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Message from the MayorBY DICK CRONIN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

CIVIC

The City is always busy, even when the

island is quiet and peaceful. We are

gearing up for our summer season,

hoping that everyone will have fun and stay

safe. Personally, I am tired of all this cold.

Here are some updates on projects underway.

Expanding Use of Front Beach

By the time this article is published, we will

have enjoyed the islands rst ever Island

Gras celebration on Front Beach. This family

event is part of the Citys efforts to encourage

patronage of our Front Beach business in the

off-season. New light displays over the holiday

season also brought folks to the businesses.

HURRICANE RE-ENTRY STICKERS

Residents should obtain current

hurricane re-entry stickers from a new

location: the Public Safety Building at 30

J.C. Long Boulevard. Stickers are limited

to three per residence and, for the rst time

this year, will allow residents free parking

in the municipal parking lots from 6 p.m. to

8 p.m. all year long. Contact hurricane@iop.

net or 843.886.6522 for more information.

SCHEDULE OF CONNECTOR WORK

Charleston County is at work widening

the Connector on the Mount Pleasant side.

This project is being funded by the Countys

half cent sales tax, will only occur in Mount

Pleasant, and is designed to improve egress

during heavy beach trafc. The goal is to

complete the project before the peak of the

season. More information is on the Citys

website at www.iop.net

SCHEDULE FOR GROCERY STORE

The Beach Companys revitalization of theIsland Center shopping center is exciting to

watch. The new Harris Teeter grocery store is

slated to open by late April or early May.

Addition of Three Fireghters

City Council has approved the addition of

one reghter per shift, for a total of three

reghters, to the Fire Station 2 crew, which

is located on 41st Avenue near the Isle of

Palms Marina. This addition means that

both stations will have the same number

of personnel and can provide more effective

responses and training. Saving lives is the

most important thing the City does.

PARKING IMPROVEMENT WORK THIS

SEASON

During this beach season, the Citys

parking management consultant, Stantec,

will be hard at work gathering data to make

recommendations in the fall. New trafc

counters will provide the City with accurate

numbers of vehicles coming on and off the

island.

PALM BOULEVARD REPAVING IN FALLCharleston County plans to repave Palm

Boulevard from 41st to 57th avenues this

year, and the City is carefully coordinating

with the County and SCDOT for the best

timing. Due to drainage projects underway,

expect to see the paving crews on Palm in the

fall.Barby Harrington offers up some treats from the

Exchange Club at Island Gras.

PHOTOBYSTEVEN

ROSAMILIA

THIS FAMILY EVENT IS PART OF THE CITYS

EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PATRONAGE OF OUR

FRONT BEACH BUSINESS IN THE OFF-SEASON.

~ Dick Cronin


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Lynn Pierotti

publisher

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Jennifer Tuohy

managing editor

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Swan Richards

graphic designer

[email protected]

Lori McGee 614.0901

Catherine Lambert 452.9903

advertising executives

Christian LeBlanc

social media

[email protected]

Steve Rosamilia

photographer

Contributors:

Dick Cronin

Bill Martin

Sarah Reynolds

Herb Frazier

Elizabeth Abel

Mollie Williams

Carol King

Lorrie Dixson

Geoff Bennett

Bob Hooper

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Isle of Palms886.6428

www.iop.net

Tuesday, March 18

Ways and Means Committee5:45 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

City Council Meeting6:45 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Wednesday, March 19

Muncipal Court9 a.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Sullivan's Island883.3198

www.sullivansisland-sc.com

Friday, March 14

Land Use NaturalResources Committee3 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, March 18

Regular Council Meeting6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, March 19

Coffee with the Chief!Stop by for a chat about SI with

Police Chief Howard at Cafe Medley.8:30 a.m.

2213 Middle Street

DRB-CANCELLEDMeeting cancelled due to lackof applications.

Monday, March 24

Tree Commission5 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, March 26

Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, March 19.


IOP council continues on page 4

Civic Calendar

Recycle - WEDNESDAY- MARCH 19 - Recycle

IOP Council approves hiring of newfrefghters, awards new contracts

R E P O R T F R O M F E B . 2 5 C I T Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G

STAFF REPORTFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

At the February 25 CityCouncil meeting the Isle ofPalms council unanimously

approved the following:The hiring of Liollio Architects,

at a cost of for $11,764 to completethe rst phase of the design ofnew public restrooms at FrontBeach. The money will come frommunicipal accommodations tax.According to Mayor Cronin, theplan is to recuperate these fundsfrom Charleston County.

The award of a contract toSalmons Dredging in the amountof $62,800 for the rehabilitation ofthe Tidal Wave watersports dock

with the aluminum gangway.Approved the hiring of three

additional reghters for Station2, at the cost of approximately

$44,400 in this scal year.The purchase of seven trafc

counters for $14,000 to bettermonitor and track the numbers ofvehicles coming on to the island.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FEES

DISCUSSED

The council discussed aproposed bill before the stateHouse of Representatives thatwould prevent local governmentsfrom charging customers credit/debit card processing fees. Thecity has appealed to electedofcials to prevent this bill, as thecity says it is not making money

or charging a fee it keeps forthe convenience of people usingcredit/debit cards, but collectingthe fee that is charged to the city.

If this bill is passed the credit/debit card fee would be passed totaxpayers.

UPDATE ON STANTECS WORK

ON WAYFINDING SIGNS AND

BEACH ACCESS PARKING

Stantec has measured allof the roads on the island todetermine the width, and thenext step is to superimpose themap of obstruction in the rights-of-way over the map of the widthof rights-of-way. Contracts forPhases 3 and 4 of the island-widewaynding signs program havebeen awarded, and Stantec plans

to present a proposal shortly.

UPCOMING CITY OF ISLE OF

PALMS RECREATION CENTER

EVENTS

Upcoming events at theRec Center include the Egg-cellent Craft on April 17 andthe annual Easter Egg Hunton Saturday, April 19. TheRecreation Committee reportedto council that it has discussedincreasing revenues at the RecCenter by increasing fees forprogram participation. In theend, the committee agreed that

the Recreation Center is not amoney-making proposition, but abenet for island residents.

SEA CABINS PIER DISCUSSED

The Real Property Committee


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reported that at its Feb. 4 meeting CouncilmemberLoftus relayed Jay Clarke of Morgan Creek Grillsrequest that the city hire engineers to generate

preliminary plans for parking lot improvements andentrance enhancements. Administrator Tacker wasto review the information and report at the nextmeeting. She said she has reached out to the SeaCabins to determine if there is any interest on theirpart to sell the pier. Councilmember Carroll pointedthat there is little to no real estate involved, no parkingavailable and dock maintenance is very expensive;he questioned why the City would be consideringthis action. Councilmember Loftus explained thatCouncilmember Ward had requested that the subjectbe discussed; the Mayor stated that the concernsvoiced by Councilmember Carroll would have to besatised before the City would proceed.

