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Volume 14 Issue 16
Sullivan’s Island
Seabrook Two arrested
Island Club in connection
wins annual with IOP thefts
Three Island
Challenge
BY COLIN MCCANDLESS
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
he annual Three Island
Challenge golf event, which
pitted teams from Wild Dunes
Resort, Seabrook Island Club and
Kiawah Island Golf Resort against
each other in a game called “Nines,”
produced a new winner this year.
Defending champs Team Wild
Dunes won the first leg on their home
course, but Team Seabrook was just
too strong over the final two matches,
claiming the trophy in 2018.
Mike Gollobin, president of the
Men’s Golf Association at Wild
Dunes, who helps coordinate the
Wild Dunes team, said he knew it
would be tough to maintain the lead
when they only went up 11 points
after the first match, as playing on
one’s home course is an advantage.
Seabrook Island held a comfortable
edge in points heading into the last
match, played Nov. 14 at Crooked
Oaks Course, and they maintained
their lead to claim the trophy, their
second win in the past three years in
the event.
John Haberern, president of the
Men’s Golf Association at Seabrook,
said his team really enjoys the
camaraderie of the Three Island
Challenge and getting together to
play different area courses.
“It’s just a fun event,” Haberern
said.
Bill Burnett, treasurer and official
stat keeper for the Kiawah Men’s
Golf Association, echoed these
sentiments. “It’s an enjoyable thing.
You get to meet a lot of people,”
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A
bout six weeks ago, two arrests were
made in conjunction with property Ryan Patrick Josey (left), one of two arrested in conjunction
crimes committed on Isle of Palms. with recent spate of property thefts on IOP. Mary Elizabeth Ham
Neither arrest was made on the island and (right), a North Charleston resident, was also arrested.
police have yet to formally link the incidents, PHOTOS COURTESY OF IOPPD
three in all. However, police do believe there
may be a connection, especially as review of the morning, Oct. 9. They responded first to a call
Circle K surveillance video showed the suspects from an island resident, who upon awakening,
together earlier that evening. had a message from her credit card company
Ryan Patrick Josey, 34, one of the two people stating that an attempted $1,565 purchase from
arrested in early October, was first arrested in Wal-Mart on James Island had been declined.
2008, charged with assaulting a police officer. Initially thinking someone had gotten a hold
Records show he’s been arrested at least once of her credit card number, she learned, after
every year since then, save 2013, culminating in speaking to her credit card company, that her
his most recent arrest, on Oct. 9. card had been physically swiped through the
An Isle of Palms resident south of the Wal-Mart card-reader.
connector awoke that morning to a call from a “At that time, the victim walked out to her
Mount Pleasant hotel. A hotel employee found car to get her purse and noticed that her vehicle
had a concrete statue thrown through her driver
window…” notes the incident report on file at the
IOPPD.
“AT THAT TIME, THE VICTIM WALKED OUT TO “It was a garden gnome,” confirmed Swain.
HER CAR TO GET HER PURSE AND NOTICED Later that same morning, police responded to
THAT HER VEHICLE HAD A CONCRETE STATUE a call from a family visiting from Massachusetts,
THROWN THROUGH HER DRIVER WINDOW…” stating their rental car was missing. They’d
last seen it when they parked it in front of their
rented residence, the night before.
the woman’s purse in their dumpster. (At this “The victim did state that the vehicle was left
point she was unaware her purse, left in her car, unlocked and the keys to the vehicle were left
was missing). In reviewing the security video inside,” states the IOPPD incident report.
from the previous night, the hotel employees “We see this pattern every year; usually it’s
noticed a similarity between the man who had ‘kids’ in their 20s, or a couple,” Swain continues.
dumped the purse and one of their guests. This past June, a car was stolen from an open
A search of his hotel room found not only Josey, garage in the 3700 block of Palm Blvd., in broad
but a host of stolen property, along with heroin. daylight. The owner of the home confirmed
The room was purchased using the IOP woman’s that her visiting guests had left the keys to
stolen credit card, resulting in two charges from their unlocked Mercedes inside the vehicle,
IOPPD. Mount Pleasant police added charges of after loading their golf clubs into the trunk in
their own and ultimately made the arrest. anticipation of a day on the links. They went
“It all goes back to drugs,” states IOP Police upstairs and ate breakfast; upon returning to
Captain Jeffrey Swain. “They need their drugs the garage found the Mercedes gone.
and they get desperate.” “I’ve had perpetrators tell me, ‘We come over (to
North of the Connector, two additional Isle of Palms) because it’s good pickins,’” Swain
incidents occurred that same night, Oct. 8. elaborates. “The criminals know people don’t lock
Arrested in connection with both was Mary their cars. I recently had a suspect tell me that
Elizabeth Ham, 37, of North Charleston.
Ham’s antics kept IOPPD hopping the next Theft continues on page 3
VETERAN'S BLESSING FIRST
RULES DAY RESPONDERS
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2 November 23, 2018
Sullivan’s Island Mayors Message
Dear Island Neighbors,
I hope you and your family are having a wonderful Thanksgiving
holiday. We certainly have much to be thankful for on the island,
every year, and this year in particular.
Recently I wound up a business trip for my day job and as so
often happens, I had a number of casual conversations with people
at my professional society meeting or on the plane, in which the other
person, often from quite a ways from here, responded to my answer
to “where do you live” with “I’ve been there and it is my favorite place
around Charleston.”
Well, mine too…whether or not we are talking about the Charleston
area. I frequently catch myself taking the island for granted in
the course of day-to-day activities, so it’s always good to get those
reminders of the abundant blessings we enjoy: wonderful small-town
place with great neighbors; tremendous natural resources all around
us with an amazing array of flora and fauna; a fascinating history that
predates the founding of the country, with lots of historic resources
throughout the island. What’s not to like?
And as we look back on the last 12 months we likewise can
count ourselves among the very fortunate, especially in the Mother
Nature department. We had an unscheduled January break with the
“snowstorm” (for us) that, like a homework-eating dog, allowed us to
throttle down and play a bit. (Of course, I realize that folks who had
kids at home on a gazillion-week break were ready to declare the first
day back at school a national holiday).
More significantly, as we near the end of the stated hurricane
season (knock on wood) we can really be thankful we were spared the
devastation suffered by our Carolina neighbors up the coast, folks in
the Florida panhandle, and elsewhere.
Apropos of which, it’s not too late to help those folks. As an example,
you can make a donation that will go directly to relief for people in
the Carolinas who were so terribly affected by Hurricane Florence by
going to bit.ly/2MNw1YE.
WE SHOULD ALSO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS: NEW TOWN SIGN
You have likely noted the changes underway on our Town sign on the
causeway. The former sign served us very well but was showing signs
of age. We are very grateful to the Sullivan’s Island Park Foundation
leadership for their support and continued encouragement of this
welcome improvement to our primary island gateway.
Thank you very much to the Park Foundation, and to all our
residents whose donations to the Foundation have made this possible.
This is a fine contribution to our community.
HOLIDAY SEASON: PART I
Please come out to enjoy one of our great Island holiday traditions:
the Holiday Lighting Event at the Fire Station and Town Hall. It will
kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. As always, we are fortunate
to have the Wando High School Chorus perform holiday favorites.
Rumor has it we may also have a special visitor from Way Up North,
past the Custom House. (Name that tune.) Gather up the family and
get on your way to this Island favorite.
HOLIDAY SEASON: PART II
Those of you with kids and/or grandkids will certainly also want
to take them to the Town’s annual Gingerbread House Decorating
event. It will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Island Club. This
event is hosted by the Town of Sullivan’s Island and is open to all
island residents. There will be a performance by “Good Clean Fun”
including juggling, holiday songs and more.
Councilmember Sarah Church, Chair of our Recreation Committee,
has this message: “Please bring your preassembled gingerbread house
and we will provide the decorations. The performance begins at 2
p.m., with decorating immediately following. Join us for the loudest,
messiest day of the year at the Island Club.”
My message: In the wake of our recent elections, this is a great way
to remember that “loud and messy” can actually be fun. For more
info: bit.ly/2018Gingerbread.
HOLIDAY SEASON: PART III
While enjoying the season, please stay mindful of the simple steps
you can to keep you and yours (and your stuff) safe and secure: While
out and about, keep your valuables in your car out of sight and the
vehicle locked. Don’t leave valuables in your car once you are back
home, if possible, and be sure to keep car and home locked. Keep
the Christmas tree well-hydrated. If you will be away for a time, don’t
hesitate to ask our Police Department to put your home on a watch
list for a little more attention. For more information contact Town
Hall at 843.883.3198. You know the drill.
See you around the Island!
Pat O’Neil, Mayor
843 670 9266 | @oneilpm1
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Theft continues from cover

