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3 enter race for Mayor of Sullivan’sBY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

The South Carolina Election Commission has certified three candidates for the Town of Sullivan’s Island Special Election: Keith W. Blandford, Gerald A. Kaynard, Patrick

M. O’Neil. These three candidates vie for the office of mayor made

vacant with the passing of Mayor Mike Perkis in October 2014. The winner will serve until May, 2017, the balance of Mayor Perkis’ term. Residents are encouraged to cast their vote in this Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. The

polls will be open at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3222 Middle Street, from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. For voter registration and voting information: Charleston County Board of Voter Registration at 843. 744. 8683 or online at www.charlestoncounty. org/departments/bevr/index.php.

The following are candidate submitted biographies and statements from each candidate running for Mayor of Sullivan’s Island.

Jerry KaynardJerry Kaynard has lived on Sullivan’s Island for 37 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1967, and received a Juris Doctor of Laws Degree from New York University School of Law in 1971. He has practiced law as a sole practitioner in Charleston for over 30 years. He is married to Cheryl McMurry Kaynard, JD, MPA, a graduate of USC Law School. They have two daughters, Emily and Maggie, a golden doodle, Banjo, and a cat, Hoover.

He served as Assistant City Attorney, City of Charleston, from 1975-1986 gaining extensive experience in municipal government operations. He was appointed by Mayor Joseph P. Riley as liaison for The City of Charleston to the United States Department of Transportation in 1980 to obtain funding for construction of the James Island Bridge & Connector. He worked with his wife, Cheryl McMurry Kaynard, then Chief Counsel, Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation to obtain approval for the James Island Bridge & Connector. This effort was successful and the project was completed in 1993 at a cost of approximately $120 million dollars.

Keith BlandfordKeith Blandford is a long-time resident of Sullivan's Island, and a tireless advocate for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty. As a military veteran, business owner, husband and father, Keith sees clearly the effects—both intended and unintended—that current government policies are having on our economy, our community, and our families. If elected, he would work to cut municipal spending, cut taxes, and reduce the bureaucratic obstacles faced by residents of Sullivan's Island. Candidate’s Statement

The message is simple: lowering taxes, to keep locals on the Island. Municipal taxes on Sullivan's Island are extremely high per resident, per year. This financial burden is very difficult for the average household, and it’s forcing families who have been here for generations to move away. We need to take a hard look at municipal spending to see what we really need, because people are more important than government. It is important to remember that although many of us on the Island can afford multiple government services and higher and higher

Patrick O’NeilDespite what you might assume from my name, I was born on the bayou, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where I grew up in a wonderful family and close-knit community, cut grass for pocket change, earned my Eagle Scout badge, learned to play the clarinet badly and the piano even worse, and graduated in the final class to finish at our small-town boys’ Catholic high school, whose football bench I warmed consistently unless we were either hopelessly behind or irreversibly ahead.

I received my BS in Economics from LSU after a succession of prior majors that didn’t work out. Neither did that one: by the time my accumulated credit hours threatened to eject me into the cold, cruel world, I discovered I was primarily interested in psychology. Fortunately, I was able to slip into the doctoral program at the University of Georgia, where I earned my PhD in clinical psychology. I came to Charleston when accepted into the MUSC psychology internship program, which had been started by my former UGA professor, Dr. John Roitzsch, who until his death was a fellow Islander, as is his wife Pam.

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A new online crime mapping service from the Isle of Palms’ police department provides its citizens

with access to crime data and police reports from 2002 through present. Visit www.iop.net/departments/CrimeReportsandStatistics.aspx and click on the link to RAIDS Online Geographic Mapping. Next, type in the address or select the city you wish to view data from. You can then select from a variety of crimes to view, including, homicide, sexual assault, robbery, theft, arson, DUI and so on.

The screenshot shown here illustrates the number and types of crimes committed between Dec. 5, 2013 and Nov. 28, 2014 reported by the IOP PD. The map only shows data from participating police departments, which in the immediate area currently includes Isle of Palms, Charleston County, Moncks Corner, North Charleston and Berkley County.

Users can pull up crime graphics from pre-defined ranges, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 28 days, Last Month and so on, or enter a specific date range. The data is updated daily. There is also an iPhone and Android app for the service, which is called RAIDS Online Mobile and is free to download.

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A new online service from IOP Police Department allows users to search crime reports for the area.

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Wednesday, December 10Coffee with the Chief!

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Planning Commission6:30 p.m.2050 Middle Street

Thursday, December 11Board of Zoning Appeals6 p.m.2050 Middle Street

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Wednesday, December 17Coffee with the Chief!See Wednesday, December 10.

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The November 2014 Sullivan’s Island Town Council meeting opened with a moving tribute to late Mayor Mike Perkis, who passed away

Oct. 7, 2014. A special resolution honoring the Mayor and proclaiming Oct. 10, 2014 Mayor Mike Perkis Day, was made. Each member of council then spoke movingly about the late Mayor, followed by his son, Josh Perkis. The Mayor’s bronzed gavel was presented to his wife Linda.

Paid Parking on Sullivan’s A resolution authorizing the establishment of

a managed parking plan on Sullivan’s Island was passed unanimously by council. Councilman Chauncey Clark explained that the town is working on a parking plan that will parallel that of Isle of Palms, who has initiated a move to install a paid parking system on its streets. If Sullivan’s does not follow suit, he said, then the island will likely be inundated when Isle of Palms implements its plan next spring.

“We are about 1,800 residents,” he said. “We’ve been about 1,800 for about 200 years. Mount Pleasant is not constant—they are growing. Whatever IOP does if we don’t mimic that, we know what will going to happen. There have been a lot of complaints about having to pay to park as it’s a free beach—but fully half our town finance is for police and fire. We wouldn’t need all that if we didn’t have them visit the beach. We want them to visit, they’re our guests, but we need to ask for their help now.” Clark stressed that the town’s current approach is to be ready to “pull the trigger” on a parking system if needed, i.e. if Isle of Palms institutes its parking plan.

“We don’t have to, we could wait a year and see how it goes, take a hit for a year,” he said. “The hard part however, is going to be the policies. Everyone will have to pay, so what do I do about a dinner

party, church, doctor visit? We need to have your input on those. The good news is it’s easy to change these policies with the system we’re proposing. We may make mistakes but we can change things.”

