The British were once again defeated off the shores of Sullivan’s Island last weekend, as Carolina Day celebrated

the historic victory by Carolina and Virginia patriots on June 28, 1776. Revolutionary War musket and artillery demonstrations, a period medical program, and a look at the life of a Revolutionary War soldier rounded out the festivities.

The day remembers the first decisive victory by the American Colonies in their fight for independence, when they prevented the British from gaining a foothold into South Carolina.

Just in time for the big day there was a new slice of history on show at Fort Moultrie. In

the field between the fort and the beach there now stands a cannon produced between 1693 and 1722 and similar to the type of cannon the English king sent to South Carolina while it was still a British Colony. It is the first cannon produced before 1800 on permanent display at the park.

The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff’s Department discovered the cannon in a vacant lot in 1988 and turned it over to the National Park Service at Fort Caroline National Memorial.

Since this type of cannon may have been used at Fort Moultrie during the Revolutionary War, the NPS transferred it to Fort Sumter National Monument for exhibit at Fort

Moultrie. The gun has recently undergone conservation treatment by Clemson University’s Warren Lasch Conservation Center. It will eventually be permanently housed on a reproduction carriage inside the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center.

“We are excited to have the cannon on exhibit at Fort Moultrie in time for this year’s Carolina Day observance,” said Superintendent Tim Stone. “Although all the other guns in our collection are original to their time periods, until now reproductions were all we had to represent the Revolutionary War.”

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Johnathan Pratt, Commander of Cannon Brigade, surveys his troops at Fort Moultrie on Carolina Day.

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Isle of Palms City Council ratified its appropriately named Sunshine budget on

June 24, 2014, despite some dark clouds that almost prevented it from passing. For the first time in recent memory, the budget failed its first vote. A 4 – 4 tie due to councilmember Loftus’ absence prompted some in depth, 11th hour discussions, as a vote had to be achieved by July 1 or the government would shut down.

This was the moment the self-described fiscally conservative section of the council had been waiting for, and they pounced, suggesting a variety of items to be cut or reduced from the budget. These included the new rescue truck for the fire department, funds for the re-nourishment project at Wild Dunes, fencing on Front Beach, the Marina Development fund and the Stantec parking project.

“It was like they were trying to winning a game,” Councilmember Barb Bergwerf said in an interview following the meeting. “Everyone wants to cut the budget, but putting things off to a worse

budget year next year doesn’t make sense. Just to say you’ve won? The bottom line of bottom lines is they shaved 1 percent of the budget and really it’s just putting things off.”

After much discussion Council passed the budget with the following amendments:

• The Marina Development fund was reduced from $175,000 to $75,000. This fund was primarily earmarked for a study and implementation of parking redevelopment at the marina.

• “Money had been put aside because parking is horrible down there,” Bergwerf said. “Now we don’t have money to start changing the parking, we can do the planning, but now actually doing the work won’t be feasible under this budget.”

• Replacing the white fencing in the Front Beach area was deferred, saving $40,000.

• The amount budgeted for a parking decision based on Stantec recommendations

was reduced from $150,000 to $100,000.

Island Eye News spoke with some of the councilmembers who initially voted against it to get their perspective on what was wrong with the proposed budget.

“There were a lot of things totally not necessary in that budget,” Councilmember Jimmy Ward said. “Every year I’ve said you got to cut spending—but they increase spending. They are draining the tourism related funds for police, fire and public services. While that’s fine, let’s not spend more than we take in. This year we depleted those funds over $600,000—if they keep this up in three years there won’t be anything left.

“We’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not daylight it’s another train coming right at us.”

“IOP needs to learn that we can’t spend more than we bring in,” concurred Councilmember Jimmy Carroll. “We are using these tourist dollars, and what if we have another hurricane and we don’t get those tourism dollars for three or four years? We will be in trouble. We have to start putting money aside. We can’t keep spending this way.”

Carroll pointed out the big expenses in this budget and on the island in general are being caused more and more not by residents, not by vacationers, but by day visitors. The issue of day visitors and the impact they have on the services provided for by the city and paid for by IOP taxpayers has been a recurring theme throughout this budget cycle. These tourists generally come from nearby communities, and don’t spend money on the island but put strain on public services here.

The proposed parking initiative

was seen as one way of controlling the influx of such visitors, however due to state restrictions, any parking solution would have to be revenue neutral, and therefore no help in contributing to the easing the financial strain day visitors are putting on the budget. As an example, the largest increase in the budget this year was the operational budget for the fire department, which increased by 13 percent. Over half of this increase was for the addition of three new firefighters, an expense deemed necessary because of the rapid increase in the number and severity of calls the department deals with during the summer months. More than 50 percent of its calls during the summer are attributed to visitors. Just over $500,000 is being transferred from the tourism fund to cover personnel expenses for nine firefighters.

The tourism fund is a fund built up by accommodations and hospitality taxes. It is projected to increase 11 percent to $3,396,085 this budget year. But day visitors don’t contribute to this fund.

“Our expenses are going up because of the growth in Charleston County and Mount Pleasant,” Jimmy Carroll said. “All those new homes, Oyster Point over there on Rifle Range Road, Cainhoy Plantation, 9,000 acres, all that within 15 miles of us. IOP is one of the easiest beaches to get to, we have the best water quality, the beach is 7 miles long, wide and sandy; we have municipal parking lots, a county park. We do a great job of providing beach access to people—but the traffic is just getting worse and worse.

“I grew up on IOP I used to

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IOP Budget continues on page 5

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Wednesday, July 9Planning Commission4:30 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

Tuesday, July 15Ways and Means Committee5:45 p.m.1207 Palm Boulevard

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Thursday, July 10Special Council Meeting9 a.m.2050 Middle Street

Board of Zoning Appeals6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Tuesday, July 15Regular Council Meeting6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Wednesday, July 16Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, July 9.

DRB Meeting6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

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Friday, July 4City Offices CLOSED City administrative offices will be closed for both islands.

Time change for remainder of 2014 schedule of City of Isle of Palms City Council meetings. By Ordinance 2014-06, Isle of Palms City

Council has changed the time of its regularly scheduled City Council meetings to 6 p.m. The following is a list of the meetings in 2014 that will be held at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall located at 1207 Palm Boulevard.

