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Volume 13 Issue 15
Sullivans Island
Carroll wins,
marina bond fails
I O P E L E C T S N E W M AY O R , F O U R N E W C O U N C I L
M E M B E R S , B U T S AY S N O T O R E V I TA L I Z E D M A R I N A
Jimmy Carroll celebrates with family and friends at his victory party at the Dinghy.
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
ISLAND EYE NEWS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
I
t's all change for the City of Isle of Palms
government as incumbent mayor Dick
Cronin and two incumbent council
members, Barbara Bergwerf and Patrick
Harrington, are out following an election held
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.
Based on unofficial results posted at the two
polling stations Tuesday night, Dick Cronin,
who was running for his third consecutive
term as mayor, lost to incumbent council
member Jimmy Carroll.
The referendum on a $5.5 million bond
to finance improvements to the city-owned
marina failed almost 2 to 1.
City council loses four council members
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Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island
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(the two incumbents are out and two others
did not run for re-election) and gains one new
member for sure; Susan Hill Smith secured
the top number of votes.
Randy Bell is currently sitting on council
based on unofficial results. However, if
absentee ballots (counted as part of the official
results announced Thursday) affect the
threshold, he could join Jonathan Gandolfo,
John Moye and Ryan Buckhannon in a run
off for 2 or 3 seats. The run off will be held
Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Official results were ratified Thursday, Nov.
9, after the press date of this paper. Check
IslandEyeNews.com for the latest.
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November 10, 2017
Unofficial Election Results
(not including absentee ballots)
Mayor Isle of Palms
*Jimmy Carroll 1,171 58.90%
Dick Cronin 811 40.79%
Write-In 6 .30%
City Council
Vote for 4
*Susan Hill Smith 1,048 14.99%
*Randy Bell 895 12.81%
**John Moye 802 11.48%
**Ryan Buckhannon 796 11.39%
**Jonathan Gandolfo 744 10.65%
Michael G Loftus 557 7.97%
Barbara Bergwerf 548 7.84%
Justin D Miklas 449 6.42%
Ralph B Piening 428 6.12%
Patrick Harrington 368 5.27%
Rusty Williamson 340 4.86%
Write-In 14 .20%
*Winner
** Run Off
Marina Revitalization
Yes, in favor of the question
598 31.26%
No, opposed to the question
1,315 68.74%
Newly elected councilwoman Susan Hill Smith with
her supporters on election night.
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BAND OF
WARRIORS
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Marina business owners favor referendum
CITY RECEIVES $2.9 MILLION FOR BEACH RE-NOURISHMENT
T
he Isle of Palms City Council
met for their regularly
scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, October 24. Mayor
Dick Cronin called the meeting
to order, noting that the city
had chosen to have a pink-
out in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. All members
of the council wore some article
of pink clothing for the meeting.
Mayor Cronin asked for citizens
comments, and Mount Pleasant
resident Shane Ziegler, owner of
Barrier Island Eco Tours, spoke.
He thanked the council for its
hard work on the IOP Marina
Enhancement Project. Ziegler
has owned his eco-tour business
for twenty years, and he is very
excited to see what the marina
improvements will do for the
residents, tourists, and business
owners. He believes it will make
Isle of Palms a more desirable
place to live and visit.
I feel like its very resident
friendly and will benefit the
businesses because its going
to be such a beautiful place,
Ziegler said.
CIVIC
BY EMMA WOODHAM
STAFF WRITER
Ziegler feels that the marina is
currently deteriorating and that
the parking lot flow is a major
issue. He noted that many of the
docks are a few decades old and
frequently have loose boards or
nails that stick up, both of which
are hazardous. He also addressed
the fact that many residents
are displeased with how many
tourists will likely use the new,
improved marina. Ziegler pointed
out that tourists are really the
lifeblood of this island, especially
when it comes to revenue.
Lastly, Ziegler commented
on the controversy that has
surrounded the proposed marina
improvements. In his thirty years
living in this area, he says that
he has never seen such nastiness
between residents. He also feels
that many of the residents of the
island dont want to share the
island with others.
Its sad that so many people
think because they are privileged
enough to own a piece of property
on the island, they are the only
ones who should enjoy it, Ziegler
said in closing.
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Troy Pusateri thanked council
and the city for allowing the Seal
Kids event to be held on the Isle of
Palms. He really appreciated the
support he received from council,
the mayor, and Fire Chief Ann
Graham. Ultimately, they raised
$65,000 for Seal Kids. Mayor
Cronin asked if this would be an
annual event, and Pusateri said
he hopes it will.
Last to speak during public
comments was Chris Crolley,
owner of Coastal Expeditions.
He is in favor of the referendum
and believes that the IOP Marina
has worked well for a time but
needs to be a little bigger. He also
praised Brian Berrigan for all
the work he has done, especially
with the marina store. Coastal
Expeditions also appreciates the
part of the marina improvement
that moves their location to a
different area of the marina,
and Crolley said he hopes this
referendum passes.
Mayor Cronin reviewed the
Ways and Means committee
meeting and noted that
expenditures are in line with the
November 10, 2017
budget so far this year. The beach
re-nourishment project is on
schedule and will begin around
the first of the year. Mayor Cronin
made a motion to award the
approval of a $13,000 contract
to Civil Site Environmental for
evaluating drainage issues across
the island. The motion to approve
passed unanimously.
To wrap up the Ways and Means
report, Mayor Cronin announced
that City Administrator Linda
Tucker had requested that
the funds from the SC Parks,
Recreation, and Tourism grant
for the beach re-nourishment
project be given to the city before
the project begins rather than
afterwards, and that the request
was fulfilled. The city received a
check for $2.9 million that will
be used towards the beach re-
nourishment. Tucker says that a
similar request has also been put
in for the FEMA funds.
Councilmember Marty Bettelli
briefly reviewed the Public
Safety meeting, stating that all
Council continues on page 3
November 10, 2017
CIVIC
DHEC holds public hearing over
jurisdictional lines
BY GREGG BRAGG
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
B
lair Williams, Manager of Wetland Permitting
with the South Carolina Department of
Health and Environmental Control division
of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
opened the public hearing on SCs new shoreline
