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PRESORT STANDARD
Volume 15 Issue 22
Sullivan’s Island
IOP
Council
discusses
community
pool
BY CHARLES CLAXTON
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
M info on orioles
embers of the Isle of
Palms Town Council
discussed the possibility
of building a community pool,
elected a mayor pro tem and
received good news about the
city’s annual audit at their Jan.
28 meeting.
The Council and those in
attendance also heard from
various committee chairs,
discussed short-term rentals
and talked about the possibility
of establishing stiffer standards
on the owners of dilapidated
structures.
Much of the audience
appeared to be there to hear
about the pool situation. Anna
Ponde, a resident of the island
since the 1990s, presented the
strongest endorsement for a
community pool. A pediatrician,
she cited the health benefits
for young children as a key
argument for an in-ground pool.
Pointing out that local
residents should play a survey materials, contact Lex Glover at GloverL@
significant role in deciding
whether to build the pool
and what it should look like,
Recreation Committee Chair
Susan Smith asked that a
community advisory board be
created. She estimated that a
six-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool
would cost the city $415,000,
Council continues on page 2
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A Baltimore oriole.
BY DAVID LUCAS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
he South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources will conduct an annual Baltimore
oriole winter survey Feb. 14 through Feb.
17 in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird
Count. The state natural resources agency is
interested in the status and distribution of these
colorful songbirds that are wintering in the
Palmetto State.
Survey participants count and record the
largest number of Baltimore orioles they can
see at one time, on one, two, three or all four
days of the survey. Even if you are not able to
participate during the count period, we would
still like to record your oriole numbers during the
winter. You can participate in the survey by either
requesting an SCDNR survey form, or, if you are
a Great Backyard Bird Count participant, you can
email a copy of your eBird checklist submission
to SCDNR. For more information and to receive
dnr.sc.gov. For more information on the Great
Backyard Bird Count, visit http://gbbc.birdcount.
org/.
Baltimore orioles usually winter in south
Florida, the Caribbean, Central America and
South America. Historically, it was unusual to see
one in South Carolina during the winter. However,
during the last several decades, they have been
wintering along the East Coast and Southeast in
greater abundance. Last year’s Great Backyard
Bird Count results had sightings ranging along
the East Coast from Connecticut to Florida and
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SCDNR seeks
several reports from the Gulf states. The bulk of
the birds reported were from Virginia to Florida.
South Carolina Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey
data, combined with the Great Backyard Bird
Count data, had South Carolina with the largest
numbers of orioles in the country in 2019. South
Carolina had 85 reports – 31% of the total number
of reports in the country and 460 orioles tallied –
50% of the total number of orioles reported. This
year’s numbers of orioles reported was just shy of
the largest number reported in 2016. The majority
of South Carolina’s orioles winter along the coastal
plain from Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head Island and
extend inland to Lexington County. A first for the
survey was a report from York County.
Though SCDNR is not sure why these birds
have begun overwintering in the state, they are
responding well to the popularity of backyard bird
feeding. Orioles by nature have a “sweet tooth” and
will eat nectar from flowers and wild fruits. By far,
their favorite food offered at feeders is grape jelly.
Orange halves can be used to attract the orioles into
your yard, but grape jelly will encourage them to
return. Other items they will eat are suet products
(homemade, cakes, bark butter, logs) sugar water
(they will drink from hummingbird or oriole nectar
feeders), seed mixes (they seem to prefer nut and
fruit mixes), sliced grapes, mealworms (live or
freeze-dried), sweet cornbread and pound cake.
During the winters from 2009 to 2015, SCDNR
Orioles continues on page 3
IN THEIR
HONOR
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Council continues from page 1
while an indoor pool would carry a price tag of around $4.5 million,
adding that either would provide “all sorts of exciting possibilities.”
Randy Bell was the least supportive member of the Council.
He noted that several problems have the potential to hinder
the construction of the pool, including the roughly 1,400 septic
tanks on the island, drainage issues, the possible environmental
impact of the pool and its burden on the city’s annual budget. He
urged the Council to consider other projects that he said require
immediate attention, such as drainage and necessary work at the
Isle of Palms Marina.
“We have massive, massive projects in front of us. $6 million
more probably for short-term drainage projects and $6 million on
the public safety building,” Bell pointed out.
Many Council members agreed with Bell but saw no problem
with creating an advisory board – and they voted to do so.
Smith got in the last word prior to the vote: “There will always
be a reason not to construct a community pool. There are valid
reasons for construction, and many people have wanted this for a
very long time.”
The vote to elect a mayor pro tem was reasonably straightforward.
John Moye and Bell nominated each other, and Bell was chosen by
a six to three vote.
Meanwhile, the city received a clean opinion from McCay Kiddy,
the highest level possible for an annual audit. According to Chris
Kerr of the local accounting firm, the city’s assets exceeded its
liabilities by just over $30 million. Last fiscal year, total revenues
were $18.6 million, compared to $14.2 million in expenses. The
city’s total debt increased by a little more than $1 million due to
normally scheduled debt payments.
In a related subject, Councilman Kevin Popson reported that six
months into the current fiscal year, total revenue was just under
$6.8 million, while expenditures were at $5.9 million. He said the
municipality’s current fund balance is at $20 million, with $5.5
million of that earmarked for capital improvements, $2.5 million
for disaster recovery and $3 million for beach renourishment.
