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Volume 12 Issue 15
Sullivans Island

Isle of Palms

November 18, 2016

Goat Island Dewees Island

IOP tweaks
parking plan
for 2017

SEVERAL RESIDENT
R E Q U E S T S P U T I N T O P L AY
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

ith the citys 2016 beach parking

overhaul in its rear-view mirror,
Isle of Palms City Council is already
moving forward with adjustments for the
2017 season.
Council held a special meeting to consider
parking issues Nov. 1, 2016 two weeks
after a public forum at the Isle of Palms
Recreation Center in which residents shared
the positives and negatives they saw with the
past years changes, plus concerns about
remaining trouble-spots.
At the Nov. 1 meeting, council took more
than two hours in an upstairs City Hall
conference room to navigate possible fixes,
also considering data and input from staff.
While leaders acknowledge there is much

A BEAUTIFUL SCENARIO IS THAT

WE DONT ISSUE ANY TICKETS.
EVERYONE PARKS PROPERLY AND
ACCORDINGLY.
~Dick Cronin
to be done before the deluge of daytrippers
returns in spring, council took several votes
and gave staff direction to deliver solutions
on other matters.
Heres a look at the ground covered, though
some changes will also need to be reviewed
by the S.C. Department of Transportation.
Addressing Palm Boulevard
Council voted 9-0 to eliminate all street
parking along both sides of Palm Boulevard
Parking continues on page 3

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PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

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CIVIC

November 18, 2016

Message from the mayor of Sullivans Island

Dear Island Neighbors,
I hope you are enjoying the
welcome, if belated, arrival of Fall
weather! Its a great time of year
to appreciate all the gifts of our
Island.
I wish you and yours a
wonderful Thanksgiving holiday,
and encourage everyone to spend
a few moments to actually give
thanks, reflecting on our great
good fortune in living in this place,
in this state, in this nation. Writing
this shortly after the Presidential
election, it is easy to focus on
the inordinately negative aspects
of that exceedingly protracted
campaign. But I am reminded of
the quote attributed to Winston
Churchill that democracy is the
worst form of government except
all those other forms that have
been tried from time to time.
We are fortunate to live in a free
nation, and should remember
from the recent Veterans Day
that freedom is not freemany
have paid a price so that we may
enjoy it.
NEW TOWN DIGS
We finally made it into our new
Town Hall. We wanted a facility
that was worthy of our residents
and our employees, and I think
we got it!
The
parking
lot
behind
the building is now under
construction and with luck will

The new Town Hall is now open for business.

be completed by late December.

The temporary (i.e., 6 years)
trailers were hauled off without
anyone shedding a tear. We are
still tweaking a few inevitable
bugs in the Town Hall that are to
be expected in any modern civic
building with complex systems,
but the place is quickly starting
to feel like home.
If you have not been there
yet, please find an excuse to
pop in. The public service area

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

is wonderful in the morning

light. You might ask if Town
Administrator Andy Benke or one
of our other great employees is
available to give you a brief tour.
And shortly we will announce
dates for an Open House and for
an official Ribbon Cutting.
ONE FORM OF PLASTIC WE
WELCOMEFINALLY!
In 1950, the Diners Club
card became the first national
general-use credit card, the

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forerunner of Visa, MasterCard,

American Express, Discover and
all the rest. Recognizing that
this may be more than a passing
fad, we are now able to accept
credit cards for payments to
the Town at Town Hall or online
(bit.ly/SI_ONLINE_PYMTS). We
can accept MasterCard, Visa,
American Express and Discover.
This should make it more
convenient to pay water and
sewer bills, business license fees,
dog licenses, fees for applications
for building permits and related
reviews, court fines and fees (not
you, of course!), etc.
If you pay by credit card, there
is a $1 flat fee per transaction
(in-person or online), which goes
to SC.Gov (the state government
portal we use), and a charge of
1.6% of the gross (which goes to
the clearinghouse that handles
the credit card transactions).
None of those charges goes to the
Town, and we have chosen not to
add any additional convenience
fee for the Town.
While you can even purchase
dog licenses online, please bear
in mind you will still need to allow
time for returning the application
form to us via the Postal Service,
fax or emailed scan, and for us
Mayor continues on page 4

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Parking continues from cover
from 40th Avenue to 41st Avenue,
where the road bends, limiting
visibility, and where there can be
a convergence of traffic related
to the Isle of Palms Marina, Wild
Dunes and beachgoers.
Ive talked to all the neighbors,
and they are pushing it pretty
hard,
said
Councilmember
Jimmy Ward, who introduced
the motion. Mayor Dick Cronin
said he believed the elimination
of public parking spots on 42nd
Avenue this past year may have
pushed more people to search
for spots between 40th and
41st. That is clearly a highrisk area, said the mayor, who
recognized the added danger of
people accelerating to 35 mph
after clearing the stop sign and
the bend at 41st.
Waterway and 41st Avenue
Council unanimously agreed
to convert the last section of
Waterway Boulevard, where it
comes to a T with 41st Avenue, to
residential parking only, as with
the rest of Waterway Boulevard.
The move is apparently an effort
to cut down on the number of
vehicles with boat trailers that
use the stretch after launching
at the marina around the
corner, though council members
recognized that some boaters
who are residents may still use
the spot.
In addition, council agreed
9-0 to convert sections of 41st
Avenue with homes to residential
parking only, though that wont
apply to the streets commercial
sections. Council also asked
staff to look at eliminating all
parking on the other side of the
street where boaters often try
(unsuccessfully) to park vehicles
with trailers alongside a ditch.
Its just too dangerous, said
Councilmember Carol Rice.
Guest parking revisited
One annoyance for residents
came when they needed street
parking for their own guests
during restricted times. With this
years changes, they could obtain
up to two books of 30 one-day
guest parking permits a year
but each book cost $15. This
is a real hot item for me, said
Councilmember Jimmy Carroll.
I think our residents having to
pay for booklets is ridiculous.
Council voted unanimously to
do away with charges for guest
parking permits and asked staff
to consider other options such
as reusable parking placards.

