phil Riker, Tom
round golf package at the Sunriver Resort in shared updates on the current state of Carrato and Jim Goodwin.
Bend, Ore., supplied by Jeff Minton. prostate cancer research. Gollobin gave a special acknowledgement
to Wild Dunes Director of Golf and PCF
committee member Jeff Minton, who donates
the golf and the room at the Sweetgrass
Pavilion for the fundraiser, along with
providing dinner and lunches at a greatly
reduced cost.
“There’s no way this event could go on
without him,” stated Gollobin.
The charity tournament holds strong
significance for Minton, whose father died
of prostate cancer. His active involvement in
the PCF fundraising cause and invaluable
contributions to the event are a way for him
to honor his father’s memory.
Gollobin said the committee is optimistic
that the 7th Annual tournament will be even
better.
“We have some great ideas looking ahead
to next year to improve it,” Gollobin said.
For more information on PCF, visit PCF.org.
www.islandeyenews.com
May 24 I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r June 4
ONGOING MORE INFO: Enjoy live person at the door. Attendees hosts jazz every Thursday night. MORE INFO: Event showcases Open golf championship that will proper safety equipment, skate begin at 5 p.m. For info visit
WHAT: Black Refractions: entertainment daily at Wild order their own lunch. Attendance Traditional swing tunes, ballads the work of more than 80 premier be played May 30-June 2. Ariya park etiquette, determining Charleston-SC.gov.
Highlights from The Studio Dunes Resort. Tuesday-Friday, limited to 40 people- first come and bossa novas. Singers & horn artists in a free, open-air venue Jutanugarn will be defending stance. Helmets required, pads
Museum in Harlem 7-10 p.m. and Saturday & first served- no reservations. players welcome. For info visit the entire family can enjoy. Enjoy her 2018 title. For details and recommended. Equipment WHAT: Nature Trailers
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art Sunday, 1-4 p.m. outside at the CharlestonJazz.com. daily painting demonstrations schedule visit USGA.org. available for free use during Summer Camp
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18 beachfront Grand Pavilion area. Mondays and to personally connect with scheduled lessons. $25 includes WHERE: Charleston Museum’s
MORE INFO: Exhibition includes Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild- Fridays the artists who are on site for the park admission the day of the Dill Sanctuary
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare dunes/events for full schedule. WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle exhibition’s duration. For details Sunday, June 2 lesson and 1 pass for a return WHEN: June 3-7, 10-15 and 17-
WHERE: Poe Branch Library WHAT: Board Game Afternoon visit PiccoloSpoleto.com. visit. Details and register at
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred WHAT: Intro to Climbing 21, 9 a.m.-noon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. (family) CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Wilson, Kerry James Marshall, Sundays in March MORE INFO: Come and share WHERE: Climbing Wall at James MORE INFO: During these 5-day
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Titus Kaphar, Kehinde Wiley and camps, children aged 5-10 will
Lorna Simpson. Black Refractions
WHAT: Women’s History Tour your stories. 843.883.3914. Library Saturday, May 25 Island County Park
WHEN: 2-2:30 p.m. WHAT: Lunch with Dottie Frank learn about archaeology, animals,
WHERE: Joseph Manigault WHEN: 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Hall’s Chophouse
is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity House, 350 Meeting St. WHAT: Battery2Beach Ride MORE INFO: Expert instruction life in a marsh, Native Americans
Tuesdays MORE INFO: Come play with WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
to share these incredible works WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Sullivan’s Island and IOP on the basics of climbing, the and more. $145 for members and
our games or bring your own. MORE INFO: Enjoy three courses
of art with the Charleston MORE INFO: Celebrating WHAT: Toddler Storytime 843.883.3914. WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. opportunity to meet and learn $180 for non-members. For more
community. For information visit WHERE: Poe Branch Library MORE INFO: The Town of with other new climbers, and by Hall's executive chef Matthew info and to purchase tickets, visit
Women’s History Month, tour Greene, excellent company
GibbesMuseum.org. the lives of the women at the WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Sullivan’s Island and City of Isle an overview of our facility. This Bit.ly/2FhkoHx.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture Third Friday of the Month and a copy of Dorothea Benton
Joseph Manigault House. Images of Palms have completely installed 90-minute class will help kick off
books, flannel board fun, sing-a- WHAT: Homeschool History Days Frank's newest book, Queen
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
and stories of the house as a
Red Cross Training Facility, longs, poetry and activities that WHERE: Charleston Museum,
their segments of Charleston
Moves Battery2Beach route! We
your new adventure with a 1:9
instructor to student ratio and Bee. Tickets are $64 and include Tuesday, June 4
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront encourage language skills. (Ages 360 Meeting St. will enjoy a slow-paced 7-mile small group and partner work. lunch, a signed hardcover first
women’s dormitory, and USO WHAT: Women’s Golf Day
properties 2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914. WHEN: 10-11 a.m. group ride from PARD Park Instruction takes place on both edition of Queen Bee, and a
post during World War II. Free WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m. MORE INFO: A special program on Sullivan’s Island to Isle of ropes and boulders, and the class priceless opportunity to meet and
for Charleston Museum members WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife Thursdays for home schooling families. Palms, ending for lunch back on includes gear rental. $25 for ages chat with Dottie. Tickets online
and with paid admission. No MORE INFO: Grab your girlfriends
Service discourages the use of These programs feature one of Sullivan’s Island at Mex 1. The 14 and up. Details and register at at BrownPaperTickets.com/
registration necessary. Visit WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights and hit the golf course this
outdoor lights when not required, our field trip classes, a chance restaurant is generously offering CharlestonCountyParks.com. event/4092888.