The Council also discussed the construction of a 10-foot path
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to tie the shoulder of the IOP Connector bridge, which is used
by walkers and bike riders, to the sidewalk on Palm Boulevard
and offer a safe way for non-motor traffic to reach Leola Hanbury
Memorial Park. Mayor Jimmy Carroll said the project was necessary
to avoid possible accidents, especially during the summer months,
when the population of the island swells.
One of the more interesting statistics from the meeting came from
Public Safety Committee Chair Ryan Buckhannon, who pointed
out that there were 30,870 calls to the IOP Police Department
during the previous year. He also noted that beach parking will be
limited to parallel parking only. Motorists who simply “pull in” will
be ticketed, he said.
Public Works Committee Chair Phillip Pounds reported that
the South Carolina Department of Transportation is working on
drainage issues on the island. Carroll related an interesting story
about earlier times on IOP, when the ditches that line the roads
were created only to clear the roadway itself from water. Home
and building owners apparently were on their own when it came
to dealing with the runoff created by rain.
The Council also discussed short-term rentals, with an eye on
limiting noise and other distractions and deterring the continuous
building of structures for the sole purpose of renting them. The most
restrictive amendment discussed would be to limit occupancy of
rental homes to a maximum of 40 daytime occupants or two times
the overnight occupancy. In addition, following the fifth complaint
about a specific property, the owner’s rental license would be
revoked. Carroll and Moye strongly supported the endeavor to
preserve the peace on the historically quaint island.
The final discussion of the meeting concerned a proposition
that would toughen the guidelines for dilapidated structures. The
Council was concerned about how strict the standards would be and
how the regulations would be enforced. An interesting point came
from Carroll, who equated the new standards to the enforcement of
homeowners association rules. Many Council members disagreed
with raising the bar, and the attempt to make things tougher on
the owners of dilapidated buildings was defeated.
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A memorial jam
BY LORRIE DIXSON GRIGGS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
D
rifter Fest, the inaugural Bert
Griggs Memorial Jam, will be
held March 6 through March
8 in Charleston. The music-filled
weekend will celebrate the life of Mount
Pleasant resident and Drifter Merch
business co-owner  Bert Griggs,  who
died unexpectedly in December.
Friday night’s festivities kick off
with a pre-jam from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
featuring several sets of funk favorites
from Shonuff at Home Team BBQ’s
downtown location. Doors for the
Drifter Fest: The Inaugural Bert Griggs
Memorial Jam, opens at 8 p.m. at the
Charleston Pour House. From 8:30
p.m. to 1 a.m., patrons will enjoy a
collaboration of Bert’s favorite tunes
from many of his friends, including
Reid Stone and bands Gaslight
Street, The Travelin’ Kine, Shonuff,
Solid Country Gold and more.
The weekend concludes on Sunday
at  Reckoning in the Park, featuring
The Reckoning, an awesome Grateful
Dead cover band, from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. in the meadow at James Island
County Park. Guests will enjoy a
weekend of fun events combined
with great company, stories and live
music.  all examples of Council doing whatever they want because of a “no
Born and raised in Hartsville, Bert
Griggs was surrounded by a huge
family and lifelong friends as he grew
up in the country riding tractors,
four-wheelers and being mischievous.
He later graduated from the College
of Charleston with a bachelor’s
in business administration. He
remained in Charleston after
college, working in all aspects of the
hospitality industry for Charlestowne
Hotels.
However, it wasn’t long before the
mountains called his name, and he
headed to Jackson Hole to pursue his
love of snowboarding. While there,
Bert was the sales and marketing
director of a hotel group that gave him
the opportunity to travel to world-
class ski resorts all over the country
as an ambassador for Jackson Hole.
He met his wife, Lorrie, while she was
vacationing there from Charleston
and discovered they both had a love
of traveling to see live music and an
array of mutual friends.
Following a whirlwind romance,
they married on April Fools’ Day
Griggs continues on page 7
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Tuesday, Feb. 18
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Orioles continues from page 1
trapped and banded Baltimore orioles
that frequented feeders around the state.
SCDNR trapped a total of 1,148 birds at
41 sites, banding 990 and recapturing
158. But the most exciting find was when
one of the orioles banded in Myrtle Beach
on March 8, 2011, was recovered on Sept.
23, 2015, in British Columbia. This is at
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Get the zoning classifications right
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The town of Sullivan’s Island is working on establishing a
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new zoning classification for government-owned land. It is long
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make sure you understand the implications of the new zoning. Alejandro Ferreyros
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lead to more of the same. Gregg Bragg
Oddly, public parking is not included in the draft I received. Charles Claxton
This is concerning. Will the town discontinue the illegal parking staff writers
at Battery Thomson? Will farmers market commercial vehicle
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create a new official zoning classification which doesn’t include CONTRIBUTORS
public parking but have it anyway? Maybe some of these areas
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be overdone and there should be design standards. Please take Lorrie Dixson Griggs
a look at the Battery Thomson parking lot. Battery Gadsden is Joe Siegrist
going to look the same way before too long if this new zoning Dan Krosse
district isn’t done right. It’s already headed that way despite its Mary Chapman
current protective residential zoning. Arielle Alpino
The post office site is also being considered for rezoning. Bob Hooper
Currently it is zoned commercial on Middle Street and residential Ali Buendo
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Palmetto State ANIMAL SOCIETY HONORS TWO SUPPORTERS