The parking system being considered is an

internet-based ticketing program, where the owner of the vehicle registers it online, pays for the pass and then can park on the island. Enforcement will be via handheld scanners that scan license plates to see if they are registered. There is no physical ticket. The passes can also be purchased via a mobile device.

Sullivan’s Island is considering implementing this system island-wide, unlike Isle of Palms which will

have portions of unrestricted parking toward the back of the island.

“They have a very different layout from ours,” Clark said. “Our island is narrow enough that we’ll have to do an island-wide parking system.

In response to audience concerns about the lack of public input up to this point on the plan, councilman Patrick O’Neil suggested a small citizens’ advisory group be formed on this matter, because it will impact everyone.

“We will absolutely have public meetings about this and we’ll discuss it in the workshops,” Clark said. “All this resolution does is let us go forward, the real meat is coming!”

Sullivan’s approves paid parking resolution, addresses school safety issues

BY JENNIFER TUOHYISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

Linda Perkis with Mayor Perkis’ bronzed gavel.

“FULLY HALF OUR TOWN FINANCE IS FOR POLICE AND FIRE. WE WOULDN’T NEED ALL THAT IF WE DIDN’T HAVE THEM

VISIT THE BEACH. WE WANT THEM TO VISIT, THEY’RE OUR GUESTS, BUT WE NEED TO ASK FOR THEIR HELP NOW.”

~Chauncey Clark

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09/02/14 – A complainant reported that someone removed his wallet from his vehicle while it was parked in his yard.

09/06/14 – An officer received a report of a subject who had entered the school while it was closed and was skateboarding in the hallways, after investigation the subject was identified and summoned to family court.

09/06/14 – Officers responded to a subject running the roadway yelling and screaming, as the officer approached the officer observed the subject break the rear window out of a parked vehicle and get into the driver seat. The officer approached the subject and learned that the vehicle was not his and the subject was arrested and lodged in the county jail.

09/08/14 – A complainant reported that he received a phone call from a male claiming to be an officer from Berkley County Courts and that the complainant’s wife was wanted for failure to appear for jury duty. The complainant was instructed to get $911 on a prepaid debit card and give identifying numbers to him which the complainant did. This is a phone scam that is being conducted throughout the area.

09/13/14 – Officers responded to a disturbance at Home Team BBQ, several subjects were trying to start a fight with patron in the establishment. One of the subjects was very intoxicated and became belligerent with the officer and was arrested and lodged in the county jail.

09/17/14 – A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, during the stop it was learned that the subject was intoxicated and the subject was arrested and lodged into the county jail.

09/22/14 – While conducting a welfare check of a family member of the complainant, forced entry into the victim’s residence was made and the victim was located in the tub where she laid after attempting suicide.

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School SafetySusan King, principal of Sullivan’s Island Elementary School,

addressed council regarding a recent schools safety assessment report. Members of the Safe Routes to School Commission came to the school along with representatives from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and observed the school’s parking lot during dismissal time. The group made several recommendations, the biggest being that a paved sidewalk was necessary on Station 20 1/2. Additionally, a change in the traffic pattern at the junction in front of the fire department was necessary. Council approved a motion to authorize up to $12,000 for the improvements and directed staff to work on the other recommendations made by the commission.

Restrictions Considered for Town-Owned PropertiesThe Planning Commission has been addressing numerous

complaints about debris and misuse of town-owned lots, specifically Station 19, where there is long-term storage of kayaks and a build-up of trash. Additionally, residents have been complaining of late-night drunkenness, loud partying, fighting and four-wheelers occupying the space.

The commission is considering establishing hours for public access to lots, and installing a chain or swing arm to prevent access after dark. Council directed the Land Use and Natural Resources committee to look into the issue.

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Thanks to a new education and awareness tool, anyone living in hurricane-prone coastal areas along

the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts can now evaluate their own unique risk to storm surge.

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and Office for Coastal Management now host new high-resolution interactive national inundation risk maps and data via an online web mapping service.

Approximately 22 million people in the U.S. are vulnerable to storm surge. It’s responsible for about half the deaths in the United States due to tropical cyclones, and many evacuation routes become inundated in a variety of scenarios. This map makes it clear that storm surge is not just a beachfront problem, with the risk of storm surge extending several miles from the immediate coastline in some areas. Florida has a particularly large vulnerable population, with about 40 percent of its residents at risk to storm surge flooding.

NHC utilizes the hydrodynamic Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to simulate storm surge in 27 basins along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. Based on climatology, tens of thousands of hypothetical hurricanes are simulated in each basin and the potential storm surges are calculated. Composites of the resulting storm surges are created to assess and visualize overall storm surge

risk based on a wide range of possibilities. Previous versions of this information

were created for geographically disparate areas and did not provide a national perspective. The fragmented data created confusion and a technical barrier to understanding and analyzing national vulnerability. The new national map provides a better way to view, analyze, and communicate national storm surge flooding risk, and it greatly reduces confusion.

“You don’t have to think very hard about it, just look at your location on the national map to find out if you are in an area at risk for storm surge from a future tropical storm or hurricane,” Brian Zachry, Ph.D., NHC storm surge specialist, said.

What should individuals do if they discover that they live in an area vulnerable to storm surge? “You should find out today if you live in a hurricane storm surge evacuation zone as determined by your local emergency management agency,” Dr. Rick Knabb, Director of the National Hurricane Center, said. “If you do live in an evacuation zone, decide today where you will go and how you will get there, if and when you’re instructed by emergency managers to evacuate.”

View the maps online at nhc.noaa.gov/surge.

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He served as Vice-chairman and a member of the Board of S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control from 1981-1987. He was appointed as an environmental representative by Gov. Richard W. Riley. He led opposition to “Philadelphia barges” waste dumping in SC landfills. He led a successful effort to place SC inspectors at the Savannah River Plant, a federal nuclear facility in Aiken, SC, inspectors discovered aquifer groundwater contamination by toxic chemicals.

He served as President of the French Quarter Neighborhood Association from 2006-2012 a quasi-governmental neighborhood association working to protect residential uses and quality of life in the historic French Quarter of downtown Charleston.

