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? The tree Jonathan Gandolfo illegally cut down on a property, not his own, measured nearly 34” diameter.
I
t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
and Santa Claus is busy checking his
list to see who’s been naughty or nice.
Two waitresses from Sullivan’s Island are
definitely on the nice list, the problem is no
one knows where to find them. In fact, we
could use a bit of holiday magic to make
sure they get their gift.
A decade or so ago, in the early 2000s,
Mr. J Reichman, known as “Jay,” came to
Sullivan’s Island from Athens, Georgia for
an extended vacation. Then in his fifties,
Reichman had been born with dystonia,
an incurable disease that affects the
muscles causing involuntary movements.
In Reichman’s case it made it hard to
Waitresses continues on page 14
TOM
STEYER
FREE
• Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island
Cutting trees lands former
IOP Council candidate in jail
G A N D O L F O S E N T E N C E D T O 3 0 D AY S P L U S F I N E S
BY GREGG BRAGG
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
I
sle of Palms City Councilmembers should
have been tired after an hour long Ways
& Means committee meeting, followed
immediately by a two-hour long City Council
meeting on Nov.20, but if they were it
didn’t show. They went straight into a rare
executive session to discuss and vote on a
legal matter involving an offer of $54,000
from IOP resident Jonathan Gandolfo for
damages.
Gandolfo made an offer to buy 408
Carolina Blvd. in August 2016. The offer was
still pending when he decided to chop down
two “historic” (e.g. greater that 16 inches in
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diameter at chest height) Live Oak trees.
Surveyor John Wade, who does a lot of
work for the city, showed up to measure the
lot, noticed the missing trees, and contacted
IOP authorities. Gandolfo’s bid on the lot
fell as flat as the trees, but that didn’t stop
the city from following through. Two years of
debate brought council to this point.
The choices were to accept the offer of
damages and be done with the affair, or
reject the offer and send Gandolfo to court
Trees continues on page 11
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2 December 21, 2018

Sullivan’s Island Mayor’s message

Dear Island Neighbors, paths at Stations 22 and 22 1/2.
I hope your holiday season is proving to be happy, enjoyable and Please stay off of the dunes.
at some point, restful. Even though the plunge is mid-
NEITHER SNOW NOR RAIN NOR HEAT…BUT RETIREMENT, tide, you may still encounter lots of
THAT’S DIFFERENT hard sand that is painful to bare,
Those of us who live on the Western (harbor) half of the island have cold feet, so I suggest you wear some
been the beneficiaries of a very devoted mail carrier for 25 years. old tennies you don’t care about.
Kathy McDuffie has served the part of the island from the Causeway Traffic-wise, Station 22 1/2
to the harbor with dedication, resilience and a very personal touch between Middle St. and I’On Ave.
since 1993, five years after she entered the Postal Service. She will (end of Causeway, alongside
end her 30-year career with the close of this year. Dunleavy’s) will be closed to motor
Kathy has really earned this break from rain, heat, cold and gloom vehicles. Middle St. will remain
of night, not to mention dogs, flooding… and all of us who have ever open to vehicular traffic, but please
complained about the Post Office. During the 2015 floods I was drive it very carefully and slowly.
astonished to see her out making her rounds, and tried to snap a Coming on to the island from the Pat O'Neil
picture of her driving through water nearly up to the floor of her Causeway, when you get to Middle
truck. She shooed me out of the way, saying she couldn’t slow down St. you will have to turn right; if you need to head eastbound toward
for fear of swamping her engine. But she got the mail delivered. IOP, you should turn left at Jasper Blvd. Wherever you are driving
I ask all of you who have been served by her, to wish her well in on the island, please allow extra time and be careful as many of
whatever way you think best. With luck, perhaps a few of us will be our streets will be more like sidewalks…for many pedestrians in
able to greet her in person out on the street on her last day. interesting attire.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE INFO FOR TOWN SERVICES All of our restaurants will be open prior to the plunge. Jamie
Remembering that Christmas and New Year’s Day are on Tuesdays, Maher of the founding sponsor, Dunleavy’s Pub, invites you to come
please note that garbage, trash and recycling pickups will be delayed out for this 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge: “Have a great time, give
by one day each in those weeks: to a good cause. Please respect our beautiful beaches while you enjoy
• Household garbage pickup will be on Wednesdays, Dec. 26 and the festivities.”
Jan. 2 I agree on all counts, and further, for your own well-being, urge
• Bulk trash pickup will be on Thursdays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 you to avert your gaze if you encounter an islander named Tom with
• Charleston County Recycling curbside pickup will be Thursday, a creative costume.
Jan. 3 Tom, I’m telling you again: The event is not spelled “Polar Bare”…
Town Hall hours will also reflect the seasonal holidays: AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…
• Closed Mon-Wed, Dec. 24-26 I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a happy and
• Closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 healthy 2019.
More information is available at bit.ly/tosi18 See you around the Island!
ONE MORE TIME: HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS Pat O’Neil, Mayor
As we have noted previously, while enjoying the season, please 843 670 9266 | @oneilpm1
remember some simple steps you can take 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 to reduce fire risk. Also
we wouldn’t want it to get kidney stones
• If you will be away for a time, 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
FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON AT THE NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR
BEAR PLUNGE
For many, many New Year’s Days, we’ve had a great tradition
of supporting a fine charity, enjoying some good food and drink,
and joining a few thousand of our closest friends in going off our
medications to take a New Year’s Day dip in the ocean.
I refer, of course, to the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
The event is held in support of the Special Olympics. There will
be numerous volunteers and athletes collecting donations, so please
bring some cash (or checks) for them and give generously. Even wet
bills are happily accepted. Keep the checks dry.
The ribbon-busting run to the water will be at 1 p.m. (between
tides), but you should head to the beach by 12:30 at the latest. It
takes a surprisingly long time for the crowd to squeeze down the

