Island Eye News - November 7, 2014

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IOP CITY ADMINISTRATOR

CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR
ince I arrived to work for this

newspaper one year ago, I have
discovered that there are two
Linda Lovvorn Tuckers. There is the
perfectly coiffed Isle of Palms City
Administrator, wearing her signature
blazer, strategic smile, and employing
a firm but friendly tone to keep any
number of city meetings on track. Then
there is Foxy Linda, grandmother to
four girls (who gifted her the nickname),
amateur photographer, lover of long,
stress-relieving beach walks and bright,
bold interior paint colors.
Its meant to be the colors of a beach
ball, Linda explains as she ushers me
into her City Hall office decorated in
the most brilliant blue imaginable and
complemented by dazzling yellow in the
reception area. After all were by the
sea!
These little touches give you some
insight into the second Linda, the person
behind the ultra-professional mask
of City Administrator. In honor of her
recent recognition by the International
Association of City Administrators for
30 years of service to local government,
I sat down with her to find out a little
more about the lady who has spent 23
of those years managing two barrier
islands off the coast of Charleston,
Sullivans Island (Town Administrator
1991 2000) and Isle of Palms (City
Administrator 2000 present).
The two communities have lots of
similarities and theyre very different
too, Linda says. There are things that
make Sullivans Island very special and
things that make Isle of Palms very
special. In many ways its good that
those differences exist.
Linda is probably in the best position
of any island resident to answer the
often asked question, why is it the two
islands are so different?
I think its their history, she says.
As I recall Sullivans Island was
originally a Fort installation. It had a
very small commercial component and
historically people came from the City
Tucker continues on page 19
Sumo Wrestlers get jiggly at the IOP Halloween Carnival.
Ashley and Michelle Haynes get spooky on Officers' Row.
Trick or Treating goes down a treat on Sullivan's Island.
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CIVIC
November 7, 2014
Lawsuits, parking, filming discussed

at SI Town Council
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
n October 21, 2014 a However, it was revealed that

special Sullivans Island the Sullivans Island Elementary
Council
meeting
was School lawsuit is not over, as
held just prior to the regular many had assumed. According
meeting. The intent was to go into to Trenholm Walker, the towns
executive session and discuss the attorney in the suit, the plaintiffs
Bluestein, et al lawsuit, otherwise have filed a notice of appeal.
known as the Accreted Land
The next step is for the
Lawsuit.
appellants to file their initial brief
Word spread quickly, and before which will probably occur in the
Council had a chance to draw next 30-60 days, Walker said in
breath at the regular meeting, an email to Island Eye News on
Julia Khoury stood up to voice Oct. 28.
her support of the decision made
ONeil summarized it for
during that executive session.
attendees at the Oct. 21 council
We very much approve of the meeting.
survey of the 6 diameter of all
The Plaintiffs are asking to
species of the trees, she said. reconsider the verdict and now
As always all we want is
an intelligent, well-thought
out land plan involving
WE VERY MUCH APPROVE OF THE
experts in the field.
SURVEY OF THE 6 DIAMETER OF ALL
Councilman Pat ONeil
SPECIES OF THE TREES.
confirmed that Council
~ Julia Khoury
had directed the lawyers to
order a survey of the trees
in all of the accreted land
of 6 and up.
No other information was its being appealed to the next
forthcoming on that lawsuit. level.
It was revealed during the

meeting that another lawsuit
has been filed against the town.
Island resident Hal Coste is
disputing a Board of Zoning
and Appeal decision to order to
him to stop constructing a 300
sq. ft. treehouse he has begun
building on his property for his
grandchildren.
During
public
comments
resident Barbara Spell expressed
concern that Council is not
moving quickly enough with
regards to a paid parking solution
on the island.
It is a huge concern, Spell
said. Isle of Palms has had two
public forums to discuss the
issue and all weve had is two
executive session, weve not
brought islanders in. When are
yall going to discuss it? When
will Sullivans Island residents be
afforded the same courtesy Isle of
Palms residents are having and
find out what our choices are?
Perhaps we can be faulted
for
not
doing
enough,
councilmember
Pat
ONeil
www.islandeyenews.com
responded. But not for doing it

in secret.
There was a decision made
that we were going to monitor
what the IOP is doing because
the IOP has not yet made a
decision, he continued. They
have a date by which they will
make a decision. We were trying
to watch their process, we had
discussed the possibility of
hiring a consultant to do a study
[in executive session]. But you
want to do the study during the
summer months, so we are past
that season and do not have
the ability to do that. We are
monitoring that very carefully.
So we are just going to react
to what they are doing? Spell
asked.
No, councilmember Susan
Middaugh said. We did make a
decision several years ago. But
theres a lot to be said for being
a little behind the curve on this
because they are going to have to
SI Council continues on page 9
CIVIC
November 7, 2014
Kaynard, ONeil step up for Mayor

BY JENNIFER TUOHY
Lucky Dog Publishing

o f SC, LL C
Publisher of the
The Island Eye News
and The Island Connection
he election to decide who will fill Mayor Mike

Perkiss unexpired term will be held Jan. 6,
2015. As of press time, Monday, Nov. 3, two
residents have stepped up to offer their service to
the town, current councilmembers Jerry Kaynard
and Patrick ONeil. The deadline to file was Tuesday,
Nov. 4.
If a member of Council is elected mayor, the seat
he or she vacates will not be filled until the next
scheduled municipal general election on May 5,
2015.
Below is a brief summary of the two candidates
history. Look for a full question and answer in a
forthcoming edition of the Island Eye News.
JERRY KAYNARD
(Gerald A. Kaynard)
Age: 69
Length of time on
council: Served from
2007-2014 on Town
Council
Length of time on the
island: On island since
1977, 37 years
Address: Atlantic
Avenue
Where you are from:
Augusta, Georgia. I
moved to the island in
1977, bought my lot in
1973 and visited the
beach often. Sat on my lot with a cooler for several
summers before I was able to build my house in
1977.
What brought you to Sullivans: Loved the island
from the first time I visited, saw someone riding a
horse on the beach and said this is where I have to
live.
Career: As a lawyer, I listen to peoples problems all
day, I analyze options available to them and I find
solutions that are legal and practical.
Town committees / chairmanships currently

held / held in the past:
Chairman, Administration (All matters relating
to oversight of implementation of the following
Town administrative functions: personnel;
licensing; Town Attorney; court; rules; solicitation
for Boards and Commissions; administrative
infrastructure; communications and community
outreach.) (8th year)
Serve currently on Water & Sewer Committee
(8th year)
Acting Chairman (and Vice-chairman) of Finance
Committee (8th year)
Serve on Land Use and Natural Resources (8th
year)
Town representative on CARTA Board (County
transportation systems)
Town representative on BCD-COG Board (tricounty Council of Governments)
Previously served on Recreation Committee
Other involvement in public office / service
now or in past:
President
(2006-2013),
Board
Member
(2006-present), French Quarter Neighborhood
Association
Vice Chairman, Member of Board, South Carolina
Board of Health & Environmental Control 19811987
Chairman, District #20 School Board 1975-1978
Assistant
Corporation
Counsel,
City
of
Charleston, 1976-1986
Chairman (2006), Board of Directors (
1985-present), JCC Housing Corporation
Chairman (2004-present) Pro Bono Legal
Services, Inc.
Chairman, Neighborhood Legal Assistance
Program (1975-2001)
Chairman, Pro Bono Committee, Charleston
County Bar Association (1990-present)
Board Member, Charleston Area Senior Citizens
1978-1984
Candidates continues on page 4
Civic Calendar
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Tuesday, November 11
Town Hall Offices
CLOSED VETERAN'S HOLIDAY
Ways and Means Committee
5:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms
886.6428
www.iop.net
City Council Meeting