T H E P U R P L E M A R T I N S H AV E R E T U R N E D BY DAN KROSSE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
BY JOE SIEGRIST
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS he Charleston Animal Society and

I
n a sure sign that spring is
not far behind, the first purple
martins of the year have been
spotted in South Carolina.  United States and Canada. The
The birds were seen on Jan.
30 in New Ellenton by a purple
martin enthusiast – one of many
people throughout the Eastern and
Central United States who track
and report on the birds’ annual
migration on behalf of the Purple
Martin Conservation Association.
“The purple martins’ arrival in
South Carolina show the birds are
making steady progress northward
since they first made landfall in
Florida two days after Christmas,”
said Joe Siegrist, president of
the Purple Martin Conservation
Association. “Tracking the
migration is not only fun, it
also provides us with valuable
information that helps inform our
research and strengthen our efforts
to make sure we’re doing everything
possible to sustain the population
of these amazing birds.”
North America’s largest species
of swallow, purple martins winter
in the rain forests of Brazil
before making up to a 7,000-mile
migration north into the Eastern
annual migration is a testament
to the martins' resilience, as well
as the unwavering dedication of
thousands of “martin landlords,”
who maintain multicompartment
nest “condos” that are essential for
the birds’ survival. Once widespread
in rural America, this species,
which eats billions of flying insects
annually, has been disappearing
at an alarming rate, experiencing a
loss of one-third of its population
over the last 50 years.  said. “In return, they are rewarded
“The decline seems to be the
combination of a few factors:
nesting habitat loss, competing
invasive species, decreasing prey
availability and climate change,”
said Siegrist. “Over the majority of
the purple martins’ range, they are
unable to nest naturally any longer.
Human-provided nest boxes are
the only thing keeping the species
alive east of the Rocky Mountains.”
Siegrist said the very survival of
the species is due in large part to
scores of dedicated conservationists
who invest their time, money and
hearts into maintaining housing
for the martins.  the Purple Martin Conservation
“The landlords provide critical
shelter for the martins,” Siegrist
with a family-like bond with the
birds, who return to the same colony
year after year like clockwork.”
To follow along with the purple
martins’ migration and learn
more about how you can help
conserve this treasured bird,
visit www.purplemartin.org. People
interested in learning more about
how to attract and care for purple
martins can receive a free booklet
by emailing the Purple Martin
Conservation Association at info@
purplemartin.org or calling 814-
833-7656.
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania,
Association is an international tax
exempt, nonprofit organization
dedicated to the conservation of the
purple martin through scientific
research, state-of-the-art wildlife
management techniques and
public education.The PMCA serves
as a centralized data-gathering
and information source on the
species, serving both scientists
and purple martin enthusiasts.
The PMCA’s mission is educating
martin enthusiasts in the proper
techniques for managing this
human-dependent species. 
hundreds of supporters celebrated 146
years of preventing cruelty to animals
Jan. 26 at Blackbaud World Headquarters,
giving away two significant awards: the
Community Ambassador Award went to
Blackbaud, Inc., while the Elizabeth Bradham
Humanitarian Award went to Dr. Shirley
McGreal, the founder of the International
Primate Protection League.
Blackbaud was honored by the Charleston
Animal Society “for building a better community
for all of us and showing compassion for
animals through their actions.” Blackbaud’s
world headquarters is located on Daniel Island,
just across the harbor from Charleston. The
company’s software is used by thousands of
nonprofits around the globe.
Last summer, Blackbaud sponsored and
more than a dozen of the company’s employees
helped build a fence for a family’s dogs on
Edisto Island through Pets for Life, the Animal
Society’s outreach program that serves urban
and rural areas of Charleston. In addition,
Blackbaud President and CEO Mike Gianoni
and his wife, Kathie, starred in an advocacy
video for the Charleston Animal Society that
promoted the adoption of pit bulls, the most
Former Charleston Animal Society Board President
Elizabeth Bradham presents the Humanitarian Award to
International Primate Protection League Founder and
President Emeritus Dr. Shirley McGreal.
endangered breed of dogs in shelters across
the country.
Founded in 1973, the International
Primate Protection League opened its doors
in Summerville as the only gibbon sanctuary
in North America. These “smallest apes” are
Blackbaud received the Charleston Animal Society’s
Community Ambassador Award at the Society’s 146th
annual meeting. Blackbaud President and CEO Mike
Gianoni and his wife, Kathie, are surrounded by Animal
Society Board Members and staff: Left to right: Patricia
Henley, Joe Elmore, Laurel Greer, Carolyn Murray and
Hank Greer.
rescued from medical labs, zoos and other
situations and brought to safety at IPPL. There
are currently 34 gibbons living in safety and
solitude on 40 acres provided by McGreal. She
has received several international honors for
her work with gibbons, including the Order of
the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II.
“I’ve been to Buckingham Palace, but being
recognized in your own backyard is so special,”
McGreal commented.