CIVIC

City Administrator Linda Tucker

said they would come up with a
mechanism but that there does
have to be some sort of control.
Dealing with decals
In another move meant to make
life simpler for residents, council
directed staff to work things
out so that residential parking
decals introduced for the first
time this yearcan double as
hurricane re-entry decals.
Everyone has acknowledged
that the beach ball design for the
new residential parking decal is
flawed because its not visible
in tinted windows and will need
to be replaced next year. Ward
suggested returning to the classic
palm tree design previously used
to represent the city.
Status quo on some issues
Many residents welcomed the
increased restrictions on where
island visitors could park for free.
Some
residents
have
encouraged
extending
enforcement dates for those
restrictionsset for May 15 to
Sept. 15to year round. Council
considered it, but in the end,
voted 8-1 not to pursue yearround enforcement. In a separate
8-1 vote, council also decided
against adjusting the dates and
instead asked to keep the status
quo, while leaving the door
open for staff to come back with
suggestions for date changes in
the future. Carroll broke with the
group in each case.
Signs, signs
Rice suggested that parking
signs be taken down during

3
the off-season, but was met
with skepticism from Ward and
others. I really was against the
signsstrongly against them,
Ward said. But honestly, I think
people have gotten used to them,
and I wonder about the cost of
taking them down and putting
them back up.
Councilmember
Sandy
Ferencz argued that signs on
quiet streets, like cul-de-sacs
off Waterway Boulevard where
she lives, arent needed at all
and said she has heard many
complaints. Councilmember Ted
Kinghorn pointed out that only
one resident complained about
signs at the parking forum, while
Tucker pointed out that police
cant write tickets for parking
violations without a sign present.
No sign means no enforcement,
the city administrator said.
In the end, council voted 7-2
to keep signs up year round
and largely leave them as they
are, though some signs may be
shifted around. Rice and Ferencz
opposed the measure. Afterward,
Ferencz voiced frustration over
her home becoming an island of
signs.
Folks, this is not the IOP that
I moved into in 1994.
Councilmember
Patrick
Harrington agreed that it wasnt
the same island. Its ever
changing, and we have to adapt
with that.

Paying for parking

The City of Isle of Palms spent a total of $438,619 on parking
management for the 2016 beach season. That includes related
personnel costs, as well as new automated kiosks at the citys
Front Beach parking lots, vehicles and signage.
Meanwhile, the city collected $795,361 in parking-related
revenues, most of which came from kiosk collections ($634,845)
and parking ticket collections ($139,739).
In the end, the citys net revenue totaled $356,742.
As far as parking tickets, Isle of Palms issued 6,729 from May
15 to Sept. 15.
The highest ticket category totals were:
2,094 for lack of residential permit in a residential area
1,453 for no receipt displayed on dashboard for paid
parking lots and spots at Front Beach
761 for upside down receipt for paid parking, since the
expiration time doesnt show
City Administrator Linda Tucker said the goal is compliance,
not violations.
A beautiful scenario is that we dont issue any tickets, Mayor
Dick Cronin said. Everyone parks properly and accordingly.
Meanwhile, council voted to add a seasonal staff member to help
handle the harangue that the clerk of court has to contend
with due to the uptick in beach parking tickets. Staff will also
explore placing drop boxes for ticket payments at the Public
Safety Building.

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ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE
Our annual holiday Fire Station Lighting Ceremony! Fire Chief
Anthony Stith is proud to announce that this much-awaited event
will take place on Friday, December 2, 2016, starting at 5 p.m. in
front of the fire station. There will be seasonal music by the Wando
High School Chorus beginning around 5:30 p.m. Come on out.
BATTERY GADSDEN CULTURAL CENTERS
NEXT GREAT EVENT
The Battery Gadsden Cultural Center continues its string of
very interesting and locally connected presentations on Thursday,
December 15, 6 p.m., at Battery Gadsden, 1917 Ion Ave. Lowcountry
author and IOP resident Mary Alice Monroe will talk about her most
recent book, A Lowcountry Christmas, and sign books. This is the
fifth book in her nationally
bestselling
Lowcountry
Summer series. Her novel,
The
Beach
House,
is
currently being made into
a film for Hallmark. Mary
Alice is well known to Island
residents as an author and
a conservationist, serving
on the Board of the South
Carolina Aquarium and The
Leatherback
Trust.
Take
advantage of a great chance
to meet this neighbor who
has been so instrumental
in helping readers across
the country appreciate our
Lowcountry.
Have a great Thanksgiving,
and see you around the
Island.
Pat ONeil
(843) 670 9266, @oneilpm1

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November 18, 2016

Islands split for

Presidential election
I O P V O T E S T R U M P, S U L L I V A N S
GOES FOR CLINTON
STAFF REPORT

ISLAND EYE NEWS

he 2016 general election took place Tuesday, Nov. 8 2016.

Sullivans Island residents narrowly chose Democratic
candidate Hilary Clinton by 6 votes, and Isle of Palms
residents overwhelmingly opted for the eventual winner,
Donald Trump, by roughly two to one.
In Charleston County, Clinton won with 50.64% of the
vote, to Trumps 42.78%. Sen. Tim Scott won his bid for
election to his senate seat, beating Democratic challenger
Tom Dixon 56% to 41%. Mark Sanford was returned to U.S
House of Representatives 55% to 37%. The 1/2 penny sales
tax increase also narrowly passed. For a full breakdown of
the results go to admin.enr.clarityelections.com/files/SC/
Charleston/64668/183017/en/summary.html.
Precinct: SULLIVANS ISLAND
Clinton: 420
Castle: 1
McMullin: 11
Stein: 3
Trump: 414
Skewes: 0
Johnson: 64
Total: 913
Winner: Clinton

Precinct: ISLE OF PALMS 1A

Clinton: 190
Castle: 2
McMullin: 7
Stein: 11
Trump: 323
Skewes: 0
Johnson: 32
Total: 565
Winner: Trump

Sullivans Island voters at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Precinct: ISLE OF PALMS 1B

Clinton: 240
Castle: 2
McMullin: 10
Stein: 4
Trump: 449
Skewes: 0
Johnson: 47
Total: 752
Winner: Trump

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Precinct: ISLE OF PALMS 1C

Clinton: 219
Castle: 2
McMullin: 4
Stein: 3
Trump: 432
Skewes: 0
Johnson: 38
Total: 698
Winner: Trump

November 4, 2016

THE ISLANDS
C E L E B R AT E H A L L O W E E N

The Dinghy does local

B A R H O S T S 2 N D A N N U A L L O C A L S A P P R E C I AT I O N
P A R T Y, G O L F C A R T P A R A D E

Dig in!