He was elected to Town Council for Sullivan’s Island in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. He is Chairman of the Administration (Personnel) Committee which has oversight over town personnel, town court, Boards and Commission appointments, administrative infrastructure, communications and outreach. He supported competitive salaries for police and fire employees, supported a new health plan for town employees; created an Outstanding Employee Award for town employees; advocated for beach access path improvements. He championed the new Sullivan’s Island Elementary School and supports Island Club community center activities and facility improvements; promotes residential character of island. He led the effort to install the Audible Alert Warning System for real-time warnings of natural disasters, hurricanes, protection of persons and property. He is co-chairman of the Finance

Committee which has obtained funding for the new Town Hall.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc., which he founded in 2004. This non-profit organization provides free legal services to low income clients who are unable to afford a lawyer. Some 500 lawyers in Charleston are pro bono volunteers.

He is a former instructor at The College of Charleston and at The Citadel in Education Law. He served as Chairman of the District #20 School Board, City of Charleston, from 1975-1978 where he led the effort to begin a free breakfast program funded by the US Department of Agriculture in inner city schools. He worked to create the first magnet school at Memminger, with College of Charleston creating a new school curriculum.

He currently serves as Chairman of The Sherman House, a non-profit organization which built and now manages 55 subsidized apartments for elderly residents.

He has also served on the Board of Directors for Carolina Youth Development Center, Charleston Area Senior Citizens Services, Mental Health Association of Charleston, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Creative Spark Center for the Arts. Candidate’s Statement

I’ve lived on Sullivan’s Island for 37 years and I have never once considered living anywhere else. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful location for your life to take place. I practiced law in downtown Charleston, but coming home to Sullivan’s every day is, literally, a breath of fresh air. It’s a place of calm, relaxation and beauty. I want it to stay that way. I want us, as a community, to make decisions that will preserve Sullivan’s Island as a friendly, family oriented, environmentally sensitive, residential small town.

That’s why I’m running for Mayor. It’s because I believe that we can make our community even better by making resident-based decisions that are good for us now and for the long term certainty of keeping Sullivan’s Island…. Sullivan’s Island.

I fought hard for our new school because I knew it would attract and keep young families here and prevent our being simply a retirement community. I co-chaired the Finance Committee and we found a way to borrow money to pay for Town Hall at a low interest rate and with a payback schedule avoiding a major tax impact. I support our small, active commercial district with the food options, professional services, retail goods and art that we all enjoy. I have invested in our community’s commercial district and I’m very proud that the businesses that lease from me provide service that residents value—a creative and community-minded architectural firm, a friendly gas station, a great place to work out. None has ever been controversial. We need a commercial district to be more

than a bedroom community but we need to be sure it stays small and is regulated for the benefit of our residents.

Living in a place this special brings challenges because everyone wants to enjoy our beautiful beaches and ocean life. The next mayor will have to lead us toward a parking solution that accommodates visitors but, more importantly, maintains the safety and health requirements for our citizens. We will have to work with the surrounding communities to ensure that no one town’s parking solution makes their neighbor’s situation worse. I am engaging the leaders of IOP and Mt. Pleasant in a regional discussion so that we can provide a viable parking plan that protects our small, beach community from the adverse impact of surrounding development, population explosion, and traffic congestion.

It’s time that the town took the responsibility for the accreted land that was placed in a land trust over 20 years ago. There is no need for discord on this topic because we are so amazingly fortunate to have so much accretion that we can protect every kind of natural area and environment that anyone would wish, ranging from mature maritime forests to dunes with wildflowers. We also have to address the increasingly dangerous coyote population on the island, as so many other communities have been forced to do all over the country.

I want to see improvements

to the Island Club to make it an attractive, user friendly venue for residents’ events and activities. I believe we should be a helpful partner with our school supporting their goals and programs. I want to create a Council for young professionals as well as a Council for seniors to hear and benefit from their opinions and to initiate programs that they would enjoy. I want to create an Arts and Historical Commission to document, protect and promote our rich heritage. I believe we should have an archivist/administrator to manage and preserve our valuable, historical assets.

So, what kind of mayor would I be? Active, engaged, inclusive, welcoming of ideas and perspective, ready to try new approaches that add to the quality of our families’ lives. I will encourage our residents to give us the benefit of their services and intellect, whether they are 6 or 96. I am not afraid of open, transparent government with open participation and constructive criticism. I will listen to every resident’s point of view with respect. I believe that government can help without being intrusive. I have 20 years of experience in municipal government where I have learned the difference.

I earnestly ask for your support in my election as Mayor. Together, we can build the future of our community.

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taxes, we are making the Island unaffordable for families who have been here long before us.

Government services continue to grow on the Island, and we are finding ourselves with public employees desperately looking for something to fill their time. As a result, something as simple and as sacred as building a tree house, or adding chairs to a restaurant, requires residents to follow a lengthy, onerous, and often expensive permitting process. Residents are held to ridiculous standards when attempting to improve their property. Yet the biggest structures, environmental footprint and community impact issues are often from projects initiated by the Town itself.

We need to review our municipal ordinances and services to ensure that the rules on the books are actually making life better on the Island, not just more expensive.

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After grad school, I joined the faculty at MUSC. Through many strokes of good luck involving present and past Islanders who are now valued friends, I became Director of the MUSC Weight Management Center, and ultimately a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

My professional life has provided me with many wonderful opportunities, such as: Providing information about weight and health to the Lowcountry via my Sunday “Weighing the Choices” column in The Post & Courier for nine years.

Statewide work on the SC Board of Examiners in Psychology and the SC Academy of Professional Psychologists, and national service on the Committee on Military Nutrition Research of the Institute of Medicine.

25 years’ participation and leadership in the primary North American professional obesity group, the Obesity Society, including a recent term as President.

But the chance to serve my neighbors on Sullivan’s Island has been my most cherished opportunity. Since buying my first home on the Island in 1985, I have been vitally interested in how we can preserve the things that drew us here in the first place, while integrating our Island quality of life with modern times. I was appointed to the Island’s Planning Commission in 1993, and served as member and/or Chair until 2001, when I was first elected to Town Council. Since then, my neighbors have blessed me with their trust in three subsequent elections. Candidate’s Statement

If you ask any ten Sullivan’s Island residents why they choose to live here, you might get ten different answers. But it is highly likely that all the answers will fall under the same heading: Quality of life.