development regulations in the usual manner. He
called for a four-minute time limit on comments
and insisted professional decorum be adhered to
for the proceedings.
The meeting in North Charlestons North City
Council Chambers on Oct. 24 was one of series
that has been a long time coming.
Development along SCs coast had been gaining
momentum for years, and drew DHECs attention.
Its shoreline advisory committee suggested forming
a special group to augment its report, Adapting to
Shoreline Change, in July of 2010. The Blue Ribbon
Committee on Shoreline Management (BRC) was
designed to protect SCs coastal legacy.
The decision embraced by both the BRC and
DHEC in 2015 was to set a line based on 2010
measurements. Depending on the interplay of
tide/dunes/beach, a line would be drawn beyond
which development would not be permitted. The SC
general assembly introduced S.139 early in 2015 to
cement the decision.
Sen. Paul Campbell, who accepted accolades as
Council continues from page 2
the vehicles and backhoe that were thought to
be abandoned on 27th Street near the rec center
have been moved. Lines for the parking spaces
have also been repainted, and each space has been
numbered. Councilmember Ferencz asked how the
parking will be monitored and asked about posting
a sign stating that no overnight parking is allowed
at the rec center. Tucker told her that this would
require a change in city ordinances, and Bettelli
volunteered to put that on the agenda for the next
Public Safety meeting.
During her review of the Public Works committee
meeting, Councilmember Ferencz praised all the
city staff for their hard work before, during, and
after Hurricane Irma. She moved on to discuss the
fact that the Public Works department personnel
CORRECTION
Throughout the Oct. 27 edition of the Island
Eye News, Volume 13, Issue 14, we incorrectly
spelled candidate for IOP Council Jonathan
Gandolfos name and incumbent candidate
for IOP Council Barbara Bergwerfs name. Our
sincerest apologies to both candidates.
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a member of the BRC, subsequently introduced
what would come to be known as the Kiawah
Amendment, to S.139 late in 2015. The proposal
made an exception of Captain Sams Spit (The Spit) Lynn Pierotti
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no one really wanted, S.139 passed in June of 2016 katy@luckydognews.com
with the caveat; the baseline would be drawn by managing editor
the end of 2017, necessitating the DHEC hearing.
DHEC staff opened their remarks by saying the Jennifer Tuohy
adjacent break room was available for one on one jennifer@luckydognews.com
consultation between DHEC staff and residents. contributing editor
They continued with a description of the science
employed to establish the line, the equipment they Swan Richards
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used, and the appeals and comment processes.
Measurements were an amalgamation of Alejandro Ferreyros
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handling existing structures is available online at
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The close of the staff presentation signaled the christian@luckydognews.com
beginning of the true comment period. Staff asked social media
Steve Rosamilia
DHEC continues on page 4 photographer
needs to be evaluated. She believes a third party Mimi Wood
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should be brought in to evaluate exactly what is
needed.
Emma Woodham
I think we all agree that we cannot continue with
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the staff we have and the increase in responsibility
weve put on them, Ferencz said.
Councilmember Carol Rice provided a Recreation
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also mentioned that the committee had been Sarah Vega
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an individual who recently passed away; however, Dawn Davis
Arielle Alpino
it was decided that the fields should not be
Barbara Brant-Williams
renamed, but Rice wants to remind anyone wishing
Dimi Matouchez
to memorialize a loved one that commemorative
bricks are still available in the front beach area.
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said an additional 20-30 feet allow time to complete a Freedom comments. Statutes always
DHEC continues from page 3
of erosion had not been taken of Information Act (FOIA) request. trump regulations, she added.
into account by DHEC, and He also wanted it on the record The comment shined a light
people to identify themselves
more time was needed to study that appeals of DHEC decisions on the personal, break room
by name and address, which
and account for the new data. meant a trip to Judge Andersons attention offered by DHEC
was met with varying levels of
His concerns were echoed by Administrative Law Court and personnel. Failure to file with
success.
Kiawah resident Diane Lehder questioned the time available DHEC could lead straight to
The room was packed and
and Hamlin OKelley, an attorney for appeals, a concern shared by judge Anderson, pitting hundreds
maybe as many as 40 people
representing clients from both attorney Leslie Lenhardt of the individual plaintiffs against city
signed up to speak. Twenty-two
Kiawah and the Isle of Palms. Lenhardt Law Firm. hall.
of them did make comments
OKelley saved his questions for DHEC regulations provide We were his [Anderson]
starting with Claude Burns.
the break room, but wanted two a full year to file, but state law favorites the last time we went
His property is now in front of
points on the record. He felt the dictates a 15 day period to appeal,
the line, the effects of which DHEC continues on page 5
compressed time frame did not observed Lenhardt during public
he likened to an exercise of
eminent domain, but without the
accompanying compensation, he
is left to wonder about the future
of his property.
Lewis Leak from Edisto also
finds himself in front of the line,
but defended his property as
being on safe ground and posited
the rhetorical; what are the
insurance ramifications of this
new baseline?
Kiawah resident Wendy Kulick
has long tilted with her home town
developer, Kiawah Development
Partners. KDP recently argued
more construction would
improve property values, and
opposed the baseline they once
supported in a letter to residents.
Kulick expressed dismay at the
attempted gaslighting, and
essentially reminded participants
of a lesson from their Econ 101
class; the less of something there
is the more value it has, not the Bill Eiser with Eiser Coastal Consulting Blair Williams, Manager of Wetland Sullivans Island resident, retired DHEC
other way around. initially spoke on behalf of the South Permitting with the South Carolina Commissioner and attorney Gerald
Rich Thomas of Johns Island Carolina Beach Advocates. DHEC, division of Ocean and Coastal Kaynard offered public comments.
expressed his concern that data Resource Management opened the
from Irma was not included. He public hearing. PHOTOS BY GREGG BRAGG

