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SC District 1 congressional candidate Joe Cunningham. Photo provided.
Democrat Joe Cunningham gains
local support
S AY S N O T O O F F S H O R E D R I L L I N G
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
J oe Cunningham is on the ballot for South Carolina’s first
congressional district (SC-1). He says; “We need common
sense, not chaos. We have to put people over politics, and
country before party.”
Cunningham prefers making himself available in person, and
has been busy with “Meet & Greets,” going where voters are, as
opposed to asking them attend rallies. However, he made time
for a phone call with The Island Connection at high noon on
Monday, August 20 and dove straight into the topic of offshore
drilling/seismic testing.
“It has become the hot button issue in the Lowcountry, especially
considering my opponent’s support of it. When I first jumped into
this race, I didn’t plan on talking much about my background as
an ocean engineer because Sanford was pretty good on the issue.
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But now there’s a stark contrast between where she stands and
where we stand. Important people know that she supports the
[White House’s] decision to lift the ban on offshore drilling [and
seismic testing]. And she said that on video, so that’s out there. It’s
important to know that ban was put in place through the hard
work of coastal mayors; Democrats, Republicans, independents
and that’s one of the reasons so many of those mayors endorse our
campaign,” Cunningham said with resolve.
“If we send the wrong person to congress, that puts our whole
coastal environment in jeopardy. It’s a big issue for me personally.
I want my son to be able to enjoy the beaches, and I want the next
generation to have the same quality of beaches we enjoy without
Cunningham continues on page 3
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Beachfront
management
reform put
into action
CEREMONIAL
SIGNING AUG. 23
BY MIMI WOOD
For The Island Connection
L
iterally, a line in the sand. Actually
two lines; jurisdictional lines,
designed to preserve the beach and
dune systems, while still maintaining land
rights for coastal property owners. That’s
the crux of the Beachfront Management
Reform Act, signed into law by Governor
Henry McMaster under a glorious blue
sky, at the Isle of Palms County Park on
August 23, 2018.
In the interest of transparency, in
many respects the impetus for the new
law, the Governor actually signed HB
4683 four months ago, on May 3. The
August 23 ceremonial signing afforded
dignitaries from around the state the
opportunity to come together, witness the
bill being signed into law, and celebrate
the unanimous passing of the bill by
both the State House and State Senate.
“This law is worthy of ceremony,” stated
McMaster upon signing. “It represents a
very important step forward for our coast,
which is a treasure we need to preserve.”
The Department of Health and
Environmental Control (DHEC) is
charged with evaluating, and potentially
adjusting, 2 beachfront jurisdictional
lines every 7 to 10 years. The first, known
as the baseline, is the line closest to the
ocean. The second, the setback line, is
landward, minimally 20’ back from the
baseline. Typically the land in between
these lines is a ‘no-build’ zone.
Changes in the placement of these
lines could potentially create a major
disadvantage for coastal property owners;
imagine purchasing a lot, then finding
Beachfront continues on page 4
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Barrier islands and rising seas

BY RICHARD WILDERMANN
Lynn Pierotti

T
publisher he 35 barrier islands that form
lynn@luckydognews.com a broken chain along the South
Carolina coast have important
Katy Calloway responsibilities. They protect the coastline
managing editor and are the front-line guardians of a vital
ribbon of life at the interface of land
katy@luckydognews.com and sea. Salt marshes, essential habitat
for marine life, nestle behind them for
Jennifer Tuohy protection. While they are dynamic and
contributing editor fragile, barrier islands are critical to the
jennifer@luckydognews.com Lowcountry’s economy. Everyone loves
the beach, so we crowd onto barrier
islands to live or just to have fun on a
Alejandro Ferreyros summer weekend.
senior graphic designer Barrier islands are particularly vulnerable
alejandro@luckydognews.com because they are inherently unstable,
low-lying and surrounded by water. Their
Lori McGee oceanfront edges are constantly twisted and
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reshaped by the relentless forces of waves,
tides, currents and wind. Rising seas pose an
lori@luckydognews.com additional threat. As erosion and increased
flooding eat away at protective sand dunes,
Carla Foxworth salt water will inundate an island’s interior,
sales executive killing vegetation and contaminating
carla@luckydognews.com groundwater. Back-barrier marshes will
also be flooded; some will disappear and be
converted to tidal lagoons and bays. Behind
Senior Staff Writer the islands, the salinity of estuaries and
Gregg Bragg aquifers will increase, threatening aquatic
life and water supplies.
Contributors In some cases, barrier islands have
Mimi Wood shown they can take a punch from
occasional hurricanes and, with enough
Richard Wildermann
time, regenerate naturally or with beach
Patricia Huff renourishment. But the threat from rising
Alberta Barron
seas is relentless. As the National Oceanic
Marty Cline and Atmospheric Administration points
Lorna Hollifield out, “The ocean takes a very long time to
Nancy Brown respond to warmer conditions at Earth’s
surface, so ocean waters will continue to
Erica Taylor warm and sea level will continue to rise
Geoff Bennett
for many centuries at rates equal to or
Dimi Matouchev higher than that of the current century.”
Since the early 1930s coastal Louisiana
has lost about 2,000 square miles of
wetlands due to the loss of Mississippi River
sediment, subsidence, oil and gas canals,
storms, and sea level rise. Almost a billion
dollars have been spent in the last 20 years
to restore about 75 miles of undeveloped
barrier islands that protect the state’s
coastal wetlands and human communities.
Sand from offshore is pumped onto the
islands and piled up with earthmoving
equipment. New dunes are stabilized with
fences and planted vegetation. Continuing
this massive effort will slow but not stop
land loss along the Louisiana coast.
Solutions for developed barrier islands
are more difficult. We can’t just dump
and bulldoze sand on top of established
communities. Usually the first steps
are to upgrade stormwater and flood
management systems and to require
that new homes be built higher. Other
measures may include requiring greater
setbacks for new construction in low-lying
areas and elevating roadways where they
cross tidal inlets and creeks.