Whether it’s the wonderful natural resources of ocean, marsh and creeks, or our top-notch elementary school, or our family-friendly neighborhoods, or our fine neighbors and their community spirit, or the constant reminders of the Island’s remarkable history, or the numerous opportunities for an active lifestyle, we enjoy a special place with a special feel.

We each have our own touchstones that represent it to us, but whatever the marker, that feel is vitally important to all of us. This is why I got involved with serving the Town more than 20 years ago, why I serve now, and why I am asking my neighbors to allow me to serve as mayor.

At present, many important challenges and exciting opportunities are being debated

that will have great implications for our quality of life. Many of these challenges result from our incredible popularity and explosive regional growth, and in this regard, as in others, we must focus on the conditions we will face in the future, not just now:• We must manage growing pressures

from traffic, parking and congestion, as the numbers of people visiting the Island increase.

• We must protect the quiet, family-oriented residential nature of the Island.

• We must retain and support a small, vibrant commercial district that meets the needs of residents, while avoiding additional disruptive overflow into the residential neighborhoods.

• We must conserve the Island’s unique and valuable natural resources through continued thoughtful efforts, including implementation of a reasonable management plan for the protected accreted land, so that the Town, as owner of that property, becomes a better steward and a better neighbor.

• We must continue vital infrastructure improvements including our water and sewer systems.

• We must complete the cost-effective design and construction of a new Town Hall which will be a worthy addition to the Island’s built environment and which will provide a friendly, efficient venue for serving our residents. While no Councilmember or Planning

Commissioner accomplishes anything alone, I believe my leadership and energy have been important to a number of significant Island projects:• Representing the Island in the successful

national effort to fight flood insurance rate increases

• Safeguarding the Island’s magnificent natural resources, including the longstanding, highly

participatory, ongoing process of crafting a management plan for the Town’s trust-protected accreted land, the preservation for public use of two marsh-side Town parcels through deed restrictions, and the current creation of nature paths at Station 16 to afford access to the great diversity of habitat in our protected coastal forest and maritime land.

• Supporting the construction and improved design of the new Sullivan’s Island Elementary School.

• Protecting the Island feel of our built environment, through the comprehensive revision to our zoning ordinance, a multiyear effort that included a great amount of citizen input.

• Preserving the numerous historic structures that mark the Island’s character, through our first historic preservation ordinance and National Register designation of four historic districts.

• Drafting the Town’s first Comprehensive Plan and the Island’s landmark ordinance that put limits on short-term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods.My record shows that when making

decisions, and leading and supporting initiatives such as the above, I consistently seek objective information, solicit resident input, deliberate in a collegial manner, strive to obtain consensus, and act for the good of the Island without concern for any self-interest. The most gratifying praise I have received is when a fellow Islander says to me, “We don’t always agree, but I know you always try to do what is best for the island.”

With all due modesty, I think that my record shows that I am the candidate best prepared, and best suited, to lead the Island in meeting the challenges we face today and in the future. I hope you will agree with me when you cast your vote on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.

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Make spirits bright this year at the 25th anniversary of the beloved Holiday Festival of Lights! With an estimated two million shimmering lights, Charleston’s most popular holiday

event runs through Jan. 1, 2015 at James Island County Park.More than four million people have toured the Holiday Festival of

Lights, which is hosted by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission at the agency’s James Island County Park. The event has received many awards and mentions in publications throughout the country, and the three-mile driving tour delivers more every year. Remember, the Holiday Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car and experience exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. There are many celebrated attractions to see and activities to do, including:

• Marshmallow Roasting • Festival Train Rides • Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity• The Amazing Dancing Light Display• Enchanted Walking Trail• Old-Fashioned Carousel• Unique Gift Shops and the Reindeer Workshop• Santa’s Sweet Shoppe• New family photo opp location• Special Family Events on select evenings, including photos with

Santa, live music and more.What’s NEW at this year’s Festival

Guests to this year’s festival may win of one of our silver anniversary celebration surprises! One lucky guest each evening of the festival will receive a special gift valued at $25 as they drive through the park gates. Charleston County Parks will also give away a 5-night cruise as part of this year’s celebration. No purchase is necessary for the cruise sweepstakes; all entrants can enter to win at CharlestonCountyParks.com/Sweepstakes between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.

There is so much to see at the festival every night! See our nightly calendar of events below for a list of special events taking place on select nights, and join us in 2014 as we celebrate 25 years of making spirits bright. To view the Holiday Festival of Lights Special Events Calendar visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.

Light up your holidaysBY SARAH REYNOLDS

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

January 1Is land Eye CalendarDecember 5MondaysMemoir Writing CircleEvery Monday at 10:30 a.m. Come, write and share your sto-ries. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883-3914.

TuesdaysTime for TwosEvery Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join Mrs. Mac for stories, songs and crafts. Suggested ages 24-36 months. CCPL Poe Branch Li-brary, 1921 I’on Ave. 883-3914.

WednesdaysCafe Medley Wine Tasting Every Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., $5, $13 with cheese plate. 2213 Middle St. Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island. Call 843.793.4055.

Barn Jam6 – 10 p.m. The Awendaw Green Barn every Wednesday, 6-10 p.m. $5 at the door, all ages welcome. Enjoy a night of diverse music from around the globe on the uniquely bohemian ground of the Sewee Outpost. Wood fired pizza and fresh grilled oysters (while in season) will be available as well as libations. www.facebook.com/awendawgreen.

ThursdaysMah Jongg Nights (adults)

Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn to play American Mah Jongg. No experi-ence necessary. 1921 I’on Avenue, 883.3914.

FridayFriday Night Firepits 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the Village Plaza of Wild Dunes with a dinner buffet and cash bar. Dining pack-age cost is $40 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-12. Unlimited house wine and beer from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for an additional $17 (when purchased with the buffet) or $20 (when purchased inde-pendently). Call 843.886.2307 for reservations.

SaturdaysTae Kwon Do for SeniorsMust be 50 or older. 9-10 a.m. at the Isle of Palms Recreational Center. $35 resident fee and $40 non-resident fee. There is a drop in fee of $10 per class. For more information call 843.886.8294

Holiday Craft Classes for 5 – 12 year olds10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Children will be able to choose from a variety of projects (or choose them all!). The class will work with natural elements to celebrate the season! Taught by mother daughter artist

duo Sally Collins and KC Collins. $35 Members, $45 Non-Members per one day class. Register for both days and get $5 off total. Circular Congregational Church Wingard Room, 150 Meeting St.

