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Shamrock SUP Race
On a perfect St. Patricks Day Saturday on Folly Beach,
Charleston SUP Safaris and Flipper Finders hosted the
First Annual Shamrock SUP Race, raising $600 for
Pet Helpers and the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation.
Congratulations to division winners Caroline Rossi,
Bubba Catoe, Sammi Arnold, and Tyler Cross.
PHOTOS BY LINDSEY GRAHAM
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KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Charleston International Film Festival Teams Up with Yo Art
Te 5th Annual Charleston
International Film Festival (CIFF)
presented by Charliewood Pictures,
will kick of Opening Night on
April 11 at the Sottile Teatre. A
reception with Mayor Riley will
begin the evening from 5-7 p.m.,
with Sundance Award winning flm
Robot and Frank immediately
following.
Films of all lengths and genres
will be showcased from the
Lowcountry and across the globe
at Sottile Teatre and Cinebarre,
including an outdoor screening
under the stars. Tere is also a
screenplay competition, nightly
after-parties, and an awards gala.
Tis year, CIFF is working in
cooperation nwith Mark Bryan
and Carolina Studios to announce
a Stuf the Music Bus art supply
drive in support of Yo Art! Carolina
Studios provides at-risk students
with a creative outlet outside of
the public school system by giving
them the opportunity to write and
record their own original compositions
in their Charleston-based studio on
wheels, allowing for a natural organic
cooperation between the groups. Yo
Art provides children living in public
housing
and attending Title One schools the
opportunity to explore their aptitude
in the arts by ensuring that they have
access to the proper art supplies,
and education to do so. Te group is
working in eight public schools that are
predominately in low income districts
and they are flling the gap where
funding has diminished for art related
education.
Our programs expand on the arts by
relating to global and local issues such
as recycling, good nutritional habits
and community service, says Gene
Furchgott, founder of Yo Art.
Local artist Douglas Panzone will also
be on site painting a street mural live
during the festival. In addition, the SC
Film Commission presents the Young
Filmmakers Project on Saturday April
14, at 11 a.m. at the Sottile Teatre.
Te Young Filmmakers Project gets kids
out into state parks across S.C., learning
creatively through media arts.
Te union between Yo Art, Carolina
Studios, SC Film Commission and the
Charleston International Film Festival
is the perfect collaboration to expose
at risk kids and teens to traditional art,
music, and flm and we are proud to
be a part of it. says Ron Krauskopf,
Marketing Director for CIFF..
Te Carolina Studios Bus will
be parked outside of the
theater each day during the
festival, April 11-15, and will
be available for people to
tour and admire. It will be
parked outside the theaters at
these specifc times: Sottile
Teater: Wednesday & Friday
5-7PM, Saturday 11AM-7PM.
Cinebarre: Tursday 5-7PM,
and Sunday 11AM-5PM.
Get a glimpse of the bus
at CarolinaStudios.net.
Anyone leaving art supplies
behind during their bus tour
will receive a coupon for $5
admission to any CIFF flm
block throughout the festival.
Please provide only newly-
purchased art supplies.
Tickets for CIFF are available
online at CharlestonIFF.com or
by contacting the CIFF ofce
at (843) 817- 1617. Price per
screening block is $10.00, but special
promotions and giveaways will be done
through CIFFs Facebook & Twitter
pages. Festival passes are available good for
access to all screenings, panels and parties
(excluding the awards dinner) for $99.
For more information on
Yo Art go to YoArtInc.org. For more
information on Carolina Studios go
to CarolinaStudios.net. For more
information on the Young Filmmakers
Project and SC Film Commission go to
FilmSC.com.
March 30, 2012 11
March 2, 2012 11
throw away can be combined to make a
very rich stock, even if it is just vegetables.
Whatever the vegetables you decide upon,
take all of the trimmings and toss them
into that pot of boiling water as you prep
the vegetables. You want to extract every
sweet morsel of favor from the bounty.
Do not add any salt. But please, do open
a nice bottle of red wine; a cabernet, a
merlot, a malbec, pinot noir or even a
blend. Yes, this is a red wine night and it
is time to allow that red wine to breathe.
Onions, celery, carrots, potatoes,
tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, leeks,
asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, garlic,
mushrooms, beans, peas, turnips, okra,
jicama, radish or almost whatevertoss
the trimmings and peels of all into the
stockpot. But it is time to test that wine,
to make sure it is safe for consumption. It
has breathed long enough. Time now for
you to breathe it in.
Let your stock simmer down to half
its initial volume, with the lid now of.
Did you start with a gallon of water as
instructed? You want to eventually reduce
it to a half-gallon. Whatever you start with,
reduce to half. Tis may put a little steam
in your kitchen and fog the windows, but
it will also add a very pleasant aroma to
your home. If you also have some bread
in the oven, so much better the aroma.
Damn, this is making me hungry! Give
that stock a stir and inhale.
You may have to leave the house and
walk back in to fully appreciate this
olfactory. Youve been inside doing this
for what seems like hours, right? Cutting
vegetables, boiling water, drinking wine
So, this may be a good time to take a glass
of that rambling red for a walk-about.
Go look at your backyard and peruse the
potential for herbs and vegetables there.
Look at the sky, breathe deep of the ocean
airuse the outhouse. Are you done yet?
Ramble back inside, wash your hands and
get back to work.
Te dense and tough vegetables
will need more cooking time, such as
the potatoes, carrots, turnips, jicama,
radishes, beans and peas. Te less dense
vegetables will need less time, some of
them added just minutes prior to serving,
such as the asparagus and broccoli. After
your stock has reduced to half, strain and
return that fne liquid to the pot. You
can toss the trimmings - toss them into
your compost if you have one. If not, ask
your neighbors; they may have a compost
going. If neither, just toss them into the
creek or marsh. Te crabs will love you for
that. You can catch them later and make
crab cakes loaded with your vegetables.
Return your lovely stock to a simmer.
Add the dense vegetables to the stock.
Also, add the herbs youve selected.
Hopefully, while the stock was reducing,
you had cut the remaining vegetables into
bite-sized or smaller pieces. How and
what size should you cut them? Just think
of what you would like to see on your
spoon. Now, are your onions and celery
cut into bite-sized pieces? Test the wine
again. Is it good? Is it safe? Just how long
of a walk-about did you take? Its time
to cook, so set that wine aside and grab a
large saut pan by the horn.
Over high heat, add some extra virgin
olive oil to saut pan and cook the onions
and celery, leeks too if you have them. If
lucky enough to be using fresh tomatoes,
make a tomato concasse French for
peeled, seeded and diced. Tose damned
Frenchcant win a war but they certainly
can cook! Tis concasse technique is as
follows: with a knife, score an X on the
bottom of each tomato, blanch for 15 to
30 seconds in boiling water then transfer
tomatoes to ice water and peel away the
skins; the X you scored on the bottom
should open like a fower in the ice water,
making the peeling much easier. Te
riper the tomato, the less time it takes to
blanch. Slice tomatoes in half, squeeze
the seeds out and dice the tomato pulp.
Add this diced pulp (tomato concasse) to
the hot saut pan.
Stir and keep high heat on that saut
pan. Add bell peppers, that lovely garlic
and any additional herbs and spices you
may have considered, such as some toasted
fennel or caraway seed, a cardamom pod
perhaps. Allow this to cook for a few
minutes and when bursting for afection,
give it a full glass of that good, safe red wine
youve been testing. Add some tomato
paste, stir and assess your wine level.
Top-of your glass, goblet or Dixie-cup
with the red nectar. Say, Ahhh! Reduce
the heat to simmer down. Te pan should
sizzle and simmer, both descriptions
very onomatopoeic, no? Oh yeah, I am
rambling now!
When the nectar in the saut pan has
signifcantly reduced, add this lovely
onion, celery, tomato, garlic, pepper, wine
marriage to your reduced stock loaded with
potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, cabbage,
etc. Give it a good stir. Now taste for salt
level and that pepper kick. Add salt and
cracked pepper to taste. Add hot sauce if
you like. I normally add some. Cover and
let simmer for a while. Yes, you too can
now simmer down - with that wine and
relax. You are almost there.
When the potatoes are done, add
the delicate vegetables, the asparagus,
broccoli, caulifower, etc., and when they
are done (a mere minute or two), ladle into
bowls. I suggest a grilled cheese sandwich
on the side or some pita bread or crackers.
Cornbread is best, but no damned
buttermilk! Unless that is, you like sour
milk When buttermilk goes bad what
does it become? Cottage cheese? Yogurt?
Bad buttermilk? Doh! I ramble.
Tis soup holds very well. Kept
refrigerated, it will be okay for a week, but
I can assure you that your family, friends
and guests will make sure it doesnt go
to waste. If you are fortunate enough to
have some left, freeze it or make a hearty
stew. Or, cook a blend of rice or pasta
and add to soup to make a whole new
soup! Yes, you can also add some meat.
I recommend some seafood or chicken,
perhaps buttermilk fried sweetbreads on
the side. I jest again, and you guessed
it I rambled. It may be time for another
walk-about, walk of some of those
vegetables and wine, and later go back for
seconds of both. I hope the bottle of wine
you opened was a big one. Mine was of
the liter variety, a rich cabernet-syrah by
Rambling Red. Ramble on!
Brian Sanders
bp.sands1034@gmail.com
February 17, 2012 13
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As I got out of my car Sunday February
19th, I was alone at the west end of the
Washout. Te morning was cold and
rainy with almost no wind. Wave height
was little more than knee-high and I
decided against surfng that morning.
Every car at the Washout was parked
at the east end near the contest shack.
Folly Beach's Ice Box Open had been well
publicized, and I was not surprised to see
the covered hut, flled with judges and
photographers.
Te contest began around 8:15 and
Max Mason won the frst four-man heat.
I watched my friend Joe fall in the second
heat. Ten it came time for McKevlin's
team rider, McHenry Jackson, to paddle
out. Catching three waves at the start of
the heat, you could tell he was in it to win
it; would take no prisoners; was giving it
his best shot; and would not let anything
stand in his way.
Tat's right, I dropped the four most
cliched sporting euphemisms of our day
into one sentence. It's a good thing too,
since he loses about ffteen years to most of
his competition during open format events.
But while there was plenty of enthusiasm
at the contest shack, I could not help but
think the ocean had once again under-
delivered for a surf contest at Folly Beach.
Te scheduling format of the Icebox
Open difered from the other contests at
Folly. A three-weekend window had been
chosen several months in advance. Te
best single day from the window would be
chosen on a few days notice. Tis would
guarantee decent waves for the contest,
which was to have a cash prize for both
male and female competitors.
With four legs of a stool on the foor
at work, I listened as the surf reports went
from dismal to promising. I spoke with
Clint Tomas, one of the judges. He
characterized wave height and conditions
as steadily improving, reaching chest-to-
shoulder height with big drops for the fnal
round. Te scheduling format defnitely
paid of, with the best waves for a Folly
Beach surf contest in my memory.
When the dust settled, the popular
picks to win, Kyle Busey and Grace
Muckenfuss, did not want any surprises.
Tey made out well and brought home
$1000 and $400 prize checks, respectively.
Mens runners-up in order of place
included Blue Spivey, Patrick Evers, and
Josh Wilson. Ladies runners-up were Cat
Rogerson, Laura Butler Peirano, and M.T.
Bourque, in order of place.
Speaking with ten-year old McHenry
after the contest, I recorded a few of
his impressions on the day's event. His
weapon of choice was a Lost Brand
surfboard barely over fve feet in length.
He felt the small wave height was in his
favor for the opening round. When
asked if he was intimidated by guys twice
his age and weight, he responded: I
don't understand the concept. I was not
intimidated at all.
McHenry, his brother Grifn, and his
friend Holden Silverman agreed that Kyle
Busey's 360 degree aerial on a two-foot
wave was by far the most impressive thing
they saw that day. Kyle is a big guy and
throwing a trick like that on a small wave
is something special. Trust me dear reader:
there is a ton of talent for riding waves on
Folly Beach, especially when someone puts
up a cash prize.
Te Ice Box Open was a great event
and really showcased the Low Country's
best surfers. Everyone had a great time
and I got to stand in the rain. Tere is no
cash prize for reading this article. Tanks
for doing me the honor. Do treat each
other kindly.
Ice Box Starts Cool, Burns Hot in End
BY JUD BUSHKAR
6 February 3, 2012
Dating Follies continues on page 7
I am so sick of people dispensing
pearls of wisdom that encourage people
to be anything other than what they are.
Trying to be something that you are not
NEVER works.
If you do not already know at least fve
head coaches and their teams in the NFL,
dont pretend to be a football fan. Instead
be yourself; a girl who supports her guys
team and drinks warm draft beer out of
pitchers on Sundays because it makes her
man happy.
Find a way to be exactly who you are
without apologies, accept it, fall in love
with it, and then open yourself up to the
complete belief that someone else out
there is going to love, understand, and
appreciate every little piece equally as
much as you do. So to all of the smart
girls out there, do not dream of giving
up your loves of learning, reading, or
creating. Embrace them. Allow life the
freedom to be original, and know that all
will happen as it should.
In the land of relationships, love is
ultimately in control, and it can strike at
any moment. You could fall in love with a
glance in the produce section, you can fall
in love whilst your paramour is thousands
of miles away, you could fall in love with
your arch-enemy tomorrow because of a
technicality. Te kicker is this if you
are not you, eventually they know. Time
has a way of revealing truths albeit three
months or three years from now.
Moral of the story: Smart chicks rule,
and boys who cant understand that,
well they dont get to have dirty librarian
time sucks for them.
Till Death do us Part...?
For the frst time in the United States
history you fnd a higher percentage of
single-headed households as opposed to
married. Is this an indicator that a new
independent, free thinking America is
changing their mind about what marriage
actually means?
Is the act of marriage losing its
romantic ideology? Have the words till
death do us part morphed from a loving
conviction to be cherished between two
people into some sort of punishment
or threat? In this modern America is it
more accurate to say till fnancial death
no longer has us dependant on each other
and we can aford to part? Again, I am
not trying to be a cynic here, but more
take a realistic and statistical point of
view. Maybe what we all should do is quit
worrying about that line all together and
instead appreciate and enjoy or loves for
what they are and however long they last,
be it 20 minutes or 20 years.
5 Tips to Being Single Again
If you fnd yourself as one of the
individuals who are re-entering the
world of singledom after a long term
relationship you may fnd that the world
of dating is very diferent from what you
remember. Meeting people has become a
very inorganic process now that so much
technology has been infused into our daily
lives. It seems like today you are better
of updating your profle to put your best
foot forward as opposed to having a witty
conversation with a stranger at the book
store or cofee shop.
Number One: Get to know yourself
again. After two people spend an extended
amount of time together they often begin
to morph into a diferent version of
themselves, one that is closer to the middle
ground. Its important to rediscover all of
your own personal likes and dislikes. Put
on your favorite song that your ex hated,
turn it up as loud as you want, and dance
until your body hurts. Liberation never
felt so good.
Number Two: Give yourself time and
have fun. Tere is no timeline for when
things are going to get better or worse. You
have an opportunity to open your suitcase
and rife through all of your emotional
baggage. Use it. Better to work through
it now than drag that luggage rack full of
pent up BS into your next relationship.
Reconnect with friends that you havent
seen in a while, go on a vacation, or a
boat ride. Whatever it is, make sure you
are smiling. If youre not fnding what
you want, create it. Te world is on your
schedule, its all just as you want.
Number Tree: Look in the right places.
When you decide that it is time to share
yourself again, make sure you are fnding
someone with complimenting qualities.
If you are a religious regular church goer,
Saturday nights Dantes Camaro show at
the Chill and Grill may not be the place to
stumble upon your soul mate. However,
if brash profanity, loud 80s covers, and
the ultimate warrior are some of your
turn-ons, dont walk; RUN to that bar
and make yourself available. If you are
a foodie, go poke around some specialty
food store and strike up a conversation
about vindaloo. Whatever it may be
that tickles your fancy, put yourself in a
position to fnd others who enjoy the same
thing.
Number Four: Dating is practice. Go
on dates. Shop around. Confdence is
attractive, so dont apologize for the things
that you are, enjoy, or want.
Number Five: Learn from your mistakes.
For most of us when we look back on our
dating history we can see a pattern. And
if we really think about it honestly, it is
exactly this pattern that has led to a lot
of our disappointment and heartache.
Maybe you really like sweet, demure,
innocent girls, but they never want to go
out with you on a Friday night and party
like rock stars until 4am. Maybe youre
into unattainable, untamable, bad boys,
but they never want to settle down. If you
are serious about fnding someone who
lasts, instead of looking for someone who
seems like they would be fun tomorrow,
try looking for someone who seems like
they would still be fun in a decade.
Whether you are single or in love, just
try to be happy and smiling whenever
possible. We are all human. Its natural
for us to crave love, companionship, and
intimacy; but until we learn how to really
hit that nail on the head and fnd the one
big love, the simple truth is that we
will all face times without it. Embrace
your single time and make sure that you
are using it to grow and be a better you.
In the end, when you do fnd that truly
special someone, they will ultimately
thank you for it.
Have Women Killed Romance?
Women these days are so quick to
DAT I NG FOL L I ES
Dating Follies cont. from cover
Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard
and local authorities were put on
high alert as a single manned ship was
discovered suspiciously anchoring of
the Edwin S. Taylor fshing Pier. Te
chief ofcer of the naval vessel, later
identifed only as Capt. H.M. Crunch,
made communication eforts via Folly
Beach Mayor Tim Goodwin, virtually
impossible as the mayor, via bull-horn
from a vintage rowboat believed to have
carried President George Washington
across the Delaware River (but now
owned by Council Member Paul
Hume), was consistently being cut of
in mid-sentence with threats of burying
the small surfng community with a
ferocious barrage of crunch-berries.
What are your demands? Te
mayor fnally managed to convey. Your
childrens teeth, your middle-aged
mens reluctance to eat like adults and a
calzone from Woodys. And dont forget
the marinara sauce! the undersized
mariner bellowed. Te mayor conceded
the calzone and girths of the islands
males in the 35-50 age group but warned
the sailor that his request for the teeth of
Follys children would have to go through
their mothers and warned the animated
Captain about the possible consequences
of pursuing such an endeavor, wishing
the ofcer good luck with that one..,
and noting ..youre gonna need it!
Meanwhile surfers, after a long day of
paddling, began showing up with spoons
and bowls in case the good captain
was true to his word about the fring of
crunch-berries.
Former Sports Illustrated cover
girl and Victorias Secret model
Marissa Miller made a surprising
and unannounced appearance at the
Washout last weekend. Ms. Miller,
herself an avid surfer, stated that
she had read about the Washout
through the constant bombardment of
correspondence shed been receiving
over the years from Folly Beach local
and Guinness connoisseur Joel Flores,
who was also standing by as Ms. Millers
ofcial iPod holder. Tis place is simply
breath-taking. Im talking to my people
at Sports Illustrated about bringing
some of the other models down here for
next years swimsuit shoot. Ms. Miller
then ended the interview by having Mr.
Flores wipe her down, tossing him the
keys to her Ferrari and both of them
driving of into the Folly Beach sunset.
BY JOEL FLORES
HUMOR
April Fools 2012
In other Folly Beach news ...
Continues on Page 13
Persian legend has it that the word
kebab derives from the practice of
soldiers roasting meat impaled on their
swords over campfres. I can picture that
scenario.
Ive just spent a long day of killing
and maiming my enemy, and on the
way home I snatch some poor peasants
wandering lamb. Te camp cook is
nowhere to be found, but my comrades
have a fre going. Tey probably also
have some mead or watered-down wine.
By the time I fnish feld-dressing the
mutton, Im holding a tankard of camp
beverage. With said beverage in one fst
and in my other, a sword loaded with
tender pieces of lamb, I announce a toast:
Sheep on a sword! Arrrg!
A kebab can be anything you impale
onto a metal, wood, bamboo or whatever-
kind-of skewer, even thick sprigs of
rosemary. Im partial to beef tenderloin
with onions, red, green, yellow or orange
bell peppers and mushrooms, grilled to
somewhere between rare and midrare
over an open fre. I like to marinate the
tenderloin for a few hours in a red wine,
soy sauce, Worcestershire, olive oil, garlic,
cracked black pepper, rosemary, bourbon
and brown sugar mixture. Since you
are probably testing the bourbon for the
second or third time, simply assemble on
sword and grill.
Chicken also makes a great kebab,
the accompanying items again being
onions and bell peppers but, instead
of mushrooms, go with pineapple and
cherry tomatoes. Use pineapple juice,
soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, rum and
cracked black pepper and garlic as the
marinade. Toss in some basil. Again, just
a few hours in the marinade. Te chicken
cooks quickly and may become dry, so
dont be shy with the basting, using the
marinade of course. Te most popular
cut of the hen is the breast, but the dark
meat is just as good, perhaps even better
in that it retains moisture better.
We move onto a seafood kebab. Te
best items of the sea are shrimp, scallops
or a dense, thick-feshed fsh such grouper,
mahi mahi, shark and you guessed it
swordfsh. Te grilling time is even
shorter, so include vegetables such as
broccoli, bell pepper, the ubiquitous
onion, perhaps some fruit such as papaya,
guava or more pineapple. If you marinate
the fsh, do so no longer than an hour.
Use a marinade similar to that for the
chicken, using white wine and cilantro
in place of the rum and basil or hell,
use what ya got. Tis is a great time to
utilize the earlier referenced rosemary
sprigs. Make a skewer, leaving leaves of
rosemary at the top end, and when you
grill, position the rosemary leaves on the
outer edge, the coolest area of the grill.
Next up, a vegetable kebab. My favorite
vegetables for this kebab are: Onions (of
course), broccoli, bell peppers, squash,
zucchini, egg plant, cherry tomatoes and
mushrooms. Add some fruit here too,
pineapple, apple or fgs. Yes, you can add
tofu, but use the good stuf. Marinate in
an Italian dressing for 30 minutes, thread
onto skewers and grill; baste with the
marinade. Tis kebab cooks as quickly as
the seafood kebab, so have your granola-
heads ready front and center. Serve
prior to, or shortly after 4:20 pm. Smile
knowingly.
Onto the oft-abused shish kebab. As
tradition holds, to be a shish kebab it
should be lamb, perhaps goat. Much like
the beef kebab, you will want to marinate
the meat, but this is a very diferent
marinade; in both recipe and time. Tis
marinade is: yogurt, lemon juice, olive
oil, garlic, red pepper, soy sauce, honey
and whatever herbs you like. Marinate
overnight and use the tenderest parts of
the lamb or goat. If you decide to go with
a curry marinade, dont be shy with the
curry.
What makes lamb or goat so great for
a kebab is that the tenderloins and back
straps, whether marinated or not, are top
notch, juicy and tender, especially good
after a long day at war. Simply impale the
tender cuts on your sword and grill over
an open fre. Wash it down with some
mead. Marinate the rest and have a big
brunch prior to the next days battle. An
army marches on its belly.
All kebabs go well with rice, my favorite
being Charleston Red Rice, but I also like
a pilaf with safron, or a creamy risotto.
You can always go with potatoes, too.
Try an au gratin or twice-baked potatoes
if you feel it. Feeling really adventurous?
Serve your kebabs with a bleu/feta cheese
and bacon coleslaw, or your favorite pasta
tossed with pesto. Hell, do a pad Tai
or a simple arrangement of fresh melon,
mint and toasted coconut.
Tere are also kebabs made with pork,
venison, veal, rabbit, and the diverse
versions of poultry/game such as duck,
dove, turkey, goose, quail or Cornish
hens. Te bottom line is that you arrange
the skewer to your tastes and have fun.
If it is raining or you dont have access to
a grill, you can broil the kebabs. Tis,
however, should be a last resort. Kebabs
need a smoky fre and you will have far
more fun working that fre with mead in
one hand and a sword in the other.
My research into the kebab (also kabob
or kabab) has revealed that this style of
cooking iseverywhere. I have a list
(three columns on a standard legal pad) of
the countries where kebab has a special
name. From the Indian satay, Greek
souvlaki and Japanese yakitori, to the
French brochettes, Brazilian espetinho
and Chinese chuanr, the dish is pretty
much the same: food on a stickI mean
a sword.
If you are using any type of wood or
bamboo for skewers, soak them overnight
in water. Tis will make them less
likely to burn so badly. Te skewer will
probably burn on the ends anyway, but
perhaps not catch afame. Te moisture
contained in the skewer will also help
keep the ingredients moist. You can
always just use a sword though