Typically structural barriers are built to
keep water out, and when flooding occurs the
water is pumped back to the sea as quickly
as possible. With expert advice from the
Netherlands, some localities are employing a
new technique called living with water, that
integrates some floodwater into the landscape
and allows it to recede gradually. Areas set
aside to store the water can be left natural or
aesthetically landscaped as amenities.
As the built environment and natural
landscape on barrier islands evolve, well-
informed planning is essential to identify
and put in place the best methods to
sustain our quality of life. Communities
should assess what natural and manmade
components of their islands are most
vulnerable to sea level rise and then
prioritize efforts to address those threats.
Cooperation with neighboring islands
would help address the many challenges
that could overwhelm individual
communities. It’s hard to imagine now,
but in time the only option remaining for
residents of the islands most at risk will
likely be to leave.
Richard Wildermann, a Seabrook Island
resident, was an environmental specialist
and manager with the U.S. Department of
the Interior. He directed agency compliance
with environmental laws and managed the
analyses for offshore oil and gas proposals in
federal waters. He currently works with
nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry
in opposition to offshore seismic surveys and
oil drilling.
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Empowering women Cunningham continues from cover

residue washing ashore. The position she’s
own cities and towns is exactly what the
founding fathers intended. I have a lot of
common ground on the environment with

after abuse
taken betrays our values in the Lowcountry.
We value clean beaches, and clean water,
not to mention our reliance on tourism,”
said Cunningham.
BY GREGG BRAGG Finkelstein was an operative with the Infrastructure is also an important issue
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer National Council of Jewish Women, a group for him.
that advances “social service, progressive “The secret’s out about the Lowcountry.
Patrick O’Neil [Sullivan’s Island], James
Carroll [Isle of Palms], and Tim Goodwin
[Folly Beach]; Republicans/independents
alike, and that’s why they’ve endorsed my
campaign. I don’t want my son or my kids
to see a ‘beach closed’ sign for oil or plastic.
I don’t want us to look like the coasts of

T
he third annual Hope Walk is
scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15
and will kick off at 8 a.m. on the
Charleston side of the Ravenel Bridge
(look for the tents and banners). Victims of
domestic violence will march in cathartic
unity, empowering each other and the throng
of supporters who join them. The event has
gained momentum as public awareness of
domestic abuse has grown, in part because of
local media coverage. However, its genesis has
more to do with SC native Butch Kennedy.
Kennedy attended Eau Claire High School,
located just outside Columbia, SC. He says
there was a shooting in the cafeteria early his
freshman year. The next time he entered the
lunchroom was as an adult there to chaperone/
DJ for a school dance. The area had its fair
share of violence and after retiring from the
Air Force, he did something about it.
Kennedy joined Project Unity, a
neighborhood awareness group that works
with local churches, community leaders,
and law enforcement to proactively monitor
and report crime. Video Cameras were
conspicuously installed, and by working
together, residents witnessed a dramatic
drop in crime. Kennedy moved to North
Charleston in the mid 2000s and was
alarmed to learn the city ranked in the top 10
in violent crime statistics, even more so when
it dawned they were national figures, not SC
numbers. Planning to duplicate the successes
seen in the midlands, Kennedy founded the
Charleston branch of Project Unity, and met
Sarah Finkelstein at one of the organization’s
many conferences.
government policies, and philanthropy.”
Finkelstein’s focus was protecting women
by discretely leaving business cards with
emergency numbers victims could call
without alerting their abusers, according to
Kennedy. He remembers Finkelstein telling
him, “You can’t solve violence without
addressing domestic abuse.” He took the
advice to heart and formed REALMAD
(Real Men Against Domestic Violence/
Abuse).
Kennedy’s Facebook page can be
downright chilling. The few pictures he
uses to modify bad behavior will make your
heart ache. His more liberal use of statistics
like; “Every 9 seconds a woman is abused
in the United States,” or advice like; “Fellas!
Pay close attention to the way you hurt these
females… so you know how to comfort
your daughters later,” is just as sobering.
Interestingly, REALMAD grew out of
financial necessity.
Kennedy began by lending out a spare
bedroom to victims, who came to him or
his girlfriend. Word got out about the safe
harbor and the spare bedroom turned into
providing hotel rooms and eventually, to
turning people away. Now, the REALMAD
program provides a “leg up” with help to find
secure housing and even grants scholarships,
in some cases, and explains why the HOPE
WALK is more celebration than lament.
These are women who have been through
the fire and emerged on the other side
stronger and better than ever. You can join
the celebration by visiting ProjectUnityUSA.
org or Eventbrite.com.
It’s a great place to live, we have a good
economy, and people are flocking in here.
The problem is; our infrastructure hasn’t
received adequate funds to accommodate
our growth, and it’s created a strain on
our resources. Nobody’s been paying
attention to it. Nobody’s been getting
the federal grants needed to improve our
infrastructure. We pay a lot in taxes down
here and the bare minimum we should
request from the government is to take care
of the things they funded [i.e. bridges].
I-26, and 526, I think we need to finish
that. We’re growing and need to be able to
accommodate the load. There’s also the tax
of ‘time,’ to be considered,” he added.
“Trips across town that used to take
40 minutes now take twice as long, and
that’s time you’ll never get back. You could
be at the breakfast table with your family
instead of sitting in traffic. From a business
perspective you can quantify it in actual
dollars. A buddy of mine lost $800,000 while
sitting in traffic last year, when he could have
been working. Time is money for a small
business,” Cunningham recounted.
Cunningham said he was thrilled so
many local islands had taken action on
plastic pollution. “I think these mayors
being able to determine what’s best for their
Louisiana or Alabama,” he added.
Cunningham says he was disappointed
with the White House’s recent performance
in Helsinki/NATO. “I support law
enforcement, and I support them 100%.