Grace Anderson and Shaina Slotchiver.

Lovely ladies wait for their turn to compete.

Ted and Ann Kinghorn as Bert and Ernie.

Livia Thomas celebrates with son, Corbin.

Hanging out on the porch.

Camille Galy with Prince and

Tom VandenBerg with Emma.

Golf Carts make their way past The Dinghy.

Mia Overman as Rosie the Riveter..

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Candy Corn.

Contest Winners, Lesa Livingston-Mackie

and her husband Ryan (AKA Forrest Gump).

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History is all washed up

November 18, 2016

H U R R I C A N E M AT T H E W U N E A R T H S PA N A M A M O U N T O N S U L L I VA N ' S
BY SARAH NOLAN

PHOTO BY KRISTEN VIRGILIO

risten Virgilio and her

family live a couple of
blocks away from the beach
access on Sullivans Islands
Middle Street, where a curious
military oddity has surfaced
following Hurricane Matthew.
When I met her at Station 30 to
look at the site she was happy to
show me the location and discuss
how she and her two sons, Joey
12 and Will 11 came upon it.
There has always been a part
of it [visible] but you couldnt
tell at all what it was she said.
We were always curious about
it. She reckoned it could have
been something installed by a
homeowner. It kind of looked like
an old silo or water storage, but
when the full site was exposed
after the erosion of the storm,
her boys recognized it instantly.
They have been to Moultrie lots
of times and they were the ones
[who identified it] from seeing the
cannons there.
Gary Alexander, a park ranger
at Fort Sumter/Fort Moultrie
National Monument, was able to
confirm from Virgilios photo that
the boys guess was correct.
This is surely one of the
Panama mounts for one of the
four 155 mm guns that were
mounted there in early 1942.
Although field artillery, these

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

A Panama mount for one of the four 155 mm guns that were mounted along the coast of
Sullivans Island in early 1942 reappeared after Hurricane Matthew.

guns were pressed into service on

the coastline, often mounted on
circular concrete mounts.
The mounts were constructed
as a semi-circular steel rail set
in concrete with a column in the
center of the circle to support the
gun and carriage. At the site near
Station 30, the rusty steel gears
are unmistakable.
I have always heard that the
mounts were there, buried under
the sand, and uncovered by
periodic storms, Alexander said.
The discovery came as no
surprise to Dawn Davis, National
Parks Service Public Affairs

Officer at Fort Moultrie, especially

after a cache of unexploded Civil
War bombs were uncovered by
erosion on Folly Beach after
Octobers hurricane.
Its off of park property and
as far as I know there arent any
plans for it at this time. But
as for the significance of it, A
lot of the island was part of the
Fort Moultrie reservation at one
point. Whilst the discovery may
not sit on park property, much
like the old officers quarters
and abandoned bunkers on
Ion Avenue, they are all still
connected to the story.

There are always going to be

connections that go beyond a
parks physical boundaries to
help tell stories, says Davis.
Should
something
be
discovered on our beaches, the
towns of Sullivans Island and Isle
of Palms themselves should be a
first resource. The one exception
is if its something like ordnance,
Davis advises calling the police
department. Those things can
be unstable! she warns.
The National Parks are always
welcoming new acquisitions into
their collections. The history of
Fort Moultrie is very broad, says
Davis. We cover the American
Revolution through World War
II so quite a bit of that history is
very inclusive, whether its on the
civilian or the military side.
Some examples of found and
donated items were display
at Fort Moultrie temporary
exhibition for the National Parks
Quarter event, which took place
last week.
Linda
Tucker,
City
Administrator for the Isle of
Palms, reported she was aware
of two instances of sites being
washed up or unburied. One
near 406 Ocean Blvd has
already naturally reburied itself.
Information on the second site
was not immediately available.

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November 18, 2016

Swimming
with Santa

AQUARIUM OFFERS UP
H O L I D AY F E S T I V I T I E S
BY KATE DITTLOFF

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he South Carolina Aquarium, located

on the historic Charleston Harbor, is
getting into the holiday spirit starting
on Black Friday. Guests entering the Great
Hall will feel as if theyve walked into a winter
wonderland, with holiday dcor throughout
the gallery. Just a few steps away, Scuba
Claus, the jolly old fellow in the red scuba
suit, will dive in the Aquariums Great Ocean
Tank. When Scuba Claus is away working
in his shop, his special elf helpers will dive
during the week.
Holiday dive shows take place November
25 through December 23 at 11 a.m. and
3 p.m. During the first three weekends in
December, visitors to the Aquarium will also
receive a complimentary snowman cookie.
The Aquariums newest experience,
BricksALIVE, will see the addition of new,
unique holiday elements as well. Guests
to the Aquarium will be greeted by a
giant LEGO present as they walk up the
Aquariums main ramp, a perfect spot for a
holiday photo. Inside the Aquarium, Finzy
the LEGO Shark on the Shelf will be hidden
in a secret spot. Guests that spot Finzy
will receive an exclusive holiday surprise.
Additionally, on November 25 the Aquarium
will unveil a new LEGO sculpture of a
Charleston landmark determined by online
voting earlier this year. Fans voted for their
favorite Lowcountry icon from three options:
a mural featuring Charleston landmarks, the
pineapple fountain and a giant sweetgrass
basket.
Come sea the magic at the South Carolina
Aquarium this holiday season. For more
information, visit scaquarium.org/holiday or
call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

A time to smell the roses

BY WENDY KELLY

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

hen I moved here more than a

decade ago, mostly it was for the
weather. More specifically, it was to
escape the interminable gloom that passes
for weather in the state of Michigan from
October through May. I dreamed of a long
and gloriousgrowing season, not to mention
the possibility of actually seeing the sun
occasionally during the winter. So when the
opportunity arose to leave the tundra behind
forever, wellI started packing.
But on the way, jammed into a too-small
car with my daughters, most of our stuff, and
my sister (who couldn't resist one last twelvehour opportunity to talk me out of leaving
her behind), I surprised myself by getting a
little maudlin when she asked, "But won't
you miss the smell of lilacs?"
Wait. What?
Lilacs had been an essential part my yard
and garden for most of my life. Even now,
their heady scent brings back a tidal wave of
memoriesproms, graduations and of course,
the much-anticipated onset of summer.
On the outside, I brushed the question off,
countering with something about going to
the beach every day and planting tomatoes
in February. But on the inside, a little panic
was rising. "OMG," I thought, "NO LILACS?
What in the world have I done?" Reality was
sinking in with a thud.
"Nothing revives the past so completely as
a smell that was once associated with it." -
Nabokov
So imagine my relief when we finally
arrived at our temporary house on Sullivans
Island, (picture a clown car at the circus)
and the first thing to greet us as we spilled
out onto the driveway was the spectacular,
fragrant, decision-affirming scent of the tea
olive! Even my sister was won over at that
point. Nothing against my old friend the lilac,
but in a head-to head battle of smells, the
winner is definitely the tea olive by a nose.