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Resort (KIGR), argued the was any chance the comment comments make a difference
DHEC continues from page 4
long-term trend on Kiawah period can be extended/what an got their answer on Nov. 3. Tim
suggested accretion of sand, not extension might change, Eiser Kelly, DHECs Director of Media
through this. Although legal fees
erosion. All three organizations said the OCRM regulation states Relations issued a press release
were shared, each of 20+ clients
have construction projects in the Department shall afford the headlined, DHEC Extends Public
had to pay the $500 filing fee,
varying stages of development, public a 30-day comment period. Comment Period on Proposed
Lenhardt told Island Eye News
jeopardized by the new baseline. So OCRM staff is following the Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines
in a phone call the day after the
KICA has closed its recreation letter of the law. However, there's Until April 6, 2018.
hearing.
center for renovations which no prohibition on extending the Salient parts of the notice
Sullivans Island resident,
include a pool built into the comment period based on public include; Because of this
retired DHEC Commissioner,
dunes seaward of the building. demand. Its difficult to speculate extension, the department will
and attorney Gerald Kaynard
New construction in front of the if it would result in changes to begin to adopt final revised
displayed a knack for working
line is frowned on and new pools the proposed line revisions, but beachfront jurisdictional lines
the room. He said he couldnt
are specifically prohibited. at least it would give the pubic in May 2018 with all lines
understand the information
Weve spent $250,000 more time to become aware of all published by December 31, 2018.
DHEC provided in the allotted
planning this [renovation]. this, thoroughly review it, and A tentative adoption schedule for
time. He turned to attendees and
Captain Sams is the only thing provide comments. each beach will be available on
asked for a show of hands to
not impacted by the new line, Asked why Captain Sams DHECs website on November 13,
make the point no one else in the
said James Bailey, KICAs COO. Spit wasnt affected by the new 2017.
audience understood it either. He
Bill Eiser with Eiser Coastal baseline, Eiser said, Captain Existing jurisdictional lines
said Sullivans had been accreting
Consulting initially spoke on Sams Spit is classified as an will remain in place until final
sand, snickering as he claimed
behalf of the South Carolina Un-stabilized Inlet Zone, so revised lines are adopted. A 2016
it came from Folly Beach, and
Beach Advocates. There is no the baseline is set at the most amendment of the Beachfront
asked why it took 16 months (e.g.
compelling reason to fix the landward shoreline position Management Act prohibits the
from passage of S.139) to hold the
baseline by the arbitrary Dec. 31 during the past 40 years. baseline from moving seaward
hearing. There is no mechanism
date. The compressed schedule Basically, OCRM has determined from its position on December
for individual protests. Individual
is the wrong approach to a that the erosion from Hurricane 31, 2017.
homeowners are the appellants,
permanent state policy, read Matthew, even though it was The decision to adopt revised
he said.
part of a lengthy statement from significant, didn't move the lines after December 31, 2017
Peter Tessa from Sullivans
the group of municipal officials shoreline any farther landward affects landowners who own
Island now finds his home in front
and administrators. than it was 40 years ago. property where the baseline was
of the line despite the presence
He closed with his personal OCRM staff has stated that no proposed to move seaward of
of bulkheads designed to protect
recommendation DHEC could data from after Irma was included the existing baseline under the
his property.
meet the deadline by fixing the in their analysis. This probably departments current proposal.
Edisto residents Ann
line in places where accretion has to do with the timing of their DHEC is asking property
Balderson, Bill Fuller, and Jackie
was moving seaward [satisfying review work. They were just owners to contact the department
DeJean also find themselves
the letter of the law], while about finished when Irma came prior to December 4, 2017 by email
in front of the line, and all four
waiting for better data in places through. It would have been at ocrm-comments@dhec.sc.gov
asked for more time to review
where erosion was occurring [to difficult to start all over again for or by phone at 843.953.0200 to
their plight.
salve the laws spirit]. the entire coast and still meet receive information on requesting
Trenholm Walker, an attorney
Eiser was the only person who their stated deadline of Dec. 31, a board review. DHEC will also
representing KDP, Kiawahs
responded to Island Eye News replied Eiser. attempt to proactively reach out
community association (KICA),
follow-up questions. Asked if there Anybody wondering if public to these property owners.
and the Kiawah Island Golf