CharlestonMuseum.org for info. (adults) Women’s Golf Day at Wild Dunes
in order to protect nesting sea to go through the Museum, happy hour pricing on beverages, Resort. Women will enjoy $75
turtles. When on the beach at WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch and an activity. Free with paid WHAT: Mayor’s Night In
as well as complimentary chips rounds on the Links Course
dark, use red filters on flashlights. First Monday of the Month Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
admission. To register visit and salsa. This is a celebration of Monday, June 3 WHERE: Charleston City Hall after 10 a.m. and 20% off all golf
Artificial light such as flashlights WHAT: Blue Plate Special CharlestonMuseum.org. Battery2Beach progress. WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m. apparel at the Pro Shop. Make
without filters and flashlights Speaker Series MORE INFO: Learn to play the fun WHAT: Little Groms, Beginning MORE INFO: Held the first
and fast-paced game of American Skateboard a day of it and join us at the
on phones are prohibited on the WHERE: Burton’s Grill, Mt. Monday of each month, a chance
beach at night. Pleasant Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome. Friday, May 24-June 9 Thursday, May 30-June 2 WHERE: Sk8 Charleston for citizens to meet with Mayor
Links Clubhouse at 4 p.m. for a
complimentary ladies-only wine
WHEN: noon 843.883.3914. WHEN: 4-5 p.m. Tecklenburg one-on-one for
WHAT: Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor WHAT: 2019 US Women’s Open MORE INFO: Little to no and cheese reception.
WHAT: Live Music at Wild MORE INFO: East Cooper five minutes about any topic. Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
WHAT: Jazz Night Art Exhibition WHERE: Country Club of experience necessary. Course Meetings are held on a first come,
Dunes Democrats and Progressives WHERE: Marion Square dunes/events for details.
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort regular meetings held the 1st WHERE: The Refuge, IOP Charleston designed for participants ages first served basis. Registration
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- WHEN: daily 5-8 yrs. Students will be taught begins at 4:30 p.m. Meetings
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Monday of every month. $2/ Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio MORE INFO: 74th U.S. Women's the components of a skateboard,
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
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Beard Cat’s Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
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beardcatsweetshop.com 8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms 886-5759
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island order.pizzahut.com
Dunleavy’s Pub 1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Ben & Jerry’s Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from bar stages weekly live folk, country & Poe’s Tavern
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on acoustic music. $-$$ Famous for their gourmet burgers and
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $ 883-9646 chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
886-6314 dunleavysonsullivans.com eatery also features great deals on fresh
benandjerrys.com 2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island fish tacos. $$
your island hair salon 1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms 883-0083
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843-883-9101 The Boathouse A small island bistro, with a wide range 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
sunset views from the upper deck on and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$ Republic Ice Cream
Breach Inlet. $$-$$$ 883-3536 Local ice cream shop serving homemade
886.8000 highthymecuisine.com ice cream and local Charleston coffee. $
boathouserestaurants.com 2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island republicicecream.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms 2120 Middle St., Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Cafe Paname Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery Saltworks Dockside Deli
Family owned and operated coffee shop also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
serving locally roasted coffee. $$ quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$ Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
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50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Chills 360 Mex1
Dallas based shop serving Thai inspired Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites, Seabiscuit Cafe
rolled ice cream. $ including tacos & tortas, with an island A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
242-8469 vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$ serving a simple menu of homestyle
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2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island 21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
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Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the Relax with a front row seat on the Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
rooftop bar and live music every night Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well
during the summer. $-$$. Island Joe’s fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$ as lunch on the weekends. $$
next door featuring coffee and ice cream. 886-8980 883-3222
$ morgancreekgrill.com saltstation22.com
886-0046 8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms 2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
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1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms The Obstinate Daughter Windjammer
Restaurant serving contemporary Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
The Co-Op Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
A gourmet deli specializing in breakfast rustic, coastal-inspired space. court out back.$-$$
and lunch sandwiches as well as local $$-$$$ 886-8596
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products and house made take and go 2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Bacco
off-island eats
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regional French dishes with a modern 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
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E
arly Saturday morning, civility and “safety” of Fort
while the island was just Moultrie.