Councilmember Ward stated that he hadcommunicated with Tom ORourke of the CharlestonCounty Parks and Recreation Committee about thepiers at Folly Beach and Sea Cabins; he stated thatthought the Sea Cabins pier would be more successfulthan the one at Folly Beach which generated$400,000 in revenue after expenses for the County.ORourke explained that there are salt water wormsthat bore into the pilings, and that Charleston Countyspends $30,000 each year to have the Folly Beachpier inspected. Thirty-eight pilings were replaced last

year at a cost of approximately $400,000. ORourkesaid he would not want to walk on the Sea Cabinspier because he believes that it has never beeninspected. Councilmember Ward indicated that hewould like the Real Property Committee to look intothe inspections of the Sea Cabins pier since the Cityuses the pier every year as a staging area for the July4th reworks display.

IOP council continues from page 3

ITS CERTAINLY A STEP IN THE RIGHT

DIRECTION. IF YOU LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE

NOW, WE ARE A LOT BETTER OFF.~ Patrick ONeil

Earlier this month the U.S.House of Representativesoverwhelmingly passed

a bipartisan bill to help thoseadversely impacted by the BiggertWaters Flood Insurance Reformact.

The Flood Insurance ReformAct, which went into effect last

year, effectively removed allsubsidy from the National FloodInsurance Program, meaning thatanyone who lives in a ood zone

would see dramatic increases intheir ood insurance premium.

However, after realizing the extent

of the devastating economicimpact this would have on coastal

communities, lawmakers havebeen busily trying to scale backthe reforms and nd other ways

of funding the NFIP.The Homeowners Flood

Insurance Affordability Actpassed the House on a vote of 306-91. It will now go to the Senatefor likely nal approval. The bill

will limit annual increases of anyindividual policy to no more than18 percent. It also instructs FEMAto have an affordability targetfor limiting the cost of a ood

insurance policy to 1 percent ofa homes total coverage amount.

The 18 percent cap andaffordability targetwere among thechanges Democrats andRepublicans agreed toin revamping the bill,initially approved by theSenate earlier this year.

The House billpassed very denitively, said

Patrick ONeil, a Sullivans Island

councilmember who has beenfollowing the nations lawmakersclosely on this issue. Its adifferent bill from the Senate bill,in many ways it has more reliefthan the Senate bill.

It calls for a permanent removalof Biggert Waters regulations forpost-rm properties, the ones

built according to code at thetime and then FEMA changedthe ood maps. They had been

charging those properties as ifthey were still complying withcode, Biggert Waters was goingto remove that, but the House billreinstates that.

While the Affordability Act putsa cap on annual increases in

premium, it does not put a cap onthe ultimate nal premium, said

ONeil. So they could keep risingfor quite some time.

I think its certainly a step inthe right direction, he said. If

you look at where we are now,we are a lot better off. But thatslargely a function of how bad off we

were with Biggert Waters, ONeilsaid. Theres still a lot of peoplefacing both rising premiums anduncertainty. We can only hopethat whatever they come up witheventually will provide a littlemore relief. It does buy some timeat least.

A particularly promising aspectof the bill is that not only doesit require an affordability studyof the insurance program, butit also provides funding for it,something Biggert Waters did notdo.

Without knowing how highpremiums could go this is all stillvery unsettling to the real estate

market and the people who ownthose properties, ONeil said.Were expecting that when the(Affordability) study gets done,they will have to restructure theirapproach to premiums so some ofthis will get changed.

House of Representatives approvesFlood Insurance Reform Act

B I L L L I M I T S A N N U A L I N C R E A S E S T O 1 8 P E R C E N T

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Lowco Surf Jam benets

Surfers HealingSTAFF REPORT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina andDangermufn have teamed up to

present Lowco Surf Jam (thinkLoco meets Lowcountry) on Saturday,March 22. This event will benet a

wonderful organization: Surfers Healing.

In a fun and family-friendly environment,

seven bands will perform between 2 p.m.and 11 p.m. outside of Mex 1CoastalCantina, at 817 Saint Andrews Blvd,Charleston.

Bands performing include:

Dangermufn, Pick N Roll, Post Cobra,

Fowlers Mustache, Dallas Baker andFriends, Dave Grunstra and BarrettBeeson, and Members of the Dubplates.

Surfers Healing, A Foundation forAutism was founded by Israel and DaniellePaskowitz, parents of three children, oneof whom was diagnosed with autism atthe age of three. The Surfers Healing Teamtravels the USA coasts, Mexico, Hawaii &Puerto Rico bringing a safe, rewardingsurf camp, an unforgettable experience,to children with autism and their families.More information on Surfers Healing maybe found at www.surfershealing.org


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You're never too old, too wacky,

too wild, to pick up a book and

read to a child. In honor of Dr.

Seuss birthday, and Read Across America

Day last week, Sullivans Island Mayor

Mike Perkis stopped in on Edgar Allen Poe

Sullivans Island Branch Library and read

to some of the local children.

Whos ThatCat in The Hat?

PHOTOBY

STEVEN

ROSAMILIA.

Police stop burglary inprogress, frefghters

save homesI O P P U B L I C S A F E T Y D E P A R T M E N T S

R E C E I V E K U D O S F R O M C I T Y, C I T I Z E N SBY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

On November 4, 2013,

just after midnight, Isle

of Palms police ofcer

Matt Storen saw a car parked

in the driveway of a home on

Forest Trail. Knowing the owner

wasnt there he

called for backup.

Once three ofcers

were on scene

they established a

perimeter around

the residence.

Within minutes

they heard noise and saw light

coming for inside the home.

Footsteps came down the back

stairs and the ofcers saw a man

walking towards the back fence.

After calling out for him to stop,

the ofcers detained the man

and found a painting sticking out

from his pants pocket.

After arresting the suspect

they discovered a box of items

which the suspect had collected,

intending to steal.

Storens attention to detail

and vigilant patrolling of

the neighborhood led to theinterruption of this burglary

and, with the aid of ofcers

Maloney and Thompson, the

arrest of a suspect. As a result

of their excellent work the trio

was recommended by Isle of

Palms Police Captain Usry for

recognition as Employees of the

Month.

The citys re department also

received kudos recently from

island residents for its quick

action.

Judge Michael Molony penned

a letter to the city expressing his

appreciation to Battalion Chief

Smith and his crew for their work

at a re at his home.

Their swift action prevented

more signicant damage to our

house, wrote Molony. I am

also thankful that Battalion

Chief Smith followed up with me

regarding the re and took the

time to offer some assistance [the

day after the re].

The neighbor of a family who

experienced a house re also

expressed their appreciation for

the departments efforts.

