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Surfers Healing with surfing By Lindsey Conklin

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eering over my balcony I noticed a large group of people on the beach, all looking in the same direction toward surfers and what appeared to be a surf competition. I noticed people scurrying around the water like seagulls looking for small fish, clapping their hands and taking dozens of pictures. The ocean breeze carried laughter and cheering up to me, which ultimately led my curiosity down to the crowd. T-Shirts, signs, and tents all covered in the words “Surfer’s Healing: A Foundation for Autism” painted the beach. I dove in with the proud parents and united with the audience to watch the festivities which brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. As the waves rolled in and the surfers and children emerged, I heard one woman say, “It’s 95 degrees

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out and I have goose bumps.” That’s an amazing testimony. Surfer’s Healing, a foundation for Autism, is a nonprofit organization which offers complimentary surf day camps for Autistic children. More than 150 children and their families attended this year’s event at the pier on Folly Beach this past Tuesday, August 11. Surfer’s Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz of Hawaii after seeing how their son Isaiah, who was diagnosed with autism at age three, reacted when Israel took him surfing. This is the second year that Surfers Healing has come to Folly Beach. That first event was attended by Mike

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Ezelle, who was moved so deeply that he organized a race in 2009 which raised $5000 to help bring the event back this second year. Of course, he didn’t miss the opportunity to volunteer again this year. The Paskowitz’s and Surfers Healing will continue traveling along the East Coast, offering more day camps and providing more special memories for autistic children. The program’s success is evident in the smiles and laughter of the children who showed bravery and excitement in their surfing adventure. The day could not have been more perfect: warm sunshine, kind people, and the help of local volunteers. Folly is a compassionate, family oriented island, always ready to lend a hand. The recent Surfers Healing event helped prove an important lesson: that you can heal with the heart. For more information on Surfer’s Healing, visit www. surfershealing.org.

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olly Beach homeowners could see some reductions in their fire insurance rates thanks to an improved rating of the City’s Fire Department.This past May, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluated the City’s fire protection capabilities for the first time since 1993. The ISO’s evaluation provides information that most insurance companies use as a factor to underwrite and calculate premiums. Three major features are evaluated in the process: fire alarm and communication systems, fire department infrastructure, and water supply systems. The result of Folly Beach’s recent evaluation was an improved classification from a “6” to a “4”. According to Public Safety Chief Terry Boatwright, only 14 percent of the 47,000 communities evaluated by ISO receive a Class 4 designation or better. “This review demonstrates the benefits of investments made to enhance fire protection for our citizens. We are committed to continued improvement to meet the current and future needs of this community,” Chief Boatwright says. The new classification is expected to go into effect on November 1.

The Exchange Club of Folly Beach recently presented the Frank Heinsohn and Michael Leathers scholarships to two Folly Beach residents. The recipients were Phyllis Bucher (left) who attends Trident Technical College, and Lindsey Lambrakos (right), who attends Clemson University. Chairwoman Mae Holmes (far left) presented the $500 scholarships, which were awarded on the basis of academics, community involvement and application responses. Congratulations Phyllis and Lindsey, and best wishes toward your academic endeavors.

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Littered with problems F oll y C o u n cil n e a r s diffic u lt d e cisio n

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he Folly Beach Town Council met with concerned citizens on August 4 to field opinions and quash any fears of a beach-wide alcohol ban; a rumor which has been rampant on the island since the trashing of the beach this past July 4. As the Council’s projected 30 day decision period comes to an end, many residents wonder which of the numerous ideas suggested at the meeting will stick. One idea is already in effect. The Folly Conservation Corps began beach patrols on August 10, to pick up trash, educate visitors on the litter law, hand out trash bags and utilize public safety when necessary. However, there is the fear that patrols of passionate residents may only cause more problems. They’ll run into the same issue public safety officers face each summer: the difficult nature of a litter law. “When does litter become litter?” Chief Terry Boatwright rhetorically asked the audience, “Often, it’s a violation we must observe and we can’t watch everyone all the time.” Adding to the problem is the murky definition of the state litter law, which is the only litter law in place on Folly. It punishes violators with a $1000 fine and community service in the form of trash pick-up. Ideally, the Council hopes community-based solutions will solve the problem instead of new legislation, like an alcohol ban, that would blanket bomb the issue. “Anytime there’s a problem we want to ban alcohol,” said Councilmember Eddie Ellis during the Council’s opening statements, “it’s become a knee-jerk reaction.” However, the Folly citizens’ hunger for justice must be satiated. The meeting felt like long overdue therapy for a community that has been dissatisfied with litter control far before the climax on July 4. Many citizens reminded the Council that this problem isn’t strictly relegated to the shenanigans of tourists; residents and businesses are to blame, as well. “Let’s enforce what we can,” said Folly resident Julia Scott, who’s seen far too many store fronts left a mess; a problem that could easily be enforced without the blame game associated with litter on the beach. The same can be said for residential zones. The Council’s best bet to contain and control litter on Folly is to get specific. One idea which was well received by the audience was targeting litter “hot zones” around the island. “Let’s not make this bigger than it really is,” said Folly resident Joel Flores. “The west side [of the island] saw very little trash, even on the Fourth.” What the Council will do with the “hot zones” is up for debate. Ideas included stricter enforcement and more trash receptacles.

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Above: Folly Beach resident Joel Flores gives his opinion. Right: There was no shortage of ideas or opinions on trash problems.

Mayor Beckmann was quick to point out that the topography of Folly Beach makes it difficult to access the beach and empty trash cans, so more receptacles might not be an efficient method. He was also skeptical that more signs displaying the litter law would have any effect. “We’re targeting individuals with no manners, who don’t care,” said Beckmann. So the Council finds itself in a tough spot; to make the careless care and keep everyone happy. Unfortunately, the true

mettle of their decisions won’t be tested until next summer, when the weather and tempers are at their hottest.

