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The rapid squeaking ofsmalls wheels spinningunder enthusiastic little

feet echoed throughout StithPark on Sullivans Island thispast April 30 as students from

The Childrens Garden Schoolpropelled themselves around amakeshift race track. For morethan ten years, The SullivansIsland Garden School has helda Wheel-A-Thon to raise moneyfor a student in an impoverished

country, and for the past six years, the schools three- and

four-year-old students have beenspinning their wheels in supportof Kelvin, a student of DaystarAcademy in Kenya. SullivansIsland police ofcer Lt. ChrisGrifn kicked off the event witha brief tutorial on road etiquette,teaching the children about theimportance of stop signs and tolook both ways before crossingthe road. Afterward, the studentsraced by age group, whipping

around the short race trackuntil one of the teachers called

time. Following the race, thechildren pulled out zip-lock bagsof change that they had saved upand poured it all into a large jarfor Kelvin. The students receiveda certicate and a medal forcompeting in the race, but theirgrins were widest as they gavetheir savings to Kelvin

The Wheel-A-Thon is onlyone of several programs created

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Five years ago I decided tocreate a community-basednewspaper that would

be objective and impartial forSullivans Island and the Isleof Palms. I enlisted the helpof Heather Holbrook and wepublished our rst edition of The

Island Eye News on May 20, 2005.Bunky Odom voluntarily sold

the only three ads we had thatedition, including Morgan CreekGrill, which has only missed oneissue since our rst edition. Since

then we have added two morenewspapers to our repertoireand our team has grown into tenhard-working employees.

Once a week someone stopsme and says how much theyenjoy the newspaper, andI consistently give the sameanswer: The girls do a great job onit. While I enjoy the compliment,I cannot take much of thecredit. Kristin Hackler and Swan

Richards are most responsiblefor the look and feel of yournewspaper today. Kristin hasbeen our main reporter for almostfour years and she assumed alleditorial responsibilities afterHeather Holbrook took overownership of The Heron grocery.

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The meeting opened with acitizens presentation by attorneyBill Barr who was representingIsland resident PatricaManigault. The Manigaults arerequesting permission to ll

in a low area on public landalong Bayonne Avenue. Thearea has been retaining waterand the Manigaults would liketo ll it with dirt and grade it inkeeping with the surroundingarea. Council member PatONeil expressed a concernabout a history of encroachmentin that particular area, andnoted that there are potentialplans for improving the nearbybeach path. He also asked toclarify that the property is notpart of a land trust and that theimprovement would not revert

the propertys ownership fromthe city to Manigault.The attorney agreed to researchall the concerns and come backin 2 weeks with an engineersreport.

A can basba d andcleaner watergood news! Cleanup of the

Stith Park baseball eld isunderway and should becompletely clear of constructiondebris by todays publicationdate. And on the topic of islandcleanliness, the South Carolina

Department of Health andEnvironmental Control (DHEC)Beach Monitoring report is in: itis safe to go in the water! This

year's ocean water quality issatisfactory for both man andshark.

No goats for eweThere were no reworks setoff in the meeting but a fewsparklers were lit over anordinance to amend existingcity codes. Police Chief Howardhas requested several changes,the rst reading of which will be

held during the May 18 Councilmeeting. The amendments willaddress: Damage to Property,Disorderly Conduct, Yelling andShouting in Public, and Animalsprohibited on Sullivans Island.Kaynard did ask the chief ifgoats would be included in theAnimals Prohibited on SullivansIsland amendment, to which

Howard replied that, Goats fallsomewhere else

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Ways and Means Committeechairman Mike Perkis reportedthe 2011 government budget

will have its rst public hearingduring the next Town Councilmeeting on May 18, and notedthat the budget included arate increase from SuburbanDisposal Services, the company

which handles the towns trashpickup. Perkis pointed outthat the towns rate has beenthe same since 2006, and a3% increase is not extreme.Council agreed that a hike wasinevitable, and Mayor Smith

applauded Suburbans workover the length of their contract,stating that Theyve been thebest.Other notable items to the2011 budget include the cost-of-living increase in townstaff salaries, an inceasein town health insurance,recent increases in workmans

compensation, $50,000 forthe beach management plan,$50,000 for the Town Coderecodication and three newcars for the Police Department.Perkis was surprised at the

cost of workmans comp, whichis currently about $140,000

whereas ve or six years ago, itwas $60,000. Its considerablymore than the Isle of Palms,said Perkis, and they have twotimes our staff. He pointed outthat Town Administrator AndyBenke is already looking into theissue.Perkis also noted that theBusiness District Also there is aneed for additional police ofcersin the commercial district overthe summer months, an expensethe restaurants on the island

will not support an additionalofcer for the summer monthshis year. We have a differenceof opinion on how to use thehospitality tax, said Perkis,noting that they would continueto look into the issue. Thecost of an additional ofcer for

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Ctzns CmmntsBarbara Gobien thanked theCouncil for dealing with thedrainage issue, and stated thatits nice to have a Council thatlistens. We all want our kids tobe able to run around the islandand play and enjoy the islandand have a good time here, said

Gobien. We all want visitorsto come here, we just want tocorrect some things that havehappened over the years. Wereally need to work hard to getback on track to what we all

want the island to end up being.Pat Wisse asked the Council tohear what a lot of residents havebeen saying regarding the 2010-08 ordinance. Many, she stated,feel that the ordinance does notdo what the Council intendsfor it to do. If we are familyfriendly, dont we want to rent tofamilies with lots of kids? Sheasked, pointing out that, froman infrastructure point of view,

the Council should not enactthe ordinance without lookinginto the economic impact. Shealso questioned if the ordinanceis constitutional by not treatinglike homes in a similar matter.You dont limit mini-hotels bycoming at it from the back end

and attacking the number ofpeople who can rent: you do thatby limiting the size of the homeup front, Weisse said.Anne Hines, a resident of 51stAvenue, stated that she wouldappreciate anything the Councilcould do to x the ooding inthe area around her home and

around 50th avenue. PublicWorks has been wonderful withhelping us, but it hasnt xedthe problem, said Heines. If Ishould want to sell my home,

who wants to say Its a lovelyhome, but you cant get there.?Leroy Pearson addressed theissue of parking on the island,noting that he would like tosee stepped-up enforcement ofparking on the island. I wentout there and measured one dayand one out of every four cars

was too close to the pavement,said Pearson, stating it wouldnttake much for the police to takea four-foot long stick, measure

cars distance from the road, andticket them.

Nw bdngs, nt nwcnss, t b mtd by 12person capMayor Cronin offered a possibleamendment to 2010-08, a

potential ordinance which wouldlimit overnight occupancy inrentals with new licenses to amaximum of 12 people. Theprincipal elements of my motionare to amend section 5-4-202(b) to include The maximumovernight occupancy of aresidence constructed after the

effective date of this ordinanceshall be the same as described insection 5-4-202 (a) or 12 people,

whichever is less, said Cronin.Paragraph (c), which will beadded, says that an existingresidence, which is altered orreconstructed after the effectivedate of this ordinance, shall havethe same maximum overnightoccupancy as permitted prior tothe alteration or reconstruction,or 12 people, whichever isgreater. Cronin stated that thisremoves any discussion of peopleholding on to short term licensesas it only deals with residences

which are newly constructed

- or altered and reconstructed- allowing the residences tomaintain their existing capacity,or a maximum of 12 people,

whichever is greater. So weremove the entire question oflicenses, lapsing of licenses,progression of licenses, all ofthat entire issue, said Cronin.I think this is a better t for thecity and the residents and theproperty owners.Council member Duffy statedthat the change will also assisttheir director of businesslicenses and planning as it fallsmore in line with his purview.

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by Garden School co-founderLois Sonderson. Lois spent alifetime traveling the world,

working with the communitydevelopment branch of theUnited Nations and teachingat Syracuse, Cornell and the

University of Liberia, amongothers. When she nallydecided to retire on SullivansIsland 22 years ago, she neverthought she would becomean integral part of startinga new school on the island.At this point in life, I didntthink I would be here, but I loveit, Lois smiled.

Started the year beforehurricane Hugo hit in 1988,Lois intention for The ChildrensGarden School from the start

was to teach children aboutthe world around them. Today,the three- and four-year oldstudents have regular lessonsin foreign languages such as

Spanish, and learn about theworld through regular hands-onprojects. In fact, Lois recentlytaught her class about riceand how its grown around the

world. Using pins to indicatethe different areas of riceproduction around the world,Lois showed the kids severaldifferent types of rice includinglong grain, Arborio, wild, shortgrain, jasmine and black. Thenshe prepared them and let thekids taste the results.

I was surprised, I didntthink they would try the blackrice, but they ate every bit!said Lois.

The Childrens Garden Schoolis mainly supported throughdonations and its classroomsare located in Holy CrossEpiscopal Church (2520 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island), thoughthe school itself has no religiousafliation. To nd out more

about The Childrens GardenSchool, call 883-9802.

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Island InformationSullivANS iSlANDTown haLL

843-883-31981610 Middle St.Hours: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Mon-Fri

www.sullivansisland-sc.comPoLice: 883-3931(non-emergency: 883-9636)fire: 883-9944

Dog Laws

May 1 September 30:5 a.m. 10 a.m. off leash10 a.m. 6 p.m. no dogs6 p.m. 5 a.m. on leashOctober 1 April 30:5 a.m. noon, off leash;noon 5 p.m. on leash

beach Laws

Permits needed for bonres,parties and boats on beach.No alcohol, reworks, glasscontainers, golf carts or vehiclesallowed on beach. Litter nesup to $500.

