Daufuskie Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Located at the County Dock at the end of Haig Point Road (next to Marshside Mamas).
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: You are invited to celebrate the 37th Annual Daufuskie Day Celebration JUNE 22, 2013 Contact Ervin Simmons (912) 660-0500 or Amelia Stevens (843) 384-9941 for details.
From the Daufuskie Turtle Team: We had an exciting day Sunday (May 9th). About 12:15 in the afternoon a Loggerhead crawled ashore and nested. Thank you again for your support in reporting this event and your cooperation on the beach observing this event. There were a total of 118 eggs laid.
A Rookery Education Event sponsored by the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and hosted by Melrose on the Beach will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Island House at Melrose at 4 p.m. Christy Hand, Biologist and Wading Bird Expert at the SC Department of Natural Resources and Morgan Wolf, of the US Fish and Wildlife Service will present a program about the Wood Storks, Egrets and baby chicks nesting at the Rookery at Melrose on the Beach. A visit to the Rookery will follow as well as a complementary Cocktail Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Beach club at Melrose. Please RSVP to Eileen Pojednic at erpojednic@aol.com. All are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to stay for dinner at the Beach Club, please RSVP to Melrose @ 843-341-2922.
From The DI Historical Foundation:On Friday morning, June 14, we will be hosting a guided golf cart tour of some of our historical sites on the island. This tour is free for Members! Guests are welcome for a $5. fee. More details to follow!
Daufuskie Farmers’ Market! Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Located at the County Dock at the end of Haig Point Road (next to Marshside Mamas).
From The DI Historical Foundation: On Friday morning, June 14, we will be hosting a guided golf cart tour of some of our historical sites on the island. This tour is free for Members! Guests are welcome for a $5.00 fee. More details to follow!
Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the County Dock.
The Daufuskie Artisan Village Celebration announced for Sunday, May 26th from 3-5 p.m. at Melrose Sportsman’s Lodge has been postponed. New Date to follow shortly. Thank you for all your responses.
The Daufuskie Island Fire District, in conjunction with Beaufort County, will conduct a Reverse 911 test on May 31, 2013 starting at 6 p.m. and ending around 9 p.m. The purpose of the test is to assure that the Reverse 911 system is working on Daufuskie Island and to work out any deficiencies that may arise before a disaster occurs. The Reverse 911 system was designed to alert a precise group of people in Beaufort County that an emergency has or is about to occur in a specific geographical area. This system may give specific instructions on your land line phone number based on the emergency event. If you did not receive notification of this test on your land line during the time the test was made, you should contact Curtis Young at cyoung@bcgov.net. Advise Curtis that you did not receive notification and give him that land line phone number. This test does not apply to cell phones! Eddie Boys, Chief.
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Please, folks, be considerate. The Library is happy to receive recent print publications, movie DVDs, audiobook CDs and Lowcountry titles. BUT, the Library is NOT a dumping ground for your discarded books. Recently someone left nine boxes of books on the Museum porch, including a phone book and 1991 PDR. This is not fair. We are not in the used book business; do not have the means to handle these books. The Bargain Box and Friends of Hilton Head Library will happily receive your discarded books. For Haig Pointers, they will even pick up at Embarkation on Hilton Head. Just give them a call. Please be selective – your gifts of shopping bag size are appreciated, multiple boxes are not.
From Bloody Point: We invite you to join us at our Grand Opening Weekend! May 24th, 25th, and 26th Oyster Roast, 18-Hole Shotgun Start, Live Music, and more! All are welcome! For schedule of events and more information, call (843) 341-5505.
Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the County Dock.
SAVE THE DATE! The Daufuskie Community Farm welcomes their new neighbors, The Daufuskie Artisan Village, with an introduction and celebration of support! Sunday, May 26th, 3-5 p.m. At the Melrose Sportsman’s Lodge. Meet the talented artist and view their creations! Enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, light appetizers and a silent auction, Please join us to raise funds for this great community project! RSVP to Pat Beichler, bowwow@hargray.com.
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: SAVE THE DATE! You are invited to celebrate: 37th Annual Daufuskie Day, Sat. JUNE 22, 2013. *Boat Rides from Savannah GA & Hilton Head (tickets will be sold in Sav. & Hilton Head) *Island Tours (narrated by natives of the Island) *Vendors selling Daufuskie Deviled crabs & other Gullah enriched foods (VENDORS WELCOME for small fee) *Program consisting of Gullah Storytelling, Music, Raffles etc. “A Day of Culture”. Contact Ervin Simmons (912)660-0500 or Amelia Stevens (843) 384-9941 for further details.
From the Daufuskie Front Porch: For more information call 843-341-2304 or email thedafauskiefrontporch@gmail.com or levi420785@aol.com.
From Melrose on the Beach: The Marsh Tacky Beach Races on Daufuskie Island were a success! An estimated crowd of around 1,200 people came out on Saturday, April 27th to witness 19 of the finest Marsh Tacky horses compete for infinite bragging rights on the low tide beaches of Melrose on the Beach Resort. The weather was fantastic, the horses traveled well and a great time was had by all. Sources say that housing, dockage, and golf cart rentals were booked island-wide. News and documentary film crews covering the event from start to finish have guaranteed that Daufuskie is the beneficiary of significant media exposure while raising awareness for the historic and endangered Marsh Tacky horse.