Breakfast with SantaDecember 13 and 20, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Head to The Sea Island Grill in Wild Dunes to enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa. Juniors can’t resist the combination of Rudolph’s pancake buffet with its loads of sweet-tooth toppings and choco-late milk. Adults can follow suit, or order from the breakfast menu. And once the whole family is rub-bing their bellies, make sure to get a picture and a special surprise gift from Santa. Saturdays, December 13 and 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. Cost is $13 for the kid’s buffet, regular menu pricing for adults. Reserva-tions are required. 843.886.2200

ONGOINGHoliday One-Acts at the Crabpot PlayersChristmas comes to the Crabpot Players Theatre this December with their selection of one-act holiday plays. Original works by Jimmy Ward, titled “Brother Bill” and “A Hunley Christmas” are a comedic glimpse into some infamous defin-ing moments in the Lowcountry. Also performed will be “April 45th” by Christy Pleasant. Armed with this selection of one-act plays, the Crabpot Players will do their best to put audiences in the Christmas spirit. The one-act series will run for two weeks, Thursday through Saturday, beginning on December 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Crabpot Players website at www.crabpot-players.com or give them a call at 888.303.0763. The theatre is lo-cated at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture shopping center off Hwy 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

Holiday Festival of Lights, James Island County ParkDec. 5: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m. Ask a Caw Caw Naturalist, 6 p.m.Dec. 6: Stiltwalker, 6 p.m.Dec. 7: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m.Dec. 9: Storytelling, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.Dec. 11: Performance by Lowcoun-try Power Brass, 6 – 8 p.m.Dec. 12: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m. Ask a Caw Caw Natural-ist, 6 p.m.Dec. 13: Holiday Carolers, 6 – 8 p.m.Dec. 14: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m.Dec. 16: Storytelling, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.Dec. 18: Performance by Lowcoun-try Power Brass, 6 – 8 p.m.Dec. 19: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m. Ask a Caw Caw Naturalist, 6 p.m.Dec. 20: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m. Holiday Carolers, 6 – 8 p.m.Dec. 21: Visit with Mrs. Claus, 5:30 p.m.Dec. 23: Storytelling, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.Dec. 31: Stiltwalker, 6 p.m. and Fireworks, 9 p.m.

Friday, december 5Sullivan’s Island Fire Station Holiday Lighting 5:30 p.m. at SI Fire Station, 2050 Middle Street, Sullivan’s.

Saturday, december 6PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps young hands create fun paper and felt projects. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883.3914.

Local History: The Battery Gadsden Files12 p.m. In 1992, Make Macmur-phy began gathering oral histories of Sullivan's Island families to pre-serve the past. Join us as we take a look at some of the old film reels and discover what has changed and what is the same on our Island home. CCPL Poe Branch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue. 883.3914.

IOP Holiday Festival2-7 p.m., festival takes place at Front Beach. The tree lighting by Mayor Cronin is at 5:30 p.m. and Santa will be there, 4-6:30 p.m.

WedneSday, december 10Santa’s Cookie Workshop4 – 6 p.m. Come to the Rec Center on IOP and decorate cookies for Santa. All materials provided, free.

Saturday, december 13Live Nativity and Bethlehem Village at Sunrise Presbyterian Church5 – 7 p.m. A true "holy land ad-venture" with live animals! The live nativity drama will be re-en-acted four times, on the half hour: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30. With sheep, goats, donkeys, cows, and a camel, this live nativity is a real treat for children. Make sure to visit the Bethlehem Village, where you can make crafts like those found in early biblical times and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.

tueSday, december 16Happy Hannukah, begins tonight at sundown through December 24.

Friday, december 19The Nutcracker comes to the Sottile Theatre10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. To help put us in the holiday spirit, the Coastal Ballet Theatre will be per-forming the Nutcracker on Dec. 19 at the Sottile Theatre. There will be two performances: 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at https://adobeform-scentral.com/?f=6n1FRT60fP0-JHXPmB072w#.

monday, december 22Gingerbread House Decorating 4 – 5 p.m. Come to the Isle of Palms Recreation Department to build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Register by Monday, December 16 for $5.

WedneSday, december 24Family Christmas Eve Service 4 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service7 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church

thurSday, december 25Merry Christmas

Friday, december 26Wild Dunes Southern BBQ & Oyster Roast6 – 8:30 p.m. In addition to the Southern-style feast including sweet tea and lemonade, enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, and fam-ily-friendly activities at Palm Cove.

Cost is $40 for adults and $15 for kids. Complimentary for chil-dren 4 and under. Reservations are required at 843.886.2307. Adults 21 and older, enjoy unlimited house wine and beer from 6 - 8:30 p.m. for $17 (purchased with din-ing package) or $20 (purchased independently).

tueSday, december 30Dodgeball/Snowball Fight At the IOP Rec Center, 1 – 3 p.m. For 7 – 14 year olds, free.

WedneSday, december 31New Year’s Eve Concert 7 p.m. with the Franklin Ashley Quintt and guest trumpeter Jon Thurton at the Sunrise Presbyte-rian Church. Performing a History of Jazz.

New Year’s Eve: Romance by the Sea6 – 10 p.m. For a quiet, intimate option, ring in the New Year with a romantic dinner at the Wild Dunes Sea Island Grill. Feast on a pre-set four-course dinner with incredible Lowcountry seafood and prime meats along with a complimentary champagne toast.

6-10 p.m. Reservations required. Call 843.886.2200.

New Year’s Soiree on the Plaza at Wild Dunes Resort9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. The Village Plaza & The Lettered Olive9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.New Year’s is a time to celebrate with loved ones, remembering the year’s milestones and ring-ing in the year ahead in festive spirit! Entry is $25 for adults and $12 for children including access, food, tax and gratuity. Please call 843.886.2307 to plan ahead for ringing your New Year in at Wild Dunes Resort.