starting to stir, a small Altogether, we took in an array
band of birding enthusiasts met of wild flowers and plants of
at Fort Moultrie for a weekend every color, size and shape, some
walk about the fields. The event edible some not. Our efforts were
was billed as the Sullivan’s Island also rewarded with the sighting a
Bird Walk, led by SI resident and variety of birds during the ninety-
highly regarded birding expert minute walk, including Painted
Sarah Harper Diaz. Buntings, Brown Thrashers,
We set out from the parking Boat-tailed Grackles, Barn
lot, some of us toting cameras Swallows and a pair of non-
and tripods, some carrying breeding Bobolinks! Diaz beamed,
binoculars and note pads, still “Awesome…The painted buntings
others with only sunscreen, Birding enthusiasts really put on a show!”
iPhones and a healthy appetite to on the Sullivan’s Thanks to Sarah Harper Diaz
discover more about SI's natural Island Bird Walk. for leading the tour, the National
wonders. Across Middle Street Park Service and Ft Moultrie Park
PHOTO BY ROB BYKO
we trudged, passing cars and Rangers for hosting the event.
those on bikes who stared in that soon enough the full heat fortunate enough to live on SI. Saturday’s program by NPS and
wonder at a conspicuous band of summer would make similar There was also agreement on similar walks are offered up
of urban explorers. With floppy treks slightly less bearable. We our individual responsibility for throughout the year by the SC
hats and all other manner of sun journeyed epically onward, our stewardship and a determination Audubon Society and a variety of
protection, we waded across the little Game of Throngs. to protect the pristine land for the local coastal conservation groups
blacktop appearing much as we We bantered about each enjoyment of future generations… encourage all of us to attain a
might have crossing a dry back- other’s individual migrations, of all species. better understanding a fragile
woods creek bed. which led us to Sullivan’s Island. Pressing onward, we furrowed coastal ecosystem.
Diaz bubbled in anticipation, Discovering a few common along the nature trail, eyes We can all strive to learn more
“May is a great time to see a bonds and shared experiences ever skyward scanning the about our environment. Perhaps
variety of migratory birds that are between previously anonymous treetops, then back down to the with better understanding,
breeding on Sullivan’s Island.” neighbors that helped to cement hedgerows, to the underbrush of we can make better ecological
she said. fast friendships. The talk moved dense ground foliage searching choices that protect what we have
We pressed on, our purposeful easily from “Where are you from for stealthy winged migrators and not kill the migrating birds
strides soon led us to the brink originally?” and “Wow, you worked and the possibility of discovering that have laid this golden egg in
of the high grass and wild at Stevarino’s Subs in Athens?” a nest hidden in the shadows. our laps.
flowers of Ft. Moultrie field. We to “How’d you get involved with We intended to make our way One merry explorer, Sarah
continued our advance in search birding?” and “What’s an SC toward the beach, then right VanBuren Church, summed it up
of migrating hordes. “Summer Audubon Ambassador?” along a mowed path of grass that neatly for all of us, saying simply,
is Coming,” I heard one sun- Conversations carried on paralleled the coast, eventually “Love where we live!”
masked face remark, to nods of between new friends as easily meandering our way back to
agreement all around. Though, as the movement of the tide.
on this morning a mild breeze A common thread among the
coming in off the ocean kept group…the love for nature, an
things quite comfortable. Still appreciation for the special
we persisted, acknowledging things we have and enjoy - being
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CIVIC Lucky Dog Publishing
o f SC, LL C
BY KATY CALLOWAY
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
S
ullivan’s Island welcomed municipal election. Out of a total as we begin to see the summer
two new councilmembers of 51 absentee ballots cast, Kaye crowds trickle in. Stormwater
on May 7 and saw one hold Smith again garnered the most management will continue to be
Lynn Pierotti
on to his seat. support, with 32 votes, while a concern for the barrier island,
[email protected]
In what turned out to be an Hammond secured his position as is sea level rise.
publisher
uncomfortably close election, over Howard with 30 absentee Second term councilmember
decided by only 38% of the 1,686 votes to Howard’s 23. Bachman Smith hopes to Katy Calloway
registered voters on the island, In total, the results were engage elected officials at the [email protected]
Kaye Smith topped the ballot as follows: Kaye Smith, 382; state and federal level to help managing editor
count at the polls by a total of Bachman Smith, 362; Greg address Sullivan’s stormwater
349 votes. In contrast, newcomer Hammond, 358; Rita Langley, management issues, as well Jennifer Tuohy
Greg Hammond was trailing after 357 and Mark Howard, 349. as other coastal municipalities [email protected]
the polls closed, one vote ahead With two new councilmembers, suggesting, “If we treat stormwater contributing editor
of Mark Howard, who finished Sullivan’s Island may have a as more than a Sullivan’s Island
Swan Richards
last with 325 votes. fresh perspective on unresolved specific issue and engage staff senior graphic designer
It was the absentee ballot issues. Parking and traffic will and elected officials from other
count that turned the tide for the be at the forefront of the agenda, coastal municipalities in a Alejandro Ferreyros
cooperative manner, we can get graphic designer
Remember that roll-out carts cannot be placed at the curb before CONTRIBUTORS
5 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled back to the
CAREY SULLIVAN
house or enclosure by 9 a.m. the morning following collection.