 PetsPetofHelpers the Week Suet Lange Well, hello there! I’m a precious, female Shepherd with a heart of gold. My owner was killed in a motorcycle accident, so my brother (Archie) and I were brought to Pet Helpers to find new, forever homes. I’m 9 years young and as sprite as can be. If you’re looking for a new buddy, then please come toss me a toy or two, and let’s fall in love.

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My name is Belle. I’m about 10 years old, but definitely don’t look it! I’m very dainty and quiet, but I do love to have people give me affection! I am very sweet and Iove it when people pet me. Although Pet Helpers is very nice, I would much rather be in a house, where I can perch on a window (or even my new owner’s lap).

Pet Helpers is located at 1447 Folly Road, James Island. Hours: Mon – Fri from 11am – 6pm and Sat from 11am - 5pm. Closed: Sundays and Holidays. Call Pet Helpers at 795-1110. Adoption fees: $125 cats & dogs (6 mo. or younger), $100 for 6 mo. or older. $55 for rabbits. Includes spaying/neutering, shots, heartworm check, leukemia check, deworming, microchip, collar and tag. Visit www.pethelpers.org.

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Same ol’ Folly By Smoky Weiner

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ran into an old Folly friend today by the name of Tom T. Hall. No, not the country singer who penned the immortal tune “Four Hundred Hogs”, a song about a trucker hauling a hundred thousand pounds of angry bacon. This was Tom T. Hall, Folly’s capable and oft beleaguered former building inspector. He is now striking fear into the hearts of do-it-yourself homeowners on James Island. He looked relaxed. People on James Island are normal for the most part and what a change this has to be for Tom. It reminded me of a time just after my divorce. I was at a party and a pretty woman brought me a drink and smiled at me sweetly. Three of my musician friends - namely Nature Boy Nik, Paul Jameson and Fred Bombelyn - told her almost simultaneously to be careful not to be that nice to me, as the shock might cause me to have a stroke or something. Divorce from a spouse or a job for that matter is always hell, but you bounce back! Aung San Suu Kyi is the Burmese (or Myanmarian, or whatever you call somebody from Rangoon these days) opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner who has been under house arrest for fourteen years and just got sentenced to another eighteen months. If she were serving her sentence on Folly, no one would even notice. I know at least twenty people on Folly who haven’t left the beach in fourteen years! There are certain people from Folly whom you would not even recognize if you saw them in Charleston. Folly seems a little different on Center Street;

more brightly painted and commercial-looking, but as you go deeper into the Casbah, it’s more like it always was, except no more Swamp Fox. The Swamp Fox was an old hotel which was converted into beautiful sub-standard housing. It burned down, which is always a terrible thing. The only good thing about it burning down was that it prevented it from just collapsing for no reason. Places like that are important, though, because they give poor people a way to live where they want to. Some people on the various barrier islands believe in a sort of “ethnic cleansing”. Get rid of the funky places, the old time renters, the people with small incomes, the musicians, and of course the young people and then we will be rid of all that crime and garbage. These people start focus groups consisting of twenty people and then harass the Council members

into believing that twenty is a majority. Well, they are right. Twenty people you can see is more than a hundred that you can’t see. These people should save themselves a lot of trouble and just move to I’on. It is very nice and pure. Folly has always been the party and music summertime beach town. Folly’s been this way since the forties and fifties, when it boasted nationally known bands on the pier and an amusement park. Folly hasn’t gotten out of control at all; it has just evolved exactly how a rational person would expect it to, given its history. In a couple of short weeks the whole season is going to wind down and the population will dramatically decrease. All Folly has to do now is just sweep up and count the tax money. All you renters and young folks and just plain old disillusioned, sick-of-politics types should go to the Council meetings, mainly because some of the people that always go don’t want you there! That way they can act like the majority. (I think this is how the whole country runs!) Every Wednesday on Bowens Island I host an open mic blues jam. We have some pretty good people showing up, like Juke Joint Johnny and John Etheridge, Tommy Thunderfoot, Stevie Kent, etc. Every Saturday starting on August 22, there will be music from 8 – 11pm with The Hungry Monks who play Americana, Grateful Dead, Folk, Blues and Traditional music. Come check it out. It’s the Saturday Night Fish Fry at Bowens Island.

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ne thing I recall about my “in the trenches” period of giving tours was the end of the day routine at Big John’s Taverb=n in the late 1980s. I would drag myself from the Market after having walked six hours straight in the kind of heat and humidity that Saigon would be envious of, across the broken slate sidewalks and over to the East Bay recessed doorway. Opening that door into the cool, dark place was a portal to another world; one where few tourists dared to

tread in the late 1980s. I would pass the regulars perched on the stools like seagulls along Murray Boulevard at dawn, each one barely nodding at me in an odd ripple effect as I walked to the end of the bar where I would take my seat, open the Evening Post and devour it as the first beer was delivered and consumed. I sat in the blessed cool and dark as Johnny Mathis wandered through that wonderland, alone to the crack of pool balls spinning and pinballs careening along their random, clanging paths.