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843-886-64281207 Palm BoulevardHours: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Mon-Fri

www.iop.netPoLice: 886-6522Fire: 886-4410LivabiLiTy officer: 886-8282

Dog Laws

April 1 September 14:5 a.m. 8 a.m.September 15 March 31:4 p.m. 10 a.m.Dog owners must have leashin hand, have their dog undervoice command and must cleanup excrement. At all othertimes, dogs must be on leashand under complete control,even in the water.

beachLaws

No professional photography,reworks, vehicles, bonres,glass, or alcohol.

weekends and special events onthe island would run between$5,000 and $8,000.

Th wh sand can har y Also in the budget is $50,000set aside for a possible island-

wide alert system which wouldconsist of two or three 360

degree loudspeakers placedin key locations around theisland. The Town had receivedve proposals ranging in costfrom $30,000 to $100,000,depending on what featuresthe Town would like to include.Council member McGee askedif the system really neededto be purchased this year, to

which Council member Kaynardreplied that this system wouldbe put in place to save lives.If we could warn about adrowning or something big

coming through, we could savepeople. If I never do anythingelse on this council and it savesone life, Im happy. He pointedout that hes watched countlessfamilies walk out to sand barsduring low tide, and an audiblealert system could warn them toreturn before the tide came backin.McGee, however, questionedif it was an effective tool in

saving lives and thought therewere better ways of controllingpeople from going out onto thesandbar. The Town will reviewthe proposals and discuss theissue again at the next meeting.

Kp yr pps canCouncil announced that there isone position open in the Waterand Sewer department for anoperator trainee. On those samelines, Council member Perkisnoted that they will discuss

plans for xing and maintainingthe islands water lines,remarking that his ultimate goalis More maintenance and lessemergency. He also pointedout that he changed the capitalimprovement line item in thebudget concerning pipe lines toa longer period of time so thatonly $50,000 would need to bebudgeted this year.

Nts f thanksMayor Smith was happy toreport there have been manyletters of appreciation writtenrecently to the Town, the FireDepartment and the PoliceDepartment. One of theletters sent to Fire Chief Stithcame from Mike McallisterUSCG, thanking him for hisdepartments assistance withcordoning off safety areasduring the Blue Angels show inCharleston Harbor.

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ddcatnCouncil member Mary JaneWatson reported that this

years Mayfest will be held onMay 22, with times and paradestart location to-be-announced.

The annual parade encouragesisland residents to decoratetheir golf cart and join in amarch/drive down SullivansIsland, ending at Battery

Gadsden for kids activities andsnacks. Watson also announcedthat plans are underway for anew bridge dedication party on

June 5.Playing with parking solutionsParking continues to be aproblem on Sullivans Island,and. Council member Pat ONeilhas a team of engineers lookinginto how different parkinglocations and the striping of

spaces along Middle Streetcould free up more space forvisitors. The team is currentlylooking into angled parking onthe south side of Middle Streetfrom Station 20 to Station 22.

The meeting ended in a timelymanner, and the next scheduledmeeting is May 18 at 6 p.mat Town Hall (1610 MiddleStreet). It should be event

worth attending. Between the2010 budget, Police amendmentreport, and an island-wideaudible alert system, it issure to be a interesting

evening. Plus, the good-naturedcity council people make themeetings enjoyable with theirquick wit and genuine concernfor the Town.

For more information onupcoming meetings or towninformation, visit www.sullivansisland-sc.com or call883-3198.


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In the April 2010 edition ofUptown, a publication ofthe Municipal Association

of South Carolina (MASC), anarticle entitled NeighborhoodAssociations Support StrongCities recognized the importance

of neighborhood associationsin promoting the vitality ofa city. The article begins

with the following statement:Neighborhood Associationsare an important part of thecommunity fabric in large andsmall towns, as residents bandtogether to improve the qualityof life in their neighborhoods.

If anyone needs validationabout what the Isle of PalmsNeighborhood Association(IOPNA) has been doing thesepast three and half years, theyonly need to reference the MASCpublication and the article

discussing the importance ofneighborhood associations inbuilding strong communities.

The IOPNA has been buildingcommunity on the Isle of Palmsby taking an active role in ourcitys governance and in theday to day issues that make ourcity a viable, thriving place tolive, work and play. We formedan Observer Corps in January

2008 and since that time ourobservers have attended closeto 280 city meetings. Thisinterest and commitment toour citizenship is admirableand is a healthy resource forthe city ofcials. As the article

indicates,Because residents inneighborhood associations aretypically more plugged in thanothers, they can be a great linkof communication between localgovernments and residents.As informed citizens, we havemet with elected ofcials andmembers of the PlanningCommission to express ourissues, concerns and suggestionsin a constructive manner.

Residents are a resource forthe city in many areas, suchas providing input on issues ofconcern, offering energy for cityinitiatives, supporting recreation

sports teams, cleaning ourhighways, cleaning our beachesand looking out for the safetyof our neighbors. Throughour welcome program, we arecontinuing to forge relationships

with the business communityand are encouraging residentsto support local businesses.Additionally, we are reachingout to the city departments

to engage in conversations with ofcials and staff, andthrough these meetings, we areputting a face to the name ofthe association. The followingpassage in the article supportsthis kind of action:

Communication is a twoway street. Municipalities havefound success by engaging theirneighborhood associations in adialog where municipal ofcialsnot only share their informationbut also listen as well.

Over the years, we havemobilized telephone trees to getthe word out about neighborsneeding help and have cooperated

with other groups in respondingto the needs of our community.

The MASC article providesexamples of what some other SCneighborhood associations aredoing in their communities in

Cayce, Columbia, Beaufort andTurbeville. The closing sentenceof the article sums it up:

In many ways, neighborhoodassociations help keepcommunities strong, clean andconnected.

(Source: Uptown April2010 pages 10 -11 MunicipalAssociation of South Carolina.

www.masc.sc )

IOpNa: buildin communityBy tHe isle of Palms neigHBorHood association

Letters to the editor...Dear Editor,

It is my hope that AnneH. Fortson and her family

will continue to nd rentalproperties on the Isle of Palmsso that their annual week-long gathering will not be focedto relocate. I am certain that herfamily re-unions represent thekind of rental business that all

of us who live on the Island arepleased to welcome. However,Ms. Fortson (and others who

wrote) tell only one side of thestory, omitting facts that theydont know or choose to ignore.

We have lived on the Isle ofPalms for three decades. Notonly have we never had problems

with long-term renters, many ofthose who have rented in ourneighborhood became greatfriends and we have followedthem beyond their time on theIsland.

However, we have experiencedsignicant problems withshort-term renters and thosehave been exacerbated with

the arrival of the large, mini-hotel rental houses that nowdot our neighborhood. A fewexamples: outside pool anddeck parties that go beyondmid-night, often until 2:00-3:00 am and participants whoare offended when you askthem to take the noise inside;seven vehicles (count them, 7)

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stated, would have been morecumbersome to manage.

The amendment passedunanimously, and the ordinance

was delayed for a secondhearing until the Council cantake the appropriate steps forthe amended changes. Theordinance will be taken backthrough Planning and a PublicHearing will be held before the

Council meeting next month at6:30 p.m.Because of the amendment toordinance 2010-08, ordinance2010-07, an ordinance providingrequirements relating thetransfer, lapse and issuanceof short-term rental businesslicenses, was tabled indenitely.Gd nws! Th bdgt s

baancd and n nw taxsMayor Cronin reported that theCity is 75% of the way throughthe year and has only used 71%of the budget. Property taxesare in line and local optionstaxes and business licensesare down. The revenue stream,

budgeted a year ago, will exceedexpectations by $100,000 to$120,000, and with a forecastof expenditures coming inanywhere between $179,000and $200,000 below budget,the City hopes to end the year

with an excess of approximately$300,000. Cronin also notedthat tourism-related incomeis coming in ahead of budgetand the City expects the Citys

income to be pretty close to lastyears total.Council approved severalrecommendations from Ways andMeans, including: an approvalof an amendment to a contract

with Liollio in the amount of$5,092 for the replacement ofCity Halls windows, doors, andthe roof overhang (approvedunanimously); an award ofcontract to 4SE for structuralengineering in the amount of$3,000 (This is $3,000 to see if

this room is safe, said Cronin,noting that there is sagging inthe City Halls oors and the cost

will go to pay for an assessmentof how much it will cost to repairthe structure. Council memberBuckhannon opposed theexpenditure.); award of contactto Civil Site Environmental inthe amount of $12,700 for ananalysis of building a secondoutfall at Wild Dunes Lakesto meet the storm conditions(Mayor Cronin added that theoutfall might add a secondarydrainage effect to 52nd and53rd Avenues. The motion wasapproved unanimously); approval

of expenditure up to $2,000from the Drainage Contingencyto clean the collection boxesat 41st and Sparrow Drive(approved unanimously); awardof a contract to LifeguardMedical Solutions in the amountof $2,837.50 for one (1) AED

with wall-mounted storage,replacement batteries andreplacement pads for youth andadults (approved unanimously);

approval of expenditure up to$7,000 in state ATAX fundsfor anti-exposure suits for theFire Department (approvedunanimously); approval ofamendment 1 to the CoastalScience and Engineeringcontract in the amount of$53,540 to add additionalmonitoring and surveys to thebeach (This is an ongoing effortto monitor the entire beach fromBreach Inlet to Dewees Island,said Cronin, noting that they

can apply to FEMA for fundingby showing previous monitoringand knowledge of beachconditions. The expenditure

was approved unanimously);approval of amendment 2 to theCoastal Science and Engineeringcontract in the amount of$58,860 for Planning andPermit Application for remedialnourishment of erosion hot spotscontingent on the approval ofthe stakeholders. Cronin notedthat most of the stakeholdershave already agreed (approvedunanimously).

