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S u l l i v a n ’ s I s l a n d • I s l e o f P a l m s • G o a t I s l a n d • D e w e e s I s l a n d
Since May 2005
January 15, 2016Volume 11 Issue 19 FREE
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P O S T A L P A T R O N
INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
I WONDER
IF IT’S
ALICE?
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STORY’S
ENDING
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LOOKING
FOR LOCAL
ADVENTURE
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Race to the beach.
Ooompa Loompas get warmed up at the pre-plunge
festivities on Middle Street.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Cry Babies!
The Dunleavy’s, the rst family of the plunge.
Pat O’Neil, Mayor
of Sullivan’s
Island, took the
plunge along
with his fellow
constituents.
Here come the masses.
me to get out.
The retro theme
was in full force
at this year’s
plunge.
T housands of revellers welcomed in the New Year, Friday, Jan. 1 2016,with a dip in the not-so chilly Atlantic Ocean. The 21st Annual Dunleavy’sPolar Bear Plunge was the usual riot of colorful and crazy costumes,
smiling faces and dripping wet bodies, all in aid of a very good cause, the SpecialOlympics. According to the event’s Facebook Page, plunging into the ocean onNew Year’s Day has raised over $500,000 for the cause, since the connectionwith the charity began in 2003.
D U N L E A V Y ’ S 2 1 S T
A N N U A L P O L A R B E A R
P L U N G E I N P I C T U R E S
The Hunley resurfaced on
Sullivan’s this New Year’s Day
as two intrepid Confederate
soldiers braved the “icy” waters.
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CIVIC
When the Isle of Palms executeda successful off-shore dredgingproject in 2008, a Civil War
nnonball was dredged onto theach. This relic from the past created
ot of excitement! It was evaluated byWAT team members and a historianm Fort Moultrie. Deemed safe, thennonball went through an extensivetoration process that was completed
2015. National Park Service Historianhard W. Hatcher III determinedcannonball was likely red from
Columbiad cannon during the Civilr. At approximately 10 inches inmeter and 128 pounds, a 20 pound
arge of black powder would have re cannonball about 5,600 yards ort over 3 miles.
City Council decided that thisportant part of history should beplayed as a source of pride foridents and visitors. Planning,earch and display case constructionre initiated in 2015 and the cannonl is scheduled for display at thecreation Center starting Jan. 20.The cannon ball display is part of the
Isle of Palms History Month, hosted bythe Recreation Department. It featurestwo events, the rst on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m., where TommyHartnett and Wendy Nilsen will talk
about the History of the Island andsome of their experiences.On Wednesday, Jan. 27 also at 5:30
p.m., several “old” island kids will sitaround the table and talk about theirexperiences and adventures whilegrowing up on the Island. Also,throughout the month a DVD ofthe 50th Anniversary that washeld in 2003 will play in the lobbyof the Recreation Department.MMG Productions also haveprovided a DVD with testimoniesand stories from Island residentsto include Nick Sottile, MaryEllen Way, Bill Casey, HelenClarkin, Clay Cable, CatherineCarroll and many others.
Call the Isle of PalmsRecreation Department for moreinformation, 843.886.8294.
Remember When: How many residents remember going to the old Post Ofce
located at 1309 Palm Blvd?
Dredging up the pastE L E B R A T E I S L A N D H I S T O R Y W I T H T H E I O P R E C
C E N T E R ’ S H I S T O R Y M O N T H
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Remember When: Do you remember when the Recreation Center
looked like this? How many baseball players can you name?
Coastal Living magazine has announcedits fth annual top ten list of America’sHappiest Seaside Towns, and the bad
s is, Sullivan’s Island is on it... Yep folks,
secret’s out.auded by the magazine as a relaxedcommunity, with gorgeous homes and
eveloped beaches, the island’s proximityhe “renowned arts and culture andaurants” of Charleston also boosted itseal.he unranked list includes top beachinations across the United States, fromgon to Maine and from Wisconsin toama, including, (in alphabetical order):apitola, CAairhope, AL ermosa Beach, CAilo, HIortland, MEehoboth Beach, DE
easide, ORuart, FL turgeon Bay, WIullivan’s Island, SC
hrough 3 a.m EST on Jan. 26, readersvote for their favorite town to determineh will be named the Coastal Living No. 1piest Seaside Town in America on April 5.on to coastalliving.com to vote, you canonce every 15 minutes.fter getting to know the small-townms and the seaside magic of these
communities, we are beyond excited to seewhich town wins the top spot to live in blissby the sea,” said Coastal Living Editor SteeleMarcoux. “From the beachside paradise of
Hilo, Hawaii, to the historic waterfront ofPortland, Maine, all ten of these towns trulyembody a special character.”
This is the fth year the magazine has runthe list, and every year but one the winnerhas been a town in the Carolinas. In 2012Kiawah Island won, 2013 it was Beaufort,2014 went to Chincoteague, Virginia and2015 Southport, North Carolina took the topspot. Sullivan's chances are looking prettygood.