The chill dried the copious sweat dripping from my forehead. Big John’s was my bellwether for women. If a girl could deal with John’s rants, we were good. Twenty years before in 1968, I remember dating an 18-year old girl from Augusta, Georgia, when I was 15. I thought I was Mr. Big Stuff as I ordered two draft beers while The Four Tops crooned, “Many a tear has to fall …”. Forty-one years later, I am dating a girl from Augusta, Maine and there is but one Top. When I got married in 1989, I used to hang out at AC’s. One Saturday afternoon I was sitting at the bar with Tersh Lynch and the rest of the crew. My friend, Lenny, was behind the bar. The phone rang as Golden Earring intoned, “Help, I’m slipping into the Twilight Zone …”. I told Lenny amid the shouting as Smoltz threw “ball four” that I wasn’t there. “David’s not here,” he answered. His entire face said “Oops” and grew red as he said, “Yes, m’am, Mrs. Farrow. He’s right here.” My thought was, “Why would my mother even know this place existed?” That never happened

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By David Farrow again. What about you? Did you ever leave your car overnight at the Flying Dutchman after having been hypnotized by the color-coded dance floor? Was your mind blown at Alice’s Underground? Did you meet the love of your life at the Garden and Gun Club? Did you see the Byrds at MacNamara’s? Do you know a soul who went to the Basement Pub? There was once topless gambling at the 5 O’Clock Club. Really. There was a blackjack room in which the dealers were au natural. Kind of a ripoff; after all, it was rigged for the house – nothing like a bunch of toasted sailors on leave. Think there was sharp attention on the cards at three in the morning? Did you ever “perch at the Merch”? My memories are but a miniscule slice of the richness of remembrance – yours are the recipe. To contribute to David’s ongoing record of Charleston Past and to reminisce with other long time Charlestonians, visit davidfarrow.wordpress.com. David Farrow still gives tours of downtown Charleston, presenting the City in a way that only locals can. For more info on his tours, please call 478-2059.

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August 21, 2009 FOLLY ECONOMY SERIES: Pocket markets for high end homes sales

By James T. Sears, PhD

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here has been good news on existing home sales in recent weeks. Nationally, sales of previously owned homes have improved and locally pending home sales have increased as first time buyers take advantage of the federal tax credit. However, a Wall Street Journal article, after previously reporting other improvements in the U.S. housing market, published a caveat: home sales are improving nationally at the “low and moderately priced” range but on the “upper end” ($750k+), “Sales remain mired in a deep slump and price declines are expected to accelerate.” Many of the home sales (especially single family homes) in island communities within the Charleston area fall into the upper range. For some—notably Isle of Palms, Kiawah, and Sullivan’s Island—even the median listing price is well above the $750k price point. And, as I have reported elsewhere (see www.searspartners.com), about a third of Seabrook Island listings are in this high-end range (another 41% also require “jumbo” loans being at or above $471k). Just as home sales vary across the country, so do they across various Lowcountry communities and neighborhoods. Table 1 compares all houses (single family and attached homes) listed and sold on the Charleston-Trident Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for the first half of 2009 compared to the same period a year ago. This allows comparison across island communities and across time. For purposes of this comparison, it should be noted that only a minority of Kiawah homes are listed/sold through the MLS. Although some generalized and common sense patterns were found (generally new listings were down, median sales prices lower, days on the market higher), differences were found on every dimension among these communities. (See Table 1)

not necessarily the opinion of the Folly Current days on the market (DOM) before a property was sold (from 76 to 258). In contrast, Sullivan’s Island saw DOM slashed by one-third (from 257 to 168). There were also island differences in the median price for which a home sold from 2008 to the same period this year. The sales price was up on Daniel Island, level on Folly Beach and Sullivan’s Island, and down on Seabrook, Isle of Palms, and Kiawah. Further evidence of the relative strength of the housing market on Daniel Island is apparent when comparing the difference between final list price and sales price. The average home sold on the MLS was 93% of the listed price. The LP/SP ratio also remained constant (but lower, 91%) on Folly Beach. The greatest absolute drop between 2008 and 2009 was on Seabrook (from 94% to 87%) and the greatest percentage decline was the Isle of Palms. The relative changes in each community from the first half of 2008 to the same period this year for each of these dimensions is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Percentage Change of All Homes Sold Thru MLS Jan-Jun 08 vs. Jan-Jun 09

Table 1: Comparison of All Home Sold through MLS Jan-Jun 2008 vs. Jan-Jun 2009 for Selected Island Communities

So, what do the data show regarding the upper-end of the real estate market? Comparing the first half of 2008 to 2009 across these island communities, a small increase in share in Sullivan’s Island and Daniel Island was found for residential sales at $750k or above. The former increased 5 percentage points (from 86% to 91%) and the latter by 3 (16% to 19%). All of the other communities found market sales at the higher-end shrinking in comparison to those in the lower ranges. The most dramatic changes were on Folly Beach with 2009 sales at 43% of the 2008 level and Seabrook at just at half of the percentage sold in 2008. (See Table 3) As shown in Table 1, there were more listings on the MLS during the first six months of 2009 than in 2008 for Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Kiawah. Further, the latter two recorded an increase in the median price of new listings. Sullivan’s Island—unlike the others—also recorded more residential properties sold between this year and last. The greatest percentage of decrease in the number of homes sold was found on the Isle of Palms, which as one would expect also evidenced the greatest percentage increase of

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Exchange Club news Provided by Robert Lucas

Folly Exchangite elected National President Elect Past Folly Beach Exchange Club President Margie Miller was elected National President Elect at the recent National Exchange Club Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. She will be the third South Carolinian to hold the post and the first Folly Beach resident. Miller will serve a term as PresidentElect before becoming President during the Exchange Club’s Centennial year. Folly Founders At the July Exchange Club meeting, Lavern James led the annual Folly Founders meeting. He explained the goals of the Exchange Club’s founding members and how they endowed The see Exchange Club on page 15