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Best-in-state Griggs continues from page 3

atop
mountain at
the

CUMMINGS CITED BY FORBES Jackson Hole

Ski Resort.
BY MARY CHAPMAN Together
they created
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Drifter Merch,

C
ummings Wealth Management Group in Mount experience with an apparel
Pleasant has announced that its founder and FedEx efficiency company
president, Sullivan’s Island resident Bobby to our clients dedicated to
Cummings, CFP®, AIF®, CFBS, has been named to that we love and their love of
Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2020. serve.”    music. Soon
The list was published on Forbes.com, and a The 2020 after, they
condensed listing will be available in the February ranking of the Bobby Cummings. returned to
issue of the magazine. Forbes’ Best- Charleston,
Cummings began working as a financial advisor in-State Wealth Advisors1 list was developed by where Bert’s
in 1990, and his mission over the last 29 years SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and passion
remains unchanged: to ensure that all clients have a telephone due-diligence meetings to evaluate each for graphic
coordinated plan to guide them as they make financial advisor qualitatively and on a ranking algorithm design grew
decisions that will allow them to achieve what matters that includes client retention, industry experience, – and so did
most in their life. review of compliance records, firm nominations their business. Their company
Wayne Bloom, CEO of Commonwealth Financial and quantitative criteria (including assets under handled custom orders for
Network®, Cummings Wealth Management’s management and revenue generated for their firms). numerous businesses, bands,
registered investment advisor/broker/dealer, said, Overall, 32,000 advisors were considered, and 4,000 schools and events.
“Congratulations to Bobby on this well-earned (12.5% of candidates) were recognized. 2 The light of their lives, Harper
recognition by Forbes. Bobby Cummings is committed Cummings Wealth Management Group has been Grace, was born about a year
to providing expert guidance and essential support to providing individuals and organizations with financial later. Bert was an amazing father,
his clients, and we are proud to provide Cummings guidance since 1990. Located at 1275 Ben Sawyer husband, son, brother and friend.
Wealth Management Group with the business Blvd. in Mount Pleasant, the firm prides itself on crafting Bert had an innate ability to
solutions they need to power their practice.” unique strategies for each client. For more information, make everyone he met feel like
“It is such a humbling honor to earn this recognition visit www.cummingswealth.com. Securities and they were the most important
from such a prestigious and respected organization such advisory services offered through Commonwealth person in the room. He never
as Forbes,” Cummings commented. “I have so many Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered met a stranger. In fact, he was
people to thank for helping me survive and then thrive Investment Adviser, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®. everyone’s best friend. He had
in this wonderful industry – from my early mentors, my the sweetest soul and a tender
study group, past and present employees and foremost 1
This recognition and the due-diligence process conducted are not heart that loved hard and loved
our wonderful clients that put their trust in my team indicative of the advisor’s future performance. Your experience may
vary. Winners are organized and ranked by state. Some states may deep. Bert had a unique sense of
and me to help them in one of most important areas
of their lives. This trust creates a relentless passion to
have more advisors than others. You are encouraged to conduct your humor with an infectious laugh
own research to determine if the advisor is right for you. and smile that could light up
help our clients achieve their goals, to always do what Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client
is in their best interest and to deliver a Four Seasons
2
the darkest room. He is deeply
objectives and lack of audited data. SHOOK does not receive a fee in
exchange for rankings. missed.
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In their honor
A MEMORIAL TO THEIR TIME ON THE ISLAND
BY BRIAN SHERMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Visitors and local residents are already enjoying the bench placed at Thomson Park by the children of Dorothy and Frank Blackett.
S
itting on the Sullivan’s Island side of Breach Inlet, Thomson Park
stands as a reminder of a battle that helped turn the tide of history.
Though they might not have known about the significance of the
early Revolutionary War skirmish, Frank and Dorothy Blackett were well
aware of the calming effect of watching a blazing sun set into or rise from
a tranquil ocean. In fact, though they never lived in Sullivan’s, they spent
much of their retirement on the island – on the beach, at Fort Moultrie
and simply enjoying its innate beauty and the company of its hospitable
residents.
Dorothy passed away in 2007, and Frank joined her in 2019. Their
children, knowing how much Sullivan’s Island meant to them, chose to
purchase a bench in their honor at Thomson Park, an enclave overlooking
Breach Inlet, the watery boundary between Sullivan’s and the Isle of Palms.
“Being near the ocean meant so much to them, especially watching
the sun rise and set from Sullivan’s Island,” said their daughter, Linda
Dearman, who lives in Statesville, North Carolina.
She said her parents went to Fort Moultrie just about every day, and,
toward the end of her life, her mom made the trip in a wheelchair.
“They had been given so much. This was a gift they could give back,” she
said. “We donated the bench so other people who are older or who have
disabilities will be able to enjoy the beauty of the ocean just like they did.”
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“They just loved in here,” she added. “They said was Shangri-La. It just
spoke to their souls.”
The Blacketts, originally from England, lived on the Isle of Palms and
then in Mount Pleasant after moving to the Lowcountry. Frank, an avid
runner, was president of the Charleston Running Club for a while. Though
they never had a home on Sullivan’s, they both knew lots of people who
called the island home.
Dearman said her siblings thought about putting the bench at Fort
Moultrie. That didn’t work out, but, after meeting with local historian
Doug MacIntyre, they decided that Thomson Park would be the perfect
alternative. Like the four benches that were there already, the fifth and
final bench was manufactured by J & M Foundry of Summerville. It
was installed by Wayne Stelljes, the park’s volunteer caretaker on Feb.
5. MacIntyre pointed out that the town of Sullivan’s Island relocated a
historical marker to make room for the new bench.
Thomson Park is named for Col. William “Danger” Thomson, who
commanded the American forces that repelled a British attack at Breach
Inlet during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. MacIntyre did the historical
research and raised the money to build the park, which was completed in
2012.
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20 years in Charleston
V O LV O C A R O P E N P L A N S E V E N T S O N A N D O F F T H E C O U R T