Their quick actions certainly

helped to avoid a major housere, the letter stated. I watched

the remen team work very

hard and professionally on an

extremely cold winter night

keeping the re from spreading.

The residents of the Isle of

Palms should be very pleased

knowing that we have a great

re department protecting our

community.

THEIR SWIFT ACTION PREVENTED MORE

SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OUR HOUSE.~ Judge Molony


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Anew National Park Service report showsthat 886,341 visitors to Fort SumterNational Monument and Charles

Pinckney National Historic Site in 2012 spentnearly $48 million in communities near theparks. That spending supported 684 jobs inthe local area.

Fort Sumter National Monument andCharles Pinckney National Historic Siteare proud to welcome visitors from acrossthe country and around the world, saidSuperintendent Tim Stone. We are delightedto share the story of these places and theexperiences they provide and to use theparks as a way to introduce our visitors tothis part of the country and all that it offers.National park tourism is a signifcant driver

in the national economy returning $10 forevery $1 invested in the National Park Service- and its a big factor in our local economyas well. We appreciate the partnership andsupport of our neighbors and are glad to beable to give back by helping to sustain local

communities.The Charleston area National Park sites

are located in Charleston, Mount Pleasant,and Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Theyprotect and preserve some of the most historicsites in American history dating from theColonial era through World War II.

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysiswas conducted by U.S. Geological Surveyeconomists Catherine Cullinane Thomas andChristopher Huber and Lynne Koontz forthe National Park Service. The report shows$14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million

park visitors in communities within 60 milesof a national park. This spending supported243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobsfound in these gateway communities, andhad a cumulative beneft to the U.S. economy

of $26.75 billion.According to the report most visitor

spending supports jobs in restaurants,grocery and convenience stores (39 percent),hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), andother amusement and recreation (20 percent).

To download the report visit http://www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.cfm. The report includes information forvisitor spending at individual parks and bystate.

To learn more about national parks in SouthCarolina and how the National Park Serviceworks with South Carolina communities tohelp preserve local history, conserve theenvironment, and provide outdoor recreation,go to www.nps.gov/state/sc.

Tourism to area National Park sites

brings $48 million beneftR E P O R T S H O W S V I S I T O R S P E N D I N G S U P P O R T S 6 8 4 J O B S I N L O C A L E C O N O M Y

BY BILL MARTIN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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about $43,000 in the silent auction. Oneof the cool items in the live auction wasthe opportunity for somebodys child todesign a ag for the new school, which

will be raised on the rst day of school.Sullivans Island resident Manda

Poletti won this honor for her twins whoattend SIES.

Also during the live auction, there

was a plea for funds to go towardspurchasing portable touch tanks for thenew school.

They cost about $10,000 each,stocked with sh, Williamson said. Bythe end of the auction three donors hadpledged enough to buy two of the tanks.

To me that really showed the spiritof the school, she said. People bidding

on things that were directly helpingthe school, and not to take home withthem.

The event attracted twice as manyattendees as last year, to the surprise ofthe organizers.

On the day of the event we foundout we actually doubled our numbers,

Williamson said. We had a huge surge

in last minute tickets sales and soCinebarre decided to rent us a tent.

They put a screen out there, sofas anda wine and beer bar. They went throughhoops to accommodate us.

To see more images from the event,

and to purchase photographs visitkaylajonesphotography.shootproof.com/

sies and enter the password sies.

Bash continues from cover

(above) Paul Roof from the Holy C ity Mustache Society judged the

evenings costume competition. (right) Mindele and Loren Zif f. (far

right) Revelers at the Wig & Stache Bash.


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Area residents and visitorsare invited to enjoy all of theplay with none of the pay

during Customer AppreciationDay at Charleston CountyParks. On Sunday, March 16,Charleston County Park andRecreation Commission saysthank you by offering freegate admission to Ravenel CawCaw Interpretive Center, NorthCharleston Wannamaker, MountPleasant Palmetto Islands and

James Island County Parks.Plus, delight in free parking atKiawah Beachwalker Park, Isleof Palms County Park and FollyBeach County Park, and freefshing at the Folly Beach FishingPier and the Mount Pleasant Pier.Old Towne Creek County Park,which is not yet regularly open tothe public, will also be acceptingvisitors for free from noon-5 p.m.on March 16.

Whisk the family away topalmetto-lined vistas, savor apicnic lunch along tidal creeks,or stroll leisurely on self-guidednature trails.

While in the parks on March16, visitors can also registerfor a chance to win waterparkpasses, fshing passes, and theCCPRC Gold Pass membership.(Register on site at the parks, orat the Cooper River Marina.) Agreat family value, CCPRCs Gold

Pass affords unlimited vehiclegate admission into nine parkfacilities and many special eventsfor one year.

New free events continue tobe added. For the most up-to-date event schedules, visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com/CAD. For directions to the parks,call 843.795.4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.

Explore Your CountyParks For Free

C U S T O M E R A P P R E C I A T I O N D A Y, M A R C H 1 6BY SARAH REYNOLDS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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Lucky Dog Club

LDC

TAKEHOMEALUCKYDOG

Pilot

F

our of the nations

leading azalea experts are

scheduled to speak duringthe Azalea Society of Americas

annual convention March 26-30

at the Charleston Marriott on

Lockwood Boulevard.

About 150 gardeners from

around the United States are

expected to attend the convention,

organized by the Rev. John

Drayton Chapter of the ASA,

based at Magnolia Plantation and

Gardens.

Convention co-chair Lynda

Creek said, If you love azaleas

you should see azaleas in the

springtime in Charleston where

the Rev. John Grimk Drayton

rst planted them outside.

Drayton owned Magnolia from

1836 to 1891.

Draytons contribution to

spreading the azaleas popularity

will be the rst of two addresses

during the associations

membership meeting at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 28. When Azaleas

Moved Outside, is the title of

Magnolias executive director

Tom Johnsons presentation.

He will be followed by Ernest

F. Koone III, owner of Lazy K

Nursery in Pine Mountain, Ga.

Koones presentation is titled:

The State of the

Industry: Tragedy

& Triumph.Mary Roper

and Robert

E. Buddy

Lee are the

speakers

slated for

the 7 p.m.

annual

meeting and

banquet. Roper,

manager at

Asticou Azalea Garden in

Acadia, Maine, will discuss

Growing Azaleas in the Cold.

Lee is director of Plant Innovation

and Plant Development

Services in Loxley, Ala. He will

review the latest encore azalea

developments.

The convention scheduleincludes plant sales, plant andphoto competitions, city andharbor tours, garden tours atMagnolia, Cypress Gardensand Middleton Place and shaglessons led by Eliza LucasPinckney and Christy Pleasant.For more details, go to: www.nationalazaleaconvention2014.org. The ASA board of directorsmeets Sunday, March 30. Nextyear, ASAs convention will be

held in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Azalea Society of America

meeting in CharlestonBY HERB FRAIZER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

This stunning dog is Pilot

who is currently living

at Charleston Animal

Society. He is a 3-year old

Mastiff/American-Stafe.

