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Thanks to GQ the secrets out.

The national mens magazinehas heralded Sullivans

Island as one of its top six beachesin America, singling it out as thebest beach no one knows about.

Theres plenty of beautifulshoreline across this country, butonly a few beaches go above andbeyond in blending surf and sand,writes Mark Byrne in the magazine.Whether it's seclusion, sight lines,or great eats you want these sixwaterfronts have your sun-seeking

needs covered.First on the list, The Best BeachNo One Knows About:

Folly Beach, due south ofCharleston, is a moth light forbeach bros: It has big waves,rowdy bars, and overpriced grub,Byrne writes. Clued-in localsknow there's a better spot, evencloser to the city, where you cango when you're not in the moodto share your towel space with athousand strangers: the beach atSullivan's Island, a quiet paradiseacross the Ravenel Bridge fromthe city proper. Rarely will you seemore than ten people laid out onits dunes. Which means you canpick up a bag of boiled peanuts

(side of the road; $2), set up campat the edge of the receding tide,and pretend this little slice of sandis all yours.

To read the full article and see theother ve stretches of sand singledout, visit www.gq.com/food-travel/201407/6-best-beaches-in-america.

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BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Sullivan's patriotic celebrations featured Mayor Perkis riding in

the Golf Cart parade with residents Ian and Angela McCarthy,

who are from England, but became American citizens on July 2.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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CIVIC

Former Isle of Palms police ofcerDawn Caldwell was arrestedlast week on charges that sheremoved and sold items from thedepartments evidence locker. Caldwellis being charged with Breach of Trustand Fraudulent Intent Over $2,000 forallegedly pawning the items, as wellas her service weapon, to Money ManPawn Shop in Mount Pleasant. Theitems went missing between December2009 and December 2013, whileshe was the departments evidencetechnician.

Ofcers from the South CarolinaLaw Enforcement arrested Caldwellafter the situation came to IOP policedepartments attention during an auditof the evidence room. It was Police Chief

Thomas Buckhannon who requestedSLED conduct an investigation.

The department has a secureevidence room with extremelylimited access, including an alarmsystem and coded door for entry. Aprimary evidence custodian receivesevidence, secures and maintains

evidence in a property room, andreleases evidence under appropriateconditions. The departmentsprocesses for protecting evidence metthe Commission for Accreditation ofLaw Enforcement Agencies standards,national standards, and propertystandards. In this case, the apparentfalsication of records by Caldwellcircumvented multiple safeguards.

To help prevent any future occurrence,the department has strengthened itsprocesses to now require two witnessesfor release of evidence.

We have identied the mistake andtaken the necessary steps. The citizensof the island can rest assured that weare committed to providing the bestservices possible, Buckhannon said.

Caldwell started working on Isleof Palms in 1999, but resignedlast month for a position at NorthCharleston Police Department. Shewas terminated by that departmenton Tuesday, July 8, according tospokesman Spencer Pryor.

Police ofcer arrested forpawning pistol

F O R M E R I O P C A P T A I N D A W N C A L D W E L L

C H A R G E D W I T H B R E A C H O F T R U S T

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Sol Driven Train takesover Windjammer

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ISLAND EYE NEWS

Sol Driven Train and The Windjammer present SolSlam Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at TheWindjammer on Isle of Palms. The fourth annualevent will feature nine bands performing on two stages,including an Outdoor Stage overlooking the beach. The2014 musical lineup includes top notch talent withperformances by hosts Sol Driven Train, Elise Testone,Acoustic Syndicate, Ryan Montbleau and more.

Sol Driven Trains two performances at Sol Slam will betwo of only a few Charleston appearances in 2014 and willshowcase new music that the Lowcountry roots rock bandnamed "Rock Band of the Year" by Charleston City Paperis currently recording in the studio. On Saturday Sol Slamappeals to all ages, starting off with an early Sol Driven

Train Kids Show and SUP demos by Charleston SUPSafaris, and ends with unforgettable music collaborations.

Tickets are available at soldriventrain.com/solslam orwww.the-windjammer.com. A limited number of discounted2-day passes are available for $35 each and include a 10percent discount at The Windjammer bar. Friday passesare $20; Full day Saturday passes are $20 (starting at 4p.m.); Admission is free on Saturday until 4 p.m.

A portion of ticket proceeds from Sol Slam and 100

percent of shuttle donations will be donated to SurfersHealing, giving children with autism one of the most freeand healing experiences anyone can feel surng!

Sol Slam shuttles and a discounted hotel rate will beavailable once again this year. SC BarCar will do tworoundtrip runs between James Island, Mount Pleasant and

The Windjammer. Shuttle admission will be a donation toSurfers Healing.

For more information on Sol Slam including a dailyschedule of bands, the shuttle schedule and to purchasetickets, visit: www.soldriventrain.com/solslam.


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Isle of Palms886.6428www.iop.net

Tuesday, July 22

City Council MeetingNEW TIME6 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, July 23 & 30

Municipal Court9 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Thursday, July 24

Livability Court5 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Sullivan's Island883.3198www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Wednesday, July 23

Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI with PoliceChief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30 a.m.

2213 Middle Street

Monday, July 28

Tree Commission Meeting5 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, July 30

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, July 23.

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A Cart For Life

I would like to thank all myfriends who came to celebrate my60th Birthday on June 13 at Caf

Medley and Dunleavys.

A special THANK YOU goesout to those who contributedtoward my new golf cart, I will

cherish it for the rest of my life!

Leo FetterSullivans Island _____________________________

Just Another Beach Town?

Is Sullivan's Island justanother beach town? GQmagazine certainly doesn't think

so! The magazine recently ratedSullivan's Island as one of "SixBest Beaches in America" and the"Best Beach that No One KnowsAbout."

And that rating is based onwhat Sullivan's Island is now,not what it would become if

Town Council continues movingforward with its agenda of sellingoff property and increasingdevelopment on the island. ThenSullivan's Island truly will be

just another over-crowded andcongested beach town.

The charm and ambiance ofSullivan's Island have drawn

people here for over 200 years.We need council members whoappreciate that and who willwork to protect and preserve thatvision.

The next election on Sullivan'sIsland is less than a year away.

Three of the seats on TownCouncil will be up for election.It is certainly not too soon to bethinking of good candidates to llthem!

Barbara SpellSullivans island

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Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island EyeNews reserves the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly,not individually addressed to the Island Eye Newsor that have beenpreviously published elsewhere. The Island Eye Newswill not publishletters endorsing political candidates.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Town of Sullivans Island seeks residents to serveon one of the following Boards & Commissions, seatsexpiring September 2014:

Planning Commission Three (3) Seats Design Review Board One (1) Seat Tree Commission One (1) Seat Municipal Election Commission One (1) Seat Deadline to apply: 12 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2014

Contact Lisa Darrow at 843.883.5744 (direct line) [email protected] with questions or to submitan application packet. Visit www.sullivansisland-sc.com forapplication packets and more information.

Serve your townVACANCIES ON FOUR SULLIVANS COMMISSIONS

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On March 21, 2014, the President signed the HomeownersFlood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. This law repealsand modies certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood

Insurance Reform Act of 2012. FEMA is actively analyzing andprioritizing implementation of this new law. In accordance with thenew law, FEMA will work to develop and nalize its guidance and ratetables within eight months.

