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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

Pound is in
the race
PROVIDED  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
here are
many large,
long term
projects on the
City’s horizon and
Phillip Pounds
would like to
offer his help in
solving these for
the benefit of all
residents of Isle of
Palms. 
Pounds and his Phillip Pounds
wife, Laurie, have
vacationed on the island for many years and
have been part time residents since 2010 and
full time since 2015. They are members and
actively involved in the IOP Methodist Church.
Phillip serves on the Finance Committee there. 

Pounds continues on page 9

Ward runs for WORK BEGINS ON COMMUNITY DOCK

re-election BY BARBARA HARRINGTON

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

PROVIDED  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
S omething new may be catching your
eye as you drive by 201 Palm Blvd on
gatherings for all who may benefit from the
healing nature and joy of water.  

J
the Isle of Palms.  Earth movers, pile Construction is expected to be completed
immy Ward drivers, dumpsters, oh my! Stacks of wood by the first of Oct.  All are invited to the ribbon
announces and piles of piling.  What is it all about? cutting celebration on Oct. 24, from 5:30 to
his run for The Isle of Palms Exchange Club is 6:30 p.m.  This is right before the Exchange
re-election to Isle watching with fascination and excitement Club’s dinner and check presentation to the
of Palms City as craggy concrete and obstreperous bushes beneficiaries of the Oct. 5 IOP Connector
Council. Ward make way for pilings, and sleek seawall.  And Run and Walk for the Child.  How gratifying
has been an Isle now they see the progression of piles going it will be to offer the experience of a fishing
of Palms resident over the marsh to the creek. From vision pole or kayak to an at-risk family.
for over 33 years. to reality, and with the help of so many, it’s As the Exchange Club strives to help the
He was born in polishing its creek-side gem to serve the community, it looks to explore how it can
Wilmington, NC community.   best offer its services and facilities.   
and was raised in If you build it, will they come?  That is
Kinston, NC. Those involved in non-profit organizations
Jimmy Ward the vision of giving this gift back to those who might enjoy the use of the pier and non-
He is a United within the Exchange Club’s programs of
States Coast Guard veteran having served motorized dock, or those who are willing
service:  Youth, Community, Americanism, to offer their assistance in programs, or
four years in New York, NY, Newport, RI and and Prevention of Child Abuse. As the piles
St Petersburg, FL, mainly serving on search just want more information, check out our
are driven, so is it driven to develop many website at iopexchange.org or on Facebook @
special water access programs for veterans IOPExchange.
Ward continues on page 9 and youth groups, and cool community