You can’t do that part of the time. You
can’t say you stand with the intelligence
community or law enforcement only when
it’s convenient for you. You have to stand
with them completely, which is another
statement from my opponent that paints
the difference between our campaigns. And
NATO isn’t perfect but the differences we
have should be worked out with our allies,
not working against them. Right now
we have an administration that is more
interested in working with Russia than
some of our closer allies, and that’s a bit
concerning to me. But I’m happy to work
with them when we agree, and I’ll look for
those opportunities,” he said pragmatically.
“Healthcare’s been a big issue for everyone
in the Lowcountry,” said Cunningham. “My
wife Amanda was on the ACA when she was
pregnant with our son, [Boone, 7 months
old now], and we’re feeling the pinch like
everybody else. The fact is it’s gotten more and
more expensive, and it’s going to get worse -
we’re expecting another bump in October.
Cunningham continues on page 4

Tid e Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 31 11:56AM 5:48am/6:13pm
Sep 01 12:17AM/12:45PM 6:33am/7:07pm
Sep 02 1:07AM/1:42PM 7:24am/8:08pm
Sep 03 2:06AM/2:45PM 8:21am/9:14pm
Sep 04 3:11AM/3:52PM 9:24am/10:21pm
Sep 05 4:20AM/4:59PM 10:30am/11:25pm
Sep 06 5:27AM/6:02PM 11:33am
Sep 07 6:30AM/7:02PM 12:24am/12:34pm
Sep 08 7:29AM/7:57PM 1:19am/1:32pm
Sep 09 8:25AM/8:49PM 2:11am/2:27pm
Sep 10 9:19AM/9:39PM 3:00am/3:19pm
Sep 11 10:11AM/10:27PM 3:48am/4:11pm
Sep 12 11:02AM/11:14PM 4:35am/5:02pm
Sep 13 11:52AM 5:21am/5:54pm

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: saltwatertides.com
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Cunningham continues from page 3
Neither party wants to cede ground to the
other for fear they might be able to claim a
victory on this issue. I tell people, ‘the ACA
wasn’t perfect, but it had some good things
in there.’ I think everybody should come to
the table and recognize what’s working and
what’s not working. Take away what’s not
working and repair what needs to be fixed.
‘Single payer’ is not a one stop solution, and
not what we’ve been advocating for,” said the
candidate.
“What we need to circle around is
reducing costs. We pay more for prescription
drugs in this country than anywhere in the
world. So we’re subsidizing low costs in other
countries with high prices here. We need to
be able to negotiate with the pharmaceutical
companies for Medicare like the VA does.
Have a bi-partisan effort to bring down those
costs, and it shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
We’re all in this together.”
Cunningham said he is the product of
public schools and that Boone would also
receive a public education, but doesn’t
think vouchers/ charter schools necessarily
undermine our system. “I have a great
amount of respect for teachers and the
work they do. The fact they are tasked with
the most important job, and often times
we cut their resources is just shameful. The
federal government allocates 10-12% for
schools in SC, but I think we should allow
them some flexibility instead of having
them teach to a standardized test. Give
them more resources and more flexibility.
Charter schools do a good job of that and
I don’t think we should demonize them.
Maybe we can learn something from them
that improves the entire system.”
Student loans are something Cunningham
would like to call attention to. He says it’s no
wonder teachers leave the profession after
a couple of years, and that is another issue
Cunningham has personally experienced.
“I’m in the same boat. Between my wife and
I, we’re paying the equivalent of a mortgage.
What people need to realize is; if they weren’t
paying that, the money would be going
back into the system. They’d be opening
businesses, buying cars, and etc. Maybe they
wouldn’t be living with their parents and in
the case of teachers, maybe staying in the
profession longer. Being able to write off
more of your payment is something we need
to be exploring. You’re allowed to write off the
interest but it’s thousands of dollars that isn’t
really income. But we also need to address the
costs of education, especially these for-profit
institutions,” he said.
Cunningham’s headquarters is a tightly
managed affair and the interview was
already over its time limit. Asked about
guns, Cunningham counts himself as an
advocate with a concealed carry permit,
but wants the Charleston loophole closed
and bump stocks banned. Asked about
tariffs, he said he opposed them from the
start and called them a “tax,” and isn’t sure
the damage to local employers like Boeing,
Volvo, and BMW can be replaced.
Cunningham’s website opens by saying,
“Politics has simply become a game of ‘us
versus them’ and I’m running because I’m
tired of that game. I’ve learned that if you
want to get things done, you have to work
with, not against one another.”
For more information on the issues or
to locate the next “Meet & Greet,” visit
JoeCunninghamForCongress.com/.
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Governor Henry McMaster signs the Beachfront Management Reform Act into law with
supporters from local government, League of Women Voters, the Coastal Conservation
League and the Association of Realtors on August 23.
Beachfront continues from cover
those lines have moved when you go to
build. Your building envelope could be
smaller, for example.
In October 2017, DHEC, with little
to no notice to landowners, posted the
establishment of new lines that would
take effect on December 31, 2017. Citizens
wishing to appeal the proposed new lines
had only until November 6, 2017 to do so.
Furthermore, the data that was used
to determine the new lines appeared to
be skewed, and unscientific; some was
obtained 3 days post-Hurricane Matthew,
for instance.
Representative Lee Hewitt, District
108, was the first to notice the lack of
transparency, lack of procedure, and
lack of public notice with regard to
the proposed new lines. Along with
Senator “Chip” Campsen, District 43,
they quickly alerted Governor Henry
McMaster. The Governor’s office,
along with the State House and Senate,
worked with incredible efficiency and
cooperation to rectify the situation,
ultimately resulting in the law that was
ceremonially signed on August 23.
The BMRA protects landowners by
setting down a transparent process for the
establishment of the two jurisdictional
lines.