Below is a summary of the insurance changes outlined in the law:

PREMIUM RATES FOR SUBSIDIZED POLICIES (Subsidized Policy= Pre-FIRM policy):*New law requires gradual increases to properties receivingsubsidized rates instead of the immediate increases to full-risk rate

*FEMA is required to increase premiums for most subsidizedproperties by no less than 5 percent annually until the class premiumreaches its full-risk rate.

*Premiums can increase no more than 18 percent annually withthe exceptions of the following:

Businesses receiving subsidized rates Non-Primary Residences receiving subsidized rates SRL properties receiving subsidized rates Substantially damaged or improved buildings

These properties will continue to see the 25 percent annual increase

NEW SURCHARGE ON ALL POLICIES

A new surcharge will be added to all policies to offset the subsidizedpolicies and achieve the nancial sustainability goals of BW-12.

* A policy for a primary residence will include a $25 surcharge.* All other policies will include a $250 surcharge. The fee will be

included on all policies, including full-risk rated policies, until all Pre-FIRM subsidies are eliminated.

GRANDFATHERING: The new law repeals a provision of BW-12 that required FEMA,

upon the effective date of a new or updated Flood Insurance RateMap, to phase in premium increases over ve years by 20 percenta year to reect the current risk of ood to a property, effectivelyeliminating FEMAs ability to grandfather properties into lower riskclasses.

Also for newly mapped in properties, the new law sets rst yearpremiums at the same rate offered to properties located outside theSpecial Flood Hazard Area (preferred risk policy rates).

With limited exceptions, ood insurance premiums cannot increasemore than 18 percent annually.

REFUNDS:Refunds Apply To: Policyholders in high-risk areas who were required to pay their

full-risk rate after purchasing a new ood insurance policy on orafter July 6, 2012.

Refunds May Apply To: Policyholders who renewed their policy after the Homeowner

Flood Insurance Affordability Act was en- acted on March 21,2014 and whose premium increased more than 18 percent .

Refunds Do Not Apply To: Policyholders paying the 25 percent annual rate increases, as

required by Congress in BW- 12, for a Pre-FIRM subsidized non-primary residence, business, Severe Repetitive Loss property, orbuilding that was substantially damaged or improved.

Policyholders whose full-risk premium is less than the Pre-FIRMsubsidized premium, or who were not overcharged accordingto any retroactive revisions to the Pre-FIRM subsidized ratesrequired by the new law. Policyholders who saw usual, annual rate increases in 2013or 2014, or policyholders who paid the 5 percent fee, as requiredby BW-12, for the NFIP Reserve Fund, will only see a refund iftheir premium renewal was after March 21, 2014 and their totalpremium, including the reserve fund, exceeded 18 percent.

Information courtesy DNRSC Mitigation Minute: www.dnr.sc.gov/food

Know your food insurance changesD N R P R O V I D E S U P D A T E S O N H O M E O W N E R F L O O D I N S U R A N C E A F F O R D A B I L I T Y A C T

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T

he Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is nowoffering an audio tour to enhance the USS YORKTOWNexperience by bringing memories of the ship to life.

The $6 tour includes unique and detailed descriptions ofmore than 110 exhibits. The commentary includes interviewsfrom veterans who served on the USS YORKTOWN and pilotswho ew the planes that are on display. It also incorporatessound effects that bring the experience to life.

This tour is perfect for visitors who want to peel backanother layer of the USS YORKTOWN and really dig deep intoits remarkable history, Executive Director Mac Burdette said.The stories told by our heroes during the recording really helpto personalize the ship for our visitors.

The audio tour is conducted through a headset and is self-paced. The programming was developed by Patriots Pointmuseum curators and Dream Vision Entertainment. In2013, DVE helped create one of the museums most popularattractions, the interactive USS LAFFEY Gun Mount Exhibit.

Guests can purchase the new audio tour at the informationdesk located inside the USS YORKTOWN.

Patriots Pointlaunches new audiotour on YORKTOWN

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Save our water onebrew at a time

S W E E T W A T E R B R E W E R Y L A U N C H E S

S E A S O N A L W AT E R K E E P E R H E F E T O

S U P P O R T C L E A N W A T E R

BY HANNAH DANAHEY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Although water is one of the most vital resources on the planet,waterways continue to decline in quality and quantity invirtually every part of the world. Earth is home to one billion

cubic kilometers of water, yet only 2.5 percent is fresh water. Ofthat, less than one percent is clean and accessible, leaving morethan one billion people living without safe drinking water.

SweetWater Brewing Company realizes the importance ofprotecting these vital water sources and has teamed up with theWaterkeeper Alliance, and Charleston Waterkeepersa local non-prot working to protect the communitys right to clean waterforits Save Our Water campaign, supporting the conservation of theSoutheasts most threatened rivers, streams and coastlines. Thecause is near and dear to the brewery as clean water is also vital tothe creation of their tasty brews.

Kicking off July 4 and running through Labor Day, SweetWatersSave Our Water campaign encourages patrons to give of your liver

to save the river by enjoying SweetWaters seasonal WaterkeeperHefeweizen ale. Locally, patrons can nd the ale at Triangle Char +Bar, Bohemian Bull, Crafty Draught, Sesame Burgers & Brew, Closedfor Business, Molly Darcys, Taps Brew, Obrions Irish Pub, SmokyOak Taproom and Bay Street Bier Garten. Additionally, supporterscan visit waterkeeperbrew.org to donate online, or purchase co-branded merchandise.

Waterkeeper Alliance is excited to partner with SweetWater for theSave Our Water campaign, said Pete Nichols, National Director ofthe Waterkeeper Alliance. Its always refreshing to see the businesscommunity step up in the protection of clean water."

For more information on the Save Our Water campaign, upcomingevents or to donate online, visit www.waterkeeperbrew.org.


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Sullivans Island vet helps save loggerheadT U R T L E F A C I N G B L I N D N E S S R E T U R N E D T O T H E W I L D T H A N K S T O

S E A T U R T L E H O S P I T A L A N D D R . A N N E C O O K

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

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he morning of April 25, 2014 Dr. Anne Cook opened hersurgery in preparation for the arrival of a very specialpatient. At 182 lbs, Briar was not only substantially larger

than Cook's regular patients, but she was a completely differentspecies.

A loggerhead sea turtle, Briar was found stranded on the beachin Myrtle Beach in May 2013. Rescued by Brett Weinheimer andLinda Mataya from the North Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Patrol,Briar was emaciated, severely anemic and her vital signs weredismal. She was also covered in barnacles. Although her caseseemed hopeless, she was quickly transferred to the SouthCarolina Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital.

Over the next six months Briar responded well to the medicaltreatments and gained over 50 pounds, putting her back intohealthy weight range. However, staff started to notice a change inher feeding behavior. Once a vivacious eater, Briar had begun tohave problems nding food, biting at a single piece several timesbefore actually consuming it. Just a few weeks earlier she wascatching live blue crabs with no problems, suddenly it was animpossible task. Aquarium veterinarian Dr. Boylan, performeda physical exam to take a closer look at her eyes and found the

turtle had developed cataracts. Seeking a second opinion, Boylanreached out to Dr. Cook.Cook, the Lowcountrys only veterinary ophthalmologist, lives

on Sullivans Island and works out of her practice Animal EyeCare of the Lowcountry in Mount Pleasant. Upon her visit to theAquariums Sea Turtle Hospital, she conrmed that Briar hadcataracts in both eyes.

The process of removing cataracts from cats and dogs is a very

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routine one and, while surgically itisnt very different on a sea turtle, ithad only ever been done once before.