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BY MARIE COPELANDFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The 2014 Isle of Palms Beach Run takes place July 19 at 8 a.m. All events are entirely on the flat, wide, hard-packed beach (near low tide)

and begin and end behind the Windjammer, 1008, Ocean Blvd. The day will go ahead rain or shine.

Events include:• 5K Run/Walk• 10K Run/Walk• 100 yard - 4 and under• 1/2 mile - 5-8 years old• 1 mile - 9-14 years oldAll runners will be timed. Results will be posted

at the IOP Recreation Center. Participants may enter only one event. Results will be posted at www.rmssports.com.

An awards ceremony will be held on The Windjammer deck following the Youth Fun Runs:

• 5K and 10K - Top overall M & F• Gift Certificate awarded to 1st Place in each

category.

• Top Two M & F, each age group: 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over.

• Youth Fun Runs - Ribbons to all finishers. These are the fun runs and do not have overall or age group awards.

Race Day Schedule:• Registration & Packet Pickup 7 a.m. behind

the Windjammer - Front Beach• 5K and 10K Run/Walk 8 a.m.• Youth Fun Runs 9 a.m.• Awards for 5K and 10K Run Following Youth

Runs at the WindjammerRegistration Fees: 5K - $25/10K - $30/Youth Fun runs - $10.

Register online at www.iop.net/departments/recreation_family_beachrun.aspx.

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skateboard down Palm Boulevard. Now I can’t even cross Palm Boulevard without taking my life in my own hands.”

Carroll is calling for Charleston County to step in and realize that this is not just an IOP problem. “This is a county problem,” he said. “We all need to wake up to this. I wish Charleston County and the Tri County area would realize the burden they’re putting on the coastal communities. Our costs keep going up and up.”

Can IOP Control The Roads?One issue Council will have to revisit

following passing the budget is parking. With

$50,000 cut out of the budget for the Stantec parking plan, how to deal with the parking issue is back on the table. Because the plan currently being investigated by Stantec would be revenue neutral, Councilmember Ferencz suggested the City consider taking over the roads. If the City owned the roads, it could create parking fees and get revenue from the beach-goers who come to the island just for the day.

According to estimates from Stantec, maintenance on the roads would cost approximately one million dollars a year.

Under State control, any parking plan would have to be implemented universally, meaning those who live on the back of the island would have to pay to park near the beach. If the City took over the roads, it would be able to implement a residents’ only parking plan on all streets except Palm Blvd,

which is a State numbered road and would have to remain under the control of the State.

“From my understanding we would just restrict parking 100 percent on all those side streets,” Jimmy Ward said. “They could go to our city parking lot and county parking lot. There are plenty of days those lots aren’t full. I think the question is too big for the council and one mayor to make a decision, it needs to be decided to by people.”

If Council agrees the proposal will likely appear on a referendum scheduled for November, which will ask citizens to implement the Beach Preservation Fee that will allow the council to add a 1 percent ATAX for beach renourishments projects. An additional question proposed for the referendum is a Fairness in Lodging Act, allowing cities to levy fines on those who rent their property without proper licenses.

If all of these items were enacted it could see increased revenue for the city in areas where it is currently struggling to make ends meet. However, taking over the roads would be a huge expense.

“It would increase the IOP portion of the property taxes about 4 mills,” Jimmy Ward said. “It would be an increase on property tax every year. But the citizens will have a lot more choices about what happens to their community. But when you start looking at the options you’ve got bad and you’ve got worse.”

“Whatever we do there are going to be people who are happy and people who are upset,” Jimmy Carroll said. “No matter what we do it’s going to cost.”

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D I G I T A L S I G N D I E SA proposed digital sign to replace

the current message boards at the two entrances to the Isle of Palms has been scrapped, a savings of $38,000 from the current budget. Instead, the signs will be repaired and either continue to be manually updated or converted to simple welcome signs with no information or notices posted. The Council’s decision was influenced by the large volume of public feedback they received opposed to anything that might turn the island into “Myrtle Beach.”

One of the oldest sea ports on the east coast, and located only about an hour and a

half north of Charleston, is the majestic town of Pawley’s Island. Famously known as “paradise” with a location just this side of heaven, Pawleys Island has been a family beach vacation destination for over 300 years.

The town is just off U.S. Route 17, about 10 miles east of Georgetown. The island itself is a little over three miles long and about a quarter of a mile wide. There are two bridges for entry onto the beach/island portion of Pawleys Island—one on each end. As much as the mainland part of Pawleys has built-out, the island portion is set apart, and the homeowners strive to keep it that way.

The water temperature is comfortable from May to October, and there is abundant fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and bird watching most months of the year.

It boasts world famous golf courses, the All Saints Parish Church, the Waccamaw School cluster, the all new Fresh Market Commons, and wonderful restaurants. A must see is The Hammock Shops, which Pawleys Island is famous for. With over 24 shops and restaurants, it is best to plan an entire day or weekend to see everything. The shops range from fine clothing, jewelry,

art, a Christmas store and great beach souvenirs.

Pawleys Island is the alternative to the Myrtle Beach vacation, although it is only 30 minutes south of the bright lights and entertainment of Myrtle Beach. The pure beauty of the ocean offers a quiet walk or jog down the beach, people of all ages, races, shapes and size laid back soaking up the sun. Stroll the beach collecting seashells, enjoy the sight of porpoises swimming in the ocean waves. Rent a bike—along with any other needed gear—to take advantage of spectacular biking trails and beach cycling that Pawleys has to offer.

Thinking about living here? Pawleys Island lifestyle is laid back. The people are friendly, there are no high-rise condominiums, big box stores, heavy traffic. It has quaintness and a relaxed pace which makes it a rare island along the U.S. east coast. The median home cost in Pawleys Island is $254,900.

With warm Carolina sunshine, beautiful secluded beaches, award winning golf courses, unique shops and boutiques, great restaurants, and historic landmarks, there is always something to do. “Arrogantly shabby” is the town motto and the experience of being here is intoxicating.