And that was just the beginning of the

fun, because tea olives (Osmanthusspecies)
are just one example of the amazing array of
scented plants that abound in the lowcountry
this time of year. Stock, alyssum, and
nemesia are wonderfully fragrant annuals,
and there are a few varieties of pansies (often
the yellow ones) that smell exactly like roses.
For shrubs, in addition to the aforementioned
tea olive, it's hard to beat the exceptional
fragrance of a gardenia. Native passion
vine (Passiflora "Blue Bouquet") not only
has a delicious honey scent, but it is a host
plant for the gulf fritillary and attracts other
butterflies as well. We can even grow plants
that provide a scent without a flower, as is
the case for the Lemon Cypress (Cupressus
macrocarpa). This cold-tolerant plant has
bright chartreuse foliage and a lemony scent
that is just as fresh.
So let's all get out there and smell the
roses. And the pansies, and the gardenias,
and the tea olives, and the alyssum, and the
passion vine...

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Delivering thanks to those in need

EAST COOPER MEALS ON WHEELS TO SERVE OVER 1,000 MEALS

BY KIM SAWYER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

ast Cooper Meals on Wheels will deliver

over 1,000 meals to current recipients in
its service area of Mount Pleasant, Daniel
Island, Sullivans Island, Wando/Canoy and Isle of
Palms for the Thanksgiving holiday. More than 50
community volunteers will participate in packing
and delivering those meals for recipients to enjoy
over the Thanksgiving weekend. A total of four
meals will be delivered to each recipient, including
a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal with all the
fixings. Christ Church Mount Pleasant will prepare
all 1,000 meals.
Along with a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal
and three additional meals, East Cooper Meals on
Wheels will also deliver Thanksgiving pantry bags
on November 14. In these special pantry bags,
recipients will receive a 3-5 lb. turkey breast,
stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams or pumpkin, green
beans, corn and gravy. Members of Christ Church
Mount Pleasant also volunteered their time to pack
all 230 pantry bags.
East Cooper Meals on Wheels continues to
address the needs of the growing senior population,
along with the needs of individuals recovering from
illness or surgery, delivering over 147,000 meals
in just the past 12 months. Support from the East
Cooper community enables Meals on Wheels to
serve hundreds of homebound neighbors across our
community, regardless of age or income.
If you know someone in need of a meal or would
like to volunteer or provide financial support, you
may contact Meals on Wheels at 843.881.9350 or
visit www.ecmow.org

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November 18, 2016

Saying goodbye to Pez

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ISLAND ICON REMEMBERED

BY MIMI WOOD

met Judy and Walter Pez

Pezanowski when I moved in
next door to them, on Isle of
Palms, about a year ago. Judy
was the embodiment of Southern
hospitality. Pez, while cordial,
was much more reserved. With
his passing on October 29, Ive
come to realize what I treasure I
missed; but not only metruly,
the islands have lost one of their
greats.
My first clue to the magnanimity
of this man was arriving at
McAlister-Smith Funeral Home,
which, upon entering, appeared
to be more of an A-list cocktail
party than a funeral viewing. The
receiving line of those waiting
to pay their respects was unlike

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any Ive ever seen, snaking the whos who on the islands
throughout the funeral home crowd that overwhelmed me; it
for three solid hours. It began was the clergy. Seemingly every
to hit me that
I had missed
something,
a
DAD ALWAYS PUT EVERYONE ELSE
great deal of
AHEAD
OF HIMSELF. HE WAS THE MOST
something,
in
not getting to
HONORABLE MAN I EVER KNEW.
know Pez better.
~Tim Pezanowski
The bells of
Stella
Maris,
where Pez served for 26 years, priest and deacon whod had
seemed to peal endlessly as the privilege of serving with Pez
I approached the church on was in attendance, too many to
November 3, smugly thinking count, remarked Msgr. Lawrence
I was early at 10:45 a.m. for McInerny, pastor of Stella Maris.
an 11 a.m. service. Turns out I
On the surface, Pez had the
was lucky to find a sliver of wall personality of typical computerto lean against. But it wasn't nerd, which he was, as a data
systems analyst for First Federal
of Charleston for 32 years.
He was quiet. He was logical
and pragmatic. Unemotional.
Unflappable. If you weren't
listening, you might miss out on
his extremely dry wit.
But just below that calm
demeanor was the heart and soul
of a man with a epic love of God,
his church and his family, and a
fervent passion to serve others.
Rivaling his fierce devotion
to his church and family, Pez
possessed the rare quality of true
humility. He avoided accolades,
shunned the spotlight. Pez
was there to serve, not to seek
acclaim, remarked Marty Bettelli,
Isle of Palms councilmember.
My dad was always doing
ministry,
reminisced Jackie
Meade,
the
Pezanowskis
daughter. I remember coming
home on one occasion, to find
a stranger in our shower. Mom
had found a couple in the Red
and White who needed help, and
Dad didnt blink an eye. They
would see someone in need, and
couldnt resist reaching out to
help.
Dad always put everyone
else ahead of himself recalled
the couples son, Tim. He was