Cook spoke to the surgeons whohad performed the rst surgery anddid extensive research over manymonths to prepare for the procedureon Briar

The main difference is that the eye,while ultimately very similar to that of

a cat or dog, has subtle differenceswhich in an eye like that are magnied.Cook said. The eye of a turtle is a lotsmaller than that of a dog or catandtheir pupils dont dilate with the sametypes of medication as cats or dogs,the cornea is much thicker whichmakes it challenging.

Dealing with that massive 180lbanimal in your surgery room wasexciting. It was an amazing day,Cook said. And daunting. But it wasa good experience for all of us. Puttingan animal like that under anesthesiais a very big deal. Dr. Jose, also aSullivans resident, handled Briarsanesthesia.

It went very smoothly, Cook said.It was a little touch and go after the

surgery, but once we took her stitchesout she rapidly healed.

The weeks following surgeryconsisted of an intense regimen ofdrops and ointments administeredmultiple times each day which requiredremoving the loggerhead from hertank each time. Improvements withBriars vision were visible just a week

after surgery, and Briar was able tolocate and eat small pieces of sh inher tank.

Three weeks post-surgery, Dr. Cookremoved sutures from both eyes, butthe big test was still to come. Briarneeded to be able to catch live bluecrabs before being considered forrelease. For a few weeks, Briar seemedto be suffering from a case of stagefright, only feeding at night while noone was watching. But nally staffspotted her successfully catching the

live crabs, meaning her sight was goodenough for her to return home.

After more than thirteen monthsat the Aquarium hospital, Briar wentback to the ocean Tuesday, July 15,released in front of an adoring crowdat the Isle of Palms County Park.

Dr. Cook and her 5 year old sonReed were there for the big day.Reed spent a lot of time with Briarduring his mothers treatment of theturtle, and was able to hold her signon release day.

It was an honor bothprofessionally and personally to beasked, Cook said. And of course wedonated the surgery for her benet.

Over the last 10 years on average

133 sea turtles have been strandedon South Carolina beaches. Of these,roughly 10 percent were alive andsuccessfully transported to the Sea

Turtle Hospital. To date, the SouthCarolina Aquarium has successfullyrehabilitated and released 137 seaturtles, with seven currently beingtreated.

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"IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR AN ENDANGEREDLEATHERBACK TURTLE WASHED ASHORE

NEAR WADMALAW CREEK."Living in the Lowcountry,sharks are a common sight.Whether youve seen one

cruise close to shore, while outshing, or in the water, sharksare our ocean neighbors andare not to be feared. Acrossthe world, sharks are poorlyunderstood, but they are in facta remarkable species with rareabilities and an irreplaceablespot in the ocean ecosystem.Reigning at the top of the foodchain, sharks play a vital rolein keeping animal populationshealthy and balanced.

Here in South Carolina, morethan 35 species of

sharks have beenobserved off ourcoast, representingthirteen differentfamilies. The SouthCarolina Aquarium,located on the historicCharleston harbor,is home to severalshark species nativeto the coast of SouthCarolina. Thirteensharks can be foundswimming in theAquariums largestexhibit, the 385,000-gallon GreatOcean Tank, which holds therecord for the deepest tank in

North America. They include sixnurse sharks, three blacknosesharks, two sandbar sharks,one sand tiger shark, and oneblacktip shark.

The perfect time to see thesharks eye-to-eye and learn moreabout these spectacular creaturesis swimming closer. Join theSouth Carolina Aquarium forShark Week, 10-days of n-tasticfun happening August 1-10,2014. Enjoy shark-themed diveshows as you admire the majesticsharks in the Great Ocean Tank,

and show off your best #FishFaceas you take a photo in aprehistoric megalodons massive

jaw. At special interactive diveshows, marine experts willanswer all of your shark-relatedquestions and share their secretsabout caring for the Aquariumssharks. Find fun puzzles andgames located throughout thebuilding, and earn a special prizeif you nd the hidden Shark on aShelf. Shark Week activities areincluded with general admissionor membership.

Kick off Shark Week in style atDark Blue, a party taking place

the evening of July 31, 2014 tocelebrate one of the oceans mostspectacular creatures. This party

welcomes guests 21 and over andfeatures live music from Moxie,Jordan Igoe, and Brave Baby,a cash bar with Icebox barscocktails and Palmetto BrewingCompany beers, and delicioussnacks from High Cotton,Charleston Harbor Fish House,and Victor Social Club.

Tickets are $35 each or $30 forAquarium members. To purchasetickets or to learn more aboutShark Week, visit scaquarium.orgor call 843.577.FISH (3474).

Fin-tastic funat the Aquarium

SWIM ON OVER FOR SHARK WEEK, AUG 1 - 10

BY KATE DITLOFFFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Diffusing the dangersof marine debris

BY MARY PRINGLEFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

W

ith so manypeople livingon the coast,

problems for ourwildlife are causedby trash that oatsin the water or isfound on the shore.Not only sea turtlesbut shorebirds andmarine mammals are killed bydebris every year.

In April of this year anendangered leatherback turtlewashed ashore near WadmalawCreek. These huge turtles haveshells about six feet long andweigh about 1,500 lbs and theirmain diet staple is jellysh whichresemble plastic bags in thewater. A necropsy showed that

it had a large plastic bag in itsdigestive tract, which was theprobable cause of death. In Juneof 2009 an 800 lb. pigmy spermwhale and her calf were found inshallow water at the harbor endof Sullivans Island. Ofcials atNOAA reported the mother wasdying from having a large plasticbag in her stomach, and the baby

whale was beaching itself to staywith her.

Turtle Team members whopatrolled on July 5 this seasonreported that some parts of ourbeach were severely litteredafter the holiday celebrations.Normally they carry bags andclean up the beach, but there was

just too much for them this time.According to the South

Carolina Department of Health

and Environmental Control eachyear tons of plastic and otherlitter are tossed into rivers, left onbeaches, or dumped overboardfrom recreational and commercialvessels. Litter not only looks bad,but can put people and wildlife in

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danger. Marine debris can last a long time.When several members of the Turtle Team

visited the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center inBoca Raton, Florida several years ago, we sawa display that gave the following informationabout decomposition times of common beachlitter:

Cigarette Butts: 1-5 years. Of 6.2million items of beach debris collectedworldwide on a single day, 1.6 millionwere cigarette-related.

Plastic Bags: 10-20 years. 60,000plastic bags are used every 5 secondsin this country with a relatively smallpercentage being recycled. Plasticbags blow out of trash receptacles andlandlls often ending up in waterways.Reusable bags can help reduce thisproblem.

Tin Cans:50 years.They are made oftinplate or tin-coated steel. They canand should be recycled.

Styrofoam Cups:50 years.Polystyreneis a petroleum based plastic used formaking cups, plates and containers. Ithas been classied as a possible humancarcinogen by the EPA.

Balloons:Latex 1 year, Mylar 50-100years.Thousands of released balloonsend up in the water every year. Marineanimals often mistake them for food andbecome entangled in the string. Balloonreleases have been banned in somestates including Florida, California,Virginia, and Texas.

Aluminum Cans:80-200 years.Theseare made from bauxite, a naturalmineral. Mining bauxite causes negativeimpacts on the environment, but it canbe recycled endlessly without losing itspure properties.

Plastic Bottles: 450years.Two million plasticbottles are used in the USevery 5 minutes. Thesebreak down into tiny toxicparticles that are eaten bysh, shrimp, turtles andother animals eventuallyreaching all the way upthe food chain to humans.Stainless steel bottlesare safer for you and theenvironment.