MARY PRINGLE
ANNE HARRIS
JENNY HIRSCH
COLIN MCCANDLESS
ROB BYKO
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EYE ON DEWEES
Making memories; building community
BY CAREY SULLIVAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
M
(left) The Dewees Island
Memory Garden established aking memories is what life overhead are all memories that are
in 2016. is all about. Dewees Island easily made on Dewees.
was thoughtfully designed, One of the most recent building
(below) Dock jumping on by both the developer and Mother projects on Dewees speaks to
Dewees.
Nature, to be a place where people the importance of memory and
(right) Docktails prepared to made memories. Around the island the richness of our community.
accompany an evening sunset. are intentionally placed wooden In 2016, after many years of
swings, encouraging “chance” conceptualizing, planning,
encounters with neighbors and and finally constructing, the
nature. The many docks invite Dewees Island Memory Garden
you to sit and observe or perhaps was dedicated as a community
be a more active participant and gathering spot to honor the
gather with friends to enjoy a memories of Deweesians who have
dock jump, catch your dinner of passed, record the memories of
fish, crab, or shrimp, or enjoy an the present, and provide a spot for
evening cocktail while you watch many future memories to come.
the sunset. This architecturally simple but
The memories made on Dewees stunning structure, with hand built
can seem like ‘once in a lifetime’ for oyster tabby walls, is a testament to
many people but for Deweesians, the true meaning of community. At
we know these to be part of the the dedication, architect Stephen
everyday magic of our home. From Anderson stated, “The root word
sunrise to sunset, across the of community is ‘mun,’ meaning
seasons and through the years, ‘gift,’ and by building this [Memory
the memories that can be made on Garden] we have given a gift to
Dewees will last forever. Coming those who come after us and those
across fresh tracks from a mother who came before us.”
loggerhead turtle nesting, the You don’t have to be on Dewees
amazing experience of a turtle nest to create memories or community,
hatching, catching a shark from but those of us who call Dewees
the ocean, watching dolphins race home have found the best of both
the ferry or seeing an eagle soar on our little island paradise.
Eaglet enjoying the community swing. PHOTOS BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
8 May 24, 2019
TURTLE TEAM
First three loggerhead nests
found by new volunteers
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
I
t’s an exciting time when our again up against two of the many
nesting sea turtles return to sets of wooden stairs crossing the
nest in the dunes on the Isle dunes in the 600 block of Ocean
of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Blvd. Nest #2 was found by Elaine
BY ANNE HARRIS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
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kitchens and bathrooms are in of craftsmanship for single room
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allows people to stay in a home or in 2008 by Robert C. Crawford
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BY JENNY HIRSCH
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
U
niversity School of the Champion. Helferich also competed
Lowcountry (USL) emphasizes in the US National Elementary Chess
“learning by doing” in its Championships where he finished with
approach to education every day for five wins & two losses, which earned
students in third through 12th grade. him 27th place out of 347.
When the world is your classroom, you USL is grateful to chess coach Stuart
go forth every week from campus to Chagrin and faculty sponsor Nikki
see things for yourself. Brockman, for creating a program that
Students from the University School the students enjoy while improving
of the Lowcountry competed in the their chess skills. The school also
SCISA Elementary and Middle School wishes to thank to teacher Alauria
State Tournament in April in Sumter Corbin for leading the group to the
South Carolina, and the US National tournament with parent Joe Helferich.
Elementary Chess Championships.
University School of the Lowcountry
Congratulations to the students who
competed in the SCISA Elementary (USL) is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax-
and Middle School State Tournament: exempt independent school serving
Marcello Crowley, Ben Flessas, students from third through 12 th
Frank Gibbes, Oakley Halpern, grade. USL is a non-sectarian school
Lucas Helferich, Ada Kennelly, Foster for high-achieving, nice, curious
Kennelly, and Major Manchester. students emphasizing individualized
It was the third year of participation academics, experiential learning, and
for USL. The students had fun a strong sense of community. USL
and were terrific. Kudos to Lucas is accredited by the South Carolina
Helferich of Summerville. Helferich Independent School Association and
was the Elementary School State
is celebrating its 12th year of serving
Chess Runner-Up. Helferich was
undefeated, but this tournament children and families throughout the
included a strength of opponent greater Charleston area. For more
factor that distinguished him from the information visit USLowcountry.org or
call 843.884.0902. Sullivan’s Island resident and USL student Ada Kennelly at the SCISA
Chess Tournament in April. PHOTO COURTESY OF USL
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BY JENNIFER TUOHY
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Pat and Marty Viser, from Charlotte NC, hold up a giant cover of Dorothea Benton Frank’s newest novel Queen Bee.
The trip to Fan Fest was a Mother’s Day present.