He is a big boy and as sweetas they come. Can you make

room for Pilot? Charleston Animal

Society is South Carolina's largest

Animal Rescue, caring for 90% of Charleston County's homeless

animals. Visit us today at 2455 Remount Road. And

If you are interested in Pilot, or any of the other animals looking

for a new home, please visit www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org, or

visit them at 2455 Remount Road in North Charleston.

Charleston Animal Society led the way to making Charleston

the rst No Kill Community in the Southeast in 2013. It is South

Carolinas largest animal rescue organization, taking in 90 percent

of Charlestons homeless animals.

On March 27, you're invited to the "Help! Party" at Hibernian

Hall. It will celebrate Charleston becoming a No Kill Community

while we dance the night away to the Beatles greatest hits with a live

tribute band.Go to www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org/Help-Party for more

information.


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There are a number of

unexpected things that

have surprised my husband

and I living on the Isle of Palms.

Our children, now grown,experienced a Huckleberry Finn-

like childhood. Years later; we

continue to love the easygoing

ambiance of Island time.

Despite progressa trafc light,

big modern houses, and a soon-

to-be new shopping center, there

is a specialness to living on the

Island. Accepting the relaxed

lifestyle and being open to bits of

quirkiness are part of the Islands

charm.Quirky events

There were eleven of us who

brought lawn chairs and a covered

dish to the annual Fourth of Julyparty. The invitees congregated in

the backyard under the shade of

our neighbors big old oak tree.

It was a respite from the heat

and the crowds on the beach,

and this little party was always

fun. Three more people joined

our group, chatting, eating and

drinking. We all joyously sang the

National Anthem. Near dark, we

loaded up our chairs and trekked

the block to the beach for the

reworks. As it was high tide with

limited beach space we joined the

rest of the islanders and guests

clustering our chairs to face the

pier. The three people who had

partied with us all afternoon had

disappeared.

We queried each other, Who

were those folk? No one knew.Waving is a quirky mannerismon the island

Island people wave to everyone!

People who regularly come onto

the Island for business wave. As

we walk by neighbors sitting on

their porches, they wave. The

UPS guy saw me two streets over

the other day and waved. The

mailman always waves. Initially a

crew who were building a house

across the street seemed shy

about waving. Two weeks later

they were waving. We smile andwave back. Summer folk and

those who escape south for the

winter seem to be the most shy

with the mannerism of waving.Heres another peculiarhappening

Before his hip replacement

Paddington had to sometimes

stop and rest no matter the

location. Ms. Betty accompanied

him and patiently waited until he

could get up and walk. Often his

stopping point would be in the

middle of the intersection a block

off Palm Boulevard. We slowed

and drove around them with asmile and a wave. Betty waved as

Paddington, a cute terrier-mix,

calmly sat.

You just never know

One gorgeous sunny quiet day

in the neighborhood I was sitting

on our driveway surrounded

by my watercolor equipment

painting our neighbors house.

Suddenly the garbage truck

pulled up, a guy jumped off the

back of the truck emptied our

garbage can and set it roughly by

the side of the road.

He asked. What are you

doing?

Painting their house.

I pointed with my paintbrush.

I see I have piqued his interest

as he walks toward me. Oh no he

is going to look at my painting.I wasnt expecting anyone to see

this, I worried.

He looked at the painting and

with surprise in his voice he

exclaimed, Hey, thats good. I

smiled. Thanks.

The truck slowly departed,

without my art critic; he ran,

jumped on the back and waved

as the truck clamored down the

street. I waved my brush.Addresses on the islandprovide unexpected events

Everyone enters our house

through the back door on the

cross street. Despite the fact itis in clear view and distinctively

painted I often give detailed

instructions on how to nd our

house.

Its the green house on the

corner, no, no, dont come to the

front, come around the corner to

the back door. Well, you get the

idea.

Our mail delivery is the easiest

as it is dropped in the mailbox at

the front of the house. The UPS

guy drops off packages on the

screen porch by the back door.

The other day a UPS package was

addressed to me on Dewees Islandrather than the Isle of Palms. A

block over from our house he

yelled out of his delivery truck

at my husband, I dropped off a

package for you! He laughed and

as he drove off he waved.Neighbors add to the Islandsurprises

After hurricane Hugo we were

unable return to the Island as

quickly as we wanted. There was

devastation all around us. The

Ben Sawyer Bridge was knocked

off its pedestal. We didnt know if

our house had survived the storm.

Our neighbor had returned to

the Island well ahead of us andnailed a piece of plywood over a

large hole on the front side of the

house. He had painted, OUCH, in

huge letters. Later we recognized

our house on a local televised

newscast. We were stressed yet

caught off guard by the silliness

of itwe laughed.

The other day, I was outdoors

visiting with my neighbor. It was

a lovely September weekday, with

sunshine, and a light breeze. A

Merry Maids car whizzed by, we

waved.

Living a charming life on the islandI S L A N D E S S A Y

BY ELIZABETH ABEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

One of Elizabeth's neighbors painted this sign on her house following Hugo's

visit to the island.


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Celebrities almostgone with the wind

DRAFT A CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT BATTLES THE ELEMENTS

TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOWCOUNTRY CHILDRENS PROGRAMS

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Wind, snow andmore windconspired to

prevent the organizers ofthe rst annual Draft aCelebrity golf tournamentfrom pulling off theirobjective to raise moneyfor Lowcountry FoodBank and Dee NortonsLowcountry ChildrensCenter. But pull it off theydid, in spite of MotherNatures plans.

Were still tallying up

the donations, but we didgood for our rst year,Catherine Johnson, wifeof former Vanderbilt headcoach, Bobby, and drivingforce behind the event,said.

The Johnsonsand fellow Isle of Palmsresident Laura Fogarty,an author andadvocate for victimsof child abuse, werelooking for a way tohelp children in needin the Lowcountryand devised a unique

formula for thetraditional celebritygolf tournament. Participants bidonline to secure their number inthe draft, then at a pre-tournamentdraft party held at Cinebarre inMount Pleasant, were able to selectwhich celebrity they played with.

Unfortunately, due to thesnow thats been pounding theEast Coast all winter, top draft pickBill Murray looked like he wouldntmake it to the event. He was welland truly stuck in New York. Sorst pick honors went to Sean TheBeast Fister, followed by SteveSpurrier, Gamecocks head footballcoach; Chelsea Meissner, reality

TV star; Sterling Sharpe, formerGamecock and Green Bay Packersplayer; Brian Dawkins, formerClemson Tiger and PhiladelphiaEagle; George Rogers, formerGamecocks Heisman Trophy andSuper Bowl winner; Chad Morris,Clemson Offensive Coordinator,and so on until all 22 teams hadtheir celebrity. The remainingstars formed their own celebrityteam.