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… and a bottle of rum “Carolina is a favored land for the tippler. One learns here that in the warm months he must think and work very little, but drink heavily.” – from A Hessian Diary of the American Revolution um was a part of South Carolina before the land was even given its name. As far back as 1680, colonists with an eye for fortune and a sufficient lack of morals were exchanging goods with pirates under the cloak of night, using drop off points and “smuggler’s caves” established among the land’s many barrier islands. The remnants of rum runners – small, quick boats that could easily outrun government patrols and dock on just about any small river or eddy – can still be found along South Carolina’s coasts, and the crumbled remains of a smuggler’s cave can still be seen just outside of Edisto’s Hunting Island State Park. Although the smuggling of rum ceased after the end of Prohibition in 1933, the demand for high quality rum is still as strong as the potent liquor itself. So it was with a sharp eye for business, a keen knowledge of the intricacies of fermentation and strong ties to some of the oldest colonial families in the Carolinas, that James Irvin began his second venture into the rapidly expanding world of quality, American made spirits. Following his overwhelming success with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, which only one year after its initial release is now available in all 50 states and consistently outranks the nine imitation sweet tea vodkas that have emerged since, this Wadmalaw Island vineyard owner has decided to see how quickly he can conquer the world of rum; and after sampling his latest creation, it probably won’t be long before he has that market cornered, as well. “I don’t like sitting still,” said Irvin when asked why he decided to create a rum so soon after his success with sweet tea vodka. His choice of spirit is appropriate, not only because of rum’s long history with the east coast and the Carolinas in particular, but because sugar cane grows incredibly well in the warm South Carolina climate. Along with his own crop of sugar cane located near the Irvin House vineyards, Irvin purchases sugar cane from Wadmalaw farmer Chip Davis and Rosebank Farms’ operator, Sidi Limehouse. In fact, if you’ve ever tried “Sidi’s Molasses”, which made its official appearance at Rosebank’s Best of the

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Folly music scene Woody’s Mondays – Jerry Cooper Wednesdays – Malin Wagnon Chill and Grill Thursdays - The Hawkes 8/21 - Elise and the Freeloaders 8/22 - Graham Whorley 8/28 - Jupiters Garden 8/29 - Sho Enuff Planet Follywood Fridays and Saturdays - Dan Clamp 8/23 - Jerry Cooper 8/27 - Hank Marley 8/30 - Jon Brackett Folly Beach Crab Shack Mondays - Live Local Music Tuesdays - Trivia Wednesdays - Dave Grunstra Thursdays - Island Duo Friday - Folly Dogs Saturdays - Sara Smile

8/ 25 - Open Mic 8/27 - Stratton Lawrence 8/ 28 - BG 9/1 - Open Mic The Roadhouse Thursdays - Folly Beach Bluegrass Society BLU 8/21 - Larry David Project (9pm-12am) 8/22 - Calvin Taylor (9pm-12am) 8/23 - Island Trio (2-5pm) 8/28 - Jay Miley Duo (9pm-12am) 8/29 - Ted McKee Duo (2-5pm) Emekris (9pm-12am) 8/30 - Graham and Kris (2-5pm) Calvin Taylor (8-11pm) 9/4 - Jay Miley (9pm-12am)

Lowcountry Fall Festival in November of last year, you’ve already tasted the first stage of Firefly distillery’s new Sea Island Carolina Gold Rum and Sea Island Java Rhum. The second stage explains why the end result is so exceptionally smooth, even for a rum. The freshly distilled spirit is placed in used bourbon barrels from Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace, the scorched insides of which are still infused with the lingering notes of its predecessors. During the long hot summer months, the alcohol in the barrels expand in the heat of the day, soaking into the charred wood and mellowing the sharp bite of the rum’s 80 proof constitution. After several months, the end result is a spirit that has more in common with a young southern Highlands single malt scotch than any commercial rum on the market. But James Irvin did not stop there. Since he’s proven to have such a knack for creating flavored alcohols, Irvin took his rum one step further and infused it with a secret blend of spices and pure Columbian coffee, creating a spiced rum that rivals Kaluha and VanGogh’s espresso vodka, with the added bonus of being all natural. “Coffee and rum grew up together,” said Irvin, “So it only makes sense to mix them.” Although it seems like James Irvin can come up with a number one best-selling spirit flavor at the drop of a hat, he actually spends most of his days in a make shift lab at the vineyard, experimenting with both his own creations as well as sampling them against more popular brands. “We never know what we’re going to taste when we come in,” smiled part time vineyard employee Laura Davis. “Sometimes there will be a new bottle of something just sitting on the shelf.” And Irvin won’t stop with rum. He’s already working on a vat of grappa and

Sand Dollar Social Club 8/21 & 22 - Johnny Mac and the Booty Ranch Vince Perna is a Folly Beach real estate expert who also loves music. If you want to know if you can live on Folly, you can find him at 31 Center Street or by calling 588-3800.

Surf Bar Sundays - Dangermuffin (Not on 9/23) 8/21 - Reid Stone 8/22 - John Pringle 8/24 - Rusty Cole

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August 21 - S Friday, August 21 Folly Farmers Market At the Folly River Park every Thursday – Sunday from 10 am until … Only South Carolina produce will be sold at the market. For more info, call Christine Wilkerson at jcbdw@ bellsouth.net. College of Charleston Theatre presents Love’s Fire Using a variety of moods, settings and stories, this collection of one-act plays by seven brilliantly gifted contemporary playwrights draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s sonnets. Each provide realistic, unusual and even wild glimpses into the choices people make in today’s society. Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St. August 21-22, 27-29, 31 & September 1 at 8pm.; August 23 & 30 at 3pm. Admission is $15/General; $10/Senior. For more info, call 953-5604, email [email protected], and visit www.cofc.edu/theatre.