MESSAGE FROM FOND SPEAK UP

THE MAYOR FAREWELL SC
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2 August 30, 2019
Isle of Palms Mayor’s Message
W
e are in the peak of
hurricane season so
don’t let it catch you
by surprise. The storm we
experienced several weeks ago
served as a reminder that we
should be proactive to reduce
property damage and get through
any storm emergency with less
stress by preparing ahead of
time.  Every year, the City reviews
and updates the emergency
management plans to ensure
that staff is prepared to keep
the citizens of the Isle of Palms
informed and protected during
any emergency. You and your
family also need to be prepared
ahead of time in case you won't
have time to shop or search for
the supplies you will need in the
event of an impending storm.
The City’s website has many
resources available to help you
prepare emergency supply kits,
understand evacuation routes,
and register for alerts or special
assistance.   and want to keep it that way for
Recognizing that there are
environmental challenges ahead
of us, the City is focused on
becoming a leader in resiliency.
City Council has taken measures
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to address the problems
associated with storm water
runoff and approved amendments
to the Code to reduce the amount
of area allowed to be covered
by impervious materials. City
Council approved a contract for
the design and engineering of
drainage improvements to three
of the City’s main outfalls that
discharge to the Intracoastal
Waterway and five internal high
impact projects within the basins
located at Sparrow Drive, Forest
Trail, Cross Lane, 32nd Avenue
and 41st Avenue.  Jimmy Ward. The City is fortunate
City Council also recently
approved a prohibition of single-
use plastic bags, plastic and
foam products from the beach.
Starting in January 1, 2020,
these products will not only be
banned from distribution at
point of sale, but also prohibited
from being used on the beach.
The citizens of the Isle of Palms
are proud of our pristine beach
many generations to come. We all
have a responsibility to keep our
marine environment clean and
safe. Please don’t use or bring
single use plastics to the beach;
www.islandeyenews.com
go plastic free and find reusable
options such as metal straws,
canvas bags and stainless-steel
water bottles.  also call the customer service
The City of Isle of Palms will
have four (4) open seats in City
Council to be filled. This is a
nonpartisan, municipal election
to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
There are six candidates seeking
to serve on the Isle of Palms City
Council: Katrina Limbach, Scott
Pierce, Kevin Popson, Phillip
Pounds, Rusty Streetman and
incumbent Councilmember
to have great candidates that
want to serve our community
and protect our citizens’ quality
of life.  bringing the Farmers’ Market to
As part of its five-year cycle
to maintain public safety and
electric system reliability,
Dominion Energy will begin
pruning trees on the Isle of Palms
in September. The City held a tree
trimming workshop on August
7th  where representatives from
Dominion Energy, the contractor
and arborists discussed safety
and proper pruning methods.
If you have questions about the
upcoming tree trimming work
you may call the Dominion
Energy customer service number
800.251.7234. Residents may
number to schedule an on-site
meeting with arborists Clay
Chaplin or Mark Branham
who are available to meet upon
request before cutting begins in
order to explain what work needs
to be done.
I hope you had the opportunity
to attend the National Night Out
event organized by our wonderful
Police Department. It was a
tremendous success. Don’t forget
that the Farmers’ Market begins
September 4th at the Recreation
Center. We are all ecstatic about
the heart of the island. Walk,
bike or golf cart to the Recreation
Center on Wednesdays between 3
and 7 p.m. to buy local produce,
specialty foods and support the
local economy. 
Jimmy Carroll, Mayor
jcarroll@iop.net
843.452.1200
9 August 30, 2019
Council members bid farewell
BY SANDY FERENCZ
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Sandy Ferencz
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construction, develop a strategic Council.  It is one I will not soon
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F
or the last two weeks since
the filing for Council seats
opened, I have considered
all the pros and cons of another
four years in service to Isle of
Palms residents. These last eight
years (two years on ATAX and six
years on Council) have been full
of experiences I will never forget.
Service to our residents has far
exceeded all expectations.
But, life is short and at this
stage in my life, I feel I need to
step back and enjoy all that this
life and do not automate, digitize,
legalize, or commercialize it out
of existence. 
Good luck to all the candidates Ted Kinghorn
and sitting Council members
as you address the complex
challenges ahead. In January I
will join the voices of residents
during Citizen Comments.
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BY TED KINGHORN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 
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beautiful island has to offer.
I sincerely hope that the
person who fills that far right
seat in Council Chambers will
ask the hard questions; bring
full transparency to hiring both
employees and contractors, drill
down on budgetary decisions,
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Labor Day
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Isle of Palms
843.886.6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, Sep. 3
Personnel Committee
8:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, Sep. 4
Real Property Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
After having the privilege
and honor of serving South
Carolina local governments for
over 40 years directly, through
their associations, the General
Assembly and the US Congress
it has been an interesting and
informative experience being Carol Rice
Thusday, Sep. 5
Public Works Committee
8 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, Sep. 9
Public Safety Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Recreation Committee
4 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, Sep. 4
Court
3 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
I am not running for re-
election to Isle of Palms City
Council.  Three terms (not all
consecutively)  has allowed me
to serve the island in a way that
makes me very proud. It has
been an honor and a privilege to
serve on City Council and I will
miss my constant contact with
my “city” family.  I look forward
to seeing some fresh, young, new
faces on the Council.
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GEOFF BENNET
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4 August 30, 2019
Sullivan’s Island Town Council
M
ayor Pat O’Neil gaveled the
Aug. 20 council meeting
for the Town of Sullivan’s
Island (TOSI) to order with a
note of caution. Sullivan’s has
joined the ranks of Lowcountry
municipalities in videotaping their
council meetings. Consequently,
the mayor said, “I would like to
remind everyone with a head
like mine, to wear a ball cap.”
Attendees were still chuckling as
he introduced the first of several
presentations.
TOSI contracts with South
Carolina Beach Advocates
(SCBA)/Elko Coastal Consulting,
Inc. for beach monitoring
services, like most of SC’s coastal
communities. Sullivan’s gained
300,000 cubic feet of sand in the
last 12 months according to Dr.
Nicol Elko. She warned against
removing wrack from the beach,
and recommended using it and/
or sand fencing to augment
growth of the primary dune.
Although erosion at Breach Inlet
is cause for concern and warrants
further monitoring, the report
was very positive and should be