To choose the 2016 nalists for “America’sHappiest Seaside Towns,” Coastal Livingeditors begin by reviewing more than 300destinations that have been lauded in the pastas Coastal Living Dream Towns or nominatedby people via social media. Coastal Living
then collects each town's rank on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, percentageof sunny days, air quality, healthiness ofbeaches, commute times, crime ratings,walkability, standard of living and nancialwell-being of the locals, geographic diversity,and Coastal Living editors’ assessment ofeach town's “coastal vibe.”
See the 2016 list of the happiest places tolive by the sea and vote for your favorite atwww.coastalliving.com/happytowns2016.
Shhh! The secret’s outSULLIVAN’S NAMED TOP TEN HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS
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Lynn Pierotti
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Jennifer Tuohy
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Swan Richards
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Alejandro Ferreyros
graphic designer
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staff writers
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Dimi MatouchevSarah Reynolds
Delores Schweitzer Kate Ditloff Jeanne Juhos
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Monday, January 18
ISLE OF PALMS AND
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND TOWN
OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
Charleston County Parks’maintenance divisionis currently accepting
lications. CCPRC haswide variety of technical
s-based maintenanceployment opportunities that
agency seeks to ll everyr. These varied positionsude landscaping, carpentry,mbing, electrical, HVAC, andtodial opportunities. Dueequipment requirements,
licants for these maintenance
positions should be a minimumof 18 years of age.
“It is a fun and satisfyingenvironment to work in the parksystem, with a lot of opportunity
for growth,” said CCPRCEmployment Coordinator Karen Thompson.
Interested participants areencouraged to view open positionsat CharlestonCountyParks.com/ Jobs, which will list the mostup-to-date status of all CCPRC’semployment opportunities.
Potential opportunities withthe maintenance division willinclude positions at NorthCharleston Wannamaker CountyPark, Mount Pleasant Palmetto
Islands County Park, and JamesIsland County Park.
CCPRC is also seekingcandidates for its award-winningocean rescue lifesaving team.CCPRC ocean rescue lifeguardsmake Charleston County’sbeach-going experience a saferand happier one throughout the
summer and are employed atfour park locations throughoutthe county. In 2014, CCPRC’socean rescue lifeguard teamrescued 40 patrons in distressin the water and helped 96others who needed assistance.
A long-standing recipient ofmany accolades, CCPRC hasbeen a United States LifesavingAssociation Certied LifeguardAgency since 1994, andeach ocean rescue lifeguardis certied to the level of aSouth Carolina Departmentof Transportation EmergencyMedical Responder or higher.
To help condition candidates,CCPRC is introducing a newtraining course called theCouch to Ocean LifeguardProgram. This six-week seriesbeginning Jan. 20 will offerpeople who are interestedin learning the skills to be alifeguard but aren’t sure whereto begin. For more informationon the course, call 843-795-4386.
Requirements to joinCCPRC’s ocean rescue (beach)lifeguard team include passingswim and run tests, medicalresponder training, and RookieSchool and Surf School in thespring.
For more information or toapply for any CCPRC position,visit CharlestonCountyParks.com/Jobs.
ar Editor,
Why hasn’t the threat of coyotes on Isle of Palms been reportedre? Are we more afraid of the impact to tourism dollars?Our beloved cat of ten years was killed by a coyote in the earlyrning hours of New Year's Eve, 2015 and his remains found near
aterway and Shady Lane. Someone had reported to IOP Animalntrol at 5:45 a.m. of seeing a coyote carrying the cat down
aterway. A neighbor of mine on Wills Way reported seeing a coyoteat night on 30th Ave between Wills Way and Allie Court. I haveo heard a pack of several coyotes have recently been observed on
e golf course near 32nd Ave and frequent the vacant wooded lotcorner of Shady Lane, and that two pet dogs have recently beenled by coyotes in Wild Dunes. Also a pet dog killed while under theident’s house in Forest Trail.
Why isn’t the news doing more to report these sightings and killingsd warn residents of the coyote threat? Why isn’t the City of Isle
Palms taking an active role to address the problem like Sullivan'sand instead of merely posting on their website how to “coexist”h these nuisance, non-native invasive predators, which have no
edator themselves if we do not do something to control them. Theyotes have decimated the deer and raccoon population on IOP andw they are brazenly preying on our pets in neighborhoods.
ke Maughone of Palms
ETTER TO THE EDITOR
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name,ddress and phone number for verication. Only the author’s name andy will be printed. Submissions are accepted via email to jennifer@ ckydognews.com or mail to PO. Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482.Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye
ews reserves the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly,
t individually addressed to The Island Eye News or that have beeneviously published elsewhere. The Island Eye News will not publishtters endorsing political candidates.
County Parks recruiting staff for 2016CPRC SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR MAINTENANCE, LIFEGUARDING POSITIONS
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T he Crabpot Theatre’s next Side Stage productionwill be “Alice in Wonderland.” Originally producedand later revived on Broadway, this is the mostuccessful dramatic adaptation of Lewis Carroll’simeless classics, “Alice in Wonderland” and “Throughhe Looking Glass.”
Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining worldof childhood fantasies as Alice journeys into a worldof talking animals, comic royalty and races where theontestants run in circles! There are also the Mad
Hatter’s frantic tea party, the watch-carrying WhiteRabbit and talking owers. Along the way Alice mustdeal with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turnsnto a pig. The nale has Alice watching a trial, but sheuddenly nds herself the accused.
“Alice in Wonderland” will run for two weekends,Thursday through Sunday, on Jan. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22& 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 17 & 24 at 2 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visitwww.crabpotplayers.com or call 888.303.0763. Theheater is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the
Stuckey Furniture shopping center off Highway 17 in Mt.Pleasant.
Crabpot Theatrepresents
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Wild Dunes Resort host its 10th Annual Wild Dunes ClubAuthors' Event, supporting literacy and education in theLowcountry on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. The
16 panel will feature Cassandra King as the moderator, Debbiecomber, Mary Alice Monroe and three-time Golden Globeminee Andie MacDowell.An Isle of Palms' resident and bestselling author, Mary Alicenroe’s novel “The Beach House” is being adapted into a
llmark Channel original movie starring and produced by AndiecDowell. “The Beach House” will premiere exclusively on thellmark Channel later this year.The event is already sold out and for the lucky $50 ticketders the evening includes the panel discussion, book signing,
ent auction, passed hors d’oeuvres, carving station, wine andt drinks.
For more information contact Wild Dunes at 843.866.2218.
Actress, producer
Andie MacDowell toattend authors’ event
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Councilmemberssworn in at IOP
inauguration
T he City of Isle of Palms' Municipal Inaugurationtook place, January 5, 2016. At the event, three"new" members of the city's council were sworn in,
Jimmy Carroll, Jimmy Ward and Ted Kinghorn all tookthe oath of ofce. Carol Rice, who was unable to attend,was sworn in on Jan. 11. The four councilmemberseach take up a four year seat on the council.
Ward and Carroll are both returning councilmembers,starting their second consecutive term. Ward previouslyserved from 1988 to 1991. Rice returns to council havingserved from 2001 to 2009, and Kinghorn is a new faceat the dais. The quartet join incumbents Sandy Ferencz,Patrick Harrington, Marty Bettelli and Barb Bergwerf,alongside Mayor Dick Cronin.
Council newbie Ted Kinghorn recites his oath at the council meeting.is sworn in by his friends Caitlyn Rose Miller and Kristin Irvin.
PHOTOSCOURTESYCITYOF ISLEOF PALMSEnjoying the treats put on for the inauguration. Carol Rice takes her oath of ofce Jan. 11, 2016.
Jimmy Carroll is sworn in by his girlfriend Carol Powers, with the help of two of his sons,
Jimmy and Capers Carroll.
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C.L. Bragg, authorof “Crescent Moonover Carolina:
William Moultrie andAmerican Liberty,”the only book-lengthbiography of GeneralWilliam Moultrie, will bespeaking about his bookas the next event in ourauthor series at Fort
Moultrie.Bragg will speakat 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in the FortMoultrie visitor center(1214 Middle Street,Sullivan’s Island, SC).He will be available tosign copies of his bookimmediately followingthe program until 4p.m. book signing,National Park Servicerangers and volunteerswill offer musket ringdemonstrations andinterpretive programs at10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2:30p.m., and 3:30 p.m.inside of Fort Moultrie. These programs are part of a series of ringdemonstrations which will take place the fourth Saturday of eachmonth. For more information: www.nps.gov/fosu.
“Crescent Moon Over Carolina” examines the life of WilliamMoultrie, South Carolina’s preeminent patriot whose deningmoment was the defense of a small fort at the entrance to CharlestonHarbor in 1776. But Moultrie was more than the iconic defender ofCharleston. He was one of South Carolina’s most inuential elderstatesmen during the latter decades of the 1700s, twice servingas governor, and counted among his friends many of our nation’sardent patriots and founding fathers.
Dr. C. L. “Chip” Bragg is a practicing anesthesiologist in Thomasville, Georgia. His lifelong passion for American historyhas resulted in the publication of three books: Distinction in Every
Service: Brigadier General Marcellus A. Stovall, C.S.A., Never forWant of Powder: The Confederate Powder Works in Augusta, Georgia,and Crescent Moon over Carolina: William Moultrie and AmericanLiberty. His next book, “Martyr of the American Revolution: TheExecution of Isaac Hayne, South Carolinian,” will be released by theUniversity of South Carolina press in late 2016 or early 2017.
“We are excited about this important new book, the Fort'sSuperintendent Tim Stone said, “A comprehensive biography onWilliam Moultrie is something that's been needed for a long time. Hewas an incredibly important gure in the history of South Carolinaand the United States.”
Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island.The site is administered by the National Park Service as a unit of FortSumter National Monument. Fort Moultrie represents the entire historyof static seacoast defense in the United States, from the American
Revolution to the end of World War II. The site is open daily from9-5 p.m. and includes a visitor center with museum exhibits and anorientation lm. An entrance fee of $3 for adults and $1 for seniorcitizens is charged to tour the fort.
Book signing, Small Arms Saturday at
Fort MoultrieF O R T M O U L T R I E H O S T S C . L . B R A G G , A U T H O R
O F ' C R E S C E N T M O O N O V E R C A R O L I N A '
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T is the season for shuckin'! The island'stwo biggest oyster roasts take place on twoconsecutive weekends. First up is the Isleof Palms' Exchange Club oyster roast on Jan. 30,Saturday, from 4-7 p.m., at the Exchange building,201 Palm Blvd.
The oyster roast will feature - single select oysters,southern style chili, hot dogs galore, cash bar. Asilent auction, rafe and live music will be topped offby (hopefully) a beautiful sunset over Hamlin Creek.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door,attendance is limited to 425. For tickets, contactDimi Matouchev at 843.725.8088, or any Exchangemember or online at www.ioproast.com.
Proceeds support the IOP Exchange Club StudentScholarship program, for which applications arestill available. The scholarships are for high schoolseniors who live on the Islands, contact ElizabethGrantham at [email protected] for details, thedeadline is Feb. 15, 2016.
Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue Annual OysterRoast takes place under the Big Tin (Fish Fry Shack,Hennessy Street) from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6,2016.
Enjoy all-you-can eat oysters (bring your own knife),live music and lots of fun, including a jump castle for
the littler ones, at this must-do island event. Ticketsare $30 in advance, $35 at door and are availableat Harris Teeter in the Sea Island Shopping Center,Simmons Seafood, and at the Sullivan's Island FireStation and Town Hall. Proceeds go toward equipmentand supplies for the re department.
PHOTO BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
son Durand and Sheila Regan show how it’s done at The Sunrise Presbyterian Church oyster roast
last year. Two of the islands’ biggest oyster roasts are coming up in the next few weeks.
It’s time to get seriousabout some shucking!
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“KATHI HAD SO MUCH WARMTH AND KINDNESS, THE KIDS AND I
ALWAYS FELT WELCOMED AT THE POE LIBRARY WHETHER IT WAS TO
READ A BOOK, PARTICIPATE IN AN ACTIVITY, OR JUST STOP BY TO SAY
HI WHILE ON A BIKE RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND.”~Sue Brahen
She has been known by somany names: Mrs. Mac,Mac, Ms. Kathi, and Kathi,
also storyteller, artist, wisenselor, and good friend tomany patrons who walkedugh the door of the Poe
nch Library. Kathi McGregor-ts had a long-standing careerhe legal profession beforeswitched gears in 2010 and
ame the Children’s Specialistoe, and as she did in herious career, Kathi was “all
hile at Poe, she conductedme for Twos” storytimes eachk, organized Poe’s “Readss America” and “Read forRecord” initiatives, and wasf cheerleader and coordinator
Poe’s summer readingrams for children and
ng adults. Additionally, shelarly took her love of readingMiss Aimee’s preschool, as
as the preschools at Holyss and Sunrise Presbyterianrches. She also welcomedkindergarten classes and
idoscope afterschool programicipants from Sullivan’snd Elementary School severals per week.November, Kathi made the
sion to retire in order to spende time with her husbandard Ouzts, and her family. On29, 2015, patrons gathered
ish her well, and throughout
week, patrons commented ondifference Kathi made to theirary experiences. Sue BrahenSullivan’s Island was quickraise: “Kathi had so much
mth and kindness, the kidsI always felt welcomed at thelibrary whether it was to readok, participate in an activity,
ust stop by to say hi while onke ride around the island.girls loved bringing freballs
m the Co-op to Ms. Kathi oncediscovered she liked them.”
kewise, Stephanie Sturdy,ibrary regular with her
dren David and Genevieve,nowledged the impact Kathi
made on kids, “We will miss howMrs. Mac helped the childrenexplore new and exciting topicswith their reading.”
Jackie Meade, director ofSullivan’s Island ElementarySchool’s summer and afterschoolprograms, also expressed regardfor a woman who kept libraryprograms going as outreacheswhen the school relocated toMt. Pleasant and was rebuilt,and also when the branch wasclosed for two months this yeardue to ood damage in October. The kids showed their thanks byraising $200 to help Mrs. Macbuy “whatever she needed” to getstarted again. “Kathi contributedso much to the kids’ love ofreading. They liked walking tothe library in the afternoons, andshe was always very exible withher schedule, especially when
the weather was bad. We loved
having her come to us, and weare going to miss her.”
Emily Condon sums up Kathi’sexemplary gifts of customerservice well, “Kathi was always sowarm and welcoming to librarypatrons of all ages. She made apoint on learning patron's names
and would call out greetings
as one entered the Poe Library.Kathi's gracious reception madethe library a delightful placeto visit and a second home tomany. The interest and skill thatKathi put into the story timesmade parents, caretakers, and
children eagerly anticipate her
performances each week, and herwry humor put a smile on everyface. Kathi's friendly guidanceand delightful manner madeisland library visitors treasuretheir time in the Poe Library, andshe will be sorely missed by all.”