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IOP raises marina fees, votes to
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C I T Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G , N O V. 2 , 2 0 1 8
M
ayor Jimmy Carroll
warned of a long November
meeting at the conclusion
of the previous month’s Isle of
Palms City Council assembly. True
to his estimate, the meeting of
Nov. 27 at lasted nearly 2 hours.
Parliamentary obligations were
dispatched, a summary of the
previous month’s meeting was read
into the record, and minutes were
approved as the floor was turned
over to residents for comments.
Paul Coleman introduced himself
as the pastor of the new DeepWater
church on IOP. He joked that it
would be difficult for a preacher to
adhere to the 2-minute time limit,
but got right to the point. He said
he appreciated what Council is
doing, prayed for them as directed
by the Bible, and consistent with
his church’s tagline; “Love the
Island and Beyond,” stood ready to
assist the City in any way. Coleman
lives next door to Saint Mark’s
church on Palm Blvd., where his
congregation meets each Sunday
at 5 p.m.
Resident Leia Hamilton
“implored” Council for access to
the City’s rec center on behalf of
the Sullivan’s Island Elementary
School basketball team. She, some
of the students, and their parents
accounted for as much as half of all
attendees at the meeting. Hamilton
said the school on neighboring
Sullivan’s Island was built without
a gym, and the team needed a
place to practice. The consortium
promised to stay out of the way,
and was prepared with a signed
waiver releasing IOP from any/all
liability. Her request was echoed
by students and parents.
Councilmember Ted Kinghorn
suggested turning the decision
over to staff for a quicker response
than waiting a month for a vote of
council, which already seemed to
have informal support.
Chris Kerr and Justin Kiddy of
McCay Kiddy LLC were next on the
agenda with a presentation of the
City’s fiscal year 2018 audit. They
made no pretense or jokes about
limiting themselves to 2 minutes
and opened by highlighting their
“clean opinion” of IOP’s finances.
The designation is industry
parlance for “as good as it gets,”
and means the materials provided
were accurate. The City’s financial
position remains strong. Complete
details are available by visiting City
RECYCLE - THURSDAY, JAN. 3 (HOLIDAY SCHEDULE) - RECYCLE
Isle of Palms
843.886.6428
www.iop.net
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BY GREGG BRAGG
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
Hall, the City’s website, or watching
the IOP YouTube channel around
the 15 minute mark.
Mayor Carroll swapped
Councilmember Randy Bell’s recap
of the Ways and Means Committee
for a list of action items.
Council voted 7-2 in favor of
deploying a metal detector for
Ways and Means Committee
and City Council meetings. The
arrangement will include a trained
attendant and an armed police
officer at an estimated annual
cost of $3,500. Councilmembers
Kinghorn and Rice voted against
the measure.
Council unanimously approved
up to $5,000 for a coyote study.
Council unanimously approved
a contract with Thomas & Hutton
for $100,800. The funds will be
applied to completion of the Phase
III Drainage Project.
Council unanimously approved
up to $20,000 for McCay Kiddy
LLC to perform audit/assessment
related services with marina
tenants to help Council determine
the value of leases in the future.
Council voted 8-1 in favor of a
proposal from Hill Construction
to perform a detailed assessment
of the restaurant building at the
marina. The work will require
$17,000. Councilmember Ryan
Buckhannon voted against the
measure.
Council voted unanimously in
favor of authorizing the marina
manager to increase non-resident
launch passes to $500.
Council unanimously approved
$5,000 of Accommodations Tax
money to qualify IOP as sponsors
of the 2019 Family Circle Junior
Tennis Championship. The Mayor
tried to end the Ways and Means
Committee report at this point, but
circled back to the last item.
Councilmember Randy Bell read
a motion into the record authorizing
staff to draft an ordinance that
would transfer of 858 square feet
of land at 1100 Pavilion Blvd.
consistent with Mr. Wade’s survey
and Mr. Hartnett’s appraisal, for
$10,725 plus appraisal cost due
to the City. The measure passed
unanimously. “THAT ends Ways
and Means,” said the Mayor.
Councilmember Susan Hill
Smith opened her recap of the
Public Safety Committee’s early
November meeting with gusto. She
seemed thrilled by the prospect of
CIVIC CALENDAR
Monday Dec. 24 & Tuesday,
Dec. 25 & Jan. 1
All city offices will be CLOSED
hosting LOWVELO for an outdoor
bicycling event on IOP proposed
for Nov. 2, 2019. MUSC’s Hollings
Cancer Center is the beneficiary of
funds raised from the event, and
Dr. Gustavo Leone, Director of the
Hollings Cancer Center pitched the
committee, Smith recounted.
Smith moved for approval of a
statewide Mutual Aid Agreement,
which would provide participating
cites with support from neighboring
municipalities in the event of
catastrophic events and require
bilateral communications between
IOP and its insurer. The motion
passed unanimously.
Councilmember Carol Rice
opened her Public Works report
with a basket of updates. Phase II
of the city’s drainage project should
be completed in December, and
phase III is already being scoped.
Beach accesses at 42nd and
31A have been cleared, leveled
with sand shell, re-matted, and
are looking good. Additional paths
are slated for similar work. Trash
volumes are down. Charleston
County should complete work on
the ditch at 32nd Ave. in January
and underground storage tanks
have been certified to hold fuel. She
stated she doesn’t want to spend
$300 each for [beach] trashcans
with lids before seeing them, and
then moved for Council to approve
a different, if familiar, company to
takeover trash collection on the
beach.
The Garrells are IOP residents
already licensed to rent chairs/
umbrellas to beachgoers. They
purchased beach trash collection
services from Bill Schupp
Enterprises, intending to transfer
the task to the list of those
performed by JLG Enterprises.
Council voted unanimously to
award a one-year, “probationary”
contract to the Garrells/JLG.
Rice also mentioned keeping an
upgrade to IOP’s plastic ban on the
City’s radar. The idea she described
was more a matter of consistency
amongst coastal communities,
than a competition with their
neighbors on Sullivan’s Island.
The City’s legal counsel weighed
in saying a compare/contrast was
already in the pipe for completion
early next year.
Councilmember Ryan
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Buckhannon reported a huge
crowd for Ghostly Tide Tales and
the Halloween Carnival. He also
said fall sports were in full swing
at the City’s recreation center.
However, he said the one-time
price of $8,000 to enable free WiFi
at the center was high enough to
warrant broader consideration
during budget negotiations. The
new floor at the rec center should
be in by the end of the year,
Buckhannon concluded.
Councilmember Sandy
Ferencz warned the room of a
long Personnel Committee report
from the very beginning of her
account. The committee met
three times prior to November’s
council assembly, leaving plenty
to talk about. Ferencz recalled the
following topics for the benefit of
attendees;
Committee members continue
to ping-pong with the Mercer group
over the content of brochures
advertising open positions with
the city. The attention to detail will
help find the “right” people for City
Administrator, Police chief, and
Assistant Director of Public Works,
but is also slowing the process.
The committee had a lengthy
discussion of a new “longevity”
policy to reward/retain long-term
employees who have reached
5
of a “strategic plan” for the City to
accompany the comprehensive
plan. There were no action items
Thomson Park
for Council’s consideration at this
time.
Councilmember Randy Bell
highlighted activity for Real
receives gift
Property, though much of his BY DOUG MACINTYRE
report was addressed earlier in the FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
meeting. However plans are still
in the works to optimize parking
on Pavilion Dr. The City’s attorney
is reviewing deed restrictions
in the hopes of facilitating “off
season” use. The Marina is using
“resident only” parking spaces for
trailers, and safety considerations
are being examined before
discontinuing the option. A phased
plan for dock rehabilitation/
remediation is being developed,
starting with the fuel docks, to
streamline the permitting process.
The removal and replacement of
the underground storage tanks
at the marina was discussed and
construction is expected to start in
January.
The mayor then asked for a
motion to approve raising the
City’s insurance deductible from
$1,000 to $5,000. IOP carries
insurance through the South
Carolina municipal insurance
trust workers’ compensation fund. Bill Markovich and Enid Hinkes on the new bench at Thompson Park.
The move will save IOP $39,000 PHOTO BY DOUG MCINTYRE
in premiums each year, and is a
big win for the City based on the