Discover Pawleys IslandBY LORI MCGEE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Isle of Palms hopes to walk in the footsteps of Sullivan’s Island and help the handicapped put

their toes in the sand.

IOP City councilmember Patrick Harrington plans to bring the issue before the Real Property Committee for approval

to allocate funds for handicapped access improvements. Currently the access at 21st Ave. is the only handicapped accessible boardwalk on the Isle Palms.

“But even that access isn’t really ADA compliant,” Harrington pointed out. There is handicapped parking, and a boardwalk, but the sand on the beach side of the access is much too soft.

Both Sullivan’s and Isle of Palms each have wheelchairs designed specifically for the beach, which can be checked out by visitors through the city offices.

“Over the past 20 years, Sullivan’s Island has set aside funds each budget year to construct boardwalks at the 20 primary public access paths,” said Andy Benke, Sullivan’s Island Town Administrator.

The issue of limited handicapped beach access was recently brought to the attention of the Isle of Palms council by a resident of the island Nels Bullock.

“This issue is simply long overdue,” Bullock said.

Benke recently gave Harrington a tour of the Sullivan’s Island handicapped accesses to help educate Isle of Palms on the possibilities.

“Isle of Palms is in good hands,” Benke said.

The Sullivan’s Island program initially began when current IOP City Administrator Linda Tucker, was working in Sullivan’s Island town administration.

“Initially, boardwalks were constructed to protect the fragile

dune system and also to help residents and beach visitors over flood prone areas after heavy rain events,” Benke said. “In later

years, boardwalk construction focused on paths that might assist residents and visitors with mobility issues to varying degrees, access and enjoy the beach.”

The paths at Station 18 and 26 were constructed with edge guards, galvanized hand rails, benches, and wheelchair parking, circa 1979-1981. More recently, a new handicap path was installed at Station 21, with three handicap parking spots. At all three boardwalks, the ramp begins at the edge of the pavement. In the past eight years, paths have also been added at Stations 18 1/2, 19, 22, 24, and 25.

“Due to shifting sands and accretion, the paths have to be extended every 5 to 6 years,” Benke said.

Though the Isle of Palms is a little behind Sullivan’s in addressing this issue, Harrington said this “past due” issue will be addressed soon, and finding funds and grants to get the improvements started will be a priority for him.

“Sullivan’s made a big investment in helping those with limited capabilities get to the beach,” Harrington said. “We are impressed with their initiative

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IOP councilmember looks to help the handicapped enjoy the beach

H A R R I N G T O N W A N T S T H E I S L A N D T O E M U L A T E I T S N E I G H B O R I N E X T E N S I V E A C C E S S I B I L I T Y F O R T H E D I S A B L E D

BY MARCI SHOREISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

"OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, SULLIVAN'S ISLAND HAS SET ASIDE FUNDS EACH BUDGET YEAR TO CONSTRUCT BOARDWALKS AT THE 20 PRIMARY PUBLIC ACCESS PATHS.."

~Andy Benke

A handicap accessible beach access on Sullivan's Island.PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILLIA

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To have the freedom we had as children: to explore, to try new things, to dabble,

to be alright with not being good at it, to immerse ourselves and relinquish all responsibilities for a while… sound good? Since 1925, John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC has been answering the call of adults who want to have fun learning about music, art, nature, crafts, gardening, cooking, storytelling and writing.

Its history is fascinating. The school’s namesake, John C. Campbell was described by his colleagues at Piedmont College as “the guy from up North that you can get along with,” when he was president of the school. In 1903, he and his wife Olive Dame outfitted a covered wagon and set out to explore Appalachia. John interviewed farmers about their agricultural practices and Olive collected traditional ballads and studied the handicrafts. They aspired to improve the quality of education in the region but they were also studying the wonderful crafts, music and tools that mountain people used. Beyond cruel stereotypes, not much was known of this region at the time. The book of ballads Olive

eventually published is still the seminal work on the subject.

Familiar with the Danish system of education that combined fun with learning in a non-competitive environment, John and Olive hoped to bring that model to Appalachia. After John died in 1919, Olive and her friend Marguerite Butler went to Europe to investigate and came back determined to begin a school. They researched several locations including tiny Brasstown, NC, population 150. It’s only about 200 now. A local shopkeeper, Fred Scroggs, got enthusiastic and a few weeks later 200 people rallied in support. Townspeople donated land and work to begin what has become a huge campus where each year 860 week- and weekend-long classes are taught in superbly appointed facilities nestled in the valley.

My class was called “Fiber Fun”. Seven of us women learned sewing and embellishment techniques from fabric artist Martine House. Some of the others were accomplished seamstresses or quilters. I was not. Not to worry. Once the daily responsibilities of life were taken off our shoulders, our meals were abundantly prepared, enjoyable

entertainment was provided and we were showered with encouragement and resources to do nothing but create, our imaginations lit up like wildfires. We burned with creative energy all day, spending free time in the studios or walking the beautiful grounds gathering ideas.

The power of an art retreat is described by Mark Salzman, a novelist struggling to write his second book. After throwing away an attempt that had taken five years, he went on a retreat to refresh himself.

“I went without any particular intention of writing. I just wanted to exist…It was like waking from a bad dream. All of the sudden everything was like a gift: the fall colors, the sounds…but mainly the removal of all the reminders of art as a profession, as a way of making money or gaining a reputation…I was in a community of people who seemed dedicated to art almost like a sacred pursuit.” While passing around a beautiful tureen of soup in the dining hall, my lunch mate explained, “Only 25 percent of the experience is about the art, the other 75 percent is the retreat.”

I’d been warned “don’t eat with the blacksmiths, they have hardy appetites” so I joined a table in the communal dining room and sat next to Steve who was assisting in the woodturning class. He’d remembered the fun he and his brother had had with their father’s tools as children and had rediscovered this passion as an adult.

“It’s enriched my life beyond anything I could have thought,” he said.

A woman at our table had been here several times. “First I took weaving so I went home and bought a loom but found that I didn’t like warping it. I made quilts

but I liked the design more than finishing them. I made jam and I might continue to do that but this week I’m doing dyed fabric which I’ll never do at home.”