Brian Sanders
bp.sands1034@gmail.com
WWW.FOLLYCURRENT.COM
I have been asked by a few of my
friends to tackle a very specifc issue. Its
an age-old question that has plagued
the hungover minds of countless people
from all corners of the globe. It is a
question that a large percentage of the
population has probably struggled with
answering in some form or another.
What is this all too tricky question you
ask?
Exactly how do you handle the
morning after? Te query itself is ridden
with many diferent variables, each
of which can completely change the
original question and the way one would
go about achieving the desired outcome.
Terefore, this week we are going
to cover some of the most common
morning after scenarios and a few tried
and tested solutions that I hope you all
fnd helpful.
Awkward Situation #1: You have
woken up next to someone whom you
clearly had fun with last night, but you
have absolutely no idea what their name
is
I know quite a few people who have
found themselves in this uncomfortable
territory, and some of them more
than once. As a matter of fact, I had
a roommate many years ago who
would constantly wake me up in the
mornings to ask me the name of the
girl who was in his bed. (Just a side
note roommates typically do not
enjoy this practice.) A few alternate
solutions would include, but are not
limited to: nicknames, snooping to
fnd the answer, or coming clean from
the get-go. If going for nicknames, try
to be creative; while good morning
gorgeous is always fattering, it is also
rather generic and see-through. Maybe
you are a culinarian; you could go
with good morning cupcake or lamb-
chop. Maybe you are camping, and
you could compare the other to sunrises
or waterfalls. Whichever hokey clich
experience may be lying in front of you,
at least make an attempt at being clever.
Snooping requires a lot more thought
from what I hear; fnding mail or
searching for something with a name
can oftentimes lead to less than ideal
outcomes. Coming clean, although it
may at frst require dealing with an
awkward situation, in the end doesnt
require feeling bad about lying. You did
what you did and this is how the cookie
has crumbled. Forgetting someones
name is certainly not the worst thing
that could happen, and if they are that
pissed, go home and call it a day.
Awkward Situation #2: Wake up in
the morning after a great night and want
to continue into breakfast; however you
spent all of your money getting yourself
to this part
Tis does not have to be that difcult.
Everyone can fnd a few dollars in
change rolling around in cushions, jars,
cars, whatever. Go get a few pastries
from Berts; the cofee is free, and if
you have a lot of change you could
even throw in a fower. Make sure to
be conscientious of the other no one
wants to wake up all alone. So leave a
note, maybe something like back soon
with treats everyone likes treats.
Anyone who shows up with some cofee,
a piece of fruit and a pastry seems good
to most people. If there is a fower
involved, hmmm, well who knows what
could happen.
Awkward Situation #3: You have
woken up on the couch of a strangers
house, and the last thing you remember
was that everything was going great.
Now here you are fully clothed, far away
from the person you were hanging out
with and you wonder if you have done
something wrong
First of all, this is no reason to panic.
Tere are many things that could have
happened to leave you on the couch
that do not require you having been
some sort of jerk. Maybe that last shot
got the better of you and you just fell
asleep and your date gave you a blanket
and a pillow and excused themselves to
the other room. Maybe whoever you
thought you were about to get lucky
with turned out to just not be that
kind of guy or girl. No harm, no foul
there, respect the fact that they have
rules and be ready to put in a bit more
time and efort to get to that stage of
human interaction. Maybe you were
an a-hole and tried to get pushy; if you
in any way think that is the case, be
sure to have a plan. I would suggest
leaving a very apologetic note for your
misbehavior and being ready to do a bit
of graveling if you want another chance.
Possibly ofer dinner or anything to
prove that you do have the ability to be
a gentleman/woman.
So as summer creeps back up on
us and we all start to crush it at the
gym and spend time in the sunshine
working on those tans in hopes of being
irresistible to the opposite sex, be sure to
keep some semblance of a game face on
when you are trying to close the deal.
Remember that it is a small island and
if you screw it up a few times the word
will travel. Sticky situations can be
avoided, but if you fnd yourself amidst
one, take a breath and be sure to handle
it in the most respectful and honorable
way possible. As always safety frst,
have fun, and happy summertime to you
all.
12 March 30, 2012
DATING FOLLIES
Good Day Sunshine
BY FAY A.
CULINARY CORNER
Kebabs on a Sword
BY BRIAN SANDERS
Public Safety reported seeing
absolutely no car plates from the
state of Ohio for the entire day last
Wednesday. It was the darnest thing.
reported one of Follys fnest who asked
not to be identifed, because Ofcer
Jimmy Couche doesnt want anyone
thinking hes got anything against
people from Ohio (because he does
not!). Even during the heart of the
recession and winter months you could
count on at least half the cars on Center
Street being from Ohio, but after a full
24 hours of patrolling the entire island,
we found no plates from the Buckeye
state.
Popular Lost Dog owner Carol
Greve also took note of the spooky
phenomenon. It was eerie. Every
morning Ill go on the foor and chat
with some of our out-of-town customers
and nearly three-fourths of them are
usually from that darn state! Wait a
minute... she paused, ... Im from that
darn state!
Te islands churches and bars
began to fll as word of this peculiar
occurrence began a widespread panic
throughout the island. Its a sign!
screamed local walk-about Walking
Joel, who then turned and, for the
frst time ever witnessed, broke into a
frantic sprint. Fears quickly subsided
however, as a motorcade of tourists from
Sandusky, Ohio made their way down
Center Street at high noon the following
day, bringing a sense of normality and
business as usual back to the beach.