the top of their pay scale. Rating
packets for the interim City
Administrator Fragoso were
distributed to committee members
and Ferencz called for development
number of claims its filed in the
past four years. The measure
passed unanimously.
With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.
A
new eight-foot, waterfront park bench has been donated to
Thompson Park at Breach Inlet by the family of Rob Kinney
(1946-2015) in his memory. It was manufactured by J&M
Foundry in Summerville and installed by Wayne Stelljes, volunteer
caretaker of the park.
The new bench is easily accessible from the parking lot, and it is
situated for spectacular views of this beautiful and historic place.
Local couple Bill Markovich and Enid Hinkes were among the first to
enjoy the addition on a wintry December day.

C I T Y O F I S L E O F PA L M S
• All City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday
Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Garbage pickup schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday, Dec. 26 – Breach Inlet through 30th Ave
Thursday, Dec. 27 – 31st through 57th Ave

• All City offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 in

observance of New Year’s Day
• Garbage pickup schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday, Jan. 2 – 31 through 57th Ave
Remember that roll-out carts cannot be placed at the curb before
5 p.m. the night before collection and must be rolled back to the
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Tom Steyer visits Charleston Does money get its way, or do we

do the right thing,” posited Steyer.
Responding to the real question
FIVE RIGHTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY he artfully ducked so far, would
have to wait for his Town Hall later
in the evening.
BY GREGG BRAGG Steyer booked The Schoolhouse
ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER at 720 Middleton Rd. for a 7 p.m.
Town Hall meeting. Attendance
industrial poisons.
3. The Right to Learn - so
everyone has the right to a
free, quality, public education
from preschool through
college.
4. The Right to a Living Wage -
so no one needs to work more
than one full-time job.