NEW TIME
6:45 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, November 12
Municipal Court
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Planning Commission
4:30 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Thursday, November 13
Livability Court
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, November 17
Real Property Committee
5:30 P.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Municipal Court
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Sullivan's Island
883.3198
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
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
Planning Commission
6:30 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Public Safety Committee Meeting
4 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Board of Zoning Appeals
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Regular Council Meeting
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
Coffee with the Chief!
See Wednesday, November 12.
DRB Meeting
6 p.m.
2050 Middle Street
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Candidates continues from page 3
Past Board Member: Mental Health Association, Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation, Carolina Youth Development Center, Creative Spark
Center for the Arts.
Hobbies/Pastimes: Playing with our dog, Banjo (especially on the
beach); walking on the beach; traveling; riding around the island in
golf cart, hanging out with friends; movie buff.
Why are you running for the position of Mayor?
One of the reasons Im running is I want to try and bring the
community back together. I think unifying the community is so
important. This election is about the future, its about the challenges
we have, its about anticipating the needs of the community and
being prepared.
Additionally, I have projects I started with Mike Perkis that Id like
to finish; such as the Town Hall and the accreted land management
plan. A perpetual objective of the town is to protect our natural
resources. We have a core value as a residential community. We are
a caring community, we are unique and we are very fortunate to
be living on this island and we need to be guardians of our natural
resources so that not only can we enjoy it, but our children and their
children can enjoy what we have.
Those goals supersede the current topic of the day. While we may
get diverted by a particular subject thats important to the community
today, we need to keep in mind the overall objective of the community.
While we may have disagreements on a particular issue, in the scope
of everything we are trying to do its minor compared to the important
objectives that bind us together.
I want to be mayor to lead our efforts to plan for the future, and
to ensure that our special quality of life is not only enjoyed by our
community today, but is protected and preserved for our children and
our grandchildren.
PATRICK MAHLEN O'NEIL
Age: 66 in people years
Length of time on council: Service
on Town Council since 2001, Planning
Commission from 1993 till then.
Length of time on the island: Bought
my first house on the Island and moved
into it in 1985 after living on IOP for one
year and downtown for 10 years before
that.
Address: Thompson Avenue on the
back beach. Bought this house in 1999.
Previously lived on Atlantic Avenue at
Station 17.
Where you are from: Despite what you
might think from my name, I was born
on the bayou, in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Growing up, I wondered if I
should change my last name to Eauxneille to fit in better.
What brought you to Sullivans: I first came here in 1973 when
accepted into the MUSC psychology internship program, which
had been started by my former UGA professor, Dr. John Roitzsch,
who until his death in 2013 was a fellow Islander, as his wife Pam
continues to be.
Career: Clinical psychologist at MUSC: Director of the MUSC Weight
Management Center; Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Town committees / chairmanships currently held / held in the
past:
Mayor Pro Tem 2005-2009
Chair, Land Use and Natural Resources (formerly Real Estate)
committee since 2001
Town representative to Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance
(national group that achieved federal legislative relief from most
severe impacts of Biggert-Waters bill on flood insurance premiums
for residential property-owners), 2013-14
November 7, 2014
Chair, Town Council task force to streamline committee structure
and function
Member, Public Safety committee and formerly the committees it
subsumed (Police Committee and Fire Committee)
Member, Public Facilities committee
Member, Building Committee (subsumed by Public Facilities
committee)
Other involvement in public office / service now or in past:
SI Planning Commission 1993-2001 (noted above)
Member, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, Food and
Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, 2001-2006
Member, South Carolina State Board of Examiners in Psychology,
19911996 (Chair 1995-96)
Author, Weighing the Choices weekly column on weight control,
Charleston Sunday Post and Courier, 19871996
Other involvement in public office / service now or in past:
Leadership positions in the Obesity Society (the primary North
American professional and scientific organization devoted to
obesity), including recent (2011-12) term as President
Hobbies / Pastimes: Unsuccessful fishing in Cove Creek and other
nearby locations; Slow (and slower and slower) jogging.
Why are you running for the position of Mayor?
This is an election I hoped and prayed would not be necessary.
We all grieve the passing of Mayor Mike Perkis, who was a selfless
public servant and a dear friend. But in the face of that reality, the
Island is confronted with an uncertain path in the face of numerous
challenges. Some of these have increased urgency: traffic, parking,
congestion, commercial district overflowall the results of our
incredible popularity. Others are long standing but nonetheless critical:
environmental conservation, protection of our single-family zoning,
management of the protected accreted land, historic preservation.
Disturbed by those challenges, many Islanders urged me to enter
the race for Mayor.
Frankly, every time I have heard a politician say something like
that, I have rolled my eyes. But as it turns out, it actually happens.
While I have treasured the opportunity to serve the Town for more
than 13 years as a member of Council, being Mayor was never on my
bucket list. Butwhen friends and neighbors ask you to step up this
way, I have now learned, it is both humbling and compelling. After
much thought and discussion, I believe that it is in the best interests
of the Island for me to offer to serve as Mayor.
My record of integrity, service, impartiality and commitment is a
public matter. My island neighbors have a thorough and long standing
work sample for this employment interview. I hope that they will
agree that it offers them the best path forward.
November 7, 2014
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hail to the Chief
I am often critical of our local
and national government agencies
for how slowly the wheels of
bureaucracy turn and how long
it often takes for positive action
to occur. But I also believe in
quickly giving praise when praise
is due.
Here is a great example of
a super quick"government"
response that had an immediate
and drastic impact on the safety
of children and parents riding
bikes and walking to and from
Sullivan's Island Elementary
School.
The issue wasI stress "was"
that an overgrowth of bushes
made it very hard for drivers
leaving the school's car pool
line to see kids on bikes at the
most dangerous corner in the
commute to and from school. At
this particular corner cars are
turning into the oncoming flow
of kids on bikes yet the drivers
could not see the kids because
the bushes and trees made it a
nearly blind corner. It was only
a matter of time before someone
would be hit by an oncoming car.
When my wife Kristin and I
recently ran into councilman
Pat O'Neil, he asked her how she
liked the new school.After some
raving about how much we and
our children loved the school,

I remembered the dangerous
corner situation and mentioned it
to him.A few hours later I received
a CC email that Pat had sent
town administrator, Andy Benke,
asking that action be taken about
my concerns. I sent Andy a followup email to clarify the location.
He replied that some child
safety assessments for ingress
and egress around the school
had recently been completed.
In his reply Andy copied several
officials, one of which was Chief
Anthony Stith of the SI Fire and
Maintenance Departments.Chief
simply replied, "will check on this
first thing in the morning."
That next morning I was out on
a run, and as I turned the corner
onto I'on Avenue I could see in
the distance that Chief and his
crew were "on it." As I got closer,
I saw Chief, two trucks, a tractor,
and a small army of maintenance
and fire department personnel
hard at work "whacking and
hacking" to make the dangerous
corner safer for our children.The
improvement, from the standpoint
of visibility and safety, is dramatic.
Now instead of a driver not being
able to see a child until their front
bumper is 10 feet away, they can
see the children stopped at the
corner from over 100 feet away
and before they accelerate to pull
out of the school property.