available as a standalone link on
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BY GREGG BRAGG
STAFF WRITER ISLAND EYE NEWS
the town’s website in the near
future.
The Charleston Area Regional
Transportation Authority (CARTA)
gave an equally impressive
presentation of their budget.
Lowcountry municipalities are
considered stake holders in public
transportation, and are asked to
approve CARTA’s budget. The act
is generally considered a gesture
that gets little pushback, but
representatives from the transit
authority weren’t taking any
chances.
CARTA boasted a lot of
progress from last year to this
including; a new Rivers Avenue
Park-and-Ride facility featuring
289 parking spaces, with
amenities including shelters,
bathroom facilities, fencing,
bike racks and 24/7 camera
surveillance. They also said they
have improved the Superstop
hub, including exterior/interior
painting, upgrading of restroom
facilities and increased lighting.
There’s more, a lot more, and the
full presentation will be available
on line soon. TOSI approved the
CARTA budget unanimously.
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Officer Tom McLellan received
a citation commemorating his
25 years of service. The town’s
website says “Tom began working
for the Town in 1994. Tom was
promoted to the Town Fleet
Manager in July. Tom’s duties
include maintaining the Town’s
vehicle maintenance, animal
control and many small projects
the Police Department handles.”
A big round of applause grew as
McLellan was joined by his wife
and mother in accepting the
award.
Sullivan’s resident Mike Walsh
made the first contribution to
citizen’s comments. He thanked
TOSI for emphasizing Carolina
Day like never before, and for
putting Battery Gadsden’s
information on the town’s
website.
Eve Johnson recommended
the town do more to keep dogs
out of the dunes, an infraction
she sees all too often. She wants
the warning added to signs on
the beach, on the dog registration
forms, and on the town’s website.
Nolan Schillerstrom, likewise,
added that the Wilson’s Plover
would benefit from fewer dogs
in the dunes and suggested the
prohibition be added to the shore
bird protection signs already on
the beach.
Cyndy Ewing suggested TOSI
contract with Coastal Science
Engineering to further study the
resiliency of Sullivan’s beach. She
also recommended a report on
the topic by the Environmental
Defense Fund, and announced a
forum on beach resiliency which
will be hosted by the Coastal
Conservation League on Sept. 23.
Karen Byko of 2862 Middle
Street had one of the most
representative presentations on
the Dominion Energy debacle.
“I’m here to talk about the
butchering of our trees by
Dominion. I, and a number of
other Sullivan’s Island residents,
have met with Dominion on
two occasions, in order to
represent our concerns over their
destruction [of] our trees. As you
know, our magnificent live oaks
and other trees are one of the
things that make our island so
special. They impact our property
values, provide habitat for birds
August 30, 2019
and other wildlife, and protect us
during hurricanes.
“In our meetings, we told them
we respected their safety and
reliability obligations, and asked
if there was room to address our
concerns by cutting our trees
more frequently than every 5
years, so they didn’t have to
cut as aggressively, moving the
‘trimming’ to cooler months
when the tree is in active growth
mode, and cutting more carefully
under the ‘watchful’ eye of an
independent arborist.
“We also asked, and they
confirmed, that they are to
adhere to the ANSI A300 tree
pruning standards. And, yet, I
showed them examples of trees
that appeared to be in violation
of those standards. Despite our
pleas, they were not open to
any compromise to their current
process, and instead offered to
perform a ‘punch list’ on our
trees after they are done.
“While reasonable sounding,
using a ‘punch list’ process
to address shoddy and overly
aggressive cutting to a ‘live’ object
is simply a way for Dominion to
avoid having to invest in doing it
right in the first place…and we
should not accept that. There is
no way to re-attach limbs to a
tree that has been disfigured from
careless and excessive pruning.
So, my questions for you, as our
elected officials are: What have
you done and what will you do
to hold Dominion accountable
to adhering to the ANSI A300
standards, and pruning our
trees in a quality and sensitive
manner in the first place? What
are your plans to hold Dominion
accountable for the damage
that they have already caused?
Have you been in contact with
Rep. Sotille, Senator Campsen
or neighboring towns that have
also been harmed by Dominion,
to see how we can collectively
put pressure on them to stop
this practice that leaves such
devastation in its wake?”
It should be noted that
all contributors to citizen’s
comments agreed that Dominion
Energy had butchered the trees
on Sullivan’s Island. Leroy
Chatham and Sallie Pritchard
made similar comments following
Byko and the devastation was
acknowledged by council. Sarah
Church called it “devastating,”
and Tim Reese said the tree at
his house was “mangled beyond
belief. It looks like totem pole
with arms.” A consensus formed
around the idea of appealing to
elected officials at the state level.
Action items scheduled for
TOSI included: Unanimous
final approval of TOSI’s
Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance
2019-04). Unanimous approval
of last month’s town council
meeting minutes, as well as those
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for Public Facilities, Natural
Resources, and Public Safety.
Second reading by title only of
ordinance 2019-05. The measure
grants a temporary easement
to Helen N. Antman in an effort
to mitigate any adverse effects
caused by sewer line repair/
installation on Lot 31, area J.
An amendment adding names
of M’s Antman’s beneficiaries
to the easement also passed
unanimously. Financing terms
with BB&T for the purchase of
the new vehicles included in
the budget received unanimous
support. Town staff was
directed to begin work drafting
an ordinance banning smoking,
however, a motion to attach
fines to the smoking ban was
withdrawn, pending legal advice.
“The town’s new website is up
and running. It’s clean, useable,
please use the comments
[section] to tell us what’s on
your mind,” said the mayor.
Town administrator Andy Benke
chimed in to say the project had
taken a little longer, but stressed
that the town had saved a ton
on money by doing all the work
themselves.
Council member Tim Reese was
the highlight of the committee
reports. The public safety
committee he chairs met with
defeat with the state’s department
of transportation on the subject
of instituting an island-wide
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speed limit of 25MPH. He pointed
out, however, they weren’t done
trying and cited Folly Beach as
the success story he and his
committee will emulate. One of
the two crosswalks (Jasper) he’s
been working has been initially
approved, but will require
changes to drainage outfalls.
Reese concluded his report by
floating the idea of paid parking
at the elementary school parking
lot. He seems to think it will fly
and be a good source of revenue
because it is so close to the town’s
newest board walk.
Council member Sarah
Church said the town had plenty
of applicants for positions on the
town’s boards and commissions.
There should be plenty of new faces
in September for the following
seats: Three seats available on
the planning commission. Two
seats on the board of zoning
appeals. Two seats on the tree
commission. Three seats on the
design review board. A seat on
the election commission with an
unlimited term.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned.
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Family ties
NEW MINISTER GREW UP VISITING
IOP METHODIST CHURCH
BY SUSAN HILL SMITH