The law also amends and simplifies the
appeal process for citizens, HOA’s and
municipalities. Additionally, it refines the
definition of a ‘primary dune’, the crest of
which determines the baseline. Finally,
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Keefe teaches at Todd & Huff Art Center
BY PATRICIA HUFF
For The Island Connection
W
isconsin native, Shelby
Keefe, will give a plein air oil
workshop for Todd & Huff Art
Center on September 18, 19 and 20 from
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Painting venues
will be in downtown Charleston with one
day spent indoors. Indoor location, also to
be used in case of inclement weather, is
at Our Savior Church on Betsy Kerrison
Parkway.
Keefe’s style is bold, expressive,
exuberant and painted in full color. She
easel will be a wonderful experience and
has won numerous plein air competitions
opportunity. She was an invited teacher
and travels extensively to paint plein air.
at the Plein Air Exposition in Sante Fe,
Her subject matter is as varied as the
NM in April 2018 and demonstrated her
landscape. Her cityscapes are descriptive
underpainting technique, which she will
of the sites as well as having wonderful
be teaching at the Johns Island workshop.
character. She imbues each of her
the new law addresses the use of post- paintings with great compositional skills Other notable artists that will be
teaching workshops for the Todd & Huff
storm survey data. that pull the viewer into the scene.
From an environmental standpoint, Art Center are Stewart White, October
Keefe’s workshop will concentrate on
the BMRA establishes the baseline as 22 and 23 2018; Qiang Huang, January
how to simplify the detail in painting
recorded in 2012 as “permanent,” and 22-24, 2019; Gary Bodner, March
plein air and expressing the essence of a
thereby prohibits the seaward movement 12-14; Colin Page, April 8-10; and Alice
scene. Compositional uniqueness and
of that line. Consequently, even if Williams, September 24-26, 2019.
applying complementary colors as an
accretion occurs, and the beach grows For more information on the workshops
underpainting will also be emphasized.
wider, it’s unlikely that building closer to and to sign up online visit ToddHuffCenter.
Demonstrations and one-on-one help will
the ocean will be permitted from here on com, email toddhuffcenter@gmail.com, call
be conducted each day.
out. This ensures protection for the beach Patricia Huff 404.245.5766 or Laura Todd
Painting on location adds an extra
and dune systems. element to understanding painting 843.259.4180.
In highlighting the unanimous cityscapes and having the opportunity For more information on Shelby Keefe
passing of the bill in both chambers of to paint on location with Keefe at the visit StudioShelby.com.
"Killer's Car" by Shelby Keefe, 16" X 16", oil on canvas.
170-member South Carolina General
Assembly, IOP Mayor Jimmy Carroll
declared, “This is a great thing not only
for the Isle of Palms, but for the entirety
of coastal South Carolina.” Hewitt added,
“Any time you can get the League of
Women Voters, the Coastal Conservation
League and the Association of Realtors to
all agree, you know you have a good law.”
Joining mayors from Mt. Pleasant,
Folly, Edisto, and the former mayor of
Pawley’s Island, Sullivan’s Island Mayor
Pat O’Neil remarked, “It’s reassuring to
see the state government working with
coastal mayors to put together a rational
approach to the establishment of these
jurisdictional lines, which protect both
the interests of property owners and
conservation concerns.”
Former IOP Councilman Marty
Bettelli perhaps summed it up best,
grinning, “You know it’s a significant
event when the locals are all wearing long
pants.”
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Garden Club opens
2018-19 season
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
BY ALBERTA BARRON
For The Island Connection
T J
he Seabrook Island Garden Club
will hold its first meeting of the
2018-19 season on Sept. 14 at
the Seabrook Island Lake House. The
meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and will
consist of brunch and a brief business
agenda. We enthusiastically look forward
to greeting our membership, sharing our
summer adventures and launching our
program for the year ahead.
Not a member yet? Don’t let the name
fool you! If you think you don’t have a
green thumb or even basic garden skills the
Seabrook Island Garden Club is actually
the place for you. The Garden Club is a
great place to meet your neighbors, learn
about our natural environment, support
your community and mostly a delightful
opportunity to make and build friendships.
The monthly speakers also bring us a
treasure trove of information. There is a
great line up this year that you will not
want to miss. Come hear our expert guest
speakers on topics such as interior design,
wild birds, antiques, estate landscaping
planning, and container gardening.
Our big event of the year is the Holiday
Open House. All Seabrook Island
residents are invited, all the trimmings
are rolled out as we toast the opening of
the holiday season. Traditionally we close
the season with a festive luncheon at the
Seabrook Island Club.
The annual dues are only $25.
Meaningful things happen with our
collected dues. Through the years we
continue to support our community
by making a meaningful contribution
to a dedicated scholarship fund in
horticulture for a deserving student at
Trident University.
Our meetings each month include
refreshments at 9:30 a.m., a short business
meeting at 10 a.m. and our main event
speaker at 10:15 a.m. Meetings usually
conclude between 11 and 11:30 a.m. and
take place on the second Friday of each
month at the Lake House.
Still not sure? Come as a guest and
see for yourself. Join at any time, new
members are always welcome and
volunteers are always needed. Positions
are open for Vice President, Historian
and Special Projects Coordinator, please
consider sharing a little of your time to
help keep the club vibrant and strong.
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Seabrook Island
Photography Club welcomes
Janet Garrity Saucier
BY MARTY CLINE
For The Island Connection
anet Garrity Saucier is an author and
photographer, originally from Upstate
New York, now living in Brevard, NC,
by way of Beaufort, SC. While growing
up in the countryside near Cooperstown,
NY, Saucier had a camera in her hand
from the young age of 8.
Having to make a living in her adult
years, Saucier chose a long, professional
career in marketing and advertising in
Ithaca, NY before moving to Beaufort
in 2008. There she found the inspiration
to take up her camera again, this time
professionally and published her first
book Goin’ Down The River, Fish Camps
of the Sea Islands, a photographic story Photographer and author Janet Garrity
about a unique southern coastal tradition. Saucier. Photo provided.