Kristin and I really appreciate
the action taken by everyone
involved
and
especially
of
"Chief" for quickly recognizing a
dangerous situation and taking
immediate and extreme action to
make it safer.
Over the years I have often
thought about writing a letter in
praise of Chief Stith, but good
intentions never turned into the
written word until now.Having
grown up on Sullivan's Island and
known Chief for over 30 years,
I really appreciate everything
he has done for our island
community.
Many people know how great
of a leader he is, but I also know
that many people won't know
just how good he is for our island
until he retires.I sure hope that
is a long way away and that he
stays on as a volunteer fireman!
Again, hail to the Chief!
Bobby Cummings
Sullivan's Island
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Whos in Charge?
Years ago a neighbor and I swept
the bike path between Oakview
and Timber Lanes on Waterway
Boulevard so our young children
would not slip on the sand and
pine straw that camouflaged the
asphalt. Our children grew up,
and we left that job for its rightful

owners. Sounds easy enough,
huh?
It took years to find out who
was actually responsible and
who would actually do something
about it.
After many phone calls and
emails, about four months ago I
finally found someone who said
maintaining Waterway paths
was their job. Oh happy days!
Then the head of maintenance
at Department of Transportation
continued by saying, but they
were too busy to come to the Isle
of Palms to do such a small job.
Really? So, the DOT picks and
chooses which jobs they will do.
How interesting
Monday, October 27, I phoned
the Livability Officer, Jamey
Meekins, and asked if he could
help. He not only listened, he
understood the safety issue, and
found someone else who cared. By
Tuesday morning Chris Enourato,
the animal control officer, had
shoveled sand, swept sand, raked
pine straw, and cleared the path
making it safe and clean for the
first time in years.
This letter is to publicly thank
Jamey
Meekins
and
Chris
Enourato for caring and helping
to make our island a better place.
(This may seem small in our
busy-ebola-fearing-ISIS-fightingLetters continues on page 9
November 7, 2014
CIVIC
IOP Council tackles parking, citys financial health

BY JENNIFER TUOHY
hile there was no formal discussion

of the proposed parking plan at Isle
of Palms October Ways and Means
committee or City Council meetings, the topic
did repeatedly pop up. It will be discussed in
more detail at a special City Council meeting
on Monday, Nov. 3, following the press time of
this newspaper.
What was discernible from the few brief
mentions prior to that date however, is that
council was surprised by the feedback it
received from the citizens at last months
public hearing and that to address the
various issues raised, sought legal advice
in an Executive Session on Oct. 21. Making
accommodations for residents in the parking
plan is now a top priority of Council, and
wheels have been set in motion to seek
support at the legislative level for a state
law that would allow every resident with a
registered vehicle on the island to get a free
parking permit. Passes for guests have not,
so far, been discussed.
The main item actually on the agenda for the
Oct. 28 council meeting was the presentation
of the Citys 2014 financial audit.
Once again the Isle of Palms received
an Unmodified Opinion from its financial
auditors, the highest available, and accounting
firm Greene Finney and Horton pronounced
the City in strong financial condition as of
June 30, 2014.
The General Fund Balance increased

$151,000, with revenues totaling $8.7 million
for 2014. The sources of those revenues are
as follows:
$4.3 million from property taxes
$2.6 million in licenses and permits
$629,000 from local option sales taxes
$445,000 in parking revenues
$328,000 in intergovernmental revenues/
grants
$409,000 for all other revenues
An $84,000 increase in local option sales
tax from 2013 is a strong indicator of an
improving local economy.
General Fund Expenditures rose by 9
percent from 2013, due to increase in general
government of $97,000, Public Safety of
$567,000 and recreation of $26,000. These
increases were primarily due to the increase
of wages and benefits and a performance
based merit increase for employees, as well
as the addition of 3 new firefighters and a
10 percent compensation adjustment for all
firefighters.
The Enterprise Fund had an increase of
$283,000, as total Marina Fund operating
revenues increased approximately 4 percent
due to increased lease income.
The Capital Projects Fund decreased by
$66,000 but expenditures decreased by $1
million to $412,000. Current expenditures
were due to the purchase of a generator for
City Hall, fencing at Clark Ball field, three
vehicles and a portion of a new garbage truck.

Accommodations
tax
revenue
rose
$291,000, a 5 to 10 percent growth. Hospitality
tax revenues increased by $65,000, and
the Beach Restoration Fund had no change
in balance as no significant projects were
conducted during fiscal year 2014.
Sea Horse Court sink hole
The ongoing issue of a pesky sink hole
on Sea Horse Court was finally resolved. In
a normal situation the City would pay for
materials and Charleston County would pay
for labor to fix a sink hole, but because this is
MAKING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR

RESIDENTS IN THE PARKING PLAN IS NOW
A TOP PRIORITY OF COUNCIL
a public road that is not owned by the County

or SCDOT, the City has to pay for repairs.
Some extra money in the Capitol Projects
Fund has been directed towards the project,
and Council approved a motion to spend
$4,634.86 to repair the road.
IOP Council continues on page 9
November 7, 2014
help do exactly thatnamely,

SI Council continues from page 2
maintaining the uplifting energy
of the island and promoting the solve those questions. The Public wishing to film, video-record or
world, but random acts of
benefits our coffee shop affords Safety Committee will take the photograph on the island on
kindness should be recognized.)
families.Caf Medleys presence lead on this, so interested citizen any public property must apply
is undeniably wholesome.
should attend those meetings for for a film permit in addition to
Very grateful,
The caf has brought us so more information.
a business license. The price of
Nancy Guss
much joy these last six years.
The second reading and the permit varies depending on
Isle of Palms
Weve been fortunate enough to ratification of an ordinance to the size and impact of the project
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develop life-long relationships revise franchise fees for filming, and will cost between $200 and
with folks weve met through video taping and still photograph $800 per day. This applies to any
the caf. Weve literally seen for commercial purposes and to commercial venture, from family
Thanks for the coffee
children grow up in front of our add language prohibiting filming photography to a Hollywood
eyesfrom climbing on the ice of any type within the commercial blockbuster
Dear Residents of Sullivans
cream freezer because theyre too districts or on the beach passed.
Council
also
passed
an
Island,
short to see inside, to stopping This was following many months ordinance to allow the Battery
We would like to thank you for
in for breakfast while driving of amendments and working with Gadsden Cultural Center to lease
your support in passing the new
themselves to school. We can members of the South Carolina the Battery Gadsden Cultural
designation for a Coffee Shop
only hope that the caf feels like Film Alliance to bring proposed Center to be used as a civilian
license. So many of you showed
a second home to some of you, as fees more in line with similar history project by the public nonyour support either by coming to
well.
sized communities. The outcome profit entity.
the countless meetings, writing
We appreciate your continued is that commercial parties
letters to the town staff and council
support and we look forward to
members, or signing our petition.
sharing in making new happy IOP Council continues from page 7
This, for obvious reasons, is very
memories over many years to
important to Drew and I and our
come. Heres wishing everyone a Other Items
growing family.
Work is being done to address the issue that currently, golf carts
safe and happy upcoming Holiday
We have always understood
cannot legally be driven from one end of the island to the other, as
Season and New Year!
the value of preserving the
they are not allowed on state roads.
neighborhood aspect of the island
Public Safety committee reported there had been some slower
All Our Best and Many Thanks,
and we believe whole-heartedly
than
usual response times from Charleston County EMS ambulance
Drew and Michelle Harris
that having such establishments
service. IOP Fire Chief Anne Graham explained she had been told that
Cafe Medley, Sullivan'sIsland
as Caf Medley and the Co-Op
this is due to staffing and scheduling changes. Charleston County
has switched all its personnel to 12 hour shifts, where previously
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, some shifts had been 24 hours. The Chief has an agreement in place
address and phone number for verification. Only the authors name and with Mount Pleasant Fire Department to dispatch a paramedic to a
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November 7, 2014
COLUMBIA LAW FIRM OPENS OFFICE ON SULLIVAN'S,