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
A
s he prepared for one of his last
Sunday mornings as pastor of Isle
of Palms First United Methodist
Church this spring, Thomas Smith
texted Laura Canine, who would take
over his role once he left for his next
appointment in Florence.
“Walking into your new office,” she
remembers he wrote, one reverend to
another. “This is what will be waiting
for you.”  As she prepared for college, Canine
He attached photos of coastal
paintings by Canine’s grandmother,
Ponnie Holman, who was one of the
church’s early members in the 1950s,
along with her husband, Theo.
The Holmans raised three daughters
on the island and often welcomed
their grandchildren here. Canine,
now 37, easily recalls those childhood
visits - swimming and fishing off her
grandparents’ dock on the Intracoastal
Waterway, cycling around the island and
playing on the ballfields. At the church,
she and her brother, Jack, would wave
fronds at Palm Sunday services when
they vacationed over Spring Break and
take turns ringing the church bell.
program for Irmo Middle School, a
natural fit for her after playing varsity
tennis, basketball and softball in high
school.
She continued on to Asbury
Theological Seminary in Kentucky,
where she also served as a chaplain
for trauma patients at the University
of Kentucky hospital, working 24-hour
shifts. “It ended up being one of the
best experiences I could have done to
Wise advice prepare me for ministry.”
Rev. Canine says she began to feel a 'Of all the churches'
call to ministry as early as the age of The South Carolina United Methodist
7. She spent a lot of her growing up Conference has a practice of moving
years “praying and trying to figure out pastors around within the state so
what God wanted me to do," and when that an appointment often lasts
she visited Isle of Palms as a teenager, about five to seven years. Starting in
she was encouraged to see a successful the Lowcountry, Canine served as an
woman leading ministry - the Rev. Sara associate pastor at John Wesley United
White.  Methodist Church in West Ashley from
2007-12 and was appointed pastor
looked for guidance from the senior of Trinity United Methodist Church
pastor of her home church on Pawleys from 2012-18 in the foothills town of
Island. He had seen ministers who Fountain Inn.
majored in religion as undergrads She sought to expand international
without learning about finance, how to missions at both churches, organizing
balance a budget or how to work with trips to spots such as Romania,
a staff. “If I can give you any piece of Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and
advice,” she remembers him telling Peru. While finishing her doctorate at
her, “I am going to recommend you get Erskine College, she completed her
a degree in business, get your base in project-based dissertation on servant
that, and then when you go to seminary, leadership within the community.
you’ll get the rest.”  Canine received a short-term
So she earned her bachelor’s at the appointment to a Darlington church in
University of South Carolina in human 2018, and wasn’t entirely surprised to
resource management and marketing, get a call to move a year later. But she
and along the way worked closely with was thrilled to learn her new location. 
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Laura Canine returns to IOP as First United’s new minister. PHOTO BY MIC SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
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When she called family to tell them
she would be moving to Isle of Palms
First United Methodist Church, her
mom and aunt each cried on the
phone. While they hadn’t lived on the
island in years, the church is where
they were both married and where
they remembered their parents after
they died. When their mother, Ponnie,
the talented artist, was overtaken by
dementia the last decade of her life, her
circle of church friends had organized
visits in which they prayed and read to
her from a daily devotional.
“It’s the Holy Spirit - really it is - of all
the churches in the conference,” Canine
says of her current appointment,
which also provides a parsonage for
her to live on Isle of Palms, just a mile
from where her grandparents had their
home. “Everyone has been so warm
and welcoming, and it’s been so neat
because I’ve had people reach out and
say, ‘I remember when you were born.’”
With her grandparents in mind,
she looks forward to celebrating the
church’s 70th anniversary next year.
She’s also looking to the future, happily
working on mission opportunities,
including a trip to Mexico, and local
outreach, for example connecting
with college students through the
Charleston Wesley Foundation. “We’re
just looking to live out our Christian
witness as best as we can, and I’m
excited to see what that’s going to look
like.”
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J
ean Schubert, director of Tee Shirt Theater, and
her cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” that
recently finished an August week-long drama
camp at the IOP Rec. Ms Jean conducts both summer
camps and 10-week long sessions at the Rec during the
school year that introduce children age 8-13 to theater
and kids versions of the classics.
Ward continues from cover
and rescue Coast Guard Cutters,
Unimak and Steadfast. He graduated
from Atlantic Christian College in
Wilson, NC and studied accounting
at the University of South Carolina-
Columbia. He has been a Certified
Public Accountant in the state of
South Carolina since 1987 (SC Board
of Accountancy certificate number
2800).
Ward is the founder and artistic
director of the Crabpot Players
Theater Company. The Crabpot
Players have been performing live
plays east of the Cooper since
1993. The company now presents
two plays a year during the winter
at the Windjammer. Ward is also a
playwright having written numerous
plays. Two of his plays have been
staged at the Dock Street Theater,
Charleston.
Ward currently is on the Board of
Directors of CARTA. He was on the
Pounds continues from cover
Pounds first became involved with
the City by joining the Planning
Commission in 2018. Since then
he has been involved in reviewing
numerous large scale projects facing
the City. The Planning Commission
has given him a broad view of the
projects, challenges and competing
priorities that must be addressed in
the near future.  Phillip and his wife have 3 children
Now running for Council he would
like to broaden his efforts to further
assist in making the best, long term
decisions for the City aligning with
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City of Isle of Palms A-Tax Committee
for several years. He has been on Isle
of Palms City Council for almost 12
years (1988-1991 and 2012-present).
Ward has been on numerous city
council committees including ways
and means, real property, public
safety, public works, and recreation.
He hopes to be reelected in order to
continue work on many pressing and
challenging projects the city faces,
most importantly, drainage and the
public safety building and marina
renovations. City council has made
real progress lately on these projects,
but much more work lies ahead.
Ward states “I am extremely
fortunate to serve the citizens of Isle
of Palms as a member of city council.
I consider it one of the biggest honors
of my life. I hope the voters will see fit
to allow me to serve them for another
four years.”
the priorities of the residents. 
After a successful career in the
financial services industry managing
large budgets, projects and staff,
Phillip feels his background and
experience will help manage the
many competing priorities while
ensuring we maintain our quality of
life in our part of paradise. 
and 1 grandson. 
Contact Phillip at plpounds@gmail.
com. 
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ON THE WATER

BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he perfect
storm that
makes for
awesome fishing
in the fall is about
to begin. The
combination of lower
water temperatures,
fewer fishermen on
the water and tons
of bait makes for
ideal conditions.
The arrival of cooler
days that will make
fishing much more
pleasant doesn't
hurt either!
Popping corks are
often mentioned in
our reports. Why?
Because they work
so well! Redfish,
trout and flounder
will all eat bait
that’s suspended in
the water column.
I’ll attach a 18”-
24” leader from
the cork to a size 1
circle hook. When
fishing this rig, it’s
very important to
keep the slack out
of your line so you
can react quickly
when the cork drops. I keep my rod
tip pointed at the cork and just reel when it drops. You’ll find your
hookup rate improves compared to keeping your rod tip high and find these fish on ledges and drop offs in the harbor and
trying to set the hook by jerking back on the rod. inlets. Bites can be less frequent than with corks but with redfish
It is time to bid farewell to the summer seasonal species that will measuring into the upper 30” class it is well worth your time.
likely be gone by the end of the month. Meanwhile, sharks are still See you on the water!
providing plenty of entertainment for the next few weeks. When
fishing in deep water, it is crucial to use enough weight to keep your For over a decade, Capt. Geoff Bennett has operated Charleston
bait pinned to the bottom. Baits that are swinging around in the Charter Fishing providing light tackle charters. Clients choose from a
current usually won’t get hit. Instead of using one large 4 or 6oz. full menu of artificial and live bait fishing options with charters tailored
weight, I’ll use 1 or 2 oz. weights attached to a slinker slide on my line to their desires. USCG licensed and insured, Capt. Bennett is committed
to get the desired effect.  to providing a safe and enjoyable charter to anglers of all skill levels
One of the upsides of fishing for sharks these days is you’ll and ages. For more information, call Capt. Bennett at 843-324-3332,
occasionally hook into the bull redfish that are starting to appear. visit his website at www.charlestoncharterfishing.com or email him at
With the mullet run in full swing, these beasts follow the bait inshore. captain@charlestoncharterfishing.com.
Cracked blue crab and fresh cut mullet make perfect baits. You’ll