This year’s Grand Champion, stallion Jack Friday, is a direct descendant of the last Marsh Tacky of Daufuskie named Hack Saw. This year’s geldings class winner is Sweet Home Alabama and taking victory in the mares class is Salt Creek Annie. Friday night’s Homecoming Fund Raiser and Silent Auction raised over $2,500 for the nonprofit Carolina Marsh Tacky Association. A very special thank you to all the wonderful sponsors, vendors, staff, volunteers, spectators, friends and family whose contributions and support helped to make this event a success. A small army worked around the clock to plan and execute in just 90 days what may be the largest special event that Daufuskie Island has ever hosted. It is agreed that this event is a great fit for all parties involved and that the races will be back and even better next year!
To leave your comments, suggestions, questions, or to get involved in next year’s planning, please email eveit@melroseonthebeach.com.
Congressional Election info: On Tuesday, May 7th the general election will be held for the U.S. 1st Congressional District seat that represents Daufuskie in the US Congress.
The candidates are Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) and Mark Sanford (R). Voting will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Janie Hamilton School. A new photo ID law is in effect in South Carolina. Voters will be asked to show a photo ID.
That ID could be a SC Driver’s License, a SC DMV ID card, a SC Voter Registration card with photo, a U.S. Passport, or a Federal Military ID with a photo. Old Voter Registration cards that do not have a photo are not sufficient.
Any ID that voters present must be current – that is, not expired. If voters do not show a photo ID, they will be able to vote a paper ballot, not an electronic ballot. Voters will also be asked to state their current address.
To see a sample ballot, go to bcgov.net. Click on Departments/Community Services/Board of Elections and Registration. On the right hand side of the page is a list of links. Click on “Sample Ballots”. In person absentee voting is available and can be done prior to March 19th Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at either 15 John Galt Drive, Beaufort or 61-B Ulmer Road, Bluffton. Citizens may call (843) 744-8683 for information about the availability of absentee ballots.
Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the County Dock.
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: SAVE THE DATE! You are invited to celebrate: 37th Annual Daufuskie Day. Sat., JUNE 22, 2013. *Boat Rides from Savannah GA & Hilton Head (tickets will be sold in Sav. & Hilton Head) *Island Tours (narrated by natives of the Island) *Vendors selling Daufuskie Deviled crabs & other Gullah enriched foods (VENDORS WELCOME for small fee) *Program consisting of Gullah Storytelling, Music, Raffles etc. “A Day of Culture”, contact Ervin Simmons (912) 660-0500 or Amelia Stevens (843) 384-9941 for further details.
Congressional Election info: On Tuesday, May 7th the general election will be held for the U.S. 1st Congressional District seat that represents Daufuskie in the US Congress. The candidates are Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) and Mark Sanford (R). Voting will take place between 7 AM and 7 PM at the Janie Hamilton School. A new photo ID law is in effect in South Carolina. Voters will be asked to show a photo ID. That ID could be a SC Driver’s License, a SC DMV ID card, a SC Voter Registration card with photo, a U.S. Passport, or a Federal Military ID with a photo. Old Voter Registration cards that do not have a photo are not sufficient. Any ID that voters present must be current – that is, not expired. If voters do not show a photo ID, they will be able to vote a paper ballot, not an electronic ballot. Voters will also be asked to state their current address. To see a sample ballot, go to bcgov.net. Click on Departments/Community Services/Board of Elections and Registration. On the right hand side of the page is a list of links. Click on “Sample Ballots”. In person absentee voting is available and can be done prior to March 19th Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at either 15 John Galt Drive, Beaufort or 61-B Ulmer Road, Bluffton. Citizens may call (843) 744-8683 for information about the availability of absentee ballots.
Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the County Dock
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: SAVE THE DATE! You are invited to celebrate: 37th Annual Daufuskie Day, Sat. JUNE 22, 2013. *Boat Rides from Savannah GA & Hilton Head (tickets will be sold in Sav. & Hilton Head) *Island Tours (narrated by natives of the Island) *Vendors selling Daufuskie Deviled crabs & other Gullah enriched foods (VENDORS WELCOME for small fee) *Program consisting of Gullah Storytelling, Music, Raffles etc. “A Day of Culture”. Contact Ervin Simmons (912) 660-0500 or Amelia Stevens (843) 384-9941 for further details.
From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School: Oyster Roast and BBQ at Jolly Shores, Sunday, April 28th / 3:30-7:30 p.m. All donations benefiting Daufuskie Island Elementary School Roasted Oysters, Pulled Pork, Hotdogs & Hamburgers Live music by Bottles and Cans Sponsored by Dolphin Management.
Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the County Dock.
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: You are invited to celebrate 37th Annual Daufuskie Day, Saturday. JUNE 22, 2013. *Boat Rides from Savannah GA & Hilton Head Island (tickets will be sold in Sav. & Hilton Head) *Island Tours (narrated by natives of the Island) *Vendors selling Daufuskie Deviled crabs & other Gullah enriched foods (VENDORS WELCOME for small fee) *Program consisting of Gullah Storytelling, Music, Raffles etc. “A Day of Culture” contact Ervin Simmons (912) 660-0500 or Amelia Stevens (843) 384-9941 for further details.
From Melrose on the Beach: The Marsh Tacky Beach Races are less than 30 days away! Your support is needed for the Marsh Tacky Homecoming Silent Auction and Fundraiser on Friday, April 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. inside the newly reappointed Sportsman’s Lodge at Melrose Equestrian Center. $25 person, join us to ring-in the beginning of this historical weekend that will mark the Homecoming of the prized and endangered Marsh Tacky Horse back to Daufuskie Island. Enjoy an exclusive meet-n-greet the race horses and a 15-minute slideshow presentation by the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association followed by bidding on a fabulous array of local products and services. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar. All ticket and silent auction sales benefit the non-profit Carolina Marsh Tacky Association. To purchase tickets or donate silent auction items please call (843) 341-2922 or click marshtackyhomecoming.eventbrite.com. We still need silent auction item donations! Items donated with a fair market value of over $250 receive two complimentary VIP access wristbands to the races on Saturday, April 27th, ($100 value)!