Saturday, August 22 Islamic Ramadan day The Tryal of Major Stede Bonnet alias the Gentleman Pirate A one of a kind interactive theatrical event which brings to life the trials and glories of the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet. Performance takes place both inside and outside Charleston’s Historic Powder Magazine. Audience space is standing. The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St. Starting at 4:30pm. Admission is $8-$12. For more info, call 534-6169, email [email protected], and visit www. puretheatre.org. Sunrise salt marsh birding and photography From 6:30-9:30am. Depart from Mariners Cay Marina at 6:30am to catch the sunrise at the Morris Island lighthouse, followed by a meander through the salt marsh near Long Island. $30 per person. Call Captain Anton at 813-2497 or visit http://tidelinetours.com. This

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Folly Farmers Market See August 21. Reggae Concert Series: Mystic Vibrations  Bring your chair or blanket, kick back, and enjoy this outdoor reggae concert at James Island County Park.  gates opening at 7:30pm and music beginning at 8:30pm. $8 for adults (13 and up) or five Greenbax; children 12 and under are free.  Annual Gold Passes will be honored.  For more info, visit www.ccprc.com/ reggae or call 795-4FUN (4386). 

Sunday, August 23 Folly Farmers Market See August 21. Surfrider beach sweep Meet at the Folly Pier. Leader- Haley Merrill ([email protected]) Meet at the Washout. Leader - Gabby Kauffmann ([email protected])

Tuesday, August 25 Folly Beach City Council The Folly Beach City Council meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. www. cityoffollybeach.com. Folly Beach City Hall, 21 Center St., (Folly Beach), 588-2447.

Wednesday, August 26 Women’s Equality Day Pour House Crafters Market Selling original handmade artwork by local starving artists with live music on the deck. Every Wednesday from 4 – 8pm at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. 571-4343, www. charlestonpourhouse.com. Starlight Cinema at the Village Green – Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) Starting at 9pm. Loosely based on the original

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September 4 Jules Verne novel. On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Rated PG - 93 minutes. For more info, call Guest Services at 768-6491.

Folly Garden Club The Folly Garden Club meets at 1pm at the Folly Beach Community Center.

Thursday, August 27 French Film Festival August 27 – 30. Film schedule to be determined. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Times are: August 27 from 6:30-9:30pm, August 29 from 5-9:30pm and August 28 & 30 from 7:30-9:30pm. Admission is donations accepted. For more info, call (843)953-6721. Folly Farmers Market See August 21.

Friday, August 28 Redux Contemporary Arts Center: Inside the Fence Featuring new works by internationally renowned artist Lynn Richardson from August 28 – October 16. For more info, visit www. lynnrichardson.ca/ oe www.reduxstudios.org. Folly Farmers Market See August 21.

Saturday, August 29 6th Annual Family Grape Stomp at Irvin House Enjoy grape stomping and harvesting, picnicking on the lawn, live music by 17 South. Great food by local vendors and of course, Irvin House wine! There will also be a Lucy look-alike contest. Admission is $5 a car and don’t forget your picnic blanket and chairs. For more info, call 559-6867 or visit www.charlestonwine. com

WakeFest VI Wakeboard Festival See advertisement on page 13. Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament At the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Registration begins at 6am and takes place on-site only.  Tournaments end at 4pm and prizes are awarded at 4:15pm. Registration fees are $12 or $9 CCR (Charleston County Resident) discount ages 13 and up, $7 ages 3-12 and $14 or $12 CCR discount for the King Mackerel category. For more info, call the Folly Beach Fishing Pier at 588-FISH (3474).  Folly Farmers Market See August 21.

Wednesday, September 2 Pour House Crafters Market Selling original handmade artwork by local starving artists with live music on the deck. Every Wednesday from 4 – 8pm at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. 571-4343, www. charlestonpourhouse.com.

Thursday, September 3 Folly Farmers Market See August 21. Folly Beach Utility Advisory Board meeting The Utility Advisory Board (UAB) meets the first Thursday of the month at 5pm. Please call before attending to verify that the UAB will be meeting this month. For more info, call Belle Condon, Deputy Director of Utilities, at 588-2447 ext 1833 or email Bcondon@ cityoffollybeach.com.

Friday, September 4 Folly Farmers Market See August 21.

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omantic comedies are a guilty pleasure of mine. I don’t often share that with many folks because, more often than not, I am disappointed with them on screen. Shallow, vapid, and silly come to mind. But after seeing 500 Days of Summer, I felt a need to “come out of the closet.” This quirky movie left me grinning from ear to ear and I knew I had to share this small independent film with you no matter the consequences! 500 Days of Summer is charming, funny and its take on this staple of movie genres is truly original. And they flat out tell you that in the first few moments of the movie! Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a shy greeting card writer who is instantly infatuated when he meets the new temp in the office by the name of Summer (Zooey Deschanel). She encompasses everything he thinks he wants and needs in a woman. As things heat up, and they certainly do, she suddenly slams on the brakes leaves Tom flustered, frustrated and infatuated. As the days go by, Tom finds himself lost in Summer. His male friends are of no help and his precocious little sister (Chloe Moretz), uncharacteristically cannot offer any sage advice.

One of the more interesting things about this film is how it is shot. It would be too easy to do this sequentially so director Mike Webb scrambles the 500 days of the relationship in a very logical yet disorienting way. Trust me, you have to experience it to see how well it works. Tom falls deeper and deeper in love just as Summer pulls farther and farther away. As the audience, we know things are going badly for Tom, but we have no idea why and we definitely cannot tell where it is all going to end. Even though we see the 500th day way before the end of the movie, the director and writer keep us guessing until the very end of the film. We are definitely one with Tom and even Summer. Gordon-Levitt encompasses this character - he is offbeat and likeable at the same time. He makes Tom lovable, vulnerable and even a little sexy. You cannot help but care for him. Gordon-Levitt allows us to see Tom’s gifts and flaws. We see Tom trying to find himself and finally tapping into his true abilities and intelligence. Meanwhile, Deschanel is enchanting and her sexy quirkiness makes it easy to see why Tom has fallen so hard. These two make such a cute couple that when boy loses girl, as it must happen, I was truly heartbroken. Tom’s pain seeps off the screen and into your heart and it hurts. The film does have some surprises up its sleeve, which keeps your mind off the heartbreak. Jumping from one hilarious scene to one of more substance and back to hilarity, it keeps the ambiance light. Office karaoke

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party—need I say more? The film’s photography and sound score are done with such thought and beauty that it only adds to your feelings of love and loss. If they make a soundtrack you must go buy it! Best music in a film since, well since any Quentin Tarantino film. 500 Days of Summer is an invigorating, honest look at attraction, relationships and the architecture of love. Just like love, this film will make you smile uncontrollably and at the same time takes your breath away with the pain of a loved lost.