Cronin then reported on adiscussion during Ways and

Means which resolved that theCity will not increase taxes forthe upcoming year. We arestill moving funds around andlooking at our needs versusfunds wish lists and will bevisiting this again next month.Hopefully well bring a budgetfor formal approval to our nextCouncil meeting, but it looksgood that there is no tax increaseand we have funds on-hand.A captrd raccn s a dadraccoonCouncil member Marty Bettelligave the Public Safety report,stating that the City turneddown a motorcycle ride hosted

by Gary Grifn of WEZL radiowhich would have gone throughIsle of Palms on Sunday, May 2,at 2:30 p.m. Even though it wasfor a good cause, Bettelli statedthat the time and date weretwo of the worst times for theisland due to the large amount of

weekend trafc.Bettelli then noted that the Cityis currently looking at putting abike rack in at the Public Safetybuilding and will be lookingfor community people to help

with the installation. For moreinformation, call the City at 886-6428 or visit www.iop.net.On a different note, Bettellicommented on the issue ofraccoons on the island, pointingout that unless raccoons aregetting into your residence anddamaging property, they shouldbe left alone as any capturedraccoon is required to beeuthanized by law. Before youcall, you should know whatsgoing to happen to that raccoon,said Bettelli.Finally, Bettelli announced thatthe joint Disaster AwarenessExpo will be held June 18 from 5

7 p.m. at the new public safetybuilding.Fshng th dranag ssFor the Public Works report,

Council member Brian Duffystated that the committee

discussed the drainage issue onthe island and pointed out thatseveral of the earlier approvalsfrom Ways and Means weredrainage related, including thenew outfall which will hopefullyhelp drainage at 52nd and 53rdAvenues. We will be continuingto monitor and follow through

with drainage, said Duffy,noting that collection boxesare being put in at the end ofavenues for that purpose. Healso remarked that some of the

inevitable sand shift has beencleaned up at the end of 51stAvenue and 75 feet of pavement

was uncovered.Finally, Duffy announced that

167 residents participated in thehazardous waste collection daylast month, and 8,000 pounds ofpaper were shredded during theevent.

Wcm t th WbCouncilman Ryan Buckhannonannounced that the RecreationCenter had 19 young peopleparticipate in the AmericanRed Cross Babysitting Courseand a list of graduates is the

Recreation Center, in caseanyone is looking for babysitters.He also noted that 65 peopleauditioned for the next CrabpotPlayers production of CharlottesWeb, and 40 people wereselected as cast members.

The play will be held at theRecreation Center from May 26

May 29 and tickets are $5 (6and under are free) and will beavailable at the Rec Center.Preparations are underway forthe Half Rubber Tournament inAugust and baseball season isin full swing, no pun intended,said Buckhannon, noting thatsponsors are being nalized forthe July 17 IOP Beach Run and

that the Piccolo Spoleto SandSculpting Completion will beheld on June 5.

Cmmndng th Cty staffFor the Personnel report, Councilmember Ralph Piening statedthat City Attorney SterlingHalversen will be taking sometime off for maternity leave, andasked that the Council appointattorney Clayton McCulloughof Pratt-Thomas Walker asassistant City Attorney to ll induring her absence. The Councilapproved unanimously, withCouncil member Buckhannonasking with a laugh if they wouldbypass his initiation.Because last months meetingran long, Piening asked torecognize the employees of themonth for March, stating thatthe City staff works incrediblyhard and should be recognizedfor their efforts. Sgt. Kim Usury

was recommended by Lt.Raymond Wright as employeeof the month for March, notingin a letter to Council thatUsury personally coordinated ahurricane disaster drill for theCity which was very successful.Also for March, citizens Bea andDana Love thanked Donnie Pitts,Director of Public Works, forcleaning the tree limbs left by the

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Loves on the side of the road,asking that the truck driver andthe loader driver be thanked, as

well. Piening stated that thoseemployees were Willie Powell,truck driver, and Kim Tappley,loader, though the regularsanitation driver is RussellRoper. Id like to add, from allof us on Council, that we haveheard nothing but compliments

about everyone in Public Worksand theyve done a stand outjob.

A recommendation forDepartment of the Month forApril was made by Donnie Pitts,asking that the RecreationCommittee be recognized fortaking it upon them to re-paintthe palmetto trees on the beachtrash bins on very short notice.Winners of this monthssafety sweepstakes are: LauraMcLellan (General Government),

John Graham (Public Works),

Eric Bolen (Fire Department)and Bobby Jimenez (PoliceDepartment).Bsnss s rtrnng t thMarnaCouncil member Mike Loftusreported that Marina ManagerChase Fields has addedeight truckloads of ll to theMarina parking lot to takecare of potholes, and they arein the process of doing some

landscaping, as well. Marinabusiness has picked up with thewarmer weather, and MorganCreek Grills revenues are up.

The Grills Sunset Cruise is goingwell and Loftus encouragedeveryone to check it out.Discussions concerning dredgingnear the Marina are continuing,but the project will probably behandled in the next scal year.Lastly, Loftus reported that

Jane Martin, President andCEO of GEM of Charleston,made a presentation concerning

the availability of Low SpeedVehicles at the Marina. Martin

was advised to look further intoCity requirements and processesof approval in order to continue

with the project.What maks a pttnfca?Mayor Cronin discussed thepetitions received during thelast Council meeting, andstated that he sent them to the

Election Board to see if theymet the requirements of a legalpetition. The Mayor stated thathe received a report that, eventhough the petition consistedof 285 signatures, to be legalthere would have to have been aminimum of 506 signatures fromregistered voters. But it is stilla petition and something whichthe Council needs to address,said Cronin, and proceeded toread through the requests madevia the petitions.There were three requests

altogether, including a requestthat the Council withdraw thepending ordinances, to whichCronin replied that most of theordinances were re-submittedback to Planning Commissionand were not acted upon byCouncil. Another ordinance(2010-08) was amended andsent back to the PlanningCommission. Due to this, MayorCronin stated that there wasno other action the Council

could take. The second requestwas to delay further readingof ordinance 2010-08 untilthere was an economic studyand the Mayor stated that this

was dealt with during the lastCouncil meeting, during whichthe Council voted not to moveforward with it. Finally, there

was a request to have a city-widevote for an advisory referendumbefore acting on any ordinance.A city-wide advisory referendumis only called by Council, saidCronin, and Council did not

parked on the rental property nextdoor and two vehicles anda shing boat, belonging to thesame renters, parked in front ofour home; young drunks rentingnext door who knock on thedoor, not once but twice, therst at 11:20 pm, the second at11:40, to, as they announcedthrought the door, introducethemselves to us.There aremany,many more but this shouldsufce to demonstrate the otherside of the story.

So, Ms. Fortson and others who think our mayor andcouncil are too zealous, pleaseremember that is was a previousmayor and council majority that

allowed greed and, perhaps, alittle bit of good ole boy politicsto force this issue beforeus. Those of us who residein residential neighborhoodsthat have been abused by thelarge rental units and short-term renters are exceptionallygrateful for this new leadershipand its direction. We simplyregret that we were too trustingor too foolish to take actionsooner.Cermette Clardy, Jr.614 Carolina Blvd.Isle of Palms

Dear Editor,

I recently was scared by thepolice as three police ofcersproceeded within my yard toquestion me in my drivewaybecause I am sixteen and I wasoutside. Apparently two people

jumped from the IOP Connector. There were helicopters aboveand the Police racing at highspeeds up and down my streetfor over an hour with no sirensnor a light while families are out

walking their dogs and youngchildren are playing. I do not feelthat I should be questioned as

suspect because I am a teenagemale outside in my driveway.

That would be the same asquestioning someone due to their

race or religion. Just becausesome teenagers push the limitsof parents and society does notmean all teenagers are doing justthat. Some of us Island Kids loveto sh, surf, play ball at the recand are home having dinner anddoing homework. Why not sayhello to us. Shake our handsmaybe. Is that too much to askof the IOP city employees? Imhorried I was treated this wayand there is no solution but to

wait for it to happen again. TheIOP community should take along hard look at this behavior.Shouldnt our community praise

youth instead of belittle them?

J.T. Clark

Editors note: This Letter to theEditor was originally writtento the Charleston City Paperregarding their May 5, 2010,edition.