None of the celebrities werecompensated, organizer KekoaLee said. They all donated theirtime and expenses, so the moneyraised could go directly to the

children.

On the morning of the event, ata well and truly windswept OceanCourse on Kiawah Island (guestshad to hold rmly on to theirbacon and biscuits at the outdoorbuffet), Bill Murray arrived in thenick of time. Sean Fister graciouslyacquiesced his top spot andallowed Murray to join the top-bidding team, The Longest Yard.

Bill was so gracious, he stayeda long time and had a ball,Catherine Johnson said. He wassnowed-in in New York and wentto extra lengths to get here.

The day was won by Team Turnerwith the help of Mark Bryan fromHootie and the Blowsh.

It was a huge success, Leesaid. Everybody had a great timeand we raised money for bothorganizations. Were really excitedabout building for next year.

Catherine needs a littletime to recover however. Its likechildbirth, once we forget howpainful it is well evaluate andsee!

Watch a video of the celebritiesenjoying the Ocean Courseand discussing their efforts toraise money for the children ofCharleston and the Lowcountry atthis link vimeo.com/87803539.

(top) Eric Bass, guitarist for Shinedown, takes a swing at K iawahs Ocean

Course. (top left) Former Vanderbilt Head Coach and Isle of Palms resident

Bobby Johnson, with his wife, Catherine, and neighbor Laura Fogarty.

(middle) Cameran Eubanks, of Bravos Southern Charm, with George

Rogers' and his Heisman Trophy. (above) Island Eye News editor Jennifer

Tuohy with Steve Spurrier, Gamecocks Head Coach outside Kiawahs

Ocean Course clubhouse.

INONE OF THE CELEBRITIES WERE COMPENSATED.

THEY ALL DONATED THEIR TIME AND EXPENSES, SO

THE MONEY RAISED COULD GO DIRECTLY TO THE

CHILDREN.. ~ Kekoa Lee

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY


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March 2Island Eye CalendarMarch 14

H O M E T E A M B B Q . C O M

LiveMusicEVERY WEEK!

MAR 14 - $5

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MAR 21 - $5

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MAR 22 - $5

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FIREWORK SHOW

MAR 29 - $5

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NGOING EVENTS

ONDAYS

ore and More0:30-11:30 a.m. Isle of Palmsecreation Center. Build coreuscles and a sculpted body withis $10 class every Monday. Forore information visit www.iop.netcall 843.886.8294

allet(2-5 yrs)ondays 4/21-5/12, 12:30 p.m.-p.m., Isle of Palms Recreationenter. $50 residents fee and55 non-residential fee. For moreformation call 843.886.8294 orsit www.iop.net

UESDAYS

ymnastics at IOP Rec(3+ years)uesdays 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.,ebruary 18 March 25, $70sidents/$75 non-residents.structor: Tricha Tapio. Registerww.iop.net. Call 843.886.8294r more information and to

gister.

ai Chi/Qigong a.m.-12 p.m. at the Isle of

alms Recreation Center. $10 perass. For more information call43.886.8294

pike Nights Beginnersle of Palms Recreation Center,6:30 p.m. 4/1-4/29, 10-14 yearsage welcome. $40 residents

nd $45 non-residents. For more

information call 843.886.8294 orvisit www.iop.net

WEDNESDAYS

LittleLotusYoga(3-5 Yrs)Wednesdays, 12:30 1:15 p.m.,April 2 through May 14. $60residents/$65 non-residents.Register www.iop.net. Call843.886.8294 for more informationand to register.

Barn JamThe Awendaw Green Barn everyWednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at thedoor, all ages welcome. Enjoy anight of diverse music from aroundthe globe. Wood fred pizza andfresh grilled oysters (while inseason) will be available as wellas libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen

THURSDAYS

Mah Jongg Nights(adults)Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn toplay American Mah Jongg. Noexperience necessary. 1921 IonAvenue, 883.3914.

Spike Nights AdvancedIsle of Palms Recreation Center5-6:30 p.m., 4/1-4/29. $40residents fee and $45 for non-residents. For more informationcall 843.886.8294 or visit www.iop.net

FRIDAYS

Acoustic Sunset Oyster RoastThe Wreckfsh, 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

Celebrate Gullah Heritage withFree Saturday Programs2 p.m., 1254 Long Point Road.Celebrate Gullah heritage!The National Park Service, inpartnership with the Town ofMount Pleasant, is sponsoring aseries of free cultural programsat Charles Pinckney NationalHistoric site every Saturday duringMarch. For more information, call843.881.5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.

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

at the Isle of Palms RecreationalCenter. $35 resident fee and $40non-resident fee. There is a dropin fee of $10 per class. For moreinformation call 843.886.8294

FRIDAY, MARCH14

Charleston TellsStorytelling Festival7-10 p.m., Wragg Square-342Meeting Street. Set undermagnifcent moss-draped oaks,the second annual CharlestonTells Storytelling Festival offersthe opportunity to see some ofthe best storytelling performersin the country while enjoyingthe magic of historic downtownCharleston. Please visit www.ccpl.org/charlestontells for ticketinformation.

SATURDAY, MARCH15Sullivans Island CommunityCommercial District St.Patrick's Day CelebrationsLocal businesses in theCommercial District will celebratethe holiday outdoors from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. For public safety, portionsof roads will be closed

Family Patrick's Celebrationin the Park10 a.m. 12 p.m., Town of Sullivanssponsors a non-alcoholic, family-friendly celebration in Stith Park.

Charleston TellsStorytelling Festival10 a.m.-10 p.m., WraggSquare-342 Meeting Street. Visitwww.ccpl.org/charlestontells forticket information.

Book Club The Dressmaker10:30 a.m., Edgar Allan PoeBranch Library 1921 I'OnAvenue Sullivan's Island. For moreinformation email [email protected] or call 843.883.3914.

Pon Swamp Nature Walk10 a.m. Sewee Center presents a2.5 walk in the past along the ricedikes and new look to the restoredgreen tree reservoir. Call the centerto register 843.928.3368.

Tae Kwon Do Tournament10 a.m. at the Isle of PalmsRecreational Center. Tickets are$45. For more information call843.886.8294

SUNDAY, MARCH16Customer Appreciation DaySee page 8 for story.

Hope on GoatThe 5th Annual Hope on Goat isset for March 15 from 2 p.m. until6 p.m. at Goat Island Gatherings.Tickets are $45 each, but childrenunder 12 are free. They maybe purchased in advance atLouiesKids.org or at the welcometable at the Isle of Palms Marinathe day of the event.