Kathi, however, insists thatwhile this is a new beginning,
she is not going to be a strangerat Poe or across the bridge inMt. Pleasant. She treasures thefriendships she has made duringher time at Poe, and she looksforward to meeting everyonearound town. If you see her, be
sure to say “Hi!”
Kathi McGregor surrounded by some of her biggest fans.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA
Mrs. Mac turns a page, starts a new chapter BY DELORES SCHWEITZER
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“THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IS ALL ABOUT
UNITING PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY
AND WONDER OF THE SEASON AND BELIEVE IN ALL
THAT IS POSSIBLE.” ~Gina Ellis-Strother
T he Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park washonored recently as third Best Holiday Festival in the UnitedStates by the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest. Chosen by
ers of USA TODAY and a panel of experts, the Holiday Festival of
ts was in the running against 19 other holiday-themed festivalsl kinds from throughout the country.ore than four million people have toured the Holiday Festival ofts, which is hosted by the Charleston County Park and Recreation
mmission at the agency’s James Island County Park. The highlighthe event is a three-mile driving tour through over 750 lightlays featuring an estimated two million lights. In addition, event-s can park the car to experience unique gift shops, visits withta, marshmallow roasting, carousel rides and more. The 26thual Holiday Festival of Lights ran from Nov. 13, 2015 – Jan. 3,6. License plates from all 50 states as well as British Columbia,ario, Quebec and Guam passed through the park gates during itsnight run in 2015.he Holiday Festival of Lights is all about uniting people torience the beauty and wonder of the season and believe in allis possible,” said CCPRC Marketing Director Gina Ellis-Strother.
are very grateful to have been honored with the 10Best Readers’ice Award two years in a row, and we especially wish to thank
who voted for the festival; they help keep it an on-going familyday tradition.”he 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest for Best Holiday Festivalched in late November and continued for four weeks, with votingng on Dec. 21. Rules allowed the public to vote online for oneinee per category, per day. The Holiday Festival of Lights ended
in third place. The Riverside Festival of Lights in Riverside, Calif. wonfrst place in the competition, and San Francisco’s Great DickensChristmas Fair took second. The full list of winners is available atwww.10best.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-festival.
In 2014, the Holiday Festival of Lights was awarded third BestPublic Lights Display in the United States, also by the 10Best Readers’Choice Award contest.
Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevantexperts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY;
editors from10Best.com;relevant expertcontributors;and sourcesfor both thesemedia andother Gannettproperties.
The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on itsassociated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers’
Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website.While the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest lives on 10Best.com - a standalone travel media site - it is promoted across USA TODAY Travel Media Group’s digital and mobile products, as wellas via social media. Nominees are also announced and/or promotedacross relevant USA TODAY departments, and through Gannettmedia outlets, including the websites of its 81 local newspapers and43 television stations.
Holiday Festival of Lights honoredBY SARAH REYNOLDS
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equipment and setup in-home orofce. I can transfer all existingdata to new equipment, recover"lost" data and wipe hard drives
for recycling. I have lots of partsfor older equipment that maybe hard to nd but do suggestinvesting in newer equipment ifpossible.
Remember that yourdata (pictures, documents,spreadsheets, passwords, etc.)is valuable to you and can bevaluable to thieves or as wecall them nowadays "hackers."Online backup services are atool to consider but as largecompanies such as Sony havefound out, nothing on theInternet is completely secure. Iwould consider doing a backup
in-house such as a externalhard drive or for Mac users a Time Capsule for iMacs andMac laptops of all kinds. The Time Capsule can be used withWindows based computers aswell, it just takes some extrasetup time. With Windows basedcomputers the external HD canbe set to do automatic backupsfor you.
With the New Year comes new
attacks upon your data andcomputers regardless of whattype (Windows or Mac based) youhave. In years past Mac usershad the belief that malware(viruses) could not attack theirmachines. Although the actualtype of malware called a viruscannot, there are all sorts of othertypes that can and within thelast couple of years the attackson Macs has increased greatly.
Apple products that are Mac, i.e.iMac's, Macbooks, Mac Air's, etc.should be running some sort ofanti-malware software. Windowsbased products…. well if you arenot running something then youare just waiting to be hacked.
One note for you Amazonbuyers like myself, if you havenot noticed, South Carolina Statesales tax is now included in yourpurchases. It started Jan. 1stas an exemption ran outDec. 31, 2015. Still agood deal on mostproducts, just
wanted to passon that tidbit.
5 years, going for 10BY BOB HOOPER
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
WITH THE NEWYEAR COMESNEW ATTACKS
UPON YOUR DATA AND COMPUTERS
REGARDLESSOF WHAT TYPE
(WINDOWS OR MACBASED) YOU HAVE. .