NAMES IOP RESIDENT NEW LITIGATION PARTNER
Some Girls, Some

Hats and Hitler
BY ALICIA WARD
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
New law firm on Middle Street
BY CONNIE DARLING
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ewis, Babcock & Griffin LLP

announces the expansion
of its law practice with
the addition of partner Badge
Humphries and the opening of an
office in the Charleston area.
Located at 2113 Middle Street
on Sullivans Island, the firms
new office is just a few miles
from the location of a propertyrights dispute on Isle of Palms
that generated one of the firms
most notable wins Lucas v.
South Carolina Coastal Council,
a seminal U.S. Supreme Court
decision that reshaped federal
constitutional law on regulatory
takings for the benefit of
landowners.
With an extensive background
in complex federal and state
class actions, securities fraud
litigation
and
shareholder
rights,
Humphries
litigates
cases involving Ponzi schemes,
business disputes, wage-andhour, whistleblower claims, and
land-use and eminent domain/
condemnation issues. He also
handles
legal
and
medical
malpractice, defective drugs,
harmful medical devices, and
other personal injury matters.
A physical presence in the
Charleston area will allow us
to connect more frequently
with our current clients and
co-counsel
while
developing
new relationships and areas of
practice, stated co-founding
partner Cam Lewis.
Humphries
joins
Lewis,
Babcock & Griffin from plaintiffs

litigation firm Motley Rice LLC
where he was a member of the
consumer protection, securities
fraud and occupational disease
litigation teams. He earned a J.D.
with honors from the University
of Texas School of Law and a B.A.
summa cum laude from Tulane
University.
Badge is a wonderful fit for our
team as we grow our business
and investment litigation practice
and expand our geographic focus.
He brings a unique insight,
perspective and leadership to the
ever-changing practice of law.
We look forward to what he will
help develop with the rest of our
team, added partner Jim Griffin.
Admitted to practice in South
Carolina,
Georgia,
Kentucky,
Texas,
and
West
Virginia,
Humphries currently serves on
the Board of Governors of the
South Carolina Association for
Justice (SCAJ) as the Consumer
and Securities Law Section Chair.
Humphries is the partner-incharge of the new Lewis, Babcock
&
Griffin
Charleston
office
and can be reached directly at
843.883.7444.
he astonishing true
journey
of
Trudi
Kanter, an Austrian
Jew,
whose
courage,
resourcefulness,
and
perseverance kept both
her and her beloved
safe during the Nazi
invasion is a rediscovered
masterpiece.
In London, in 1984,
Trudi Kanter's remarkable
memoir was published
by N. Spearman. Largely
unread, it went out of print
until it was re-discovered
by a British editor in 2011
and now it is for the first
time ever is available to
everyone.
The Beach Lovers Book
Club will be discussing
this book, Nov. 15 10:30
a.m. There will be coffee,
conversation, treats, and
great book discussion. For
more information contact
Connie Darling at the
Edgar Allan Poe Branch
Library, Darlingc@ccpl.org.
November 7, 2014
11
Lunar Eclipse as seen O

from Dewees
n Dewees, where there is little light pollution,

there is often an incredible celestial view. But
astronomical events arehard to plan for. Meteor
showers, eclipses, etc. can all be incredible, but often the
clouds get in the way, or the visibility is poor for some
other reason. The week of Oct. 8, however, was perfect. A
lunar eclipse was predicted from 4:17 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
with the most change observable between 5:45 a.m. and
6:30 a.m.This, happily, is when we get up to get ready
for the school ferry, so we were all able to catch glimpses
of it.I did get up at about 5 a.m., and set the camera on
a tripod so I could watch.
The temperature was perfect, the night sky alight
with stars, punctuated by the regular rhythm of the
Sullivans Island lighthouse sending its double beamed
signal out across the water. A pair of raccoons crept
stealthily up and down the branches of the live oak off
the porch, occasionally chirping to one another.Great
Horned Owls hooted off in the distance.There was even
a slight breeze: enough to keep the mosquitos and nosee-ems out of our faces. An occasional splash could
be heard in the marsh: fish jumping or tailing after bait;
alligators slipping into the water. And the moon, slipping
into darker and darker shades of red, greeting the school
kids as they boarded the ferry.
Thomas Hardy wrote a sonnet about a lunar eclipse:
Thy shadow, Earth, from Pole to Central Sea,
Now steals along upon the Moons meek shine
In
even
monochrome
and
curving
line
Of imperturbable serenity.
At Space.com, there is an explanation of how this
eclipse fits in with a series of lunar eclipses over the next
year. This total eclipse is part of a so-called tetrad of
lunar eclipses set to take place from 2014 to 2015. The
first total eclipse in the tetrad took place in April 2014,
and the next eclipse will occur in April 2015 with the last
in the tetrad set for Sept. 2015.
BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
See
more
photos
at
deweesislandblog.
com/2014/10/18/lunar-eclipse-visible-dewees-island
PHOTO BY JUDY DREW FAIRCHILD
I s l a nd E y e C a l e nd a r
November 7
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come, write and share your
stories. CCPL Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 883-3914.
Tuesdays
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
3:30-7 p.m. Corner of Coleman
and Simmons Street
Time for Twos
Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. Join Mrs.
Mac for stories, songs and crafts.
Suggested ages 24-36 months.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 883-3914.
Wednesdays
Cafe Medley Wine Tasting
Every Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., $5,
$13 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle
St. Middle Street, Sullivans Island.
Call 843.793.4055.
Barn Jam
6 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green
Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.
$5 at the door, all ages welcome.
Enjoy a night of diverse music
from around the globe on the
uniquely bohemian ground of the
Sewee Outpost. Wood fired pizza
and fresh grilled oysters (while in
season) will be available as well
as libations. Visit facebook.com/
awendawgreen.
Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Poes Library hosts Mah Jongg

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to
play American Mah Jongg. No
experience necessary. 1921 Ion
Avenue, 883.3914.
Nature Movie at SeeWee
Visitor Center
2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for more
information.
Friday
Friday Night Firepits
6:30 8:30 p.m. on the Village
Plaza of Wild Dunes with a
dinner buffet and cash bar.
Dining package cost is $40 for
adults and $15 for children ages
5-12.Unlimited house wine and
beer from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for an
additional $17 (when purchased
with the buffet) or $20 (when
purchased independently).
Call843.886.2307for reservations.
Saturdays
Tae Kwon Do for Seniors
Must be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m.
at the Isle of Palms Recreational
Center. $35 resident fee and $40
non-resident fee. There is a drop
in fee of $10 per class. For more
information call 843.886.8294
Charleston Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or
shine in Marion Square, 329
Meeting Street. A variety of
local produce, plants, herbs
and cut flowers as well as
breakfast and lunch vendors,
live entertainment and an
assortment of juried arts and

crafts from local artisans.
ONGOING
The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams classic play
about a dysfunctional Southern
family opens on Nov. 13 at the
Crabpot Players Theatre and
runs for two weeks on Thursday
through Sunday. For more
information and to purchase
tickets, visit the Crabpot Players
website at www.crabpotplayers.
com or call 888.303.0763. The
theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie
Dodds Blvd.
Holiday Festival of Lights,
James Island County Park
Nov. 12 and 13, 6:30 p.m. Get a
Sneak Peek of the festival at the
Fun Run! Advance registration
is required. Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Opening Night Join us for the
grand celebration of our 25th
anniversary! Live entertainment,
fireworks at 9 p.m., and the
awards presentation for the
winners of the Gingerbread House
competition, the Giant Greeting
Card contest, and the Light
Display Design Contest. Ceremony
starts at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: First night to save $5 on
admission when you bring a nonperishable canned food item for

donation to the Lowcountry Food
Bank. Canned dog or cat food also
accepted. Discount offered every
Monday through Thursday.
Nov. 20, 6 8 p.m.: Performance
by Lowcountry Power Brass
Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Outdoor Movie
Night - Bring a chair and a blanket
and kick back to watch a family
holiday film! Continuous shows
starting at 6 p.m. in Santas
Village. Ask a Caw Caw Naturalist.
Nov. 22, 6 p.m. Outdoor Movie
Night. Continuous shows starting
at 6 p.m. in Santas Village.
Nov. 26 - Dec. 23 Santa Claus is
at the festival nightly in Santas
Village! Families as well as dogs
are invited to have pictures taken.
Friday, November 7
Aging Gracefully: Successfully
Aging in Place
10:30 a.m. Join Mary Peters of
Care for Life to learn the five
signs that you might need some
additional help, and what you and
your children can to do to adapt
to these changes so you can live
safely and happily at home. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. 883-3914.
Party with the stars