Cape Romain Lighthouses Tour10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Toursbegin at Sewee Cener. Followingthe presentation, participantsmeet at the public landing inMcClellanville for the boat tour toLighthouse Island. To reserve call843.884.7684.

Celebrate Daylight Savings with YogaCannon Park, 131 Rutledge

Ave. Chelsea Atilla and NatalieHalt of Gather Yoga, are hostinga 60-minute yoga session tocelebrate a full week of daylightsavings and showcase thepotential for community eventsin Charleston. There will be a DJ,food and drinks. A $10 donationis asked of those wanting toparticipate. For tickets or moreinformation visit www.sola-yoga.com/event/yoga-in-the-park/

MONDAY, MARCH17SAINT PATRICKS DAY!

TUESDAY, MARCH18Mommy and Me Yoga9:30-10 a.m. Held at the Isle ofPalms Recreational Center. $8resident/non-resident. For moreinformation call 843.886.8294

Charleston Fashion WeekMarch 18-22, downtownCharleston. Charleston magazinepresents the third annualCharleston Fashion week, a fve-night celebration of fashion andCharleston burgeoning retail

and design communities. Call843.971.9811 ext. 331 or visitwww.charlestonfashionweek.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH19IOP Garden Club MeetingSocial starts at 6 p.m. and JeffJeter will start speaking aboutCreating Bonsai at 6:30. Themeeting will be held in theExchange Club building.

FRIDAY, MARCH21Middle School Dance7-9:30 p.m. at the Isle of PalmsRecreational Center. $5 at thedoor. For more information call843.886.8294

Charleston InternationalAntiques Show: Classic Design,Timeless Style3/21-23, Memminger Auditorium,56 Beaufain Street. Presented by

Historic Charleston Foundation,the Antiques Show will featuressome of the nations top dealerswith a diverse range of 17th-20th century antiques. For moreinformation call 843.723.1623

SATURDAY, MARCH22Paper Making with RangerRandy at Sewee10 a.m., Re-use, reduce andrecycle. Call the center to registerfor this free program 843.928.3368

Shell Ring Salt WaterMarsh PaddleMeet at Sewee and drive sevenminutes to launch site. Paddle tosacred and mysterious ceremonialrings built by the Coastal PlainIndians 4000 years ago. Call843.568.3222 for more info or visitnatureadventuresoutftters.com.

Pet FestSee page 23 for story.

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina andDangermufn Present LowcoSurf JamSee story on page 4.

SUNDAY, MARCH23Barbecue on the Green3-7 p.m. Awendaw Green, SeweeOutpost 4853 Highway 17 N.Awendaw Green and East CooperMeals on Wheels are having theirfrst annual barbecue. Enjoy greatfood and a barbecue competition,live music, childrens play area,and the disc golf course. Proceedswill go to the Meals on Wheelsfoundation. Please bring yourown chairs, pets on a leash arewelcome. 15 and under are free,including a sampling of barbecue.Tickets are $10. This eventis BYOB. For tickets or moreinformation call 843.881.9350

MONDAY, MARCH24Play: CrafternoonWind Socks4 p.m., Edgar Allan Poe SullivansIsland Branch Library, make a

beautiful wind sock to match theMarch breezes.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH2624th Annual Tea Room11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The FirstUnited Methodist ChurchIsleof Palms is holding this yearlyevent from March 26-29. For moreinformation call 843.886.6610

THURSDAY, MARCH27Help! PartyCelebrate the Charleston AnimSocietys No Kill Communitywhile dancing the night away ta Beatles live tribute band at tHibernian Hall. For more info vwww.charlestonanimalsocietyhelp-party.

SATURDAY, MARCH29Play: Clay Craft10 a.m.-12 p.m., Edgar Allan PSullivans Island Branch LibraMold and decorate your ownpottery masterpiece.

Wilderness Explorer Jr.Ranger Program10 a.m. Learn about wildernesand wilderness safety, go on awilderness outing and journaljournal in the program bookleCall the Center at 843.928.336

The Holy Cross Island SchooOpen House10 a.m.-12 p.m. 2520 MiddleStreet, Sullivan's Island. TheGarden School and HIS Schofrom the Daniel Island campushave merged to create The HolCross Island School. This will Celebration of Spring. For minformation call 843.883.3586


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15March 14, 2014


light streaming in through four large windows.

Sitting in Ginas chair, taking in prime views of

Middle Street, youre truly in the heart of Sullivans

Island.

Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Gina has been

a hairdresser for 30 years. She and her husband,

Andy, moved to Mount Pleasant two decades ago.

After working for other people for most of her career,

Gina decided to strike out on her own.

There wasnt a hair salon out here on Sullivans

then, she said. Im the only one and have been for10 years.

The last decade has largely been smooth sailing.

The biggest challenge, according to Gina, has been

nding parking for her customers outside her

storefront in Sullivans Islands small commercial

district.

Other than that it pretty much runs itself, she

said.

The best thing about owning her own business is

the freedom.

Being able to come and go as I want, she said.

Plus, its always fun here. You have a bad day and

you come in and somebody sits in your chair and

everybodys happy.

She also loves the camaraderie of life on the

island.People will pop in the door to say hey, or bring

me a snack. Its just like a little neighborhood.

Of course, it is a little neighborhood, and Gina

is at its heart. In the long tradition of village

hairdressers, she is the conduit through which all

information ows. Need a recommendation for a

painter? Home builder? Restaurant?

Ill hook

them up with

somebody, she

said. I market

everybody.

As for the

traditional role

of a hairdresser

that of a condant and friend - its here that Gina really excels.All my customers are considered friends. I have a relationship

with everybody. And yes, hairdressers know everything, but we

dont tell anything!

After a decade by the beach, Gina is looking forward to many

more years here, but perhaps not another ten.

I dont know if Ill be here for 10 more years, she said. Im

hoping to pass it along to Brooker, if Im lucky enough to retire.

A licensed cosmetologist, Stolte is Ginas assistant and

protge.

I would really like to say thanks to everybody for the support

and all the good times, Gina said. And, please, keep coming!

HAIRDRESSERS KNOW EVERYTHING, BUT WE

DONT TELL ANYTHING! ~ Gina Rowe

Beauty and the Beach celebrates 10 years in business on Sullivans Island.