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letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
With the upcoming election we are all being asked to vote yes or no on
spending IOP dollars to revitalize the marina and its facilities. For sure
100% of the funds for this project are/will be Isle of Palms funds. But,
what percentage of the island population uses the marina?
As we continue to bicker about the marina and fight over funding a
project that will (in my opinion) benefit only the portion of Isle of Palms
residents that use the marina, there is an infrastructure project that
will benefit the environment and the long-term livability of all island
residents and keep this island beautiful and safe for all people. I wonder
how many residents on the Isle of Palms realize there is a large portion
of the island where there is no sewer service? And even more incredibly,
a large population of the septic systems homes are on the "fragile"
waterways surrounding the island. If we are going to spend money on
infrastructure doesn't it make sense to explore a worthwhile project?
Sewer for the whole Island.
Have we considered the environmental impact of sewer? I read a lot
about the efforts council and island residents have made in cleaning
up the environment by banning plastic bags, etc., protecting the sea
turtle nests, management of water/drainage and interestingly enough
about maintaining healthy waterways and shellfish beds adjacent to the
barrier islands. Shouldn't we do more?
In speaking with a representative at the water department, I learned
that there has been a plan in place since 1990 to provide sewer service
to the entire island. I also learned that the council has voted down
implementation of this plan on several occasions. The price in 1990 was
five million dollars with the cost increasing to 50 million dollars today.
How long are we going to put off one of the most important infrastructure
needs of this island?
Mark Baty
Isle of Palms
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Charleston deserves National Cemetery
Sullivans style
Dear Editor,
We are blessed to have three National Cemeteries in South Carolina:
Beaufort (est.1863), Florence (est. 1865) and Fort Jackson (Columbia
area, est. 2008). It disappoints me that the Charleston area, with its
strong military heritage and significant military presence today, does
not host a final resting place dedicated to our departed military heroes T R I C K S A N D T R E AT S
and eligible family members.
From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, from the Spanish IN OFFICERS ROW
American War to the Cold War, from the Korean War to the War on
Terror, Charleston and surrounding low country communities have
been front and center in providing people who maintain Americas
security. In addition to many thousands of active duty military living
in the Tri-County area, there are, per 2010 US Census Bureau data,
65,000 veterans in our midst. In light of our areas significant growth
since 2010, that number is no doubt higher now and growing annually.
There is no shortage of families that would love to have the remains
of their deceased hero honored with burial in a National Cemetery. And
I think our veterans deserve to have a Cemetery in the Charleston area
that family members and heirs can conveniently visit in perpetuity.
I have shared this proposal with Senator Tim Scott. If he receives
more support it has a better chance of getting off the ground. It might
take a few years to get all of the required government approvals and
property set asides, but I believe the effort is worth it.
If you agree that our veterans and their family members deserve to
have a Charleston area National Cemetery, please send an email to
Senator Scott with your thoughts, using the format offered atscott.
senate.gov/contact/email-me. Thank you!
Mike Schwartz
Mount Pleasant
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PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
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Fort Sumter Announces
Photo Contest Winner
I M A G E F E AT U R E D O N T H E 2 0 1 8 F O R T
M O U LT R I E A N N U A L PA S S
BY DAWN DAVIS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Gary Heatons Fort Moultrie Sunset was this years winner of the Fort Sumter Photo
Contest.
F
ort Sumter National
Monument announced
that Gary Heatons Fort
Moultrie Sunset picture won
the 2018 Photo Contest and will
be featured on the 2018 Fort
Moultrie Annual Pass. The public
voted in person and through the
forts Facebook page, Oct. 14-
24. The winner will receive a free
2018 Fort Moultrie annual pass,
which will feature his image.
Six people submitted eighteen
images which were narrowed
down to four finalist pictures by
the park superintendent.
This contest was a great way
to invite the public to share what
they believe represents the park,
stated acting Superintendent
Gary Stansberry. We were
thrilled with all the stunning
photos submitted to showcase
the significance of Fort Moultrie.
The Fort Moultrie Annual Pass
provides unlimited access to the
grounds inside and outside the
fort, the picnic area, fishing pier,
and the parking lot. The pass is
valid for one year from the date
of purchase. The Fort Moultrie
Annual Pass is currently sold for
$20. The pass does not cover the
ferry passage to Fort Sumter. In
order to visit Fort Sumter visitors
must purchase passage from the
parks authorized concessioner,
Fort Sumter Tours.
Fort Moultrie is administered
by the National Park Service as
a unit of Fort Sumter National
Monument. Fort Moultrie
represents the entire history of
static seacoast defense in the
United States, from the American
Revolution to the end of World
War II. The site is open daily
from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and includes
a visitor center with museum
exhibits and orientation film.
A current entrance fee of $3 for
adults and $1 for senior citizens
is charged for the park.
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Students learn
through exit polling
BY SARAH VEGA
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Waverly Lansford, foreground, and other University School of the Lowcountry students,
converse with voters at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center while they complete exit
polls.
S
tudents from University
School of the Lowcountry
researched Isle of Palms
mayoral and town council
candidates, as well as the $5.5
million marina referendum, as
part of their annual exploration
of elections and the democratic
process. However, at USL, the
research only provided the
knowledge base for the hands-on
learning to begin.
Third through 12th graders
from USL spent Nov. 7 polling
voters at more than two-dozen
sites around Charleston and
Berkeley Counties, including the
Isle of Palms Recreation Center
and Isle of Palms City Hall.
Exit polling is an annual
tradition at USL, says head of
school, Jason Kreutner. We
want our students to be engaged,
informed citizens, and getting to
know candidates and the issues
influencing their campaigns
prepares them for engaging
with voters and collecting their
feedback, he says.
Aside from helping students
better understand civics and the
ebb and flow of turnout rates
for different types of elections,
the students also learn valuable
lessons about mathematics
and statistics. After collecting
the data, they returned to the
school to compile data and make
predictions about the election
results. The students have a
strong track record of correctly
predicting the outcomes of
everything from referendums to
Presidential elections.
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Though the primary focus on
elections is in the Fall, students
can often link the knowledge
they gain to other experiences
throughout the year. For example,
the middle school students took a
trip to Alabama in January where
they reflected on the importance
of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Experiences such as walking in
the footsteps of activists while
crossing the Edmund Pettus
Bridge and touring the National
Voting Rights Museum & Institute
brought to life how meaningful
the right to vote is.
Waverly Lansford, a 3rd grader
at USL, participated in the exit
polling experience for the first
time. With a smile on her face
and a clipboard in her hands, she
was keen on collecting as many
responses as she could.
I read a lot of articles about
the candidates, and it helped me
form my own personal opinions,
she said. Today, Im finding that
being cheerful is encouraging
people to talk to me and fill out
our poll so that I can learn about
their opinions, too.
USL is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3)
tax-exempt independent school
serving students from third
through 12th grade. USL is is
celebrating its 11th year of serving
children and families throughout
the greater Charleston area. For
more information please visit
www.uslowcountry.org or call
843.884.0902.
10 November 10, 2017