Here you are free to dabble or become a serious amateur, no pressure. Many of the students are retirees. They’d asked themselves “What will I do when I retire?” They’d answered, “play.”

John C. Campbell Folk School was named one of the “100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life” by National Geographic. The garden flourishes; everyone sings together each morning and applauds each other’s creations at the art show at the end of the week. Grateful students have built a beautiful outdoor oven, carved wooden totems along the hiking trail, forged iron gates and fences and call their experiences transformative. Playing can be that way.

Roadtrips Charleston! is a feature of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each month the column presents adventurous, interesting destinations within a few hours drive of Charleston. Carol Antman’s passion for outdoor and artistic experiences has led her to exotic and nearby destinations far and wide. For suggestions, comments and to view more images please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.

If You Go:John C. Campbell Folk School is about two hours north of Atlanta just over North Carolina border: www.folkschool.org

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The Isle of Palms’ welcomes a new deli to its assortment of eateries the Island. Savor, a healthy, and chef oriented deli

has moved into the business district and is starting its third month of operation.

Savor is a collaboration of Andrew Taylor’s cuisine and Terri Tezza’s brains. Taylor and Tezza met while working under Sal Parco at the Mustard Seed, one of Parco’s many restaurants in the Charleston area. Both Taylor and Tezza are third generation Charleston natives. Growing up in the Charleston area has contributed to the natural atmosphere of Savor, giving it the same laid back, beach restaurant feel that many of the other restaurants on the island have achieved.

After working for years at other Charleston restaurants as a chef, Taylor wanted to work for himself.

“A lot of the bosses and chefs have always given me creative freedom anywhere I’ve ever worked but working for somebody else is exactly that, working for somebody else,” he says. “Working for yourself, I think, you kind of find a little bit more motivation and drive to always be better and be critical of your own self.”

Working with Tezza has given Taylor the opportunity to create his own menu and focus on using local ingredients.

“I get most of my ingredients from South Carolina or the South East. We try to keep as much as we can local.”

In addition, Taylor also works with local suppliers, such as King of Pops, and works hard to keep the ingredients local and their supplies green and reusable. All of their food comes in recycled and reusable containers.

Do not be fooled by its size. Although Savor only has a patio and bench for restaurant diners, it already has a growing clientele. Savor is actually like “taming a three headed monster,” Taylor says. Savor offers three different culinary options, catering, take home ready-to-make dinners, and an ever changing menu of take out and in-restaurant dining. For a year before the shop opened on Carolina Boulevard, Taylor and Tezza were catering for private parties.

“I was fortunate enough that some of my friends that own restaurants… I was able to use their kitchen at night time,” Taylors says. “The people along the way have been super helpful.”

It took Savor a while to open, according to Taylor. Both he and Tezza had full time jobs while they were trying to get the business going.

Amongst their many options of take home

meals are crab cakes and blackened pork loins.

“I developed a menu that was pretty recognizable but the way I do things is more culinary/chef oriented,” Taylor says.

Savor’s menu includes wraps and salads offered every day of the week, such as a turkey wrap and hot roast beef wrap. Taylor prides himself on hand cutting their meat daily for sandwiches and everything is fresh and made from scratch.

Savor has become so popular in its three months on the island that they have now had to expand their menu to include breakfasts.

“People were coming in and I had coffee but I thought we could do breakfasts for them, not many people want a turkey wrap at 8 in the morning,” Taylor says. “When we started doing breakfasts it really took off, we have 5 or 6 items and I change them up every day.”

A favorite amongst the current Savor patrons is the breakfast burrito, which was suggested to Taylor and subsequently added to the menu.

Taylor and Tezza are excited to see who their new clients will be. With beach season coming up the two hope to see their business expand to beach goers who need to pick up sandwiches, to people that live right in Isle of Palms.

Savor is located just off the connector on Carolina Boulevard across from the Post Office. Savor is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Savor the laidback, healthy and localN E W R E S T A U R A N T C O M E S T O I S L E O F P A L M S

BY KATHRYN CASEYISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

“I GET MOST OF MY INGREDIENTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA OR THE SOUTH EAST. WE TRY TO KEEP AS MUCH AS WE CAN LOCAL "

~ Andrew Taylor

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"JUST TOSS GRILLED OKRA WITH A LITTLE OLIVE OIL, SALT, AND PEPPER AND YOU HAVE A PERFECT SIDE DISH."

Grilled Okra with Jalapeño Goat CheeseBY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Grilled, stewed, pickled, roasted or fried—I love okra. Just toss grilled okra with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and you have a perfect side dish. In this recipe I stuffed grilled

and cooled okra with a little jalapeño goat cheese for a sassy appetizer. You can also stuff with any cheese spread, including pimento cheese. If the grill is not handy, they are equally delicious roasted. Just preheat the oven to 375 degrees, toss with the oil, salt and pepper and cook until tender—when a knife pierces easily. If you slice okra on the bias and grill, you end up with more of an okra chip. This appetizer is excellent paired with the 2012 Conde Villar Vinho Verde.

Ingredients4 skewers12 okra podsOlive oilSalt Pepper¼ pound jalapeño goat cheese 1 tablespoon spicy pepper relish, or mild if you prefer

Directions1. If using wooden skewers, soak for several hours in water. 2. Preheat grill to medium heat.3. Rub okra with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 4. Grill okra, rolling frequently until tender, about 10 minutes.5. In a bowl, combine goat cheese and relish. When cool enough

to handle, slit okra up side with paring knife.6. Stuff okra with goat cheese mixture and serve at room

temperature.

Marilyn Markel, Culinary Director at Southern Season, developed a lifelong passion for food while learning from her grandmother in the kitchen as a child. In 2013, she was privileged to act as a judge for the James Beard Cookbook Awards and attended the James Beard Book and Broadcast Awards Ceremony in New York City. Markel began developing Southern Season’s Cooking School over a decade ago and has helped develop the store into a food destination and nationally-recognized culinary center hosting over 300 classes

a year for seasoned and novice cooks.

Tuesdays

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market3:30-7 p.m. Corner of Coleman and Simmons Street

Wednesdays

Cafe Medley Wine Tasting Every Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., $5, $13 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island. Call 843.793.4055.

