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Surfers Healing with surfing
By Lindsey Conklin
P
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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Fire department burns Exchange Club

through test scholarship winners

F
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
The Exchange Club of Folly Beach recently presented the Frank Heinsohn and
infrastructure, and water supply systems.
Michael Leathers scholarships to two Folly Beach residents. The recipients were Phyllis
The result of Folly Beach’s recent evaluation was an improved classification from a Bucher (left) who attends Trident Technical College, and Lindsey Lambrakos (right),
“6” to a “4”. According to Public Safety Chief Terry Boatwright, only 14 percent of the who attends Clemson University. Chairwoman Mae Holmes (far left) presented
47,000 communities evaluated by ISO receive a Class 4 designation or better. the $500 scholarships, which were awarded on the basis of academics, community
“This review demonstrates the benefits of investments made to enhance fire protection involvement and application responses.
for our citizens. We are committed to continued improvement to meet the current and Congratulations Phyllis and Lindsey, and best wishes toward your academic
future needs of this community,” Chief Boatwright says. endeavors.
The new classification is expected to go into effect on November 1.

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August 21, 2009
Littered with problems
F oll y C o u n cil n e a r s diffic u lt d e cisio n
T
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.
By Chris Marchewka
staff photos
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
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Same ol’ Folly

By Smoky Weiner

I
ran into an old Folly friend today by the into believing that twenty is a majority. Well, they
name of Tom T. Hall. No, not the country are right. Twenty people you can see is more than
singer who penned the immortal tune “Four a hundred that you can’t see. These people should
Hundred Hogs”, a song about a trucker hauling save themselves a lot of trouble and just move to
a hundred thousand pounds of angry bacon. I’on. It is very nice and pure. Folly has always
Island Editorials
This was Tom T. Hall, Folly’s capable and oft been the party and music summertime beach
beleaguered former building inspector. He is town. Folly’s been this way since the forties and
now striking fear into the hearts of do-it-yourself fifties, when it boasted nationally known bands
homeowners on James Island. He looked relaxed. on the pier and an amusement park. Folly hasn’t
People on James Island are normal for the most gotten out of control at all; it has just evolved
part and what a change this has to be for Tom. exactly how a rational person would expect it to,
It reminded me of a time just after my divorce. given its history.
I was at a party and a pretty woman brought In a couple of short weeks the whole season
me a drink and smiled at me sweetly. Three is going to wind down and the population will
more brightly painted and commercial-looking, but
of my musician friends - namely Nature Boy Nik, dramatically decrease. All Folly has to do now is just
as you go deeper into the Casbah, it’s more like it
Paul Jameson and Fred Bombelyn - told her almost sweep up and count the tax money. All you renters
always was, except no more Swamp Fox. The Swamp
simultaneously to be careful not to be that nice to and young folks and just plain old disillusioned,
Fox was an old hotel which was converted into
me, as the shock might cause me to have a stroke or sick-of-politics types should go to the Council
beautiful sub-standard housing. It burned down,
something. Divorce from a spouse or a job for that meetings, mainly because some of the people that
which is always a terrible thing. The only good thing
matter is always hell, but you bounce back! always go don’t want you there! That way they can
about it burning down was that it prevented it from
Aung San Suu Kyi is the Burmese (or Myanmarian, act like the majority. (I think this is how the whole
just collapsing for no reason. Places like that are
or whatever you call somebody from Rangoon these country runs!)
important, though, because they give poor people a
days) opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner who Every Wednesday on Bowens Island I host an
way to live where they want to. Some people on the
has been under house arrest for fourteen years and open mic blues jam. We have some pretty good
various barrier islands believe in a sort of “ethnic
just got sentenced to another eighteen months. If people showing up, like Juke Joint Johnny and John
cleansing”. Get rid of the funky places, the old
she were serving her sentence on Folly, no one would Etheridge, Tommy Thunderfoot, Stevie Kent, etc.
time renters, the people with small incomes, the
even notice. I know at least twenty people on Folly Every Saturday starting on August 22, there will
musicians, and of course the young people and then
who haven’t left the beach in fourteen years! There be music from 8 – 11pm with The Hungry Monks
we will be rid of all that crime and garbage.
are certain people from Folly whom you would not who play Americana, Grateful Dead, Folk, Blues
These people start focus groups consisting of
even recognize if you saw them in Charleston. and Traditional music. Come check it out. It’s the
twenty people and then harass the Council members
Folly seems a little different on Center Street; Saturday Night Fish Fry at Bowens Island.