7 - 10 p.m. The cast of Southern
Charm hosts a benefit party for
the Wounded Warrior Project, with
proceeds going to help empower
injured veterans and their families.
The event will take place on the
USS Yorktown at Patriots Point.
Saturday, November 8
Whale of a Sale
8 a.m. 2 p.m. The Junior League
of Charleston, Inc. presents its
Whale of a Sale- the Lowcountrys
largest annual garage sale to
end hunger and homelessness in
local communities. The sale will
be held Nov. 8, 2014 at the Omar
Shrine Temple in Mt. Pleasant.
The event is open to the public
and free of charge. The Whale of a
Sale is great shopping for a great
cause. All of the money raised
at this event funds our projects
with community partners, which
work to combat hunger and
homelessness in various ways
throughout the tri-county area.
2nd Annual Save The
Rhino Event
1 6 p.m. at Trophy Lakes, Johns
Island, featuring top local musician
Graham Whorley, a live auction,
food trucks, kids activities,
a South African wine village
and a South African potjieko
cooking competition. Potjieko is a
traditional South African dish that
involves slow cooking in an iron
pot over an open flame for hours.
Event goers will receive tasting
samples of all recipes as a part
of their general admission ticket.
Tickets are $15 at the door.
PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs
10:30 a.m. Share books with a
furry friend. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Ave. 883-3914.
Sunday, November 16
Charleston Cup
The 21st running of the
Charleston Cup at The Plantation,
Stono Ferry begins at 9 a.m.
with Paddock call at noon
General admission tickets are
November 21
$25. For more information visit
charlestoncup.net.
The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams classic play
about a dysfunctional Southern
family opens on Nov. 13 at the
Crabpot Players Theatre and
runs for two weeks on Thursday
through Sunday. For more
information and to purchase
tickets, visit the Crabpot Players
website at www.crabpotplayers.
com or call 888.303.0763. The
theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie
Dodds Blvd.
Saturday, November 15
Beachlovers Book Club
10:30 a.m. Share books, snacks
and lively conversation as we
discuss Some Girls, Some Hats
and Hitler by Trudi Kanter. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion
Avenue. 883-3914.
PLAY: Funky Pumpkins
10:30 a.m. Make cool and creative
3-D paper pumpkins. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
883-3914.
Local History: The Island at War
12 p.m. Local historian Roy
Williams entertains with stories
of World War II activities and
intrigues on Sullivans Island.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 883-3914.
America Recycles Day
9 a.m. 1 p.m.
This community collection day
event will take place at the
Mount Pleasant DMV parking
lot. Residents will be able to
drop off recyclable material,
household hazardous waste (paint,
oil, e-waste, etc) and unwanted
household items for Goodwill.
Onside document shredding will
be available, as well. For more
information contact Carolyn
Carusos at (843) 720-1963.
Sunday, November 16
Poogans Porch Presents: Pig
Roast and Bourbon Sip
3 - 6 p.m. Palmetto Brewing. Price:
$25 advance/$30 at the door.
Featuring: Live music from Dallas
Baker & Friends featuring Meg
Monroe High, bourbon tastings
from Virgil Kaine, and beer from
Palmetto Brewing. Tickets online at
www.lowcountryfoodbank.org.
Charleston Coffee Cup
LOVE coffee? Come to the
Charleston Coffee Cup and find
your favorite cup! Featured will
be the best of local and regional
coffee shops and roasters as
well as coffee tastings, latte
art competitions, and roasters
challenges. Brunch bites will be
available from local restaurants.
See an expert presentation and
demonstration of the culture, art
and economics of coffee. 10 a.m.3 p.m. at Joe. Riley Stadium, 360
Fishburne St. Downtown. For more
info visit charlestoncoffeecup.com.
Monday, November 17
Meridian Art Exhibit
2 5 p.m. The Club House at The
Meridian is hosting an art exhibit
featuring local artists Sunday
November 16 at 2-5 p.m. located
at 2011 North Highway 17, Mount
Pleasant. Light snacks, wine and
nonalcoholic beverages provided.
Memorial Concert for

Dr. Donald Shetler
7 p.m. The Charleston Music
Club will present a free Memorial
Concert for Dr. Donald Shetler,
performed by friends with whom
he played Chamber Music in
the chapel at Franke at Seaside,
1885 Rifle Range Rd.followed by
refreshments. Music will includea
Handel Concerto Grosso, a duo
for 2 cellos by Barrier, as well as
quintet movements by Schubert,
Mozart and others.Call 4224835for additional information.
Friday, November 21
CRAFTERNOON: Stuffed
Apple Stitching
3p.m. Create beautiful, handmade
apple ornaments. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
883-3914.
Friday, December 19
The Nutcracker
Coastal Ballet Theatre performs the
Nutcracker at the Sottile Theatre.
There will be two performances
10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
available at adobeformscentral.
com/?f=6n1FRT60fP0JHXPmB072w#. At The Sottile
Theatre College of Charleston, 44
George Street, Charleston.
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November 7, 2014
Lala Fogarty talks to

IOP Exchange Club
BY RUTH THORNBURG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
n Sept. 24, 2014, the Isle

of Palms Exchange Club
hosted guest speaker Lala
Fogarty, an advocate for the
prevention of child abuse and
neglect, which is one of the main
pillars of service of the National
and Local Exchange Clubs. Jack
Tracey, a longtime supporter of
Fogarty and also a writer and
fellow child advocate, provided a
glowing introduction to her and
her work.
alone of treatment programs,

court costs, etc., a staggering
$500 billion per year, is shared
by all of us. Children who have
been abused are more likely
to become school dropouts,
commit suicide, and have early
involvement with the Juvenile
Court System. Teen pregnancies
are
commonplace
among
abused children and they often
suffer a lifetime of psychological
and psychiatric illnesses. When
asked
what
we can do as
individuals
IF YOU THINK CHILD ABUSE HAS NOTHING TO DO
to help these Lala Fogarty with supporter and fellow child advocate, Jack Tracey.
WITH YOU OR YOUR FAMILY, THINK AGAIN."
children,
~ Lala Fogarty
Fogarty pointed also writes a column, AskLala, it will stop when we stop it
out the need which is part of the Stop Abuse through prevention, intervention,
for
continued Campaign program, designed to education and recovery.
The Isle of Palms Exchange
vigilance
and educate and ignite conversations
about
gentle
parenting.
Write
to
Club
is a service organization
Club members listened intently awareness. If approached by a
with whose members raise funds to
as Fogarty explained the effects of child who says he/she has been Lalafogarty@comcast.net
child abuse not only on the child abused, we should listen, believe, questions for AskLala or to support such organizations as
schedule a Darkness to Light Darkness to Light, Dee Norton
but on each and every member of and react responsibly.
the community.
Fogarty is a mother, child Stewards of Children training Lowcountry Childrens Center,
If you think child abuse advocate, and author of two for your church, school, or any Lowcountry Orphan Relief, and
organization. others who advocate for and treat
has nothing to do with you or childrens abuse and prevention youth-serving
Child
abuse
is
everyones victims of child abuse.
your family, think again, she booksIM THE BOSS OF ME!
problem,
says
Fogarty,
And
explained. The financial cost and WE ARE JUST ALIKE! She
November 7, 2014
COMPUTER CORNER
Plan to Party at
Alhambra
EVENT SUPPORTS EAST COOPER