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Beard Cat’s
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Ben & Jerry’s
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The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal
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Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
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Coconut Joe’s &
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Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee
and ice cream. $
886-0046
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1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious
side porch, and live music. $-$$
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. $-$$
883-9646
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FOOD GUIDE
GO
EAT
island eats
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian
mainstays.
843-242-8121
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites,
including tacos & tortas, with an island
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
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
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted.
Located on the beautiful shores of the
Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the coffee
bar and dinner or lunch at the
restaurant along with signature
cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
and sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
serving a simple menu of homestyle
breakfast & lunch. $-$$
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
August 30, 2019 15

Tillinghast poetry
reading at Buxton
Books 
BY CARRIE DAVIES
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

Isle of Palms resident, David Tillinghast, has a new

book, “Sisters, Cousins, and Wayward Angels,” which contains
adventuresome narratives:  surviving a cotton mouth moccasin
bite, while hunting ducks in South Louisiana, falling into the
cage of a black panther at the Memphis City Zoo, stumbling
onto a moonshine still into an Ozark Cave, escaping with just a
dusting of bird shot in the shoulder.  
Most touching, however, are Dr. Tillinghast's reflections on
family, comrades, horses, quicksand, and the “lost grey nowhere.” 
Many of the poems in this collection also display fascination
with women young and old, their beauty and their mystery.  The
poems reveal the contentment derived from spending long days
and nights of solitude in the woods.
David was educated at Louisiana Tech, the University of
Wisconsin, and the University of SC, where had the privilege
of developing his talents under the well-known poets James
Dickey and George Garrett.  Emeritus Professor of English
from Clemson University, he has been
published in major literary journals, The
Georgia Review,  Ploughshares, and  The
Virginia Quarterly Review, et al.
New York Times best selling author
Ron Rash states, “The woods are alive
with starts and things we think we do
not see,” David Tillinghast tells us in this
excellent collection of poems, but while
acknowledging the mystery of existence,
Tillinghast sees plenty, and he conveys it
to the reader with a stark but luminous
clarity.”
Dr. Tillinghast will be reading Tuesday,
September 3, at Buxton Books, 160 King
Street, Charleston, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  He
will be joined by additional Charleston area
Author David
authors Dr. Jim Brueggemann, Lisa Hase- Tillinghast, left,
Jackson, Gary Jackson, Eugene Platt, and pictured with
Jody Stallings.  Visit buxtonbooks.com for the cover of his
more information. new book.

off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood
burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
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
Coorg
Indian cafe and coffee shop dedicated to
their native region “Coorg” also known as
“Kodagu” district.$-$$
Breakfast/Lunch 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. -9 p.m.
www.coorgindiancafe.com
Fish Restaurant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
in Charleston Harbor Resort &
Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$
charlestonharborfishhouse.com
843.284.7070
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Flying Biscuit
Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
www.flyingbiscuit.com
(843) 352-9400
794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery
Features a consistent rotation of locally
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant.
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant
H&R Sweet Shop
Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken,
shrimp, bbq ribs. $
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot
dogs topped with creative condiments, plus
Kid Cashew
A place to have fun while enjoying food
you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
beauty of Charleston.$-$$
www.kidcashewcharleston.com
(843) 352-7585
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American eats
such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
& outdoor seats. $$
843.388.3177
rustyruddermtp.com
3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
in a casual joint with checkered tables &
homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
843.928.3609
seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
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 TO ADVERTISE IN THE
selection and outdoor seating. $$
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 August 31
ONGOING
WHAT: Shorebird Scavenger
Hunt
Where: Poe Branch Library
When: anytime we are open
MORE INFO: There are 16 signs
designed by students at Sullivan’s
island elementary to mark paths
and nesting areas for Wilson’s
plover shorebirds on the south
end of the island. The first person
to locate each sign gets a prize.
Gotta find ‘em all.
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.
WHAT: Live Music at Wild
Dunes
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy live
entertainment daily at Wild Dunes
Resort. Tuesday-Friday, 7-10 p.m.
and Saturday & Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
outside at the beachfront Grand
Pavilion area.
Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/events for full schedule.
First Monday of the Month
WHAT: Blue Plate Special
Speaker Series
WHERE: Burton’s Grill, Mt.
Pleasant
WHEN: noon
MORE INFO: East Cooper
Democrats and Progressives
regular meetings held the 1st
Monday of every month. Topics
will include the Equal Rights
Amendment, Trump's Tariffs and
Trade Wars, Common Sense Gun
Control, Immigration Reform,
Transportation, Voting Rights,
and other topics of interest. $2/
person at the door. Attendees
order their own lunch. Attendance
limited to 40 people- first come
first served- no reservations.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: 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
(adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
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: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2-4 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.
Saturday, Aug. 31
WHAT: Haley Mae Campbell and
Jerry Jacobs
WHERE: Music Farm, 32 Ann
Street
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Charleston
native Jerry Jacobs and Isle of
Palms native Haley Mae Campbell
for an unforgettable hometown
show at the legendary Music
Farm. Tickets on sale at etix.com.
WHAT: Birds of Prey Flight
Demo
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Village Plaza
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Take a walk on the
wild side and watch as falcons,
owls, eagles, and vultures fly
above, and learn about these
special species. Complimentary
event.
WHAT: JDRF Kickoff Party
WHERE: Tradesman Brewing
Company 1647 King Street
Extension, Charleston
WHEN: 5-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join us for an
afternoon of fun, food, and
festivity all to benefit the JDRF
Palmetto Chapter. Our team
of riders have been preparing
to pedal 100 miles to raise
funds and awareness for Type 1
Diabetes research. This party is
our send off celebration before
they roll out. There will be games,
music, tasty beer, silent auction,
and Roti Rolls.
Monday Sept. 2
WHAT: Labor Day 5K
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Beachfront
WHEN: 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: End the summer
on a high note with a fun run/
walk on the beautiful beach at
Wild Dunes. $25/person, t-shirt
included.
Saturday, Sept. 7
WHAT: Dog Day Afternoon
WHERE: Splash Island
Waterpark, Mount Pleasant
WHEN: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Open for dogs and
their owners to enjoy fun in the
water. Tickets are $8 per dog
in advance and $10 at the door
(if available). Owners are free
with their dogs; regular park
admission fee of $2 per person
still applies.
WHAT: Shaggin on the Cooper
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
September 26
MORE INFO: Enjoy scenic views mimosa or bloody mary and
of the Charleston Harbor while enjoy a delectable breakfast. All
dancing to the live classic oldies proceeds to the Friends of Fisher
and beach music from the House, Charleston. Tickets are
Recollections. Fee: $8. $55 at Brown Paper Tickets
800.838.3006.
Thursday, Sept. 12
WHAT: Sunset Sonata
Thursday, Sept. 26
WHERE: Mount Pleasant WHAT: Lip Sync for Lungs
Waterfront Park, Cooper River WHERE: Charleston Music Hall,
Room 37 John Street
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: “Senior Prom” MORE INFO: This unique, action-
fundraiser to benefit Alzheimers packed event features local
and Dementia Services. Dance celebrities in a wildly entertaining
contests, silent auction, hors live performance that raises funds
d’oeuvres, open bar. Tickets - $75 to provide lung health programs
per person. Prom attire. and lung disease research.
Tickets are $35, for more info visit
WHAT: Starlight Yoga lipsyncforlungs.org.
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The moon and stars
enhance this flowing yoga class.
Open to all fitness levels. Live
music provided. Fee: $5 Ages 12+.
Saturday, Sept. 21
WHAT: Meet the author of
Rocks, Paper, Flowers
WHERE: VFW 3137, 1004 Ocean
Blvd. IOP
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join author
Katie Sullivan Masalin, sip a
18 August 30, 2019