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island eatsAcme Lowcountry Kitchen:Enjoy a great beach atmosphere,casual Americana dining,and fresh-catch seafood forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.$$886-0024www.acmecantina.com31 J.C. Long BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Ben & Jerrys:Enjoy an array of ice creamavors, from Chocolate Therapyto Peach Cobbler on Isle ofPalms Ocean Boulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Caf Medley:Start 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

The CO-OP:Sullivans Islands own GourmetGrocery and Deli. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and saladsthat are perfect for everythingfrom quick lunches to a longday on the beach! Patio diningavailable.$882-8088www.thecoopsullivans.com

2019 Middle Street,Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

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

Home Team BBQ:Not limited to barbeque, thiscasual eatery also serves salads,

wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Long Island Cafe:Come in for lunch, dinner,or Sunday brunch and enjoyall your favorite seafood plusso much more at this islandfavorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com

1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke 'n Ollie's:Come and enjoy made-to-orderpizzas made from the nestingredients.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101-C Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill:Relax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood andsouthern hospitality.$$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com80 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Poes Tavern:Famous for their gourmetburgers and chickensandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great dealson fresh sh tacos.

$$883-0083www.poestavern.com2210 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC

SALT at Station 22:Enjoy a fun atmosphere withfresh seafood and southernfavorites, and a fresh, local rawbar.$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

Sullivans:Grab 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 Mamacita:Enjoy made-from-scratch TexMex soups, salads, tacos,and enchiladas, and quench

your thirst with one of severalspecialty margaritas.$$

789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivans Island, SC 29482

The Windjammer:Isle of Palms home to livemusic, this fun beach clubfeatures unbeatable priceson sandwiches, burgers, andseafood.$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

The 5th annual Hope onGoat is set for March 15,from 2-6 p.m. at Goat Island

Gatherings. Funds raised at thisyears event will benet LouiesKids, a national nonprot thathelps treat childhood obesity aswell as promotes a healthier moreproductive life through programslike RunBuddies.

Hope onGoat began in2010 in the wakeof the devastating

earthquake inHaiti, whenisland residentsDennis andDiann Clark partnered withBarrier Island Eco Tours to formthe unique fundraiser. Each

year, Hope on Goat selects a localcharity as the beneciary of thefundraiser. To date the eventhas raised more than $34,000 incontributions, yet maintains itsgrassroots spirit. Barrier IslandEco Tours, Goat Island residentsas well as a dedicated group ofvolunteers harvest all the oysters

and shrimp for the event, preparethe food themselves and recruita lineup of bands to entertainguests for the day.

What started as a singlefundraiser for Haitian reliefhas grown and evolved intosomething helping the localcommunity in a really profoundway. Its amazing to see just howmuch a community can do whenits residents all rally together insupport of a cause, said LouisYuhasz, founder of Louies Kids.

We are honored and thankful tohave the support of the Hope onGoat benet this year and lookforward to a day of fun, food andgood music.

Tickets are $45 each;children under 12 are free, andcan be purchased in advanceat LouiesKids.org. Ticket salesare limited to 200 and advanced

tickets are encouraged. Ticketsmay also be purchased at thewelcome table at the Isle of PalmsMarina the day of the event.

The ticket price includes boatshuttles provided by BarrierIsland Eco Tours, runningto and from the Isle of PalmsMarina throughout the entireevent, as well as fresh localoysters steamed over an openre, homemade locally caught

sh stew, hot dogs, desserts andwater. The family friendly eventalso includes a childrens areaand local live music opening withScottie Frier, Southern FlavorBluegrass Band, Derek Cribb andthe Ramblers with Ben Edwardsand Kevin Austin. Coolers arewelcome and chairs encouraged.A silent auction will includedonated items from local artists,craftsmen, restaurants andvacation rentals to name a few.

Louies Kids named

beneciary of 2014Hope on Goat Benet

P R O C E E D S W I L L D I R E C T L Y B E N E F I T T H E

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

STAFF REPORTFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

IWE ARE HONORED AND THANKFUL TO HAVE THE

SUPPORT OF THE HOPE ON GOAT BENEFIT THIS

YEAR AND LOOK FORWARD TO A DAY OF FUN, FOOD

AND GOOD MUSIC.. ~ Louis Yuhasz


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The rst-ever retail storefor internationally knownresort and beachwear

brand Escapada Living is nowopen in Mount Pleasant.

Charleston is the perfectlocation to launch therst Escapada Living SignatureStore, said Natalia Castillo,

founder and creative directorof Escapada Living. This is wherethe brand rst got its start andthe community has embracedour clothing in such an inspiringway. We have great plans forexpanding the company, and itonly makes sense to start in ourhometown.

The Escapada SignatureStore invites customers toexperience Escapada Livingin a gorgeous retail settingthat reects the essence of thebrand - easy luxe-for-less piecesthat exude femininity and thateffortlessly transition from beach

days to city nights, allowingwomen to embrace the versatilityof their lifestyle.

The store offers a broad rangeof items for women comprised ofpieces from Escapada Livingslatest collections, fun accessoriesand gift items, and apparelfrom a variety of other brands,

including Julie Brown, TaraMichelle, NYDJ, Before andAgain, Level 99 and Lolo Bags.

Being able to interact with ourcustomers in the store on a daily

basis also ensures our piecesrelate to the Escapada woman.Were thrilled to get to know ourCharleston customers on an evenmore personal level and providethem with fun, vibrant clothingthat reects their lifestyle, saidCastillo, who founded the brandin 2009 from her home on theIsle of Palms.

The Mount Pleasant store isthe rst of several anticipatedsignature retail locations in keyresort destinations, includingPalm Beach and Naples, Florida.

Pop-up shops to expand thebrands international presenceare also planned for the Caribbeanand Australia.

Customers can visitthe Escapada Living SignatureStore in Belle Hall ShoppingCenter located at 644F Long PointRoad, Mount Pleasant.

Escapada Living launches

frst signature storeI O P - F O U N D E D R E S O R T W E A R B R A N D

B E G I N S R E T A I L V E N T U R E

BY MOLLIE WILLIAMS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Isle of Palms resident Natalia Castillos rst retail store for her hugely successful

resort-wear company Escapada is located in the Belle Hall shopping center.


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19March 14, 2014

The First United Methodist Church

on Isle of Palms hosts the 24th

annual Tea Room and Boutique

Wed., March 26 through Sat., March

29. Lunch will be served from 11:30

a.m. until 2 p.m. each day, featuring

black bean and okra soups, shrimp

and chicken salad plates, Greek salad,

croissant sandwiches with shrimp or

chicken salad served with traditional

cheese straws.

Desserts include old fashioned

strawberry shortcake, fudge brownie

with whipped cream and berry-glazed

cheesecake. All items homemade,

prepared fresh each day.Additionally The Crafty Ladies, who

have been crafting up a storm for more

than 20 years, will be offering a wide

selection of unusual items perfect for

the home or as gifts. Meeting weekly to

pursue their artistic abilities, they take

things apart, glue on embellishments,

sew, paint and beautify things.

Among the

treasures

there will be

birdhouses,

wreaths, foral

arrangements,

painted

furniture

and childrens

clothes. Each

year they display

the fruits of their

work for sale. All proceeds from the

Tea Room as well as the Crafty Ladies

Boutique go back into the community.