Dr. Joel Cortez-Consuelo-Rodriguez-
Smith-And-Wesson-you-wouldnt-happen-
to-have-an-aspirin-would-you-Flores Jr,
III is a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist
for Te Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone,
Jack and Jill magazines and half the stuf
you read on Berts bathroom wall.
Any comments, remarks or questions for
Dr. Flores may be directed to:
bitemyhappysamoanbutt@
alosersayswhat?.com
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CIVIC
Meet Your City Council Candidates
Tree seats open in April 3 election
W
ith the clock ticking toward the
April 3 election, we put the four
remaining candidates (for three available
seats) on the hot seat, asking them to
tackle questions about some of the most
difcult and controversial issues on Folly
Beach. Tere exact answers are printed
here, with only grammatical corrections
made to their responses. Dont forget to
vote on Tuesday at Folly Beach Baptist
Fellowship Hall. Te polls are open from
7 am to 7 pm.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
(Lewis Dodsons name will appear
on the ballot, but he is not actively
campaigning and has withdrawn from
the race)
Eddie Ellis: July 2, 2012 is my 20 year
anniversary of moving
here. On Folly, lifes a
beach! (Editors Note:
Ellis has served two terms
on council, in his words,
working to keep Folly
a laid back residential
community.
588-9595
eddie.ellis@comcast.net
Sandy Hickman: I was born and
raised on Folly of my 55 years I have been
gone for 4 years total.I live on East Erie
street withmy husband Ken and work
at MUSC. I am also aboard member on
the Folly Beach Exchange
Club. Folly has seen
many changes. Some
for thegood and some
not so good. I want to
make sure that future
changesare for the good
and betterment of Folly and the citizens.
437-0340
sandi4council@yahoo.com
D.J. Rich: It has been an honor to
serve you on Folly Beach
City Council. As your
representative, I am
constantly working with
not only other members
of our Council, but
elected ofcials statewide,
to ensure Folly Beach
has the best present and future possible,
while learning lessons from our past.
You cant know where you are going
without knowing where you have been,
and keeping our rich history and heritage
should be a top priority. We have met
many of our goals, and our island is in a
great place right now. We are very healthy
fnancially, have a thriving business
district, new look police department,
more green space and parks. We updated
building codes to lower food insurance,
strengthened our Beach Management
Patrol, and brought police dispatch
back to Folly Beach. Overall, our City
has improved signifcantly over the
past 2 years, and I look forward to new
challenges in the future. Tank you for
your continued support!
djforfolly@yahoo.com
Tom Scruggs: In
2000 my wife Sandy
and I became permanent
residents of Folly Beach.
I retired last March
from my career as a
human resources and
risk management specialist (managing
compensation, benefts and training
programs, workers compensation and
safety, and fnding personnel for key
positions all over the country). Ive
been working part-time on our Beach
Management Patrol, helping to keep our
beach and streets litter-free and serving
as an ambassador for our city. Id jump
at the chance to work with the other
Council members. I have extensive
business experience. I understand what
it takes to be efective on Council. I have
the passion and desire to serve. And if
Im elected, Ill work hard for you and
our city.
408-1726, scruggst@hotmail.com
If you could unilaterally enact three
new laws on Folly Beach, or repeal
three existing laws, what would they
be? You have the option of choosing
fewer than three, or of taking the stance
that no new laws are required and/or no
existing laws require changes.
Eddie Ellis: I generally dont support
creating a new law each time we have a
problem. We will always have problems,
but will eventually run out of freedom. I
will, however, support creating any new
law that will do something about this
TRAFFIC!
Sandy Hickman: We should frst
determine the root causes ofour
problems and then determine if new
laws or modifcations of existing laws
are required. Our main problems are
trafc, beach litter, and parking. I do
not believe that new laws will solve these.
Emphasis should be on enforcement of
current laws.
D.J. Rich: Overall, our laws are pretty
solid. Education and enforcement are
the key, not more government. We must
educate our visitors with updated signage
and notifcations, and then enforce the
rules sternly when they are violated. Our
problems have gotten better over the last
2 years, and education and enforcement
are two of the biggest reasons. People
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are quick to want to pass a new law, but
if you cant enforce it you really arent
helping the problem.
Tom Scruggs: Unilaterally enacting
new laws or repealing existing lawswould
be premature. Youve got to do your
research,exploring the options, weigh
the alternatives, gatherinput from our
citizens, and establish consensus with
your fellow Council members.