Dear Editor,

Shame, SHAME on you fornot only giving ink to the person

who hates Ohioans, but also foryour salacious and smutty coverpromoting that hatred. Thatmakes the Charleston City Paperno better than a tabloid rag! Asfor Tradd Bastian, (named for aCharleston street, I suppose) heis like any ordinary schoolyardbully who plays his little pranksand jokes at the expense ofsome unsuspecting person(s). Ihad heard of this some monthsago, but never believed it wasany more than one nutty jerk.Here on the Isle of Palms, we

welcome our new residents, whocome from everywhere includingOhio, with Gift Bags lled withIsland information and wonderfuldiscount coupons from ourshop owners and restaurants.We love to share our paradise

with all comers. Last summer, when calling a new resident

to arrange a gift bag delivery,she was overjoyed to hear from

me. It seems the previous nightsomewhat left a note on her car(she had Ohio plates) telling herto go back to Ohio. That noteleft her very demoralized anddepressed. But she told me Ihad lifted her spirits. Thankheavens I was able to undo thehate mongering of the jek wholeft the note. Now I see this is anorganized effort by Tradd Bastian

who by his own admission, likesto throw his weight around. Well,

I guess at least hes accomplishedsomething in his 26 years. But

then if youre one piece of bolognashort of a sandwich, one cantexpect much else! As for you,Charleston City Paper, get outof the gutter and nd something

worthy to put on your cover. Bythe way, we LOVE cargo shortsand nd them very handy!Diane Oltorik15 Ocean Park CourtIsle of Palms

May 14, 2010 7

IOP Councilfrom 5

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With an over-capacityhospital and newpatients in need of

rehabilitation, seven patients ofthe South Carolina Aquarium

Sea Turtle Rescue Program were cleared for release andreturned to the Atlantic Oceanon Saturday, May 1, at the Isle ofPalms County Park. The release

was the single largest release inthe programs ten year history,and celebrated the rehabilitation

of the Aquariums 45th through51st patients.

TurTle #45, Beasley:

A victim of the North Carolina

cold stunning event during theweekend of February 6-8, 2009,Beasley, a loggerhead sea turtle,

was one of only 20 (out of 109)surviving sea turtles.

TurTle #46, OcracOke:

Another victim of the NorthCarolina cold-stunningevent,Ocracoke, aloggerheadsea turtle,survived withan internalstranding

temperatureof only 51degrees.

TurTle

#47, Dare:Dare, a greensea turtle,

was one ofnine turtles

that arrived as a result of thecold-stunning event off the coastof North Carolina during the 2009Christmas season. With 60%of its carapace covered in large

barnacles, Dare was immediatelyplaced in a tank of brackish waterto aid in subsequent debriding.

TurTle #48, cluse:

Cluse, a green sea turtle, wasthe most lethargic of the nine seaturtles that arrived as a result ofthe cold-stunning event off thecoast of North Carolina duringthe 2009 Christmas season.Minor damage to the upper rightportion of Cluses shell near hisfront ipper was also treatedand Cluses weight returned to ahealthy level.

TurTle #49, FriscO:One of the sea turtles thatstranded in the cold-stunningevent off the coast of NorthCarolina during the 2009Christmas season, this greensea turtle was unable to regulateits body temperature due to thesudden drop in coastal watertemperatures. Eating well and

with its shell damages healed,Frisco joined the other three greensea turtles ready for release.

TurTle #50, scuTe:

This juvenile loggerhead seaturtle stranded in Myrtle Beach,S.C. and was brought in to thesea Turtle Hospital on August 24,2009, weighing approximately90 pounds. With a history ofrope entanglement around thehead and neck, its carapace wascompletely covered with tube

worms and smothering barnacles which covered 65-75% of itscarapace.

TurTle #51, MingO:

This juvenile green sea turtlewas found oating in a creek atMingo Point on Kiawah Island,

S.C. Mingo arrived to the hospitalon June 11, 2009, very thin, weighing in at only 18 poundsand with a moderate barnacleload and severe dehydration.

For more information on the SCAquarium and the Aquariumsturtle hospital, call 720-1990 orvisit www.scaquarium.org.

Th lucky svns c a q u a r i u m r e l e a s e s r e c o r d s e v e n s e a t u r t l e s at o n c e

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during their annual conference inArizona last month.Kristins unbelievable goodnature is always on display,even after ying home all

night on a Sunday from theconference to get back in timeto edit all three newspapers on aMonday morning with no sleep.Our graphic design department

now has the help of Ellie Smith,Ashley Fischer and Claire Huff,

who work under the tutelage ofSwan Richards who continues tokeep our newspapers designs theenvy of the community newspaperindustry. Swan came to us three

years ago as an intern and is nowthe head of our art departmentand creates many of our moststriking ads.

While we enjoy the accoladesand the encouragement of ourreaders, we are happy to reportthat after ve years of losing

money, our venture is slowly

becoming a nancial success. Ournew sales director, Lori Dalton, is

most responsible for righting theship. Her sales team of RichardBrendel, Susan Bradham, andClaire Huff has helped us to buildsolid sales results over the last twoquarters. Their hard work and thesupport of our readers (through

their support of our advertisers)have been invaluable. It is soimportant that you, the reader,let our advertisers know youappreciate their support of yourfree community newspaper.

I personally need to thankSandra Fowler and Pat Ilderton fortheir generosity and support overthe last few years; our excellentattorney Carl Hubbard, who hashelped us so many times; ouraccountants at Glen Thornburgincluding Holly Bandtlow, whoshowed us we could actuallybreak even doing this and maybeeven make a little money; our in-house accountant Aitza Reines

who keeps the cash ow uid

and our bills paid; Carol Haunand Christy Dewitt, our printersat Walterboro Press, who alwaysdo a fantastic job making sureour paper is printed to thehighest standards; and the greatpeople at Precision Mailing, Larry

and Kathy Feil, and Jennifer??, who make sure your paper isaddressed and in your mailboxin a timely fashion. I also needto thank my family for theirencouragement and nancial

backing for the last ve years,

and my best friend for almost 30years, Logan Young.

Over the years, islanders havestepped up and volunteered theirtime and talents because theybelieve in our mission. Peoplelike Pat Votava, Anne Bennett,

Jane McMackin, Emily Abedon,Bobby Cummings, Leo Fetter,

Dimi Matchouev, Jeff Evans,Sonya Buckhannon, SarahHarper, Mary Gatch, DeborahPalmer and the staff of SullivansIsland Elementary, Dr. JamesSears, Catherine Malloy and theIOPNA, both Sullivans Islandand Isle of Palms municipalstaff, Carol Killough, and the PoeLibrary team, have consistently

provided us with local articles andupdates on island happenings.

Thanks as well to the professionalphotographers such as Lea Dales,

Barb Bergwerf, Steven Suggs,Vince Musi and many others whohave contributed many of theincredible photographs we havein every issue.

I could go on for a fewpages thanking people likethe Stith brothers, ChiefGraham, Chief Buckhannonand Lt Wright, Chief Howard,

members of both municipalCouncils including Sandy Stone,Ryan Buckhannon, Brian Duffy,Mike Perkis, Mike Loftus, Mary

Jane Watson and MadeleineMcGee for always picking upthe phone and answering myquestions, but this is only a 28page newspaper.

There is always a dangerin thanking those who havecontributed to your success that

you will leave someone veryimportant people out. I am sure Iam guilty of this but Kristin onlyallows me so much space. So toeveryone else, most importantly

you, our reader, thank you forletting us in your home for thepast ve years.

Heres to another ve, ten,

fty, one hundred years on the

islands,

Lynn Pierotti,Owner and PublisherLucky Dog Publishing of SC, LLC


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grdns nd art

in th Old Vill

Penny Hoey, Paula Heinauer, and Laurie Meyer

A

lthough theOld VillageHome,

Garden andArt Tour wasofcially held on

Sunday, April18, a specialpreview party

was held at thehome of Joan andDon Brown. Thepreview was wellattended, as wasthe Tour itself.All funds raisedduring bothevents beneted

the Carolina

LowcountryChapter of theAmerican RedCross.

PHotos By lauren JoHnson

Beau Brown, Don Brown, and Jim Edwards

On April 22, the Isle ofPalms Exchange Club gave$1000 each of the following

organizations for the prevention

of child abuse: The Dee NortonLowcountry Children Center, which will utilize their donationfor their program Child Abuse isa Grown-up Problem;Windwood Farms, which

will use the funds towardtheir community supportservices; Lowcountry

Orphan Relief, which hasdesignated their fundstoward their ClothingRelief Fund which collectsand distributes items suchas uniforms, diapers, andtoiletries; and ParentsAnonymous, which

will direct their fundstoward the parentingclass component of theParenting Support Group.

A representativefrom each organizationaccepted a check from theIOP Exchange Club duringtheir dinner meeting.Funds for these donations

are raised through the IOPConnector Run for the Child, a 5Kand 10K Run and Walk, which isheld the rst Saturday of October.

The next Run for the Child will beOctober 2, 2010. For more info onthe fundraiser, go to www.ioprun.com or call 886-8294.

Suortin child

bus rvntionBy Pamela marsH

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yPamelamarsH

(l to r) Barby Harrington, Child Abuse Prevention

Committee chairwoman for the IOP Exchange Club;

Stacey Johnson, President of the IOP Exchange Club;

Lynn Young, Director of Lowcountry Orphan Relief;

Elizabeth Ralston, Executive Director of Dee Norton

Children Center; Judy Ward, Development Director

of Windwood Farms; Donna Xenakis, Tri county Area

Coordinator for Parents Anonymous; and Elizabeth

Grantham, Region Vice President for National

Exchange Club.