H A B I TAT F O R H U M A N I T Y
BY MELISSA PLUTA PARKER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ast Cooper Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit, nondenominational Christian housing organization,
will host its fall Plan to Party at Alhambra event
on Nov. 14, 2014, at 6 p.m. at Alhambra Hall, 131
Middle Street in Mt. Pleasant. Funds raised will be used
to purchase additional land and building materials for
more affordable homes for deserving families east of the
Cooper.
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity has built 68 homes
in the Mt. Pleasant area for families who otherwise could
not have afforded one. The need to provide homes to
more working, low income families is greater than ever,
especially for those families with children who are in
substandard housing today.
The evening starts as the Plantation Singers welcome
guests who will be served hors doeuvres and tasty bites
from leading area restaurants including Burtons Grill,
Graze, RBs, Southerly Restaurant and Patio Bar, and
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe. Desserts will be provided
by the Culinary Institute of CharlestonTTC, Cupcake,
and by Wando Culinary Arts. Open bars will serve
martinis and other spirits, wine, and locally produced
COAST Brewings beer on tap. Plane Jane, which has
been voted Charleston City Papers Best Cover Band for
over 10 years running, will play throughout the evening.
Guests will have the chance to bid on many silent
and live auction items, including trip packages, one-ofa-kind experiences, gift certificates, art and more.
While enjoying the evening, guests will be helping
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity ensure that a familys
dream of homeownership will become a reality. Tickets
are $75 per person and $125 per couple. To purchase,
visit the website at www.eastcooperhabitat.org or call
Christine Pinson at 881.2600 ext. 201.
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate
of Habitat for Humanity International, servicing the
communities east of the Cooper River in South Carolina.
Visit their website at www.eastcooperhabitat.org for
more information.
15
Are extended
warranties worth it?
BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
re they worth it and how about the manufacturer. So do understand

the warranty that comes directly the way the extended warranty
from the manufacturer? The works, which can be real small print,
full answer is it depends, with the and don't believe what the person or
short answer being not normally. website is telling you. Amazon, Tiger
There are the stores that
offer extended warranties
like Best Buy and then you
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF REGULARLY
have companies such as
BREAKING THAT NEW PHONE OR DROPPING
SquareTrade that offer the
warranties for all sorts of
THE IPAD/LAPTOP?
companies including Amazon.
Dell provides its own extended
warranty through its website
and in reality the warranty is just Direct and other websites provide
an extension of the manufacturers SquareTrade and other 3rd party
warranty.
warranty providers. These 3rd party
So are they something to consider? warranty providers have different
How much of a klutz are you, or loved rules when applying for warranty
ones? Do you find yourself regularly repair/replacement or cash refund.
breaking that new phone or dropping Again I cannot stress enough to know
the iPad/laptop? There are warranties what you are buying, if you buy one.
that include accident coverage and if
So be aware of what the extended
you do seem to have these problems warranty does, when it kicks in
it might be a good idea to purchase (during or after manufacturer's
the warranty. If you never drop stuff warranty expires) and how much it
or have never used a warranty, then costs. A tablet under $200 that the
purchasing one for something that warranty costs $80 may not be worth
cost under $300 might not be worth it. Again each company, your personal
it. Purchases over $500 might be experiences, etc. could determine
worth it, for me personally I never at what price point the price of the
purchase the extended warranty, but extended warranty seems worth it.
I do work on electronics.
For me it's just not worth it, even on
The extended warranties that are large purchases such as cars. I also
not tied to a store or manufacturer have a problem with someone telling
such as SquareTrade will basically me that this new laptop will only
give you your purchase price back if last one year, so you better get that
the product does not work correctly extended warranty really?
or just quits. I have several clients
As with all of my columns if you want
that did purchase it and most have
help
or have questions don't hesitate
had no problems with collecting, one
to
call
Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or
did and the problem was that the
email
at
rentabob@live.com.
product was still under warranty by
16
Junior League celebrates

40th Whale of a Sale
BY ALEX BOLTON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he
Junior
League
of
Charleston, anorganization
of
women
committed
to
promoting
voluntarism,
developingthe potential of women,
and improving the community
through the effective action and
leadership of trained volunteers,
presents the 40th anniversary of
Whale of a Sale.
The one day sale is the
Lowcountrys
largest
annual
garage sale to end hunger
and homelessness in local
communities. The sale is Nov. 8,
2014 at the Omar Shrine Temple
in Mt. Pleasant and is open to
the public and free of charge. The
Whale of a Sale is great shopping
for a great cause. All of the money

raised at this event funds projects
that work to combat hunger and
homelessness in various ways
throughout the tri-county area.
Junior League members work
hundreds of hours preparing for
the Whale of a Sale. Hosted by
Charlestons premier womens
volunteer organization, Whale of
a Sale was founded in 1974 and
is back for another successful
year. Participants are invited to
shop for the cause from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. with bargains featuring
high-quality
items
including
appliances,
childrens
toys,
clothes, electronics, furniture
and much more.
island eats
November 7, 2014
Ben & Jerrys

Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors,
from Chocolate Therapy to Peach
Cobbler on Isle of Palms Ocean
Boulevard
$
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Boulevard,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Morgan Creek Grill

Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and southern
hospitality.
$$$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
80 41st Avenue
Caf Medley
Start your day or end it with a well
rounded caf, serving breakfast,
lunch, and a glass of wine in the
evening.
$$
793-4055
www.cafemedley.com
2213 Middle Street
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on
fresh fish tacos.
$$
883-0083
www.poestavern.com
2210 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC
High Thyme Cuisine

A small island bistro with a wide
range of dishes from seafood, tapas on
Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday
mornings.
$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle Street
SALT at Station 22
Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh
seafood and southern favorites, and a
fresh, local raw bar.
$$$
883-3355
www.saltstation22.com
2205 Middle Street
Home Team BBQ

Not limited to barbeque, this casual
eatery also serves salads, wraps,
tacos, and quesadillas, as well as
Sunday brunch.
$$
883-3131
www.hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle Street
Long Island Cafe
Come in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday
brunch and enjoy all your favorite
seafood plus so much more at this
island favorite.
$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Boulevard
Luke N Ollie's
Enjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,
wings, salads and a full bar. Delivery
daily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.
$$
242-8121
www.lukenollies.com
1101 Ocean Boulevard
SaltWorks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy fresh
breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.
Open from 7AM-3PM daily.
$
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Avenue
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder
or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,
as well as lunch on the weekends.
$$
883-3222
2019 Middle Street
Taco Mamacita
Enjoy made-from-scratch Tex Mex
soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,
and quench your thirst with one of
several specialty margaritas.
$$
789-4107
www.tacomamacita.com
2213-B Middle Street
off-island eats
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
Located just over the bridge from IOP,
Crave's National Award Winning Chef
proudly serves Low Country visitors
and residents a unique casual fine
dining experience!
$$$
(843) 884-1177
www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com
1968 Riviera Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant
For Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's
is the One! Patio and private dining
available as well as daily and happy
hour specials.
$$
(843) 849-2344
www.gilligans.net
1475 Long Grove Dr.
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh
seasonal menu highlighting local
ingredients and contemporary cuisine,
all with Southern flair. Our scenic
outdoor patio is a lovely setting to
savor a meal, while our elegant indoor
spaces are perfect for receptions,
parties and meetings.

$$
(843) 416-3965
www.southernseason.com
730 Coleman Blvd,
Sewee Restaurant
See Wee Southern Style local Seafood,
local farm to table veggies, sinful
homemade desserts.
$$
(843) 928-3609
www.seeweerestaurants.com/
4808 N Hwy 17,
Awendaw, SC 29429
Stack's Coastal Kitchen
Come join us for lunch where we offer
fresh soup, salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual
bistro-style setting with a nice wine
selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.
$$-$$$
(843) 388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
IOP Exchange Club

help local teachers
BY PAMELA MARSH
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Janice Ashley, President of the IOP Garden Club, Deb Barr, "Day of Service"
coordinator,Don Hall, Executive Director of the Teachers' Supply Closet and Brenda
Mills, "Day of Service" coordinator.
n observance of the National Exchange Club "Day of Service" in