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the most honorable man I ever

knew.
Indeed, survivors of Hugo in
1989, Pez and Judy, through
Stella Maris, served tirelessly
with other congregations on
the islands, in a capacity which
evolved into the East Cooper
Community Outreach, or ECCO,
today one of the areas largest
outreach centers.
His call to service was
formalized in 1990, when Pez
became an ordained deacon. He
began to formally minister to the
congregation at Stella Maris, in
a multitude of capacities, not
the least of which was serving
as the womens softball coach.
But more than a coach he was a
second dad, and a mentor.
Seeing that teams love and
affectionrallied around himI
dont know Pezs overall record
as a coachbut obviously he did
well, noted Msgr. McInerny.
Pezs desire to serve and
comfort others remained stalwart
through his final hours. With his
beloved, tearful grandchildren,
children and wife gathered
around his bedside, he said
his goodbyes, with a special
anecdote to each person. Upon
completing the circle, the room
grew sad, still, and somewhat
awkward.
Several
moments
passed, when Pez looked around,
and with his inimitable, dry wit,
wryly remarked, Ive never done
this before. Whats the protocol?
Instantly the tears dissolved into
laughter, and for the final time,
Pez selflessly put his family at
ease, reassuring them he was
totally at peace.
Surely all who knew him share
the sentiment expressed by Jimmy
Carroll, IOP councilmember, on
his company's sign. Normally a
happy jumble of birthday wishes,
on November 3 it simply and
solemnly stated, Rest in Peace,
Pez. I might add, You certainly
deserve it.

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ead down to Front

Beach on Isle of Palms
and help bring in the
holiday season island style.
The 5th Annual Isle of Palms
Holiday Street Festival will
be held on Saturday, Dec. 3
from 2 to 7 p.m. on Ocean
Boulevard.
This free event will have live
music, carnival rides, local
handmade gifts, restaurants
and even a visit from Santa
Claus.
Sullivans
Island
Elementary Choir kicks off
the event at 2 p.m. followed
by the talented Haley Mae
Campbell from 2:30-4:30
p.m. and finishing with local
favorite The East Coast Party
Band from 5-7 p.m.
The City of Isle of Palms
will officially light the 24 tree
at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus from 4-5:30
p.m. Throughout the event, restaurants and local crafters will be on
the street offering specialty foods and handmade gifts. Other free
entertainment includes jump castles, mechanical bull, face painting,
photo booth, a balloon artist and more.
For more information please go to www.iop.net, contact Andy
Sinwald at asinwald@iop.net, or call the Isle of Palms Recreation
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Department at 843-886-8294.

November 18, 2016

Turtle jam a success

JAMMIN FOR JAMMER HELPS RAISE $20,000

BY MARY PRINGLE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

COMPUTER CORNER

15

Fake Microsoft calls

return
BY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Members of the Island Turtle Team present a $20,000 donation to staff members of the
SC Aquarium.

he Island Turtle Team is pleased to announce its recent donation

of a little over $20,000 to the South Carolina Aquarium to play a
small part in equipping the new Zucker Family Sea Turtle Care
Center. The facility, which is now under construction, is scheduled
to be completed by next spring. A portion of the gift will be used for a
new examining table and microscope and several rolling exam stools.
This amount was raised mostly from Jammin for Jammer which
was held on September 28, 2016 and was supported very generously
by the community. In addition to the Turtle Team the event was
sponsored by The Island Eye, The Windjammer, and Allegra Design
Marketing & Print.
Once again the party was at full capacity and delicious food from
the following restaurants was plentiful:
The Windjammer
Morgan Creek Grill
Luke n Ollies Pizzeria
Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
The Dingy
Sea Biscuit Caf
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Coconut Joes
Banana Cabana
Village Bakery
Triangle Char and Bar
Taco Mamacita
Home Team BBQ
and Harris Teeter
We are so grateful to everyone who helped to make Jammin for
Jammer a wonderful success and are proud to be able to help the
Aquarium with its very exciting new center which will save many sea
turtles in the future.

ep, those dang people from

some far off place are once
again calling or sending
emails or doing what is called
a page spoof. You get that call
from John at Microsoft, he says
that your computer is infected
and they need to repair it.
Sounds like Microsoft is on
top of things and is going to
fix your problems (wait, did I
have any problems?) right now.
Then John asks you to go to a
website and put in code he gives
you, next thing you know he's
on your computer and fixing
things. Wonderful, in fact he
shows you where you have 628
viruses, botnets running the
background and all sorts of nasty
stuff You say get that stuff off
my computer.
John says well of course we
will, just let me get over to "Tech"
department and they will begin
the removal of all this stuff But
first I need you to go to CVS/
Walgreens/Walmart and buy a
green dot card (or something
similar) in the amount of $400 to
cover the cost of removal. You tell
them thats steep and that you
have to think about it. John
says well they have locked your
computer so that it cannot infect
any others and the $400 will
unlock it and allow them to fix
it. Now what do you do?
What John wants you to do
is buy a card that has $400, call
them back and give the code from
the card. They can remove the
cash that is part of that card and
there is no way for you to get it
back, unlike a credit card where
you could dispute the charge
later. Once they have the money,
the may fix your computer or
they may tell you that it's worse
than they first thought and you
will need to buy another card

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for some other amount, usually

higher than before.
It's all a scam, they are not from
Microsoft, they have infected
your computer and changed
your password (or put one on)
and have basically locked you
out. They are bad people wanting
as much money as they can get
from you. As bad the Nigerian
prince that wants to give you
millions but needs just a small
pittance to get the money out of
the country Dont fall for it.
No one is going to call from
Microsoft, send an email, take
over a webpage and have it flash
red blaring that you must call
Microsoft because your computer
is infected. ALL are lies and all
they want is money.
If you have elderly friends/
parents please tell them about
this, I had a young person
about 75ish that was just taken
for $400, and the fixed computer
was broken again about two
weeks later. The same people
(yes they called back) said it
was worse and needed $490 this
time, thankfully my friend called
me instead. The dang people had
locked my friend out again from
the computer, demanded the
money and were calling harassing
to send the money now. I was
able to recover his data but had
to re-install Windows 10 because
it was so messed up.
Please dont let this happen.
Some estimates are in the
hundreds of millions that these
idiots are draining from our
senior citizens (and young ones
as well), lets stop it.
As with all of my columns if
you want help or have questions
don't hesitate to call Rent A Bob
at 843.822.7794 or email at
rentabob@live.com.