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On June 12, a team ofsix Lowcountry master

swimmers will beparticipating in the FKCC SwimAround Key West, a 12 mile open

water swim, as a fundraiser forWater Missions International,and two of this years swimmersare IOP residents, Bob and Lynn

Menches.The team has organized this

fundraiser because they realizehow fortunate they areto be able to swim everyday in a pool full of waterthat is cleaner than the

water that millions ofpeople have to drink,and they would like tohelp make a difference.

The team has set agoal of $3,000 and istrying to spread the

word to give everyone achance to support thiseffort and donate to a

worthy cause. For moreinformation or to make adonation, visit the relay

team page at www.rstgiving.

com/swimkeywest .

Water Missions International isa nonprot, Christian engineering

organization located here inCharleston. The mission of WMI isto provide sustainable access tosafe water and an opportunity tohear the "Living Water" messagein developing countries anddisaster areas. For more info,visit www.watermissions.org

Frstyl

for frsh wtr

(l to r) Master swimmers Lynn Menches, Dana Brown,

Bob Menches, Jeff Gerrard, Sarah Mooney and

Lesley Fanning. The team will be participating in an

open water swim as a fundraiser for Water Missions

International on June 12.

W

e had a verysuccessfulbook club

discussion this past April27. Those in attendance

were Juliet Goldman,Gloria McDonald,

Joan Whitbeck, BettyDriemeyer, Mary BoboElizabeth Apel, SuzanneGeraghty, Laura

Beckstrom and JudyReese. In May we will bediscussing The CrowningGlory of Lily Ponder by

Rebecca Wells. We willmeet May 15 at 10:30a.m. for conversation,

treats and coffee. Manypeople bring in greatsnacks and treats whichmake it that muchmore fun, and we lookforward to meetingeveryone at the EdgarAllan Poe Library in May!

po Book Club

rin u for loryBy connie darling


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Sustainability: we hear aboutit, read about and thinkabout it on occasion, but on

Dewees Island, there are a bunchof people who believe in it.

On the afternoon of Sunday,

April 25, with the wind howlingand the tail end of a devastatingstorm from the southwest ingingraindrops all around, 42 people

who understand how importantsustainability has become

enjoyed the wildness of natureon Dewees Island, and saw forthemselves how homes can beconstructed beautifully withina nature preserve. They sharedlaughter and enjoyed the pleasure

of a superb dinner with a glass ofwine.

The guests, members of thelocal chapter of the NationalGreen Build Council and theSustainable Seafood Initiative,

learned about the islandcommunitys commitment to asustainable lifestyle and howtheir building processes supporttheir values. Using electric golfcarts on the sand roads, they

explored eight homes with greenelements like cisterns, geothermalheating and cooling, bambooooring, solar panels, and naturallighting options. Finally, they

were treated to a three coursemeal of sustainable sh coursesfrom fabulous chefs, and a richchocolate dessert.

Megan Westmeyer, SeafoodInitiative coordinator for theSouth Carolina Aquarium, treatedthe group throughout the evening

with perspectives on sustainableshing practices and consumertips on how to select seafood thatsupports these initiatives. KurtDAurezeo of Divine Fish House inMurrells Inlet, Drew Hedlund of

Fleet Landing Restaurant and Bar,and James Clark of Waterscapesat the Marina provided the superbdinner.

Katy Perrin, Vice Chair ofthe Lowcountry Green BuildingCouncil; Judy Fairchild andAnne Anderson, Chairs of theDewees Island CommunicationsCommittee; and Dr. Peter Cotton,Social Chair for Dewees Island,brought this delightful event tofruition.

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Shrin th sustinbility of Dws IslndBy anne anderson


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To mark National Bike Monthin May, Charleston Moves islaunching Battery2Beach (B2B), an

initiative designed to establish a safe routefor bicyclists and pedestrians from the Isle ofPalms, through Sullivans Island and MountPleasant , over the Ravenel Bridge, throughCharleston and James Island, to Folly Beach.

Kicking off a day of bike and pedestrianrelated activities, the inaugural B2B group rideevent will start at 10 a.m. on May 16, 2010,at two locations; Folly Beach at RiverfrontPark, and Isle of Palms in the parking lot atPalm Blvd. and the IOP Connector, and willconverge at the Battery (White Point Gardens)

at Noon. Participants are encouraged to jointhe group ride at any point on the route).

A B2B after-party will take place at noon atVickerys downtown, 15 Beaufain Street. B2B

wristbands and temporary tattoos will be soldat the after-party rally. Additional informationand group ride dates for the B2B campaign

will be announced at this time.

The B2B group ride is being held inconjunction with the Do the Charlestonevent, a car-free day on King Street which

will allow King Street merchants to promotesidewalk sales and dining from noon to 5 p.m.With the area free of car trafc, pedestriansand cyclists can easily and safely access

downtown.Abt Battry2Bach:

Battery 2 Beach (B2B) is an initiative ofCharleston Moves, a non-prot organizationpromoting bicycling, walking, running andpublic transportation in Charleston, SC. B2Bencompasses a 24-mile route for walkers andbicyclist stretching from Isle of Palms through

Sullivans Island, Mount Pleasant, downtownCharleston and to James Island and FollyBeach. The initiative has been created not justfor athletes or long-distance cycle-tourists butalso for kids riding to school, people ridingto the store and locals and tourists visitingCharlestons many attractions.

Bik to th Bttry with B2BProvided By tHe cHarleston cHamBer of commerce


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Island EMay

Friday, May 14Frday Nght HpsGirls and boys ages 7-12 can havea safe, fun Friday night shootinghoops. Learn proper passingtechniques and basic dribblingskills during drills and games.

The cost is $10 per athlete. CallThe IOP Recreation Departmentat 886-8294 to register. Sessions

are from 6 8pm at the Rec.Department.

Wandr : Stdnt Sngwrtrsand Band ShwcasPresented by the Wando High

School Guitar Club, 7pm at theWando High School PerformingArts Center. A portion of theproceeds will benet East CooperCommunity Outreach. $5 at thedoor. Original performances by:

The Makeshift, Charlie Kendall,Corey Bargeloh, Savannah Walker

w/Senam Palmer, SouthernSun-featuring Bianca Gardner &Page Fortuna, The Matt Hoskins

& Michael Wehking Band, Palmer& Ishmail, Casual Jackets, KellyGarber and Tru Colors. PLUS:original adaptations of songsby THE BEATLES. For moreinfo, email [email protected] or call881.8200 x 23983Saturday, May 15Armd Frcs Day

Anna ioP Gardn Cb GaragSalePick from a wide selection of plantsand a little bit of everything else

during the IOP Garden Clubsannual fundraiser. From 8 a.m. noon. Rain date is May 22. 2870Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island. Formore info and directions, [email protected] or call

Janice Ashley at 883-9016.Mm t Mm Thrft Sa

The sale features items such as

toys, books, clothing, babyequipment, bedding, furnitureand more from 100 differentconsignors and vendors. Allproceeds will go to LowcountryOrphan Relief. At the NationalGuard Armory, 245 Mathis FerryRd. in Mount Pleasant from 7-11a.m., and then from 12:30-2 P.M.for the 50% off sale. $1 entry fee.For more info, visit www.m2msale.

webs.com.

Charstn Cnty lbraryprsnts: ArmdaCharleston County Public Libraryis continuing its series of freeperformances from the Mets 2009-2010 season. All performancesare shown in the CharlestonCounty Main Library Auditorium,68 Calhoun Street with high-denition video and 7.1 surroundsound. Armida will begin at1:30pm. For more info, call 805-6930 or visit www.ccpl.org.

Jan Astn Scty mtngThe JAS will present a lectureon Muslin by John Meffert. Allare welcome! The meeting beginsat1:30 in the Berkeley ElectricBldg., 3351 Maybank Hwy, JohnsIsland, 29455. For info, call 768-6453

Th ltt Mrmadand her friends take you ona journey Under the Sea inthis modern fairytale classicchoreographed by CBTs BalletMaster Stephen Gabriel. May 15& 16 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. at theBlack Box Theatre. Ariel

TICKETS: Adults $20, Children$10. For more info, call 723-7334or go to www.charlestonballet.org

Sunday, May 16

Battry 2 Bach rdThe inaugural B2B group rideevent will start at 10 a.m. at twolocations; Folly Beach at RiverfrontPark, and Isle of Palms in the

parking lot at Palm Blvd. andIOP Connector, and will convat the Battery (White PointGardens) at Noon. Participanare encouraged to join the groride at any point on the route

after-party will take place atnoon at Vickerys downtown, Beaufain Street.

4th Anna Frst FshFsTeAaFrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. withmusic by Warner Brothersrecording artist Robert Randothe Family Band, Cory Chiselhomegrown artist Croweld. Aand local cuisine booths, as was childrens activities and jucastles will be on hand. Tickeare $20 at etix.com. For morevisit www.charlestonteaplant

com

tueSday, May 18Wand Hgh Sch Back BThatr: Cr()ratn

This one-act play is the resultof a collaboration betweenBiology 2 students and Dram2 students. As drama studenexplored "diversity", the bioloclass shared what they hadlearned about biodiversityand how variety is seen inthe environment. Free, withdonations accepted at thedoor. For more info, visit ww

wandohigh.com/clubs/dramacall Lori Carroll at 881-8254.

WedneSday, May 19Shat / PntcstthurSday, May 20Spay a MowTHeR Mnth aHprsMay 20 & 27. Owners will neto show proof of current Rabi


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CalendarMay ???