From the Daufuskie Front Porch: The Memorial Day issue of the Front Porch will be out in print and online May 17th. If interested in submitting an ad or content for the next issue, email the Front Porch at: thedaufuskiefrontporch@gmail.com. All submissions must be received by May 3rd.
ONLY TWO SATURDAYS LEFT TO GET FREE ASSISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC FILING OF FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS! Assistance will be provided by trained and certified AARP Foundation Volunteers on Saturday, April 6 and April 13. Please make your appointment now by calling Pat Dempsey at 686-6270 to ensure there will be help available for you on one of these dates if you would like assistance.
From the DI Conservancy: Daufuskie Island Conservancy Earth Day, 5:30-9 p.m., April 16th at Haig Point Clubhouse. Join Naturalist Marvin Bouknight, photographer and author of “South Carolina’s Lowcountry…Naturally”, for a presentation that focuses on the beauty and diversity of wildlife in our local habitats, as well as fun and entertaining facts, observations and photography from the field that will instill and affirm in each of us the enthusiasm, appreciation and passion we hopefully all share for the amazing Lowcountry of South Carolina. Appetizers, dinner, presentation, silent auction, $35; ferry transportation $15. Contact Barb Heenan, bgheenan@gmail.com, (412) 973-7193, or daufuskieislandconservancy.org.
ONLY THREE SATURDAYS LEFT TO GET FREE ASSISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC FILING OF FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS. Assistance from AARP Foundations will be available on Daufuskie on Saturdays, March 23, April 6, and April 13. Make your appointment now by calling Pat Dempsey at 686-6270 as soon as possible to ensure there is help available.
From Melrose on the Beach: Marsh Tacky Beach Races are on the agenda for the next DI Council meeting on Monday, March 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Mary Fields School. Attendees will have a chance to learn more about the races and get involved via volunteer, vendor or sponsorship opportunities. For more information about the races, please visit marshtackybeachracedaufuskie.com.
From the DI Historical Foundation:
PATRIOTS OR LOYALISTS? REMINDER to members of the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation: Reservations are now being taken for the Foundation’s Annual Meeting/Dinner to be held Tuesday, March 19. The guest speaker will be Scott Smith, Executive Director of Savannah’s Coastal Heritage Society. His topic is “The Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry”. On whose side were Daufuskie Islanders – the Patriots’ or the Loyalists’ – and why?
There will also be a raffle for a numbered print of a pen and ink drawing of the historic Haig Point Lighthouse by Ronna Wuttke, North Carolina artist formerly from Hilton Head. Cash bar at 5; dinner at 6. $24/person (total).
For reservations call Kristen Ploehn at (843) 341-8144 or kploehn@haigpoint.com. For membership and dinner information contact Bert Herndon at (843) 842-8081 or herndon@montanasky.net.
Primaries for US 1st Congressional District On Tuesday, March 19th there are party primaries for the US 1st Congressional District seat that represents Daufuskie in the US Congress. The Democratic primary has two candidates and the Republican primary has 16 candidates. You may vote in only one of the two primaries. Voting for both primaries will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Janie Hamilton School. A new photo ID law is in effect in South Carolina. You will be asked to show a photo ID. That ID could be a SC Driver’s License, a SC DMV ID card, a SC Voter Registration card with photo, a U.S. Passport, or a Federal Miliary ID with a photo. Your old Voter Registration card that does not have a photo is not sufficient. Any ID that you present must be current, that is, not expired. If you do not show a photo ID, you will be able to vote a paper ballot, not an electronic ballot. You will also be asked to state your current address. To see a sample ballot, go to bcgov.net. Click on Departments/Community Services/Board of Elections and Registration. On the right hand side of the page is a list of links. Click on “Sample Ballots”. In person absentee voting is available and can be done prior to March 19th Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at either 15 John Galt Drive, Beaufort or 61-B Ulmer Road, Bluffton. If you would like to vote absentee by mail, you may request an Absentee Ballot Application by clicking on “Absentee Ballot” from the list of links as described above.
From Fappy Ice Cream:
Mark your calendars… Fappy is BACK!!! Fappy Ice Cream will open for the season on March 15th at noon at the corner of Haig Point & Mary Field Rds. We will be open all summer Monday thru Saturday, noon until sunset. We need a day off, so we will be closed on Sundays. Our phone number is (843) 422-8624, but we may not have a signal (ah, life on Daufuskie!), so follow us on Twitter @FappyIceCream for ice cream specials, good thoughts and fun pictures. The phone may be dead, but our wireless internet is FREE and always works.
From the First Union African Baptist Church:
Think Daufuskie is Heaven on Earth? Come hear about the real thing. First Union African Baptist Church invites you to join us for service this Sunday. Adult bible study starts at 9:20 a.m. and worship service starts at 10 a.m. Hope
to see you there.
From the Daufuskie Rental Group:
Resident Host Families Needed for Marsh Tacky Race Accommodations! As most island residents are aware from recent news reports, the Marsh Tacky Association has announced that it will hold its 5th annual beach race on Daufuskie Island on Saturday, April 26th. Previously run on Hilton Head Island, the races exists to celebrate and raise awareness of this endangered breed of horse and its significance to the history and heritage of the Low Country, including Daufuskie, where many Marsh Tacky horses roamed freely for more than a century.