Barn JamThe Awendaw Green Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at the door, all ages welcome. Enjoy a night of diverse music from around the globe on the

uniquely bohemian ground of the Sewee Outpost. Wood fired pizza and fresh grilled oysters (while in season) will be available as well as libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to play American Mah Jongg. No experience necessary. 1921 I’on Avenue, 883.3914.

Nature Movie at SeeWee Visitor Center2 p.m. Call 843-928-3368 for more information.

Fridays

Acoustic Sunset Oyster RoastThe Wreckfish, 7690 Northwoods Blvd. Every Friday 5-8 p.m. on the outdoor patio. There is $12 all you can eat oysters as well as live music and drink specials. Call 843.580.4040 for more information.

saTurdays

Tae Kwon Do for SeniorsMust be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m. at the Isle of Palms Recreational Center. $35 resident fee and $40 non-resident fee. There is a drop in fee of $10 per class. For more information call 843.886.8294

Charleston Farmers Market8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine in Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street. A variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans for visitors to experience.

OngOing

Unfurled: Flags from the Collections of the Charleston MuseumThe Charleston Museum presents an original exhibition, Unfurled: Flags from the Collections of the Charleston Museum, from May 5, 2014 to January 4, 2015. On display in its Historic Textiles Gallery, the Museum’s flag collection spans from the early 19th century to the late 20th century, with examples covering a range of functions and styles. Many flags are exhibited for the first time.

Live Music at SoutherlyEvery night 6 to 9 p.m. Southerly Restaurant and Patio at Southern Season offers Live Music on the patio every evening from (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays). Make the most of happy hour with appetizers

and craft beers and cocktails from our Patio Bar and unwind to the tune of local bands from the Lowcountry. Southern Season, 730 Coleman Blvd, 843.416.3965.

Friday, July 4Happy Fourth of July!

Sullivan’s Island Community Bike/Golf Cart Parade8:30 a.m. gather at the Fire Station (2050 Middle St.) for a 9 a.m. start.

Patriots Point 4th of July Blast Enjoy a professional fireworks display and shore side party with a beach music band. Tickets on the flight deck will be sold in a limited quantity. For $20 per person ($10 for children 11 and under), guests on the Flight Deck will enjoy special access to the USS Yorktown starting at 6 p.m., with catered food and beverage available for purchase, as well as live musical performances and activities. Details: www.patriotspoint.org.

Independence Day Fireworks Fireworks will be shot over the Isle of Palms Front Beach area on Friday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m.

Fourth of July Fireworks 9 p.m. Enjoy fireworks on the beach at IOP with family and friends then make your way to The Windjammer for live music by Burning Bright post-fireworks. Tickets will be available at the door $10/person, windjammeriop.com.

Fourth of July Fireworks 5:30 p.m. Stith Park on Sullivan’s hosts a firework display at dark to celebrate our country’s independence. Sullivan’s Island Fire Station, 2050 Middle St. Bring a blanket or chair.

Independence Day Family Fun Run/WalkJoin Wild Dunes at the Grand Pavilion at 8 a.m. for a run on the

beach! Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finisher. Entry fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Please pre-register at the Fitness Center. 843.886.7008.

Duney’s Watermelon Eating SpectacularWatch or compete in this holiday favorite at the new Palm Cove in Wild Dunes. Competitors must register by 12 p.m. at Palm Cove. 843.886.2171.

4th of July Cook-OutJoin Wild Dunes on the Village Plaza for an all American cookout from 5:30 - 7 p.m. or 7:30 - 9 p.m. Dinner includes hamburgers and hot dogs with assorted cheeses, caramelized onions, sweet pickle and all appropriate condiments. BBQ chicken, pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans will also be served along with a special July 4th dessert. Cost for Wild Dunes Resort Guests is $40 for adults, $15 for children ages 5-12. For Non-Resort Guests, cost is $46 for adults, and $17 for children ages 5-12. Complimentary for children 4 and under. Inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 843.886.2307.

saTurday, July 5PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace10 a.m. Being crafty and creative is easier than you think. At The Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Branch.

Tuesday, July 8Storytime with Mac10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library.

Friday, July 11Fizz Kids10:30 a.m. Be amazed by magical, fizzy concoctions at the Edgar

Allan Poe Branch Library.

saTurday July 12PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs 10:30 a.m. share books with a furry friend at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library.

Tuesday, July 15Storytime with Mac 10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library

Thursday, July 17East Cooper Medical Center Linens Fair 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. sponsored by The Volunteer Services Organization at East Cooper Medical Center. Lobby of The East Cooper Medical Center, 2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Friday, July 18Sail Into A Good Book10:30 a.m. The Charleston Sail and Power Squadron share stories and crafts at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library.

East Cooper Medical Center Linens Fair 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. sponsored by The Volunteer Services Organization at East Cooper Medical Center. Lobby of The East Cooper Medical Center, 2000 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant

saTurday, July 19Storytime with Mac 10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library

IOP Beach Run 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run8 a.m., Front Beach Isle of Palms. Register at www.racesonline.com or at the IOP Recreation Department #24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms.

Play: Fish Print Fun With Mt. Pleasant Seafood 10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library. Create a fish print on paper, or bring your own t-shirt to make wearable art.

Beach Lovers Book Club 10:30 a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, discussion of Breaking Night by Liz Murray.

VFW Fish Fry6-8 p.m., Isle of Palms VFW Post 3137 hosts a monthly Fish Fry. $8 a plate including fish, hush puppies, baked beans, red rice, coleslaw and home-made desserts. Front Beach, Isle of Palms.

sunday, July 27The Center for Birds of Prey Family Program1 p.m. a fun day of interesting activities for all ages, learning about and enjoying birds and nature together, including hands on interaction with avian bio-artifacts and arts and crafts to flight demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours of the restricted Avian Medical Clinic. Our Bee Cause will offer an insider’s view of a working bee

hive plus a honey harvest and tasting. Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant will provide an exclusive offer on a special back yard birding starter package, and kid-friendly refreshments will be available for purchase. Space is limited and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased online at www.the centerforbirdsofprey.org.