BY ARIELLE ALPINO
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he Volvo Car Open, the largest
women’s-only tennis tournament
in North America, will celebrate 20
years in Charleston in 2020 with elevated
experiences, exciting activities and new
initiatives. The highly anticipated event
will take place April 4 through April 12
on Daniel Island.
The 2020 tournament will feature the
best in women’s professional tennis,
bringing with more than 100 of the top
players in the world to the Lowcountry.
The tournament is also celebrating its
20th year in Charleston with special
events on and off the tennis court.
2020 Events:
• Jennifer Nettles Concert – Grammy Award-winning artist Jennifer
Nettles will perform at the Volvo Car Open on April 11. The
intimate concert will take place on the Althea Gibson Club Court.
Tickets start at $50 and are currently on sale.
• Tournament Ambassador Tracy Austin: The Volvo Car Open has
named past champion, Grand Slam winner, Tennis Hall of Fame
member and Tennis Channel commentator Tracy Austin as its
very first tournament ambassador. She will host “Tennis Talk
with Tracy” daily from the tournament grounds, as well as several
other special events.
• Family Weekend: The Volvo Car Open’s qualifying rounds will
kick off on April 4 and 5 with Family Weekend, with an itinerary
filled with family fun, including rides from the state fair, sand
sculptures, an art activation court and more. Adults are $10 and
kids are free.
• Easter Sunday Brunch: The Volvo Car Open will host a special
Easter Sunday brunch prior to its finals on April 12. A special
musical guest will be announced soon. Tickets are $100 and
include food, drinks and a ticket to the finals.
• Good Morning Charleston Yoga Event: Fans looking to elevate
their finals weekend experience are invited to join Sarah Frick of
The Works for Good Morning Charleston on April 11. This special
yoga event is designed to guide you
through a soulful fitness experience
that is a blend of powerful vinyasa yoga,
meditation, breath work, plyometrics,
core and strength work. Tickets are
$55 and include healthy refreshments
and a ticket to the semifinal matches.
2020 Initiatives:
• Website: The Volvo Car Open
launched a new website in 2020 to
enhance fan engagement and help
bring the event to life. The new and
improved website will allow attendees
to receive real-time updates from the
court, search event schedules and learn
more information about their favorite players.
• Electronic Line Calling: In partnership with FOXTENN and the
WTA, the 2020 Volvo Car Open will be the first women’s clay
event to install electronic line calling. The FOXTENN system
uses 40 high-speed cameras that are capable of generating
more than 100,000 images per second. Electronic Line Calling
will be available on both the Billie Jean King Stadium Court
and the Althea Gibson Club Court.
• Sustainability: The Volvo Car Open has prioritized sustainability
as part of its 2020 initiatives and has adopted new processes
for waste, recycling, transportation, food and more. 
The nine-day Volvo Car Open attracts an average of 90,000 attendees
and more than 100 of the top singles and doubles tennis players to
Charleston every year. The tournament relocated to Charleston from
Hilton Head Island, where it was held from 1973 to 2000.
Patrons have the option to choose from individual tickets, ticket
packages and travel packages. Ticket prices range from $25 for an
individual session to $540 for an all-inclusive weeklong package with
complimentary access into a private hospitality suite. The Volvo Car
Open also offers packages that include premium seats, ticket savings
and membership into the tournament’s Ace Club. For more information
and ticket options, visit volvocaropen.com or call 843-856-7900.