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Seeking community reporter
T he Island Eye News is looking to hire a part-time reporter tocover municipal government on Isle of Palms and Sullivan'sIsland, working 10-20 hours a month.
The successful candidate will be required to attend variousmunicipal committee meetings and Town Council meetings andtranslate the information succinctly and accurately to the citizensof the islands. He or she will also have the opportunity to contributefeature stories to the newspaper and SiP magazine.
Previous reporting experience preferred, but training will beoffered to a candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm and interestin the subject matter.
To apply for the position please email a cover letter, resume andsamples of your writing to [email protected] by Monday,Feb. 15, 2016..
Writing Circlenday at 10:30 a.m.te and share yourCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue. 843-
viam., Home Team BBQ,Island
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gg Nights (adults)ursday from 5:30 – 8:00n to play Americang. Join us for a couplethe whole evening.Branch Library, 1921
ue. 843 -883-3914.
hy Oyster Roastster Roasts at the IOPch hangout. 6-9 p.m.rsday. $7 buckets ofmed oysters and $6
ue Point Toasted Lager.
adsden Cultural Centerhly meeting is held thersday of every monthat 1917 I'On Ave.,Island. A speakerg historically relevantypically scheduled orfun and interesting
lesson on Sullivan's Islandhistory. Anyone is welcome andanyone who is interested inbecoming a member can sign upat these meetings. Membership isfree!
ONGOING"Alice in Wonderland"Crabpot Players presents thisfamily classic Thursday throughSunday, Jan. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22& 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 17 & 24at 2 p.m. The theater is locatedat 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. inthe Stuckey Furniture shoppingcenter off Highway 17 in Mt.Pleasant. To purchase tickets visitwww.crabpotplayers.com or call888.303.0763.
The Seat of JusticeFeb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at theDock Street Theatre. Ticketsat www.charlestonstage.com. Julian Wiles's acclaimed playchronicles the courageous journey of the historic Briggs v.Elliott desegregation case fromrural Clarendon County, SouthCarolina to the halls of the UnitedStates Supreme Court.
I Can Make a Difference Sele
StationParticipate in the Marian WrightEdelman I Can Make a Dif ference!initiative throughout January.Visit the sele station and share
how you create positive changein the world. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14Crafternoon: Have You Got the Spirit?3 p.m. Decorate a colorful feltpennant or garland to show yourteam spirit or personal style.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15Movie & Dodgeball12 p.m. to 3 p.m. School's Out! 3hour mini camp while the kiddosare out of school.Lunch, movie & dodgeball at theIsle of Palms Recreation Center,$10 resident/$15 non-resident,call (843) 886-8294 for details.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
PLAY: Have You Got the Spirit?10:30 a.m. Decorate a colorfulfelt pennant or garland to show your team spirit or personal style.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.
Beach Lovers Book Club (adults)10:30 a.m. Come for a livelydiscussion of The BostonGirl by Anita Diamant. Lightrefreshments provided. ContactConnie at [email protected] for
more details. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue. 843-883-3914.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 172016 Democratic Primary Debate9 p.m. Sponsored by TheCongressional Black CaucusInstitute, this event will be heldat the Charleston Gaillard Center,95 Calhoun Street. Contact theCBC Institute for tickets andinformation (202) 785-3634,[email protected]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20IOP History Month Event5:30 p.m.., Tommy Hartnett andWendy Nilsen will talk about t heHistory of the Island and some oftheir experiences. At the Isle ofPalms Recreation Department.Call 843.886.8294.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
Live Music: Shonuff 10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5, for more informationvisit w ww.hometeambbq.com or843-883-3131.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23PLAY: Fun and Games inMilitary Times10:30 a.m. Learn how soldiersand their families passed the timewhile stationed at Fort Moultrie.CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue. 843- 883-3914.
Local History: A Soldiers’ Lifeon Island Time12 p.m. NPS Ranger RickDorrance shares historicphotographs and stories from thearchives of Fort Moultrie. CCPLPoe Branch Library, 1921 I’onAvenue. 843-883-3914.
Live Music: Bobby ThompsonProject10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5, for more information
visit www.hometeambbq.com or843-883-3131.
Book SigningC.L. Bragg, author of “CrescentMoon over Carolina: WilliamMoultrie and American Liberty,”speaks about his book at 1p.m. in the Fort Moultrie visitorcenter (1214 Middle Street,Sullivan’s Island, SC). He willbe available to sign copies of hisbook immediately following theprogram until 4 p.m.
Musket DemonstrationNational Park Service rangers andvolunteers will offer musket ringdemonstrations and interpretiveprograms at 10 a.m., 11 a.m.,2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. insideof Fort Moultrie. These programsare part of a series of ringdemonstrations which will takeplace the fourth Saturday of eachmonth. For more information:www.nps.gov/fosu.