Rum from page 6 experimenting with brandy, as well as occasionally testing a one and a half year old barrel of Irvin House Vineyard port. Sweet Tea Vodka may be a national hit today, but it will surely not be the last on this entrepreneur’s list of alcoholic accomplishments. Sea Island Carolina Gold Rum and Sea island Java Rhum are currently only available for purchase at Irvin House Vineyards, located at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island. Starting August 5, the vineyard is open Wednesday

photos provided by Leo Brueggeman

Above: Sean Shrum, a long term member and talented chef, choreographing the “dance of the chickens”.

The Our Lady of Good Counsel Men’s Club held a barbecue dinner on Saturday, August 15, in Father Kelly Hall in Folly Beach. The menu consisted of pulled pork and drunken, dancing chickens. Is there any other kind? The Folly Beach Blue Grass Society provided their unique musical stylings. The Folly Beach Bluegrass Society plays at The Roadhouse Cafe on Thursdays. It is an open jamfest for anyone who wants to play bluegrass with fellow musicians. The Men’s Club is grateful to The Folly Beach Blue Grass Society and for the attendance and support for their outreach programs.

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– Saturday from 10am to 5pm. For now, only three bottles of Sea Island Carolina Gold Rum and Sea Island Java Rhum can be purchased per person, per day, as this first batch is only 200 and 250 cases each, respectively. Fore more info, visit www.seaislandrums.com. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Family Grape Stomp at Irvin House Vineyards this Saturday, August 29 from 2pm – 6pm. Admission is $5 per car. For more info, please visit www.charlestonwine.com or call 559-6867.

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Sparkling clean garbage Keeping Folly spic and span cans come with hug for Mother Earth By Kristin Hackler

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A collection of trash found on the beach from the Lighthouse Inlet area thanks to the new Beach Management Patrol. The group began their activities on August 12 and will continue patroling the beach through the summer.

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t’s a simmering afternoon in the dead of a Lowcountry summer. A faint breeze stirs the long gray beards of Spanish moss on a nearby oak and the dogs are passed out on their backs, their feet skipping softly at the hint of a rabbitchasing dream. Besides that, they haven’t moved for hours and in fact, neither have you. It’s too hot; almost too hot to get another glass of white wine from the refrigerator, but it’s worth the effort. The idea of household chores hasn’t even crossed your mind, but all of a sudden, a wretched smell hits you with the force of dump truck. And it is a dump truck, or at least the contents of one. The whole day, for several days on end, your garbage has been stewing inside of that large outdoor plastic dumpster and even if you’re lucky enough to have a separate storage compartment for it at some distance from the house, on a hot summer day there’s no escaping that awful, rotting smell. One would think that a solution to this problem would have been hit upon by a Southerner who couldn’t take the reek any longer; and they would have thought of it about two days after the invention of the outdoor trash can. But no, the answer to stinky summer garbage has been delivered to your door by a Canadian who, believe it or not, learned of it while working in one of the most miserably cold places on the planet; the United Kingdom. Ed Courtenay, a professional hockey player from Montreal, fell in love with Charleston when he and his wife came for a visit in late 2003. After a stint in Belfast, Courtenay returned to the Lowcountry, shocked that a service common to residents of the UK was not even offered in the southeastern United States. While in Ireland, Courtney, along with the rest of the homeowners on his street, paid a small fee for a privately owned company to power wash the inside of his outdoor dustbin on a weekly basis. After learning the details of the business, Courtenay returned with a plan to create a garbage can cleaning service in the southeast: and he decided to make it eco-friendly. The process is simple. Designing his route so that it follows weekly garbage collection schedules, Courtenay grabs the empty can and attaches it to the back of his truck. The bin is turned upside down and powerwashed with pressurized water and biodegradable soap. The excess water runs right back into a storage tank on the truck and at the end of the day, Courtenay drives to a water treatment facility and offloads the soiled water. Clean, efficient and completely earth-friendly. “People use bleach and all sorts of harmful chemicals when cleaning their garbage cans,” said Courtenay. “All of which flows right into our storm sewers. They also might come in contact with harmful bacteria. This avoids any human contact and the eco-friendly soap counteracts what bleach may still be in the can.”

s the summer continues to wane, beach goers enjoying the warm sand should begin to see a small number of people identically clad in gray polo shirts walking the beach. They are members of Folly Beach’s newest answer to trash: the Folly Conservation Corp, also known as the Beach Management Patrol. The group is dedicated to keeping the beach clean and can be seen in their gray polo shirts walking or riding along the beach, combing the sand for items left behind by previous visitors. However, they are much more than trash collectors: they are also instilling pride in Folly Beach. By picking up trash during peak hours, they are showing beach goers that Folly Beach is worth keeping clean and that there are people who do it. The group also acts as “ambassadors” for the beach. While picking up trash and providing trash bags for those who might need it, they will also be speaking to people about the importance of keeping the beach clean. They greet people and inform them of relevant regulations and violations, as well. Furthermore, they will work with the City to identify problem areas and keep abandoned tents, chairs, and other discarded items from remaining on the beach too long. The Beach Management Patrol is also designed to work with the community through volunteerism. Anyone willing to volunteer some time keeping the beach clean and informing others on the sand of proper beach behavior is welcome to work with the Patrol. Many residents were extremely upset with the trash situation after the July 4 holiday. Here is an opportunity to put rubber to the pavement while also instilling some pride in Folly Beach. Many people already dedicate their time picking up trash while walking the sand. Why not coordinate your efforts with Beach Management Patrol? Interested persons should contact Kathryn Battey at 843-513-1837.