2017 Littoral
Municipal Softball
World Series

S
oftball tournament pitted the IOP Fire Department, Police
Department and Town of Sullivans Island against one another
for fierce competition.
PHOTOS BY BARBARA BERGWERF

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$40,000 donated to local

child abuse prevention
I O P C O N N E C TO R R U N A N D WA L K F O R
THE CHILD25TH ANNUAL EVENT

STAFF REPORT

Recipients representing nine organizations that help heal and prevent child abuse
receive $40,000 from the IOP connector run event.
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

F
estivity filled the Isle of Palms Exchange Club October
26th, in celebration of the 25th Annual Isle of Palms
Connector Run and Walk for the Child always held the first
Saturday in October.
This year the club was pleased to donate $40,000 to ninelocal
organizations who work passionately for the healing and prevention
of child abuse.
Representatives from Carolina Youth Development
Center, Child Abuse Prevention Association of
Beaufort, Darkness to Light, Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's
Center, Florence Crittenton, HALOS, Lowcountry Orphan Relief,
andWindwoodFarmreceived their checksand enlightened those
attending with the fervor of their missions.
November 10, 2017
#takeiteasy
I S L A N D C O A S TA L L A G E R D E B U T S
O N S U L L I VA N S
BY MIMI WOOD
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
W
hen Sullivans Islanders
Brandon Perry and
Scott Hansen met at
the home of a mutual friend on
Daniel Island in 2008, it was
an instant bromance. They just
clicked. Both were in technology
fields, had kids of similar ages,
like-mindedness with regard to
leisure activities.Their wives
became fast friends, and the
two families began hanging out,
vacationing together, embracing
the Lowcountry lifestyle.
So when Hansen decided to
participate in the Conch Republic
Cup, a sailboat race from Key
West to Cuba, the Perrys, along
with Hansens wife Meghan, flew
down to Havana to act as race
support.
Heeding the age-old adage
dont drink the water, the
couples sagaciously drank
beerenough to realize that the
Cuban beer market was sorely
hurting. There were basically
two kinds of beer being served,
quips Perry, not great. A dream
emergeda dream to change the
face of Cuban beer.
Stateside, reality smacked
hard as the insurmountable
logistics in supplying beer to
Cuba immediately became
apparent. What also came to
light, however, was the gaping
hole in the American market for
a great, easy-drinking craft lager.
Hence, Island Coastal Lager was
conceived.
Launched on IOP and Sullivans
the first week in October, ICL
has been flying off the shelves,
exclaims Perry.The validation
weve received from the food and
beverage industry has been both
overwhelming and humbling.
Hansen adds, Our neighbors
have been incredibly supportive,
as evidenced by approximately
500 of their closest friends
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packing into Mex 1, a local
cantina, at the public launch
party on Oct. 5.
Island Coastal Lager is the high
quality version of an American
lager, filling a void between the
Bud lights and the craft world,
explains Perry. We use only the
highest quality ingredients when
brewing ICL; Vienna malt, pearl
hops and cara pilsner, Hansen
expounds, resulting in a more
artisanal beer. We dont use any
adjuncts, or low-cost fillers, such
as corn or rice that are found in
mass market beers. The result is
the finest American Craft Lager
made for easy drinking, we call it
crushable craft!.
The recipe developed as the
partners worked really hard
doing research over the past
two years, according to Perry.
Engaging a number of brewers,
one emerged as their Yoda,
perfecting the color, clarity,
mouth-feel and, of course,
taste. Every aspect of this beer
has our fingerprints on it,
enthuses Hansen, whose energy
Sullivans Islanders Brandon Perry and Scott Hansen, co-owners of Island Coastal
is uncontainable, from the recipe Lager.
to the branding and everything PHOTO PROVIDED
in between. This is our beer! he
preens. Everything on the can Island Coastal Lager full circle
As if establishing a regional has meaning for us, Perry this January,as both are
stronghold within the next 18 notes. Serious for a moment, participating in the 2018 Conch
months isnt enough, the two he confides, Were printing a Republic Cup. Well be in
reveal they are busy creating message on the bottom of each Havana by February 3, Hansen
an open-air bar on Shem Creek, can, hoping to drive consumers grins, with literally a boatload of
slated to debut in March 2018. to some good causes. We want beer!
The Island Taproom will be the to give back, citing Waterkeeper Inaddition to Harris Teeter,
flagship outpost for our beer and Alliance, a nonprofit whose sole local bars, restaurants and golf
our brand, Hansen states. focus is clean water, as one of courses, find Island Coastal
The brand, he describes, is their favorite organizations. Lager on Instagram at island_
the embodiment of the coastal Perry and Hansen will bring lager, or on Facebook at Island
lifestyle. Made for easy. The Coastal Lager.
distinctive turquoise blue and
white colors of the logo are
reminiscent of the sea and sky;
the font a nod to vintage Cuba.
Theres even a tiny surfboard
incorporated in the design.
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$5,000 to SC Aquarium

Whispering Palms
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Every year the Island Turtle Team raises money to support the Sea Turtle Rescue
program at the South Carolina Aquarium. (l-r) Barb Gobien, Barbara Bergwerf,
Mary Pringle and Jo Durham, from the Turtle Team, delivered a check for $5000.00
to Mackenzi Polk, Sea Turtle Biologist.
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November 10, 2017
E A R N 2 N D P L A C E O V E R A L L AT B A N D S O F A M E R I C A S U P E R R E G I O N A L S
T
he Wando Marching Band
lived up to and surpassed
their own expectations
and high standards by
delivering another award-
winning performance at the
2017 Bands of America Super
Regionals inside Mercedes-
Benz Stadium on Saturday,
Oct. 28. The Warriors earned
second place overall, and
tied for overall best music
performance during the finals
portion of the day-long event
with their show Electra.
Wando was one of 32
schools from the Southeast to
compete in the preliminaries
to start the day. The Warriors
earned two awards in Class
4A: Outstanding Visual and
Outstanding General Effect.
The Wando Marching Band
advanced to finals where, in The Wando High School band competes at the regional competition in Atlanta, GA.
front of thousands of spectators,
they delivered one of the
programs best performances.
Wando earned a score of 90.95,
the programs best score ever explained
at the Bands of America Super Wando High Schools Director associated
Regionals in Atlanta.
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Wando Warriors deliver
memorable performance
BY REBECCA IMHOLZ
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
parents - has truly committed
to creating something incredibly
special, while at the same time,
maturing into the best people
we can be. When those priorities
are in place, winning isnt a
trophy. It is the art created
and relationships forged in the
pursuit of excellence.
The Warriors will now march
their way to Irmo for the state
competition Saturday, Nov. 4.
They will compete to win the
programs 11th state title overall.
The Bands of Wando are
under the direction of Lambert,
Lanie Radacke, and Jeff Handel.
Michael Gray is the Program
Coordinator for the Wando
Marching Band. The Bands of
Wando thank the support of
its community, the Charleston
County School District, the
Town of Mount Pleasant, its
We are so proud of our score at nationals last year, and
progress in Atlanta; not only this our highest score in Atlanta this Harmony Sponsors, the Bands of
weekend but over the years, year, continues to push us to Wando Foundation, parents, and
Bobby Lambert, even greater heights. Everyone alumni. For more information visit
with this band WandoBands.org.
of Bands. Receiving our highest program - students, staff, and
PHOTO PROVIDED
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16
Temperatures falling, redfish schooling
F
ishing in October was
fantastic and we can expect
November to be just as
good, if not better! Chilly nights
remind redfish and trout that
they had better eat now or it will
be a long few months ahead. Per
usual, artificial lures become very
effective as natural bait leaves
our waters. Take advantage of
sunny days and go catch a bunch
of fish.
As water temperatures decline,
redfish have begun their annual
phenomenon of forming large
schools. Schools of fifty redfish
will become commonplace and
they can grow as large as 100-150
in the depths of winter. These fish
do become more wary this time
of year and artificial lures can
spook them on the flats. Instead
of casting lures at the schools, we
have been setting out as many as
three lines with chunks of frozen
mullet on #3/0 circle hooks.
Eventually the redfish will find
your bait and whip your rods
over with some ferocious hits.
For trout, artificial lures
rigged on a jighead are working
very well. Trout hang together
in pockets and when you catch
ON THE WATER
BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Hank Simmons holds a 9lb redfish caught on the Wando River. Simmons was using a
mud minnow as bait with a popping cork.
one there will likely be others
in the immediate area. Lures in
darker hues of blue and gray are
performing the best when paired
with a 1/4oz. jighead. Remember
to move your lure slowly as the
fish are beginning to move slowly
as well with the colder waters.
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Try to bounce the jighead off the
bottom and wait until you feel the
resistance of a striking fish.
Popping corks are still very
effective for both redfish and
trout. Live shrimp can be used
with confidence now that the little
bait stealers are gone. Ill attach
November 10, 2017
a two-foot leader to the cork and
a size 1 circle hook on the other
end. Cast over oyster beds, along
grass banks and at creek mouths
and watch for that cork to dive
under! It can be so hard to do but
when that cork drops, reel the
fish tight and let the circle hook
do the work. A big hook set can
sometimes rip the bait right out
of the fishs mouth.
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston Charter Fishing
providing fly fishing and light
tackle charters. Clients choose
from a full menu of fly rods,
artificial and live bait fishing
options with charters tailored
to their desires. USCG licensed
and insured, Capt. Bennett is
committed to providing a safe and
enjoyable charter to anglers of all
skill levels and ages. For more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website
at charlestoncharterfishing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
PHOTO BY GEOFF BENNETT
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Crabpot Players present Steel Magnolias