More complete information about this race will be provided to Front Porch readers in the near future, including details about a community meeting outlining opportunities for involvement by local residents. In the meantime, however, Daufuskie Rental Group is working with the race event task force regarding housing for the event, and is coordinating with the Marsh Tacky Association to identify all available accommodations for race spectators.
Keeping in mind that more 7000 people attended last year’s race, we expect that all vacation rental properties will be booked very quickly. Accordingly, we are reaching out to island residents who are interested in acting as “Host Families” to race spectators.
If you are interested in including information about your home on a host family list, please send the following information to:deb@daufuskierentalgroup.com Name and Contact Information Address and Location of Home Number of Bedrooms Available Number of People Home Can Accommodate Can You Provide Transportation To and From the Dock and the Race for Guests? Is Breakfast Included? Available for the nights of both April 25th and 26th (Friday and Saturday night), or just one night? Will A Charge Be Required, or Are You Offering This Service For Free?
From the Daufuskie Front Porch:
If you are interested in submitting content for the Front Porch’s weekly email blast please be aware that noon on Thursday is the deadline for inclusion in that evening’s blast. Not for profit groups are not charged for this service. The cost for businesses is $15 per blast. If you have questions or know others who would like to receive our updates please feel free to call or email me: thedaufuskiefrontporch@gmail.com.
From the DI Historical Foundation
SAVE THE DATE: The annual membership meeting and dinner of the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation will be held Tuesday, March 19. The guest speaker will be Scott Smith, Executive Director of Savannah’s Coastal Heritage Society, whose topic will be the Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry. Look for invitations and reservation information later this month.
From the DI Conservancy
Daufuskie Island Conservancy – Island Dumping Project – Save the Dates. The Island Dumping Project will be explained at the DIC Meeting on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Mary Fields School. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Mary Fields School volunteers will meet at 11 a.m. for a cooked lunch, assignment of Clean Up Teams, go to the dumping sites assigned and only remove debris that can be easily and safely picked up. Volunteers are appreciated.
FREE ASSISTANCE AND FILING OF FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS, sponsored by the AARP Foundation is now available on Daufuskie Island, Saturdays, from February 16, 2013 through April 13, 2013. This service is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you would like to make an appointment, or learn more about the program, call Pat Dempsey at (843) 686-6270 as soon as possible.
From The Daufuskie Island Conservancy:
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy Presents “Waterways Excursion on the Tammy Jane” Monday, February 11, 2013 from 1-3:30 p.m. leaving the Dock at Hudson’s Seafood Restaurant, 1 Hudson Rd. off of Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. Cruise around Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge on the Skull and Mackay Creeks. Open to first 25 with paid reservations. Conservancy members: $35 and Non-Members: $60.00. For reservations email Yvonne Clemons at yclemons@columbus.rr.com. Checks made out to the Daufuskie Island Conservancy or cash may be put in the Haig Point Mansion cubby of Yvonne Clemons.
The Island Dumping Project: will be explained at the DIC Meeting on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Mary Fields School. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Mary Fields School. Volunteers will meet at 11 a.m. for a cooked lunch, assignment of Clean Up Teams and go to the dumping sites assigned and only remove debris that can be easily and safely picked up.
From Bloody Point:
Ladies, are you ready to tune up that golf game? No need to wait for the no see ums or the hot and humid weather…lets get started now! I, Julie Kapur, will be conducting a two day golf program, Feb. 21-22, geared towards the beginner to intermediate player. If you are ready to have some fun and laughs, then don’t delay, call the Bloody Point Golf Shop at 843-341-5566 to get more information and reserve your spot. The class is limited to a minimum of six and maximum of eight ladies. In the event the temperature is below 50 degrees or it rains or snows, the class will be rescheduled. Looking forward to helping you hone that game ladies…hope to see you on Feb. 21 and 22!
Daufuskie Island Council Elections:
The Rules and Regulations of the election are on the Daufuskie Island Council website. The ballot will also be available there. In addition, ballots will be available at the Haig Point Mansion, the Fire Department and at Bloody Point. Ballots are due by 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th. They may be mailed to PO Box 27, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915 or delivered to the Fire Station by 3 p.m. on February 9th, or delivered to Mary Field School on February 9th between noon and 3 p.m. All ballots must be accompanied by an ID as specified in the Rules and Regulations.
From the Daufuskie Island Council:
There will be a meeting at Mary Fields School on February 1st at 1:30 p.m. Representatives from the S.C. Department of Recreation and Tourism, Beaufort County officials and DI Parks and Recreation Committee will be attending. The meeting will address Daufuskie’s RELT grant.
From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy:
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy Presents “Waterways Excursion on the Tammy Jane” Monday, February 11, 2013 from 1-3:30 p.m., leaving the Dock at Hudson’s Seafood Restaurant, 1 Hudson Rd. off of Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head. Cruise around Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge on the Skull and Mackay Creeks. Open to first 25 with paid reservations. Conservancy members: $35 and Non-Members: $60.00. For reservations email Yvonne Clemons at yclemons@columbus.rr.com. Checks made out to the Daufuskie Island Conservancy or cash may be put in the Haig Point Mansion cubby of Yvonne Clemons.
SAVE THE DATE: Daufuskie Island Conservancy- Earth Day 2013 Event, “Celebrating the Lowcountry…Naturally” on Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Haig Point Clubhouse. Includes: Cocktails, Appetizers, Dinner, Silent Auction and Presentation by Naturalist, Photographer and Author of “South Carolina’s Lowcountry…Naturally” Marvin Bouknight. More information to follow.