Janet and her husband, Les Saucier, have will look at the use of graphic design
merged their photography and business elements, examples of landscapes that
skills and have recently published a new can be made more interesting using an
photographic book about the Southern abstract approach, and the techniques.
Appalachian Mountains. The book is
The Seabrook Island Photography Club
titled Mountain Blue and filled with both meeting will be held at the Lake House and
Les and Janet’s photos, writings about the
will begin at 6:30 p.m. All members and
mountains, and even a few recipes for a non-members are welcome. There is a $10 guest
home cooked “Mountain Meal.” fee for non-members. For more information
Saucier’s topic on Thursday, Sept. 20 visit SeabrookIslandPhotoClub.com.
will be “Abstract in Photography.” She
8 August 31, 2018
the bookish blonde
Before You Kick the
Sand Bucket...
BY LORNA HOLLIFIELD
For The Island Connection
H
ere’s the thing about life on the
islands...it’s life on the islands. All
of us who live out here on Seabrook
or Kiawah know why we initially chose
it. Nine times out of 10, it’s not because
it’s near work. We chose it because of the
golf, or the beach, or the tennis courts. We
chose it because we like the dark nights
with visible stars, and the parasite-infested
ambiance of the Spanish Moss. We soak it
all up...at first...and then things happen.
We remember that we’re human and there
are bills to be paid, errands to be run,
family members to be dealt with or health
issues to try and solve. Then we end up
having regular Tuesdays again, forgetting
that thing inside of us that made us “island
people” to begin with.
But there’s an opportunity...a beautiful
opportunity coming up to remind us who we
really are. It’s called Labor Day...a beautiful
little gift from a highlighted number on the
calendar that frees us of any responsibilities.
A lot of people see the day as a “last chance”
before we have to go back to the grind, pack
up the swimsuits, and start adulting again.
But to that I say, in the likeness of the late
great Dylan Thomas, “Do not go gentle into
that good night. Rage, rage against the dying
of the light!” Or, in layman's terms...forget
that. We’re keeping summer a little longer.
Football season and school years may have
started, but summer isn’t leaving with it’s suitcase
of magic tricks just yet. We live in COASTAL
SOUTH CAROLINA, people! Summer lasts
through Halloween around here. So here’s what
I suggest with that in mind...take Labor Day, not
as an end, but as a new beginning. Make a warm
weather bucket list to complete before everything
turns into turkey trot sign-ups, and light festivals.
Do all of those things you’ve sat on a shelf that
brought you to The Hamptons of the South in
the first place. If you need some ideas...check out
my sand bucket list below.
Lorna’s Sand Bucket List
1. Finally stop yakking about how
much you love paddleboarding,
and GO! Hit up Water Dog
Author and local resident, Lorna Hollifield. Photo provided.
Paddle Company just on the other
side of the roundabout.
2. Have your friends over and build
a bonfire on the beach with that
wood that’s STILL in the garage.
3. Get your favorite dairy free sorbet
from Ice Cream Boat over in the
marina and eat while you walk the
boardwalk at sunset.
4. Schedule your next golf lesson
with Bryan at the club no matter
how bad you think you are.
5. Take a whole day at the beach
and finish reading Big Little Lies,
because you know you feel super
out of the loop.
6. Have at least 3 more lunches
at Ladles while their awesome
cold soups like cucumber and
Gazpacho are still out.
7. Have that frozen cocktail by the
ocean that you always forego
because of the sugar content...one
will be just fine.
8. Stop saying how fun it looks...buy a
net and some raw freakin’ chicken
and go crabbing one evening!
9. Fix that flat tire on your bike...it’s
not that hard. Bike over the marsh
to Kiawah and have a drink at the
Ryder Cup.
10. Enjoy your event at Sweetgrass
plastic surgery the 28th...don’t
stress if it doesn’t go off perfectly.
Just enjoy all of the art and all the
company!
Lorna Hollifield was born in Asheville
but now enjoys the island life with her
husband, Kimsey, and spunky spaniel, Miss
Margaret. Lorna began her professional
writing journey as a tourism and travel
blogger, before deciding to pursue her dream
of publishing fiction. Her first novel, Tobacco
Sun was published by Pen Name Publishing
in 2017. She’s also the pen behind one of
Charleston’s favorite blogs, The Bookish
Blonde.
August 31, 2018
Seabrook Island Birders announces
fall schedule
T
he Activity Committee of the
Seabrook Island Birders (SIB)
has created an exciting selection
of birding trips for the fall months,
which include a great deal of diversity to
appeal to a wide group of members. Visit
SeabrookIslandBirders.org/bird-walks to
learn more details and register.
Learning Together - These events are
usually led by residents who enjoy birding
but may not be experts. The goal is to
explore the various habitats of Seabrook
Island to see and hear as many birds as
can be found. Each species may not
always be identified, but it is fun and it is
all about trying to "learn together." Some
of the areas visited may include: North
Beach, Palmetto Lake, Jenkins Point,
Horse Pastures, Maintenance area and
the Water Treatment Plant. Read each
description for details on the amount of
walking involved.
Thursday, December 6 at 10 a.m.–
noon
Learning Together at the Water
Treatment Plant, Maintenance &
Equestrian Center
BY NANCY BROWN
For The Island Connection
Backyard Birding - Each month a
member of SIB hosts these events at their
home to share the birds of their backyard.
In some cases, the home may sit on the
beach, ponds, wooded areas, etc. It
is a variation of "Learning Together"
as no trained naturalist is normally
participating. A fun and casual event to
meet your neighbors and enjoy their view
of the birds of Seabrook Island (and in one
instance Kiawah). This event normally
has limited walking, but may have stairs.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 8-10 a.m. Backyard
Birding on Kiawah
Sunday, Oct. 21, 8-10 a.m. Backyard
Birding at Loblolly
Sunday, Nov. 4, 7-9 a.m. Backyard
Birding at Wildcat Point
Sunday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. Backyard
Birding at the Crab Dock
Birding the Golf Course - One of the
most accessible events for SIB members.