Breach Inlet
Tide Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Feb 14 11:52am 5:43am/6:01pm
Feb 15 12:38am/12:49pm 6:44am/6:58pm
Feb 16 1:41am/1:51pm 7:48am/7:59pm
Feb 17 2:46am/2:54pm 8:53am/9:02pm
Feb 18 3:50am/3:57pm 9:55am/10:04pm
Feb 19 4:49am/4:55pm 10:52am/11:00pm
Feb 20 5:42am/5:47pm 11:43am/11:51pm
Feb 21 6:29am/6:33pm 12:29pm
Feb 22 7:12am/7:16pm 12:37am/1:11pm
Feb 23 7:51am/7:55pm 1:19am/1:49pm
Feb 24 8:27am/8:33pm 1:59am/2:25pm
Feb 25 9:02am/9:08pm 2:36am/2:59pm
Feb 26 9:35am/9:42pm 3:12am/3:32pm
Feb 27 10:08am/10:16pm 3:48am/4:04pm

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
 February 14
ONGOING
WHAT: Harbor Friends Golf
Program
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Harbor Course
WHEN: After 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Harbor Friends
golf program is the ultimate
annual VIP pass to one of the
most beautiful courses in the
Lowcountry. Enroll for just
$49 to enjoy year-round perks
including $44 rounds on the
Harbor Course, exclusive monthly
offers, reward punch card for free
rounds and 10% off restaurant
& pro shop purchases. For
more information please call
843.886.2301.
MONDAYS
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon
MORE INFO: Improve your
writing by sharing comments and
critiques. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Teen Studio Hour
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Create a fabulous
work of art with our fabulous art
supplies. 843.883.3914.
TUESDAYS
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
WEDNESDAYS
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent or friend to play
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox and
more. $6 members/$9 non-
members. To register, visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
THURSDAYS
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers and
horn players welcome. For info,
visit CharlestonJazz.com.
THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home-schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org
Friday, February 14
WHAT: A Night at the Castle
WHERE: Stella Maris Catholic
Church, Parish Hall, 1204 Middle
St.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Catered dinner,
drinks, silent auction, and
dancing with entertainer
Ronnie Johnson. Tickets
are $50 per person and are
available at the Stella Maris
Parish Office. For corporate
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
sponsorship opportunities or
more information, please contact
rosaleavsd@aol.com
WHAT: Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
WHERE: Marion Square,
Charleston
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: SEWE is a three-day
showcase of everything we love
about wildlife and nature. From
fine art exhibits, conservation
education, sporting events and
parties, SEWE invites us all to
explore our wild side and pay
tribute to our naturally beautiful
world. For the full schedule
of events and venues and to
purchase tickets, please visit
sewe.com.
WHAT: Valentine’s Day “Kids-
Away” Room
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Palmetto Hall
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a couple’s
night out while your children
enjoy kids’ night out Valentine’s
Day with games, crafts and a
movie. $35 per child. For more
infoe visit destinationhotels.com
WHAT: Jewelry Creation
Station (Teens and Tweens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Stop by to make
a pair of earrings or bracelet
at our drop-in jewelry station.
843.883.3914
WHAT: Great Backyard
Bird Count
WHERE: The Charleston area
WHEN: February 14 - 17
MORE INFO: The Great Backyard
Bird Count links ordinary folks
with scientists in an effort to
collect important data about
backyard birds. Spend a period
of just 15 minutes counting the
birds you see. You can count from
home, work, school - anywhere.
Just make note of the birds you
see, then report your findings at
gbbc.birdcount.org. Scientists
will use your information to
better understand important
trends in bird populations, range
expansions, habitat changes and
shifts in migration patterns.
Saturday, February 15
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(Adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon
MORE INFO: Join a lively
discussion of “Where the
Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens.
Lite refreshments will be served.
843.883.3914
WHAT: Sewee Bird Banding in the
Maritime Forest (Adults/Teens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Sarah Díaz,
Sullivan's Island native and
local bird expert, to learn about
how bird banding is used to
study and track migratory
birds in the maritime forest.
Local conservation efforts and
information about how you can
protect migratory birds will also
be discussed. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Polar Plunge
WHERE: Windjammer
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come join us for
a polar plunge benefiting South
Carolina Special Olympics. For
more info visit polarplungesc.com.
Thursday, February 27
WHAT: IOP Exchange Club meeting
WHERE: Exchange Club Building
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Doug MacIntyre,
former chair of the Fort Sumter-
Fort Moultrie Historial Trust and
current CFO of the South Carolina
Historical Society, will speak
about the Battle of Breach Inlet.
Monday, March 2
What: Blue Plate Special
March 21
Speaker Series
Where: Burtons Grill, Mount
Pleasant
When:  11:45 a.m.
More Info: The East Cooper
Democrats and Progressive
Independents monthly luncheon
meeting will feature Jaime
Harrison, candidate for the U.S.
Senate.
Thursday, March 19
WHAT: 43rd annual Charleston
Symphony Orchestra League
Symphony Designer Showhouse
WHERE: Fitch-Rivers House, 184
Ashley Ave., Charleston
WHEN: March 19-April 19
MORE INFO: The house will
display three levels of exquisite
spaces presented by local interior
designers. All proceeds benefit
Sunday, March 21
the Charleston Symphony and WHAT: Listen to Spring – The
fund CSOL music scholarships. Charleston Symphony
The Queen Victorian home was WHERE: McLeod Plantation
WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
constructed circa 1883 as a
classical Charleston single house MORE INFO: Guests are invited
in historic Radcliffeborough. The to enjoy popular music under
the stars at this historic site. A
Showhouse will be open daily
from March 19, through April musical journey from New Orleans
19, except on Easter Sunday. A to Broadway, with detours to
ribbon-cutting ceremony will be Europe and South America along
held at 6 p.m. March 18, prior the way. Tickets are $75, and
to the black tie optional preview proceeds will go to support the
party. Foundation’s Pass It Forward
Project. Tickets are available at
charlestoncountyparksfoundation.org.