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TUOHY
lunch was a true family-affair, catered by her presence. “He said it was the best thing ever.”
son-in-law, Carmine Paluso, a chef at Wild As he approaches, serving us cocktails
Olive, and featuring special appearances by in his Masters’ golf hat, he stands out
her daughter, Victoria, husband, Peter, and as one of maybe four men in the crowd of
baby grandson, Teddy. over 150 women. Women are traditionally
The Island Eye News was invited along to this Dottie’s audience, and generally those over a
exclusive soiree on a sumptuous Lowcountry certain age. “I just love how she writes older
Sunday. Guests arriving bedecked in Queen women,” says Diane Ramey, a librarian from
Bee paraphernalia (necklaces, sunglasses, Sandwich, MA. “Well I am one!” she says,
and even one set of bee-themed toenails) were succinctly explaining Dottie’s appeal to her
greeted with Queen Bee cocktails, whipped core group of fans.
up by the author herself as she welcomed Frank's novels expertly capture the highs
fans into her Sullivan’s Island beach home. and lows, joys and despairs of the lives of
“She just makes us feel like family,” said regular women. She takes what may seem
Fan Fest attendee Deborah Oertell, who had mundane and everyday and turns it into a
travelled here with her husband and her bitting, witty take on human nature and the
daughter, Whitney, for their second Dottie
Fan Fest. “He was the one who wanted to
Firing a cannon on Fort Sumter was part of festivities Frank continues on page 15
come back,” Deborah said of her husband’s
during lunch at Frank’s Sullivan’s Island home.
14 May 24, 2019
BY COLIN MCCANDLESS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
hey are still tallying final numbers for the
6th Annual Prostate Cancer Foundation
(PCF) charity golf tournament fundraiser
held May 11 at the Wild Dunes Links Course,
but it appears that it will nearly match if not
eclipse last year’s total of $60,000, to be used
toward funding prostate cancer research and
helping find a cure for this dreaded disease.
The event, coordinated by the Wild
Dunes Men’s Golf Association (WDMGA)
PCF committee, has now raised more than
$200,000 overall for the foundation through
the generous donations of individuals and
businesses in the Lowcountry.
There were 34 foursomes who registered for
the tournament and 220 people who attended
the dinner and live and silent auctions that
followed the golf.
The weather was beautiful and the golf
action was impressive, with the tournament
victors shooting a 49 - an astounding 21
under par - and the runners-up scoring a 57.
First and second place teams were awarded
$400 and $300 respectively, with both groups
generously donating their winnings to PCF.
Special guest Justin Moose, runner-up in
the 2018 World Long Drive Championship, Wild Dunes members Bobby and Beth Bumgardner (left) and Murray and Beth Small (right) posing with Justin Moose,
wowed tournament participants, powering runner up in the 2018 World Long-Drive Championship.
350-yard drives off a 4-foot high pole down
the middle of the fairway, and belting regular
drives of 400 yards.
For an additional donation of $100, golfers
could use Moose’s drive in lieu of their own,
or you could pay $200 to buy your way on to
the putting green.
“He was putting on a show,” remarked
WDMGA President Mike Gollobin of Moose.
“It was very entertaining.” Moose split his
long drive proceeds 50/50 with the PCF,
raising $1,600 for the cause.
Nobody won the $20,000 hole-in-one
contest, but David Jenkins came the closest
to a hole-in-one when he rimmed out a shot Winning foursome at the 6th Annual PCF charity golf tournament are (l-r) Justin Lee, Clay Hopkins, Will Greene and
on hole 8. Chris Worrell. The group generously donated their cash winnings to the fight against Prostate Cancer.
Mulligans and raffle tickets were also sold There were 60 silent auction items ranging Tommy Hartnett, a former three-term U.S.
and contributed to the money raised. from rounds of golf and beach packages to Congressman representing South Carolina’s
The live and silent auction were a smashing restaurant gift certificates, wine tastings and 1st District who also served two terms in the
success, with the most coveted item, a trip to a pub crawl. South Carolina Senate and four terms in the
play golf at Pebble Beach along California’s Featured guests at the dinner and auction South Carolina House of Representatives,
beautiful Monterrey Peninsula, selling for a entailed the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s emceed the event.
whopping $8,200. Other popular live auction Director of Golf, Sports & Special Events The WDMGA’s charity golf event committee
items included a week’s stay in a condo in Chris Conway, who provided the Pebble included Gollobin, Minton, Hartnett, WDMGA
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, donated by Beach auction package, and MUSC Prostate chairman John Cipkala, PCF event treasurer
a Wild Dunes family, and a five-night, four- Cancer Specialist Dr. Michael B. Lilly, who Mike Driscoll, Mike Muzzy, Phil Riker, Tom
round golf package at the Sunriver Resort in shared updates on the current state of Carrato and Jim Goodwin.