The First United Methodist Churchis located at the corner of 21st Street

and Palm Boulevard. For additional

information please visit website: www.

iopmethodist.com or call the church

ofce 843.886.6610. Reservations for

groups are encouraged. Takeout orders

are also accepted.

(above) Ann Emery, Martha Lammey and Mary Lou Gossett prepare Southern delicacies. (below)

Beautiful items such as this lovely wreath designed by (from left) Joan Harvey, Ann McLeod and

Lindajean Robinson is just one example of the goods on offer at the Tea Room & Boutique later this

month.

Crafty ladies anda baked goods

bonanzaBY CAROL KING

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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The inaugural What The Folkmusic festival debuts April11 and 12, from 5 p.m. -10

p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. 10

p.m. Saturday at Sewee Outpostin Awendaw, SC.The two day music

festival features Todd Sniderheadlining both nights as wellas other bands including KevinKinney of Drivin' and Cryin',

The Bottle Rockets, CharlieMars, Pierce Edens & the DirtyWork, Megan Jean & the KFB,Swamp Candy, Vinegar CreekConstituency, Sierra ElizabethFerrell, Doug Jones, RyanBonner and a few more surpriseguests.

Food trucks on handinclude The Big Southernand Lowcountry Creole along with

two beer trucks with local brewsincluding Palmetto Brewery.Tickets can be purchased onlineat whatthefolk.strangertickets.com for $25 on Friday, $35 onSaturday or $50 for a two-daypass. Additionally, camping is

available for $20.What the Folk Festival was

formed through a friendshipwith Todd Snider and his love of

playing in this area, saidfestival organizer Brett Ford.The lineup includes musiciansthat come close to emulatingwhat Todd does as a singer/songwriter.

As we plan to make thisan annual event, my goal is tocontinue to have Americana-typegroups play and get recognizedfor what they do, since themajority of them don't receive theradio play or media recognitionthat they deserve.

A portion of proceeds willbeneft Carolina Studios, anon-proft that provides at-riskstudents with a safe environment

to foster creative, educationaland career-focused initiativesthrough music technology andmedia arts.

For additional information,visit www.whatthefolkfest.org.

WTF debuts in AwendawNEW FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HEADLINED BY TODD SNIDER

BY LORRIE DIXSON

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS


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ON THE WATER21March 14, 2014

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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It has been a long cold winter,but warmer times have startedto come around. During many

charters, it never got much outof the 30s and those were hard

earned sh. After a run of dayswith highs in the 70s, its easy toget excited about shing again.Rising water temperatures andthe return of bait should provideplenty of action.

Redsh remain in massiveschools numbering in thehundreds as they try to avoiddolphins and stay warm. Youllnd these schools on mud atsas well as shallow banks thatprovide cover. On sunny days,redsh are especially drawn tothe ats as the mud retains anextra few degrees of warmth.You'll nd the best shing tends

to be around low tide when thesereds are balled up tight together.

During this time of year, thesebig schools of redsh can be waryand spook when a lure hits thewater. When this happens, it'sbest to soak some cut bait. I'llput chunks of frozen mullet onsize 3/0 circle hooks and justlet it sit on the bottom until theredsh swim over it. Put your rodin the rod holder and resist theurge (if at all possible!) to set thehook when you see a sh begin toeat. The circle hook will do all thework for you and when your reelstarts to sing you are in business.

It will be interesting to see if thetrout bite starts in March basedon how cold the past two monthshave been. Working articiallures slowly across the bottom

will be your best bet. Plastic luresthat are 3"-4" long and imitatesmall minnows are a good choice.For color, stick with grey andsilver hues that most resemblebait. Paired with a 1/4oz. jighead,the combination should be veryeffective when the trout return.

This a great time of year fory-shing as a softly presentedy won't send a school of redsheeing for cover. Sight shingabounds and stalking a schoolof a hundred plus redsh is soexciting you almost fall off thebow with anticipation. Smalleries in lighter colors are working

best and a clouser minnow is ane example. Remember whenthe sh hits, resist the temptationto lift your rod tip and strip strikeinstead.

See you on the water!

Capt. Geoff Bennett operatesCharleston Charter Fishingproviding y-fshing and lighttackle charters. For more infovisit charlestoncharterfshing.com or email [email protected].

Redfsh are rampant in MarchBY CAPT. GEOFF BENNETT

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COMPUTER CORNER22 March 14, 2014

Yep, I bought me an external hard drive,plugged it into my laptop (once) andall of the sudden my computer quit

working. Where is that dang hard drive andwhen did I last back up?

Sound familiar? We all mean to back upour data and we all seem to forget to do it.Your best bet for data backup is an externalhard drive that you own and can touch, butin many cases doing an online backup is

something to consider in addition.Losing data can be more than an

inconvenience, it can be costly. When using thelocal backup (external hard drive) you need tomake sure the hard drive is actually attachedto the computer you want to backup, that youare using either the software provided with it,a third party backup software and Windowsbackup and restore software. If using Appleproducts please use the Time Machinesoftware that comes with you computer, itsperfect for Macs.

There are all sorts of online backupcompanies including Carbonite, one of thelargest as far as advertising is concerned.Not a bad product, but there are all kinds ofsimilar products that are cheaper and do thesame, just Google online backup and you

will see all kinds including Mozy, Barracuda,iDrive, etc. You also have iCloud from Apple,OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) from Microsoftand Google offers several ways to backupdata including Google Cloud storage, GoogleDocs and Gmail. All have good points andcan restore your data in case of catastrophicproblems onsite. I have in the past beenhesitant to endorse online backup but betterencryption of data, price and chances ofdisaster at the ofce or home have made mea believer in both online and in-house data

backup.There are some whole house/small

business options for local backup such asSeagates Central, which is available in sizesup to 4TB. It allows you to backup multiple

computers and/or servers to one centrallocation. It also allows you to access the datafrom anywhere with a website based servicewhich means you can copy that spreadsheetor PowerPoint presentation that you forgotwhen you get to Topeka. Its like your ownpersonal Cloud, and in fact they advertise

just that.Local and cloud based backup is your best

bet to preserve that important data, both willsave you big bucks when your primary harddrive fails. Notice I say when, only thing I canguarantee about a hard drive, it is going tofail sometime. Setting up a comprehensivebackup plan is important and as alwaysprofessional help is available either throughme or your IT person.

Remember that plugging in the external

hard drive once will not do it; you need tohave it attached every time you are usingit in the home or ofce. Cloud backup doesNOT work if you have no internet connectionand both types of backup need to be checkedfrequently. Both together can help whendisaster strikes.

As always if you have questions or needhelp you can call or email me, Rent A Bob at843.822.7794 or email at [email protected].

I was waiting to back up and now I have no dataBY BOB HOOPER

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