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
843.416.5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $
843.886.6314
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
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
843.885.6303
facebook.com/cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee and
ice cream. $
843.886.0046
coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious side
porch, and live music. $-$$
843.242.8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
bar stages weekly live folk, country &
acoustic music. $-$$
843.883.9646
FOOD GUIDE
GO
EAT
island eats
dunleavysonsullivans.com Poe’s Tavern
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
High Thyme eatery also features great deals on fresh
A small island bistro, with a wide range fish tacos. $$
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday, 843.883.0083
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$ poestavern.com
843.883.3536 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh bagels
Home Team BBQ and pastries from the coffee bar and
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery dinner or lunch at the restaurant along
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and with signature cocktails.
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$ therefugeiop.com
843.883.3131 1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Luke N Ollie Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with and sandwiches. $-$$
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian 883-3355
mainstays. saltworkscc.com
843-242-8121 50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
Mex1 serving a simple menu of homestyle
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites, breakfast & lunch. $-$$
including tacos & tortas, with an island facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$ 21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com Sullivan’s
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well as
Middle Street Market lunch on the weekends. $$
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet 843.883.3222
groceries, and locally-sourced products saltstation22.com
and gifts from the team behind Home 2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660 Windjammer
middlestreetmarket.com Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back. $-$$
The Obstinate Daughter 843.886.8596
Restaurant serving contemporary the-windjammer.com
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a rustic, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
843.416.5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted. Located on the beautiful shores of
the Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
February 14, 2020 13
COMPUTER CORNER
By design
Are you upgrading to L O C A L F I R M L E D T H E WAY F O R T H E

Windows 10? S E T T L E M E N T AT A S H L E Y H A L L

BY ALI BUENDO
BY BOB HOOPER FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

S
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS eamonWhiteside, which has offices in Mount Pleasant,