he and his accomplice worked
the streets systematically; the
accomplice, in a car, would drop
him off at the top of a street,
and he’d walk down, flipping
door handles, helping himself
to the contents of the unlocked
vehicles. If the vehicle was
locked, he’d just move on to the
next car. His accomplice would
pick him up at the bottom of the
street, and they’d move on to the
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RECYCLE - THURSDAY, DEC. 5 - RECYCLE
Thursday, Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Holiday
All city offices CLOSED
Isle of Palms
843.886.6428
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Tuesday, Nov. 27
Ways and Means
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
next street.”
“Josey was a big deal. He’s
part of a ring; there’s more to his
story,” Swain confided, unable
to disclose additional details.
“We’re asking for our citizens’
help. Property crime can easily
happen, and it does, if people
don’t take a few easy steps to
prevent it,” he concludes.
City Council
6 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, Nov. 28 & Dec. 5
Municipal Court
3 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Special City Council
6 p.m.
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Challenge continues from cover
Burnett said. “We’re probably
more in it for the camaraderie
than the winning, but winning’s
important too.”
The courses played this year
included the aforementioned
Crooked Oaks Course at Seabrook
Island, Links Course at Wild
Dunes and Kiawah’s Turtle Point.
For the most part, the event
went smoothly but inclement
weather did interfere with the
first round match, originally
scheduled to be played Oct. 10 at
Seabrook’s Ocean Winds Course.
That match was made up on
Nov. 14 and played instead on
Seabrook’s Crooked Oaks Course,
a beautiful Robert Trent Jones,
Sr.-designed golf course winding
through marsh and maritime
forest.
The match was moved to
Crooked Oaks, because it was in
better playing condition at that
time then Ocean Winds. When
it was initially scheduled on Oct.
10, Ocean Winds hadn’t been
affected by any fall over seeding
of the course, whereas Crooked
Oaks had. By the Nov. 14 make
up date, Ocean Winds had been
over seeded more recently than
Crooked Oaks, so the latter was
selected as the event venue.
In terms of player selection,
Haberern explained that
Seabrook holds qualifying
matches to determine who plays
on their Three Island Challenge
team. Additionally, if you win
The third scoreboard from the final match at Kiawah.
your first match in the Challenge
you stay on for the second match,
and if you lose you move back
into qualifying rounds. Thus the
winners of the third match at
Crooked Oaks this year qualified
for the first match in next year’s
event.
Seabrook has this luxury,
Haberern said, because they have
a “very active men’s group.”
Kiawah, who finished in second,
says they have a lot of the same
names on their team each year,
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but they do select people from a
list based on a points system that
involves active participation and
winning.
Although they didn’t win
this year, Gollobin said the
Three Island Challenge, which
originated in 1991 to create
a spirit of camaraderie and
friendly competition among the
three islands, is a great event to
experience some of the area’s best
courses and facilities.
“Seabrook’s got the most
magnificent clubhouse,” noted
Gollobin. “Everybody enjoys going
there.”
There’s a luncheon and
awards ceremony following the
completion of the event where
players get the opportunity to
mingle or say hello to people they
have played against in the past.
While each team had some good
individual scores for Nines, a game
that bases scoring around the
largest handicap in a threesome,
one of Kiawah’s players reached
70 points in the final round (50s
and 60s are regarded as a good
score) at Crooked Oaks, which is
considered an excellent score.
“That’s always pretty
impressive,” said Gollobin.
In addition to the challenge,
Kiawah and Seabrook also play
a head to head match play event
in the spring. Although Kiawah
has suffered a bit of a winning
drought in the Three Island
Challenge, Burnett said that they
have managed more recent wins
in this particular competition.
All three teams will gather as
always in December to decide
on the dates and courses for the
following year’s Challenge. The
competition is always played in
the fall, and Haberern said it’s
typically played on Wednesdays
since it’s often most convenient
for the players and easier to book
the courses that day.
“It’s a great time to get together
with people you know and have a
competition,” Haberern said.
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letter to the editor
Town Council likes compromise - but how much?
IOP Holiday
Dear Editor,
For years Sullivan's Island Town Council has indeed successfully
defended, in the South Carolina Courts, the Town's right to protect
Street Festival
and manage the Accreted Land Trust area - the Maritime Forest - for K I C K O F F T H E H O L I D AY S E A S O N
the benefit of all Sullivan's Island residents. Now Town Council is
bending over backwards in a compassionate attempt to implement a S A T U R D A Y, D E C . 1
100 ft. transition zone between adjacent homeowner's property and
the forest. BY WESTON SMITH
Many appreciate the aesthetic value of this green space. Most
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
understand that the protective function of this land is well established

H
and beyond debate. Many do not agree that any transition zone ead down to Front
is necessary. Yet others, myself included, consider themselves Beach on Isle of
conservationists yet support the Transition Zone plan formulated by Palms and help
council in 2016. This plan is a compromise that is in the spirit of the bring in the holiday
good neighbor principle. season island style. The
Unfortunately, some adjacent residents have manipulated their 7th Annual Isle of Palms
own version of a transition zone by cutting vegetation in spite of Holiday Street Festival
Town ordinances that prohibit such actions. Enforcement of the will be held on Saturday,
present restrictions is disappointing at best. And it is with deep Dec. 1 from 2-7 p.m. on
dismay that Council is now poised to possibly adjust the 2016 plan Ocean Blvd.
to the detriment of the protected land. This free event will
Regarding a “right to a view”, with all respect, the right to a view have live music, carnival
through protected, public land has been consistently rejected by rides, local handmade
South Carolina courts. Regretfully, in the future Council may try to gifts, restaurants and even a visit from Beach Santa. Sullivan’s
further manipulate the Maritime Forest to provide view corridors. As Island Elementary Chorus kicks off the event at 2 p.m. followed by
they proceed with planning, I urge Council not to formulate any plan the Shem Creek Boogie Band from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and finishes with
that will unalterably degrade the health and protective value of our the Blackwater Rhythm and Blues Band from 5-7 p.m.
Accreted Land. I sure hope that the obstreperous behavior of some The City of Isle of Palms will officially light the 24’ tree at
who do not agree with these sentiments does not influence Council approximately 5:45 p.m. and Beach Santa will stop by to visit with
to make decisions that we will come to regret. Finding the correct children from 4-6 p.m. Isle of Palms restaurants, food trucks and
compromises should, indeed, be the island-governing norm. other local food and snack vendors will be on site serving up some
Norman Khoury, Sullivan’s Island of the best food in town.
Throughout the event local crafters will be on the street selling
some of their specialty handmade gifts that are great for the holiday
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, address and
phone number for verification. Only the author’s name and city will be printed. season. In addition to the free carnival rides there will be free jump
Submissions are accepted via email to katy@luckydognews.com or mail to PO. castles, a mechanical bull, face painting, balloon artist and more.
Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482. For more information please go to IOP.net/recreation or call the Isle
Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye News reserves
the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly, not individually addressed
of Palms Recreation Department at 843.886.8294.
to The Island Eye News or that have been previously published elsewhere.
6 November 23, 2018 7

Veteran’s Day
Marion Keenan was born near
this spot on Dec. 7, 1888. On Jan.
13, 1889, he was baptized in Stella
Maris Church. A guide to Sullivan’s

wreath laying on IOP Island written 10 years before his

birth refers to a store operated by
his father, Daniel C. Keenan, as
being near the church.
STAFF REPORT We can assume he enjoyed the
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS pleasures of a boyhood growing up
on Sullivan’s Island. At the early

I
sland residents celebrated Veterans Day by remembering age of 5, Marion Keenan’s name
former residents who gave their lives for our country. Honored appeared in the Charleston paper
by Boy Scouts, veterans and community members, the following and the parish records.
remembrances were read aloud at the ceremony that took place on It was in 1894 that the church had
Sunday, Nov. 11. been remodeled after the great storm
of 1893. Father Wright had obtained
Alexander G. Izlar was working as an electrician on Isle of Palms when a bell. In the traditional rubrics,
the draft began for the Great War. The 31-year old was of medium build the blessing of the bells was like
with grey eyes and light brown hair. He registered for the draft on June a Christening, including sponsors.
5, 1917 on Sullivan’s Island. Izlar was drafted later that year to the Father Wright chose four sponsors,
105th Sanitary Train, the 120th Field Hospital, 30th Division. two of the oldest parishioners and
On June 4th, 1918 Alexander Izlar saw the shoreline of the United two of the youngest, Marion Keenan
States for the last time as he and hundreds of others headed for Europe. being one of them.
Izlar would celebrate the abrupt end of the war on Nov. 11. Unlike many By the time the US entered World
of his brothers who would have celebrated in the lines, Izlar would have War I, Marion was already in the
kept working on the wounded as units began to break down and prepare army.
for the return home. Marion died of pneumonia in
Working in medicine did not come without a cost, however. Izlar would France in Oct. 1918. Like so many,
have likely been exposed to serious, contagious illnesses. In February of probably due to the 1918 flu
1919, Alexander Izlar died, waiting to come home. He died just 2 weeks pandemic that spread throughout
before the 120th field hospital would board boats to come home. military camps.
Izlar’s family would have been asked to participate in the Gold Star Here we are today, nearly 125
Mother’s pilgrimages of the 1920s, but as he had no living female years later, tolling the same bell to
relatives, his father Thomas, time and time again, had to reply no. None remember him and all our war dead.
of his family would be making the pilgrimage to see his resting place Read by Monsignor McInerny
abroad.
Read by Marina Conner
STAFF PHOTOS

Veterans Day at
Sullivan’s Island
Elementary
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

S
ullivan’s Island Elementary School celebrated
Veteran’s Day by inviting local vets to attend
breakfast with students. Veterans were
welcomed by kindergarteners offering salutes and

PHOTO PROVIDED
waving flags in their honor. Honorees were invited
to tour the school following the feast. The inaugural
event was organized by the SIES PTA, which they
hope to repeat for years to come.
Sullivan’s Island resident and author and veteran, Leo Fetter with SIES PTA President Alicia Zimov.

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Moultrie students raise money for Crab Bank

BY SC DNR
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
eachers and students at
Moultrie Middle School
raised hundreds to help the
Crab Bank renourishment project
in Mount Pleasant.
The only public school in the
county to require uniforms held
a “Dress Down” day on Sept.
27 where students could dress
casually if they donated $1 to the
project.
Sixth grade teacher Kylee
Newkirk and the school’s student
government put together this
fundraiser to show support for
Coastal Expeditions, which has
given tours out of Shem Creek
paddling near and around Crab
Bank to each 6th grade class for
the past 10 years.
Coastal Expeditions is one
group supporting a South
Carolina Department of
Natural Resources program,
the South Carolina Coastal
Bird Conservation Program.
The Coastal Bird Conservation
Program was created under the
Nongame and Natural Areas
Trust Fund (SC Code of Laws
§50-1-280) when SCDNR, Coastal
Expeditions, Audubon South
Carolina, Coastal Conservation Students present check to Coastal Expeditions after raising money for the Crab Bank renourishment project.
League and others came together
PHOTO BY CHRIS CROLLEY
to discuss how Crab Bank could be restored. The creation of the
Coastal Bird Conservation Program will serve to receive funds to
support coastal bird conservation efforts across South Carolina,
restoring and protecting coastal bird habitats, increasing community
awareness and general knowledge about the amazing coastal birds
that call South Carolina home. 
With the help of the school, the total donations raised were
matched to provide a total of $675.25. These funds were donated to
the Coastal Expedition Foundation, who so graciously will provide
these funds to the Coastal Bird Conservation Program to aid in the
Program’s founding project to restore Crab Bank. 
In the past, Crab Bank has provided nesting habitat for as many
as 5,000 birds in a single nesting season, including large colonies of
brown pelicans, terns, black skimmers, egrets and herons, and a few
dozen American oystercatchers. The 6th grade Moultrie class will be
taking a kayaking trip to Shem Creek, but unfortunately won’t be
able to see much activity on Crab Bank. Due to wave erosion and
Hurricane Irma in 2017, all the available nesting habitat on Crab
Bank was washed away, removing any opportunity for nesting birds
during the 2018 season.
“With the general global decline of coastal birds, they need all
the available nesting habitat we can provide,” said Felicia Sanders,
shorebird and seabird biologist for SCDNR.
SCDNR and all the supporting organizations helping to raise funds for
Crab Bank need approximately $1 million more to provide the funding
needed to restore Crab Bank with the beneficial dredge material from
the Post-45 Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Individuals interested
in supporting or learning more about this important endeavor will find
more detailed information on the Coastal Bird Conservation website at
SCCoastalBirds.org.

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thinking
H O L I D AY D R E S S I N G M A D E S I M P L E
SUBMITTED BY SARA CAMPBELL
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
S
ince fall and holiday fashion
shows happen more than
six months before the first
autumn leaf turns yellow, it’s
easy to forget which motifs graced
runways in multiples during
Fashion Week. When fall apparel
trickles into stores in July,
Charlestonians are certainly
more concerned with taming frizz
and loading up on sunblock than
they are with wearing scarves
and sweaters, naturally.
The runways provided plenty
of strong ideas for this season.
Some prominent themes were
patchwork, animal prints, glossy
"wet look" fabrics, and oversized
suiting. As can be expected with
runway fashion, not every trend
can translate seamlessly into
everyday wear. Some are
just too over-the-top and
some are not conducive to
remaining cool or warm,
depending on the season
and your climate (we’ll
pass on that wool suit
in July, thanks!)
Alternatively, some
fashion trends can
easily migrate into your
closet for the holiday
season and those are
the most fun, because
they give us a reason to
go shopping! Rich reds,
beautiful bows, and dark
florals are three holiday
apparel trends to be aware
of this season to ensure
best-dressed status at your
numerous get-togethers.
Rich reds are dominating fall
and holiday apparel collections
in both rosy and burgundy
tones. You’ll see red serving
as the main attraction and as
a featured pop of color on
printed items. If you don’t
think red is right for your
complexion, you’ll easily
find wraps, scarves, totes,
and small leather goods in
attractive, timeless red tones.
Sara Campbell’s boxy cashmere
mock neck sweater comes in a
handful of colors, but we love this
vibrant red for the holidays and
beyond. Wear it with your favorite
dark denim for a night out with
friends or pair it with satin pants
to attend a social event.
With the holiday season
approaching, the phrase "put a
bow on it" never sounded better.
Think of it like this: you are the
gift. Subtle bows are found on
daywear and dramatic bows
adorn eveningwear. Looking for a
dress that will leave an impression
on everyone at the party? Look
no further than a multi-texture
chemise with a dramatic silk
bow on the back.
The dark floral print
trend started this summer
and has proven its longevity
into the fall and holiday
seasons. Just swap light
cotton for luxe jacquard
and these moody prints
remain perfectly on-trend.
Since many of these
wearable trends overlap,
take notice of dark florals
with pops of red to really
shine.
If you’re like the rest
of us, Fashion Week
might seem more like
an entertainment
segment than a
source of dressing
inspiration.
Some of the
fashions are extreme
and intimidating. The key
to fashion stardom is to
break down major themes
into smaller notes that can
be represented in your daily
wardrobe. Be prepared to
receive plenty of compliments
this holiday season.
Dramatic bows adorn evening
wear this season.
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eemingly, the biggest
winners of the IOP Exchange
Club’s Marina Fest raffle,
held at the Isle of Palms Marina
on Sunday, Nov. 4, walked away
with a guitar autographed by
some of country music’s finest, a
lakeside vacation, a watersports
adventure package, and a golf
cart. “I’m thrilled to have won the
guitar,” exclaimed islander Cindy
Lee, who bought her raffle ticket
at the IOP Farmer’s Market. “I
didn’t think I had a chance. I just
wanted to support a good cause!”
But the real winners are the
veterans, the children of the
Charleston Youth Development
Corporation, Darkness to Light,
Halo, and the myriad of other
organizations who benefit
from the IOP Exchange Club’s
benevolent endeavors.
The Marina Fest was both
an outreach to the community,
and the Exchange Club’s latest
innovative fundraiser, as it
strives to raise approximately
$300,000 to build a floating dock
with complementary amenities,
adjacent to it's existing building
at 201 Palm Blvd. The event
added approximately $36,000 to
the dock-designated coffer.
Designed for passive waterside
activities, such as fishing
and crabbing, as well as an
accessible launch for non-
motorized watercraft, the official
objective in building the dock
is “to enhance service to the
community, Veterans and at-
risk children by providing access
to our back island waterways,”
states Exchange Club literature.
Gordon Robertson III,
Director of Development for the
Charleston Youth Development
Center, serves a population who
already enjoy some of the fruits
of the Exchange Club’s labors, in
the form of funds from the Club’s
annual Connector Run.
Founded in 1790 as the
Charleston Orphan House, the
first publically funded orphanage
in the United States, the CYDC
serves over 900 children and
families “who have been brought
to our doors because there no
longer exists a safe home where
they can live,” according to their
mission statement.
“Many of our children have
spent little time on or near the
beautiful waterways in our region.
We would love the opportunity
for them to learn water safety,
kayaking, fishing…experiences
that would enrich their lives,”
states Robertson.
Tommy Bishop, the new owner
of the golf cart, adds his anecdote.
“My dad was a disabled veteran,
and I saw first-hand his struggle
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BY MIMI WOOD
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
to maintain independence, and
continue to enjoy his love of the
outdoors. Thank you for creating
an environment that everyone
can fully enjoy.”
“We hope to enhance the
quality of life for those who may
benefit from the healing nature of
water,” explains Exchange Club
literature. Educational programs
are also part of the mix, as are
plans to enable local scouts to
utilize the facilities. “I envision
land-side community events,
like ’S’more’s Night’” states
Ted Kinghorn, Exchange Club
IOP Exchange Club’s Marina Fest, Nov. 4.
Director of Development.
“An internal referendum
resulted in 75% of our
membership voting in favor
of this project,” Kinghorn
continues. “We’ve got the vote,
we’ve got the plans, we’ve got
the permits from the DNR and
the Army Corps of Engineers. All
we need now are the remaining
funds,” he concludes, estimating
approximately $150,000 is all
that’s needed to complete the
funding, and begin construction.
In addition to the 500 or (left) IOP Exchange members and volunteers. (right) Waterfront Improvement
so neighbors and friends who Committee Chairman, Patrick Harrington.
enjoyed the brisk, overcast PHOTOS BY SHARON ANNICHINO
day, the local businesses that
participated offered positive
feedback.
“I felt it was not only beneficial
in raising funds and awareness
for the Exchange Club, but also
created community within the
Marina,” noted Shane Ziegler,
owner of Barrier Island Eco-
Tours. “We took over 200 people
on our short eco-tour, many of
whom had never been, and live
here. Many more residents now
have a better understanding of
what Barrier Island Eco-Tours
does.”
Local mom Anna Lonon is
excited about the prospect of
water access at the Exchange
Club. Lonon founded The Lonon
Foundation after losing her 32-
year old husband Mike to cancer
in 2014. The Foundation’s
primary mission is to help
children affected by a parent’s
cancer diagnosis, as was her son
Jack, aged 4 at the time of her
husband’s passing. “Being able
to get out on the water is such a
cathartic experience,” she states,
“and will benefit our UPLIFT kids
so much as they deal with the
stress of having a parent with
cancer.”
To contribute to the Legacy
Community Service Program, the
‘formal’ name of this initiative, go
to IOPExchange.org or gofundme.
com/embrace-the-waterfront-
project.
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STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he First Responders
Department and Equipment
Blessing took place at St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church on
Sunday, Nov. 11. Performed by
Pastor Phil Clark, the annual event
marks the beginning of the holiday
season and begs the good Lord’s
protection for those who serve in
and receive services from Sullivan’s
Island’s public safety force.
Pastor Phil Clark with parishioners, first responders and community members participate in the blessing. STAFF PHOTOS

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East Cooper Community Outreach benefits
from Sullivan’s Island charity
O
n the chilly morning of
Nov. 3, in the spirit of
this Thanksgiving season,
volunteers and island residents
from the Church of the Holy Cross
headed around the island station
by station to invite their neighbors
to “give back and give hope.”
Volunteers at Holy Cross Church prepare bags to distribute to Sullivan’s Island residents.
BY JESSICA WILLIS
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Volunteers visited nearly every
home on Sullivan’s Island with a
grocery bags and an invitation to
participate in the food drive. Over
the following week, the people of
Sullivan’s Island have generously
flooded the Holy Cross church
buildings with gifts of groceries
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and household supplies.
Just over two hundred bags
have been collected in a week
through the overwhelming
response of the Sullivan’s Island
community. This island-wide
food drive is part of the ongoing
partnership of Church of the
Holy Cross and East Cooper
Community Outreach. Holy
Cross and its church attendees
realize that even here in the East
Cooper area there are many of
our own neighbors that face daily
hunger and financial needs.
ECCO is an incredible
community organization that
serves many types of needs for
those who live and work in the
East Cooper region. It serves
individuals and families with
a range of services including
food, clothing, emergency
financial assistance, medical
care, counseling, educational
Neighbors were invited to fill a bag with nonperishables to benefit clients of East
Cooper Community Outreach.
November 23, 2018
opportunities, job preparedness,
along with many other community
services. More information
about ECCO can be found at
ECCOCharleston.org.
Thank you to all our neighbors
on Sullivan’s Island who joined
Holy Cross in serving the poor
and hungry in the East Cooper
area this Thanksgiving season!
You gave generously and because
of that many families will have
food to sustain them. We believe
there is still much more to do and
we look forward to partnering
together again to serve others, to
give back and to give hope.
Church of the Holy Cross is
an Anglican church with three
area campuses (Sullivan’s
Island, Daniel Island, and I’On).
For location or service times
check out HolyCross.net or call
843.883.3586.
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ONGOING
WHAT: Southbound:
Photographs of and about the
New South
WHERE: Halsey Institute of
Contemporary Art
WHEN: Oct. 19 - March 2
MORE INFO: An exhibition co-
curated by Mark Sloan, director
and chief curator of the Halsey
Institute of Contemporary Art,
and Mark Long, professor of
political science, both faculty of
the College of Charleston. For info
visit SouthboundProject.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle  (adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
 
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to play
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. $6 Members/$9
Non-Members. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg.  Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
(family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History
Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursday, Nov. 22
WHAT: Fried Turkey Glide
WHERE: Awendaw’s Garris
Landing
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: No registration
fee, free and easy parking, a
pristine scenic route, homemade
beer, shots of Wild Turkey, and
granola muffins at the finish line.
Giveaways include free t-shirts,
awards, and snacks. Everyone is
invited and encouraged to attend.
For details contact Jay Reigart
at 843.693.4936 or jreigart@
wkdickson.com.
Friday, Nov. 23
WHAT: Holiday Market and
Festival
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: noon-7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local vendors,
prizes and family activities.
Starting at 4:30 p.m. Lowcountry
Oyster roast and buffet,
holiday tree lighting, movie and
pictures with Santa. For tickets
and detailed schedule visit
DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/events.
Saturday, Nov. 24
WHAT: Turkey Trot Family Run
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: Scenic 5K fun
run on the beach! $25 per
person, includes t-shirt. Visit
DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/events for details.
WHAT: Creative Writing Club
(children 6-11)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Do you love to write?
Join our monthly writing club to
write and share your work with
friends. 843.883.3914.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
WHAT: A Christmas Carol
WHERE: Dock Street Theater
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec.
19, dates vary
MORE INFO: Charleston Stage’s
musical adaptation of Dickens's
immortal holiday classic. Adapted
for the stage and directed by
Julian Wiles. For tickets and info
visit CharlestonStage.com.
Friday, Nov. 30
WHAT: Porkchop Productions:
“Holly and the Snowman” (family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: How can you make
a snowman when it’s 98 degrees
outside? Join Holly the Elf on
her quest to make a seemingly
impossible holiday wish come
true. Will Jack Frost be willing
to change his icy ways or will
tropical snow be a no-go? Find
out in this Porkchop original that
is sure to warm even the frostiest
of hearts. 843.883.3914.
Saturday, Dec. 1
WHAT: Santa’s Workshop on
Sullivan’s
WHERE: The Island Club,
Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: For elves in grades
1-5, Huck Finn School presents
holiday fun and giftmaking.
Decorate wooden ornaments,
create small holiday gifts and
wrapping. Classes limited to
16 participants. $25 per child.
Register at HuckFinnSchool.com.
WHAT: DIY Crafts (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Grace to
make fun seasonal paper crafts.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Pipette Painting with
Elizabeth Abel (teens and
adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8
WHAT: Shuckin’ on the Cooper
WHERE: Mt. Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: 2nd annual holiday
event sponsored by CCPRC. Enjoy
view of Charleston’s Parade of
Boats that evening. Live music,
food and beverages available
for purchase. Admission $8
in advance or $10 on site if
available, but advance ticket
purchase is recommended.
Buckets of oysters, provided by
Charleston Bay Gourmet, will
be available for $10 each on site.
Dave N Dubs Hot Dog Joint will
be selling hot dogs and brats.
CharlestonCountyParks.com for
tickets and info.
WHAT: Live Nativity
WHERE: Sunrise Presbyterian
Church, Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Youth and choir
present the Live Nativity
complete with live animals.
Explore Bethlehem Village in the
Fellowship Hall with crafts, hot
cocoa, and cookies. Free.
WHAT: Junie B. in Jingle Bells,
Batman Smells
WHERE: Dock Street Theater
WHEN: 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Contemporary
holiday classic by Allison Gregory,
directed by Marybeth Clark.
First-grader, Junie B. engages in
Christmas capers. Suitable for
ages 5 and up, run time is 60
minutes. Visit CharletsonStage.
com for tickets and info.
WHAT: Santa’s Workshop on
MORE INFO: Presented by Half-
Moon Outfitters, family-oriented,
pet-friendly 5k run/walk through
the lower peninsula of downtown
Charleston. Over 3,500 runners
will raise money for MUSC
Children’s Hospital. For details
and registration visit RunSignup.
com and search 28th Annual
Reindeer Run.
Saturday, Dec. 8-9
WHAT: Foundations of Healing
Touch Class
WHERE: Roper St. Francis
Cancer Center, 2085 Henry
Tecklenburg Dr.
WHEN: Dec. 8 & 9, 8:30 a.m-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Beneficial in
calming anxiety and reducing
symptoms of depression,
decreasing pain, strengthening
the immune system, enhancing
recovery from surgery,
complementing care for neck
and spine problems, supporting
cancer care, deepening spiritual
connection, a sense of well-
being, easing acute and chronic
conditions. Call to register
843.388.1834.
Sunday, Dec. 9
WHAT: Soul of the Lowcountry
Oyster Roast
WHERE: Sunlean, 3211 Eenjy
December 15
Lane, Johns Island
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Lowcountry
Land Trust’s 4th annual event
features a catered oyster roast,
local brews and spirits, live
music, and oyster cup tastings
with Lowcountry Oyster Co. Visit
LowcountryLandTrust.org for
details.
Saturday, Dec. 15
WHAT: Santa’s Workshop on
Sullivan’s
WHERE: The Island Club,
Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: For elves in grades
1-5, Huck Finn School presents
holiday fun and giftmaking.
Decorate wooden ornaments,
create small holiday gifts and
wrapping. Classes limited to
16 participants. $25 per child.
Register at HuckFinnSchool.com.
WHAT: Junie B. in Jingle Bells,
Batman Smells
WHERE: Dock Street Theater
WHEN: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Contemporary
holiday classic by Allison Gregory,
directed by Marybeth Clark.
First-grader, Junie B. engages in
Christmas capers. Suitable for
ages 5 and up, run time is 60
minutes. Visit CharletsonStage.
com for tickets and info.

Want to join the

MORE INFO: Learn the art of
painting with alcohol inks to Sullivan’s
create vibrant marbled images. WHERE: The Island Club,
Class size is limited. Reservations Sullivan’s Island

conversation? required. Call 843.883.3914. WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec.6
Lucky Dog News is looking for writers in Sullivan’s Island
and Isle of Palms to cover civic and community events. WHAT: Lit After Dark: The
Universe Within (adult)
No experience needed, just a genuine interest in community WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
and a curiosity about local politics.
MORE INFO: A discussion of The
Universe Within: Discovering
Contact Katy Calloway, Managing Editor at the Common History of Rocks,
Katy@LuckyDogNews.com Planets, and People by Neil
Shubin. 843.883.3914.
MORE INFO: For elves in grades
1-5, Huck Finn School presents
holiday fun and giftmaking.
Decorate wooden ornaments,
create small holiday gifts and
wrapping. Classes limited to
16 participants. $25 per child.
Register at HuckFinnSchool.com.
WHAT: Reindeer Run
WHERE: Downtown Charleston
WHEN: 9 a.m.
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USL students predict Cunningham victory

BY SARAH VEGA
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

L
ong before Joe Cunningham was
declared the winner in a tight race
to become South Carolina’s District
1 representative in Congress, University
School students had tabulated data from
approximately 2,000 exit polls showing that
he was expected to win in Charleston County
with a 2-1 margin.
Third through 12th graders from University
School of the Lowcountry spent Nov. 6 polling
voters at Sunrise Presbyterian Church on
Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms Recreation
Center, and Isle of Palms City Hall, as well
as 23 additional sites around Charleston
County and two sites on Daniel Island. Many
students were surprised by the long lines they
witnessed and appreciative of how courteous
the voters were that they interacted with.
“At USL, we learn all about connecting
with the community and to use our voice in
the real world. Exit polling is one of the best
ways we demonstrate this,” said 6th grader
Kit Jones-Painter, who conducted exit polls
at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center.
Aside from helping students better
understand civics and the ebb and flow of
turnout rates for different types of elections,
the students also learn valuable lessons
about mathematics and statistics when they
tabulate their data and make predictions
about the election outcomes. The students
have a strong track record of correctly USL students conducting exit polls at Sunrise Presbyterian Church (l-r): Noah Rucquoi, Matthew Wright, Emma
predicting the outcomes of everything from Bluestein and Mary Wade Brewer. PHOTO PROVIDED
referendums to Presidential elections.
In preparation for exit polling, students “Part of our focus at USL is helping our school serving students from third through
heard from guest speakers representing students become engaged and informed 12th grade. USL is a non-sectarian school
many political parties—Katie Arrington citizens,” said founder and head of school, for high-achieving, nice, curious students
(Republican), Melissa Couture (Libertarian), Jason Kreutner. “Hearing from candidates emphasizing individualized academics,
JA Moore (Democrat), and Gregg Jocoy and party representatives whose perspectives
(Green Party). Additional presentations that experiential learning, and a strong sense of
might differ from their own also creates a community. USL is accredited by the South
helped students better understand elections culture of civility and empathy. All of this
and civics were provided by The League of helps our students better connect with our Carolina Independent School Association
Women Voters, Jay Bender, who serves as annual exit polling efforts,” he said. and is celebrating its 12th year of serving
legal counsel to the South Carolina Press children and families throughout the greater
Association regarding the freedom of speech, University School of the Lowcountry is a Charleston area. For more information please
and former Charleston mayor Joe Riley. non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt independent visit USLowcountry.org or call 843.884.0902.

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Archaeological dig breaks ground Fall 2018

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SET TO MOVE FORWARD

BY KELLY RYAN
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

O
ne of the South’s most
important historic sites,
The Pinckney Mansion,
is about to be the subject of a
nationally relevant archeological
dig. The Pinckney Mansion,
among the first grand homes
in Charleston, was an early
inhabitant on Charleston’s
colonial waterfront.
“[The Pinckney Mansion] is
arguably the most important site
in colonial Charleston,” according
to architectural historian and
preservationist, Ralph Harvard.
The site could contain remnants
and artifacts from the grand
mansion, as well as valuable
evidence from slave quarters.
Charles Pinckney built a
sprawling mansion in Charleston,
South Carolina around 1746 at
235 East Bay St. The Pinckney
Mansion burned down in 1861,
and the site has since been home
to a coffee shop, a pub and in
the future, Hotel Eliza. Findings
from this historic dig will be
incorporated into the lobby of
the new hotel, as a nod to the
site’s past. Hotel Eliza’s name
was chosen to honor the home’s
historic owner and American
business pioneer, Eliza Lucas
Pinckney. Ruins of the Pinckney Mansion, Charleston, South Carolina, 1865, George N. Barnard.
Eliza Lucas Pinckney single-
handedly changed agriculture
in colonial South Carolina and always wanted to unearth any of early Charleston history,” said The team is also considering
developed indigo as one of its most the hidden pieces of the story it Pearce. the possibility of collaborating on
important cash crops. In 1753, has to tell and to include those Eric Poplin, Senior a documentary about the historic
President George Washington in our hotel to give it a true and Archaeologist & Vice President site.
served as a pallbearer at tangible tie to its beginnings,” of Brockington and Associates, The archeological dig is set to
Pinckney’s funeral. And in the said Dean Pearce, of Pearce will lead this project and break take place fall 2018.
20th century, Pinckney was the Development, the owner of ground on the historic dig this Pearce Development is a
first woman to be inducted into the property on 235 East Bay fall. Poplin has worked on many commercial real estate developer,
South Carolina’s Business Hall St. In spite of no architectural similar projects in the area based in the Lowcountry.
of Fame for her contributions to ordinance, Pearce Development throughout his long tenure in The company develops and
South Carolina’s agriculture. The initiated this pivotal dig out of the Lowcountry. Recent projects owns commercial properties
Pinckney descendants have been commitment and respect for the have involved data recovery throughout the southeast. Hotel
some of South Carolina’s finest city’s rich history. excavations at the 1710s-1920s Eliza is the firm’s first hotel project
statesmen and politicians. “The Pinckney Mansion was Combahee Ferry site in Beaufort/ and honoring The Pinckney
“Part of the allure of this site one of Charleston’s grandest Colleton Counties (South Mansion site and its significance
was the significance of it in our homes in the 1700’s and we Carolina), the 1790s-1850s to the history of Charleston
city and our nation’s history. We, are looking forward to what the Barnett Plantation on Royal remains a commitment.
along with many historians, have findings could unearth about Island (The Bahamas) and more.

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1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Co-Op
A gourmet deli specializing in
breakfast and lunch sandwiches
as well as local coffee. Enjoy
pantry staples including beer
and wine along with locally made
products and house made take
and go meals. Open 7 days a
Bacco
off-island eats
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella
and Neapolitan style pizzas from the
wood burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
216-3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls,
Noodles, Sandwiches, Small Plates,
Vegetarian Options $
388-7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a
colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
island eats
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
thecoopsi.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great
food options, unique beers on
tap, spacious side porch, and live
music. $-$$
242-8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this
Irish bar stages weekly live folk,
country & acoustic music. $-$$
883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican
favorites, including tacos & tortas,
with an island vibe. Live music,
outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in
a rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of locally
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant.
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried
chicken, shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving
hot dogs topped with creative
condiments, plus sides & ice cream. $
884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Not Just Franks
Quick and tasty breakfast and lunch
stand. Egg sandwiches, hot dogs,
salads, grilled and deli sandwiches. $
971-8830
Pizza 450
Sizable pizza joint serving hefty
pies and housemade ice cream,
plus breakfast & coffee. $$
2213-B Middle St, Sullivan's
Island
450pizza.com
843.789.4107
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers
and chicken sandwiches, this Poe-
inspired eatery also features great
deals on fresh fish tacos. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Republic Ice Cream
Local ice cream shop serving
homemade ice cream and local
Charleston coffee. $
republicicecream.com
2120 Middle St., Sullivans Island
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical
touches serving a simple menu of
homestyle breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach
volleyball court out back.$-$$
886-8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
facebook.com/notjustfranksatace
3008 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American
eats such as BBQ, seafood & steak,
plus a bar & outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried
fare in a casual joint with checkered
tables & homey decor. $$
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer
fresh soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Enjoy dinner in a casual bistro-style
setting, nice selection and outdoor
seating. $$
843.388.6968
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
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November 23, 2018 23

Time to think about year-end

investment moves
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
e’ve still got a couple of a child? Or did you change
of months left in 2018, jobs or retire? Any of these events
but it’s not too soon to could lead you to adjust your
start thinking about some year- investment plans, so now may be
end investment moves that the time to do so, possibly with the
might benefit you. Here are a few help of a financial professional.
possibilities (although not all will Review your investment mix.
apply to your situation): At least once a year, it’s a good
Add to your IRA. For the idea to review your investment
2018 tax year, you can put up mix to ensure it’s still suitable
to $5,500 into your traditional for your goals and risk tolerance.
or Roth IRA (assuming you are Sometimes, even without your
eligible), or $6,500 if you’re 50 taking any action, your portfolio
or older. If you haven’t reached might change in ways you hadn’t
this limit, consider adding some expected. For example, suppose
money. You have until April 15, you wanted your portfolio to
2019, to contribute to your IRA contain 60% stocks and 40%
for 2018, but why wait until the last minute? bonds and other investments. After a period of rising prices, though,
Increase your 401(k) contributions. You already may be investing the value of your stocks may have increased so much that they now
in your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, but occupy 65% of your portfolio – which means you may be taking on
you might be able to bump up your contributions for the rest of the more risk than you had originally intended. Consequently, you may
year, if it’s allowed. Of course, you should always put in enough to need to rebalance your portfolio to get back to your original 60% to
earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. 40% ratios. (Keep in mind that these figures are just for illustration;
Take your RMDs. If you are 70½ or older, you must start taking everyone’s ideal portfolio mix will depend on their individual
withdrawals – called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – situations.)
from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. These aren’t the only year-end moves you may want to consider,
Generally, you must take these RMDs by December 31 every year. but they can help you close out 2018 on a positive note. Plus, they
But if you turned 70½ in 2018, you can wait until April 1, 2019, can serve as a reminder that you need to be vigilant as you keep
until you take your first RMD. However, you will then have to take working toward your financial goals.
a second RMD (the one for age 71) by December 31, 2019. Taking Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
two RMDs in one year could give you an unexpectedly large taxable at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
income for the year, possibly bumping you into a higher tax bracket 843.886.9229 or visit EdwardJones.com.
and affecting the amount of your Social Security benefits subject to
taxes. So, if you are considering delaying your first RMD, consult
with your tax advisor.
Make changes in response to life events. In 2018, did you
experience a major life event, such as a marriage, divorce or addition

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Nov 23 7:23am/7:48pm 1:01am/1:43pm
Nov 24 8:10am/8:35pm 1:47am/2:31pm
Nov 25 8:58am/9:25pm 2:35am/3:21pm
Nov 26 9:50am/10:20pm 3:25am/4:13pm
Nov 27 10:45am/11:19pm 4:19am/5:08pm
Nov 28 11:45am 5:17am/6:06pm
Nov 29 12:24am/12:47pm 6:20am/7:06pm
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Dec 2 3:38am/3:50pm 9:35am/10:00pm
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Dec 5 6:15am/6:21pm 12:18pm
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Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the

predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time
predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are
PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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