Would you consider restricting the

right to drink alcohol on the beach?
Eddie Ellis: I will voteyes if somebody
else gets holding a referendum on the
foor, and I will honor the outcome of
said referendum with my vote when it
returns to the foor.
Sandy Hickman: Tis issue should
not be decided by the seven people on
council, but by the citizens of Folly via a
referendum.
D.J. Rich: I feel that would be a
drastic change for our island, and it
should not be in the hands of 7 people.
Tis has grown into a yearly rumor mill
question, so you always have to listen to
all sides of an argument. I would support
a referendum on this issue so that the
residents of Folly can make that call,
but do not think 7 members of Council
should make this major decision. Im
usually notin favor ofa referendum, as
we are elected to make decisions for the
people, but anytime you have something
of this magnitude, it should be left up to
all residents.
Tom Scruggs: I think our adults
who behave responsibly on the beach
should have the right to drink alcohol
on the beach. However, if areferendum
(advisory or binding) were held and a
simple majority of our citizens voteto
ban alcohol on the beach, then I would
vote to ban alcohol on the beach.
People are fond of saying, Keep
Folly Folly. One of the toughest jobs
of elected ofcials is maintaining the
atmosphere and ideals that brought
people to Folly Beach in the frst place,
while adapting to changing times and
addressing issues that arise. If you had
to pick one year in your history on
Folly to freeze time and maintain Folly
exactly like that for eternity, which
year would it be?
Eddie Ellis: Now that Im older and
wiser with grey hair and sore joints in
the morning, Ive learned not to long
for glory days. I have no regrets, and I
have no expectations. Im just happy in
the moment, like right now eating my
Ben-n-Jerrys while writing my answers.
But, there were days, before Ben-n-Jerrys
and grey hair, that were glory days. Boy
and were they! One day Ill write a book
about them titled, Fast Eddies Wild
Oats. As a marketing tool, you get a little
bag of multi-grain oats with it. Te truth
is, people change. Tings in life happen,
and eventually everyone comes to their
cross roads. Ive been at mine right here
on Folly Beach. Now every day is a glory
day, and I mean past, present, and future
Sandy Hickman: Te year 1966, when
I was 10 years old. We had a wonderful
Boardwalk with an amusement park, go
cart track, a bowling alley. We also had
Petes hot dog stand with the best chili
dogs, andSmokes rent a foat in front of
boardwalk. It was carefree living on a
wonderful beach.
D.J. Rich: 1987. I was a young kid
then, without a care in the world. I
spent my afternoons crabbing under the
Atlantic House with my grandparents,
learning how to play pool at the Tackle
Shop, swimming in the deep ocean after
watching Jaws, and frolicking nude on
the beach (remember, I was a young kid
then). Tis was a time before Hurricane
Hugo, before McMansions popped up
everywhere, before condo development
took hold. It was an island full of laid
back people without a care in the world,
and it truly was paradise.

Tom Scruggs: Id pick 1965.Folly

had a dance pier that featured some
of the best bands in the country. We
had an amusement park with rides for
adults andchildren of all ages including
bumper cars and putt-putt golf.We had
an arcade with hundreds of games, a
bath house, and an upstairs pavilionfor
catching a breeze and checking out
thegirls on the beach. We had a bingo
stand that our senior citizens enjoyed, a
bowling center, a drug store that had a
soda fountain that served vanilla cokes
and cheeseburgers. Tere wasa rental
stand on the beach that ofered big sturdy
air mattressesto ride the waves.And I
worked and saved my money to buy my
frst surfboard. It was the best time of
my life!

With parking at a premium this

summer and fewer spaces than
ever, what ideas do you support as a
solution? Would you support a parking
garage?
Eddie Ellis: Truthfully, I dont have
an answer to that problem. I certainly
welcome ideas and would be fne
following somebodys lead. As far as the
parking garage is concerned, I would
be receptive to considering that idea.
However, Imust remind folks of my
campaign promise that I will not support
a zoning change that increases the density
of development. A promise is only a
promise as long as its kept.
Sandy Hickman: More and more
people will be parking further on the
back streets. Make sure right of ways are
cleared on all streets.We need to make
sure they are abiding by the parking
rules. Parking has been an issue for many
years and the subject of many studies.
Tere is not an easy solution, but we must
continue to looks for ways to improve
parking.A parking garage wouldbe
difcultdue to height restriction
andamount of land required I would
not support a parking garage that blocks
residential views.
D.J. Rich: Our beach accesses need
to be cleaned and reconfgured for
maximum parking spaces. Tis was done
when our current parking company
took over, but they are since over grown
and sand covered, crippling parking.
A parking garage would have to be at
least 3 stories to be functional, and as
it stands now,I am not in favor of this
idea. It would drastically change the
look and feel of Folly, which is not what
we need. If there is a need, business will
recognize it. If you notice, several locally
owned lots are popping up to allow for
pay parking. Tis stimulates our own
economy with our local people earning
the tourist dollars, thus spending that
money in other local establishments. Tis
process helps us stay away from economic
declines that other communities have to
deal with.

Tom Scruggs: I do not think we

need a parking garage. Te only
place you could put one would be
in the commercial district. Tis is
a highly congested area. Trafc is
horrendous in the summer and especially
weekends.Adding agarage would
onlyadd toourautomobile and foot
trafcin the commercial district.
Would you consider restricting the
number of events on Center Street to
an amount less than what currently
exists? Do you go to the street festivals
like Folly Gras and Taste of Folly?
Eddie Ellis: Te reason behind
the festivals is to help the Center St.
businesses through the lean winter
months. Te hospitality tax is up, which
means the sale of food and beverages
is up; therefore, I would defnitely not
support increasing them. I support just
leaving it as is. As far as my personal
attendance, Im a Gemini, so its all up to
what we feel like on that given day.
Sandy Hickman: Festivals should be
limited to of season to help the local
businesses and I would not approve of any
extra festivals. Elimination of festivals
should be considered iftheygreatly
impact the quality of our lives or create
a public nuisance.I try to attend most
of the festivals to support the local
businesses and support local charities.
D.J. Rich: No, I think the events we
have now are fne. Tey are only in the of
season when there isnt any beach trafc,
so they are no worse than any summer
Saturday (we even moved Sea and Sand
to March this year to keep it out of the
season). Tey provide business with
a much needed economic boost in the
winter time ensuring that we dont have
the high turnover rate we had years ago,
which in turn helps the City make more
revenue in taxes. Ialways attend the
events in some capacity, whether it is as
organizer, volunteer or just work as usual.
It is rare that I can actually relax and
enjoy one, but I hear from people all day
long who are having a great time, making
it all worth it.