L A S T P E R F O R M A N C E S N O V. 1 3 - 1 6

STAFF REPORT

T
he Crabpot Players, under the
leadership of Jimmy Ward, will
perform the play Steel Magnolias
at the Windjammer on Front Beach, Isle of
Palms.
Show dates are Nov. 6 9 and Nov.13
16, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and
show starting at 7:30 p.m. each night.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00
at the door. Tickets can be purchased at
The Dinghy, The Windjammer, or on The
Windjammer website The-Windjammer.
com.
Steel Magnolias is both hilarious and
heart-warming. Six southern women
gather in a beauty parlor each week to
talk, gossip and needle each other through
the best and worst of
times. The audience
will enjoy a huge
dose of love,
laughter
and The cast of Steel Magnolias. PHOTO PROVIDED

tears. MLynn and Rhonda Kierpiec as Ouiser.

The cast includes Shannon
Lindsay as Truvy, Aubrey
Rogers as Annelle, Regina Lightfoot
as Clairee, Caitlyn Miller as
Shelby, Krissy McKown as
The Crapot Players is an award winning,
non-profit community theatre located on the
Isle of Palms. Founder and Artistic Director
Jimmy Ward has directed and written
numerous productions for over 20 years.

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 November 10
ONGOING
WHAT: Holiday Festival of
Lights
WHERE: James Island County
Park
WHEN: nightly, dusk-10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Award-winning
Holiday Festival of Lights. Three-
mile driving tour features over
700 light displays, attractions
like marshmallow roasting,
gift shops and more within
Winter Wonderland and Santas
Village. Special event nights
including movies, music and
live performances will take
place on select nights. For more
information, call 843.795.4386 or
visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
Friday, Nov. 10-11
WHAT: Smoke on the Harbor
BBQ Throwdown
WHERE: Charleston Harbor
Resort and Marina
WHEN: Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday,
1-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: At the Lookout
Pavilion at Charleston Harbor
Resort & Marina, annual event
is sanctioned by The Kansas City
Barbeque Society. Tickets $10,
children ages 5 12, $5. No Pets
or Coolers are allowed inside the
event. Visit smokeontheharbor.
com for details.
WHAT: YALL Fest
WHERE: Various locations
throughout Charleston
WHEN: Friday and Saturday,
crossover writers from all over
the country to Charleston for two
days of seminars and panels.
Festival Director is Jonathan
Sanchez of Blue Bicycle Books.
For event listings, most of which
are free, visit YALLFest.org.
Friday, Nov.10-12
WHAT: Le Creuset Factory to
Table Sale
WHERE: Charleston Area
Convention Center
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.
- 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Discounts on a
large selection of Le Creuset
products from around the world,
including colors and shapes
rarely seen in the American
marketplace. Tickets are $10 for
Friday and Saturday and free-
of-charge Sunday. One hundred
percent of the proceeds from all
ticket sales benefit local partners,
The Green Heart Project and
culinary scholarship funds for
Culinary Institute of Charleston
students at Trident Technical
College.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Monday, Nov. 13
WHAT: Exchange Club Wreath
and Roping order deadline
WHEN: Delivery Dec. 4
MORE INFO: Holiday fundraiser
for the IOP Exchange Club.
Orders are due Nov. 13 and will
be available at the Exchange
Clubs Thanksgiving Dinner.
For information and order forms
email Kathy Shook at shookup@
hotmail.com or Janice Ashley at
Eugenia7@bellsouth.net.
Monday, Nov. 13-16
WHAT: Crabpot Players present
Steel Magnolias
WHERE: The Windjammer
WHEN: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Ticket are $10 in
advance, $12 the day of the show.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show
begins at 7:30 p.m. The-windjammer.
com for tickets and details.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
WHAT: Whiskey & Oysters at
Wild Dunes
WHERE: Coastal Provisions, 200
Grand Pavilion Blvd.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Participants
will explore five unique oyster
preparations, prudently paired
with two whiskey selections
per course. Seating is Limited;
reservations required. Tickets
$35/each + tax/gratuity. Call
800.845.8880 to reserve.
Thursday, Nov. 16
WHAT: Distinguished Speaker Series
WHERE: Charleston Library
Society
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Howard Kittell,
President & CEO of the Andrew
Jackson Foundation, looks
back on Jackson's legacy
and influence on today's
political climate with a special
introduction by Martha Rivers
Ingram.To RSVP, please call
843.723.9912 or emaildreutter@
charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
Friday, Nov. 17
WHAT: Trident United Way Day
of Caring
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
MORE INFO: hundreds of
nonprofits and schools and
thousands of volunteers spend
one day improving our Tri-County
community. Contactdayofcaring@
tuw.org to sign up.
Saturday, Nov. 18
WHAT: Living History at Ft Moultrie
WHERE: Fort Moultrie
WHEN: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Park staff and
volunteers, in period clothing,
will drill and fire reproduction
muskets at the fort. Park entrance
fees apply.
WHAT: Ultra Chili 10k, 5k
WHERE: Laurel Hill County Park
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: 5K or 10x5K multi-
loop race. Individuals and teams
are encouraged to enter, and
the post-race party includes
cold beer,hot chili from Ladles,
andchicken-and-waffles from
Kickin Chicken. Visit ccprc.
com/2063/Ultra-Chili-10x5K-5K.
WHAT: STAR Therapy Dogs
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Read a book to a
furry friend. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Beachlovers Book Club
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join a lively
discussion ofA Touch of
Stardustby Kate Alcott.
Light refreshments provided.
843.883.3914.
Sunday, Nov. 19
WHAT: Bette Griffith Food
Festival & Silent Auction
WHERE: Stella Maris Church
WHEN: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Women's
Club at Stella Maris Catholic
Church is hosting their
annual fundraiser. Okra soup,
casseroles, baked goods and
various ethnic food items will
be sold. Silent auction ends
at 1 p.m. Items can be viewed
on Facebook at facebook.com/
SMWCBGFF.Contactiopgator@
gmail.comwith questions.
November 23
WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: Decorate and make
holiday ornaments. All materials
provided. Ages 14 and under.
Register by Wed. Nov. 15.1. $5
resident/non-resident.
Wednesday, Nov. 22
WHAT: Harvest Hangout
WHERE: Wild Dunes Village Plaza
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family-friendly
event with fire-side games and
Bingo, along with a sunset
showing of A Charlie Brown
Thanksgiving. Dinner buffet
with Lowcountry staples. $40 for
adults, $15 for children.
Buffet reservations required:
843.886.2307
Thursday, Nov. 23
WHAT: Thanksgiving Day Golf
Cart Parade
WHERE: Harbor Golf Shop, Wild
Dunes
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Rental golf carts
and decorations are available to
visiting guests. The parade follows
Palmetto Drive, led by the IOP