Do you know your Charleston? By David Farrow

The chill dried the copious sweat again.
Perch at the Merch dripping from my forehead. What about you? Did you ever

O
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.
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
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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FOLLY ECONOMY SERIES: Pocket markets for high end homes sales not necessarily the opinion of the Folly Current
By James T. Sears, PhD 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).

T
here has been good news on existing home sales in recent weeks. Nationally, There were also island differences in the median price for which a home sold from
sales of previously owned homes have improved and locally pending home 2008 to the same period this year. The sales price was up on Daniel Island, level on Folly
sales have increased as first time buyers take advantage of the federal tax credit. Beach and Sullivan’s Island, and down on Seabrook, Isle of Palms, and Kiawah. Further
However, a Wall Street Journal article, after previously reporting other improvements evidence of the relative strength of the housing market on Daniel Island is apparent
in the U.S. housing market, published a caveat: home sales are improving nationally at when comparing the difference between final list price and sales price. The average
the “low and moderately priced” range but on the “upper end” ($750k+), “Sales remain home sold on the MLS was 93% of the listed price. The LP/SP ratio also remained
mired in a deep slump and price declines are expected to accelerate.” constant (but lower, 91%) on Folly Beach. The greatest absolute drop between 2008
Many of the home sales (especially single family homes) in island communities and 2009 was on Seabrook (from 94% to 87%) and the greatest percentage decline was
within the Charleston area fall into the upper range. For some—notably Isle of Palms, the Isle of Palms.
Kiawah, and Sullivan’s Island—even the median listing price is well above the $750k The relative changes in each community from the first half of 2008 to the same
price point. And, as I have reported elsewhere (see www.searspartners.com), about a period this year for each of these dimensions is shown in Table 2.
third of Seabrook Island listings are in this high-end range (another 41% also require
“jumbo” loans being at or above $471k). Table 2: Percentage Change of All Homes Sold Thru MLS
Just as home sales vary across the country, so do they across various Lowcountry Jan-Jun 08 vs. Jan-Jun 09
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)

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 see Home Sales
two recorded an increase in the median price of new listings. Sullivan’s Island—unlike on page 15
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

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 President-
Elect 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

R
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 Lowcountry Fall Festival in November of last year, you’ve already tasted the first stage
vodka. His choice of spirit is appropriate, not only because of rum’s long history with of Firefly distillery’s new Sea Island Carolina Gold Rum and Sea Island Java Rhum.
the east coast and the Carolinas in particular, but because sugar cane grows incredibly The second stage explains why the end result is so exceptionally smooth, even for a
well in the warm South Carolina climate. Along with his own crop of sugar cane located rum. The freshly distilled spirit is placed in used bourbon barrels from Kentucky-based
near the Irvin House vineyards, Irvin purchases sugar cane from Wadmalaw farmer Buffalo Trace, the scorched insides of which are still infused with the lingering notes of
Chip Davis and Rosebank Farms’ operator, Sidi Limehouse. In fact, if you’ve ever its predecessors. During the long hot summer months, the alcohol in the barrels expand
tried “Sidi’s Molasses”, which made its official appearance at Rosebank’s Best of the 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
8/ 25 - Open Mic has more in common with a young southern Highlands single malt scotch than any
Folly music 8/27 - Stratton Lawrence commercial rum on the market.

scene 8/ 28 - BG
9/1 - Open Mic
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
Woody’s VanGogh’s espresso vodka, with the added bonus of being all natural.
The Roadhouse
Mondays – Jerry Cooper “Coffee and rum grew up together,” said Irvin, “So it only makes sense to mix
Thursdays - Folly Beach Bluegrass
Wednesdays – Malin Wagnon them.”
Society
Although it seems like James Irvin can come up with a number one best-selling spirit
Chill and Grill flavor at the drop of a hat, he actually spends most of his days in a make shift lab at the
BLU
Thursdays - The Hawkes vineyard, experimenting with both his own creations as well as sampling them against
8/21 - Larry David Project (9pm-12am) more popular brands.
8/21 - Elise and the Freeloaders
8/22 - Calvin Taylor (9pm-12am) “We never know what we’re going to taste when we come in,” smiled part time
8/22 - Graham Whorley
8/23 - Island Trio (2-5pm) vineyard employee Laura Davis. “Sometimes there will be a new bottle of something
8/28 - Jupiters Garden
8/28 - Jay Miley Duo (9pm-12am) just sitting on the shelf.”
8/29 - Sho Enuff
8/29 - Ted McKee Duo (2-5pm) And Irvin won’t stop with rum. He’s already working on a vat of grappa and
Planet Follywood Emekris (9pm-12am)
see Rum on page 11
Fridays and Saturdays - Dan Clamp 8/30 - Graham and Kris (2-5pm)
8/23 - Jerry Cooper Calvin Taylor (8-11pm)
8/27 - Hank Marley 9/4 - Jay Miley (9pm-12am)
8/30 - Jon Brackett
Sand Dollar Social Club
Folly Beach Crab Shack 8/21 & 22 - Johnny Mac and the Booty
Mondays - Live Local Music Ranch
Tuesdays - Trivia
Wednesdays - Dave Grunstra Vince Perna is a Folly Beach real estate
Thursdays - Island Duo expert who also loves music. If you want
Friday - Folly Dogs to know if you can live on Folly, you can
Saturdays - Sara Smile 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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Folly Curren
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 oleksiakm@cofc.edu, 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
Rodneyleerogers@gmail.com, 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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trip is limited to 7 passengers
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
(merrill@musc.edu)
Meet at the Washout. Leader - Gabby
Kauffmann (gabbyk_tt@hotmail.com)
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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nt Calendar
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
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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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By Megan Carroll