Bend, Ore., supplied by Jeff Minton. prostate cancer research. Gollobin gave a special acknowledgement
to Wild Dunes Director of Golf and PCF
committee member Jeff Minton, who donates
the golf and the room at the Sweetgrass
Pavilion for the fundraiser, along with
providing dinner and lunches at a greatly
reduced cost.
“There’s no way this event could go on
without him,” stated Gollobin.
The charity tournament holds strong
significance for Minton, whose father died
of prostate cancer. His active involvement in
the PCF fundraising cause and invaluable
contributions to the event are a way for him
to honor his father’s memory.
Gollobin said the committee is optimistic
that the 7th Annual tournament will be even
better.
“We have some great ideas looking ahead
to next year to improve it,” Gollobin said.
For more information on PCF, visit PCF.org.
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May 24 I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r June 4
ONGOING MORE INFO: Enjoy live person at the door. Attendees hosts jazz every Thursday night. MORE INFO: Event showcases Open golf championship that will proper safety equipment, skate begin at 5 p.m. For info visit
WHAT: Black Refractions: entertainment daily at Wild order their own lunch. Attendance Traditional swing tunes, ballads the work of more than 80 premier be played May 30-June 2. Ariya park etiquette, determining Charleston-SC.gov.
Highlights from The Studio Dunes Resort. Tuesday-Friday, limited to 40 people- first come and bossa novas. Singers & horn artists in a free, open-air venue Jutanugarn will be defending stance. Helmets required, pads
Museum in Harlem 7-10 p.m. and Saturday & first served- no reservations. players welcome. For info visit the entire family can enjoy. Enjoy her 2018 title. For details and recommended. Equipment WHAT: Nature Trailers
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art Sunday, 1-4 p.m. outside at the CharlestonJazz.com. daily painting demonstrations schedule visit USGA.org. available for free use during Summer Camp
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18 beachfront Grand Pavilion area. Mondays and to personally connect with scheduled lessons. $25 includes WHERE: Charleston Museum’s
MORE INFO: Exhibition includes Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild- Fridays the artists who are on site for the park admission the day of the Dill Sanctuary
works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare dunes/events for full schedule. WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle exhibition’s duration. For details Sunday, June 2 lesson and 1 pass for a return WHEN: June 3-7, 10-15 and 17-
WHERE: Poe Branch Library WHAT: Board Game Afternoon visit PiccoloSpoleto.com. visit. Details and register at
Bearden, David Hammons, Fred WHAT: Intro to Climbing 21, 9 a.m.-noon
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. (family) CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Wilson, Kerry James Marshall, Sundays in March MORE INFO: Come and share WHERE: Climbing Wall at James MORE INFO: During these 5-day
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Titus Kaphar, Kehinde Wiley and camps, children aged 5-10 will
Lorna Simpson. Black Refractions
WHAT: Women’s History Tour your stories. 843.883.3914. Library Saturday, May 25 Island County Park
WHEN: 2-2:30 p.m. WHAT: Lunch with Dottie Frank learn about archaeology, animals,
WHERE: Joseph Manigault WHEN: 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Hall’s Chophouse
is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity House, 350 Meeting St. WHAT: Battery2Beach Ride MORE INFO: Expert instruction life in a marsh, Native Americans
Tuesdays MORE INFO: Come play with WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
to share these incredible works WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Sullivan’s Island and IOP on the basics of climbing, the and more. $145 for members and
our games or bring your own. MORE INFO: Enjoy three courses
of art with the Charleston MORE INFO: Celebrating WHAT: Toddler Storytime 843.883.3914. WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. opportunity to meet and learn $180 for non-members. For more
community. For information visit WHERE: Poe Branch Library MORE INFO: The Town of with other new climbers, and by Hall's executive chef Matthew info and to purchase tickets, visit
Women’s History Month, tour Greene, excellent company
GibbesMuseum.org. the lives of the women at the WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Sullivan’s Island and City of Isle an overview of our facility. This Bit.ly/2FhkoHx.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture Third Friday of the Month and a copy of Dorothea Benton
Joseph Manigault House. Images of Palms have completely installed 90-minute class will help kick off
books, flannel board fun, sing-a- WHAT: Homeschool History Days Frank's newest book, Queen
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
and stories of the house as a
Red Cross Training Facility, longs, poetry and activities that WHERE: Charleston Museum,
their segments of Charleston
Moves Battery2Beach route! We
your new adventure with a 1:9
instructor to student ratio and Bee. Tickets are $64 and include Tuesday, June 4
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront encourage language skills. (Ages 360 Meeting St. will enjoy a slow-paced 7-mile small group and partner work. lunch, a signed hardcover first
women’s dormitory, and USO WHAT: Women’s Golf Day
properties 2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914. WHEN: 10-11 a.m. group ride from PARD Park Instruction takes place on both edition of Queen Bee, and a
post during World War II. Free WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m. MORE INFO: A special program on Sullivan’s Island to Isle of ropes and boulders, and the class priceless opportunity to meet and
for Charleston Museum members WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife Thursdays for home schooling families. Palms, ending for lunch back on includes gear rental. $25 for ages chat with Dottie. Tickets online
and with paid admission. No MORE INFO: Grab your girlfriends
Service discourages the use of These programs feature one of Sullivan’s Island at Mex 1. The 14 and up. Details and register at at BrownPaperTickets.com/
registration necessary. Visit WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights and hit the golf course this
outdoor lights when not required, our field trip classes, a chance restaurant is generously offering CharlestonCountyParks.com. event/4092888.