Disposable Diapers: 450years. Each year 450billion diapers are disposedof each year. A typicalinfant will go throughan average of 8-10,000diapers. Cloth diapers havea much smaller ecologicalfootprint.

Fishing line: 600 years.An estimated 100,000marine mammals as wellas sea turtles choke onor become entangled inmarine debris, includingmonolament line each

year. (There are recyclingreceptacles where this canbe deposited. Look for a

large white PVC pipe withan SCDNR logo on it atboat landings, Breach Inlet, marinas,and the shing pier in our area. Everyfall I ship a large box of this to Iowa tobe recycled.)

What can we do to help? The Marine DebrisFact Sheet of SCDHEC says that reducingmarine debris means reducing the amountof waste we generate and disposing of itproperly. Dont litter. If you see litter, pick it

up and recycle. If not, dispose of it properly.Cut the rings of six-pack holders. This lowersthe risk of entanglement if the holder makesit out to sea. Participate in local beach, river,and coastal clean ups.

Mary Pringle is the Project Leader for theIsland Turtle Team of Isle of Palms & Sullivans

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Trash collected by the Turtle Team in Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms, the

morning of July 5 , 2014.

PHOTO BY JO MARCH


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Mic Smith recently receivednational recognitionfrom the Cooperative

Communicators Association(CCA), which named him 2014

Photographer of the Year for hiscontributions to South CarolinaLiving magazine.

Smith was also honored withthree additional awards forentries capturing dragon boatracing, local shrimpers uncertainfuture and the Crab Cake Ladyof Murrells Inlet.

Mic Smith PhotographyLLC is based on the Isle ofPalms and provides corporate,portrait, wedding and editorialphotography. Corporate clientsinclude Trident Technical College,Roper St. Francis Healthcare andMWV. See galleries of Smiths workat www.micsmithphotography.

com.Smith previously worked fortwo decades as an award-winningphotojournalist for South Carolinanewspapers, including The Postand Courier in Charleston, and

The Herald in Rock Hill. Hefrequently contributes to SouthCarolina Living magazine, thelargest circulation magazinein the state. Published by TheElectric Cooperatives of South

Carolina, Inc., the monthlymagazine covers the people andplaces of the Palmetto State andgoes out to more than 490,000homes and businesses, while

also delivering content online atscliving.coop.

The three-judge photographypanel for the CCA CommunicationsContest complimented Smith forhis consistent skills in lightingand framing images.

It is extremely difcult toshoot a nighttime concert withspotlights, but he has done it verywell, one judge noted in regardto a package of photoson the outdoor musicvenue Awendaw Green.

In addition tobe named 2014Photographer of theYear, Smith received

the following awards:Cover of the Year:Second Place withSharri Harris Wolfgangand Auras Design forPaddles Up: DragonBoat Racing BuildsBodies, Condenceand Friendships.

Photo Essay or Story: ThirdPlace for The Winds of Fortunecover story on the struggles of

South Carolinashrimpers.

Portrait:Third Place forphoto of An

Mathis Springs of Murells Inlet,founder of the Crab Cake Ladycompany.

An organization of 350professionals who communicatefor cooperatives, CCApromotes excellence in writing,photography, editing, video,layout and design.

Local photographer, national awardI O P P H O T O G R A P H E R H O N O R E D F O R H I S W O R K

BY SUSAN SMITH

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

This image by Isle of Palms photographer Mic Smith features

a dragon boat team practicing on the Ashley River and wasused for a recent award-winning cover of South Carolina Living

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August 1Is land Eye CalendarJuly 18NGOING EVENTS

esdays

ount Pleasant Farmers Market30-7 p.m. Corner of Colemand Simmons Street

ednesdays

fe Medley Wine Tastingery Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., $5,3 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle Middle Street, Sullivans Island.

all 843.793.4055.

rn Jame Awendaw Green Barn everyednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at theor, all ages welcome. Enjoynight of diverse music fromound the globe on the uniquelyhemian ground of the Sewee

utpost. Wood red pizza andsh grilled oysters (while inason) will be available as welllibations. www.facebook.com/

wendawgreen.

ckelodeon Characterednesdaysa.m. 6 p.m. Starting June

your favorite Nickelodeonaracters will be making specialpearances at the waterparks onednesdays this summer. Catchem during your visit to Splashne, Splash Island, and Whirlinaters Adventure Waterpark.haracters will make appearancesring regular park hours (10

m. 6 p.m.); exact times will beailable on site.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Poes Library hosts Mah JonggThursdays at 6 p.m. Learn toplay American Mah Jongg. Noexperience necessary. 1921 IonAvenue, 883.3914.

Nature Movie at SeeWeeVisitor Center2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for moreinformation.

Fridays

Acoustic Sunset Oyster RoastThe Wrecksh, 7690 NorthwoodsBlvd. Every Friday 5-8 p.m. onthe outdoor patio. There is $12all you can eat oysters as wellas live music and drink specials.Call 843.580.4040 for moreinformation.

Saturdays

Tae Kwon Do for SeniorsMust be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.at the Isle of Palms Recreational

Center. $35 resident fee and $40non-resident fee. There is a dropin fee of $10 per class. For moreinformation call 843.886.8294

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shinein Marion Square, 329 MeetingStreet. A variety of local produce,plants, herbs and cut owersas well as breakfast and lunchvendors, live entertainment andan assortment of juried arts andcrafts from local artisans forvisitors to experience.

ONGOING

Live Music at SoutherlyEvery night 6 to 9 p.m. SoutherlyRestaurant and Patio at SouthernSeason offers Live Music on thepatio every evening from (11 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Sundays). Make themost of happy hour with appetizersand craft beers and cocktailsfrom our Patio Bar and unwind tothe tune of local bands from theLowcountry. Southern Season, 730Coleman Blvd, 843.416.3965.

FRIDAY, JULY184th Annual Sol SlamThe Windjammer at Front Beachon Isle of Palms hosts the 4thannual party to benet SurfersHealing. Sol Slam is a family-oriented day fest led by a night ofjams from some of Charlestonsnest and their northeasternfriends. Music starts at 9 p.m.Friday night and 1 p.m. Saturdayafternoon. Featuring Sol Driver

Train, Elise Testone, AcousticSyndicate, Ryan Montblea andmany more. $35 Weekend Pass -includes both days, 10% off of yourbar tab. $20 Friday Night. $20Saturday Full Festival includesall day and night shows and fun(free until 4:15 p.m.). For ticketsand details visit soldriventrain.com/solslam.

Sail Into A Good Book10:30 a.m. The Charleston Sailand Power Squadron share storiesand crafts at the Edgar Allan PoeBranch Library.

East Cooper Medical CenterLinens Fair7 a.m. - 6 p.m. sponsored by TheVolunteer Services Organization atEast Cooper Medical Center. Lobbyof The East Cooper Medical Center,2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant

SATURDAY, JULY19Storytime with Mac10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan PoeBranch Library

IOP Beach Run 5K Run/Walkand 10K Run8 a.m., Front Beach Isle of Palms.Register at www.racesonline.com or at the IOP RecreationDepartment #24 28th Ave, Isle ofPalms.

Play: Fish Print Fun With Mt.Pleasant Seafood10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan PoeBranch Library. Create a sh printon paper, or bring your own t-shirtto make wearable art.

Beach Lovers Book Club10:30 a.m. at the Edgar AllanPoe Branch Library, discussion ofBreaking Night by Liz Murray.