T
om Steyer paid a visit to the
Lowcountry on Dec. 4 and
spent a few minutes with
the Island Eye News in the Mills
House’ Best Friend Lounge.
The billionaire philanthropist
got his start managing mergers
and acquisitions for Morgan
Stanley in 1979. He followed that
career path until he was the one
doing the acquiring, forming what
would become Beneficial State
Bank in 2007. Steyer formed at
least a half dozen self-sustaining
charities during that time. His
most recent effort is the Need to
Impeach petition drive, which has
amassed 6,467,110 signatures.
“He has called me names,” said
Steyer, when asked if he was
afraid the escalating feud with
Trump would fuel the president’s
ire. “I love it. Every time he has
insulted me it’s with things that
have absolutely nothing to do with
me, but are absolutely accurate
about him. There are three things
to think about Donald Trump;
real estate, The Apprentice, and
licensing his name.
“Owning real estate: He [Trump]
is a totally failed real estate
entrepreneur without exception.
“The Apprentice: He’s a very
good reality TV star, and he’s still
doing it. He proves it every day.
“Licensing his name: I don’t
know [why] people are willing
to pay for his name, but he
clearly makes money [from this].
Whether that’s to launder money
[from] people overseas, hopefully
that’s something Mr. Mueller
will find out,” Steyer mused. “In
terms of being a business person
with sensible thoughts, that’s
ridiculous. He’s burned through
hundreds of millions of other
people’s money. What he is, is a
snake-oil salesman, and he’s very
good at it,” stated Steyer.
Steyer said he chose bright red
SC to begin a tour promoting ‘The
right to an equal vote,’ the first of
five ‘Rights for the 21st century,’
because of the state’s history.
Yes, he said he wants to call out
and eliminate all forms of voter
suppression; voter purges, polling
site closures, voter intimidation,
as well as corporate ownership of
elections. However, SC’s position
among the first primaries also
loomed large in Steyer’s choice.
“It’s a fact, the American
political conversation happens in
the presidential election, and it
happens disproportionately in the
early primary states. That’s where
people go to talk about ideas, the
future, and what we can be. So
actually SC is the perfect place
to begin a conversation about the
right to an equal vote for every
American citizen.”
Asked if Nancy Pelosi’s
draft ‘HB-1’ (automatic voter
registration, increased early voting,
mechanisms for on-line voting,
and etc.) for the next session of
congress was the agenda for 2020,
Steyer remained on message.
“We’re talking about five rights,
a framework for American citizens
to be protected, and therefore free
to pursue their lives,” he said.
Steyer respects the constitution
but thinks it needs an upgrade.
For example, he doesn’t feel
freedom from garrisoning troops
in peacetime is as germane today
as the right to vote.
“What Nancy’s doing has two
parts. One of them is Republicans
have decided the way they can
stay in power is by cheating;
putting the polls in places people
can’t get to, striking people off the
rolls, changing the rules so young
people can’t vote, [instituting]
voter ID laws, gerrymandering…
cheating, the thing up in NC -
straight up cheating, but that’s a
partisan issue. The other part of
this is the corporate purchase of
our democracy.” Steyer went on
to confirm his support of public
funding for elections, emphasizing
that his ‘framework’ addressed
both components.
“Take healthcare, for example.
We pay more for it than anywhere
Tom Steyer spoke to a crowd of more than 120 in Charleston.
in the world, and have poorer
outcomes than those paying less.
And drugs, you can’t get them
any cheaper because there’s a law
in place that prevents you from
getting the same thing outside the
U.S. cheaper. It’s that way because
somebody wants it that way,”
Steyer said to emphasize the need
for change in the way campaigns
are funded.
Steyer thinks grass-root actions
yield more success than funding
large think tanks like the Heritage
Foundation. “My old roommate
used to be the head of research
at the Heritage Foundation. He
said ‘we don’t do research. We’re
a political organization.’ They’re
a lobbying organization,” Steyer
insisted. However, he says the
other half of success is ideas.
“America is begging, in my humble
opinion, for some direction. A
common understanding of what
we’re trying to do as a society,
that gets us moving forward again,
looking to the future, and creating
again… instead of destroying and
moving backwards,” he added.
It didn’t take long for Steyer to
respond when asked if there was
something in particular that ‘set
him off’ about Trump. “I watched
Trump in the private sector for
decades. I held 40 Town Halls
this year, and I would say the
vast majority of the people I was
talking to were passionately trying
to defend the American system,
as they believe it. He is just an
absolute threat to basic American
values.”
Steyer then invoked a line
was estimated at 120, and eclipsed 5. The Right to Health - so
the 25-50 Steyer anticipated. He everyone has a chance to live
invited local leaders including a healthy life, with universal
Derrick Johnson, NAACP President healthcare.
and CEO; Dot Scott, President of The panel discussion and the
the NAACP Charleston Branch; purpose of visiting the Lowcountry
Susan Smith, resident of the SC was to discuss the first ‘right,’
Democratic Women's Council and they did for a while. However,
and Chairwoman of SC Working attendees seemed more interested
Families Party; Abe Jenkins in what Steyer had to say, and
Jr., former Political Director of eventually said so, and still no
the South Carolina Democratic answer to the real question,
Party to join him for a panel style whether or not he is considering
discussion, in another interesting a run in the 2020 presidential
move. election.
“People vote against something Steyer told Vice News he was
in a midterm, but they’re voting “willing” to run for president,
for something in a presidential and told Reuters he wanted to
election,” he said, invoking former do whatever would make the
President Barack Obama. That “most impact,” during the press
‘something’ is his Five Rights for gaggle following the meeting. To
the 21st century. summarize, Steyer is definitely
1. The Right to an Equal Vote not committed to not running for
- so everyone has an equal president in 2020, though it sure
voice to demand justice from looks like SC has witnessed the
our government and can vote first battle of the next presidential
with no discrimination and no election.
barriers.
For more information visit
PHOTO BY GREGG BRAGG 2. The Right to Clean Air & TomSteyer.com/5-rights.
Clean Water - so everyone
can breathe fresh air and
reminiscent of the movie The
American President, ‘he just wants drink clean water, free from
to make you afraid of it, and tell
you who’s to blame for it.’ “No
one ever creates anything great
in a fist fight. You break stuff. It’s
expensive. You have to pay for
lawyers. When you cooperate with
people, you both do better, but
Trump doesn’t do that. He starts
by punching somebody.”
Steyer wrapped up the interview
by saying he is not a fan of
charter schools and thinks it
further dilutes the public coffers.
He applauded the Lowcountry’s
efforts to ban plastics, but isn’t
sure bans can continue to spread.
“That’s a pretty big lobby. There’s
a struggle in the United States…
between logic/human interest,
and straight up [financial] interest.
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(St. Mark's Church) 843.886.8557 StMarksIOP.org
843.708.4970 DeepWaterChurch.cc Christmas Eve Worship - Dec. 24
Sunday - Dec. 23 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Worship and Celebration of Christ's Birth
5 p.m. New Year's Eve Worship - Dec. 31
(Service is child-friendly, offering Children's Ministry during service 5:30 p.m. A time of Prayer, Reflection and Holy Communion as we
for birth-4K) contemplate the approaching New Year.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS Epiphany Sunday - Jan. 6
2520 Middle St, Sullivan's Island 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Celebration of the Three Wise Men arriving
843.883.3586 HolyCross.net to bring gifts to Jesus-Fellowship and 12th Day Celebration the
Christmas Eve - Dec. 24 Twelfth Day of Christmas food, fun and games beginning.
3 & 5 p.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion, The Great STELLA MARIS CHURCH
Hall (childcare available) 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
4 p.m. Children’s Family Service, Traditional Church 843.883.3108
7 & 11 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Worship with Communion lead StellaMarisChurch.org
by the choir (Rite I)
Christmas Day - Dec. 25 Christmas Eve Worship - Dec. 24
10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion (Rite I), Historic 5 & 7 p.m. - Anticipated Mass (no Monday night Novena)
Church 9:30 p.m. - Latin High Mass (no mass at 12 midnight)
Christmas Day - Dec. 25
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (children’s mass)
12 21st Street, IOP We expect to be crowded at Christmas and extend an invitation from Sacred
843.886.6610 IOPMethodist.com Heart Parish (888 King St.) to join them for their Christmas Masses: 4 & 7 p.m.
Sunday - Dec. 23 on Dec. 24 and 12 Midnight and 10 a.m. on Christmas morning.
8:30 & 11 a.m. Traditional Services SULLIVAN'S ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
9:30 Praise Service 1753 Central Ave, Sullivan’s Island
Christmas Eve - Dec. 24 843.883.3601 SullivansIslandBaptistChurch.com
4 p.m. Praise Service, with Communion Please contact them for service dates and times.
6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion
9 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion SUNRISE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(Nursery provided 4 & 6 p.m. services. Elevator accessible.) 3222 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island
843.883.3888 SunrisePresbyterianChurch.org
ISLE OF PALMS BAPTIST CHURCH
14 24th Ave, IOP Sunday - Dec. 23
843.886.6762 IOPBaptistChurch.weebly.com 10 a.m. Single Service featuring George Winston’s “December”
Please contact them for service dates and times. Christmas Eve Worship - Dec. 24
4 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service with flutist Tacy Edwards
7 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with flutist Tacy Edwards

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 36th Annual
Lowcountry Oyster
Festival
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE JAN. 27 EVENT