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
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

R
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.
and we definitely cannot tell where it is all going to end. you smile uncontrollably and at the same time takes your
Even though we see the 500th day way before the end of breath away with the pain of a loved lost.
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

A good time with the Good Counsel Rum from page 6

experimenting with brandy, as well as
– Saturday from 10am to 5pm. For now,
only three bottles of Sea Island Carolina
Gold Rum and Sea Island Java Rhum
occasionally testing a one and a half year
can be purchased per person, per day, as
old barrel of Irvin House Vineyard port.
this first batch is only 200 and 250 cases
Sweet Tea Vodka may be a national hit
each, respectively. Fore more info, visit
today, but it will surely not be the last
www.seaislandrums.com.
on this entrepreneur’s list of alcoholic
accomplishments. Don’t forget to mark your calendars
for the 6th Annual Family Grape Stomp
Sea Island Carolina Gold Rum and
at Irvin House Vineyards this Saturday,
Sea island Java Rhum are currently only
August 29 from 2pm – 6pm. Admission
available for purchase at Irvin House
is $5 per car. For more info, please
Vineyards, located at 6775 Bears Bluff
visit www.charlestonwine.com or call
Road on Wadmalaw Island. Starting
559-6867.
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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Sparkling clean garbage Keeping Folly spic and span

cans come with hug for
Mother Earth
By Kristin Hackler

Staff photo
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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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.

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t’s a simmering afternoon in the dead of a Lowcountry summer. A faint breeze The group also acts as “ambassadors” for the beach.
stirs the long gray beards of Spanish moss on a nearby oak and the dogs are While picking up trash and providing trash bags for those who might need it, they will
passed out on their backs, their feet skipping softly at the hint of a rabbit- also be speaking to people about the importance of keeping the beach clean. They greet
chasing dream. Besides that, they haven’t moved for hours and in fact, neither people and inform them of relevant regulations and violations, as well. Furthermore,
have you. It’s too hot; almost too hot to get another glass of white wine from the they will work with the City to identify problem areas and keep abandoned tents, chairs,
refrigerator, but it’s worth the effort. and other discarded items from remaining on the beach too long.
The idea of household chores hasn’t even crossed your mind, but all of a sudden, The Beach Management Patrol is also designed to work with the community through
a wretched smell hits you with the force of dump truck. And it is a dump truck, or volunteerism. Anyone willing to volunteer some time keeping the beach clean and
at least the contents of one. The whole day, for several days on end, your garbage informing others on the sand of proper beach behavior is welcome to work with the
has been stewing inside of that large outdoor plastic dumpster and even if you’re Patrol. Many residents were extremely upset with the trash situation after the July 4
lucky enough to have a separate storage compartment for it at some distance from holiday. Here is an opportunity to put rubber to the pavement while also instilling some
the house, on a hot summer day there’s no escaping that awful, rotting smell. 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?
One would think that a solution to this problem would have been hit upon by a Interested persons should contact Kathryn Battey at 843-513-1837.
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.”

see Canetizer on page 14

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

G
rab your fluffy friend, lace up
those sneakers, and enjoy multi-
tasking 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
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.
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!
Lara Wittstadt has been a personal trainer
7: Side shuffles - Have one side of your
in the Charleston area for over two years.
body facing your pet and do a sideways
She is the owner of Beach Bella Fitness,
walk/shuffle. 50 - 100 yards should be
which offers in-home and outdoor personal
adequate and be sure to even out the legs
training, boot camps, and beach circuit
and repeat on the opposite side.
classes. Please join Lara for a free class! Go
8: Grape vines - Again, have one side
to www.beachbellafitness.com or contact
of your body facing your dog and begin
Lara at: Lara@beachbellafitness.com or
to twist your hips as your feet cross over
817-2850 for more information.