W
elcome to “Computer Corner” for The Island Eye News. I have
been in the tech/computer world since 1980 and have learned
that whatever the question, it’s not stupid – OK, I have heard
a few that are close. I can tell you one short story from many years ago
when everyone had a desktop and DVD/CD players. This guy (let’s
call him Bob) calls into a center to ask about getting a new cup holder
for his computer. The person on the other end is baffled as to what
Bob is talking about and says so. Bob explains that the cup holder
that slides out at the top of the box has broken off and he needs a
new one. Bob hears a sputter (coffee being sprayed) and a couple of
cuss words before being asked, “You mean the DVD player”? That’s
the same Bob who asked once why his computer wouldn’t work when
the power was off in the building.
I would love to hear from our readers on any questions about
computers, software, hardware, buying or anything else. You can
reach me at The Island Eye News, ieneditor@luckydognews.com,
or at rentabob@live.com. I hope to be able to answer all your tech
questions!
So let’s dive right in and talk about that laptop you got during the
holidays. Many of you are learning Windows 10 after upgrading from
7 or with a new laptop. Since 10 works very similar to 7, you should
have no problem, but the setup is a bit of a different story. Windows
10 right out of the box will send every letter you type as “anonymized”
data to Microsoft. Cortana will save everything you say or ask of it in
the same way to “help” you. There are other settings that are not in
your best interest that can be turned off or stopped. If you have an IT
person, please have them help you or follow the steps below:
• Click on the icon on the lower left (the start button), look up along
the left for an icon that looks like a gear and left click on it.
Summerville, Greenville, Spartanburg and Charlotte, North
Carolina, led the design efforts for The Settlement at Ashley
Hall, which was named a Southern Living Inspired Community.
The Settlement at Ashley Hall is the only Southern Living Inspired
Community in the Charleston area and one of only three in all of
South Carolina. On 44 acres along the Ashley River, it is being
developed by Carolina Holdings. Allison Ramsey of Beaufort is the
architect.
Leading the design efforts on the project, SeamonWhiteside
worked around large existing trees and significant historic features.
The project was developed in Charleston County under R-4 zoning.
The SeamonWhiteside team created the master plan for the project,
all entitlements and variances, all the landscape design and civil
design, along with construction administration and construction
management.
The conservation easements will be held by the Historic Charleston
Foundation.
Fun fact: William Bull II negotiated a peace treaty that ended the
Cherokee War of 1763. It was signed in a building at Ashley Hall that
is being preserved and protected.
Local earns spot on
dean’s list
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

• You will get a screen with a lot of choices; toward the end will be
one called “privacy.” Left click on it.
• On the left side of the new screen will be a list of all sorts of things.
Start with the first one and basically turn everything off. Make sure
that typing is off as well because Cortana is listening.
• One of those things is background apps. At the top on the right
you can turn them all off, which will make the laptop run faster.
There’s no reason for all those apps to be constantly running in the
background.
Hope this helps – more info next issue!
I look forward to some good questions and helping you out. If you
need immediate assistance, you can always call Rent A Bob at 843-
822-7794.
M
adeline Pasterik of Sullivan’s Island has earned a spot on the
dean’s list at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois.
The dean’s list is comprised of students who earn a grade
point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0.
Elmhurst College is a leading four-year college that seamlessly
blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help
students reach their full potential. The school offers more than 60
undergraduate majors, 16 graduate programs, evening and online
programs for adults and the Elmhurst Learning and Success
Academy for young adults with differing abilities.
Elmhurst College, among the top-ranked colleges in the Midwest,
according to  U.S. News & World Report, will become Elmhurst
University this summer.

off-island eats
Bacco in Charleston Harbor Resort & Kid Cashew
Regional Italian restaurant featuring Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$ A place to have fun while enjoying food
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and charlestonharborfishhouse.com you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood 843.284.7070 is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
burning oven. $$$ 32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant beauty of Charleston. $-$$
843.884.6969 www.kidcashewcharleston.com
baccocharleston.com Flying Biscuit 843.352.7585
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
Bistro Toulouse www.flyingbiscuit.com Rusty Rudder
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal, 843.352.9400 Easygoing hangout offering American eats
regional French dishes with a modern 794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
twist, plus global wines. $-$$ & outdoor seats. $$
843.216.3434 Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery 843.388.3177
bistrotoulouse.com Features a consistent rotation of locally rustyruddermtp.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Taproom, live music, food. $$
Bon Banh Mi 843.352.3462 Sewee Restaurant
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls, ghostmonkeybrewery.com Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
Noodles, sandwiches, small plates, 522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant in a casual joint with checkered tables &
vegetarian options. $ homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
843.388.7080 H&R Sweet Shop 843.928.3609
banhbonmi.com Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant shrimp, bbq ribs. $ 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw 2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
843.884.2118
Coorg 102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Coorg Coffee and Regional Indian Cuisine. Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
$-$$ Jack's Cosmic Dogs soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice TO ADVERTISE IN THE
www.coorgindiancafe.com dogs topped with creative condiments, plus selection and outdoor seating. $$ DINING GUIDE CALL

886 6397
843.936.3176 sides & ice cream. $ 843.388.6968
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant 843.884.7677 stackscoastalkitchen.com
jackscosmicdogs.com 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Fish Restaurant 2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot