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Sullivans Island Isle of Palms Goat Island Dewees Island

Acting police
chief named
BY ANDY BENKE, TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

M
ayor Pat ONeil and the
Sullivans Island Ad Hoc Police
Chief Search Committee have
appointed Lieutenant Chris Griffin as
Acting Chief of the Sullivans Island
Police Department while the search and
interview process is conducted.
Former Chief Dan Howard retired
effective March 1. Lieutenant Griffin
has been managing the day to day
operations of the department since
that time. Effective immediately
Griffin will serve as Acting Chief. Town
Administrator Andy Benke and Town
Attorney Lawrence Dodds will continue
to assist Griffin with procedural,
administrative and legal matters.
Lieutenant Chris Griffin has an
impeccable record of police service and
his strong ties with the community
will serve him well in his new capacity
as Acting Chief said Mayor ONeil.
Lieutenant Griffin is a respected leader
within the Police Department, and I
have full confidence in him added Town PHOTOS BY MEREDITH POSTON
Administrator Benke.
Griffin, who was born and raised in
Mt. Pleasant, has spent most of his law
enforcement career at Sullivans Island.
After completing his accreditation at
Charleston officials, Conservation
the South Carolina Criminal Justice
Academy, he served the City of North
Charleston for two years. He started his
League oppose offshore drilling order
employment at Sullivans Island in 1997
and is currently in his 20 year of service. BY MEREDITH POSTON
During that time, he has supervised ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

patrol staff, performed investigative
services for the Department, interviewed
and hired patrol officers, resolved
numerous major criminal cases and
served as the Department Fire Arms
Instructor.
Its my intention to serve the
residents and visitors of Sullivans
Police Chief continues on page 5
P
resident Trump has signed a new executive
order directed at opening vast areas of
the East coast for oil and gas exploration
projects. This order, which was signed on
Friday, April 29, includes a review of current
regulations overseeing President Obamas five-
year drilling plan.
The current plan includes a ban on offshore
drilling in large sections of the Atlantic and
Arctic oceans; Trumps decision to review and
possibly remove the ban is part of the current
administrations promise to reduce the existing
dependence on foreign oil, as well as to create
jobs. The Presidents decisions are being met
with fierce opposition from environmental
activists, as well as local politicians.
After making a public statement that
President Trump had signed the executive
order, City of Charleston Mayor John
Tecklenburg, Isle of Palms Mayor Dick Cronin,
Drilling continues on page 3

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2 May 12, 2017
IOP Town Council says no to Bravo show
N
o small wonder the IOP City
Council meeting opened to
a full house on April 25;
Ways and Means was chock-full
of hot topics. Citizens opined for
well over an hour, immediately
following Mayor Dick Cronins
recognition of the IOP Police
Force and their recently acquired
Meritorious Accreditation from
CALEA (see accompanying article
on page 9.)
Josh Halpert, a vice-president
of production from the Bravo
Network, addressed council with
a revised ask regarding the
filming of a documentary series
featuring a local resident who
has previously appeared on the
networks reality show, Southern
Charm.
Insisting that Bravos minimal
production crew of 10 people
or less, no trucks and no lights
would leave a light footprint
on the island, and additionally
pointing out the ancillary
benefits to the community, from
hiring local crew members to
money spent in local restaurants,
Halpert was unable to get even
a motion raised by Council.
Looking for Love will not be
filming on the IOP.
Arising from Marty Bettellis
CIVIC
BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
Public Safety Committee, Council
unanimously approved a motion
to accept a proposal from AirMed
Care Network, which will provide
airlift transport to any insured
permanent resident, property
owner or long-term tenant of
IOP in the event that a person,
or a member of their household,
experiences a severe injury,
providing the incident occurs in
Charleston County.
The cost of this Municipal
Site Plan is just under $18,000
annually. A small price to
pay, offered Barb Bergwerf,
Chairwoman of the Real Property
Committee. The policy will
directly help the citizens of the
island, stated Bettelli.
Wes McAden, a representative
from AirMed, explained in the
unfortunate event one suffers an
extreme emergency, an individual
could be personally responsible
for an airlift, potentially $30,000.
According to McAden, most
insurance companies either
do not cover the cost of the
service, or cover only a small
portion of it. The communities
of Kiawah, Seabrook, Edisto
and McClellandville all currently
participate in the program.
Prior to the vote, Fire Chief
Ann Graham spoke in favor of
the policy, noting how, especially
in the case of a heart attack or
stroke, minutes can make all
the difference. Additionally, the
helicopter is a mobile ICU; the
flight medics can perform more
advanced procedures, that cant
be done in an ambulance.
With residents in attendance
generally voicing approval and
excitement, a motion to proceed
with architectural concepts for
a new cardio room at The Rec
passed, six to three. Concerns
were raised by Councilmember
Jimmy Carroll, who expressed
what started as re-allocating
space and purchasing some new
equipment has now snowballed
into a 3000 square foot addition.
Also voting against the expense
were Sandy Ferencz and Jimmy
Ward.
The anticipated $50,000 cost
of the construction-ready plans
is available in the Recreation
Departments existing Building
Fund.
A motion for the use of the
municipal parking lot at Front
Beach for boondocking in the off-
season failed to obtain a second.
Boondocking, also known as
wild camping, is the practice
of camping in an RV outside a
developed campground, without
hookups for water, sewer or
electricity. With that, the Council
Chamber emptied of residents,
and the meeting proceeded at
breakneck speed.
Public Works noted that weekly
recycling pickup begins on May
24. A reminder that August is
the deadline if a referendum on
Marina improvements is to be
included on Novembers ballot
was also announced.
Discussions in the Real
Property Committee included a
new proposal on a 30-year lease
from Morgan Creek Grill, the
improvements to the Front Beach
restrooms, and ways to diminish
the anticipated $6.4 million
Marina redevelopment proposal,
noting that parking and traffic
are top priority.
No anticipated increase in
taxes was announced in the
first reading of the FY 2017-
2018 Budget. A public hearing
will be held in conjunction with
the second reading, prior to the
budget being adopted.
The meeting adjourned after
Proclamations supporting both
National Police Week 2017 and
National Safe Boating Week were
pronounced.
7May 12, 2017
letter to the editor
Dear Editor
The only reason I ever ran for
election on Town Council was to
serve our community. I have no
single agenda. I want to ensure
the actions taken by Council
keep Sullivans Island on a path
that is thoughtful, responsible,
and reasonable. Yet I became
the target of anonymous attack-
ads in the Island Eye News filled
with falsehoods. I was the victim
of yard signs with misleading
rhetorical questions and vague
statements of non-truths.
It is easy to complain about
LOSI1888. Anonymous,
mean, purveyors of fake news
with a high budget and no
accountability. There will always
be someone willing to fund a
smear-campaign to uproot an
incumbent from Council in hopes
of getting someone new elected
that is more in line with their
agenda. On election day, as
residents approached us at the
candidates tent, it was clear that
the anonymous LOSI group had
succeeded in causing confusion,
division, and distraction. If
negative campaigning worked
this time, we can expect more
during our next election in two
years. It will escalate from both
sides of whatever issue we are
fighting over. We will become a
fractured, divided community.
Is this really what we want?
We ask a lot of our members
of Town Council. There are
long hours with no pay, and the
expectation to be available to any
resident who feels concern over
the actions of Council. Those
willing to serve on Council do so
out of love for our community.
We want to give back. If negative
campaigning continues to
perpetuate, I fear good candidates
will not step up for fear of the
potential onslaught of attack.
Negative smear-campaigns
have no place in a small town
like ours. It is our responsibility
to end them. It falls on every
resident of Sullivans Island to
question the source of negative
attacks and to find out the truth
about the issues raised. Those
being attacked welcome the
chance to clear up the confusion.
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Darby gathered at the waterfront Charleston Maritime Center to
express opposition. Joining them were conservation advocates from
the Coastal Conservation League; Oceana; Conservation Voters of
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drilling would threaten our booming coastal tourism economy, while Anne Harris
providing virtually no tangible benefit for the vast majority of people Andy Sinwald
not cheaper gas, more jobs, or energy independence, stated Dawn Davis
Chris Carnevale, Coastal Climate & Energy Manager at the Southern Geoff Bennett
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4 May 12, 2017
Civil suit filed against the City of Isle of Palms
I
n the early morning hours on
October 13, 2016, Phillip Phil
Andrew Wallace was driving
his moped northbound on the
Isle of Palms Connector towards
his Mt. Pleasant home when
he collided with a police cruiser
that was parked roadside. Upon
contact, Wallace was thrown
from his moped; shortly after, at
5:13 a.m., Wallace was struck by
a vehicle driven by Isle of Palms
resident Robert L. Abel.
Wallace, 51, was then taken
to a Medical University of South
Carolina hospital, where he died
a short time later. No criminal
charges were made.
Wallaces family has filed a
civil suit against the City of Isle
of Palms and Abel in a wrongful
death action, claiming gross
negligence. Motley Rice, a firm
recognized as one of the nations
largest plaintiffs litigation firms,
is handling the case.
According to the investigation
conducted by Motley Rice, the
suit alleges that Abel and the City
of Isle of Palms caused Wallaces
death due to negligent acts and
omissions, in addition to their
breach of duty.
A local chef, Wallace arrived at
the Sea Biscuit Caf on the Isle
of Palms to start the 5:30 a.m.
CIVIC
BY MEREDITH POSTON
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
breakfast shift. Upon his arrival,
Wallace realized that he was not
scheduled, and left the restaurant
to return home.
The collision occurred less than
three miles from Wallaces home.
Wallaces moped collided
with Isle of Palms Police Officer
Amanda Postells vehicle, which
was parked with its lights off on
the shoulder of the Isle of Palms
Connector according to the
lawsuit. Parked in front of her car
was Isle of Palms Police Officer
Dylan Reynolds vehicle, also with
its lights off.
The Isle of Palms Connector
does not have overhead road
lights and the sun had yet to
rise, creating a dark stretch
of roadway. According to the
complaint filed by Motley Rice,
a traffic camera video recording
shows Wallace turn his moped,
lights on, left onto the Isle of
Palms Connector, closely followed
by a large box truck. The video
shows the truck pass Wallace as
they approached the peak of the
bridge. The complaint states that
it is believed Wallace moved to
just along the fog line to allow the
truck to pass.
As he drove his moped close to
the shoulder to allow the truck
to pass, Wallace struck Postells
cruiser. He was thrown from the
moped to the ground, where he
lay injured but conscious.
Motley Rices complaint alleges
that Wallace was laying in the
median emergency lane with his
head and shoulders laying across
the double yellow line. They
claim that he was responsive
to the officers, and that it was
then that both officers turned on
their police cruisers blue lights.
Attorney Kevin Dean argues that
He was moaning. The officers
were able to speak to him, but for
some reason both of these officers
didnt take quick enough action
to keep him from being run over.
Robert Abel, who serves on
the Isle of Palms Code Board of
Appeals, was headed northbound
on the Isle of Palms connector;
despite the two police cars parked
along the shoulder flashing blue
lights and Officer Reynolds
attempt to wave down the
oncoming vehicle Mr. Abel failed
to stop, yield, or slow down. He
ran over the moped, continued
driving and then hit and killed
Wallace who was laying in the
road, states the complaint.
Wallaces wife, Naomi, is said
by Dean to have decided to pursue
litigation after she received
understanding and concern
from other residents who are
concerned by police cars parking
illegally on the connector at night
throughout the early morning,
despite the lack of lighting.
It is stated in the official
complaint filed that Mrs. Wallace
suffered the loss of her right to the
companionship, aid, society and
services of her spouse as a result
of the Defendants negligent and/
or grossly negligent misconduct
or omissions.
The complaint also states
that the wrongful acts of the
Defendants showed willful
misconduct and lack of due
care to raise the presumption
of conscious indifference to
consequences and rights of
others. It continues, stating
Punitive damages should be
imposed in an amount sufficient
to keep such wrongful conduct
from being repeated.
When contacted for comment,
the Isle of Palms Police
Department stated that the Isle
of Palms City Hall is taking all of
those calls.
The City of Isle of Palms
said that they have no further
comment regarding this case.
The complaint was officially
filed on March 6 by Motley Rice,
LLC.
 CIVIC
7 May 12, 2017 5

Police Chief continues from cover

Official results are in
BY AMY MERCER
ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

A
fter a contentious
campaign, island
residents came
out in droves to show
their support on election
day. Official results were
verified Friday morning:

Mayor
Pat Oneil 490
Write In 53

Town Council
Chauncey Clark 391
Gregg Hammond 29
Susan Middaugh 327
Tim Reese 332
Elizabeth Seigling 300
Sarah Church 344

Island in a consistent manner which is fair,

honest, responsive and dedicated to the task
at hand with the utmost professionalism,
said Griffin. I am looking forward to
facilitating the department during this
interim period while taking the opportunity
to make improvements and move it forward.
I am confident that the Towns security
and management of its law enforcement
personnel are in extremely capable hands
with Lieutenant Griffin, said Administrator
Benke.
(l to r) Mayor O'Neil, Susan Middaugh and Sarah Church.
I am grateful for all the people who came out to vote and I'm honored to have
been elected to help guide the future of our town. I take that responsibility very
seriously and will do my best to make informed and thoughtful decisions, says
council member Sarah Church
I was of course personally gratified by the great support of our citizens and
the confidence they have placed in me to continue to serve and lead. I will work
very hard to live up to their trust and hope that they will free to contact me with
any concerns and ideas about our wonderful Island, says Mayor Pat ONeil

IOP Police Department Job Listings

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
The Isle of Palms Police Department is accepting applications
for the position of Communications Specialist (CS). The position
involves answering administrative phone lines for multiple
agencies and directing the calls to the appropriate function. In
addition, the CS will also interact with the citizens to provide
services, become certified to utilize the National Crime Information
Center (NCIC) terminal and other administrative tasks in support
of Department operations. Work is performed on rotating shifts to
include weekends and holidays. Minimum Training & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Starting salary is $32,276. Applicants will be subject to a
polygraph examination and thorough background investigation to
include criminal history. Upon tentative offer of employment, the
successful applicant must undergo a test for drugs. Application
must be on Official City of Isle of Palms Police Department
employment application form; resumes may accompany the
returned form. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Forms are available on the city website iop.net/employment.
aspx. Completed applications should be returned to the attention
of:
City of Isle of Palms
Communications Specialist
P.O. Box 508 Isle of Palms

SUMMER BEACH SERVICES OFFICERS

The Isle of Palms Police Department is accepting applications for
civilian uniformed temporary summer beach services positions.
Multiple positions are opening and will last until the beginning
of October. Primary duties will include parking enforcement and
patrolling the beach. No experience necessary, however, applicants
must be willing to work outside in a beach environment, possess
a valid SC drivers license, high school diploma or equivalent, and
be available to work 40 hours including weekends and holidays.
The compensation is approximately $13.00 per hour. Application
must be on Isle of Palms employment application forms; resumes
may accompany the returned form. Applications will be accepted
until all positions are filled. Applicants must complete the
application for the Police Department and return it to the attention
of:
City of Isle of Palms
Beach Services Recruitment
P.O. Box 508 Isle of Palms
6 May 12, 2017 77
TURTLE REPORT
Turtle season starts with a bang Bon Voyage Briar
BY MARY PRINGLE, PROJECT LEADER ISLAND TURTLE TEAM
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS BY BETH NATHAN
SC AQUARIUM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES

O
n Saturday morning, April 29, Captain Chris Wilson of Finaddict/ Bills report caused us not to miss FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Light Tackle Charters spotted a leatherback turtle entangled in the first nest laid not only in South
a crab trap rope in Cove Inlet near the Sullivans Island boat Carolina but also in North Carolina

landing. He reported it to the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources hotline in Columbia (1.800.922.5431) and got close enough
to the struggling turtle to cut the heavy crab trap away from the rope but
was unable to remove the rope which was wrapped three times around
the huge right front flipper.
When I got the call from Columbia, I called Chief Anthony Stith of the
Sullivans Island Fire and Rescue Squad. He immediately dispatched
a boat from the landing. These firemen rescuers were able to get close
enough to the exhausted leatherback who remained docile long enough
for them to gently untangle the rope and large float that was still attached.
They could see that there were no apparent injuries. Over time this can
cause lacerations and cut off of blood circulation causing the loss of a
flipper in sea turtles. It appeared to be a very recent entanglement and
the turtle swam away in the direction of the harbor. Thanks to Chief
Stith and the quick response of his department, this was a very happy
ending. They are always quick to respond when help is needed whether
it is a stranded turtle or marine mammal, dead or alive, or an injured
pelican or other shorebird.
Leatherbacks are the largest species of sea turtles and range worldwide.
They can exceed nine feet in length and weigh as much as 2,000 lbs.
Unlike other sea turtles they have a smooth black rubbery skin with
seven narrow bony longitudinal ridges the length of the carapace or
back. They feed almost exclusively on jellyfish and are now making
their annual northward migration along the Atlantic coast feeding on
the cannonball jellies that we are seeing on the beach. Of the 59 turtle
strandings reported in SC so far, we have documented seven of them on
our two islands, including five leatherbacks of which four appeared to
have been killed by ships and other watercraft offshore.
First Loggerhead Nest North of Florida is on Isle of Palms:
The next morning after the leatherback rescue Bill Schupp of the
Isle of Palms called to report loggerhead tracks near 56 Avenue. The
Turtle Team does not begin morning patrol until the first nest is laid in
SC usually in Hilton Head or Kiawah or maybe at Cape Romain. So
O
and Georgia. This is the earliest n Friday, May 5, the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care
nest weve ever had and we were Center released Briar, an adult loggerhead sea turtle and the
not expecting an April start to the centers first repeat patient on the Isle of Palms.
season. Briar originally stranded in 2013 and was the first patient to
We found the eggs and decided develop cataracts and undergo cataract surgery. Two years after being
to leave the nest where it was on released she re-stranded with a boat strike wound. After 11 months of
the primary dune. Since Hurricane rehabilitation and a 50-pound weight gain she is healthy and was ready
Matthew so many of the best dunes for her return to the ocean.
have been lost to erosion that the Other exciting news from the Sea Turtle Care Center:
female turtles may have more This past Saturday we admitted two new patients, Destiny and
trouble this season finding suitable Chum. Destiny is a large 206 pound adult female loggerhead with
nesting places. This means that we will probably again be relocating shark bite wounds on her front flippers. Destiny is fairly lethargic but
nests to safer places for incubation which lasts about two months. has a voracious appetite which is encouraging. Chum is a Kemps
Last season was the most successful ever with 6,444 loggerhead ridley that swallowed a treble
nests recorded in our state.This upward trend is encouraging and could hook, and required surgery
possibly indicate that the downward trend in loggerhead population when admitted. Yesterday, we
is responding to several decades or nest protection and conservation also admitted our 14th patient of
efforts. the year Bruce. S/he is a DTS
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Reminders from SCDNR: loggerhead with a necrotic right
Keep Lights Out! on beachfront property during nesting season. front flipper from a shark bite,
Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night. and an old boat strike wound to
Keep our beaches and ocean clean. Trash items such as plastic bags the caudal carapace. Bruce is The Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recover opens to the public on May
and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake currently resting comfortably on 27. This new experience will be beyond an exhibit as it will serve as an
them for jellyfish, a favorite food. foam in shallow water. interactive learning landscape, interpreting sea turtle conservation on
Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance on the beach. the East Coast. The exhibit itself will host state-of-the-art technology and
Current Patients in The Sea
Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to SCDNR interactive exhibits that address water quality, marine debris, plastics
at 1.800.922.5431. Turtle Care Center: consumption and environmental stewardship. And, to everyones delight
Mary Pringle is a resident of the Isle of Palms and grew up in downtown Total number of patients: 19 the rehabilitation efforts of our sea turtle team will be front and center
Charleston. She has been on the Turtle Team since 1998 and is now Loggerheads: 10 and every guest will be able to see the incredible care we provide these
Project Leader for Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island for the South Greens: 7 animals.
Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Pringle is also a medical Hybrid: 1
Kemps ridley: 1 For more information visit scaquarium.org.
clinic volunteer for the Center for Birds of Prey where about 400 raptors
and 200 shorebirds and nonraptors are treated annually.
8 May 12, 2017

IOP Police Dept. receives CALEA accreditation

BY MIMI WOOD
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

N
otorious for its strict
enforcement of the speed
limit, the Islands Finest
are generally loved, appreciated
and respected by IOP residents.
Reciprocally, under the leadership
of Chief Thomas E. Buckhannon
III, the Isle of Palms Police
Department wants the citizens
to feel as if the department is
part of the community.
One significant, yet little
known way of showing their
deep commitment to the island
is through the IOPPDs voluntary
participation in an international
organization called CALEA, the
Commission for the Accreditation
of Law Enforcement Agencies.
Voluntary, because
accreditation doesnt come easy.
Rigorous inspections, meticulous
documentation and record
keeping, ongoing interaction with
the community, and innovative
crime prevention programs just
begin to describe the effort it
takes to obtain and maintain
accreditation.
We open our files, and show
compliance to 485 standards,
explained Buckhannon.
In fact, because of CALEAs
arduous standards, a scant
4 percent of law enforcement
agencies participate in the
(l to r) Chief Thomas Buckhannon III and Captain Kimberly Usry presenting IOP
council with Meritorious Accreditation award from CALEA.
program, approximates John
Gregory, a retired police chief,
now a Regional Program Director
for CALEA.
So it was with great pride that
the IOPPD recently accepted its
sixth accreditation, this time a
Meritorious Accreditation, having
maintained accreditation for over
15 consecutive years. A team
of trained assessors descends
upon the Public Safety building,
scrutinizing the department on a
wide range of procedures, both
public, such as use of force and
ticketing procedures, as well as
internal matters, like budgetary,
hiring and disciplinary processes,
PHOTO BY MIMI WOOD
and evidentiary procedures.
We are assessed on the
physical management of the
agency and the property. Pretty
much everything from A to Z,
explained Captain Kimberly
Usry.
The findings of the on-site
assessment are then presented
to a review committee at a public
hearing, where citizen comments
are accepted.
The Isle of Palms is a unique
community, Mayor Dick Cronin
anecdotally repeated the words
of one assessor, a judge from
Wyoming, people wave to the
police with more than one finger.
The cycle repeats itself every
three years. Consequently,
this isnt a scratch-it-off-the-
list endeavor; its an ongoing,
continuous process. Adhering to
CALEAs standards has become
integrated into the department,
stated Usry, it is a way of life.
Not only was the department
honored, Buckhannon himself
was presented with the prestigious
Egon Bittner Award, a CALEA
designation that recognizes
leaders for their significant
contribution to the public safety
profession according to the
CALEA website. In his 22 years as
Chief, Buckhannons department
has been in the accreditation
process for 17.
I decided in 1999 I wanted to
show the citizens of the island
we were committed to being the
best we can be, Buckhannon
explained, and so the initial
process began. A little more than
two years later, on March 23,
2002, the IOPPD was awarded its
first accreditation.
Buckhannon hopes the CALEA
accreditation shows we are
professional; that we adhere to
the industrys best practices.

Mischievous Mimi returns

A U T H O R C AT H E R I N E FA R L E Y B R I N G S B E L O V E D C H I L D R E N S B O O K
CHARACTER BACK TO LIFE

BY ANNE HARRIS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
s it does for so many of us,
Sullivans Island hold a
special place in the heart of
childrens book author Catherine
Farley and her family. From
spending summers on the island
in college to eventually getting
engaged to her husband right on
Station 30, Sullivans Island is a
place where Farley has created
many wonderful memories.
Its only fitting, then, that
Mimi, the mischievous deer
Farley created in her first book,
Mischievous Mimi Explores
Seabrook Island, makes her
way to Sullivans Island to create
memories of her own.
In her latest adventure, Mimi
Discovers Sullivans Island,
Mimi, her brother Ray, and new
friend Poe the crow discover the
rich history and beauty of the
island. While Farley wrote the last
Mimi book with her daughters,
Madeline and Mary Catherine,
this time she turned to her boys
for help.
Son James and nephew Gray
were eager to get in on the action,
and Farley said it was a very
different experience from working
with the girls.
James and Gray enjoyed the and look forward to sharing
broader vision of the plot whereas with others. Farley also loves
the girls were much more detail symbolism and hopes families
oriented, Farley explains, the can find depth and lessons to
boys wanted to work with what share in this book.
would happen and the action. Susan Leggett, who
The girls loved creating character illustrated the first Mimi
names, detailed descriptions adventure, returned to
of the places, and visiting illustrate Mimi Discovers
with Susan (Leggett) while she Sullivans Island. Also
illustrated. instrumental in the process
The boys helped pick out were graphic designers
the places that Mimi would visit Marshall Hudson and Kim
on Sullivans, created the word Hall, as well as editor Cece
search with a computer program Curran.
and researched the history and The Explore with Mimi
nature facts that are found at the books can be found at the
end of the book. Looking forward, Wonder Works Toy Stores,
it will be interesting to see if the the Preservation Society of
boys will enjoy signing books. Charleston Shop, the Historic
The girls certainly had fun with Charleston Foundation Shop,
book signings! Indigo Books at Freshfields
Farley has a deep appreciation Village, and online at
for preservation and seeks to explorewithmimi.com. As for where Mimis adventures
both educate and entertain in Farley will have upcoming book will be taking her next, Farley
her books. In Mimi Discovers signings in July at Wonderworks says that the intrepid deer
Sullivans Island, children and and Indigo Books. A portion of definitely has more exploring on
families will visit Stella Maris the proceeds of the book sales will the horizon and that she will be
Catholic Church, Fort Moultrie, be donated to Promising Pages, staying in the Lowcountry. We
Edgar Allen Poe Library, and the a non-profit organization which look forward to making many
Sullivans Island Lighthouse. provides books for underserved more memories with Mimi.
These are all places Farley children.
and her family find interesting
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Get creative for sand
sculpting competition
BY ANDY SINWALD
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he 29 Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition
takes place on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. on Front Beach
of Isle of Palms. The event is free and open to all those that
would like to show off their sand sculpting abilities. Competitors
can enter in the following divisions; Children (ages 14 and under),
Young Adult (ages 15-20), Family (at least one adult and one
child or young adult) and Adult (ages 21 and older). Prizes will be
awarded to the top three in each category along with the additional
judged categories of Most Creative, Best Architectural, and Best in
Show Overall. Individual and team entries are permitted. Teams
are limited to four people. The first 200 to register are guaranteed
a free t-shirt, sizes are subject to availability. Please visit iop.net
for the 2017 registration form. You can stop by the Isle of Palms
Recreation Department or call 843.886.8294 to register as well.
Registration the day of the event will begin at 8:30 a.m.
 Fun for all at the
Farmers Market

T
he May 4 Farmers Market drew a
great crowd. Guests shopped for
Mother's Day gifts while Marci
Shore & Friends entertained the
crowd. An abundance of kid activities
and a full market full of vendors were
enjoyed by the community.

(above) Casey Danielle Garvin Founder and Finder

For Foxy Fossils. (left) Katie Abraham and her two
favorite helpers from Blue Cottage Bakery. (far left)
Marci Shore with her biggest fan.
PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA

www.islandeyenews.com
May 12, 2017 13

(l to r) Maddie Schutte, Jack Schaible, Elise Coleman, and Julia Kohlheim at the 450.

T
he 450 Pizza Joint came from an idea that Mike Monen and
William Applegate had while in college at College of Charleston.
They had talked back then about how awesome it would be to
have a pizza place in Charleston. Years later, they had the perfect
opportunity to open this banging place on the beach.
The name was a no-brainer when in college they needed a
way to get around but needed something a little smaller and easier
than a car motorcycle. They found a 450CC motorcycle for $500
for sale on Edisto Beach. They got their cash together, Mike put
$450 in one pocket and $50 in his other pocket. They rode out to
Edisto Beach and found the most epic-ly airbrushed motorcycle,
test-drove it - offered the guy $450 and rode it back to College of
Charleston. So 450 Pizza, 450cc motorcycle, $450 bucks - get it?
450 Pizza Joint is located at 2213-B Middle Street. For more
information visit 450pizza.com.
(l to r) Maya Hyman, Eva Gilbert, Grace Foster, Emily Medich and Tamerra Pollard.