BY CHARLOTTE PARK
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GCRA

O
n Jan. 27 the Charleston Restaurant Foundation invites
guests to head to Boone Hall Plantation for the world’s
largest oyster festival, the 36th Annual Lowcountry
Oyster Festival. Tickets are now available for purchase online at
CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com.
A tribute to the mighty mollusk, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival
will feature over 80,000 pounds of oysters, in addition to a variety
of food options from local restaurants and food trucks. Event
highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster
Eating” contests, live music on the main stage, local wine and beer,
and the Pluff-a-Pallooza Children’s Area.
“We can’t wait to welcome the world’s largest oyster festival back
to Boone Hall Plantation on Jan. 27,” shares Charleston Restaurant
Foundation President Jonathan Kish. “One of the most highly
anticipated culinary events of the year, the Oyster Festival is always
a memorable experience for both visitors and locals alike.”
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General
admission is $17.50 in advance online and $25 the day of the event.
Children ten and under are free with paying adult. VIP tickets are
$100 through Dec. 31 and $125 starting Jan. 1, which include
admission to the VIP tent for unlimited oysters, food and beverages.
There is no charge for general parking.
The festival is a rain or shine event. No pets, coolers or outside
food and beverages will be allowed. Oyster knives and gloves will be
available for purchase. Boone Hall Plantation is located at 1235 Long
Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. There are two entrances
into the event: the main Boone Hall entrance off Long Point Road
and the entrance off Highway 17.
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser.
For more information and to join the #LowcountryOysterFest
conversation, follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
December 21, 2018
Trees continues from cover
and face fines, and the specter of
jail time. Particularly damning
were attempts by Gandolfo to
obfuscate the crime, according
to an IOP PD incident report.
Council seemed resolute, if still
divided. Councilmembers Bell
and Rice argued emphatically
against the settlement, intent
on sending a clear message
this sort of behavior would not
be tolerated. Councilmembers
Smith and Kinghorn seemed to
agree, but said they wanted to
be cautious about sullying the
property owner’s reputation.
The entire process took about
three minutes, and the offer
was rejected by a 5-4 margin.
Councilmembers Buckhannon,
Rice, Ward, Kinghorn, and
Bell voted against Gandolfo’s
settlement offer. Mayor Carroll
and Councilmembers Ferencz,
Moye, and Smith voted to accept
the offer.
“Isle of Palms takes its trees
seriously. Some on Council
didn’t want it [court] to happen,
including some difference of
opinion on how to get there, but
justice prevailed and council is
sending a message to everyone;
you don’t cut trees,” said
Mayor Jimmy Carroll. “The City
rejected [his offer]. Some people,
and I was one of the people, were
afraid to go to court and lose
Gandolfo removed two historic trees on at 408 Carolina Blvd.
everything. I was concerned he
was going to get a lawyer, and
find a way out of this scot-free.”
Asked about whether IOP
would pursue civil damages,
Carroll said, “it isn’t over yet.”
Carroll’s comments were made
after Gandolfo’s Dec. 11 court
date. The defendant was found
guilty, and sentenced to jail and
fined. “He was sentenced to 30
days in jail with a service of one
[day], and he was taken from the
courtroom directly to jail. He still
has to serve a couple weekends
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and some time on probation,”
Carroll told Island Eye News.
The actual sentence was 30
days in jail and $1,087 fine for
each tree. The decision was
reached by a jury composed
entirely of IOP residents who
deliberated for 2 hours following
the two-day trial. Although much
of the jail time was suspended,
Gandolfo has spent several days
behind bars this month, and
has a couple more days in lock-
up on his calendar for next year,
plus community service.
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There was a limit to what
Gandolfo could say when
contacted for comment, given
the prospect of civil suits and
IOP’s possible attempt to get
damages. The actual comments
he shared were off the record,
but he sounded contrite and
anxious to have all of this in
the rear-view mirror. He said he
would have his attorney call with
an official comment on the case,
but as of this writing Gandolfo’s
attorney had not submitted a
comment.
Speculation by sources who
asked not to be named, suggest
the court felt compelled to
include jail time. Otherwise,
people who think their lot has
more value, less all the nature,
would simply cut the trees and
pay the relatively minor fines.
However, there’s catch with that
angle, too.
The official plats on record
with the city have a mock-up
of every lot. Circles note the
location of trees and remain
on the plat even after the tree
is gone. Consequently, it’s not
possible to build over the spot
regardless of the tree’s physical
presence. Property owners may
chafe at being told what they can
or cannot do with their property,
but permission is better than
forgiveness in this case.
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No-Shave November…December
IOP PD LETS ITS HAIR DOWN, FOR A CAUSE

BY MIMI WOOD
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

I
f you’ve had the opportunity to
encounter one of Isle of Palm
Police Department’s finest
in the past month or so, you
may have noticed an unusually
scruffy visage, especially on the
male officers.
“To date, none of our female
officers have been able to grow
a beard,” notes Interim Chief of
Police Kim Usry. Nonetheless,
several of the IOP PD’s female
officers joined their male
colleagues in participating in No-
Shave November, a web-based
non-profit initiative which raises
money for cancer.
“No-Shave November is devoted
to growing cancer awareness,
and raising funds to support
cancer prevention, research and
education,” according to the
organization’s website.
“We are trying to raise
awareness of men’s health issues,
especially prostate cancer,” states
Matt Storen, IOP PD Sergeant in
charge of the program since the
department joined the program,
last year.
The officers who chose to (l-r) Captain Jeffrey Swain, Sgt. Matt Storen, Sgt. Derrick Ambas, Kelly Warren, MUSC, Sgt. Craig Thompson, Interim Chief Kim
voluntarily participate stepped Usry and FTO Amanda Posten.
away from their razors for the PHOTO BY DETECTIVE SERGEANT LOUISE HARDY
month of November, reached into
their pockets and paid money for beards growing/locks flowing for at the Hollings Cancer Center, “We intend to expand the
the ‘privilege’ of growing a beard. the month of December. was on hand at the Public Safety program next year, in terms of our
“It’s hard work for them,” Sgt. Craig Thompson, the IOP Building on Dec. 4, to receive the financial goal and outreach. We’re
explained Chief Usry, “as our PD’s Livability Officer, who may funds. already looking at ways we may
dress code does not allow for or may not be responsible for the “Hollings is the only National be able to involve the community,
beards. Therefore there’s a additional 30 days, is actively Cancer Institute designated perhaps with ‘competitive
procedural component; they seeking an angle to extend the cancer center in the state, and sponsorship’ opportunities,”
have to initiate a 30-day policy program through January. “NOT only one of 70 in the country,” Sgt. Storen brainstormed. “We’re
change,” in order to participate. happening,” assures Chief Usry, Warren explained proudly. “We trying to think of a way for the
(Female officers who participated “I will hold him down and shave were recently ranked by US News fire department to participate.
were permitted to wear their hair his face.” and World Report as the #24 They can’t have beards because
“down,” not pulled back as the Joking aside, “Everyone in our hospital for cancer care in the of their breathing apparatus.”
code requires.) department has been touched by US. We are on the cutting edge “In addition to a good cause, it’s
And somehow, someone cancer,” states Sgt. Storen. “We of cancer research, and ahead of just fun,” Sgt. Storen continued.
has finagled that 30 days into chose Hollings Cancer Center the curve in care and education. Perhaps not fun for all…Sgt.
60; several officers are now at MUSC as the recipient of the We are extremely grateful to the Derrick Ambas, a 16-year veteran
participating in “Toys for Tots, funds we raised as we wanted to Isle of Palms Police Department of the force, participated for the
Beards for Cops” based on keep it in the community, because for choosing us as their charity.” second year in a row, “because
the same premise. Any officer we serve the community.” Half of the department it’s for a good cause. But I shaved
donating a new toy valued at $25 Kelly Warren, Communications participated, exceeding their goal as soon as I could,” he elaborated,
or more is entitled to keep their and Stewardship Coordinator of $400 by nearly 15%. “It itched.”