VFW Fish Fry6-8 p.m., Isle of Palms VFW Post3137 hosts a monthly Fish Fry.$8 a plate including sh, hushpuppies, baked beans, red rice,coleslaw and home-made desserts.Front Beach, Isle of Palms.

Shaggin on the Cooper7 11 p.m.Spend an evening dancing on thescenic Mount Pleasant Pier tolive music by the The Sneakers!Beverages, food, and snackswill be available for purchase.Tickets are limited; advancepurchase is recommended. Aphoto ID is required to gain entryinto the event. A registered andpaid chaperone is required forparticipants ages 15 and under.Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10on-site (if available).

TUESDAY, JULY22Children Storytime with Mac10:30 am. Come laugh, singingand listen to great stories with Macalong with Arts & Crafts at theEdgar Allan Poe Branch Library.

Southern Season Class: Makeyour own Condiments6 p.m. The Southern SeasonCooking Class: Make Your OwnCondiments will be taught byLaurie Erickson, author of Chefby Step. Throughout this classyou will earn how to make your

own sauces with better taste andquality. Some of the condiments onthe menu include, Dijon mustard,mayonnaise, and ketchup. $35,Southern Season, 730 ColemanBlvd.

WEDNESDAY, JULY23Southern Season: Culinary Tour9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. SouthernSeason will be teaming up withthe Lowcountry Loop Trolley togive guests a culinary sightseeingexperience. This tour will consist ofa trolley ride through Mt. Pleasant,a cooking demonstration at thecooking school with a traditionalSouthern meal to follow. $45,Southern Season, 730 ColemanBlvd.

THURSDAY, JULY24Crabpot Players7 p.m. Summer Stock show,1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.,888.303.0763.

Misery Loves Company (teens)2:30-5:30 p.m. Need motivationto keep up on your summerassignments? Make a date to meetyour friends at the library to talkbooks, projects and assignments.Refreshments provided. At theEdgar Allan Poe Branch Library.

Pups, Yups, and Food Trucks5 8 p.m. Its a party in the parkwith your dog! You and your pupare invited to join us after workfor live music performed by TheBill Show, beverages, and theKorkis Kafe food truck. All dogsmust remain on leash. No outsidealcohol or coolers permitted. Freeevent with your regular park gateadmission!

FRIDAY, JULY25Hampstead Stage: Alice inWonderland10:30 a.m. Join Alice as she recitesThe Jabberwocky. At the EdgarAllan Poe Branch Library.

Crabpot Players

7 p.m. Summer Stock show,1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.,888.303.0763.

SATURDAY, JULY26Crabpot Players7 p.m. Summer Stock show,1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.,888.303.0763.

PLAY: Band and Boom with theNational Park Service10:30 a.m. Learn about weaponsused at Ft. Moultrie from theRevolutionary War to World WarII. At the Edgar Allan Poe BranchLibrary.

Wild Dunes Oyster Roastand Southern BBQ6-8:30 p.m. Vacationers and localsalike are welcome to a sumptuoussummer celebration at Wild Dune'sPalm Cove Summer Oyster Roast& Southern BBQ dinner. Tastesummer in the south with freshlyroasted oysters, nger-licking

barbecue and Southern fare. Inaddition to the Southern-stylefeast, enjoy live entertainment, freesoft drinks, a cash bar, and family-friendly activities at Wild DunesResort's newest pool, Palm Cove.Buy tickets at www.wilddunes.comor call 843.886.2218.

SUNDAY, JULY27The Center for Birds of PreyFamily Program1 p.m. a fun day of interestingactivities for all ages, learningabout and enjoying birds andnature together, including handson interaction with avian bio-artifacts and arts and craftsto ight demonstrations andbehind-the-scenes tours of therestricted Avian Medical Clinic.Our Bee Cause will offer aninsiders view of a working beehive plus a honey harvest andtasting. Wild Birds Unlimitedof Mt. Pleasant will provide anexclusive offer on a special backyard birding starter package, andkid-friendly refreshments will beavailable for purchase. Space islimited and advance purchase

is recommended. Tickets canbe purchased online at www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.

THURSDAY, JULY31Shark Weeks Dark BlueParty to celebrate one of theoceans most spectacularcreatures, guests 21 and over. Livemusic from Moxie, Jordan Igoe,and Brave Baby, a cash bar withIcebox bars cocktails and PalmettoBrewing Company beers. Ticketsare $35 each or $30 f or Aquariummembers. To purchase tickets visitscaquarium.org or call 843.577.FISH (3474).

FRIDAY, AUGUST1Shark WeekAt the SC Aquarium, August 1-10,see page 9 for story.

SATURDAY, AUGUST9Burgers & Brews with Crabpot PlayersFundraiser for the theatrecompany, featuring a summercookout, food, beer and liveentertainment. Crabotplayers.comfor more details.

Wild Dunes Oyster Roast andSouthern BBQ6-8:30 p.m. Vacationers and localsalike are welcome to a sumptuoussummer celebration at Wild Dune's

Palm Cove Summer Oyster Roa& Southern BBQ dinner. Tastesummer in the south with freshroasted oysters, nger-lickingbarbecue and Southern fare. Inaddition to the Southern-stylefeast, enjoy live entertainment,soft drinks, a cash bar, and famfriendly activities at Wild DuneResort's newest pool, Palm CovBuy tickets at www.wilddunes.or call 843.886.2218.

SUNDAY, AUGUST10The Center for Birds of PreyFamily Program1 p.m. a fun day of interestingactivities for all ages, learningabout and enjoying birds andnature together, includinghands on interaction withavian bio-artifacts and arts andcrafts to ight demonstrationsand behind-the-scenes tours.Our Bee Cause will offer aninsiders view of a working beehive plus a honey harvest and

tasting. Wild Birds Unlimitedof Mt. Pleasant will provide anexclusive offer on a special bacyard birding starter package.Space is limited and advancepurchase is recommended. Ticcan be purchased online at wwthecenterforbirdsofprey.org.


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The Center for Birds of Prey will open for two specialSunday events this summer on July 27 and Aug. 10.These family-oriented programs will offer a fun dayof interesting activities for all ages, learning about andenjoying birds and nature together.

Beginning at 1 p.m., visitors will be immersed in a varietyof Center activities from hands on interaction with avianbio-artifacts and arts and crafts to ight demonstrationsand behind-the-scenes tours of the restricted AvianMedical Clinic. Our Bee Cause (www.thebeecause.org)partners will be on site in the Pollinators Garden offeringan insiders view of a working bee hive plus a honey harvestand tasting. Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant (www.mtpleasant.wbu.com) will provide an exclusive offer on aspecial back yard birding starter package. And kid-friendlyrefreshments will be available for purchase.

Space is limited and advance purchase is recommended.

Tickets can be purchased online at the Centers website,www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org, until July 24.The Center for Birds of Prey is located off of Highway

17 North, just 16 miles north of Charleston in Awendaw.Open to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday,visitors enjoy expertly guided walking tours and ightdemonstration featuring an exciting array of falcons,hawks, owls and other birds of prey. Admission to thecenter is $15 for adults, $10 for youth (ages 6-17) and freefor children younger than six.

For more information, visit www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org, call 843.971.7474 or like the Center for Birds of Prey onFacebook at www.facebook.com/scbirdsofprey.