During this 2+ hour activity, ride in golf
cars throughout one of Seabrook’s golf
courses in search of birds. (The course
is closed to golfers on the day we select.)
Different birds can be seen on each course
9
and birders can cover a lot of ground and Special Bird Count Day - On several
enjoy the birds who love the golf course dates each year, SIB participates in
habitat. national or global citizen science events
Monday, Sept. 17, 8:30-11 a.m. Ocean to identify and document the birds on
Winds Golf Course Seabrook Island. This fall we hope you
Monday, Oct. 15, 9-10:30 a.m. will assist us for the first ever "October
Crooked Oaks Golf Course Big Day" sponsored by The Cornell Lab
of Ornithology.
Monday, Nov. 19, 9-11 a.m. Ocean
Saturday, Oct. 6 at various times
Winds Golf Course
throughout day
Birding Beyond our Backyard - This
Keep watch on the Birding Activities
fall more events have been planned off
page and the SIB calendar as activities
island to visit areas known for birding.
are added. Join the SIB Google Group to
Read each description to determine the
receive an email about short-notice bird
level of activity and accessibility for each
walks and interesting bird sightings.
activity. New this year is the Birding &
Most activities are free for members.
Biking at the West Ashley Greenway and
Register for membership on the website
a walk at Bears Bluff Fish Hatchery on
Seabrook Isla ndBirders.org/contact/
Wadmalaw Island.
join-sib/ there is a $5 fee for non-members
Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 a.m.–1
to participate.
p.m. Birding & Biking – West Ashley
Greenway
Friday, Sept. 28, 7:15 am-noon Bears
Bluff Fish Hatchery
Thursday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Hawk
Watch at the Center for Birds of Prey
Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
A Lucky Dog Favorite
Birding Bear Island & Donnelley
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‘Clear Bag or No Bag’ for Wando football games
BY ERICA TAYLOR
For The Island Connection
C
harleston County School District
(CCSD) will begin piloting a “clear
bag or no bag” entry procedure at
Wando High School football games at
the new District 2 Regional Stadium this
school year. This initiative is intended
to enhance the safety of the thousands
of spectators who will attend contests at
the facility; the measure is scheduled to
go into effect for the Warriors’ first home
varsity football game Friday, Aug.31.
prohibited
items include
weapons, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco,
and electronic
cigarettes.
Implementing a “clear bag or no bag”
procedure will make it quicker and easier
for school staff members and on-site law
enforcement officers to identify prohibited
items and reduce the likelihood of
August 31, 2018
daily
contraband entering the stadium.
Each ticketed individual is allowed
to carry one clear tote bag that cannot
exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. A small clutch
or wallet can also be carried in to the
stadium by hand or within the clear bag
if it does not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”. Other
small permissible items such as keys,
wallets, cell phones, credit cards, and
cash may be carried in a pocket or by
hand. Prohibited items include weapons,
drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and electronic
cigarettes. Outside food and drinks, laser
pointers, and non-service animals are also
prohibited at Wando football games.
“We are very excited to welcome
visitors to the new regional stadium this
year,” said Wando High School principal
Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer. “We want
spectators to have an enjoyable experience
when they visit our campus, and these
new safety enhancements will help ensure
that we host a safe event.”
Please be reminded of other safety
measures in place at Wando athletic
events. Re-entry will not be permitted for
individuals who leave the stadium after
receiving clearance to enter. If a child
is not in high school (meaning middle
school grades and below), they must be
accompanied by a responsible guardian
while attending an event at the stadium
event.
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on the water

End of summer season

BY GEOFF BENNETT
For The Island Connection

F
all is the best time to fish in Charleston as cooling
water temperatures let fish know that they better eat
heartily because food will begin to disappear shortly.
There is still time to catch summer seasonal species like
shark, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish. However, by
mid-September they will begin to head out in search of
warmer climates. To top it off, lots of anglers will turn
their attention to hunting and football, which will leave
you plenty of open water!
Redfish will begin to increasingly take artificial
baits as usual during this time of year. Artificial plastic
lures that resemble the minnows in our waters are quite
effective. Zman’s 3 ¾” streakz in smokey shad is a
great choice. I pair this lure with a 1/8oz. jighead but
conditions sometimes call for a heavier weight. Vary your
rate of retrieve as you work a spot. Just slowing down or
speeding up the pace of the lure can make the bite come
to life!
When targeting trout, popping corks remain the best
option. While live shrimp is an excellent choice small
fish will often eat that shrimp in seconds. As a result,
we have been sticking with mud minnows paired with
The Dempseys from Georgia. They each hold a 5 pound redfish caught on cut mullet. Photo by Geoff Bennett.
size 1 Owner circle hooks. Once hung up on structure
or on a shell rake, popping corks can be hard to recover. this time of year, these same fish come increasingly For a decade, Capt. Geoff Bennett has operated
While it’s rare you will get the whole rig back there is a more into the harbor and inlets as they follow schools Charleston Charter Fishing providing light tackle charters.
simple trick that will save you time and money. Attach of large baitfish. A great set up for these fish will have a Clients choose from a full menu of fishing options with
20-pound test line to the top of the cork and attach a stiff rod paired with a heavy test braided line connected charters tailored to their desires. USCG licensed and
15-pound test line to the hook from the bottom of the to a 50-60lb. leader and 7/0 circle hooks. Fresh chunks insured, Capt. Bennett is committed to providing a safe and
cork. When you pull hard, the line will snap at the hook of mullet, menhaden or smaller fish are effective baits. enjoyable charter to anglers of all skill levels and ages. For
and you will get your cork back. Target spots where there are marked changes in depth more information, call Capt. Bennett at 843.324.3332,
Anglers are regularly catching bull redfish (36” inches and wait for the massive strikes! visit his website at CharlestonCharterFishing.com or email
plus) currently at the jetties or at nearshore reefs. During See you on the water! him at captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.