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walk and gave him an unusual
facial appearance. It also made
it difficult to lead a regular life -
he never worked, married or had
children. His parents had set up
a trust for him, so he was able to
travel, and he very much enjoyed
spending time at the beach.
While staying on Sullivan’s
Island he frequented a seafood
restaurant just off the bridge,
where two waitresses – Kayla and
Melissa – went out of their way to
make him feel welcome.
“He ate there quite a bit and
said they were friendly to him -
they made a lasting impression
on him,” said the executor of
his will, who preferred to remain
anonymous. “Sometimes when
you’re disabled not everybody’s as
friendly to you.”
Reichman passed away this
summer, and now the executor is
looking for those two waitresses.
“He remembered these two names,
no last names, but said they had
been real kind to him and he
remembered them in his will,” he
said. “It’s not a large amount, but
it’s a memory and we’d like to find
them.”
The only clue Reichman left
him was that the restaurant was a
seafood place right off the bridge.
He did a little research and tracked
down Donna Rhodes-Hiott,
manager of Sullivan’s restaurant
on Middle Street. During the time
frame, the Rhodes family - who
have run Sullivan’s for 30 years -
also had a sister restaurant called
Sully’s, right off the bridge.
“It was where 450 Pizza is
now,” said Rhodes-Hoitt, who
runs Sullivan’s, which is just
past the fire station on Middle
Street, with her husband Ricky.
But she doesn’t recall these two
waitresses.
“This would be a wonderful
Christmas story,” she said. “But
I don’t know anybody, those
names didn’t ring a bell. I racked
my brains and I can’t remember
anything.” she even canvassed
past employees, including one
who had worked there 29 years,
but drew a blank.
“It must have been someone
who came for the season and
moved on. People do move on, they
come in and move on, especially
in this business,” she said.
Rhodes-Hoitt’s mother, Marcia,
could have been the ‘Melissa.’ “It’s
the only more unusual name I
recall,” she said. But she passed
away two years ago, “And everyone
called her Grandma Joyce.”
So the search is still on. If you
remember a waitress at Sully’s,
or any other restaurant on the
island in the early 2000s, whose
name was Melissa or Kayla, send
any information you have to J
Reichman, PO Box 48325, Athens,
GA 30604, and let's see if we can
bring some holiday magic into
someone’s lives this Christmas,
as well as honor the memory of
the kindness shown to Jay when
he visited Sullivan’s Island.
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December 21, 2018
Seasons
South
of the
Seasoned Pecans
BY MARILYN MARKEL
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
hese are addictive. Great with a glass of wine or bubbly and
some delicious cheese before a romantic dinner. They can be
made several days in advance and are easily transportable.
They also make great gifts if stored in food ready gift bags with a
big bow.
Ingredients
3 cups pecan halves
½ stick butter (4 Tbsp)
Dash Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp (or more) of Kahuna
Garlic Salt or your favorite
garlic salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350
degrees. Melt butter in
a small saucepan over
medium heat or in a glass
bowl (large enough to accommodate pecans) in the microwave.
2. Stir in pecans and Worcestershire in the melted butter until
evenly coated. Spread in one layer in a 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle
evenly with salt.
3. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until lightly browned. When you can
smell pecans they are ready. Be careful not to over brown.
4. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in pan. Store in an
airtight container. These will keep for a week or longer.
One of the top culinary instructors in the South, Marilyn has pursued
her passion for teaching in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Chapel
Hill, North Carolina; and the Charleston, South Carolina, area where
she now resides. She is the author of Southern Breads cookbook by
Arcadia Publishing. Her work has appeared in the Charleston Post
and Courier, Island Eye News among other newspapers, and the
magazine Edible Piedmont, and she was featured in the documentary
Pimento Cheese, Please, produced by the Southern Foodways Alliance.
 December 21, 2018
s Citadel top public college in South
8TH YEAR AS #1 BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
BY KIMBERLY KEELOR
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
F
or the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks
The Citadel as the #1 public college in the South offering up to a
master’s degree. The Citadel ranks #3 Best College in the South,
when private and public schools are combined, up from #4 last year.
The Citadel moved up to #1 for Best College for Veterans in the
South, from the #2 position last fall. Additionally, The Citadel is in
the top ten for Most Innovative Schools in the South for the first time.
At #9, The Citadel leads South Carolina institutions along with the
College of Charleston, which tied for the spot. According to U.S. News
& World Report, the innovative schools rankings come from input from
the colleges and nominations from peers ”for those making the most
innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students,
campus life, technology or facilities.”
Another first for The Citadel is being ranked in the top ten for
Best Undergraduate Teaching, at #8. The college ranks #3 Best
Undergraduate Teaching in the South.
“We do not take the U.S. News & World Report ranking of best public
college in the South for granted. It affirms the effectiveness of dedicated
faculty, staff, alumni and donors who are committed to our mission to
educate and develop principled leaders,” said Gen. John B. Sams Jr.,
USAF (Ret.), interim president of The Citadel. “A Citadel education is
based on the values of honor, duty and respect which clearly resonate
with many families across America.”
The 2019 Best Colleges rankings were released in the fall by the
news outlet that was one of the first American publishers to produce a
college rankings list based on a complex formula of publically reported
data to help prospective students select colleges.
The Citadel earned notable rankings in the following areas:
• #1 Best public college in the South offering up to a master’s
degree
• #1 Best College for Veterans in the South
• #3 Regional Universities South
• #8 Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South
• #9 Most Innovative Schools in the South; tied with College of
Charleston for top in state
• #11 Best Value in the South
• #23 Best Engineering Programs offering up to a master’s degree
nationally
“For members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, the U.S. News
and World Report top ranking is a source of pride,” said Cadet Logan
Miller, Regimental Public Affairs Officer. “This achievement underscores
the effectiveness of our 24/7 military structure, cadet leadership and
our shared commitment to always strive for excellence.”
The Citadel is also at the top of its peer group when it comes to
alumni giving, according to U.S. News & World Report, which ranks
The Citadel at 25%, followed by Elon University at 22%, with the
average giving level at 7.37%, according to the chart.
“Alumni giving demonstrates the passionate commitment our
graduates have for their alma mater,” said Jay Dowd, Ph.D., chief
executive officer of The Citadel Foundation. “Our current 25% alumni
participation rate represents a strong vote of confidence in the college’s
strategic vision and the experience we provide for future leaders.”
Additionally, the 2019 findings show the student faculty ratio at
12:1, with 41 percent of the college’s undergraduate classes having
fewer than 20 students.
According to U.S. News & World Report, it ranks only regionally