October, the Exchange Club of the Isle of Palms chose to donate
supplies and monies to the Teachers' Supply Closet.Teachers'
Supply Closet serves schools that qualify at the 88 percent federal
poverty index in the tri-county area. The IOP Exchange Club, along
with the IOP Garden Club, donated basic school supplies, such as
pencils, paper and crayons. Teachers "shop" once a semester for
their students. Executive Director Don Hall stated that by receiving
basic school supplies, these children can more readily focus on the
day's lessons--ultimately progressing through grades until they
graduate and find employment. The "Day of Service Project" for the
IOP Exchange Club was coordinated by Deb Barr and Brenda Mills.
November 7, 2014
Tucker continues from cover
of Charleston by ferry to summer there. It was
a military installation and then a residential
retreat, it developed that way.
Isle of Palms was originally a destination
for tourism. People got on the trolley and rode
it all the way to Front Beach, where there were
steeplechases, the Ferris wheel, and a big
hotel. It was a destination for fun activities,
before it was a residential community.
The residential part came later, Linda
explains. The vision for it was affordable
homes for veterans returning from WWII. The
original homes that were built were little 2
bed / 1 bath, and advertised as Return from
war and use your VA to purchase one of these
homes.
Once that development started happening,
these families moved in and realized what
a great place it is to raise a family and then
more and more development came. So, Isle
of Palms has always had both, it has always
had the residential family component and the
tourism component.
Linda chose to raise her own family on
IOP with her husband, Al Tucker. They have
a daughter, Mary Paige, and a son, Allen Jr.
She has nothing but praise for the process.
I dont think theres a way better (to
raise a family). Maybe its because its all I
know, I was raised in a coastal environment
myself (coastal Georgia). The beach and the
waterways are a wonderful playground, she
says.
Raising a family and running a town arent
naturally compatible professions however,
and Linda freely admits the job is a huge
burden on family. As the daughter of a city
administrator herself, she has memories
of sleeping on the floor at city hall during
emergencies.
[This isnt just a career] it is a commitment,
she says. The perception that it is an 8-5 job
is not what it is, its a 24 hour commitment.
It requires a family that understands that
commitment and is proud of it. Ive had to leave
my family on Christmas Day in the middle of
present opening and theyve understood.
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Linda
recalls
one
time when she was so
intensely busy during a
crisis that checking in
with her own family had
slipped her mind.
My daughter was in
middle school or high
school and I got this
message
ET
Phone
Home? She just needed
to hear that mom was
ok. It made me realize my
family can be having as
much anxiety about me
as I am making sure the
community is OK.
During
her
two
decades working for the
islands there have been
many achievements, and
a few disappointments to
reflect on. Lindas office
is chock full of plaques,
pictures, trinkets and
mementoes
of
those
times. But her favorite is IOP City Administrator Linda Tucker in her City Hall office.
her bronzed jugs.
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Before Hurricane Hugo
hit in 1989 there hadnt been potable water relocation later and fresh water began flowing
on the island and residents, including Linda, from James Island under Charleston Harbor
would take milk jugs and other containers to the islands.
On the day of the official opening someone
to filling stations to get drinking water to
their homes. The devastation the hurricane asked Linda what she wanted for her role in
wrought on the water system made it this achievement. She responded jokingly I
imperative for the islands to develop a new want my water jugs bronzed. And so on the
water and sewer system, and it may as well wall of her office is one of her old milk jugs, as
bronze as Han Solo.
bring with it fresh water.
At 63, Linda has passed the eligible age
Numerous scenarios were explored none
of which made any fiscal or practical sense. for retirement, but the thought hasnt really
Then one day Linda was on the phone with crossed her mind.
I still have so much I want to do. Theres
a Charleston Water Systems employee
lamenting the situation. She said offhandedly, a lot of work, she says. The marina needs
Well its practically spitting distance from attention, we still have the parking situation
Sullivans to Charleston, cant you just come that needs to be resolved, theres quite a bit
under the harbor? Apparently, no one had of beautification that can still be done. Id love
thought of that before, and luck would have to see more undergrounding of power lines,
it that the technology to do so had just been and those are just the things about which I
am aware.
invented.
Six years and one endangered clam family
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November 7, 2014
Island
Photography
Sunrise on the Isle of Palms.
PHOTOS BY LORI MCGEE
Crabpot Players
presents The
Glass Menagerie
BY MINNA SCHUBERT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ennessee Williams classic play about a

dysfunctional Southern family opens on Nov.
13 at the Crabpot Players Theatre, directed
by Jimmy Ward. The play tells the story of Amanda
Wingfield (played by Teresa Wallace) a faded, tragic
remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty
in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom
(Domonique Henry), and her daughter, Laura
(Kiara Smith).
The Glass Menagerie will run for two weeks on
Thursday through Sunday. For more information
and to purchase tickets, visit the Crabpot Players
website at www.crabpotplayers.com or give them
a call at 888.303.0763. The theater is located
at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey
Furniture
shopping
center off Highway 17
in Mt. Pleasant.
November 7, 2014
Festival of Lights illuminates the season
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BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
ake spirits bright this year at the 25th

anniversary of the beloved Holiday
Festival of Lights. With an estimated
two million shimmering lights, Charlestons
most popular holiday event returns Nov. 14,
2014 Jan. 1, 2015 to James Island County
Park.
More than four million people have toured
the Holiday Festival of Lights, which is
hosted by the Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission at the agencys James
Island County Park. The event has received
many awards and mentions in publications
throughout the country, and the three-mile
driving tour delivers more every year. Join us
as we kick off the 25th season at the Grand
Opening Celebration at 6:30 p.m. on Nov.
14, featuring live entertainment, awards
presentations, and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Much More than a Driving Tour
The Holiday Festival of Lights is much
more than just a driving tour! Park the car
and experience exciting attractions customdesigned for holiday cheer. There are many
celebrated attractions to see and activities to
do, including:
Marshmallow Roasting
Festival Train Rides
Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity
The Amazing Dancing Light Display
Enchanted Walking Trail
Old-Fashioned Carousel
Unique Gift Shops and the Reindeer
Workshop
Santas Sweet Shoppe
The Festival Fun Run on Nov. 12 & 13
Special Family Events on select evenings,
including photos with Santa, live music and
more (see November events below).
Whats NEW at this years Festival
Whats amazing about one of this years
new light displays? It was inspired by a
Holiday Festival
Fun Run & Walk
Nov. 12 & 13
of
Lights
Because much of the Holiday Festival