 August 31
ONGOING
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and Wildlife
Service discourages the use of outdoor
lights when not required, in order to
protect nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on flashlights.
Artificial light such as flashlights without
filters are prohibited on the beach at night.
This includes flashlights on phones as well.
Mondays
WHAT: Family Trees
WHERE: Walton Hall at St. John’s Parish,
3673 Maybank Hwy.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (beginning
Aug. 13)
MORE INFO: Begin exploring the
process of clearing title for heirs’ property
by defining the family tree. For more
information or to make an appointment
for an initial assessment call 843.810.1036
WHAT: Farmer’s Market
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shop locally grown organic
produce along with specialty food products,
delicious treats, fresh seafood and Lowcountry
crafts. Or come hungry and enjoy BBQ, take-
away dinners, sweets and more.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Nathaniel Russell House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the
half-hour between 10:30 am and 12:30
pm. Docent-led scavenger hunt tours,
historic games and toys in the garden.
HistoricCharleston.org for information
and to purchase tickets for the date and
museum house you would like to attend.
WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon
artist, DJ and sand art bracelets. Co-
sponsored by The Town of Seabrook Island
& Bohicket Merchants Association. For
questions call Todd at 248.719.0076.
First and Third
Tuesdays
WHAT: The Charleston County Public
Library Bookmobile
WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the
first and third Tuesdays of the month. The
schedule for the summer is June 19, July 3
& 17, August 7 & 21.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Kids Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A Fishing Tournament just
for kids ages 4-14. Two rounds of fishing.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your
desired round. It’s only $7 per participant
Island Connection Calendar
which includes all bait and fishing rods.
Every tournament produces 3 winners
which will receive a tournament shirt, bait,
bucket and bragging rights. Questions call
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Timbers Kiawah Concerts in the
Courtyard
WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s
and Java Java (Freshfields Village)
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Timbers Kiawah in
The Courtyard every Wednesday for live
music with Chris Dodson, outdoor kids
games, local art and beverages provided
by Timbers Kiawah. The series will run
through Wed., Aug. 29.
WHAT: English Conversation Club
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Practice speaking English
with a small group. Beginners to advanced
learners welcome. A children’s program
and/or craft will be provided during the
club meeting. Registration is not required;
call 843.559.1945 for more information.
Thursdays
WHAT: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Aiken-Rhett House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the
half-hour between 10:30 am and 12:30
pm. Docent-led scavenger hunt tours,
historic games and toys in the garden.
HistoricCharleston.org for information
and to purchase tickets for the date and
museum house you would like to attend.
WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz
every Thursday evening in the lounge of
the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and food
available. No cover charge. 843.793.6050.
AndellInn.com.
Thursdays & Sundays
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines
by the glass every day. For details visit
FortyEightWineBar.com.
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
Third Saturday of
the Month
WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee
WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: This free event will feature
antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and any
other cool cars. Coffee and other refreshments
available for purchase by Java Java Coffee
House. If you have any specific questions
about the event, please contact Bruce
Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
WHAT: Music on the Green
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Summer concert series wraps
up with a performance by Encore Band
featuring motown, oldies and Top 40 hits.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and
chairs to this family-friendly event.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
WHAT: Seabrook Island Artists Guild
Show and Sale
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: 3rdannual event benefits
St. Johns High School. Meet artists,
watch them create and help local students.
Cash donations accepted and will be
matched through the generosity of local
watercolorist Mary Whyte. For more info
visit SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 – 16
WHAT: Charleston Restaurant Week
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: breakfast, lunch, dinner
MORE INFO: Sip, savor and save with
12 days of delicious deals available at
over 100 of Charleston’s most renowned
restaurants. Newcomers include Parcel
32, Felix Cocktails et Cuisine, Coconut
Joe’s Beach Grill, Dockery’s, Forty-
Eight Wine Bar and Page’s Okra Grill.
For a list of restaurants participating in
Charleston Restaurant Week, to view
menus and to make reservations, visit
CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com/
restaurant-week/.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6
WHAT: Small Business Luncheon
WHERE: Halls Signature Events, 5 Faber St.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: The King Street Marketing
Group and Halls Management Group
welcome speaker Stephen A. Bedard, President
and CEO of the Gaillard Management
Corporation. Tickets are $31, full service cash
bar. Call 800.838.3006 for tickets.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
WHAT: Black Ink Festival, speaker
reception
WHERE: Halls Signature Events, 5 Faber St.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: A welcome reception for
Black Ink Book Festival Keynote Speaker
Terri McMillan. Tickets are $65. Guests
will meet Ms. McMillan receive a copy of
her newest novel, I Almost Forgot About
You, and enjoy fine wines with Chef Matt
Greene’s house-made charcuterie. The
reception will benefit The Charleston
Friends of the Library. For info visit
CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8
WHAT: Seabrookers Betsy Kerrison
Clean-Up
WHERE: meet at Lake House, Eagle’s
Nest room
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Sturdy footwear
and weather appropriate clothing is
recommended. Pick-up sticks, gloves, bags
and florescent vests are provided. For info
email richard.siegel2552@gmail.com.
WHAT: 2nd Annual Fried Chicken
Challenge
WHERE: Riverfront Park, North
Charleston
WHEN: noon-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Culinary event will
host 30 local and regional restaurants
as they compete to make the best,
most delicious fried chicken in the
area. For tickets and details visit
SouthernFriedChickenChallenge.com.