15
accredited institutions with four-year undergraduate-degree-seeking
students.
“The rankings are formulated based on data from and about each
school in up to 15 areas related to academic excellence. Each indicator
is assigned a weight (expressed as a percentage) based on U.S. News’
judgments about which measures of quality matter most,” according
to the website.
A detailed breakdown of the methodology can be found on the Best
Colleges 2019 Methodology webpage.
Property management
is just what you need
COURTESY OF ESPM PROPERTY
M A N A G E M E N T & R E N TA L S U P P O R T
BY HILLARY HARLING
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
I
f you are new to the Sea Islands of the Lowcountry or even if you
are a seasoned pro, a property manager is a necessity.
At the basic level, a property manager will oversee your property
and ensure everything is in good condition. They perform routine
inspections, contact you with any issues that arise, can coordinate
repairs, winterize or storm prep your home, handle deliveries to your
home, supervise renovation projects, assist with guests or renters
that use your home, and that’s just the start.
It is important to have on-site property management services
available whether you rent your home or not. Besides being a contact
for your guests, your manager can schedule repairs and housekeeping,
provide routine maintenance, check for damages between guests,
and stage the property for incoming guests. However, even if you do
not rent your home, having a property manager check on it regularly
can prevent small problems, such as leaks and electrical issues, from
becoming much bigger issues. Your home will be properly prepared
for an incoming weather event and your manager will report to you
once the storm passes to coordinate any needed repairs and clean
up.
Your property manager can take the headache and worry from
your visits and allow you to relax and enjoy your home as it was
meant to be: a vacation home. They can handle detailed tasks such
as deliver groceries, ensure your cable/internet and appliances are
working properly, outdoor areas are free of debris, and even turn
your thermostat up or down according to your preferences and leave
some lights on for you.
Are you in the market for manager? To find the right one for you, ask
yourself: do I want to rent my property? Am I looking to do renovations
at the house and need guidance or someone to supervise? How involved
do I want to be in the care of my home? The most important service
your property manager can provide you is peace of mind.
 December 21
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 of the Halsey Institute
of Contemporary Art, and
Mark Long, professor of
political science. 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.
Friday, Dec. 21
WHAT: Holiday Light Show
WHERE: College of Charleston,
Cistern Yard
WHEN: Dec. 21-Jan. 1, 6-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: 2nd annual
Cougar Night Lights holiday
spectacular transforms historic
Cistern Yard and Randolph Hall
with a specially designed light
and sound show. Hot chocolate
stand on weekends. Each night,
the show plays on the hour.
CharlestonCVB.com for details.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Saturday, Dec. 22
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. Call 843.883.3914
or email poe@ccpl.org to get our
monthly writing prompt.
WHAT: Breakfast with Santa
Where: Wild Dunes Resort,
Coastal Provisions
When: 10:30 a.m.
Details: Enjoy a delicious pancake
buffet at Coastal Provisions and
get your picture taken with Santa.
Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/events for details.
Friday, Dec. 28
WHAT: Jump, Little Children
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall
WHEN: Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Jump, Little
Children returns to its art-
school roots for a special
performance at the Charleston
Music Hall in support of their
new album, _Sparrow_. Band
will be accompanied by a
chamber orchestra of professional
string, brass, and wind players.
Tickets start at $40. For info
CharlestonMusicHall.com.
Saturday, Dec. 29
WHAT: Lego Fun (children)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Tired of your Legos?
Come play with ours! MegaBloks
available for kids under three.
843.883.3914.
Monday, Dec. 31
WHAT: NOON Year’s Eve
WHERE: Children’s Museum of
the Lowcountry
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the
start of 2019 with sparkling art
projects, glitzy countdown and
ball drop at noon. This event is
included with CML membership
or admission. No pre-registration
is required. For details visit
ExploreCML.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 1
WHAT: Dunleavy’s Polar Bear
Plunge
WHERE: Dunleavey’s Pub
WHEN: Pub opens at 9 a.m.,
plunge at 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: The coldest swim
of the year. Join hundreds
of neighbors to raise money
for the SC Special Olympics.
Donations taken at the pub,
make checks payable to SC
Special Olympics. For info visit
DunleavysOnSullivans.com.
WHAT: Museum Month
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: Jan. 1-30, various times
MORE INFO: Pass grants
access to local museums. Check
individual sites for scheduled
hours of operation. Adult tickets
$25, children $10. Purchases
can be made in advance online,
making these passes a great
holiday gift. Ticket purchases
must be made in person at
a Charleston Visitor Center
downtown, in North Charleston,
or in Mount Pleasant.
Friday, Jan. 4
WHAT: Beethoven’s 5th
WHERE: The Gaillard Center
WHEN: Jan. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Perhaps the
most recognizable piece of
classical music ever written. The
Charleston Symphony performs
with Zachary Hammond, on oboe,
Ken Lam, Conductor. Tickets
from $20-$108. To purchase visit
GaillardCenter.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 9
WHAT: Willie Nelson and Family
WHERE: North Charleston
Performing Arts Center
January 17
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. CharlestonCountyParks.com or by
MORE INFO: Country/folk music calling 843.795.4386.
icon Willie Nelson. Doors at 6:30,
show at 7:30. Ages 2 & up require
a ticket for entry. A clear bag Thursday, Jan. 24
policy is in effect for all events at
WHAT: Charleston Jazz Festival
the Coliseum and Performing Arts WHERE: throughout Charleston
Center. $10 parking, cash only.
WHEN: Jan. 24-27, various times
Tickets start at $58, TicketMaster. MORE INFO: 5th Annual
com.
Charleston Jazz Festival will
WHAT: Charleston Restaurant
feature jazz legends and emerging
artists. Artists perform a
Week wide range of styles including
WHERE: Locations throughout
Swing, Salsa, Blues, Brazilian,
Charleston
the American Songbook and
WHEN: Jan. 9-20, various times more. For full lineup visit
MORE INFO: Deals
CharlestonJazz.com.
from Charleston’s most
renowned chefs. For a list of
participating restaurants, Thursday, Jan. 17
menus and reservations visit
CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com. WHAT: Around the World in 80
Minutes
WHERE: The Gaillard Center
Saturday, Jan. 12 WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston
WHAT: Shuckin’ on the Cooper
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
Symphony Orchestra
performs blockbusters from
WHEN: 1-4 p.m. around the world, including
MORE INFO: Steamed oysters,
Gershwin’s American in Paris,
live music by Joshua Jarman.
Brahm’s Hungarian Dance,
Food and drinks available for Ravel’s Bolero, and more. Special
sale. Buckets of oysters from
appearances by Charleston’s
Charleston Bay Gourmet will
Latin percussionist, Gino
be $10 each, and Dave 'N' Dubs
variety of hot dogs. Sponsored by
Castillo, and the Charleston
Taiko Drummers. Tickets from
CCPRC, tickets $8 in advance,
$20-$108. To purchase visit
$10 on-site, if available. Children
GaillardCenter.org.
age 3 and under are free.