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November 18, 2016

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Local favorite endures

L O N G I S L A N D C A F E M I X E S H I S T O R Y, M O D E R N I T Y
BY MIMI WOOD

our years ago this week,

Ravi Scher received the
phone call hed been waiting
for. Were you serious when
you said you wanted to buy the
restaurant? he heard the owner
of the Long Island Cafe inquire of
him. Yes! Absolutely!!!, Scher
exploded back, half in disbelief
that his lifelong dream of owning
a restaurant was finally coming
true.
Rivaling The Seabiscuit as the
oldest restaurant on Isle of Palms
(their chairs were delivered
before ours, jokes Scher), The
Long Island Cafe has stood steady
in its original location, next to
the Harris Teeter at 1515A Palm
Blvd., since 1986.
Of course, the Harris Teeter
was not always the Harris Teeter,
and Schers opportunity to buy
the Long Island presented itself,
not coincidentally, at the same
time demolition plans for the Red
& White were being finalized.
The former owners were tired,
and the prospect of carrying on
throughout the revitalization of
the plaza just exhausted them,
speculates Scher.

ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

So, with his eyes wide open,

undaunted by the prospect
of facing a year or more of
construction on the adjoining
building,
Scher
obtained
ownership in October, 2012. He
was confident that 26 years of
loyal patrons, some of whom
stop here on their way in from the
airport, would see him through.
Eighteen
months
of
construction included backfilling,
to raise the grade of the adjacent
site, which literally rattled the
wine glasses on the tables;
scaffolding
and
gangplanks
greeting diners at the entrance;
and excruciating delays caused as
the original plans for an upscale
Piggly Wiggly were scrapped.
Through it all the restaurant
endured, going through a bit of
renovation and menu-tweaking
itself. Scher is grateful to his
faithful clientele.
But its not just the customers
who are loyal to the Long
Island Cafe. Christiana Harsch
is integral to the restaurants
success. Scher credits Harsch
for introducing him to the former
owners. Christiana worked at the

Christiana Harsch and Ravi Scher outside their Isle of Palms restaurant.
COURTESY PHOTOS

Long Island, and every Christmas

would take me to the employee
party. It was there that I met the
owners, who I bugged year after
year, to sell me the restaurant.
Today, Harsch is the face of the
restaurant, brags Scher.
Harsch is not the only longtimer; the morning chef has been
there for 20 years, and the former
owners son still concocts the
traditional Charleston favorites
the restaurant is known and
loved for.
We are local-centric, and use
the absolute freshest, locallysourced ingredients we can
find, says Scher. He routinely
procures locally-caught stone
bass from Mark Marhefka, a
local fisherman; his pasta is
handmade by local Rio Bertolini;
his clams are from Breach Inlet.
It doesnt get much fresher than
that.
Scher brings a little taste of
Italy to The Long Island Cafe,
having lived and cooked there
for years, but the restaurants
forte is traditional lowcountry
fare, such as shrimp and grits,
and whole fried flounder, both
Charleston staples. We use

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our own cracker-meal breading,

which results in a soft-crumb
that crisps nicely, without being
greasy, elaborates the Culinary
Institute of America graduate.
Specials change seasonally,
but the basic, traditional menu
remains consistent, he explains.
John Updyke, a regular,
hosts an annual family fishing
outing. His three cousins were
"surprised to find such amazing
food behind the restaurant's
rather unremarkable facade,
in a strip mall no less," offers
Dr. Updyke. "The atmosphere,
the wine list, the food were all
excellent," echoed Steve Updyke,
one of the cousins. And because
every foursome needs a jokester,
Guy Updyke pipes in, "My only
complaint is not enough Michigan
wine.
The components enumerated
by the Updyke cousins says it all,
concludes Scher. Delicious food,
a diverse selection of fine wine,
and excellent staff and service are
the primary components to which
Scher attributes his restaurants
enduring success. There are not
too many places that have been
around for 30 years.

November 17
ONGOING
Mondays
Memoir Writing Circle
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Come and share your stories.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843.883.3914.

Tuesdays
Toddler Storytime
10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Marie
for stories and songs. CCPL
Poe Branch Library, 1921 I'on
Avenue. 843.883.3914.
Team Trivia
8 to 10 p.m., Home Team BBQ,
Sullivan's Island

Thursdays
Mah Jongg Nights (adults)
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 8
p.m. Learn to play American
Mah Jongg.Join us for a couple
rounds or the whole evening.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue.843.883.3914.
Fridays

VFW Post 3137 Steak Night
Open House Steak Night every
Friday, 6 p.m. Claim your steak
(we only do 30 each week), season
to your liking, then you have
until 8 p.m. to cook it yourself on
Ocean Deck grills.
Choice Ribeye, Baked Potato &
Salad, $15.

Saturdays
New Junior Ranger Program
The National Park Service will
be offering a special Junior
Ranger program commemorating
the 50th anniversary of the
National Historic Preservation
Act at Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site and Fort Moultrie
starting October 1st. The activity
book is geared for children ages
7 and up. Call 843.732.5013 for
more information.
Holiday Films Sponsored
by MUSC
4 p.m. MUSC Health Stadium,
Daniel Island. Four holiday
movies, beginning Saturday,
November 19 and continuing on
December 3, 10 and 17. Each
showing will include a 30 minute
short film followed by a full-length
feature film on the stadium's
video board. The gates open at 3
pm. Tickets are $5 and kids six
and under are free. Blankets,
lawn chairs and dogs on a leash
are permitted. November 19,
Shrek the Halls and Home Alone;
December 3- Merry Madagascar
and Elf; December 10- Ice Age:
a Mammoth Christmas and The
Polar Express; December 17- The
Grinch who Stole Christmas (1996
short) and The Grinch who Stole
Christmas (2000 feature film)

Thursday, November 17
CRAFTERNOON: Travel Games
3:00 p.m. Make fun travel games
to entertain yourself on long car
rides. CCPL Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.