Beaufort County Council Election:
The election for our representative on the Beaufort County Council will take place on Tuesday, January 29th at the Jane Hamilton School from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There are two candidates, Mark Lawson and Tabor Vaux. The December 12th and January 16th Bluffton Today has articles about the candidates.You can find these at the Bluffton Today website. One of these men will occupy the seat vacated by Weston Newton. There are new photo ID requirements in SC.
You must show any one of the following: SC Driver’s License, ID issued by SC-DMV, Federal Military ID, US Passport or a Voter Registration card with a Photo ID.
Please note the following:SURVEY REQUEST: If you have any interest in participating in the IRS/AARP Sponsored FREE Tax-Aide Program, please contact Pat Dempsey at 686-6270 by Monday, January 28, 2013. Volunteers will prepare and electronically file your federal and South Carolina tax returns for you. Appointments will be scheduled from February 2- April 13, 2013, usually on Saturdays at the Mary Field School if there is sufficient interest! To help get the program to the Island, PLEASE CALL PAT BY MONDAY!
Daufuskie Island Council Elections: There will be a Candidate’s Forum on Saturday, February 2nd 1-3 at Mary Field School. The election will be on Saturday, February 9th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mary Field School. Ballots will be available on Sunday, January 27th at www.daufuskieislandcouncil.org, at the fire station, the Haig Point Mansion and at the Eagle’s Nest.
Happy 2013 from the Bloody Point Golf Club…. It’s going to be a great year!
The Golf Course at Bloody Point is open for play and greens are getting better each day! To make a tee-time call the Pro-Shop at 843.341.5566 **Stay tuned for our Bloody Point Golf Club Grand Opening Date**
For those who may not already know, we now have Suresh Kapur and Blake Kilday here at Bloody Point offering full service cart repair, HVAC repair and much more. If you are in need of these services you may contact the Pro-Shop at 843.341.5566, Suresh’s Cell Phone 859.445.1455 or by email suresh@bloodypointsc.com or blake@bloodypointgolf.com. Bloody Point Members receive a 20% discount on all of these services.
Bloody Point is also a Stocking Star Cart Dealer. Please call the Pro-Shop at 843.341.5566 for more information or stop by to see our selection of Star Carts.
The Osprey Cottage renovation is moving forward with 7 well appointed guest rooms and 1 common room expected to be complete by early spring 2013. Guest room rates and more information soon to follow!
The Eagle’s Nest has greatly expanded our lunch and dinner menus! Great new deli lunch sandwiches, and delicious specialty dinner sandwiches are now available. Make sure you don’t miss Chef George’s Homemade Meatball Hoagie!
Freshly Sliced Deli meats sold by the pound coming soon in February….if not sooner!
Mark your calendars…..Super Bowl Party -Sunday February 3rd at the Eagle’s Nest. You won’t want to miss it… More details soon to follow!
The Eagle’s Nest Hours of Operation are:
Lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ($1 off all drinks and 25% off appetizers) Dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please note that the menu is limited from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Menus available at bloody-point.com.
The annual Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade will be held on December 8th. Lineup at the Hargray Tower at 1 p.m. and parade start between 1:30-2 p.m. BBQ to follow. As in past years Santa and Mrs Claus will be there. Donations are appreciated and checks can be made payable to Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade. Mail to Laura Leigh Miles, P.O. Box 10.
From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School: Holiday Festival at Daufuskie Island Elementary School Saturday, December 1st Noon to 3 p.m. At noon students will present a choral program to kick off the fun!
Come and enjoy a Smokehouse Pulled Pork Dinner- $10 / Hot Dog Dinner-$5 (Dine-in or Take-out) We will also have a Silent Auction and Fun Games and Activities-Pony Rides, Cake Walk, Teddy-Bear Walk, Bouncy House, Face Painting, and much more! ($10 Wristband for Unlimited Play) Please join us to celebrate the holidays and get into the spirit of the season!
If you love making baked goodies for people here’s your chance to get your aprons out and have fun! Daufuskie Island Elementary School needs volunteers to make baked goods for their 2012 Holiday Festival Cake Walk and Bake Sale! All items need to be individually wrapped and cakes should be in disposable containers. All items must be delivered to Daufuskie Island School by Saturday, December 1st, 11 a.m. To sign up to bring baked goods please call Kristina Roberts at (843) 540-7650.
From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: Do you have 5 – 10 hours a month to work for a great nonprofit at $10-$20 per hour? The Daufuskie Island Conservancy is currently seeking a Webmaster for our website that will more accurately reflect our latest work and ensure that our online presence is a strong asset.
We are seeking a webmaster that has some experience in each of these areas:
1. Programming
2. Graphic and Design
3. Writing and Content Development.
The core duties would be:
1. Optimize website performance and availability
2. Manage content, ad campaigns and social media integration
3. Continue to improve website usability
Want to really leave your mark on a non profit organization by helping us with our IT needs? Send us your resume and samples by 11/30.
Laura Winholt
President, Board of Directors
Daufuskie Island Conservancy
P.O. Box 45
Daufuskie Island, SC 29915
843-842-5990 phone or fax
www.daufuskieislandconservancy.org
From the DI Co-op: Community Thanksgiving will be on Sunday, November 18th at Marshside Mama’s. Everyone please bring a covered dish. We need dishes around 1 p.m. Grace will be at 1:30 p.m. and the eating will begin!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th at the Janie Hamilton School next to the Billie Burn Museum. Voting takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. If this is your first time to vote in Beaufort County and you did not provide ID with your Voter Registration Application, you will be asked to show a current valid ID. That ID could be a “current valid photo ID or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address in this county”. Voters who are age 65 and over, voters with disabilities, members of the U.S. Uniformed Services or Merchant Marines and their families are exempt from this requirement”*. If you have voted in Beaufort County in the past, you will be asked to show an ID with your current address. That ID could be any of the items listed above or your voter registration card.