FVRCP vaccinations for theiror they may get the vaccinesof for just $10. Must makeppointment by calling 302-6. Pet Helpers Spay and Neuterc, located at 1447 Folly Road.

per cat. For more info, visit.pethelpers.org.

s f Cnfdrat vtranstngltrie Camp #27 SCV meetsy third Thursday of the monthhe Point Grill, Patriots Point. in Mount Pleasant. Menuer starts at 6 p.m. followedpeaker and business meeting.more info, called Richarddman at 442-8670.

sta expratn Srs:caw in Bm

naturalist Beth Thomas andof the North Inlet-WinyahNational Estuarine Researchrve to identify some of themon spring wildowers inm at Hobcaw Barony. 9:00to Noon. Register at: www.

sc.gov/marine/NERR/narseries.html. For more info,953-9354.

urday, May 22na Martm Day

fst n Sans isandg your golf cart or bicyclerated in this years theme,mer Dreams, and join us atFish Fry Shack (Station 14t 9:30 a.m. Awards for rst,nd and third place. Paradeat Battery Gadsden where

es and food will be available10 a.m. noon.

Frst untd Mthdstng Fsh Frys will be served from 4:30

- 7 p.m. at the church,located at 21st Avenue andPalm Boulevard on the Isleof Palms. Drive throughservice is available withcall-in orders. Meals are $6

and include fried sh, grits, hushpuppies and coleslaw. Dessertbake sale items will be availablein the dining room. For moreinformation call 886-6610.

Shaggng n th CprDance the night away under thestars at the new Mount PleasantPier while enjoying live classicoldies and beach music performedby Palmetto Soul. Beverages willbe available for purchase on-site. Tickets are $10 and may bepurchased on-site. 7 p.m. - 11p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Pier.For more info, call 795-4386 orvisit www.ccprc.com.

Pt Hprs ntrorientation11 a.m. at Pet Helpers. Call 795-1110 to reserve a spot in thisrequired training session for newvolunteers. One-hour session. PetHelpers is located at 1447 FollyRoad, James Island.Charleston Jazz Orchestraperforms Conductors ChoiceStarting at 7 p.m. at theCharleston Music Hall, 37 JohnStreet. The Concert featuresartists Ann Caldwell and OscarRivers, as well as pianist TommyGill with his special arrangementof Rhapsody in Blue for big bandand strings. Tickets: $30 inadvance/$40 day of show. Senior

tickets: $25/$35 day of show. www.CharlestonMusicHall.com or853-2252.

Bark Hard Rnd th WrdLearn more about the manydog rescues found throughoutthe Lowcountry and enjoy hotdogs, activities, dog baths,special grooming packages, dogvaccinations & microchipping, and

dog massages by Canine Nirvana.From 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at PlanetBark, 1058 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,Mount Pleasant. For more info, call884-1225 or visit the Planet BarkFacebook page.

if Ths Was Cd Tak: ThBdng f Frt Smtrby Russell Horres. Thispresentation will explore Fort

Sumters design aspects and whyconstruction of the fort took solong. 2 p.m. At the Fort MoultrieVisitor Center, 1214 MiddleStreet, Sullivans Island. For more

information call 883-3123 or visitwww.nps.gov/fosu.

Sunday, May 23Pt Hprs Tm Cat BtzPlease bring proof of currentRabies and FVRCP (Distempercombo) vaccinations. Thesevaccines are available the dayof the surgery for $5 each. Thesurgery cost is $15. Owners must

make an appointment by calling302-0556. Pet Helpers Spay andNeuter Clinic is located at 1447Folly Road. For more info visit

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Dog lovers and their fourlegged companions areinvited to attend Bark Heard

Round the World on Saturday,May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is being held at Mount

Pleasants Planet Bark, located at1058 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. thegoal of Bark Heard Round theWorld is to educate the public onthe horrors of mass dog breedingoperations, often referred to aspuppy mills, and to raise awarenessfor rescue organizations. Co-hostedand sponsored by Daisys PlaceRetriever Rescue and Lowcountry

Golden Retriever Rescue along with Planet Bark,the event will featureeducational materialsand demonstrationson canine rst aid,

nutrition, dentalhealth, and emergencypreparedness. TheMount Pleasant K-9Patrol will also be givinglive demonstrations

with their dogs. This is a great

opportunity to meetadoptable dogs

from various local rescue groupsincluding Carolina Basset HoundRescue, SC Great Dane Rescue,SC Pitbull Rescue, Animal Rescue& Relief, Greyhound Rescue,Lowcountry Golden Retriever

Rescue and Daisys Place RetrieverRescue.

The event will also feature a hotdog cookout and activities includingdog baths, special grooming

packages, dog vaccinations andmicrochipping, and dog massagesby Canine Nirvana. For moreinformation, contact Planet Barkat 884-1225 or visit the PlanetBark Facebook page.

Brk Hrd Round th WorldBy melissa gray, daisys Place retriever rescue

First United MethodistChurch at Isle ofPalms will hold its

much-anticipated SpringFish Fry this year onSaturday, May 22. Plates

will be served from 4:30

- 7 p.m. at the church, which is located at theintersection of 21st Avenueand Palm Boulevard. Mealsmay also be picked up via adrive-through service. Foradvance orders, call 886-6610.

Meals are $6 and includefried sh, grits, hush

puppies and coleslaw.Dessert bake sale items willbe available in the diningroom.

The First UnitedMethodist Fish Fry is held

twice a year by the UnitedMethodist Mens group, andit is one of the churchs mostsuccessful fundraisers.Proceeds go to supportEast Cooper CommunityOutreach (ECCO), Mealson Wheels, and other missions of the United Methodist Men.

For more information, contact the church at 886-6610.

Fish Fry t IOp MthodistBy BoB lang

Ron Pearce, a member of First United Methodist

Church on the Isle of Palms, prepares a meal at a

recent sh fry. The church is holding its 2010 spring

sh fry from 4:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 22.


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Join Sam Evans andZack Messick, juniors at

Wando High School, in anentertaining and educational

jazz-oriented benet at the Isle ofPalms Exchange Club on Monday,May 24, from 7 9 p.m. to helpraise money for the Wando MusicMentor program, a programoriginally created by Evans andMessick.

Entertainment during theevent will include an appearanceby international performing artistCameron Harden Handel, antalented trumpeter who has played

with Michael Bolton, Seal andwas featured in the touring showBLAST!, as well as Charleston

Jazz Orchestra performer and

recorded jazz trumpet artist,Kevin Hackler. Sam and Zach will

then share a short presentationoutlining the proven benets

of school music programs.Admission is free with donationsrequested. Refreshments andlight appetizers will be served.

Join Sam and Zach to help kick

off this great new program for ourmiddle schools kids!

The Wando Music Mentorprogram matches up National

Honor Society and Beta Clubmembers with Laing Middle

School kids, providing 6th and 7thgrade students with weekly musiclessons geared toward improvingtheir musical performances andhelping them to excel in bothband and academics. Throughthis program, participants willalso be given the opportunity toearn a music instrument.

For more information or tomake a donation, visit www.WandoMusicMentors.com

What: Wando MusicMentors Benet

When: Monday, May

24, 2010, 7PM - 9PM

Where: IOP Exchange

Club, 201 Palm Blvd.

Support the future of ne musicB e n e f i t f o r W a n d o m u s i c m e n t o r s a t

t H e i o P e x c H a n g e c l u B On Tuesday, April 27, acall came in to the Isle ofPalms police department

reporting that two teenagers hadbeen seen attempting to jump offof the Isle of Palms Connectornear Hamlin Creek. It was 7:30

at night and little light was leftin the day, making it much moredifcult for responding ofcers tocomb the area for the suspected

jumpers. Ofcers almostimmediately found wet footprintsleading away from the dock atHamlin Creek, but after that, thetrail ended.

While both the IOP Police andFire Departments conducted asearch, a passing Coast Guardhelicopter overheard the radiochatter and asked if they couldhelp, and Command asked themto help the ofcers scan the area.

Although it was reported bysome local news sources that thissearch cost somewhere betweenseveral hundred and $10,000to conduct, Isle of Palms TownAdministrator Linda Luvvorn

Tucker pointed out that therewas no cost to the City of Isle ofPalms except for the cost of fuel inthe vehicles. On duty personnel

responded from both the Policeand Fire departments, as wellas a couple of re departmentvolunteers, said Tucker.The departments respondedappropriately.

While there isnt a law on the

books preventing people from jumping off of the Isle of PalmsConnector, Lieutenant Raymond

Wright of the Isle of Palms PoliceDepartment hopes to discouragepeople from attempting such adangerous stunt.

Its incredibly dangerous,said Lieutenant Wright. With the

water levels being inuenced bythe tides, you never know if where

youre jumping is ten feet deepor two. He also pointed out themurky quality of the water, whichows through silt-laden estuariesbefore arriving in Hamlin Creek,

could be concealing just aboutanything.You have no idea whats below

the surface of the water, saidWright. You could be jumpingonto a stick or any number ofunderwater hazards. Jumpingoff this bridge is one of the mostunsafe things you can do.

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Conservation Voters of SouthCarolina has announcedits endorsement of Rep.

Mike Sotille for re-election toHouse District 112, an area

which includes the Isle of Palms,Sullivans Island and MountPleasant.

RepresentativeSotille takes asensible approachto protecting SouthCarolinas outdoortraditions, saidConservation Votersof SC ExecutiveDirector, Ann

Timberlake. MikeSotille will ght for cleanair and drinkable water andhe knows that South Carolinacant afford to weaken its solidmunicipal waste regulations andinvite more out-of-state garbageto our state.