July 27Is land Eye CalendarJuly 4

May 1: ThursdayTheft from motor vehicle: 32nd Avenue. The complainant reported unknown subject(s) removed her prescription medication from her purse that was left inside her vehicle. The victim was not sure if the vehicle was locked or not at the time.

Burglary: Palm Blvd. The complainant stated she was missing two safety boxes of jewelry valued at $200,000. The complainant also stated she recently had her locks changed at her house at the same time she noticed the jewelry was missing.

May 4: Sunday Grand Larceny: Summer Dunes Lane. The complainant stated that she set down her jewelry in the bathroom of her rental house and later discovered her diamond ring was missing (value $3,000). She stated they did not use a cleaning service while staying at the property, but housekeeping did change out the towels on this date.

May 7: Wednesday Petit Larceny: 33rd Avenue. The complainant reported she returned home to Missouri after

renting a house on IOP and realized she left her designer dress valued at $619 in a bedroom closet in the rental. When they called back to advise the property management company, they were informed the dress was gone.

May 9: Friday Use of Motor Vehicle without Owner’s Consent: Cameron Boulevard. The complainant reported unknown subject(s) used his vehicle during the night after he discovered his keys had been moved and his vehicle was not exactly where he had parked it. Mud and sand were also found inside the floorboard on the driver’s side.

Petit Larceny: Sea Horse Court. The complainant stated unknown subject(s) removed $760 worth of alcoholic beverages from unsecured coolers on the dock.

May 12: Monday Petit Larceny: Hidden Green Lane. The complainant reported he discovered his wallet missing from his pants pocket inside his bedroom closet. There were

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island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from Chocolate Therapy to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’ Ocean Boulevard$886-6314 www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café Medley Start your day or end it with a well rounded café, serving breakfast, lunch, and a glass of wine in the evening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme Cuisine A small island bistro with a wide range of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday mornings. $$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casual eatery also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131 www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch and enjoy all your favorite seafood plus so much more at this island favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill Relax with a front row seat on the Intracoastal waterway while enjoying fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$$

886-8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Poe’s Tavern Famous for their gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired eatery also features great deals on fresh fish tacos. $$ 883-0083 www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh seafood and southern favorites, and a fresh, local raw bar. $$$ 883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of Palms Marina Market, come enjoy fresh breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches. Open from 7AM-3PM daily. $www.saltworkscc.com50 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried flounder or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere, as well as lunch on the weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex” soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas, and quench your thirst with one of several specialty margaritas. $$ 789-4107 www.tacomamacita.com 2213-B Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

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Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge from IOP, Crave's National Award Winning Chef proudly serves Low Country visitors and residents a unique casual fine dining experience! $$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's is the One! Patio and private dining available as well as daily and happy hour specials.$$(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net1475 Long Grove Dr.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh seasonal menu highlighting local ingredients and contemporary cuisine, all with Southern flair. Our scenic outdoor patio is a lovely setting to savor a meal, while

our elegant indoor spaces are perfect for receptions, parties and meetings.$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood, local farm to table veggies, sinful homemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offer fresh soup, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a casualbistro-style setting with a nice wine selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library holds its next book club meeting to

discuss Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. Refreshments will be provided, and the public is welcome to attend.

Breaking Night is the stunning memoir of a young woman who found herself homeless at age 15 and overcame obstacles to attend Harvard.

Liz Murray was born to loving but drug-addicted parents in the Bronx. In school she was taunted for her dirty clothing and lice-infested hair, eventually skipping so many classes that she was put into a girls’ home. At age fifteen, Liz found herself on the streets when her family finally unraveled. She learned to scrape by, foraging for food and riding subways all night to have a warm place to sleep.

When Liz’s mother died of AIDS, she decided to take control of her own destiny and go back to high school, often completing her assignments in the hallways and subway stations where she slept. While homeless, Liz squeezed four years of high school into two, won a New York Times scholarship and made it into the Ivy League. Breaking Night is an unforgettable and beautifully written story of one young woman’s indomitable spirit to survive and prevail, against all odds.

Stop by the library to check out the book prior to the discussion. The Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library, located at 1921 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island, is a branch of Charleston County Public Library. For more information, call 883.3914.

Next library book discussion features

Breaking NightBY MAGGIE DIEBOLTFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

05/02/14 – A complainant reported that her juvenile daughter was hosting an underage drinking party at her ex-husband’s residence. The officer arrived and spoke with the complainant who had several juveniles in her vehicle and had already contacted their parents, the complainant stated that several subjects took off running but the officer could not located them. The area was checked for other juveniles with negative results.

05/03/14 – A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, while conducting the stop it was learned that the subject did not have a driver’s license; the driver was cited, the vehicle was towed and the subject was released at the scene.

05/03/14 – A complainant reported that someone entered his unsecured vehicle and removed several items.

05/04/14 – A complainant reported that he and his neighbor had gotten in a dispute about the property line and the neighbor had pushed him, the neighbor was located and stated that the complainant pushed him with a stick. Neither party

wished the pursue charges.05/04/14 – A complainant reported that someone entered his unsecured vehicle and removed several items

05/07/14 – Officers responded to a report of a verbal domestic violence incident, on arrival the officers learned that the female party and her husband were in a verbal argument in reference to him leaving the residence. On the officers arrival the husband had left the residence.

05/08/14 – A complainant reported that someone had broken her taillight and mirror on her vehicle while it was legally parked.

05/08/14 – Officers responded to domestic dispute between a stepmother and grandmother about the children, the stepmother was claiming that the grandmother had assaulted her. The stepmother was advised of her legal recourses.

05/09/14 – A complainant reported that she had left her phone on the table at Poe’s and when she returned to the restaurant the phone was missing.

05/11/14 - A complainant reported that someone removed his golf cart and charger from his driveway while he was away from his residence.

05/13/14 – While on patrol an officer located a suspicious vehicle parked with the window down, the officer checked the vehicle and observed an open bottle of vodka on the seat. While checking the vehicle the owner returned who appeared to be intoxicated, the officer cited the owner for several violation of registration and tax violation and had the owner picked up by a cab. The vehicle was towed.