Everyone will vote for Federal, State and Local races as well as Local Questions and Statewide Constitutional Amendments on the electronic voting machines. If you are not a Haig Point resident, you will be voting on the Special Purpose Tax District Referendum. A paper ballot will be used for voting on the Special Purpose Tax District. After the close of the polls at 7 p.m. and the electronic votes have been submitted to Beaufort County, the paper ballots will be tallied on Daufuskie by the Daufuskie precinct Clerk (Karen Opderbeck), a representative of the Daufuskie Island Council (Chuck Hunter) and the sheriff, who is on site since he transports our voting equipment back to Hilton Head after elections. The counting of the Special Purpose Tax District ballots is open to the public at around 7:30 p.m.
*As specified by the South Carolinia Voter Registration Mail Applicaton.
Mark your calendars for the Bloody Point Halloween Bash on October 31, 2012! Lots of treats for the kids and spooky drink specials for the adults. Prizes for best costumes. We look forward to seeing you here!
From The Ocean Residence Club, PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY, Tuesday, October 30th 5-6 p.m. Cottage 99 Ave. of Oaks in Melrose. All residence of Daufuskie Island are welcome to join. Pumpkins, paints, snacks, and drinks are provided! The fun doesn’t stop there; Sea Grass Stables with Melrose on the Beach will be picking up the kids from the party for a Haunted Hay Ride at 6 p.m. ending at the Equestrian Center where the winner of the door prizes will be announced. Please RSVP Krista@rbcenterprises.com to attend.
SCDHEC sponsored marine equipment collection November 2nd (noon-4 p.m.) and November 3rd and 4th (9-4 p.m.). Take motors, anchors, dock lines, crab traps, coolers, scrap material and accessories to any of the following locations, Grays Hill Landing, Broad River Bridge Landing/Fishing Pier, Port Royal Landing Marina, Port Royal Commercial Dock, Edgar Glenn Landing (Old Lemon Island Marina), Buddy & Zoo/Station Creek Landing, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, C.C. Haig Landing, Benny Hudson Seafood Dock, Broad Creek Marina, Palmetto Bay Marina. No solvents, paints, oils or cleaners will be accepted. Arrange disposal of boats and trailers with Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling (843) 255-2734.
From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School Mark your calendar! Holiday Festival at Daufuskie Island Elementary School,Saturday, December 1st, 4-6 p.m. We will have a musical performance, games, silent auction and lots of fun! Barbecue dinner will be provided by Smokehouse of Hilton Head.
Don’t forget – Ladies Night Out at the Eagle’s Nest. Wednesday, October 24th, 5-??? No agenda, just drinks and fun! All are invited!
Please join me in congratulating Daufuskie Island residents Barth & Nienke Hoogstraten who will be celebrating their 60 year wedding anniversary on October 17th! Best wishes from all of us at the Front Porch!
From the Daufuskie Island Council – IMPORTANT MEETING! There will be a special monthly meeting of the Daufuskie Island Council 5:30, Monday October 15th at the Mary Field School. The Ferry Special Purpose District Tax Task Force will present their objective findings. Please come with an open mind and expect to gain answers and detailed as to what this tax district really means to you and your island. Beaufort County Attorney, Josh Gruber, will be available at the meeting to answer your questions as well. Please tell your friends about this important meeting and make plans to attend.
From the Daufuskie Island Foundation! Save the Date! Grave yard clean-up at Bloody Point Cemetery Sat. Nov. 17th.
Oyster Roast Saturday October 20th.
The Women of Daufuskie Island, affectionately called WODI, will be holding an informal gathering at the Haig Point Mansion on Monday October 15th at 4:00. We will be discussing the future of WODI and will also have our best-selling cookbooks available for purchase.
. For reservations for the ferry to Daufuskie Island: 843-342-8687
MEET-N-GREET, Sunday, October 7, at Marshide Mama’s. 2-4 p.m. Light Appetizers provided, Cash bar. Live entertainment. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A RELAXING AND FUN AFTERNOON.
From the Daufuskie Island Council: Later this year, the elections committee of the Daufuskie Island Council will be asking for nominations. There will be three Council positions available. Please consider serving your community.
Sheriff J. P. Cooler will be at the monthly Council meeting to answer any questions next Monday (September 24, 5:30 PM at Mary Field School), and Bloody Point will have a presentation concerning some exciting news and events.
Gas and diesel are now being sold at the Melrose Maintenance Area on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00, lowest price on the Island.
Girls Night Out! Meet at the Eagles Nest last Wed. of every month for Happy hour 4:30-6 p.m. (starting Wed., Sept. 26th. No meetings or agendas……just a time to get together with the girs and have some fun! Spread the word and see you there!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. The polling location on Daufuskie Island is the Janie Hamilton School located on Haig Point Road between the Billy Burn Museum and the Daufuskie Island Elementary School. The polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Bring a photo ID or your voter registration card.
To be able to vote, you must be registered by the 31st day before Election Day. For the upcoming election, that would be October 6, 2012. Voter registration forms are available on the Beaufort County website. There are a number of national, state and local races on the ballot along with a state constitutional amendment, two countywide referendums and the Daufuskie Island Special Tax District Referendum. Only those registered voters
residing within the boundaries of the proposed Special Tax District may vote on the referendum question of creating the Special Tax District. The boundaries of the proposed Special Tax District currently include all of
Daufuskie Island with the exception of those properties located in Haig Point. Voters who are on the poll list with an address within Haig Point, but who own property outside of Haig Point, may NOT vote on the Special Tax
District Referendum. Karen Opderbeck – Daufuskie Precinct Poll Clerk.