see Canetizer on page 14

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Lara’s Top Ten

E x e r cis e s to do w it h y o u r do g By Lara Wittstadt

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rab your fluffy friend, lace up those sneakers, and enjoy multitasking at it’s very best! These exercises are also great with a stroller, friend, or on your own: 1: Jogging - A light running pace is a fantastic way to warm-up your leg muscles. Anywhere from 2 - 10 minutes is adequate depending upon your body and physical fitness level. 2: Knee lifts - Lift one knee at a time to 90 degrees. This can be done at a slow or very fast tempo for about 50 yards. Squeeze those abs tight; this is an excellent low abdominal workout! 3: Butt kicks - Kick one knee back at a time, aiming for your glute muscles. Again, tempo may be slow for beginners or rapid for veterans. 4: Lunges - At this point, your adoring pet may need a rest. Going forward, step one leg in front and bend straight down (both knees will be bent). Make sure you are not leaning forward too much; your front knee should not be gapping over your toes. Alternate legs, performing 5 10 lunges on each leg. 5: Arm circles - Let’s not leave those arms out of the workout! Go back to a jog

one another. This is a great side abdominal workout, so be sure to stand tall and squeeze the stomach tight. 9: Forward jumps - Find a softer spot along the walk (preferably grass or sand) and with ankles glued together, bend the knees and perform 5 - 15 jumps forward. Be sure to have a tight grip on the leash so your pup does not pull you too far forward. 10: Sprinting - Challenge your dog to a race! Sprinting can be done over a short or long distance. If you are up for it, start with three quick sprints about 50 yards long. Your pooch will be guaranteed to relax the rest of the day and your legs will soon look leaner, stronger, and sexier. Get out there and sweat with your pup! Your furry friend and your body will thank you. Happy exercising! and lift arms 90 degrees out to each side. Perform 15 clockwise tiny circles and 15 counter-clockwise circles. 6: Toe walks - Stand up tall on your toes and walk about 50 yards. Keep your posture high and feel the burn in your calf muscles.

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7: Side shuffles - Have one side of your body facing your pet and do a sideways walk/shuffle. 50 - 100 yards should be adequate and be sure to even out the legs and repeat on the opposite side. 8: Grape vines - Again, have one side of your body facing your dog and begin to twist your hips as your feet cross over

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he Folly Beach Fishing Pier is simply the best destination in the Lowcountry for pier fishing. So what better place to enter a pier fishing tournament and compete with other fisherman for awesome prizes? Come out on Saturday, August 29, to compete in the Annual Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament; the summer’s largest fishing tournament. The Big Kahuna Tournament awards prizes for the following categories: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler (60 and over), Total Weight of Five Fish, and King Mackerel. Compete for a chance to win a boat, motor, and trailer with a state record catch of Whiting, Spot, or Croaker. So slap on some sunscreen and head out to the Folly Beach Fishing Pier! The registration fee is $12 for ages 13 and up, $7 ages 3-12, and $14 for King Mackerel. Registration for all tournaments begins at 6am and takes place on-site only. Tournaments end at 4pm and prizes are awarded at 4:15pm. For additional information, call the Folly Beach Fishing Pier at (843) 588-FISH (3474) or visit www.follyfishingpier.com.

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Lara Wittstadt has been a personal trainer in the Charleston area for over two years. She is the owner of Beach Bella Fitness, which offers in-home and outdoor personal training, boot camps, and beach circuit classes. Please join Lara for a free class! Go to www.beachbellafitness.com or contact Lara at: [email protected] or 817-2850 for more information.

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Police Reports The following is a summary of Folly Beach Police reports from July 28 through August 9. July 28 - A local resident reported that he had been assaulted by another male at a bar and had his tooth knocked out. He gave police the other man’s name. July 28 - A truck with the key left in the ignition was stolen from the McKevlin’s parking lot while the owner spoke to the parking attendant. The truck was recovered just down the street in the same condition, with the key in the ignition, and given back to the owner. July 29 - While talking to a woman on a bench, a man was assaulted from behind. He was able to restrain the attacker, who was intoxicated, and call for help. The suspect was arrested for assault and public intoxication. July 30 - A male and underage female were cited for having open containers on the beach. The female was additionally cited for underage possession of alcohol. July 31- A man was arrested for disorderly conduct after yelling profanities in front of Bert’s Market and giving officers a difficult time. July 31- Three vehicles had their GPS systems stolen sometime the previous night. All of the vehicles were unlocked. August 1- Officers observed a small group with open containers of alcohol on the beach. One gave several false birth dates before admitting to being underage. He was cited for underage possession of alcohol and giving false information to police. The owner of the cooler of beer was cited for giving alcohol to a minor. August 2- A man flagged down a police officer and reported that a GPS unit was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in his driveway, as well as an $800 racing bicycle. August 3 - Officers responded to an altercation in a bar between the bar’s manager and an ex-employee who was very intoxicated. The subject was asked to come outside with the officer and was told