Reigning champion to defend her title

MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
various times Fire Department and followed
MORE INFO: Founded in 2011, by Santa Claus, himself.Call to
YALLFest is the largest Young
Adult book festival in the world.
Monday, Nov. 20 reserve your parade slot and/or
golf cart rental:843.886.2218.

at the Volvo Car Open

encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914. YALLFest brings some of the top WHAT: Holiday Craft Workshop
young adult, middle grade and WHERE: IOP Rec Center

D A R I A K A S AT K I N A W O N H E R F I R S T T I T L E AT T H E
V O LV O C A R O P E N I N 2 0 1 7

BY ARIELLE ALPINO
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he 2017Volvo Car Openchampion Daria
Kasatkina will return to Charleston in
2018 to defend her title. The 20-year-old
Russian will join U.S. Open champion Sloane
Stephens, two-time Wimbledon champion
Petra Kvitov and U.S. Open finalist Madison
Keys in the growingplayer field.
Kasatkina secured her first title in 2017 in
Charleston at the Volvo Car Open where she
defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-1, 6-3 in a rare
all-teenage finals match.
As of most recent, she was a finalist in the
Kremlin Cup in October 2017. This year she
also reached the quarterfinals in Sydney,
Doha and Beijing. Her season includes wins
over several Grand Slam champions and top
10 players, including Angelique Kerber, Jelena
Ostapenko, Simona Halep and Roberta Vinci.
In 2016, she advanced to one semifinal and
five quarterfinals, including a run during the
Rio Olympics.
Welcoming back a returning champion,
especially one who won her first title here is
always extra special, said Eleanor Adams,
Volvo Car Open Tournament Manager. Daria
loves to play on our green clay courts and she
was inspired by our fans support. Daria played
fiercely and defeated several tough opponents
this year, I know she would love to hoist our
trophy again in 2018.
Kasatkina, whose favorite surface is clay,
will play in the Volvo Car Open for the third
time in 2018, where she holds a 9-1 win/loss
record.
Winning my first title was one of the best
moments of my life, said Kasatkina. I felt the
support from the crowd in Charleston, and am
excited that Ill have the opportunity to play in
front of them again in 2018.
The nine-day Volvo Car Open is the largest
womens-only tennis tournament in North
America, attracting an average of 90,000
attendees and more than 100 of the top singles
and doubles tennis players.
For more information on the tournament and
ticket options, visitvolvocaropen.comor call
800.677.2293.
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Circular Congregational
Church releases cookbook
BY BARBARA BRANT-WILLIAMS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
C
ircular Congregational Church
is pleased to announce the
publication of The Edible
Gospel, Recipes and Reflections
from Circular Congregational
Church (UCC) $18.00. Curated by
the editorial team of Barbara Brant-
Williams, Linda Chinnis, Lucille
Keller, and Carolyn Thiedke, this
Charleston cookbook includes
essays by Stephanie Hunt, artwork
by Debra Stokes, and a tempting
collection of over 180 recipes from
the sea, the farm, the farmers
market and the dessert table.
With a commitment to
supporting sustainable living
through our food choices; to
supporting the community by
eating locally and seasonally;
and to supporting each other
through deep and open
hospitality, we have composed
the book in a spirit of joy,
simplicity, and caring.
In The Edible Gospel, essayist
Stephanie Hunt reflects on the link
between food and faith explaining
how the edible gospel is grounded in
an understanding that spiritual and
physical nourishment go hand-in-
hand. The edible gospel teaches that
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love tastes good and forgiveness is rich and
filling.
Also included is a poem celebrating the
natural abundance of Lowcountry foods
by South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory
Wentworth and a covered dish blessing by
Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge.
Proceeds will support two organizations
that promote access to fresh and local foods
in communities where this is otherwise
difficult: Sweetgrass Garden Co-op provides
free, fresh, naturally grown local produce to
charitable food distribution agencies in SC,
particularly the sea islands. Fresh Future
Farms mission is to improve access to high
quality foods in at-risk communities.
About the writer and illustrator:
Stephanie Hunt is a freelance writer
for numerous regional and national
publications, has an Masters in Theological
Studies from Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Illustrator Debra Stokes is an attorney.
She is the 2017 president of Circular
Church and member of the SC Watermedia
Society. Stokes works have been shown
in Piccolo Spoleto and featured in Skirt
Magazine.
For further information or to purchase
a book, please go to:circularchurch.org/
cookbook.
November 10, 2017
Putting your home on a short-term
rental site?
CONSIDER INSURANCE NEEDS BEFORE YOU SIGN UP
O
ver the past several years,
the private rental market
has changed immensely
with companies such as Airbnb,
VRBO, Homeway, etc. Today,
individual homeowners can rent
their homes or single bedrooms
simply with nice photos and a
smartphone.
For property owners and
tenants, the service easily
connects various rental units
with perspective occupants
and makes collecting payments
simple and secure. For the
average homeowner, properties
or spare rooms that are otherwise
vacant can easily be transformed
into a source of income, said
Mandy Davis, an agent with
Anderson Insurance Associates.
Anderson Insurance Associates
makes it a point to understand
each clients life events and
business goals. In todays market,
that means providing quality
insurance that covers gaps and
risks inherit in the rental market.
BY ANDERSON INSURANCE ASSOCIATES
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Standard homeowners and
renters insurance policies are
designed for personal risks,
not commercial use, explained
Davis. If you plan to rent out
your residence on a regular basis,
many insurance companies will
consider this commercial use.
Relying strictly on homeowner
or renters insurance policies
while hosting guests can lead
to significant gaps in coverage
that will leave you financially
vulnerable. While your policy may
allow you to rent your property
to a guest, it is important to
keep in mind that each insurer
has its own restrictions and
requirements.
An example, Davis said,
would be that some insurers
may require advanced notice of
any short-term rental, whereas
others might insist that you
purchase an endorsement to
broaden your coverage.
As a result, most homeowners
and renters policies wont cover
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property damage thats caused
by guests. In many cases, hosts
listing on these sights would
still need to obtain a commercial
insurance policy in order to be
properly insured.
These commercial policies are
still needed even when the host
sites offer a host guarantee at no
cost, claiming reimbursement to
eligible hosts for damages up to
$1 million. The sites, however,
even admit that this guarantee is
not insurance and should not be
considered as a replacement for
insurance. The guarantee also
will not go into effect until after
a claim has been filed with the
private insurance company.
Further, many local
municipalities in South Carolina,
including the coastal and barrier
islands, often require business
licenses whether it is a short or
long-term rental. Payment of an
annual rental registration fee as
well as sales and accommodations
taxes may also be required.
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It is extremely important if a
homeowner decides to rent out
their property to make the first
step by contacting their broker to
review their current homeowners
or renters insurance policy,
finished Davis. Anderson
Insurance Associates offers
home-sharing insurance, which
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liability coverage and loss of
earnings for short-term rental
activities, that is not typically
covered by a homeowners policy.
Anderson Insurance
Associates, a Charleston-based
Independent Insurance agency,
has served residents of the
Lowcountry since 1981. Located
in Charleston, Greenville, James
Island and Pawleys Island,
the agency has been able to
continuously provide high quality
insurance products, including
the very important home-sharing
insurance for the short-term
rental.