A Year With Frog and Toad The Tony-nominated Broadwaymusical written just for kids,comes to The Dock Street theatre Jan. 23 and 24. Tickets at www.charlestonstage.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 25Free concertCharleston Music Club presents
the Charleston SymphonyYouth Orchestra conducted by Jack Kleghorn in a free concertfeaturing music by Beethoven,Humperdinck, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky at 7:30 p.m. in thechapel at Franke at Seaside,1885 Rie Range Rd. followed byrefreshments. Call 442.4835 foradditional information.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27IOP History Month Event5:30 p.m., several “old” islandkids will sit around the table andtalk about their experiences andadventures while growing up onthe Island. At the Isle of PalmsRecreation Department. Call843.886.8294.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29Live Music: BBQ & BluegrassSeries: Time Sawyer10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 MiddleStreet, $5, for more informationvisit www.hometeambbq.com or843-883-3131.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30PLAY: Fun with Fingerpaints10:30 a.m. Let your imaginationgo wild and create a beautifulpicture on canvas. CCPL Poe
Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.843-883-3914.
IOP Exchange Club Oyster roast4 to 7 p.m., at the Exchangebuilding at 201 Palm Blvd. Theoyster roast will feature - singleselect oysters, southern style chili,hot dogs galore, cash bar a silentauction, rafe and live music. Tickets are $30 in Advance $35at the Door. For tickets, contactDimi Matouchev at 843-725-8088,any Exchange member or www.ioproast.com.
Charlie Post Classic The 5k and 15k races start at8:30 a.m. at the Sullivan's IslandFish Fry Shack, Hennessy Street.Visit www.charlestonrunningclub.com for more information.
Live Music: Home TeamShowcase: Mac Leaphart andMy Ragged Co.10 p.m., Home Team BBQSullivan’s Island, 2209 Middle
Street, $5, for more informationvisit www.hometeambbq.com or843-883-3131.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6Sullivan's Island Fire & RescueOyster Roast5 - 7 p.m. this fundraiser for theSI Fire & Rescue Squad takesplace Under the Big Tin - 1459
Hennessy Street. "All you can eat"oysters (bring your own knife),music and fun. Tickets: $30/advance; $35 at door. Ticketsavailable mid-January at the FireStation, Town Hall, Harr is Teeter(Sea Island Shopping Center) andSimmons Seafood.
Doggie Day At The RecIsle of Palms Recreation Centrepresents its annual doggie day,beginning at 9 a.m. RabiesVaccinations ($10) 9 - 11 a.m.,IOP Dog License ($5) 9 a.m., FreeDog Photos 9 a.m. Dog Show 10a.m., categories: Cutest Puppy(under 1 year), Most Attractive(over 1 year), Most Ear'resistableEars, Best Eyes, Best Smile, BestCostume, Best Female Rescue,Best Male Rescue. To register forthe Dog Show call 843.886.8294.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 284th Annual ‘South AtlanticBank’ Oyster Roast & Chili
Cook-Off 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw YachtClub in Mt. Pleasant. Thisfamily-friendly event will haveall you can eat oysters providedby Sticky Fingers, hot dogs andxins, a delicious chili cook-off and live music. Adults 21$35, Under 21 $15. Tickets canbe purchased by visiting www.FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.
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Banana CabanaA casual menu suits its beachfrontsetting. Nibbles like peel and eatshrimp and nachos alongsideheartier platters of seafood. $-$$(843) 886-4361www.thebananacabana.com1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’sGelato made from locally sourcedingredients, and coffee shop that sitsbelow Obstinate Daughter. $416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy, to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms’ OceanBoulevard. $886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The BoathouseFresh, local seafood, andphenomenal sunset views from theupper deck on Breach Inlet. $$-$$$843.886.8000www.boathouserestaurants.com101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Café MedleyStart your day, or end it with a well-rounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in theevening. $793-4055www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Coconut Joe’s & Island Joe’s CoffeeSpectacular views of the Atlantic onthe rooftop bar and live music everynight during the summer. $-$$.Island Joe’s next door featuringcoffee and ice cream. $886-0046www.coconutjoes.biz1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The DinghyLaid back Key West Vibe, greatfood options, unique beers on tap,spacious side porch, and live music.$-$$242-8310www.dinghyiop.com8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Irish Pub The islands’ only Irish Pub. Famousburgers, Irish fare, favorite localshangout for over 20 years. $$883-9646www.dunleavysonsullivans.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
High ThymeA small island bistro, with a widerange of dishes, from seafood, tapason Tuesday, and a Sunday brunch.$$-$$$883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, SundayBrunch. $$883-3131www.teamteambbq.com2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Island Ice Frozen YogurtAll organic frozen yogurt, with glutenfree and vegan options. Toppings areall natural or organic. Local coffeeand teas. $885-7079www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island CaféCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood, plus so much more at thisisland favorite. $$-$$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal Waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and southernhospitality. $$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Obstinate DaughterRestaurant serving contemporarySouthern cuisine, pizza & pasta in arustic, coastal-inspired space.$$-$$$416-5020www.theobstinatedaughter.com2063 Middle St, Isle of Palms
Pizza HutNow serving Isle of Palms in theHarris Teeter shopping center.Deliver right to your door or getcarryout. $886-5759www.order.pizzahut.com1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$