that he was not under arrest. However, the subject would not answer any questions. The subject’s brother arrived and tried to get the subject to leave when the officer told him that he was not under arrest. However, the subject punched his brother in the chest, saying that he was going to jail. He was finally arrested when the officer realized the subject would only commit violence if left alone. He began banging his head against the plexiglass of the patrol car saying he was going to burst through and kill the officer. August 3 - A woman reported that her purse had been stolen sometime after taking her groceries to her car. August 4 - An officer discovered several individuals, male and female, on the beach front at the old Coast Guard base area with one female drinking out of a Corona bottle. The officer also saw several empty Corona bottles on the beach, as well as empty Corona bottles and a Corona box in the rocks. The group was required to pick up all the litter and all were cited for having glass on the beach. Two females were under 21 years of age and were cited accordingly. August 4 - A restaurant employee stated that his bike had been stolen from the back of the restaurant while he was working his shift. August 5 - Two young men, brothers, were assaulted on the beach. An unknown person told one of the victims that their hat was stupid. The victim approached the subject and asked what was said. The subject responded by assaulting the victim. The other victim tried to break up the fight and was also assaulted. Both refused medical treatment. August 5 - A vehicle was pulled over for having too much window tint. The officer observed “Philly blunt” rolling papers and asked the driver if he smoked marijuana. According to the report, the driver stated that he did smoke and told officers that he had marijuana under the seat. Two grams of marijuana was discovered and the driver was charged with simple possession and the window tint violation. August 5 - A white purse and black wallet were found on the beach and were reported

Canetizer from page 12 Courtenay’s company, the Green Can-etizer, currently serves houses in Summerville, Mount Pleasant, Hanahan and West Ashley, but is looking to expand into the barrier islands, where his services would also benefit rentals. He’s also hoping to offer his services to local restaurants, especially the ones that have to leave residential cans near pedestrian walkways for pick up. “It’s simple, quick, efficient and cheap,” said Courtenay, smiling. “And it keeps you from having to do an unpleasant chore. It’s definitely worth it.” For more information about Ed Courtenay and his business, Green Can-etizer, visit www.GreenCanetizer.com, or call 270-4010.

to police. The owner was located and stated that the wallet and purse had been stolen the night before and that nothing appeared to be missing. August 6 - A man reported that a purple Winnie the Pooh bag containing two cell phones had either been stolen or left on the beach. August 7- Officers responded to a heated argument between a male and female on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn. The female claimed that the male had been bothering her every time they cross paths and he had slapped her on the face during this incident. He was cited for simple assault and put on trespass notice at the Holiday Inn at the management’s request because of continued problems with the man. August 7- Three surfboards were reported stolen. They had been strapped to the top of a van and the straps had been cut. August 7- While drinking together, a man pulled out a gun and began to wave it around. When asked to put it away, the subject pointed the gun at the others. One of them wrestled the gun from the subject and put it up. Officers responded to a call regarding the disturbance that was created during the fight and found the subject next door of the location of the incident. The subject was arrested for pointing the gun. He also attempted to assault an officer at the detention center, but was restrained. August 7- A car owner reported that a radar detector had been stolen from his vehicle. August 7- A woman reported that two of her tires were flat and believed the incident to be vandalism. August 8 - An unruly patron refused to leave the Surf Bar when asked by the staff. When officers arrived, he was in the alley behind the bar. He continued to be uncooperative and was arrested for disorderly conduct. August 8 - After leaving the Crab Shack and damaging some musicians’ equipment, a drunken man carrying an open bottle of Budweiser on Center Street was approached by police and arrested for disorderly conduct and an open container violation. He refused to get into the patrol car and officers had to use a tazer to get him into the vehicle. He was then additionally charged with resisting arrest. August 8 - Officers responded to the Holiday Inn in reference to a woman who claimed her boyfriend punched her in the eye during a fight. She had a swollen eye from a fresh injury. Officers located the accused in the hotel room, who denied

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hitting her and stated she had been out of control. He was arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence. He was also found to be wanted by the South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole. Both individuals appeared to be intoxicated. August 8 - A 17 year-old female was cited for underage possession of alcohol after being observed by an undercover officer for a couple hours pouring beer into a plastic cup and drinking it. August 8 - Officers responded to the pier area in reference to a reportedly intoxicated individual. He was located in his vehicle and did not appear intoxicated. However, the vehicle smelled like marijuana and a still-burning joint was observed at his feet. He was cited for simple possession of marijuana. August 8 - A police officer towed an illegally parked vehicle after observing open beer cans and a glass pipe with marijuana in plain view. The vehicle was unlocked and the officer recovered the evidence as well as two purses. The owners of the purses came to the Public Safety office and retrieved the property. August 8 - An unknown person pushed over a newspaper stand which fell onto a vehicle, causing $3500 worth of damage. The subject fled the scene. August 8 - A surfboard had been stolen from the top of a parked vehicle. The board had been strapped down and the straps had been cut. August 9 - A man refused to pay a cab driver $25 after getting a ride to Folly Beach from downtown. The man admitted he did not have the money to pay the driver. He was cited for theft of service and was told to pay the cab driver before the court date or face prosecution.

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Home Sales from page 5

Exchange Club from page 5 Hut to the Club.

Table 3: 2008/2009 sales comparison

Meeting schedule The Exchange Club will resume its standard meeting schedule in August. The membership meeting will be August 20 at 7pm at The Hut. Those interested in volunteering at Crisis Ministries should contact Brett Barker at 588-6435; he is arranging this for the second half of the

From these data, The Wall Street Journal’s conclusion that the market for high-end homes is “mired in a deep slump” is only partially true. Even within the limited Charleston metro area, there are pockets of improving high-end sales. Further, one can reasonably anticipate improvements in our regional real estate market to be differentiated among the island communities even as national economic conditions improve. James T. Sears, PhD, is a Realtor and Real Estate Analyst. As an Accredited Buyer Representative, he specializes in residential real estate on the islands and investment properties in Charleston. More data are available at www.searspartners.com and he can be reached at property@searspartners. com

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month. Member questionnaires will be distributed with the August newsletter. Please return these by month’s end. Fourth of July flag display Thanks to everyone for their compliments on the annual Exchange Club flag display over the Fourth of July. Unfortunately, we have suffered another round of flag thefts from the causeway.