Saturday, November 19
50K Ultramarathon at
Laurel Hill County Park
The Ultra Chili 50K will begin at 8
a.m. The course will take runners
through the moss-draped trails
of Laurel Hill County Park during
this multi-loop race. Laurel Hill
County Park is over 745 acres in
size, with unpaved trails winding
through a variety of landscapes
that traverse an oak allee, large
open meadows, a small lake,
and gorgeous scenery. The park
is located in Mount Pleasant
near the Park West subdivision
and Highway 41.ccprc.com,
843.795.4386.
Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast
Riverfront Park in North
Charleston. Fundraiser for
Charleston Animal Society, with
more than 100 teams signedup to participate. Teams will
spread out across the park that
runs along the Cooper River on
the Old Navy Base. Chili will
be judged in three categories:
Traditional, Unique and Best in
Show. Sample the best chili in
the Lowcountry. $25 includes
all of the chili and oysters you
can eat.Also, pet adoptions, live
music, a Kids Zone, a TV Football
Zone, bubble soccer, cornhole
andbeer gardens and other food
and refreshments. For more, visit
charlestonanimalsociety.org.
Beach Lovers Book Club: The
Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel
Wilkerson
10:30 a.m. Come for a lively
book discussion of this powerful
work by Pulitzer Prize-winning
author Isabel Wilkerson. Light
refreshments provided. Email
darlingc@ccpl.org for details.
CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921
Ion Avenue. 843-883-3914.

Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r

CRAFTERNOON: Travel Games

10:30 a.m. Make fun travel
games to entertain yourself on
long car rides. CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. 843883-3914.

Local Living: Jewelry Making

with Found Objects
Join local artisan Anne Powell to
learn how to turn small treasures
like shells and stones into
pendants using simple jewelrymaking tools. Reservations
required. Call 843-883-3914 or
visit CCPL Poe Branch Library,
1921 Ion Avenue.

Sunday, November 20
Bette Griffith Food Festival
8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Stella Maris
Catholic Church. The Women's
Club is hosting their annual
"Bette Griffith Food Festival
& Silent Auction. 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 www.facebook.com/
SMWCBGFF. Contact iopgator@
gmail.com with any questions.
Edwin McCain Concert
for Heroes
2-7 p.m., The Grove at Patriots
Point. In addition to headliner
Edwin McCain, the familyfriendly event features several
opening acts, including
Occasional Milkshake, a jingle
singing competition, and a
strong man contest. Food and
refreshments will be available for
purchase. 100% of the ticket sales
and all proceeds from the concert
will be donateddirectly tothe
Lowcountry Red Cross. For more
information contact zmainc@aol.
com.
13thAnnual Bill Kulseth
Memorial Golf Tournament
Wild Dunes Harbor Course, noon
Shotgun Start. Help support the
family of Phillip Wallace. Phil
was part of our local food and
beverage family as a cook at the
Sea Biscuit.He passed as a result
of an accident on the Isle of Palms
Connector.$80 per player, $100,

day of. Hole Sponsorship, $100.

Contact Carrie at c_todd14@
yahoo.com.

Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, November 30
White Christmas at the Dock
Street Theater
Nov. 30 - Dec.18. This
heartwarming musical
adaptation, based on the
classic film featuring seventeen
Irving Berlin hit songs, follows
the romantic and hilarious
adventures of Veterans Bob
Wallace and Phil Davis who have
a successful song-and-dance act
after World War II. For more info
call The Dock Street Theater at
843.577.7183.

Thursday, December 1
Holy City Messiah
December 1, 2 and 3. For three
nights at three different area
churches, Maestro Ken Lam will
conduct Handel's most popular
and glorious oratorio, "Messiah"
with the Charleston Symphony
Orchestra, CSO Chorus, and four
guest soloists. Purchase tickets at
charlestonsymphony.org, or call
843.723.7528, ext. 110. T

Friday, December 2
Sullivans Island Fire &
Rescue Station Lighting
5:30 p.m., Fire Station, 2050
Middle Street. Join your
neighbors for this perennial
family-friendly, free event.
Holiday Book Sale
Friday, December 2nd from
9-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, December

December 21
3rd from 9-4 p.m., Mt. Pleasant
Regional Library, 1133 Mathis
Ferry Rd, Mt. Pleasant. Find
great books, great bargains and
support your local Library. Books,
DVDs, and CDs, will be available
with prices starting at $1 for
paperbacks and $3 for hardback
books. Items include mysteries,
classics, large print, childrens
books, local histories, cookbooks
and a variety of non-fiction topics.
Childrens books start at just
$0.50 each. For more information
visit charlestonlibraryfriends.org.

Saturday, December 3
Isle of Palms Holiday
Street Festival
2-7 p.m., Ocean Boulevard. This
free event will have live music,
carnival rides, local handmade
gifts, restaurants and even a
visit from Santa Claus. Sullivans
Island Elementary Choir kicks
off the event at 2 p.m. followed by
Haley Mae Campbell from 2:304:30 p.m. and finishing with local
favorite The East Coast Party
Band from 5-7 p.m. The City of
Isle of Palms will officially light
the 24 tree at approximately
5:30 p.m. Children will have the
opportunity to meet Santa Claus
from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Throughout
the event restaurants and local
crafters will be on the street
offering their specialty foods
and handmade gifts. Other free
entertainment includes jump
castles, mechanical bull, face
painting, photo booth, balloon
artist and more. For more
information please contact Andy
Sinwald at asinwald@iop.net, or
call the Isle of Palms Recreation
Department at 843.886.8294.
Snow Queen Story Time
2 p.m., Charleston Library
Society, 164 King Street. The
Snow Queen Story Time. Free.
For more information call
843.763.4941 or visit www.
charlestonchristmas.org.

Wednesday, December 15
Holiday Strings
7 p.m. Charleston Library
Society. The CSO string quartet

will perform a selection of

international carols and singalong favorites. Guests are
given the opportunity to mingle
with the CSO musicians at a
complimentary reception following
the concert. Purchase tickets at
charlestonsymphony.org, or call
843.723.7528, ext. 110. To view
the entire CSO 2016-2017 season,
visit charlestonsymphony.org.

Saturday, December 17
Holiday Show at the Galliard
7 p.m. Gaillard Center. Principal
Pops Conductor Yuriy Bekker will
lead this annual, family-friendly
holiday tradition featuring
Believe, Sleigh Ride, 12 Days
of Christmas, and many more
sing-along favorites with the
Charleston Childrens Chorus
and CSO Chorus. Surprise
guests will add to the festive
fun. Purchase tickets at
charlestonsymphony.org, or call
843.723.7528, ext. 110. To view
the entire CSO 2016-2017 season,
visit charlestonsymphony.org.
"The Night Before Christmas"
1 p.m., Sottile Theatre, 44
George Street. Chamber Music
Charlestons annual holiday
Classical Kids Concert The
Night Before Christmas. Tickets:
$12 adults; $6 children 4-16
and free for children 3 and

under. Tickets on sale now. Call

843.763,4941 or online at www.
ChamberMusicCharleston.org or
www.charlestonchristmas.org.