January 1, 2015New Year’s Day 5K Run8 a.m. Whether you’re kicking-off the New Year’s resolution or working off those New Year’s Eve over-indulgences, come out on New Year’s Day and break a sweat at the Wild Dunes Hair of the Dog 5K fun run. Entry fees is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Please pre-reg-ister at the Fitness Center on the Village Plaza 24 hours in advance. 843.886.7008

The Chaperone, a New York Times bestseller, is a captivating novel about

the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922 and the summer that would change them both.

Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her generation, a fifteen-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita, Kansas, to study with the prestigious Denishawn School of Dancing in New York.

Much to her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone, who is neither mother nor friend. Cora Carlisle, a complicated but traditional woman with her own reasons for making the trip, has no idea what she’s in for. Young Louise, already stunningly beautiful and sporting her famous black bob with blunt bangs, is known for her arrogance and her lack of respect for convention. Ultimately, the five weeks they spend together will transform their lives forever.

We will be discussing The Chaperone on Dec. 20. Meet us at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Coffee, treats and great conversation. Contact Connie Darling, Darlingc@ccpl.org for more information.

Library book club tackles The Chaperone

BY CONNIE DARLINGFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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PETS

"IT WAS A COMFORT KNOWING SOMEONE WAS CHECKING IN ON ME EVERY DAY WITH THE

DAILY MEAL DELIVERY. IT MADE THE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ON HOW QUICKLY I RECOVERED."

~Lori

Over the past 29 years, the East Cooper community has done so much for the

homebound neighbors, and East Cooper Meals on Wheels is proud to have played a part in this achievement by providing healthy meals delivered daily since 1985. In the past, we have focused largely on senior hunger and food insecurity for the homebound individuals in the East Cooper area.

As East Cooper Meals on Wheels moves into its 30th year of serving the community, the focus is shifting to better nutrition, improving health, and quality of life for all as we age. National surveys indicate most Americans want to “age in place,”

remaining in their homes and the communities where they have friends and feel most comfortable.

With the population of senior citizens in South Carolina doubling over the next 15 years, expanding community-based programs and services are essential. As the baby boomers increase in numbers and age, it quickly becomes apparent home-delivered meal programs, such as ones provided by Meals on Wheels, can have a tremendous positive effect and the need will only increase.

Most importantly, the daily meal delivery service is available to all homebound residents, including short-term meal delivery post-hospitalization or

illness, regardless of age or income level. For people like 57-year-old Lori, who fell and was injured, our services were invaluable during her recovery. Living alone, and with limited mobility during recovery, Lori learned from a friend she would be able to receive meals based on her short-term medical need. “I was extremely impressed with how quickly I started to receive the meals,” says Lori. “And, it was a comfort knowing someone was checking in on me every day with the daily meal delivery. It made the world of difference on how quickly I recovered.”

According to William Roberts, a licensed social worker with Amedisys Home Health Care, the services provided by East Cooper Meals on Wheels makes it possible to take the anxiety out of a hospital discharge, where there often is little support. Oftentimes following hospitalization, many older patients return to an empty home. And enrollment is simple. There are no forms, no charges, and no waiting lists.

And, experts agree proper nutrition is paramount to good

health, thereby improving our quality of life. Through community partnerships and

donor support, East Cooper Meals on Wheels is expanding its food choices to include fresh fruits and healthy breakfast items, as well as exploring nutritious meal options to meet the needs of future recipients.

For more information, to donate now, or to refer someone who may benefit from our services, visit www.ecmow.org or call 843.881.9350.

East Cooper Meals on Wheels shifts its focus to improving quality of life for all as they age.

East Cooper Meals on Wheels is reinventing its wheels

BY LAUREN ADAMSFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

16 December 5, 2014

island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from Chocolate Therapy to Peach Cobbler on Isle of Palms’ Ocean Boulevard$886-6314 www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café Medley Start your day or end it with a well rounded café, serving breakfast, lunch, and a glass of wine in the evening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme Cuisine A small island bistro with a wide range of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sunday mornings. $$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casual eatery also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and quesadillas, as well as Sunday brunch.$$883-3131 www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch and enjoy all your favorite seafood plus so much more at this island favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke N Ollie's Enjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers, wings, salads and a full bar. Delivery daily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek Grill Relax with a front row seat on the Intracoastal waterway while enjoying fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$$ 886-8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

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 www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with fresh seafood and southern favorites, and a fresh, local raw bar. $$$ 883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside DeliLocated inside the Isle of Palms Marina Market, come enjoy fresh breakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches. Open from 7AM-3PM daily. $www.saltworkscc.com50 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried flounder or crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere, as well as lunch on the weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex” soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas, and quench your thirst with one of several specialty margaritas. $$ 789-4107 www.tacomamacita.com 2213-B Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge from IOP, Crave's National Award Winning Chef proudly serves Low Country visitors and residents a unique casual fine dining experience! $$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan's is the One! Patio and private dining available as well as daily and happy hour specials.$$(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net1475 Long Grove Dr.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, boasts a fresh seasonal menu highlighting local ingredients and contemporary cuisine, all with Southern flair. Our scenic outdoor patio is a lovely setting to savor a meal, while our elegant indoor spaces are perfect for receptions,

parties and meetings.$$(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood, local farm to table veggies, sinful homemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offer fresh soup, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy dinner in a casualbistro-style setting with a nice wine selection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

Christmas comes to the Crabpot Players Theatre this December with their selection of one-act holiday plays. Original works by Jimmy Ward, titled “Brother Bill” and “A Hunley Christmas”

are a comedic glimpse into some infamous defining moments in the Lowcountry. Also performed will be “April 45th” by Christy Pleasant. Armed with this selection of one-act plays, the Crabpot Players will do their best to put audiences in the Christmas spirit.

The one-act series will run for two weeks on Thursday through Saturday, beginning on December 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Crabpot Players website at www.crabpotplayers.com or give them a call at 888.303.0763. The theatre is located at 1137 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in the Stuckey Furniture shopping center off Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

Crabpot Players presents

Holiday One-Acts BY MINNA SCHUBERT

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The paintings of award-winning local artist Carol

McGill are featured on limited edition card sets available for holiday gifts.

Acclaimed for her brilliant use of color in capturing the essence of the Lowcountry’s beauty, her style, she says, is a combination of “Van Gogh’s high contrast imagery, with Matisse’s plein air subtleties.”