From the Daufuskie Island Council: The September DI Council meeting will be held at 5:30 PM, September 24th at Mary Field School.
From the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation: The Billie Burn Museum Complex will be closed next week – September 11 to 15. The exhibits in the Mt. Carmel Church No. 2 will be given a bit of a re-do, so be sure to come and see the results after the buildings reopen Tuesday, September 18. Museum hours will remain Tuesday to Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 – no charge for admission.
Melrose On The Beach Movie Nights: Location: “The Beach Club” 8 p.m.
Saturday Sept 15, 2012: “Finding Nemo”
Marlin (Albert Brooks), a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould), who has a foreshortened fin. When Nemo swims too close to the surface to prove himself, he is caught by a diver, and horrified Marlin must set out to find him. A blue reef fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) — who has a really short memory — joins Marlin and complicates the encounters with sharks, jellyfish, and a host of ocean dangers.
Saturday 22, 2012: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be. The film tells a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time. Complimentary Popcorn! Available for purchase: Sodas, Beer & Win and Snacks!
From the Farmers’ Market: Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Farmers’ Market this season! The Market will be open again during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, so stay tuned to the Front Porch for more details.
Congratulations to the Front Porch 5K Run/Walk Winners & heartfelt thanks to all who contributed and participated!
Men’s Division
1st Place – J.O. Hinchey
2nd Place – Will Wright
3rd Place – Matthias Beichler
Women’s Division
1st Place – Laura Leigh Miles
2nd Place – Rachel Allen
3rd Place – Shanna Scott
A special thank you to Julianna McCarthy, Eileen Pojednic and Pat Beichler for their exceptional efforts in putting this event together.
From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School! Music & PE Teachers needed at Daufuskie Island Elementary 2hrs/week, flexible schedule Must be currently or previously certified in Music or PE, from any state If interested, please contact Marianne McEvoy at daufuskie1@yahoo.com or (843) 684-0326>
July 30th, Informational Meeting! Everyone is invited to attend a meeting about the current ferry service on Daufuskie. 5:30 p.m. at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company at Freeport Marina.
July 31st, The Daufuskie Island Fire District is hosting a Kids Day at the Fire Station from 12 Noon until 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Not just kids but parents and grandparents, too! Here’s a chance to try on firefighting bunker gear. Handle the tools. Feel the weight of the hose and the rushing water. And run the sirens and whirling lights! See the firefighters display the features of the different emergency vehicles. And the EMS crew show just what’s inside the ambulances and the medical equipment they carry. To top it off, join us for “Firehouse Fidos”, our complimentary hot dog lunch with all the extras. Please call Ginny Teerlink
at (843) 683-7188 to let us know that you’ll be there.
SAVE THE DATE! September 1, 2012
Labor Day 5K Benefitting The Front Porch! The Front Porch is Daufuskie’s all-volunteer publication, providing helpful information and news from around the island. We need your help to stay alive. Join us for a day of food, fun and friendly competition – and prizes for the winners! $25 registration fee benefitting The Daufuskie Front Porch.
For more information, to register for the race or to donate to The Front Porch email thedaufuskiefrontporch@gmail.com.
Join Bloody Point for a 4th of July celebration! Grill Out, Cart Parade, Cornhole Tournament, Kids’ Activities and more! Visit bloody-point.com for more information.
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy presents “Human Health and the Environment” with Sally Krebs, Sustainable Practices Coordinator, Town of Hilton Head Monday, July 23rd, Mary Field School at Noon More and more evidence is amassing from scientific studies that link disease and premature death not only to genetics, but to an individual’s exposure to environmental stressors. Water and air pollution can be key “stressors”. Join Sally Krebs to explore the connections between human health and environmental quality and learn why environmental protection is critical to human quality of life. Free to Conservancy members, non-members $5 Refreshments will be served.
The Daufuskie Island Council
All Daufuskie Island residents and property owners are encouraged to attend a special town hall meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday, July 24th. The meeting will be held at the Island House at Melrose on the Beach. The topic will be the Daufuskie Island Ferry System and proposed ferry tax district initiative. After a presentation by the Council Ferry Committee a question & answer session and discussion will follow.
Daufuskie Island Community Library
The lazy days of summer are upon us. Don’t forget the Daufuskie Island Community Library where you can find both recent best-sellers and the classics you’ve always wanted to read… as well as a varied collection of books for children of all ages. There are also DVD’s and audiobooks. The Library is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Jane Hamilton School on Old Haig Point Road. Island visitors, as well as residents, may use the Library. All books in the Library have been generously donated and we ask – PLEASE – limit future donations to books published in the last 2-3 years only, DVDs, and audiobooks on CDs. The Bargain Box or Friends of Hilton Head Library would welcome all other books you wish to pass on for others to enjoy.
SAVE THE DATE! September 1, 2012
Labor Day 5K Benefitting The Front Porch! The Front Porch is Daufuskie’s all-volunteer publication, providing helpful information and news from around the island. We need your help to stay alive. Join us for a day of food, fun and friendly competition – and prizes for the winners! $25 registration fee benefitting The Daufuskie Front Porch.
For more information, to register for the race or to donate to The Front Porch email thedaufuskiefrontporch@gmail.com.
Join Bloody Point for a 4th of July celebration! Grill Out, Cart Parade, Cornhole Tournament, Kids’ Activities and more! Visit bloody-point.com for more information.