05/14/14 – An officer observed three subjects sitting in a vehicle, the officer approached the vehicle and could smell burning marijuana. The officer spoke to the subjects and the driver turned over marijuana that she was in possession of. The driver was cited, the vehicle and the subject were released to a capable driver.

05/18/14 – The manager at the Sand Dunes Club reported that someone had damaged the tables on the side of the building.

05/22/14 - Officer responded

to report of a vehicle in the ditch, when the officer arrived he observed a female trying to back the vehicle out of the ditch. During the investigation it was determined that the subject was unable to drive; she was arrested and lodged into the county jail.

05/23/14 – An officer located a vehicle parked at the Sta. 26 boat landing, as he approached the vehicle he observed drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, while speaking to the driver he admitted to having marijuana inside the vehicle. The marijuana was retrieved and the driver was cited and released.

05/24/14 – A subject was located sleeping in a vehicle on Star of the West, while checking the subject it was learned that the subject’s driver’s license was suspended, the vehicle was towed and a taxi was call for the subject.

05/25/14 – A vehicle was located at Sta. 22 and Jasper Blvd. parked in the roadway, to maintain traffic flow the vehicle was towed.

05/25/14 – A complainant

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Breach Inlet Tide Char tDate High Tide Low Tide

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

Jul 4Jul 5Jul 6Jul 7Jul 8Jul 9Jul 10Jul 11Jul 12Jul 13Jul 14Jul 15Jul 16Jul 17

12:44am/1:35pm 1:30am/2:24pm 2:20am/3:17pm 3:16am/4:13pm 4:14am/5:10pm 5:13am/6:06pm 6:12am/7:02pm 7:10am/7:57pm 8:08am/8:51pm 9:05am/9:44pm 10:01am/10:37pm 10:58am/11:30pm 11:56am 12:23am/12:54pm

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reported that someone entered her unsecured vehicle and removed her purse containing several items.

05/26/14 – A vehicle was observed parked in the yard of a Special Patrol Request location, as the officer approach the vehicle the officer observed an open container and marijuana inside the vehicle. The subject

was cited and released to a sober driver.

05/30/14 – While on patrol and officer observed two subjects working at a construction site after hours, in checking into the situation it was learned that neither subject had a driver’s license but had a company truck at the site. The owner of the company was summoned to the site and he was cited for the violation and the vehicle was towed.

COMPUTER CORNER

We are celebrating the beginning of our great nation this Friday.

What a wonderful place to live, especially in the LowCountry on a barrier island.

I have been forced in recent columns to speak about viruses, bad people either stealing your data or ransoming it for large sums of money but not this column. I want to share some wonderful stories about our little piece of heaven.

Did you know that on the Isle of Palms is VFW Post 3137 located Beachfront right next door to the Windjammer? If you a veteran of a foreign war please

consider joining our wonderful post, we have members from all over our great country. Active duty are always welcome (with ID) and we have lots of events open to the public. Every Friday night we have “burn your own steaks” which includes a great steak (which you cook on our deck overlooking the ocean), salad and baked potato, all for $14. We also have monthly Fish Fry’s, next one is Sat. July 19 from 6-8 p.m. $8 a plate and includes fish, hush puppies, baked beans, red rice, coleslaw and home-made desserts. We also have a very active Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary.

All the barrier islands will be busy on the 4th and lots of fireworks to view. Please remember that personal fireworks are not permitted on many of the barrier islands so just go and enjoy the HUGE free fireworks.

As a proud American I enjoy the traditional backyard gatherings on the 4th and with it being a Friday we all will have a long weekend to share with friends and family. I hope your 4th brings all you want and that we all reflect on our great heritage and continue forward.

Finally, I do have to remind

you that anti-malware or virus protection does not help you when it’s out of date or not paid for. If using a paid version, consider the many free versions, just “Google” free virus protection or you can email me and I will help. Also don’t put your laptop directly on the comforter in bed, use a solid surface to help with the airflow.

Again Happy 4th of July to all and enjoy the rest of the summer!

As always if you have questions or need help you can call or email Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or rentabob@live.com.

Have a happy, virus-free FourthBY BOB HOOPER

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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Students from the Japan Karate Institute on Daniel Island practice their craft at sunrise on Sullivan’s Island.

Beach Dojo

PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

contactors working inside his residence just prior to the theft.

May 15: Friday Grand Larceny: Seaside Cottage Lane. The complainant reported she may have left her diamond ring in the residence upon leaving for a medical emergency. When she returned, she was unable to locate the ring (valued at $10,000).

May 16: Saturday Petit Larceny: Seaside Inn. The complainant stated unknown subject(s) removed two nail guns and siding shears from a construction site tool bin. Several workers on the site have access to the tool bin during the day. (Value $820)

Grand Larceny: Marina. The complainant reported that two water heaters were delivered dockside at the marina on IOP instead of the correct location dockside on Dewee’s Island. When the supply company returned to the location they dropped them off, the water heaters were discovered missing. (Value $3,200).

Petit Larceny: Pelican Reach. The property manager reported a missing Bose radio from inside a rental property (value $300).

Petit Larceny: Front Beach. The complainant picked up his wallet from the Public Safety Building

that had been turned in as found property. He stated at the time of the loss there was $300 cash inside. The wallet had no cash inside when it was turned in to the Public Safety Building.

May 20: Tuesday Vandalism: Palm Blvd. The complainant reported he discovered his sliding glass door to his outside shed was broken by unknown means (Total value $1,000). Two weeks earlier the same victim reported their rear glass door to the residence had been broken, possibly by a BB or pellet.

May 21: WednesdayPetit Larceny: Front Beach. The complainant reported additional tools were stolen from a locked construction site tool bin with no forced entry (Total value $1,000). The tools were found to have been sold at a local pawn shop and were returned to the owner. A suspect has been developed and an arrest is expected in this case. This larceny is related to the one reported on May 16.

May 25: Sunday Burglary / Grand Larceny: Front Beach. Officers observed a moped driving recklessly on the sidewalk and arrested the driver. A subsequent investigation revealed the driver had just stolen the moped from a storage area beneath a nearby business, and he was charged accordingly.