S O L D
14
National Park tourism drives local economy
REPORT SHOWS VISITOR SPENDING SUPPORTS JOBS
A
new National Park Service (NPS)
report shows that 941,514 visitors to
Fort Sumter National Monument and
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in
2016 spent $55,049,100 in communities
near the park. That spending supported 834
jobs in the local area and had a cumulative
benefit to the local economy of $69,419,700.
Fort Sumter National Monument and
Charles Pinckney NHS welcomes visitors from
across the country and around the world,
said Superintendent Laura Segars. We are
delighted to share the story of these places
and the experiences they provides. We also
BY DAWN DAVIS
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
feature the parks as a way to introduce our
visitors to this part of the country and all that
it offers. National park tourism is a significant
driver in the national economy, returning
more than $10 for every $1 invested in the
National Park Service, and its a big factor
in our local economy as well. We appreciate
the partnership and support of our neighbors
and are glad to be able to give back by helping
to sustain local communities.
The Charleston area National Park sites
are located in Charleston, Mount Pleasant,
and Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Sites
include: Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, Liberty
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May 12, 2017
Square Visitor Education Center, and Charles
Pinckney National Historic Site. Combined
these sites protect and preserve some of the
most iconic sites in American history from
the Colonial era through World War II.
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis
was conducted by economists Catherine
Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological
Survey and Lynne Koontz of the National
Park Service. The report shows $18.4 billion
of direct spending by 331 million park visitors
in communities within 60 miles of a national
park. This spending supported 318,000 jobs
nationally; 271,544 of those jobs are found in
these gateway communities. The cumulative
benefit to the U.S. economy was $ 34.9 billion.
According to the 2016 report, most park
visitor spending was for lodging (31.2 percent)
followed by food and beverages (27.2 percent),
gas and oil (11.7 percent), admissions and
fees (10.2 percent), souvenirs and other
expenses (9.7 percent), local transportation
(7.4 percent), and camping fees (2.5 percent).
Report authors this year produced an
interactive tool. Users can explore current
year visitor spending, jobs, labor income,
value added, and output effects by sector for
national, state, and local economies. Users
can also view year-by-year trend data. The
interactive tool and report are available at the
NPS Social Science Program webpage: go.nps.
gov/vse. The report includes information for
visitor spending at individual parks and by
state.
To learn more about national parks in
South Carolina and how the National Park
Service works with state name communities
to help preserve local history, conserve the
environment, and provide outdoor recreation,
go to nps.gov/SC.

7May 12, 2017
BY CAPTAIN GEOFF BENNETT, CHARLESTON CHARTER FISHING
W
hat a great time to
be fishing. With our
waters now teeming
with bait, the fish have strapped
the feedbags on and are eating
heartily. All the summer seasonal
species have arrived and when
combined with our traditional
gamefish, provide a whole host
of options for an angler. If your
fishing season hasnt yet begun,
theres no better time to start.
As the water temperatures
climb, redfish are becoming more
active and attacking artificial
lures. Jerk shad lures rigged on
flutter hooks are my go to option.
These artificial lures, usually
4"- 5" in length, imitate small
baitfish. Flutter hooks have a
weight on their shank that let you
cast a far distance and also put
motion on the lure. I use flutter
hooks in size 3/0 with a oz.
weight. Make sure to cast to the
edges of the schools, if you cast
right into the middle you stand a
good chance of spooking them.
Per usual, its that time of year
for topwater trout action at first
light. Heddons Super Spook
Jr. in their silver mullet color
works great but my favorite is
the chartreuse and black. Vary
ON THE WATER
Fishing season begins
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Laura Norris from Madison, Wisconsin with a 3lb. trout caught on cut mullet in
Charleston Harbor.
retrieve speeds as you work these
lures back to the boat. This is a
lure that you should reel tight
to the fish before raising your
rod tip. Good luck with that as a
violent boil erupts around your
lure! Once the topwater bite
fades, suspended twitch bait
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sharks are usually hungry and
put up great fights.
Capt. Bennett is committed to
lures can keep things going for a
little while longer.
Sharks have returned to our
waters and several species like
bonnetheads, sharpnose and
black tips are already prevalent.
You'll start to see the fins of
sharks slicing through the water
We now
build
websites!
15
as they seek out prey in skinny
water and also find them foraging
along drop offs in the harbor and
inlets. Chunks of blue crab, cut
bait and live shrimp both work
well on these predators. I favor
7/0 circle hooks and just put
the rods in the holders. Fishing
for sharks can be a great way to
get younger anglers involved as
See you on the water!
Capt. Geoff Bennett operates
Charleston Charter Fishing
providing light tackle fishing
charters. Clients choose from
a full menu of options with
charters tailored to their desires.
USCG licensed and insured,
providing a safe and enjoyable
charter to anglers of all skill
levels and ages. For more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website
at charlestoncharterfishing.
com or email him at captain@
charlestoncharterfishing.com.
 May 12
ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914. ccpl.
org
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I'on Avenue
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Mrs. Marie for
stories and songs. 843.883.3914.
ccpl.org
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30 -- 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914. ccpl.org
Friday, May 12
WHAT: Friday Night Boogie
WHEN: 7 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
MORE INFO: For ages 21 and
up. The Mount Pleasant Pier
will be rockin with the sounds
of DJ Jim Bowers as he plays
a variety of line dancing hits,
unforgettable oldies, and beach
music classics. Beverages, food,
and snacks will be available
for purchase on-site. You must
be 21 years of age to gain
entry into the event; photo ID
required. Advance purchase
is recommended. Fee: $8 in
advance/$10 on site (if available)
visit charlestoncountyparks.com.
Saturday, May 13
WHAT: STAR Therapy Dogs
(Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Share a book
with a furry friend. For more
information 843.883.3914. or
ccpl.org.
WHAT: Historic Snee Farm
Plantation Heritage Day
WHERE: Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family friendly
activities will commemorate the
history of Charles Pinckneys
Snee Farm plantation and the
visit by its most famous guest,
George Washington. Visitors
are encouraged to bring water,
sunscreen, insect repellent, and
a picnic lunch with blanket. The
event is free. Viti nps.gov/chpi/
index.htm.
WHAT: Siege of Charleston:
1780
WHERE: Liberty Square 340
Concord St Charleston SC 29401
WHEN: 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
MORE INFO: Are you
interested in learning more
about Charlestons role in the
American Revolution? Join a
ranger for a FREE program on
the siege of Charlestown in 1780.
This ranger program includes a
musket demonstration. nps.gov/
fosu/
Monday, May 15
WHAT: Moms Afternoon Meet
and Greet
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: 1:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Stop by with
your little ones for a little
playtime, coffee and socializing.
843.883.3914. ccpl.org.
Tuesday, May 16
WHAT: The Social Justice,
Racial Equity Collaborative
Living Your Truth series with
Rev. Nelson B. Rivers, III &
Judge Alex Sandersrs
WHERE: Emanuel AME
Church, 110 Calhoun Street
WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Living
Your Truth series brings
together diverse voices
from those on the front
lines to inspire, challenge,
and foster understanding.
Visit TheSophiaInstitute.
org or contact co-chairs
Barbara Kelley-Duncan at
kelleyduncan@bellsouth.net
and Carolyn Rivers at
info@thesophiainstitute.org.
This is a free event.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r May 20
Thursday, May 18 MORE INFO: Create new
worlds with spaghetti and
WHAT: Battery Gadsden marshmallows. 843.883.3914.
Cultural Center Presents ccpl.org.
Diana Rouse
WHERE: Battery Gadsden, 1917
I'on Avenue Saturday, May 20
WHEN: 6 - 7 p.m.
WHAT: Beachlovers Book Club Thursday, May 25
MORE INFO: Diana will
talk about the Bee Cause WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch WHAT: Waiting for Godot
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
Project, a local and national WHERE: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church
effort that places honey bee WHEN: 10:30 a.m. St.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a lively
hives in schools, inspires WHEN: 8 p.m.
discussion of Paula McLains
an appreciation of the vital MORE INFO: Director Garry Hynes
Circling the Sun. Light
role of bees in our natural and her Irish theater company Druid
refreshments provided. Email
environment, and educates present a fresh take on Samuel Becketts
potential in bee keepers. This darlingc@ccpl.org or call quintessential 20th-century play about
is a presentation, with bees, 843.883.3914 for details. ccpl. lifes great questions. spoleto.org
org.
sure to get adults and children
humming with enthusiasm. Visit WHAT: Dee Dee Bridgewater
WHAT: The Spanish American
batterygadsden.com. WHERE: College of Charleston Cistern
War revives Sullivans Island Yard
WHAT: Southern Round WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch WHEN: 9 p.m.
WHERE: Windjammer, 1008 Library, 1921 Ion Avenue. MORE INFO: Grammy winner and Jazz
Ocean Blvd. WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Master Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to the
WHEN: 7 - 10 p.m. Join local historian Roy Festival with her latest contributions to the
MORE INFO: Tickets are $45 (A Williams to learn how Fort jazz vocal tradition. spoleto.org
limited amount of tickets will Moultrie expansion after the
be sold for this partially seated Spanish American War changed
event). This is a separate charge landscapes and lives on Friday, May 26
from the Isle Of Song Festival. Sullivans Island. Please RSVP
at 843.883.3914 or .ccpl.org. WHAT: Eugene Onegin
The Saturday and Sunday Deck WHERE: Charleston Gaillard Center, 95
shows can only be attended with
a Weekend 4 Day Ticket! Song
Calhoun St.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
writers: Wyatt Durrette,
Ray Fulcher, Levi Lowrey,
MORE INFO: Russias wintery beauty and
Tchaikovskys full range of emotions are
Faren Rachels. 2nd set: Wyatt on display in this grand opera about the
Durrette, John Driskell Hopkins,
tragedy of first love.spoleto.org
Brian Collins, Bobby Houck.
This is a Charity for Camp
Southern Ground & Camp
Sunshine. the-windjammer.com/
wp/event/southern-round-2017.
WHAT: Isle of Songs four day
music festival
WHERE: Windjammer, 1008
Ocean Blvd.
WHEN: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
MORE INFO: Tickets are $75.
Visit the-windjammer.com/wp/
event/isle-songs-festival-4-day-
ticket.
WHAT: Fun Food Towers
(Children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 Ion Avenue.
WHEN: May 18 at 2:30 p.m &
May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