Tom Scruggs: I realize that the

eventshelp ourlocal businesses in the of
season. Tats good! However,having
back-to-back events on consecutive
weekends is too much. It places a
tremendous strain on our Public Safety
resources.Currently, most of our events
are controlled by a committee, not by
Council.Letspublicize thesecommittee
meetings and giveour citizens an
opportunity to provide their input.
On weekends, summer is already
here. Do you think we need new
controls of the tourist trafc, noise,
and crowds during the warmer months,
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4 March 30, 2012
or do you think the situation self-
regulates and requires no additional
management than whats currently
done (like including supplemental
public safety ofcers during summer).
Eddie Ellis: Ill try most anything to
improve the TRAFFIC! Chief Brown ran
an idea about using more reserve ofcers
in the summer months, and decreasing
the use of Charleston County deputies.
Way to go Chief Brown! I have personally
witnessed county cops tearing up a
crowded Center St. in reckless abandon
with lights and siren going. I have seen a
county cop more than once perform his
duties in an unacceptable manner. By in
large, I dont like them county boys!
Sandy Hickman: I support
supplemental Public Safety Ofcers
in the summer to ensure our laws are
enforced, including some walking Center
Street.
D.J. Rich: I think the problems have
gotten better over the years. Several
people have helped in this aspect,
from enacting new noise ordinance
regulations to manually operating the
stoplight to ease trafc fow. Tis has
been a collaborative efort with Mayor,
Council, Public Safety, Folly Association
of Business, residents, Elton Culpepper,
bars and restaurants, and many more. We
will never have a 100% solution to these
problems, but we can try to make them
better as we move forward.
Tom Scruggs: We need additional
control of the crowds. Ive worked on
Beach patrol for almost a year and have
seen frst hand the inappropriate behavior
on or beach and streets. We need more
law enforcement especially in the hot
spots.
Imagine you are moving to the area
for the frst time, right now. You have
no family here or previous connections.
As a council candidate, I imagine that
youd still choose Folly Beach over
Sullivans Island or Isle of Palms for
your home? If so, explain why.

Eddie Ellis: Tats easy - Folly girls

rock!
Sandy Hickman: Folly is a laid back
community that accepts most people for
who or what they are. We are known for
accepting Quirkiness.
D.J. Rich: Folly Beach is, and has
always been, a melting pot of culture.
Wetake your tired, weak and poor. We
do not discriminate against anyone, and
never have. I think the saying, You cant
judge a book by its cover, started here...
you just never know who youre talking
to by appearance. When you come across
the causeway, all your stress seems to
melt away. It truly is a place for any and
everyone to come together and relax. I
cant think of a better place to live.
Tom Scruggs: We all love Folly Beach.
Tats why we live here. We welcome
all kinds of people. Were not snobs on
Folly. We dont judge people by how
they look or how big there house is.
Folly Beach is the peoples beach. What
we value is character, courage, and our
shared love for this place.
Give fve words to describe yourself
Eddie Ellis: Earnest, Energetic,
Efective, Experienced, Educated
Sandy Hickman: Honest,Gentle,
Friendly,Communicator, Helper
D.J. Rich: Hardworking, Dedicated,
Passionate, Understanding, Local
Tom Scruggs: Fun-loving, Caring,
Sincere, Trustworthy, and Dependable
Extra Question for Present and
former Council Members
What three accomplishments are
you most proud of from your time in
ofce? Are there any programs or ideas
underway that you feel another term is
necessary to complete?
Eddie Ellis: First, along with the
appointment of a good utility advisory
board,the sewer utility fnance reform
package, which strengthened the fnances
of a failing utility budget. If re-elected
I will follow through and work with
Mayor, Council, Staf, and the U.A.B.
to take hold of the new fnancial
high ground we set up, and develop
an infrastructure and utility assets
replacement plan with an earmarked
reserve fund to fnance it.Tose next
steps will put the sewer utility on a
positive trajectory. Second, I introduced
legislation that prohibits any further
increase of commercial activity on our
beachfront, and legislation that limits
transient vendors in our downtown
business district. I dont want the island
to increase its commercialism and
become another Myrtle Beach. However,
I strongly support our existing business
community. If re-elected, I know I
have the experience and the ability to
work to maintain a reasonable balance
between commercial interests, and the
general welfare and quality of life of
Follys citizens. Tird, I opposed county
consolidated dispatch from the start, (I
refused to drink the koolaid)! Tere
were good reasons to transfer dispatch
to Charleston County, but I knew it
wouldnt work. Its just NOT FOLLY! I
tried to reverse it, but kept being rejected
by both mayors, and two councils. When
Chief Brown was hired and I found out
he didnt like it, I worked it right down
to the dates on the early transfer contract,
and returned LOCAL DISPATCH! What
most of you dont know is we are still in
the long-term contract and are scheduled
to return to county consolidated in 2014.
Time is running out, andI know how to
fx it. If re-elected I PROMISE it will be
theFIRST thing I do IMMEDIATELY is
to get us out of that contract, and KEEP
LOCAL DISPATCH where it belongs!
D.J. Rich: 1. Te Bark Park
Charleston County put a cent sales
tax in efect in 2003 for the purpose
of enhancing green space. Each
municipality was given a portion, relative
to population, to be used in this manner.
Tere are several restrictions on what the
money can be used for, and a lengthy
application and approval process starting
with the Greenbelt Board right on up to
Charleston County Council. Our project
was a rarity that garnered unanimous
approval at every step, with no questions.
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Continues on Page 5
March 30, 2012 5
Aaron Pope, our Zoning Administrator,
did a fabulous job with the application,
and as of September 2011, the property
at 512 East Erie belongs to the City of
Folly Beach for the purpose of a City dog
park ($200,000 came from Greenbelt
Funds, $15,000 from the City of Folly
Beach). Once we owned the property,
planning began for the dog park. I had
a fence building party for my birthday
where about 30 volunteers showed up,
and we were led by Michael Rifert
with Construction Consultants (special
thanks to Lost Dog and Loggerheads
for donating breakfast and lunch for the
volunteers). Te Bark Park opened March
22nd.
2. Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Te original intent of the program was
to use Christmas trees to help shore up
our dune line before our next round of
storms come through. Unfortunately,
the OCRM permitting process is quite
lengthy, and we had opposition from
DHEC because of possible interference
with sea turtle nesting. We had to
suspend the application process for this
year, but we are getting our information
now to start the process for next year.
Our plan B was to mulch the trees and
use them for City beautifcation projects,
so we used the mulch for the parking
area at our new dog park! Restablishing
the dunes will be critical after beach
renourishment, so this will always be a
continuing project.
3. Fought to keep Follys independence
by not turning over our election
commission to Charleston County, and
bringing our Public Safety Dispatch
back to Folly Beach. Our town fought
to become independent, and we pride
ourselves on that now. We need to keep
our services here at Folly instead of
morphing with Charleston County
Tom Scruggs:
Reduced the maximum size of
new homes,and limited the amount
of ground to becovered by homes and
driveways.
Got a six month moratorium
on new construction of multi-family
buildings to control high density
development.
Imposed a 50 foot height limit from
the ground on all new buildings.

In March 2009, the city hired

Wilbur Smith & Associates (WSA)to
conduct a trafc study for Folly
Beach. On March 22, 2010,WSA
submitted their fnal report to the
members of Council.If Im re-elected,
Ill ask Council (with input from our
citizens) toimplement two of WSAs
recommendations that could be achieved
with minimal or no cost to our taxpayers
as follows:

Lower the speed limits in our

neighborhoods to 25 mph except for
Ashley Ave. which would remain at 30
mph.

Make 2nd Street E. a through

street just like weve done at 2nd Street
W. Tis will allow a better fow of trafc
especially during peak times.

Continued From Page 4 Letter to the Editor
Tank you Charlie McCarty.
Tank you for the time you spent
serving the people of Folly Beach.
Tanks for the time you took out
of your personal life to address
constituents, issues and concerns
involving our community as a City
Council member. Tank you for
being the voice of reason when reason
seemed to be the one thing that
didnt quite make it through the City
Council Chamber doors. Tank you,
Charlie, for four years of wisdom,
humor and tact.
Mr. McCarty thank you for your
courage when disagreeing with your
fellow council members, regardless
of the issue. Tank you, Charlie, for
serving your country with the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary. Much thanks
for your encouragement, for sitting
down and sharing a Guinness with
your fellow Folly Folk and allowing
us to pick your brain so that we, too,
could work at being a contributor
and a positive infuence upon our
community, in accordance to the
standards you have set forth for us; We
thank you. We are grateful for your
votes of Yes and your votes of No.
And fnally, Mr. Charles McCarty,
thank you for your fnal act as our
councilman. An act of courage and
class so rare in the politically red
state that is South Carolina, that
such a proposal successfully exists in
only two other Palmetto State cities
(Columbia and Charleston, including
the county of Richland). Tank you
so very much Charley McCarty for
sponsoring a law that reiterates to the
world that what anyone who has ever
been to, visited or passed through our
fair community already knows: Tat
all are welcome. Regardless of ones
race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, familial status or disability,
thanks to your sponsorship of this law,
all will be welcomed to Folly Beach.
In your words, this law makes a
statement about what we are already
preserving. Which makes Folly Beach
all that much more genuine, authentic
and one-of-a-kind.
It provides substance for those of
us who believe that the best thing
for Folly Beach is for Folly to remain
Folly. Tank you for succeeding in
making it clear that just because it is
accepted everywhere else in this state,
Folly Beach, will once again, set the
example by doing that which is right
opposed to that which is considered to
be common.
Good luck with your post-political
endeavors Charlie. I only hope and
pray that whoever does win your seat
is every bit as open-minded, devoted
to our city and is as wise and as strong
of a leader as you have been for the
past four years. Tank you, Charlie
McCarty for being the best friend and
the loyal ally our city and community
could have ever wished for. Tank
You.
Joel Flores
6 March 30, 2012
March 2, 2012 13
Sudoku
Solution on page 14 Level: very hard
We apologize for accidentally reprinting an old
WTF picture in the last issue. Here's a new one.
Good luck! Te frst person to correctly identify
its location gets a free large pizza from Woody's.
Send your guesses to denisekjames@gmail.com
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14 February 3, 2012
Brought to you by Woodys Pizza and
Mary Ohl.
Do you recognize this image? It was taken somewhere on Folly Beach (and not
during the parade). If you know where it is, let us know at wtf@luckydognews.
com and you could win a free medium, one-topping pizza from Woodys!
Congratulations to last weeks What the Folly winner, Michael Ray. It was the
fence at 1006 E. Erie.
Sudoku solution
from page 10
If you have a Lucky Dog please send
their information and picture to:

stratton@luckydognews.com
Names: Wilma Mae
Breeds: French Bulldog/Dachshund,
and probably a lot of other breed
Likes: Patron Silver, Te Red Lobster,
taking walks (but only with a harness on, I will lay on my back if you try
to walk me without it), love to eat wicker and leather, panty parties- which
include fnding underwear and hiding them in other parts of the house,
playing on the roof with my brother, and ignoring my mom when she yells
at me for playing on the roof, and playing with my best friends- Bud, Dax,
Chloe, Bella (both of them), and Ziggy
disLikes: Being away from my
brother, almost all dog food- I
have a particular brand my mom
has to buy me for my sensitive
stomach, when my brother plays
without me- so I bite his legs,
when my mom tries to get me to
do tricks, just give me a treat!
Why im a Lucky dog: My mom
saved me from the streets of GA,
because I get to live on the beach.
I am so lucky because my mom
still loves me even after I ate her
bed, shoes, clothes, underwear,
and chair.
FOLLY ANIMAL SERVICE:
Please report all Lost or
Found pets on Folly Beach
immediately. Call 588-2433
and ask for Folly Animal
Service or a police officer.
All resident animals must
be registered with the City
of Folly Beach annually and
tags must be attached to the
pets collar. Tag cost $3 and
may be purchased at Folly
Beach Public Safety, located
at City Hall.
Council approved a number of events
and groups, including the Bocce Ball
League, beach ftness classes, surf camps,
turtle watches, and a wedding reception.
Tey denied requests for Scooters &
More to widen their product line and a
request to close Ashley Avenue at Center
Street during Sea and Sand Festival to
allow businesses between Arctic and
Ashley to enjoy the added foot trafc
experienced north of Ashley.
Council passed ordinances establishing
a new Election Commission and
approving water and sewer budgets to
fnish out the fscal year. Tey also passed
an ordinance sponsored by outgoing
councilmember Charlie McCarty
banning discrimination based on sexual
orientation, race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, familial status or
disability, making Folly Beach the third
municipality in the state to pass such a
law.
In new resolutions, four beach
franchise sites were approved, and
$750 was authorized from Council
discretionary funds for a mural at Fort
Johnson Middle Skill. Ordinance No.
09-12 passed a frst reading to establish
a Staf Event Planning Committee,
allowing events like weddings, the Flip
Flop Drop, and those held at the Folly
River Park to gain approval through an
outside committee rather than appearing
before council.
Civic Minded?
Te Folly Current is looking for a
motivated civic-minded individual
interested in attending and writing
brief reports of City Council meetings.
Te ideal candidate will have some
knowledge of city government (or a
desire to learn) and acceptable writing
skills. Tey will not be required to
attend every meeting. We also welcome
intrepid reporters interested in covering
other civic events and contributing
news stories. Monetary compensation
is available, as are generous advertising
trades for those interested, but should
not be the sole motivation. Contact
Stratton@luckydognews.com or
452.7429 for more information.
City Council Wrap-Up
Notes from the March 13 session
Last weeks winner was Ellie Spahr, who correctly
guessed the Blackbeard fag hanging outside 120 East
Cooper. Here is this week's WTF photo. If you know
where this image was taken on Folly, be the frst to email
stratton@luckydognews.com with the correct answer to
win a large pizza from Woody's.
What the Folly
Somebody stole my bike, for starters.
Future Folly Cat Lady Pt. II
She showed up at Tides parking lot
again, creepily watching from her car
for a non-existent family reunion with a
hotel employee.
101 Stupid Ways To Smoke Pot
#6: While vacationing with family in
mid-March, ditch the fat clear and green
glass pipe recently used for smoking
marijuana before you get caught jumping
of the pier at 3:43 on a Wednesday
afternoon.
En Route
Te fnal paragraph from a police
report pertaining to two males arrested
for Simple Possession of Marijuana:
While en route to the Charleston
Detention Center both (suspects) were
talking and (they) stated they were going
to tell the Judge that the white Ofcer
punched him in the face and kicked him
in the nose and made his nose bleed.
Tat PSO forced their way in his room
and did not read them their Miranda
warning. Te suspect called (an Ofcer)
a n*gger and (the other Ofcer) a
cracker, that we were a piece of sh*t and
he felt like punching someone in the face.
(One suspect) stated PSO didnt read him
his Miranda rights so when he and (the
other suspect) gets to the jail that they
were free to walk out of there.
Because Im A DUI Lawyer.
When asked why he didnt call police
before leaving his van crashed into a palm
tree at the entrance of Sunset Cay Marina
the night before, the self-admitted driver
of said van stated he was unable to
provide an answer.
Marisavacationrental@hotmail.
com
Is ofering Folly beachfront houses
on Craigslist at addresses that dont exist.
Teyre only $200/night and you just
have to pay 50% up front.
501 East Arctic Ave
Is actually a really nice house you
need to rent from Avocet Properties as
opposed to the person trying to deal said
property on Craigslist.
Bartenders Beware
Tere has been an infux of counterfeit
bills on the island, from $1s to $100s.
And they still dont tip.
House Party
Police responded to a call on 5th block
in reference to a disturbance and found
the following: a man at the front door
explaining that the problem has left the
house, a house full of 45 peopleabout
half underage, 10 cases of beer, 5 more
cases of empty cans and bottles, other
bottles of libations in the refrigerator,
and one male laying in a bed who, when
questioned of his whereabouts, told the
Ofcer he was in Columbia.
Pop Quiz
Upon giving his license to the Ofcer
after being pulled over for not having
his headlights on, the suspect asked the
Ofcer if he wanted to see his license.
He eventually agreed to the Data Master
breathalyzer test, which came back with a
conclusive Ambient Fail result.
Afordably Priced Budweiser
apparently causes fghts.
Folly Beach Is A Bird Sanctuary
not a urine sanctuary. Pee before
you leave the bar, or somewhere other
than on Center St., and save $1092...if
youre into that kind of thing.
What Tiefs Want?
A 94 long board worth $1250...
phonesa cable modem box from the
Double-L(Holliday Inn)a brown vinyl
purse with silver chainsa pink wallet
with $40 casha number of small
pursesan Illinois drivers license
debit cardsa pair of tan Rainbow fip-
fopsa leopard make-up bag valued at
$5...a $3000 trailer and a $100 red bike
from the same locationa silver Electra
bike worth $410...my locked bike(value
undisclosed).
By Te Numbers: One
admittedly drunken man, left by
his friends from Mt. Pleasant, passed out
under the pier at 7pm.
open-container dispute ending in a
handcufng armbar takedown.
call placed to give FBPD a proper
description of his girlfriends car,
informing them if they see it she is
indeed drunk.
reported credit card theft involving
the Peoples Republic of China and a pair
of womens shoes.
Te Beach Blotter
BY DAVID CRAWFORD
Wonderful sunny weather has
continued day after day, making for
awesome fshing conditions. With all this
warm weather, its no surprise that our
fshery is 4-6 weeks ahead of schedule.
Te water is teeming with bait and even
a few sharks are already cruising around.
Expect April to be a fantastic month of
fshing.
While redfsh remain in large schools,
they have begun to break up as the water
warms. Tese fsh have left survival mode
and become predators again. Over the
last few weeks, redfsh have been fnicky
with artifcial baits. On some days,
paddle tail grubs as well as jerk shad of
any color failed to elicit a bite.
When redfsh are picky, a great solution
is to throw chunks of freshly cracked
blue crab. Tis is simply redfsh candy
and bait that is rarely refused. Redfsh
have been hitting the crab before it even
touched the bottom in the past week, and
in some cases, even as we were retrieving
the bait. I use size 3/0 circle hooks and
put the hook through the bottom fipper
hole once I have ripped of the legs. Put
the rod in the rod holder and dont pick it
up until the reel is screaming!
Te trout bite should really begin in
earnest this April. With water temperatures
so warm, its hard to believe they wont
become aggressive feeders before too long.
Te preferred rig of live bait under a
popping cork is hard to beat. Live
shrimp is now available and will give you
another option than mud minnows. Its a
good idea to start carrying your cast net
and see if you can fnd some fnger mullet.
Finger mullet under a cork is just deadly.
With redfsh being choosy about
artifcial plastic lures, they have acted the
same towards fies. However, this hasnt
stopped us from having some great days.
Focus on fshing around low tide when
the fsh are out of the grass and easier
to target. If you do fsh on higher tides,
make sure your fies have a good weed
guard like a piece of heavy monoflament
line. Te copperhead fy in rootbeer color
has been producing well for us recently.
Capt. Geof Bennett operates Charleston
Charter Fishing providing fy fshing
and light tackle charters. Clients choose
from a full menu of fy rods, artifcial
and live bait fshing options with charters
tailored to their desires. USCG licensed
and insured, Capt. Bennett is committed
to providing a safe and enjoyable charter
to anglers of all skill levels and ages. For
more information, call Capt. Bennett at
843-324-3332, visit his website at www.
charlestoncharterfshing.com or email him
at captain@charlestoncharterfshing.com.
March 30, 2012
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Made possible through Charleston County Greenbelt Funds, in an efort led by
city council member D.J. Rich, Folly Beachs new unleashed dog area, Te Bark
Park, opened on Tursday, March 22. Te park is located at 513 East Hudson
Ave, right next to the water tower facility. Te park will be open to all dogs
registered with the City of Folly Beach.
Te Bark Park
BY CAPT. GEOFF BENNETT
Warm Weather Reds and Trout
April Fishing Report
Te Folly Beach real estate market has
defnitely had its fair share of challenges
over the past few years, not unlike most
markets across the country. It is no
secret that prices have fallen dramatically
over this same time period. In fact, in
most cases, prices are down to levels
not seen since all the way back in 2003;
down as much as approximately 30%-
35% or even more. Where the market
will go from here is really still anyones
guess as there continue to be so many
factors weighing it down, from the
state of the economy, the lending crisis
and, of course, the looming additional
foreclosures and bank owned properties
that soon will be trickling onto the
market. But is there fnally a light
fickering at the end of the tunnel?
Although the news that we read has
not been very encouraging for property
owners, recently there are indications
that hopefully we have hit a true
bottom and the market will at the
very least stabilize instead of continuing
to decline.
However, that is, of course, still to be
determined. Instead of refecting back
and reviewing the negatives of 2011 and
prior, I feel that most will be elated to
see the noticeable spike in both activity
in general and, even more importantly,
the volume of contracts and actual
posted sold transactions since the start
of 2012.
Today, only a few days into March,
as I compile the current sales data for
this update, there have already been 20
posted sold transactions and another 19
pending contracts that hopefully will all
close in the coming weeks. Please keep
in mind that all of these transactions are
for true properties on Folly Beach; no
boat slips or condos on the James Island
border.
Additionally, of these transactions
there is a great variety of properties
included, from oceanfront homes,
riverfront/deepwater properties, various
condominiums and townhouses and a
slew of interior properties. Lending
and appraisals continue to be the two
consistent obstacles that buyers & sellers
have to overcome.
Te recent decline in sales prices, in
conjunction with the turbulent state
of lending, has made for some difcult
challenges.
However, the fnal quarter of 2011
and the excellent start to 2012 have
defnitely made an impact on the total
number of listings on the market.
As these total number listings
continue to decline, it will eventually
even out the supply and demand ration,
ultimately and hopefully putting a
plug in the leak, stabilizing prices and
helping us turn the corner to once again
see positive property values across the
board.
Spring is upon us and with spring
typically comes a standard increase in
real estate sales as well. Hopefully our
momentum will continue and property
values will fnally make a turn for the
best. Stay tuned for another update in
the 2nd quarter.
Adam Killermann is consistently a top
Folly Beach real estate agent with Avocet
Properties.
To fnd out what your property is worth
feel free to e-mail Adam directly at adam.
killermann@gmail.com anytime for a
free comparative market analysis for your
property.
BY ADAM KILLERMAN
REAL ESTATE
FISHING
What Is Your Home Worth Now?
Te Facts
Median Home Sales Price (as of
January, 2012):
Folly: $376,250
IOP: $620,000 (of the 10 priciest
homes on the market, IOP has the #10
spot for 10 Tabby Lane, $5,995,000)
Kiawah/Seabrook: $460,500 (of
the 10 priciest homes, Kiawah has the
#1 spot for 85 Blue Heron Pond, $26
million)
Sullivans Island: $1,335,000
Folly Current Calendar: March 30 - April 14
March 2 - March 16
Folly Current Calendar
Friday, March 2
Read Across America!
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday by reading Seuss
stories with a special guest reader! 4 pm.
Voting DEADLINE!
Dont forget that today is the deadline to mail
your voters registration in. Te city Elections
are coming up on April 3rd, so dont miss it!
Everything must be postmarked NO LATER
THAN Saturday March 3rd.
Saturday, March 3
Parent and Child Kayak and SUP Sampler
Learn how fun and easy stand up
paddleboarding and kayaking can be for the
whole family. Tis hands-on class introduces
basic strokes and equipment before giving
families a chance to paddle. A registered and
paid chaperone is required for participants
ages 15 and under. Pre-registration is required.
James Island County Park. 9:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. $18/$15 CCR Discount.
Introduction to Climbing - Climbing 101
Tis class is designed to introduce you to the
world of climbing. We will teach you about
gear, basic knots, technique, and how to belay.
After completion, participants will be prepared
to take a belay test upon their next visit to the
Climbing Wall. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 14 and up. James Island County Park.
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $24/$20 CCR
Discount.
Exchange Clubs Annual Oyster Roast
Rain or Shine! $22 per person for oysters, $10
admission without oysters. Live music and
coolers allowed. 1-4 p.m.Bowens Island.
tueSday March 6
Night Climbing
Enjoy an evening under the moon at Te
Climbing Wall! Try your favorite route from a
diferent perspective. Equipment not included
in climbing fee; bring your headlamp/
fashlight. Registration is not necessary.
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Age 16 and up. James
Island County Park. Fee: $12/$10 CCR
Discount.
thurSday March 8
James Island Bird Walks
Birding experts will help identify and count
songbirds, birds of prey, wading birds, and
others found in the parks diverse habitats. Te
program is free; however pre-registration is
required. A registered chaperone is required for
participants ages 15 and up. 8:30 a.m.-10:30
a.m. Meet at James Island County Park. Ages
9 and up. Free.