MONDAY, SEPT. 10
WHAT: College of Chas. presents, Music
of David Gorden
WHERE: Simons Center for the Arts, 54
St. Philip St.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Presented by the
Department of Music, Kayleen Sanchex,
soprano, Eka Gogichashivili, violin and
Paul Sanchez, piano. Tickets are $15 and
available at music.cofc.edu/conecrts.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 13
WHAT: SINHG Evening Program
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: Refreshments at 7 p.m., program
at 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s first two
hundred years presented by Katherine
Pemberton of the Historic Charleston
Foundation. Seabrook Island residents
and guests are welcome. $5 donation for
non-SINHG members. For details visit
SINHG.org.
WHAT: Yappy Hour
WHERE: James Island County Park
WHEN: 4 p.m.-sunset
MORE INFO: Live music by Jeff
Caldwell at the dog park. Event is free
with park admission. Beverages (including
beer) available for purchase. Visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com for details.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
WHAT: Moonlight Mixer
WHERE: Folly Beach Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shag the night away. DJ
Jim Bowers will be spinning the oldies
and beach music. Beverages, food, and
snacks will be available for purchase
on-site. Outside alcohol, beverages, and
coolers are prohibited. Advance purchase
is recommended. A paid chaperone
is required for ages 15 and under. $8
in advance//$10 on site (if available).
CharlestonCountyParks.com for details.
September 19
WHAT: Seabrook Island Garden Club SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHAT: Lowcountry Dog Adoption
MORE INFO: The first meeting of WHERE: Magnolia Gardens
the 2018-19 season will include brunch WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Lowcountry Dog
and a brief business agenda. Greet the
membership, share summer adventures and Magazine brings you 16 local rescues and
launch the exciting year ahead. All Seabrook shelters for the largest adoption event
Island neighbors and guests welcome. in the Lowcountry. Event is FREE but
admission is required to enter the gardens.
Visit LowcountryDog.com for details.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
WHAT: Beyond the Big House Tour TUESDAY, SEPT. 18-20
WHERE: Tour starts at the Gaillard
Center WHAT: Plein Air Painting
WHERE: Todd Huff Art Center
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Presented by The Slave WHEN: daily, schedule TBD
Dwelling Project, the Charleston MORE INFO: Learn the technique
of plein air painting with artist Shelby
Gaillard Center and Historic Charleston
Keefe. Two days will be spent on location
Foundation, tours of Charleston historic
in downtown Charleston, with 1 day at
homes feature the lesser accessed back
Our Savior Church on Betsy Kerrison
buildings and work lots. For tickets and
info visit GaillardCenter.org. Pkwy. To register or for more info visit
ToddHuffCenter.com.
WHAT: Hope Walk
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19
WHERE: Ravenel Bridge
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHAT: Piano Bar Series
MORE INFO: 3rd annual event supports
WHERE: The Sandcastle
Project Unity to provide services to victims
WHEN: 5-7 p.m.
displaced by Domestic Violence through
MORE INFO: Kiawah Arts and Cultural
crisis intervention, emergency motel
Events presents Gary Pecorella. Tickets
placement and food, safety planning and
available online at KiawahIsland.org/events
a wide range of other critically important
or at the Municipal Center 843.768.9166.
supports to keep them safe and moving
Events are open to the public, but Kiawah
forward. Early registration of $25 ending
property owners have a 3-day lead time on
September 7, 2018. At the gate price will
tickets for Arts Council events.
be $30 for late registrations. More info visit
ProjectUnityUSA.org.
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financial focus
Labor Day - You can
work to become a
better investor
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
N
ext week, we observe Labor Day,
a holiday to honor all the hard-
working people in this country.
As one of them, keep in mind that your
efforts can have positive results. Famed
film producer Samuel Goldwyn once said:
“The harder I work, the luckier I get.” And
this same philosophy can apply to your
investing, too – because you can indeed
work to become a better investor.
the harder you
work at becoming
a good investor,
the better
your chances
of reaching
your ultimate
objectives
Consider these steps:
Work to understand your goals and risk
tolerance. Self-knowledge is important in
all phases of life and it’s certainly essential
to you when you invest. For one thing, you
need to know your goals. How long do
you plan to work? What would you like to
do when you retire? If you have children,
do you expect to help pay for their college
educations? You'll also need to know your
risk tolerance to help determine your
investment choices. Investors with a high
tolerance for risk typically can overlook
the day-to-day fluctuations in the financial
markets, and may be comfortable investing
more aggressively. But those with a low risk
tolerance may be more inclined to focus on
investments that offer greater preservation
of principal, even if this means sacrificing
some growth potential.
Work to learn all you can about your
investments. Here’s a bit of advice that
will always be valid: don’t invest in what
August 31, 2018
you don’t understand. The more you know
about your investments and what you can
expect from them, the less likely that you
will be surprised at their performance and
their impact on your financial strategy.
When you invest in stocks, you hope
their value will appreciate over time, but
you shouldn’t be shocked over short-term
price fluctuations. Conversely, when you
purchase a fixed-rate vehicle, such as a
Certificate of Deposit (CD), you expect
regular interest payments and a return of
your principal when the CD matures. But
do not anticipate much, if any, growth in
the value of your investment.
Work to develop good investment habits.
Developing good habits often pays off. For
example, if you exercise regularly, don’t
smoke and follow a sensible diet, you will
likely help your long-term health. And you
can follow good investment habits, too, such
as contributing regularly to your 401(k)
or other employer-sponsored retirement
plan. You’ll also want to avoid bad habits,
such as overreacting to a sharp drop in the
financial markets. In an effort to cut your
losses, you might respond to this downturn
by immediately selling investments whose
fundamentals are still strong and whose
prospects still may be positive.
Work to get the assistance you need.
Investing can be complex, so you may
want to work with a financial professional.
But investing is just one part of your
overall financial picture, so working with
an attorney can help with your estate
plans. And a tax professional can advise
you on the tax-related consequences of
various financial moves.
There aren’t many guarantees in the
investment world but the harder you work
at becoming a good investor, the better
your chances of reaching your ultimate
objectives.
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 visit
edwardjones.com.