Please note the following announcement regarding boat service: Per Morris Campbell, Beaufort County Director of Community Service, there will be an 8:15 boat run available to island residents on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Island residents may ride on the regular tour runs on the other days of the week. In addition, there will be two county Saturday runs each month, although which Saturdays has not yet been determined. Parking permits will now be handled by Palmetto Breeze. More details to follow.
Tuesday, June 12th is Election Day. The only race on the ballot that affects our precinct is the Clerk of Court. The polls will be open from 7 a.m-7 p.m. at the Jane Hamilton School. Please bring your photo ID.
Sheriff Tom Hodges has stated that he will be handing out tickets for golf carts that are not registered. He said he would give cart owners a few weeks to spread the word and take care of this. All cart owners need to go to the DMV, show ownership of the cart via a sales receipt or proof of sale; verify you have insurance on the cart (he said most homeowner policies cover carts If not, you will need to insure the cart and pay $5.00 to have it registered.
Daufuskie Farmers’ Market – Saturday, JULY!
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. County Dock (end of Haig Point Road)
Come and enjoy…Ernestine’s Famous Crab Cakes, Boiled Peanuts, Flip Flop Cuisine-Pimento Cheese, Fresh Herbs and Vegetables, Hen’s Tooth Acres Goat’s Milk Soaps, Ice-Cream Sandwiches, Postcards, Sea Glass Jewelry, Hand-Crafted Birdhouses, Organic: Salt Scrubs, Daufuskie Honey, Beeswax Lip Balm, Lotion, Shampoo, Miracle Mud, Beeswax Candles, Daufuskie Survival Spray, and much more!
36th Annual Daufuskie Day Celebration, Saturday. June 23, 2012! A Day of Fun, Music, Food, Tours, Games, Entertainment, Gullah Stories & More! TICKETS IN SALE NOW! $25/round trip. Purchase Tickets at: Savannah, Lester’s Florist 2100 Bull St. (912) 233-6066. Hilton Head, Chamber/Welcome Center, Off Hwy 278. Beaufort, Fresh Cuts Unlimited, (843) 986-9515. Call for details: Ervin/Mary (912) 660-0500, Georgia (912) 428-0027, Amelia (843) 384-9941, Joeann (843) 441-8636 *Savannah Ferry departs downtown at 9 a.m. *Hilton Head Ferry departs Shelter Cove Harbor at 8:30 a.m. VENDORS WELCOME
Save the date!! September 1st, Labor Day Weekend – 5K Walk/Run Benefit for The Front Porch.
Don’t forget, the Summer issue of the front porch is out in print and can be downloaded at thedaufuskiefrontporch.com.
Lots of news and announcements this week – please note:
Plan to cheer on Daufuskie’s own Haig Point Hot Shots. They will be representing Daufuskie Island this weekend at the USTA South Carolina State Championships in Hilton Head. Schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 19th, 8 a.m., Aiken, 12 noon, Florence at Long Cove Plantation. Sunday, May 20th, 11 a.m., Columbia at Sea Pines Country Club.
Melrose on the Beach and The Pelorus Group Cordially invite you to A preview of the “new” Beach Club! Saturday, May 26th, 12 noon-3 p.m., Beach Club at Melrose. Enjoy a catered Low Country Boil, entertainment, a presentation by ownership and much more. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Tuesday, May 22nd to cedwards@melroseonthebeach.com. Donations accepted to benefit The Daufuskie Island Elementary School. Beach club pool will not be open during the event.
Interested in selling at Daufuskie’s own Farmers’ Market? Please contact Marianne McEvoy at daufuskie1@yahoo.com. The Market will have its grand opening on May 26th (Memorial Day weekend), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Daufuskie Island Turtle Team The first Loggerhead sea turtle nest on Daufuskie Island for the 2012 nesting season was laid May 5th. “Lights Out – Dusk To Dawn – May 1 Thru October 31″
The Commercial Shrimp Season in state waters officially began May 7th. There is the potential for a faulty or illegal TED (turtle excluder device) that will drown a sea turtle if caught in the net, especially the larger turtles. Please report any Strandings (dead or injured sea turtles) to Holley Miles 843 540-7328 or Tammy Helmuth 843 247-5941.
No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on Beaufort County beaches.
Thanks for your support. The Daufuskie Turtle Team
Interested in selling at Daufuskie’s own Farmers’ Market? Please contact Marianne McEvoy at daufuskie1@yahoo.com. The Market will have its grand opening on May 26th (Memorial Day weekend), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Daufuskie Island Council There is no monthly counsel meeting Monday May 14, 2012, the DIC May meeting is Monday May 21, 5:30 at the Maryfield School. Captain Boyes is our featured presenter. He will be speaking on DI Hurricane preparedness. Please make plans to attend.
Thanks to all the people who contacted Senator Elliot’s office…. our efforts were an overwhelming success and the bill looks to be headed to the Governor’s desk perhaps as early as this Friday for signature.
Daufuskie Island Conservancy “Offshore Wind Energy” Speakers: Chris Carneval – Climate and Energy Coordinator, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Hamilton Davis – Energy and Climate Director, Coastal Conservation League Paul Wolff – Council Member, Tybee Island City Council Learn about the history of offshore wind energy, local wind sources, economic and environmental issues pertaining to wind energy and concerns about and barriers to developing offshore wind energy. Free to members of the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, non- members $5.
Want to know which real estate company sold the most property on Daufuskie Island in 2011? For the answer go to thedaufuskiefrontporch.com.
Paula Nickels, Editor