Birds, Bees andFamilies

SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY PROGRAMS AT

THE CE NTE R FO R B I RDS O F P RE Y

BY KARA VIACRUCIS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Crabpot Players preparefor 22nd Season

BY ALLY MACDONALD

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

H

aving justmoved into itspermanent home

in April, Crabpot Theatrehas been bustling withsummer performances,camps, and classes, butamong all the events, the playershave had their minds focusedon the future.

The theatre company justannounced its Season 22production schedule and heldauditions last week, July 14-16.

The largest season to date boasts avariety of shows including, Greater

Tuna, Cinderella, The GlassMenagerie, Hogs, Charlottes Web,one-acts during the winter holidayand again in the spring, andan original script entitled Shem

Creek written by Jimmy Ward thatwill premiere during Fleet Weekin April 2015. Season passes arenow on sale and are discounteduntil mid-July.

To raise funds for theproductions, Crabpot is hostingBurgers & Brews, a summercookout fundraiser on Saturday,August 9th that will include food,beer, and live entertainment withadmission.

Before the season kicks offthough, summer will go out with

bang.Two summer camps are stillscheduled as an Acting for theCamera class for adults, and aFundamentals of Acting class forteens.

If youre interested in seeing thePlayers in action before the startof the season, the second series ofSummer Stock shows takes place

July 24-26 at 7 p.m.

For more information onauditions, season passes,productions, tickets, Burgers &Brew, camps, or classes, visitwww.crabpotplayers.com or call888-303-0763. The theatre islocated at 1137 Johnnie DoddsBlvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17 inMt. Pleasant.


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island eatsBen & JerrysEnjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle of PalmsOcean Boulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Caf MedleyStart your day or end it witha well rounded caf, servingbreakfast, lunch, and a glass ofwine in the evening.$$793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

High Thyme CuisineA small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood,tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunchon Sunday mornings.$$$883-3536www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, aswell as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

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

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$

886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes TavernFamous for their gourmet burgersand chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features greatdeals on fresh sh tacos.$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites,and a fresh, local raw bar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoyfresh breakfast, smoothies, &sandwiches. Open from 7AM-3PMdaily.$

www.saltworkscc.com50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

SullivansGrab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere, as well as lunch onthe weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Taco MamacitaEnjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos, andenchiladas, and quench yourthirst with one of several specialtymargaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge fromIOP, Crave's National AwardWinning Chef proudly serves LowCountry visitors and residentsa unique casual ne diningexperience!$$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.

com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and weekend brunch, boasts afresh seasonal menu highlightinglocal ingredients and contemporarycuisine, all with Southern air.Our scenic outdoor patio is a lovelysetting to savor a meal, while

our elegant indoor spaces areperfect for receptions, parties andmeetings.$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd,Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee Restaurant

See Wee Southern Style localSeafood, local farm to tableveggies, sinful homemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17,Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch wherewe offer fresh soup, salads andsandwiches. Enjoy dinner in acasualbistro-style setting with a nice wineselection, full bar, and outdoordining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

Southern Season, the gourmet

food and housewaresretailer in Mount Pleasant,

is hosting a one-of-a-kind cookingclass this summer with southernculinary legend Nathalie Dupree.Beginning August 18, the CookingSchool at Southern Seasonwill hold an extensive, ve-daycooking class led by Dupree,which also includes an excursionand dinner.

Dupree is a name synonymouswith Southern food, and herlove of the Lowcountry hastransformed into a passion forteaching Southern cuisine. Anauthor of three James Beardaward-winning cookbooks,

including Mastering the Art ofSouthern Cooking, Dupree is alsothe founding chairman of theCharleston Wine + Food Festivaland a founding member of theSouthern Foodways Alliance.Armed with Southern charm andquick wit, she will bring one-on-one culinary tips and techniquesto her class at Southern Seasonto help participants take theirculinary skills to the next level.

I am thrilled about thisopportunity because SouthernSeason has created an eventtailored to devoted home chefs,said Dupree. The ve-dayintensive course focuses ondelicious Southern classics and

will allow me to share my personalexperiences and techniques withan intimate group.

As an ambassador of Southernfood, Duprees cooking class willoffer brioche, rapid puff pastry,duckling a lorange, potatoesAnna, a chartreuse of vegetables,instruction on boning a leg oflamb, and a boned turkey stuffedwith boned chicken, Cornish henand quail, Duprees take on theturducken. Along with daily, in-depth culinary lessons, studentswill enjoy an off-site excursion aswell as a dinner hosted by Dupree

at Southerly Restaurant & Patio

on Wednesday, August 20.We are honored to welcome

Nathalie to Southern Season,and are excited to share thisexperience with our patrons,said Marilyn Markel, the culinarydirector of the Cooking School atSouthern Season. She is a pillarof the food community in thesouth, and this weeklong classprovides the opportunity to shareher stories, recipes, experiencesand passion.

The class is limited to sixparticipants, and sessions will beheld August 18 through August22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thecost $1,000 per person and

includes the classes and tastings,the excursion and Wednesdaysdinner. This fee does not includelodging, but The Old Village PostHouse is offering a special rate toparticipants (call Katie Hajjar at843.388.8935 for details).

Southern Season also offersthe following classes as partof its Summer Cooking SchoolCatalogue:

On July 19, Charlestonresident Brys Stephens shareshis love of Southern ingredientsand international avors withrecipes from his debut cookbook,The New Southern Table.

On September 12, LouisOsteen presents his upscale

renditions of Lowcountry classics. On September 20, seasoned

and celebrated pitmaster, JimmyHagood, hosts his Cue Camp.

On September 21, DebbiePeterson of Cypress Grovein Humboldt Country, Calif.,discusses the art of cheese andbeer making and how the twointermingle.

For more information on all theclasses or to purchase tickets,please call Southern Season at843.416.3951 or visit www.southernseason.com.

Nathalie Dupree offersculinary workshop

F I V E - D A Y P R O G R A M W I T H T H E S O U T H S

G R A N D D A M E O F C O O K I N G B E G I N S A U G U S T 1 8

BY BECKY TANENBAUM

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A

s the trend of food truckssweeps the Lowcountry,

Charleston welcomes aunique bakery on wheels to itsalready illustrious collection ofmobile restaurants. Sweet LulusBakery, owned by Karen Moran,is a community and philanthropy-focused food truck that willsoon be cruising the streets ofthe Charleston. Moran, alongwith her 3-year-old hound dog,Lulu, will drive around town in apick up truck and trailer sellingdesserts in mason jars.

Born from her time living in thebeach communities of Sullivansand Isle of Palms, Moran foundthat transporting desserts inmason jars was a typicallySouthern and easy way to bring

desserts to the beach.The thing is, says Moran, it

is difcult to transport dessertsto the beach. Ice cream can melt,whipped cream can get sticky andspill out of a container. I would

just haphazardly put things inmason jars, they were so conventto just grab and go.

Lulus signature mason jarsare lled with every type of

delectable delight any beach goercould wish for. From strawberryshortcake to red velvet cakewith Cream Cheese Frosting, thedessert menu is focused aroundseasonal Southern treats. Nowbased on Johns Island, thehub of the Charleston-areasfarmland, Moran uses locallygrown products. She is currentlyconsidering adding chickens to

her own 90 acres so she can useher own eggs in her recipes. As

well as treats for humans, Moranalso makes ice cream for dogs,and plans to donate the protsfrom it to Charleston Pet Helpers.