Home-spun music Speak up SC

  MY SISTER’S HOUSE UNVEILS INAGURAL
CHARLESTON SYMPHONY NAMES
C A M PA I G N A S PA R T O F D O M E S T I C
E D WA R D H A R T C O M P O S E R I N R E S I D E N C E
V I O L E N C E AWA R E N E S S M O N T H 
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF REPORT  

T
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
he Charleston Symphony

has named composer
Edward Hart its Composer
in Residence for the 2019-2020
season.  violence organization, is excited
Edward Hart is a Charleston
native whose work has received
worldwide attention. His music
has been performed across
the country, including at the
Kennedy Center in Washington
D.C., as well as in Europe, Latin
America, and Africa. Hart is
also a professor at the College of
Charleston and the chair of its
music department.  issues in the Lowcountry. “This
The Symphony will bookend
their 2019-2020 season with two
of Hart’s original compositions,
one at their season premiere
“Mozart in the Lowcountry” on
Sept. 27 and 28, and the other at
their season finale in April. The
former will feature the reprisal of
Hart’s hit  Under an Indigo Sky,
which the CSO first performed to
a sold-out crowd at the Gaillard
Center in 2012. Hart describes
this concerto as “A love letter
to the state of South Carolina,
seeking to capture three distinct
yet related regions of our state:
the Lowcountry, the Midlands,
and the Upstate.”  conducted by Music Director
The Charleston Symphony will
premiere Hart’s newest work,  A
Charleston Concerto, at their
season finale, “Charleston and
the New World.” The world-
famous Shanghai Quartet will
perform with the CSO for the
premiere. True to its name,  A
Charleston Concerto explores
Charleston’s natural splendor,
its three movements dedicated
respectively to the city’s past,
present, and future. The
performance, which will take
place on Apr. 17 and 18, 2020,
will also mark the official start
of the City of Charleston’s
350th Anniversary Celebration.   and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday.  scourge.”  involved contact Tosha Connors
In response to being named the
Edward Hart.
PHOTO PROVIDED
CSO’s Composer in Residence,
Hart said, “This wonderful honor
is made ever more special because
I am encouraged to present
music about my home. A world-
class orchestra coupled with a
world-renowned string quartet,
Ken Lam—a composer couldn’t
ask for more.” CSO Executive
Director Michael Smith added,
“Edward Hart is a staple of the
Charleston arts community and
an extremely talented composer.
We’re honored to showcase his
work, because of both its quality
as well as its connection to our
home city and state.”
To purchase tickets,
visit CharlestonSymphony.org,
call the box office at 843.723.7528
ext. 110, or visit in person at 2133
N. Hillside Drive, Charleston 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
M
y Sister’s House, Inc.,
the community’s longest
operating domestic
to announce its first “Speak
Up South Carolina” campaign
in honor of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in October.  the power of individuals to make
Historically, My Sister’s House
has hosted its Walk A Mile In
Her Shoes advocacy march and
annual luncheon fundraising
event every October to bring
awareness to domestic violence
year we wanted to do something
bigger,” says Tosha Connors,
CEO.  on Oct. 19 where friends and
This year, in addition to their
signature events, My Sister’s
House is launching a full-
scale campaign to challenge
members of the community to
stand up and speak out about
domestic violence. The goal of
Speak Up SC is to engage every
day people as advocates and to
challenge friends, neighbors,
supporters, and local leaders to
contribute to the conversation
surrounding domestic violence in
the Charleston community. “We
are on a mission to make a real,
actionable impact on domestic
violence in the Lowcountry and
we’re asking the community
to help us lead the way,” says
Rock Amick, Board Chair of My
Sister’s House. “The primary
victims of domestic violence in
our community are women and
children. They carry the scars and
may suffer a lifetime of emotional
trauma as a result. It would be
a mistake, however, to assume
that this societal problem does
not affect our entire Lowcountry
community. As such, we must
share in the effort to seek out
and support solutions to end this
Speak UP SC offers something
for everyone. Over the course of
one week, My Sister’s House will
host three events with the goal
of elevating the conversation
about domestic violence in the
tri-county: a free, open Town
Hall discussion on harnessing
an impact on Monday, Oct. 14,
the My Sister’s House Annual
Luncheon at the prestigious
Hotel Bennett on Wednesday,
Oct. 16 for individuals and
businesses that are passionate
about investing in change, and
the kid-friendly Walk A Mile
advocacy march in Park Circle
families come together in support
of domestic violence victims in
our community. In addition to the
events, there will be opportunities
throughout the month of October
for individuals to host online
fundraisers and become social
media ambassadors. 
“Domestic violence can be seen
as a common thread connecting
homelessness, the opioid
epidemic, and our struggling
education system,” says Amick.
“It also contributes  to negative
economic impacts on small
business and puts a strain on
already limited community and
social resources. It’s time to
change the narrative and tell
the full story. Speak Up South
Carolina is a chance to educate
and empower our community
about the true and lasting
effects of domestic violence.
Together, as a community, we
can end Domestic Violence in the
Lowcountry.” 
For more information including
registration for all three events go
to MySistersHouse.com/speakup.
If you are interested in getting
at Tosha@mysistershouse.com