your island hair salon
843-883-9101
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and
sustainable seafood. All Altantic
Ocean sourced Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Banana Cabana
A casual menu suits its
beachfront setting. Nibbles like
peel and eat shrimp and nachos
alongside heartier platters of
seafood. $-$$
886-4361
www.thebananacabana.com
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cats
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
www.beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Ben & Jerrys
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms
Front Beach. $
886-6314
www.benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and
phenomenal sunset views from
the upper deck on Breach Inlet.
$$-$$$
886.8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joes &
Island Joes Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joes next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
www.coconutjoes.biz
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
week. Delivery available. $
882-8088
www.thecoopsi.com
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant
featuring fresh pastas, fior di latte
mozzarella and Neapolitan style
pizzas from the wood burning oven.
$$$
843.884.6969
www.baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt.
Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Classic French cuisine, fine wines
and creative cocktails. Menu
highlights include Crepes, Mussels,
Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse, Cheese
& Charcuterie and house made
Desserts. $$$
843.216.3434
www.bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
island eats
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. $-$$
242-8310
www.dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavys Irish Pub
The islands only Irish Pub.
Famous burgers, Irish fare,
favorite locals hangout for over
20 years. $$
883-9646
www.dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide
range of dishes, from seafood,
tapas on Tuesday, and a Sunday
brunch. $$-$$$
883-3536
www.highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this
casual eatery also serves salads,
wraps, tacos, and quesadillas,
Sunday Brunch. $$
883-3131
www.teamteambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Island Ice Frozen Yogurt
All organic frozen yogurt, with
gluten free and vegan options.
Toppings are all natural or
organic. Local coffee and teas. $
885-7079
www.islandiceyogurt.com
1515 C Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Long Island Caf
Come in for lunch, dinner,
or Sunday brunch and enjoy
all your favorite seafood, plus
so much more at this island
favorite. $$-$$$
886-8809
www.longislandcafesc.com
1515-A Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on
the Intracoastal Waterway while
enjoying fresh seafood and
southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
Eggs Up Grill
Relaxed chain serving a menu of
breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in
a colorful setting. $-$$
388-3654
www.eggsupgrill.com
2664 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant
Sawyers
True to the low country, Sawyer's
On The Boulevard is surrounded
by beautiful Oak trees and done in
reclaimed wood on the inside with
copper tiles topping the bar area.
Local fresh shrimp and fish tacos
are a favorite here as well as some
of Charleston's best music 5 nights
a week. $$
843.388.5270
www.sawyersotb.com
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
www.islandeyenews.com
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta
in a rustic, coastal-inspired
space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
www.theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivans Island
Pizza Hut
Now serving Isle of Palms in the
Harris Teeter shopping center.
Deliver right to your door or get
carryout. $
886-5759
www.order.pizzahut.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Poes Tavern
Famous for their gourmet
burgers and chicken sandwiches,
this Poe-inspired eatery also
features great deals on fresh fish
tacos. $$
883-0083
www.longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the
coffee bar and dinner or lunch
at the restaurant along with
signature cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms
Marina Market, come enjoy
breakfast, smoothies, and
sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
www.saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Sullivans
Grab a casual dinner of fried
flounder or crab cakes in a cozy
atmosphere as well as lunch on
the weekends. $$
883-3222
www.saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu,
a deck overlooking the water,
and beach volleyball court out
back.$-$$
886-8596
www.the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Stacks 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. $$
388-6968
www.stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant
The Wine Bar
Wine, unique variety of 40 +
cheeses and charcuterie meats
from around the world., chocolate,
bon-bons. $$
849-5185
www.thewinebarmtp.com
664 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant
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FINANCIAL FOCUS 19

y
Give mom a gift to help her financial future
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
ith Mothers Day around
the corner, you might
wonder if you should go
beyond chocolates and flowers
this year and give Mom something
that can help her far into the
future. What sort of financial gift
can improve her life?
You could, for instance,
encourage your mother to fund
her IRA. As long as she has any
earned income, she is eligible to
, invest in a traditional or Roth IRA
(although a Roth IRA does have
income limits which, if exceeded,
will reduce and eventually
eliminate contributions). In 2017,
the IRA contribution limit is
$5,500, or $6,500 for individuals
50 or older. Traditional IRA
contributions may be deductible,
depending on ones income, and
earnings can grow tax deferred.
Taxes are due upon withdrawal
and withdrawals prior to age 59
may be subject to a 10 percent IRS
penalty. Roth IRA contributions
are not deductible, but earnings
are distributed tax-free, provided
an investor has had the account
at least five years and doesnt
start taking withdrawals until
age 59.
You cant contribute directly
to your mothers IRA, but you
can give her money to use for
that purpose, if she chooses.
And since she has until April
17, 2018, to fully fund her IRA
for the 2017 tax year, your gift
now may help make it that much
easier for Mom to max out on
her account.
Heres another suggestion:
Consider helping Mom pay one or
two months worth of insurance
premiums. Its possible that your
mother is paying for multiple
insurance policies, like life
insurance and disability or long-
term care insurance, so any
financial help on your part would
be valuable.
You might also want to give
Mom some tips on how she can
help maintain her financial
independence throughout her
life. If she ever needed some type
of long-term care, such as an
extended stay in a nursing home
or the services of a home health
aide, the costs could be extremely
high, and Medicare typically pays
little of these expenses. So you
might want to connect her mother
with a financial professional,
who can provide strategies for
protecting her from long-term
care costs.
Heres one more suggestion:
Give a gift to a charitable
organization your mother
supports. Even though youre
making the gift in Moms name,
you should be able to reap some
benefits yourself, even apart
from the good feelings youll get
by helping a charitable group. As
long as the charity has 501(c)(3)
status (named after the section of
the Internal Revenue Code that
governs such groups), your gift
can offer you tax advantages. On
the most basic level, a gift of cash
can earn you a tax deduction. So,
for example, if you are in the 25
percent tax bracket, and you give
$1,000 to a qualified charity, you
will be able to deduct $250 from
your taxes.
You may be able to get even
more tax benefits if you donate
appreciated assets, such as
stocks, to a charity. If you give
appreciated stocks youve held
for more than one year, you can
deduct the value of the securities,
based on their worth when you
make the gift and neither you
nor the charity will have to pay
capital gains taxes on the donated
investments.
Your mother has done a lot for
you. This Mothers Day, show her
you appreciate her efforts.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial
advisor with Edward Jones,
located at 1505 Palm Boulevard,
Isle of Palms. For more
information, call 843.886.9229 or
edwardjones.com.

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
May 12 9:34am/10:02pm 3:36am/3:26pm
May 13 10:11am/10:37pm 4:14am/4:01pm
May 14 10:49 am/11:12pm 4:51am/4:37pm
May 15 11:27am/11:50pm 5:30am/5:15pm
May 16 12:10pm 6:11am/6:00pm
May 17 12:33am/12:57pm 6:57am/6:51pm
May 18 1:22am/1:51pm 7:46am/7:49pm
May 19 2:17am/2:49pm 8:40am/8:54pm
May 20 3:16am/3:48pm 9:35am/10:00pm
May 21 4:16am/4:47pm 10:30am/11:04pm
May 22 5:14am/5:44pm 11:25am
May 23 6:12am/6:40pm 12:04am/12:18pm
May 24 7:08am/7:35pm 1:02am/1:11pm
May 25 8:04am/8:29pm 1:57am/2:03pm

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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