Moran has owned many furryfriends that came from sheltersand was devastated to learn aboutthe number of animals that areput down every year in shelters.According to the Humane Society,a healthy, adoptable animalis put down every 11 seconds.Saving Lulu from being one ofthese statistics is her motivationto donate the doggie ice creamproceeds to these shelters. Lulurescued me as much as I rescuedher, says Moran. After losing twofurry kids in one week, Moran

adopted Lulu.All the plans for Sweet Lulus

Bakery on Wheels are in place, butMoran is still waiting to becomean owner of the actual truck.

To help kick start her business,Moran has taken to the Internet.She hopes to become Charleston'smost successful Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign led by a woman.

While online crowd-funding has been around for

quite sometime, Moran says.Lowcountry entrepreneurs don't

appear to be taking advantage ofthis excellent resource.My goal is to raise much

needed start-up funds to openSweet Lulu's Bakery on Wheels.

The campaign runs throughJuly 26. She hopes to raise$20,000 toward renovating avintage pick-up truck and trailerto be used as the areas only mason

jar mobile bakery. Funding for theproject starts at $7 and goes upto $1,500, in return receive yourchoice of reward, from sweettreats delivered to your door to theopportunity to become a partnerin the business. While the bakerywill focus on catering, the truckwill enable Moran to drive through

Charleston bringing her treats toeveryone. Moran is also lookingfor a spot on Sullivans Island topark the truck and serve mason

jar desserts to those beachgoers.To help Moran or fnd out

more about the project visitwww.indiegogo.com/projects/charleston-mason-jar-mobile-bakery. Sample her creations at aTasting Party 5-7 p.m., August 7,at Frothy Beard Brewery.

New food truck hopes to bringsweet treats to the beach

L O V E O F D O G S D R I V E S L O C A L E N T R E P R E N E U R S C R O W D - F U N D I N G A T T E M P T

BY KATHRYN CASEY

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY SEA STAR ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Karen Moran and her rescue dog Lulu

hope to raise funds to start their bakery on

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Could there be a better time of

year to be shing? Anglershave many different species

to target and many different ways

to sh for them. There's just noway you won't nd somethingexciting to do on the water. Asit becomes progressively hotter,anglers will increasingly want tosh early before the heat of theday arrives.

For redsh, we've been focusedon docks where reds becomeconcentrated as the waterdrains out around them. Usinga carolina rig, we've been shingwith cracked blue crab, mulletand menhaden. Try using size3/0 circle hooks and putting therod down in the holder. Whena redsh strikes, wait until thedrag starts to scream and you

will have a solid hookup for sure.Not much has changed whenfocusing on trout. The poppingcork remains the way to go. Fishthese corks over shell rakes, infront of creek mouths and alonggrassy banks. Look for placestrout can sit and ambush prey.Live shrimp and mud minnowsare choice baits. With so many

small bluesh and bait stealersin the water, we have been usingalmost exclusively minnows.

Sharks are pervasive in ourwaters and best of all eagereaters. The Bonnethead bitecontinues to become stronger.

You can use the same carolinarigs mentioned above for thesecreatures. Cracked blue crab andshrimp are great for bait but if

you can put out chunks of freshcut ladysh, you'll really be inbusiness. Look to sh drop-offs

where there is a sharp change inwater depth. Don't forget this isa great way to introduce youngershermen to the sport.

While y shing, we've beenseeing excellent tailing action fromredsh in the grass. This hasn'tbeen just an evening tailing tidephenomenon either. There havebeen plenty of sightings duringmorning high tides as well. Spoonies with a good weed guard havebeen the way to go. There havebeen some real heart poundingmoments watching redsh followour y and the ensuing explosivestrikes.

Capt. Geoff Bennett operatesCharleston Charter Fishingproviding light tackle and yfshing charters. USCG licensedand insured, Capt. Bennett iscommitted to providing a safeand enjoyable charter to anglersof all skill levels and ages. Formore information, call Capt.Bennett at 843.324.3332, visitwww.charlestoncharterfshing.com or email [email protected].

ON THE WATER

The weathers hot and the fsh are jumpingBY GEOFF BENNETT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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T

he Midwife of Hope River by PatriciaHarman is the subject of the

August Book Clubdiscussion at the EdgarAllan Poe Library. Theclub will meet at 10:30a.m., August 16 forcoffee conversation andgreat book discussion.

Harman is aremarkable newvoice in Americanction, who createsan uplifting novelthat celebrates themiracle of life. Thisdebut novel featuresPatience Murphy,an Appalachianmidwife in the 1930sstruggling against

disease, poverty,and prejudices-andher own hauntingpast-to bring newlight, and life, intoan otherwise cruel world.

As a midwife working in thehardscrabble conditions of Appalachiaduring the Depression, Patience Murphy'sonly solace is her gift: the chance to

escort mothers through the challenges ofchildbirth. Just beginning, she takes on

the jobs no one else wants: those mostin need-and least likely topay. Patience is willing todo what it takes to fulllher mentor's wishes, butstarting a midwife practicemeans gaining trust, andPatience's secrets are toofragile to let anyone in.

A stirring piece ofAmericana, The Midwifeof Hope River beats withauthenticity as Patience facesseemingly insurmountableconditions: disease, poverty,and prejudices threaten atevery turn. From the dangerousmines of West Virginia to theterrifying attentions of the Klu

Klux Klan, Patience must striveto bring new light, and life, intoan otherwise cruel world.

Everyone is welcome at thediscussions.

For questions regarding ethbook club contact [email protected] orConnie Darling 843.883.3914.

Book Club: The Midwifeof Hope River

CONNIE DARLING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Would you like to learn more about

your public lands, the Cape RomainNational Wildlife Refuge and Francis

Marion National Forest? Moreover, would youlike to help the Refuge and Forest fulll theirmissions of conserving and protecting ournatural resources? If you have an interest inlearning about our treasured natural places andwould like to share your knowledge with others,volunteer at the Sewee Visitor and EnvironmentalEducation Center, the gateway to the Refuge andForest, located just 15 minutes outside of MountPleasant.

Sewee Center staff seeks volunteers to assistwith the daily visitor operations at the Center.We are looking for outgoing, people-orientedvolunteers to help staff the visitor informationdesk for a minimum of one, four-hour day eachweek. Primary duties will be to assist visitors as

they seek to learn about the refuge and forest andthe many recreational activities offered. Learnabout and share with others the exciting programstaking place right here, while simultaneouslyhelping the Refuge and Forest with an importantpart of our community outreach.

Contact the Cape Romain National WildlifeRefuge at 843.928.3264 and ask for Tricia ore-mail [email protected].

Sewee seeks

volunteersLEARN ABOUT YOUR PUBLIC LANDS

BY TRICIA MIDGETT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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TAKEHOMEALUCKYDOG

Lucky Dog Club

LDC

Na

na

My name is Nanaitrhymes with banana!I'm two-years-old,

and a sweet, loving doglooking for a good home. I'ma Stafe mix, spayed andready to be adopted at

Charleston Animal Society,located at 2455 RemountRoad in North Charleston.

All summer long, adult dogs

are free to good homes. See you

soon! Learn more at www.

CharlestonAnimalSociety.org


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Breach Inlet Tide Chart

Date High Tide Low Tide

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

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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Last week Belk announced the grand re-opening date of its new agship store at

Town Centre in Mt. Pleasant. The 140,000-square-foot store went through a two-phase expansion, rst phase completed in November 2013, and will celebrate its

grand re-opening on October 15, 2014.The $10.2 million renovation will allow for an increased assortment of premium

brands, enhanced customer amenities including redesigned tting rooms, restroomsand seating areas, addition of a new mens store building and a parking deck toaccommodate additional shoppers.