At a recent art exhibit at Morgan Creek Grill, McGill explained that she loves to paint what she sees every day. Employing the plein air technique of painting on site, she has been known to settle into the dunes for days, painting kite boarders. Being there to capture the light at just the right moments is crucial in capturing moments, she said.

The card sets McGill has for sale are extremely popular among her friends and followers who are familiar with them, she added. The images featured on the sets are: island cottages, sun rises and sun sets, and sea creatures.

McGill has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine, among other publications, and her paintings have won top prize awards from Piccolo Spoleto, and the Cooper River Bridge Run art competition, among many others.

McGill’s paintings are available through Karen’s Korner Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant, and her cards are available directly through her by visiting her website at carolmcgill.com.

Carol McGill at a recent exhibit of her work at Morgan Creek Grill.

Holiday cards feature work of Carol McGill

BY MARCI SHOREISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

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Mary Jane Watson’s 2nd grade Sullivan’s Island Elementary

Class was treated to a visit from local military veteran Leo Fetter this Veteran’s Day. The students wrote letters of appreciation following his visit, here are a couple.

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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

What does a sixteen year old do when he inherits $330 million dollars? Slide into a life of luxury? Ruin it through

self-indulgence? Not Tom Yawkey. In 1919 he suddenly became heir to a fortune in mining, timber, tin and oil and the owner of South Island Plantation near Georgetown, S.C.

The Native Americans, who’d given their names of Pee Dee, Santees, Sampits, See Wees, Waccamaws and Winyahs to the nearby waterways, were displaced by the Spanish who came in the 1700’s looking for gold and slaves. Then the English, Scots and French started the indigo trade there

followed by the next great industry: wealthy Northerners. William Yawkey bought it as a hunting preserve. When he died at 43, Tom said of his inherited plantation “I hope I’ll be able to do some good with it; I hope I’ll be as good a man as my dad.”

Tom Yawkey is as captivating as the land he preserved. He was a rich man who chose

to live without grandeur. Unlike aristocrats living majestically nearby, he replaced his modest, burned down house in 1955 with a trailer and lived there until he died in 1976. During his months up North he stayed in a hotel.

He kept to himself. Unlike his father who had invited President Grover Cleveland to come and hunt, Tom scorned visitors. He didn’t socialize with Bernard Baruch or other wealthy neighbors, preferring to spend time with the people who worked for him.

He had a tremendous work ethic. Days were spent beside his employees on land management, surveying and production. Three generations later, some of those same families continue to follow his example of being dedicated stewards of the land.

He was insatiably curious and inventive. Through diversion of the Santee River, fresh water ponds were created; he grew shrimp, became a self-taught ornithologist and developed waterfowl management. He supervised staff and wildlife biologists and provided funding that will perpetually support their

research. Our guide Jim Lee spoke with reverence of Yawkey’s vision, “As the sea levels rise, these managed wetlands will become more and more important.”

He was exceedingly generous but shunned acclaim. Hospitals and scholarships benefitted from his largesse, often anonymously. He built St. James AME Church for the islanders in 1928 where “if the spirit didn’t move you, you were already dead.” Today the 80 island residents continue to praise, stomp and clap in it.

His one extravagance was baseball. Like his father who had owned the Detroit Tigers, Yawkey bought the Red Sox when he was 30 years old. They’d just completed what is still a record for the franchise’s

worst season ever—an 111-game losing streak—but he optimistically set his sights on winning the World Series. He poured millions into talent, coaching and the renovation of Fenway Park and brought the team down for drinking, hunting and a little spring training. Photos of Ty Cobb and Ted Williams hang in the hunt club today. Although he saw the Red Sox win the American League pennant four times, he was still hoping for a World Series win on his death bed when he pressed his wife for two last wishes: lead the team to victory and finish acquiring the remaining parcels that now comprise the Yawkey Wildlife Center. She bought the land but died herself before the Red Sox won the championship in 2004.

He gave people something to talk about. When community leaders warned that the town’s daughters wouldn’t be safe from the sailors returning to port in Charleston, he invited the madam Hazel Weiss to open the infamous Sunset Lodge. From 1936-66, it was the most visited attraction in South Carolina second to Fort Sumter and a boon to the local economy. Some called him a racist. Jackie Robinson said he was “one of the most bigoted men in baseball” because of his

IF YOU GO:Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center: www.dnr.sc.gov/mlands/managedland?p_id=64Free tours are offered from Sept. to May by reservation: 843.546.6814

Tom Yawkey’s gift to usY A W K E Y W I L D L I F E C E N T E R O F F E R S A G L I M P S E O F A W I L D S O U T H C A R O L I N A

BY CAROL ANTMANFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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St. James AME Church built by Yawkey and still used today.

THE THREE ISLANDS SIT LIKE A STRING OF PEARLS AT THE MOUTH OF WINYAH BAY IN

GEORGETOWN COUNTY.

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Breach Inlet Tide Char tDate High Tide Low Tide

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the predictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life—and that certainly includes progress toward your financial

goals. At the same time, you may want to make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015.Here are a few such moves to consider:• Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isn’t

an “end-of-year” move because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to your Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the better. You can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older) for 2014. If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have until April 15 to contribute to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA or a SIMPLE plan. In addition to helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer you some tax advantages—so if you haven’t established a retirement plan yet, consult with your financial and tax professionals

• Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since you purchased them, you can sell them before 2014 ends

and use the tax loss to offset some capital gains you may have earned in other investments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. And for a loss greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. If you still liked the investment that you sold at a loss, and you want to keep it in your portfolio, you could repurchase it, but you’ll have to wait 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments held outside your employer-sponsored retirement account; you can’t take a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or similar plan.

• Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix. You may be able to adjust the investment mix in your 401(k) as often as you like. So when evaluating your 401(k), make sure your holdings aren’t concentrated in just a few investments, and try to determine if your portfolio is still appropriate for your risk tolerance—not too aggressive or too conservative. Also, if your plan offers a “Roth” option, consider taking advantage of it—with a Roth, you won’t be able to deduct your 401(k) contributions from your taxes, but once you retire, you won’t be taxed on your withdrawals.

• Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes in your life in 2014—new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc.—you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you have the correct beneficiaries in place. By making these and other moves, you can say a fond farewell to

2014, knowing that you’ve done what you could to help bolster your financial position—for 2015 and beyond.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Check out this year-end financial checklist BY DIMI MATOUCHEV

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

treatment of African Americans players. Our guide called him “a misunderstood and private person.”