CharlestonMuseum.org for info. (adults) Women’s Golf Day at Wild Dunes
in order to protect nesting sea to go through the Museum, happy hour pricing on beverages, Resort. Women will enjoy $75
turtles. When on the beach at WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch and an activity. Free with paid WHAT: Mayor’s Night In
as well as complimentary chips rounds on the Links Course
dark, use red filters on flashlights. First Monday of the Month Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
admission. To register visit and salsa. This is a celebration of Monday, June 3 WHERE: Charleston City Hall after 10 a.m. and 20% off all golf
Artificial light such as flashlights WHAT: Blue Plate Special CharlestonMuseum.org. Battery2Beach progress. WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m. apparel at the Pro Shop. Make
without filters and flashlights Speaker Series MORE INFO: Learn to play the fun WHAT: Little Groms, Beginning MORE INFO: Held the first
and fast-paced game of American Skateboard a day of it and join us at the
on phones are prohibited on the WHERE: Burton’s Grill, Mt. Monday of each month, a chance
beach at night. Pleasant Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome. Friday, May 24-June 9 Thursday, May 30-June 2 WHERE: Sk8 Charleston for citizens to meet with Mayor
Links Clubhouse at 4 p.m. for a
complimentary ladies-only wine
WHEN: noon 843.883.3914. WHEN: 4-5 p.m. Tecklenburg one-on-one for
WHAT: Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor WHAT: 2019 US Women’s Open MORE INFO: Little to no and cheese reception.
WHAT: Live Music at Wild MORE INFO: East Cooper five minutes about any topic. Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
WHAT: Jazz Night Art Exhibition WHERE: Country Club of experience necessary. Course Meetings are held on a first come,
Dunes Democrats and Progressives WHERE: Marion Square dunes/events for details.
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort regular meetings held the 1st WHERE: The Refuge, IOP Charleston designed for participants ages first served basis. Registration
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- WHEN: daily 5-8 yrs. Students will be taught begins at 4:30 p.m. Meetings
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Monday of every month. $2/ Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun.
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416-5020 dinghyiop.com your door or get carryout. $
beardcatsweetshop.com 8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms 886-5759
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island order.pizzahut.com
Dunleavy’s Pub 1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Ben & Jerry’s Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from bar stages weekly live folk, country & Poe’s Tavern
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on acoustic music. $-$$ Famous for their gourmet burgers and
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $ 883-9646 chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
886-6314 dunleavysonsullivans.com eatery also features great deals on fresh
benandjerrys.com 2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island fish tacos. $$
your island hair salon 1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms 883-0083
High Thyme longislandcafesc.com
843-883-9101 The Boathouse A small island bistro, with a wide range 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
sunset views from the upper deck on and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$ Republic Ice Cream
Breach Inlet. $$-$$$ 883-3536 Local ice cream shop serving homemade
886.8000 highthymecuisine.com ice cream and local Charleston coffee. $
boathouserestaurants.com 2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island republicicecream.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms 2120 Middle St., Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Cafe Paname Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery Saltworks Dockside Deli
Family owned and operated coffee shop also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
serving locally roasted coffee. $$ quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$ Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
885-6303 883-3131 and sandwiches. $-$$
www.facebook.com/cafepanameiop hometeambbq.com 883-3355
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms 2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Chills 360 Mex1
Dallas based shop serving Thai inspired Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites, Seabiscuit Cafe
rolled ice cream. $ including tacos & tortas, with an island A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
242-8469 vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$ serving a simple menu of homestyle
www.chills360.com 882-8172 breakfast & lunch. $-$$
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms mex1coastalcantina.com facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island 21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee Morgan Creek Grill Sullivan’s
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the Relax with a front row seat on the Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
rooftop bar and live music every night Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well
during the summer. $-$$. Island Joe’s fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$ as lunch on the weekends. $$
next door featuring coffee and ice cream. 886-8980 883-3222
$ morgancreekgrill.com saltstation22.com
886-0046 8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms 2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
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1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms The Obstinate Daughter Windjammer
Restaurant serving contemporary Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
The Co-Op Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
A gourmet deli specializing in breakfast rustic, coastal-inspired space. court out back.$-$$
and lunch sandwiches as well as local $$-$$$ 886-8596
coffee. Enjoy pantry staples including 416-5020 the-windjammer.com
beer and wine along with locally made theobstinatedaughter.com 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
products and house made take and go 2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Bacco