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Jim Strohm with Charleston Community Bee Gardens visited the Poe Library to show how bee colonies work and to talk about the importance of bees for our environmental health. Visitors enjoyed fun bee crafts and

honey tasting was provided by the Bee Cause, an organization that works to increase bee awareness by placing observation hives in schools and other public places.

Bees on me

Bee-utiful Arts and Crafts!

Kathi McGregor helps children sample varieties of honey

Kids pose with their new bee friends

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

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It’s summertime, the season of sand and surf. It’s also that wonderful time of year that so many great authors release new

novels just in time for those long days relaxing by the beach, pool or in your own backyard. I just finished The Summer Wind, which is the second book in Mary Alice Monroe’s Lowcountry Summer trilogy, following the New York Times bestselling The Summer Girls. Even though this is book two of a trilogy, it really stands very well on its own. So don’t worry if you haven’t read the first one yet.... she makes it easy to pick up on the storyline.

The story is once again set on the beautiful Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, where we pick up the tale of sisterhood, second chances, and lifelong bonds. A heartwarming story of three half-sisters and their grandmother,

Mamaw, who is determined to help them rediscover their southern roots and family bonds.

I was especially drawn into this book, by the characters Monroe has conjured, who you keep thinking about long after you are finished. Dora, Carson and Harper are discovering themselves at the same time they are rediscovering the bonds of sisterhood they shared for so many years at Sea Breeze, Mamaw’s ancestral home on Sullivan’s Island. As Dora struggles with a very unhappy time in her life, the girls realize they must band together and help her get through it. In doing so, they all discover things about themselves, and their lives, that were unclear until they were able to spend time at Sea Breeze, and discover what truly matters in life. It also continues the saga of Delphine, an enigmatic Atlantic bottlenose dolphin whose perilous life serves as the trilogy’s keystone.

Monroe beautifully weaves romance, friendships and family issues with storms, the Lowcountry landscape and dolphins. The story transports you to a slower way of life, warm sea breezes, running barefoot through pluff mud, the beauty of a sunrise over the ocean, and drinking iced tea under an oak

tree. You can almost smell the marshy Lowcountry scent.

Mary Alice Monroe lives on the Isle of Palms and is a member of the Island Turtle Team. To learn more about The Summer Wind and her other books, visit www.maryalicemonroe.com.

Book ReviewT H E S U M M E R W I N D B Y M A R Y A L I C E M O N R O E

BY LORI MCGEEFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

"I WAS ESPECIALLY DRAWN INTO THIS BOOK, B0Y THE CHARACTERS MONROE HAS CONJURED, WHO YOU KEEP THINKING ABOUT LONG AFTER YOU ARE FINISHED."

Mary Alice Monroe (second from right) poses with members of the local art community at her book signing at The Sandpiper Gallery last month.

PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA

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In what is proving to be a low year for loggerhead nesting, we were concerned when there

were no nests laid on Sullivan’s Island by mid-June. But on Friday, June 20, two turtle nests were discovered there. Historically, there have been fewer nests on Sullivan’s than on the Isle of Palms. Perhaps this is because of the wide flat accreted beach where turtles have to crawl farther before reaching an elevated dune. Other reasons could be the many sandbars offshore and tidal lagoons at the northeast half of the island.

One turtle came ashore near Fort Moultrie at Station 14 and laid a nest at the foot of a chopped off dune. Her tracks and nest were discovered there by Turtle Team members, Kristin Zeaser-Sydow and Karen Britton.

When an escarpment is created by tidal erosion, a nest is likely to be flooded causing the death of developing embryos since air exchange through the egg shells is interrupted. So it had to be relocated. Linda Rumph carefully probed the nest until she found the eggs. There were 101 in all, less than the average number of 120. In searching for a good relocation area, we considered the dunes close to the Sand Dunes Club near Station 17, but signs of coyotes

and excessively vegetated dunes there were discouraging. This season Kiawah Island has had quite a few nests destroyed by coyotes on the night they were laid and before their turtle

patrol could get to them. Coyote predation of loggerhead nests is a relatively new thing in South Carolina and a real concern.

On the same night another turtle came ashore around high tide near Station 29. If the tide had been low, she might have

encountered exposed sandbars offshore and turned around. Despite what people think, sea turtle nesting is not influenced by the tide cycle or the moon phase. But in this case a low tide might have discouraged her. Helga Greim discovered these tracks which were not far from a volleyball net that had been set up—remember the nest in the court at the Windjammer? This nest was a little below the spring tide line in a flat area that had been washed over in the past and was subject to Breach Inlet currents. Those are concerns and another reason for relocation. There were 118 eggs in this one.

The decision was made to put both nests close to Station 19. We

kept the eggs separated and the nests are about twenty feet apart. The new school is nearby, but it is not visible from the beach

because of tall trees there, and the slope of the beach is very good for turtle nests. We are hoping that both nests will do well and that they will produce hatchlings close to the same time in August since they were laid on the same night.

Some good news is that the

number of turtle strandings is also low. In past years we have had as many as twenty by the middle of June. Only three dead turtles had been documented by us by June 24, one adult loggerhead in May, as well as one juvenile Kemps Ridley and one juvenile green turtle in June. Two had obvious propeller wounds and the third’s shell was crushed, perhaps by a boat hull. This might be an indication that there just aren’t very many turtles around. But as we have said before, overall the population appears to be healthy and a low nesting year is normal and to be expected after several very high years. Perhaps those girls just need a rest and will be back next year!

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A double for Sullivan’s IslandBY MARY PRINGLE

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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Linda Rumph with an egg from a nest.

Statewide Nesting Update from SCDNRNest numbers are running well below the mid June level for every year since 2009. Low numbers are also occurring in North Carolina and Georgia this season. As of June 16 there were 719 nests in SC whereas there were 1,792 by this date in 2013 and 2,000 in 2012. Last year’s record total of 5,198 was not only the highest ever recorded but was also the fifth year in a row of steadily increasing numbers.

"COYOTE PREDATION OF LOGGERHEAD NESTS IS A RELATIVELY NEW THING IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND A REAL CONCERN."

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Bob Metcalf handles a host of trays at the 65th annual SI Fish Fry.PHOTO BY STEVEN ROSAMILIA