The legacy of this independent, curious, hard-working, generous and complex man is the Yawkey Wildlife Center. The three islands sit like a string of pearls at the mouth of Winyah Bay in Georgetown County. Yawkey deeded it to the Department of Natural Resources for the purposes of wildlife management, education and research. Not

recreation. No timbering. The only way to visit is by taking a free tour with DNR on selected dates from Sept. to May by reservation. After a very short boat ride across the Intracoastal Waterway, time slows down. There are pine trees over 100 years old; some are still leaning from Hurricane Hugo; a huge insect population that “reaches a crescendo in June,” ancient Indian shell mounds and cemeteries hidden in the foliage. It’s a wild, minimally managed place and a magnificent gift to South Carolina from an extraordinary man.

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COMPUTER CORNER

"I BEGAN INCORPORATING REFLEXOLOGY AND WORKED ON THE CLIENTS FEET WHILE COACHING

THEM AS THEY PROCESSED WHATEVER IT WAS THEY WERE RELEASING OR SHARING."

~Debra Landolfi

They are all out to get you this Christmas season with lots of new and recycled tricks.

I have received several phones calls in the past few days that have told me that my computer was infected, that I just won a new computer or that they could "see" my computer online and I was being infected right now. As you can guess all are fake and are trying to get you to either give up information or allow them access to your computer. Don’t do either.

Remember the old adage "If it seems too good to be true, it is?" Well on the Internet, if someone says they are going to "fix" your computer for FREE or $49 that is something too good to be true. Chances are the “fix” is going to include some unwanted programs or infect you with malware. Never allow anyone to access your computer unless you know the source is a trusted one, such as using a trusted local IT person. The holidays are a time we sometimes let our guard down, especially when enjoying time with family and friends. The scammers and spammers know this and take advantage of it. Don't believe calls to your home about computer problems, emails from your bank wanting to update your account information or

anything that seems too good to be true.

Even though Black Friday’s gone, you will still see great buys for electronics but do check out what’s "under the hood," not all computers are created equal. Sometimes the cheap deal is really, really cheap and will barely do the job—tablets that are $49 or $69 for example. They will barely do anything and

will disappoint rather than excite so pay a

bit more and get something that

will work. Sometimes the cheap laptop will do the trick for the typical user that just

checks email, does a bit of word

processing and plays a few games,

but be careful when getting that

"deal."As this year comes to

a close, I am so thankful for the opportunity to provide you with tips and tricks, to help with problems and explain how the dang thing works. This is my 100th column for this newspaper, and I hope to able to do another 100 more, answering your questions, providing tips for both Windows and Apple products, and handing out helpful hints to keep the bad guys out of your life and computer.

As always, if you want help or have questions don't hesitate to call Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.

The Christmas season is upon us

BY BOB HOOPERFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Debra Landolfi has first-hand experience feeling the effects that working in the

corporate environment can have on the mind, body, and spirit. She now uses her own hands, training, and passion to help others to de-stress, re-balance and re-energize, as a therapist at The Body Garden on Sullivan’s Island.

“Our bodies constantly work to achieve balance, however in our busy and oftentimes stressful lives it becomes difficult for the body to find that balance,” Landolfi said.

“Reiki, Reflexology, and Coaching, independently or as a trio, has been effective in helping my clients move blocked energy, find deep relaxation, and become conscious of unresolved issues.”

After 17 years in corporate sales and 13 years in a business partnership with an information technology company, a single phone call inspired Landolfi to pursue a Masters in Spiritual Psychology. The previous summer in 2000, she studied with Laurie Grant and became attuned to Reiki Master Level, in the Usui Method.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It facilitates movement of stored or blocked energy.

“As I began to practice Reiki, I observed the emotional and physical benefits of Reiki as it deeply relaxed my clients and was often followed by free flowing sharing of their emotional issues,” she explained.

After completing her Masters in Spiritual Psychology, Landolfi also became interested in Reflexology,

and received her certification, served a two-year term as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Reflexology Association of America, and wrote the curriculum and taught

a Reflexology introduction course at a community college.

Reflexology clears nerve pathways to the brain from the organs and glands. Pressure is applied to hands, feet, and ears for health maintenance, relaxation, and symptom reduction.

Landolfi incorporates her training in Reiki, Coaching, and Reflexology into all of her sessions.

“With the intention to keep the energy flowing and to maintain a relaxed state of mind as long as possible after the Reiki session, I began incorporating Reflexology and worked on the clients feet while coaching them as they processed whatever it was they were releasing or sharing. This combination of services: Reiki, Reflexology and Coaching has proven to be highly effective for my clients.”

Landofli now offers 50 minute Reiki sessions, 50 minute Reflexology sessions, and 90 minute Coaching sessions. Coaching sessions include one hour of Reiki and Reflexology combined plus 30 minutes of review of anything that surfaced during the wellness sessions.

Relax and rejuvenate at The Body Garden

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BY MARCI SHOREFOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

www.islandeyenews.com

23December 5, 2014

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Pimento Cheese SouffléBY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Souffles are amazingly easy to make. This one is delicious and just be ready to eat as soon as it comes out of the oven.Serves 8.

Ingredients• 5 tablespoons butter• 5 tablespoons flour• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard• 11/2 cups milk• 2 piquillo peppers, minced and blotted dry• 5 egg yolks• 6 egg whites• 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated• salt and pepper to taste

You'll Need1 x wire whisk8 x 6-ounce ramekinsOven pre-heated to 325°

Directions1. Melt butter in a 3-qt saucepan, then stir in flour and mustard.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring. Using a wire whisk, stir in the milk and cook, whisking, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the peppers.

2. One-by-one, beat in the egg yolks, whisking well after each addition. Turn off heat.

3. Stir the Cheddar cheese into the mix. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

4. Thoroughly coat ramekins with butter. Sprinkle the inside of each ramekin (bottom and sides) with Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

5. Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form definite peaks.

6. Thoroughly stir 1/4 of these whipped egg whites into the cheese mixture. Gently fold the remaining whites in, but only until you can no longer see white streaks in the mixture.

7. Spoon soufflé evenly into the prepared ramekins and bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

8. Remove soufflé from the oven and serve immediately.