Sotille has supportedSouth Carolina's landmarkConservation Bank that

works with local land trusts tovoluntarily protect natural andhistoric places, such as the MorrisIsland Lighthouse. He supportslegislation currently before theHouse to nally manage how

much water can be drawn out ofSouth Carolina's lakes and rivers,as well as measures to promoterenewable energy and efciency.

Candidates earn ConservationVoters' support through an

endorsement process thatincludes an examination

of the candidates'records, questionnaireresponses andinterviews. "Mikebelieves that clean,abundant water iscritical for growth,for recreation andfor public health. He

is passionate aboutprotecting South

Carolina's Coast becausehe understands how manyCharleston area jobs aredependent upon our coastalmarshes, beaches and islands,added Timberlake.

Since 2002, ConservationVoters has been making traditionalconservation values a priority forelected leaders. The independentbipartisan organization holdselected leaders accountable andpublishes a biennial ConservationScorecard.

19May 14, 2010

ndorsmntProvided By conservation voters of sc

Sotill rns Consrvtion

The Crabpot Players are infull rehearsal swing at theIsle of Palms Recreation

Center. Every week, Monday Thursday from 6:30 8:30 p.m.,the acting troop of 40 practice for

what is going to be one of the mostspectacular performances put onby the Crabpot Players to date.

The rehearsals are reallyrelaxed, but were still serious,said Caitlyn Miller, an eighthgrader at School of the Arts who

will be playing Charlotte. Jimmyis an excellent director and Imlearning a lot from him.

One foot to who youre talkingto and one foot to the audience,smiled Alison Buckaloo as shequoted one of director JimmyWards favorite stage directions.

Alison, an 11-year-old actressfrom Sullivans Island Elementary,

will be playing Fern.With some incredible sceneries

created by master craftsmanDave Melsopp and a couplesurprise special effects, theCrabpot Players presentationof Charlottes Web looks to bean incredible and memorableperformance. Get your ticketssoon ,theyre going fast!

Charlotte's Web will be performed at the Isle of PalmsRecreation Center May 26 - 29at 7 p.m. Tickets are available atthe IOP Rec Center by calling 886-8294 or dropping by the Centerat 24 Twenty-eighth Avenue. Formore info, visit www.iop.net.

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20 May 14, 2010


Kids, send your guess for this weeks EyeSpy to: [email protected]

or call 886-NEWS. Please include yourmailing address with your submission.

Do you know what this is?The rst one to send in the correct answer for the EyeSpy will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Caf

Medley on Sullivan's Island. Lacy Ambose guessed lastissues Eye Spy, it is the dolphin weather vane on the

Sullivan's side of Breach Inlet.

Eye Spy

Ms. Meeks 5th grade class celebratesEarth Day with a beach sweep!

Kin it clnPHoto By deBoraH PalmerTm fr Tws (2 and up)

10:30-11 a.m.Tuesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.Pr-Sch (ages 3-5)10:15-11 a.m.

Thursdays: June3, 10, 17, 24.D t yrsfCrafts wth GracDunbarSaturday, June 5at 10 a.m.

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ensmbSaturday, June 12at 2 p.m.(Sponsored byCreative Sparks]

SPlASH wth RbFowler

Thursday, June17 at 11 a.m.Make a splash with theweatherman! Join Channel 2meteorologist Rob Fowler ashe talks about rain, puddles,

and things that go SPLASH.Reservations Required*Bach lrs Bk CbMidwife of Blue Ridge byChristine Blevins

Saturday, June 19at 10:30 a.m.

TmbaStrytrs10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 22Grab yourimagination andset sail

with stories fromaround the world.lwcntrytrt tam wthMary Prng

Tuesday, June 29at 11 a.m.Hear the story of

CARA the turtle and learn allabout sea turtle nesting habits.Create your own carapace totake home!

Jun t th po Librry

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21May 14, 2010


The 2010 Piccolo SpoletoSand Sculpting Competition

will take place on Saturday, June 5, on Front

Beach, Isle ofPalms. Competitorscan enter in thefollowing divisions:Children (ages 14and under), YoungAdult (ages 15 - 20),Family (at least oneadult and one child)and Adult (ages21 and older). Thecompetition beginsat 9 a.m. Individualand team entriesare permitted, andteams are limitedto four (4) people. The rst 200to register are guaranteed a freet-shirt, though sizes are subjectto availability. Registration theday of the event will begin at8:30 a.m. or register at the Isleof Palms Recreation Department,located at 24 28th Avenue. Formore info, call 886-8294 or visit

www.iop.net. This is a free event. This years Sand Sculpting

sponsors include: AmericanInstitute of Architecture, A+Awards, Atlanta Bread Company,

Banana Cabana,

Beach House Spa,Blackbeards Cove,Bulldog Tours,Budiroes ShrimpShack, Carvel IceCream, CharlestonCrab House,Charleston WaterSports, CharlestonLimo, Coconut

Joes, Barrier IslandEco Tours , EastCopper SportingGoods, Home TeamBBQ, Hucks LowCountry Table, Isle

of Palms Accommodation Tax,Isle of Palms Marina , Luke nOllies, Market Street Salon, MyFavorite Things, Morgan CreekGrill, Navy/ Marine Corp EnergyEfciency, Noisy Oyster, OriginalCharleston Walks, Poes Tavern,Sea Biscuit, Splash, Tidal WaveWater Sports, Toast, Windjammerand Wild Dunes.

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Congratulations to Home Team Barbeque for winning PeoplesChoice best cheeseburger contest on Sullivans Island! Thecontest was held on Tuesday, May 4, at High Thyme Restaurant.

Judges Bunky Odom, Chris Snuffy McDaniel, Jerri England,Michelle Harris and Leo Fetter tasted cheeseburgers from Home Team,

Sullivans Restaurant, Seels on Sullivans and Dunleavys. Chefschoice was Sullivans Restaurant, chosen by Atlanticville sous chef,

Bobby Yarbrough. The competitionwas based on quality of the meat,bun and cheese. Competitiors wereasked to provide burgers with onlythese three items. A Best Burgercompetition will be held later in the

year, where island restaurants maysubmit the most creative, deliciousburger on their menu. Thanks toall participating restaurants and

judges!

Bst chsburr on Sullivns

(top) Winning chefs from Home Team (l to r) Will Doss and Taylor Garrigan. (above)

Judges were blindfolded during the competition.


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22 May 14, 2010


Grab your shing rod and getready to catch some fun theMount Pleasant Pier this

summer! Mount Pleasant kicks offits inaugural season of the CooperRiver Challenge shing tournamentson June 5.

New to the shing scene, the Cooper

River Challenge shing tournaments will be held on June 5 and August21. This breathtaking pier facility isa sight to see and offers shing in theCharleston Harbor under the shadeof the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, withswings, benches and other seatingavailable, as well as a gift shop andrestrooms, and be sure to drop by TheRiver Watch Caf for lunch.

While the Lowcountrys mildtemperatures allow for year-aroundshing, we see more sh being caughtduring the warmer months, saidFolly Beach Fishing Pier ManagerKerry Hanson. The Florida Pompanois the most prized catch on the pier

among our locals. Other commoncatches include sea trout, sheepshead,blackdrum, mackerel and more.

It doesnt matter if you are visitingthe pier for the rst time, or have nevershed before. The Mount PleasantPier offer everything a novice wouldneed for a fun day of shing, including

equipment rentals, tackle and frozenbait, as well as helpful staff to answerall of your shing questions.

So slap on some sunscreen and headout to the pier this summer for somegood-spirited competition! Registration

fees for the pier tournaments are $12 forages 13 and up, $7 for ages 3-12, and$14 for King Mackerel. Registration forall tournaments begins at 6 a.m. andtakes place on-site only. Tournamentsend at 4 p.m.and prizes areawarded at 4:15

p.m. Parking feesare a separatecharge fromtournamentregistration fee.For additionalinformationcall the MountPleasant Pier at762-9946 or visitwww.ccprc.com.

Ctch th bi on t th Coor Rivr ChllnProvided By cHarleston county ParKs and recreation

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June 5 Cooper River Challenge,Mount Pleasant Pier

August 21 Cooper RiverChallenge, Mount Pleasant Pier


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The USTA announced that

The Players Racquet andTennis Club will host the 1st

annual Mount Pleasant WomensPro Classicon June13-20. Thetournament

will showcasethe rising starsof the USTAWomensPro Circuit,includingShelby Rogersof Charleston,SouthCarolina.

The eldfor the MountPleasantWomens ProClassic will feature 32 singlesplayers and 16 doubles teams.Players ranked between 300

and 700 in the world typicallycompete in $10K-level events. Thequalifying tournament, beginning

June 13, will determine the nalfour singles players in the eld.

The Mount Pleasant WomensPro Classic is making its markas the only womens professionaltennis tournament in Charlestonaside from the Family Circle

Cup. It is a professional claycourt tournament where winners

will take home $10,000 in prizemoney. The tournament will kick

off with aPlayersParty on

June 14 at

the PlayersRacquet and

Tennis Club, which willbe a greatopportunityfor thepublic tomeet theplayers.

Havinggrown upin MountPleasant and

training at the Players Racquetand Tennis Club, I am thrilledthat such an amazing event will

be hosted in my home town, saysShelby.