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
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that
sits below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream
flavors, from Chocolate Therapy,
to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’
Front Beach. $
886-6314
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
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee
shop serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
www.facebook.com/
cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Chills 360
Dallas based shop serving Thai
inspired rolled ice cream. $
242-8469
www.chills360.com
1515 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic
on the rooftop bar and live music
every night during the summer.
$-$$. Island Joe’s next door
featuring coffee and ice cream. $
886-0046
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
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
December 21, 2018
FINANCIAL FOCUS 19

Consider some New Year’s financial resolutions

BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

A
s the year winds down, – stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
you may want to look government securities and so on
ahead to see which areas – into an IRA, so it can expand
of your life you can improve in your options beyond those
2019. Perhaps you’ll decide to offered in your 401(k) or similar
exercise more, eat healthier plan.
foods, reconnect with old friends Build an emergency fund.
or volunteer at a school or Try to build an emergency fund
charitable organization. All these containing three to six months’
goals are certainly worthwhile, worth of living expenses, with
but you also may want to add the money held in a low-risk,
some New Year’s financial liquid account. This fund can
resolutions to your list. help you avoid dipping in to your
Here are a few ideas to long-term investments to pay
consider: for unexpected costs, such as a
Boost contributions to your major car repair.
employer-sponsored retirement Control your debts. Do what
plan. Good news, contribution you can to keep your debts under
limits will be increasing for many control. Ultimately, the less you
employer-sponsored retirement have to spend on debt payments,
plans. the more you can invest for your
For 2019, you can contribute future.
up to $19,000 (up from $18,500 Don’t overreact to financial
in 2018), or $25,000 (up from $24,500 in 2018) if you’re 50 or older market volatility. In 2018, especially the last few months of the
to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. It’s year, we saw considerable market volatility, with huge drops and big
usually a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to gains in rapid succession. What will 2019 bring? It’s always difficult,
your employer’s plan, as your contributions may lower your taxable and usually futile, trying to forecast the market’s performance over
income, while any earnings growth is tax-deferred. (Keep in mind the course of an entire year. But, in any case, try not to overreact
that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age to whatever ups and downs we may experience. Instead, continue
59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) pursuing an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals,
At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching risk tolerance and time horizon.
contribution, if one is offered. Following these suggestions can help you become a better investor
Try to “max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k) or in 2019, and beyond.
similar plan, you can probably still invest in an IRA. For 2019, you
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, located
can put in up to $6,000 in a traditional or Roth IRA (up from $5,500
in 2018), or $7,000 (up from $6,500) if you’re 50 or older. (Income at 1505 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more information, call
restrictions apply to Roth IRAs.) Contributions to a traditional IRA 843.886.9229 or visit EdwardJones.com.
may be tax-deductible, depending on your income, and any earnings
growth is tax-deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible,
but earnings growth can be withdrawn tax-free, provided you don’t
start taking withdrawals until you are 59 ½ and you’ve had your
account at least five years. You can put most types of investments

Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Dec 21 6:14am/6:38pm 12:34pm
Dec 22 7:05am/7:29pm 12:38am/1:25pm
Dec 23 7:55am/8:21pm 1:28am/2:15pm
Dec 24 8:47am/9:14pm 2:19am/3:06pm
Dec 25 9:40am/10:09pm 3:12am/3:57pm
Dec 26 10:34am/11:08pm 4:06am/4:50pm
Dec 27 11:30am 5:04am/5:45pm
Dec 28 12:10am/12:28pm 6:05am/6:42pm
Dec 29 1:13am/1:27pm 7:08am/7:40pm
Dec 30 2:16am/2:26pm 8:13am/8:38pm
Dec 31 3:17am/3:24pm 9:16am/9:34pm
Jan 1 4:14am/4:18pm 10:15am/10:26pm
Jan 2 5:06am/5:09pm 11:09am/11:15pm
Jan 3 5:54am/5:57pm 11:59am

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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