of Lights is normally seen from a vehicle,
the Fun Run and Walk is the way to go
for seeing the entire light show on foot.
Attendees will get a sneak peek of the
festivals 700+ illuminated displays
and amenities, including gift shops,
marshmallow roasting, train and
carousel rides, and so much more.
Advance registration is required
for the Fun Run and Walk, by phone
at 843-795-4386 or online at www.
HolidayFestivalofLights.com by 3 p.m.
on Wednesday, Nov.12.
This two-mile, non-competitive event
offered on two nights begins at 6:30 p.m.
Race fees are $12 per person (ages 3 and
up) until Nov. 11, and $15 thereafter.
young local artist. The winner of the annual
childrens Light Display Design Contest for
the 25th anniversary is 9-year-old Jenna, a
Sullivans Island Elementary School student.
Jenna submitted a photo of a cute seal pup,
which inspired a new light display on site this
year. Creative kids are encouraged to pick up
an entry form to submit their idea for a new
display at next years event.
Guests to this years festival may win
of
one
of
our
silver
anniversary
celebration
surprises! One lucky
guest each evening
of the festival will
receive
a
special
Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date
High Tide
Low Tide
Nov 7
Nov 8
Nov 9
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
7:39am/8:04pm
8:25am/8:50pm
9:10am/9:36pm
9:55am/10:22pm
10:40am/11:10pm
11:26am
12:011am/2:15pm
12:54am/1:06pm
1:49am/1:59pm
2:43am/2:51pm
3:35am/3:41pm
4:25am/4:30pm
5:11am/5:16pm
5:55am/6:01pm
1:13am/1:55pm
2:00am/2:42pm
2:45am/3:28pm
3:29am/4:14pm
4:14am/4:59pm
5:01am/5:46pm
5:50am/6:34pm
6:44am/7:24pm
7:40am/8:14pm
8:38am/9:03pm
9:33am/9:50pm
10:25am/10:35pm
11:13am/11:18pm
12:00pm
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
gift valued at $25 as they drive through the

park gates. Charleston County Parks will
also give away a 5-night cruise as part of this
years celebration. No purchase is necessary
for the cruise sweepstakes; all entrants can
enter to win at CharlestonCountyParks.com/
Sweepstakes between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.
Also new this year, in an effort to
increase environmental stewardship efforts,
composting bins will be available on site select
nights to collect waste for compost collection.
History of the Light Displays
Light Show Supervisor Rich Raab has
created and animated the festivals light
displays on site at James Island County
Park since 1990. Current designs range from
holiday themes to dinosaurs, trains, space
ships, aquatic themes, iconic Charleston
imagery and hundreds more. Raab creates
each design first on paper then develops
his designs into a light sculpture based off
his drawing. Today, there are over 700 light
displays on site at the Holiday Festival of Lights.
There is so much to see at the festival every
night! See our nightly calendar of events
below for a list of special events taking place
on select nights, and join us in 2014 as we
celebrate 25 years of making spirits bright.
For more information, including event hours
and fees, call 843.795.4386 or visit www.
holidayfestivaloflights.com. This event is
presented by Boeing and Your Charleston
County Parks.
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November 7, 2014
Celebrate the SEA-son Patriots Point opens new

Vietnam Experience
at SCs Aquarium
CLIMB INSIDE RARE ARTIFACTS TO GET A
BY KATE DITLOFF
G L I M P S E O F L I F E W H I L E AT WA R I N T H E
JUNGLES OF VIETNAM
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
BY CHRIS HAUFF
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
From pumpkin carving to SCUBA Claus, the Aquariums great tank sees a lot of action
during the holiday season.
elebrate the magic of the

holiday SEA-son at the
South Carolina Aquarium.
With loads of activities to unwrap,
and visits from the Aquariums
very own Santa, SCUBA Claus,
its the perfect place for the whole
family to come together and
create lasting memories during
this special time of year.
Now through December 31,
take an extraordinary adventure
to the North Pole on The Polar
Express 4-D Experience being
shown in the states only 4-D
Immersion Theater. The 4-D
theater combines 3-D imagery,
interactive seating and waves of
special effects such as snow, gusts
of wind, the smell of hot chocolate
and movement under your feet,
all synchronized to a 15-minute
version of the film. The Polar
Express 4-D Experience is based
on the inspiring and beloved
Caldecott Medal childrens book
by Chris Van Allsburg. A doubting
young boy takes an extraordinary
train ride to the North Pole, and
he embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery that shows him the
wonder of life never fades for
those who believe.
A very special visitor from
the North Pole will visit with
Aquarium guests, and animals

in the Aquariums largest tank,
the Great Ocean Tank, during
weekends in December (through
Dec. 21). SCUBA Claus will put
on his specially designed scuba
gear and come face-to-face with
guests, while diving with more
than 700 animals that call the
tank home. SCUBA Claus elf
helpers have also created a
special holiday-themed dive show
where SCUBA Claus can engage
with guests during the show,
telling them all about his fishy
friends.
The holiday fun doesnt end
there! Celebrate a snow day at
the Aquarium with special snow
day-themed activities during
weekends in December. Cozy
up to our hot chocolate bar, try
your hand at snowman bowling,
build an igloo out of recycled
milk containers, test your skills
at a giant game of checkers and
no snow day would be complete
without some cookie decorating.
Charlestons mild winters wont
keep the Aquarium from getting
into the holiday spirit.
he Patriots Point Naval &

Maritime Museum is using
state-of-the-art technology
to bring the history of the Vietnam
War to life in a new two and onehalf acre Vietnam Experience
Exhibit. The new exhibit opens
on Saturday, Nov. 8. It features
more than a dozen components
that simulate life during wartime
in a Brown Water Navy support
base and a U.S. Marine Corps
artillery fire base.
While
in
the
Vietnam
Experience, visitors feel like they
have traveled back in time and
are standing in the war zone.
They are able get inside rare
artifacts like a MK1 River Patrol
Boat (PBR) that is displayed and
floating in a newly constructed
lagoon. New landscaping around
the exhibit gives the impression
that the visitor is on the edge of a
jungle location.
In addition to the PBR, three
different types of helicopters
are on display along with a 105
Howitzer gun. As visitors make
their way in and out of new
exhibit areas like a mess hall, and
climb onto an observation tower,
they hear the sound of jet aircraft
For more information on the

Aquariums
holiday
SEA-son
celebration, call (843) 577-FISH
(3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
and helicopters flying over their

heads. Holograms bring Marine
officers to life in an exciting 3-D
production.
This exhibit was built to honor
the veterans who served in the
Vietnam War and to educate new
generations about this war that
defined America after WWII, said
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime
Museum
Executive
Director
Mac Burdette. The Vietnam
Experience is something that will
not only bring the history of the
war to life, but will also serve as a
place for Vietnam veterans, their
families and others to reflect on
wartime experiences.
The Vietnam Experience is
a permanent exhibit and is
included in the normal museum
admission price. It is part of
Patriots Points ongoing effort
to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the Vietnam
War over the next few years.
Construction of the exhibit was
made possible by contributions
from Charleston County Council,
Bennett Hospitality and the
Charleston Harbor Benefactors
Society.
November 7, 2014
Seasons
of the
South
Green Bean and Wild

Mushroom Ragout with
Crispy-Fried Onion Rings
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
here is nothing traditional about this green bean casserole, or

ragu. Its full of the traditional flavors and then some. Take your
Thanksgiving sides up a notch and try this on turkey day. Serves 4.
Ingredients
Green Bean and Wild Mushroom Ragout:
1 lb haricot vert, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms, sliced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sherry vinegar
2 Tbsp dry white wine or dry vermouth
Scant cup cream
cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

Crispy-Fried Onion Rings:
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 cups buttermilk
1 cup panko
Salt to taste
2 cups oil
You'll Need: Heavy bottomed saucepan or deep fryer
Directions
Green Bean and Wild Mushroom Ragout:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Combine beans with olive oil, salt and
pepper and toss. Place on parchment line sheet pan and roast for
about and hour.
2. 2. Melt butter and heat olive oil in a large skillet until bubbly.
3. Add mushrooms and shallots and saut until mushroom liquid is
released and evaporated.
4. Add garlic and paprika and cook for another minute.
5. Add vinegar and wine and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Add cream, parsley, and onion rings and serve.
Crispy-Fried Onion Rings:
1. Heat oil in heavy bottomed saucepan.
2. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk a bit.
3. Combine egg and buttermilk. Whisk as well.
4. Dip onion slices into flour.
5. 5. Dip onion rings into buttermilk mixture, the panko.
6. Deep fry until crisp and tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with
salt. Keep warm.

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ince I arrived to work for this

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and we left that job for its rightful

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