883-0083www.longislandcafesc.com2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, anda fresh, local raw bar. $$-$$$883-3355www.saltstation22.com2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Saltworks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoybreakfast, smoothies, andsandwiches.. $-$$883-3355www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of friedounder or crab cakes in a cozyatmosphere as well as lunch on theweekends. $$883-3222www.saltstation22.com2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Taco MamacitaEnjoy made from scratch ‘Tex Mex’soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas. $$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
WindjammerLively spot with a bar menu, a deckoverlooking the water, and beachvolleyball court out back.$-$$886-8596www.the-windjammer.com1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Charleston Harbor Fish HouseStylish area-sourced seafood spot inCharleston Harbor Resort & Marina,with a deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$
284-7070www.charlestonharborshhouse.com32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
Cinebarre TheaterMultiplex with rst-run lms, lightmeals, beer & wine, plus indie shortsby local lmmakers. $$216-2690www.cinebarre.com963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt.Pleasant
Coleman Public HouseLocated on Coleman Blvd featuringrotating craft brews on tap, plusburgers, famous trufe fries,atbreads & inventive pub grub. $$
416-8833www.colemanpublichouse.com427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Eggs Up GrillRelaxed chain serving a menu ofbreakfast, burgers & sandwiches in acolorful setting. $-$$388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com2664 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot servinghot dogs topped with creativecondiments, plus sides & ice cream.$-$$884-7677www. jackscosmicdogs.com2805 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant
The ShelterBrunch, burgers & draft beers ina dog-friendly hangout with anoutdoors deck, live music, andsports.$$388-3625www.theshelterkitchenandbar.com202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Southerly Restaurant & Patio
Open for breakfast, lunch, anddinner, and weekend brunch.Boasts a fresh, seasonal menuof contemporary cuisine with aSouthern air. $$416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Stack’s Coastal Kitchen Join us for lunch, where we offerfresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoorseating. $$388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wine BarWine, unique variety of 40 + cheesesand charcuterie meats from aroundthe world., chocolate, bon-bons. $$849-5185www.thewinebarmtp.com664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
The Wreck of the Richardand CharleneLowcountry seafood dining on ShemCreek in the historic Old Village of
Mount Pleasant, S.C. Serving 5:30-8:30 pm daily, and until 9:30 Fri. andSat. $$-$$$884-0052www.wreckrc.com106 Haddrell St.Mt. Pleasant
off-island eats
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
883-9131
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Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
We’re just a few weeks
away from the rstcaucuses and primaries,
presidential election seasonn full swing. As a voter,may be keenly interested
the election process. Butan investor, should you becerned?you take a look back, you
ht be somewhat encouragedthe prospects of the
ncial markets this year. Inlast 12 presidential election
rs, the Dow Jones Industrialrage has been up nine times
down just three. So, electionrs must be good for thencial markets, right?ot necessarily. In every year,markets are inuenced by aety of factors: interest rates,ation, corporate prots,political events, economicwth, even the weather. Andsafe to say that 2016 will bedifferent. At this early stagehe year, one could say thate of these factors, such astinued low interest rates andeasonably strong economy,ht bode well for investors.
there’s a lot of 2016 ahead ofand it’s notoriously difcultanybody, even so-called
experts, to accurately predict
the market’s performance over arelatively short time, such as a year.
Still, the market’s historyof pretty good results inpresidential election years maynot be entirely random. For one
thing, the White House is neverthe only ofce being contested;elections are also held forevery congressional districtand many seats in the Senate.Consequently, during theseelection years, campaigningoften takes precedence overlegislating. This legislativeinactivity tends to be welcomedby the nancial markets, whichgenerally dislike surprises, big
changes and new directions.However, you can’t really count
on past trends to provide a certain
roadmap for the year ahead, in
terms of the performance of thenancial markets. As mentionedabove, many factors inuencethis performance, and at thisearly stage in the year, we justcan’t predict which of thesefactors will take precedence.
So, instead ofworrying aboutthings you can’tcontrol, focus onthose that you can.For starters, review your investmentmix. Does it still
properly reect yourgoals, risk toleranceand time horizon?Over time, even if
you haven’t made many changesto your portfolio, it can become“unbalanced.” For example,if you own some stocks thathave increased greatly in valueover the years, these stocksmay now be taking up a largerpercentage of your holdingsthan you had intended, bringingwith them a higher degree of
risk. Consequently, you might
want to consider selling off someof these stocks and using theproceeds to ll in other gaps in your portfolio.
On the other hand, if youthink your mix of investmentsis not providing you with thereturns you need to help makeprogress toward your long-term objectives, you may needto add some vehicles that canprovide you with more growthpotential. After all, it’s 2016now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to
retirement.Will this year look like pastpresidential election years, asfar as good returns from thestock market? No one can say forsure. But if you “vote” for smartinvestment moves, you won’t besorry.
This article was written byEdward Jones for use by yourlocal Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor.
Will the Presidential election affectinvestment outlook?
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
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