For tickets or sponsorshipinformation, please contact ThePlayers Racquet and TennisClub at 330-1128 or visit thetournament website at www.mtpwomensproclassic.com.

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Shelby Rogers of Charleston.


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The following is a synopsis ofsome of the activities of the Isle ofPalms Police Department duringthe month of April 2010.

PatrolApr 3, 2010: A married couplearrived at the Public SafetyBuilding in separate vehiclesto report a domestic disputeat their Forest Trail residence.

The male subject was injuredto the degree that he neededimmediate medical assistancefrom re department personnel.After ofcers met with each partyseparately the female subject wastaken into custody and charged

with Criminal Domestic Violence.Ofcers returned to the residenceand processed the room wherethe assault took place. Thevictim was transported to thehospital for treatment.

Apr 4, 2010:Just aftermidnight, an ofcer on patrolobserved a vehicle driving downOcean Boulevard with a largecardboard box on the hood.

The ofcer stopped the vehicleto investigate and the ofcerdetermined that the female driver

was wanted by the CharlestonCounty Sheriffs Ofce forPossession of Cocaine. Thesubject was taken into custody.After being handcuffed thesubject became unruly, yellingprofanities and attemptingto avoid getting into a policevehicle. She was charged withHindering an Ofcer and wastransported to the CharlestonCounty Detention Center.

Apr 5, 2010: Ofcersresponded to a residence on

Sandpiper Court regardinga domestic dispute at thatlocation. The female residenthad locked herself in a bedroombecause her estranged husbandhad arrived at the residence. Thefemale had told her husbandthat the police had been calledand he met the ofcers outside

when they arrived. The femalewas escorted to her vehicle withher belongings without furtherincident.

Apr 6, 2010: Ofcersresponded to the Front Beachnear the County Park where

several 911 calls reported a malesubject with a handgun. Ofcersstayed in the area until it wasdetermined that the suspect inquestion had left the area. A fewminutes later, ofcers received acall that the person with the gun

was cruising the Front Beach ina vehicle, then an additional callthat reported gunshots in theMunicipal Parking Lot. A vehicle

believed to have been involvedin the previous incidents wasstopped on the Connector, butno weapon was located after theofcer received consent to searchthat vehicle. An Investigator laterreturned to the parking lot andlocated 9mm shell casings.

Apr 7, 2010: Ofcersresponded to a residence on 23rdAvenue where a family memberreported that his son hadthreatened to commit suicide.

The ofcers were able to convincethe subject to seek immediatemedical assistance. The subjectrefused EMS transportation butagreed to allow the ofcer to

drive the subject to East CooperMedical Center, where hisparents met him to arrange for apsychological evaluation.

Apr 9, 2010:Just after 3:30a.m., an ofcer on patrol in theparking lot of the KangarooExpress went inside to check onthe welfare of the clerk, who wasnot visible in the store from the

parking lot. The ofcer locatedthe clerk in the back room. Whileexiting the store, the ofcerencountered a young-lookingmale subject who appeared to beunder the inuence of alcohol.

The ofcer asked him if he hadbeen drinking and he deniedthat he had. Due to the subjectscondition and young age, he

was taken into custody and

found to be in possession of hisolder brothers drivers license.The subject was identied asbeing 17 years old and wasadministered a Datamaster Testthat registered a .20% level ofalcohol. The subject was charged

with Underage Consumptionof Alcohol and Unlawful Use ofAnothers DL and released to thecustody of a responsible friend ofthe family.

Apr 9, 2010: An ofcer onpatrol observed several teenagersstanding near a vehicle parkedon Palm Boulevard near 34thAvenue with one subject holdinga can of beer. The ofcer stopped

to speak with the subject andrequested that he pour thebeer out. The subject droppedthe beer and ran away towardthe beach. Two of the subjectscompanions were detainedbriey and the ofcer determinedthat the subject was staying ata rental several blocks away.Ofcers went to that residenceand waited outside for the

subject to return. When thesubject returned he was charged

with Minor in Possession ofBeer, No Alcohol on Streets, andHindering.

Apr 12, 2010: At the requestof management, ofcers on footpatrol at Grand Pavilion in WildDunes encountered severalsubjects on the boardwalk

in possession of alcohol. Twofemale teenagers were identiedand charged with UnderagePossession of Beer.

Apr 13, 2010: A SullivansIsland police ofcer requestedassistance with a combativemale subject who was attemptingto kick out the windows of theofcers police vehicle after beingplaced under arrest. Since Isleof Palms police vehicles areequipped with window bars, thesubject was transferred to ourpolice vehicle for transport to theDetention Center.

Apr 14, 2010:The Principal

of Sullivans Island ElementarySchool notied the Isle of PalmsPolice Department that two5th grade female students hadreported to her that a suspiciousmale subject stopped to askthem if they needed a ride afterthey had waved to the subject

while playing in the street onForest Trail. They provided adescription of the subject and

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the vehicle. The school districtthen made reverse 911 telephonenotications to all Isle of Palmsparents. An Investigator hasmet with the children and theirparents and all efforts are beingutilized to locate the vehicle toidentify the suspect.

Apr 17, 2010: Ofcersresponded to the parking lot of

the local supermarket wherean assault had been reported.A citizen reportedly assaulteda male subject for parking hisvehicle in a handicapped parkingspot. The victim did not wish topursue charges.

Apr 18, 2010: Ofcersresponded to a residence onOcean Boulevard just aftermidnight for a complaint ofnoise at that location. Theofcers observed many peoplesignicantly below the age of21 consuming alcohol in theirpresence. Upon the ofcersannouncement to gather in onearea, many persons present onthe property ran into the housefrom the yard to avoid contact

with the ofcer. A total of 16persons present were underage,

with one over 21 who assumedresponsibility for purchasing thealcohol. The 16 were charged

with Underage Possession ofBeer, and the other subject with

Transfer of Liquor to Minors. Allof the alcohol was photographedthen destroyed. A representativeof the rental company respondedto the residence and since all

were leaving by 10 a.m., they

were allowed to stay in theresidence until then.

Apr 18, 2010:Just after 2a.m., an ofcer on patrol of theConnector observed a vehicletraveling over 70 miles perhour swerve and almost losecontrol. While speaking to thedriver, the ofcer immediatelydetected a strong odor of alcohol

and observed the driver staringdown at the steering wheelafter being asked to provide heridentication. The driver agreedto perform Field Sobriety Tests,but needed to lean against hervehicle to stand. The driverfailed the tests and was takeninto custody and administereda Datamaster Test where sheregistered a .21% level of alcohol.

The driver was charged withDUI and was transported to theDetention Center.

Apr 19, 2010: A ofcer onpatrol observed a male subjectoperating a vehicle on PalmBoulevard. The ofcer knewthat the driver recently had hislicense revoked due to a drugconviction. The vehicle wasstopped and the driver wascited for DUS 2nd offense, andExpired Registration.

Apr 19, 2010:The Isle of PalmsFire Department requested thatthe police department respondto assist with a medical call they

were on at the intersection of21st Avenue and Palm Boulevard.A citizen observed the malesubject fall at on his face near

the roadway after exiting thebeach. The subject was irate thatthe re department personnelhad called EMS and the police.EMS declined to transport thesubject due to his demeanor andintoxicated state. The subject

was given the opportunity to callhis parents in Mount Pleasantfor a ride, but he refused to doso stating he would sleep in his

car. He was taken into custodycharged with Public Intoxication.

Apr 21, 2010: An ofcerstopped a vehicle on theConnector for speeding and whilechecking the drivers licensediscovered that the subject was

wanted for a drug-related chargeby the Mount Pleasant PoliceDepartment. Once this wasconrmed, the driver was takeninto custody. A Mount Pleasantpolice ofcer responded to theirlocation and assumed custody ofthe driver.

Apr 22, 2010: An ofcerstopped a vehicle for speeding onthe Connector and after runningthe drivers license determinedthat she was wanted by theCommonwealth of Virginia forForgery. Virginia authoritiesadvised that they would extraditeso the driver was taken intocustody and transported tothe Detention Center to awaitextradition.

Apr 23, 2010: Ofcersresponded to a residence onChapman Avenue where adomestic dispute had beenreported. After speaking to bothsubjects, it was determined thatthe dispute had been verbalin nature. Both subjects wereseparated for the rest of theevening.

Apr 23, 2010: An ofceron patrol of the Front Beacharea observed a male subjectstaggering in the median andattempting to stand still byholding onto a palm tree forbalance. It was determined thatthe subject was intoxicated,but the ofcer walked with thesubject in an attempt to locatehis friend for a ride home. Oncehe was unable to locate hisfriend and unable to indicate

which hotel he was staying inhe was taken into custody andcharged with Public Intoxication.

Apr 24, 2010: An ofceron patrol of the Front Beachobserved several subjects

walking on Ocean Boulevardwith containers of alcohol andstopped to investigate. Sincethe ofcer had warned the samesubjects on the beach two hoursprior about no alcohol allowed onthe beach or street, he cited allthree with No Alcohol on Beachor Streets.

Apr 24, 2010:Just after 11p.m., an ofcer observed two

juvenile subjects carrying coolerswalk onto the 33rd Avenue beachaccess. The ofcer followed thesubjects onto the beach andspoke with both, who stated they

were going to party at a nearbyhouse. Other ofcers were calledto the area when more underagesub

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