We are excited to open another agship store which will enhance the sellingenvironment and make shopping more convenient and enjoyable, said Chairmanof the Belk Inc. Southern Division, Dave Penrod. We are committed to meeting theneeds of our customers, and we believe the expanded selection of merchandise, newpremium brands and upgraded amenities will exceed their needs.

The agship store will offer new and expanded brands in apparel and shoesincluding French Connection, BCBG, Seven, Free People, Frye, Via Spiga and DonaldPliner. The cosmetic department will feature new brands such as Jo Malone, La Mer,Laura Mercier, MAC and Bobbi Brown.

STORE FESTIVITIES:

Saturday, August 9 Kidfest

Thursday, September 11 Shoe party

Wednesday, October 15 Grand re-opening celebration at 9:30 a.m. with a

ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift card giveaways

Wednesday, October 22 Girls Night Out and Cynthia Rowley

appearance

Thursday, October 23 Mens Night

Saturday, October 25 Jack Rodgers event

Saturday, November 8 Lilly Pulitzer party

Sunday, November 9 Engagement party

Saturday, November 15 Santafest

Belk has served the Mount Pleasant community since opening itsrst store in 1971 at the former Sea Island Shopping Center. Thecurrent store at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre opened in 1999. Belkowns and operates 37 stores throughout South Carolina.

Belk's grand re-opening ofit'sTown Centre store

M T . P L E A S A N T L O C A T I O N B E C O M E S F L A G S H I P S T O R E

BY ALLISON RITTER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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22 July 18, 2014

COMPUTER CORNER

Yep they are coming to visit

you soon, maybe by the endof the year. Yikes. What or

who are they and should you beafraid?

"They" are the new Windowsand Mac operating systems,due out later this year. With

Threshold (or Windows 9) it maybe early next year. Both are beingheralded as the next best thing,better than sliced bread. Well,we have all heard that before but

judging by early reviews it mightbe true.

Win 9/Threshold looks tobe that major upgrade awayfrom Windows 8/8.1 and backtowards a desktop environment.Some of the blogs are saying the

"Metro" or pane side will eitherbe gone completely for desktop/laptops or will have a way todisable it permanently. The Startbutton will return, as will otherbasic functions that have beenavailable starting with XP andcontinuing with 7. There is sometalk that the software will "know"

what kind of product you have,i.e. a laptop, tablet or phone andadjust itself to that product.

If you are using a Windows-based tablet, the Threshold OS willlook different than how it will on alaptop, same with a phone. WithWindows 8 Microsoft attempted,rather poorly, to have all types ofplatforms run the same software.It looks like they have realizedsome major mistakes and are onthe right path.

Microsoft seems to take a stepforward and then shoot itself inthe foot with the next one andhas to regroup. Windows ME(back around 2000) was a bustand then came along XP. Greatsoftware that is followed by the

Vista bust, which lead into thegreat Windows 7 OS and sadlyfollowed by Windows 8, which hashelped the downturn in laptop/desktop sales. Here's hoping andwishing that Threshold/Windows9 will be a great product with lotsof success.

Yosemite is coming this fall

and will be the nextmajor upgrade for Macs.Unlike Microsoft, Appleseems to understandthat the basic functionsof the desktop needto stay the same, withadditions or tweaksmaking them work better.It seems that looking for a le,moving data around, etc. willbe much easier and AirDropwill allow you to add things to

your iCloud account easily. iOS8 for iPad's and iPhones will bedebuting as an upgrade thisfall as well. It will allow you toedit photos/view regardless ofwhat device you took them withor where you have saved them

through your iCloud. Messageswill allow video and voice to beadded with a tap.

So you have been warned.Threshold and Yosemite arecoming your way

If you have questions or needhelp you can call or email Bob at843.822.7794 or [email protected].

MICROSOFT SEEMS TO TAKE A STEP

FORWARD AND THEN SHOOT ITSELF IN THE

FOOT WITH THE NEXT ONE AND HAS TO

REGROUP."

Threshold and Yosemite are comingT H E N E W W I N D O W S A N D M A C O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M S D U E O U T

BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

On May 22, the IOP Exchange Club presented WesleeLangley with the rst annual Orrie Jane Parker MemorialScholarship. This scholarship was established by Bonnie

Parker Jones to serve two purposes that are dear to her: honor thememory of her lifelong best friend, Jane Parker, and to thank theIOP Exchange Club for granting her own scholarship fty years

ago. As a reection of this scholarship, the Orrie Jane ParkerMemorial Scholarship recipient is meant to be a local studentof good character and in need of nancial assistance to attendcollege.

Weslee Langley shines as an example of these criteria. Havingfaced many personal hardships, she has learned to handleadversity, be self-sufcient, and value hard work. Wesley earnedover a 4.0 GPA at Wando High School and was accepted at fouruniversities. Weslee currently lives in Mt. Pleasant with her aunt,Paula Moreland, and will be attending the University of SouthCarolina in the Fall.

Bonnie Parker Jones, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, now lives inGeorgia.

Paying it forwardI O P E X C H A N G E C L U B P R E S E N T S F I R S T

O R R I E J A N E P A R K E R S C H O L A R S H I P

BY BARBARA HARRINGTON

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

(l to r) Patrick Harrington and Barbara Harrington of the IOP Exchange Club with

scholarship winner Weslee Langley, and her aunt Paula Moreland.


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Seasons

Southof theGrilled Pizza with Heirloom

Tomatoes, Burrata and BasilBY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Everyone loves pizza. In my opinion less is more when choosing

the nest ingredients to top your pie. Summer is the seasonfor tomatoes and basil and a little burrata tops it off to make a

memorable trio. Makes 2 pizzas

Ingredients

For Dough:

2 cups all-purpose our

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

teaspoon bread machine or instant yeast

1 tablespoon olive oil

cup water

For Toppings:

2 medium tomatoes (can use different varieties)

Coarse salt

cup olive oil

Freshly-ground black pepper1 pound Burrata

16 basil leaves, torn

Directions

For Dough:

1. Combine dry ingredients in a stand mixer with the dough

attachment. Add the water and the oil and mix for 2 minutes.

Dough should be tacky, but not sticking to bottom of the bowl

as it stirs. Let rest for 10 minutes then mix for another 3 to 5

minutes, or mix and knead by hand.2. Divide into 2 balls and place in oiled bowls. Turn to coat. Let rise

at room temperature for 2 hours or keep in refrigerator overnight

or up to 3 days. If refrigerated, remove for at least 3 hours before

shaping.

For Pizza:

1. Preheat the grill to medium.

2. Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt. Place on a rack to drain.

Lightly oil a piece of parchment and oil hands. Gently push out

dough into a pizza shape to desired thickness. Oil dough and

brush grill grates with oil.

3. Place dough on grill for approximately 3 minutes, or until easy to

turn. Add toppings to grilled side, excluding basil.

4. Grill until dough is cooked through. Before removing, add basil.

Drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil and serve.

Marilyn Markel, Culinary Director at Southern Season, developed a

lifelong passion for food while learning from her grandmother in thekitchen as a child. In 2013, she was privileged to act as a judge for

the James Beard Cookbook Awards and attended the James Beard

Book and Broadcast Awards Ceremony in New York City. Markel

began developing Southern Seasons Cooking School over a decade

ago and has helped develop the store into a food destination and

nationally-recognized culinary center hosting over 300 classes a year

for seasoned and novice cooks.

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