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May 3, 2024
Are coyotes becoming a bigger problem on IOP?
Earth Day on Sullivan’s Island Right: South Carolina Aquarium educators Lauren and Sarah; below: Youngsters compete in Earth Day bingo and trivia contests; below right: Sarah Harper, director of the Sullivan’s Island Bird Banding Station, with a catbird.
Photo by Rob Byko. Photo by Pam Brooks.
By Brian Sherman For The Island Eye News The city of Isle of Palms plans to bring in a trapper to help deal with what Police Chief Kevin Cornett called “an uptick in coyote incidents,” but several local residents who have had firsthand experience with the animals are concerned that state agencies and local authorities are not taking the situation seriously enough. Edwin Boyle, who lives near 37th and Palm, had a close call mid-morning on April 21 while playing on the beach with Lada, his 74-pound Lab mix. He said a large male coyote attacked his dog, then a female popped out of the salt grass and grabbed her by the legs. Apparently sensing that this would not be a fair fight, Lada took off running. “I’m thinking she’s dead,” Boyle (Continued on page 10)
Photo by Rob Byko.
WDMGA golf tournament reaches another milestone
A celebration of the Earth By Dan Krosse For The Island Eye News More than 200 people enjoyed this year’s Sullivan’s Island Earth Day celebration, organized by Sullivan’s Island for All, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the island’s Maritime Forest. The event took place in front of the Poe Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and included sold-out guided walks through the Maritime Forest and demonstrations at the Sullivan’s Island Bird Banding Station in the Forest. Within minutes of arriving, a young girl named Willow said she learned how composting can help you grow plants in your garden. “I also learned about the loggerhead turtles from the Island Turtle Team, that they can weigh up to 200 pounds,” she added. Just a few feet away, a young boy being held in his mother’s arms had the chance to touch a python snake brought to the event by the team from the South Carolina Aquarium. The Aquarium team also brought a starfish, (Continued on page 6)
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By Brian Sherman For The Island Eye News The Wild Dunes Mens Golf Association will fly past another major milestone in May, eclipsing the $2-million mark in money raised in the battle to eradicate prostate cancer. By the time WDMGA’s 2024 annual golf tournament, online auction and related activities come to a close, the organization will have raised $2.2 million for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, according to Mike Muzzy, chair of the WDMGA’s PCF Committee. A total of 260 golfers will participate in this year’s golf tournament, scheduled for May 11 on the Wild Jeff Minton Dunes Links Course. The event’s honoree is Wild Dunes Director of Sports Jeff Minton. At their April 23 meeting, members of the Isle of Palms City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution citing Minton’s “efforts, generosity and commitment to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.” The golf tournament is sold out, but other activities are available throughout the weekend. A cocktail party is scheduled to begin at 6 pm. at the Islander 71 (Continued on page 11)
Honoring Roy Willliams Page 12
A million pieces of litter Page 13