After Work Paddling Trips - Sunset/

Moonrise from Sunrise Park
Join us for some sunset views of the Charleston
Battery as we head up with the tide from
Sunrise Park to the Wappoo Boat Landing.
Well watch the sun set to our west and catch
the moonrise an hour later. Pre-registration is
required. Ages 16 and up. 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Meet at James Island County Park. $36/$30
CCR discount.

Friday March 9
Folly Beach Bird Walks - Lighthouse Inlet
Heritage Preserve Bird Walk
Birding experts help participants explore the
surprisingly diverse north end of Folly Beach.
Tis walk focuses on the northern shoreline
of Folly Beach. We hope to see a variety of
seabirds, shorebirds, and songbirds. Hopefuls
include Wilsons Plovers and Painted Buntings.
Te program is free; however, pre-registration
is required. A registered chaperone is required
for participants ages 15 and under.
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Inlet
Heritage Preserve. Ages 12 & up Free.
Saturday, March 10
Mullet Run
Te Mullet Haul trail run returns on March
10! Tis second annual run at Mullet Hall
Equestrian Center on Johns Island encourages
runners to sport either real or imitation
mullet hairstyles during their participation
in the race. A prize will be awarded for the
best mullet in the race. Both races begin at
10 a.m. Following the races, awards will be
presented and participants may take part in a
post-race party featuring live music, food and
beverages. Online registration is open now
through March 9. Late registration and packet
pickup will be available on race day from 8
9:30 a.m. Fees to participate in the 5-mile
run portion of the event are $34 or $28 for
residents of Charleston County. Fees to run
the 10-mile leg are $44 or $36 for residents
of Charleston County. Te Mullet Haul is for
ages 10 and older, and participants ages 10-15
must be accompanied by an adult; however,
adult chaperones do not need to participate.
Dogs and strollers are not allowed at this
event. To register, visit www.ccprc.com.
Palmetto Pump & USA Climbing
Competition
Come out to the Climbing Wall at James
Island County Park and witness a spectacular
competition of strength, balance and
endurance from some of the best climbers
in the Southeast at the Palmetto Pump &
USA Climbing Competition! Te Climbing
Wall at James Island County Park is a 50-
foot tall structure featuring over 4500 square
feet of climbing space. Climbers of all ages
and abilities will enjoy competing on these
new challenging and fun routes. Categories
are determined by age and gender. No
competition experience is necessary. Space is
limited so register early and save. Free event
t-shirts are available to participants who
register before March 4. Registration: 8-9
a.m.; event is held 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Fees:
$40 before March 1; $45 on or after March 1.
Participants not registered with USA Climbing
will need to pay a $5 day membership fee to
compete. Free to spectators (park admission
fees apply). To register, visit www.ccprc.com or
call 843-795-4386.
Birding Basics
Even the best birders were fedglings at
one time. Te class will begin with birding
essentials, covering everything from proper
attire, gear, basic terminology, characteristics
of bird groups, etc. We then move into the
feld to spot and identify our winged friends.
A registered and paid chaperone is required
for participants ages 15 and under. Pre-
registration is required.
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. James Island County
Park. Ages 10 & up
$6/$5 CCR Discount.

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)

Because of its simplicity and the fun factor
it creates, SUP is the fastest growing
paddle sport in the country. Tese small
and individualized classes will allow you
to progress comfortably at your own pace,
and introduce you to proper techniques and
safety considerations. Pre-registration is
required.12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. James Island
County Park. Ages 16 & up. $24/$20 CCR
Discount.
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FOLLY ANIMAL SERVICE:
Please report all Lost or
Found pets on Folly Beach
immediately. Call 588-2433
and ask for Folly Animal
Service or a police officer.
All resident animals must
be registered with the City
of Folly Beach annually and
tags must be attached to the
pets collar. Tag cost $3 and
may be purchased at Folly
Beach Public Safety, located
at City Hall.
H
ere's a cold winter moon, slowly rising and bathing the trees below with its pale
gold light. Winter is a good time to remember that in the world around us,
natural processes are still very much occurring, although often slowed down a
good bit. And it's time to remember that the days are starting to get longer now, and it
won't be long before more and more fowers will be popping out.
Te fowers of the small tree pictured here are associated with the large, globose
"foral" buds at the ends of the twigs. When these buds open, you will see a very
familiar sight indeed: four bright white bracts (sometimes pink) surrounding a cluster
of tiny yellowish-green fowers. Everybody has seen these opening in March. And most
people think that the fower bears four bright, white petals. (Nope.) Trees in full bloom
are without doubt one of the showiest and most characteristic displays in the forests
of eastern North America, and it is not really a surprise that this species is one of the
most popular fowering trees in cultivation, now widely grown around the world. Te
fowers in each cluster eventually formone-seeded fruits, which as they mature, go from
green to shiny, bright red in the fall. Tese fruits are nutritious and are enormously
popular with a great many birds and mammals, and thus the tree is commonly spread
by wildlife.
Te leaves start to expand after the blooming has begun, and each mature leaf is
egg-shaped, bright green, and about four inches long. In the autumn, the leaves turn a
sort of red or russet. Once they've fallen, the leaves rapidly decompose, returning their
nutrients to the ground more quickly than the leaves of most other trees. Te wood is
hard and dense, and has been used historically as the building material for shuttles and
looms in old-time mills. Its blossoms are the state fower of North Carolina, and it is
the state tree of Virginia (their state fower, too). Unfortunately, this species is rather
susceptible to various fungal diseases, and there is some threat now to natural and
cultivated populations from a disease called "anthracnose."
Tis plant is a common component of high-ground forests from southern New
England through the upper Midwest, and south to eastern Texas and northern Florida.
It is what we call an "understory" species, that is, usually not a part of the higher canopy.
Because of this, you would think that this species must be able to tolerate considerable
shadewhich is true. In cultivation, though, it is able to withstand open, sunny sites,
as well, but it seems to do the best with at least some shade. Everybody will instantly
recognize it when looking at its gorgeous spring fowers and brilliant autumn fruits, but
in the winter, the best way to identify it is by its bark.
John Nelson is the curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in
the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbarium ofers free plant
identifcations. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.
Myst er y Pl ant
Photo by John nelson.
[ A n s w e r : D o g w o o d , " C o r n u s f o r i d a ]
March 2, 2012 13
Sudoku
Solution on page 14 Level: very hard
We apologize for accidentally reprinting an old
WTF picture in the last issue. Here's a new one.
Good luck! Te frst person to correctly identify
its location gets a free large pizza from Woody's.
Send your guesses to denisekjames@gmail.com
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14 February 3, 2012
Brought to you by Woodys Pizza and
Mary Ohl.
Do you recognize this image? It was taken somewhere on Folly Beach (and not
during the parade). If you know where it is, let us know at wtf@luckydognews.
com and you could win a free medium, one-topping pizza from Woodys!
Congratulations to last weeks What the Folly winner, Michael Ray. It was the
fence at 1006 E. Erie.
Sudoku solution
from page 10
If you have a Lucky Dog please send
their information and picture to:

stratton@luckydognews.com
Names: Wilma Mae
Breeds: French Bulldog/Dachshund,
and probably a lot of other breed
Likes: Patron Silver, Te Red Lobster,
taking walks (but only with a harness on, I will lay on my back if you try
to walk me without it), love to eat wicker and leather, panty parties- which
include fnding underwear and hiding them in other parts of the house,
playing on the roof with my brother, and ignoring my mom when she yells
at me for playing on the roof, and playing with my best friends- Bud, Dax,
Chloe, Bella (both of them), and Ziggy
disLikes: Being away from my
brother, almost all dog food- I
have a particular brand my mom
has to buy me for my sensitive
stomach, when my brother plays
without me- so I bite his legs,
when my mom tries to get me to
do tricks, just give me a treat!
Why im a Lucky dog: My mom
saved me from the streets of GA,
because I get to live on the beach.
I am so lucky because my mom
still loves me even after I ate her
bed, shoes, clothes, underwear,
and chair.
FOLLY ANIMAL SERVICE:
Please report all Lost or
Found pets on Folly Beach
immediately. Call 588-2433
and ask for Folly Animal
Service or a police officer.
All resident animals must
be registered with the City
of Folly Beach annually and
tags must be attached to the
pets collar. Tag cost $3 and
may be purchased at Folly
Beach Public Safety, located
at City Hall.
Friday, March 30
Movies at the Beach
Freaky Friday (Rated PG, 97 min)
Catch a fun family movie at the Folly Library.
Snacks provided! 4 pm
Sunday, april 1
21st Annual Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Bringing Louisiana living to the Lowcountry,
Cajun Fest is a full-day of Zydeco music,
Cajun and Creole foods, childrens activities
and all around ragin Cajun entertainment!
Enjoy jambalaya, alligator, etoufe, andouille
sausage and of course, crawfsh, crawfsh,
crawfsh! Also enjoy Lowcountry favorites
like seafood and Southern barbecue. For
those who prefer a tamer menu, well serve up
ample portions of festival foods like hot dogs,
snow cones, funnel cakes and more. If youre a
connoisseur, the annual crawfsh-eating contest
at 2:30 p.m. is the perfect opportunity to show
of your unique talent!
Non-stop Zydeco music performed live
throughout the day will keep your hips
swingin and toes tappin. Featured bands will
be Mel Melton & His Wicked Mojos, who
will take the stage at 1 and 3:30 p.m. and Lil
Brian & Te Zydeco Travelers, performing at
2:15 and 4:45 p.m. Other festivities include a
crafts market, mechanical rides, infatables and
games for kids. Check www.ccprc.com/cajun
for a current entertainment schedule. Festival
admission is $10. Tis event is free for ages 12
and under with paying adult.12 6 pm. James
Island County Park. For more information,
call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com/cajun.
TueSday, april 3
Election Day
Friday, april 6
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt for
children under 5 years old at the Folly Library.
Bring your basket! 12 1 pm
Movies at the Beach
Charlottes Web (Rated G, 113 min)
Catch a fun family movie at the Folly Library.
Snacks provided! 4 pm
SaTurday, april 7
Arts and Crafts Show
Te Island Crafters Guild will hold the 3rd
annual Arts and Crafts Show from 9 am to 4
pm at the James Island Masonic Lodge, 1613
Ft. Johnson Road, James Island. Tere will be
25 crafters with a variety of handmade items
for sale. Lunch will be available. Pet Helpers
will bring a few adoptable pets and pet food
donations are always welcome.
Sunday, april 8
Happy Easter!
BLU Easter Brunch
Join BLU oceanfront for a delicious Easter
Brunch from 11am-3pm. Te restaurant
is ofering a lavish East Brunch Bufett for
$28.95 adults and $14.95 kids. Sunday brunch
also features $4 Bloody Mary Bar and $4
Mimosas. Take in the view as you eat out on
the deck and enjoy live music. (more details to
come) Call 843.588.6658 to make reservations
or online at opentable.com
Friday, april 13
Movies at the Beach
Wrinkle in Time (Rated PG, 128 min)
Catch a fun family movie at the Folly Library.
Snacks provided! 4 pm
SaTurday, april 14
Save the Beach! Redneck Horseshoes
1st Annual Redneck Horseshoe Tournament.
2 person teams, $10 each entry fee. Deadline
for registration April 13. Register at Michelles
Salon and Spa or Folly Beach City Hall.
All proceeds go the City of Folly Beach
Renourishment. Anyone interested in learning
redneck horseshoes can play at 210 W. Arctic,
usually from 2-6pm almost every day. Te
game was the brain child of Jimmy Mazyck
it has a patent and people love to play. We
came up with the idea to have a contest to
help raise money for beach renourishment.
Michelles Salon and Spa has distributed
donation canisters at Folly Beach businesses for
donations. 11-6pm - 210 W. Artic Street. For
more info call 843-588-2566
Brick House Kitchen
Tursdays Open Mic Under
the Oaks, 7:30 11 p.m.
3/30 Hitman Blues Band w/
Rustic Remedy
3/31 Luckyman Beall w/ Hick
Child Soup
4/1 Cajun Fest After-Party w/
Shrimp City Slim
4/3 Graham Whorley (w/
Drum Circle 6 8 pm)
4/4 Professor Bottleneck and
Harmonica Frank
4/6 Te Groovetones
4/10 Graham Whorley
4/11 Sweet T and
Chuckwagon
4/13 Te Retroverts

Drop In Deli

Mondays the Hawkes
Tuesdays - Honky Tonk w/
Lewis
Wednesdays - Trivia
3/30 - Royal Tinfoil
3/31 - Eric Penrod

Folly Beach Brewing
Company

3/30 - Eric Penrod
4/13 - Punks N Snakes
4/20 - Rusty Hook Ramblers

Folly Beach Crab Shack

Sundays Te Bill Show
Mondays Open Mic w/
Dave Grunstra
Tuesdays - Trivia
Wednesdays - Jef Houts
Tursdays Folly Beach
Bluegrass Society
Fridays Nathan Calhoun
3/31 - Sara Smile
4/7 - Estee Gabay
Loggerheads

Wednesdays - Karaoke
3/30 - Weigh Station
3/31 - Reggae All-Stars
4/1 - Eric Penrod
4/3 - Yellowknife
4/5 - Bringers of the Dawn
4/6 - Shakin Martinis &
Old You
4/7 - Nathan Salley
& Rawberry Jam
4/8 - Eric Penrod &
Jess Strickland Band
4/10 - Old You
4/12 - Te Hawkes
4/13 - 40+ Pirates
& Domino Efect
4/14 - Howard Dlugasch
& Deepwater Soul Society
4/15 - Eric Penrod
& Jess Strickland Band
4/16 - Dan Clamp
& Duo Beloved

Planet Follywood

Sundays - Jess Strickland
Tuesdays - Open Mic night
3/30 - Dan Clamp
4/5 - Eddy Boston
4/6 - Dan Clamp
4/12 - Karaoke
4/13 - Dave Grunstra
4/14 - Nathan Calhoun
4/19 - Hank Marley
4/21 - Shakin Martinis

Sand Dollar

3/30 & 31 - Kurly Wolf

Surf Bar

Wednesdays - Guilt Ridden
Troubadour
4/8 - Doug Jones and the Bad
Popes
4/12 - Pierce Eden and the
Dirty Work
4/13 - Blue Stone Ramblers
4/21 - Rain Check

Woodys

Mondays & Tuesdays - Live
Local Music
Tursdays Trivia
Tis calendar is compiled by
Vince Perna, a Folly Beach
real estate expert who also loves
music. If you want to know if
you can live on Folly, you can
fnd him at 31 Center Street or
by calling 588-3800.
Music Calendar
Celebrate Inaugural
Sustainability Week
Te College of Charlestons Ofce of
Sustainability is excited to announce
the campuss inaugural Sustainability
Week, April 2 -5, featuring a number
of events that pertain to the theme of
sustainable communities. All members
of the community and general public are
invited to attend, and admission is free
for all events.
Te week will culminate with a talk
by renowned environmentalist and
author Bill McKibben. In addition,
sustainability expert and author Dr.
James Gustave Speth will ofer his views,
as will Colonel Mark Mykleby, senior
advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staf (and
the co-author of a paper on the vital role
of sustainability in national security).
Also, environmental philosopher Dr.
J. Baird Callicott, and environmental
justice and sustainability expert Dr. P.
Brian Fisher will be on hand for a lively
panel discussion.
Te event schedule for Sustainability
Week includes the following events:
Monday 4/2:
-Transportation Expo at Rivers Green
(located behind
Addlestone Library) from 12:00-3:00
p.m.
Tuesday 4/3:
-Local Organization Fair hosted by
College of Charleston Student Groups at
the Cistern Yard from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
-Documentary showing and panel
discussion of Between the Harvest at
the New Science Building Auditorium,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Calhoun and
Coming Streets) Tis event is hosted
by graduate student groups MESSA,
MBGSA, and PCMI.
Wednesday 4/4:
-Local Farms Fair on George Street
from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
-Dr. James Gustave Speth Discussion
Building the Future One Community
at a Time at the Stern Center Ballroom
from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
-All Campus Trash Audit on
Cougar Mall from 6:00 a.m.-6:00
p.m. (conducted by Alliance for Planet
Earth).
Tursday 4/5:
-Te Ofce of Sustainability Greenbag
Lunch Panel featuring Dr. James
Gustave Speth, Colonel Mark Mykleby,
Dr. J Baird Callicott, and Dr. P. Brian
Fisher at the Stern Center Ballroom
from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
-10th Annual Conrad D. Festa
Community Lecture; Bill McKibben at
Sottile Teater beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Tis event is hosted by the School of
Science and Mathematics.
Sustainability Week is a partnership
of the College of Charlestons Ofce
of Sustainability, the Master of
Environmental Studies Program, the
School of Science and Mathematics,
and Te Citadel, along with support
from several College of Charleston
student groups, including Green CofC,
Alliance for Planet Earth, the Masters
of Environmental Science Students
Association, the Marine Biology Graduate
Student Association, and Peace Corps
Masters International. For additional
information on the events as well as
fnding out how you can get involved, log
on to the Ofce of Sustainability website:
sustainability.cofc.edu.
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