off-island eats
388-3654 and deli sandwiches. $
Regional Italian restaurant featuring eggsupgrill.com 971-8830
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and 2664 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant facebook.com/notjustfranksatace
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood 3008 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant
burning oven. $$$ Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
843.884.6969 Features a consistent rotation of locally Rusty Rudder
baccocharleston.com brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. Easygoing hangout offering American
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant Taproom, live music, food. $$ eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a
843.352.3462 bar & outdoor seats. $$
Bistro Toulouse ghostmonkeybrewery.com 843.388.3177
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal, 522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant rustyruddermtp.com
regional French dishes with a modern 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
twist, plus global wines. $-$$ H&R Sweet Shop
216-3434 Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, Sewee Restaurant
bistrotoulouse.com shrimp, bbq ribs. $ Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant 843.884.2118 in a casual joint with checkered tables &
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant homey decor. $$
Bon Banh Mi 843.928.3609
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls, Jack's Cosmic Dogs seeweerestaurantinc.com
Noodles, Sandwiches, Small Plates, Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Vegetarian Options $ dogs topped with creative condiments,
388-7080 plus sides & ice cream. $ Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
banhbonmi.com 884-7677 Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant jackscosmicdogs.com soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice
Eggs Up Grill selection and outdoor seating. $$
Relaxed chain serving a menu of Not Just Franks 843.388.6968
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a Quick and tasty breakfast and lunch stand. stackscoastalkitchen.com
colorful setting. $-$$ Egg sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, grilled 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
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arly Saturday morning, civility and “safety” of Fort
while the island was just Moultrie.
starting to stir, a small Altogether, we took in an array
band of birding enthusiasts met of wild flowers and plants of
at Fort Moultrie for a weekend every color, size and shape, some
walk about the fields. The event edible some not. Our efforts were
was billed as the Sullivan’s Island also rewarded with the sighting a
Bird Walk, led by SI resident and variety of birds during the ninety-
highly regarded birding expert minute walk, including Painted
Sarah Harper Diaz. Buntings, Brown Thrashers,
We set out from the parking Boat-tailed Grackles, Barn
lot, some of us toting cameras Swallows and a pair of non-
and tripods, some carrying breeding Bobolinks! Diaz beamed,
binoculars and note pads, still “Awesome…The painted buntings
others with only sunscreen, Birding enthusiasts really put on a show!”
iPhones and a healthy appetite to on the Sullivan’s Thanks to Sarah Harper Diaz
discover more about SI's natural Island Bird Walk. for leading the tour, the National
wonders. Across Middle Street Park Service and Ft Moultrie Park
PHOTO BY ROB BYKO
we trudged, passing cars and Rangers for hosting the event.
those on bikes who stared in that soon enough the full heat fortunate enough to live on SI. Saturday’s program by NPS and
wonder at a conspicuous band of summer would make similar There was also agreement on similar walks are offered up
of urban explorers. With floppy treks slightly less bearable. We our individual responsibility for throughout the year by the SC
hats and all other manner of sun journeyed epically onward, our stewardship and a determination Audubon Society and a variety of
protection, we waded across the little Game of Throngs. to protect the pristine land for the local coastal conservation groups
blacktop appearing much as we We bantered about each enjoyment of future generations… encourage all of us to attain a
might have crossing a dry back- other’s individual migrations, of all species. better understanding a fragile
woods creek bed. which led us to Sullivan’s Island. Pressing onward, we furrowed coastal ecosystem.
Diaz bubbled in anticipation, Discovering a few common along the nature trail, eyes We can all strive to learn more
“May is a great time to see a bonds and shared experiences ever skyward scanning the about our environment. Perhaps
variety of migratory birds that are between previously anonymous treetops, then back down to the with better understanding,
breeding on Sullivan’s Island.” neighbors that helped to cement hedgerows, to the underbrush of we can make better ecological
she said. fast friendships. The talk moved dense ground foliage searching choices that protect what we have
We pressed on, our purposeful easily from “Where are you from for stealthy winged migrators and not kill the migrating birds
strides soon led us to the brink originally?” and “Wow, you worked and the possibility of discovering that have laid this golden egg in
of the high grass and wild at Stevarino’s Subs in Athens?” a nest hidden in the shadows. our laps.
flowers of Ft. Moultrie field. We to “How’d you get involved with We intended to make our way One merry explorer, Sarah
continued our advance in search birding?” and “What’s an SC toward the beach, then right VanBuren Church, summed it up
of migrating hordes. “Summer Audubon Ambassador?” along a mowed path of grass that neatly for all of us, saying simply,
is Coming,” I heard one sun- Conversations carried on paralleled the coast, eventually “Love where we live!”
masked face remark, to nods of between new friends as easily meandering our way back to
agreement all around. Though, as the movement of the tide.
on this morning a mild breeze A common thread among the
coming in off the ocean kept group…the love for nature, an
things quite comfortable. Still appreciation for the special
we persisted, acknowledging things we have and enjoy - being