www.islandeyenews.com
August 30, 2019 19
FINANCIAL FOCUS
What can a financial advisor do for you?
BY EDWARD JONES
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
hat does investing mean • Help you adjust your
to you? If the word makes financial strategy – Not much
you think of transactions will stay constant in your life –
– buying or selling stocks and and that includes your financial
bonds – you’re looking at just strategy. Any number of events
part of the picture. To work – a new child, a new job, a
toward all your goals, such as a new retirement destination –
comfortable retirement, you need a can cause you to adjust your
comprehensive financial strategy. investment moves, as will some
And for that, you might need to of the factors influencing the
work with a personal financial financial markets – economic
advisor. But what, specifically, downturns, changing interest
can this type of professional do for rates, new tax laws, and more.
you? A financial advisor can help you
Here are some of the key change course as needed – and
services a financial advisor can sometimes encourage you not
provide: to change course, when, in his
• Help you invest for your or her professional opinion, you
retirement – An experienced might be tempted to overreact to
financial advisor can look some event or other.
at all the relevant factors – While a financial advisor can
your current and projected help you in many ways, you’ll
income, age at which you’d like to retire, desired retirement need, above all else, to feel comfortable with whomever you choose.
lifestyle – to help you determine how much you need to invest, Ultimately, you’ll want to pick someone who understands what’s
and in which investment vehicles, to help you reach your important to you, and who will follow an established process to create
retirement goals. To cite just one example, a financial advisor personalized strategies and recommend specific actions needed to
can review your employer-sponsored retirement plan and help help achieve your goals. And you’ll want someone who will be with
you determine how to use it to your greatest advantage. you in the long run – someone who will revisit your objectives and
• Help you save for college – Higher education is expensive, and risk tolerance and who can adjust your strategies in response to
costs are rising every year. If you’d like to help your children changes in your life.
– or grandchildren – go to college someday, you need to save A financial advisor can make a big difference in your life. So, work
and invest early and often. A financial advisor can suggest diligently to find the right one – and take full advantage of the help
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Breac h Inlet Tide Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 30 8:20am/8:46pm 2:09am/2:22pm
Aug 31 9:16am/9:38pm 2:59am/3:16pm
Sep 1 10:11am/10:29pm 3:48am/4:10pm
Sep 2 11:06am/11:20pm 4:37am/5:05pm
Sep 3 12:01pm 5:27am/6:01pm
Sep 4 12:12am/12:58pm 6:18am/6:59pm
Sep 5 1:06am/1:57pm 7:12am/7:59pm
Sep 6 2:02am/2:55pm 8:08am/9:00pm
Sep 7 3:00am/3:54pm 9:07am/9:59pm
Sep 8 3:57am/4:49pm 10:05am/10:54pm
Sep 9 4:53am/5:41pm 11:00am/11:45pm
Sep 10 5:44am/6:28pm 11:52am
Sep 11 6:33am/7:11pm 12:31am/12:38pm
Sep 12 7:17am/7:52pm 1:14am/1:22pm

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