your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Calders Buffalo Pub
Friendly neighborhood pub that has
the best wings in Charleston,
maybe the coldest beer and of course
plenty of sports on TV. $$
843.881.0049
calderspub.com
1971 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant
Deromas Pizza
Square pizzas (specialty & create-
your-own) plus a few sandwiches &
salads in a simple eat-in space. $$
843.972.1780
deromaspizza.com
1948 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
island eats
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of
locally brewed beer made in Mount
Pleasant. Taproom, live music, food.
$$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering
American eats such as BBQ, seafood
& steak, plus a bar & outdoor seats.
$$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's
Island
450pizza.com
843.789.4107
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried
fare in a casual joint with checkered
tables & homey decor. $$
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Stacks Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
843.388.6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 + cheeses
and charcuterie meats from around
the world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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November 10, 2017 23

Stampeding bull market may slow down

so be prepared
BY DIMI MATOUCHEZ
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
s you know, weve been enjoying a long period of steadily rising
stock prices. Of course, this bull market wont last forever and
when it does start losing steam, you, as an investor, need to
be prepared. Before we look at how you can ready yourself for a
new phase in the investment environment, lets consider some facts
about the current situation:
Length. This bull market, which began in 2009, is the second-
oldest in the past 100 years and its about twice as long as the
average bull market.
Strength. Since the start of this long rally, the stock market
has produced an average annualized gain of 15.5% per year.
While these figures are impressive, they arent necessarily
predictive. So how much longer can this bull market continue to
stampede? No one can say for sure, but theres no mandatory
expiration date for bull markets. In fact, they dont generally
die of old age, but typically expire either because of a recession
or the bursting of a bubble, such as the dot.com bubble
of 2000 or the housing bubble of 2007, and right now, most
market experts dont see either event on the near-term horizon.
Still, this doesnt mean you should necessarily expect an
uninterrupted streak of big gains. Some signs point to greater
market volatility and lower returns. To navigate this changing
landscape, think about these suggestions:
Consider rebalancing your portfolio. If appropriate, you may
want to rebalance your investment mix to ensure you have a
reasonable percentage of stocks to help provide the growth you
need to achieve your goals and enough fixed-income vehicles,
such as bonds, to help reduce your portfolios vulnerability to
market volatility and potential short-term downturns.
Look beyond U.S. borders. At any given time, U.S. stocks may
be doing well, while international stocks are slumping and vice
versa. So, when volatility hits the U.S. markets, as it surely will
at some time, you can help reduce the impact on your portfolio if
you also own some international equities. Keep in mind, though,
that international investments bring some specific risks, such as
currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.
Develop a strategy. You may want to work with a financial
professional to identify a strategy to cope with a more turbulent
investment atmosphere. Such a strategy can keep you from
overreacting to market downturns and possibly even help you
capitalize on short-term pullbacks.
You could invest systematically by putting the same amount of
money in the same investments each month. When prices go up,
your investment dollars will buy fewer shares, and when prices drop,
youll buy more shares. The more shares you own, the greater your
potential for accumulation.
However, this strategy, sometimes known as dollar cost averaging,
wont guarantee a profit or protect against all losses, and you need to
be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining. During
a raging bull market, its not all that hard for anyone to invest
successfully, but it becomes more challenging when the inevitable
volatility and market downturns appear. Making the moves described
above can help you keep moving toward your goals, even when the
bull has taken a breather.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
843.886.9229 or visit edwardjones.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Nov 10 12:32am/12:58pm 6:25am/7:14pm
Nov 11 1:37am/2:01pm 7:30am/8:15pm
Nov 12 2:42am/3:01pm 8:35am/9:13pm
Nov 13 3:41am/3:56pm 9:36am/10:07pm
Nov 14 4:36am/4:47pm 10:33am/10:55pm
Nov 15 5:25am/5:34pm 11:25am/11:40pm
Nov 16 6:11am/6:17pm 12:12pm
Nov 17 6:53am/6:58pm 12:22am/12:57pm
Nov 18 7:33am/7:38pm 1:02am/1:39pm
Nov 19 8:11am/8:16pm 1:39am/2:19pm
Nov 20 8:48am/8:54pm 2:15am/2:58pm
Nov 21 9:25am/9:31pm 2:50am/3:36pm
Nov 22 10:02am/10:10pm 3:25am/4:15pm
Nov 23 10:41am/10:51pm 4:03am/4:55pm

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

www.islandeyenews.com