Tuesday, December 20
"Dylan Thomas Christmas in
Wales"
7:30 p.m. Circular Congregational
Church , 150 Meeting Street.
"Dylan Thomas Christmas in
Wales, Tuesday & Wednesday,
December 20 and 21. Tickets:
$25 general admission, $20
senior, $15 student. Group rates
available. Tickets on sale now.
Call 843.763.4941 or online at
ChamberMusicCharleston.org.

Wednesday, December 21
Canadian Brass
7:30 p.m. Gaillard Center.
The world-famous Canadian
Brass will join the CSO Brass
for a Christmas concert with
selections ranging from Handel
to Glenn Miller to A Charlie
Brown Christmas. Masters of
performance, Canadian Brass
has a uniquely engaging stage
presence and rapport with
audiences of all ages. Purchase
tickets at charlestonsymphony.
org, or call 843.723.7528,
ext. 110. To view the entire
CSO 2016-2017 season, visit
charlestonsymphony.org.

For the birds

BY SARAH DAZ

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

he biologists at the Sullivans

Island bird banding station
have banded some unusual
birds this Fall season. This
month they were lucky enough to
find a Barred Owl in their mist
net. Since nets are set up shortly
before dawn and checked once
every 15-20 minutes, there is a
brief window of opportunity to
encounter nocturnal birds, such
as owls and nightjars.
The Barred Owl was banded
and safely released. It was
resighted at the banding station
twice in the following two weeks
after it was banded, indicating
that it has established a territory
in the area. Barred Owls nest
in large cavities of mature trees
(often snags). They are usually
associated with large, mature
tracts of forest. They feed on
a variety of small mammals,
including rats, rabbits and
squirrels, but they also frequently
eat birds and small reptiles.
The biologists have also
spotted a Barn Owl roosting
in the maritime forest around
Station 16 and foraging in and
around the Fort Moultrie Field.
Barn Owls are usually found
in more open areas, so the Fort

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A Barred Owl was sighted on Sullivans.

PHOTO BY SARAH DIAZ

Moultrie field would be an ideal

foraging habitat. Stay tuned for
more photos of raptor species
banded on Sullivans Island.
To see more photos of
birds banded this Fall at the
Sullivans Island bird banding
station,
visit
facebook.com/
sullivansislandbirds.

2016

Holiday
Shopping
Guide

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

your island hair salon

843-883-9101

2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island

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
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com

island eats
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. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island

The Obstinate Daughter

Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Long Island Caf

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 Blvd, 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

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

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

off-island eats

Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant

Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant

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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. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant

November 18, 2016

FINANCIAL FOCUS

23

Put Thanksgiving lessons to work

in your financial plans
DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

hanksgiving is almost here. Over the years, this holiday has

taken on a variety of meanings, most of them centered on family,
caring and sharing. You can carry these same values past
Thanksgiving into your daily life and you can certainly incorporate
them into your financial strategies for taking care of your loved ones.
So, here are a few suggestions:
Protect your family. If something were to happen
to you, could your family pay the mortgage?
Could your children still afford to go to college
someday? To protect your familys current
lifestyle and long-term goals, you may
well need to maintain adequate life
and disability insurance. Your employer
may offer these types of protection as
employee benefits, but the coverage
might be insufficient for your needs.
Consequently, you might need to
supplement your employer-paid insurance
with additional policies.
Invest in your children. If you have young
children, and youd like to see them go to
college someday, you may want to start putting
money away toward that goal. You can save
and invest for college in a variety of ways, but
one
popular method is through a 529 plan, which offers high
contribution limits and potential tax advantages. Plus, a
529 plan gives you significant control and flexibility: if you
establish a plan for one child, but he or she decides not to go to
college, you can name another child as the recipient.
Be generous. You dont have to be a millionaire to make
meaningful financial gifts to your family. For example, if you
have grown children, consider helping them fund their IRAs.
You cant contribute directly to a childs IRA, but you can write
checks to your children for that purpose though, of course,
they are then free to do whatever they want with the money. Its
not always easy for a young person to max out on an IRA, which

has an annual contribution limit of $5,500 for workers

under 50, so any help you can give your children in
this area should be greatly appreciated.

Safeguard your own financial independence.
Almost certainly, one of the most undesirable outcomes
you can imagine is to become financially dependent
on your grown children. Even if you save and invest
diligently throughout your working years, you could
still be vulnerable to financial dependency if you need
an extensive period of long-term care, such as a nursing
home stay. These costs can be enormous, and Medicare
typically pays only a small percentage, and usually for
just a limited time. To protect your financial freedom, you
should explore ways of addressing long-term care costs.
A financial professional can explain those alternatives
that may be appropriate for your situation.
Communicate your wishes to your family.
At some point in your life, you will need to draw
up your estate plans, which could include a will,
a living trust, a durable power of attorney, a health
care directive and other documents. To be fair to your
children and other family members, and to avoid hurt
feelings, you should clearly communicate your plans and
your wishes while you are still around.
Thanksgiving means more than turkey and football. And if
you can successfully apply the lessons of this holiday to your
financial plans, both you and your family will have reason to be
thankful.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date

High Tide

Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 24
Nov 25
Nov 26
Nov 27
Nov 28
Nov 29
Nov 30
Dec 1

10:40am/11:12pm
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6:16am/6:20pm
6:56am/7:00pm
7:35am/7:39pm
8:12am/8:16pm
8:47am/8:51pm

Low Tide
4:08am/4:55pm
5:04am/5:52pm
6:03am/6:49pm
7:04am/7:46pm
8:06am/8:41pm
9:05am/9:33pm
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10:50am/11:03pm
11:37am/11:44pm
12:20pm
12:22am/1:01pm
12:59am/1:40pm
1:35am/2:18pm
2:10am/2:56pm

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
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