Catch some fun

Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation

T
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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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
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.
Police Reports
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
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to police. The owner was located and hitting her and stated she had been out
stated that the wallet and purse had been of control. He was arrested for Criminal
stolen the night before and that nothing Domestic Violence. He was also found
appeared to be missing. to be wanted by the South Carolina
Department of Probation and Parole. Both
August 6 - A man reported that a purple individuals appeared to be intoxicated.
Winnie the Pooh bag containing two cell
phones had either been stolen or left on August 8 - A 17 year-old female was cited
the beach. for underage possession of alcohol after
being observed by an undercover officer
for a couple hours pouring beer into a
August 7- Officers responded to a heated
plastic cup and drinking it.
argument between a male and female on
the beach in front of the Holiday Inn. The
female claimed that the male had been August 8 - Officers responded to the pier
bothering her every time they cross paths area in reference to a reportedly intoxicated
and he had slapped her on the face during individual. He was located in his vehicle
this incident. He was cited for simple and did not appear intoxicated. However,
assault and put on trespass notice at the the vehicle smelled like marijuana and a
Holiday Inn at the management’s request still-burning joint was observed at his
because of continued problems with the feet. He was cited for simple possession of
man. marijuana.
August 7- Three surfboards were reported August 8 - A police officer towed an
stolen. They had been strapped to the top illegally parked vehicle after observing
of a van and the straps had been cut. open beer cans and a glass pipe with
marijuana in plain view. The vehicle was
unlocked and the officer recovered the
August 7- While drinking together, a man
evidence as well as two purses. The owners
pulled out a gun and began to wave it
of the purses came to the Public Safety
around. When asked to put it away, the
office and retrieved the property.
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 August 8 - An unknown person pushed
regarding the disturbance that was created over a newspaper stand which fell onto a
during the fight and found the subject next vehicle, causing $3500 worth of damage.
door of the location of the incident. The The subject fled the scene.
subject was arrested for pointing the gun.
He also attempted to assault an officer at August 8 - A surfboard had been stolen
the detention center, but was restrained. from the top of a parked vehicle. The
board had been strapped down and the
August 7- A car owner reported that a straps had been cut.
radar detector had been stolen from his
vehicle. August 9 - A man refused to pay a cab
driver $25 after getting a ride to Folly
August 7- A woman reported that two of Beach from downtown. The man admitted
her tires were flat and believed the incident he did not have the money to pay the
to be vandalism. driver. He was cited for theft of service
and was told to pay the cab driver before
the court date or face prosecution.
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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Home Sales from page 5 Exchange Club from page 5 month. Member questionnaires will be
distributed with the August newsletter.
Hut to the Club.
Please return these by month’s end.
Table 3: 2008/2009 sales comparison
Meeting schedule
Fourth of July flag display
The Exchange Club will resume its
Thanks to everyone for their
standard meeting schedule in August.
compliments on the annual Exchange
The membership meeting will be August
Club flag display over the Fourth of July.
20 at 7pm at The Hut. Those interested in
Unfortunately, we have suffered another
volunteering at Crisis Ministries should
round of flag thefts from the causeway.
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

Folly B each T i d e Ch a rt
Date High Tide Low Tide
Aug 21 9:11am/9:30pm 2:54am/3:12pm
Aug 22 10:03am/10:18pm 3:41am/4:04pm
Aug 23 10:55am/11:04pm 4:28am/4:56pm
Aug 24 11:46am/11:51pm 5:13am/5:49pm
Aug 25 12:37pm 6:00am/6:42pm
Aug 26 12:39am/1:30pm 6:48am/7:37pm
Aug 27 1:30am/2:25pm 7:38am/8:34pm
Aug 28 2:23am/3:31pm 8:33am/9:32pm
Aug 29 3:18am/4:16pm 9:29am/10:27pm
Aug 30 4:14am/5:08pm 10:25am/11:18pm
Aug 31 5:08am/5:57pm 11:18am
Sept 1 5:58am/6:41pm 12:04am/12:06pm
Sept 2 6:45am/7:22pm 12:47am/12:51pm
Sept 3 7:29am/8:01pm 1:26am/1:33pm

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